HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-2026 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
March 17, 2026
The regular meeting of the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission was called to
order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Cypress Community Center Garden Room.
PRESENT: Commission Chair Dronkers, Commission Vice Chair Edwards, Commissioners
Cervantes, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Russell
ABSENT: None
Also present, Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services; Ian Kokot, Recreation and
Community Services Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of the flag was led by Commission Chair Dronkers
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless extended by
the Commission)
Bonnie Peat, Cypress, spoke on Agenda Item No. 2 and congratulated staff on the California Park and
Recreation Society's award for Arnold Cypress Park.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke on Agenda Item No. 2 and of a cultural festival in Cypress.
Commission Chair Dronkers recognized Youth Action Committee members Derek Di, Harinii
Nagarajan, Aryan Sharma, and Aryev Sheth
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes — Meeting of February 17, 2026
Commission Vice Chair Edwards abstained as he was absent for last month's meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Erbe, and seconded by Commissioner Logovii, to approve the minutes
of the February 17, 2026, meeting.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Dronkers, Cervantes, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Russell
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards
2. City's 70th Anniversary of Incorporation
The Director provided background on the staff report and asked Commissioners to provide additional
input on potential options for the City of Cypress' 70th anniversary celebration.
Commissioners offered the following suggestions: Grade school and high school poster contests;
Kahootl quizzes on Cypress history; Cypress history evening presented by a City historian; scavenger
hunt incorporating historical elements; photos from longtime residents; musical themes through the
City's decades performed at the summer concerts.
No action taken.
3. Plavuround Design Standards
The Director provided background on the staff report and asked the Commission to create an ad hoc
committee to recommend playground design standards.
It was moved by Commission Vice Chair Edwards, and seconded by Commissioner Erbe, to create an
ad hoc committee consisting of Commission Chair Dronkers, Commission Vice Chair Edwards, and
Commissioner Cervantes to recommend playground design standards.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Dronkers, Cervantes, Edwards, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Russell
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
The Director informed that staff will need recommendations by the August Commission meeting in order
to present to Council in September,
4. Pickleball Operations
The Director provided background on the staff report and asked the Commission to create an ad hoc
committee to work with staff in reviewing pickleball operations and providing recommendations for as -
needed operational improvements at the Arnold Cypress Park pickleball courts.
It was moved by Commissioner Jackson, and seconded by Commissioner Erbe, to create an ad hoc
committee consisting of Commissioners Erbe, Logovii, and Russell to recommend as -needed
operational improvements to Arnold Cypress Park pickleball courts.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Dronkers, Cervantes, Edwards, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Russell
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
Annual Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) — Due April 1, 2026
The Director: reminded Form 700 due to City Clerk's office by April 1.
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Annual Commission Recruitment
The Director: Reminded of Commissioner recruitment and that those Commissioners whose first terms
end June 30 must reapply to serve a second term.
The Director: provided a handout of the Strategic Roadmap three-year goals 2023-2026, as the
Commission will be integral in completing the objectives.
Commissioners asked questions of staff.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Commissioner Cervantes: No report. Asked how often Teens Night Out is held.
The Director responded that the program is usually held four times a year.
Commissioner Erbe: No report.
Commissioner Jackson: No report.
Commissioner Logovii: No report.
Commissioner Russell: Spoke of vendors utilizing handicapped parking spaces at Arnold Cypress
Park.
Commission Vice Chair Edwards: Suggested consolidating online budget reports to enable residents
to view the information collectively.
Commission Chair Dronkers: No report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commission Chair Dronkers adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. to the regular meeting of April 21,
2026, to be held in the Cypress Community Center Garden Room at 6:00 p.m.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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