HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-2026 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF
THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
April 8, 2026
The regular meeting of the Cypress Senior Citizens Commission was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the Cypress Senior Center Conference Room, 9031 Grindlay
Street, Cypress, California.
PRESENT: Commission Chair Skorupinski, Commission Vice Chair Croce,
Commissioners Button, Machal, Nessary, Osman, Reames
ABSENT: None
Also present: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services; Ian Kokot, Recreation
Manager; Shayna Gutierrez, Recreation Supervisor; Taylor Burtle, Recreation Coordinator; Andi
Terri, Recreation Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge was led by Recreation and Community Services Director Jeff Draper
The Director introduced City Manager Shannon DeLong.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless extended
by the Commission)
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes — March 11, 2026
It was moved by Commissioner Button, and seconded by Commissioner Nessary, to approve the
minutes of the meeting of March 11, 2026.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
7 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
Button, Croce, Machal, Nessary, Osman, Reames, and
Skorupinski
None
None
2. Seniors Alert. Ind, pendent, & Living Safely (S.A.I.L.S.1 Program
The Recreation Supervisor provided background on the staff report and recommended the
Commission approve additional offerings of the S.A.I.L.S. program.
Commissioner Machal asked if the program should be offered more than once a year.
The Recreation Supervisor responded that staff would like to offer it more than once a year, but
would depend on Community Outreach Officer Julie Marquez's schedule.
It was moved by Commissioner Nessary, and seconded by Commissioner Osman, to approve
additional offerings of the S.A.I.L.S. program.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
7 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
Button, Croce, Machal, Nessary, Osman, Reames, and
Skorupinski
None
None
3. Senior Center Exterior Lighting Improvements
The Recreation Manager provided a Powerpoint presentation on the staff report and informed the
proposed project will go before City Council at the April 28 meeting.
Commissioners asked questions of staff.
Receive and file.
STAFF REPORTS NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION REQUIRED),
Recreation Supervisor: Volunteer Recognition April 24. Thanked the Commissioners for their
participation in the March Senior Center events.
Recreation Coordinator Burtle: Senior Spring C.A.M.P. week of March 30; Oxford Academy "Teas &
Tunes," April 3.
Recreation Coordinator Terry: Lucky Charms lunch cafe event; Eggstravanganza lunch cafe event;
Karaoke Party lunch caf� on last Wednesday of each month. Distributed sign-up form for Mother's
Day Garden Party Celebration on May 8. Spoke of a donation of craft supplies and storage racks to
the Senior Center and will be inviting the donor to a future Senior Commission meeting to thank.
Recreation Manager: Commissioner Appreciation Reception, April 30. Reminded Commissioners to
RSVP to Executive Assistant Sara Salazar.
Recreation Director: Announced the annual commission recruitment through April 24 and of the
need to reapply for a second term if the first term expires June 30.
SENIOR COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS FROM COMMISSION -AFFILIATED BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, SENIOR PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES, AND REMARKS
Commissioner Button: Attended chair volleyball; Sunshine Club meetings; Eggstravaganza lunch
event.
Commissioner Machal: Eggstravaganza lunch event.
Commissioner Nessary: Sunshine Club board meetings; senior club bingo; Games for Brains; Plus
40's Dance; March birthday lunch celebrations; Teas & Tunes; _ Senior C.A.M.P.,_ online City
Council meetings; Woman's Club meeting. Praised Recreation Specialist Jose Coronel-Rivera for
the senior camp program.
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Commissioner Osman: Youth Action Committee meetings; chair yoga and chair volleyball,
Rainbow Cone Senior Center Fundraiser; Council meetings; Americana Awards. Announced
Woman's Club Tea on April 11. Praised the Youth Action Committee members.
Commissioner Reames: Teas & Tunes; chair volleyball; Americana Awards. Reported speaking
with person who oversees Ovation website about sharing of resources between the Senior Center
and Ovation senior housing. Welcomed the new City Manager. Reported of a Senior Center
patron who expressed frustration about the new doors.
The Recreation Supervisor responded that patrons are getting used to the new doors as they open
differently than the previous ones and have presented a learning curve.
Commission Vice Chair Croce: Lucky Charms lunch caf� event; chair volleyball; Trivia Showdown
lunch caf� event; Eggstravaganza dining caf� event; Youth Action Committee meetings; Spring
Egg Hunt. Praised the Youth Action Committee members.
Commission Chair Skorupinski: Cribbage; chair volleyball; Rainbow Cone Senior Center
Fundraiser Thursday; Eggstravanganza dining caf� event; Games for Brains; online Council
meetings; Americana Awards.
The Director thanked the Commissioners for participating in the Senior Center programs.
Reminded Commissioners that they represent the City of Cypress and their actions may reflect on
the City even though they may not be acting in an official capacity.
INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER RACHEL STRONG CARNAHAN
Council Member Strong Carnahan spoke of serving on the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Chair Skorupinski adjourned the meeting of April 8, 2026, at 3:50 p.m. to the regular
meeting of May 13, 2026, to be held in the Senior Center Conference Room at 3:00 p.m.
SECRETARY TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
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