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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041421 Revised Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions April 14, 2021 – REVISED 1. CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was called to order by Chair Joyce at 5:01 p.m. The meeting was conducted by Teleconference only. 1.1 Roll Call Administrative Assistant Kristine Meidberg conducted the roll call for attendance: Present: Brittany Beech, Commissioner Kevin Donovan, Commissioner Adam Falcon, Commissioner Jenna Mesic, Commissioner Alesia Strauch, Commissioner Randall Diamond, Vice-Chair Jane Joyce, Chair Excused: Kyler Fung, Commissioner and Alec Tappin, Alternate Commissioner 1.2 Announcements Kristine Meidberg, Administrative Assistant, provided information regarding the format of the meeting and instructions for public comment. 2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA There were no changes to the order of the agenda. 3. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN” – To address the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission about a subject which is not listed on the agenda, click on the "Raise Your Hand" option in Zoom. Your name will be announced and you will have up to three (3) minutes to share your comments. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions April 14, 2021 2 Nicole Seagar, is requesting a plaque, bench or art insulation at Oak Hill Park for her deceased father, Dr Robert Kadas who was a well-known local pediatrician. Nicole will present a proposal with suggestions to the Commission at a future meeting. John Sofranac on behalf of the Sports Alliance Group, Danville, requested staff to review and move forward with the Diablo Vista Park project to improve lighting. The Sports Alliance has committed to pay for all costs related to the Diablo Vista Park lighting. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from the February 10, 2021 Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Special Meeting MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MESIC, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FALCON, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE FEBRUARY 10, 2021 PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-1; COMMISSIONER FUNG ABSENT 4.2 Review Options for Hap Magee Ranch Park Barn and Provide Staff with Recommendation for Action Director of Maintenance Services, Dave Casteel explained to the Commission that the existing barn at Hap Magee Ranch Park has three options: 1) demolish 2) rehabilitate or 3) leave it in its current condition. The cost to demolish is estimated at $15,000 and rehabilitating is estimated at $100,000 or leave as is which would be no cost. Demolishing the barn will allow the Bounty Garden to build more garden beds and produce more food. Dave Casteel responded to questions from the commission. Chair Joyce opened Item 4.2 to public comment. Michael McDonald, Danville, co-director of the Bounty Garden, expressed concern of barn being a public nuisance and would like to expand at their cost. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions April 14, 2021 3 Bev Lane, Danville, previously was concerned about barn being demolished although would like to be flexible. Bev has had discussions with the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council and would like to see the barn continue to be a constructive way to remembering the 3 barns. Chair Joyce closed Item 4.2 to public comments. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESIC TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION OF THE HAP MAGEE RANCH PARK BARN. RESTATED MOTION BY COMMISIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESIC TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION OF THE BARN AT HAP MAGEE RANCH PARK WITH THE REQUEST THAT THE TOWN RECOVER AND REUSE AS MUCH OF THE WOOD AS POSSIBLE AND REPURPOSE IT FOR APPROPRIATE USES WITHIN THE PARK. MOTION CARRIED 7-1-0-1; COMMISSIONER STRAUCH OPPOSED; COMMISSIONER FUNG ABSENT 5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department Director’s Report Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director Henry Perezalonso provided updates regarding the Contra Costa Health Order and Vaccines with regards to what the summer programs are able to do in the current tier. Director Perezalonso also provided a current update on the status of the Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department and highlighted some of the activities that have taken place over the past month. 5.2 Commissioners’ Reports and Comments Commissioner Strauch reported elementary schools have opened and are in session for 4 days a week. She also noticed the smaller dog park at Hap Magee Ranch Park may need improvements in the future. Commissioner Falcon complimented the pickle ball turn around. Comments were provided regarding feedback about the March 10, 2021 Joint Study Session with the Town Council. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions April 14, 2021 4 Commissioner Diamond reflected back to the goals of the March 10, 2021 Joint Study Session with the Town Council. Chair Joyce provided feedback regarding the strategic plan and outlined top priorities discussed at the March 10, 2021 Joint Study with the Town Council. 6. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ___________________________________ Henry Perezalonso, Director Recreation, Arts and Community Services ____________________________________ Gail Massagli, Administrative Assistant Recreation, Arts and Community Services