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Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting
Summary of Actions
May 12, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was
called to order by Chair Joyce at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was conducted by
Teleconference only.
1.1 Roll Call
Administrative Assistant Gail Massagli conducted the roll call for attendance:
Present: Kevin Donovan, Commissioner
Adam Falcon, Commissioner
Jenna Mesic, Commissioner
Alesia Strauch, Commissioner
Randall Diamond, Vice Chair
Jane Joyce, Chair
Excused: Brittany Beech, Commissioner and Alec Tappin, Alternate
Commissioner
Absent: Kyler Fung, Youth Representative
1.2 Announcements
Administrative Assistant Gail Massagli 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”
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Chair Joyce opened the item for public comment and stated that one email
was received prior to the meeting that was forwarded to the Commissioners
for review.
There were no speakers.
4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION
4.1 Approval of the Revised Summary of Actions from the April 14, 2021 Parks,
Recreation and Arts Commission Special Meeting.
Commissioner Donovan requested a correction be added to John Sofranac’s
comment on behalf of the Sports Alliance Group, who have committed to
pay for all costs related to the Diablo Vista Park lighting.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR DIAMOND,
TO APPROVE THE REVISED SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE APRIL 14, 2021
PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER BEECH, COMMISSIONER
FUNG ABSENT
4.2 Review and Comment on Draft Town-Wide Bicycle Master Plan
Transportation Manager, Andrew Dillard presented to the Commission the
Draft of the Town-Wide Bicycle Master Plan. He reviewed and discussed
the goals, objectives, Mentimeter Poll and provided dates of the upcoming
Bicycle Master Plan schedule. He presented the questions and answers
from the Danville Bike Advisory Committee regarding collision data,
proposed facilities, and demographic analysis regarding population.
Mr. Dillard addressed Commissioner’s questions and noted on page 15 of
the Bicycle Master Plan that the Town of Danville is currently partnering
with the City of San Ramon, Contra Costa County, and East Bay Regional
Park District to form the South County Mobility Task Force, a South County
wide bike share and e-bike share program.
Mr. Dillard provided additional details on late developments on a recently
funded Highway Safety and Improvement Program grant to the Town of
Danville from Cal Trans. The $240,000 grant funds are designated to be
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used within the next fiscal year; some of which are proposed and underway
for flashing crosswalks and lighting improvements for intersections of
Linda Mesa, Love Lane, Del Amigo, and Stone Valley Road in front of
Monte Vista High School. He recommended the Commission provide a set
of specific priority recommendations to the Draft of the Town-Wide Bicycle
Master Plan.
Chair Joyce opened the item to public comment.
Alan Kalin, Chairman of Danville Bicycle Advisory Committee, explained
that the goal of their committee is to improve the safety of bicyclists and
pedestrians. He complimented Andy Dillard, the Town, and the
Commissioners for their hard work and would like to see continued
collaboration in working with the Town to revise and implement the
Bicycle Master Plan.
Jeff Eorio, Danville, member of Danville Bicycle Advisory Committee,
expressed support for the recommendations of the Danville Bicycle
Advisory Committee and suggested the Town of Danville staff work with
the consultant to incorporate the Danville Bicycle Advisory Committee’s
recommendations within the final draft before it goes for presentation to
the Town Council. He provided additional detailed information regarding
the East Bay Regional Park District’s responsibilities and maintenance of
the Iron Horse Trail.
Chair Joyce closed the item to public comments.
5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Integrating the Town Green and Arts District into Public Art Exhibits
Discussion
Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Director, Henry Perezalonso
asked the Commission to brainstorm on how to integrate the Town Green
and Arts District into Danville’s public art exhibits to develop infrastructure
to increase programming within the art exhibits.
Commissioners provided suggestions and feedback regarding ideas for the
Town involving the public art exhibits.
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Mr. Perezalonso recapped the Commissioners comments as live
performances, mazes for the Town Green grass area, connection to the
library, signage modifications, and continue to utilize the partnerships with
the downtown businesses. He recapped ideas provided by the board
members from the Arts Advisory Board meeting earlier that evening. He
thanked the Commissioners for their expressed ideas and stated the ideas
will continue to grow programs or services utilizing all accessible resources
to be used immediately, use in future exhibits or house on a list for future
use.
5.2 Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department Director’s Report
Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director Henry Perezalonso
provided updates to the Commissioners regarding the current events, art
exhibits, summer registration, maintenance, budget study, and progression
of the Town Offices.
Director Perezalonso referenced back to questions asked at the last meeting
on April 14, 2021, about the American Recovery Act Plan. He clarified that
under the American Recovery Act Plan, the Town of Danville is eligible for
up to $8 Million to be recovered from fiscal years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Staff is still waiting for direction on how the funds can be used from the
Department of Treasury.
5.3 Commissioners’ Reports and Comments
Commissioner Donovan reported on the Mayor’s Town Talks program and
the Arts Advisory Board Meeting.
Commissioner Strauch reported on the San Ramon Valley Unified School
District PTA’s recent events.
Commissioner Diamond reported on the success of the Danville Connect
App, enjoyment of the pickleball courts.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was
adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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Henry Perezalonso, Director
Recreation, Arts and Community Services
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Gail Massagli, Administrative Assistant
Recreation, Arts and Community Services