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Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting
Summary of Actions
July 14, 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: Alesia Strauch, Commissioner (arrived at 5:09 p.m.)
Kevin Donovan, Commissioner
Adam Falcon, Commissioner
Charles Neary, Commissioner
Sabrina Brandeis, Commissioner
Randall Diamond, Vice Chair
Jane Joyce, Chair
Absent: Brittany Beech, Commissioner and Jenna Mesic, Commissioner
1.2 Announcements
Gail Massagli, Administrative Assistant, provided information regarding the format
of the meeting and instructions for public comment.
1.3 Introduce New Commissioners
Chair Joyce introduced Commissioner’s Charles Neary and Sabrina Brandeis.
2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
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3. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN”
There were no public comments.
4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION
4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from the June 9, 2021, Parks,
Recreation and Arts Commission Special Meeting
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR DIAMOND, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRANDEIS, TO
APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JUNE 9, 2021, PARKS,
RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER’S BEECH AND MESIC EXCUSED
4.2 Recommend the Town Council appoint one member to the Arts Advisory
Board for a four-year term ending June 30, 2025
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR DIAMOND, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN,
TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER CHARLES NEARY TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD
FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER’S BEECH AND MESIC EXCUSED
4.3 Selection of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Chair
Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director Henry Perezalonso
highlighted the Chair role and responsibilities and terms of office as
outlined in the staff report.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER NEARY,
TO NOMINATE VICE CHAIR DIAMOND TO THE POSITION OF CHAIR OF THE
PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION BEGINNING AUGUST 11, 2021
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER’S BEECH AND MESIC EXCUSED
4.4 Selection of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Vice Chair
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR DIAMOND TO
NOMINATE COMMISSIONER FALCON TO THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR OF THE
PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION BEGINNING AUGUST 11, 2021
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER’S BEECH AND MESIC EXCUSED
4.5 Consider the approval of Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
meeting dates for 2022
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR DIAMOND, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRANDEIS, TO
APPROVE THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION MEETING DATES
OF 2022 AS PRESENTED
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER’S BEECH AND MESIC EXCUSED
4.6 Designation of Sub-Committee and Liaison Assignments
The Commission discussed the current liaison assignments and made changes to
the 2020/2021 Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Liaison and AD HOC
Committee Assignment Summary to reflect the new assignment designations.
5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director’s Report
Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director Henry Perezalonso
provided updates regarding the COVID-19 recovery and current variants.
Henry stated his staff is continuing to stay on top of how these changes
affect the Recreation Department’s ability to offer and provide
programming moving forward. He discussed the July 6, 2021 reopening of
the Town buildings and new hours for the Art Gallery. Henry also provided
an overview of his department’s events and activities over the past month
and a look forward into next month.
Recreation Superintendent Jessica Wallner provided updates on current
and upcoming events within the Recreation Department. She also focused
on updating the Commission on the registration process for these events.
Mr. Perezalonso shared information that the California Parks and
Recreation Society is calling for sessions for the March Conference being
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held in Sacramento. Henry asked the Commission if there was interest in
creating a session for the upcoming conference.
Mr. Perezalonso provided clarification to the Commission from the June 9,
2021, Director’s Report.
Mr. Perezalonso summarized updates from the July 6, 2021, Town Council
Meeting. He also informed the Commission that an agreement has been
reached to demolish the barn at Hap Magee Ranch Park.
5.2 Commissioner’s Reports and Comments
Commission Strauch provided an update as the Commission’s PTA Liaison
that this year’s San Ramon Valley Education Run will be virtual taking
place from September 10 – October 18, 2021. She reminded the Commission
school will be back in session August 10, 2021 and suggested posting
signage at the joint use school/parks sites in advance of school opening due
to people using the area to let their dogs run off- leash.
Commissioner Falcon thanked the Commission for his nomination and
appointment to the Vice Chair position.
Commissioner Neary stated that he was looking forward to meeting with
each of the commissioners and gaining knowledge about the Commission
moving forward.
Commissioner Donovan thanked the Chair and Vice Chair for providing
great leadership and for keeping everyone focused during this challenging
year. He thanked Mr. Perezalonso’s team as well.
Vice Chair Diamond informed the Commission regarding a plaque event
on August 18, 2021, at the Bret Harte Park held by the Heritage Resource
Commission honoring the legacy of the Town. He thanked Chair Joyce for
her strong leadership in this challenging year. Chair Diamond also thanked
the Commission for their vote of confidence to his upcoming role as Chair
and he shared his goals for the upcoming year.
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Chair Joyce thanked Vice Chair Diamond for sharing his goals for the
upcoming year and suggested the Commission consider bringing back the
trail mixer and charge a nominal fee.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was
adjourned at 7:17 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