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Home My WebLink About081121 Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions August 11, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was called to order by Chair Diamond at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was conducted by teleconference only. 1.1 Roll Call Administrative Assistant Gail Massagli conducted the roll call for attendance: Present: Randall Diamond, Chair Adam Falcon, Vice Chair Alesia Strauch, Commissioner (arrived at 5:18 p.m.) Kevin Donovan, Commissioner Charles Neary, Commissioner Sabrina Brandeis, Commissioner Jane Joyce, Commissioner Jenna Mesic, Commissioner Excused: Brittany Beech, Commissioner 1.2 Announcements Gail Massagli, 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. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions August 11, 2021 2 3. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN” There were no public comments received For the Good of the Town. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from the July 14, 2021, Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Special Meeting MOTION BY VICE CHAIR FALCON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JOYCE, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JULY 14, 2021, PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MOTION CARRIED 8-0-0-1; COMMISSIONER BEECH EXCUSED; COMMISSIONER SCHTRAUCH ABSENT 4.2 Review and Approval of Proposed Sports Field Lighting Project at Diablo Vista Park, CIP No. B-280 Dave Casteel, Danville’s Maintenance Director, presented to the Commission the proposed sports field lighting project at Diablo Vista Park, CIP No. B-280. John Sofranac, President of Sports Alliance, and Jasen Deniz, Senior Sales Representative for Musco Lighting, were in attendance to comment and answer questions. Chair Diamond opened the item to the public. The following speakers expressed support for the project: Simon O’Connell Ray Bobbitt Michael Walker Scott Diekman Nick Schapiro Chair Diamond closed the item to public comments. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions August 11, 2021 3 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MESIC, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SPORTS LIGHTING PROJECT AT DIABLO VISTA PARK, CIP NO. B-280. MOTION CARRIED 8-0-0-1; COMMISSIONER’S BEECH EXCUSED 5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Maintenance Service’s Director Report Maintenance Service’s Director, Dave Castell reported the maintenance currently taking place throughout the Town’s parks. He informed the Commission that maintenance consists of the roadsides, plumbing, daily irrigation inspections, repainting the Village Theatre’s Art Gallery, and resurfacing tennis courts. He updated the Commission on the barn at Hap Magee Ranch Park and stated the bids for contracts should commence within the next few weeks for the barn and chain link fence removal. Mr. Casteel’s maintenance staff are preparing the parks for future events and tournaments. The Labor Day weekend parade is planned for September 4 and the maintenance staff is setting up road closures and preparing to expedite cleanup of the streets after the event. Mr. Casteel acknowledged the ongoing drought and the Town is using any available technology to stay on top of the changing conditions. Staff has cleared nearly two acres of space throughout the Town between parks and roadsides. Mr. Casteel informed the Commission about bids that are currently taking place for the Hap Magee Ranch Park gazebo replacement and the annual renovation of the large dog park at Hap Magee Ranch Park in anticipation of the park winter closure in December. Commissioners provided comments and questions regarding the maintenance report. Commissioner Mesic noted the increase of coyotes within the Town’s neighborhoods; Contra Costa County Animal Services was identified as the point of contact for this issue. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions August 11, 2021 4 5.2 Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director’s Report Director Henry Perezalonso reported on the current COVID-19 restrictions and mandates for the Recreation Department and fall programming identifying the department is following the common practices and protocols. He reported summer and aquatic programming have ended. The 2021 fall activity guide has been delivered to homes and fall registration dates will begin for residents on August 16 and for non-residents on August 23. He provided an overview of the department’s events and activities over the past month and into next month. Mr. Perezalonso stated there will be a workshop for the Commission in September which will review the strategic plan and relooking at their goals. He provided an update on the new Town Offices and the progress with plans to open towards the end of 2021 beginning of 2022. 5.3 Commissioner’s Reports and Comments Commissioner Joyce provided a summary of the Planning Commission’s study session as the Parks, Recreations and Arts Commission’s liaison. She reported she was pleased with the quick response she received through Danville Connect on the Town’s website regarding a concern about dead trees around the Town. Commissioner Donovan provided a summary of the Senior Advisory Commission as the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission liaison. He also reported on the coyotes throughout the neighborhoods and reiterated the need to reach out to Contra Costa County Animal Services. Chair Diamond spoke about the concern of isolation within the Town’s community, and he would like to address this topic in future meetings. He also would like to identify any priorities or public annoyances that could be addressed to ultimately increase the residents’ affection towards our Town we call home. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions August 11, 2021 5 6. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. ___________________________________ Henry Perezalonso, Director Recreation, Arts and Community Services ____________________________________ Gail Massagli, Administrative Assistant Recreation, Arts and Community Services