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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061522 This is intended as a summary of actions only. Persons interested in greater detail may view the meeting video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes. Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission - Special Meeting Summary of Actions June 15, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was called to order by Chair Diamond at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was conducted by teleconference only. 1.1 Roll Call Administrative Assistant Gail Massagli conducted the roll call for attendance: Present: Randall Diamond, Chair Adam Falcon, Vice Chair Jenna Mesic, Commissioner Kevin Donovan, Commissioner Sabrina Brandeis, Youth Representative Jane Joyce, Commissioner Charles Neary, Commissioner Excused: Alesia Strauch, 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. 3. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN” Parks, Recreation and Arts Meeting Summary of Actions June 15, 2022 2 There were no public comments. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from the May 11, 2022, Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Special Meeting MOTION BY VICE CHAIR FALCON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE MAY 11, 2022, PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-1; COMMISSIONER STRAUCH EXCUSED 4.2 Selection of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Chair MOTION BY COMMISSIONR DONOVAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JOYCE, TO NOMINATE VICE CHAIR FALCON TO THE POSITION OF CHAIR OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION BEGINNING JULY 13, 2022 MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-1; COMMISSIONER STRAUCH EXCUSED 4.3 Selection of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Vice-Chair MOTION BY COMMISSIONR DONOVAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER NEARY, TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER MESIC TO THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION BEGINNING JULY 13, 2022 MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-1; COMMISSIONER STRAUCH EXCUSED 4.4 Designation of Sub-Committee and Liaison Assignments The Commission deferred the Designation of Sub-Committee and Liaison Assignments to the July 13, 2022, meeting. 5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Director’s Report Director Henry Perezalonso provided an update on June’s Town Council meetings including the budget taking effect on July 1, 2022, the approval of the Oak Hill Park Playground Renovations, and the current Commission recruitment. Parks, Recreation and Arts Meeting Summary of Actions June 15, 2022 3 Director Henry Perezalonso provided an overview of Recreation’s programs and activities for the month of June. He discussed the Town’s Aquatic programming that has been highly impacted by the national lifeguard shortage creating staff shortages and cancellations of swim lessons. Facility and picnic rentals continue to increase and staff are working hard to provide the best solution possible. 5.2 Commissioner’s Reports and Comments Commissioner Mesic complimented Henry’s staff for a fantastic May the Fourth event. Vice Chair Falcon thanked the Commission and looks forward to fulfilling his duties as the newly appointed Chair. Commissioner Neary congratulated Vice Chair Falcon and Commissioner Mesic on their new positions. He complimented Chair Diamond for a successful year leading the Commission. Commissioner Donovan complimented Henry and his staff on the summer registration numbers for 2022. He congratulated Vice Chair Falcon and Commissioner Mesic on their newly appointed positions. He thanked Chair Diamond for his courage and success throughout the year. Commissioner Brandeis thanked the commissioners and staff for an amazing year. Commissioner Joyce, Planning Commission liaison, provided an update on the Faz property. She shared she enjoyed the trail mixer to Point Reyes and would consider paying a nominal fee for the activity. She inquired about future Commission meetings returning to in-person and being hybrid. Chair Diamond thanked his fellow commissioners for a strong year. 6. ADJOURNMENT Parks, Recreation and Arts Meeting Summary of Actions June 15, 2022 4 The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. ___________________________________ Henry Perezalonso, Director Recreation, Arts and Community Services ____________________________________ Gail Massagli, Administrative Assistant Recreation, Arts and Community Services