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Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
Regular Meeting
Summary of Actions
May 10, 2023 – DRAFT
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was
called to order by Chair Falcon at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front
Street, Danville. CA.
Randall Diamond, Commissioner
Kevin Donovan, Commissioner
Jane Joyce, Commissioner
Charles Neary, Commissioner
Jenna Mesic, Vice Chair
Adam Falcon, Chair
Excused: Carol Mascali, Commissioner, Joe Lindsay, Commissioner
Absent: Sabrina Brandeis, Youth Representative
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”
There were no public comments “For the Good of the Town.”
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Consider Approval of the Summary of Actions from the April 12, 2023,
Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission regular meeting
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR MESIC, TO
APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE APRIL 12, 2023, PARKS,
RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
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MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1-2; COMMISSIONER MASCALI AND COMMISSIONER
LINDSEY EXCUSED; YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE BRANDEIS ABSENT
4.2 Recommend appointment of one Commissioner to the Arts Advisory
Board for a four year term ending June 30, 2027
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR MESIC, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER NEARY TO RETAIN
AND APPOINT COMMISSIONER JANE JOYCE TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD
FOR THE FOUR YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1-2; COMMISSIONER MASCALI AND COMMISSIONER
LINDSEY EXCUSED; YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE BRANDEIS ABSENT
4.3 Diablo Vista Park Renovation Final Conceptual Design Review
Director Henry Perezalonso introduced O’Dell Engineering Project Manager
Karen Folsom, O’Dell Engineering Consultant Ting Lee, and Aaron Spohn from
Spohn Ranch to present a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Diablo Vista
Park Renovation Design Concept.
Chair Falcon opened Item 4.3 to the Commission and Board for questions.
Chair Falcon opened Item 4.3 for public comment.
Karen Stepper, Danville Councilmember, provided feedback and support for the
Diablo Vista Park skatepark renovations and lighting for the skatepark.
Pete Brown, Danville resident, provided feedback and support for the Diablo Vista
Park skatepark renovations.
Newell Arnerich, Danville Councilmember and Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission Liaison, provided feedback reiterating the commitment for Danville
public projects to include art enhancement and to refer back to the Arts Advisory
Board for input.
Chair Falcon closed public comments and brought it back to the Commission and
Board for comments.
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DIAMOND, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR MESIC
APPROVING THE DIABLO VISTA PARK RENOVATION FINAL CONCEPTUAL
DESIGN INCORPORATING LIGHTING FOR THE SKATEPARK AND REFERRING TO
THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD TO ENHANCE ART
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1-2; COMMISSIONER MASCALI AND COMMISSIONER
LINDSEY EXCUSED; YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE BRANDEIS ABSENT
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Director’s Report
Director Henry Perezalonso provided an update on Town Council and
Recreation’s events and programming.
5.2 Commissioners’ Reports and Comments
The Commissioners and Board Members provided updates on activities and
events in Danville.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
was adjourned at 8:35 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