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Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
Regular Meeting
Summary of Actions
July 10, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was
called to order by Vice Chair Neary at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201
Front Street, Danville. CA.
Present: Kevin Donovan, Commissioner
Adam Falcon, Commissioner
Jane Joyce, Commissioner
Carol Mascali, Commissioner
Joe Lindsey, Commissioner
Charles Neary, Vice Chair
Absent: Addison Brown
Excused: Jenna Mesic, Chair
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.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions of the May 8, 2024, Parks, Recreation
and Arts and Arts Advisory Board Joint Meeting.
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Commissioner Donovan inquired about Action Item 5.1, noting that a motion had
been made to select Option 2: Refocus the project to include the design and
construction of the Town Studio and Pavilion on the Town Green. This detail was
not specified in the Summary of Actions.
Vice Chair Neary requested that the minutes be updated to reflect the motion on
this item as noted.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FALCON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
JOYCE, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM THE MAY 8, 2024,
PARKS RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION AND ARTS ADVISOR
BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH THE NOTED UPDATE.
MOTION CARRIED: 6-0-0-2.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS
5.1 Selection of Commission Chair
Jessica Wallner noted staff recommendation that the Commission nominate and
vote on the Chair position to serve through July 30, 2025.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY COMMISIONER
MASCALI, TO NOMINATE VICE CHAIR NEARY TO THE POSITION OF
CHAIR OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION THROUGH
JULY 30, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED: 6-0-0-2. Chair Mesic and Youth Commissioner Brown
absent.
5.2 Selection of Commission Vice Chair
Jessica Wallner noted staff recommendation that the Commission nominate and
vote on the Vice Chair position to serve through July 30, 2025.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR NEARY,
TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER MASCALI TO THE POSITION OF VICE
CHAIR OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION THROUGH
JULY 30, 2025
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MOTION CARRIED: 6-0-0-2. CHAIR MESSIC AND YOUTH COMMISSINER
BROWN ABSENT.
5.3 Designation of Sub-Committee and Liaison Assignments
The Commissioners selected their subcommittee and liaison assignments for the
2024-25 term as noted on Exhibit 1.
5.4 Consider approval of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission meeting
dates for 2025.
Jessica Wallner noted staff recommendation that the Commission nominate and
vote on the 2025 meeting schedule as shown on Attachment A.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MASCALI, SECOND BY COMMISIONER
JOYCE, TO APPROVE THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING DATES FOR 2025 AS OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT A.
MOTION CARRIED: 6-0-0-2. CHAIR MESSIC AND YOUTH COMMISSIONER
BROWN ABSENT.
6. COMMUNICATION
6.1 Recreation, Arts & Community Services Director’s Report
Ms. Wallner presented an update on Town activities including the Diablo Vista
renovations and skate park, the downtown Master Plan, pickle ball updates and
the TVLL scoreboard
She shared staffing updates in Recreation, Arts, and Community Services, noting
Tim McGrath's promotion to Supervisor of the Adults & Senior Program,
replacing Leah Martinez. Additionally, two new coordinators, Lillian O'Keefe and
Shannon Petersen, have joined the Sports and Facilities team, and Martin
Champion is the new Administrative Assistant at the Danville Community Center.
6.2 Commissioners Reports and Comments
The Commissioners provided updates on activities and events in Danville since
the last meeting of May 8, 2024.
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Ms. Wallner responded to questions from the Commission. Commissioner Joyce
requested updates on next steps on the Art Studio and Pavilion project.
Commissioner Mascali requested follow up information regarding flood
prevention plans in the Osage neighborhood.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Jessica Wallner, Superintendent Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant
Recreation, Arts and Community Services Recreation, Arts and Community Services
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