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Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission and Arts Advisory Board
Joint Regular Meeting
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
March 12, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The joint regular meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission and
Arts Advisory Board was called to order by Chair Neary at 6:30 p.m. in the Town
Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA.
Present: Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
Addison Brown, Youth Representative
Kevin Donovan, Commissioner
Adam Falcon, Commissioner
Jane Joyce, Commissioner (arrived at 6:33 p.m.)
Joe Lindsey, Alternate
Jenna Mesic, Commissioner
Charles Neary, Chair
Excused: Carol Mascali, Vice Chair
Present: Arts Advisory Board
Kim Bowles, Board Member
Jane Joyce, Board Member (arrived at 6:33 p.m.)
Charles Neary, Chair
Scott Phillips, Board Member
Mike White, Vice Chair
Absent: Madeleine L Roytfeld, Youth Representative
2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
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There were no changes to the agenda.
3. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN”
There was no public comment.
4. ARTS ADVISORY BOARD ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from January 8, 2025, Arts Advisory
Board Regular meeting.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BOWLES, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR WHITE, TO
APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM THE JANUARY 8, 2025, ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-2; YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ROYTFELD, BOARD
MEMBER JOYCE ABSENT
Commissioner/ Board Member Joyce arrived at 6:33 p.m.
5. PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from February 12, 2025, Parks, Recreation
and Arts Commission Regular meeting.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LINDSEY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESIC, TO
APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM THE FEBRUARY 12, 2025, PARKS,
RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0-2; VICE CHAIR MASCALI, COMMISSIONER JOYCE
ABSENT
Commissioner/ Board Member Joyce arrived at 6:33 p.m.
6. PRESENTATIONS
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6.1 East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) update on projects and trails related
to the Town of Danville
EBRPD representative, Kim Thai, presented information about parks and trail
projects in Danville including updates on Las Trampas Park, the future
agricultural park at the Borel Property, Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve,
the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, and the Iron Horse Regional Trail.
6.2 Village Theatre Ticket Sales Maintenance Fee Discussion
Recreation Superintendent, Jessica Wallner, presented the details of a potential
maintenance fee to be added to ticket sales at the Village Theatre to contribute to
maintenance needs and improvements of the facility. Discussion included a
possible fee structure, and the types of improvement projects the fee could be
used for. The Commission and Board were supportive of the potential fee and
suggested a minimum of a two dollar fee.
6.3 Sycamore Valley Park Shade Structure Discussion
Director, Henry Perezalonso, presented background information on the removal
of the top of a shade structure at Sycamore Valley Park, along with possible
replacement solutions. Discussion included the options of removal of remaining
pillars, replacement of the shade structure, and the development of an art project
utilizing the existing pillars. The Commission and Board provided feedback
recommending the replacement of the shade structure with consideration for art
as well.
7. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director’s Report
Director Perezalonso reported on Department activities and upcoming
events.
7.2 Recruitment Announcement for 18 positions for Danville residents
interested in volunteering.
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Director Perezalonso shared information on current volunteer opportunities
for Danville residents to serve on committees, advisory boards, and commissions
within the Town.
7.3 Commissioner and Board Member Reports and Comments
Commissioners provided updates on activities and events in Danville.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The joint regular meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission and
Arts Advisory Board was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Henry Perezalonso, Director
Recreation, Arts and Community Services
Stacey Kenison, Administrative Assistant
Recreation, Arts and Community Services
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