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meeting video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes.
Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
Regular Meeting
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
September 10, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was
called to order by Chair Mascali at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front
Street, Danville, CA.
Present: Carol Mascali, Chair
Joe Lindsey, Vice Chair
Kevin Donovan, Commissioner
Adam Falcon, Commissioner
Jane Joyce, Commissioner
Payton McDermott, Youth Representative
Jenna Mesic, Commissioner
Bill Pratt, Commissioner
Excused: Charles Neary, Commissioner
2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
3. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
There was no public comment.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Parks, Recreation
and Arts Commission meeting of August 13, 2025.
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PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JOYCE, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR LINDSEY, TO
APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM THE AUGUST 13, 2025, PARKS,
RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 8-0-0-1; COMMISSIONER NEARY ABSENT.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Use of Bikes and E-Bikes in Town Parks Follow Up
Town Manager Tai Williams led the discussion, asking for input from the
Commission to identify a recommendation or a set of preferences concerning the
issue of reckless riding of E-Bikes in Danville parks and public spaces.
Commissioners provided comments on “Ordinance Options and Enforceability
Considerations” (page 2 of staff report).
Commissioner Donovan recommended #3 of the “Ordinance Options and
Enforceability Considerations” (page 2 of staff report), full E-Bike prohibition in
parks, with the ability to walk E-Bikes through parks on the paths.
Police Chief Tom Rossberg answered questions from commissioners.
Written correspondence was received from Robert Prinz on behalf of Bike East
Bay offering feedback on E-Bike ordinances and park safety.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FALCON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JOYCE, TO
DIRECT STAFF TO ESCALATE TO TOWN COUNCIL AN ADDITIONAL
ORDINANCE COMBINING THE ELEMENTS OF 2 AND 6 OF THE “ORDINANCE
OPTIONS AND ENFORCABILITY CONSIDERATIONS” (PAGE 2 OF STAFF REPORT),
RESTRICTING E-BIKES TO OPERATE ONLY ON PAVED TRAILS, AND TO
ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT WHEN RIDING IN PARKS.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION BY VICE CHAIR LINDSEY, SECOND BY CHAIR
MASCALI, TO SPECIFY A 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT.
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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FALCON, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR LINDSEY, TO
DIRECT STAFF TO ESCALATE TO TOWN COUNCIL A COMBINATION OF
ELEMENTS 2 AND 6 OF THE RECOMMENDED “ORDINANCE OPTIONS AND
ENFORCABILITY CONSIDERATIONS” (PAGE 2 OF STAFF REPORT), RESTRICTING
E-BIKES TO OPERATE ONLY ON PAVED TRAILS, AND TO ESTABLISH A 15 SPEED
LIMIT WHEN RIDING IN PARKS.
MOTION CARRIED 7-1-0-1; COMMISSIONER DONOVAN OPPOSED,
COMMISSIONER NEARY ABSENT.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director’s Report
Director Jessica Wallner reported on Department activities and upcoming
events.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
7.1 Commissioner reports and comments
Commissioners commented on current activities and events happening in the
Town of Danville.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission adjourned at
8:57 p.m.
Jessica Wallner, Director
Recreation, Arts and Community Services
Stacey Kenison, Administrative Assistant
Recreation, Arts and Community Services
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