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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Garden Conference Room
(Please note Change of Meeting Place)
1950 Parkside Drive, Concord
* * * A N N O T A T E D * * * AGENDA
ROLL CALL
♦ All present.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
♦ No public comments, one member of the public attended.
(The public may speak on any item within the jurisdiction of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission not
listed on this agenda. Approximately 15 minutes is allocated for the Public Comment Period. Each speaker is
requested to complete speaker cards with their name and address for the record prior to the meeting – speaker will be
allowed approximately 3 minutes.)
Correspondence received that constitutes a public record under the Public Records Act concerning any matter on this agenda
is available for inspection during normal business hours by contacting the Community & Recreation Services Administration
Office at 2974 Salvio Street, Concord, CA.
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF March 13, 2013
♦ M/S Commissioner Lancaster/Vice Chair Lucas; unanimously approved.
2. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR TODOS SANTOS PLAZA FENCE DESIGN ON
WILLOW PASS ROAD – Report by Julia DosSantos, Assistant Engineer
♦ Julia provided brief history and purpose of project:
− Location of fence and archways.
− Examples of pre-fab fences and drawing of archway concept.
Comments included using adornments may help prevent climbers or attempts to hop over the fence. The fence should have
attractive features, not a plain fence. Two commissioners indicated a preference for double-rings. Continuity between
arch and fencing: try to match and include anti-jumping features. The Commission agreed on this approach.
3. DISCUSSION OF PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM IDEAS/STRATEGIES THAT WILL
ATTRACT MORE VISITORS TO DOWNTOWN CONCORD – Introduction by Commission
Chair Michael Miller
♦ Chair Miller was speaking with Vice Mayor Grayson who suggested PROSC discuss ideas on how to attract more
visitors to downtown. Chair Miller wants the group to think about it between now and the next PROSC meeting. Chair
Miller asked the group to focus thinking on unique Parks &Recreation attractions and programs.
4. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
♦ Reported on status of bounce house issue and installation of signs at Concord Community Park.
Parks, Recreation And Open Space Commission
March 13, 2013
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♦ Tour on Regular Meeting Night in August:
5.
Visit Spray Park, playgrounds (Newhall Park)
ADJOURNMENT
♦ Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
NEXT MEETING: August 14, 2013
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