Noel D. E. Parkhurst

The agenda focuses on several key items including the approval of a contract amendment for finance consulting services and the acceptance of bill payments. Action items include reviewing a fee waiver request for a community event, discussing a loan repayment, and approving a maintenance agreement for a park. Financial topics include year-end projections, gathering public input on budget priorities, and a study session for the preliminary fiscal year budget. Additionally, an executive session is scheduled for conferences with labor negotiators.

The meeting included the election of new Board officers for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. Recognitions were made for service to the district. Financial actions included the review of financial statements and the approval of the payment of bills. The board addressed policy changes regarding bereavement, authorized attendance for a virtual workshop on best practices for board members, and discussed strategies for determining general manager compensation. Staff reports provided updates on recreation services, park and facility projects, human resources matters including compensation studies, and progress on financial reporting improvements and system migrations. The meeting concluded with an executive session for a performance evaluation of the general manager.

The board discussed committee updates and financial matters, including the review of financial statements and the approval of bill payments. Action items included the approval of updates to the policy regarding board committees and the approval of a resolution for the submission of applications for City of Vallejo Community Development Block Grant program funds. Additionally, the meeting featured staff updates from the Finance Director, Recreation Superintendent, and General Manager, as well as an executive session regarding labor negotiations and real property negotiations.

The meeting agenda includes committee updates, a review of action items concerning a letter of support for the City of Vallejo’s designation as an American World War II Heritage City, and staff reports from the Recreation Services Director, Park and Facilities Director, and the General Manager. Additionally, the board will convene an executive session to conduct a performance evaluation for the General Manager, followed by discussion and possible action regarding General Manager compensation.

The Board discussed a performance review process for the General Manager and heard updates on a project at McIntyre Ranch. Standing committee activities were reported, and staff provided comprehensive updates covering National Night Out events, cybersecurity grants, park and facility maintenance, recreation programming including an anniversary celebration, human resources matters, and an audit status report. Board members shared information regarding community events, including block parties, watershed alliance meetings, and local watch parties. The Board also entered an executive session to conduct a performance evaluation of the General Manager.