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1) Approval of minutes: The commission approved the minutes of its Feb. 4, 2025 meeting. Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Schatzel and seconded by Commissioner Archuleta; the body approved the motion by voice vote.

2) Memorial bench and tree dedication at Southport Gateway Park (in memory of Cecilia Wilson): The commission approved the parks department's memorial application. Parks and Recreation Business Manager Erin Ayala presented the application; memorial supporters Tracy Kelch and Bethany Gale spoke to Wilson's community ties and volunteer service. Commissioner Schatzel moved approval; Commissioner Archuleta seconded; the commission approved the motion by voice vote.

Meeting minutes and the memorial application will be processed by staff following the approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PRIS Commission 4/1/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 1 meeting the Parks Commission approved the consent minutes and approved a memorial bench and tree dedication at Southport Gateway Park.","taxTitle","West Sacramento, Yolo County, California","taxId",4568,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6616813,"City reports Westacre Park construction underway; Heritage Oaks and Alice Norman projects advancing; public boat dock planned for 2025 season",115,3445000,3560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848973-217b1ddf6397bb36e143ecb523a328b5&start=3445&end=3560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848973-217b1ddf6397bb36e143ecb523a328b5/thumbnail_3445000.jpg","/articles/6616813/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/City-reports-Westacre-Park-construction-underway-Heritage-Oaks-and-Alice-Norman-projects-advancing-public-boat-dock-planned-for-2025-season","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616813-a18e7000258e0b03ad7e185d278fb119/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204376&Signature=lOJjAq3BBjM9b5dFFdP1NlQEAHrnbvzv69bY0Acmg3uH0~YdyH-FKRPK1eh7wygvim7Rclw19l4qLjZf5eUMgysaXvI13v6DOT~gajw4w2FqRk~Wdy-kJBeBHsncMnUKhYXib90djlDKBx66r3F7v4brrqgKyj2oYEBNOFyS4p9o69H1JCeSDsaRmE9~mSCNKlqvwQo~C6fcIATTM81V-nGvC9h5YgoGQGrArhuQRi9nh3IGiyhptEiuFW0kXAmn6NZVrI~rohBwJ6M~XygVhVkdDp5o7iZB9GuHZ1DWx-xRMHyJeD9PPEUHC3MwbFgf1VH84uod2gPsnuXjXkM6og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brandy Dionne, recreation center manager, provided the commission's director's report on April 1 with updates on several parks projects.

Dionne said construction at Westacre Park began in late March and noted city staff participated in a demolition event on March 25. The Heritage Oaks Park project is nearly at 90% design, and staff expects construction to start this summer pending building-permit work. The Alice Norman Park master-plan Request for Proposals closed in late March and staff anticipated selecting a design firm in April.

Dionne also announced that the city's public boat dock is anticipated to open for the 2025 boating season from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The city will issue a Request for Proposals for a dock attendant and indicated docking will be permitted for day use only between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.; users will be required to pay a docking fee that has not yet been set and will require City Council approval.

Separately, staff said the city secured grant funding for dugout/backstop improvements for local softball (referenced as funding that will enable construction this summer) and that project stakeholders will be notified when construction timetables are finalized.

Commissioners thanked parks maintenance staff for recent work and plaques installed around the city and asked for updates on community engagement related to upcoming master plans.","Recreation staff reported construction activity at Westacre Park, near-final design work at Heritage Oaks Park, selection of a design firm soon for Alice Norman Park, and plans to open the public boat dock for the 2025 boating season with a future fee and dock attendant RFP.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6616817,"Commission reviews update to West Sacramento's Age-Friendly Action Plan; commissioners urge broader outreach and ADA focus",2239,1118000,3357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848973-217b1ddf6397bb36e143ecb523a328b5&start=1118&end=3357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848973-217b1ddf6397bb36e143ecb523a328b5/thumbnail_1118000.jpg","/articles/6616817/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/Commission-reviews-update-to-West-Sacramentos-Age-Friendly-Action-Plan-commissioners-urge-broader-outreach-and-ADA-focus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616817-dfe78abf9af1a7b7f962bc68072b269e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204376&Signature=BY~H2ZL-n9puSSXTKIdKYjnl~vTAVBsjKJN-7xzzKm92evtknKqikH8f-JX0KPtSMIIvCJAFWS03LsyZpvw5faJ6MMm7wrrSuNplKAnKoOSEsMqI0snerZVKVuOO929yapT5REck~H0-UdAoNdrQQg49uQ6AsNSn7C88hELTpQjC7l0qUe-V97kMWaB3CLF3rlhyWYJBcH3G-vpYyD7w1j8EsDoeZ5-BL1NbDfmr5FosRfGV6OTvvwOj6z6VswaxW5XRaQwIeixTSJXdB3FmoYh3akHrLsco4pEfPV2Xml12itDQwZRWfz2030MSEp1RrfRmdDVgcUj1rmpVd9EWhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaisa Miller, senior analyst in the city manager's office, presented an updated Age-Friendly Action Plan to the Parks, Recreation and Intergenerational Services Commission on April 1 and asked commissioners for feedback prior to forwarding the plan to the City Council for adoption.

The plan, first adopted in 2017 after West Sacramento enrolled in AARP's Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, organizes goals under three broad themes: connectivity, safety and quality of life. Miller described outreach that informed the update, including mailed newsletters, phone surveys, an online survey, senior resource fair input and targeted outreach to Meals on Wheels clients.

Christie Woods, AARP's associate state director for advocacy in the Sacramento metro area, told the commission AARP represents more than 4,150 members in West Sacramento and supported renewal of the action plan, saying a plan helps communities prepare for demographic shifts toward older populations.

Commissioners offered extensive feedback. Themes included:

- Outreach and sample bias: Commissioner Ramsey questioned the representativeness of surveys used for the update, noting that some outreach venues reach primarily homebound or clinic populations and may not reflect the broader older-adult population. Ramsey offered to work with staff and AARP to expand outreach.

- Accessibility and ADA concerns: Several commissioners said they remain concerned about ADA access to parks, waterfront paths and parking; Ramsey and others said accessible connections from parking to the riverfront and park amenities are inadequate in several locations.

- Program targeting and age definition: Commissioners asked the city to clarify the plan's use of age thresholds (for example, 50+ vs. 65+) and to ensure programs target residents at different functional needs rather than relying solely on chronological age.

- Specific program goals and measurements: Miller highlighted proposed goals such as a sidewalk and transportation equity program, SAC Avenue Complete Streets, implementation of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) intersections, integrating age-friendly elements into the bikes/pedestrian master plan, and continued encouragement of the VIA rideshare program. For safety, Miller said the plan includes a commitment to 20 additional Safe at Home projects and a goal to implement at least four \"Coffee with a Cop\" events per year, with at least one focused on older adults. The plan also sets a goal of 1,200 views of a city fire-safety video aimed at seniors.

Miller noted a typographical error in the draft that listed a per-household average as \"$4,508\" and said staff had corrected the figure in their working copy; the clearly intended corrected number was not stated aloud during the meeting. Commissioners also discussed funding levels for existing programs such as Meals on Wheels and locally administered small grants to help homeowners make accessibility improvements.

Commissioners asked staff to consider expanded outreach to diverse communities (including refugee and immigrant families who are caring for older relatives), more coordination with non-profit service providers, and increased inclusion of fire and emergency medical services in safety outreach. Several commissioners offered to help convene or participate in stakeholder outreach.

Miller said the commission's feedback would be incorporated and that staff would present the updated plan to the city council for adoption at a later date.

The discussion was a review and request for feedback; no formal action on the plan was taken at the meeting.","City staff presented an updated Age-Friendly Action Plan and solicited feedback. Commissioners and an AARP representative urged broader outreach, better ADA access, and clearer metrics for programs serving older residents.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":90,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6616820,"West Sacramento commission approves memorial bench and tree at Southport Gateway Park for Cecilia Wilson",601,517000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848973-217b1ddf6397bb36e143ecb523a328b5&start=517&end=1118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848973-217b1ddf6397bb36e143ecb523a328b5/thumbnail_517000.jpg","/articles/6616820/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/West-Sacramento-commission-approves-memorial-bench-and-tree-at-Southport-Gateway-Park-for-Cecilia-Wilson","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616820-90a0b54bd6cedb5e5c64d608ccb3b1c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204377&Signature=DVtylMVuYU8WQS~8Lw4wQAH0S9O3AptdWZbhFr~V3sYajpI5YouxfiT1A0mn-H4mT8FKdYaYiUBGlnjfExlXWuySiN2bLeoRLs50fngsQXxIMmYbb-YGWCsLt9uJ7Kpq1AqQfEOpvX9cOQzwTEz6LbfZ5rikTtfrzlM3Db5FMp-LcuUMA9l0~jAnzxfeUMKIv6MPeb-PSMgS9eLwWLYHu7sXChthhcu1X4llt3GeXtf~mTFjTOhBoQsHdfEOlJaSiW-4WVx8Q7ecI0QhsgquVmhJGqj~GT39R-hbXrlRx0dhDcTS2NuibC4kiGwmoMAIFHOFEyqK-vzDH61mmmd7pA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Sacramento Parks, Recreation and Intergenerational Services Commission on April 1 approved a proposal to install a memorial bench and dedicate a tree at Southport Gateway Park in memory of Cecilia Wilson.

Erin Ayala, Parks and Recreation business manager, presented the commission with the memorial application and described the department process for handling bench and tree dedications. Two former colleagues of Wilson—Tracy Kelch and Bethany Gale—spoke in favor of the memorial and described Wilson’s volunteer work and community ties, including regular volunteering at Our Lady of Grace school and church, participation in workplace resource groups, blood donations, and local fitness and volunteer activities. Kelch told commissioners that Ginkgo Bioworks plans to donate the bench.

Commissioners moved and seconded approval of the memorial. After supporters described Wilson’s impact on family, school and workplace communities, commissioners voted in favor of the dedication.

If the commission’s approval proceeds, staff said they will work with the donor and the family to identify an exact location within Southport Gateway Park, select an appropriate bench and plaque from the city’s price list, and pick a tree species consistent with the park’s planting palette. Ayala said staff’s typical next steps are final location selection, coordinating plaque options and arranging installation.

Speakers at the commission meeting emphasized that the bench will provide a public place for Wilson’s daughters and the community to remember her. Commissioners thanked Wilson’s family for attending and voiced support for the dedication.

The commission’s action on the memorial will be administered by park staff; no additional policy changes were proposed at the meeting.","The Parks, Recreation and Intergenerational Services Commission approved a memorial bench and tree dedication at Southport Gateway Park to honor community member Cecilia Wilson after colleagues and friends described her volunteer work and ties to West Sacramento.","actionData","errors"]

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