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Pacifica honors artist Roland Petersen and proclaims July Parks & Recreation Month
Summary
Mayor Christine Bowles presented a proclamation honoring artist Roland Petersen on his 100th birthday and the council proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month; Parks, Beaches & Recreation director Scott Lehi summarized department activity, including Meals on Wheels, swim lessons, childcare enrollments and special events.
The council opened the meeting with two proclamations: a recognition of Roland Petersen’s 100th birthday and a proclamation designating July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.
Mayor Christine Bowles read a proclamation that described Petersen’s career — his service in the U.S. Navy, decades teaching at UC Davis and a national profile in museums — and invited Petersen and his family to the podium. Petersen, who the mayor and council introduced, thanked the city and said, “I love Pacifica.”
The council then recognized Parks, Beaches & Recreation (PB&R) Month. Scott Lehi, PB&R director, summarized department activity for the past year, citing nearly 23,000 Meals on Wheels deliveries, more than 417 families served by licensed childcare, more than 580 swim‑lesson enrollments at Jean Ebrink Pool and a range of special events that draw the community together.
Council members commended staff and volunteers for their work and noted the importance of parks and recreation to community life, youth programming and senior services. The council invited PB&R staff and commissioners forward for a photo and formal recognition.
What happens next: The proclamations are ceremonial; PB&R will continue programming and public engagement described in the report and the city encouraged residents to attend upcoming events listed by the department.
