Commissioners received a set of informational updates and agreed on next steps for several projects:

1) Sonoma Overlook Trail and Montini Open Space signage: An ad hoc committee recommended a three-phase approach (temporary kiosks, permanent replacements, then miscellaneous signage such as no dogs). Staff identified five trailhead locations for temporary kiosk replacement; temporary signs will be printed and field-verified prior to installation, and the permanent phase will include a full sign inventory and integration into the citys GIS layer. No action was required; commissioners volunteered to assist with inventory work.

2) Plaza irrigation and survey decision: Staff recommended pausing irrigation work and pursuing a professional topographic and asset survey of the plaza (trees, valves, controllers, grades) before issuing an RFP for irrigation work. The commission agreed to disband the ad hoc irrigation committee until the survey is complete; staff will issue an RFP for survey work and return when the survey results are available.

3) Measure M update: Staff reported a fund balance (as of December 2) of approximately $542,173 and an estimated fiscal-year revenue of about $150,000, yielding an anticipated balance of about $692,173. Programmed projects (Olson Park, Sonoma Valley Oaks, Depot Park enhancements, Montini fire prevention) total roughly $669,000; no immediate reprogramming decisions were required.

4) Parks and Recreation department planning and personnel: The city manager provided a status memo about analyzing functions and preparing a job description for a parks and recreation director and a possible departmental reorganization. Commissioners asked for the chance to review and offer input on the job description; the city manager indicated selection interviews would be a personnel process, but staff said the commission may submit written input on the job scope and priorities and asked commissioners to email the city manager or request a follow-up meeting.

No formal votes were required on these informational items; commissioners asked staff to publish relevant RFPs and to circulate job‑description drafts and RFP links to the commission for comment.