HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-02 PRAC MinutesMonday, May 2, 2022
5:30 PM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Chair – Kimberly McCoy
Vice Chair – Jon Dohlin
Commissioner – Maiyer Vang
Commissioner – Dr. Francine Oputa
Commissioner – Scott Miller
Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings
Commissioner – Harman Singh
Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner – Sarah Parkes
Meeting Minutes - Final
Regular Meeting
May 2, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
2. 5:31 P.M. Roll Call
Commissioner Oputa was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at
5:35 P.M.
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner
Mona Cummings, Commissioner Harman Singh,
Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah
Parkes
Present 8 -
Commissioner Maiyer VangAbsent1 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings,the above Action was ADOPTED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Miller,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Oputa2 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5-A.ID 22-679 Approval of Minutes for April 18, 2022.
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner
Parkes, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Miller,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Oputa2 -
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6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Parkes gave the Commission an update on the Cultural Arts
contract and a meeting will be scheduled soon.
There were no further reports from the Commissioners.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza spoke regarding the Beautify Fresno cleanup event
last Saturday.
Commissioner Cummings spoke regarding the Beautify Fresno cleanup
event and tree planting.
Commissioner Parkes spoke regarding the Beautify Fresno cleanup event at
Riverpark West and thanked the staff for getting supporting documents to
the commission in advance.
Commissioner Oputa addressed her comments regarding gender language
and appreciated the positive feedback she has received.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Assistant City Manager Miller informed the Commission that the Mayor will
be announcing the Fiscal Year 2023 budget on May 25, 2022, and there
may be a need for a special meeting in June prior to the Council budget
hearings.
Assistant PARCS Director Ramirez announced the Cultural Arts item was
passed by Council on April 28, 2022, there will be a kickoff meeting soon
with the Cultural Arts subcommittee, and staff will be meeting with the Parks
Maser Plan subcommittee to discuss the Parks Master Plan agreement.
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9. Unscheduled Communication: Members of the public may address the
Commission regarding items that are not listed on the agenda and within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Each person will have up to three (3) minutes
to present.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission:
Lisa Flores; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Mai Thao; and Kalvin Xiong.
10. Workshops:
10-A.ID 22-682 WORKSHOP - City Wide Park Ranger Program (PARCS)
The workshop was presented to the Commission by PARCS Director
Aguirre and Police Lieutenant Beckford.
The following was discussed: the color of the Park Ranger's uniforms;
specifications of the recruitment; number of calls for service in the highest
needs neighborhoods; roles of the Parks Rangers regarding homeless
population; shifts schedules and overlapping shifts; if there is a need for
patrol in the non-peak hours; overlapping shifts during the weekends and
holidays; current budget requests for Fiscal Year 2023; qualifications of
personnel; and patrol of the river bottom.
The commissioners requested the matter be brought back after budget has
been adopted; to obtain public input and a diverse representation; and to
train employees how to work with a diverse community.
PRESENTED
10-B.ID 22-683 WORKSHOP - Update on the courts at Vinland Park (PARCS).
The above workshop was presented to the Commission by PARCS Director
Aguirre.
Commissioner Barraza left the meeting at 6:30 P.M. and was not a part of
the discussion for the rest of the meeting.
The following was discussed: signs placed at tennis courts; potential
long-term solutions to using the courts; reservations of the courts and
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insurance requirements; possible fee waivers; expansion of courts for more
sports; a feasibility study; timelines for cultural diversity training for staff;
and putting a sign up or a QR code informing courts have been reserved.
The commissioners requested staff meet with the Hmong community
regarding the recent signs that were placed at the Vinland tennis courts and
they requested the commission be informed of when the meeting will take
place.
PRESENTED
10-C.ID 22-684 WORKSHOP - Update on Measure P Funding Allocated to the San
Joaquin River Parkway in Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Works)
The above workshop was presented to the Commission by Public Works
Director Mozier.
The following was discussed: Fresno River West maintenance expense;
security updates, and funding allocation on the operations and maintenance
agreement.
PRESENTED
10-D.ID 22-702 WORKSHOP - Overview of the newly installed Pay on Foot Stations for
parking at Roeding Park and Woodward Park (PARCS).
The above workshop was presented to the Commission by PRACS Director
Aguirre.
The following was discussed: parking charges vs. cash charges; transaction
fees; license plates on vehicles; when the soft launch will end; fees
collected will go to Parking division and then General Fund; annual pass
per vehicle; and potential hourly rate.
The commissioners recommended looking into a first-time offense be a
warning before fined and to consider annual passes be limited to two
vehicles instead of one.
PRESENTED
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11. Discussion Items:
There were no discussion items.
12. Hearings:
12-A.ID 22-678 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and the
annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.
(PARCS)
The following members of the public addressed the Commission: Alan
McCuen; Lisa Flores; Baldev Birk; Pedro Navarro Cruz; Brandi
Nuse-Villegas; Susan Xiong; Kalvin Xiong; Rajdeep Toor; Lawrence Moua;
and Ericka Kruse.
The commissioners requested the hearing to receive public input be on
each agenda going forward and funding an assessable survey for public
input.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED
13. Adjournment
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
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