HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-01 PRAC MinutesMonday, August 1, 2022
5:30 PM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
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
Regular Meeting
August 1, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
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Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M.
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Parkes, and
Commissioner Singh was absent during roll call.
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner
Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner
Harman Singh, and Commissioner Jose Barraza
Present 8 -
Commissioner Sarah ParkesAbsent1 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair McCoy.
4. Approve Agenda
Commissioner Vang joined the meeting at 5:37 P.M.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin, the
Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings and
Commissioner Barraza
6 -
Absent:Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and
Commissioner Parkes
3 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5-A.ID 22-1241 Approval of Minutes for July 11, 2022, Regular Meeting and July 18, 2022,
Regular Meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, that the Minutes be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings and
Commissioner Barraza
6 -
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Absent:Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and
Commissioner Parkes
3 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Parks Master Plan:
c. Outreach Committee:
Commissioner Vang stated the Cultural Arts Subcommittee would provide
an update on the Cultural Arts Plan during the August 15, 2022, meeting.
Commissioner Barraza announced the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee
received an update from City staff on current and future projects. He noted
several projects would be started between August and April and were
scheduled to be completed before adoption of the next City budget. He was
also interested in learning about the community input process and how it
would relate to the Arts Master Plan.
Chair McCoy announced the Outreach Subcomittee would meet on August
2, 2022, to begin developing an outreach plan. An update would be
provided during the August 15, 2022, meeting.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza discussed public reports concerning projects funded
with Measure P which the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission had not
reviewed in detail. The Commissioner was excited to learn the Master Plan
process would be incorporating greater community involvement in all
aspects of projects that could be funded by Measure P. He cited the
development as an example of better dialogue with the Commission.
Commissioner Cummings shared concerns with the Commission not being
completely informed of all Measure P projects. When the Commission is
aware of upcoming projects it enables the Commissioners to speak
intelligently to the public on the subject matter.
Chair McCoy agreed with Commissioner Barraza and Cummings regarding
the lack of communication between the City and the Commission on
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upcoming projects.
Commissioner Vang recognized Sr. Management Analyst Soliz for her
efforts in keeping the Commissioners updated on Cultural Arts Plan
developments.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Commissioner Oputa joined the meeting at 5:47 P.M.
PARCS Director Aguirre announced the purchase of a building on
Blackstone Avenue north of Ashlan Avenue, for a dedicated Senior Center.
There was a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new park at Van Ness and
Weldon Avenues the previous Friday. He also reported there were two
weeks left for Camp Fresno sessions and noted that 61 children left for the
camp earlier in the day.
Assistant Director Ramirez pointed out that the title for the standing hearing
item had changed to include the Parks Master Plan and the Cultural Arts
Plan. She also noted the August 15, 2022, meeting would include an
update, as requested by Commissioner Singh, regarding items funded in the
FY 2023 budget. Additionally, that same meeting would include an update
on the Cultural Arts Plan. Finally, the Commissioners were told to expect a
communication regarding opportunities to interact with the Cultural Arts
Plan consultant, NCAP.
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.
Commissioner Singh joined the meeting at 5:51 P.M.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the commission:
Brandi Nuse-Villegas and Lisa Flores.
10. Workshops:
There were no Workshop items on
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11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12-A.ID 22-1242 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P,
updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual
PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS)
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission:
Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Lisa Flores, and Pedro Navarro Cruz.
12-B.ID 22-1247 HEARING - Actions Pertaining the Parks, Recreation and Art
Commission’s Meetings for FY 23. 1. Discuss - virtual, hybrid, and in
person meetings for future meetings. 2. Discuss - Updating the meeting
schedule for FY 23 PRAC. 3. Action - Adopt meeting schedule for FY 23.
PARCS Assistant Director Ramirez introduced the item. She discussed the
frequency of the meetings and suggested finding a balance that would
accommodate the slow periods while allowing adequate opportunities for
public input. Additionally, she discussed the use of virtual and in-person
meetings for any revisions to the current meeting schedule.
Upon call, the following member of the public addressed the Commission:
Lisa Flores, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, and Pedro Navarro Cruz.
It was the consensus of the Commission to keep a hybrid meeting format
with meetings on the first and third Monday of every month, at 5:30 P.M.
On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin, to
continue a 5:30 P.M., hybrid meeting format with meetings on the first
and third Monday of every month, with adjustments for holidays. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang,
Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner
Cummings, Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Barraza
8 -
Absent:Commissioner Parkes1 -
13. Adjournment
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 6:34 P.M.
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The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Commission during the
August 15, 2022, Commission meeting with Commissioner Parkes abstaining and
Commissioner Vang and Chair McCoy absent.
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