HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-07 PRAC MinutesMonday, November 7, 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
November 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Minutes
The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in regular session in the
Council Chamber at Fresno City Hall and remotely via Zoom, on November 7, 2022, at
5:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
Commissioners Miller and Vang were absent during roll call but jointed the
meeting at 5:36 P.M.
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner
Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner
Harman Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and
Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Present 9 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair
Dohlin, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Miller2 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5-A.ID 22-1724 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of October 17, 2022.
On motion of Commissioner Parkes, seconded by Commissioner
Barraza, the Minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Miller2 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
Commissioner Parkes reported the final virtual Cultural Arts Plan
community meeting was scheduled for November 8, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. The
youth oriented Cultural Arts Plan community meeting was scheduled for
November 9, 2022, at the Ted C. Wills Community Center at 4:30 P.M.
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Barraza reported the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee had
an informative meeting with City Staff regarding the beginning of the Master
Plan process.
6-C. Outreach Committee:
There was no update from the Outreach Subcommittee.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza Comments. The Cultural Arts Plan community
meeting at Roosevelt High School was an enjoyable event that made it easy
for the public to express their preferences. The Southeast Fresno
Community Economic Development Association's 9th Annual Awards
Luncheon was scheduled for November 16, 2022, and would recognize the
contributions of leaders in the community.
Commissioner Cummings Comments. The WRT stakeholder meetings for
Frank H. Ball, Dickey Playground, Romain Park and Holmes Park were a
success and a great opportunity to discuss neighborhood park
improvements.
Commissioner Parkes Comments. Acknowledged the hard work of the
PARCS Department staff on the Cultural Arts Plan community meetings
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which garnered incredible public participation and feedback.
Commissioner Singh Comments. The Jakara Movement will be holding a
community fair and 5K walk at Jaswant Singh Khalra Park on November 12,
2022. The event will include a resource fair, free food, games and
entertainment.
Chair McCoy Comments. Everyone should make their voices heard by
voting.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
PARCS Director Aguirre Comments. Attendance at the Cultural Arts Plan
community meetings has been great and will result in a good plan.
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
during unscheduled communication: Sylvesta Hall, Hersie Stovall and
Michaelynn Lewis.
10. Workshops:
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12-A.ID 22-1725 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)
The above hearing began at 5:54 P.M.
Upon call the following people addressed the Commission: Sylvesta Hall
and Michaelynn Lewis.
The hearing was closed at 6:00 P.M.
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Commissioner discussion on this item included: the process for making
additional motions; how multi-year projects are prioritized; the process for
approving the Cultural Arts Plan and when allocation recommendations can
be made for the arts; the park in the West Creek Village Development; and
strategic planning for the care and removal of large trees at Roeding Park.
Commissioner Vang made a motion to allow free parking for seniors at
parks during national holidays. The motion was withdrawn following the
request for additional information by the other Commissioners.
Commissioner Singh noted, for the record, that he would bring a proposal to
fund a cricket field at the next meeting.
13. Adjournment
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 6:17 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and
Arts Commission during the November 21, 2022, regular meeting with Commissioner
Vang and Vice Chair Dohlin absent.
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