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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
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
5:30 PM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Monday, April 17, 2023
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Dohlin called the meeting to order at 5:37 PM.
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Francine Oputa,
Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings,
Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah
Parkes
Present 6 -
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Harman Singh, and
Chair Maiyer Vang
Absent 3 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Dohlin led the Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner
Barraza, the agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner
Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
6 -
Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Singh and Chair Vang3 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5-A.ID 23-599 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 27, 2023.
On motion of Commissioner Parkes, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, the above minutes were APPROVED.The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner
Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
6 -
Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Singh and Chair Vang3 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
There was no update from the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee.
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
Parks Master Plan Subcommittee reported there would be a meeting
scheduled in May.
6-C. Outreach Committee:
There was no report from the Outreach Subcommittee. This body was
dissolved as reported during March 27, 2023, PRAC meeting.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barazza Reports and Comments. Acknowledge the increase
demand for parks and thanked PARCS staff for keeping them beautiful.
Commissioner Cummings Comments. Reported there would be many local
events for Earth Day during the week, including at Inspiration Park.
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8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
PARCS Director Aguirre Reports and Comments. Reported Woodward and
Roeding Parks reached full capacity during the Easter weekend. The
Director and Assistant Director were at the parks on Easter to inform
attendees of recent upgrades. Mentioned training for Park Rangers had
begun and the first Rangers were expected to be in the parks this June.
Reported the PARCS department and administration were reviewing the
Cultural Arts Subcommittee notes and would have an update shortly for the
Commission. In response to Commissioner Barazza, reported the
department was working on the Cultural Arts plan and expected it to be
available soon - PARCS department would send a tray memo in the next
week with an updated timeline.
Deputy City Manager Ruiz Reports and Comments. Announced she was
attending her first meeting and introduced herself to the Commission.
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:
Liz Looney.
10. Workshops:
10-A.ID 23-597 Workshop - On Pocket Parks in Community Facilities Districts (Public
Works).
Public Works Director Scott Mozier presented the workshop.
Commission discussion on this item included: the new development funding
pocket parks through Home Owners Association and CFD; the requirements
of developers for the park equipment and amenities; multi-family rental
property green space policies or incentives; discussed the vacancy at
Orangewood and Church, and; aside from Measure P, discussed what tools
would be available to bring parks to existing neighborhoods.
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10-B.ID 23-598 Workshop - Update on Fiscal Year 2023 Measure P funds for Expenditure
Category 5: Safe Walking and Biking Trails, Street Beautification, Litter
Removal, and the San Joaquin River Parkway (Public Works).
Public Works Director Mozier presented the workshop.
Commission discussion on the item included: recognized the impressive
nature of the project; funding to increasing city capacity to working with
non-profit organizations or community groups to increase city capacity to
manage Measure "P;" the Jensen restroom and trail maintenance
improvements; timeline of projects moving forward; discussed downstream
reaches; meetings with the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation
Trust; the possibility for a position to manage details specific to the project;
allocations of resources within Districts and the City, and; updates regarding
Project Labor Agreements.
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12-A.ID 23-600 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 7:02 P.M.
Upon call, Heather Kuyper addressed the Commission.
The hearing closed 7:05 P.M.
12-B.ID 23-624 Review and recommend establishment of four Parks, After School,
Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) positions utilizing FY23
Measure P funds: one full time Projects Administrator; one full time
Program Manager; and two full time Senior Management Analysts.
The above item was presented to the Commission by Personnel Manager
Nelson.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Commissioner Parkes inquired how the Senior Management Analyst
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position would be funded and what percentage would come from specific
funding buckets.
On motion of Commissioner Barraza, seconded by Commissioner
Oputa, the above Action Item hereby be APPROVED. The motion
carried,by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner
Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
6 -
Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Singh and Chair Vang3 -
13. Adjournment
Vice Chair Dohlin adjourned the meeting at 7:18 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and
Arts Commission during the May 15, 2023, regular meeting with Chair McCoy,
Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Singh absent.
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