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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Chair - Kimberly McCoy
Vice Chair – Jon Dohlin
Commissioner – Dr. Francine Oputa
Commissioner – Scott Miller
Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings
Commissioner – Harman Singh
Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner – Kelly Kucharski
Commissioner - Laura Ward
5:30 PM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Monday, July 17, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in regular session in the
Council Chamber at Fresno City Hall on the date and time above written.
1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
Commissioner Oputa was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at
5:37 p.m.
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Mona Cummings, Commissioner Francine Oputa,
Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and
Commissioner Laura E. Ward
Present 7 -
Commissioner Harman Singh, and Commissioner Kelly
Kucharski
Absent 2 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Ward
6 -
Absent:Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and
Commissioner Kucharski
3 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A.ID 23-1105 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of June 26, 2023.
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner
Ward, the MINUTES were APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Ward
6 -
Absent:Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and
Commissioner Kucharski
3 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
There was no update from the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee.
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
There was no update from the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee.
7. Members Reports and Comments
CHAIR MCCOY REPORTS AND COMMENTS: expressed appreciation for
the Parks Department's active presence on social media and their efforts in
sharing information about various activities taking place in town. Mentioned
the opening of cooling centers and swimming pools for children due to the
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hot weather. Complimented the Parks Department for their work.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
PARKS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Introduced
Parks Department Projects Administrator Rooks to provide an update on the
senior activity center, including information about ongoing activities,
upcoming events, and outreach plans.
PARKS DEPARTMENT PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR ROOKS REPORTS
AND COMMENTS: Announced the launch of the first outreach phase for
planning a new citywide dedicated senior activity center located on
Blackstone between Holland and Swift. Invited the public to provide
feedback on website features and programming for the new center.
Announced there would be a series of outreach meetings, as well as
surveys at community centers and online. Highlighted the "Outreach
Headquarters" - a drop-in location where the public could visit, provide
comments, and have discussions. The commissioners were provided with
information packets, and were encouraged to be ambassadors for the
project.
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, Brandi Nuse-Villegas addressed the Commission. There were no
other comments from the public.
10. Workshops:
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
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12.-A.ID 23-1110 Hearing: Consideration of redline Cultural Arts Plan for recommendation to
City Council as drafted by the Fresno Arts Council and Cultural Arts Plan
Subcommittee.
The above hearing was called to order at 5:48 p.m.
Commissioner Ward presented the Cultural Arts Plan.
Upon call, Hugo Morales and Amy Kitchener, addressed the Commission.
There were no other comments from the public or the commissioners
Commission discussion on this item included: Appreciation for the previous
configuration of the subcommittee, and the work done by former
Commissioner Miller, and former Commissioners Parkes and Vang.
Recognized the contributions of Lilia Chavez and the collective effort that
led to the current stage of the discussion. Acknowledged Mr. Morales for
proposing the inclusion of demographic information for the age group of
zero to five, recognizing it as a brilliant idea. Gratitude for the
commissioners that worked on the previous and current versions of the plan.
The progress made in aligning the plan with the local sentiment and the
promises of Measure P. Concerns about the limited connections to
educational institutions such as Fresno Unified School District, Fresno City
College, and Fresno State. The importance of identifying and targeting
specific groups and communities to avoid lip service and ensure inclusivity.
Greater outreach to low-income communities, specifically mentioning South
Fresno, Southwest, Southeast, and South Central. Private sector
involvement and encouraged participation from small organizations and the
private sector.
The hearing closed at 6:15 p.m.
Commissioner Oputa motioned to amend the item to include the zero
to five demographics in the plan, Commissioner Cummings seconed
the motion which was APPROVED by the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner
Barraza and Commissioner Ward
7 -
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Absent:Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Kucharski2 -
12.-B.ID 23-1107 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.
The above hearing was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Commission. There
were no other comments from the public or the commissioners
The hearing closed at 6:17 p.m.
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 August 21, 2023, regular meeting with Chair McCoy and
Commissioner Miller absent.
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