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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Chair - Kimberly McCoy
Vice Chair – Jon Dohlin
Commissioner – Scott Miller
Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings
Commissioner – Harman Singh
Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner – Kelly Kucharski
Commissioner - Laura Ward
Commissioner – Vacant
In Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa
5:30 PM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Monday, September 25, 2023
Regular Meeting
Opening the meeting in memory of
Commissioner Dr. Francine Oputa
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 5:45 P.M.
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin,
Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Harman
Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza, Commissioner Kelly
Kucharski, and Commissioner Laura E. Ward
Present 7 -
Commissioner Scott MillerAbsent1 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair
Dohlin,the above AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza,
Commissioner Kucharski and Commissioner Ward
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Miller1 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A.ID 23-1347 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of August 21, 2023.
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, that the above MINUTES were APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza,
Commissioner Kucharski and Commissioner Ward
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Miller1 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
Commissioner Ward Comments: Discussed the presentation of the Arts and
Culture Grant Guidelines and the revision process.
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Barraza Comments: Discussed the importance of the Parks
Master Plan Subcommittee meeting.
7. Members Reports and Comments
VICE CHAIR DOHLIN REPORTS AND COMMENTS: shared condolences
and respect for Dr. Oputa
COMMISSIONER CUMMINGS REPORTS AND COMMENTS: shared
gratitude, admiration and respect for Dr. Oputa.
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COMMISSIONER KUCHARSKI REPORTS AND COMMENTS: expressed
appreciation working with Dr. Oputa.
COMMISSIONER WARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS: expressed
admiration and gratitude working closely beside Dr. Oputa
COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: expressed
admiration for Dr. Oputa, discussed the branding of Measure "P", Park
Ranger's appearance and public safety.
COMMISSIONER SINGH REPORTS AND COMMENTS: shared warm
sentiments of Dr. Oputa's leadership and kindness, discussed Park
Rangers public interactions at a recent park event and public safety.
CHAIR MCCOY REPORTS AND COMMENTS: read a tribute to Dr.
Francine Oputa and shared admiration for her friend, discussed Park
Rangers uniforms and appearance.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: expressed
condolences of Dr. Oputa's passing and shared warm sentiments of Dr.
Oputa's tireless works and efforts.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MILLER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
expressed condolences on behave of the Mayor and City Manager's Office
to Dr. Oputa's family. Welcomed input from commissioners.
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, Lisa Flores addressed the Commission. There were no other
comments from the public.
10. Workshops:
10.-A.ID 23-1427 Workshop - City of Fresno New Citywide Dedicated Senior Activity
Center Phase 1 Outreach Summary Report.
The PARCS department presented the workshop.
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Commission discussion on this item included: surveying the demographics;
contacting the public; activities offered to seniors: challenges and
improvements on outreach; reaching out to other organizations that engage
with seniors; automatic district selection in survey; cost analyst for site
selected; status and attendance of all senior sites; transportation options to
sites; similar programs and instructors offered at all sites.
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12.-A.ID 23-1393 Hearing - Actions pertaining to the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture
Grant Guidelines:
1.Receive public input on the draft Expanded Access to Arts and
Culture Grant Guidelines.
2.Review and make recommendations from the Parks, Recreation,
and Arts Commission for the City Council’s consideration and
adoption of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant
Guidelines.
The above hearing began at 6:48 P.M.
Director Chavez of the Fresno Arts Council presented.
Upon call, the follow members of the public addressed the commission:
Hugo Morales, Amy Kitchener, Michelle Ellis Pracy and Steven Wilson.
Commission discussion included: amount of funds spent in first round;
requirements included in the guidelines; art categories and objectives; how
individual and ineligible artist apply for the grant; 250,000 dollar cap for
project; deadline and compliance for completion; difference in guidelines for
first year compared to years to come; yearly guideline revisions; applicant
category questions, and encouragement of participation.
The above hearing ended at 7:44 P.M.
On motion of Commissioner Barraza to continue this matter to the next
PRAC meeting, October 16, 2023 to give more time to the public and
commission to review the guidelines.seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza,
Commissioner Kucharski and Commissioner Ward
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Miller1 -
12.-B.ID 23-1348 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 7:44 P.M.
Upon call, Lisa Flores addressed the commission.
The above hearing ended at 7:46 P.M.
13. Adjournment in memory of Commissioner Dr. Francine Oputa
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at
7:48 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation,
and Arts Commission during the October 16, 2023, regular meeting with
Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Cummings
absent.
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