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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Chair - Kimberly McCoy
Vice Chair - Laura Ward
Commissioner - Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner - Rose Caglia
Commissioner - Jon Dohlin
Commissioner - Kelly Kucharski
Commissioner - Scott Miller
Commissioner - Harman Singh
Commissioner - Vacant
5:30 PM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
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Monday, March 17, 2025
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 5:36 P.M.
2. 5:36 P.M. Roll Call
During roll call Chair McCoy announced Commissioner Soto's resignation
from the commission.
On motion of Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin,
Commissioner Singh's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Kucharski
Absent: 3 - Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Miller, and
Commissioner Singh
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On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Miller's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Kucharski
Absent: 3 - Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Miller, and
Commissioner Singh
On motion of Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin,
Commissioner Barraza's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Kucharski
Absent: 3 - Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Miller, and
Commissioner Singh
Commissioner Singh joined the meeting at 5:41 P.M.
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Laura E. Ward,
Commissioner Rose Caglia, Commissioner Jon Dohlin,
Commissioner Kelly Kucharski, and Commissioner Harman
Singh
Present 6 -
Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Scott MillerAbsent2 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Caglia,the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner Kucharski
5 -
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Absent:Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Miller and
Commissioner Singh
3 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A.ID 25-320 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of February 24, 2025.
On motion of Vice Chair Ward, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner Kucharski
5 -
Absent:Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Miller and
Commissioner Singh
3 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. San Joaquin River Parkway:
Commissioner Kucharski reported the recent visit to the San Joaquin River
Conservancy and River Parkway Trust. Mentioned an agreement between
the San Joaquin River Conservancy and the City of Fresno. Expressed
interest in securing Measure "P" dollars for the Parkway Trust and
requested information from the PARCS staff.
6-B. Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee
Vice Chair Ward reported pertinent information regarding the Cultural Arts
grant application process. Noted the deadlines for Letter of Intent and
application. Announced an upcoming General Information Session in March
and a Grant Writing Workshop in April. Encouraged members of the public
to apply to participate as a review panelist.
7. Members Reports and Comments
There were no Commissioner reports and comments.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Announced
City Council awarded funding for the Roding Park Court Project and
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approval of the construction contact for Maxie L. Parks and Neilson Park
Playground improvements, recognized the PRAC commission and PARCS
staff for their contributions.
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
with unscheduled communication: William Edwards, Fabian Ayala, Jade
McAfee and Jaime Hernandez.
10. Workshops:
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12.-A.ID 25-321 Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture
Grant Program.
The above item was called to order at 6:06 P.M. and there was no staff
presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the
Commission. Public comment closed at 6:07 P.M.
There was no Commission discussion on this item.
12.-B.ID 25-322 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 item was called to order at 6:07 P.M. and there was no staff
presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the
Commission. Public comment closed at 6:08 P.M.
There was no Commission discussion on this item.
13. Adjournment
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at
6:09 P.M.
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The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and
Arts Commission during the April 21, 2025, regular meeting with Vice Chair Ward,
and Commissioner Singh absent.
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