HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-13 PRAC Agenda PacketCity of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda Packet
Monday, September 13, 2021
5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
Electronic Only
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
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Approve Agenda
5.Approval of Minutes
5A ID 2123317 Approval of minutes for August 16, 2021
6.Members Reports and Comments
7.Unscheduled Communication
7A ID 2123400 Public comment received regarding the Southeast Fresno 49acre
soccer complex.
8.New Matters and Workshops
8A ID 2123316 Presentation by Civic Education Center regarding teen programs in
Community Centers in Fresno.
8B ID 2123319 Discussion regarding City Adoption of guidelines for competitive
Measure P grant programs
9.Adjournment
City of Fresno2600 Fresno StreetFresno, CA 93721www.fresno.govMeeting Agenda PacketMonday, September 13, 20215:30 PMRegular MeetingElectronic OnlyParks, Recreation, and Arts CommissionChair – Kimberly McCoyVice Chair – Jon DohlinCommissioner – Maiyer VangCommissioner – Dr. Francine OputaCommissioner – Scott Miller
Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings
Commissioner – Harman Singh
Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner – Sarah Parkes
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Approve Agenda
5.Approval of Minutes
5A ID 2123317 Approval of minutes for August 16, 2021
6.Members Reports and Comments
7.Unscheduled Communication
7A ID 2123400 Public comment received regarding the Southeast Fresno 49acre
soccer complex.
8.New Matters and Workshops
8A ID 2123316 Presentation by Civic Education Center regarding teen programs in
Community Centers in Fresno.
8B ID 2123319 Discussion regarding City Adoption of guidelines for competitive
Measure P grant programs
9.Adjournment
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes – Draft
Monday, August 16, 2021
5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
Electronic Only
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
1.Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M. Commissioner Oputa was absent.
2.Roll Call
Present:8 –
Vice Chair Jon Dohlin
Commissioner Mona Cummings
Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Commissioner Maiyer Vang
Commissioner Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner Scott Miller
Commissioner Harman Singh
Chair Kimberly McCoy
Absent:1 – Commissioner Francine Oputa
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Approve of Agenda
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Leon Barraza, the
above item be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoy
Absent: Oputa
Status: 8 – 0 – Pass
5.Approval of Minutes
5A ID 2123160 Approval of Minutes for August 2, 2021
On motion of Commissioner Leon Barraza, seconded by Commissioner
Vang, the above item be Approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoy
Absent: Oputa
Status: 8 – 0 – Pass
6.Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza expressed his appreciation to the Fresno Parks Committee for
holding a community meeting and allowing community participation.
Commissioner Vang highlighted Deputy City Attorney Costa for being responsive
regrading the new location of the Casino items that will be on the Council agenda and for
helping with calls, role, responsibilities of the Commissioners.
Commissioner Cummings stated she appreciates the requests and interest in Measure
P funding.
Commissioner Dohlin spoke regarding a recent tour of some of the water features at the
parks and thanked Assistant Director Aguirre and PARKs department.
Chair McCoy echoed the comments of Commissioner Barraza and Vice Chair Dohlin.
She spoke regarding the subcommittees that were created at the last meeting.
7.New Matters and Workshops
7A ID 2123158 Workshop – Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Roles and
Responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 7, Article 15 of the Fresno Municipal
Code
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Deputy City
Attorney Costa, City Attorney’s Office and Assistant City Manager Kanne,
Office of the Mayor and City Manager.
7B ID 2123195 Workshop PARCS Projects Update
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,
PARCs Department.
7C ID 2123196 Workshop Park Tours Update
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,
PARCs Department.
8.Unscheduled Communication/Scheduled Communication
8A ID 2123164 Appearance by John Leal to discuss SEFCEDA Recommends
Measure P funding for 49 acre park site on S. Peach Avenue.
APPEARED
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Gabriel Lozano,
Juvencio Alarcon, Pedro Navarro Cruz, Suzanne Farmer, Keshia Thomas, and Juie
Garcia.
9.Adjournment
The Park, Recreation, and Arts Commission meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Parks,Recreation,
and Arts Commission August 16,2021 Page 1 of 4
City of Fresno2600 Fresno StreetFresno, CA 93721www.fresno.govMeeting Minutes – DraftMonday, August 16, 20215:30 PMRegular MeetingElectronic OnlyParks, Recreation, and Arts CommissionChair – Kimberly McCoyVice Chair – Jon DohlinCommissioner – Maiyer VangCommissioner – Dr. Francine OputaCommissioner – Scott Miller
Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings
Commissioner – Harman Singh
Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner – Sarah Parkes
1.Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M. Commissioner Oputa was absent.
2.Roll Call
Present:8 –
Vice Chair Jon Dohlin
Commissioner Mona Cummings
Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Commissioner Maiyer Vang
Commissioner Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner Scott Miller
Commissioner Harman Singh
Chair Kimberly McCoy
Absent:1 – Commissioner Francine Oputa
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Approve of Agenda
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Leon Barraza, the
above item be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoy
Absent: Oputa
Status: 8 – 0 – Pass
5.Approval of Minutes
5A ID 2123160 Approval of Minutes for August 2, 2021
On motion of Commissioner Leon Barraza, seconded by Commissioner
Vang, the above item be Approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoy
Absent: Oputa
Status: 8 – 0 – Pass
6.Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza expressed his appreciation to the Fresno Parks Committee for
holding a community meeting and allowing community participation.
Commissioner Vang highlighted Deputy City Attorney Costa for being responsive
regrading the new location of the Casino items that will be on the Council agenda and for
helping with calls, role, responsibilities of the Commissioners.
Commissioner Cummings stated she appreciates the requests and interest in Measure
P funding.
Commissioner Dohlin spoke regarding a recent tour of some of the water features at the
parks and thanked Assistant Director Aguirre and PARKs department.
Chair McCoy echoed the comments of Commissioner Barraza and Vice Chair Dohlin.
She spoke regarding the subcommittees that were created at the last meeting.
7.New Matters and Workshops
7A ID 2123158 Workshop – Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Roles and
Responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 7, Article 15 of the Fresno Municipal
Code
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Deputy City
Attorney Costa, City Attorney’s Office and Assistant City Manager Kanne,
Office of the Mayor and City Manager.
7B ID 2123195 Workshop PARCS Projects Update
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,
PARCs Department.
7C ID 2123196 Workshop Park Tours Update
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,
PARCs Department.
8.Unscheduled Communication/Scheduled Communication
8A ID 2123164 Appearance by John Leal to discuss SEFCEDA Recommends
Measure P funding for 49 acre park site on S. Peach Avenue.
APPEARED
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Gabriel Lozano,
Juvencio Alarcon, Pedro Navarro Cruz, Suzanne Farmer, Keshia Thomas, and Juie
Garcia.
9.Adjournment
The Park, Recreation, and Arts Commission meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Parks,Recreation,
and Arts Commission August 16,2021 Page 2 of 4
City of Fresno2600 Fresno StreetFresno, CA 93721www.fresno.govMeeting Minutes – DraftMonday, August 16, 20215:30 PMRegular MeetingElectronic OnlyParks, Recreation, and Arts CommissionChair – Kimberly McCoyVice Chair – Jon DohlinCommissioner – Maiyer VangCommissioner – Dr. Francine OputaCommissioner – Scott MillerCommissioner – Mona Nyandoro CummingsCommissioner – Harman SinghCommissioner – Jose Leon BarrazaCommissioner – Sarah Parkes1.Call to OrderChair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M. Commissioner Oputa was absent.2.Roll CallPresent:8 – Vice Chair Jon Dohlin Commissioner Mona Cummings Commissioner Sarah Parkes Commissioner Maiyer Vang Commissioner Jose Leon Barraza Commissioner Scott Miller Commissioner Harman Singh Chair Kimberly McCoyAbsent:1 – Commissioner Francine Oputa3.Pledge of Allegiance4.Approve of AgendaOn motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Leon Barraza, theabove item be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoyAbsent: OputaStatus: 8 – 0 – Pass5.Approval of Minutes5A ID 2123160 Approval of Minutes for August 2, 2021On motion of Commissioner Leon Barraza, seconded by CommissionerVang, the above item be Approved. The motion carried by the followingvote:Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoy
Absent: Oputa
Status: 8 – 0 – Pass
6.Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza expressed his appreciation to the Fresno Parks Committee for
holding a community meeting and allowing community participation.
Commissioner Vang highlighted Deputy City Attorney Costa for being responsive
regrading the new location of the Casino items that will be on the Council agenda and for
helping with calls, role, responsibilities of the Commissioners.
Commissioner Cummings stated she appreciates the requests and interest in Measure
P funding.
Commissioner Dohlin spoke regarding a recent tour of some of the water features at the
parks and thanked Assistant Director Aguirre and PARKs department.
Chair McCoy echoed the comments of Commissioner Barraza and Vice Chair Dohlin.
She spoke regarding the subcommittees that were created at the last meeting.
7.New Matters and Workshops
7A ID 2123158 Workshop – Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Roles and
Responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 7, Article 15 of the Fresno Municipal
Code
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Deputy City
Attorney Costa, City Attorney’s Office and Assistant City Manager Kanne,
Office of the Mayor and City Manager.
7B ID 2123195 Workshop PARCS Projects Update
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,
PARCs Department.
7C ID 2123196 Workshop Park Tours Update
The above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,
PARCs Department.
8.Unscheduled Communication/Scheduled Communication
8A ID 2123164 Appearance by John Leal to discuss SEFCEDA Recommends
Measure P funding for 49 acre park site on S. Peach Avenue.
APPEARED
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Gabriel Lozano,
Juvencio Alarcon, Pedro Navarro Cruz, Suzanne Farmer, Keshia Thomas, and Juie
Garcia.
9.Adjournment
The Park, Recreation, and Arts Commission meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Parks,Recreation,
and Arts Commission August 16,2021 Page 3 of 4
City of Fresno2600 Fresno StreetFresno, CA 93721www.fresno.govMeeting Minutes – DraftMonday, August 16, 20215:30 PMRegular MeetingElectronic OnlyParks, Recreation, and Arts CommissionChair – Kimberly McCoyVice Chair – Jon DohlinCommissioner – Maiyer VangCommissioner – Dr. Francine OputaCommissioner – Scott MillerCommissioner – Mona Nyandoro CummingsCommissioner – Harman SinghCommissioner – Jose Leon BarrazaCommissioner – Sarah Parkes1.Call to OrderChair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M. Commissioner Oputa was absent.2.Roll CallPresent:8 – Vice Chair Jon Dohlin Commissioner Mona Cummings Commissioner Sarah Parkes Commissioner Maiyer Vang Commissioner Jose Leon Barraza Commissioner Scott Miller Commissioner Harman Singh Chair Kimberly McCoyAbsent:1 – Commissioner Francine Oputa3.Pledge of Allegiance4.Approve of AgendaOn motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Leon Barraza, theabove item be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoyAbsent: OputaStatus: 8 – 0 – Pass5.Approval of Minutes5A ID 2123160 Approval of Minutes for August 2, 2021On motion of Commissioner Leon Barraza, seconded by CommissionerVang, the above item be Approved. The motion carried by the followingvote:Aye: Dohlin, Cummings, Parkes, Vang, Leon Barraza, Miller, Singh, McCoyAbsent: OputaStatus: 8 – 0 – Pass6.Members Reports and CommentsCommissioner Barraza expressed his appreciation to the Fresno Parks Committee forholding a community meeting and allowing community participation. Commissioner Vang highlighted Deputy City Attorney Costa for being responsiveregrading the new location of the Casino items that will be on the Council agenda and forhelping with calls, role, responsibilities of the Commissioners. Commissioner Cummings stated she appreciates the requests and interest in MeasureP funding. Commissioner Dohlin spoke regarding a recent tour of some of the water features at theparks and thanked Assistant Director Aguirre and PARKs department. Chair McCoy echoed the comments of Commissioner Barraza and Vice Chair Dohlin.She spoke regarding the subcommittees that were created at the last meeting. 7.New Matters and Workshops7A ID 2123158 Workshop – Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Roles andResponsibilities as outlined in Chapter 7, Article 15 of the Fresno MunicipalCodeThe above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Deputy CityAttorney Costa, City Attorney’s Office and Assistant City Manager Kanne,Office of the Mayor and City Manager. 7B ID 2123195 Workshop PARCS Projects UpdateThe above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,PARCs Department. 7C ID 2123196 Workshop Park Tours UpdateThe above workshop was presented to the Commissioners by Director Miller,PARCs Department. 8.Unscheduled Communication/Scheduled Communication8A ID 2123164 Appearance by John Leal to discuss SEFCEDA RecommendsMeasure P funding for 49 acre park site on S. Peach Avenue.
APPEARED
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Gabriel Lozano,
Juvencio Alarcon, Pedro Navarro Cruz, Suzanne Farmer, Keshia Thomas, and Juie
Garcia.
9.Adjournment
The Park, Recreation, and Arts Commission meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Parks,Recreation,
and Arts Commission August 16,2021 Page 4 of 4