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Home My WebLink About2021-11-01 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, November 1, 2021 5:30 PM City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov In person and/or electronic 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 Meeting Agenda - Final Regular Meeting November 1, 2021Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final PUBLIC ADVISORY THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721 To observe the meeting on our City’s website, click the URL https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the "In progress" link under "video" for the corresponding meeting. The Council meeting can also be viewed live at 9:00 A.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T channel 99. The City Council Chambers are open for public participation. However, members of the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of reduced capacity of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required for the vaccinated and unvaccinated. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public who want to address the Commission: 1 . T o m a k e a c o m m e n t e l e c t r o n i c a l l y g o t o : https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Under options, click on the chat icon on the far right side of the page next to the meeting agenda you wish to comment on. a) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words. OR 2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: November 1, 2021 5:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: November 1, 2021 Regular Meeting a ) R e g i s t e r i n a d v a n c e f o r t h i s webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IuIRZee9RESIGwq4HGmeIQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b) If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself. c) If you wish to address the Commission during the public comment portion of the agenda, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom center of your PC or Page 2 City of Fresno November 1, 2021Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final Mac screen. At the bottom of the window on the right side of the screen, click the icon labeled “RaiseHand”. Your digital hand will now be raised. d) Those addressing the Commission must state their name for the record. e) To facilitate electronic access, no person shall speak until recognized by the Presiding Officer. OR 3. Email: to clerk@fresno.gov a) Residents may also email comments to be read during the meeting. Please include the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your email. b) Emails will be a maximum of 450 words. c) All comments received will be distributed to the Commission prior and during the meeting and will be a part of the official record. All participants will be on mute until they are called upon at which point they will be unmuted. To prevent participants from having their video on, we will remove the option to show their video. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you need additional accommodations such as interpreters, sign language signers, or the services of a translator, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least three business days prior to the meeting. The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading COVID-19 virus. Page 3 City of Fresno November 1, 2021Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes for October 18, 2021 and October 25, 2021 Regular Commission meeting ID 21-8015-A. 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: Cultural Arts Plan: Highest Needs Neighborhoods Parks Master Plan: 7. Members Report and Comments 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments 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. 10. Workshops 11. Discussion Item DISCUSSION - Parks Identification of Projects and Priorities Process (WRT) ID 21-81411-A. 12. Hearings Actions pertaining to the Highest Needs Definition (WRT) 1.HEARING - Presentation of the Proposed Highest Needs Definition 2.ACTION - Recommendation to City Council to Adopt the Proposed Highest Needs Definition ID 21-80012-A. Page 4 City of Fresno November 1, 2021Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 13. Adjournment Page 5 City of Fresno City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 21-801 Agenda Date:11/1/2021 Agenda #:5-A. PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION REPORT SUBJECT Approval of Minutes for October 18, 2021 and October 25, 2021 Regular Commission meeting Attachment: Draft Minutes for October 18, 2021 Draft Minutes for October 25, 2021 City of Fresno Printed on 1/29/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 21-814 Agenda Date:11/1/2021 Agenda #: 11-A. SUBJECT DISCUSSION - Parks Identification of Projects and Priorities Process (WRT) City of Fresno Printed on 1/29/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ Regular Meeting Parks, Recreation, and Art Commission Information Packet ITEM(S) 11-A 21-814 Discussion-Parks Identification of Projects and Priorities Process (WRT) Contents of Supplement: Fresno Measure P Implementation Presentation, and Fresno Measure P Implementation Highest Needs Neighborhood Presentation, Received 10/30/2021 Item(s) Supplemental Information: Any agenda related public documents received and distributed to a majority of the City Council after the Agenda Packet is printed are included in Supplemental Packets. Supplemental Packets are produced as needed. The Supplemental Packet is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 2600 Fresno Street, during normal business hours (main location pursuant to the Brown Act, G.C. 54957.5(2). In addition, Supplemental Packets are available for public review at the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers, 2600 Fresno Street. Supplemental Packets are also available on-line on the City Clerk’s website. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The meeting room is accessible to the physically disabled, and the services of a translator can be made available. Requests for additional accommodations for the disabled, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or translators should be made one week prior to the meeting. Please call City Clerk’s Office at 621-7650. Please keep the doorways, aisles and wheelchair seating areas open and accessible. If you need assistance with seating because of a disability, please see Security. FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission November 1, 2021 Park Conditions & Needs FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Measure P Prioritization Process FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Agenda •Fresno Parks Master Plan Overview •Park Conditions •Improvement Priorities •Outcomes •Discussion FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Adopted by City Council January 2018 FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION •Planning tool for parks •Last parks master plan = 1989 •Growing population, changing city •Current park conditions Why was the Plan Launched? FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Process & Engagement FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Process & Engagement Stakeholders Workshops Community FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Process & Engagement FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /How are we doing •Finances & Operations •Park Conditions •Park Acreage •Gaps / Access –quality & quantity FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Finances & Operations FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Finances & Operations •PARCS: Operates as best they can with limited resources •Maintenance: $5 million more needed annually •Lifecycle Replacement: $112 million currently needed ▪$17 million annual increase needed FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Park Acreage City of Fresno Park Land & General Plan Level of Service Goals 1,023 acres (existing) +1,113 acres (2017 need) +1,769 acres (2035 need) Note: An extra $10,000 -$15,000 for maintenance costs is needed for each acre added FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Park Conditions 20% Good 50% Fair 30% Poor FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION What do we mean when we say "Poor" Condition? Assessment & Findings /Park Conditions Quigley Park Carozza Park •Deteriorated paving •Inoperable irrigation •Broken furnishings/lighting •Outdated recreational features •Fencing and access constraints FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Amenity Gaps Neighborhood Amenity Gaps •Park conditions •10-minute walksheds –and "park deserts" FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Amenity Gaps FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Amenity Gaps FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Community Priorities FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Community Priorities Parks Are Highly Valued FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Assessment & Findings /Community Priorities Council District Workshops Feedback Summary FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Improvement Tiers FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Improvement Tiers -Sample Tier 1: Critical Tier 2: Strategic Tier 3: Visionary FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION What can we accomplish in 10 years? ✓Improve what you have ✓Close the gaps ✓Secure the parks FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Strategy: Improve what you have FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Strategy: Improve what you have FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Strategy: Close the gaps •Target park priority areas •Expand school & basin joint -use •Flagship / priority parks •Urban greening strategies FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Strategy: Close the gaps •Target park priority areas •Expand school & basin joint -use •Flagship / priority parks •Urban greening strategies + 410 acres (FUSD) FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Strategy: Close the gaps •Target park priority areas •Expand school & basin joint -use •Flagship / priority parks •Urban greening strategies FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Strategy: Close the gaps •Target park priority areas •Expand school & basin joint -use •Flagship / priority parks •Urban greening strategies new parks tree canopy community gardens bicycle pedestrian stormwater beautification FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Strategy: Secure the parks Pop-up Programs Movies in the Park FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Summary of Priority Parks Community Priority Parks •Logan •Belcher •El Dorado •Rotary West •Cary •Quigley •Large •Vinland •Einstein •Melody •Reedy Discovery Center •Radio •Lafayette •Romain Parks in Poor Condition •Quigley •Riverbottom •Basin XX •Sunset •Frank H. Ball •Hinton •Fink-White •Mary Ella Brow n •San Pablo Family •Dickey •Pride •Kearny •Hyde Park (Landfill) •El Dorado •Vinland •Carozza (Basin G) •Rotary West (Basin BE) •Cary •Manchester (Basin BB) •Einstein •Romain •Granny's •Ninth & Tulare •First & Nevada •Maple & Huntington Flagship Parks •Inspiration •Quigley •Lions •Oso de Oro •Orchid •Logan •Mary Ella Brown •Fink White •Frank Ball •Cary •Vinland •Rotary West •Mosqueda •Pilobos •Al Radka •Todd Beamer •Rotary East •Belcher •Romain •Radio •Einstein •Ninth & Tulare •Mosqueda Community Center •Holmes •Eaton Plaza •Roeding •Fink -White •Kearny •Frank H. Ball •Hinton •Mary Ella Brown *Highlight indicates parks in all three categories FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION •Quigley (Prop 68 Application, HVAC) •Frank H. Ball (ADA Improv., Technology Improv., Swimming Pool Renovations) •Fink-White (Splash Pad, Cal Fire Tree Planting (15 trees), Learner Pool Health Code Upgrades) •Mary Ella Brown (HVAC, Skate Park, Restroom Remodel, High Speed Internet Upgrade, Cal Fire Tree Planting (10 trees), Bike Park) •Vinland (Lighting, Splash Pad, Pickleball Resurfacing) •Cary (Trees, Lighting, Resurfacing, Park Attendants, Tennis Court Poles/Netting, Tree Planting (10 trees), Restroom) •Einstein (Painting, Learner Pool Health Code Upgrades) •Romain (Challenger Course, Futsal, Basketball, Parking Lot Reconstruction, Skate Park) Where we are today: Improvements Underway FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Where we are today: Parks Budget FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Estimated $38 million per year What is Measure P? *Extra .75% for Planning FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Prioritization Process FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Schedule City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 21-800 Agenda Date:11/1/2021 Agenda #: 12-A. PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION REPORT SUBJECT Actions pertaining to the Highest Needs Definition (WRT) 1.HEARING - Presentation of the Proposed Highest Needs Definition 2.ACTION - Recommendation to City Council to Adopt the Proposed Highest Needs Definition City of Fresno Printed on 1/29/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ Regular Meeting Parks, Recreation, and Art Commission Information Packet ITEM(S) 12-A 21-800 Actions pertaining to the Highest Needs Definition (WRT) 1. HEARING - Presentation of the Proposed Highest Needs Definition 2. ACTION - Recommendation to City Council to Adopt the Proposed Highest Needs Definition Contents of Supplement: Measure P Implementation Highest Needs Neighborhood Presentation, Received 10/30/2021 Supplemental Information: Any agenda related public documents received and distributed to a majority of the City Council after the Agenda Packet is printed are included in Supplemental Packets. Supplemental Packets are produced as needed. The Supplemental Packet is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 2600 Fresno Street, during normal business hours (main location pursuant to the Brown Act, G.C. 54957.5(2). In addition, Supplemental Packets are available for public review at the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers, 2600 Fresno Street. Supplemental Packets are also available on-line on the City Clerk’s website. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The meeting room is accessible to the physically disabled, and the services of a translator can be made available. Requests for additional accommodations for the disabled, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or translators should be made one week prior to the meeting. Please call City Clerk’s Office at 621-7650. Please keep the doorways, aisles and wheelchair seating areas open and accessible. If you need assistance with seating because of a disability, please see Security. FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission November 1, 2021 Highest-Need Neighborhoods Definition FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Agenda •Recap of October 25th Materials: •What is Measure P? •Review of Highest -Need Neighborhoods Definition •Review of Poll Questions •Part 1: Weighted Equity Factors –Poll Results •Weighted Equity Factor Recommendation •Part 2: Highest-Need Neighborhoods Percentile –Poll Results •Highest-Need Percentile Recommendation •Schedule & Next Steps FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION What is Measure P? Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Transactions and Use Tax (Article 15 of the Municipal Code) •Implements voter-approved Measure P •Establishes 3/8 -cent sales tax to be used for: (1)Improving and Maintaining Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks; (2)New Neighborhood Parks; Senior and Youth recreation Facilities (3)Youth and Senior Recreation Programs;After-School Programs; Job Training for Youth and Veterans (4)Expanded Access to Arts and Culture (5)Safe Walking and Biking Trails;Street Beautification and Litter Removal;San Joaquin River Parkway FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Estimated $38 million per year What is Measure P? FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Defining Highest -Need Neighborhoods Measure P Requirements: New Definition Sec. 7-1508 (e) Identification of Highest -needs neighborhoods (2) No later than January 1, 2022, the City, in conjunction with the Commission, shall adopt a new definition of highest-needs neighborhoods, after conducting a public process, to be updated every three years and included in subsequent updates to the Plan. The City and Commission shall create a weighted index incorporating the following data in developing the definition: (A) Existing conditions of parks and facilities based on needs assessment data in the Plan; (B) The proportion of the population that lives within walking distance (1/2 mile) to a park; (C) Park acreage per 1,000 residents; (D) Population density; (E) Neighborhood youth and senior population; (F) Neighborhood safety; (G) Neighborhoods of concentrated poverty; (H) Pollution burden, as defined by CalEnviroScreens 3.0, or subsequent updates; (I) Pre-term birth rates; (J) Years of potential life lost; (K) Neighborhood composite mortality rate. FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Community Process Schedule FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION PART 1: EQUITY FACTOR SCORING After reviewing each equity factor map, how should the following factors be weighted? (A) higher than, (B) equal to, (C) or less than average? A.Existing conditions of parks and facilities based on needs assessment data in the Plan; B.The proportion of the population that lives within walking distance (1/2 mile) to a park; C.Park acreage per 1,000 residents; D.Population density; E.Neighborhood youth and senior population; F.Neighborhood safety; G.Neighborhoods of concentrated poverty; H.Pollution burden, as defined by CalEnviroScreen 3.0, or subsequent updates; I.Pre-term birth rates; J.Years of potential life lost; K.Neighborhood composite mortality rate. FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Part 1: Equity Factor Scoring Results Based on October 25, 2021 Polling •Votes were tallied •Percentages calculated •Majority or near majority determined higher or lower than average weighting of factors •Equal weighting for all other factors FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Part 1: Equity Factor Scoring Results Based on October 25, 2021 Polling FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Part 1: Equity Factor Scoring Results Based on October 25, 2021 Polling FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION •The following factors shall be weighted higher than average (2x average): –(A) Existing conditions of parks and facilities based on needs assessment data in the Plan; –(C) Park acreage per 1,000 residents; –(E) Neighborhood youth and senior population; –(G) Neighborhoods of concentrated poverty; –(H) Pollution burden, as defined by CalEnviroScreen 3.0, or subsequent updates; –(J) Years of potential life lost; •The following factors shall be weighted average: –(B) The proportion of the population that lives within walking distance (1/2 mile) to a park; –(D) Population density; –(F) Neighborhood safety; –(K) Neighborhood composite mortality rate; •The following factors shall be weighted less than average (½ of average): –(I) Pre-term birth rates; Part 1: Weighted Equity Factor Recommendation FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION PART 2: HIGHEST NEEDS PERCENTILE What percentage of census tracts should be considered highest - needs? (A) 51-100%-Top 50% (B) 67-100%-Top 33% (C) 76-100%-Top 25% (D) 91-100%-Top 10% FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Part 2: Highest -Need Neighborhoods Percentile Based on October 25, 2021 Polling •Votes were tallied •Percentages calculated •Majority or near majority determined higher or lower than average weighting of factors •Equal weighting for all other factors FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Part 2: Top 10% Highest-Need Neighborhoods Based on October 25,2021 Polling FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Based on October 25,2021 Polling Part 2: Top 25% Highest-Need Neighborhoods FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Based on October 25,2021 Polling Part 2: Top 33% Highest-Need Neighborhoods FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Based on October 25,2021 Polling Part 2: Top 10% Highest-Need Neighborhoods FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Part 2: Highest -Need Neighborhoods Percentile The top ___ % of Fresno census tracts, based on this weighting,shall be considered highest -need neighborhoods for the purposes of allocating funds under Measure P. FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Next Steps FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION Schedule