HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-28 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, February 28, 2022
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
February 28, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Agenda - Final
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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 February 7, 2022.ID 22-3705-A.
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Parks Master Plan:
7. Members Reports 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 Items:
12. Hearings:
Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to
Measure P and the annual PARCS Department Budget and
Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS)
ID 22-37512-A.
Hearing - Actions Pertaining to FY23 Budget
Recommendations (PARCS):
1.Overview of the Parks, After School, Recreation and
Community Services Programs that will inform the FY23
budget recommendations to City Council.
2.Adopt the FY23 PARCS Department budget
recommendations related to programming for City Council’s
ID 22-37712-B.
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consideration.
Hearing - Actions Pertaining to FY23 Budget
Recommendations (Public Works):
1.Review of the Measure P Subprogram for Safe Walking
and Biking Trails; Street Beautification and Litter Removal;
and the San Joaquin River Parkway.
2.Presentation of the adopted City of Fresno Active
Transportation Plan.
3.Presentation of the Beautify Fresno Initiative.
4.Review of the Parks, Recreation and Art Commission’s
prioritization strategy that will inform the FY23 budget
recommendations to City Council, for the Safe Walking and
Biking Trails; Street Beautification and Litter Removal, and
San Joaquin River Parkway subprograms.
5.Adopt the FY23 Public Works Department and Beautify
Fresno Budget and Capital Improvement Plans
recommendations for City Council’s consideration.
ID 22-37812-C.
13. Adjournment
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REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
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Approval of Minutes for February 7, 2022.
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Monday, February 7, 2022
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 Minutes - Draft
Regular Meeting
February 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Minutes - Draft
1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M.
Commissioner Oputa was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at
5:47 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner
Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner
Harman Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and
Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Present 9 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, the above Action was APPROVED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
8 -
Absent:Commissioner Oputa1 -
5. Approval of Minutes
ID 22-279 Approval of Minutes for January 24, 2022.
On motion of Commissioner Parkes, seconded by Commissioner
Vang, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
8 -
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Absent:Commissioner Oputa1 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Highest Needs Neighborhoods
c. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Vang provided an update on the Request for Proposal (RFP)
application and stated there will be meeting this month and she will report
out at the next meeting.
There was no update on the Highest Needs Neighborhoods and the Parks
Master Plan.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioners thanked the administration and Councilmember Chavez for
the cleanup event at the 49 area park site.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Assistant Director Ramirez announced there was Spanish, Hmong, and
Punjabi interpreters available on zoom.
9. Unscheduled Communication
Upon call, the following member of the public addressed Council:
Michaelynn Lewis.
10. Workshops:
There were no scheduled workshops.
11. Discussion Items:
There were no scheduled discussion items.
12. Hearings:
ID 22-277 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and the
annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.
(PARCS)
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Upon call, the following member of the public addressed the Commission:
Michaelynn Lewis.
ID 22-278 Hearing - Actions Pertaining to FY23 Budget Recommendations:
1.Review the Parks, Recreation and Art Commission’s park
prioritization strategy that will inform the FY23 budget
recommendations to City Council. (WRT/PARCS)
2.Adopt the FY23 PARCS Department Budget and Capital
Improvement Plans recommendations for City Council’s
consideration.
The above item was presented to the Commission by WRT Consultant John
Gibbs, Associate Peter Winch, and Landscape Designer Hanah Goldov.
Assistant Director Ramirez and Director Aguirre responded to questions.
Commissioners directed staff to develop a simplified version of the survey
and partner with school districts and community based organizations to get
a true survey from the children.
Vice Chair Dohlin would like to see what is already budgeted towards the
pipeline and the status of the additional monies. Assistant Director Ramirez
responded.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission:
Eric Payne and BT Lewis.
Commissioner Oputa motioned to continue the thematic improvements to a
later commission meeting. Commissioner Cummings seconded the motion.
Motion PASSED 9-0.
Vice Chair Dohlin motioned to consider and vote on each one of the items
separately. Commissioner Parkes seconded the motion. 8-1 PASSED,
Commissioner Barraza voted no.
Commissioner Parkes motioned to recommend to council the following: 1.
existing parks from the list of 20 highest ranked priority parks; 2.
recommends prioritizing funding top 6 highest needs parks, then prioritizing
the top 5 non-highest needs neighborhoods; and 3. if there is additional
funding, working down the list of 20 parks in order. Commissioner Singh
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seconded the motion. Motion PASSED 9-0.
Vice Chair Dohlin motioned to approve and recommend approving the
priority areas and sites for new parks map as presented and prioritizing
those areas near the highest needs neighborhoods. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion. Motion PASSED 9-0.
13. Adjournment
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:19
PM
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 22-375 Agenda Date:2/28/2022 Agenda #:
12-A.
REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and the annual PARCS
Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS)
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2600 Fresno Street
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www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 22-377 Agenda Date:2/28/2022 Agenda #:
12-B.
REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Hearing - Actions Pertaining to FY23 Budget Recommendations (PARCS):
1.Overview of the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Programs that will
inform the FY23 budget recommendations to City Council.
2.Adopt the FY23 PARCS Department budget recommendations related to programming for City
Council’s consideration.
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PARCS Department
After School, Recreation & Community
Services Programs
February 28, 2022
PARCS Dept Orientation
Mission Statement
Through our dynamic and dedicated staff, we enhance the
quality of life for the community by providing safe, clean,
accessible parks and community centers offering diverse
programs and recreational activities and fostering
meaningful community partnerships
Parks Master Plan
Vision for improving Fresno’s park and open space system
Goals include:
•Increased funding for existing & new spaces
•Maintain parks through the establishment of zones with dedicated crews
•Implement improvements to existing facilities & programs
•Add parks, open spaces, and trails in high-need areas
•Provide a diverse range of staffed programs to encourage positive, active use of
parks throughout the course of the day
•Crime prevention through both design & programs for actively monitoring parks
•Improve accessibility & develop trails, greenways, and parkways
•Partner with local agencies to leverage assets across organizations
•Engage the community to inspire advocacy related to health, wellness,
environmental quality, community development, recreation, education, and safety
•Promote Fresno’s parks through branding, events, and public relations
Measure P
Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Transactions and Use Tax
Substantial new funding to improve and maintain our parks and facilities, create new parks and trails, and
fund recreation, community, and arts programs.
Specific Funding Purposes:
•Improving and Maintaining Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds.
•New Neighborhood Parks; Senior and Youth Recreation Facilities.
•Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After School Programs; and Job Training for Youth and Veterans.
•Expanded Access to Arts and Culture.
•Safe Walking and Biking Trails; Street Beautification and Litter Removal; and the San Joaquin River
Parkway.
•Program implementation, planning and plan updates, program and project innovation, and audit and
oversight support.
Department Overview
Parks & Centers
Park Types
Pocket Parks
0.5 –1 acre | serves small area (a few blocks)
Small, comfortable, inviting
open spaces designed to
allow people to engage in
active or passive activity,
and be sociable places.
Park Types
Neighborhood Park
2 -10 acres | serves neighborhood (about 6
blocks)
Contribute to a distinct
neighborhood identity and
serve as a recreational and
social focal point for the
surrounding neighborhood.
Often have a multipurpose
room or hall.
PARCS Dept Orientation
Park Types
Community Park
10 –40+ acres | serves area (about 4 miles)
Provide space for members
of the community to
congregate for area-wide
functions or programs
outdoors or within a
community center building.
Park Types
Regional Park
40 –1000+ acres | serves region (1/2 hr drive)
Serve the entire City of
Fresno and surrounding
communities providing
active and passive
recreation opportunities,
and unique public facilities
for use by the greater
Fresno Area.
Special Use Parks &
Facilities
Usually serve a single
purpose, can be stand-
alone or located within
another park
Open Space & Natural
Areas
Usually serve a single
purpose, can be stand-
alone or located within
another park
Greenbelts & Trails
Accommodating pedestrian,
bicycle, and other non-
motorized activity
Parks &
Centers
by Area
Each area is
operated by its own
management and
supervisory team
A fifth team manages
the Regional Parks &
Operational
Maintenance
A
B
C
D
Area A Area B Area C Area D Regionals
◼El Dorado / Bulldog & Sixth
◼Pinedale
◼Highway City
Todd Beamer
Vinland
Cary
Figarden Loop
Lions
Selma Layne
Keith Tice
Audubon
Spano
Kaiser
Belcher
Holman
Orchid
Koligan
Riverbottom
Emerald
Safety
Stallion
Rotary East
Barstow & DelMar
Robinson
Logan
Oso Del Oro
El Capitan
◼Inspiration
◼Einstein
◼Lafayette
◼Quigley
◼Melody
JSK
University
Granny’s
Manchester
Radio
Maple & McKinley
Large
Rotary West
Basin XX
Carozza
◼Ted C Wills
◼Romain
◼Holmes
◼Dickey
◼Fink-White
Martin Ray Reilly
Sunnyside
Eaton Plaza
San Pablo Family
Al Radka
Trolley Creek
Willow-Balch
Ninth & Tulare
First & Nevada
Maple & Huntington
Cultural Arts District
◼Sunset
◼Frank H Ball
◼Maxie L Parks
◼Mary Ella Brown
◼Mosqueda
Pilibos
Hinton
Kearney
Nielsen
California/Tupman
Bigby-Villa
Almy
Chandler
◼Woodward
◼Roeding
◼Reg. Sports Complex
Parks & Centers by Area
Department Overview
Programs & Services
After-School
3PM –7 PM @ 18 sites
Activities include arts & crafts, tournaments,
cooking classes, outside games and sports,
tutoring and homework help, karate, break
dancing, zumba, movie nights and much
more.
Educational components regularly
integrated: homework help, teen leadership
development, mentoring, and community
services projects.
Area A:
El Dorado
Highway City
Pinedale
Area B:
Einstein
Inspiration
Lafayette
Melody
Quigley
Area C:
Dickey
Fink White
Holmes
Romain
Ted C Wills
Area D:
Frank H Ball
Mary Ella Brown
Maxie L Parks
Mosqueda
Sunset
Senior Recreation
Program
9AM –12 PM @ 7 sites
Offering a variety of recreation-
based activities, field trips, social
functions, and health and wellness
opportunities year-round.
Area A:
Pinedale
Area B:
Inspiration
Lafayette
Area C:
Ted C Wills
Area D:
Mosqueda
Senior Citizen’s Village
Mary Ella Brown
Therapeutic Recreation
Programs
The City of Fresno Parks, Afterschool, Recreation and Community Services Department is committed to providing safe, enjoyable, and inclusive recreation opportunities for all abilities.
Offerings include social dances, adaptive sports, culturally inclusive activities, inclusive hands-on science, and theme-based adaptive special events.
The program operates at two locations –Inspiration Park, and Ted C. Wills Community Center.
Science
Programs to help increase enthusiasm for
science and help develop positive attitudes
about the environment and our community.
•Informal Hands-On Science Workshop
at Highway City Science Center
•Mobile Science Workshop
•Family Science Night Events
•Life and Environmental Science
•Summer and Winter Science Camps
•Day School Science Programs
•After School Science Programs
Youth Sports
•Offered to youth between ages of 3-12
•Over 1,000 youth participate in a
variety of sports programs each year
focusing on building teamwork, skills
development, and sportsmanship
•Basketball
•Flag football
•Flag rugby
•Soccer
•T-Ball
Adult Sports
Year-round organized adult leagues and tournaments.
Sports include:
•Softball
•Soccer
•Flag football
•Basketball
•Adult Men’s Fast Pitch
Action Sports
Staffed and unstaffed recreational spaces and equipment for Skating and Biking.
•Ramped Parks
•Bike Park Complex
•Woodward Park BMX
•Race Program
•Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
•Classroom Trainings
•Community Events
•Presentations at City Neighborhood
Community Centers and School Sites
Aquatics
Programs designed to promote
safe, fun, summer recreational
swimming and swim lessons.
•Low-cost swim lessons
•Jr. lifeguard course
•Senior water exercise
•Community recreational swim
SPARK
Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids
PARCS partners with Fresno Unified School District
to provide SPARK curriculum in the areas of
physical activity and nutrition literacy at up to 29
After School Education and Safety (ASES) sites
throughout the City of Fresno.
•Incorporates physical activities to achieve all-
around fitness and multiple movement skills.
•Implements age-appropriate nutrition literacy to
children that creates behavior change by
teaching the importance of healthy eating.
Neighborhood Safety & Community
Engagement
Provides collaborative efforts to minimize violence in the community, providing support for
Fresno youth and families through partnerships, and offering community services.
•Job Readiness
•Training
•Tutoring
•Mentoring
•Tattoo Removal (including a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program with a
street outreach element.)
Camp Fresno
Summer camp for children, students, and youth of
various ages at Dinky Creek in Shaver lake.
•Day and Overnight Camps
•Leadership Camp
•Job Training Camp
•Adventure Camp
•Public Cabin Reservations
Special Events
Supporting Citywide events at
various City locations for recurring
and onetime events
•Movies at the Park
•Festivals
•Cultural Events
•Holiday Events
•Street Fairs
How
We’re
Organized
Area A Area B Area C Area D Regionals
Sports Programs
Senior Connection
Customer Service
Operational Maintenance
Neighborhood Safety & Community Engagement
Administration
How We’re Organized Director
Operations
Manager
Operations
Manager
Operations
Manager
Operations
Manager
Operations
Manager
Supervisors Supervisors Supervisors Supervisors Supervisors
Pinedale
El Dorado
Highway City
Inspiration
Einstein
Lafayette
Melody
Quigley
Ted C. Wills
Dickey
Fink White
Holmes
Romain
Frank H Ball
Mary Ella
Brown
Maxie L Parks
Mosqueda
Sunset
Roeding
Woodward
Personnel
Manager
Hiring &
Onboarding
Evaluations &
training
Seasonal &
Youth
Employment
Records &
Compliance
Benefits,
Labor
Relations, &
Employee
Support
Community
Outreach &
Coordination
Geographic
Information
Systems
Area A Area B Area C Area D Regionals
Ops Response
Team:
Routine
Property
Maintenance
Logistical
Support
How We’re Organized Assistant
Director
Program
Manager
Program
Manager
Program
Manager
Business
Manager
Business
Manager
Supervisors
Regional Sports
Complex
Projects
Administration
Youth Sports
Adult Sports
Action Sports
Aquatics
SPARK
Capital
Improvement
Projects
Project
Reporting &
Monitoring
Sports SST ONSCE
Senior
Connection
Community
Science
Therapeutic
Recreation
Violence
Prevention &
Community
Engagement
Partnerships
Residents’
Academy
Tattoo
Removal
Payroll &
Accounting
Budget &
Fiscal
Monitoring
Financial
Analysis
Grant
Administration
Contracts
Administration
Special
Reporting
Community
Coordinator
Reservations
Special Event
Permitting
Work Order
Coordination
General
Customer
Inquiries
Customer Service
Focused Efforts
•Park Activation (Examples: Vinland, Cary)
•Levels of Service (operations/maintenance)
•Park Ranger Program
•Temp to Perm Model
•Weekend Services
•Tree Plantings
•Beautification
•Community Engagement
•Standardization
•Love a Park Program
Recommendations
Commission may recommend to Council that the
PARCS Department Budget reflect the programming
as reflected in today’s presentation.
Questions?
City of Fresno
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www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 22-378 Agenda Date:2/28/2022 Agenda #:
12-C.
REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Hearing - Actions Pertaining to FY23 Budget Recommendations (Public Works):
1.Review of the Measure P Subprogram for Safe Walking and Biking Trails; Street Beautification
and Litter Removal; and the San Joaquin River Parkway.
2.Presentation of the adopted City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan.
3.Presentation of the Beautify Fresno Initiative.
4.Review of the Parks, Recreation and Art Commission’s prioritization strategy that will inform
the FY23 budget recommendations to City Council, for the Safe Walking and Biking Trails;
Street Beautification and Litter Removal, and San Joaquin River Parkway subprograms.
5.Adopt the FY23 Public Works Department and Beautify Fresno Budget and Capital
Improvement Plans recommendations for City Council’s consideration.
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FY 2023 Budget Recommendations
Measure P Safe Walking & Biking Trails, Street Beautification, Litter Removal and the San Joaquin River Parkway
Goals and Purpose
•Review of the Measure P Subprogram for Safe Walking and Biking Trails; Street Beautification and Litter Removal; and the San Joaquin River Parkway
•Presentations:
•2017 City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan
•Trail Maintenance
•San Joaquin River Parkway Projects
•Beautify Fresno initiative
•Review of the Commission’s prioritization strategy that will inform the FY23 budget recommendations to the City Council for these subprograms
•Adopt the FY23 Public Works Department and Beautify Fresno Budget and Capital Improvement Plans recommendations for City Council’s consideration
FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION
Estimated $38
million per year
What is Measure P?
FRESNO MEASURE P IMPLEMENTATION
Estimated $38
million per year
What is Measure P?
“Bucket 5” –11.25% of overall Measure P Revenue
•47% for acquisition, development, improvement, restoration, operations, maintenance or rehabilitation projects including:
•Trail development as identified in the Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
•Urban greening along designated trails in the ATP
•Planning , designing, engineering, and permitting activities
•No more than 20% of the funds shall be made available for operations and maintenance of trails
•No less than 25% of the funds shall be prioritized for Class I and Class IV pedestrian and bicycle pathways along the “Priority Network” as identified in the ATP
“Bucket 5” –11.25% of overall Measure P Revenue
•18% of the funds shall be made available for operations and projects consistent with the San Joaquin River Parkway Master Plan, in coordination with the San Joaquin River Conservancy and the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust.
•35% of the funds shall be made available for
•Litter and debris removal along major roads and streets within the City of Fresno, and along highways within the City of Fresno and its County islands;
•Landscape beautification and restoration projects along major roads and streets within the City of Fresno, and along highways within the City of Fresno and its County islands;
•Planning, designing, engineering and permitting associated with this work; and
•Prioritizing projects that reduce overall water usage, include drought-tolerant plantings; and projects that leverage local, state, federal and private funding.
ATP Priority Network Overview
Public Works Department, Traffic Operations & Planning Division
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The City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is a
comprehensive guide outlining the vision for active
transportation in the City of Fresno, and a roadmap for
achieving that vision. This plan strives to improve the
accessibility and connectivity of the bicycle and pedestrian
network in order to increase the number of persons that travel
by active transportation and to provide walking and bicycling
facilities equitably for all City residents.
https://www.fresno.gov/publicworks/wp-
content/uploads/sites/17/2016/09/170022FresnoATPFinal012017.pdf
Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Vision
The City of Fresno’s ATP envisions a complete, safe, accessible network of:
•Trails
•Sidewalks
•Bike Facilities
Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Goals
•To equitably improve the safety and perceived safety of walking and bicycling in Fresno
•Increase walking and bicycling trips in Fresno by creating user-friendly facilities
•Improve the geographic equity of access to walking and bicycling facilities in Fresno
•Fill key gaps in Fresno’s walking and bicycling networks
Priority Bicycle Network Facilities
Priority Bike Network Map
Priority Pedestrian Network Map
Priority Network: Estimated Implementation Costs
ATP: Community Engagement 2016
•Meetings with stakeholders representing key community constituencies
•Interactive workshops for the general public
•An online interactive crowdsource map tool
•Stakeholder-led grassroots community meetings
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
•Provide input into the development and review of comprehensive bicycle/pedestrian goals, objectives & policies (i.e., ATP Update, General Plan, Specific Plans)
•Participate in the City’s effort to promote safety awareness through safety education programs
•Participate in the City’s efforts to promote active transportation
•Make recommendations on capital improvements to increase use and safety of bicycle/pedestrian facilities
•Participate in other local, regional or statewide bicycle and walking promotion activities & take a leadership role in planning & implementing events like Bike to Work Day
ATP Update
•Construction of over 54 miles of bicycle and pedestrian
facilities
•3.17 miles of Class I trail
•Over 27 miles of sidewalk
•23.92 miles of bike lanes
•Prioritization of Active Transportation from elected officials
•Adoption of the City’s first Complete Streets policy (2019)
•The Safer Routes to School Resolution (2020)
•The ATP update will result in a revised plan by fiscal year
2024
Recent and Current Projects
Measure P Pipeline Projects
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Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
ATP Project Types
•Trails
•Class I Bike Path
•Bike Improvements
•Class II Bike Lane
•Class IV Bikeways
•Sidewalk Improvements
•Sidewalk Widening
•Gap Fill
•Traffic Signal Improvements
•Pedestrian Countdown Heads
•Traffic Signals, HAWKs and RRFB
•Complete Streets
•Full street build-out accommodating all modes of
transportation
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
Active Transportation -Potential Funding Sources
•Federal Grants –Congestion Mitigation / Air Quality (CMAQ) Program
•Trails, Bike Lanes, New Sidewalks
•Federal/State Active Transportation Program (ATP) Funding
•Safe Routes to School (New Sidewalks, School-Area Traffic Signals), Trails, Bike Lanes
•Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) –New Residential Sidewalks
•State Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant Program
•Strategic Growth Council funds associated with infill TOD housing projects
•Measure “C” 20-Year Transportation Sales Tax
•Measure “C” Bike Facilities –Class II and Class IV Bike Lanes
•Measure “C” Pedestrian Trails –Class I Multi-Purpose Trails
•Measure “P” Safe Walking and Biking Trails –Class I Trails and Class IV Protected Bike Lanes
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
TRAIL PROJECTS
Current Projects
•Midtown Trail Segments 1-5 (Measure P Funded)
•Herndon/BNSF Bridge Widening from Polk to Milburn
•Fancher Creek Trail from Clovis to Fowler
•River West Eaton Trail Extension
•Southwest Fresno Fanning Ditch Trail
•Trail Network Wayfinging Plan (Planning Only)
•Fancher Creek Parkway Plan (Planning Only)
Recently Completed Projects
•Sugar Pine Trail Park & Ride
•Copper Trail from Friant to Chestnut
•Eaton Trail Resurfacing
•Fairview Trail Repair and Reconstruction
•Herndon Trail from ingram to College
•Veterans Trail from Hayes to Polk
•Trail Network Expansion Feasibility Plan (Planning Only)
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
BIKE PROJECTS
Current Projects
•Barstow Class IV Bike Lane -Blackstone to Cedar (Measure P Funded)
•First Street Class IV and Roadway Improvements
•South Stadium Development TOD
•Blackstone & McKinley TOD Improvements
•First Street Cycle Track from Tulare to Ventura/Hazelwood
•Palm and Belmont Class IV Cycle Track
Recently Completed Projects
•Butler Bike lanes from Hazelwood to Peach
•Maple Ave Cycle Track & Ped Scramble from Shaw to Gettysburg
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
SIDEWALK PROJECTS
Current Projects
•TOD Tower at Van Ness and Olive
•Highway City Neighborhood Street Revitalization
•Orange Ave Sidewalks from Hamilton to Butler
•Florence Ave Street Rehab and Sidewalks from Maple to Chestnut
•Muir Elementary School Neighborhood Sidewalks
•Barton and Florence Sidewalks along Calwa Park
•Olive Ave Streetscape from Yosemite to Roosevelt
•South Stadium Development TOD
•Blackstone & McKinley TOD Improvements
Recently Completed Projects
•Orange Avenue Sidewalks
•Broadway Streetscape Improvements
•Hughes Sidewalks from Hedges to Floradora
•Ashlan Ave Sidewalks from Effie to SR41
•South Van Ness Industrial Area
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTS
Current Projects
•Cedar & Woodward Traffic Signal
•Citywide Pedestrian Countdown Heads Project
•Fresno Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Project
•Blackstone & Abby BRT Intersection Improvements
•Midtown School Multimodal Interconnectivity Project
•Kids Crossing Safe Routes to School Project
•Chestnut & Weldon Scramble and First & Home HAWK
•Barstow and Bond Traffic Signal
•Butler & 8th and Orange & Lowe Traffic Signals
•Fresno Street Corridor Improvements from B St. to Friant
•Downtown Courthouse Park Traffic Signals
•Peach and McKenzie Trail HAWK
Recently Completed Projects
•Clinton and Thorne Traffic Signal
•Shaw Pedestrian Countdown Heads from West to Chestnut
•Belmont Pedestrian Countdown Heads from Delno to Clovis
•First Street Corridor Improvements from Ventura to Nees
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
Current Projects
•Central Ave Street Improvements from East to Orange
•Merced Street Reconnection
•MLK Center Active Transportation Infrastructure Project
•McKinley Ave Widening from Marks to Hughes
•Clinton Widening from Marks to Brawley
•Ashlan Widening from Polk to Cornelia
•Tulare Complete Street from 6th to Cedar
•Cedar Ave Complete Street from Jensen to Church
•Northbound Polk Widening from Shaw to Gettysburg
•Southbound Polk Widening from Shaw to Gettysburg
•Blackstone Ave Smart Mobility from McKinley to Shields
•Shaw Ave Widening from Veterans to Polk
•Ashlan Ave Eastbound Widening west of Polk
•Ashlan Westbound Widening Polk to Bryan
•Blackstone Smart Mobility from SR-180 to Home Avenue
•California Complete Streets Projects
•Veterans Boulevard from Shaw to Herndon
•Yosemite Middle School Complete Streets on Floradora
COMPLETE STREET PROJECTS
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
Public Works -Active Transportation Projects
Measure P Pipeline Projects
•Midtown Trail Segment One (Shields Avenue, from Blackstone Avenue to Fresno Street)
•Barstow Avenue Class IV Protected Bike Lanes (Blackstone Avenue to Cedar Avenue)
Measure P Funded
Trail Maintenance Crew
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Measure P Funded Trail Crew
•New for this fiscal year, as approved by City Council
•A crew of five consisting of a Lead worker, Park
Maintenance Worker II and three Laborers
•Dedicated full time crew focusing on trail needs
•Establish consistent service cycles
•Performing landscape services, addressing needs such
as providing tree clearance for pedestrians, pruning of
shrubs, weed removal, debris removal, replanting of lost
material and identifying irrigation needs/repairs to be
scheduled
Goal: to provide a higher level of service and improve
the aesthetics of our trails for the community
Measure P Funded Trail Crew
•Midtown Trail (7 new miles!)
•Sugar Pine Trail
•McKenzie Trail
•Northpointe Trail
•Bond Bike Path
•Veterans Trail
•Lewis S. Eaton Trail
•More trails to come!
Goal: to provide a higher level of service
and improve the aesthetics of our trails for
the community
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San Joaquin River Parkway
•18% [of the funds] shall be made available for operations and projects consistent with the San Joaquin River Parkway Master Plan…”
San Joaquin River Parkway
•The River West Eaton Trail Extension Project is now entering the design phase, through grant funding from the San Joaquin River Conservancy and State Wildlife Conservation Board
•Measure P will provide the necessary funding for operations and maintenance
San Joaquin River Parkway
•River West Eaton Trail Extension
San Joaquin River Parkway
•Measure P –opportunities to address deferred maintenance and improve overall level of service, “in coordination with the San Joaquin River Conservancy and the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust”
Beautify Fresno
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Beautify Fresno
•A Mayoral initiative created in January 2021 to dramatically improve the “curb appeal” of the City of Fresno through:
•Cleanup
•Beautification
•Enforcement Services
•Education
•Community Outreach and Projects
•Funded by a combination of dollars from the General Fund, Measure P,
Solid Waste Operating Fees and ARPA funding
•18 employees, including 4 work crews with supervisors and 2 program compliance officers
•Pilot program with adult offenders working Chinatown 7 days a week
•RFP being written for outside vendor to clean alleys and pick up white goods
•Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful
Beautify Fresno –2021 Metrics
•73 cleanup and beautification events
•Every Council District had at least 1 event (District 3 had over 1/3 of all cleanups)
•Over 90% of all events were south of Shaw Ave
•8,478 volunteers picked up over 89,000 lbs. of trash, removed over 10,000 sq. ft. of graffiti, and planted over 200 trees
•4 major events per year
•National Day of Service –January
•Great American Cleanup -April
•Mayor’s Day of Service –August
•Fresno Youth Service Day –November
Beautify Fresno –Programs
•BEAUTIFY FRESNO CLUBS -designed to provide volunteer opportunities for students and leadership initiatives for schools.
•REQUIREMENTS: 1 cleanup or beautification event per semester; Members required to volunteer for a minimum of 1 Beautify Fresno event per semester.
•No age limit for club membership
MILLION POUND CHALLENGE –launched January 2022
•Remove over 1 MILLION POUNDS of litter and garbage off of Fresno’s streets, highways, parks, alleys and trails
•900,000 by Beautify Fresno crews
•100,000 by volunteers
•Reporting form available at BeautifyFresno.org
Beautify Fresno –Anti Litter Campaign
Beautify Fresno –Other Highlights
•Created Love-A-Park, Love-A-Trail and Love-An-Alley programs
•Produced special cleanup events for Hispanic, Hmong, and Punjabi groups
•Awarded $25,000 grant from AT&T to create online education curriculum
Beautify Fresno –Potential Funding Programs
•Increase number of sanitation crews to cover each Council District
•Dedicated team working Downtown Fresno 7 days a week
•Additional cleanup and beautification equipment
•Marketing campaign to continue through 2023
•New mural and street art program (in cooperation with Fresno Arts Council)
•Neighborhood greening projects
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Highway Litter Control
•In 2019 the City and Caltrans signed a delegated maintenance
agreement allowing the City to manage litter clean up along the state
route corridors within the City limits.
•This partnership has been funded by a combination of dollars from
Caltrans, the Fresno County Transportation Authority and the City
(currently no Measure P utilized, but Highway Litter Control would be
eligible)
•A crew of 3 full-time local employees has provided service along 41,
99, 168 and 180. (2x/month on 41 and 99; 1x/month on 168 and 180)
•Homeless encampment locations are not touched by the vendor; these
are called into Caltrans and addressed within 5 business days.
•Request for Proposals (RFP) is out for bid
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Highway Litter Control –2020 Summary
Highway Litter Control –2021 Summary
Commission Discussion of Prioritization Strategy
and Budget Recommendations
Questions and Discussion