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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 PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721. You can also participate in the meeting on our City’s website click on 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 City Council: 1. eComment at https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will be open during the Commission meeting and closed at the end of the meeting and will be a part of the official record. The User Agreement and Procedures document for eComment can be accessed by the URL https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/ b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words. OR 2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: February 28, 2022 5:30 P.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: February 28, 2022 Regular Meeting a) Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YWTh1x01T1Ga1kopz5VOJw 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. Page 2 City of Fresno February 28, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 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 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 COVID19 virus. Page 3 City of Fresno February 28, 2022Parks, 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 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. Page 4 City of Fresno February 28, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 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 Page 5 City of Fresno City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 22-370 Agenda Date:2/28/2022 Agenda #:5-A. REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SUBJECT Approval of Minutes for February 7, 2022. Attachment: Draft Minutes for February 7, 2022 City of Fresno Printed on 2/5/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 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 - City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 February 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft 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) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 February 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft 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 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 February 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft 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 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 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) Attachment: City of Fresno Printed on 2/5/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 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. Attachment: City of Fresno Printed on 2/5/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 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 Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 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. Attachment: City of Fresno Printed on 2/5/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 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 7 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 Public Works Department, Engineering Division 18 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 Public Works Department, Landscape Division 30 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 Public Works Department, Administration Division 33 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 Public Utilities Department 38 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 Public Works Department, Landscape Division 45 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 Highway Litter Control 47 Highway Litter Control –2020 Summary Highway Litter Control –2021 Summary Commission Discussion of Prioritization Strategy and Budget Recommendations Questions and Discussion