HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-12 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, September 12, 2022
5:30 PM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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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
September 12, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
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Meeting Agenda - Final
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1. Call to Order
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes for August 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.ID 22-14305.-A.
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Parks Master Plan:
c. Outreach Committee
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:
Workshop - To provide an update on the PARCS Department
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for Measure P Expenditure
Category (3) Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After
School Programs; and Job Training for Youth and Veterans.
(PARCS)
ID 22-143210.
-A.
Workshop - To provide an update on the status of in
progress projects funded by Measure P. (PARCS)
ID 22-143310.
-B.
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to
Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural
Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and
ID 22-143112.
-A.
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Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS)
13. Adjournment
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File #:ID 22-1430 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda #:
5.-A.
REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes for August 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Attachment:
Draft Minutes for August 15, 2022, Regular Meeting
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Monday, August 15, 2022
5:30 PM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chambers (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
Regular Meeting
August 15, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
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Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Dohlin called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
Commissioner Singh joined the meeting at 5:34 P.M. and Commissioner
Vang joined the meeting at 5:35 P.M.
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 8 -
Chair Kimberly McCoyAbsent1 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice Chair Dohlin.
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner
Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Chair McCoy and Commissioner Vang2 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A.ID 22-1293 Approval of Minutes for August 1, 2022, Regular Meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Barraza, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, that the Minutes be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner
Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh and
Commissioner Barraza
6 -
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Absent:Chair McCoy and Commissioner Vang2 -
Abstain:Commissioner Parkes1 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Parks Master Plan:
c. Outreach Committee:
Commissioner Parkes noted the Cultural Arts Plan update would be
presented by staff as part of agenda item 12-A (ID 22-1290).
There were no updates regarding the Parks Master Plan.
Commissioner Oputa gave an update on the Outreach Committee. She
clarified the role of the Committee was to review current processes for
communicating to the broader community with a goal to increase citizen
participation. Staff provided the subcommittee a list of actions and
timelines to help facilitate the mission. The Committee also discussed
utilizing themes for PRAC meetings in order to give the public as much
notice as possible about the topics to be discussed. The possibility of
Commissioners directly providing staff with contact information for groups
and individuals interested in receiving PRAC related materials was also
discussed. The Committee found the participatory budget process was not
compatible with the current City of Fresno budget process and discussed
the best way to maximize public participation for the budget. Finally, the
Committee noted the proper way for the Commission to support a request
for funding was to recommend a particular type of programming and a
funding amount for that programming. If the City of Fresno were to approve
the programming recommendation, the requesting entity would apply for the
funding through a bid process.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza thanked Commissioner Oputa for the clarification on
recommending programming.
Commissioner Cummings thanked Commissioner Oputa for her
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programming clarification but questioned if recommendations would
actually be considered by the City of Fresno.
Commissioner Oputa suggested the Commissioners capture public
comment recommendations made during Commission meetings. The
purpose of tracking recommendations would be to determine if the
Commission should take future action on those recommendations.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Director Aguirre provided the Commission with an update on the opening of
the cooling centers and stated FAX transportation and water would be
available. He mentioned senior water aerobics had been extend through
September 26, 2022. Recreational swim and swim lessons were also
extended through September 4, 2022.
9. Unscheduled Communication: Members of the public may address the
Commission regarding items that are not listed on the agenda and within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Each person will have up to three (3) minutes
to present.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the commission:
Elliot Blatch and Brandi Nuse-Villegas.
10. Workshops:
10.-A.ID 22-1291 Workshop - To provide an update on the PARCS Department Fiscal Year
2023 Budget. (PARCS)
The above workshop was presented to the Commission by Director Aguirre.
Assistant Director Ramirez, Assistant City Manager Miller and Public Works
Director Mozier also addressed the Commission.
Discussion on this item included: properties to be acquired with the $10
million dollars listed in the presentation; the planed use for UGM funds,
park development fees and annual PARCS revenue; where non-Measure P
revenue were allocated and how grants were shown in the FY 23 Budget;
the status of the 29 new staff positions; the projects to be funded as new
capital projects; the Park Ranger Program under the Fresno Police
Department; pilot program funding and recommendations; the need for a
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process to allow the Commission to make recommendations related to
"funding buckets" 1, 2, and 3; revenue and expenditures regarding the
Cultural Arts Plan; discussing programs together as a whole as opposed to
discussing each program individually, and; which Measure P
recommendations were approved by the Fresno City Council as part of the
FY 23 Budget.
11. Discussion Items:
There were no discussion items on the agenda.
12. Hearings:
12-A.ID 22-1290 Hearing - To provide an update on the development of the Cultural Arts
Plan. (PARCS)
The above hearing was presented to the Commission by Senior
Management Analyst Soliz.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission:
Sylvesta Hall, Lisa Flores, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, and Michaelynn Lewis.
Discussion on this item included: ensuring diversity and inclusion in all
aspects beyond race and ethnicity; utilizing outreach aimed at people that
do not utilize technology; compensating Community Based Organizations
selected through a Request for Qualification process; communicating in
multiple languages; piggybacking on the outreach efforts of the Master Plan,
and; the possibility of partnering with schools and school districts for
outreach.
12-B.ID 22-1292 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P,
updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual
PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS)
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Brandi
Nuse-Villegas, Lisa Flores, and Michaelynn Lewis.
12-C.ID 22-1294 Hearing - Adopt the Calendar Year 2023 Parks Recreation and Arts
Commission Meeting Calendar. (PARCS)
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Upon call, there was no
public comment.
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Discussion on this item included the PRAC meeting tentatively scheduled
for June 19, 2023, which is the Juneteenth holiday.
On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED to move the
June 19, 2023, meeting date to June 26, 2023. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner
Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
8 -
Absent:Chair McCoy1 -
13. Adjournment
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 8:02 P.M.
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10.-A.
SUBJECT
Workshop - To provide an update on the PARCS Department Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for Measure P
Expenditure Category (3) Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After School Programs; and Job
Training for Youth and Veterans. (PARCS)
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PARCS Department FY23 Budget
Measure P Expenditure Category (3) Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After School Programs; and Job Training for Youth
and Veterans
Measure P -Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After School
Programs; and Job Training for Youth and Veterans.
Section 7-1506 (b)(3)
•Eight-point five percent (8.5%) of the funds made available from Section 7-1504 shall be dedicated as described in this
paragraph.
•Funds shall be available for the planning and delivery of projects and programs including, but not limited to, the
following:
•Physical activity programming that promotes recreation and accessibility to recreational facilities;
•Sports, arts and active programs;
•Community and senior recreation center programs;
•Swimming and water-oriented recreation programs;
•Junior lifeguard, science and education, summer day camps, and other youth-oriented programs;
•After-school programs for youth;
•Job-training and employment opportunities for youth, young adults, and veterans.
•Of the funds made available from this paragraph, not less than fifty percent (50%) shall be made available on an
annual basis for programs that provide job training, career development, or both, to youth, young adults and veterans,
including education and/or certification for jobs within the conservation, science, arts, green technology, and parks and
recreation fields.
•Programs funded pursuant to this paragraph shall prioritize service for at-risk youth and seniors.
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PARCS Department FY23 Budget
Measure P Expenditure Category 3: Youth/Senior Recreation Programs
Section/Project Name Category 3 Budgeted
Training/Career
Development 50% REQ
Action Sports 41,500
Aquatics 588,100 588,100
Camp Fresno Youth Recreation 483,900 483,900
Community Science 210,400 210,400
Neighborhood Parks & Centers 1,529,000 382,250
ONSCE 108,400
Parks & Rec Admin & Management 73,000
Senior Program 899,900 418,000
Therapeutic Recreation 100,000
Youth Jobs 344,300 344,300
Youth Sports 534,600 234,600
Administrative Delivery Cost 99,200
Total Expenditure Category 3:5,012,300 2,661,550
Training/Career Development Requirement:2,479,600 2,661,550
Requirement Met:107%
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Measure P Expenditure Category 3 Breakdown
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Expenditure Category 3 Breakdown Budgeted
Personnel 3,630,300
Non-Labor 1,270,400
Interdepartmental Charges 111,600
Total 5,012,300
Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After School Programs; and
Job Training for Youth and Veterans Staffing
•Personnel Cost:$3,630,300
•22 permanent positions
•3 Program Managers
•2 Community Services and Recreation Supervisors
•1 Community Coordinator
•1 Division Manager Camp Fresno
•6 Recreation Specialists
•9 Community Recreation Assistants
•1 Laborer
•60 temp positions
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Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After School Programs; and
Job Training for Youth and Veterans Expenditures
Non-Labor items include examples such as:
recreation/site supplies, athletic equipment, training
supplies, CPR and First Aid, food safety/serving,
office supplies, janitorial, special events, and public
outreach.
•Aquatics
•Community Science
•Office of Neighborhood Safety & Community Engagement (ONSCE)
•Senior Program
•Therapeutic Recreation
•Youth Jobs
•Youth Sports
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Type of Expenditure Amount
Prof Svcs/Consulting -Outside 2,000
Public Relations & Information 2,600
Specialized Services /Tech 16,500
Space Rentals 60,000
Buildings & Improvements 20,000
Training 9,800
Travel & Conference 3,000
Misc. Subsistence Expense 4,200
Mileage Reimbursement-Nonrecur 7,800
Office Supplies 13,600
Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies 16,000
Athletic & Recreation 73,700
New Machinery & Equipment 10,600
Equipment 15,000
Administrative Delivery 2%99,200
Special Projects 15,000
Miscellaneous Expenditures 119,500
Council Motions
Youth Fee Waiver 300,000
Senior Fitness Program 481,900
Total 1,270,400
Youth and Senior Recreation Programs; After School Programs; and
Job Training for Youth and Veterans Interdepartmental Charges
•Internal department charges under expenditure category 3 total: $111,600
•Fleet Acquisition -2 Passenger Vans for the Senior Program: $105,800.
•These vehicles will be used to transport seniors from community centers and special
events.
•Office of Neighborhood Safety and Community Engagement (ONSCE) -$5,800 for
information systems computer service and equipment, central printing charges for
mail services and fuel.
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City Council Budget Adopted Motions for PARCS Department
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Motion 1.01 $300,000 for Youth Fee Waiver to be funded with FY23 Measure P
Funds Category 3 (also a Commission recommendation).
•PARCS FY23 Budget reflects the $300,000 for the Youth Fee Waiver Program. The
logistics of the program will need to be developed.
Motion 65 for Senior Fitness to be funded with FY23 Measure P Category 3.
•PARCS FY23 Budget reflects $481,900 which funded seven (7) Community
Recreation Assistant positions to provide fitness instruction at the following Senior
Program sites: Ted C. Wills, Pinedale, Inspiration, Lafayette, Mosqueda, Senior
Citizens Village and Mary Ella Brown.
After-School Program
•Eighteen (18) sites currently -Bulldog/6th
Caprioglio Center will be coming online in
2023
•3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. during school year
•10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. during summer
•Activities include arts and crafts, sports,
cooking, outside games and activities,
dancing, and much more!
•Educational components regularly integrated
include homework help, teen leadership
development, mentoring, and community
services projects.
Area A:
El Dorado
Highway City
Pinedale
Bulldog/6th
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
Sunset9
Senior Program
•Seven (7) sites currently –
Bulldog/6th Caprioglio Center,
the Link, and Romain Community
Center coming online in 2023.
Upcoming Citywide Senior
Center.
•9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
•Offering a variety of recreation-
based activities, bingo, dance
classes, arts and crafts, and
health and wellness opportunities
year-round.
•Upcoming –dances
Area A:
Pinedale
Bulldog/6th
Area B:
Inspiration
Lafayette
Area C:
Ted C Wills
The Link
Romain
Area D:
Mosqueda
Senior Citizen’s Village
Mary Ella Brown
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Adaptive Recreation Program
•The PARCS 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 Ted C. Wills
Community Center and will be relaunching at
Inspiration Park.
•Upcoming inclusive accessible soccer camp.
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Science
Programs that offer hands-on experiences
that create enthusiasm for science and
foster appreciation and devotion to the
environment and the community.
•Highway City Science Center
•Mobile Science Unit
•Family Science Night Events
•Summer and Winter Science Camps
•Science at Community Centers
•STEAM
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Youth Sports
•Offered to youth between ages of 3-12
•Youth participate in a variety of sports
programs each year focusing on
building teamwork, skills development,
and sportsmanship.
•Examples include:
•Basketball
•Flag football
•Flag rugby
•Soccer
•T-Ball
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Aquatics
Program provides opportunities
for all ages and includes water
safety skills while providing a
place to cool off from the Fresno
heat.
Examples include:
•Swim lessons
•Jr. lifeguard course
•Senior water aerobics
•Community recreational swim
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Camp Fresno
Summer camp for the youth at Dinkey Creek in
Shaver lake.
•Day and Overnight Camps
•Leadership
•Water safety
•Outdoor exploration
•Team building
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Youth Jobs
•Youth receive mentorship in
an environment focused on
employment readiness and
life skill building.
•Youth increase their
understanding of
accountability while they
earn a paycheck and
provide a positive and
meaningful public service
for their community.
•Details of youth jobs
program provided on slides
17-22.
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Participant Outreach
•Participants from Summer 2021 were
contacted for an opportunity for early
enrollment.
•Program Staff attended 10 job fairs and
events throughout the City of Fresno and
various locations, including but not limited
to colleges and high schools.
•Contacts from partnering community based
organized were informed as well –though
we hope to build on this piece next summer.
•Social media was also utilized.
Program Eligibility
Job Duties & Schedules
Age Requirement: 16 –24
Education: Enrolled in school or
interested in higher education
Commitment: Must be available for all
scheduled workshops
Pay Rate: FY23-24 $16.00
Pay Status: Paid Hourly by City of Fresno
Job Title: Services Aide
Hours: Vary by Assignment
Employment Status: Temporary
Employment Specifics
Participants are hired as a standard
temporary PARCS employees and must
complete a DOJ Clearance, New Employee
Orientation, City Onboarding, and provide
a valid Work Permit (under 18); TB Skin
Test (PARCS specific); and COVID Vaccine
Verification (18+).
Administration: Assist program staff
Custodial: Keep our parks safe and clean
Recreation: Support community programs
Schedules: Vary by assignment, flexible
Workshops: Paid, mandatory training
included in your schedule
The Youth Employment Program accepts all
youth, within the eligibility requirements.
Participants must be able to attend all
scheduled workshops with exceptions or
accommodations provided on a case-by-
case basis. Workshop attendance is
required to remain in the program.
All YEP job duties include support for
existing PARCS staff and could include
functions such as light custodial, activity
monitoring, park upkeep, summer camp
support, and much more. Work schedules
also include a paid, weekly workshop to
support what’s being learned on the job.
Youth Jobs Program Overview Program Summary
•Youth with varying employment experience participate in a 7-week summer
employment development program.
•Participants are hired as City of Fresno PARCS employees and a earn a paycheck
by supporting existing staff.
•At their job, youth assist in the completion of daily functions at parks and in
community centers throughout Fresno.
•Participants also attend paid employment training workshops that are aligned
with youth development principles and infused with life skill education.
41%
9%9%
15%
26%
HOW DID PARTICIPANTS
HEAR ABOUT YEP?
Family Peer
Job Search Job Fair
Returning Participants
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•Findings from Summer ‘21 revealed an opportunity for improvement for
oversight required to deliver a quality program at this scale.
•To mitigate this, four Community Recreation Assistants were assigned to
oversee a concentrated group of participants. CRAs perform critical pieces of the
Youth Employment Program in their designated assigned Area.
•Program staff works in collaboration with existing PARCS Supervisors who play
an essential role in the participant’s employment and round out comprehensive
dual oversight. This piece provides additional structure while allowing
participants the ability to practice accountability in the workplace.
Oversight
•Facilitate weekly workshops
•Provide general mentorship
•Coordinating individual check-ins
•Assess the need for additional services,
disciplinary actions, or replacements.
•Oversee on-site operations
•Work schedules
•Submit timesheets
•Work assignments
•Ensure site policy and procedures are followed.
Positive activities paired with strong, supportive
and sustained relationships with adults helps
develop sense of agency, identity, and
competencies for success
Why is this
important?
Program
Staff Duties
Existing
Staff Duties
Program
Manager
Supervises In Collaboration w/
SupervisesMentors
Existing Staff
Program Staff
Program
Participant
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Youth Jobs Program
Selma Lane Park
Inspiration Park
Einstein Neighborhood Center
Lafayette Neighborhood Center
Quigley Neighborhood Center
Melody Neighborhood Center
Manchester Park
Placements Identified
To ensure equitable
oversite for the City of
Fresno, PARCS formed
Areas that are operated
by a dedicated
management and
supervisory team.
We utilized PARCS
existing structure to
ensure meaningful job
training and maintain
safety of our participants.
Existing PARCS Managers
and Supervisors from
each Area completed a
needs assessment for
capacity planning.
95 Placements were
identified.
Radio Park
Jaswant Singh Khalra Neighborhood Center
Roeding Park
Fink White Neighborhood Center
Dickey Youth Development Center
Romain Neighborhood Center
Ted C. Wills Community Center
95
Placement Locations27
El Dorado Neighborhood Center
Pinedale Community Center
Highway City Neighborhood Center
Figarden Loop Park
Todd Beamer Park
Woodward Park
Vinland Park
Holmes Neighborhood Center
Martin Ray Reilly Park
Mary Ella Brown Community Center
Frank H. Ball Neighborhood Center
Sunset Park
Mosqueda Community Center
Maxie L. Parks Community Center
A quality assessment of the 95 placements
revealed 3 disciplines with varying staffing capacities.
•Participant provides assistant for Youth Employment
Program.
•Competitive Interview Process.
Administrative Discipline
1 Placement
•Participants complete custodial and customer service
duties while placed at a park for the duration of a shift or
on a route servicing 3-6 parks a shift.
•Placement varies due to age and policy restrictions.
Custodial Discipline
34 Placements
•Participants complete tasks that include and are not
limited to general custodial, leading activities, assisting
existing staff, supervising the safety of program
participants, and so much more.
Recreation Discipline
60 Placements
Placement Disciplines3
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Youth Jobs Program
100%
95%
90%
98%
100%100%99%
Week 1 -
Core Values and
Goal Setting
Week 2 -
Learning Styles:
Strengths and
Weaknesses
Week 3 -
Communication
and Problem
Solving in the
Workplace
Week 4 -
Time
Management &
Work/Life
Balance
Week 5 -
Taking Initiative
and Being
Productive
Week 6 -
Career Paths,
Resumes, and
Interviewing
Techniques
Week 7 -
Program Review
Workshop Attendance
“Never been to one before this, but it makes me rethink what I need to do with my life.”
Age 19 -21
“It’s giving me tools I should use through life or when I’m at work.”
Age 22 -24
“I feel they add value to my future career and provide an interesting opportunity.”
Age 16 -18
“These workshops have helped give me an idea on how a workplace runs, and what I can do to
improve myself.”
Age 16 -18
Workshop Feedback
Workshops provide structured, incremental guidance to help develop the non-
cognitive skills that a work environment cannot provide.
Pairing hard skills learned at work and soft skills developed at workshops motivate
teens and young adults to understand their surroundings from all perspectives.
Workshops also include team building recreation activities to demonstrate services
PARCS offers the community, engage participants, and promote a sense of
community among peers.
The Youth Employment Program aims to target distinct soft skills vital to
employment success:
•Social Skills
•Communication Skills
•Higher-order Thinking Skills
•Self-control
•Positive Self-concept
Workshop topics:
•Core Values & Goal Setting
•Learning Styles: Strengths & Weaknesses
•Communication & Problem Solving in the Workplace
•Time Management & Work/Life Balance
•Taking Initiative & Being Productive
•Career Paths, Resumes, & Interviewing Techniques
•Program Review
Workshops are a program requirement.
•Attendance is tracked, makeups are offered, and further
accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Workshops –Job Training
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Youth Jobs Program
As of 8/28, participants earned
a combined total of $156,529.
Personnel Expense Breakdown:
June FY22 $2,766
July FY23 $113,018
Aug FY23 $40,745
Program Staff interviewed
133 out of 170 applicants!
All candidates interviewed
were offered employment.
73 Participants completed
the City of Fresno
contingencies by required
deadlines, with additional
support offered to those
in need.
21%
64%
15%
Retained:
(Transferred to program
assignment and continued
working)
Place in Seasonal Lay-off:
(Will be contacted for
seasonal/temporary
opportunities in the future)
Separated:
(Left City service to pursue
other opportunities)
170
133
73
Onboarded
Interviewed
Applied
6/21 6/29 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/5
Withdrew 0 0 3 2 2 0 0
Active 73 73 70 68 66 66 66
Tracking participants who withdraw during employment is
critical in identifying opportunities for improvement during and
post program.
•2 became unresponsive.
•4 accepted a job that aligned with their ultimate career goal.
•2 transferred into long-term temporary PARCS positions!
Program Staff adjusted the approach to workshops by switching
to a discussion-based model, added more time for reflection,
and asked participants what life skills they want covered.
This adjustment increased participant buy-in exponentially.
Program Withdraws
Continuing OpportunityParticipant Hiring
Youth Employment Program Staff, in
coordination with PARCS Supervisors,
spoke with each participant to assess
their interest in continued employment,
and evaluated their findings against open
positions and appropriations.
64% of participants wanted to focus on
their studies during the school year and
expressed interest in returning for
Summer ’23!
Employment Statistics
Youth Worked Approx.
9,900
Hours
Youth Earned
$156,529
All participants were offered
the opportunity to work 160
hours over the 7-week
program.
Youth Jobs Program Summary: Summer 2022Slide 21
Amari showed
excellent initiative
this summer!
He enjoyed his job
and coworkers so
much that he
advocated for a
year-round
position and was
promoted!
You can find him
working as a Park
Attendant at our
Martin Ray Reilly
Park.
“I really enjoyed working for the
Youth Employment Program this
summer. I learned about time
management, communication
skills, how to have the perfect
resume and cover letter. They
also helped me make sure I
have goal to work towards.”
Amari Richardson
Sophomore @ Bullard High School
•The Youth Employment Program allows for teens and young adults to be exposed
to new ideas, people, and perspectives.
•Youth act new ways as they reflect on their experiences and develop a broad set
of skills, competencies, behaviors, attitudes, and personal qualities.
•Soft-skill development coupled with employment experience enable them to
effectively navigate their environment, work well with others, perform well, and
achieve goals.
Program Value
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Youth Jobs Program
Thank you!
Questions
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 22-1433 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda #:
10.-B.
SUBJECT
Workshop - To provide an update on the status of in progress projects funded by Measure P.
(PARCS)
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MEASURE P FUNDED CAPITAL UPDATE AS OF 9/12/2022
Parks, After School, Recreation & Community Services (PARCS) Department
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IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Measure P Expenditure Category 1
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OVERALL PROCESS FOR PARCS PROJECTS:
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1.Identify, Define and Scope a Project
2.Estimate Project Cost
3.Design Phase
4.Pre-Construction Phase
5.Construction Phase
6.Completed Project: Post Construction Hand Off
7.Completed/On -Going Maintenance
8.In -Waiting
IDENTIFY, DEFINE AND SCOPE:
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Section/Project Name
Category 1
Budgeted Section/Project Name
Category 1
Budgeted Section/Project Name
Category 1
Budgeted
ADA Barrier Removal Assessment 75,000 Frank H Ball -Monument Sign 30,000 Roeding -Tennis Court Lights 100,000
Roeding Park Improvements 1,025,000 Frank H Ball -Picnic Pavilion 125,000 Romain –Gate 50,000
Al Radka –Bleachers 125,000 Frank H Ball Improvements 230,000 Romain -Monument Sign 30,000
Al Radka -Dog Park Design 50,000 Granny's New Benches 10,000 Romain –Trail 75,000
Belcher Park Improvements 30,000 Holmes -Slurry Seal, Restripe 50,000 Romain Park Improvements 515,000
Bigby-Villa Improvements 110,000 Logan –Bleachers 50,000 Science Mobile Improvements 50,000
California/Tupman Improvements 160,000 Logan -Monument Sign 30,000 Sunset Improvements 240,000
Cary -Petanque Shade, Seats 50,000 Logan Improvements 223,800 Tree Trimming 200,000
Cary -Tot Lot Shade Structure 50,000 Manchester -Amenity by Pool 30,000 Veterans Memorial 150,000
Dickey -Picnic Plaza Rehab 75,000 Mary Ella Brown Improvements 575,000 Veteran's Memorial Improvements 850,000
Dickey Ctr Parking Lot Gate 293,900 Mary Ella Brown Pool Renov 75,000 Vinland -Monument Sign 30,000
Dickey Park Improvements 430,000 Mary Ella Brown Shade for Tot Lot 150,000 Vinland -Repaint Existing Res 25,000
Einstein -Monument Sign 30,000 Mosqueda Pool Fence 50,000 Tree Trimming 200,000
Einstein -Pool Renovation 75,000 Neilsen Improvements 115,000 Woodward Shinzen Garden 25,000
Einstein -Repave and Reconstruction 100,000 Orchid-2 Tot Lot Shade Structures 150,000 Woodward Park Pickleball Courts 150,000
Fink White Recycled Water 50,000 Roeding –Resurfacing 200,000
ESTIMATE PROJECT COST
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1.Logan Parking Lot Improvements Request for Estimate Submitted
2.Al Radka Irrigation Improvements Consultant Agreement
3.Woodward Amphitheater Shade Structure Estimate Project Cost
4.Granny’s Park Security Lighting Request for Estimate Submitted
5.Milburn Overlook Upgrades Funding Authorized
6.Trash Collection Standardization Testing & Vendor Selection
7.Belcher Restroom Roof Replacement Funding Authorized
8.New Picnic Areas: California Tupman ,
Lafayette, Logan, Robinson, Sunnyside
Funding Authorized
9.Lafayette Park Restroom Rehabilitation Funding Authorized
10.Pilibos Restroom Roof Replacement Funding Authorized
DESIGN PHASE
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1.JSK Tot Lot Plan Review
2.Roeding Dog Park Relocation Environmental Assessment/Plan Review
3.Pilibos Turf/Irrigation Improvements Design in Progress
4.Woodward Amphitheater Shade Structure Agreement Pending Council Approval
5.Granny’s Park Security Lighting Plan Review
6.Maxie L. Parks HVAC Design in Progress
7.Al Radka Irrigation Improvements Design in Progress
8.Dickey Youth Center Security Improvements Design in Progress
9.Fink White Splash Pad Design in Progress
10.Romain Boxing Room HVAC Executing Agreement
11.Holmes Community Center Roof Repair Executing Agreement
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
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1.Logan Park Shade Structure Fabrication of Shade
2.Painting Restrooms: Logan, Einstein, Orchid,
Manchester, Rotary East, Pilibos
3.Replace Restroom Building Roofing: Orchid,
Pilibos
4.Vinland Lighting Pending lights
5.Pilibos Turf/ Irrigation Improvements Council Award 9/29
6.Woodward Amphitheater & Tot Lot Shade
Structures
Construction begins 5/30
7.Quigley HVAC Replacement HVAC Unit Lead Time
8.JSK Tot Lot Replacement Council Award 10/13
9.Vinland Multi -Court Resurfacing Procurement review
10.Granny’s Park Security Lighting Agreement Execution
CONSTRUCTION/IN PROGRESS
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1.The Link @ Blackstone (Procure Items for
Center)
In Progress
2.Painting Restrooms: Logan, Einstein, Orchid,
Manchester, Rotary East, Pilibos
Painting
3.Logan Parking Lot Improvements Construction
4.Logan Park Shade Structure (Play Area)Complete pending final acceptance
5.Vinland Pedestrian Path Lighting Complete pending final acceptance
6.LED Lighting Upgrades (50 parks)Construction
7.HVAC Controls Upgrades Construction
8.Mary Ella Brown Walk -In Cooler/Freezer Construction
9.Romain –South Parking Lot Reconstruction Construction
10.Woodward Amphitheater & Tot Lot Shade
Structures
Construction
CONSTRUCTION/IN PROGRESS
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11.Logan Restroom Roof Replacement &
Repainting
Construction
12.Trash Collection Standardization In-Progress
COMPLETED/ON -GOING MAINTENANCE
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1.JSK Turf Rehabilitation
2.Rotary East Pickleball Court Resurface and Lighting
3.Frank H. Ball ADA Compliance Feasibility Study
4.Pinedale Parking Lot
5.Cary Park Hockey Resurfacing
6.Cary Park Irrigation Improvements
7.Granny’s Modular Removal
8.Tollhouse Tot Lot Fence, Benches
9.Einstein Center Painting
10.Painting Restrooms: Logan, Einstein, Orchid, Manchester, Rotary East
11.Replace Restrooms Roofing: Orchid, Pilibos
12.Logan Park Shade Structure (Play Area)
13.Vinland Pedestrian Path Lighting
NEW PARKS & FACILITIES
Measure P Expenditure Category 2
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OVERALL PROCESS FOR PARCS PROJECTS:
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1.Identify, Define and Scope a Project
2.Estimate Project Cost
3.Design Phase
4.Pre-Construction Phase
5.Construction Phase
6.Completed Project: Post Construction Hand Off
7.Completed/On -Going Maintenance
8.In-Waiting
IDENTIFY, DEFINE AND SCOPE:
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1.South Tower/Broadway & Elizabeth Internal Team Meeting
2.Van Ness Triangle Acquisition & EA
3.Citywide Senior Center Analysis of Side by Side
4.El Dorado Park Expansion Environmental Assessment
ESTIMATE PROJECT COST
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1.South Tower/Broadway & Elizabeth Report to Council Under Review
2.Citywide Senior Center Acquisition/ Outreach & Design
Procurement
3.Bulldog and 6th South Building Revised Estimate Requested
DESIGN PHASE
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1.Van Ness & Weldon Park Design Finalization / Bid Preparation
2.South Tower/Broadway & Elizabeth Design in Progress
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
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No projects in pre-construction at this time
CONSTRUCTION/IN PROGRESS
17
1.Bulldog and 6th North Building Construction
2.Van Ness & Weldon Park Construction (Street Improvements)
COMPLETED/ON -GOING MAINTENANCE
18
No projects completed at this time
City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 22-1431 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda #:
12.-A.
REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan
and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.
(PARCS)
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