HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-07 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, November 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 Agenda - Final
Regular Meeting
November 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Agenda - Final
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Meeting Agenda - Final
1. Call to Order
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of October 17, 2022.ID 22-17245-A.
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
6-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:
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
Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS)
ID 22-172512-A.
13. Adjournment
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 22-1724 Agenda Date:11/7/2022 Agenda #:5-A.
REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
FROM:TODD STERMER, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
SUBJECT
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of October 17, 2022.
Attachment:
Draft minutes for October 17, 2022, Regular Meeting
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Monday, October 17, 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
October 17, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Minutes
The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in regular session in the
Council Chamber at Fresno City Hall and remotely via Zoom, on October 17, 2022, at
5:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:34 P.M.
2. 5:34 P.M. Roll Call
Commissioner Vang was absent during roll call but joined the meeting at
5:43 P.M.
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner
Mona Cummings, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and
Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Present 7 -
Commissioner Scott Miller, and Commissioner Harman SinghAbsent2 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings,the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion passed by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
6 -
Absent:Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner
Singh
3 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A.ID 22-1593 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of September 19, 2022, and
special meeting minutes of October 3, 2022.
On motion of Commissioner Parkes, seconded by Commissioner
Barraza, the Minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and
Commissioner Parkes
6 -
Absent:Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner
Singh
3 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6.-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
There was no update from the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee.
Commissioner Parkes noted an update on the Cultural Arts Plan was the
subject of the 10-A Workshop (ID 22-1607).
6.-B. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Barraza announced there was an upcoming Parks Master
Plan meeting which would lead to future action.
6.-C. Outreach Committee:
There was no update from the Outreach Subcommittee.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza made several comments. Requested a conversation
or additional information regarding the scope of the Tower Theatre and
Senior Center projects as portions of the projects utilized Measure "P" funds.
Suggested fliers for Cultural Arts Program meetings include basic
information instead of directing people to a website. Recommended staff
publish a master schedule of events to help clarify the process for the
public.
Chair McCoy recognized the number of youth activities the PARCS
Department was advertising for the month of October.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
PARCS Director Aguirre acknowledged the hard work by PARCS
Department staff working on youth activities for October.
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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:
Lisa Flores, Cory Wyse and Brandi Nuse-Villegas.
10. Workshops:
10.-A.ID 22-1607 WORKSHOP - Parks, After School, Recreation & Community Services
(PARCS) Department and Public Works Department Budget Preparation
for Fiscal Year 2024.
The above workshop was presented to the Commission by PARCS Director
Aguirre and Public Works Assistant Director Morrison.
Discussion on this item included: the items included in "Major Street
Beautification;" whether or not cost increases had been factored into
construction projects to be completed in 2024; the timeline for the
completion of trails in southern Fresno; the status of a master plan for trails
and the possibility of making updates; whether or not there were pending
community centers; how to prioritize locations for additional community
engagement; how projects within parks were prioritized; how community
outreach was done for those interested in cricket and field hockey; the
details behind the $2 million dollars for Beautify Fresno litter control; the
need for a complete list of planned trails throughout Fresno; how often the
Active Transportation Plan was updated and a if there was related
community engagement; the status of the Western Reaches Access
Activation Plan; the reason for allocation changes for benches at various
parks; the difference between the City Council FY 23 budget motions list
and the final adopted motions; the status of funding and projects related to
Storyland Playland; pending San Joaquin River Parkway O&M projects and
the use of consultants; water conservation upgrades; the percentages of
attendees at Camp Fresno from the different Council Districts; funding for
youth focused civic education; and, whether or not funding would be applied
toward soccer or football.
11. Discussion Items:
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12. Hearings:
12.-A.ID 22-1611 Hearing - To provide an update on the development of the Cultural Arts
Plan. (PARCS)
The above hearing began at 7:21 P.M. Senior Management Analyst Soliz
presented the item to the Commission.
Upon call, the following people addressed the Commission: Lisa Flores.
The hearing was closed at 7:40 P.M.
Commissioner Oputa had several questions regarding the in-depth artist
interviews, including: how the artists were chosen; what were the
demographics of the artists, beyond race and ethnicity; what were the areas
of expertise of the artists; and the lack of African American heritage
represented by the in-depth interviews.
12.-B.ID 22-1600 Hearing - To review and make recommendation to the Mayor and City
Council on fees related to the Tower Theater.
The above hearing began at 7:40 P.M. Assistant City Manager Quinto
presented the item to the Commission.
Upon call, the following people addressed the Commission: Lisa Flores.
The hearing was closed at 8:07 P.M.
Commission discussion of the above item included: how the rates were
determined; if the fees would allow for capital improvements and repairs;
the complicated hourly rate options; and the ability to review the rates
annually.
RECOMMENDATION APPROVED
On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Commissioner Vang,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang,
Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh2 -
12.-C.ID 22-1594 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)
The above hearing began at 8:07 P.M.
Upon call, the following people addressed the Commission: Alan McCuen.
Commissioner Vang motioned to recommend free entrance to city parks on
National Parks Day and on a second, yet to be determined day. Chair
McCoy seconded the motion which PASSED 6-0 by the following vote:
Ayes (6): Parkes, Barraza, Cummings, Oputa, Vang, McCoy
Absent (3): Singh, Miller, Dohlin
Chair McCoy motioned to recommend allocating funds to develop
programming and for improvements to courts and facilities for soccer and
football. Commissioner Barraza seconded the motion which PASSED 6-0
by the following vote:
Ayes (6): Parkes, Barraza, Cummings, Oputa, Vang, McCoy
Absent (3): Singh, Miller, Dohlin
Commissioner Cummings motioned to recommend $50,000 for a planning
grant for the youth program focused on civic education, highlighted in
southwest Fresno to develop a proposal for community centers and high
needs areas. Commissioner Oputa seconded the motion with PASSED 6-0
by the following vote:
Ayes (6): Parkes, Barraza, Cummings, Oputa, Vang, McCoy
Absent (3): Singh, Miller, Dohlin
13. Adjournment
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Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 8:21 P.M.
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 22-1725 Agenda Date:11/7/2022 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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