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Home My WebLink About2022-11-21 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, November 21, 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 21, 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 Commission meeting can also be viewed live at 9:00 A.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99. The City Council Chambers are open for public participation. However, members of the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of reduced capacity of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required for the vaccinated and unvaccinated. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public who want to address the Commission: 1. 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: November 21, 2022, 5:30 P.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: November 21, 2022 Regular Meeting a) To participate in the Commission meeting, register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mng3E__nSM6IvudgX1-OSw 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 November 21, 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 November 21, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 1. Call to Order 2. 5:32 P.M. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 7, 2022. ID 22-17775-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 22-177812-A. 13. Adjournment Page 4 City of Fresno City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 22-1777 Agenda Date:11/21/2022 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 November 7, 2022. Attachment: Draft minutes for November 7, 2022, Regular Meeting City of Fresno Printed on 2/5/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ Monday, 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 Minutes Regular Meeting November 7, 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 November 7, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Commissioners Miller and Vang were absent during roll call but jointed the meeting at 5:36 P.M. 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 Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 7 - Absent:Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Miller2 - 5. Approval of Minutes 5-A.ID 22-1724 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of October 17, 2022. On motion of Commissioner Parkes, seconded by Commissioner Barraza, the Minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 November 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 7 - Absent:Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Miller2 - 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. Cultural Arts Plan: Commissioner Parkes reported the final virtual Cultural Arts Plan community meeting was scheduled for November 8, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. The youth oriented Cultural Arts Plan community meeting was scheduled for November 9, 2022, at the Ted C. Wills Community Center at 4:30 P.M. 6-B. Parks Master Plan: Commissioner Barraza reported the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee had an informative meeting with City Staff regarding the beginning of the Master Plan process. 6-C. Outreach Committee: There was no update from the Outreach Subcommittee. 7. Members Reports and Comments Commissioner Barraza Comments. The Cultural Arts Plan community meeting at Roosevelt High School was an enjoyable event that made it easy for the public to express their preferences. The Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association's 9th Annual Awards Luncheon was scheduled for November 16, 2022, and would recognize the contributions of leaders in the community. Commissioner Cummings Comments. The WRT stakeholder meetings for Frank H. Ball, Dickey Playground, Romain Park and Holmes Park were a success and a great opportunity to discuss neighborhood park improvements. Commissioner Parkes Comments. Acknowledged the hard work of the PARCS Department staff on the Cultural Arts Plan community meetings City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 November 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes which garnered incredible public participation and feedback. Commissioner Singh Comments. The Jakara Movement will be holding a community fair and 5K walk at Jaswant Singh Khalra Park on November 12, 2022. The event will include a resource fair, free food, games and entertainment. Chair McCoy Comments. Everyone should make their voices heard by voting. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments PARCS Director Aguirre Comments. Attendance at the Cultural Arts Plan community meetings has been great and will result in a good plan. 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 during unscheduled communication: Sylvesta Hall, Hersie Stovall and Michaelynn Lewis. 10. Workshops: 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12-A.ID 22-1725 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 5:54 P.M. Upon call the following people addressed the Commission: Sylvesta Hall and Michaelynn Lewis. The hearing was closed at 6:00 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 November 7, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner discussion on this item included: the process for making additional motions; how multi-year projects are prioritized; the process for approving the Cultural Arts Plan and when allocation recommendations can be made for the arts; the park in the West Creek Village Development; and strategic planning for the care and removal of large trees at Roeding Park. Commissioner Vang made a motion to allow free parking for seniors at parks during national holidays. The motion was withdrawn following the request for additional information by the other Commissioners. Commissioner Singh noted, for the record, that he would bring a proposal to fund a cricket field at the next meeting. 13. Adjournment Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 6:17 P.M. 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 22-1778 Agenda Date:11/21/2022 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) City of Fresno Printed on 2/5/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™