HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-05 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, December 5, 2022
5:30 PM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chamber (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
December 5, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Agenda - Final
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1. Call to Order
2. 5:35 P.M. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 21,
2022.
ID 22-18385-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 22-183912-A.
13. Adjournment
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File #:ID 22-1838 Agenda Date:12/5/2022 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 21, 2022.
Attachment:
Draft minutes for November 21, 2022, Regular Meeting
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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
5:30 PM In Person and/or ElectronicMonday, November 21, 2022
Regular Meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in the Council Chamber
at Fresno City Hall and remotely via Zoom, on the date and time above written.
1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M.
2. 5:32 P.M. Roll Call
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Francine Oputa,
Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings,
Commissioner Harman Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza,
and Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Present 7 -
Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, and Commissioner Maiyer VangAbsent2 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings,the agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Vang2 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5-A.ID 22-1777 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 7, 2022.
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner
Singh, the minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Vang2 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
Commissioner Parkes reported the Cultural Arts Committee would meet with
representatives of Network for Culture & Arts Policy (NCAP). The meeting
would be followed by a presentation to the Commission.
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Barraza reported the Subcommittee was in the process of
reviewing and providing input on chapter three of the Master Plan.
6-C. Outreach Committee:
There was no update from the Outreach Subcommittee.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza Comments. Announced he was no longer the CEO
of the Southeast Fresno Economic Development Association (SEDA) and
that the PARCS Department agreement with SEDA ended approximately six
months ago. He asked the City Attorney to review the situation to ensure
any direct conflicts of interest had been eliminated.
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Commissioner Oputa Comments. Recognized the excellent job by the team
that put together the community meetings for the Cultural Arts Plan.
Suggested long Commission meetings include a short break.
Chair McCoy Comments. Agreed with Commissioner Oputa that the
Cultural Arts Plan community meetings were very engaging and garnered
great input.
Commissioner Singh Comments. Reported the 5K walk and community fair
held at Jaswant Singh Khalra Park was a great success with approximately
700 - 800 people in attendance.
Commissioner Parkes Comments. Recognized the crowd in attendance at
the Commission meeting. Requested there be a chance for broader
Commission discussion about motions before votes are taken.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Assistant Director Ramirez Comments. Confirmed the PARCS Department
would present a Cultural Arts Plan update to the Commission in December.
Clarified that discussion should occur before a vote, but could not happen
once voting had begun. Recognized the Commissioners for their dedication
on all things PARCS and Measure "P" related.
Assistant City Manager Miller Comments. Stated the administration was
excited to receive the Commission recommendations so they could be
incorporated in the FY 24 Budget process.
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, Darren Miller, Lilia
Gonzales Chavez, Joshua Sykes, Michele Ellis Pracy, Jack Wilkinson,
Jesse D'artagnon Murrieta-Gallardo, Braxton Berkley, Khanyae Chappell
Cole, Hersie Stovall, Cassie Betts, Michaelynn Lewis, Dr. Kenneth Jones Jr.,
Lisa Flores, Janice Mathurin, Pedro Navarro Cruz, Navdeep Kaur and MJ
Williams.
10. Workshops:
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11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12-A.ID 22-1778 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 was called to order at 6:30 P.M.
Upon call, the following people addressed the Commission: Lisa Flores,
Sylvesta Hall, Alan McCuen, Baldev Birk, Michaelynn Lewis, Navdeep Kaur,
Emma Sultan, Jephrey Neville, Hersie Stoval and Laura Splotch.
The hearing was closed at 7:00 P.M.
Commission discussion on this item included: how the Fresno Art Museum
was related to the City of Fresno; how budget recommendations might be
structured; the possibility of including a dollar amount with budget
recommendations; the ability to provide community organizations funding
under Measure "P;" the ability of creating a participatory budget process; the
benefits of making separate motions for each distinct sports facility request;
the ability to make budget recommendations outside of funds from Measure
"P;" and the need for the City Attorney's Office to review potential conflicts of
interest for Commissioner Barraza following the recent change in
circumstance he announced during Member Reports and Comments.
Deputy City Attorney Costa stated, for the record, that the City Attorney's
Office had not yet reviewed the change in circumstances for Commissioner
Barraza and would continue to recommend claiming a conflict until the
situation had been reviewed. She noted he could make a motion based on
his good judgment, but the item had not yet been reviewed.
Commissioner Parkes motioned to recommend the PARCS Department
incorporate funding to improve security for the Fresno Art Museum and
suggest working in collaboration with the Fresno Art Museum.
Commissioner Cummings seconded the motion which PASSED 7-0 by the
following vote:
Aye (7): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Miller, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
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Absent (2): Vang, Dohlin
Commissioner Oputa motioned to recommend $1 million be set aside for
organizations to apply for funds for projects that fit within the scope of the
measure and that there be specific criteria and guidelines set about who can
apply for those funds and the maximum amount for which they can apply.
The Commission or a Commission subcommittee to be directly involved in
setting the criteria and guidelines. If by subcommittee, the Commission to
approve the recommended criteria and guidelines. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion which PASSeD 7-0 by the following vote:
Aye (7): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Miller, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (2): Vang, Dohlin
Commissioner Singh motioned to recommend allocating $250,000 to
repurpose the softball field at Jaswant Singh Khalra (JSK) park, and to
repurpose one of the eight soccer fields at the Regional Sports Complex into
cricket fields with guidance from Cricket League leaders on the requirements
for a field. Commissioner Parkes seconded the motion which PASSED 7-0
by the following vote:
Aye (7): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Miller, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (2): Vang, Dohlin
Commissioner Barraza motioned to recommend funding consideration for
two additional soccer fields at one of the vacant city owned fields at
Orangewood and Church Avenues or at the 49 Acre Park site. The motion
was seconded by Chair McCoy and FAILED 3-2-2 by the following vote:
Aye (3): Barraza, Oputa, McCoy
No (2): Cummings, Miller
Abstain (2): Parkes, Singh
Absent (2): Vang, Dohlin
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Chair McCoy motioned to recommend a General Fund allocation of $2.5
million for MLK Park (on the city owned parcel) at the West Creek Village
Development Project Area. Commissioner Barraza seconded the motion
which PASSED 7-0 by the following vote:
Aye (7): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Miller, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (2): Vang, Dohlin
Chair McCoy motioned to recommend funding for a youth and young adult
program that provides music, film, play and dance training for Fresno
residents. Commissioner Sing seconded the motion which PASSED 6-0 by
the following vote:
Aye (6): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (3): Miller, Vang, Dohlin
Commissioner Parkes motioned to recommend a minimum of $250,000 be
budgeted for volleyball courts, outreach and design at Vineland Park and
other parks as informed by community input. Chair McCoy seconded the
motion which PASSED 6-0 by the following vote:
Aye (6): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (3): Miller, Vang, Dohlin
Commissioner Cummings motioned to recommend that the PARCS
Department budget for FY 2024 include $250,000 for planning, design and
construction of facilities to support field hockey with the consultation of field
hockey leaders. Commissioner Parkes seconded the motion which
PASSED 6-0 by the following vote:
Aye (6): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (3): Miller, Vang, Dohlin
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Commissioner Barraza motioned to recommend budgeting $600,000 for the
Youth Activity Fee Waiver / Voucher Program. Commissioner Singh
seconded the motion which PASSED 6-0 by the following vote:
Aye (6): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (3): Miller, Vang, Dohlin
Commissioner Parkes motioned to recommend budgeting for increased
availability of cooling and warming centers and increasing the level of
outreach about when the centers would be open. Chair McCoy seconded
the motion which PASSED 5-0 by the following vote:
Aye (5): Parkes, Barraza, Singh, Cummings, Oputa, McCoy
No (0): -
Absent (4): Barraza, Miller, Vang, Dohlin
13. Adjournment
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 8:37 P.M.
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File #:ID 22-1839 Agenda Date:12/5/2022 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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