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Home My WebLink About2023-01-09 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, January 9, 2023 5:30 PM City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Council Chambers (In Person 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 January 9, 2023Parks, 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: January 9, 2023, 5:30 P.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: January 9, 2023, Regular Meeting a) To participate in the Commission meeting, register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FhgCp-pwRpummhTnvTaG2A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Page 2 City of Fresno January 9, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 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. 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 January 9, 2023Parks, 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 December 19, 2022. ID 23-705-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 23-7112-A. 13. Adjournment Page 4 City of Fresno City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-70 Agenda Date:1/9/2023 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 December 19, 2022. Attachment: Draft minutes for December 19, 2022, Regular Meeting City of Fresno Printed on 2/5/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov City of Fresno Meeting Minutes 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, December 19, 2022 Regular Meeting The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in regular session in the Council Chamber at Fresno City Hall and remotely via Zoom, on December 19, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:36 P.M. 2. 5:36 P.M. Roll Call Commissioner Miller was absent during roll call but joined the meeting at 6:00 P.M. Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Harman Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes Present 8 - Vice Chair Jon DohlinAbsent1 - 3. Pledge of Allegiance Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approve Agenda City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 December 19, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Commission Secretary Stermer announced the following change to the agenda: Hearing item 12-A (ID 22-1884), regarding the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule, had been removed from the agenda by staff and would return on the January 9, 2023, agenda. On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Oputa, the agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 7 - Absent:Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Miller2 - 5. Approval of Minutes 5-A.ID 22-1888 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of December 5, 2022. On motion of Commissioner Barraza, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, the minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 6 - Absent:Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Miller2 - Abstain:Commissioner Oputa1 - 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. Cultural Arts Plan: There was no update from the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee. 6-B. Parks Master Plan: Commissioner Cummings and Barraza reported that a Parks Master Plan Subcommittee meeting was scheduled for early January to begin working on chapters two and three. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 December 19, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 6-C. Outreach Committee: There was no update from the Outreach Subcommittee. 7. Members Reports and Comments Commissioner Barraza Comments. Complimented the PARCS Department for a job well done on the Christmas event at Romain Park the previous Friday. Commissioner Cummings Comments. Recognized the PARCS Department for several recent holiday events and for raising Measure "P" awareness. Announced Tree Fresno was about to complete the planting of one hundred trees at a park in Malaga. Commissioner Oputa Comments. Received comments from a member of the public concerned that programming at the Sunset Community Center had been negatively impacted after losing a partnership with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Street Saints. Commissioner Vang Comments. Announced the Hmong Cultural New Year Celebration would be held at the Fresno Fairgrounds from December 29, 2022, through January 1, 2023. Reported the Hmong Story Legacy Project had completed the Hmong Refugee Experience, "Vinai," which could be viewed until January 1, 2023, in the Commerce Building at the Fairgrounds. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments Assistant City Manager Miller Comments. Updated the Commission on the administration's preparation for the FY 2024 budget. Expressed the administration's appreciation for the dedicated work of the Commissions as well as for the members of the public that show up at the meetings to make their voices heard. PARCS Director Aguirre Comments. Announced the Commissioners would receive a copy of the annual audit that had been submitted to the Fresno City Council during the December 15, 2022, City Council meeting. Discussed the success of the warming centers which were activated City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 December 19, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022. Reported that Edward Chinevere had been promoted and was now the second Assistant Director in the PARCS Department. 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 for unscheduled communication, the following people addressed the Commission: Brandi N., Latanya Beamon and Dr. Carolina Simunovic. 10. Workshops: 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12-A.ID 22-1884 Hearing - Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule (PARCS) 1. Review - Recommended Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule including Riverside Municipal Golf Course-Green Fees, General Recreation, Neighborhood Center, Parks and Playground Facilities, General Recreation Fees, and Camp Fresno Fees. 2. Action - Recommend to City Council Adoption of the Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule. TABLED TO JANUARY 9, 2023. 12-B.ID 22-1909 Hearing - To provide an update on the development of the Cultural Arts Plan. (PARCS) The above hearing began at 6:02 P.M. Senior Management Analyst Soliz presented the above item to the Commission. Upon call the following people addressed the Commission: Dr. Carolina Simunovic, Latanya Beamon and Brandi N. Public comment was closed at 6:32 P.M. Commissioner discussion on this item included whether there would be a City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 December 19, 2022Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes focus on certain aspects of arts and culture and how best to represent the diverse community of Fresno. 12-C.ID 22-1886 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 6:38 P.M. Upon call, the following people addressed the Commission: Brandi N., Latanya Beamon and Dr. Carolina Simunovic. Public comment was closed at 6:48 P.M. Commission discussion on this item included: the status of the Sunset Community Center and the changes to programming at the facility; the lack of restrooms at the pocket park on West Almy; funding sources for activities at Sunset Community Center and how the Hands On group was involved. Chair McCoy desired a further discussion on pocket parks and stated she would place the topic on a future agenda to Brown Act complications. Commissioner Vang requested the PARCS Department provide additional details about the agreement with Hands On at a future meeting. 13. Adjournment Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 6:58 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 23-71 Agenda Date:1/23/2023 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™