HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-27 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, March 27, 2023
5:30 PM
City of Fresno
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Fresno, CA 93721
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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 Agenda - Final
Regular Meeting
March 27, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts
Commission
Meeting Agenda - Final
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Meeting Agenda - Final
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 February 27, 2023ID 23-5015-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. Workshops:
Workshop - Status of in progress projects funded by Measure
P funds. (PARCS)
ID 23-2459-A.
Workshop - Overview of Measure P Ordinance as it pertains
to the Commission’s authority as outlined in Ordinance
Section 7-1509 (e). (PARCS)
ID 23-5089-B.
10. Discussion Items:
11. 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 23-50211-A.
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12. 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.
13. Adjournment
Upcoming Workshops, Discussion Items, and Hearings
April 17, 2023
Workshop – Status update on the Draft Cultural Arts Plan Public Comment Period.
(PARCS)
May 15, 2023
Hearing – Recommend the Final Draft Cultural Arts Plan to City Council for Adoption.
(PARCS)
2023 Meeting Schedule
April 17, 2023 - Regular Meeting
May 15, 2023 - Regular Meeting
May 30, 2023 - Regular Meeting
June 26, 2023 - Regular Meeting
July 17, 2023 - Regular Meeting
August 21, 2023 - Regular Meeting
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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 February 27, 2023
Attachment:
Draft minutes for February 27, 2023, 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 Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Monday, February 27, 2023
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Dohlin called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M.
2. 5:34 P.M. Roll Call
Chair McCoy and Commissioners Vang and Miller were absent during roll
call but joined the meeting shortly thereafter. Commissioner Vang joined
the meeting at 5:36 P.M. Commissioner Miller joined the meeting at 5:42
P.M. Chair McCoy joined the meeting at 6:05 P.M.
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner
Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner
Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Present 8 -
Commissioner Harman SinghAbsent1 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Dohlin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner
Oputa, the agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner
Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner
Parkes
5 -
Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Miller and
Commissioner Singh
4 -
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A.ID 23-340 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of February 6, 2023, and January
23, 2023.
Secretary Stermer noted the minutes of January 23, 2023, had been updated
as requested by Commissioner Oputa during the previous meeting.
Upon request of Commissioner Parkes, separate votes were taken to
approve the minutes of January 23, 2023, and the minutes of February 6,
2023.
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Oputa,
the minutes of January 23, 2023, were APPROVED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings and Commissioner Barraza.
Absent: 3 - Chair McCoy, COmmissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh
Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Parkes
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner
Oputa, the minutes of February 6, 2023, were APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner
Oputa, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza
and Commissioner Parkes
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Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh3 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
Commissioner Vang announced the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee would
meet March 1, 2023, and that the draft Cultural Arts Plan would be released
for public review and comment on March 20, 2023.
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
There was no update from the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee.
6-C. Outreach Committee:
Vice Chair Dohlin announced the Outreach Subcommittee had
automatically dissolved as there was no longer a specific task to complete.
The Outreach Subcommittee could be reformed in the future should the
Commission identifiy a specific task for the body.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barraza Comments. Expressed appreciation to the people
that attended the workshop in Southeast Fresno at the Juan Felipe Herrera
Elementary School.
Commissioner Oputa Comments. Acknowledged the great local events,
activities, lectures, and performances held in celebration of Black History
Month.
Commissioner Parkes Comments. Expressed disappointment that
Executive Director Chavez of the Fresno Arts Council was not added to the
agenda to discuss the organization's intended roll within Measure "P"
despite the request coming from two Commissioners. Assistant City
Manager Miller responded to Commissioner Parkes concern during City
Administration Comments.
Commissioner Cummings Comments. Acknowledged the community
events held in celebration of Black History Month including an awards event
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and an event held at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Vice Chair Dohlin Comments. Delighted to see his fellow Commissioners
in person as well as the great public turn out.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Assistant City Manager Miller Comments. Responded to Commissioner
Parkes comments by noting the Fresno Arts Council presentation was not
rejected as an agenda item but was deferred to a future agenda as some
details were still being worked out.
PARCS Director Aguirre Comments. Warming center hours had been
extended through March 8, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. due to storms and cold
temperatures in the forecast. A memorandum was sent to the
Commissioners with updates on outreach efforts at the four highest needs
parks: Frank H. Ball, Dickey, Holmes and Romain. The second community
meeting regarding the Radio Park re-design would be held February 28,
2023, at 5:30 P.M. at the Fresno Art Museum.
Assistant PARCS Director Ramirez Comments. A Senior Dance had been
scheduled for March 18, 2023, at the Ted C. Wills Community Center from
1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Program Manager Drew Wilson was introduced as
he was new to the PARCS Department and would be assisting with
Measure "P" and attending Commission meetings.
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 members of the
public addressed the Commission: Jose Luis Barraza, Michalelynn Lewis,
Lisa Flores, Michael Ledezma, Brandi Nuse-Villegas and Keith Siemen
During unscheduled communication, the following people discussed the
involvement of the Fresno Arts Council in relation to the Cultural Arts
portion of Measure "P:" Lilia Chavez, Chester Mizowitz, Gerald Palladino,
Michelle Pracy, Steven Wilson, Bruce Kallowski, Vivian Velasco Paz, Julia
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Copeland, Nafesha Yisrael, Marion Karian, Victor Chavez, Lori Hunter, Jose
Luis Barraza, Matthew Gillian, Caleb Durate, Tiffany Mangum, Daniel
Jensen, David A. Fox, Francine Farber, Anthony Molina, Lisa Flores, Kay
Bertken, Nicholas Rasmussen, Eric Payne, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Keith
Siemen and Melanie Glass.
10. Workshops:
10.-A.ID 23-309 Workshop - On the park classification of a pocket park as defined in the
Parks Master Plan and the number of City of Fresno pocket parks
(PARCS)
Assistant PARCS Director Chinevere presented the workshop for the
Commission.
Commission discussion on this item included: restrooms at pocket parks;
the difference between pocket park and a new development park; the criteria
needed to update previous green space area with structures; policies on
funding and how to encourage developers to create park projects; the
percentage of park space dedicated to building pocket parks in the city; the
park score for the City of Fresno, and; the disparity between North and
South Fresno when it comes to pocket parks.
WORKSHOP HELD
11. Discussion Items:
There were no discussion items on the agenda.
12. Hearings:
12.-A.ID 23-310 HEARING - Actions Pertaining the Parks, Recreation and Art
Commission’s Meetings for Calendar Year 2023.
1. Discuss - in person meetings for future meetings.
2. Discuss - Updating the meeting schedule for CY 23 PRAC.
3. Action - Adopt meeting schedule for CY 23.
The above hearing began 7:23 P.M.
Assistant PARCS Director Ramirez presented the revised 2023 regular
meeting calendar.
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Commission discussion on this item included the timing of meetings,
Commissioner availability, the ability to call special meetings and listing
future items at the end of each agenda.
Upon call, there was no public comment for this item. The public comment
period closed at 7:30 P.M.
APPROVED
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, to approve the calendar changes. The carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang,
Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner
Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner
Parkes
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Absent:Commissioner Singh1 -
12.-B.ID 23-341 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 7:33 P.M.
Upon call, there was no public comment for this item. Public comment
closed at 7:34 P.M.
Commission discussion on this item included: clarification of the different
agenda sections that allow public comment and when the public should
speak under each section; Measure "P" policy concerns, and the
Commission's role in regards to Measure "P" funds.
DISCUSSED
13. Adjournment
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 7:41 P.M.
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REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Workshop - Status of in progress projects funded by Measure P funds. (PARCS)
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FY23 QUARTER 3 CAPITAL UPDATE
Parks, After School, Recreation & Community Services (PARCS) Department
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HOW DO PROJECTS HAPPEN?
PLANNING
ESTIMATING
ACQUISITION*
DESIGN
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
ENJOY + MAINTAIN
CONTINUED COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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INITIATION DESIGN
PROCUREMENT DESIGN
HOW LONG DOES A PROJECT TAKE?
7 –16* WEEKS 26 –34 WEEKS 36 –62* WEEKS
•Ideation + Scoping
•Estimating
•Funding (grant,
appropriations)
•Site Analysis + Outreach
Prep
•Community Outreach
•Schematic Design +
Design Development
•City Review
•Bid Docs
═Permitting
═Environmental Analysis
•Develop RFQ for consultant
•Advertise + Receive SOQs
•Design consultant selection
•Agreement preparation
•Council Approval
•Agreement Execution
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CONSTRUCTION
PROCUREMENT
PRE-
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
HOW LONG DOES A PROJECT TAKE?
10 –14* WEEKS 4 –12* MONTHS 6 –18 MONTHS
•Specifications
•Advertise for + Receive
Bids
•Qualify bids
•Council Approval
•Bonding, Insurance,
Contract Execution
•Materials Lead-Time
•Build
•Site walk, punch list
•Close out
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PLANNINGAl Radka Bleacher Upgrades
Dakota/Barton New Park Design
Einstein
Monument Sign
Pool Upgrades
Parking Lot Repaving
Granny’s Benches
Hinton Site Improvements
Holmes Parking Lot Slurry/Seal
Logan Bleacher Upgrades
Monument Sign
Multiple FMFCD Dual-use Basins
Reedy Site Improvements
Roeding Restroom Upgrades
Rotary East Picnic Area
Vinland Monument Sign
ESTIMATINGCalifornia Tupman Perimeter Wall
Lafayette Court Resurfacing
Maxie L. Parks South Parcel
Improvements
Mosqueda
Accessible Door
Upgrades
Pool Fence
Improvements
Orchid Court Resurfacing
Roeding Tennis Court Resurfacing
Storyland/Playland Site Improvements
Veteran’s Memorial Facility Improvements
Frank H. Ball
West Fresno Community
Center Rehabilitation
(Outreach & Design)
Mary Ella Brown
Maxie L. Parks
Sunset
DESIGNAl Radka Dog Park Improvements
Blackstone/Holland Senior Center Outreach
Dickey Youth Center Security Improvements
Fink White Restroom Rehabilitation
Holmes Roof Repair
Lafayette Restroom Rehabilitation
Manchester Splash Park
Maxie L. Parks HVAC Installation
Dickey Playground
High-Needs Parks Outreach &
Conceptual Site Plan
Holmes
Romain
Frank H. Ball
Bigby-Villa / California Tupman
/ Cary / Lafayette / Maxie L.
Parks / Neilsen / Orchid /
Romain / Rotary East /
Sunnyside
Play Area Improvements
Roeding Play Structure Replacements
Pickleball Courts
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MEASURE P HIGH NEEDS PARKS
FRANK H BALL | 760 MAYOR AVEHOLMES | 212 S FIRST ST
DICKEY | 50 CALAVERAS ST
ROMAIN | 745 N FIRST ST
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PRE-CONSTRUCTIONLafayette
Accessible Picnic Areas
Robinson
Sunnyside
California
Tupman
Logan
Al Radka Irrigation Upgrades
Fink White Splash Pad
Jaswant
Singh Khalra Play Structure Replacement
Quigley HVAC Improvements
Roeding Dog Park Relocation
Science
Mobile Improvements
Sunset Community Center Roof Repairs
Vinland Court Resurfacing
Restroom Upgrades
JSK PLAY AREA
3861 W CLINTON
CONSTRUCTIONPaul “Cap”
Caprioglio
Community Center
North Building
Rehabilitation
Mosqueda HVAC Improvements
Ted C. Wills HVAC Improvements
Regional
Sports
Complex
HVAC Improvements
Granny’s Security &Pathway
Lighting
Pilibos Turf Rehabilitation
&Irrigation Upgrade
Van Ness &
Weldon New Park
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NEW PARK SPACE
VAN NESS / WELDON
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NEW COMMUNITY CENTER
BULLDOG / SIXTH
COMPLETEDBelcher Restroom
Roof Replacement
Fink White Community Center
Repainting
Logan
Parking Lot Resurfacing
and ADA
Restroom
Roof Replacement
Mary Ella
Brown
Walk -In Refrigerator
Repair
Romain South Parking
Lot Reconstruction
Woodward Shade
Sail Replacements
The Link @
BlackstoneNew Community Center
Citywide –50 Parks Energy Efficient
LED Lighting Upgrades
Citywide –21 Parks Tree Trimming
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WOODWARD AMPHITHEATER SHADE SAILS
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THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Workshop - Overview of Measure P Ordinance as it pertains to the Commission’s authority as
outlined in Ordinance Section 7-1509 (e). (PARCS)
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Workshop –Overview of Measure P Ordinance
as it pertains to the Commission’s authority
as outlined in Ordinance Section 7-1509 (e)
Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
Primary Authority
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1)Conduct hearings and receive public input on allocations related to this ordinance,
updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan,and annual PARCS Department
Budget and Capital Improvement Plans;make recommendations to the City Council;
2)Review City staff recommendations for budget allocations related to this ordinance to
ensure consistency with the ordinance and Expenditure Plan;make recommendations to
the City Council for adoption of expenditures in connection with annual budget process
and any amendments thereto;
•Section 7-1506:
•The revenues generated by the retail transactions and use tax imposed by this ordinance
shall be allocated by the City of Fresno on an annual basis with additional independent
oversight provided by the Commission
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3)Review and recommend for City adoption guidelines for competitive grant programs
established with funds from this Measure;
4)Oversee development and recommend City Council adoption of the Cultural Arts Plan
and subsequent updates;
5)Review and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on fees related to
parks,trails,and open space;
6)Review the Controller's annual independent audit of the Clean and Safe Neighborhood
Parks Account;ensure that a complete accounting of all expenditures each year is
published and posted on a publicly accessible website;
7)Every five years,submit an evaluation of the program to the public and the City of
Fresno ;
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8)Provide input on an annual report prepared by City staff that includes:
A.Update on the percentage of Fresnans that live within ½mile of a park;
B.Update on the number and percentage of Fresnans accessing PARCS programs;
C.Update on the implementation of the Parks Master Plan;
D.Update on the implementation of the Active Transportation Plan;
E.Update on the implementation of deferred maintenance and improvements to existing parks
and recreational facilities in the City.
SEC .7-1508.Program Implementation and Fiscal Controls.
e)Identification of highest-needs neighborhoods:
1)Up to and including December 31,2021,the City,in conjunction with the Commission,shall define the highest-
need neighborhoods as those areas that are located within census tracts that rank within the top twenty-five
percent (25%)of Fresno census tracts as identified in the State's CalEnviroScreen 3.0;and whose nearest park is
identified as being in poor condition,according to the Plan,or is located within a priority zone for new parks,as
defined by the Plan;
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2)No later than January 1,2022,the City,in conjunction with the Commission,shall adopt a new definition of
highest-needs neighborhoods,after conducting a public process,to be updated every three years and included in
subsequent updates to the Plan.The City and Commission shall create a weighted index incorporating the
following data in developing the definition:
A.Existing conditions of parks and facilities based on needs assessment data in the Plan;
B.The proportion of the population that lives within walking distance (1/2 mile)to a park;
C.Park acreage per 1,000 residents;
D.Population density;
E.Neighborhood youth and senior population;
F.Neighborhood safety ;
G.Neighborhoods of concentrated poverty;
H.Pollution burden,as defined by CalEnviroScreens 3.0,or subsequent updates;
I.Pre-term birth rates;
J.Years of potential life lost;
K.Neighborhood composite mortality rate.
Status Updates
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Primary Authority Status Update
1)Conduct hearings and receive public input on
allocations related to this ordinance,updates to the
Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan,and annual
PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement
Plans;make recommendations to the City Council;
•The Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission meetings have included a
hearing to receive public input on
allocations related to Measure P and
the annual PARCS Department Budget
and Capital Improvement Plans starting
on the May 2, 2022 meeting –21
hearings have been held to date.
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2)Review City staff recommendations for budget
allocations related to this ordinance to ensure
consistency with the ordinance and Expenditure
Plan;make recommendations to the City Council for
adoption of expenditures in connection with annual
budget process and any amendments thereto ;
•Section 7-1506:
•The revenues generated by the retail transactions
and use tax imposed by this ordinance shall be
allocated by the City of Fresno on an annual basis
with additional independent oversight provided by
the Commission;
•The Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission held Workshops and
Hearings through the development of
the Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024
PARCS Department Budget and Capital
Improvement Plans as it related to
expenditures of Measure P funding.
•The Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission made motions
recommending City Council to fund
specific programs and improvements
each of those Fiscal Years
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3)Review and recommend for City adoption guidelines
for competitive grant programs established with
funds from this Measure;
•Guidelines for competitive grant
programs have yet to be developed.
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4)Oversee development and recommend City Council
adoption of the Cultural Arts Plan and subsequent
updates;
•Cultural Arts Plan Sub-Committee has
been established and have worked
with staff throughout the development
of the Cultural Arts Plan to date.
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5)Review and make recommendations to the Mayor
and City Council on fees related to parks,trails,and
open space;
•The Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission has held several
Workshops and Hearings on the Master
Fee Schedule on fees related to parks,
trails, and open space.
•The Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission made motions
recommending City Council to fund
The Youth Fee Waiver during the Fiscal
Year 2023 budget hearings.
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6)Review the Controller's annual independent audit of
the Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Account;
ensure that a complete accounting of all
expenditures each year is published and posted on a
publicly accessible website;
•The Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission received a memorandum
to communicate the Submission and
Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2022
Measure P Audit Report on December
27, 2022.
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7)Every five years,submit an evaluation of the
program to the public and the City of Fresno;
•Measure P became effective in July
2021. The evaluation will need to be
submitted after June 2026.
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8)Provide input on an annual report prepared by
City staff that includes:
A.Update on the percentage of Fresnans that live
within ½mile of a park;
B.Update on the number and percentage of Fresnans
accessing PARCS programs;
C.Update on the implementation of the Parks Master
Plan;
D.Update on the implementation of the Active
Transportation Plan;
E.Update on the implementation of deferred
maintenance and improvements to existing parks
and recreational facilities in the City.
•The PARCS Department is currently
developing the Measure P Annual
Report for Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1,
2021, through June 30, 2022).
•PRAC will have an opportunity to
provide input when the Annual Report
is reviewed at a future PRAC meeting –
staff is targeting the April or May
meeting.
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Primary Authority Status Update
e)Identification of highest-needs neighborhoods
•The PARCS Department, in conjunction
with the Commission, developed an
updated definition of the area of
Highest Needs through a public process
that was adopted by City Council on
December 9, 2021.
•The definition will need to be updated
in December 2024.
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Thank you!
City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID 23-502 Agenda Date:3/27/2023 Agenda #:
11-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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