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Home My WebLink About2023-05-15 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, May 15, 2023 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 – Dr. Francine Oputa Commissioner – Scott Miller Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings Commissioner – Harman Singh Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza Commissioner – Sarah Parkes Commissioner - Vacant Meeting Agenda - Final Regular Meeting May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in regular session in the Council Chamber at Fresno City Hall on the date and time above written. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during PRAC meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways: 1) Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 a) To speak during a City Council meeting in person: fill out a speaker card (available in the Council Chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the Council Chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for public comment. 2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://fresno-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xba-ChTsRGenO2B4DorPGw a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. b) To speak during a City Council meeting while attending remotely: while in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen. All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address Council pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). SUBMIT DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item be heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods: 1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and will be a part of the official record. Page 2 City of Fresno May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/ 2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c). a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number. VIEWING PRAC MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live: 1) City of Fresno website: https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click “In Progress” to view the live meeting). 2) Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ld83D8QGn1YBDw6aD5dZA/videos 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 Should any of the five viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the PRAC meeting will continue uninterrupted. PRAC meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Council Chamber. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 3 City of Fresno May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 1. Call to Order 2. 5:33 P.M. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes Approval of the regular meeting minutes of April 17, 2023.ID 23-7525.-A. 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. Cultural Arts Plan: 6-B. Parks Master Plan: 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: Workshop - Review of the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft Comment Period Process and Schedule. (PARCS) ID 23-60110. -A. 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 23-75412. -A. 13. Adjournment Upcoming Workshops, Discussion Items, and Hearings Page 4 City of Fresno May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final MAY 30, 2023 Hearing - Presenting the Mayor’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, with Public Comment (PARCS). MAY 30, 2023 Hearing - Receive public comment on the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft. Upcoming Meetings June 26, 2023 - Regular Meeting July 17, 2023 - Regular Meeting August 21, 2023 - Regular Meeting September 11, 2023 - Regular Meeting Page 5 City of Fresno City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-752 Agenda Date:5/15/2023 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 April 17, 2023. Attachment: Draft minutes for April 17, 2023, Regular Meeting City of Fresno Printed on 2/6/2024Page 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 Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) Monday, April 17, 2023 Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order Vice Chair Dohlin called the meeting to order at 5:37 PM. 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes Present 6 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Harman Singh, and Chair Maiyer Vang Absent 3 - 3. Pledge of Allegiance Vice Chair Dohlin led the Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Barraza, the agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 April 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 6 - Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Singh and Chair Vang3 - 5. Approval of Minutes 5-A.ID 23-599 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 27, 2023. On motion of Commissioner Parkes, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, the above minutes were APPROVED.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 6 - Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Singh and Chair Vang3 - 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. Cultural Arts Plan: There was no update from the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee. 6-B. Parks Master Plan: Parks Master Plan Subcommittee reported there would be a meeting scheduled in May. 6-C. Outreach Committee: There was no report from the Outreach Subcommittee. This body was dissolved as reported during March 27, 2023, PRAC meeting. 7. Members Reports and Comments Commissioner Barazza Reports and Comments. Acknowledge the increase demand for parks and thanked PARCS staff for keeping them beautiful. Commissioner Cummings Comments. Reported there would be many local events for Earth Day during the week, including at Inspiration Park. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 April 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments PARCS Director Aguirre Reports and Comments. Reported Woodward and Roeding Parks reached full capacity during the Easter weekend. The Director and Assistant Director were at the parks on Easter to inform attendees of recent upgrades. Mentioned training for Park Rangers had begun and the first Rangers were expected to be in the parks this June. Reported the PARCS department and administration were reviewing the Cultural Arts Subcommittee notes and would have an update shortly for the Commission. In response to Commissioner Barazza, reported the department was working on the Cultural Arts plan and expected it to be available soon - PARCS department would send a tray memo in the next week with an updated timeline. Deputy City Manager Ruiz Reports and Comments. Announced she was attending her first meeting and introduced herself to the Commission. 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: Liz Looney. 10. Workshops: 10-A.ID 23-597 Workshop - On Pocket Parks in Community Facilities Districts (Public Works). Public Works Director Scott Mozier presented the workshop. Commission discussion on this item included: the new development funding pocket parks through Home Owners Association and CFD; the requirements of developers for the park equipment and amenities; multi-family rental property green space policies or incentives; discussed the vacancy at Orangewood and Church, and; aside from Measure P, discussed what tools would be available to bring parks to existing neighborhoods. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 April 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 10-B.ID 23-598 Workshop - Update on Fiscal Year 2023 Measure P funds for Expenditure Category 5: Safe Walking and Biking Trails, Street Beautification, Litter Removal, and the San Joaquin River Parkway (Public Works). Public Works Director Mozier presented the workshop. Commission discussion on the item included: recognized the impressive nature of the project; funding to increasing city capacity to working with non-profit organizations or community groups to increase city capacity to manage Measure "P;" the Jensen restroom and trail maintenance improvements; timeline of projects moving forward; discussed downstream reaches; meetings with the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust; the possibility for a position to manage details specific to the project; allocations of resources within Districts and the City, and; updates regarding Project Labor Agreements. 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12-A.ID 23-600 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 7:02 P.M. Upon call, Heather Kuyper addressed the Commission. The hearing closed 7:05 P.M. 12-B.ID 23-624 Review and recommend establishment of four Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) positions utilizing FY23 Measure P funds: one full time Projects Administrator; one full time Program Manager; and two full time Senior Management Analysts. The above item was presented to the Commission by Personnel Manager Nelson. Upon call, there was no public comment. Commissioner Parkes inquired how the Senior Management Analyst position would be funded and what percentage would come from specific City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 April 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes funding buckets. On motion of Commissioner Barraza, seconded by Commissioner Oputa, the above Action Item hereby be APPROVED. The motion carried,by the following vote: Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 6 - Absent:Chair McCoy, Commissioner Singh and Chair Vang3 - 13. Adjournment Vice Chair Dohlin adjourned the meeting at 7:18 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 23-601 Agenda Date:5/15/2023 Agenda #: 10.-A. REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SUBJECT Workshop - Review of the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft Comment Period Process and Schedule. (PARCS) RECOMMENDATION [If more than one recommendation pluralize] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY [Brief, 1-2 paragraphs; information stated here must be expanded in Background section; clear and concise so anyone understands action being requested] BACKGROUND [Include: Any prior history; “City Attorney has reviewed and approved to form,” if applicable; source of funding; appropriate regulation summary information] ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS [Include CEQA findings or state N/A] LOCAL PREFERENCE [N/A due to State and Federal money; N/A because it is more than ½ of 1%; or yes, state why] FISCAL IMPACT [Funding source, clarify whether General Fund is or is not impacted; appropriation authority already approved or an AAR is attached; if appropriate explain impact on other projects or timing of funding from other agencies; future obligations] Attachment:[If more than one, pluralize] City of Fresno Printed on 2/6/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft May 15, 2023 Agenda •Recap of the Process to Date•Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft•Timeline •How to Comment / Next Steps Recap of the Process to Date Measure P Ordinance •The Commission shall work in partnership with the Fresno Arts Council, and local arts and cultural stakeholders, to develop a Cultural Arts Plan for the City of Fresno that: •Identify needs in the arts and cultural community; •Prioritize outcomes and investments; and •Develop a vision and goals for the future of Fresno arts and cultural programs that are reflective of the cultural, demographic, and geographic diversity of Fresno. Key Partners •Community •Commissioners •Fresno Arts Council •Network for Culture & Arts Policy •Parks, Afterschool, Recreation & Community Services Department ○Foundational Research / Literature Review –Over 100 sources ○Score-based Survey–4,000+responses ○In-depth Interviews + Local artists and Cultural Practitioners Connections (Qualitative) –18 interviews + 24 engagement reviews ○District Council Member Conversations -Reached out and received input from Council Districts ○Community Meetings –6 in-person + 2 virtual + 2,800 total responses Mixed Methods Approach to Collect Data & Information Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft Outline •Executive Summary •Background •About the City of Fresno •Arts and Culture in Fresno •Research and Community Engagement •Community Voices •Vision and Goals •Priority Recommendations & Strategy •Implementation •Conclusion •Appendix with Sub-Committee Comments Vision and Goals Arts and culture in Fresno will be recognized, prioritized, inclusive, accessible, and continue to reflect, celebrate and connect the community. Goal 1: STABILIZE, RESTORE & ACTIVATE Goal 2: POLICY, PLANNING & MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT Goal 3: EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT Goal 4: CELEBRATE & ENHANCE Goal 5: ADDRESS BARRIERS, INNOVATE & EXPAND Priority Recommendations & Strategies 5 Goals 32 Recommendations 116 Strategies Timeline May 2022 Cultural Arts Plan Kickoff July -August 2022 Research Plan August - September 2022 Qualitative Research Interviews September -October 2022 Survey Open August 2022 - April 2023 Community Outreach October 2022 Community Meetings November 2022 Analysis of Community Feedback From All Outreach Methods February 2023 Draft Plan for Subcommittee Feedback May 15, 2023 Cultural Arts Plan released and Public Comment Period begins May 30, 2023 Public Hearing to receive comments on the Cultural Arts Plan at PRAC Meeting June 5, 2023 Public Comment Period Closes June 2023 Public Comments Reviewed and Cultural Arts Plan Updated July 17, 2023 PRAC Recommendation of Cultural Arts Plan August 2023 City Council Hearing on Final Cultural Arts Plan July 2023 Updated Draft of Cultural Arts Plan with design released How to Comment Comment Period: May 15th through June 5th Online –Survey Monkey Physical Comment Cards In person (May 30th PRAC meeting) Getting the word out www.fresno.gov/CulturalArtsPlan www.surveymonkey.com/r/CulturalArtsPlanComments Comment Cards Door-2-Door Social Media Posts May 30, 2023 PRAC Meeting Emails Hard Copies Available Thank You! City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-754 Agenda Date:5/15/2023 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) RECOMMENDATION [If more than one recommendation pluralize] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY [Brief, 1-2 paragraphs; information stated here must be expanded in Background section; clear and concise so anyone understands action being requested] BACKGROUND [Include: Any prior history; “City Attorney has reviewed and approved to form,” if applicable; source of funding; appropriate regulation summary information] ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS [Include CEQA findings or state N/A] LOCAL PREFERENCE [N/A due to State and Federal money; N/A because it is more than ½ of 1%; or yes, state why] FISCAL IMPACT [Funding source, clarify whether General Fund is or is not impacted; appropriation authority already approved or an AAR is attached; if appropriate explain impact on other projects or timing of funding from other agencies; future obligations] Attachment:[If more than one, pluralize] City of Fresno Printed on 2/6/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™