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Home My WebLink About2023-05-30 PRAC Agenda PacketTuesday, May 30, 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 – Kelly Kucharski Commissioner - Vacant Meeting Agenda - Final Regular Meeting May 30, 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. 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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 30, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 1. Call to Order 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes for May 15, 2023, Regular Meeting.ID 23-8725.-A. 6. Action Item: 7. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 7-A. Cultural Arts Plan: 7-B. Parks Master Plan: 8. Members Reports and Comments 9. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments 10. 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. 11. Workshops: 12. Discussion Items: 13. 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. ID 23-87113. -A. Hearing - Presenting the Mayor’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, with Public Comment (PARCS). ID 23-86913. -B. Page 4 City of Fresno May 30, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final Hearing - Receive public comment on the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft. ID 23-87013. -C. 14. Adjournment Upcoming Workshops, Discussion Items, and Hearings 2023 Meeting Schedule June 26, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. July 17, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. August 21, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. September 11, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. September 25, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. October 16, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. October 30, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. November 6, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. November 20, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. December 18, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. Page 5 City of Fresno City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-872 Agenda Date:5/30/2023 Agenda #: 5.-A. REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SUBJECT Approval of Minutes for May 15, 2023, Regular Meeting. Attachment: Draft Minutes for May 15, 2023 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 – Dr. Francine Oputa Commissioner – Scott Miller Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings Commissioner – Harman Singh Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza Commissioner – Sarah Parkes Commissioner - Vacant 5:30 PM Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) Monday, May 15, 2023 Regular Meeting 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. 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. 2. 5:33 P.M. Roll Call Commissioner Singh was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 5:36 p.m. Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Harman Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes Present 7 - Commissioner Francine OputaAbsent1 - 3. Pledge of Allegiance Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Cummings, that the agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 6 - Absent:Commissioner Oputa and Commissioner Singh2 - 5. Approval of Minutes 5.-A.ID 23-752 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of April 17, 2023. On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin, that the above minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 5 - Absent:Commissioner Oputa and Commissioner Singh2 - Abstain:Chair McCoy1 - 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. Cultural Arts Plan: There was no update from the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee. 6-B. Parks Master Plan: There was no update from the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee. 7. Members Reports and Comments Chair McCoy Reports and Comments. Announced her term on the commission has ended, acknowledged the commissioners, and acknowledged city staff. Commissioner Singh Reports and Comments. Thanked Chair McCoy for serving on the commission. Commissioner Parks Reports and Comments.Announced her term on the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes board has ended, and acknowledged the commissioners and city staff. Discussed her takeaway is every meeting she learned about a new program, or organization, or incredible person serving in the City of Fresno to make sure children growing up in the community have access to sports and arts programs and opportunities to grow. Will stay as an advocate for Measure P and stay involved. It's been an honor to serve the City of Fresno. Thanked the Public Works Department for the improvements made to Eaton Trail. Commissioner Barraza Reports and Comments. Thanked Chair McCoy and Commissioner Parks for a wonderful job. Is very impressed with the commitment of the Commissioners improving conditions if the community and the quality of life. Vice Chair Dohlin Reports and Comments. Reported it's been great serving together and looks forward to getting together when they don't have to conform to the Brown Act. Commissioner Cummings Reports and Comments. Thanked everyone for their service, is sorry to see Commissioner Parks go, and appreciates her expertise brought to the commission and continues to bring to the community. Looks forward to spending more time with her on the trail. Commissioner Miller Reports and Comments. Echoed Commissioner Cummings comments, and looks forward to seeing the Commissioners in some city parks. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments Deputy City Manager Ruiz Reports and Comments. Reported this Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. there will be a Special City Council Meeting for the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. PARCS Director Aguirre Reports and Comments. Thanked Chair McCoy and Commissioner Parks for their dedication and leadership and the tough questions for the department. Announced registration begins this Friday, May 19, 2023, ages 3 and up for swim lessons, recreation swim begins June 12, 2023. Reported the May 30, 2023 meeting will present the Mayor's City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, it will be a hearing for the commission can give their second and final recommendations. Will also have a hearing on that day for input for the draft Cultural Arts 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: Lillia Gonzalez Chavez, Lisa Flores, and Ariana Chavez. 10. Workshops: 10.-A.ID 23-601 Workshop - Review of the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft Comment Period Process and Schedule. (PARCS) The above workshop was presented by Parks Department Senior Management Analyst Soliz. Commission discussion on this item included: The committee did not have ample time to review the draft plan and was not happy with the current draft and was hoping for a revision before it went out the community; Agreed the Fresno Arts Council is the expert so they should be included and have active participation in the public in arts projects in the community in the parks; wants to have a good cultural arts plan for the community and kids, and seniors. 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12.-A.ID 23-754 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 6:08 p.m. Upon call, the following people addressed the Commission: Lisa Flores. The hearing closed at 6:11 p.m. 13. Adjournment City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 May 15, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 6:12 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 23-871 Agenda Date:5/30/2023 Agenda #: 13.-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. Attachment: City of Fresno Printed on 2/6/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-869 Agenda Date:5/30/2023 Agenda #: 13.-B. REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SUBJECT Hearing - Presenting the Mayor’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, with Public Comment (PARCS). Attachment: City of Fresno Printed on 2/6/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ FY 2024 PARCS Department Budget Presentation PARCS Department Vision Statement The PARCS Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community by providing safe, clean, accessible parks and community centers, offering diverse programs and recreational activities, and fostering meaningful partnerships. 2 PARCS Department Organization Chart 3 PARCS Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •New Parks and Facilities •Future Senior Center site acquired •Paul ‘Cap’ Caprioglio Community Center •Keats Pocket Park •The Link @ Blackstone Senior Center •Capital Improvements •Over 25 capital improvement projects completed •20 capital improvements in construction or pre-construction (of 124 active projects) •14 community engagement events 4 PARCS Department FY 2023 Accomplishments (Continued) •Program Improvements: •Senior Programs –hot meals resumed, expanded programming across 9 sites •2023 Camp Fresno registration exceeding expectations (over 900 registered as of May 25) •Expansion of Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Program to seniors •Renewed partnership with FUSD for swimming lessons •Customer Service Improvements: •Ongoing improvements to registration processes both online, in-person, and by phone; including implementation of software upgrade of reservation system •On-site staffing model realizing improvements to facilities and guest experience across all areas •Proactive communication on social media •Local, State and Federal Grants •CalVIP 4 Interrupting Cycles of Violence •Byrne Discretionary Grant •Cooling Center Program •FMAAA Senior Hot Meals Program •Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program 5 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $10,454,964 $12,257,074 $19,830,800 $29,411,800 Non-Personnel $12,711,140 $17,865,143 $71,819,300 $83,295,300 Interdepartmental $4,631,244 $4,931,136 $17,768,000 $20,792,500 Total Department Expenditures $27,797,347 $35,053,353 $109,418,100 $133,499,600 PARCS Department FY 2024 Total Budget Notes •This table reflects the consolidation of all funding that supports operating and/or capital activities. •Data may not add to the totals due to rounding. •FY 2024 proposed funding includes carryover funding from FY 2023 of $34,657,300 6 Position Type FY 2022 Adopted Administration Division 12.00 Community Services Division 2.00 Parks Maintenance Division 29.00 After School Recreation & Community Services Division 26.00 ONSCE Division 3.00 Capital Division 0.00 Total 72.00 PARCS Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions Notes 12 new positions that includes: 1.One (1) Senior Account Clerk and one (1) Accountant Auditor in Administration Division. 2.Nine (9) Recreation Specialist and one (1) Youth Sports Program Community Recreation assistant in After School Recreation andCommunity Services Division. 3.FY2024 changes include making whole prior year positions budgeted at 75% or 9 months.7 Position Type FY 2023 Adopted FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Changes 2024 Proposed Administration 20.00 20.50 3.00 23.50 Operations 21.75 21.75 0.00 21.75 Maintenance & Capital Improvements 21.75 22.00 0.75 22.75 Sports & Recreation Programs 5.00 5.00 1.00 6.00 Community Services 64.00 75.25 9.75 85.00 Total 132.50 144.50 14.50 159.00 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed 1. Dolores Huerta Park $8,803,600 2. S. Peach Ave. Park $7,864,000 3. Radio Park Rehabilitation $5,736,200 4. Senior Activity Center $3,106,000 5. South Tower Park $2,545,800 6. Milburn Overlook (Design)$274,800 7. Utilities $4,118,200 PARCS Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Construction award for Dolores Huerta Park (formerly Milburn & Dakota) is anticipated in FY24. As such, the balance of Prop 68 grant funds have been appropriated as well as Park Impact Fee funding for offsite improvements & overhead 2.Construction award for S. Peach Ave. Park is anticipated in FY24, utilizing available ARPA funds. 3.Construction award for Radio Park Rehabilitation is anticipated in FY24. As such, the balance of Prop 68 grant funds have been appropriated as well as Park Impact Fee funding for overhead. 4.In FY24, the Senior Activity Center design-build agreement is anticipated to be encumbered utilizing Measure P funds. Additionally, CDBG funds are appropriated for demolition of the existing grocery store building onsite. 5.Construction award for South Tower Park is anticipated in FY24, utilizing Measure P funds. 6.Design for the Milburn Overlook Park rehabilitation is anticipated to concluded in FY24 7.Utilities budget includes PG&E, Water invoices, Solid Waste cost for over 80 community centers and parks. 8 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Federal: ARPA $10,468,500 CDBG (CAPITAL)$2,510,700 Bureau of Justice Assistance –Byrne Discretionary Grant $128,800 Total Federal Grants $13,108,000 State: Prop 68 $13,337,200 CalVIP Cohort 3 & 4 $1,003,600 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety $104,000 Ca Dept of Parks and Recreation Maxie Park EOC Settlement $140,000 Ca Dept of Parks and Recreation Romain Futsal and Basketball Court $46,800 Total State Grants $14,631,600 PARCS Department FY 2024 Budget –Federal / State Grants Notes 1.Federal grant includes $12,979,200 of ARPA-eligible projects and CDBG funded projects such as S. Peach Ave Park, New Flood Basin Parks, Cary Park Bleachers, University Park Play Structure, Vinland Play Structure, Rotary East Pickleball, Citywide Senior Center, Frank H Ball Elevator Lift, Fink White Splash Pad, and Maxie L. Parks HVAC. 2.State grant includes $14,631,600 of remaining grant balances for Prop 68 projects including Dolores Huerta (Milburn & Dakota) Park, Radio Park Rehabilitation, and various upgrades at California Tupman, Logan, Sunnyside, Lafayette, and Robinson parks; CalVIP grant balances funding violence reduction strategies; Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety; Maxie L Parks improvements; and Romain Park Improvements. 9 PARCS Department FY24 Objectives Restore •Restore service levels to pre-2008 levels to maintain current facilities and provide programs and services •Provide for safe and enriching activities at parks and park facilities Refine •Optimize oversight, customer service, safety, compliance, reporting, and monitoring of fiscal and programmatic operations to maximize value of City’s investments Reach Out •Rich engagement with the community regarding improvement projects, Measure P initiatives, and access to programs & facilities •Make it easy for the public to get to know PARCS and engage in park activities 10 FY 2024 Measure P RevenuesHighest-Need Neighborhood Funding 11 Measure P Expenditure Category Total FY24 Revenues Ordinance: no less than 50% Highest- Need Neighborhoods FY24 Budgeted Highest-Need Neighborhoods 1. Improve and Maintain Existing $22,182,200 $11,091,106 $11,416,400 2. New Parks and Facilities $10,367,800 $5,063,331 $5,183,900 FY 2024 Budget Measure P Highest-Need Neighborhood Funding Measure P Expenditure Category 1: Existing Parks and Facilities 12 Project Type Projects Highest-Need Project Type Projects Highest-Need Operations Administration 272,200 Capital Maxie L. Parks South Parcel Incorporation 275,000 Operations Parks Maintenance 689,500 Capital Maxie L Parks Play Area Improvements 195,400 Operations After School, Recreation, and Comm. Svcs.1,009,700 Capital Nielsen Play Area Improvements 305,100 Operations ONSCE Administration 42,400 Capital Parks Facilities Rehab -High Needs 240,000 Operations DPW Irrigation & Landscaping 1,436,800 Capital Roeding Play Structure Replacements 154,400 Operations Park Ranger Program 389,400 Capital Court Resurfacing 55,100 Capital Administrative Delivery Cost (High Needs)96,900 Capital Roeding Restroom Replacements 2,569,300 Capital Bigby-Villa Play Area Improvements 207,800 Capital Roeding Pickleball Courts 1,746,500 Capital California Tupman Picnic Area 9,900 Capital Roeding Court Resurfacing 379,500 Capital California Tupman CMU Block Wall 189,100 Capital Roeding Dog Park Relocation 51,300 Capital California Tupman Play Area Improvements 156,200 Capital Roeding Irrigation Upgrades 150,000 Capital Dickey Community Center Gate 121,900 Capital Roeding Storyland/Playland Improvements 1,053,600 Capital Dickey Park Rehabilitation 500,000 Capital Romain Community Garden 50,000 Capital Frank H Ball Elevator Lift 74,400 Capital Romain Learner Pool Improvements 876,500 Capital Frank H Ball Park Rehabilitation 299,000 Capital Romain Play Area Improvements 363,200 Capital Hinton Picnic Area 269,100 Capital Romain Park Rehabilitation 325,000 Capital Holmes Restroom Rehab 681,900 Capital Slurry Seal Various Parks -High Needs 48,000 Capital Holmes Park Improvements 362,200 Capital Sunset Park Rehabilitation 570,000 Capital Holmes Roof Repair 19,800 Capital Sunset Roof Repairs 26,500 Capital Mary Ella Brown Rehabilitation 455,500 Capital Tree Trimming -High Needs Parks 48,000 Capital Maxie L. Parks Rehabilitation 353,900 Capital Veteran's Memorial Improvements 995,000 Capital Maxie L. Parks HVAC Improvements 857,000 TOTAL Highest-Needs Funding $18,971,800 FY 2024 Budget Measure P Highest-Need Neighborhood Funding 13 Projects Total Funding Highest-Need Broadway and Elizabeth $2,545,800 Dakota Barton $45,900 Senior Activity Center $2,106,000 D5 Property Acquisition & Development $1,977,500 $1,977,500 Van Ness & Weldon $1,036,600 Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Center $1,033,700 Design Plans and Joint-use agreement with FMFCD in HNN $525,000 $525,000 Design Plans and Joint-use agreement with FMFCD Citywide $500,000 El Dorado Park Acquisition $500,000 D2 Property Acquisition & Development $445,000 Administrative Delivery Cost $250,900 HNN New Park Development $8,558,300 $8,558,300 New Parks Citywide $893,200 Total 20,417,900 $11,060,800 Measure P Expenditure Category 2: New Parks and Facilities PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 14 PRAC Recommendations Prior to PARCS budget Submission PRAC made thirteen FY24 budget recommendations on October 17 and November 21, 2022. Below are the recommendations and their corresponding results. 1.Recommend free entrance for Fresno Residents to city parks on National Parks Day and on a second, yet to be determined day. Average daily gate fees in 2023 were $5,700. To provide free entry to all regional parks 2x per year would result in a revenue reduction of approximately $11,400. PARCS recommends piloting the free day program in FY24 (National Public Lands Day falls on September 23, 2023). 2.Recommend allocating funds to develop programing and for improvements and developments to courts and facilities for soccer and football. PARCS brought a PAR amendment to PRAC on March 17, 2023 that included an additional Program Manager for Sports to increase capacity and oversight across all adult and youth sports programs. Capital projects in FY24 budget include the Pilibos Soccer Field Irrigation Improvements & Turf Rehabilitation Project; and the Radio Park rehabilitation project which will result in a redesigned and reconstructed soccer field. Several park rehabilitation projects will begin or continue community engagement to inform future designs which may include soccer or football based on community input. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 15 3.Recommend $50,000 for a planning grant for the youth program focused on civic education, highlighted in southwest Fresno to develop a proposal for community centers in high needs areas. The FY24 budget includes minimal programming expansions from Measure P as the majority of funds available for programming were allocated to initiatives in FY23. The Office of Neighborhood Safety & Community Engagement's Violence Intervention Program Initiative will award funding to local agencies for the purposes of civic engagement activities that engage youth for violence intervention. 4.Recommend the PARCS Department incorporate funding to improve security for the Fresno Art Museum and suggest working in collaboration with the Fresno Art Museum. The PARCS Department has included the requested fencing improvements as an alternate for the Radio Park rehabilitation project. Should bids for construction result in a cost low enough to include the improvements in the project budget, this improvement will be completed. 5.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. The FY24 budget includes minimal programming expansions from Measure P as the majority of funds available for programming were allocated to initiatives in FY23. Expenditure Category 4 is expected to be made available to local agencies to apply for grants in FY24. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 16 6.Recommend allocating $250,000 to repurpose the softball field at Jaswant Singh Khalra 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. All available measure P funding for non-high-needs parks has been allocated in the budget to complete existing projects underway. Planning is underway for a cricket field at Jaswant Singh Khalra Park in collaboration with community stakeholders. 7.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 City continues to pursue funding mechanisms to develop the site at Church and Orangewood. The new park at South Peach Avenue is currently in design and it is anticipated that it will contain soccer fields as this was a very highly requested amenity in early community engagement. 8.Recommend General Fund allocation of $2.5 million for MLK Park (on city owned parcel) at the West Creek Village Development Project Area. The MLK Magnet Core Park project Phase I is anticipated to continue through FY24. The $2.5 million request for Phase II improvements has been recorded for consideration in future budgets or grant applications. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 17 9.Recommend funding for a youth and young adult program that provides music, film, play and dance training for Fresno residents. Cultural Arts Expenditure Category 4 funds will be made available in FY24 and are anticipated to result in expanded access to cultural activities for youth; the PARCS youth programs offered across our 20 community centers and 80+ parks offer arts activities including music, dance, and performance activities. 10.Recommend minimum of $250,000 be budgeted for volleyball courts, outreach and design at Vinland Park and other parks as informed by community input. The FY24 budget includes $321,000 for court resurfacing projects including Lafayette, Orchid, and Vinland; and additional locations to be identified in FY24 as funding allows; several park rehabilitation projects included in the FY24 budget may include volleyball courts pending the outcome of community engagement. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 18 11.Recommend 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. The FY24 budget includes funding for the South Peach Avenue Park, which is expected to include field hockey in the final design based on community input received to date. 12.Recommends budgeting $600,000 for the Youth Activity Fee Waiver / Voucher Program. The Youth Fee Waiver pilot program will continue into FY24 utilizing $180,000 of funds carried over from the FY23 motion. 13.Recommends budgeting for increased availability of cooling and warming centers and increasing the level of outreach when the centers would be open. The FY24 budget includes $400,000 of new general fund allocations for Warming Centers. QUESTIONS 19 City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-870 Agenda Date:5/30/2023 Agenda #: 13.-C. REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SUBJECT Hearing - Receive public comment on the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft. Attachment: City of Fresno Printed on 2/6/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™