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Home My WebLink About2023-08-21 PRAC Agenda PacketMonday, August 21, 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 - Laura Ward Meeting Agenda - Final Regular Meeting August 21, 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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Page 2 City of Fresno August 21, 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. 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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 August 21, 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 the regular meeting minutes of July 17, 2023.ID 23-11705.-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: Scheduled Workshop for Commission Review and Input for the Measure P 2022 Annual Report pursuant to FMC Section 7-1509(e)(8). ID 23-126310. -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. ID 23-117112. -A. 13. Adjournment Page 4 City of Fresno August 21, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Agenda - Final Fall 2023 Workshop – Review of the Draft Parks Master Plan Technical Amendment 2023 Meeting Schedule September 11, 2023 - Regular Meeting September 25, 2023 - Regular Meeting October 16, 2023 - Regular Meeting October 30, 2023 - Regular Meeting November 6, 2023 - Regular Meeting November 20, 2023 - Regular Meeting December 18, 2023 - Regular Meeting Page 5 City of Fresno City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-1170 Agenda Date:8/21/2023 Agenda #: 5.-A. REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SUBJECT Approval of the regular meeting minutes of July 17, 2023. Attachments: Draft Minutes for July 17, 2023 PRAC 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 – Dr. Francine Oputa Commissioner – Scott Miller Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings Commissioner – Harman Singh Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza Commissioner – Kelly Kucharski Commissioner - Laura Ward 5:30 PM Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) Monday, July 17, 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 5:32 p.m. 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Commissioner Oputa was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 5:37 p.m. Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Laura E. Ward Present 7 - Commissioner Harman Singh, and Commissioner Kelly Kucharski Absent 2 - 3. Pledge of Allegiance Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 July 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, 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 Ward 6 - Absent:Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Kucharski 3 - 5. Approval of Minutes 5.-A.ID 23-1105 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of June 26, 2023. On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Ward, the MINUTES were APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Ward 6 - Absent:Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Kucharski 3 - 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: expressed appreciation for the Parks Department's active presence on social media and their efforts in sharing information about various activities taking place in town. Mentioned the opening of cooling centers and swimming pools for children due to the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 July 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes hot weather. Complimented the Parks Department for their work. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments PARKS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Introduced Parks Department Projects Administrator Rooks to provide an update on the senior activity center, including information about ongoing activities, upcoming events, and outreach plans. PARKS DEPARTMENT PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR ROOKS REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Announced the launch of the first outreach phase for planning a new citywide dedicated senior activity center located on Blackstone between Holland and Swift. Invited the public to provide feedback on website features and programming for the new center. Announced there would be a series of outreach meetings, as well as surveys at community centers and online. Highlighted the "Outreach Headquarters" - a drop-in location where the public could visit, provide comments, and have discussions. The commissioners were provided with information packets, and were encouraged to be ambassadors for the project. 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, Brandi Nuse-Villegas addressed the Commission. There were no other comments from the public. 10. Workshops: 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 July 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 12.-A.ID 23-1110 Hearing: Consideration of redline Cultural Arts Plan for recommendation to City Council as drafted by the Fresno Arts Council and Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee. The above hearing was called to order at 5:48 p.m. Commissioner Ward presented the Cultural Arts Plan. Upon call, Hugo Morales and Amy Kitchener, addressed the Commission. There were no other comments from the public or the commissioners Commission discussion on this item included: Appreciation for the previous configuration of the subcommittee, and the work done by former Commissioner Miller, and former Commissioners Parkes and Vang. Recognized the contributions of Lilia Chavez and the collective effort that led to the current stage of the discussion. Acknowledged Mr. Morales for proposing the inclusion of demographic information for the age group of zero to five, recognizing it as a brilliant idea. Gratitude for the commissioners that worked on the previous and current versions of the plan. The progress made in aligning the plan with the local sentiment and the promises of Measure P. Concerns about the limited connections to educational institutions such as Fresno Unified School District, Fresno City College, and Fresno State. The importance of identifying and targeting specific groups and communities to avoid lip service and ensure inclusivity. Greater outreach to low-income communities, specifically mentioning South Fresno, Southwest, Southeast, and South Central. Private sector involvement and encouraged participation from small organizations and the private sector. The hearing closed at 6:15 p.m. Commissioner Oputa motioned to amend the item to include the zero to five demographics in the plan, Commissioner Cummings seconed the motion which was APPROVED by the following vote: Aye:Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Ward 7 - City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 July 17, 2023Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Absent:Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Kucharski2 - 12.-B.ID 23-1107 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. The above hearing was called to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Commission. There were no other comments from the public or the commissioners The hearing closed at 6:17 p.m. 13. Adjournment Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 6:17 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 23-1263 Agenda Date:8/21/2023 Agenda #: 10.-A. REPORT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION SUBJECT Scheduled Workshop for Commission Review and Input for the Measure P 2022 Annual Report pursuant to FMC Section 7-1509(e)(8). 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 23-1171 Agenda Date:8/21/2023 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. City of Fresno Printed on 2/6/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™