HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-20 PRAC MinutesMonday, December 20, 2021
5:30 PM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
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 Minutes - Final
Regular Meeting
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Meeting Minutes - Final
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Dohlin called the meeting to order at 5:34 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Commissioner Cummings was absent during roll call and joined the
meeting at 5:35 P.M.
Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Maiyer Vang,
Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller,
Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Jose
Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Present 7 -
Chair Kimberly McCoy, and Commissioner Harman SinghAbsent2 -
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Commissioner
Vang,the above Action was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner
Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Chair McCoy and Commissioner Singh2 -
5. Approval of Minutes
ID 22-29 Approval of Minutes for the December 6, 2021 Regular Meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner
Parkes, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner
Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Chair McCoy and Commissioner Singh2 -
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
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1. Cultural Arts Plan:
2. Highest Needs Neighborhoods
3. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Vang stated the deadline for the Request for Proposal for the
Consultant for the Cultural Arts Plan has been extended to February 7,
2022.
There were no other updates.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioners wished everyone a happy holiday.
Commissioner Vang announced the Hmong New Year will be held at the
Fresno Fair Ground on December 29, 2021.
Commissioner Barraza spoke regarding the action taken by City Council for
the approval of the top 33% for the Highest Needs Neighborhood and he
asked if this impact can be reviewed by the WRT consultant. He requested
an item be placed on the next agenda regarding the implementation of top
33% percentile method in defining Highest Need Neighborhoods.
Commissioner Parks spoke regarding the resident survey and suggested a
workshop and discussion item to better understand the survey design.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Assistant City Manager Kanne notified the Commissioners the Ted C Wills
Community center is open for shelter.
Assistant Director Ramirez stated the City Council adopted the definition of
the Highest Needs Neighborhood and that the Measure P website is now
up and running.
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.
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Upon call, there was no unscheduled communication.
10. Workshops
ID 22-27 Workshop - Review Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master
Fee Schedule. (PARCS)
The above workshop was presented to the Commission by Director Aguirre
and Business Manager Boualamsy, PARCs Department.
Commissioner Vang asked the City Attorney's Office to clarify if the
Ordinance will allow for Measure P dollars to cover the personnel cost for
the facilities.
11. Discussion Items
12. Hearings:
ID 22-28 Hearing - Adopt the Calendar Year 2022 Parks Recreation and Arts
Commission Meeting Calendar. (PARCS)
The above hearing was introduced to the Commission by Assistant Director
Ramirez, PARCs Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Commissioner Vang motioned to meet only once in the months of July and
August: July 19, 2022 and August 1, 2022. After discussion, Commissioner
Vang withdrew her motion.
Commissioner Oputa motioned to amend the month of November and
requested the Commission meet the first and third week of the month:
November 7, 2022 and November 21, 2022. Commissioner Cummings
seconded the motion. Motion PASSED 6-1, Commissioner Barraza voted
no, Commissioner Singh and Chair McCoy absent.
APPROVED AS AMENDED
On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, that the 2022 Calendar Item be approved as amended with
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the option to cancel or add any meeting in the future. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner
Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
7 -
Absent:Chair McCoy and Commissioner Singh2 -
ID 22-26 Hearing - To receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and
the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.
(PARCS)
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission:
Sarah Harris and Gregory Ireland.
13. Adjournment
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 6:34 P.M.
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