Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, November 1, 2021 5:30 PM Regular Meeting 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 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021 Commission 1. Call to Order Vice Chair Dohlin called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M. 2. Roll Call Chair McCoy was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 5:37 P.M. Present 9 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Harman Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda Interim City Clerk Parra announced the following changes to the agenda: The minutes for October 18, 2021 and October 25, 2021 were continued to November 15, 2021. On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner Cummings,the above Action was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes 5. Approval of Minutes 5-A. ID 21-801 Approval of Minutes for October 18, 2021 and October 25, 2021 Regular Commission meeting The above minutes were continued to November 15, 2021 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: Commissioner Vang stated the Request for Proposal (RPF) will be sent out on Friday, November 2, 2021. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021 Commission 7. Members Report and Comments Commission Barraza asked staff for an update on the action City Council took on the recommendation made on the Measure P agenda item. Chair McCoy announced the item was continued to the November 4, 2021 regular meeting. Commissioner Oputa addressed her concerns with the survey and the lack of community input that was provided. Commissioner Parkes encouraged the Commission to attend the meeting in person at City Hall. Chair McCoy asked the Commissioners to hold their questions during workshops until staff presentation is finished. Commissioner Cummings spoke regarding addressing questions from members of the public during pubic comment regarding Roeding Park. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments Program Administrator Ramirez announced interpreters are available at today's meeting, and the Measure P council item was continued to November 4, 2021. 9. Unscheduled Communication Upon call, the follow member of the public addressed the Commission: Glenna Gammel. 10. Workshops 11. Discussion Item 11-A. ID 21-814 DISCUSSION - Parks Identification of Projects and Priorities Process (WRT) The above item was introduced to the Commission by Consultant Gibbs, WRT and Director Miller, PARCs Department. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021 Commission Commissioner Parkes requested the maps be enlarged and provided to the Commissioners for a better view. Consultant Gibbs responded. DISCUSSED 12. Hearings 12-A. ID 21-800 Actions pertaining to the Highest Needs Definition (WRT) 1. HEARING - Presentation of the Proposed Highest Needs Definition 2. ACTION - Recommendation to City Council to Adopt the Proposed Highest Needs Definition The above item was introduced to the Commission by Consultant Gibbs, and Associate Bejarano, WRT. Upon call, the following member of the public addressed the Commission: Sylvesta Hall. Commissioner Vang ask that the survey be open to the community to obtain more public participation without having to attend the meetings. Commissioner Barraza motioned to select the highest needs percentile from 51 to 100 top 50%. Commissioner Singh seconded the motion. Motioned FAILED Commissioner Oputa motioned to accept WRTs recommendation and that the commission vote separately on the equity factor and highest needs. Commissioner Parkes seconded the motion. Motioned FAILED Vice Chair Dohlin motioned to accept WRT proposal as presented and take the top 25% of the highest needs neighborhoods as the cut off. Commissioner Cummings seconded the motion. Motion PASSED, 5-4, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Vang voted no. 13. Adjournment The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 7:59 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021 Commission City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5