Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · January 10, 2022
Minutes
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, January 10, 2022
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 January 10, 2022
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1. Call to Order
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:42PM.
2. Roll Call
Present 7 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner
Mona Cummings, Commissioner Harman Singh, and
Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Absent 2 - Commissioner Maiyer Vang, and Commissioner Jose
Barraza
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings,the above action was APPROVED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Parkes
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Barraza
5. Approval of Minutes
ID 22-88 Approval of Minutes for December 20, 2021
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner
Parkes, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Parkes
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Barraza
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
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1. Cultural Arts Plan:
2. Highest Needs Neighborhoods
3. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Parkes reminded the commission that the Cultural Arts
Consultant Request for Proposal (RFP) has been extended to February 7,
2022.
Commissioner Cummings provided the commission with an update on the
Parks Master Plan. She stated they will be discussing the FY 2023 budget
recommendations from the commission and the Parks Master Plan
amendment will be coming forward in 2022.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioners wished everyone a Happy New Years!
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Assistant City Manager Kanne offered tours to the Commissioners to visit
water features in the parks for the upcoming spring season.
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, there was no public comment.
10. Workshops
There were no workshops presented to the Commissioners.
11. Discussion Items
There were no Discussion items presented to the Commissioners.
12. Hearings:
ID 22-89 Hearing - To receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and
the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.
(PARCS)
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Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission:
Amine Tais, Alan McCuen, and John Milker.
Public comment was received.
ID 22-90 Actions pertaining to:
HEARING - Adoption of the Parks, Recreation and Art Commission’s park
prioritization strategy that will inform the FY23 budget recommendations to
City Council for (WRT/PARCS):
1. Existing Parks Prioritization
2. New Park Prioritization
3. Park Amenities Prioritization
The above hearing was introduced to the Commission by John Gibbs, Peter
Winch, WRT Consultants.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Commissioner Oputa motioned to approve the park prioritization weighting
as presented to the Commission and to include all commissioner's
responses that were in attendance of the meeting to their survey. Vice
Chair Dohlin seconded the motion. Motion PASSED 7-0. Commissioner
Vang and Commissioner Barraza were absent.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Vice Chair Dohlin motioned to approve as presented to create a map for the
new parks prioritization. Chair McCoy seconded the motion. Motion
PASSED 7-0. Commissioner Vang and Commissioner Barraza were absent.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
13. Adjournment
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 8:00pm
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, January 10, 2022
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 Agenda - Final January 10, 2022
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PUBLIC ADVISORY:
THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA 93721.
You can also participate in the meeting on our City’s website click on the URL
https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the “In progress” link under
“video” for the corresponding meeting. The Council meeting can also be viewed live
at 9:00 A.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99.
The City Council Chambers are open for public participation. However, members of
the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of reduced capacity
of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required
for the vaccinated and unvaccinated.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public
who want to address the Commission:
1. eComment at https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will
be open during the Commission meeting and closed at the end of the meeting and
will be a part of the official record. The User Agreement and Procedures document
for eComment can be accessed by the URL https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/
b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words.
OR
2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: January 10, 2022, 5:30PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: January 10, 2022 Regular Meeting
a) Register in advance for this webinar:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
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down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself.
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c) If you wish to address the Commission during the public comment portion of the
agenda, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom center of your PC or
Mac screen. At the bottom of the window on the right side of the screen, click the
icon labeled “RaiseHand”. Your digital hand will now be raised.
d) Those addressing the Commission must state their name for the record.
e) To facilitate electronic access, no person shall speak until recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
OR
3. Email: to clerk@fresno.gov
a) Residents may also email comments to be read during the meeting. Please include
the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your
email.
b) Emails will be a maximum of 450 words.
c) All comments received will be distributed to the Commission prior and during the
meeting and will be a part of the official record.
All participants will be on mute until they are called upon at which point they will be
unmuted. To prevent participants from having their video on, we will remove the
option to show their video.
The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you
need additional accommodations such as interpreters, sign language signers, or the
services of a translator, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 6217650
or clerk@fresno.gov. To ensure availability, you are advised to
make your request at least three business days prior to the meeting.
The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading COVID19 virus.
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Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Agenda - Final January 10, 2022
Commission
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
ID 22-88 Approval of Minutes for December 20, 2021
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
1. Cultural Arts Plan:
2. Highest Needs Neighborhoods
3. 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
11. Discussion Items
12. Hearings:
ID 22-89 Hearing - To receive public input on allocations related to
Measure P and the annual PARCS Department Budget and
Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS)
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services
Department
ID 22-90 Actions pertaining to:
HEARING - Adoption of the Parks, Recreation and Art
Commission’s park prioritization strategy that will inform the
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FY23 budget recommendations to City Council for
(WRT/PARCS):
1. Existing Parks Prioritization
2. New Park Prioritization
3. Park Amenities Prioritization
13. Adjournment
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