Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · January 24, 2022
Minutes
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, January 24, 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
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair McCoy at 5:33 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Present 7 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Maiyer Vang,
Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Mona
Cummings, Commissioner Harman Singh, Commissioner
Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes
Absent 2 - Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, and Commissioner Scott Miller
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner
Parkes, the above Action was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Miller
5. Approval of Minutes
5-A. ID 22-180 Approval of Minutes for January 10, 2022
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, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Miller
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
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a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Highest Needs Neighborhoods:
c. Parks Master Plan:
Upon call, there were no updated provided to the Commission.
7. Members Reports and Comments
Commissioner Singh gave a shout out to staff to for the parking survey.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
Assistant Director Ramirez thanked the team for their outreach efforts for the
survey and stated there were 900 responses received.
9. Unscheduled Communication
Upon call, there was no public comment
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:
10-A. ID 22-176 Workshop - Status of in progress projects funded by Measure P funds.
(PARCs)
The above workshop was presented to the Commission by Assistant
Director Ramirez.
PRESENTED
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12-A. ID 22-177 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and the
annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.
(PARCS)
The above hearing was called to order and public comment was received by
the following: Justin Wagner and Tyler Semrick.
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HEARING HELD
12-B. ID 22-178 Hearing - Review the Parks, Recreation and Art Commission’s park
prioritization strategy that will inform the FY23 budget recommendations to
City Council. (WRT/PARCS)
The above item was presented to the Commission by Consultant John
Gibbs, Senior Associate Peter Winch and Assistant Director Ramirez. Upon
call, there was no public comment. Director Mozier, and Assistant Director
Ramirez responded to questions.
There was discussion on the following: what is Measure P; existing parks
prioritization and weighting; new park prioritization process community
recreation priorities; and how the requirements are met.
Commissioners requested a memo on the Highest Needs Neighborhoods
33% Maps.
HEARING HELD
12-C. ID 22-179 Hearing - Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the PARCS
Department Master Fee Schedule
1. Review - Recommended Proposed Changes to the PARCS
Department Master Fee Schedule including Riverside Municipal
Golf Course, General Recreation Fees, Neighborhood Center,
Parks and Playground Facilities, and Downtown Mall Vendor Fees.
(PARCS)
2. Action - Recommend to City Council Adoption of the Proposed
Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule.
The above item was presented to the Commission by Director Aguirre. Upon
call, there was no public comment.
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Commissioner Vang,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa,
Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh,
Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes
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Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Miller
13. Adjournment
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, January 24, 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
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PUBLIC ADVISORY:
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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.
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Topic: January 24, 2022, 5:30 PM Regular Meeting
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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) 621-7650
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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 24, 2022
Commission
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
5-A. ID 22-180 Approval of Minutes for January 10, 2022
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
a. Cultural Arts Plan:
b. Highest Needs Neighborhoods:
c. 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:
10-A. ID 22-176 Workshop - Status of in progress projects funded by Measure P funds.
(PARCs)
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12-A. ID 22-177 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and
the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement
Plans. (PARCS)
12-B. ID 22-178 Hearing - Review the Parks, Recreation and Art Commission’s park
prioritization strategy that will inform the FY23 budget
recommendations to City Council. (WRT/PARCS)
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12-C. ID 22-179 Hearing - Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the PARCS
Department Master Fee Schedule
1. Review - Recommended Proposed Changes to the PARCS
Department Master Fee Schedule including Riverside Municipal
Golf Course, General Recreation Fees, Neighborhood Center,
Parks and Playground Facilities, and Downtown Mall Vendor
Fees. (PARCS)
2. Action - Recommend to City Council Adoption of the Proposed
Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule.
13. Adjournment
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