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Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

Regular Meeting

Fresno, CA · May 31, 2022

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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:30 PM Special Meeting Council Chambers (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 May 31, 2022 Commission 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M. 2. 5:31 P.M. Roll Call Commissioner Miller was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 5:33 P.M. Vice Chair Dohlin was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 5:40 P.M. Present 8 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Harman Singh, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes Absent 1 - Commissioner Francine Oputa 3. Pledge of Allegiance Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Commissioner Barraza, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, that the above be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dohlin and Commissioner Oputa 5. Workshops: 5-A. ID 22-886 WORKSHOP - Presenting the Mayor’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, with Public Comment (PARCS). The above workshop was presented to the Commission by PARCS Director Aguirre. Assistant Director Ramirez also responded to questions. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes - Final May 31, 2022 Commission in relation to the above workshop: Sukhwinder Cheema, Glenna Gammel, John Minkler, Baldev Birk, Amanjot S. Hundal, Raviinder Singh Dhaliwal, John Shelton, Ranjit Singh, Iqbal Bhullar, Avtar Gill, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Lisa Flores, Tyler Semrick, Pedro Navarro Cruz, Jasnoor Phangura, Ranjot Singh, David Roberts, Navdeep Kaur, Jackie Holmes, Sally Lewis, Dante Data and Ganeev Virk. Speaker David Roberts provided photographs which were distributed to the Commissioners by e-mail. The photographs have been attached to the agenda item 5-A (File ID 22-886) Commission discussion on this workshop included: accuracy of projections in light of a pending recession; reserves to protect projects in the works; allocations for youth and veteran job training; timing for and funding for expanding access for arts and culture; volunteers and locations for street beautification and litter removal projects; the difference between revenue and appropriation totals; funding sources for the PARCS Department; the process to appropriate additional funds for expanded access for arts and culture; how the Police Department will be involved in the Park Ranger Program; allocating Park Rangers to districts based on need; why some community requested items do not appear to be included in proposed budget. 6. Adjournment The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission adjourned at 7:29 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3

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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:30 PM Special Meeting Council Chambers (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 May 31, 2022 Commission 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 Commission 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. You are invited to participate in a Zoom webinar. When: May 31, 2022 5:30 P.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: May 31, 2022, Regular Meeting a) To participate in the Commission meeting, register in advance for this webinar at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w6UXQzxcRxKYpBB9_gkgSw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b) If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself. 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 City of Fresno Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Agenda - Final May 31, 2022 Commission c) If you wish to address the Commission during the public comment portion of the agenda via Zoom, 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) 621-7650 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. City of Fresno Page 3 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Agenda - Final May 31, 2022 Commission 1. Call to Order 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda 5. Workshops: 5-A. ID 22-886 WORKSHOP - Presenting the Mayor’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, with Public Comment (PARCS). 6. Adjournment City of Fresno Page 4

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