Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes Monday, June 27, 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 June 27, 2022 Commission 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M. 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Commissioner Vang was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 5:35 P.M. Present 7 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Sarah Parkes Absent 2 - Commissioner Scott Miller, and Commissioner Harman Singh 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair McCoy. 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Cummings,the above action was ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes Absent: 2 - Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh 5. Approval of Minutes 5-A. ID 22-1031 Approval of Minutes for June 6, 2022, Regular Meeting. Commissioner Barraza requested the minutes be corrected to include the recommendation to not accept the PARCS budget as presented. CONTINUED TO JULY 11, 2022 On motion of Commissioner Parkes, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin, that the above Action Item be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes June 27, 2022 Commission Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Parkes Absent: 2 - Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: a. Cultural Arts Plan: b. Parks Master Plan: Commissioner Parkes gave an update on the Cultural Arts Plan from the prior week. The subcommittee met with staff to discuss the draft plan of the timeline of the Cultural Arts Plan to better prepare for the Commissions and City Council's review. There was no update on the Parks Master Plan. 7. Members Reports and Comments Commissioner Barraza discussed the following: Budget Motion #2 approved by City Council pertaining to the allocation of $12.8 million in Measure P funds.Commissioner Barraza wanted to know the cost-benefit of investing in the basins and had concerns about how long the basins will be available for recreational purposes. Also, he wished for the Commission to be more involved in the process of buying land for parks. Commissioner Cummings expressed concerns with the Council not meeting with the Commission prior to the adoption of the 91 budget motions and would like to have their recommendations implemented. Commissioner Parkes affirmed the frustrations felt by the other Commissioners. Commissioner Vang requested to extend the cooling centers hours from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. She asked if food and water will be provided and if Public Service Announcements would be available in Hmong, Spanish, and Punjabi. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes June 27, 2022 Commission Commissioner Oputa expressed concerns with the process in the budget votes. She expressed appreciation to the Mayor and the City of Fresno for raising of the Pride Flag and Councilmember comments. She thanked Vice Chair Dohlin and the Fresno Chaffee Zoo for including all Fresno. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments PARCS Director Aguirre gave the commission an update on all four cooling centers. He stated they are open when temperatures reach or exceed 105 degrees, and the other fourteen community centers will be opened Monday-Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. He stated there are four cooling centers that have free FAX rides to those who need transportation. FAX outlined what members need to do to receive their services. PSAs are also sent out to families. He also stated that splash pads and pool lessons are up and running. Recreational swim is also open and free to all residents. The cooling centers do not provide food but they do provide water, and after school snacks are available on many sites from Monday-Friday. 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, the following members of the public addressed the Commission: Lisa Flores, Brenda Quispe, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Dez Martinez, and Pedro Navarro Cruz. 10. Workshops: There were no workshops on the agenda. 11. Discussion Items: There were no discussion items on the agenda. 12. Hearings: 12-A. ID 22-1030 Hearing - To establish the Outreach Committee, a subcommittee of the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission, and define committee roles, responsibilities, and membership. (Commissioner Parkes) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes June 27, 2022 Commission Commissioner Parkes presented the item to the Commission. Upon call, the following members of the public address the Commission: Brandi Nuse-Villegas and Lisa Flores. Discussion on this item included: Establishing the outreach committee, easier access to the Measure P website, ways for community outreach to those who do not have social media, proposal of branding Measure P, the proposed Ad Hoc committee should have specific tasks and timelines, concerns of duplicated efforts from Cultural Arts and Parks Master Plan, potential community members on the Ad Hoc, and the commission requested that a small group come to the next meeting with outlined details. Chair McCoy motioned to continue the discussion of the formation of an Outreach Committee until the next meeting with commissioners to come prepared with roles of committee members and plans on how to improve community engagement. Commissioner Parkes seconded the Motion. Motion Passed 7-0, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh were absent. 12-B. ID 22-1085 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P and the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS) Upon call, the following member of the public addressed the Commission: Brandi Nuse-Villegas. There was no discussion on the above item. 13. Adjournment The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 6:59 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5