Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes Monday, August 1, 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 August 1, 2022 Commission 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M. 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Parkes, and Commissioner Singh was absent during roll call. Present 8 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Maiyer Vang, Commissioner Francine Oputa, Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Harman Singh, and Commissioner Jose Barraza Absent 1 - Commissioner Sarah Parkes 3. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair McCoy. 4. Approve Agenda Commissioner Vang joined the meeting at 5:37 P.M. On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings and Commissioner Barraza Absent: 3 - Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Parkes 5. Approval of Minutes 5-A. ID 22-1241 Approval of Minutes for July 11, 2022, Regular Meeting and July 18, 2022, Regular Meeting. On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, that the Minutes be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings and Commissioner Barraza City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes August 1, 2022 Commission Absent: 3 - Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Parkes 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: a. Cultural Arts Plan: b. Parks Master Plan: c. Outreach Committee: Commissioner Vang stated the Cultural Arts Subcommittee would provide an update on the Cultural Arts Plan during the August 15, 2022, meeting. Commissioner Barraza announced the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee received an update from City staff on current and future projects. He noted several projects would be started between August and April and were scheduled to be completed before adoption of the next City budget. He was also interested in learning about the community input process and how it would relate to the Arts Master Plan. Chair McCoy announced the Outreach Subcomittee would meet on August 2, 2022, to begin developing an outreach plan. An update would be provided during the August 15, 2022, meeting. 7. Members Reports and Comments Commissioner Barraza discussed public reports concerning projects funded with Measure P which the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission had not reviewed in detail. The Commissioner was excited to learn the Master Plan process would be incorporating greater community involvement in all aspects of projects that could be funded by Measure P. He cited the development as an example of better dialogue with the Commission. Commissioner Cummings shared concerns with the Commission not being completely informed of all Measure P projects. When the Commission is aware of upcoming projects it enables the Commissioners to speak intelligently to the public on the subject matter. Chair McCoy agreed with Commissioner Barraza and Cummings regarding the lack of communication between the City and the Commission on City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes August 1, 2022 Commission upcoming projects. Commissioner Vang recognized Sr. Management Analyst Soliz for her efforts in keeping the Commissioners updated on Cultural Arts Plan developments. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments Commissioner Oputa joined the meeting at 5:47 P.M. PARCS Director Aguirre announced the purchase of a building on Blackstone Avenue north of Ashlan Avenue, for a dedicated Senior Center. There was a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new park at Van Ness and Weldon Avenues the previous Friday. He also reported there were two weeks left for Camp Fresno sessions and noted that 61 children left for the camp earlier in the day. Assistant Director Ramirez pointed out that the title for the standing hearing item had changed to include the Parks Master Plan and the Cultural Arts Plan. She also noted the August 15, 2022, meeting would include an update, as requested by Commissioner Singh, regarding items funded in the FY 2023 budget. Additionally, that same meeting would include an update on the Cultural Arts Plan. Finally, the Commissioners were told to expect a communication regarding opportunities to interact with the Cultural Arts Plan consultant, NCAP. 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. Commissioner Singh joined the meeting at 5:51 P.M. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the commission: Brandi Nuse-Villegas and Lisa Flores. 10. Workshops: There were no Workshop items on City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes August 1, 2022 Commission 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12-A. ID 22-1242 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. (PARCS) Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission: Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Lisa Flores, and Pedro Navarro Cruz. 12-B. ID 22-1247 HEARING - Actions Pertaining the Parks, Recreation and Art Commission’s Meetings for FY 23. 1. Discuss - virtual, hybrid, and in person meetings for future meetings. 2. Discuss - Updating the meeting schedule for FY 23 PRAC. 3. Action - Adopt meeting schedule for FY 23. PARCS Assistant Director Ramirez introduced the item. She discussed the frequency of the meetings and suggested finding a balance that would accommodate the slow periods while allowing adequate opportunities for public input. Additionally, she discussed the use of virtual and in-person meetings for any revisions to the current meeting schedule. Upon call, the following member of the public addressed the Commission: Lisa Flores, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, and Pedro Navarro Cruz. It was the consensus of the Commission to keep a hybrid meeting format with meetings on the first and third Monday of every month, at 5:30 P.M. On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Vice Chair Dohlin, to continue a 5:30 P.M., hybrid meeting format with meetings on the first and third Monday of every month, with adjustments for holidays. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Singh and Commissioner Barraza Absent: 1 - Commissioner Parkes 13. Adjournment The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission adjourned at 6:34 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes August 1, 2022 Commission The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Commission during the August 15, 2022, Commission meeting with Commissioner Parkes abstaining and Commissioner Vang and Chair McCoy absent. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6