Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes 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 Monday, January 23, 2023 5:30 PM Electronic Only Regular Meeting The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in regular session remotely via Zoom, on the date and time above written. 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M. 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Commissioner Singh was absent during roll call but joined the meeting at 5:34 P.M. 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 Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, the agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 23, 2023 Commission 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 5. Approval of Minutes 5-A. ID 23-127 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of January 9, 2023, Regular Meeting. On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Oputa, the minutes were APPROVED. 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 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. Cultural Arts Plan: There was no update from the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee. 6-B. Parks Master Plan: Commissioner Barraza reported to the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee met last Friday to review Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the Master Plan and noted a draft will be completed in May or June. 6-C. Outreach Committee: There was no update from the Outreach Subcommittee. 7. Members Reports and Comments Commissioner Oputa Comments. Acknowledged and sends support to the Asian community in response to the recent Lunar New Year mass shooting in Monterey. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 23, 2023 Commission Commissioner Vang Comments: Thanked Commissioner Oputa for recognizing the recent tragedy at the Lunar New Year in Monterey and supporting the Asian Community. Chair McCoy Comments: Thanked Commissioner Oputa for recognizing the tragedy at the Lunar New Year in Monterey and supporting the Asian Community. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments Assistant Director Ramirez informed the Commission that Assistant City Manager Miller would not be in attendance, and there was no update from the City Administration. She mentioned no updates from the PARCS Department, except that Director Aguirre and Assistant Director Chinevere were attending different meetings and could not attend the PRAC meeting. 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: Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Clare Statham, Lisa Flores, and Debra Bolls. 10. Workshops: 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12-A. ID 23-29 Hearing - Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule (PARCS) 1. Review - Recommended Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule including Riverside Municipal Golf Course-Green Fees, General Recreation, Neighborhood Center, Parks and Playground Facilities, General Recreation Fees, and Camp Fresno Fees. 2. Action - Recommend to City Council Adoption of the Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule. The above hearing began at 6:07 P.M. Upon call, Lisa Flores addressed the Commission. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 23, 2023 Commission Commissioner Oputa asked several questions regarding the cleaning deposit; if any of the 80% gets returned; why the significant increase in the tournament flat fee per day; the fee increase in the parking fee when there is a special event; if the recent fee increases were included in the 2023 budget, and if the cost for swimming is per session. Lastly, she gave praise to the PARCS Department for eliminating redundancies in the softball program. Commissioner Barraza asked if there is an option for individuals to rent facilities from the PARCS Department for a special event. He asked if the fees for the low-income residents were listed in the recommended Master Fee Schedule. Assistant Director Ramirez will provide the commission with a memo with a copy of the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule. On motion of Commissioner Oputa, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, the above Action was APPROVED. 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 12-B. ID 23-128 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) The above hearing began at 6:27 P.M. Upon call, there was no public comment and no Commission discussion. 13. Adjournment Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting at 6:28 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 23, 2023 Commission The above minutes were approved by the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission during the February 27, 2023, regular meeting by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Vang, Commissioner Oputa, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Barraza No: 0 - Abstain: 1 - Parkes Absent: 3 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Singh City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5