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 – Scott Miller Commissioner – Mona Nyandoro Cummings Commissioner – Harman Singh Commissioner – Jose Leon Barraza Commissioner – Kelly Kucharski Commissioner - Laura Ward Commissioner – Vacant Monday, December 18, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) Regular Meeting The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (PRAC) met in regular session in the Council Chamber at Fresno City Hall on the date and time above written. 1. Call to Order Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:39 P.M. 2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Present 5 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Mona Cummings, Commissioner Kelly Kucharski, Commissioner Jose Barraza, and Commissioner Laura E. Ward Absent 3 - Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Scott Miller, and Commissioner Harman Singh 3. Pledge of Allegiance Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Kucharski, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes December 18, 2023 Commission Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Ward Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh 5. Approval of Minutes 5.-A. ID 23-1653 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 20, 2023. On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Ward, the Minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Ward Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. Cultural Arts Plan: Commissioner Ward reported the art grant guidelines were in front of City Council again earlier this month and were approved with some modifications. 6-B. Parks Master Plan: There was no report from the Parks Master Plan. 7. Members Reports and Comments COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: acknowledged the Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama and the director of PARCS for implementing the new uniforms for the park rangers. CHAIR MCCOY REPORTS AND COMMENTS: acknowledged the PARCS Department for the Christmas events. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes December 18, 2023 Commission DEPUTY CITY MANAGER RUIZ REPORTS AND COMMENTS: acknowledged the commission for the time and effort put towards the commission. PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: acknowledged Chair McCoy for the complements on the PARCS Department events, and the new Park rangers sworn in; the adopted grant guidelines and the expanded access to arts and culture fund; and announced the Fresno Arts Council will host a series of workshops to assist the community applying for grants. 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, Lisa Flores addressed the Commission. There were no other comments from the public. 10. Workshops: 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12.-A. ID 23-1836 Hearing - Adopt the Calendar Year 2024 Parks Recreation and Arts Commission Meeting (PRAC) Calendar. The above hearing began at 5:50 P.M Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Commission. Commission discussion included: adding additional meeting dates for budget recommendations; and the Council budget meeting dates. The above hearing ended at 5:54 P.M. On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Barraza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes December 18, 2023 Commission Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Ward Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh 12.-B. ID 23-1651 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. The above hearing began at 5:54 P.M Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Commission. There was no commission discussion on this item. The above hearing ended at 5:55 P.M. 12.-C. ID 23-1837 Hearing - Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the FY25 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 5:55 P.M The PARCS department presented the hearing Upon call, Lisa Flores addressed the Commission. There were no other comments from the public. Commission discussion included: informing the commission when informing the public about the youth fee waiver; youth sports; Camp Fresno; the community sports category; reduced fees from Measure "P" funds for programs; snack bar rentals and portable snack bars; Tower Theater rental schedule; types of classes and events offered; outdoor sport court tournament fees; fee waivers. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes December 18, 2023 Commission The above hearing ended at 6:30 P.M. On motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Chair McCoy, to accept the proposed modifications to the fee schedule with Commissioner McCoy's recommendation that the Youth Sports fee be modified to $0 to $150 be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Cummings, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Barraza and Commissioner Ward Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh 13. Adjournment Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at 6:30 P.M. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission during the January 22, 2024, regular meeting with Commissioner's Kucharski, Barraza and Vice Chair Dohlin absent. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5