Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · April 15, 2024
Minutes
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 - Christina Soto
Commissioner - Harman Singh
Commissioner - Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner - Kelly Kucharski
Commissioner - Laura Ward
Commissioner - Mona Nyandoro Cummings
Commissioner - Scott Miller
Monday, April 15, 2024 5:30 PM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
https://www.fresno.gov/pra
c-meeting
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 5:35 P.M
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
Present 8 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Jon Dohlin, Commissioner
Mona Cummings, Commissioner Kelly Kucharski,
Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Jose Barraza,
Commissioner Laura E. Ward, and Commissioner Christina
Soto
Absent 1 - Commissioner Harman Singh
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
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Senior Management Analyst Canez announced the following changes to the
agenda:
Item 12-A (ID 24-497) regarding Hearing to kick-off the Highest Needs
Neighborhood Update - there was an update to slide 17 in the presentation.
Item 12-B (ID24-438) regarding Hearing to adopt a resolution to create the
San Joaquin River Conservancy Parkway Subcommittee - the name of the
subcommittee should be the San Joaquin River Parkway Subcommittee.
On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings,the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller,
Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Ward and
Commissioner Soto
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Singh
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A. ID 24-436 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 18, 2024.
On motion of Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner
Soto, the Minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller,
Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Ward and
Commissioner Soto
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Singh
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
Commissioner Ward reported the application period closed for the initial
round of art grants, and are currently being reviewed with hopes their
recommendations are presented at the May 20, 2024 commission meeting.
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6-B. Parks Master Plan:
Commissioner Barraza acknowledged staff for bringing the schedule for
various steps in the 2024 Parks Master Plan technical amendment, and
would like future items listed on the agenda.
7. Members Reports and Comments
COMMISSIONER CUMMINGS REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
acknowledged the upcoming tree planting event at Romain Park in
celebration of Arbor Day.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MILLER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
acknowledged PARCS staff for their efforts during Easter weekend.
PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
acknowledged PARCS staff for their efforts during Easter weekend and all
events; in celebration of National Park Week parking fees at regional parks
will be waived; announced the ground breaking of a new park in Southwest
Fresno at Church and Martin Luther King; continued outreach for the West
Fresno Community Center Project; Camp Fresno registration is now open,
and acknowledged West Fresno Family Resource Center for help with
signing up campers; acknowledged the turnouts in various community
centers for events.
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:
10.-A. ID 24-496 Workshop to provide an update on the adoption of the Parks Master Plan
Technical Amendment.
The PARCS department presented the WORKSHOP.
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Commission discussion included: when copies of the draft will be available
to the public and the commission; the Southeast Fresno Regional Park and
Soccer Complex conceptual plan drawing; facilities listed in the master
plan; needs of after school programs at the facilities; purpose of using
facilities for soccer and different activities added to them.
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12.-A. ID 24-497 Hearing to kick-off the Highest Needs Neighborhood Update.
The above hearing began at 6:00 P.M.
Upon call, Michaelynn Lewis addressed the commission. There were no
other comments from the public.
Commission discussion included: sphere of influence of the areas being
identified; percentages recommended by the commission to the city council
for projects, and the approved council motions; consultant WRT's outreach
process; in person outreach; tree canopy in neighborhoods; tree equity
score created by American Forest, and the formula used; chronic
respiratory illnesses and the health of residents; quality of the air; current
parks score; impact on parks in the highest needs communities; trees in
Southeast and South Central Fresno; tree removal process and
requirements.
The above hearing ended at 6:30 P.M.
12.-B. ID 24-438 Hearing to adopt a resolution to create the San Joaquin River Conservancy
Parkway Subcommittee; and define committee roles, responsibilities, and
membership.
The above hearing began at 6:30 P.M.
Upon call, Sharon Weaver addressed the commission. There were no other
comments from the public.
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Commission discussion included: the resolution adoption process; intent of
the subcommittees work; how the subcommittee can address budgeted
money issues; ordinance, funding, and edits to the resolution.
Chair McCoy appointed Commissioners Kucharski and Singh to the San
Joaquin River Parkway Subcommittee.
The above hearing ended at 6:42 P.M.
On motion of Vice Chair Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Cummings, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Dohlin, Commissioner Cummings,
Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller,
Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Ward and
Commissioner Soto
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Singh
12.-C. ID 24-439 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 6:42 P.M.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
There was no Commission discussion.
The above hearing ended at 6:43 P.M.
13. Adjournment
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at
6:43 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and
Arts Commission during the May 20, 2024, regular meeting with Commissioners
Kucharski, Cummings and Singh absent.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, April 15, 2024
5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
https://www.fresno.gov/prac-meeting
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Chair - Kimberly McCoy
Vice Chair – Jon Dohlin
Commissioner - Christina Soto
Commissioner - Harman Singh
Commissioner - Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner - Kelly Kucharski
Commissioner - Laura Ward
Commissioner - Mona Nyandoro Cummings
Commissioner - Scott Miller
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Agenda - Final April 15, 2024
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THE FRESNO PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO
STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
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Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Agenda - Final April 15, 2024
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1. Call to Order
2. 5:30 P.M. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A. ID 24-436 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 18, 2024.
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. Cultural Arts Plan:
6-B. Parks Master Plan:
7. Members Reports and Comments
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
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.
10. Workshops:
10. ID 24-496 Workshop to provide an update on the adoption of the Parks
-A. Master Plan Technical Amendment.
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12. ID 24-497 Hearing to kick-off the Highest Needs Neighborhood Update.
-A.
12. ID 24-438 Hearing to adopt a resolution to create the San Joaquin River
-B. Conservancy Parkway Subcommittee; and define committee
roles, responsibilities, and membership.
12. ID 24-439 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to
-C. Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural
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Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and
Capital Improvement Plans.
13. Adjournment
Upcoming Workshops, Discussion Items, and Hearings
2024 Meeting Schedule
May 20, 2024 - Regular Meeting
June 17, 2024 - Regular Meeting
July 15, 2024 - Regular Meeting
August 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting
September 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting
September 30, 2024 - Regular Meeting
October 14, 2024 - Regular Meeting
October 28, 2024 - Regular Meeting
November 4, 2024 - Regular Meeting
November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting
December 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting
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