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 - Laura Ward Commissioner - Jose Leon Barraza Commissioner - Rose Caglia Commissioner - Jon Dohlin Commissioner - Kelly Kucharski Commissioner - Scott Miller Commissioner - Harman Singh Commissioner - Christina Soto Monday, January 27, 2025 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 5:32 P.M. 2. 5:32 P.M. Roll Call On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Soto's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Singh Absent: 3 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller, and Commissioner Soto On motion of Vice Chair Ward, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Kucharski, and Commissioner Miller absence was City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Commission EXCUSED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Singh Absent: 3 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller, and Commissioner Soto Commissioner Singh joined the meeting at 5:34 P.M, Commissioner Kucharski joined the meeting at 5:39 P.M, and Commissioner Miller joined the meeting at 5:43 P.M Present 8 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Laura E. Ward, Commissioner Jose Barraza, Commissioner Rose Caglia, Commissioner Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Kelly Kucharski, Commissioner Scott Miller, and Commissioner Harman Singh Absent 1 - Commissioner Christina Soto 3. Pledge of Allegiance Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approve Agenda On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Singh, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner Singh Absent: 3 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Soto 5. Approval of Minutes 5.-A. ID 25-119 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of December 16, 2024. On motion of Commissioner Caglia, 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 2 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Commission Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner Singh Absent: 3 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Soto 6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports: 6-A. San Joaquin River Parkway: There was no update from the San Joaquin River Parkway. 6-B. Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee Vice Chair Ward reported the updated guidelines and policies will be presented to the city council at the January 30, 2024, meeting and encouraged the public to participate. 7. Members Reports and Comments COMMISSIONER DOHLIN REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Acknowledged the first meeting of 2025, and wished a Happy New Year to the Commissioners, City staff, and the public. Noted 2025 is going to be an excellent year for the commission. COMMISSIONER CAGLIA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Echoed Commissioner Dohlin's comments. COMMISSIONER SINGH REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Acknowledged it's good to be back and wished a Happy New Year to the Commission. COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Reported observing open consumption of alcohol in public parks, and emphasize the importance of safety. Noted poor grass conditions at Pilibos Park. Acknowledged the recent investment of over $500,000 in park improvements, and noted the need for additional parks. COMMISSIONER KUCHARSKI REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Announced recent international travels, love for America, and the work done by the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Commission Commission. CHAIR MCCOY REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Wished a Happy New Year to everyone, and acknowledged the first meeting of the year. 8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Wished the commission Happy New Year, and a successful year. 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, no members of the public addressed the Commission with unscheduled communication. 10. Workshops: 10.-A. ID 25-151 Workshop - Quarterly progress overview of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program Process. Q4 - 2024. (Fresno Arts Council). The above item was presented to the Commission by Fresno Arts Council Director Lilia Gonzales Chavez. Commission discussion on this item included: Appreciation for the work preformed. Request for an update on the new grants process. Time frame of grants for rural Fresno County arts programs. 11. Discussion Items: 12. Hearings: 12.-A. ID 25-153 Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program. The above item was called to order at 5:48 P.M. and there was no staff presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Commission: Public comment closed at 5:49 P.M. There was no Commission discussion on this item. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Commission 12.-B. ID 25-120 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 item was called to order at 5:49 P.M. and there was no staff presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Commission: Public comment closed at 5:50 P.M. There was no Commission discussion on this item. 13. Adjournment Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at 5:50 P.M. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission during the February 24, 2025, regular meeting with Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Soto, and Commissioner Kucharski absent. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5