Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · February 24, 2025
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 - 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, February 24, 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 5:36 P.M.
2. 5:36 P.M. Roll Call
Commissioner Singh joined the meeting at 5:38 P.M.
Present 6 - Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Jose Barraza,
Commissioner Rose Caglia, Commissioner Jon Dohlin,
Commissioner Scott Miller, and Commissioner Harman Singh
Absent 3 - Vice Chair Laura E. Ward, Commissioner Kelly Kucharski,
and Commissioner Christina Soto
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approve Agenda
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On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner
Miller,the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner Miller
Absent: 4 - Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner
Singh and Commissioner Soto
5. Approval of Minutes
5.-A. ID 25-208 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of January 27, 2025.
On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner
Dohlin, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,
Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner Miller
Absent: 4 - Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner
Singh and Commissioner Soto
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. San Joaquin River Parkway:
Commissioner Caglia reported the Conservancy has yet to approve projects.
The Conservancy Board meeting granted support in moving forward to open
Jenco and Lanes properties for public access. The Subcommittee invited
the Conservancy and River Parkway Trust to present a budget for the
properties during an upcoming PRAC Meeting.
6-B. Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee
There was no update from the Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee.
7. Members Reports and Comments
COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Attended the
groundbreaking Ceremony at the Southeast Fresno Sports Complex, and
shared appreciation for the City's collaboration with the public in choosing a
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name inclusive to the community.
COMMISSIONER DOHLIN REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Attended the
Fresno Philharmonics performance where "Cetu" commission was featured,
mentioned the significance of Measure "P" and Cultural Arts grants
contributing to these pieces and reflected the importance of Parks,
Recreation, and Arts Commission.
8. City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Reported the
groundbreaking Ceremony of the Southeast Fresno Sports Complex and
expressed appreciation for the community's support.
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:
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12.-A. ID 25-209 Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture
Grant Program.
The above item was called to order at 5:49 P.M. Upon call, no members of
the public addressed the Commission. Public comment closed at 5:50 P.M.
Commission discussion on this item included: Update on when Fresno Arts
Council will release the next call for applications.
12.-B. ID 25-210 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 5:52 P.M. Upon call, no members of
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the public addressed the Commission. Public comment closed at 5:52 P.M.
There was no Commission discussion on this item.
13. Adjournment
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at
5:52 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and
Arts Commission during the March 17, 2025, regular meeting with Commissioner
Barraza, and Commissioner Miller absent.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, February 24, 2025
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 - Laura Ward
Commissioner - Jose Leon Barraza
Commissioner - Rose Caglia
Commissioner - Jon Dohlin
Commissioner - Kelly Kucharski
Commissioner - Scott Miller
Commissioner - Harman Singh
Commissioner - Christina Soto
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Meeting Agenda - Final February 24, 2025
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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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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 25-208 Approval of the regular meeting minutes of January 27, 2025.
6. Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:
6-A. San Joaquin River Parkway:
6-B. Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee
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:
11. Discussion Items:
12. Hearings:
12. ID 25-209 Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts
-A. and Culture Grant Program.
12. ID 25-210 Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to
-B. Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural
Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and
Capital Improvement Plans.
13. Adjournment
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Upcoming Workshops, Discussion Items, and Hearings
2025 Meeting Schedule
March 17, 2025 - Regular Meeting
April 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting
May 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting
June 16, 2025 - Regular Meeting
July 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting
August 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting
September 15, 2025 - Regular Meeting
September 29, 2025 - Regular Meeting
October 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting
October 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting
November 3, 2025 - Regular Meeting
November 17, 2025 - Regular Meeting
December 15, 2025 - Regular Meeting
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