2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
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 - Mckay A. Duran  
Commissioner - Kelly Kucharski  
Commissioner - Scott Miller  
Commissioner - Vincent L. Trillo  
5:30 PM  
Monday, December 15, 2025  
Council Chambers (In  
Person and/or Electronic)  
https://www.fresno.gov/pra  
c-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.  
5:35 P.M. Roll Call  
Present 9 -  
Chair Kimberly McCoy  
Vice Chair Laura E. Ward  
Commissioner Jose Barraza  
Commissioner Rose Caglia  
Commissioner Jon Dohlin  
Commissioner Mckay A. Duran  
Commissioner Kelly Kucharski  
Commissioner Scott Miller  
Commissioner Vincent L. Trillo  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
4.  
Approve Agenda  
On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner  
Barraza, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
McCoy, Ward, Barraza, Caglia, Dohlin, Duran, Kucharski,  
Miller and Trillo  
5.  
Approval of Minutes  
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 17, 2025.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-1696  
On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner  
Dohlin, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
McCoy, Ward, Barraza, Caglia, Dohlin, Duran, Kucharski,  
Miller and Trillo  
6.  
Members Reports and Comments  
COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Expressed  
concern about how public safety is managed in parks. Expressed interest in  
reviewing the Park Ranger classification. Suggested updating polices and  
procedures. Proposed holding a workshop to review how the senior centers  
services are delivered to the residents.  
COMMISSIONER DURAN REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Acknowledged  
PACRS Department. Reported positive feedback about the new court  
signage at Vinland Park.  
COMMISSIONER CAGLIA REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Offered holiday  
greetings and thanked attendees for joining during the cold weather.  
Highlighted the performances of Soli Deo Gloria and Fresno Philharmonic,  
both grant recipients.  
COMMISSIONER DOHLIN REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Offered  
seasons's greetings. Expressed gratitude to the City, PARCS staff, legal  
counsel, arts groups, and community members for their contributions to the  
commission’s work and to the ongoing development of arts funding in  
Fresno.  
VICE CHAIR WARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Attended an Arts  
Council Community Feedback gathering. Thanked the community members  
for actively providing feedback.  
CHAIR MCCOY REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Attended the recent  
Christmas parade, highlighting its strong turnout, festive atmosphere, and  
especially the new line dancing group. Thanked all participating groups,  
vendors, families, and attendees for supporting the event. Expressed  
appreciation for community members who consistently attend meetings and  
for the Fresno Arts Council, particularly Dr. Lilia Chavez, for her ongoing  
dedication and feedback.  
7.  
City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments  
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MILLER REPORTS AND COMMENTS.  
Thanked the Commission and PARCS staff, noted the significant  
accomplishments of the year, and expressed optimism for 2026.  
PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Thanked the  
commissioners for their work and constructive feedback, expressed  
appreciation for the entire PARCS team—including those working behind  
the scenes—and acknowledged their ongoing service to the community.  
8.  
Unscheduled Communication  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission  
with unscheduled communication: Dr. Lilia Chavez.  
9.  
Workshops  
Workshop- Commission review and input for the Measure P 2024 Annual  
ID 25-1710  
9.-A.  
Report pursuant to FMC Section 7-1509(e)(8). (PARCS)  
The above item was presented to the Commission by PARCS Assistant  
Director McNab.  
Commission discussion was held.  
PRESENTED  
Workshop- Commission overview of the Measure P 5-year evaluation of  
ID 25-1711  
9.-B.  
the program pursuant to FMC Section SEC. 7-1509(e)(7). (PARCS)  
The above item was presented to the Commission by Program Manager  
Gaytan.  
Commission discussion was held.  
PRESENTED  
Workshop - Progress overview of the Measure P Internship Pathway  
Program. (Personnel)  
9.-C.  
ID 25-1721  
The above item was presented to the Commission by Program Manager  
Boren.  
Commission discussion was held.  
PRESENTED  
Discussion Items  
Hearings  
10.  
11.  
Hearing - to adopt a resolution to create the Measure P 5-Year Evaluation  
ID 25-1723  
11.-A.  
Subcommittee; and define committee roles, responsibilities, and  
membership  
The above item was called to order at 6:53 P.M. and there was no staff  
presentation. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the  
Commission: Gabriel Lozano. Public comment closed at 6:56 P.M.  
Commission discussion was held.  
Chair McCoy appointed Commissioners Barraza, Dohlin, and Duran to the  
Measure "P" 5-Year Evaluation Subcommittee  
On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner  
Caglia, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
McCoy, Ward, Barraza, Caglia, Dohlin, Duran, Kucharski,  
Miller and Trillo  
Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture  
Grant Program.  
11.-B.  
ID 25-1697  
The above item was called to order at 7:02 P.M. and there was no  
presentation to the Commission. Upon call, the following members of the  
public addressed the Commission: Dr. Lilia Chavez. Public comment closed  
at 7:04 P.M.  
Commission discussion was held.  
Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P,  
ID 25-1698  
11.-C.  
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 7:08 P.M. and there was no  
presentation to the Commission. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed the Commission. Public comment closed at 7:09 P.M.  
There was no Commission discussion on this item.  
12.  
Adjournment  
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at  
7:09 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and  
Arts Commission during the January 26, 2026, regular meeting.