2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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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, November 17, 2025

Council Chambers (In

Person and/or Electronic)

https://www.fresno.gov/prac

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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.

Call to Order

Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:36 P.M.

5:36 P.M. Roll Call

On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Trillo's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller.

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, and Commissioner Trillo.

On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Caglia,

Commissioner Kucharski's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller.

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, and Commissioner Trillo.

Present 7 - Chair Kimberly McCoy

Vice Chair Laura E. Ward

Commissioner Jose Barraza

Commissioner Rose Caglia

Commissioner Jon Dohlin

Commissioner Mckay A. Duran

Commissioner Scott Miller

Absent 2 - Commissioner Kelly Kucharski

Commissioner Vincent L. Trillo

Pledge of Allegiance

Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approve Agenda

On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner

Caglia, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - McCoy, Ward, Barraza, Caglia, Dohlin, Duran and Miller

Absent: 2 - Kucharski and Trillo

Approval of Minutes

Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 3, 2025.

ID 25-1557

5.-A.

On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Caglia,

that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - McCoy, Ward, Barraza, Caglia, Dohlin, Duran and Miller

Absent: 2 - Kucharski and Trillo

Members Reports and Comments

COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Expressed

concern regarding public safety in parks and addressed fighting taking place

during events. Stressed the benefits park rangers presence have in parks.

Mentioned adding an item to discuss the Measure "P" allocations and the

roles of the departments, leagues, and organizations regarding park safety.

COMMISSIONER DURAN REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Attended the

November Art Hop. Highlighted and expressed appreciation for the Behind

the Curtain: a Warnors Theater behind-the-scenes tour. Encouraged the

community to attend.

COMMISSIONER DOHLIN REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Expressed

appreciation for the current weather conditions.

VICE CHAIR WARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Announced news site

Community Alliance posts a community calendar showcasing culture and

arts events funded by Measure "P". Encouraged public participation and

feedback during the PRAC meetings to receive public input on Expanded

Access to Arts and Culture Grant.

City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments

PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Noted that

Measure "P" is approaching its five-year anniversary. A five-year evaluation

of the program, required by ordinance, is due next year. Findings will be

presented to the City and the public. A preparatory workshop is scheduled

for next month.

Unscheduled Communication

Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Commission with

unscheduled communication.

Workshops

Discussion Items

Hearings

10.

11.

Hearing - Actions pertaining to the Parks, After School, Recreation, and

Community Services (PARCS) Department's FY 2027 Budget Build as it

relates to capital projects; after school, recreation, and community

services programs; and trails, beautification, and the San Joaquin River

Parkway

11.-A.

ID 25-1573

1. Presentation - Overview of the FY 2027 budget build process.

2. Receive public input on expenditures related to the PARCS

Department's FY 2027 budget.

3. Action - Make recommendations to the City Council for adoption of

expenditures in connection to the PARCS Department's FY 2027 budget

(PARCS).

The above item was called to order at 5:46 P.M. and was presented to the

Commission by PARCS Business Manager Xiong. Upon call, no members of

the public addressed the Commission. Public comment closed at 5:56 P.M.

Commission discussion was held.

Commissioner Dohlin motioned funding be provided not to exceed $350,000

for design, not to exceed $75,000 construction and soft costs, not to exceed

$275,000 for improvements to the Roeding Park small dog park in the form

of shade structure, landscaping and dog equipment. Chair McCoy seconded

the motion which passed by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Commissioner Caglia motioned to allocate up to $100,000 for the youth and

senior program, for expansion of youth wrestling. Commissioner Barraza

seconded the motion which passed by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Vice Chair Ward motioned that funding be provided not to exceed $25,000

for the support of this commission to establish a standing committee for the

Cultural Arts Subcommittee. Commissioner Dohlin seconded the motion

which passed by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Vice Chair Ward motioned that funding be provided not to exceed $25,000

for supporting the arts and culture grant program to be used for panelist

stipends, training, education, and robust community engagement support.

Commissioner Barraza seconded the motion which passed by the following

vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Commissioner Duran motioned within category three of PARCS youth and

senior programs, that funding be provided not to exceed $45,000 for PARCS

to continue the Tech Easy Program beyond the grant period that ends

December 2026. Chair McCoy seconded the motion which passed by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Commissioner Barraza motioned to allocate $100,000 to continue to expand

the arts and culture development of the culture arts district in southeast

Fresno. Chair McCoy seconded the motion which passed by the following

vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Commissioner Barraza motioned to allocate $800,000 for the lighting in Al

Radka Park. Commissioner Dohlin seconded the motion which passed by

the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Commissioner Barraza motioned to allocate $100,000 for the design of a

neighborhood park plaza on the first floor, of the second phase of the

development project on the southeast corner of 7th and Cesar Chavez

Boulevard. Commissioner Dohlin seconded the motion which passed by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Commissioner Miller motioned to allocate funds not to exceed $300,000 for

enhanced filtration for Lake Washington. Commissioner Dohlin seconded

the motion which passed by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, and

Commissioner Miller

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Trillo

Hearing - Adopt the Calendar Year 2026 Parks Recreation and Arts

ID 25-1520

11.-B.

Commission Meeting (PRAC) Calendar.

The above item was called to order at 6:35 P.M. and there was no

presentation to the Commission. Upon call, no members of the public

addressed the Commission. Public comment closed at 6:35 P.M.

There was no Commission discussion on this item.

On motion of Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Commissioner

Barraza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - McCoy, Ward, Barraza, Caglia, Dohlin, Duran and Miller

Absent: 2 - Kucharski and Trillo

Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture

ID 25-1558

11.-C.

Grant Program.

The above item was called to order at 6:30 P.M. and there was no

presentation to the Commission. Upon call, no members of the public

addressed the Commission. Public comment closed at 6:31 P.M.

Commission discussion was held.

Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P,

ID 25-1559

11.-D.

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 6:36 P.M. and there was no

presentation to the Commission. Upon call, the following members of the

public addressed the Commission: Lisa Flores. Public comment closed at

6:38 P.M.

There was no Commission discussion on this item.

12.

Adjournment

Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at

6:39 P.M.

The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation,

and Arts Commission during the December 15, 2025, regular meeting.