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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, July 21, 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.

Call to Order

Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:34 P.M.

5:34 P.M. Roll Call

On motion of Chair McCoy, seconded by Commissioner Caglia, Vice Chair

Ward's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,

Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, Commissioner Miller, and

Commissioner Trillo

Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner

Kucharski

On motion of Chair McCoy, seconded by Commissioner Caglia,

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

the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,

Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, Commissioner Miller, and

Commissioner Trillo

Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner

Kucharski

On motion of Chair McCoy, seconded by Commissioner Trillo,

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

following vote:

Aye: 6 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,

Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Duran, Commissioner Miller, and

Commissioner Trillo

Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner

Kucharski

Commissioner Kucharski joined the meeting at 5:54 P.M.

Present 7 -

Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Jose Barraza,

Commissioner Rose Caglia, Commissioner Mckay A. Duran,

Commissioner Kelly Kucharski, Commissioner Scott Miller,

and Commissioner Vincent L. Trillo

Absent 2 - Vice Chair Laura E. Ward, and Commissioner Jon Dohlin

Pledge of Allegiance

Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approve Agenda

On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner

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

following vote:

Aye: 6 -

Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,

Commissioner Duran, Commissioner Miller and

Commissioner Trillo

Absent: 3 -

Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner

Kucharski

Approval of Minutes

Approval of the regular meeting minutes of June 16, 2025.

5.-A.

ID 25-939

On motion of Commissioner Trillo, seconded by Chair McCoy, that the

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

vote:

Aye: 5 -

Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Duran,

Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Trillo

Absent: 3 -

Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Dohlin and Commissioner

Kucharski

Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Caglia

Discussion: Subcommittee Reports

6-A.

Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee

There was no update from the Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee.

Members Reports and Comments

COMMISSIONER DURAN REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Thanked

everyone for the warm welcome.

COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Welcomed the

new PRAC Commissioners.

CHAIR MCCOY REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Welcomed the new PRAC

Commissioners.

City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER RUIZ REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Welcomed

the new PRAC Commissioners and gave background information.

PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Announced

several events including: an ice cream social at 18 park locations last week,

a successful Fresno Summer Nights event at Roma Park, a Camp Fresno

active at Dinky Creek with both day and overnight camps, swim lessons and

recreational swim programs are ongoing, community centers operating at

full capacity, a ribbon cutting at Broadway Park, Rotary East pickleball

complex recently opened with cricket pitches nearing completion. Thanked

the community for their patience during construction closures, and

encouraged residents to follow social media for updates on events and

amenities

Unscheduled Communication

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission

with unscheduled communication: Adam Balakian, Gabriel Lazano, and

Camila Sutherland.

Unscheduled Communication - Adam Balakian photos

ID 25-1016

10.

Workshops

Workshop - Overview of the PARCS Athletic Facility Reservation Policy.

(PARCS)

10.-A.

ID 25-1000

The above item was presented to the Commission by Assistant Director

Soliz.

Commission discussion on this item included: Park reservation availability.

Tournament safety and security. Communication and technology. Suggested

improvements. Special events permitting. Responsibility boundaries.

Violation and suspension policy. Appeal process. Remedial measures and

collaboration. Park safety and maintenance. Fee reductions and program

access. Park ranger deployment & event safety. Alcohol consumption

concerns. Park maintenance and Measure “P”. Staff appreciation and

community advocacy. Reservation requirements. Park ranger coverage.

Landscape maintenance integration. Field resting and turf improvements.

Lighting projects and park accessibility.

PRESENTED

Workshop - Quarterly progress overview of the Expanded Access to Arts

ID 25-1001

10.-B.

and Culture Grant Program Process. FY 24-25 Quarter 4 (Fresno Arts

Council)

The above item was presented to the Commission by Fresno Arts Council

Executive Director Lilia Gonzales Chavez.

Commission discussion on this item included: Arts Grant Program update.

Future application cycle. Community arts impact. Expansion of art

installations.

PRESENTED

Discussion Items

Hearings

11.

12.

Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts

Commission for Fiscal Year 2026.

12.-A.

ID 25-942

The above item was called to order at 6:55 P.M. and there was no staff

presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the

Commission. Public comment closed at 6:55 P.M.

There was no Commission discussion on this item.

Commissioner Caglia motioned to elect Chair McCoy as Chair for FY26.

Commissioner Barraza seconded the motion which PASSED by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,

Commissioner Duran, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller, and

Commissioner Trillo

Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Dohlin

Commissioner Caglia motioned to elect Vice Chair Ward as Vice Chair for

FY26. Commissioner Barraza seconded the motion which PASSED by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,

Commissioner Duran, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller, and

Commissioner Trillo

Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Dohlin

APPROVED

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

ID 25-940

12.-B.

Grant Program.

The above item was called to order at 6:58 P.M. and there was no staff

presentation. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the

Commission: Hugo Morales. Public comment closed at 6:59 P.M.

There was no Commission discussion on this item.

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

ID 25-941

12.-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 6:59 P.M. and there was no staff

presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the

Commission. Public comment closed at 7:01 P.M.

There was no Commission discussion on this item.

13.

Adjournment

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

7:01 P.M.

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

Arts Commission during the August 18, 2025, regular meeting.