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 - Kelly Kucharski  
Commissioner - Scott Miller  
Commissioner - Harman Singh  
Commissioner - Vacant  
5:30 PM  
Monday, April 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.  
1.  
Call to Order  
Chair McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:36 P.M.  
2.  
5:36 P.M. Roll Call  
On motion of Chair McCoy, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin, Vice Chair  
Ward's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,  
Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller, and  
Commissioner Kucharski  
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Ward, and Commissioner Singh  
On motion of Chair McCoy, seconded by Commissioner Caglia,  
Commissioner Singh's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,  
Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner Miller, and  
Commissioner Kucharski  
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Ward, and Commissioner Singh  
Commissioner Singh joined the meeting at 5:47 P.M.  
Present 7 -  
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Commissioner Jose Barraza,  
Commissioner Rose Caglia, Commissioner Jon Dohlin,  
Commissioner Kelly Kucharski, Commissioner Scott Miller,  
and Commissioner Harman Singh  
Absent 1 - Vice Chair Laura E. Ward  
3.  
4.  
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: 6 -  
Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,  
Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Kucharski and  
Commissioner Miller  
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Ward and Commissioner Singh  
Approval of Minutes  
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 17, 2025.  
5.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-496  
On motion of Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Commissioner  
Dohlin, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 -  
Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,  
Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Kucharski and  
Commissioner Miller  
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Ward and Commissioner Singh  
6.  
Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:  
6-A.  
San Joaquin River Parkway:  
Commissioner Kucharski reported efforts are underway to schedule a  
meeting with the Parkway Trust team, PARCS Department, Public Works  
Department, and the Subcommittee.  
6-B.  
7.  
Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee  
There was no update from the Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee.  
Members Reports and Comments  
COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Reported  
concerns about the lack of facilities for senior citizens and after-school  
programs in newly approved parks. Expressed interest in holding a future  
discussion on these programs.  
COMMISSIONER CAGLIA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Wished everyone  
had a great Easter holiday.  
COMMISSIONER KUCHARSKI REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Thanked the  
commission for the privilege of serving.  
COMMISSIONER DOHLIN REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Visited Roeding  
Park and Woodward Park and felt rewarding to see people enjoying the  
parks, making the most of the facilities, and experiencing the parks firsthand  
to reinforce the importance of the work being done.  
8.  
City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments  
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER RUIZ REPORTS AND COMMENTS:  
Acknowledged Director Aguirre and the PARCS team for their hard work in  
planning and executing a successful Easter weekend in the parks, and the  
support of other departments in ensuring that visitors were accommodated,  
safe, and that the parks were cleaned up promptly.  
PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS:  
Acknowledged the significant effort and work that went into making the  
recent holiday weekend successful, emphasizing the contributions of the  
PARCS team, park managers, and other departments. Special thanks were  
given to various Departments and stakeholders for their roles in ensuring  
safety and cleanliness. Highlighted the improvements made in the parks, as  
well as the positive feedback from the community regarding park safety.  
Shared the success of Camp Fresno, with a significant increase in camper  
registrations, and thanked the commission for their support and service.  
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, the following members of the public addressed the Commission  
with unscheduled communication: Camilla Sutherland, Jean Anger, and  
Jade McAfee.  
10.  
Workshops:  
Workshop- Scheduled Workshop for Commission Review and Input for the  
Measure P 2023 Annual Report pursuant to FMC Section 7-1509(e)(8).  
10.-A.  
ID 25-563  
The above item was presented to the Commission by Assistant Director  
MacNab.  
Commission discussion on this item included: Fresno’s current PARCS  
score, and the disparity compared to other large cities. Interest in learning  
from other cities’ successful strategies to improve Fresno’s ranking.  
Suggestions to improve the park system, including adding more parks,  
amenities, and exercise equipment, especially for seniors, to enhance use  
and beautification. Timeline for existing park reinvestment and how new  
park investments will begin. Request for a breakdown or map showing how  
the $9.5 million in new park funding is allocated. Clarification of the PARCS  
partnership with a private senior center at Chestnut and Butler, and how  
such partnerships are counted or reflected on the maps. Concerns about the  
lack of senior centers in Southeast Fresno and a request for a clear  
definition and strategy for constructing future community centers. Future  
policy and plans for developing community centers that support both  
after-school programs and senior services. Cost analysis of the 2024 report  
regarding youth sports. Meal programs offered at senior community centers.  
Request for future reports to highlight areas of highest need for easier  
identification. Clarification on Category 4 Arts Funding amounts represent  
actual project implementation or reserved funds. Inquiry about the total  
Measure “P” revenue collected for the upcoming budget. Addressing the  
needs of youth and seniors; request for the topic to be placed on a future  
agenda for in-depth discussion.  
PRESENTED  
11.  
Discussion Items:  
Discussion regarding potential dates for a special meeting. (Chairperson  
McCoy)  
11.-A.  
ID 25-561  
Commission discussion on this item included: Adding a May 27, 2025  
Special Meeting for budget recommendations.  
On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Chair McCoy, to  
hold a Special Meeting on May 27, 2025 be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Chair McCoy, Commissioner Barraza, Commissioner Caglia,  
Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Kucharski,  
Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Singh  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Ward  
Hearings:  
12.  
Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture  
Grant Program.  
12.-A.  
ID 25-497  
The above item was called to order at 6:53 P.M. Upon call, no members of  
the public addressed the Commission: Public comment closed at 6:54P.M.  
There was no commission discussion on this item.  
Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P,  
ID 25-498  
12.-B.  
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 6:54 P.M. Upon call, the following  
members of the public addressed the Commission: Jade McAfee. Public  
comment closed at 6:56 P.M.  
Commission discussion on this item included: Commission’s role in making  
and submitting Measure “P” funding recommendations, including timeline,  
format, and effectiveness. Implementation of past recommendations.  
Improving communication and alignment with the City Council.  
Commissions advocacy for recommendations. Ensuring Brown Act  
compliance regarding commissioner attendance at City Council meetings.  
Establishing a consistent and formal process to strengthen the  
commission’s influence on city planning and funding decisions.  
13.  
Adjournment  
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at  
7:04 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and  
Arts Commission during the May 19, 2025, regular meeting.