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 - Kelly Kucharski

Commissioner - Scott Miller

Commissioner - Harman Singh

Commissioner - Christina Soto

5:30 PM

Monday, December 16, 2024

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 5:30 P.M.

5:30 P.M. Roll Call

Present 11 -

Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Laura E. Ward,

Commissioner Jose Barraza, Commissioner Jose Barraza,

Commissioner Rose Caglia, Commissioner Jon Dohlin,

Commissioner Jon Dohlin, Commissioner Kelly Kucharski,

Commissioner Scott Miller, Commissioner Scott Miller, and

Commissioner Christina Soto

Absent 2 -

Commissioner Harman Singh, and Commissioner Harman

Singh

Pledge of Allegiance

Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approve Agenda

On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner

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

following vote:

Aye: 8 -

Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner

Kucharski, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Soto

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Singh

Approval of Minutes

Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 18, 2024.

5.-A.

ID 24-1663

During approval of the minutes, Commissioner Soto indicated she left the

November 18, 2024, meeting at 6:30 P.M. and did not participate in agenda

item 12-C (ID 24-1576) Hearing - Actions pertaining to the Parks, After

School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department's FY

2026 Budget Build as it relates to capital projects; after school, recreation,

and community services programs; and trails, beautification, and the San

Joaquin River Parkway. Therefore she will be marked absent for this item.

On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner

Dohlin, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner

Kucharski and Commissioner Miller

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Singh

Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Soto

Discussion: Subcommittee Reports:

Parks Master Plan:

6-A.

Chair McCoy announced the Parks Master Plan was adopted by the City

Council on December 5, 2024, and therefore the subcommittee has

completed its work, and is hereby dissolved.

6-B.

Highest Needs Neighborhoods:

Chair McCoy announced the Highest Needs Neighborhood definition has

been adopted by the City Council on November 21st, 2024, and therefore

the subcommittee has completed its work and is hereby dissolved.

6-C.

6-D.

San Joaquin River Parkway:

There was no update from the San Joaquin River Parkway.

Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee

Vice Chair Ward reported the Cultural Arts Grant subcommittee provided an

update to the commission, acknowledging the collaborative efforts involved.

The Arts Council worked closely with the City Attorney to ensure that the

updates made to the proposal, since its initial introduction in September,

were appropriate. While the committee did not meet formally, members

monitored progress and provided input. Appreciation was expressed for the

contributions of city staff in moving the process forward. The subcommittee

expressed optimism that the updated recommendations would gain support.

Members Reports and Comments

COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Expressed

appreciation to Radio Bilingüe, the Alliance for California Traditional Arts,

and the Arts Council for their roles in the Corridos Del San Joaquin event.

Announced attended an event by The Friends of Calawa, and extended

gratitude.

VICE CHAIR WARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Congratulated the

Highest Needs Neighborhood Subcommittee for their work, and the

successful adoption of the expanded definition that was approved by the

City Council.

COMMISSIONER CAGLIA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Expressed

gratitude and appreciation to Vice Chair Ward, and the San Joaquin River

Parkway Subcommittee for their work.

COMMISSIONER DOHLIN REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Wished the

Commission, and the public happy holidays.

City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MILLER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:

Wished everyone a happy holiday season and acknowledged the

commission for their commitment this year.

PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Expressed

gratitude to the Commissioners for a great 2024, all their hard work and

dedication is truly appreciated, and the PARCS team for their hard work and

continued dedication to the department.

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:

Discussion Items:

Hearings:

11.

12.

Hearing - Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the PARCS

12.-A.

ID 24-1691

Department Fiscal Year 2026 Master Fee Schedule (PARCS)

1. Review - Recommended Proposed Changes to the PARCS

Department Fiscal Year 2026 Master Fee Schedule.

2. Action - Recommend to City Council Adoption of the Proposed

Changes to the PARCS Department Fiscal Year 2026 Master Fee

Schedule.

The above item was called to order at 5:39 P.M. and was presented to the

Commission by Division Manager Soliz. Upon call, no members of the

public addressed the Commission. Public comment closed at 6:08 P.M.

Commission discussion on this item included: Explanation of the sport

pétanque, and adding additional courts. Camping fees charged compared to

other cities. Ownership of the Camp Fresno site, and collection of fees. Free

swim lessons for Fresno Unified students. Explanation of proposed fees.

How the high demand is being met. Adding additional leagues at skate

parks and BMX parks, and explanations of fees charged. Status of the

lifeguard training program. Additional information of the aquatics fee history,

and reducing fees. Fee waivers for low income households. Approving the

guidelines without the aquatics fees. Recouping costs of fee waivers for

waiving significant portions of the fees. Fees for residents verses non

residents.

Commissioner Soto motioned to approve the proposed changes WITHOUT

the Aquatics Swim Lessons sections:

• Each subsequent session - current fee $50, proposed fee $100.

• Ages 18+ each session - current fee $50, proposed fee $100.

On motion of Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin,

that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 8 -

Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner

Kucharski, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Soto

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Singh

Hearing - Actions pertaining to the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture

12.-B.

ID 24-1692

Grant Guidelines:

1. Fresno Arts Council presentation on proposed changes to the

Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines.

2. Receive public input on the draft Expanded Access to Arts and

Culture Grant Guidelines.

3. Review and make recommendations from the Parks, Recreation,

and Arts Commission for the City Council’s consideration and

adoption of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant

Guidelines.

The above item was called to order at 6:26 P.M. and was presented to the

Commission by Fresno Arts Council Executive Director Lilia Gonzales

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

Commission: Hugo Morales, and Elizabeth Laval. Public comment closed at

6:43 P.M.

Commission discussion on this item included: Acknowledgement of the

work completed by all involved. Threshold increase for Established

Organizations. Clarity of the appeals process. Applicants granted awards

making appeals. Dating and/or numbering each draft of the attachments.

Requirements to serve as a Fiscal Agent, and the terms of service.

Eligibility for reimbursements. Arts Council compensation for the outreach

process.

On motion of Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Commissioner

Barraza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 8 -

Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,

Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner

Kucharski, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Soto

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Singh

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

12.-C.

ID 24-1664

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 6:55 P.M. and was presented to the

Commission by. Upon call, no members of the public addressed the

Commission. Public comment closed at 6:56 P.M.

There was no Commission discussion on this item.

13.

Adjournment

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

6:56 P.M.

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

Arts Commission during the January 27, 2025, regular meeting with Commissioner

Soto absent.