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, June 16, 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 5:45 P.M.  
2.  
5:45 P.M. Roll Call  
On motion of Commissioner Singh, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin,  
Commissioner Kucharski's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,  
Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Singh  
Absent: 3 - Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner  
Miller  
On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Commissioner Singh,  
Commissioner Caglia's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,  
Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Singh  
Absent: 3 - Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner  
Miller  
On motion of Commissioner Barraza, seconded by Commissioner Singh,  
Commissioner Miller's absence was EXCUSED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,  
Commissioner Dohlin, and Commissioner Singh  
Absent: 3 - Commissioner Caglia, Commissioner Kucharski, Commissioner  
Miller  
Commissioner Miller Joined the meeting at 5:50 P.M.  
Present 6 -  
Chair Kimberly McCoy, Vice Chair Laura E. Ward,  
Commissioner Jose Barraza, Commissioner Jon Dohlin,  
Commissioner Scott Miller, and Commissioner Harman Singh  
Absent 2 -  
Commissioner Rose Caglia, and Commissioner Kelly  
Kucharski  
3.  
4.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Chair McCoy led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
Approve Agenda  
On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Vice Chair Ward, the  
Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 -  
Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,  
Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Miller and  
Commissioner Singh  
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Caglia and Commissioner Kucharski  
Approval of Minutes  
5.  
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2025, and the special  
meeting minutes of May 27, 2025  
5.-A.  
ID 25-804  
On motion of Commissioner Singh, seconded by Commissioner  
Dohlin, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 -  
Chair McCoy, Vice Chair Ward, Commissioner Barraza,  
Commissioner Dohlin, Commissioner Miller and  
Commissioner Singh  
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Caglia and Commissioner Kucharski  
6.  
Discussion: Subcommittee Reports  
6-A.  
San Joaquin River Parkway  
There was no update from the San Joaquin River Parkway.  
Chair McCoy announced once the budget is adopted, the San Joaquin River  
Parkway Subcommittee will dissolve.  
6-B.  
Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee  
Vice Chair Ward reported that 213 completed applications were submitted  
for Year 2 of the Expanded Access to Arts program. Approximately 30  
reviewers participated in the training process and were set to be organized  
into review teams. The goal remains to present grant recommendations at  
the August meeting.  
7.  
Members Reports and Comments  
COMMISSIONER BARRAZA REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Expressed  
concern regarding a terminated soccer league contract and appeal.  
Emphasized the importance of fairness and public transparency. While  
acknowledging staff efforts to promote park safety, noting the need to  
balance enforcement with understanding that leagues cannot control all  
park goers. Called for transparency regarding what is contractually required  
of sports leagues, stating teams should be held accountable for actions  
during games, but not for incidents occurring outside their control. A review  
of related policies was suggested to ensure fairness.  
CHAIR MCCOY REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Questioned the presence  
and scheduling of Park Rangers during sports league activities at city parks,  
and whether rangers were present from start to finish of games or if their  
presence was intermittent. Suggested assigning Park Rangers to remain  
onsite throughout events, particularly in the evenings when park use is  
highest. Expressed concerns about current ranger schedules prioritizing  
morning shifts for cleanup, which could be handled by Public Works  
instead. Questioned how much Measure "P" funding supports Park Rangers,  
including salaries and resources, and called for hiring more rangers to  
ensure safety during events. Suggested that trained mental health and  
behavioral staff, not Park Rangers, should handle the removal of unhoused  
individuals from parks, as rangers may lack the necessary training.  
VICE CHAIR WARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Encouraged the public  
to continue participating in art and cultural events happening across the city,  
many of which were partially or fully funded by Measure "P". Noted that  
numerous performances and open exhibits were currently accessible due to  
this funding and are taking place in various locations worthwhile and  
deserving of public engagement.  
8.  
City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments  
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER RUIZ REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Announced  
the City Council will hold its final votes on the FY26 budget Tuesday.  
PARCS DIRECTOR AGUIRRE REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Announced  
on Friday, June 13, the first group of over 50 day campers were sent to  
Camp Fresno. The first overnight group was sent the following Monday, with  
another group scheduled for Friday. Acknowledged Shelby McNab and  
Sarah Gayton for their efforts in launching the camp season. Announced  
recreation swimming pools opened for the summer at various high schools  
and city locations, operating daily from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Reported,  
over the weekend, Maxie L. Parks Community Center experienced  
vandalism, including five broken windows and damage to irrigation systems.  
Repairs are underway with support from the facilities team.  
9.  
Unscheduled Communication  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission  
with unscheduled communication: Teri Soriano, Camilla Sutherland, Adam  
Balakian, Geetika Bajpai, Jaselle Camiling, and Lisa Flores.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
Workshops  
Discussion Items  
Hearings  
Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture  
Grant Program.  
12.-A.  
12.-B.  
ID 25-805  
The above item was called to order at 6:24 P.M. Upon call, no members of  
the public addressed the Commission: Public comment closed at 6:24 P.M.  
There was no commission discussion.  
Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P,  
ID 25-807  
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 6:25 P.M. Upon call, no members of  
the public addressed the Commission: Public comment closed at 6:25 P.M.  
There was no commission discussion.  
13.  
Adjournment  
Chair McCoy adjourned the meeting in Memory of Dr. Francine Oputa, at  
6:25 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and  
Arts Commission during the July 21, 2025, regular meeting.