Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

Parks

Monday, Jan. 23, 2023
5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. PST

Remote

The City of Fresno’s Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission conducts hearings and receives public input on programs, facilities and services funded with Measure P. They then make recommendations to the city council for the adoption of expenditures in the annual budget.

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Fresno - CA Documenters Team

Live reporting by Ntsa Iab Vang

Increases to park facility fees approved, move to city council vote

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Keep up with this thread for tonight's meeting.🌳1/23: City of Fresno - Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission @ 5:30 pm. Live-tweeting for @fresnoland.
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➡️Access the full agenda here: fresno.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&…
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03:57 PM Jan 23, 2023 CST

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Here's the agenda for tonight's meeting: fresno.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&… https://t.co/bkIlMmFKmn

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Meeting starts in 15 minutes!

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City Clerk Assistant Parra says today's meeting will be 100% virtual.

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Meeting is called to order at 5:33 pm with 1 member absent. No changes to the agenda. Minutes and agenda were approved.

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Commissioner Vang says there are no updates on the Cultural Arts Plan.

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Commissioner Barraza says the subcommittee met last Friday to review Chapter 3 of the Parks Master Plan. Time table shows a draft will be ready by June. Barraza shares that there is progress and he thanks staffs for their hard work.

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Member Reports: Dr. Oputa acknowledges and sends her support to the Asian communities in Monterey Park and the country. She quotes Dr. King, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

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Member Reports: Commissioner Vang expresses her gratitude for Dr. Oputa for her support during these times.

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Member Reports: Chair McCoy thanks Dr. Oputa for acknowledging the Asian community and also shows her support.

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Public Comment: Brandi shares that the warming centers have been a good resource and recommends commissioners to support the extension of them. “There are many people with health issues... being at the warming centers have saved their lives.”

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Public Comment: Clare Statham shares her design ideas on University Terrace's expected play structure.

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Public Comment: Debra Bolls, principal of Pinedale Elementary School (located behind a warming center) recommends the city to take into consideration of location's surroundings. Bolls reports disruptive behavior from a participant and shows her concern for student safety.

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In discussions: 12-A: ID 23-29: Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule (PARCS) Presented by Commissioner Parkes. https://t.co/3fCFW0JdYG

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2/3 https://t.co/TZZLV9yS54

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3/3: Recommended Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule including Riverside Municipal Golf Course-Green Fees, General Recreation, Neighborhood Center, Parks and Playground Facilities, General Recreation Fees, and Camp Fresno Fees. https://t.co/MNdR2cDt3y

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Gregory Barfield, Assistant City Manager, says that when there are more people at the park for big events, such as "Boots in the Park", more staffs are required to accommodate park visitors.

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2. Action - Recommend to City Council Adoption of the Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule.

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MOTION APPROVED 8-0 : ID 23-29: Actions Pertaining to Proposed Changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule (PARCS)

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12-B: ID 23-128 - Public Input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. (No public comments or discussions were made.)

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The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next City of Fresno’s - Parks, Recreation & Arts commission meeting is scheduled for February 6.

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Agency Information

City of Fresno Meetings

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The Fresno City Council makes decisions on the scope, direction and financing of city services, such as water, sewer, police and fire protection. It also establishes policy that is administered and implemented by city staff, as well as establishing land-use policies through the General Plan and zoning regulations.

Meetings usually occur at 9 a.m. on Thursdays at the Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street. They are also available to participate in via Zoom and are webcast.

In Fresno, the city clerk and the city attorney serve the council, not the mayor.