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Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission (Fresno) addresses Measure P grant issues, holds workshop and public hearings

FresnoFeb 23, 20262 min read

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At its February 23, 2026 regular meeting, the Fresno Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission approved the agenda, excused Commissioner Vincent L. Trillo's absence, received a workshop update on the Expanded Access to Arts & Culture (EAAC) grant program, and held three hearings to receive public input on the EAAC program, a proposed Measure P appropriation (41st Amendment) contingent on funds returned by the Fresno Arts Council, and Measure P allocations / updates to the Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and the PARCS Department budget and capital improvement plans. Commissioners reported on a Five-Year Evaluation effort and raised concerns about the embezzlement of Measure P Arts & Culture funds and its impacts on grant recipients.

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Approved the meeting agenda (motion: Commissioner Duran; second: Commissioner Dohlin).
Excused Commissioner Vincent L. Trillo's absence (motion: Commissioner Dohlin; second: Commissioner Miller).
Received a workshop presentation on the Expanded Access to Arts & Culture Grant Program (presented by City Manager White and PARCS Assistant Director McNab).
Held hearings and received public comment on: (a) a Measure P Category 4 Annual Appropriation Resolution item (41st Amendment to AAR No. 2025-179, $1,500,000 contingent on Measure P EAAC funds returned by the Fresno Arts Council), (b) the Expanded Access to Arts & Culture Grant Program, and (c) allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and the PARCS Department budget and capital improvement plans. (The record shows presentation, public comment, and commission discussion; no recorded final vote on the 41st Amendment in these minutes.)

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Feb 23, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) https://www.fresno.gov/prac-meeting/scheduled

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THE FRESNO PARKS, RECREATION, AND ARTS COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Commission meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways:
1) Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
a) To speak during a Commission meeting in person: fill out a speaker card (available in the Council Chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the Council Chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Commission Chair’s call for public comment.
2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_655JE8zFRQGx9bO1D9Vlfg
a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. b) To speak during a Commission meeting while attending remotely: while in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen.
All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address the Commission pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure, no documents shall be accepted for Commission review unless submitted to the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Commission Agenda item be heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and will be a part of the official record.
a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/
2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c).
a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number.
VIEWING CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Commission meetings live:
1) City of Fresno website: https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click “In Progress” to view the live meeting). 2) Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/gov/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffresnomeetings/streams 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99
Should any of the five viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Commission meeting will continue uninterrupted. Commission meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Council Chamber. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled 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
5:33 P.M. Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Members Reports and Comments
City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments
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.
Workshops
WORKSHOP - Update on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
Discussion Items
Hearings
Hearing- 1. Presentation- Measure P- Category 4 Annual Appropriation Resolution presentation. (PARCS) 2. Recommend to City Council the Resolution Adopting the 41st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $1,500,000 contingent on the amount of Measure P Expanded Access to Arts & Culture funds returned to the City by the Fresno Arts Council.
Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.
Hearing - Receive 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.
Adjournment
Upcoming Workshops, Discussion Items, and Hearings
2026 Meeting Schedule March 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting April 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular Meeting June 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting July 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting August 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting September 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting October 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting October 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting November 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting November 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting December 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission during the March 16, 2026, regular meeting.

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