Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission discussed and recommended the adoption of Cycle Three Draft Grant Guidelines to the City Council, with modifications regarding funding allocation and eligibility. Public comments highlighted concerns about funding caps for established organizations and the need for equitable distribution to emerging artists and underserved communities.

About this meeting

Government Body: Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Meeting Type: Parks, Recreation, And Arts Commission
Location: Fresno, CA
Meeting Date: May 18, 2026

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Monday, May 18, 2026

16 items on the agenda.

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Call to Order•Item 1.

Call to Order

5:30 P.M. Roll Call•Item 2.

5:30 P.M. Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance•Item 3.

Pledge of Allegiance

Approve Agenda•Item 4.

Approve Agenda

Approval of Minutes•Item 5.-A.

ID 26-645 Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026

Discussion: Subcommittee Reports•Item 6-A.

E.A.A.C. Subcommittee

Members Reports and Comments•Item 7.

Members Reports and Comments

City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments•Item 8.

City Administration and PARCS Staff Reports and Comments

Unscheduled Communication•Item 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.

Workshops•Item 10.

ID 26-648 Workshop- Update on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture (EAAC) Grant Program (PARCS)

Discussion Items•Item 11.

ID 26-706 Discussion- Review of the Cycle Three Draft Grant Guidelines and Public Comments (PARCS)

Discussion Items•Item 11.

ID 26-707 Discussion- Review of the Cycle Three Draft Application Review Committee (ARC) Handbook (PARCS)

Hearings•Item 12.

ID 26-708 Hearing - Review and make recommendations from the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for the City Council's consideration and adoption of the Draft Grant Guidelines

Hearings•Item 12. ID 26-646 -B.

Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.

Hearings•Item 12. ID 26-647 -C.

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•Item 13.