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Council approves $15 million‑plus for Parnell Park renovation after public objections over tree removals
Summary
The Whittier City Council approved a supplemental appropriation exceeding $15 million for construction of the Parnell Park renovation as part of the consent calendar. Public commenters urged the council to preserve mature trees and questioned project design and placement of multiple soccer fields.
The Whittier City Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $15,000,398.754 for construction of the Parnell Park renovation project as part of the consent calendar, despite extensive public comment opposing removal of mature trees and the park layout.
Several residents used the public comment period to press the council to preserve the park’s mature canopy and to question other design elements, including installation of artificial turf, a new track and concentration of multiple soccer fields in one location.
"First, of course, is the trees. The loss of a 175 beautiful, mature trees is horrible even to contemplate," said a resident speaking during the public comment period. Connie McCormack, a 29‑year resident, called it "insulting" that the bid…
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