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Public commenters back transit-adjacent project, say it will provide shade, revenue and repairs
Summary
Speakers described a multi-year development proposal they say would add trees and shade, generate revenue for districts, support a program called RACE, and repair sidewalks; commenters said the project has been under review for 18 months and that the city and transit agency have negotiated a mutually beneficial agreement.
Several public commenters urged the City Council to allow a proposed transit-adjacent development project to proceed, saying it will add trees and shade, generate revenue for districts and repair sidewalks.
“este programa este da árboles y da sombra a los las personas este utilizando transportación pública…va a apoyar el programa RACE, va a reparar este banquetas y curvas para acceso de la DEA,” one speaker said, arguing the project benefits transit riders and neighborhood access.
The same commenter said the proponents have worked with the city and the transit agency for “casi 3 años” to reach an agreement and that closing a related case would unlock private funding: “Y también al cerrar este caso cerrarían ese un Ocean que permitiría que el el derecho público este daría dinero de este dinero de empresas grandes.”
Mary Graphly, identified by name in public comment, said the review process “ha tomado 18 meses y debería, se supone que iba a ser 6 meses,” and that additional neighborhood meetings are planned to address concerns. She said prior neighbors’ objections stemmed from misunderstanding project dynamics and that the proponents would hold another meeting to explain the design and construction approach.
Commenters also referenced outreach to utilities and contractors, naming “Spectrum” among contacted parties, and said the project team has followed city requirements. The transcript does not include staff presentations or a council vote on the project in the provided segments.
The remarks appeared during the public-comment portion and during an item identified in the record as related to Rodríguez Park and contracting practices; the transcript excerpts do not include the full project proposal nor a staff recommendation.
