Las Palmas Park Renovation

Asked the city to provide renovation options that don't include a dedicated cricket pitch with fencing or lights around the park, saying parks should serve many uses.

A Las Palmas Green and Serene member praised the mayor, denied her group spreads misinformation, and urged the city not to turn a public park into a private entity.

42-year resident urged no fencing and no field lighting at Las Palmas Park, calling the park an inclusive community space.

Of Las Palmas Green and Serene, cited General Plan policy CC-11.1 and urged rejection of permanent fencing at the park.

Delivered a second petition installment with 1,450 signatures plus 94 volleyball players opposing Option 1's fenced field and lights.

Asked the Council not to transform the park with fences and lighting, saying the open green space is invaluable to her family.

Thanked the council and staff for meeting with the Las Palmas Green and Serene group about the park renovation project.

Lifelong resident and Scout leader asked the city to build cricket pitches elsewhere rather than take away open space.

40-year park neighbor urged fixing restrooms, paths and shade instead of a sports venue: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.'

Neighbor explained why cricket requires fencing and argued it would hurt space efficiency, safety and aesthetics.

Said the disfavored concept inexplicably survived and asked the city to reevaluate what the community actually wants.

Lifelong park user since 1971 asked the city to preserve the park's character and consider Twin Creeks instead.

Asked how the city got here and urged council to harness the community's energy constructively.

The lone supportive voice: a cricket-playing father who travels to other cities for his son's games and wants a multiuse field locally.

Argued flexible open lawns maximize inclusive use per square foot, while cricket is field-dominant.

Presented a Save Las Palmas Park petition with 752 signatures asking the Council to remove Option 1 from consideration.

Opposed the cricket pitch and soccer fields at Las Palmas Park, saying they take too much space for few players in a park-starved city.

Healthcare worker with Save Las Palmas described how the park sustained him during the pandemic and cited research on green space benefits.

Shared a personal story of choosing his home because of the park and urged preserving its open green heart.

Spoke as a father of 23 years against the fenced cricket field, saying it would end spontaneous play memories for kids.

Spoke as someone who grew up at the park, saying lights and fences would make it exclusive rather than welcoming.

Asked that voting be limited to residents, that actual field usage data be included, and that survey methodology be transparent.

Urged the Council to reconsider Option 1, saying fencing off the open field would destroy a rare, inclusive shared space used for pickup sports, picnics, and dog walking.

Urged keeping the open multi-use field and integrating cricket without fencing the whole space.

Read children's quotes opposing the fenced cricket pitch, arguing the open field serves the whole community.

Opposed the fenced cricket field and lighting option; raised a possible conflict of interest by a Parks and Rec commissioner.

Opposed 15-foot fences at Las Palmas but suggested Baylands Park as a better cricket site.

Cited low survey demand for cricket, non-resident poll participation, and a possible conflict of interest.