COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS BEGINS
At tonight's City Council meeting, City Manager Sbranti asked to remove this item (#22) from the Consent Calendar. He wishes to invest enough time to employ a multi-step process to maximize the community's opportunities to sound off on the development of such a long-term resource as the pending "Old Town Park." The Council concurred.
This will occur by methodical citizen outreach through neighborhoods and individuals; through SPECIAL MEETINGS to be held for this purpose; and through the Community Advisory Commission (CAC) -- before finalizing things with the Council. Stand by -- more to follow.
The two public speakers on this item were Messrs. Paul Flores, Pittsburg Historical Society, and Harry York, CEO of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce -- both of whom favored the concept, added helpful background, and raised other important points which will factor in the future public discussions.
Mr. Sbranti went on to propose (with Council concurrence) using some of the Parkland Dedication Fee Funds for "City Park" enhancements (the park near City Center) -- $10,000 to finish the new basketball court; addition of energy-efficient LED lights; and installation of bleachers for event spectators.
By the way, a list of City parks is provided on the official website at this link.
End of update #01
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Original Post: 17 May 13
THIS IS A VERY BIG DEAL
WHICH WILL HELP SET THE TONE
FOR OLD TOWN
-- for decades to come!!
1. The City Council has a packed agenda to consider at Monday's regular meeting (5/20/13). Among the important matters being reviewed is the following:
Adoption of a Resolution Allocating
Parkland Dedication Fee Funds for
RESOLUTION NO. 13
Various Parks Projects
[Section 1.B] "Staff recommends re-allocation of $1,450,000 to close out three completed projects, reduce budgets for two current projects and approve a new project, Old Town Park with an approved project budget of $1,250,000, for an updated FY 2013/14 Parks Capital Improvement Program and Expenditure Plan."
2. City Manager Joe Sbranti alluded to this exciting plan at the regular Neighborhood Meeting (as I recall) which he, his staff, and the School District conducted on May 7 -- with Mayor Nancy Parent in attendance. The next neighborhood meeting is on June 1.
3. JUST IMAGINE:
- A beautiful park, right next to Old Town Plaza (where the Farmers Market holds court -- the park would be in the adjacent lot behind the Plaza)
- What a fantastic idea!
- What synergy this will yield when combined with the other downtown developments and neighborhoods
- What problems it solves for the use of that prime land
- What years of pleasure and community pride this promises
- How incredibly useful for conducting and growing larger events
- What an enhancement for the Seafood Festival
- How hospitable for visitors and residents, alike
- How stimulating to the well-being of the entire City and larger area
- What opportunities this opens -- yet unimaged!
4. Mr. Sbranti reminded that you can write the Council and/or attend Monday's 5/20 City Council meeting to voice your opinions -- which matter a great deal. Here is contact information for the Council.
Personally, I humbly urge fellow citizens to support this initiative -- unless you have even better ideas. Of course, all views are important and we all need to hear them -- so that the collective wisdom "can do its thing."
5. DON'T MISS OUT ON PARTICIPATING IN THIS RARE, ENDURING OPPORTUNITY.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON MONDAY.
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, I'LL CLAP EXTRA HARD FOR YOU!
GO PITTSBURG!
GROW IN GOOD HEALTH, PITTSBURG!
GROW IN GOOD HEALTH, PITTSBURG!
David Nelson
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