Supplement_BudgetHearingsJune2022_PublicComments_Redacted

From: Felipe Maciel
To: Clerk
Cc: Tyler Maxwell
Subject: Cary Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:26:10 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

I want to uplift specific asks at Cary Park. That is to 1) Draw FIFA regulation lines on the inline hockey court where Futsal can be accommodated. 2) Purchase a pair of Official-sized Futsal Goals to be able to run futsal-related activities such as leagues, tournaments, camps, and open play. 3) If they have not been drawn, draw appropriate lines for Roller Derby on the inline hockey court 4) Purchase and place an additional sea train trailer to facilitate the multi-use of the inline hockey court. 5) Patch the crack and holes in the skate park area.

The inline hockey area is primarily used for other activities such as futsal/street soccer and roller derby more frequently than hockey. Please accommodate the people currently using the park.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Felipe Mariel
Felipe Maciel-Askew
Customer Care Rep

From: [email protected]
To: Clerk
Cc: Tyler Maxwell
Subject: Cary Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:14:03 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

I want to uplift specific asks at Cary Park. That is to 1) Draw FIFA regulation lines on the inline hockey court where Futsal can be accommodated. 2) Purchase a pair of Official-sized Futsal Goals to be able to run futsal-related activities such as leagues, tournaments, camps, and open play. 3) If they have not been drawn, draw appropriate lines for Roller Derby on the inline hockey court 4) Purchase and place an additional sea train trailer to facilitate the multi- use of the inline hockey court. 5) Patch the crack and holes in the skate park area.

The inline hockey area is primarily used for other activities such as futsal/street soccer and roller derby more frequently than hockey. Please accommodate the people currently using the park.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Roseann Vasquez

From: roy pascual luna
To: Clerk
Cc: Tyler Maxwell
Subject: Cary Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:49:58 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

I want to uplift specific asks at Cary Park. That is to 1) Draw FIFA regulation lines on the inline hockey court where Futsal can be accommodated. 2) Purchase a pair of Official-sized Futsal Goals to be able to run futsal-related activities such as leagues, tournaments, camps, and open play. 3) If they have not been drawn, draw appropriate lines for Roller Derby on the inline hockey court 4) Purchase and place an additional sea train trailer to facilitate the multi- use of the inline hockey court. 5) Patch the crack and holes in the skate park area.

The inline hockey area is primarily used for other activities such as futsal/street soccer and roller derby more frequently than hockey. Please accommodate the people currently using the park.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]

From: Ivan Leon
To: Clerk
Cc: Tyler Maxwell
Subject: Cary Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:42:38 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

I want to uplift specific asks at Cary Park. That is to 1) Draw FIFA regulation lines on the inline hockey court where Futsal can be accommodated. 2) Purchase a pair of Official-sized Futsal Goals to be able to run futsal-related activities such as leagues, tournaments, camps, and open play. 3) If they have not been drawn, draw appropriate lines for Roller Derby on the inline hockey court 4) Purchase and place an additional sea train trailer to facilitate the multi- use of the inline hockey court. 5) Patch the crack and holes in the skate park area.

The inline hockey area is primarily used for other activities such as futsal/street soccer and roller derby more frequently than hockey. Please accommodate the people currently using the park.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
From: Tony Quezada
To: Clerk
Cc: Tyler Maxwell
Subject: Cary Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:34:41 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

The inline hockey area is primarily used for other activities such as futsal/street soccer and roller derby more frequently than hockey. Please accommodate the people currently using the park.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tony
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From: Tony Quezada
To: Clerk
Cc: Miguel Arias
Subject: District 3 Parks - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:35:42 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

I want to uplift specific asks at Parks in District 3. First, the Maxie Parks gym is suitable to accommodate other sports such as Futsal and Volleyball. We would like to see: 1) Draw FIFA regulation lines on the inline hockey court where Futsal can be accommodated. 2) Purchase a pair of Official-sized Futsal Goals to be able to run futsal-related activities such as leagues, tournaments, camps, and open play. 3) Draw the appropriate lines for indoor volleyball.

Also, we would like to see the city explore the possibility of leasing out the former Futsal Underground space inside the Bitwise Beehive to create an additional indoor recreation venue. Which is greatly needed.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tony
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From: Felipe Maciel
To: Clerk
Cc: Miguel Arias
Subject: District 3 Parks - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:26:50 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Felipe Maciel
Felipe Maciel-Askew
Customer Care Rep

From: [email protected]
To: Clerk
Cc: Miguel Arias
Subject: District 3 Parks - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:14:09 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Also, we would like to see the city explore the possibility of leasing out the former Futsal Underground space inside the Bitwise Beehive to create an additional indoor recreation venue.

Which is greatly needed.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Roseann Vasquez

From: roy pascual luna
To: Clerk
Cc: Miguel Arias
Subject: District 3 Parks - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:50:03 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Also, we would like to see the city explore the possibility of leasing out the former Futsal Underground space inside the Bitwise Beehive to create an additional indoor recreation venue.

Which is greatly needed.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]

From: villaovaldo serrato
To: Clerk
Cc: Miguel Arias
Subject: District 3 Parks - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:49:07 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Also, we would like to see the city explore the possibility of leasing out the former Futsal Underground space inside the Bitwise Beehive to create an additional indoor recreation venue.

Which is greatly needed.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Villaovaldo serrato

From: Ivan Leon
To: Clerk
Cc: Miguel Arias
Subject: District 3 Parks - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:44:29 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Also, we would like to see the city explore the possibility of leasing out the former Futsal Underground space inside the Bitwise Beehive to create an additional indoor recreation venue.

Which is greatly needed.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
From: Kristian Zamorano
To: Clerk
Cc: Miguel Arias
Subject: District 3 Parks - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 9:19:05 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
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From: Carlos Sanchez
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:42:35 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer. That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

From: Tony Quezada
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:35:05 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer. That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tony
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From: David Arias
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:32:32 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer. That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
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From: Carla Maya
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:17:40 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer. That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
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From: [email protected]
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:12:16 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer.

That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Roseann Vasquez

From: David Arias
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:11:13 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer. That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
David
C. Arias
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From: Felipe Maciel
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:45:17 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer. That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Felipe Maciel
Felipe Maciel-Askew
Customer Care Rep

From: Salvador Michel
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Sunday, June 12, 2022 8:12:21 PM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer. That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Salvador Michel
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From: nayeli sanchez
To: Clerk
Cc: Esmeralda Soria
Subject: Futsal Court or Turf Soccer Field at Lions Park Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:57:58 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift the ask to convert the low-use tennis court into a space suitable for soccer.

That be either two futsal courts or two turf mini-soccer courts.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Nayeli Villasenor
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From: [email protected]
To: Clerk
Cc: Nelson Esparza
Subject: Lafayette Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:12:58 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

I want to uplift specific asks at Lafayette Park. That is to 1) Convert the low-use tennis court into two multi-use courts suitable for Futsal and Junior Tennis. 2) Take down the low-use baseball area to then have the entire grass and dirt area resurfaced suitable for sports like 9v9 soccer and field hockey. 3) Tear down the playground and install a new state-of-the-art playground. With one play area for toddlers and another for older children.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Roseann Vasquez

From: roy pascual luna
To: Clerk
Cc: Nelson Esparza
Subject: Lafayette Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:49:55 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]

From: Felipe Maciel
To: Clerk
Cc: Nelson Esparza
Subject: Lafayette Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:45:31 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Felipe Maciel
Felipe Maciel-Askew
Customer Care Rep

From: Tony Quezada
To: Clerk
Cc: Nelson Esparza
Subject: Lafayette Park - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:35:24 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tony
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From: Brandi Nuse-Villegas
To: Clerk; Esmeralda Soria; Luis Chavez; Mike Karbassi; Nelson Esparza; Garry Bredefeld; Miguel Arias; Tyler Maxwell Subject: Public comment, Public hearing Parks
Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:39:01 PM
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My focus today… At the beginning of the year, I assisted the unhoused community regarding the warming center at Ted C. Wills. It was the first time I recall that it was open for multiple continuously, which was a huge relief for so many of our most vulnerable. Staff were wonderful and advocated for keeping open as long as possible. I and a few others went out every night to give rides to and from the warming center and also put up fliers and informed people of this resource, because most unhoused people didn’t know about it.

were all regretful when it closed while still cold outside. Now we face hot weather and I

hope that there are means of accessing the community centers all summer.

We have a huge population who have not been able to get into shelters or housing and this is a crucial service the department has provided for their health.

While I don’t have a number,
My asks are for a considerable funding for warming and cooling centers We need funding for all of the community centers to be opened for cooling and warming centers, if not all year, than through the hottest and coldest months.

It is important that it is continuous with set minimum dates, because it takes time for people to learn about it and start utilizing the service. Usually, they are only available when the weather reaches a certain temperature, but that’s difficult for people who may not be aware of exact temperatures. It helps outreach worker have the info when they make contact and it would increase the number who are helped.

We need the warming centers to be open earlier and close later to avoid the coldest or hottest weather and coincide with when the busses run.

We need investment into community outreach and advertising so people know the cooling/warming centers are open,
We need more resources at these centers, such as warm blankets or sleeping bags, food, water, toiletries, etc.

We need more community centers opened for warming and cooling centers.

We need city vans and staffing to drive and give rides. They can also double as outreach for those who might not know about the service. Most of the people I assisted didn’t know about the services. Those who might not take a bus are more likely to do so after getting a ride.

We need funding for a person trained to assist those with disabilities, to help them to restrooms.

Propose watering stations outside for people to access water as well From: Chris Estep
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 9:06:37 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

I want to specifically uplift all the asks related to soccer. As the Fresno Parks Masterplan shows, soccer is the recreation activity with the most demand and opportunity within the city of Fresno. It scored 125% Market Potential Index (MPI) which means it is 25% more popular in Fresno compared to the national average and again the most played and opportunity activity in Fresno.

We are tired of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy. Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Christopher Estep
President, Fresno Skulk Football Supporters
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From: Rosa Membrila
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:47:49 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
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From: sefyslfamily
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:42:47 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

We are tired of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy.

Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Juvencio Alarcon, President to SEFYSL

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From: Christine Farmer
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:36:42 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Salesforce Support Manager, Bitwise Industries

From: Ray Gonzalez
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:36:38 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

We are tired of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy.

Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Raymundo Gonzalez

From: Tony Quezada
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:35:54 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tony
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From: Felipe Maciel
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:27:15 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Felipe Maciel
Felipe Maciel-Askew
Customer Care Rep
Center Valley Division

From: Carla Maya
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:16:46 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
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From: [email protected]
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:14:41 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

We are tired of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy.

Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Roseann Vasquez

From: Petra Prado
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 8:11:32 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Petra Prado
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From: Tomas Zamorano
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:50:53 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers, I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California's Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks. These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city. Invest in the future
of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California's Parks Advocates United.

Thank you. I want to specifically uplift all the asks related to soccer. As the Fresno Parks Masterplan shows, soccer is the recreation activity
with the most demand and opportunity within the city of Fresno. It scored 125% Market Potential Index (MPI) which means it is 25% more popular in Fresno compared to the national average and again the most played and opportunity activity in Fresno. We are tired
of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy. Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you. Sincerely,
Tomas
Zamorano
REVOLUTION SOCCER CLUB- President
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From: roy pascual luna
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:50:06 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

We are tired of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy.

Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]

From: villaovaldo serrato
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:48:41 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

We are tired of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy.

Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Villaoavaldo Serrato
From: Ivan Leon
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:42:12 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

We are tired of not having enough places to play and having scarce places to play in extremely poor conditions. We should not be breathing in dust while we play the activity we enjoy.

Please accommodate this large demographic of park goers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
From: Juan Aguirre Jr
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Sunday, June 12, 2022 9:26:25 PM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Juan Aguirre
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From: Kristian Zamorano
To: Clerk
Subject: Soccer in Fresno - CNC"s Fresno Parks Advocates United Ask Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 9:18:53 AM
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Dear Fresno City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask you to adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. These proposals directly support me, my family, and my neighborhood and would fix some of the issues in our neighborhood parks.

These proposals reflect and address the needs of constituents and fulfilling them successfully invests in our families, our future, and our city.

Invest in the future of Fresno, and adopt all the budget asks made by Communities for a New California’s Parks Advocates United. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[resident]
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unrepresentative and skewed outcome where smaller communities are being overrepresented.

This process also leaves room for certain groups or individuals to manipulate the process.

An excellent alternative to a random survey is a representative sample survey. A representative sample is a small number of people who reflect a more extensive group as accurately as possible.

Fresno Speaks 2021- Example of a Representative Sample Survey 4) Increase PARCS Staff's annual budget to host community events from $2,000 to $10,000 per year, per park site
5) Place the Parks Ranger program under the PARCS Department umbrella. 6) Acknowledge the opportunities avaialble & Popularity of soccer locally

Fresno Parks Masterplan
➔ Page 62
6) Lafayette Park Improvements (District 7):
● Remove the Baseball field to then be able to resurface the grass area with artificial turf. ● Purchase two sets of 7v7-sized soccer goals and draw the appropriate corresponding boundaries.
● Resurface and convert the two tennis courts into a multi-use court that includes Futsal, Volleyball, and Junior Tennis.
● Build a snack bar, similar to Calwa Park, where a local business can sell products to park goers.
● Add bleachers for spectators around sports courts and fields. ● Replace the playground with amenities suitable specifically to younger kids and older kids.

Pictured above: Futsal Courts resurfaced by the US Soccer Safe Places to Play Program

Pictured Above: Junior Tennis Courts
Pictured Above: Dolores Park in San Francisco. Slides suitable for older children.

Pictured Above: Playground at Oso de Oro Park suitable for younger children 7) Lions Park Improvements (District 1):

6) Lease out the Bitwise BeeHive area that was formerly Futsal Underground to add an additional venue for indoor sports such as Futsal, Volleyball, Roller Derby and Basketball. (District 3)
Pictured above: Futsal Underground when it was located inside Bitwise Beehive 8) Maxie L. Parks Community Center (District 3)
● Purchase official-sized aluminum Futsal Goals to facilitate future Futsal leagues, clinics, and tournaments. Goals can also be used for Team Handball. ● Add lines at the court gymnasium with the dimensions specific for Futsal that meet the standards set forth by the global governing body of the sport, FIFA.

Pictured Above: Gym Court lined up for Basketball, Futsal, and Volleyball. 9) Cary Park (District 4):
● Make the underutilized inline hockey court multi-sport usable. ○ Draw lines for futsal and purchase goals
○ Draw lines suitable for roller derby
● Purchase Sea Train Storage containers to store items to facilitate multi-use.

Pictured Above: Sea Train Storage Trailer to faciliate multi-use of inline hockey court.

Pictured Above: Inline-hockey court lined up to include roller derby 10) El Dorado Park (District 4):
● Convert unused cement area into a US Soccer Foundation Safe Places to Play Futsal Court
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From: Pedro Navarro Cruz
To: Miguel Arias; Clerk; Nelson Esparza; Esmeralda Soria; Luis Chavez; Tyler Maxwell Cc:

Subject: Additional Parks Ideas + Recommendations for the Skater Community Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022 8:01:49 AM
Attachments: Skater Parks $$$ Requests.pdf
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Please see attached ideas that folks from the skater community would like to see as park improvements.

We hope you can take these into consideration during the budget hearings. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Anna Wells. She is cc'd on this email.

Best regards,
Pedro Navarro Cruz
Community Organizer
CNC Education Fund

Maintenance/ facility requests
● Kaiser Park
○ Redone - floor is pitted
● Cary Park
○ Ramps have cracks and holes
● Romain
○ Large gaps in the concrete
● Mosqueda
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From: Karla Martinez
To: Clerk
Subject: Comments for Budget
Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 9:24:11 AM
Attachments: Fresno Letter for Budget Asks.pdf
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Good Morning Clerk,
Sending comments for budget hearings this week, which include comments for the PARCS, City Attorney's Office, Planning Department, Public Works, and City Council Offices, Thank you
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Karla Martinez
(she/her/ella)
Policy Advocate
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability

that much more unaffordable even for those earning salaries that equate to area median incomes.4 These data and statistics are not just numbers we cite, but the realities of a majority of the residents and communities you serve and represent. The City of Fresno, Councilmembers and Mayor Dyer must fundamentally shift the way decisions are made and meaningfully include all Fresno communities being especially intentional in including historically excluded groups.

This list of priorities is in no way comprehensive and we recommend that budget allocation and conversations prioritize community voices through town halls and a participatory public process.

The City of Fresno must fund and invest in projects, programs, and plans and implement legislation driven by the people for equitable growth and access getting us closer to one healthy Fresno. We present our comments below and ask that you include these priorities in this upcoming budget:

I. Affordable and Accessible Housing
A. Minimum of a 3-Year Funding Commitment for a Fully Funded Comprehensive Eviction Protection Program
We recommend an allocation of $6 million dollars per year for three years each budget cycle ($18 million over three years) for a fully funded and improved program. All over Fresno, tenants continue to face illegal eviction proceedings, verbal and physical harassment, and retaliation tactics from property managers and landlords. Tenants facing unlawful detainers, many of whom speak and read languages other than English and are juggling multiple jobs and responsibilities, must navigate a complicated legal system with little to no assistance, which is hard for any person even with formal higher education and English fluency.

A fully established Eviction Protection Program in the City of Fresno includes:
● A city-wide, multi-language public awareness and targeted outreach campaign, ● Public education workshops and mobile clinics, in multiple languages, on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities,
4 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/nov/06/fresno-housing-prices-rent-california 2 ● A hotline to support tenants with notices from the landlords (e.g. 3-day notice, notice of rent increase) or other housing-related questions and assistance, ● Legal representation for tenants facing unlawful detainers, ● Real-time/same-day legal advice and representation at the Fresno County courthouse on eviction court days
An investment in a comprehensive eviction protection program now will lead to reduced expenditures on the cost of providing public benefits from job loss, costs associated with homelessness, the cost of social services and the lasting impacts of evictions such as marked credit scores making it difficult finding new housing. Initial funding could come from the American Rescue Plan dollars or other funding streams coming to the City of Fresno.

B. $3 million Homeowner and Rent Assistance Program
We ask the City of Fresno to continue and improve upon the Emergency Rental Assistance Program as it has helped thousands of households. Staff should work with community leaders and advocates to ensure the program is effective and efficient. While the City has created homeownership programs and opportunities, those efforts have not reached some of the residents who would benefit most. This program should include robust engagement and outreach so Fresnans who need it most can obtain access. Residents also recommend that any and all homeowner and rental assistance opportunities be made available to all lower-income households regardless of immigration status. The City should be partnering with financial institutions to support affordable and accessible loans to low-income potential homeowners with poor or no credit or ITIN. Homeownership provides our communities and families with the stability to remain and invest in their neighborhood, meanwhile breaking the cycle of generational poverty as it builds families’ wealth.

C. $3 million for Housing Improvement and Rehabilitation Projects A $3 million dollar initial fund for rehabilitation of older, blighted, and abandoned homes would help the City of Fresno face its housing crisis and climate crisis. As our climate crisis continues to increase extreme heat weather events, we urge the City Council and Mayor Dyer to appropriate funding for lower-income households to conduct weatherization improvements to their home. Additionally, this funding should be used to rehabilitate blighted, abandoned homes 3 and sell to lower-income households as another means to provide affordable homeownership opportunities. This could then be a revolving fund that sells upgraded homes at-cost allowing the program to fund itself. We request the City support and fund these programs and other similar ones prioritized in the Here to Stay Report such as the Land Bank Program, Community Land Trusts, and so on through this revolving fund.

D. Rent Stabilization Resolution
The City of Fresno’s rental rates rank high within national and state rankings and rents are only getting higher. With an increase of 28% over the last year, the median price for a two-bedroom is approximately $1,500 according to Rent.com. A family of four would have to make $60,000 in order to afford this rent, however, US census data shows that Fresno's median household income is $53,000. And while Fresno rents continue to increase, wages remain stagnant. Fresno is deemed to have one of the “hottest” rental markets in the state. Our longtime neighbors and friends are being displaced and losing their homes as these trends continue. Renters are faced with the choice to stay and pay exorbitant rents or leave their homes. Stabilizing rents is critical to the well-being of households and neighborhoods alike.

Residents of all walks of life have been urging this Council and Administration to adopt a comprehensive Rent Stabilization Ordinance that would allow landlords to gain reasonable profits while keeping families housed. This City can lead in the San Joaquin Valley by adopting a resolution that includes ‘Just Cause’ eviction language; a rent control board that allows landlords and tenants to make requests such as higher rental increases; and for single-family homes excluded by the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. We are recommending that the Council adopt one rent stabilization policy with a suite of interrelated components to ensure that in the immediate and short-term, we keep people housed.

E. $1 million for a Tiny Home Community Pilot Program
As our homeless population continues to grow, we must provide a healthy, safe transition from houselessness into permanent housing. The first step comes by providing shelter in order to provide the stability a home can bring to get folks the support and assistance they may need. A tiny home pilot program would provide houseless community members with shelter, basic amenities, and a community to support their transition from not having a stable home. Tiny homes are an innovative, affordable, and scalable solution for our ongoing housing crisis. One of 4 the many empty lots the City of Fresno owns can serve as the location for 30 tiny homes for 1 to 2 individuals. Tiny homes should provide heating, air-conditioning, and 1 to 2 beds. Further, onsite showers, case management workers, housing navigation, and mental health services should be provided on-site in order to transition folks into permanent housing and launch their own personal development.

II. Climate Resilient Infrastructure and Park Improvements The City must invest in climate-resilient infrastructure improvements in neighborhoods that rank the highest on CalEnviroScreen for pollution and poor health outcomes and are most vulnerable to climate change. Existing neighborhoods have not seen improvements for decades on their already deteriorated roads and parks, and lack bike and pedestrian infrastructures like complete sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, and greening. We ask the City Council to support and prioritize community-identified and community-driven projects including the ones listed below, which also align with the Housing Element Program 27.

A. Community Identified Transportation Improvements
For years, long-standing communities have asked for investments in their communities, and now is the time for the City of Fresno to make those investments in much-needed transportation improvements. Below are transportation projects your constituents have identified as top priorities for their communities.:
a. Bike lanes need to be placed around the following areas:
i. Complete protected bike lanes beginning on NW Olive and Hughes and going along Hughes to Mckinley. This would be conducive to a safe biking path to Addams Elementary (District 3)
b. Complete Street projects need to be completed around the following areas:
i. Complete streets on Olive between Hughes and Marks (District 3) ii. Cedar Ave between Mckinley Ave and Jensen Ave street needs to be repaved and maintained, as well as bike lanes (District 5) 5 iii. Butler Ave between East and Hazelwood Avenues needs to be repaved. (District 5)
iv. Local roads in the Winchel and Sequoia area need to be repaved such as Fifth Street from California to Ventura Avenues. (District 5) c. Traffic lights need to be placed around the following areas:
i. Traffic lights on Olive and Hughes as there have been fatal accidents at that intersection. (District 3)
ii. Fremont Elementary School on Weldon and Tellman needs a traffic light.

Lots of students and families cross this dangerous intersection for school. (District 3)
iii. Comprehensive safety upgrades near Calwa Elementary: For years, the community and the parents of Calwa Elementary have asked the City to place stop lights on the corners of Cedar and Jensen, Jensen and Rowell, and a safe crossing path on Jensen between Cedar and Rowell. This will create a safe walking path for children, who have experienced near collisions with traffic. (District 5)
d. Street lights need to be placed around the following areas:
i. Near Addams Elementary neighborhood to ensure safe and secure travel for residents, especially after dark (District 3)
ii. On Mckinley between Marks to West Ave (District 3)
iii. On N Golden State Blvd between 3 Palms mobile home park and Olive (District 3)
iv. On S. Crystal from Sunset Elementary toW. Kearny Blvd (District 3) v. All corners at the intersection of Willow Ave and Tulare Ave need adequate street lighting (District 7)
6 vi. Street lighting is needed on Tulare Ave between Chestnut Ave and Peach Ave (District 7)
e. Bus upgrades need to occur along the following routes:
i. Higher bus frequency with Route 35 that goes to Addams; and protected bike lanes that go along Cambridge starting from Blackstone to Clark (District 3)
A. Community Identified Park and Community Center Projects a. Extend Maxie L Parks Community Center. The south wall within this community center needs constant maintenance and shading is needed (District 3) b. Community residents and parents of the Addams community have asked for a park nearby for several years and have identified vacant lots for a green space that they want to be able to design as a community. (District 3) The following spaces have been identified:
i. Southwest corner of Mckinley and Marks
ii. Northeast corner of Mckinley and Marks
iii. Using the ponding basin behind Addams Elementary to place a Community Center
B. $9 million for Youth and Community Resilience Centers If the pandemic has highlighted anything, it is that community gathering spaces are crucial for a community's quality of life. Communal spaces are critical to people's health and well-being and have served to provide Fresnans with COVID tests and vaccinations, food distribution centers, and other necessary resources. Further, community centers are critical in times of excessive weather events, especially as cooling is not readily available in every housing unit. Youth especially need spaces to play, connect and socialize, in safe, enriching, and non-judgmental environments and they need these spaces more than ever after a year and a half of disrupted social development. Now is the moment to expand access to youth and community resilience 7 centers for low-income communities in Fresno that have not seen requisite investments in their neighborhoods. Access to quality community gathering spaces should not be a privilege only available to some.

Recently, the state has appropriated several rounds of funding to support and build climate resilience centers throughout the state. It would be a missed opportunity for the City of Fresno to not allocate funds towards this to be able to leverage statewide resources.

III. Northpointe Settlement Agreements
In 2021, the City of Fresno came into a settlement agreement with South Fresno Community Alliance legally committing the city to mitigate the industrial impacts surrounding this community and improve the overall quality of life. We ask this Council to appropriate funding to complete the projects that City has already committed to completing:
a. A crosswalk and pedestrian signage and push buttons at the intersection of East Central Avenue and South Orange Avenue.
b. An installation of a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (“HAWK”), with push and kick buttons to promote accessibility, at the intersection of East Central Avenue and South Cherry Avenue. The HAWK installation will include signage in advance of the intersection advising traffic of the upcoming stop. The City Manager will issue a written request to the County Chief Administrative Officer to cooperate on the attainment of East Central Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements, and the City will make its best efforts to work proactively with the County to complete the East Central Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
c. Funding a public process for the development and adoption of a plan to determine pedestrian and bicycle safety needs and priorities in the area bounded by Highways 41 and 99, and the Southern border of the City’s Sphere of Influence. d. Provide for the installation of traffic control signs on East Central Avenue, East North Avenue, and South Cherry Avenue directing truck traffic to preferred truck routes on East North Avenue and South Orange Avenue and away from East Central Avenue and South Orange Avenue.
8 III. Inclusive & Transparent Public Process
Finally, as the City of Fresno develops its City budget including appropriating the rest of the American Rescue Plan dollars along with other federal and state funding sources, it is imperative to implement an inclusive, transparent, and responsive public process. We highly recommend participatory budgeting as the City has implemented such a process before through the Transformative Climate Community (TCC) process.

The City and Councilmembers should conduct inclusive participatory processes to meaningfully and intentionally include all Fresno residents. We invited all South Fresno representatives to a budget town hall where we hosted staff. Of 5 council members invited only 2 councilmembers’ staff attended: Councilmembers Esmeralda Soria and Miguel Arias. While residents appreciate Council Staff’s presence, they want to ensure their elected officials are hearing the priorities directly from them to ensure they fully grasp their neighborhood’s needs and solutions.

We do want to note that constituents appreciate Councilmember Arias’ efforts to engage his constituents across District 3. Residents look forward to seeing priorities and projects raised during conversations be reflected in this year's budget. * * * * * * *
2022 is a year in which the City of Fresno must create change and move past the status quo. We have the priorities, the funding, and the revenue, all we need is the drive from the City Council and the Mayor to move the City of Fresno into a state of equitable opportunity. We respectfully ask that the FY22-23 Budget process be transparent, meaningful, inclusive, and responsive so as to ensure equitable investments for all Fresnans regardless of zip code, income, race, gender, immigration status, and housing circumstance. Now is the time for the City of Fresno to lead the San Joaquin Valley with bold initiatives, policies, and investments, and start to address the years of systemic oppression against BIPOC communities.

Respectfully,
9 Lilia Becerril
Familias en Accion
Janine Nkosi
Faith in the Valley
Ruben Espinoza
Fresno Barrios Unidos
Kimberly McCoy
Fresno Building Healthy Communities
Karla Martinez
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability
Brandi Nuse-Villegas
Central Valley Community Action / District 7 resident
Marisa Moraza
Power CA Action
Dez Martinez
We Are Not Invisible/
Fresno Homeless Union
10 Francisca Alba, Residente del Distrito 5:

Por favor, no se les olvide que las personas indocumentadas. También pagamos impuestos y tenemos los mismos derechos y ser incluidos en programas que beneficien a todos.

Gloria Cruz, Residente del Distrito 4:

Yo, Gloria Cruz estoy haciendo estás peticiones con respecto a Algunas necesidades:

Queremos qué aprueben en poner Sombras en cada estación de buses en el Distrito 4,, Alumbrado en varias localidades de la ciudad y arreglar Carreras qué están en muy malas condiciones.

Gracias
Estela Ortega, Residente del Distrito 7 :

Cuando las rentas están subiendo,los dueños deben tener las condiciones de los apartamentos en buen estado. Que arreglen el interior y el exterior. También darles a las personas que solo tienen un número ITIN la oportunidad de comprar una casa y ayudar con el pago inicial y los costos de cierre y ayudarnos como compradores de vivienda por primera vez. Un programa como este ayudaría a muchos de nosotros sin seguro social.

También se necesitan pasos de caminar seguros para caminar, especialmente Floradora cerca de Cedar - no hay banquetas en esta parte y no es seguro cerca especialmente de Yosemite Middle School. También tener las banquetas y caminos en buen estado para que los niños puedan ir y venir de la escuela. Y tener más policías patrullando cerca de las escuelas primarias, nunca pasan, pero deberían venir 1 vez a la semana.

No poner más licorerías cerca de las escuelas también, debería ser un límite, hay muchas y están cerca de las escuelas.

Finalmente, me preocupa que las cámaras de los vendedores se van a cobrar mensualmente por tener la cámara. Si
From: angelsriver on behalf of Angel Rivera
To: Clerk
Subject: Fresno Budget Hearing: Support Housing Justice! Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022 9:35:50 PM
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
As a resident in Fresno, I want to plant roots where I call home and not worry about displacement and eviction.

For this year’s city budget, we must center community-based solutions that put people before profit and directly address the housing affordability crisis and the root causes behind it. We need inclusive housing policies and programs that temper rising costs and make it possible for young BIPOC and working families to live and work here.

We demand a minimum of a 3-Year Funding Commitment for a Fully Funded Comprehensive Eviction Protection Program which includes targeted outreach and education, a hotline to support tenants, and legal representation. We want to keep people in their homes.

We demand a Rent Stabilization Resolution with “just cause” eviction language to ensure that in the immediate and short-term, we keep people housed.

We have the power to make a better Fresno and are rewriting the rules to put power back in the hands of tenants. We can come together to rewrite the rules, direct investments to our communities, and make sure everyone is guaranteed a safe, stable place to call home.

Sincerely,
Angel Rivera

From: jessica on behalf of Jessica Morales
To: Clerk
Subject: Fresno Budget Hearing: Support Housing Justice! Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 10:09:45 AM
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
As a resident in Fresno, I want to plant roots where I call home and not worry about displacement and eviction.

We demand a Rent Stabilization Resolution with “just cause” eviction language to ensure that in the immediate and short-term, we keep people housed.

Sincerely,
Jessica Morales

From: Clerk
To: Amanda Martin
Subject: FW: 6/15 Fresno Budget Hearing: Support Housing Justice! Date: Friday, June 10, 2022 3:14:35 PM
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To: Clerk
Subject: 6/15 Fresno Budget Hearing: Support Housing Justice! External Email: Use caution with links and attachments
Dear Fresno City Council Members,
As a resident in Fresno, I want to plant roots where I call home and not worry about displacement and eviction.

We demand a Rent Stabilization Resolution with “just cause” eviction language to ensure that in the immediate and short-term, we keep people housed.

Sincerely,
Cecilia Ruesta

From: Brandi Nuse-Villegas
To: Clerk
Subject: Public Comment: Information Services
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 9:09:16 AM
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Council,
I see that there is a budget item on improving the FresGo and other sites. We need better community engagement and communications. Please consider hiring people and working on a comprehensive plan for improved community engagement. This should include mailers as well as electronic means From: Brandi Nuse-Villegas
To: Clerk
Subject: Public comment: Planning and Community development Department budget hearing Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:55:21 AM
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I want to oppose the HART team as being a compassionate response to encampments. In most cases, shelter is not offered and people are just displaced. It's physically and physically distressing and most efforts have simply moved people. I speak to people who have been hit by the HART officers and they say they are just told "not to be there" rather than given help on where to go. I ask that we focus money just on assistance instead of displacement.

I want to ask for resources that will help the programs and assistance to our unhoused to be more effective:

Our people in the shelters need housing and many are being exited or still in the motels because there is no housing. Please add a motion that new housing stock would be reserved for those in the shelters to have a place to exit and to be a successful continuum of care.

Our people are being displaced without anywhere to go. Please ensure, if you want to continue to make people move, that there is more transitional/permanent housing and alternative housing.

We need funding for safe lots. There are a lot of people living in RVs and cars that need a place to safely be and to not lose their vehicle because they can't afford registration We also need a registration program to assist people who can't afford it. We had people lose their cars when they went to shelters because of expired tags.

We need safe camps for people to go while waiting for shelter or housing. It is the only alternative to "we can't stop encampment sweeps.

We need a Live Experience Council and funding for it. We need a council for those who are unhoused or very recently unhoused (less than two years), to help in decision making regarding the unhoused and give feedback on programs.

We need monitoring and assessment
of all programs-including the shelters and HART. You had a successful townhall. There should be more opportunities for the unhoused to have a voice. We need a third party to monitor and assess these programs.

We need sufficient wrap around services at the shelters . I was told by a case worker last year that he had 172 people. We hear from the unhoused that they aren't getting the services they need.

I also uplift and support the needs in our letter:
$3 million Homeowner and Rent Assistance Program Details $1 million for Tiny Homes Pilot Project Details
$3 million for Housing Improvement and Rehabilitation Projects Details From: Brandi Nuse-Villegas
To: Clerk
Subject: Public comment: Public Works Budget hearing
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:57:21 AM
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I am not sure if this is the right department, but wish to ask for greater internet access in the community and monitoring to ensure this is happening.

I also stand in agreement with the asks made by our community:

Increased Internet Access. Make sure that companies putting in internet infrastructure are putting in good internet services. Make sure people know how to use. Monitoring. This has been supported by Fresno Coalition for Digital Inclusion
Community Identified Roads, Lighting, and other projects Detailed list on IIAa-c:

Bike lanes need to be placed around the following areas:

Complete protected bike lanes beginning on NW Olive and Hughes and going along Hughes to Mckinley.

This would be conducive to a safe biking path to Addams Elementary (District 3) Complete Street projects need to be completed around the following areas:

Complete streets on Olive between Hughes and Marks (District 3) Cedar Ave between Mckinley Ave and Jensen Ave street needs to be repaved and maintained, as well as bike lanes
(District 5)
Butler Ave between East and Hazelwood Avenues needs to be repaved. (District 5) Local roads in the Winchel and Sequoia area need to be repaved such as Fifth Street from California to Ventura Avenues. (District 5)
Traffic lights need to be placed around the following areas:

Traffic lights on Olive and Hughes as there have been fatal accidents at that intersection. (District 3) Fremont Elementary School on Weldon and Tellman needs a traffic light. Lots of students and families cross this dangerous intersection for school. (District 3) Comprehensive safety upgrades near Calwa Elementary: For years, the community and the parents of Calwa Elementary have asked the City to place stop lights on the corners of Cedar and Jensen, Jensen and Rowell, and a safe crossing path on Jensen between Cedar and Rowell. This will create a safe walking path for children, who have experienced near collisions with traffic. (District 5) Street lights need to be placed around the following areas:

Near Addams Elementary neighborhood to ensure safe and secure travel for residents, especially after dark (District 3)
On Mckinley between Marks to West Ave (District 3)
On N Golden State Blvd between 3 Palms mobile home park and Olive (District 3) On S. Crystal from Sunset Elementary toW. Kearny Blvd (District 3) All corners at the intersection of Willow Ave and Tulare Ave need adequate street lighting (District 7) Street lighting is needed on Tulare Ave between Chestnut Ave and Peach Ave (District 7 From: Brandi Nuse-Villegas
To: Clerk
Subject: Public comment: Transportation
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:42:32 AM
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Council,
I want to uplift a number of needs. As was in the multi-organizational letter, community members are asking for a higher bus frequency with Route 35 that goes to Addams; and protected bike lanes that go along Cambridge starting from Blackstone to Clark (District 3) To meet a need that would make the community centers more effective as a resource for people to cool off, when the cooling centers aren't triggered, thus more accessible, and to make the community centers more accessible for the general populations, please consider free fare to and from community centers.

Also consider
free bus fare for those going to college or schools.

Fresno City CouncilJune 13, 2022

Fresno City Council
June 13, 2022