CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEM: SELECTION OF POTENTIAL PARK LOCATION FOR UPCOMING AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDING THROUGH PROPOSITION 4

Urged the council to apply for Prop 4 funding to build a park at the Beattie Lumberyard.

Presented a petition signed by over 875 residents asking for a town square at the Beattie Lumberyard.

Advocated for the Beattie Lumberyard park as a catalyst for downtown revitalization and community events.

Spoke on behalf of downtown residents asking the city to fulfill long-standing promises for a waterfront park.

Supported the Beattie Lumberyard park proposal to create a beautiful downtown gateway.

Emphasized the importance of riverfront access and urged support for Rivertown Square.

Asked the council to select the Beattie Lumberyard to fulfill the vision of a vibrant downtown.

Reminded the council of the 2014 loss of Barbara Price Park and asked for a replacement downtown.

Argued that a downtown event space would boost local businesses and provide community benefits.

Stated that preserving the yard for a park will vitalize downtown and protect river views.

Argued that Antioch needs a destination space to keep residents shopping and gathering locally.

Expressed full family support for the downtown park project.

Urged the council to seize the rare grant opportunity to build a waterfront town square.

Encouraged the council to look past short-term budget fears and invest in downtown's future.

Expressed support for a park at Beattie Lumberyard on behalf of Rising Juntos East.

Highlighted the lack of green space in North Antioch and supported the Beattie Lumberyard park.

Urged the city to invest in a permanent town square park at the Beattie site for neighborhood families.

Spoke as Parks and Recreation Vice Chair strongly supporting the Beattie Lumberyard grant application.

Raised questions regarding grant metrics, neighborhood equity, and past redevelopment expenditures.