District 5 rec center

Supported parks but questioned maintenance funding and warned about dangerous parking conditions on Sepulveda's dead man's curve.

Asked the council to pause and relocate the center toward Cherokee Drive, citing pedestrian safety and lack of outreach to Northgate residents.

Asked the council not to accept the study, suggesting alternatives like upgrading existing centers or expanding El Gabilan Library instead.

Seconded concerns about traffic, parking and using existing facilities like the Gabilan Library instead.

Door-knocked the neighborhood and found excitement; urged moving forward carefully given District 5's historic neglect.

A District 5 resident who grew up playing sports said the center is necessary for kids who can't travel to distant parks.

Spoke by Zoom in strong support of the rec center and later in support of the Measure G election resolution.

Supported the center while acknowledging traffic and lighting concerns, asking for a plan to address them.

A District 5 business owner serving youth said the district has been neglected since 2009 and needs this investment.