Boston Avenue Linear Park (Item S401)

Field representative for Assemblymember David Alvarez, voiced strong support, calling the park long overdue for Barrio Logan.

Environmental Health Coalition policy director voiced strong support, calling the park 50 years in the making for this environmental justice community.

San Diego Foundation director explained the $29.5 million state grant, including $3.9 million for the park, that this vote unlocks.

Chair of the community coalition in the TCC grant, asked for a yes vote, noting the project needs no new city money.

Representing Caltrans, described the years of work and Clean California funding behind the project and the transportation-use covenant requirement.

Thanked Councilmember Moreno and staff and asked for a yes vote to keep the project moving toward the state's final approval.

A multi-generation San Diegan thanked the council, staff and community partners and urged the council to 'take this win home.'

Skeptical, saying the city mismanages funding and can't maintain what it has, so new projects will just disappoint.

Thanked those who worked on the project and raised surveillance-tech accountability questions for park facilities.