Andrea Valencia is live tweeting the meeting this morning at @MLNow
Update at 12:09 by Laura Wenus: The Recreation and Parks Department has confirmed that, effective immediately, no adult permits will be issued for use of the soccer field at Mission Playground, though youth league permits will still be available until 7:00 p.m. every day.
Andrea reports that the hearing ended with the Commissioners thanking everyone, but making no further decisions.
Oscar Grande: Our parks r our safety nets. They create lifelong bonds. We want a follow up meeting. We need u to commit. #MissionPlayground
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
Kid: who’s gonna listen to a 15 year old? Now I know I got the City on my back. #MissionPlayground #ParksandRec pic.twitter.com/KTfVHVNbJj
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
Roberto Peña: we r kicked out of Garfield park on Tues & Thurs. Do an assessment of Mission parks #MissionPlayground pic.twitter.com/Ti2gowaYQa
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
“we r experiencing how 2 live in community 101. I am hopeful we r going to found a way to do so” #MissionPlayground pic.twitter.com/0ddu6ZNPij
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
single mom: have ppl play together, this is how we get to know each orher. No more private play #MissionPlayground pic.twitter.com/V7S8J7l2Up
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
Tom Temprano: Use the authority that you have for kids to use the parks for free #MissionPlayground #ParksandRec pic.twitter.com/1TGZBEpZnQ
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
Edwin Lindo: comunity councils need to be created. There is also a need to have bilingual signs. #MissionPlayground #ParksandRec
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
Campos: The issue goes beyond #MissionPlayground. Problematic to privatize public spaces for low income people. *people clap* #parksandrec
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
People are waiting in line inside City Hall for public comment. A bit hectic. #MissionPlayground #ParksandRec pic.twitter.com/1qD7RjDhSv
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
Campos: Money should not be a factor when it comes to recreational facilities. #MissionPlayground
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014
People gathering outside City Hall to protest Parks and Rec’s policy. #MissionPlayground #parksandrec pic.twitter.com/ZXRrqk9Ovx
— Mission Local (@MLNow) October 16, 2014