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<br />To whom it may concern: <br /> This letter is in response to the future of the old Cypress Fire Station here in the Pacific Park <br />neighborhood, formally Eastside. I am deeply concerned about the future of this historic <br />building. My main grievance with this dilemma is that our ward council member (David <br />Penaloza) has failed to inform residents of what is incurring at this location. There have been <br />complaints of residents who live in the area, the Mr. Penaloza as not acted with due diligence <br />with putting the needs of residents of his ward first; and it was with dismay that many were not <br />aware of the impending action the city intends to implement this with the firehouse. There are <br />those who feel some ‘backdoor’ deal was made behind there backs, worse yet that it would be of <br />financial benefit to Mr. Penaloza and the mayor. I do not consider this to be some type of <br />Machiavellian venture; but without input from Pacific Park residents; and the fact a closed <br />session council meeting was held on this issue one shall tend to speculate in a non-positive view. <br />th <br />I live on E. Myrtle St. and I am excited about the 4 development, it has been long over doing. In <br />fact, the city allows me to research the long-term plans for the area. Most of the information is <br />open source and informative: Fire Station Cypress is not. I would recommend any decision on <br />this property be put on hold until residents of the area can have input, or opinion. I personally <br />like, and highly recommend this building be restored to its original condition and be made into <br />the art, education; and technology center that some our Pacific Park advocates are <br />recommending. In the parlance of my military background, it would be a ‘force multiplier ‘in our <br />neighborhood. It would enhance quality of life for many by more opportunity for civic <br />engagement. Adding some type of housing is not the solution for this high area. This area is <br />already high density, and new housing would create more problems we face now in the area. <br /> <br />