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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <br />From: Robin Zavala < <br />Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 7:27 PM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: Public Comment - August 15, 2017 <br />Categories: Correspondence <br />Dear City Council Members of the City of Santa Ana: <br />My name is Robin Zavala and I am currently a research assistant at the University of California, Irvine. In <br />conducting work in the field of Civic and Community Engagement, I have come to understand how valuable <br />Skateparks are in creating a sense of community for all of its members. Therefore, I to support the inclusion of <br />skateboarding elements in the development of new parks and existing parks in the City of Santa Ana <br />Skate parks or skate spots can help foster an environment of support and trust through the constant applause that <br />can be heard in these parks. Children and youth are consistently pushing their mental and physical capabilities <br />through skateboarding and are able to develop healthy physical behaviors. Adults and parents can also be <br />included through the planning process in collaboration with the skateboarding community in order to ensure all <br />parties are being represented. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Robin Zavala <br />University of California, Irvine <br />Civic and Community Engagement <br />zavalarifuci.edu <br />