In what seemed to many as a delay tactic, Council Member Bruce Whitaker asked to postpone the discussion about what to do with the $1.78M Urban Greening Grant. Council Member Nick Dunlap seconded Whitaker’s proposal despite the booing coming from the audience at the city council meeting on December 5, 2023.
Over 25 people spoke in favor of using the grant for the Union Pacific trail phase II, which would plant 176 carbon-sequestering trees and provide shade for the path that would link Union Pacific Park with Independence Park. There was no opposition, but one person said the California High-Speed Rail would conflict with the path. However, the rail project could take up to 20 years before it reaches Fullerton (if it does). This means Fullerton residents could enjoy 10 or 20 years on the path that will eventually lead to the newly refurbished Hunt Library and on to neighboring towns.
The fate of the Urban Greening Grant will now be discussed at the city council meeting on January 16, 2024. Environmentalists, Rail to Trail, and Safe Bicycling advocates are encouraged to show up at 5:30 pm at 303 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton.
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When Fred first stole the title of “mayor” away, he said that he was “opposed to kicking the proverbial can down the road.”
Postponing this item (which was UNANIMOUSLY approved by ParksAndRec, as well as MASSIVE support from the Public; not to mention was approved for a grant ($1.78MILLION), is :ENTIRELY: “kicking the can down the road.” This CouncilMajority’s shameful contradictions of their OWN words that came out of THEIR mouths is absurd. Again, 2x/month I feel like someone is cramming crazy pills down my gullet.
You’re not crazy. We’re just not being given the full picture. Whatever has been decided behind the scenes makes sense I’m sure… someone somewhere is getting what they want and council majority is giving it to them.
They’re just not being forthcoming with the who and the why. No one believes you pass on a grant for a long planned trail that everyone knew about because you want a wider plan or you’re wondering at the last minute what the upkeep cost will be for one more park.
You only have to question your sanity if you believe they’re being honest and open.
It’s the major donators that are the reason why the trail is being passed on. I wish I had $50,000 to “donate” so I could get my needs and concerns addressed.
No one is getting what they want. obviously that is why Zahra people keep on and on like a broken record about this trail!
I am really questioning your sanity that you believe Zahra’s lies. Crazy!
We are going to keep questioning their motivation, in public, for ignoring the public, right up to the next election. If that worries you, then you are getting the picture.
I am not worried at all. Why would I need to be worried? I just keep questioning myself why you believe Zahra’s lies and feel someone who is shady and lies should deserve to be Mayor. I hope one day you will get the big picture.
Fred Jung did not “steal” the mayor role… he was voted Mayor.. get the facts straight!! Or how about you go to Anaheim and shake over there!!
Not sure why you are for this trail if you are probably not going to walk down that trail!! Give it a rest already!
That is precisely the problem, Jeff. You seem to have comprehension issues. So, I’ll repeat :AGAIN:.
I actually died. This is just “bonus time” for me. I couldn’t care less about :myself:. I care about :MY NEIGHBORS:. (Or as you say, my fellow “Anaheimians.”).
You’re right. The likelihood of my actively using this trail, asymptotically approaches ZERO. But, again, it’s NOT about :me: it’s about :MY NEIGHBORS:. My neighbors VERY MUCH deserve the green space. Much the same, I repeat: I can’t even sit on a bike anymore; yet I advocate for better bicycle infrastructure…because of :MY NEIGHBOR’S: safety.
I get it; it’s difficult for you and your goons to understand: being UNselfish and caring for others. But I’d argue that it’s NOT that bonkers. Y’all should give it a go…
There is not once ounce of selfish in my body. I care for others as well and I will stand up to people when they have their facts wrong and accusations. I am sure it is difficult for you and your goons to understand that the vote was in for this trail but you and your goons keep at it.. Its time to give it a go.
I repeat again.. Go troll in Anaheim!
He actually died so now in his “bonus time” he defames decent people at the behest of somebody who is using him. Pathetic.
Awww. Poor pols. Climb the ladder, everyone is going to see your rear. If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen. Politics ain’t bean bag. Any other politics truisms you haven’t heard? It’s not for those without thick skin.
They may all well be decent people. But they’re elected officials, their actions are on their face either incompetent or corrupt, and they get to hear about it.
I am glad you see that Zahra cannot take the heat as he has people fighting his own battles and actually crying on the dais. He should get out of the kitchen along with his people.
His actions on his face is incompetent, corrupt and lies which is probably a reason why he has not been voted for the Mayor seat or even Mayor Pro Tem.
“along with his people”
See. You agree. This isn’t about Zahra. It’s about district 5 and anyone who voted for him based on their own politics.
Politics isn’t about politics personalities and feelings. It’s about stakeholders, interests, control/power.
So stop pretending otherwise.
John: You’re talking to a wall. When you counter their nonsense with legitimate, cogent arguments, their trolling/gaslighting and non-interest in adult-conversation becomes IMMEDIATELY apparent. Their feelings get hurt when their attempt to troll fails; and just look at the way they parse information…then distract with their selective memory. Again, crazy pills…
Jeff and his goons are ENTIRELY why there is a separate “kiddies’ table” and a table for adults.
Calling someone a thief, a crook, a liar? That’s you stock in trade, fella. Cogent argument? That’s hilarious. You’re a just a bully doing the hack work for your puppeteer. Shame on You. Go Bruins.
John – This opinion article and Zahra’s actions are not about politics.
This whole opinion article is about Zahra and District 5 unfairness and how his personalities and feelings are disregarded. wahh wahh. Read the article again!!
Bernard – You are wrong again, Zahra’s people seem to forget or are blinded by his lies/lied and shady antics towards his fellow councilmembers. You guys drank the Zahra juice.
Where are the legitimate cogent arguments? I must have missed them.
Again, GO TO ANAHEIM AND TROLL AND SHAKE OVER THERE!
These people are low-rent ideologues who have just been hanging around waiting for someone manipulative and conniving to take advantage of them. Reminds me of the Trump followers on a piddling scale.
” low-rent ideologues”
So you’re just going to string insults together and expect it to make sense to anybody.
Pro park and pro cycling… what “ideology” would that be? And Zahra is not from my district, haven’t met him, just… no.
This is about the issue of having a long term bicycle master plan and getting it implemented.
City infrastructure has to have a larger scope than the last election. Councilmembers should know the long term city plans and either sign on to them as a matter of continuity of governance or they need to propose specific reforms. Don’t just knife a trail at the last moment after decades of planning and successful receipt of a grant.
Otherwise it’s just about the latest shiny object.
Then why did Zahra break into tears when he didn’t get his little toy?
Because he was overwhelmed by 1) the outpouring of support from dozens of public comments begging Council to follow the Fair Rotation policy and make him Mayor Pro Tem and 2) the prolonged standing ovation he’d just received from the audience in attendance at the council meeting.