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May 26, 2020
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From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 7:00 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Agenda item #3
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From: Gary Cruz <gcruz@ushandball.org>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2020 9:30 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Agenda item #3
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Dear City Council Members;
I believe there is a meeting soon about the installation of a WiFi tower near the Newport Island bridge. My wife and I
are not in favor of it. Besides being an eye soar, we are concerned that the installation of it, and should it need service,
will be a significant traffic concern as the bridge is the only access to and from the island. The increased use of that area
by kids, has become a bottleneck many hours of the day during the summer. With all the home construction and large
vehicles that accompany the projects, it seems to us, we need relief from additional projects rather than a new project.
We think there are better locations for the tower.
On a related note, we have been very concerned with all the kids congregating at that area as they jump off the bridge. I
do know the police are trying to regulate it but they face an uphill battle. I have called it in a few times (especially when
the kids are a large group and park bikes in the street) and the police are very responsive. I also monitor the crime
reports and see that every day the police "advise" the kids. The other day I also noted that a citation was issued. Other
than installing some deterrent other than a sign, that is largely ignored, we feel citations rather than advisement is the
best solution.
Thanks for your service to the community.
Gary and Gina Cruz
503 38th St