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DONATION OF A MEMORIAL TREE, BENCH AND PLAQUE AT TEWINKLE PARK
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/MAINTENANCE SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: ROBERT RYAN, MAINTENANCE SERVICES MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: ROBERT RYAN, MAINTENANCE SERVICES MANAGER, (714) 327-7499
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services Commission accept the donation of a memorial tree, bench and plaque to be installed at TeWinkle Park, in memory of Ciera D'Alessandro.
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BACKGROUND:
The City is in receipt of a letter from Mike D'Alessandro, father of Ciera D'Alessandro, requesting permission from this Commission to donate a tree, bench and plaque at TeWinkle Park, in memory of his daughter, who passed away June 21, 2024 (Attachment 1). The request includes the following plaque language: "In Memory of Ciera D'Alessandro".
Ciera was a lifelong resident of Costa Mesa and a graduate of Estancia High School (Class of 2017). She was a scholar athlete who played a key role in leading the Lady Eagles to the CIF basketball playoffs. Her first job was also in Costa Mesa, working at Balearic Park.
Ciera is survived by her parents Mike and Caryl, and her siblings Haley, Kyle, and Gianna.
The D'Alessandro family has deep roots in Costa Mesa, with all four children having participated in local youth sports and education programs. Mike D'Alessandro has been a dedicated community leader, serving as the President of the Davis Magnet School Education Foundation and a member on the Mesa Del Mar HOA board of directors.
The D'Alessandro family have lived in their Mesa Del Mar home since May 1998. Though Balearic Park was a special place for Ciera, after a family discussion, they chose TeWinkle Park for the memorial location due to its proximity to their home, allowing them to visit regularly.
ANALYSIS:
The submitted request meets the requirements as set forth by City Council Policy 800-4 (Attachment 2). Staff has reviewed the suggested...
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