dorothy strictland and i i are part of the 800 block club and have been stewards and advocates for the merced heights playground for more than 21 years. we have followed the failing playgrounds task force closely for about eight months. we were impressed by the facilitator, task force members, the recreation and parks staff and the parks alliance and say job well done. also we appreciated the opportunity for active participation of the public throughout the process. we wholeheartedly support the report given by dawn and ask that you adopt the recommendations of the failing playgrounds task force. thank you. >> thank you. >> dorothy did you want to speak? >> good morning everyone and i just want to really express my very, very much appreciation for our task force. the task force was so inclusive of the community at every point of their analysis of everything they did and we learned an awful lot and it's much appreciated. they have done a tremendous job. >> thank you. >> it was a wonderful experience. >> thank you both. >> next speaker. >> good morning commissioners. matt o'grady, the ce