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Findings and Recommendations 14 findings
F1
There is no comprehensive long-term plan for the use of Alamo CSA R7 funds.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Board of Supervisors should consider developing a written, long-term plan for the CSA R7 funds.
R3
Prior to funding any park projects, the Board of Supervisors should consider ensuring that improvements or land purchases are in accordance with the proposed long-term CSA R7 plan and the County’s General Plan.
F2
The residents living around Livorna Park were instrumental in the park’s creation.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
At the inception of Livorna Park, its design, size, amenities and parking facilities were all in accordance with the County’s General Plan and designed to limit the activities at that park.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Livorna Park is currently being used in a manner that exceeds its original purpose and use.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Board of Supervisors should consider directing the MAC to hold large events at Hap Magee Park, rather than Livorna Park.
F5
The events held at Livorna Park have increased in size and frequency since its inception.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The events held at Livorna Park are not consistent with that of a quiet neighborhood park.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Board of Supervisors should consider directing the MAC to hold large events at Hap Magee Park, rather than Livorna Park.
F7
The County General Plan indicates that a 4.4-acre park, the size of Livorna Park, should only have trees, grass, shrubs, benches, tables and walks. Amenities suitable for much larger parks have been added over the years.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Prior to funding any park projects, the Board of Supervisors should consider ensuring that improvements or land purchases are in accordance with the proposed long-term CSA R7 plan and the County’s General Plan.
F8
The MAC has recommended changes and activities that run contrary to Livorna Park’s initial purpose.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Board of Supervisors should consider directing the MAC to hold large events at Hap Magee Park, rather than Livorna Park.
F9
The MAC has not sufficiently considered the impact of recommended changes and activities to Livorna Park on the residents of the surrounding neighborhood.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Board of Supervisors should consider directing the MAC to hold large events at Hap Magee Park, rather than Livorna Park.
F10
A sign at the Miranda Avenue entrance to Livorna Park was changed to increase park hours to 10 pm without consulting with the neighbors.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Board of Supervisors should consider replacing the new sign at the Miranda Avenue entrance of Livorna Park to match the other existing sign, which indicates park hours from sunrise to sunset.
F11
Hap Magee Park is larger than Livorna Park and has more parking.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The Alamo MAC moved building bocce courts forward at Livorna Park without fully addressing residents’ concerns or obtaining strong community support.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
The MAC does not adequately solicit input from Alamo residents to determine the needs of the community prior to recommending actions to the BOS.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
The Board of Supervisors should consider instructing the MAC to use some of its CSA R7 funds to perform a survey of residents to ensure that long term plans for Alamo parks reflect the needs and concerns of the community.
R6
To ensure that the MAC’s recommendations are supported by the community, the Board of Supervisors should consider instructing the MAC to provide a history of community outreach efforts and feedback to support their recommendations.
F14
The MAC widely and actively promotes concerts, movies and other events at Livorna Park.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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