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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 11 findings
F1
Page 270
The park is mainly used for family picnics and boat launches.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 270
The wooden pier needs to be upgraded for safety reasons and to be ADA compliant.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 270
Due to California’s economic problems, state grant fund availability is questionable.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 271
Monitor availability of grant funding to repair and improve the park. (F3)
F4
Page 270
The increased number of fishing tournaments can be also attributed to the strong marketing efforts of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce. 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 271
Full time supervision of county jail workers is not available due to city park staff shortages.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 271
Schedule with the county jail for inmate use when staff is available to supervise. (F5) Austin Park 14077 Lakeshore Drive Facts: • Austin Park is 20 acres located on Lakeshore Drive. • The park offers swimming, tennis courts, a picnic area, a ball field, skateboarding park, playgrounds, and bathrooms. • There are trees, grass, metal and wooden tables and benches. • There are barbeque pits. • The park has two separate playgrounds. • One playground has three slides; the other has six swings and toddler toys: one plane and one train. • The skateboard/BMX park is closed during school hours. • The skateboard/BMX park is used for skateboarding or BMX riding on alternate days of the week. • A dozen young people were using the park for BMX riding during one visit. • Free helmets are available for kids who want to use the park facility. These are donated by the community and can be obtained from the Clearlake Police Department located across from the park. • Vandalism in the skate park is a larger problem during the spring and summer months. • The beach is large and rocky. • One bathroom had running water. • The inside of one bathroom had graffiti. • There is another unisex bathroom. • This area had been plagued by arson. • Lakeshore Drive runs through the park. 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee • The crosswalk is situated in the middle of a block. • The crosswalk is marked with signs. • A Hot Rod Show is scheduled for May 2010. • A small stage is available for performances.
F6
Page 272
The remnants of graffiti old and new show the anti-graffiti effort is ongoing.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 272
With the new style crosswalk signs, the crosswalk is now well marked during the daylight hours. This helps reduce accidents and near accidents.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 272
The crosswalk would benefit with better lighting for nighttime safety. (F7) Highlands Park 14365 Lakeshore Drive Facts: • The park is one acre on Lakeshore Drive. • The park has a picnic area. • The park has trees but no grass. • There is one barbeque pit. • There is one area defined by a stone wall with two benches that are very old. • There was one porta-potty that was clean.
F8
Page 272
Free helmets are a great idea and reduce the number of injuries in the park.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Page 272
The playground areas and the restrooms were clean and functioning.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Page 272
The park gives a nice view of the lake.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Page 272
The park has no children’s play area.
No recommendations for this finding