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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Los Angeles County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Los Angeles Parks and Recreation
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Page 63
Staff- Of the twenty-nine parks visited, the CGJ found only two which were adequately staffed.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 64
Sanitation- In most parks visited, the CGJ found unsanitary, graffiti and trash- filled restrooms.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 64
Security- Some parks require heightened security due to their location. Yet the CGJ noted that security cameras were inoperable or non-existent. Some parks had infrequent security patrols. Some were unreasonably permissive of homeless and others using the parks for illegal purposes.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 64
Repair- The CGJ visited some parks where maintenance equipment was not operating. This diminished the attractiveness of the park. Equipment needed for the maintenance and attractiveness of the park was not operating. For example, in one nature park the pumps circulating the water had been out of operation for a long period. Parking areas were unpaved. 52 2009-2010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 64
Signage- Some parks have no signs indicating the park office.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 64
Staff- Some employees did not wear the issued identifying nametags. This could lead to unauthorized persons misleading park visitors.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 64
Volunteers- Parks need volunteers, from community organizations and businesses.
No recommendations for this finding