Community Survey 1999
 Results from the
Community Survey distributed in the
City’s last Annual Report are in. More than 600 responses were collected! Thank you
for
taking the time to let us know what you think.
The survey asked questions about the following five areas: 1)
City Tree program; 2) Parks and Recreation; 3) Public, Education and Government Access TV;
4) Taxi service; and 5) City Web site.
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here to review a comprehensive summary. Or review the brief outline below.
Here’s what we learned ...
About Trees: We often receive questions
about the maintenance and removal of trees on both public and private property. Of those
who have asked the City for help, more than 80% rated the response they received as
“average” or better.
More than 80% indicated that the City did an “average” or
better job in maintaining trees on City property in the downtown area as well as in the
neighborhoods.
About Parks and Recreation: More than
70% of respondents frequently use local beaches, the Coastal Trail and local parks. When
asked what improvements community members want to see at these sites, 35% said
“none” while 24% requested more tables, 17% more barbecue equipment and 16% more
play equipment.
In regard to the need for additional programming for various age
groups, the top three groups listed were teens, elementary school children and seniors,
respectively.
About
Public, Education and Government (PEG) Access TV: Respondents said they want
to watch the following types of programming on local cable: programs about community
events (73%), Monterey organizations (38%) and Monterey government (36%).
Many of the respondents said they or an organization they belong to or
know of were interested in learning how to make programs for broadcast on a PEG TV
channel.
About Taxi Service (not including Airport
pick-up): More than 50% of respondents rated “arrived on time” and
“courteous driver” as “above average” or “excellent.”
Eighty-two percent rated the “cleanliness” of local taxis as “average”
or better.
About
the Web: More than 70% of respondents have access to the Internet and of
those more than 25% have visited the City’s Web site (www.monterey.org).
When visiting the site, respondents are looking for special event
updates, City news and information on public meetings. The department pages visited most
often include Monterey Public Library, Recreation and Community Services, City Parks and
Volunteer Opportunities.
Thanks for your input! Continue to send in
your ideas and suggestions. Look for our Community Survey in the annual report this fall
or send in info anytime. Contact us today. |
