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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-09-1983 City Council Minutes 16rl MINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Unsworth at ):33 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember MacMurray. ROLL 'CALL The City Clerk called the roll: ~ t-e t-- '-;:) Q o PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MAC ~1URRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA" UNS~JORTH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Trevino, City Attorney Porter, City Clerk Harrington, City Engineer/Public Works Director Rubel and Finance Director Ronnow. CONSENT 'CALENDAR MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE CONSENt CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes: a. July 7, 1983 - Study Session: Approved as presented. b. July 14, 1983 - Study Session: Approved as presented. c. July 18, 1983 - Study Session: Approved as presented. d. July 26, 1983 - Regular Meeting: Approved as presented. e. July 27, 1983 - Study Session: Approved as presented. 2. Warrant List - July, 1983: Approved warrant numbers 18663 through 18833 in the amount of $418,129.84. 3. Resolution 83-51: Approved setting forth an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 83-84 consistent with Article XIII B of the California Constitution and giving notice of the availability of information supporting said determination. 4. Radio Project- Notice of Completion: Accepted Notice of Completion and authorized the City Clerk to record same. 5. Lioness Club Request - September 3, 4 and 5, 1983: Approved request to put the Lions Chuck Wagon at the corner of Swick Field and Lakeshore Drive during the Labor Day Weekend, subject to representatives of the Lioness Club meeting with the City Manager, City Engineer and City Attorney in order to work out an equitable arrangement. - 6. Set for Public Hearing - August 23, 1983 - Zone Change 83-5: Approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Tentative Tract Map #18389: Art Nelson - 700 feet south of Grant Drive on the east side of Machado Street. Tract Acreage is 9.01+ acres. Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the application of Tentative Tract Map 18389. Mr. Trevino reported the Planning Commission recommends approval of Tentative Tract Map 18389, subject to twenty-two (22) conditions of approval. The map proposes to create thirty-five (35) lots. It was the wi sh of the Pl anni ng Commission to have the developer retain as many walnut trees as possible within the Tract. 1168 Page two City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 31. Tentative Tract Map #18389 - Continued. The City Clerk stated no correspondence had been received by the City Clerk1s Office on this item. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. asking those in favor of the Tentative Tract Map #18389 to speak. Bill McKeaver, 647 N. Main Street, Riverside, Engineer representing the applicant, stated they are in accord with the conditions as approved by the Planning Commission and offered to answer any questions of the Council. - Mayor Unsworth asked those in opposition to the Tentative Tract Map #18389 to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Mr. Torn expressed concern about the fees established for drainage and signalization. Mr. Torn asked if staff has a complete idea about what type of signals and drainage facilities are needed, and how the dollar amounts were derived. Mr. Torn asked how the City is addressing the impact in the County areas on the critical intersections. Mr. Rubel stated the dollar amounts were figured on a similar basis as the subdivision located at Riverside and Joy Streets. This was based on the approximate per lot cost developed from the assessment spread. Mr. Torn expressed concern about the City/County intersection located at Lincoln and Machado Streets. Mr. Torn felt the County should pay its fair share for the signalization of the intersection. Mr. Rubel stated he has talked to Mr. Porter on the procedures for getting the County involved in signalization and drainage of the City/County intersections. Mr. Knight asked how many lights are proposed in the subdivision and the spacing of the lights. Mr. Rubel stated the City is using the County standards. ... Mr. Unsworth recommended that the wording "per City Engineer specifications" be added to condition #4. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #18389 WITH THE TWENTY-TWO (22) CONDITIONS AS LISTED ~IITH AN ADDITION TO CONDITION #4 TO READ: "PER CITY ENGINEER STANDARDS"; WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: DEDICATION OF WATER RIGHTS TO THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE; AND APPLICANT TO SAVE AS MANY TREES AS POSSIBLE AND COORDINATE WITH CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 32. Zone Change 83-3 and Resolution consenting to Commencement of Proceedings to annex to the City certain uninhabited territory designated as Ramsgate II - Annexation No. 31. Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the application for Zone Change 83-3, prezoning for Ramsgate II Annexation No. 31 and Resolution consenting to commencement of proceedings to annex to the City certain uninhabited territory designated as Ramsgate II - Annexation No. 31. Mr. Trevino reported the Planning Commission recommends approval subject to conditions. Mr. Trevino stated the Ramsgate proponerits have acquired 82 acres of land along Highway 74 which they desire to annex to Lake Elsinore and include in the Ramsgate Community Development. The subject property shares a 3,475 foot contiguous boundary with the City. The proposal is a logical extension of the City Limits, entirely within the City's Sphere of Influence. The Planning Commission reviewed a pre-annexation zone change for 82+ acres in the County. The proposal requested a change of zone from RR (Rural Residential) to SP (SpeCific Plan). -!" '" .... The City Clerk stated no correspondence had been received by the City Clerk's Offi ce on th is item. Mayor Unsworth opened the pubHc hearing at 7:54 p.m. asking those in favor of the Resolution Consenting to Commencement of Proceedings to Annex territory designated as Annexation No. 31 and Zone Change 83-3. Itj}J Page three City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 00 r-. r-. '-:> o o 32. Zone Change 83-3 and Resolution Consenting to Commencement of Proceedings to annex territory designated as Annexation No. 31 - Continued. Dan Salceda, Butterfield Development Company, felt the property was a logical extension of the City. The main reason for the annexation is because Ramsgate will be one planned community and would like to be under the jurisdiction of one city in terms of aesthetics, traffic and land use. Mayor Unsworth asked those in opposition to the Zone Change and Annexation to speak. Eugene Carter, 109 N. Lowell, spoke to the possibility of water flowing from the proposed annexation area to the cemeteries and asked what the developer is plann~ng to do about it. Mr. Salceda,stated this issue will be addressed in the Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Porter stated at this time the City is only addressing the issue of the annexation and zone change. After the City obtains jurisdiction over the area, then the City can have control over the land use and water flows. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 83-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX TO THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED IIANNEXATION NO. 31 - RAMSGATE II ANNEXATION" . MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 83-3 AND RESOLUTION NO. 83-52. 33. Fiscal Year 1983-84 Revenue Sharing Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 1983-84 Revenue Sharing. - Mr. Ronnow reported based on the current year levels, the City is estimating $187,265 in Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 1983-84. This funding has no restrictions in spending categories except for the purpose of lowering property taxes. As of the end of the current Fiscal Year, the undesignated f~nd balance is estimated to be $22,102. Adding to this amount our expected Flscal Year 1983-84 entitlement plus interest as required by law, the total available for next Fiscal Year will be $216,867. Staff recommends the Council continue its prior policy of allocating these funds for partial reimbursement of the ongoing contract with the County of Riverside Sheriff's Department. The City Clerk stated no correspondence had been received by the City Clerk1s Office regarding Revenue Sharing. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. aSking those in favor of the Revenue Sharing Program to speak. William Love, 17461 Bromley Street, asked how much of the money will be allocated to road repair. Mr. Ronnow stated in years past the City Council has allocated the total amount of Revenue Sharing to road repair. The Funds are placed in the General Fund and allocated to projects. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. 110 Page four City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 34. Fiscal Year 1983-84 City'Budget Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 1983-84 City Budget. Mr. Trevino read the Budget Message stating the total appropriations for the City excluding Redevelopment and the Transit Agency, amount to $4,017,801. Of this total, $460,111 is appropriated as cash reserves for future years with ... the balance of $3,557,690 for actual cash expenditures. Total revenues amount to $3,060,442. Carry-forward fund balances account for the remainder of capital required to finance this year's budget. The total appropriations represent a 13% decrease from last year's City Budget, prior to mid-year re- visions. Total revenues are down 10% from last year's original estimates. Repayment by the Redevelopment Agency to the General Fund of prior year loans will insure a healthy cash flow status. The City Clerk stated no correspondence had been received regarding the proposed City Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-84. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 8:21 asking those who wished to speak regarding the City Budget to give their names and addresses. Eugene Carter, 109 N. Lowell, asked staff questions regarding the purchase of the Lakepoint Property. Mr. Ronnow explained the process in which the property was purchased. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 83-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 BUDGET AND BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 83-53. Council concurred to recess at 8:29 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:36 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Presentation by Peggy Lakey - Community Services Organization Ms. Lakey stated she has approached the Council on establishing an organization between servi ce groups and organizations us ing city facil iti es to promote educational and recreationa1 programs. She felt if the City works together something can be accomplished. Ms. Lakey stated she would like a study session with the City Council to discuss this matter further. Council concurred to set a study session with Ms. Lakey on Monday, August 15, 1983 at 6:00 p.m. with Ms. Lakey to provide some written material for the Council at that time. 52. Request for Extension of Time: Tentative Tract Map #18211 Mr. Trevino reported that staff recommends approval of the extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 18211 for a one (1) year period of time until August, 1984, based on the original thirty (30) conditions plus the following added conditions: ... 1. Applicant currently has approval for septic tanks. If mainline for sanitary facilities is available, developer agrees to hook in at a cost not to exceed $1,800/unit. 2. Developer agrees to be apart of and fonn an assessment district for the construction of a future storm drain system. Mr. Rubel recommended that in condition #1, Lakeshore Drive, the applicant dedicate to provide for 55 foot half street right-of-way and i:nstall curb and gutter 43 feet from street centerline. }" .1 Page five City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 52. Request for Extension of Time: Tentative Tract Map #18211 - Continued. Mr. Crowe stated the other projects in the area have had 50 foot half street right-of-ways and curbs and gutters 38 feet from street centerline. Mr. Crowe stated he would like to have the same conditions as approved for the other projects, otherwise the whole project would have to be re-designed. Mr. Trevino recommended the original conditions stand. Mr. Torn recommended the General Plan be amended to reflect 100 foot streets instead of 110 foot streets in October. Mr. Torn recommended that the map be conditioned to required parkways between the curbs and sidewalks. Mr. Torn expressed concern over the maintenance of the planter outside the wall. Mr. Crowe stated there would no objections to making a provision for a maintenance district. ..x:; ~ ~ 1-:;) o o MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 18211 WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: CONDITION #4: ADD SEPARATED FROM CURB BY SIDEWALK; - CONDITION #5: ADD PER CITY ENGINEER STANDARDS; CONDITION #25: PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE OF PLANTER OUTSIDE OF WALL CONDITION #30: TO BE DELETED. 53. Establishment of a Park and Ride Facility - State of California Mr. Trevino reported that CalTrans is proposing to construct a Park and R1de lot at the off-ramp of 1-15 and State Highway 74. At this time CalTrans is not seeking any special consideration and this is merely an informal item. However, after the project report is underway, CalTrans will be seeking City blessing so to speak, to facilitate this project. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECEIVE AND FILE. 54. Street Improvement Program Mr. Rubel stated staff was instructed by Council to provide more specific and detailed information on the recommended street program. Staff feels that it is important that approval be given to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids for street improvements on other high priorty streets soon in order to complete some important street work this construction season. Mr. Rubel gave the Councilmembers a copy of the Street Improvement Program for their review. Discussion was led on the condition of Lakeshore Drive. Mr. Rogers stated a material was put down on Lakeshore Drive which will eventually knead into the surface, the sand seal will enhance the surface, ,but it will take five months before it is hydrated. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO INDICATE THAT THE TOTAL STREET IMPROVEMENT BUDGET IS PROJECTED TO BE $1.2 MILLION FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND SOLICIT FORMAL BIDS FOR A STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Carter asked what the percentage or dollar amount is projected to be spent on Lakeshore Drive in the old and new sections, west of Four Corners. Mr. Torn explained that the Council is not going to address any specific streets at this time, because the Council just received the Street Priority List. Mr. Crowe asked what funds will be used for the street priority program. Mr. Torn stated most of the funds will come from the Tax Allocation Bond Issue based on the Tax Increment to the Redevelopment Agency. 55. Application for Grant - Office on Aging Mr. Trevino reported the County of Riverside is requesting proposals to conduct programs to provide emergency food and shelter in this County. The County received approximately $122,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) to be used to provide assistance, on a temporary il12 Page six City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 55. Application for Grant - Office on Aging - Continued. basis, to various classes of people needing assistance. If the grant is successful, this temporary program would be handled out of the Community Center by the Recreation Coordinator. MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECEIVE AND FILL - 56. Six Ordinances Implementing Previously Approved Zone Changes MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ ALL SIX (6) ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY. ORDINANCE NO. 674 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO LOR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). (ZONE CHANGE 82-6 - CAMPION AND ASSOCIATES) MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 674. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 ( SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE). (ZONE CHANGE 82-10 - EDWARD RICE) MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 675. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE -- ORDINANCE NO. 676 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO R (RECREATIONAL DISTRICT). (ZONE CHANGE 82-11 - WILFRED YANGISAWA) MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 676. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 677 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO C-1 (LIMITED COM~~ERCIAL). (ZONE CHANGE 82-12 - BUTTERFIELD SAVINGS AND LOAN) MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 677. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE .... 1'1 \) Page seven City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 56. Six Ordinances Implementing Previously Approved Zone Changes - Continued. ORDINANCE NO. 678 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO C-l (LIMITED COMMERCIAL). (ZONE CHANGE 82-13 - SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND) MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 678. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE .LJ t-- t'- 1-;:) ~ o ORDINANCE NO. 679 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO M-l LIMITED t~ANUFACTURING). (ZONE CHANGE 83-1 - HARMATZ/BURKHART). MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 679. ~AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 57. Ordinance No. 673 - Second Reading MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ BY TITLE ONLY. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 673 ORDINANCE NO. 673 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 673. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 58. Verbal Report regarding Development Mr. Trevino stated the Council may wish to review the procedures regarding the processing of Tentative Maps, Lot Splits, Zone Changes, Vaniances and any- thing that has to do with land development. Mr. Trevino has decided to invite most of the area developers to a meeting and Mr. Crowe has agreed to assist Mr. Trevino. Mr. Trevino would like to discuss with the developers any flaws in the processing, then if the processing needs amending, then he will do so. Mr. Trevino asked for Council concurrence to set the meeting and hopefully out of the meeting will come a better way of handling the process. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SET UP THE ~1EETING REGARDING THE REVIHI OF PROCEDURES REGARDING LAND DEVELOPMENT. 11'14 Page eight City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 PUBLIC Cm~MENTS Eugene Carter, 109 N. Lowell, asked the City Manager to take into consideration the sewer capacity when he holds his meetings with the developers on land development. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Porter reported that Mr. Savord and Mr. Salter could not submit the materials needed fortonight's meeting regarding the Sewer Reimbursement and Sewer Hook-up problems. Mr. Porter asked the Council to continue the item to 8/23/83 unless the Council could meet sooner. Council concurred to continue the item to August 15, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. - Mr. Knight asked if a piece of property has a lien put against it for weed abatement, does the amount of money receive an additional penalty if not paid in the specified time. Mr. Rubel stated the property owners are notified that if the work is done by the City a lien will be put on the property with an approximate $15.00 administrative charge. Mr. Porter stated in the water department, charges are subject to penalties and not an administrative charge. Mr. Knight would like staff to look at charging interest on the money the City expends for work done while the money is out, because the money might be better spent in other areas. Mr. Knight asked if the new car wash to be located on Riverside Drive was going to cut the little street between Riverside Drive and Frazer so that there will be proper water run-off. Mr. Rubel will look into the matter. Mr. Knight asked what was the status of the Library Project. Mr. Trevino stated the Library Board is getting direction from Supervisor Walt Abraham and he is directjng the Library Board to offer the City a twelve (12) year lease. Mr. Trevino feels that the City should go ahead with the proposed addition. Mr. Trevino is hopeful of utilizing$lOO,OOO out of the Redevelopment Agency Bonds. Mr. Trevino suggested borrowing the money from the City at this time and continue with the expansion, and after the bonds are issued, pay the City back. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THAT THE MONEY BE ... SET ASIDE FOR THE LIBRARY PROJECT AND CONTINUE ON WITH IT. Mr. Torn expressed concern that this was not a part of the budget that was adopted this evening and also would like to see the program laid out, committments on behalf of the County to add more hours, book and periodicals and a repayment program of monies the City will layout. Mr. Trevino stated the County ~s willing to give a 12 year lease and commit $900 per month. Ms. Valenzuela stated the Library is in need of additional space and an area for the youth to read. Lilah Knight stated she can not speak for the County of Riverside, only as a citizen. Ms. Knight stated the room is over crowded, reading tables have been removed for more space for the books, the shelves are too high and the shelves too close together. Mr. Knight stated the School District has done wonders in improving the facilities at the Lakepoint property. Mr. MacMurray stated he has been receiving phone calls regarding the response time of the Sheriff's Department and would like to get approval to have the City Manager look into the possibility of having our own police department. Council concurred. Mr. MacMurray stated a crosswalk is need at the Vons Shopping Centerahd the Stater Brothers Shopping Center on Mission Trail. Mr. MacMurray stated people are having a difficult time crossing the street. Mr. MacMurray stated he would like to see some type of service group or organization put up street signs in the City. It was stated that one service group offered to do this in the past. Mr. MacMurray stated he was concerned about the number of animals that are loose at night. Mr. Torn stated at the corner of Machado Street and Lincoln Street, Sonny Davidson had cut down one of the Denrlara Cedar Trees, approximately 85 years old and in very nice condition with no rhyme or reason. Mr. Torn stated Mr. Davidson was cited, but it was in the City right-of-way. Mr. Torn suggested Mr. Davidson be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Mr. Torn suggest the Council receive input from the - ita Page nine City Council Minutes August 9, 1983 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Continued. City Attorney on this matter. Mr. Porter stated the possible felony prosecution would be handled by the District Attorney's Office. Mr. Porter will see that the Sheriff's Department makes a complete investigation and the Sheriff's Department will turn it over to the District Attorney and the District Attorney will decide whether or not to prosecute. The violation of the municipal code would be handled out of the City Attorney's Office. Mr. Torn asked about the CalTrans special permits on Riverside Drive which the City -is waiting for, stating it has been long enough that the permits should have been processed and the City should be receiving the benefit of the street improvements. Mr. Trevino stated he will look into the matter. Mr. Torn stated there is a County Subdivision Tract that is being processed at the intersection of Machado and Lincoln that has Deodara Trees on them on the northeast corner. Mr. Torn suggested staff be directed to contact the County to let them know what our policy has been on the trees. X) r-- t-- 1-;) ~ o Mr. Torn stated there is a change of use at the Four-Corners Liquor, across the street from the Butterfield Savings and Loan Building. It appears the use has changed from a liquor/convenience store to what appears to be a bar, they are selling beer and wine and they provide a place for them to sit down. There has been a problem with parking in the past and no additional provisions have been made for more parking. Mr. Trevino stated staff is working on the outdoor convenience and change of status. Mr. Unsworth stated between Chaney Street and Dryden Street there are four (4) hills of strEets that do not have street signs and the emergency vehicles can not find the streets because of the lack of street signs. Mr. Unsworth stated he would like Mr. Rubel to check the streets signs in the above mentioned area. Mr. Unsworth stated. there is a problem with boat launching at Poe and Lakeshore on the weekends, the safety of the people in the day use area and parking in the Swick Park area. Mr. Trevino stated it is the intent of the staff to get further along on Swick Field, close off the Lakeshore entrance and bring the entrance off Poe. The Lakeshore committee will be calling a committee meeting to discuss some ideas on this problem. Council concurred to recess at 9:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:03 p.m. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:03 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. Council reconvened at 10:41 p.m. Mayor Unsworth regretfully announced that the City Clerk has resigned effective August 23, 1983. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:42 P.i~. TO AUGUST 15, 1983, AT 7:30 P.M. - ATTEST: