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MINUTES MAY 23, 1990 PAGE 3 ~~ REQUEST FOR "NO PARKING" ON EAST SIDE OF ARONA, CALIFORNIA TO LARPENTEUR Ciernia explained that on March 23rd the Planning Commission discussed a request from Susan McAllister, 1513 W. California, that the east side of Arona, Larpenteur to California, be posted "No Parking". The McAllisters have encountered problems with littering and damage to their landscaping by drivers of the parked vehicles, and trouble in making a safe exit from their driveway due to such vehicles. A majority of the drivers are believed to be residents of the apartment building at Larpenteur and Arona where garages are available but are apparently unused due to the rental charge and inconvenience of accessing the garages. Council discussed the alternatives presented in the City Planner's memo of May 14, 1990 and the recommendation made by the Planning Commission, after which Ciernia moved that "No Parking" signs be posted fifteen feet to the south of the McAllister driveway to fifteen feet to the north of the furtherest edge of the alley as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Staff was directed to work with the apartment owner to attempt to find a solution to the tenants' parking problem. USE OF ALCOHOL IN CITY PARKS PROHIBITED As requested by Council at a previous meeting, City Attorney Gedde informed that he had researched the concern that the City would have increased liability by continuing the issuance of permits for use of beer in the parks, and has determined the City would not increase liaibility by allowing consumption in the parks. Baldwin explained that there have been discussions of two opposing ideas, one--that parks are not an appropriate place for consumption of alcohol and two--the park is a peoples' park and may be an appropriate place. Council discussed the fact the Parks and Recreation Commission have consistently opposed the use of alcohol in the parks, that there is no monitoring to prohibit use by minors; many residents are opposed to alcohol in the parks, whether or not prohibiting use would be legislating against those who do not break the law; and there are already State Statutes and City Ordinances which may be enforced to punish violators. Following the discussion, Gehrz moved that Ordinance 0-90-6 be adopted and that proper signage be prominently displayed at the park stating that alcohol is prohibited. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin, and the following voted against the same: Baldwin and Ciernia. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 0-90-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-4.01, SUBDIVISION 4(e) PROHIBITING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY CITY PARK MORATORIUM DECLARED ON ISSUANCE OF BEER PERMITS Council declared an immediate moratorium on issuance of any permits for use of alcohol in the parks.