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i � . 2 53 a has used General Funds for repairs and maintenance in the past. He pointed out that if the homeowner perceives a dangerous condition on the sidewalk, it is incumbent upon him to removP it rather than expect the City to do so Mr. Schricker advised that there is a procedure for filing an application to remove a street tree, but ' the permit may not be granted, not�ng that the reasons such trees are planted by the City is for beautification of neighborhoods and enhancement of the env�ronment. (Council recessed from 11:05 to 11:30 p.m.) ti Mayor Sarrett announced that consideration of the Human Serv�ces Program of the Alternate Budget will be given at 7.30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 1978 at a budget study sess�on to be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. Discussion continued concern}ng street trees and whether or not any emergency legisla��on would be necessary to make it possible to charge fees for trimm�ng. John Murphy, 421 Luff Lane, inquired concerning the emergency, and was advised that an emergency may exist with regard to the fiscal s�tuation in the City, but no particular physical disaster is �nvolved at this time. City Attorney Schricker advised that certain findings m�ght have to be made regarding the health, safety and wlefare of the cormnunity. In response to question, City Manager fales advised it is the inten- tion of staff that wherever possible vacant pos�tions will be filled , by employees whose positions are being eliminated, noting that it has not yet been poss�ble to match them In response to question regarding the effect of recreation cutbacks on the $100,000 bequest of Sidney Herkner which was to have been used for the camnunity swirtening pooi, Mr Fales advised that the Committee handling Mr Herkner's estate and possibly the courts, would have to be advised that the City cannot meet its obl�gation and the bequest would have to be returned. y Discussion followed concerning the possibility of allowing use for a , fee of the Corrmunity Activities and Veterans Memorial Buildings when they are not open to the public since hours are being cut, and whether some groups, such as senior citizens, might not be will�ng , and able to handle their own events MOTION• Councilman Chandler moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, to make funds available so that the lease of the LeBlanc and Brizee propert�es for park use could be continued in a part of the City which is without much park space Discussion followed concerning the cost to iease and maintain the properties, the neighborhood they serve, the source of funds proposed to be used to lease and maintain them, whether a second look at the ' ' -5- Budget Study Budget 6/10/78 Study 6/10/78 F