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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 12, 19957 3� CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 3,1995 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - None Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City Manager Glenn, Community Development Director Schroeder, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Attorney McNatt and Acting City Clerk Taylor 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Assistant City Manager Jerry L. Glenn. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mann. 4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) Police Chief Larry Hansen and CSO Jeanie Biskup presented Mayor Mann with a $1,000 check recently presented to the Lodi Police Partners Program as recipients of the JC Penney Golden Rule Award. Chief Hansen expressed his pride in the program, commended Mrs. Biskup and the Partners for their dedication, and further informed Council the Police Partners are now eligible for national recognition. b) Mayor Mann presented a proclamation to Brad Jones proclaiming the week of May 7 - 13, 1995 as "Hire A Veteran Week" in the City of Lodi. Mr. Jones thanked veterans for affording him the honor to speak freely on behalf of veterans, and encouraged business owners and managers to consider hiring a veteran whenever possible. C) Mayor Mann presented a proclamation to Troylene Sayler proclaiming Saturday, May 13, 1995 as "Walk For The Health Of It Day" in the City of Lodi. Ms. Sayler encouraged citizens to take part in this activity which helps raise funds for the purchase of medical equipment for Lodi Memorial Hospital facilities. d) Mayor Mann presented a proclamation to Laurie Vannatter proclaiming the week of May 14 -17, 1995 as "Women Take Back the Night Week" in the City of Lodi. Ms. Vannatter encouraged citizens to join her on a walk from the Lodi Arch to the City Hall atrium beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17th, and remain for presentations on personal safety and available resources by guest speakers. e) SMART representatives, Jerald L. Hughes, General Manager/CEO and D. David Smith, Chairman of the Board, presented Council with a brief report on regional transit services. Mr. Smith announced a SMART shuttle bus will be in operation between Stockton and Lodi during Lodi's Street Faire on Sunday, May 7, 1995. May 3,1995 Continued 3:. f} City Manager Peterson announced the Shirtsleeve Session scheduled for May 9, 1995 for 1 discussion of the East Side Improvement Committee has been rescheduled for the Shirtsleeve Session of May 16, 1995, due to personnel issues requiring Council's immediate attention and direction. FILE NO. CC -6, CC -21(a), CC -37, CC -50(b) and CC -152 5. CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Warner second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth except those otherwise noted: a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,415,824.02. FILE NO. CC -21(a) b) The Minutes of April 12, 1995 (Special Meeting) and April 19, 1995 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written. C) Adopted Resolution No. 95-57 awarding the bid for purchase of six Motorola radios for the police department to Motorola Communications and Electronics of Stockton in the amount of $13,855.05. FILE NO. CC -12-(d), CC -152 and CC -300 d) Adopted Resolution No. 95-58 initiating the annexation/reorganization proceedings for the Bridgetown II Reorganization, a 32.66 acre project located at 451 East Turner road (APN's 015-230-36 and 38) as requested by A. Fred Baker and Chris Keszler. FILE NO. CC -8(a) and CC -300 e) Adopted Resolution No. 95-59 initiating the annexation/reorganization proceedings for the Thayer Reorganization, an 18.2 acre project located at 3883, 3921 and 3953 East Harney .ane (APN's 062-290-09, 10 and 11) as requested by and J. Jeffrey Kirst (representing /alter and Joann Thayer) and Angelos Parisis. FILE NO. CC -8(a) and CC -300 f) Accepted the improvements under the "Civic Center Improvements (Phase 1), City Hall Annex Renovation, Camegie Basement Renovation, Portable Trailers" contract, and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office. FILE NO. CC -14(a) and CC -90 g) Agenda item #E-7 entitled, "Acceptance of Improvements Under Municipal Service Center Electric Utility Building Modification/Expansion Contract" was removed from the Consent Calendar at staffs request. h) .Agenda Item #E-8 entitled, Program Supplement to State -Local Transportation Partnership Program Agreement No. SLTPP-5154 for Almond Drive Street Improvements, Stockton Street to Cherokee Lane" was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action at the request of City Attorney McNatt on behalf of Council Member Davenport. Adopted Resolution No. 95-61 approving Program Supplement No. 010 to Local Agency - State Agreement No. SLTPP-5154 for the reconstruction of Sacramento Street, Vine Street to Park Street. FILE NO. CC -7(f), CC -45 and CC -300 2 3� May 3, 1995 Continued j) Set a public hearing for June 7, 1995 to consider Reimbursement Agreement #RA -95-03 for public improvements on Mills Avenue and at the intersection of Mills Avenue and Century Boulevard constructed with the Century Meadows Three, Units 1, 2 and 3 subdivisions. FILE NO. CC -56 and CC -90 k) Approved the specifications for bids for Asphalt Materials for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and authorized advertising for bids. FILE NO. CC -12.1(c) Approved the specifications for bids for Rock and Sand Material for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and authorized advertising for bids. FILE NO. CC -12.1(c) M) Adopted Resolution No. 95-62 awarding the contract for School Street Wastewater Main, Oak Street to alley north of Oak Street to Crutchfield Construction Company in the amount of $7,825. FILE NO. CC -51(c), CC -90 and CC -300 n) Adopted Resolution No. 95-63 declaring unused well sites located at 230-1/2 East Lodi Avenue, 236-1/2 Cherry Street and 6013 East Highway 12 as surplus property and authorized staff to negotiate the sale of these properties to adjacent property owners. FILE NO. CC -27(a), CC -163(a) and CC -300 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR a) Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, adopted Resolution No. 95-60 approving Program Supplement No. 009 to State -Local Agreement No. SLTPP- 5154 for street improvements on Almond Drive, Stockton Street to Cherokee Lane, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Davenport FILE NO. CC -7(f), CC -45 and CC -300 PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Mann called for the Public Hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation that the City Council amend Chapter 17.60 of the Lodi Municipal Code by adding a new section thereto relating to parking in front and side yard setbacks. Hearing Opened to the Public Jeffrey Kirst, P.O. Box 1259, Woodbridge, asked for clarification regarding required turnarounds on future developments. Public Portion of Hearing Closed Afay 3, 1995 Continued ACTION: ,�'j City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, introduced Ordinance #1617 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi Amending Chapter 17.60 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Adding a New Section Thereto Relating to Parking in Front or Side Yard Setbacks" with revisions of Section 1, Chapter 17.60 to read "Off Street Parking", not "Stopping, Standing and Parking", and Sections A and B to revise language from "asphalt concrete," to "asphalt, concrete," by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE NO. CC -149 and CC -150 COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK). a) The following reports were presented to the City Council: Planning Commission report of April 17, 1995. FILE NO. CC -35(c) b) Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Davenport second, unanimously concurred with Mayor Mann's recommendation to appoint Dan Haynes, and to reappoint Joanne Mounce and Clay Saylor to the East Side Improvement Committee. FILE NO. CC -2(s) C) Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously directed t: -e City Clerk to post for the following vacancies to various board and commissions: ' dvisory Board 49-99 Library Systems William J. Fairgrieve Term to expire July 1, 1995 (The Advisory Board allows two consecutive terms of service. As this was Mr. Fairgrieve's second term, a new citizen must be appointed to fill the vacancy) Libraly Board Sachiko A. Ishida Louise Zastrow Lodi Arts Commission Evelyn Olson Tim Mattheis Planning Commission Susan Hitchcock Roger Stafford Term to expire June 30, 1995 Term to expire June 30, 1995 Term to expire July 1, 1995 Term to expire July 1, 1995 Term to expire June 30, 1995 Term to expire June 30, 1995 FILE NO. CC -2(d), CC -2(g) and CC -2(k) il May 3, 1995 Continued - �/ d) City Clerk Taylor informed Council of receipt of Application No. 95-04-002 filed by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting a continuation of PG&E's electric rate freeze through 1996. FILE NO. CC -7(t) 9. REGULAR CALENDAR a) Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Pennino second, directed staff to revise the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to contain language stipulating the baseball diamonds in Westgate Park shall be limited to the scheduling of practice only, no games, and further, to contain language limiting the age group for scheduled baseball practices to teams with players under the age of 16 years, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE NO. CC -2(h) and CC -27(c) Speaking on the matter were the following: 1. James Bowlds, 436 Black Oak Way, Lodi, spoke in favor of Council revising the Westgate Park design to remove all of the planned sports facilities, thereby leaving the park a green, peaceful space available to all Lodi citizens. 2. Bob Sorenson, 68 North Evergreen Drive, Lodi, spoke in favor of Council revising the Westgate Park design to remove the proposed 90 foot baseball diamond, and expressed concern with possible traffic congestion and safety issues. 3. D. Schenone, 2606 Alder Glen Drive, spoke in favor of Council revising the Westgate Park design to remove the proposed sports facilities and leave the park as it is right now. 4. Ed Wall, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman, spoke in opposition to Council removing the planned 90 foot baseball diamond at Westgate Park, and commented on the Commission's concern that a parking lot remains a necessary part of the recommended plans. Further, Mr. Wall stated the well-publicized meetings generated a very small turnout from citizens and neighbors regarding Westgate Park's design, and since the 90 foot diamond was a part of the publicized plans approved by Council, he has dealt with much frustration regarding the park's neighbors continued requests for plan revisions. 5. Max Steinheimer, 1410 Mettler Road, Lodi, spoke in opposition to Council eliminating or downsizing the 90 foot diamond, and informed Council there are currently 270 children who will utilize and require access to a 90 foot baseball diamond. Mr. Steinheimer explained the fields would only be schedule for practice from 3:30 to 7:30 in the afternoon, from approximately April through July, and assured Council that only children under the age of 16 years would be scheduled to use the fields for practice. 6. Debbie Sweat, 150 Evergreen Drive, Lodi, spoke in favor of Council revising the Westgate Park plan to remove the 90 foot baseball diamond, and encouraged Council to take the money allotted to Westgate Park to develop DeBenedetti Park instead, leaving Westgate Park alone. May 3, 1995 Continued 7. Mike Bosworth, 2657 Bayberry Drive, Lodi, spoke in favor of Council revising the 3Vf Westgate Park plan to remove the 90 foot baseball diamond, and suggested ✓ Council concentrate on building a baseball complex in an industrial area. 8. Dale Smith, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, attended all meetings regarding the Westgate Park design, noting that only 15 or 20 people attended the meetings. Mr. Smith stated the neighborhood is growing rapidly with many new families coming to the area, and hoped the park will proceed as planned in an effort to do what's best for the majority of homeowners in the area. 10. RECESS Mayor Mann declared a ten minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 9:17 p.m. 11. CLOSED SESSION a) Threatened Litigation (claim of Lucile Bible, date of loss 1018/94) b) Labor Relations - United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) Negotiator: Assistant City Manager Jerry L. Glenn 12. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION Threatened Litigation (claim of Lude Bible, date of loss 10/8/94 No final action was taken on this matter. Labor R= ations - United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) No disc_ sion was necessary on this matter. FILE NC. CC -200(a) and CC -200(d) 13. REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued) a) Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, authorized staff to begin negotiations with the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce to form a Lodi Conference and Visitors Bureau and to return with an agreement for City Council consideration to contract with the Chamber of Commerce for these services, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Speaking on the matter were the following: Jim Schweickardt, President of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, provided Council with a brief presentation of the project from the perspective of the Chamber of Commerce, and spoke in favor of the Conference and Visitors Bureau. C1 i May 3, 1995 Continued 314 2. Mike Bennett, 520 Olive Court, Lodi, spoke as a citizen as well as Director of the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, to encourage and thank Council for their support of the Conference and Visitors Bureau for tourism potential which is good, clean dollars and business. Further, Mr. Bennett applauded Council's willingness to make this investment, and appreciates their trust in the Chamber's expertise and willingness to make the City of Lodi one of the finest places to stay in Northern California. FILE NO. CC -6 and CC -7(k) b) Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Davenport second, approved the appeal of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a permanent encroachment permit to install a flagpole in the public right-of-way in front of their facility located at 23 West Elm Street, and further directed the Public Works staff to work with VFW on specific details of the installation, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Speaking in support of the appeal was Silus Heninger, 11622 North Ham Lane, Lodi, Senior Vice Commander of the VFW of Lodi. FILE NO. CC -72 and CC -500 C) Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Warner second, approved the issuance of an encroachment permit for sidewalk seating at Hazel's Restaurant to be located at 22 South School Street, specifying all work within the right-of-way shall be to the approval of the Public Works Department, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE NO. CC -45(e), CC -72 and CC -500 d) Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Mann second, introduced Ordinance #1618 entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Lodi Amending Lodi Municipal Code Section 9.04.010 by Adding Thereto Subparagraph [c], Allowing the Sale, Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on Designated Areas Upon Public Rights -Of -Way", revising Section C-4 to read, 'The area of the public right-of-way upon which such alcoholic beverages are to be sold, possessed or consumed is. completely surrounded by a fence or enclosure at least three feet (3') high and not directly accessible (with the exception of emergency exits or gates) from the surrounding public sidewalk or right of way', by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE NO. CC -63, CC -72 and CC -149 May 3, 1995 Continued 3ct (Z e) Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, -Davenport second, authorized the Finance Director to conduct a 3 year pilot program to grant a vacation credit for residential utility customers (single family residents only) for garbage service when absent for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days per year, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Sieglock and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - Pennino Absent: Council Members - None Abstain:Council Members -Warner (Council Member Davenport requested the record show his support of the previous vacation credit program presented to Council for consideration on April 5, 1995.) FILE NO. CC -21(a) and CC -56 f) Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Warner second, approved the specifications and authorized the Fire Chief and Purchasing Director to proceed with advertising for bids for the purchase of 3 Automatic Defibrillators for implementation of an EMT -1-D Defibrillator Program for the Lodi community at an estimated $25,000, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE NO. CC -12(c) and CC -112 g) Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second, accepted the 10 goals and goal summaries provided by the Finance Director as a consolidation of the 16 goals previously compiled by Council and staff, and further, directed staff to return to Council curing budget hearings in June with the final Major City Goals in the 1995-97 Financial Flan and Budget list for consideration, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Speaking in favor of the Major City Goals plan was Dennis Bennett, 777 South Ham Lane, who commended the Council and staff for assembling something so progressive in such a short period of time, and for accomplishing so much in the continued process of adoption of the Major City Goals, which is a very positive step for the community. FILE NO. CC -6 and CC -21(b) 14. RECESS Mayor Mann declared a five minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 10:47p.m. / May 3, 1995 Continued 39; �a 15. VOTE TO MOVE COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS J Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, determined it would move the "Comments by the Public" portion of the agenda to the next item of discussion, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Davenport 16. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS a) Connie Norton, 18842 Chestnut, Woodbridge, spoke in representation of the Lodi Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #848, requesting that the City of Lodi waive business license fees for their upcoming fundraising event. (Ms. Norton was directed that her first course of action in requesting the waiver of business license fees was to contact Finance Director Dixon Flynn.) 17. REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued) a) Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Davenport second, directed staff to bring the Charter City Status item to the next regular meeting for consideration of Council to be appointed as the acting charter commission body to draft the language of the charter, and further directed staff to begin researching dates for workshops to receive public input on charter contents, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE and NO. CC -6 and CC -74 18. ORDINANCES a) Ordinance No. 1614 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the Land Use Element of the Lodi General Plan by Redesignating the Parcels Located at 451 East Turner Road (APN's 015-230-36 and 38) from PR, Planned Residential to LDR, Low Density Residential; and redesignate the parcels at 3921 and 3953 East Harney Lane (APN's 062-290-10 and 11) from NCC, Neighborhood/Community Commercial to LDR, Low Density Residential and to redesignate a portion of the parcel at 3883 East Harney Lane (APN 062-290-09) from NCC, Neighborhood/Community Commercial to LDR, Low Density Residential, with NCC, Neighborhood/Community Commercial on the Remainder" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held April 19, 1995 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE NO. CC -35(a), CC -53(a) and CC -149 9 May 3, 1995 Continued 39f b) Ordinance No. 1615 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the Official District Map of the City of Lodi and Thereby Prezoning the Parcels Located at 451 East Turner Road (APN 015-230-36 and 38) to R-1, Single -Family Residential With a Condition Relating to School Facilities Funding" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held April 19, 1995 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None FILE NO. CC -53(a) and CC -149 C) Ordinance No. 1616 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the Official District Map of the City of Lodi and Thereby Prezoning the Parcels Located at 3921 and 3953 East Harney Lane (APN's 062-290-10 and 11) to R-2, Single -Family Residential, and portions of the parcel at 3883 East Harney Lane (APN 062-290-09) to R-2, Single - Family Residential and C -S, Commercial Shopping With a Condition Relating to School Facilities Funding" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held April 19, 1995 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Warner, Sieglock second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None :LE NO. CC -53(a) and CC -149 19. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS a) Mr. Davenport thanked everyone for coming to the meeting, and commented on the following: 1) we're still negotiating with UFL; 2) requested an update on the, revitalization (Mr. Peterson stated on April 12th Council gave the project the go-ahead and it is moving along with the gateway project and assessment district development); 3) asked for an update and finance report regarding the Boys and Girls Club since Council's approval of $250,000 allocation of CDBG funds; 4) noted citizens should be aware that the Municipal Service Center, City Hall trailers, Carnegie Forum basement and City Hall Annex project as cost the City approximately $1 million; 5) encouraged citizens to apply for the boards nd commission vacancies announced this evening stating this city has many citizens nd they should come forward to bring new ideas and direction; 6) would like to see .`.tention directed toward the downtown area, specifically cleaning up the alleys and .. imming the trees, and addressed concern toward the cleanliness of this area of town, suggesting Public Works survey the area and establish steps toward making the downtown area cleaner; 7) suggested several steps the City could make toward the revitalization plan, including bringing more people to the downtown area by authorizing Michael Freedman to seek at least 5 factory outlets for representation in the downtown area (See's Candies, Eddie Bauer, Lodi Nut Company, etc.); establishing a recreation center in the Gibraltar Bank area with a four level parking lot for convenience of all businesses, make Schooi Street one way, make Sacramento Street a one-way in the opposite direction, restore the Hotel Lodi and use it as a hotel as originally intended, drop the 112 million dollar gateway project in the downtown area and replace that project with 10 May 3, 1995 Continued sufficient lighting and trees, relocate the shelter on Sacramento Street to another area and use our bus system to provide transportation tb any person that's indigent or that needs to go to the shelter, and develop that area for the inter -modal transit system combining the train, bus and Grapel-ine and to improve the downtown area with factory outlets. The people needed for this program would be the coordinator to speak to factory outlets and downtown property owners to bring small square footage stores to the downtown area. FILE NO. CC -2(a), CC -6, CC -10(e), CC -45(a), CC -55, CC -72, CC -400 b) Council Member Pennino reminded Council, who have been strong supporters of the youth of this community, that at 7:00 p.m. on May 11, 1995, the Youth Commission will hold their first live, televised meeting in the Carnegie Forum, which will be broadcast by King Videocable, and thanked the cable company for their assistance. Further, Mr. Pennino extended an invitation for all to attend this positive youth activity. FILE NO. CC -2(t) C) Council Member Warner reminded Council and the public that the Street Faire to be held in the downtown Lodi area is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 1995 and encouraged all to attend. FILE NO. CC -72 d) Council Member Mann reminded Council and the public that the Men's Leadership Prayer breakfast on Friday, May 12, 1995 at 6:00 a.m. at the American Legion, and stated Mr. Pennino has tickets available for sale. Further, Mr. Mann concurred with Mr. Davenport's comments regarding the downtown area, and encouraged the Public Works to explore the option of using unexpended funds to clean out the tree wells and provide additional alley/street maintenance in the downtown area. FILE NO. CC -72 D) Mr. Peterson asked that Council Members interested in attending the Critical Issues conference on Wednesday, May 24, 1995, please contact the City Manager's Secretary as soon as possible for registration. (Council Member Davenport directed the City Clerk to make the appropriate arrangements for his attendance.) 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Mann adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:55 p.m. ATTEST: 11