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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 2002LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002 C-1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The City Council Closed Session meeting of July 17, 2002 was called to order by Mayor Pennino at 6:32 p.m. Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), and Mayor Pennino Absent: Council Members — None Also Present: City Manager Flynn, City Attorney Hays, and City Clerk Blackston C-2 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION a) Potential litigation regarding verified claim submitted by Ms. Ruth Lautt; conference with legal counsel; Government Code §54956.9(b) C-3 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION At 6:32 p.m., Mayor Pennino adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matter. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:50 p.m. C-4 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION At 7:01 p.m., Mayor Pennino reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Hays disclosed the following action. In regard to Item C-2 (a), staff received direction. A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular City Council meeting of July 17, 2002 was called to order by Mayor Pennino at 7:01 p.m. Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Penninc Absent: Council Members — None Also Present: City Manager Flynn, City Attorney Hays, and City Clerk Blackston B. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Dane Burg, First Baptist Church C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pennino. D. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS D-1 Awards — None D-2 (a) Mayor Pennino presented a proclamation to Police Chief Jerry Adams and Community Service Officer Carla Cole proclaiming Tuesday, August 6, 2002 as "National Night Out" in the City of Lodi. Chief Adams commented that Lodi has been recognized for several years as being in the top three in the nation (for its size) for participating in the National Night Out event and he believed this trend would continue. Ms. Cole reported that 205 Neighborhood Watch groups participated last year and this year the number has increased to 233. Wal-Mart donated $1,200 and 200 flags for the event. Council Member Land noted that Lodi's National Night Out program received an honorable mention from the League of California Cities Helen Putnam Awards. Continued July 17, 2002 D-3 (a) Katie Whitmire, member of the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission, provided an update on the Commission's activities and acknowledged the Teen of the Month, Adriene Flores from Tokay High School. D-3 (b) Virginia Snyder, Chairperson of the Lodi East Side Improvement Committee (ESIC), introduced members that were present and provided the following information regarding activities of the Committee: • The unused tennis courts at Hale Park have been replaced by basketball and handball courts. • The swings at Hale Park were removed six months ago because they did not meet current safety standards. She urged Council to expedite their replacement. • A positive comment was received from Virginia Lahr who noted that a duplex owner on east Elrn Street is making improvements to their property and for the first time in 15 years, grass is growing in the front yard. • The east side lighting project is nearly completed. • The Committee requested a $5,000 grant from General Mills, from which it intends to purchase and give away motion detector lights. Sunil Yadav, ESIC member, reported that a meeting was held with City staff, three Main Street hotel owners, and the ESIC to discuss problems that were occurring in the area. He stated that the City has helped to clean up the alley. Rosie Ortiz, ESIC member, stated that she and Joseph Spinelli serve as head of the Public Safety Team and will be working with Heritage School. She thanked the Lodi Police Department for its assistance. Council Member Nakanishi noted that during the past three years the Council has focused attention on improving street lights and water and sewer infrastructure, mainly on the east side of Lodi. E. CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, Land second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter set forth: E-1 Claims were approved in the amount of $6,211,693.94. E-2 The minutes of June 11, 2002 (Shirtsleeve Session), July 3, 2002 (Regular Meeting), and July 9, 2002 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written. E-3 Adopted Resolution No. 2002-153 authorizing the purchase of a Minolta Di450 digital copier from Business Office Systems, of Stockton, in the amount of $12,197.30 for use by the Streets, WaterMastewater, and Fleet Divisions of Public Works at the Municipal Service Center. E-4 Adopted Resolution No. 2002-154 authorizing the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from several completed or canceled CDBG projects to already approved Parks and Recreation projects. E-5 Adopted Resolution No. 2002-155 approving the waiver and transfer of Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant funding and disbursement of matching City funds. E-6 Adopted Resolution No. 2002-156 authorizing joint partnership and submittal of the Funding Request Form for funds from the Department of Conservation under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. 2 Continued July 17, 2002 E-7 Adopted Resolution No. 2002-157 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to install and maintain a flow - monitoring device in Bishop Cut, near the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, in the amount of $51,175; and appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation. E-8 Adopted Resolution No. 2002-158 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between Lodi Police Department and San Joaquin County, through its Data Processing Division, for fiscal year 2002-03 to provide data processing services and access to Automated Message Switching/CJIS Systems. E-9 Authorize the City Manager to approve rental agreement with Lotus Communications for use of Grape Bowl (Stadium) and parking lot for soccer game. E-10 Set public hearing for August 7, 2002 to consider electric rate changes for the All Electric Residential SHARE Program — Schedule EF. F. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS None. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS G-1 Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Pennino called for the Public Hearing to consider an appeal from Chris and Pauline Gianulias regarding Notice and Order to Repair issued for property located at 100 North Cherokee Lane, Lodi. Community Development Director Bartlam informed the City Council that Mr. and Mrs. Gianulias submitted a letter withdrawing their request for an appeal. MOTION / VOTE: No Council action was required on this matter. H. COMMUNICATIONS H-1 Claims filed against the City of Lodi — None H-2 The following reports were presented to the City Council: a) Planning Commission report of June 12, 2002 b) Planning Commission report of June 26, 2002 H-3 Appointments — None H-4 Miscellaneous a) City Clerk Blackston provided the cumulative Monthly Protocol Account Report through June 30, 2002. REGULAR CALENDAR 1-1 "Authorization for use of Carnegie Forum for a joint Democratic Candidates Forum on July 20, 2002" City Manager Flynn reported that this item was withdrawn at the request of Jerald Kirsten based upon a vote of the Democratic Club in Lodi. It intends to hold the forum at the Oddfellows building. Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock stated that because the matter was brought before Council there should be discussion on whether or not to change the policy regarding the use of the Carnegie Forum. Continued July 17, 2002 Council Member Land was opposed to reconsidering the policy, as he believed it was adequate as written. Council Member Howard recognized Sarah Heberle for her phone call to Council expressing her opinion, as well as others, of opposition to the request to use Carnegie Forum for a joint Democratic Candidates Forum. Council Member Nakanishi agreed with Ms. Hitchcock that discussion should take place regarding the policy, as a similar request may be made again in the future. Council Member Howard stated that if an applicant is interested in using the Forum, the matter could be addressed on a case by case basis dependent upon the current policy. Mayor Pennino did not believe it was necessary to place reconsideration of the policy on a future agenda. 1-2 "Adopt resolution awarding contract for reroof project at 100 East Pine Street" Public Works Director Prima noted that Council received a "blue sheet" (filed), indicating that one bid was received for the reroof project at 100 east Pine Street. Staff recommends that the contract be awarded to Baker Roofing Company. Mayor Pennino noted that the bid received was $23,000 over the engineer's estimate. Dennis Callahan, Fleet and Facilities Manager, explained that the engineer's estimate was not based on prevailing wage and believed that 85% of the difference between the estimate and the bid was due to prevailing wage requirements. He reported that 15 roofing contractors were notified about the project and only three took out plans and specifications. In reply to Council Member Land, Mr. Callahan stated that inclusive of the $66,000 appropriation for this project, the City will be approximately $3,000 below the original estimate of $105,000 for renovations to the building. Council Member Land read the following excerpt from an e-mail message, "The Foundation is having a difficult time in securing a loan from any financial institution, because the Foundation does not own the property and the property owner is not willing to guarantee a loan for the needed repairs to their building." He expressed concern that the City is investing $105,000 in repairing the building, when the Adopt -A -Child Foundation has not yet obtained funds to renovate the interior. In response to questions posed by Council, Mr. Callahan explained that if the project were rebid, the City would probably not be able to meet the end of August deadline to complete the repairs, as was previously agreed to. He acknowledged the mistake of not including prevailing wage costs in the engineer's estimate for the project. In reply to Council Member Howard, Dennis Lewis confirmed that he reviewed the specifications regarding the reroof project and was satisfied with them. In addition, he acknowledged that downspouts and gutters were included. Discussion ensued regarding the merits of rebidding the project. Public Works Director Prima pointed out that typically when projects have been rebid, it was necessitated by changes in the project. Rebidding merely to check another price is problematic. MOTION / VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Nakanishi, Land second, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2002-159 awarding the contract for reroof project at 100 East Pine Street to Baker Roofing Company, of Stockton, in the amount of $57,317; and appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation. 4 Continued July 17, 2002 1-3 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to professional services contract with ELS for additional services for Indoor Sports Complex facility design work ($365,620)" Parks and Recreation Director Baltz explained that the change order of $365,620 is due to additional services for the project. The construction estimate for the Indoor Sports Complex is $9,404,413. He reviewed the proposed fee breakdown as listed in the staff report. The concept plan included a significant amount of work associated with the closure and conversion of Main Street. Staff subsequently asked ELS to design an alternate that retains Main Street as a through street with parking and basic curb and gutter, which has been included in the change order fee. Mr. Baltz stated that the bid also includes demolition of some of the buildings on the site as part of the project. In response to Council Member Howard, Mr. Baltz reported on the following design fees as they relate to a percentage of the project: • Animal Shelter— 11% • Police building — 9.49% • Aquatics Center — 8.5% to 12% In addition, Mr. Baltz noted that the School District generally pays 9% of projects for design fees, plus reimbursables. When they negotiate their contracts for design fees, they include a graduated declining scale percentage after a certain amount is reached. For the Indoor Sports Complex, the design fee including reimbursables amounts to 9.48%. In answer to Council Member Nakanishi, City Manager Flynn estimated that funding recommendations for the project may occur in January or February 2003. In reply to Council Member Land, David Petta, Principal of ELS, explained that a change in the project that necessitated a significant amount of redrawing would justify another change order. Mr. Petta stated that he was satisfied with $50,000 in reimbursables. MOTION J VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Howard second, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2002-160 authorizing the City Manager to approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to professional services contract with ELS for additional services for Indoor Sports Complex facility design work for $365,620, which would result in a total revised appropriation of $935,120 for planning, design, and construction administration. 1-4 "Consideration of request to donate park bench and naming by Lynn Condley, Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock noted that she typically does not ask staff to deviate from standard policies; however, in this situation there was a matter of urgency, which necessitates an exception. Steve Dutra, Parks Superintendent, reported that he initiated a meeting in April with the users of the Vinewood Dog Park facility, at which many issues were discussed. Subsequent to that there was a request to donate a park bench in memory of an individual. He pointed out that donations bring up issues such as who will install, maintain, or replace it if vandalism occurred. City Manager Flynn stated that a policy was adopted in 1990 regarding naming of parks and park features. In addition, a budget policy exists, which states that "Council must approve applications for grants or acceptance of donations containing restrictions that may have an impact on the budget." This matter has been brought before Council as the request to donate the park bench includes a restriction, i.e., of naming it for an individual. Mr. Dutra stated that current benches at the Vinewood Dog Park are made of rubber coated steel. The group represented by Lynn Condley wishes to donate a bench made of recycled material. The steel bench is $150 more than the bench Ms. Condley is requesting to donate. Continued July 17,1002 PUBLIC COMMENTS: • Lynn Condley noted that she met with the bench distributor who stated that the bench made of recycled material was very durable and can be engraved. For a metal bench, a plaque would need to be affixed. She explained that the bench is to honor Sharon Wegener who passed away on July 7. Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock stated that she would pay the $150 cost of pouring a cement pad for the bench. Parks and Recreation Director Baltz recommended that a steel bench be installed so that it is similar to others currently at the park. Mayor Pennino suggested that a steel bench be installed and the group be allowed time to raise the additional $150 if possible. MOTION / VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, Howard second, unanimously approved the request from Lynn Condley for donation of a park bench in honor of Sharon Wegener and the recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission that it be consistent with existing benches at Vinewood Park. 1-5 "Introduce ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9, Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare, by adding Chapter 9.19 — Political Sign Regulations and adopt resolution establishing a cash deposit of $100 for posting of temporary political signs" City Clerk Blackston explained that the revised ordinance and accompanying resolution were prepared in response to discussion that took place at the July 3 Council meeting. What originally prompted the drafting of an ordinance addressing political sign regulations was a need for further clarity. Currently the Lodi Municipal Code limits political signs to one per residential property, which cannot exceed six square feet in area. It was generally agreed that this was too restrictive. Ms. Blackston outlined the following stipulations addressed in the proposed ordinance: • Prohibits signs being placed on public property. • Specifies that signs can be placed on private property with the consent of the property owner. • The maximum size for a sign on residential property would be six square feet per sign face and for commercial and industrial property, 32 square feet per sign face. • Signs shall not be erected prior to filing nomination papers, or in the case of a measure, not before it has been qualified for placement on the ballot. • Removal of signs must take place within 10 days after the election. • For signs placed on public property or those that obstruct site lines of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, the ordinance allows their removal by the City without prior notice. • For illegal signs on private property the City will provide reasonable notification to responsible parties allowing them the opportunity to correct the situation prior to the City intervening. Ms. Blackston also noted that each candidate or measure proponent that intends to post temporary political signs would be asked to complete a form, which would provide staff with basic contact information. In an effort to ensure (or encourage) compliance, the proposed resolution stipulates that each candidate or ballot measure committee would be asked to make a $100 cash deposit with the understanding that all or part of the deposit would be forfeited to offset the cost of sign removal by the City should it become necessary. 0 Continued July 17, 2002 In reply to questions posed by Council, Community Development Director Bartlam explained that R -C -P Residential -Commercial -Professional Office District property is in transitional areas, such as a residential neighborhood abutting commercial activity. He believed that the notion of signage regulations is to try to be consistent with its neighbor. Currently, the Lodi Municipal Code limits signs to six square feet in R -C -P zones. Council Member Howard asked that additional language be added to the ordinance specifying the sign size limitation for R -C -P zoning. MOTION / VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Howard, Land second, unanimously introduced Ordinance No. 1715 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9, Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare, by adding Chapter 9.19 — Political Sign Regulations, with the addition under Section 9.19.040, Size, that the maximum display area for a political sign on R -C -P Residential -Commercial -Professional Office District property is six square feet per sign face. Further, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Nakanishi second, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2002-161 establishing a cash deposit of $100 for posting of temporary political signs. RECESS At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Pennino called for a recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at 8:52 p.m. REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued) 1-6 "Council consideration of authorizing ballot proposition to increase Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax from 9% to 1 OV City Attorney Hays stated that the current collection rate for the Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax is 9%. The proposal before Council is to put on the ballot the question of raising the tax to 10%. He explained that the necessity of placing it on the ballot is due to the passage of Proposition 62 in 1986. The Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax is a General Fund revenue and therefore only requires a 50% majority vote in order for the proposition to be successful. A ballot proposal can only be placed on the ballot if two-thirds of all the governing body's members vote in favor it. Mr. Hays stated that it is staff's recommendation that Council move to place on the ballot the question of raising the Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax rate from the current rate of 9% to 10%. PUBLIC COMMENTS: • Sunil Yadav stated that he is a motel owner and questioned how the City intends to use the additional tax revenue. He reported that since the terrorist events of September 11, all insurance companies have raised rates for hotels and motels. He believed that the number of customers may be reduced if the tax is raised one more percent. Mayor Pennino noted that letters in support of increasing the tax were received by the Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape Commission and Lodi Chamber of Commerce (filed). In reply to Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, Mr. Yadav explained that when customers ask for a room rate they are quoted a certain rate and told that tax is an additional charge. Many of his customers have limited income and at times he pays the tax himself. In answer to Council Member Howard, City Clerk Blackston reported that the estimated cost for placing the measure on the ballot is $9,000. She explained that the City Attorney would prepare an impartial analysis of the measure, a synopsis would be published in the newspaper, and opportunities are available to file arguments and rebuttals for and against 7 Continued July 17, 2002 the measure. Currently, there is no requirement in San Joaquin County for bilingual or multilingual election material. Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock noted that when Proposition 62 passed in 1986 the City of Lodi's Occupancy Tax was 6%. She asked if the tax would revert back to 6% if the measure failed. Mr. Hays replied that the tax would not automatically revert back to 6% if the measure failed; however, the City would be in the position of having to validate its 3% surcharge. MOTION / VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Howard second, adopted Resolution No. 2002-162 ordering that a measure be submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the statewide General Election on November 5, 2002 relating to increasing the Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax collection rate from 9% to 10%. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and Mayor Pennino Noes: Council Members — Nakanishi Absent: Council Members — None 1-7 "Authorization for the City Manager to contract for professional services to conduct a salary survey of City employee positions (not to exceed $25,000)" City Manager Flynn distributed salary information and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) terms to Council (filed). He stated that there has been concern expressed by staff that salaries in Lodi are not competitive in relation to other cities and believe that because of this, employees are lost. He asked Council for approval to move forward on conducting a salary survey not to exceed $50,000. He noted that the increase in amount from the original request is due to inclusion of all bargaining groups in the survey. Labor attorneys have advised that by virtue of the fact that the City does not have any provisions in the MOUs that preclude opening negotiations, there is nothing preventing the opening of negotiations if it were so desired at a future date. Mr. Flynn believed that the salary survey would be an important management tool and stated that discussion about compensation policies should take place in the future. In reply to Council Member Howard, Mr. Flynn projected that it would take three to four months to have the results of the survey. He did not believe that a comprehensive Citywide salary survey had ever been done before. Kirk Evans, Human Resources Analyst, reported that salary surveys were done as follows: • General Services Unit — August 2000 • Confidential Group — August 2000 • Police Officers Association of Lodi — June 1999 • Police Mid -Management — June 1999 • Lodi Police Dispatcher's Association — October 1999 • Management — February 2001 • Council Appointees — December 2001 Mr. Evans noted that the process of forming the Mid -Management group has not yet been completed. Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock noted that an e-mail containing a salary compensation survey for police officers had been forwarded to Council. Chief Adams acknowledged that he had made the City Manager aware of an informal survey he had done; however, it did not include all 15 cities that are typically used for surveys. Continued July 17, 2002 Council Member Nakanishi voiced support for staffs recommendation noting that it is beneficial for long-range planning. He stated that many projects are planned for the future, which may require additional employees and it will be important to fully understand potential labor costs. Council Member Land stated that he often receives comments about City staff going above and beyond the call of duty and believed that they are in large part responsible for Lodi's success. He stated that he has always been an advocate of fair pay for all employees. He recommended that Council consider a policy that, of the 15 survey cities, Lodi employees be paid in the upper one-third and that salary surveys be done on a routine basis. He did not want Lodi to be a training ground for other cities, where an investment is made, and employees leave for higher pay elsewhere. Mayor Pennino recommended that the survey include all cities that are in the MOU, total compensation, and salaries effective January 2003. He agreed that the Council should consider a policy. He was not in favor of opening contracts until they are due. Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock agreed that employees should be paid fairly; however, she preferred that the total compensation survey be done as close to the expiration date of the MOUs as possible. She believed that five-year contracts are too long, and suggested that in the future, they be no longer than two years. She was opposed to conducting salary surveys for groups who had one completed in 2000 and 2001. Council Member Howard voiced support for including all benefits in the survey. In reply to Council Member Land, City Attorney Hays reported that several court cases have found binding arbitration to be unconstitutional. He explained that binding arbitration is only supposed to apply to economic issues and occurs once there has been an impasse and it is requested by the union side. Council Member Land asked whether contracts were opened to implement 3% at 50, to which City Manager Flynn replied in the affirmative. Mr. Flynn noted that the City's trend of paying "average", over time eventually winds up toward the bottom 10% of the range. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, Mr. Flynn acknowledged that if the survey found a significant difference he may recommend to Council that salary negotiations be opened. MOTION: Council Member Land made a motion, Howard second, to adopt Resolution No. 2002-163 authorizing the City Manager to contract for professional services (not to exceed $50,000) to conduct a salary survey of all City employee positions. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pennino reiterated that the survey should include total compensation and increases that would be effective in January 2003. Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock explained that she would vote against the recommendation because she is opposed to spending money on a survey, the results of which should not be implemented until contracts come up for negotiation. She liked the informal survey that Chief Adams conducted and believed all departments should do so on an annual basis. She stated that she felt badly for those that are locked into five-year contracts and are significantly underpaid. M Continued July 17, 2002 Mayor Pennino noted that he supports the request to conduct a salary survey; however he would vote against opening up a contract without openers. VOTE: The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Pennino Noes: Council Members — Hitchcock Absent: Council Members — None J. ORDINANCES — None K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS • Council Member Howard commented that she had a wonderful vacation with her husband, daughter, good friends, and their family, and thanked everyone for making her feel welcome back. • Council Member Land stated that a citizen had complained that a neighbor who worked for Plummer Pontiac was bringing the tow truck home at night and waking residents up at 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. He noted that Plummer Pontiac took quick action to resolve the situation when it was brought to their attention. He asked the City Manager to inform the Police Chief that they are doing a good job in the City. He inquired when the street striping would be completed on Pine and Elm Streets. Public Works Director Prima reported that street striping on Pine Street was done today. Elm Street has been delayed due to pending construction. Council Member Land asked the City Manager to follow up on Ms. Snyder's concern regarding the swings at Hale Park. • Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock noted that a few homes on Park Street have no sidewalk and asked Mr. Prima to follow up on it. • Mayor Pennino reported that a flier entitled "Redevelopment — Boon or Boondoggle" is being distributed and warned that it contains inaccurate information. He asked citizens to contact Council Members should they have questions. L. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS • City Manager Flynn announced that on Friday his youngest son was married in Lodi, and wished him well in Washington D.C. M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m. ATTEST: Susan J. Blackston City Clerk 10