City Council Minutes - 01/02/07

 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Agency, Community Development
Financing Authority, Public Improvement Corporation,
and Library Board of Trustees*
January 2, 2007

A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Agency, the Community Development Financing Authority, the Public Improvement Corporation, and the Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor Reavis at 5:03 PM, on January 2, 2007, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.

A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown herein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on December 20, 2006 , on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. Copies were also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive, and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."

CALL TO ORDER—CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION, AND LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  Present:
  Council Member Kelley
  Council Member MacLean
  Council Member Ury
  Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma
  Mayor Reavis
  
  Absent:
  None
  
  Staff Present:
  Dennis Wilberg, City Manager
  Irwin Bornstein, Asst. City Manager/Director of Admin. Services
  William P. Curley III, City Attorney
  Karen Hamman, City Clerk

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Reavis recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

CS1. Conference with City Attorney Concerning One Matter of Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The Litigation is Jose Guadalupe Gomez Mejia; Orange County Community Housing Corporation; Public Law Center v. City of Mission Viejo.

CS2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation. Potential Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9. One Case Under Consideration.

CS3. Labor Negotiations—The Council Will Provide Direction to its Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. The Parties to the Negotiations Are the City and City’s Unrepresented Employees. The City’s Negotiator is Dennis Wilberg.

RECONVENE

Mayor Reavis reconvened the meeting at 6:04 p.m. All five City Council Members were present.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Bill Curley announced that the Council received updates on Closed Session items CS1, CS2, and CS3 but there was no reportable action from Closed Session. 

INVOCATION:      Council Member Ury

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma

PRESENTATIONS

P1. Presentation to Former Mayor MacLean (0410-80)
Mayor Reavis thanked former Mayor MacLean for his dedication and able service and she presented him with a plaque to commemorate his year as Mayor in 2006.

P2. Opening Remarks by Mayor Reavis (0410-80)
Received remarks from Mayor Reavis, outlining her goals for the coming year.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Cathy Schlicht, M.V.: expressed her dissatisfaction to the City Council Members who did not appoint Council Member Ury as this year’s Mayor.

Dave Gove, M.V.: asked the City Council to oppose any efforts to place a dog park in Oso Viejo Community Park.

CONSENT CALENDAR

     Items 13 and 15 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

  Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, seconded by Council Member MacLean to approve the Consent Calendar as described below. Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma registered a no vote for item 17A.

  On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
  AYES:
  Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
  NOES:
  None
  ABSENT:
  None

1. Waive Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Approved the reading by title of all ordinances and resolutions and declared that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

2. City Council Minutes (0410-60)
Approved the Open Session Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 4, 2006, as presented.

3. Summary of Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget Amendments to Date (0330-30)
Received and filed the report.

4. City Treasurer’s Monthly Report for October 2006 (0320-80)
Received and filed the report.

5. Community Development Agency (CDA) Monthly Report for October 2006 (0320-80)
Received and filed the report.

6. Community Development Financing Authority (CDFA) Monthly Report for October 2006 (0320-80)
Received and filed the report.

7. Check Register Dated November 24, 2006, in the Amount of $538,759.91 (0300-30)
Ratified the accompanying check register.

8. Check Register Dated December 1, 2006, in the Amount of $1,357,232.28 (0300-30)
Ratified the accompanying check register.

9. Check Register Dated December 8, 2006, in the Amount of $1,223,919.49 (0300-30)
Ratified the accompanying check register.

10. Residential Slurry Seal Project (CIP 838) (0400-10)
(1) Certified the completion of and accepted the improvements for the subject project; (2) authorized the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion; (3) authorized the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the County of Orange and to release the faithful performance and payment bonds one year and 35 days, respectively, after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims or liens being filed with the City; and (4) authorized payment of the final retention 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion.

11. Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-0807 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Mission Viejo (0400-10)
Approved Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-0807 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Mission Viejo for the City-Initiated Transit Extensions to Metrolink.

12. Amendment to the Agreement with the South Orange County California Genealogical Society (0400-10)
Approved the First Amendment to Agreement with the South Orange County California Genealogical Society.

14. Sierra Recreation Center Renovation (CIP 984)—Pool Rehabilitation (0400-10)
(1) Approved Change Order No. 1 to the California Commercial Pools contract in an amount not to exceed $90,388; and (2) adopted Resolution 07-01 Amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget to Increase Funding for the Sierra Recreation Center Renovation Capital Improvement Project (CIP 984) in the Amount of $100,000.

16. Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and Application (0220-25) (0220-30)
(1) Adopted Resolution 07-03 Approving the City of Mission Viejo’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan; and (2) adopted Resolution 07-04 Authorizing the Filing of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Application for a Seismic Mitigation Project for Mission Hospital—Pavilion Building.

17. Purchase of Ten 800 MHz Radios from the FY 2005 Buffer Zone Protection Program (0220-05)
Authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Motorola in the amount of $36,445 for the purchase of 800 MHz Radio Equipment.

17A. Deferred Compensation for Council Members
Adopted Resolution 07-05 Allowing City Council Members to Deposit Unused Health and Welfare Benefits into the City’s Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program in the Same Manner as Other City Employees.

Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma voted no on this item.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

13. Staff Resource Agreement Between OCCOG, the City of Mission Viejo and the Orange County Division, League of California Cities, Regarding the City of Mission Viejo Serving as OCCOG Interim Executive Director and Providing Accounting and Financial Support, Clerk of the Board Support, and Legal and Administrative Support to OCCOG (0400-10)

City Manager Dennis Wilberg presented the staff report.

Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to approve the Staff Resource Agreement between OCCOG, the City of Mission Viejo, and the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities.

On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None

15. Melinda Park Restroom—CIP 308 (0400-10)
Director of Public Services Keith Rattay presented the staff report.

Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member MacLean to reject all bids and direct staff to re-bid the project due to a bid discrepancy.

On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None

PUBLIC HEARINGS

OLD BUSINESS

18. Appeal of Minor Modification MM2006-125 submitted by Justin Zier of Leisure Corporation, agent for Nine Star, Inc., of the Planning and Transportation Commission’s August 28, 2006 denial of a petition submitted Leisure Corporation to permit a 500 SF skateboard and bike demonstration area at the exterior of Nine Star action sport retail business located at Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, in the CH (Commercial Highway) zone. The Nine Star proposal also includes an additional 500 sq. ft. demonstration area located in the interior of the store (0610-10)

Director of Community Development Chuck Wilson presented the staff report.

The following expressed opposition to the Nine Star outdoor demonstration area at Kaleidoscope Center: Jim Kassar, Petra Fine Jewelry, M.V.; Mark McQuaid, Islands Restaurant, M.V.; Jacob Tiedt, Riptide Restaurant, M.V.; Ed Bolin, Kaleidoscope Gallery, M.V.; Wayne Bettis, Marble Slab Creamery, M.V.; and Nancy Barnes, Jumpin Jammin, M.V.

Matthew Levenson, Nine Star, M.V.: summarized Nine Star’s proposal and responded to some of the concerns raised by Kaleidoscope tenants.

Mike Israelsky, Summit Team, Fountain Valley: outlined the new security plan for Kaleidoscope as presented to the City in December, and thanked Lt. Bernardi for his help and guidance.

Motion made by Council Member MacLean, to adopt Resolution 07-XX Approving the Appeal Petition and Approving Minor Modification MM2006-125 Submitted by Leisure Corporation for a 500 Sq. Ft. Skateboard and Bike Demonstration Area at the Exterior of Nine Star Action Sport Retail Business Located at Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, in the CH (Commercial Highway) Zone. (Nine Star Will Have an Additional 500 Sq. Ft. Demonstration Area Located in the Interior of the Store.) Motion died for lack of a second.

Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Ury to adopt Resolution 07-06 Denying the Appeal Petition and Denying Minor Modification MM2006-125 Submitted by Terry Franks of Leisure Corporation for a 500 Sq. Ft. Skateboard and Bike Demonstration Area at the Exterior of Nine Star Action Sport Retain Business Located at Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, in the CH (Commercial Highway) Zone. Nine Star Will Have an Additional 500 Sq. Ft. Demonstration Area Located in the Interior of the Store.)

On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    Council Member MacLean.
    ABSENT:
    None

NEW BUSINESS

19. Appointment of City Commission Members (0120-10-15, 0120-75-15 and 0120-90-15)
Community Services Commission
Motion made by Council Member Ury, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma to appoint Tim Reid to the Community Services Commission.

On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, seconded by Mayor Reavis to appoint Anna Boyce (senior citizen member) to the Community Services Commission.

On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None

Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Ury to appoint Patricia Bennett to the Community Services Commission.

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Council Member MacLean, seconded by Council Member Ury to appoint Ronald Ruef to the Community Services Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member MacLean to appoint Ron Harris (senior citizen member) to the Community Services Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma to appoint Brian Skalsky to the Community Services Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma announced that he was undecided on his second appointment and would like further time to review the applications.
      

    Investment Advisory Commission

      Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Reavis to appoint Kevin Moran to the Investment Advisory Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Council Member MacLean, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Duncan Merritt to the Investment Advisory Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Council Member Ury, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Patrick Imburgia to the Investment Advisory Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Ury to appoint Mary Hugar to the Investment Advisory Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma announced that he was undecided on his appointment and would like further time to review the applications.
      

    Planning and Transportation Commission

      Motion made by Council Member Ury, seconded by Council Member MacLean to appoint Mynette Beauchamp to the Planning and Transportation Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member MacLean to appoint Richard Atkinson to the Planning and Transportation Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Council Member MacLean, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Rick Sandzimier to the Planning and Transportation Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, seconded by Council Member MacLean to appoint Richard Schweinberg to the Planning and Transportation Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

      Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member MacLean to appoint David Leckness to the Planning and Transportation Commission.
      

      On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
      AYES:
      Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
      NOES:
      None
      ABSENT:
      None
      

  20.

  City Council Committee Representative Appointments (0410-40)

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Council Member MacLean as representative and Council Member Ury as alternate to the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Mayor Reavis as representative and Council Member Ury as alternate to the Orange County Vector Control District Board of Directors.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma as representative and Mayor Reavis as alternate to the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Mayor Reavis as representative, and Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma and Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Irwin Bornstein as alternates to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member MacLean to appoint Council Member Kelley as representative and Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma as alternate to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member MacLean to appoint Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma as representative and Council Member Ury as alternate to the Orange County Council of Governments.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Mayor Reavis as representative and Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma as alternate to the League of California Cities and Orange County Division of the League of California Cities.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Mayor Reavis as representative and Council Member Ury as alternate to the South Orange County Major Investment Study (SOCMIS) Policy Working Group.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Council Member Ury as representative and Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma as alternate to the Measure M Growth Management Area 9 and 10 Interjurisdictional Forum.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Mayor Reavis announced that the work of the El Toro Reuse Planning Authority (ETRPA) has come to a close and she will appoint members at a later date if it becomes necessary.
    

  21.

  City Ad Hoc Committee Review (0410-40)

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member MacLean to disband all of the City Council ad hoc committees.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Council Member Ury and Mayor Reavis to the YMCA Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint herself and Council Member MacLean to the Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None
    

    Motion made by Mayor Reavis, seconded by Council Member Ury to appoint Council Member Kelly and Council Member Ury to the Senior Transportation Ad Hoc Committee.
    

    On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
    AYES:
    Council Member Kelley, Council Member MacLean, Council Member Ury, Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma, and Mayor Reavis.
    NOES:
    None
    ABSENT:
    None

By consensus, the City Council directed the City Attorney to return at the next meeting with a resolution to redirect the responsibility for economic development matters from the Planning and Transportation Commission to the City Council.

MAYOR’S, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

22. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Report (0410-40)
Received the report from Council Member Kelley.

23. Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Report (0410-40)
Received the report from Council Member MacLean.

24. San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Report (0410-40)
Received the report from Council Member Ury.

25. Vector Control Board Report (0410-40)
Received the report from Mayor Reavis.

STAFF REPORTS

City Manager’s Report

City Attorney’s Report

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

26. Council Member Reports of Events and Activities Attended (AB 1234) (0480-70)
The City Council Members acknowledged the accuracy of their event and activity calendars as presented in the staff report.

Council Member Kelley

Thanked City staff for creating such a festive atmosphere during the holidays and the Mission Viejo Activities Committee for sponsoring Santa’s Workshop. Discussed her comments at the last City Council Meeting when she requested a copy of the Newhart Middle School EIR and announced that staff has prepared a letter to the School District asking for the EIR’s on Newhart, Arroyo Vista, and Hankey K-8. Stated that she is very interested in seeing these EIR’s and they will likely require the City Council’s attention to help minimize the impact on our residents. Noted that the Community of Character word for the month of January is perseverance.

Council Member MacLean

Wished everyone a Happy New Year and stated that he looks forward to tackling the issues in front of the City Council, especially traffic and affordable housing.

Council Member Ury

Wished everyone a Happy New Year and requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of former library employee Cindy Stokes.

Mayor Pro Tempore Ledesma

Wished everyone a happy New Year and stated that he is looking forward to a great 2007.

Mayor Reavis

Congratulated the new City Commissioners and encouraged them to read their Agenda binders, to trust their own judgment, and to stay active and have fun with it. Stated that it is an honor and a privilege to serve this City and thanked the Commissioners for offering their time and expertise. Announced that she will adjourn a future meeting in memory of Cindy Stokes and several others, but tonight she will adjourn in honor of former President Gerald R. Ford.

ADJOURNMENT

At the hour of 8:05 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council at this session, Mayor Reavis adjourned the meeting in memory of President Gerald R. Ford, to January 15, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

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Karen Hamman, City Clerk