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2003/12/16 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR ADJOURNED SESSION DECEMBER 16, 2003 The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular session. The Notice of Adjournment was posted at 3:00 P.M. on December 16,2003 on the exterior door of the Anaheim Council Chambers, announcing the adjournment to 4:30 P.M. due to a lack of quorum. PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle, Council Members: Bob Hernandez, Tom Tait, and Richard Chavez. ABSENT: Council Member Shirley McCracken STAFF PRESENT: City Manager David Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, City Clerk Sheryll Schroeder. A copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted on December 12, 2003 at the City Hall outside bulletin board. Mayor Pringle called the regular adjourned meeting to order at 4:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None Mayor Pringle recessed to closed session at 4:46 P.M. for the following purposes: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code Name of case: Gammoh v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 73-61-82. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code Name of case: lusan, et al. v. Nguyen, City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 01CC01445. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated representative: David Hill Employee organization: Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, General/Clerical Units. AFTER RECESS: Mayor Pringle called the regular Council meeting of December 16, 2003 to order at 5:30 P.M. and welcomed those in attendance. INVOCATION: Mayor Curt Pringle FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Tait ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the 2003 CERT graduates Ellen McNeill-Lopez, Disaster Preparedness Manager with the Anaheim Fire Department, recognized ten graduates of the 2003 Community Emergency Response Team training program. Mrs. McNeil-Lopez stated the voluntary program was comprised of residents, businessowners and school teachers trained to assist in the time of a major emergency and that since 1992, 1,500 volunteers had received training. Mayor Pringle recessed the City Council meeting at 5:37 P.M. to call to order the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency. JOINT AGENCY/COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Pringle reconvened the City Council at 5:38 P.M. to consider the joint public hearing for a Cooperation Agreement between the Agency and the City for implementation of the Five Points Building Historic Rehabilitation Project. Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute the Cooperation Agreement between the Agency and the City for implementation of the Five Points Building Historic Rehabilitation Project. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-238 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency *and Clean City, Inc. regarding certain property at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and West Street and making certain environmental and other findings in connection therewith. Elisa Stipkovich, Community Development Executive Director, reported the joint hearing item required action on the Cooperation Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the City of Anaheim and the Disposition and Development Agreement with Clean City, Inc. Ms. Stipkovich stated the Cooperation Agreement conveyed remnant parcels acquired for the infrastructure project at West Street and Lincoln Avenue to the Redevelopment Agency and allocated funding from the City of Anaheim to the Agency. The funding consisted of $465,000 in HOME Partnership Program funds and $400,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. Ms. Stipkovich indicated the Disposition and Development Agreement conveyed the land at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and West Street to Clean City. Clean City would rehabilitate the Five Points building on that site and provide four affordable units to the Agency for 55 years. Ms. Stipkovich remarked the developer would fund approximately $1,100,000 in rehabilitation costs. Ms. Stipkovich also noted the Agency would convey the land and carry back a note for $334,000 to be turned into a participating loan, with the Redevelopment Agency receiving the lesser of 30 percent of net sale proceeds after the developer costs were reimbursed or the value of the site plus 1 percent per year over a 20-year period. If there was no sale in 20 years, the note was due and payable and an appraisal performed to establish those values. Additionally, in the disposition agreement, Ms. Stipkovich pointed out the developer had 60 days to negotiate with the Redevelopment Agency for an adjacent parcel which was a single family home which the Agency would like to see rehabilitated and sold for home ownership. Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing. Cherie McCracken expressed concern over the taking of property. ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 3 As no other comments were received, MayorPringle closed the public hearing. Motion by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Tait to approve the Cooperation Agreement between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the City of Anaheim and to adopt Resolution 2003R-238 approving a Disposition and Development Agreement between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and Clean City, Inc. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4: Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Tait, Hernandez and Chavez. Absences - 1; Council Member McCracken. Noes - O. Motion carried. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: City Clerk Sheryll Schroeder clarified Item A5. Ms. Schroeder stated the bid of Petro Diamond Inc. for $1,300,000, included an estimated 150,520 gallons of diesel #2, 610,173 gallons of 89-octane unleaded fuel and 75,000 gallons of the noted 91-octane unleaded gasoline. The fuel would be used to supply Fire, Police, Utilities, Parks and Public Works Departments. Mayor Pringle confirmed the clarification was to correct an error in the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS: James Robert Reade requested a video tape related to the Contreras traffic accident be played during oral communications. The video tape was allowed, however, Mayor Pringle commented that Council had not discussed whether multi-media presentations were allowed during public comments and would bring up that issue later. Pauline Berry, President of Anaheim Senior Citizen's Club, spoke on behalf of the bingo players. Ms. Berry stated the Club currently had a permit to play bingo one day a week and was requesting a change to two days a week. Ms. Berry indicated records of cash payouts were kept up to date and available for review with the bingo players collecting no more than $100 each week. City Manager David Morgan confirmed that the current permit allowed bingo one day a week. Mr. Morgan said he would work with the City Attorney's office and code enforcement to provide Council with information as to what went into that policy decision. Additionally, Mr. Morgan noted he would provide information as to how many clubs had filed similar permits with the City. Mayor Pringle recommended Ms. Berry follow up with the City Manager's office as no change to the bingo permit had been formally requested. Larry Vandenberg announced the Fire Department's 16 bicycle riders participating in the charity fall bicycle riding event, had donated $12,077 gained from pledges and t-shirt sales to the Orange County Burn Association. A photo of the donated check was presented to Council. Amin David thanked Council for lessening the penalties for code enforcement violations and spoke of the specific impact the change had on one businessowner. Lee Allen Alexander, Anaheim attorney involved in code enforcement, spoke of using less harsh civil penalties rather than criminal prosecution for small business owners with code violations. Cherie McCracken disputed Item A 16, explaining the funds were not effectively used. William Fitzgerald, one of the directors of Anaheim Homeowners Maintaining Their Environment, explained they were a group of homeowners who lived near Disneyland and were exposed to the daily Disneyland fireworks pollution. Mr. Fitzgerald stated Council was given a ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 4 copy of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) study conducted on air pollution resulting from Disney fireworks. He felt the study proved there were dangerous toxins and carcinogenic chemicals in the air pollution and that Disney Corporation mislead Council in believing the fallout was harmless to Anaheim residents. He further stated that Council had the authority to withdraw the fireworks permit. Mr. Fitzgerald indicated SCAQMD had scheduled a meeting with their Stationary Emission Committee to discuss the Disneyland fireworks pollution on Friday, January 23,2004 at 10:30 A.M. at their Diamond Bar headquarters and that Disney and the homeowners association had been invited to give testimony. Mr. Fitzgerald believed the City of Anaheim should also attend. Jeff Wright introduced himself as a resident who had applied for an appointment to the Sesquicentennial Commission. Mr. Wright indicated he was a native of Anaheim, had a passion for the City and looked forward to working for citizens of the community. After closing the public comment portion of the agenda, Mayor Pringle stated Council wanted to ensure they comply with state law and properly afford every citizen the right to present at public comments. He explained Anaheim's policy provided three minutes for anyone to speak on any issue during public comments. Requesting clarification from the City Attorney, Mayor Pringle asked if public comments permitted a video or multi-media presentation. City Attorney Jack White pointed out provisions contained in the Brown Act for conducting public meetings did not specifically require that Council permit multi-media presentation or anything other than direct testimony. The Brown Act, stated Mr. White, further provided for Council to adopt reasonable rules related to the conduct of the Council meeting and that Anaheim had adopted a 3-minute time limit. Mayor Pringle requested an amendment to Council policy to limit public comments to those made orally by a presenter. Mr. White indicated he would provide the policy change at a future meeting for Council consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pringle requested Item A3 be removed from the Consent Calendar for further consideration and review to be brought back at a later meeting. Council Member Hernandez moved approval of Consent Calendar Items A 1- A28, seconded by Councilmember Tait, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to approve the following in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4; Mayor Pringle, Council Members Tait, Hernandez, and Chavez. Absences - 1; Council Member McCracken. Noes - O. Motion carried. 118 A1. Reject certain claims filed against the City. 128 117 105 A2. Receive and file the Monthly Financial Analysis presented by the Finance Director for four months ended October 31, 2003; the Investment Portfolio Report for the month of November 2003; and minutes of the Public Utilities Board meeting held October 1, 2003 and October 2, 2003. 160 A4. Accept the low bid of Zaino Tennis Courts, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $39,269 (tax inclusive), for the resurfacing of tennis and handball courts at Olive Hills and Pearson Parks in accordance with Bid #6432. 160 160 123 123 123 123 123 123 123 123 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 5 A5. Accept the bid of Petro Diamond, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000, for an estimated 150,520 gallons of 91-octane unleaded gasoline for a period of one year with four one-year renewal options and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the renewal options in accordance with Bid #6431. A6. Waive the sealed bidding and advertising requirements of Council Policy No. 306 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Dave Bank and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $43,490 (excluding tax), for purchase and installation of one set of Playworld playground equipment and accessories for the Community Services Department. A7. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, All American Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $176,598.05, for the Santa Ana Street pavement rehabilitation improvement from State College Boulevard to East Street and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. A8. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Company, in the amount of $596,051.10, for the Serrano Avenue street improvements from Hidden Canyon Road to Nohl Ranch Road and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. A9. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Sialic Contractors, dba Shawnan, in the amount of $702,927, for the State College Boulevard Median and Landscape Beautification Improvement Project from Center Street to La Palma Avenue and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. A 10. Approve a funding appropriation of the planting and long-term maintenance costs of the Deer Canyon Park preserve supplemental planting improvements and 5-year continued Coastal Sage Scrub establishment, in the amount of $125,757.50, to be funded from the Parks and Playgrounds fund balance account, award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, DMA Greencare Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $125,757.50, for the base bid and Alternate No.1, and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. A 11. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order NO.1 in favor of Cal-Air, Inc., in the amount of $111,519.19, for the rehabilitation of the chilled water piping system at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim. A 12. Waive Council Policy No. 401 regarding the selection process and approve the annual services agreement with BonTerra Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per year, for special environmental services. A13. Approve an agreement with National Plant Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $245,000, for engineering services for the Central Anaheim Sewer Area. A14. Approve an agreement with Psomas, in a fee amount not to exceed $190,000, for the preparation and completion of the City's Combined East Anaheim Area Master Plan of Sanitary sewers and Financial Implementation Plan and Program for sanitary sewers to address capacities and deficiencies within the East Area of the City. 158 123 123 123 123 179 123 175 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 6 A 15. Approve an Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property-Partial Fee Taking with Casas Publishing, Inc., for the total purchase price of $25,000, for property located at 305 South State College Boulevard for the Lincoln Avenue/State College Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project. A 16. Accept an award of funds by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors and authorize the WIA Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the County of Orange for provision of Veteran's Employment Program Services. A17. Approve the Tenth Amendment to Agreement with Taormina Industries, Inc. to haul tree waste for recycling purposes. A 18. Approve an agreement with Disneyland for the purpose of conducting the Disneyland employee adult softball and basketball programs effective December 16, 2003 through November 30, 2004. A 19. Waive Council Policy No. 306 and authorize an amendment to an agreement with Golden West Medical Center to conduct annual firefighter medical examinations for a period of three years, beginning January 1, 2004. A20. Adopt a Negative Declaration for the construction of a subsurface electrical substation (Roosevelt Substation) and park in east Anaheim. A21. Approve the upgrade of the City's existing financial, budget and Human Resources/payroll systems to a web-enabled, client server system; authorize the Finance Director to execute the software upgrade and implementation agreements with American Management Systems, Inc., plus any additional agreements, change orders, purchase orders, and related documents as necessary for the implementation of the system; and increase appropriations in the Finance Department by $7,800,000, which would be funded through the use of the existing Information Services reserves, a one- time charge to departments in fiscal year 2004/05, and remaining funding provided by the Utilities Department. A22. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-239 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending rates, rules, and regulations for the sale and distribution of water as adopted by Resolution No. 71-478 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2003-135. Authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to take such actions as are necessary to implement these changes. Council Member Tait requested the Public Utilities General Manager to address the issue of a pumping surcharge on the utility bill. Marcie Edwards, Public Utilities General Manager, explained Item A22 had to do with consolidating two portions of the current water rates and energy charge with the overall commodity charge. Ms. Edwards explained there was no net change in revenue flow to the utility. A component that still remained on the bill was called the capital surcharge and had to do with the fact when developers built the pumping stations that pressurize the water system in the Hill and Canyon areas, the cost for that infrastructure was allocated to those 7,800 customers in those areas. Ms. Edwards confirmed the cost was then paid back to the developer by a bill surcharge over time and all of those contracts would sunset by year 2011 with the surcharge dropping off the bill at that time. 158 170 113 179 161 114 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 7 Mayor Pringle restated Item A22 would eliminate the energy surcharge provided to 7,800 homes and the capital surcharge would be eliminated from the utility bill as those capital projects were paid. A23. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-240 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 10698, 10699 and 10700). A24. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-241 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain irrevocable offers of dedication to the City of Anaheim of certain real properties or interests therein [Tract Map Nos. 12686, 12692, 12696, 12697, 12698 (except Horizon View Drive), 15142 and 16036]. A25. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-242 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain city records more than two years old (Planning Department, Building Division). A26. ORDINANCE NO. 5896 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 78-97-15; 125 South Westchester). A27. ORDINANCE NO. 5895 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM extending the time limit of the effectiveness of the Redevelopment Plans for Redevelopment Project Areas Alpha, River Valley, Plaza, West Anaheim Commercial Corridors, and Commercial/Industrial; extending the time limit for payment of indebtedness and receipt of property taxes under the Redevelopment Plans for Redevelopment Project Areas Alpha, River Valley, Plaza, West Anaheim Commercial Corridors, Commercial/Industrial; and making other findings in connection (Introduced at the Council meeting of December 9, 2003, ItemA11 ). A28. Approve minutes of the Council meeting held December 2, 2003. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: A3. Approve the 2004 Investment Policy. With no objections by Council, Mayor Pringle continued Item A3 to the January 13, 2004 meeting to allow for further review. A 13. Consider appointing a citizen to serve on the Sesquicentennial Commission, term to expire December 31, 2007. With consent of Council, Mayor Pringle continued Item A13 to January 13, 2004. A30. Consider appointing three members to serve on the Cultural and Heritage Commission, each member to serve four year staggered terms. APPOINTMENT: (Council Member Hernandez) (Expire June 30, 2005). ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 8 APPOINTMENT: (CoundIMemberTa~ (Expire June 30, 2007). With consent of Council, Mayor Pringle continued Item A14 to January 13,2004. A31. Consider appointing two members to serve on the Housing and Community Development Commission, one member to represent the South and one to represent the West Neighborhood Council. APPOINTMENT: (Expire June 30, 2006). (Expire June 30, 2007). APPOINTMENT: With consent of Council, Mayor Pringle continued Item A15 to January 13, 2004. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 176 B1. A public hearing to consider the abandonment of a portion of public right-of-way adjacent to 5055 East Short Street. At the Council meeting held November 18, 2003, Item A24, the Anaheim City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003R-208 declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and service easements (Abandonment No. 2003-00071). REQUESTED BY: Steven Dunbar, c/o Steven M. Hanna, Esq.; 1400 N. Brea Boulevard, Fullerton, California. MOTION: CEQA FINDING: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS 5. RESOLUTION NO.: 2003R-243 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Approving Abandonment No. 2003-00071. MOTION: Approve an agreement for the sale of the City's right, title and interest in and to the abandoned area. Natalie Meeks, Public Works Department, reported staff's recommendation was to abandon a portion of excess right-of-way on Short Street and that the adjacent property owner would consolidate the property with his development on that corner. Ms. Meeks stated the property owner had agreed to dedicate the required right-of-way on Kellogg and to compensate the City the value of $9200 for the land. Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing and receiving no testimony, closed the hearing. Council Member Tait moved to approve the CEQA Finding of Categorically Exempt, Class 5, to adopt Resolution No. 2003R-243 approving Abandonment No. 2003-00071 and to approve an agreement for the sale of the City's right, title and interest in the abandoned area; seconded by Council Member Chavez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 3; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Tait and Chavez. Absences - 1; Coundl Member McCracken. Noes - 1; Council Member Hernandez. Motion carried. ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 9 179 B2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2670 CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT - CLASS 1: OWNER: Italian R. Brunos, 1750 West La Palma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801 AGENTS: EI Patio Restaurant, 1750 West La Palma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801 Beatriz Quintero, 2812 West Westhaven Drive, Anaheim, CA 92804 LOCATION: 1750 West La Palma Avenue. Property is approximately 1.2 acres, located at the southeast corner of La Palma Avenue and Mohican Avenue (EI Patio Restaurant). Request to amend conditions of approval pertaining to hours of operation in conjunction with a previously-approved semi-enclosed restaurant with on-premises sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2670 for an additional two years, to expire October 15, 2005 (PC2003-139) (5 yes votes, Commissioner Romero absent and one Commission vacancy). (Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision received by EI Patio Restaurant). MOTION: CEQA FINDING: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS 1. RESOLUTION NO.: 2003R-244 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Approving An Amendment To Certain Conditions Of Approval In Conditional Use Permit No. 2670 and Amending Resolution NO. PC-85-4 As Amended Sherri Vander Dussen, Planning Director, reported EI Patio Restaurant had appealed a decision of the Planning Commission regarding its permit to operate a restaurant at 1750 W. La Palma Avenue. Ms. Vander Dussen stated on October 30, 2003, the Planning Commission approved the applicant's request to reinstate extended hours of operation for the restaurant which also served alcoholic beverages. The reinstatement was approved for a period of two years to allow for a future review to determine if applicant operated the facility in compliance with conditions of approval and demonstrated the use was not disturbing the adjacent residential neighborhood. It was noted by Ms. Vander Dussen that the applicant appealed the Commission's decision to the Council after realizing the conditions approved by Commission relating to hours and method of charging for its buffet were not totally compatible with their intended operations. Ms. Vander Dussen indicated staff and the applicant had met and agreed upon revised wordings to two of the Commission's conditions. The revisions allowed an extended closing time for 12 specified holidays and clarified how payment would be collected for the buffet and provided that collection would not occur at the door. An amendment to the conditions as proposed still allowed the applicant to operate as a restaurant in conformance with code requirements. Ms. Vander Dussen stated staff recommended Council uphold the Commission's decision for a 2-year reinstatement of extended hours of operation including the revision to the two conditions as outlined on page 2 of the staff report. Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing. Beatriz Quintero, applicant, agreed to the conditions as outlined. Responding to the applicant's question relating to Sundays, Sherri Vander Dussen clarified the condition as proposed would allow closing at midnight on Sundays and the modification to the hours was for holidays only. With no further comments received, Mayor Pringle closed the public hearing. Council Member Tait moved to approve CEQA finding of Categorically Exempt, Class I and to adopt Resolution ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 10 2003R-244 amending certain conditions of CUP 2670, seconded by Council Member Chavez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4; Mayor Pringle, Council Member Tait, Hernandez, and Chavez. Absences - 1; Council Member McCracken. Noes - O. Motion carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: No items reported for closed session. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Hernandez noted the passing of City employees Syble Sanchez, Paul Richardson, Cole Bain and Pamela Starnes. Council Member Tait wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and recognized our troops serving in Iraq. Council Member Chavez thanked Frank Garcia for hosting his annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. Mr. Chavez requested a workshop in January on affordable housing, especially as it concerned the low and very low income families in our community. Mr. Chavez wished Happy Holidays to all and thanked City employees and staff for the work accomplished this year and offered special thanks to City employees who work during and on the holidays. Mayor Pringle offered a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, indicating this was the last meeting of the Council for the year with the January meeting scheduled for January 13, 2004. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pringle adjourned the meeting at 6:25 P.M. Respectfully submi~ed: ~./ / / . /'. . ~< " L~,f .~..,{,.,(.c!<-<~.Lc I( . Sheryll Schroeder, CMC City Clerk