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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2005-05-31 - Special Meeting 121 City Council, Special Meeting Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California May 31,20059:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mathena the following Council Members present: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer and Stegall. I Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Starman, Deputy City Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Community Services Director Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer and Assistant City Clerk Sherman. RESOLUTION - Approving issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (D-050-430-014) Deputy City Manager Bachman stated that staff is requesting authorization to participate in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority's (CSCDA) pooled Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) issue. He stated that cities have been utilizing the pooled TRANs program for the last twenty years (Redding has participated numerous times over the last decade) to address cash flow problems resulting from the manner in which local government agencies receive revenue. For instance, Mr. Bachman explained that Redding receives its share of the property tax in a lump sum installment in January although some expenditures funded by this revenue source must be paid each month. The resulting cash flow problem can be alleviated by a TRANs issue. Mr. Bachman said that the City would participate in approximately $2,000,000 in notes and it is estimated they will be sold at an interest rate of2.8%. He added that an interest payment of approximately $56,000 must be paid from the General Fund when the debt is retired in June 2006 and a supplemental resolution will be needed to provide for this future expenditure. I Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution facilitating the issuance of TRANs to provide for the City's cash flow needs. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray adopting Resolution No. 2005-65, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing and approving the borrowing of funds for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 to include issuance and sale of a 2005-2006 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, participation in the California Communities Cash Flow Financing Program, authorizing the Mayor, City Manager and Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents and approving as to form the Purchase Agreement. The Vote was as follows: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and Mathena NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2005-65 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I CITY PRIORITIES (A-050-060) City M.anager Warren recalled that, on an annual basis, the City Council reviews proposed, ongoing and future City projects and services at the Priority Setting meeting. During these meetings, the Council determines, sets and/or rearranges project priorities in relation to available funding, community need and desirability, and grant or partnering opportunities. In addition, Mr. Warren said that the Council also reviews accomplishments of the previous year and provides direction to staff. He stated that the 83 projects listed as Projects/Programs-2005 total $112 billion and while staff estimates that 40 of these projects will be completed in the next year, it is important to remember that budget constraints have resulted in a net decrease of 15 staff positions. Mr. Warren provided a brief overview of the Projects/Programs-2005Iist, highlighting some of the major capital projects such as the Airport Road Widening Grant of $32 million, the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and the Street Maintenance Program. 5/31/2005 122 Council Member Stegall commented that several projects listed will be completed within a few months or by year's end at the latest and she believed these proj ects should be called out on a separate list noting their imminent completion dates. Council Member Dickerson remarked that he would find it helpful to list the funding sources for each project. Mr. Warren explained that funding for City projects is derived from state and federal grants, redevelopment funds, the City's General Fund and partnerships with other organizations. With regard to governance and financial issues for the new Library (Project No. 39), Mr. Warren related that the County predicts an additional $250,000 will be required to keep the Library open more hours. However, he noted that the Library Governance & Financing Task Force indicated an additional $1 million would be necessary to provide 60 hours of operation per week. I Council Member Murray questioned ongoing expansion, improvements and property acquisition issues for the Municipal Airport(Projects Nos. 46 and 47) in light of the fact that the Airport continues to draw down the General Fund without having a plan to repay the debt. Deputy City Manager Bachman responded that staff is working on a long-range financial plan for the Airports which should be completed later this year, and which will include a mechanism to repay the General Fund. He said the Airport is an important City fayility and with the passenger improvements project nearing completion and new flights being offered by Horizon Air, the facility is poised to began repaying that debt. Mr. Bachman assured Council that staff will not be requesting additional funding and will aggressively pursue grants. Council Member Murray comme:nted that construction of more affordable housing continues to be a high priority. He observed, however, that development is driven by infrastructure such as the Stillwater Treatment Plant, and pointed out that infrastructure is non-existent north of Highway 44. He said this significantly limits the amount of land available for development and makes those properties with infrastructure too expensive for affordable housing projects. Mr. Murray added that much of the land depicted as "available for development" in the City's General Plan, is not suitable for development because it lacks infrastructure. I Assistant City Manager Perry responded that while the Stillwater Plant is located in south Redding, the improvements (Project Nos. 69 and 70) are necessary to serve the growing demands in that area. He suggested that perhaps infrastructure could be addressed as part of the Affordable Housing Committee Recommendation and Affordable Housing Projects (Project Nos. 1 & 2). In the interim, Mr. Perry said staffwill address this issue and bring it back for Council consideration in a separate report. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Perry said more funding has been set aside this year than in previous years for the Street Maintenance Overlay Program/Slurry Seal (Project No. 72). The City has been falling behind each year by approximately $3 million, but the shortfall should only amount to $500,000 this year. Council Member Murray remarked that he would like to add three projects to the Projects for Consideration List: 1) A Ten-Year Employee Plan, as a companion document to the City's Ten Year Financial Plan, 2) Victor Avenue from Highway 44 to Hartnell Avenue is I in very poor condition and with large developments such as the proposed Lowe's Home Improvement Center to be constructed on West Cypress A venue, Victor Avenue will become a heavily traveled thoroughfare. There is a great deal of vacant property on both sides of Victor Avenue and the City has the right-of-way for a four lane street. If the City could acquire the property and then sell th~ commercial frontage, that money could be used to improve the street and, 3) an acceptable tax sharing agreement with Shasta County should be set as a priority project. Council Member Dickerson expressed concern regarding the appearance of Highway 44 where it enters Shasta Street in the City's Downtown area. He observed that as a major entrance to the City's Downtown, this area should be improved. 5/3112005 123 Doug Bennett, Redding resident, complimented City Council and staff for their hard work and dedication to the community. He observed that the next few years may be lean as a result of the state's ongoing budget woes, and he suggested that large capital projects be developed in stages or delayed in favor of people-oriented programs like the Library or a four-year university. I Pam Bennett, Redding resident acknowledged that eminent domain should be used only as a last resort and should not be used on the Park Marina Drive area. However, she suggested that the City identify one or two small Victorian-style homes which still exist in the Court Street area, use its powers of eminent domain to acquire these homes, then relocate them to the parcel directly across from the Yuba Street Post Office. She said that the parcel was recently purchased by the County for use as a parking lot, but, in exchange for the Yuba Street parcel, the City could give the lots formerly occupied by the homes to the County for that purpose. Once relocated, the homes would be restored and could house the Shasta Historical Society. In response to several questions from Redding resident, Gayle Rich, Mayor Mathena advised that project amounts listed throughout the Report, refer to the overall cost ofthe project, and he confirmed that because California pays the most tax, it will receive the largest amount of funds from the traffic bill currently before the legislature. Relative to Ms. Rich's questions regarding the vision setting process, City Manager Warren advised that the City Council received the Vision Scoping Report from facilitator, Jack Webb, as a companion piece to the Priorities Setting so that the City Council could make decisions based on information gathered for that report. I Ms. Rich expressed support for the Citizen Government Training Program and suggested that it offer class credits for high school students. She also questioned the existence of a plan to bring Downtown improvements together, favored the Shasta View Drive extension to Oasis Road over the Chum Creek Road extension, and believed that the Tree Preservation Ordinance should be strengthened to eliminate future potential for another "clear cut" incident like that which occurred on Shasta View Drive and Highway 44. PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION (Suggested by City Council, Staff or Public) City Manager Warren introduced the following new list of thirteen (13) projects for consideration suggested by City Council, Staff or the public. Information about each project was included to assist Council in determining the appropriate course of action for each. He suggested that the projects be ranked in priority preference and direction given to staff. Prior to rating the following projects, the City Council reaffirmed its conviction that the Stillwater Business Park is The Number One (1) Priority Project for the City above all others. 1. Ballot Measure - Sales Tax Increase (T-OI0-700) A ballot measure would be put before City residents to determine their willingness to fund a program or project. It is projected that a 12-cent sales tax increase would generate $10 million in revenue annually and a ~-cent increase would generate $5 million. I Marta McKenzie, Shasta County Public Health Department supported a ballot measure provided that the revenue be used to expand parks and trails which impact health issues, and she believed that trails with a destination would benefit the disabled. The City COlincil unanimously ranked this project as a Priority No.1. 2. California Horse Park (E-050) City Manager Warren recalled that the City Council considered the proposed California Horse Park project (Horse Park) during the 2004 Priority Setting Meeting and determined that it should be rated as a Priority No.2 Project. Since last year, however, he said the McConnell Foundation (Foundation) which is championing this project, has developed a new proposal for City Council's consideration. The new proposal includes a mechanism that 5/31/2005 124 limits the City's risk on attaining the projected sales and hotel taxes, places a maximum dollar amount for construction costs, includes financial participc.ttion from Shasta County and Redding Rancheria (Win-River Casino), and any overruns above the estimated $60 million price tag will be the responsibility of the Found~tion. For those unfamiliar with the project, Mr. Warren explained that the Foundation has proposed development of a large, premier equestrian facility on Clear Creek Road near Highway 273, encompassing 1,400 acres ofland (formerly the Gore Ranch). The facility would include miles of riding trails, several show arenas (including a main exhibition pavilion capable of accommodating at least 5,000 spectators), livestock barns, a hunt course, veterinary hospital, farrier, an R.V. park ami a retail center. This project has a substantial potential for return on investment and would be an enormous draw to the area. In addition, Mr. Warren said it could provide a new location for the Redding Rodeo Association. He suggested that a new committee be empaneled to study the financial and other analyses to ensure accuracy. I Tom Spade, Redding Rodeo Association, said he had served on a citizen's committee which has been studying the Horse Park proposal over the past year and everyone on the committee supports its development as a significant revenue generator for the City. According to Mr. Spade, this facility would showcase the Redding community across the Unites States and he suggested that a study be commissioned to conduct further analyses on the proposal a~d then be reviewed by a committee comprised of representatives from the City of Redding, Shasta County, Redding Rancheria and the McConnell Foundation. Dave Scott, Chamber of Commerce Boar4 Member, said the Stillwater Business Park project is, and will remain, The Number One Priority project for the City in the Chamber's opinion. He said the Horse Park is also deserving of priority status becau.se it would have far-reaching benefits to the Airport and local businesses and also pres,erve Redding's western heritage. Mr. Scott stated that the Chamber encourages participation from the Redding Rancheria, the McConnell Foundation and also a neighborhood spokesperson from that area. Bruce Alexander, Redding Rodeo Association (Association) President, related that the Association is working on many projects and is willing to do whatever is necessary to promote rodeo in the community. He said the Association believes the Horse Park will be of enormous benefit to the rodeo industry and our membership wants to be involved and participate on the committee so that the Association has a clear understanding of where it fits physically and financially in the picture. He encouraged the City Council to utilize the expertise of Dave Dawson and Sam Cannell to ensure a successful facility and said that the Redding Rodeo Association has many volunteers who are ready to work. I John Koeberer, developer of the Cafe at Turtle Bay and the proposed Sundial Lodge, expressed strong support for the Horse Park as a revenue-rich opportunity that the City should not pass up. Frank Strazzarino, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, concurred with Dave Scott that the Stillwater Business Park is The Number One Priority, but said that the Chamber strongly supports the Horse Park. City Council Members were receptive to the project's return-on-investment potential, the new proposal eliminating financial risk to the City, a proposed partnership with Shasta County, the Redding Rancheria and the McConnell Foundation, and additional independent studies being performed to confirm numbers. City Council unanimously ranked this project as a Priority No. 1 3. Citizens Government Training Program (A-050-060) The purpose of the Citizens Government Training Program would provide an overview of municipal services to interested citizens for educational and informational purposes and provide them with the necessary knowledge to address and become involved in community issues. The cost would be minimal but would involve some staff time. I Council Member Stegall commented that other local groups such as Leadership Redding are performing this type of service. 5/31/2005 125 Mayor Mathena believed this to be an important project for residents to understand the City's budget and financial processes. The City Council ranked this project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No.2 Priority No.2 Priority No.3 Priority No.2 Priority No. 1 I 4. Convention Center/Rodeo Area Master Plan (C-050-050 & C-050-560) This project would include developing a long-term Master Plan for the Convention Center (Center) building and the surrounding area including the Rodeo Grounds. The cost for the Master ~lan would range between $20,000 and $100,000 and include modernization and expansion of the Center, attracting a hotel and/or lodge to the area, and provide more access to the Sacramento River. Council Member Pohlmeyer commented that he was in favor of this project because of its return-on-investment potential. Council Member Stegall concurred and believed that this project should be developed along with the Downtown and Park Marina Drive area improvements as well as the proposed Sundial Lodge and Spa at Turtle Bay because of their proximity to one another. Gerrine Peckenpaugh, Chair ofthe Community Services Advisory Commission, concurred in part with Council Member Stegall relating that the Commission recommends that the City Council develop the Convention Center, Rodeo Grounds and the Park Marina Drive areas together in one Master Plan. I The City Council ranked this project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No. 1 Priority No.2 Priority No.1 Priority No.1 Priority No.1 5. Downtown Improvements (R-030-145-350 & M-010-200) This projects suggests a more aggressive and strategic approach to enhance the center of the City's Downtown area including the Downtown Mall. This dramatic approach could include actively pursuing the purchase of key parcels in and around the Mall for sale to private developers. Constructing a large park or gathering place in the middle ofthe Downtown, and retaining some buildings to house commercial uses on the first floor with residential housing above. The City Council ranked this project as follows: I Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No. 1 Priority No. 1 Priority No.1 Priority No. 1 Priority No.2 6. Neighborhood Traffic Calming (T -080) In order to address growth and associated traffic levels in areas of the City surrounding existing neighborhoods, it is proposed that a manual of approved traffic-calming measures be developed, that dedicated funding be earmarked for installation of these measures, that a criteria for evaluating and prioritizing requests for traffic-calming measures be developed and that an administrative process be established to consider requests, provide solutions and priorities for said measures. It is estimated that creating a manual oftraffic-calming measures and administering the process would range between $5,000 and $10,000. 5/31/2005 126 The City Council ranked this project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No.2 Priority No.2 Priority No.2 Priority No.2 Priority No. 1 7. Park Marina Drive Improvements (C-070-010) The project includes the purchase, planning and development of the Park Marina Drive are to include open space, trails, and private development with a focus to bring the community to the Park Marina area for recreational uses. I City Manager Warren indicated that should the City wish to acquire the Park Marina Drive property, the McConnell Foundation has offered to pay the cost; and, during a recent conversation, Mr. Chris Kutras expressed a willingness to work with the City on this important project. Mr. Warren suggested that a committee be created to work on this with a finite date for resolution due to the length oftime this project has been pending. Sandra Johnson, Attorney for the Kutras Family (family) said that the family is pleased that the City is interested in assisting in the development of the Park Marina Drive area, but they disagree with the report which implies that previous meetings between the City and the family have not been successful. Ms. Johnson related that the family would like to see a nice development in the area and has been exploring ideas to that end. She said that CalPoly is in the process of developing a comprehensive plan for Park Marina and the surrounding area, including parcels owned by other individual.s. Ms. Johnson stressed that attempts to take the property from the Kutras Family through eminent domain proceedings would be costly for all the parties involved and unnecessary. She urged cooperation between the City and the Kutras Family to reach the objective. Council Member Stegall said that the City is willing to work with the Kutras family, but timeliness for this project is paramount. I In response to Council Member Murray, Ms. Johnson related that the land owner participation agreement is currently in the planning stages and it is hoped that it will be completed sometime in the near future. Council Member Murray also stressed timeliness for the project, and while he believed that charging CalPoly with developing the plan has merit, he was anxious to see results. Ms. Johnson responded that there will most likely be a delay in the total concept planning for the area. In response to Council Member Murray's request for a commitment from the Kutras Family on a time line, Ms. Johnson stated that it was difficult to estimate how quickly things will get done. The City Council unanimously ranked this project as a Priority No.1. 8. Plan Line Studies - Maior Routes (L-01O-200) The project is to perform preliminary design work to determine alignments for three major roads, including Shasta View Drive from Collyer Drive to west ofInterstate 5, Airport Road from the Sacramento River Bridge to State Route 44, and Hartnell A venue from Argyle Road to Airport Road. The plan lines studies are an important element for planning future growth. It is anticipated that the cost for the update work will be approximately $700,000. I Council Member Pohlmeyer concurred with Council Member Murray's earlier suggestion that Victor Avenue be added to the list. Council Member Stegall also concurred that Victor A venue be added and believed that Shasta View Drive should be perceived as a future major arterial and a more appropriate extension to Oasis Road over Hawley Road. 5/31/2005 127 The City Council ranked the project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No.2 Priority No.1- Priority No.1 Priority No.2 Priority No.1 I 9. Regional Storm Drain Detention Plan (S-060-500) The project would update the City's 1993 Storm Drain Master Plan by reviewing potential use of detention basins in some watershed to prevent flooding in lieu of constructing improvements to pass a 1 OO-year flood through the basin. The study will also update the cost of needed improvements and allow for continued growth within and outside the City. The cost of the update work would be approximately $730,000. The City Council ranked the project as follows: - Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No.2 Priority No. 1 Priority No. 1 Priority No.1 Priority No.1 10. Shasta Historical Society - Building Site and/or Building (C-050) The Shasta Historical Society would like to acquire additional footage, preferably in Caldwell Park, to display artifacts to the public. However, there is no available building in that area and while the City owns a pad in the non-profit center on Court street, there is no available funding for constructing a building. I Council Member Stegall suggested that the Shasta Historical Society partner with Redding Electric Utility to build a suitable building on the vacant lot in the Diestelhorst Landing Office Park. She remarked that the vacant property is an eyesore and the Society could use the proceeds from the sale of its current location and, working with REU, build a nice facility. Ms. Stegall believed that assisting the Society with locating a site was a high priority. The City Council ranked this project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No.3 Priority No.2 Priority No.2 Priority No. 1 Priority No.2 11. Sundial Lodge and Spa at Turtle Bav (E-050 & C-070-0250-250) This project involves construction of a full-service hotel with 60 high-end units with and upscale restaurant and bar, spa, meeting/conference rooms and wedding grounds near the Turtle Bay Museum and the Sundial Bridge by a private developer. I John Koeberer, developer of the Cafe at Turtle Bay and the proposed Sundial Lodge, stressed that the tourism potential for this area is significant and continues to grow. He said that the community caught a glimpse of that potential during the Sundial Bridge grand opening. Mr. Koeberer maintained that a four-star lodge would generate revenue and encourage tourists to stay an extra day or two to experience all that Redding has to offer. Architect Les Melburg commented that Mr. Koeberer is a leading authority on tourism, and he believed that this project would bring people to Redding. Council Member Murray favored the proposed lodge but believed that it should move forward only after completion of the Master Plan for the Convention Center/Park Marina Drive/Rodeo Grounds area. 5/31/2005 128 Council Members Pohlmeyer, Stegall and Dickerson and Mayor Mathena gave high marks for the idea citing revenue enhancements and tourism appeal. The City Council ranked this project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No. 1 Priority No.2 Priority No. 1 Priority No. 1 Priority No: 1 12. Tree Preservation Ordinance Update (A-050-220-075) This project entails conducting a review of the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance and make appropriate changes to make it more restrictive and maintain healthy, mature trees. I Marta McKenzie, Public Health Department Council commented that tree preservation is important and is also a health issue in that it encourages people to walk more where there is shade. Council Member Stegall suggested that a citizen's committee conduct a review of the ordinance in order to prevent another clear cutting incident such as the one that occurred Highway 44 and Shasta View Drive. Council Member Murray observed that the ordinance focus is on how the community "deals" with trees; it is not about preserving trees. He said that tree preservation, in the extreme, creates excessive and unnecessary burdens and costs on developmen~s. In addition, many native trees, if preserved throughout development, will succumb anyway to the stresses of construction and over watering common in residential and commercial development. The City Council ranked this project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Member Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No.2 ~riority No.2 Priority No.2 Priority No. 1 Priority No. I I 13 . Youth Development Asset Program (A-050-080) City Manager Warren explained that this is a process rather than a program. In speaking with young adults in the community, Mr. Warren learned that they are not looking for tangible things such as more recreational outlets, but would like to be included in the decision-making processes for their community. He said this would require some staff time but minimal expense if any. Karin Dowling, Redding resident, opined that the more programs offered for youth, the more successful adults they become and this benefits the future of the City. She added that the City of San Jose and Santa Clara have implemented this program and the City could look to them as a model. Mart McKenzie, Shasta County Public Health Department, said this is a significant issue for the community, and she offered the assistance of the Health Department to make it a reality. I Council Member Pohlmeyer felt this issue was not the responsibility of government, but of the family, schools and other fraternal organizations. He did not believe that youth in this community are being overlooked. Council Member Stegall believed that youth should be included in the City's programs and thought that a Youth Development Asset Program would be a benefit to the City at a very minimal cost. Council Member Murray commented that this program would require possibly one City employee and virtually no money. He said there are activities for youth in the community but a coherent system must be built. 5/31/2005 129 The City Council ranked this project as follows: Council Member Dickerson Council Mt:mber Murray Council Member Pohlmeyer Council Member Stegall Mayor Mathena Priority No.3 Priority No.1 Priority No.3 Priority No. 1 Priority No. 1 I Other Proiects/Programs from Council (B-130-070/S-070-1001 T -010-700) With regard to Council Member Murray's proposed projects: 1) Ten-Year Employee Plan, as a companion document to the City's Ten Year Financial Plan, 2) Victor Avenue from Highway 44 to Hartnell A venue improvements, including property acquisition and disposal, and 3) an acceptable tax sharing agreement with Shasta County should be set as a priority project, Council Member Stegall remarked that a while she believed the Ten-Year Employee Plan and improvements to Victor Avenue had merit, she would like additional information prior to ranking them as high priority projects. Ms. Stegall concurred, however, that a tax sharing agreement with Shasta County is a top priority for her. Council Member Pohlmeyer believed that Council Member Murray's suggested projects should be added to the projects list and emphasized that he was still interested in an acceptable revenue sharing agreement with Shasta County. Council Member Dickerson said he was more interested in a coordinated development agreement with the County rather than tax sharing, and he rated the Victor Avenue improvements at a Priority No.2. I Mayor Mathena said that the City's Ten-Year Financial Plan includes employees and also serves the City's budget. He supported the idea of paying for Victor Avenue improvements by acquiring property and selling commercial frontage to pay for the project. While he was still interested in a tax sharing agreement, he stressed that it must include planning issues. Mr. Mathena also concurred with Council Member Dickerson that the Highway 44/Shasta Street entrance to the Downtown area should be improved and he believed that Caltrans was possibly working on some improvements. City Manager Warren recapped City Council's project priority ratings and indicated that he would return to Council with a follow up report outlining the action steps. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 12:20 p.m., Mayor Mathena declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I ATTEST: ~ City Clerk 5/31/2005