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D As an expression of appreciation, daffodil bouquets were presented, from the Mayor and Council, to the department heads and their staff members. D April was declared Natural Resources Conservation Month; proclamation accepted by Community Development Director Zamora. D The week of March 29 to April 4, 1998, was declared Architecture Week. D The week of April 6-12, 1998, was declared National Community Development Week; proclamation accepted by Director Zamora. A copy will be forwarded to U. S. Conference of Mayors. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: 0 CM Cook reported on her participation at the National League of Cities Conference held in Washington, D. C. 0 To date, City Attorney Carvalho reported that from 52 litigation matters, more than 50% of the cases were resolved and that the city's litigation costs had been reduced by half and projected that within a few months the caseload would be reduced to a manageable level. PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Yahn commented on workshops held at the Community Center. Charles Jackson commented on the deregulation workshop, cashier windows, five-day work week, and budget regarding over -time pay. Mike Correra, Youth Soccer Representative, addressed liability issues as to traffic control. The matter will be referred to the Traffic Committee and the use of Citizens Patrol to be considered. Jean Ferrante commented on extended Closed Sessions; meeting time; RDA monies and the general fund; Cooley Ranch; Clean the City; Taormina services; the Assistant City Manager; the McDonald Report; the League of Cities and the Club 215 settlement. Jerry Bailey, recalling a past problem, warned about pending problem with the Colton water line easement and its installation. The matter was referred to CM Garcia for immediate response. Firefighter Doug Blinkinsop expressed the Firefighters Association's support for Mayor Gaytan. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager. MOTION/VOTE: Motion by CM Sanders, seconded by CM Cook, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item Nos. 7, 8 and 9, which were pulled for separate vote, with an informational presentation to be made on Item No. 15, carried with consensus of Council, with CM Hutton and CM Grimsby absent. CONSENT CALENDAR (1) Minutes - Approved Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting held March 03, 1998, and Minutes for the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting held March 10, 1998. Council Mins March 17, 1998 3