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90.A. COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS Robed Henson, representing the Tri-City Memorial Day Committee, invited the Council and the audience to attend the Committee's 20t' annual Memorial Day tribute scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 31, 1999 at the Santa Aha Cemetery. 90.B. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Moreno: · commended staff on the excellent rehabilitation of Cabrillo Park Drive and suggested that Cabrillo Park sidewalk repairs be included in the upcoming budget; · asked staff to investigate a driveway parking problem reported by a resident at the intersection of Washington and Baker streets; · suggested the items discussed at the last Council work study session could have been addressed by memo and commented that the Bowers Museum item should not have been acted on at a study session; · opined "something was wrong" at the Bowers Museum; and · reiterated his concerns regarding the high cost of vehicles leased and purchased by the City. Councilmember Bist: · requested the Council be updated regarding "chicanes," a device used by the City of Seattle to reduce traffic speed in neighborhoods; and · reported lawn parking for extensive periods in the Wilshire Square Neighborhood on street sweeping days and asked Code Enforcement staff to investigate. Councilmember McGuigan: · commended staff, particularly Recreation and Community Services Volunteer Coordinator Belem Soils, on the numerous successful events organized by the City for Volunteer Connection Day and noted the logo for Volunteer Connection Day had been designed by a community volunteer Alberto Osle; · reported an excellent session sponsored by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez regarding the City's Empowerment Zone had been held at the Police Community Room on April 24; and · commented that she found Council study sessions to be very worthwhile since topics are discussed in-depth and ideas exchanged more readily than in the formal setting of the Council Chambers. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 142 MAY 3, 1999