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City Council Regular Meeting - 05/08/06 Minutes - Page 14 Nays: None. S.b Proclamation Declaring May 2006 as Asian Pacific Heritage Month City Manager Beets summarized the proclamation designating May of 2006 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the City of Roseville. Mr. Beets noted that current demographics estimate the Asian population in Roseville to be 5% of the total population; the largest single minority group, and expressed the community's appreciation for their contributions to the community and society. Klausing moved, Kough seconded, proclaiming May of 2006 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the City ofRoseville. Councilmember Pust noted the appropriate and beneficial language of the proclamation, and read a portion: "WHEREAS, Diversity represents one of our greatest strengths, and we must strive to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to reach their full potential. By recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans, Roseville celebrates the importance of inclusion in building a brighter future for all our citizens." Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Maschka; Ihlan; Kough and Klausing. Nays: None. 6. Consider Amendments to the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance Code Enforcement staff, Don Munson and Rick Talbot, along with City Attorney Scott Anderson, initiated discussion and provided background for this request for proposed language changes to the City's public nuisance code related to graffiti and dead vegetative matter; and reducing the number of required Council public hearings necessary to approve an abatement. Discussion included past practice and uses of the nuisance ordinance; the three revisions proposed; and suggested language. Proclamation of May 2006 as Asian Pacific Heritage Month Amendments to the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance