1.   But this year the city is again planning an assault on that unconscionable pattern with its tree recycling program.

2.   The city is planning to build a new sports arena.

3.   The city is planning to talk with local commercial brokers about what can be done to improve the business environment.

4.   The city plans a huge grand opening party, including free skating and soccer, food and professional demonstrations.

5.   The city plans to rehabilitate its slum areas.

6.   And the city planned massive fireworks display that would take place over the colonial-era cathedral in the city center.

7.   Anthony Coles, a senior adviser to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, said the city planned to appeal the decision, which was first reported Saturday in Newsday.

8.   Asked what the city had planned if the El Toro airport is not built, he said nothing.

9.   At first, the city planned to build a temporary ball park in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, but a lawsuit and political opposition thwarted that idea.

10.   But a person familiar with the discussions said the city plans to announce the proposal soon, possibly next week.