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CITE` HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1961 7.30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at
the above time and place.,
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute Call to
to the flag, Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Gerald Meyers, Azusa Evangelical Invocation
Methodist Church
Mayor Ortuno appointed Councilman McLees as City Clerk Pro
Tempore until the arrival. of the Deputy City Clerk.
Present at Roll Call. Councilmen. Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Roll
Ortuno, McLees Call
Also Presents City Attorney Williams, City Adminis-
trator• Caswell, City Engineer DiStefano,
Superintendent of Light & Wattr Smith
Mayor Ortuno asked if there were any corrections in the Approval
Minutes of November 20th meeti.ngo Councilman McLees of Min.
requested the following correction. On page 5, in second 11/20/61
paragraph relative to recommendation of Park & Recreation
Commission, the Reverend Bo J,. Paroulek is a member of the
Park and Recreation Commission,
With no further corrections, the Minutes were approved as
corrected.
Deputy City Clerk Torrey entered the .meeting at 7:40 P.M..
The hour of 7.30 P.M. was set for continuance of Public Hear-
Pub.Hrg.
ing on the proposed General (Master) Plan for the Azusa area.
(cont.)
re. General
Mr. Kawaratani of Simon Eisner and Associates, Planning Con-
(Master)
sultants, appeared before Council and stated that "C -M"
Plan
zoning is recommended on Arrow Highway between Citrus and
Azusa Avenues. He further stated that his firm has made
(continued
studies of commercial potentials in Azusa and it is their
to 1/15/62)
contention that the City has more commercial zoning than
it can support.
After- discussion, Mayor Ortuno stated that most of the
Council members are opposed to "C -M" zoning in above -stated
area.
Councilman McLees brought up the question of zoning on Azusa
Avenue between Gladstone and Arrow Highway, which appears to
be residential at present.
Mr. Marvin Lustiger, President of National Land Co., appeared
before Council, stating he owns property on Azusa Avenue and
is in favor of "C" zoning in this area, which he believes
would sell easier than residentially zoned property,
<� Mr. Paul Ronald, of 5541 N. Azusa Avenue, who owns acreage
on Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council to speak in favor of
"C" zoning on Azusa Avenue, He feels that buyers are more
interested in large pieces of land, and that he could sell
his land for cash within ?O days if it were commercially
zoned.
After a discussion, it was
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1961
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this matter be :referred back to the
Planning Commission relative to changes to "C" zone on Azusa
Avenue between Gladstone and Arrow Highway,.and to "C" zone
(instead of "C -M" zone) on Arrow Highway between Citrus and
Azusa Avenues. It was further moved that the public hearing
on the proposed General (Master) Plan be continued to the
Council meeting of January 15th, in order to give the Plan-
ning Commission time to study these recommended changes.
It was moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Paul and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission
give consideration to "C" zone on Azusa Avenue, especially
where it is intersected by the Freeway.
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Mayor Ortuno requested that all those present arise and ob- Memory of
serve a few moments of silence in the memory of Cornelius C. Smith
Smith.
Relative to Proposed Southerly Annexation #41, located on
South Azusa Avenue,south of Gladstone to Newburgh Street
and east to Donna Beth, Mr. Marvin Lustiger told Council
that he will work with the City Planner on this annexation
re: filing papers. He also stated he plans to appear again
before Council at a later date. It was mentioned that
Houston A. Snidow, attorney, is preparing to have someone
else handle this annexation, as proceedings have already
been started.
The City Administrator received a request from Mr, E. S.
Phillips, president of Gilfillan Bros. Inc., to lease for
' nine years the City -owned property on 5th Street near
Virginia, for the purpose of constructing a prefabricated
industrial type building needed, because of defense work,
for expansion of their manufacturing space adjacent to
their present plant near the Azusa Heliport.
Mr. W. T. O'Neil, a representative of Gilfillan Bros.,
appeared before Council and explained that his company
enjoys doing business in Azusa and many of their employees
live in this City. He stated that this is one of the
reasons why they prefer to build this new addition in this
location, and it will be a non -smog operating plant with
no heavy machinery.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Teasley and unanimously carried that this matter be re-
ferred to the City Administrator and the City Attorney
for the purpose of negotiating with Gilfillan Bros., upon
receipt of their written offer on this proposed lease.
A Resolution was presented approving an Agrement and
Application for installation of water main in Tract 8507,
between the City and Assets Reconstruction Corp.
' Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AGREEMENT FOR AND APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER
MAIN BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ASSETS RECONSTRUCTION
CORP. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Re: Prop.
Southerly
Annex.#41
Req. by
Gilfillan
Bros. to
lease City
prop. at
5th and
Virginia
(referred
to City
Admin. &
City Atty.)
Res. 4271
Water Main
Agreement
(Assets
Reconstr.
Corp.)
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by'Councilman Paul that
the Resolution be adopted.- Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4271.
' With reference to quotations on the Fiberglass Aerial Plat-
form previously requested by Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith, the City Administrator reported that three quotations
have been obtained, but requested an extension of time for
procuring these quotations in order that another firm may
submit its bid.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that this matter be tabled until the City
Administrator.has procured another quotation on the Fiberglass
Aerial Platform.
CC The City Administrator also requested an extension of time
CC for further negotiation re: quotations on four 1/2 ton pickup
trucks and trade-in of three trucks, as previously requested
by Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, and the Council
agreed to this extension.
Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, a Resolution
was prepared selecting Sixth Street as a major city street.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
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Re: Quota-
tions,Fiber-
glass Aerial
Platform
(extended)
Re: Quota-
tions,four
1/2 ton
trucks
(extended)
Res. 4272
selecting
Sixth St.
as major
city
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESIG- street
NATING CERTAIN STREETS AS MAJOR CITY STREETS IN THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4272.
Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, a Resolution Res. 4273
was prepared adopting and submitting a budget for the ex-' re: budget
penditure of Gas Tax Funds. for expend.
gas tax
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: funds
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPT-
ING AND SUBMITTING'A BUDGEV FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES.
'
Moved by
Councilman
Teasley; seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried
that further reading be waived.
Moved by
Councilman
Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the
Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None and numbered Res. No. 4273.
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A letter was received from Vincent V. Di Stefano, tendering
his resignation as City Engineer, to become effective on
Friday, December 15, 1961, at 5:00 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the resignation of City Engineer
' Di Stefano be accepted.
It wa's requested that the week of December 9th through 15th,
1961, be proclaimed as "Bill of Rights Week".
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that Mayor Ortuno be authorized to
sign this Proclamation.
The City Administrator submitted a list of the following
V� Substandard Structures, on which December 18th is recom-
mended as the date to be set for Public Hearings:
G:. Case.No. 22 - 314 N. Azusa Ave.
X 54 - 417 N. Dalton Ave.
52 •- 502 N. Dalton Ave.
48 - 2132 N. Soldano
25 - 820 N. Soldano
33 - 604 N. Soldano
39 - 333 N. Soldano
44 _ 22'7 N. Soldano
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that December 18, 1961, be set as
date for Public Hearings on these Substandard Structures.
' A communication was received from the Committee Against
Commercialized Poker Parlors, requesting the City's support
in requesting Governor Brown to include the matter of out-
lawing draw poker and low ball draw poker in California, as
part of an extraordinary session starting in February, to
run concurrently with the 1962 budget session.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator com-
municate directly with our local Assemblyman, giving City's
support on this matter.
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Resign.
City Engr.
Distefano
(accepted)
Procl. re:
Bill of
Rights Wk,
Dec.9-15
Substandard
Structures
No. 22, 54,
52, 48, 25,
33, 39 and
44
(Pub.Hrg.
set for
12/18/61)
Re: Comm.
Against Com.
Poker Parlor:
(City Admin.
communicate
with local
Assemblyman
in support)
A communication was received from the City of South E1 Monte Ltr. from
regarding the National Civil Defense Program and including a So.El Monte
copy of their Resolution extending general support for Fed- re: Natl.
eral leadership in Civil Defense. Civil Def.
The City Attorney suggested that Council might wish to form
a policy in respect to matters of this kind, as there are
generally two or three such subjects at each Council meeting
and it is getting to be a problem. He suggested that copies
of such matters, which are believed to require no action, be
given to the Council Members for information only and be
' omitted from the Agenda, but these matters may be presented
for action at the meeting by any Council member, if desired.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that this suggested policy be adopted.
Policy
adopted re:
information
items
The City Administrator announced the monthly Board of Direc- LCC Bd.of
tors Meeting of the Los Angeles County Division League of Directors
California Cities would be held at the Rodger Young Auditorium Mtg. on
on December 7th at 7:00 P.M., with reservations requested. 12/7/61
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The City Administrator advised members of Council that action
should be taken on three Linemen who were hired by Superin-
tendent of Light & Water Smith on a temporary basis, namely,
Bob G. Franklin (who has:since resigned), Lee N. Bates and
Floyd W. Thompson.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the probationary appointment, as of
' October 16, 1961, of Mr. Bates and Mr. Thompson be approved.
Relative to the new Drive -In Theatre on East Foothill Blvd.,
Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan reported that the
curbs and gutters have been installed by the property owners.
As it has been the policy of the City to pave from the curb
to the existing pavement, at its own expense, Superintendent
Brusnahan requested an appropriation of approximately $500
for materials needed to complete this project.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the appropriation of $500 be granted.
Probation-
ary Appt.
Bates &
Thompson
as Linemen
(approved)
Re: Approp.
$500 for
paving at
Drive -In
Theatre
(granted)
The City
CITY HALL AZUSA,y CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1961
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Re: Pop.
It was also announced by the City Administrator that approval
Appvl.
Est. at
had been given for a Public Dance to be held at the National
Pub.Dance
persons.
Guard Armory on December 31, 1961.
12/31/61
the Cityvs return from in lieu of gas
A communication was received from Police Chief Kendrick rela-
Re:Exempt
increase
tive to the solicitation request from the American Cancer
Lic. for
City.
Society, referred to him at the meeting of November -20th.
solicita-
1962, at 10:00 A.M., in
Chief Kendrick stated that this request does not require
tion by
Hall. The City Administrator
police action, as the approval is on licensing only -- a
Amer.Cancer
Notice of Hearing have
function handled by the City Clerk's office.
Society
Commerce.
(approved)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the application be approved.
The City Administrator presented a request for permission to
Relocation
relocate a house from La Puente to 151 N. Soldano Avenue.
to 151 N.
Mr. Leonard Rodriguez, applicant, stated that this building
Soldano
will be located on the rear of the property and the former
(permit
�.,
house has been demolished.
granted)
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Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this relocation permit be granted.
The City Administrator advised members of Council that action
should be taken on three Linemen who were hired by Superin-
tendent of Light & Water Smith on a temporary basis, namely,
Bob G. Franklin (who has:since resigned), Lee N. Bates and
Floyd W. Thompson.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the probationary appointment, as of
' October 16, 1961, of Mr. Bates and Mr. Thompson be approved.
Relative to the new Drive -In Theatre on East Foothill Blvd.,
Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan reported that the
curbs and gutters have been installed by the property owners.
As it has been the policy of the City to pave from the curb
to the existing pavement, at its own expense, Superintendent
Brusnahan requested an appropriation of approximately $500
for materials needed to complete this project.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the appropriation of $500 be granted.
Probation-
ary Appt.
Bates &
Thompson
as Linemen
(approved)
Re: Approp.
$500 for
paving at
Drive -In
Theatre
(granted)
The City
Administrator reported that the State
Department of
Re: Pop.
Finance
estimates the population of the City on November 1,
Est. at
1961, as
21,900, which is an increase of 1,403
persons.
21,900 on
Based on
the Cityvs return from in lieu of gas
tax, this
11/1/61
increase
amounts to approximately $11,800 additional to the
Appl.,
City.
Monte, and for Thursday, January 11,
Jan.11-12,
1962, at 10:00 A.M., in
A communication was received from the Los Angeles Superior Re: Comm.
Court regarding East District Court Facility, stating that on E.Dist.
the following Judges have been appointed as a committee to Court site
go over the matter of the Court site: Honorable Files,
Wright and Fleming,
'
Relative to Application
No. 43854 of the Railway Express
Re: PUC
Agency, Inc., to close
its offices now serving the San
Hrg. on
Gabriel Valley, the Public
Utilities Commission has set the
Railway
date of hearing in this
matter for Wednesday, January 10,
Exp.Agcy.
1962, at 10:00 A.M., in
the Council Chambers, City Hall,
Appl.,
511 E. Valley Blvd., E1
Monte, and for Thursday, January 11,
Jan.11-12,
1962, at 10:00 A.M., in
the Conference Room in the same City
1962
Hall. The City Administrator
stated that copies of this
Notice of Hearing have
been sent to the Azusa Chamber of
Commerce.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1961 Page 6
A communication was received from Cole Madsen, general Req.by
manager of Quail Valley Country Club (Rainbow Country Club) Quail Valley
requesting that the City initiate annexation proceedings on Country Club
the Country Club property now situated in County territory, for annex.
as it is their intent and desire that the entire property be
within the City limits. (referred to
Plan.Comm.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and for report)
unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the
Planning Commission for report.
A communication was received from Robin Amusements, Agents Refund one -
for Stark & Sons Carnival, requesting a refund of one -day day bus.lic.
business license fee amounting to $50.00, because of�in- for Carnival
ability to operate the Carnival in downtown Azusa on Satur- (granted)
day, November 25th, due to the weather.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
' unanimously carried that the refund of $50.00 be authorized.
A request was received from Lester'Rosen Co., of Beverly Req. Auction
Hills, for'permission to conduct a one -day auction sale at Sale by
Artisan Press, 300 Alameda Ave., on Tuesday, December 19th. L.Rosen Co.
on 12/19/61
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and (granted)
unanimously carried that permission be granted.
Councilmen Johnson offered for its second reading the follow- Ord. 688
ing Ordinance entitled: re: Sales
& Use Tax
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE SALES AND USE TAX.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
' NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 688.
The City Attorney said he would submit his opinion re: Civil Re: C.S.
Service status of Library employees. status -
There was a discussion regarding the responsibility for Re: Debris
cleaning up debris and tons of dirt brought down from the from -new
new subdivision (Tract.26356) because of the recent rainfalls. Subd. &
The City Attorney stated that if negligence by the subdivider, Cleanup
A communication was received from Azusa
Citizen's Committee
Re: Cit.
for Decent Literature, inviting members
of the Council to
Comm.for
attend their meeting to be held on Tuesday,
December 5th,
Decent Lit.
at 7:30 P.M., at the Azusa High School,
12th grade multi-
Mtg. on
purpose room.
12/5/61
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A communicaion was received from Roy G.
Lyon, Jr., of
Ltr. re:
�.,
Duarte, regarding Project Alert.
Proj.Alert
x
Notice was received from the Department
of Alcoholic Bever-
ABC Not.
age Control of application by Melesio Castelo for transfer
(Castelo)
of an Off -Sale Beer and Wine License at
742 No. Azusa Ave.
A communication was received from Robin Amusements, Agents Refund one -
for Stark & Sons Carnival, requesting a refund of one -day day bus.lic.
business license fee amounting to $50.00, because of�in- for Carnival
ability to operate the Carnival in downtown Azusa on Satur- (granted)
day, November 25th, due to the weather.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
' unanimously carried that the refund of $50.00 be authorized.
A request was received from Lester'Rosen Co., of Beverly Req. Auction
Hills, for'permission to conduct a one -day auction sale at Sale by
Artisan Press, 300 Alameda Ave., on Tuesday, December 19th. L.Rosen Co.
on 12/19/61
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and (granted)
unanimously carried that permission be granted.
Councilmen Johnson offered for its second reading the follow- Ord. 688
ing Ordinance entitled: re: Sales
& Use Tax
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE SALES AND USE TAX.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
' NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 688.
The City Attorney said he would submit his opinion re: Civil Re: C.S.
Service status of Library employees. status -
There was a discussion regarding the responsibility for Re: Debris
cleaning up debris and tons of dirt brought down from the from -new
new subdivision (Tract.26356) because of the recent rainfalls. Subd. &
The City Attorney stated that if negligence by the subdivider, Cleanup
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1961
or anyone connected with the project, could be proved, the
City could make a demand for the cost of hauling dirt and
boulders washed down from this tract to the City streets,
plus rental of equipment used, crews needed, etc.
The next meeting of the City Salary Survey Committee was
set for Wednesday, December 6th, if satisfactory to the
Personnel Board members who are on this Committee.
The City Administrator brought up the matter of candidates
for the position of City Engineer. As there are no eligible
candidates on the present list, it was suggested that the
Personnel Board establish a new eligibility list. There
was a discussion on the possibility of contracting with the
County for interim engineering services, but the street work
would have to be done by the County Road Department. It
was stated that Harold Johnson, Consulting Engineer, had
also offered his services until a new City Engineer is
retained.
With further reference to flood damage from the recent
rainstorms, the City Engineer stated that Mr. H. J. Leland,
Realtor and owner of the property at 777 W. Foothill Blvd.
(formerly Angel's), has a drainage problem from runoff on
his own property due to the paving area being graded toward
the building. The City Engineer agreed to submit a written
report on this condition.
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Salary Sur.
Comm. Mtg.
12/6/61
Re: Engr.
Services
Re: Flood
Damage -
Leland &
Fry Bros.
Regarding Fry Bros. Market,
the City Engineer stated he will
submit his report after the
State Highway Department has
completed its study of the situation.
A communication was received
from City Employees Association
Christmas
inviting members of Council
to attend Christmas Party Dinner-
Party on
Dance to be held at the Rainbow
Country Club on Saturday,
12/9/61
December 9th, at 7.30 P.M.
Councilman Paul offered the
following Resolution entitled:
Res.4274
Bills &
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Req.
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME
ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen. None and numbered Res. No. 4274.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn in honor
of the memory of Cornelius Smith.
Time of adjournment: 9:52 P.M.
City Clerk
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