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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1967 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at above time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Dr. Frank Mason of First Baptist Invocation
Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call
McLees, Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator
Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent
of Light & Water Smith, Planning Director Smith,
City Clerk Miller.
There being no corrections or additions, Council Actions of
2/20/67 stand approved as written.
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office
for improvement of Aspan Avenue from its present terminus
southerly of Third Street to First Street (1911 Act -
Assessment District No. 1965-1).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to file Affidavits of publication
and Posting of Notice Inviting Bids.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to refer 12 bids received to City
Engineer for checking and report to Council later during the
meeting.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
to defer awarding of bid to 3/20/67 meeting and to refer
all bids to Special Counsel Sorensen, as recommended by
City Engineer.
Bids for impro-
vement of Aspar
Ave.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for public hearing Pub.Hrg. on
on appeal from Variance to permit the installation of appeal frm.Var.
advertising signs exceeding the allowable sign area and (Case V-183 -
sign height in C-2 zone, on property at 330 N. Citrus Ave. Edith A. Bower:
(Case V-183 - P.C. Resolution 649 - Edith A. Bowers).
Moved by Councilman Rubio to continue hearing until Police
Department submits report of incidents at location and also
report received from Planning Commission, City Engineer and
City Administrator re: correction of problem Motion died
for lack of second.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
carried to continue hearing to 3/20/67 meeting and that
Planning Director and City Engineer submit recommendation re:
lighting in connection with Variance.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that Police Department furnish all
incident reports re: operation of Jack-in-the-Box drive-in
business, 330 N. Citrus, with any recommendations for
improving conditions at this location, for 3/20/67 Council
meeting.
City Treasurer submitted communication re explanation of
bank deposits, as requested by Council.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that communication be filed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that Finance Committee meet with City
Treasurer re: deposits, and report to Council.
City Treas.
rpt. bank
deposits
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1967 Page 2
Request by Mrs. Dorothy Bruce, Account Clerk, for one month's Appvl.req.fox
extension of sick leave, with pay, from 3/2/67, extension of
Moved by Councilman McLees that Mrs. Bruce
and then be granted leave without pay over
vacation. Motion died for lack of second.
sick leave
take her vacation (Mrs. Dorothy
and above earned Bruce)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that Mrs. Bruce be granted one month's
leave of absence with pay, on condition that any vacation
earned be credited against leave.
'Notice PUC Hearing 3/8/67, 10:00 a.m., Covina Council Chamber PUC Notice
re: General Telephone Co.'s proposed extended area service 3/8/67
between designated exchanges.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to direct City Engineer to attend
PUC hearing and report to Council any information ascertained.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and Awarding of
unanimously carried that award of service pins be made at service pins
Council meetings and that service pins be awarded at the Council
meeting following due date.
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x declaring portion of Gladstone Street as part of County Cnty.sys.of
System of Highways (Lark Ellen/Heathdale). highways
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PORTION OF GLADSTONE
STREET IN THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY
HI GH1gAYS .
'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 893.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending Stephen A.
Paul (former member of Planning Commission and City Council)
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING STEPHEN A PAUL.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
' that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5188.
Request by Southern California Association of County Super- Res. 5189 re:
visors for Resolution supporting a legislative program revi- Mayo -Breed
sing Mayo -Breed Formula by allocating 60/ of State Highway Formula
Construction Funds to Southern counties region.
Res. #5188
commd. Stephen
A. Paul
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MONDAY,
MARCH 6,
1967 Page 3
Councilman
McLees offered the
Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO LEGISLATION TO REVISE THE MAY -BREED FORMULA
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF STATE GASOLINE TAXES.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5189.
A proposed Resolution was presented recommending the use of Res. #5190
of existing railroad rights of way for a Rapid Transit System. re: use of rail
road for Rapid
Councilman Cooneysoffered the Resolution entitled: Transit Systm.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Q, RECOMMENDING THE USE OF EXISTING RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY
FOR A RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5190.
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and Mors. A. Johns
unanimously carried to appoint Mrs. A. Johns as Acting apptd. Acting
Accounting Director, and that she be authorized to consult Acctg. Dir.
Swenson & Clark with any problems, if needed.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises
recommending approval of step raises for the following
employees:
J. Cook Fireman Step 5 3/8/67
R. Currington . Fire.Eng. Perm.Stat. 3/1/67
W. Franklin Fire Eng. Perm.Stat. 3/1/67
V. Lockhart Fireman Step 3 3/3/67
R. Quesada Fireman Step 4 3/5/67
R. McEachern Fire Cap. Perm.Stat. 3/1/67
D. Urbanek Line. Helper Step 3 3/27/67
V. Anthony Pol.Off. Step 3 3/27/67
L. Jacobson Pol.Off. Step 5 3/1/67
T. Martinez Pol.Off. Step 2 3/1/67
G. Trujillo Pol. Lieut. Step 5 3/17/67
B. Wiley Pol.Off. Step 4 3/16/67
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
'unanimously carried to accept recommendations.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom- Recomm.rev.
mending revision of Civil Service Rules & Regulations re: Civil
Rule III, Sec. 34, Par. 3(a) (Military Leave of Absence) Service R&R
and Par. 3(b) (Absences). (Military
Lv. of Absen-
It was recommended that revision consist of changing Par. 3 ce)
to Par. 3(a) and the addition of Par. 3(b) to the Rules &
Regulations.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney for study and
report to Council.
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Request from Personnel Board for clarification of Civil Service Req.clarifice
Rules and Regulations re: administrative functions of Personnel tion adminis-
Board. trative func-
tions Pers.BC
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney for study and
report to Council.
Request from Personnel Board that employees' questionaires
be submitted to Personnel Board for its study and -recommenda-
tion.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator to turn
over questionnaires to Personnel Board for study and recom-
mendation and to obtain signed receipt for same after they
have been numbered, and that they be returned within a period
of 2 months.
Req.employee:
questionaire;
be sub.P.Bd.
for study
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#656
No. 656 granted a Variance to permit the manufacture and grntd.Var.
wholesale distrubution of tortillas in C-3 zone, on property (Case V-190 -
at 155 N. Azusa Avenue. (Case V-190 - Lily White) No action Lily White)
taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution
P.C.Res.#657
No. 657 granted a Variance to permit construction
of a 6 ft.
grntd.
Var.
high concrete block wall in the required side -yard
setback,
(Case
V-192 -
on property at 141 N. Vernon Avenue. (Case V-192
- Colin &
Colin
& Dora
Dora Hodge) No action taken by Council.
- J. N. Seay) No action taken
Hodge)
Survey down -
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 658 granted a Variance to permit construction of a
12 ft. wide by 18 ft. long canopy to the from of an apartment
building, and projecting 15 ft. into the required front yard,
on property at 1160 E. Alosta Avenue. (Case V-193 - Trevor
Development Co.) No action taken by Couhcil.
P.C.Res.#658
grntd. Var.
(Case V-193 -
Trevor Devlp,
Notice was also given
that the Planning Commission,
by Resolu-
P. Res.#659
tion No. 659 granted
a Variance to permit a reduced
rear yard
grntd. Var.
of 5 ft. a reduced north
side yard of 0 ft., and a reduced
(Case V-194 -
south side yard of 5
ft., on property at 201 N. San
Gabriel
J. N. Seay)
Avenue. (Case V-194
- J. N. Seay) No action taken
by Council.
Survey down -
Notice was
further given that the Planning Commission, by
P.C.Res.#66o
Resolution
No. 660, initiated an
amendment to the Municipal Code
amend. M.C.
re: Section
9230.40 (1) and (m),
and adding further subsections
pertaining
to fences. No action
taken by Council.
Keport by Planning
Director re:
survey of downtown business
Survey down -
district.
town dist.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to form a Committee
to work with the Planning Director re: downtown area.
A proposed resolution was presented amending Resolution 4543 Res. #5191
fixing and establishing water rates to be charged by Water estab. water
Dep of City so as to establish rate for irrigation and golf rates
course purposes.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4543 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING WATER
RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY SO
AS TO ESTABLISH A RATE FOR IRRIGATION AND GOLF COURSE
PURPOSES.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5191.
ABSTAINED: Councilmen: Cooney
A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Gerald H.
Murray to the Planning Commission for remainder of term
'expiring 6/30/67.
Counc Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING GERALD H. MURRAY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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Res -#5192
apptg.Gerald
H.Murray to
P1nng.Comm.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5192.
A proposed Resolution was presented amending Resolution #4916
designating stop intersections (adding Virginia Avenue at
lst Street, and Fondale Avenue at east side of Cerritos
Avenue).
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4916 DESIGNATING STOP INTERSECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Res -#5193 re:
stop inter-
sections
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
and numbered Resolution 5193.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
amending Sections 2623 & 2624 of Municipal Code re: opening
and examination of bids.
Councilman McLees offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
SECTIBNS 2623 AND 2624 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
OPENING AND EXAMINATION OF BIDS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
lst introd.
rdg.Ord. re:
bids
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading lst introd.
amending Municipal Code to rezone Cruz property to zone R -3c, rdg. Ord.re:
zone change
Councilman McLees offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE M REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY (Z-140 - Cruz)
Moved by Councilman McLees seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
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City Administrator submitted a check from Commission on Reimb.for
training of
Peace Officers Standards and Training, in the amount of 5 Pol.Officer;
$1,694.24 for training of five (5) Police Officers for
the year 1966.
Moved by Counc Cooney, seconded by Counc Solem and unanimously
carried to receive and file.
Police Chief submitted request for attendance of Police Appvl.attndc.
Officer George Russell at Vice -Control institute, to be held Pol.Off:G
at Los Angeles State, on four consecutive Saturdays, Russell at
with reimbursement of $15 enrollment upon satisfactory Institute, at
completion of course. L.A. State
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance as requested.
Police Chief submitted request for attendance of Police Appvl.attndc.
Officer Russell Albert at Training Conference of State Po.Off. R.
Juvenile Officers Association, North Hollywood, March 14 Albert at
through 17, with reimbursement of $29 tuition and account- Training Conf.
able expenses not to exceed $50.
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unanimously carried to authorize attendance as requested.
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for electrical distribution facilities and energy (Admiral
Aluminum Awnings, 930 N. Loren).
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ADMIRAL ALUMIMUM
AWNINGS.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res.#5194 re:
elec.dist.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5194.
Superintendent of Light& Water submitted request by H.
Req.appvl.ly.
Robberstad, Electric Service Foreman, for leave of absence
absence with
with pay, retroactive from February 23 through May 22, 19673
pay, for H.
or until released by doctor.
Robberstad
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried to approve request, with City to pay
difference between State Compensation and his regular pay.
It was recommended that City's contribution to Blue Cross
Blue Cross
for employee be increased from $7.50 to $7.98 per month,
contribution
being the present premium, included in Finance Committee's
be increased
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report of 6/28/66.
frm.$'.50 to
$7.9
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to authorize Accounting Department to
increase City's contribution for single subscriber membership
from $7.50 to $7.98 per month, effective immediately.
A proposed Resolution was presented urging Civil Aeronautics
Res.Yr5195 re:
Board to approve support of Ontario Airport Commission's
Ontario Int.
application to Civil Aeronautics Board for air service to
Airport
Hawaii and other Pacific areas.
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Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
URGING THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD TO APPROVE THE
APPLICATION OF ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR SERVICE
DIRECTLY FROM ONTARIO TO HA?dAII AND OTHER PACIFIC AREAS.
P%Ioved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Counc Cooney and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
M. L. & RUTH MIRELES.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res -#5197
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Councilman Solem offered a Resolution entitled: Demands
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted.
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5195.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
Re: Variance
and unanimously carried that Police Department furnish all
Jack -in -the -
incident reports concerning operation of Jack-in-the-Box
Box (Bowers)
drive-in business, 330 N. Citrus, with any recommendations
for improving conditions at this location, for 3/20/67
CZCouncil
meeting. (Hearing on Variance (Bowers)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
Limit of paid
Ca
and unanimously carried to refer to Personnel Board for
lv.of absence
recommendation re: proposed amendment to Rules & Regulations
with pay
to limit leave of absence with pay, based on illness or
accident not service -connected, to a maximum of 30 days
which would include any earned vacation.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that sum of $250,000 be transferred
from General Fund to Capital Outlay Fund, created by Ordinance
#a73.
Three Agreements were presented for Council action for owners
Agmts. frm.
(3) for acquisition of necessary right-of-way on Gladstone
3 propty.
Street project between Lark Ellen & Heathdale Aves,
owners(right-
of -way-)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the three Agreements be executed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
Data processng
and unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator to
sys. to City
proceed with investigation of offer by Citrus College of
their data processing services to the City.
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting Grant of Ease-
Res.#5196
ment for electric distribution purposes, portion L 16, Tr
accptg.Grnt.
14472 (M.L. & Ruth Mireles).
of Easement
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
M. L. & RUTH MIRELES.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res -#5197
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Councilman Solem offered a Resolution entitled: Demands
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5197.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 12:07 a.m. Adjourn
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Next Resolution #5198
Next Ordinance #894
Minutes created from Deputy City Clerk,.: Roehrich's notes.
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