HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 4, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1974 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Decker called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell, First Invocation
Christian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio,Sblem,Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Adminis-
trator Dangleis, Director of Public
Works Wells, Director of Parks & Recrea-
tion Guarrera, Superintendent of Light &
Power Gerharz, Planning Director Fitz-
simmons, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Finance Officer Cooney, Personnel
Clerk Forsythe, City Clerk Solis.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator Intro.of Dept.
introduced the Department Heads who were present, for the Heads
benefit of the audience.
The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October App'vl. Min.
24, 1974 were submitted, for Council consideration. 10/24/74 w/
addendum
Councilman Cruz stated that the Minutes did not contain
a statement he had made regarding pornography.
City Clerk Solis advised that the statement would be
' reproduced from the tape recording and be submitted as
an addendum to the Minutes.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes as sub-
mitted, with the understanding that an addendum of
Councilman Cruz' statement be added thereto.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub.Hrg. re:
Hearing amending the Municipal Code Chapter 15, Section Amend. AMC
15.36.020, relating to the use of mobilehomes, trailers re:Mobilehomes
and coaches for temporary office, commercial or manu-
facturing purposes, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice of this hearing in the Azusa
Herald on October 24, 1974.
No one in the audience wishing to speak, it was,
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to have the City
Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The subject on "Town Meetings" that had been tabled from
"Town Meetings"
the 10/24/74 meeting, was brought before Council.
Requested by Councilman Arkison, that the subJect be
tabled to the 11/18/74 meeting.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the
Bid for prop.
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday,
appl.for
October 243 1974, for the proposal -applications for the
franch.on
granting of a franchise to construct, operate, and main-
Cable TV in
tain a CATV system within the City.
City
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1974
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa
Herald on 9/12/74.
One bid was received as follows:
Ken Downes/Associates, 916 Cherrystone Drive, Los Gatos,
Ca.
' Due to the fact that the bid was for a proposal -applica-
tion for the granting of a franchise for CATV, Mr. Paul
Allen addressed the Council. Mr. Allen stated that
because of the context of said proposal, it had been
turned over to the City Engineer for study and report
to Council. He also advised that there was no time
element specified in the proposal, that the actual
granting of the franchise would be to a corporation and
that the corporation would show financial stability at
that time. It was his recommendation that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary fran-
chise Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that City Attorney Wakefield
prepare the necessary Ordinance with regard to CATV.
The City Clerk presented the claim against the City of
Azusa by Charles Barrios Gonzales, 1204 South Mayfair,
Daly City, California; Sam Wesley Berry, 36 Henderson
Place, Menlo Park, California, and Henry Lee Battle,
1358 Hollyburne, Menlo Park, California, for the reim-
bursement of fines due to arrest.
The City Attorney advised the Council that the claim in
itself was quite unusual in that it is a class action
suit not covered through our insurance carrier and that
it should be denied.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to deny the claim.
The City Clerk presented the claim against the City of
Azusa by George Smith, 565 West 'D' Street, Ontario,
California, for alleged damage to property due to
arrest of burglary suspects.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer it
to the insurance carrier.
A proposed Resolution was presented withdrawing from
the Consolidated County Fire Protection District, due
to Annexations No. 75 and No. 76.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
' DESCRIBING P_ CERTAIN PORTION OF THE CONSOLIDATED
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAS BEEN INCLUDED
WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DECLARING THE SAME WITH-
DRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Soelm, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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Claim: City
vs Charles
Gonzales,Sam
Berry, Henry
Battle
Claim: City vs
George Smith
"Res #6259
I. fr
Co. Fire Pro-
tection due to
Annex. #75 and
#76
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1974 Page 3
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6259.
A proposed Resolution was presented establishing and
designating taxation district for the fiscal year 1975-
76 due to Annexations No. 75 and No. 76.
' Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING TAXATION DISTRICT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1975-76.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 6260.
Res. #6260
establ.taxation
dist.for 1975-
76 fiscal yr.,
due to Annex.
#75 and #76
The City Clerk submitted for Council consideration a
Contract w/
contract for the looseleaf supplement service for the
Mun.Code Corp.
Azusa Municipal Code from the Municipal Code Corporation,
for AMC
Tallahassee, Florida.
supplements
The City Clerk advised that there was a difference of
$2.00 less per page in price from the Book Publishing
Company presently supplying this service for the City.
The City Attorney has read the contract and had recom-
mended that it be executed.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the contract with Municipal Code
Corporation.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
Step Raises/
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
Perm.Status
status for the following employees:
Name To Status Effective
Lesh, A., Equip. Mech. Step 3 11/7/74
Linden, H.,Pol. Off. Step 3 11/14/74
Saran, D., Pol. Off. Step 3 11/14/74
Pedroza, L., Maint.Man II Step 4 11/6/74
Wells, S., Fireman Step 4 11/13/74
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
the Personnel Board.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
P.C.Res. #1166
tion No. 1166, conditionally granted a Variance to permit
Gond. approved
a reduced rear yard of 10 feet, instead of the required
Var. (Case No.
25 feet and a reduced side yard of 1j feet, instead of
V-401 Filiberto
the required 5 feet, on the property located at 1119 N.
Arizmendi)
Da'ton Avenue (Case No. V-401 Filiberto Arizmendi).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1167
tion No. 1167, conditionally granted a Variance to permit cond.grntg.
a reduced rear yard of 15 feet, instead of the required Var.(Case No.
25 feet, on the property located at 932 East Nearfield V-402 Frank
Street (Case No. V-402 Frank Acquazzino). No Action by Acquazzino)
Council.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 43 1974 Page 4
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adop-
tion establishing the zoning of R -3b (Multi le family
residential) and C-2 (restricted commercial on Easterly
Annexation District #77.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING THE ZONING FOR CERTAIN PREMISES PROPOSED
TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY (Zone Change Case No. Z -180 -
Easterly Annexation District No. 77 City of Azusa and
Azusa Foothill Citrus Company).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1087.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read-
ing adding Section 5.08.171 to the Azusa Municipal Code
relating to the revocation and suspension of ambulance
operator and tow truck operator business licenses.
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 5.08.171 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF AMBULANCE
OPERATOR AND TOW TRUCK OPERATOR BUSINESS LICENSES.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A proposed Resolution was presented withdrawing from the
County Sewer Maintenance District, due to Annexations
No. 73 and No. 76.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THE EXCLUSION FROM THE COUNTY UNIFIED
SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF CERTAIN TERRITORY IN
THAT DISTRICT WHICH HAS BEEN ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
Rubio, that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6261.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
approving the annexation of "Easterly Annexation District
No. 77" to the City of Azusa.
Ord. #1087
establishing
zoning to R -3b
& C-2, for
Annex. #77
1st intro.rdg.
Ord.re:adding
Sec. 5.08.171
to AMC re:susp.,
revocation bus.
lic.for amb. &
tow truck oper-
ators
(Capping Ord.)
Res. #6261 re:
withdrawing from:
Co.Sewer Maint.'
due to Annex.#73
& #76
lst. rdg.Ord.
re: approv.
Easterly Annex.
#77
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1974
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING IN, AND
MARKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA, CERTAIN TERRITORY
OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS
"EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 77 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Attorney presented for Council consideration an
Ordinance amending the Azusa Municipal Code relating to
family style billiard parlors.
The City Attorney advised that the Ordinance would
amend the Municipal Code so that minors under the age
of 18 years, with written consent of a parent or
guardian, or accompanied by a parent or guardian,
could enter, or visit a family type billiard parlor.
The County allows this, and prior to annexation, the
establishment at the Ranch Center was operating under
these guidelines. He advised that he had checked with
the Police Chief and it was ascertained that no problems
had been reported at the billiard parlor location and
that if it proved to be unsuccessful, then the City
Council could amend the section.
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 8.16.030 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO FAMILY STYLE BILLIARD PARLORS.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and carried by roll call to waive further reading.
Councilman Cruz dissenting.
The City Administrator presented a report to Council
with regard to termination of the Social Security
Program. He advised that at present the City is paying
5.85% in contributions of the first 13,200 earned
annually by all personnel other than safety. And that
if the program is dropped, as is anticipated, the City
would expend part of the same 5.85% in increased State
retirement costs, disability income provision and sur-
vivor benefits. He advised that all miscellaneous
employees had been notified separately of the ramifica-
tions of such termination of Social Security and that
a vote would be held by all City employees prior to
March 31, 1975, advising the Social Security Administra-
tion whether or not we wish to terminate or not.
The City Administrator requested of Council the authori-
zation for himself and Finance Officer to investigate
various plans and submit same to Council. He further
requested that the City Council commit the City to pro-
vide such benefits, if and when the Social Security
Program is terminated, not to exceed the percentage
amount presently being expended by the City.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call, to tenta-
tively approve the program based on the results of the
employees' vote and to instruct the City Administrator
and Finance Officer to investigate various plans and
report back to Council.
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1st rda. Ord.
re:Amend.AMC
Sec.8.1$6.030
Billiard
Parlors
Report:
Social
Security
termination
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOvEMBER 4, 1974 Page 6
The City Administrator submitted a report from the Report:Cost
Finance Officer regarding the cost of increased of increased
mileage allowances. mileage
allowance'
Councilman Cruz stated that the increased monthly
rate for car allowances be given to the employees,
as well as mileage reimbursement be up -graded for
people who do not get monthly allowances.
' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
Cruz to approve the recommendation of the Finance
Officer.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
a.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio',
that the increase in car allowances and mileage reim-
bursement be brought up at Budget Hearings. Motion
passed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Police Chief submitted a report to Council with Rpt.from Pol
regard to dance permits, and the fact that the Azusa Chief re:
Municipal Code adequately covers all stipulations regard- Dance Permits
ing dances.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Superintendent of Light and Power submitted the
resignation of Rickie Hugaboom, EEA Utility Clerk -
Cashier, effective October 11, 1974.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Director of Public Works presented a proposed Reso-
lution accepting a Grant of Easement from the State of
California dedicating the sewer easement to the City.
Councilman Solent offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
The Director of Public Works submitted a report with
regard to street sweeping in the Hunsaker Tract. He
advised that due to cars being parked in the area, the
street sweeper could not do a thorough job, but that
inspections revealed the streets to be fairly clean.
Resig.of
Rickie Hugaboom
EEA Utility-
Clk-Cash, eff.
10/11/74
Res. #6262 re:
Grant of
Easement
(adjacent to
Foothill Fwy.)
Report from
Dir.of P.W.
re:Street
Sweeping in
the Hunsaker
tract
Moved by
Councilman
Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the
Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and
'
adopted
by the following
vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None and numbered Resolution 6262.
The Director of Public Works submitted a report with
regard to street sweeping in the Hunsaker Tract. He
advised that due to cars being parked in the area, the
street sweeper could not do a thorough job, but that
inspections revealed the streets to be fairly clean.
Resig.of
Rickie Hugaboom
EEA Utility-
Clk-Cash, eff.
10/11/74
Res. #6262 re:
Grant of
Easement
(adjacent to
Foothill Fwy.)
Report from
Dir.of P.W.
re:Street
Sweeping in
the Hunsaker
tract
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1974
It was his recommendation that the City Council not
prohibit overnight parking and that the present practice
of selective day time street sweeping and street flushing
be extended. No action by Council.
Further discussion with regard to parked trucks was
brought up, especially that of extended parking, (in
excess of 72 hours). The Police Chief is to investigate
and report back to Council.
The Director of Public works submitted a status report
on traffic signal investigation at the intersection of
Sierra Madre Avenue and Azusa Avenue -San Gabriel Avenue.
It was the Director of Public Works' recommendation
that the City Council authorize him to send a letter
to the State assuring them that the City is interested
in the traffic signal installation and that Gas Tax
Funds are available to finance the City's share.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried that the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works be approved, with the
addition that the State expedite installation of the
signal.
The City Administrator presented a request from the
Planning Director and the Building Inspector to attend
a Seminar on California's Noise Insulation Standards, to
be held at the Holiday Inn in San Bernardino on November
12, 1974 from 40oo p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The registration
fee for this seminar, is $25.00 each and is in the
budget.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
the requests of the Planning Director and the Building
Inspector.
The Finance Officer presented an Amendment to Agreement
with the County of Los Angeles on the Comprehensive
Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA) program.
This amendment increases the nuwber of positions the
City has been allowed from five to eight.
It was the recommendation that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the agreement and the City Clerk to attest there-
to.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be
approved.
The Finance Officer presented for Council confirmation
the hiring of five employees under the CETA Program
as follows:
Terry Shotrosky, Police Clerk, effective 11/6/74
' Mary Urso, Police Clerk, effective 11/6/74
Charles Snyder, Maintenance Man I. effective 11/4/74
Michael Avalos, Maintenance Man I, effective 11/1/74
George Madrigal, Maintenance Man I, effective 11/4/74
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the appointments.
Planning Director Fitzsimmons addressed the Council and
related his findings, to date, with regard to low cost
housing T 1-irough HUD. He stated that he had contacted
the Valley Association of Cities, and was advised that
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Status ':'pt on
traffic signal
@Sierra Madre
& Azusa Ave _San
Gabriel Ave.
Req.from Plan.
Dir.& Bldg.
Insp.to attend
Seminar on
Ca's noise
insulation
standards
CETA Amendment
to Agreement
w/ County
Apprvl.appoint.
5 employees
under CETA
Program
Info.on low
cost housing
through HUD
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4,.1974 Page 8
procedures and implementation for.administering this
program have not been set forth by the Federal Government
and it is anticipated that these regulations are b
months from being completed and distributed. However,
another alternative to low cost hosing that is presently
available is that of Section 23 Leaseback. After further
discussion, no Council action was taken.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing the
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
and numbered Resolution 6263.
The City Clerk advised Council that former City Clerk
Mae Hynes had recently visited his office. She had been
City Clerk for theCity of Azusa from 1921 to 1953. The
City Clerk felt that it would be a nice gesture if the
City Council would honor her with a Resolution or a
plaque as he could find no record that this had been
done.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
City Clerk .be approved, with the addition that he
ascertain if a Resolution and plaque were presented to
former City Clerk Jim Miller, and if not, to arrange
that it be done.
Councilman Rubio informed the Director of Public Works
that the alley between 5th and 6th Streets had a number
of holes and that same were getting larger and a hazard.
The Director of Public Works advised that he would
investigate the situation.
Councilman Solem also requested information regarding
a fence around the Scout Hall.
The Director of Public Works is to investigate the
matter.
Councilman Cruz brought up for discussion the procedures
for delivering Councilmen?s mail. The City Clerk advised
that mail was being forwarded every other day via the
postal service. Councilman Cruz advised that at times
mail forwarded this way was delayed and consequently he
had been unable to attend a function as the notice was
received too late.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Officer
Ray Davey hand deliver mail to the Councilmen every
other day, in order to prevent similar occurrences.
The City Clerk advised the City Council that due to
Section 22932 of the Elections Code, it would be
necessary to adjourn the Council meeting to November
12, 1974.
Res. #6263
Claims &
Demands
Recognition'
for former
City Clerk
Mae Hynes
Alley -bet -5th
& 6th investi.
for damages
Fence around
Scout Hall
Councilmen's
mail
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 43 1974 Page 9
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cruz and unanimously carried to adjourn
Time of Adjournment: 9:25 p.m.
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Next Ordinance #1088
Adjourn