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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1978
The City Council df the City of Azusa met in adjourned
regular session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Solem
Absent: Councilmen: Arkison
Mr. & Mrs. Al Lewis presented to Mayor Solem, a record
entitled "Azusa" from Ann Hambro.
City Clerk read the Resolution in full, reciting
the fact of the General Municipal Election, which included
the Certificate of Canvass, marked Exhibit "A", declaring
there were two candidates for office of Mayor, eight candidates
for member of City Council, and a measure to edtablish low
rent housing for senior citizens.
7:30 P.M.
Call to
Roll Call
Presentation I
of record to
Mayor
CITY
EXHIBIT "A"
-3 ADOLPH A. SOLIS, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, County
:!o. 6636 , adopted by the City Council of said City on the
Df the regular general municipal election held in said City
each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to
candidates, were as follows:
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S CERTT�ATE OF CANVAM)r 5Zq _
of Los Angeles, State of California, duly authorized by Resolution
6th day of March 1978, do hereby certify that I have canvassed the returns
on the 7th day of March, 1978, and find that the number of votes given at
persons voted for, the respective offices for which said persons were
or Flzusa, uarirornia
Jazea: %iarcn o, ty/o
t•tAYOR
For MEMBER of the CITY COUNCIL
I MEASURE
May the City of Azusa
TOTAL VOTES
establish low rent
CAST AT
PRECINCTI JENS J. WALLYFUCIO'I,ARNANDO
JAMES F. JUNE ROBERT G. THOMAS E. EUGENE F. PAUL P.
(MOSES
housing projects for
PRECINCT
"'UMBER SOLEM BOYKOCA,MARENA
ARKISON (HART FRY DUNCAN MENDOZA
Senior Citizens in-
cluding powers to
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acquire, construct,
and develo such pro-
jects'2 YES '0
I 140
61
150
183
184
36 i
120
134
215
83
375
242
2
148
38
77
43
69
96
94
23
108
27
121
51
194
177
56
84
35
92
158
i18
20
95
77
140
72
2I�5
6
96
37
80
51
39
37
49
12
59
40
I
87
191
28
43
144
288
8
193
81
159
64
90
88
128
33
114
107
10
182
86
165
87
71
69
86
30
86
86
1'2
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193
179
46
44
283
268
11
195
230
60
102
144
256
71
151
79
53
64
71
159
105
31
18
112
184
230
54
359
14
18
115
20
1I 80
30
52
44
69
23
71
34
997
23
145
19
152
58
140
64
91
61
92
13
85
46
40
143
102
29
217
156
20
109
37
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49
50
55
70
19
77
28
21
62
37
3
74
23
53
17
�� 42
I
21
30
32
28
7
oTAL
1892
688
14271
727
866
958
1182
265
1041
931
1760
513
2748
:,BSENTEE
VOTE
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5
24
6
12
13
14
6
8
15
29
5
37
:'OTAL
OTE"AST
1921
1693
1451
733
878
971
1196
271
1049
946
1789
518
2785
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1978 7:30 pl.m
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order. Call to Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Frank Herber of the Church Invocation
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Moses, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Chief of Police Elkins, Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer Cooney,
Director of Community Services Guarrera,
Personnel Board Chairman Allen, City Clerk
Solis
There being no additions or corrections Minutes of the
9p vl.Min.
March 6th regular meeting and adjourned meeting of March
3 reg.mtg.
14th5 1978, stand approved as written.
k 7/14/78 adj.
mtg.
Councilman Cruz presented a Resolution and plaque to Mr.
Plaque & Res.
Donald A. Olejnik recognizing his seven and one half
presntd.to.
years of service as member of the Planning Commission.
D. Olejnik
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office
Bids for meals
at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 1978, for Senior
to be provided
Citizen Nutrition Program caterer.
for Sr.Citizen
Nutrition Prgm.
Chic lJiark .Read prodfpof 1publipati6ii4'tptiblished in the San
Gabriel Tribune on March 9, 10 and 11, 1978.
Two bids were received as follows:
Name Cost per meal
Cassardi Enterprises, Hollywood 1.72
ARA Food Services Co., E1 Segundo 1.72
Director of Community Services answered questions directed
to him by Council concerning items to be negotiated with
bidders, and further, discussed the relative merits of the
different types of meals provided by both services.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to reject all bids based on bidders
failure to conform to specifications, and to authorize
Director of Community Services to negotiate with Cassardi
Enterprises based on the amount shown and meeting the
other specifications.
City Clerk adviscc Council. that new legislation provides Legislation
for City Council to authorize an increase in the limitation providing for
of words, in the preparation of Candidates's Statement, incr.of words
from 200 to 400. on Candidates
Statement
Moved by Councilman Rrq, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to retain the 200 word limitation
on Candidate's Statr:nent.
A communication was presented from Rancho Azusa Homeotnners Storage of
Association stati&g its disapproval of the use of city recreational
streets for the storage of recreational vehicles. City vehicles
does provide legislation prohibiting parking of trailers
1500 lbs and over, however, this omits motorhomes,mini
homes, campers, etc. They request city enact necessary
legislation providing that motorhomes must be stored off
streets when nc.t in use for recreation purposes, or used
for daily transportation.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1978
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker,seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to refer the matter to City Attorney,
City Administrator and Chief of Police for investigation and
report back to Council.
The Personnel Board has requested a revision to the Rules
and Regulations as follows:'
' "8.03 b. Promotional Examinations
Whenever practical, vacancies shall be
filled by promotion of permanent employees,
based on competitive examinations, an evalu-
ation of performance records, and such other
measures of merit and fitness as deemed
necessary. In order to conduct a promotiona
examination however, ere mus e a minimu
of three qualified applicants. In the a sen
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(underscoring indicates amended portion of Rule)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to reject recommended amendment to Civil
Service Rules & Regulations, by Personnel Board.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1458 conditionally approved a Variance request
to permit a reduced rear yard of 01, instead of the
required 5', for an accessory building (garages for
apartment complex) on property located at 737 Donna Beth
Avenue. (Case No. V-557 Louis Farino). No action taken
by Council.
A proposed Resolution was presented supporting the pro-
posed Los Angeles County General Plan, as requested by
the Regional Planning Commission.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL
PLAN.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen:
Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
None
None
Moses
'City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted
showing a balance of $3,291,609.36, as of February 28,
1978.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various
City departments.
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Req.amendmt.re:
promotional
examinations
P.C.Res.#1458
cond..appvd.Var.
(V-557 Louis
Farino)
Res. #6641
supporting the
L.A. County
General Plan
City Tress.
Financial
Statement
Monthly Rpts.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 205 1978 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for April, Fuel Cost
1978. Adjustment
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Director of Public Works submitted Parcel Map No. 10328
for Council approval. Map location is at the northwest
corner of the Aerojet property.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Appvl.Parcel
unanimously carried to approve Parcel Map #10328 and Map #10328
authorize its recordation.
Item 8-d on the printed Agenda was withdrawn as the Parcel
Map was not ready.
Director of Public Works presented a proposed bill to Bill for
cover costs of cleaning storm drain, caused by rading storm damage
project at Monrovia Nursery, in the amount of $83.91, (Monrovia
and requested Council approval for submission to Monrovia Nursery)
Nursery.
Bruce Usrey, 18331 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, addressed
Council questioning labor expended by city crews for
correction of situation. He explained problems in the
area during and after recent storms.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve billing Monrovia
Nursery in the amount of $683.91.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Rpt.on City
and unanimously carried to request City Administrator to crews conduct
investigate Mr. Usrey's allegation that city crews were
drinking beer while on duty, and report to Council with
findings.
Director of Public Works submitted appointment of Appvl.appmt.
Samuel Baldon as Water Maintenance Leadman, effective S.Baldon as
March 21, 1978. Water Maint.
Leadman,eff.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry 3/21/78
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Item 8-g on the printed Agenda was withdrawn.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Appvl.S.
Community Services that City employee Sharon Carter Carter as
as Project Director for the federally funded, Senior Proj.Dir.for
Citizen Nutrition and Social Services Program, effective Sr.Citizens
March 27, 1978. Nutrition Prgm.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Community Services.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recently changed their
group sale policy pertaining to all First Ball Ceremony
1978 Dodger baseball games. Because of this change in
policy it is economically unfeasible to continue Azusa
Day at Dodger Stadium.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Termination
of Azusa Day
at Dodger
Stadium
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1978 Page 4
Monrovia Nursery has requested Council to withdraw its Req.from
objections to a Conditional Use Permit which would allow Monrovia
them to operate a land reclamation project within the Nursery to
confines of their property. Proposed refuse site is approve CUP
within 900 ft. of City property.
Subsequent to discussion in which Bruce Usrey, represent-
ing Monrovia Nursery, showed photographs and site plan
of proposed refuse site, and answered questions directed
to him by Council.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to postpone action on the matter
until next Council meeting pending report from the Director
of Public Works of refuse site materials effect on city's
supply of ground water.
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Finance Officer submitted a report from City's Cable TV Cable TV
franchisee, Mr. Ken Downes. Rpt.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Finance Officer presented a Resolution calling for
the formation of a CRA Project Area Committee. PAC
will be composed of residents, business persons and
members of existing community organizations within the
Project area. Interested persons may call the Planning
Department of the City of Azusa between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m..
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that City Administrator John
Dangleis be appointed Executive Director of the Azusa
Community Redevelopment Agency.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALLING FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
FOR THE PROPOSED AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
THEREFOR.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Finance Officer requested Council approval for an
increase in consumer prepayments and after -hour reconnec-
tion fees as follows:
Utility consumer deposit for renters from $35 to $50
After hours reconnection charge from $10 to $15.
Following disucssion, in which Mr. Thomas Duncan, 204 S.
Murray, Azusa, addressed Council presenting his views
on why fees should not be increased, it was
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of Finance Officer.
A communication was presented from the Finance Officer in
which he quoted costs, and savings if City were to pur-
chase an in-house computer system.
Res.#6642
calling for
the formation
of a CRA
Project
Committee
J.Dangleis
apptd.Exec.
Dir.CRA
Req. for
increase in
consumer pre-
payments &
after hours
reconnection
fees
In-house
computer system
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1978 Page 5
He recommended that a committee of two members of the
City Council, the City Administrator and Finance Officer
be appointed by the Mayor to further investigate and
recommend to Council on the acquisiton.of an in-house
computer system.
Moved by Director Fry, seconded by Director Moses and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
'During discussion CRA questioned boundaries shown on
Project Area Map. Mr. Murray Kane, of Eugene Jacobs
Office, City's CRA counsel, explained reasons and
advised that changes to the boundaries could be made in
future actions.
A resolution was presented approving new boundaries of Res.##2
the proposed Azusa Central Business District Redevelop- establ.new
ment Project established by the Planning Commission of Az.CBD
the City of Azusa, as shown on the Project Area Map, boundaries
listed as Exhibit I, and the boundary description listed
as Exhibit 2.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Finance Officer.
Fire Chief requested Council approval for Capt.
Appvl.req.
'Acting
Wm. Franklin to attend the Arson Seminar in Anaheim,
for Wm.Franklin
April 23 thru 28, 1978. Costs not to exceed $75., and
to attend
budgeted funds are available.
seminar
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Notice was received from Chief of Police of appointment
Appvl.appmt.
of Mr. John Alvarran as Reserve Police Officer, effective
J. Alvarran,
March 21, 1978.
as Res.Pol.Off.
eff.2/31/78
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
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and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
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Mr. Thomas Duncan, Council Candidate at recent Municipal
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Election, addressed Council offering his congratulations
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to the elected Councilmen. He further requested Council
to exhibit leadership in needed areas of improvement
within the City, and offered his services in whatever
capacity needed.
City Clerk read in full a resolution authorizing payment
Res. ##6643
of warrants by the City.
Warrants
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
'A
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Adjourn to
to adjourn as Council and convene as the Redevelopment
Redevelopment
Agency at 9:00 p.m.
Agency
Planning Commission presented its Resolution No. 1459
P.C.Res.##1459
recinding and cancelling its previous selection of the
cancelling
boundaries for the proposed Azusa Central Business
prior
District Redevelopment Project, and approving and
boundaries
adopting a new preliminary plan.
for Azusa CBD
Moved by Director Fry, seconded by Director Moses and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
'During discussion CRA questioned boundaries shown on
Project Area Map. Mr. Murray Kane, of Eugene Jacobs
Office, City's CRA counsel, explained reasons and
advised that changes to the boundaries could be made in
future actions.
A resolution was presented approving new boundaries of Res.##2
the proposed Azusa Central Business District Redevelop- establ.new
ment Project established by the Planning Commission of Az.CBD
the City of Azusa, as shown on the Project Area Map, boundaries
listed as Exhibit I, and the boundary description listed
as Exhibit 2.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1978 Page 6
Director Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING NEW BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED AZUSA
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AS
SELECTED AND ESTABLISHED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Fry that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of CRA:
Director Fry presented the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
'OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED BASE YEAR ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR THE PROPOSED AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF
A MAP, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS ANDiA,,,STATEMENT TO TAXING
OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES: AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A
FILING FEE TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Moved by Director Fry, seconded by Director Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Director Fry, seconded by Director Decker that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of CRA:
AYES: Director: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Director: None
ABSENT: Director: None
Mr. Saul Winokur, 118 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, addressed
AYES: Director: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
Council with an invitation for CRA to meet with the
dale Community
NOES: Director: None
Redevelopment
information zee: its procedure in the matter of redevelop-
ABSENT: Director: None
ment. Chairman Solem indicated that the Brown Act rules
A Resolution was presented establishing the proposed
Res. #3 re:
this nature. However, during discussion re: time and
base year assessment roll for the Azusa Central Business
base year
,t:r
District Redevelopment Project.
assessment
he would see about establishing this time ..for a meeting
between the two groups.
C4roll
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Questions were directed to the Executive Director and
Adjourn to
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Mr. Kane re: establishing a base year assessment roll
Councilman Cruz brought up the matter of recommendations
Swenson & Clark
and its effect on the Community Redevelopment Agency.
auditing rpt.
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Mr. Kane explained that the base year assessment roll
establishment has no legal effect, and is used only for
fixing and establishment and allocation of taxes under
the Community Redevelopment Law.
Director Fry presented the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
'OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED BASE YEAR ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR THE PROPOSED AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF
A MAP, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS ANDiA,,,STATEMENT TO TAXING
OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES: AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A
FILING FEE TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Moved by Director Fry, seconded by Director Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Director Fry, seconded by Director Decker that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of CRA:
AYES: Director: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Director: None
ABSENT: Director: None
Mr. Saul Winokur, 118 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, addressed
Mtg.w/Irwin-
Council with an invitation for CRA to meet with the
dale Community
Irwindale Community Redevelopment Team in order to obtain
Redevelopment
information zee: its procedure in the matter of redevelop-
Team
ment. Chairman Solem indicated that the Brown Act rules
forbid meetings of a quorum of the agency in a situation
this nature. However, during discussion re: time and
'of
date he and Director Cruz will meet with the team on
Tuesday, March 24, 1978 at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Winokur stated
he would see about establishing this time ..for a meeting
between the two groups.
Chairman Solem adjourned as Community Redevelopment Agency
Adjourn to
at 9:18 p.m.
City Council
Councilman Cruz brought up the matter of recommendations
Swenson & Clark
by Swenson and Clark City's auditors.
auditing rpt.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1978
He expressed concern over lack of control over city funds,
and asked that department heads take steps to act on
these recommendations.
Finance Officer answered that the recommendations had
been acted on and steps were being taken to remedy the
situation. He further offered to submit a report on
correction of deficiencies noted on auditors report. He
will have this ready for the next Council meeting.
'Councilman Cruz called for a study by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department for possibility of merging
City's Fire Department into County fire system.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
to call for a fire merger study. Motion failed by the
following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:35 p.m.
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Adjourn