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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 7, 1978 - CC4. '1: CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 7:30 p.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 and led in Call to the salute to the flag. Order Invocation was given by Rev. Richard Addison of the Invocation First Baptist Church of Azusa. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Roll Call ' Solem Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Counc.Decker and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Decker excused from this meeting. Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Super- intendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Fire Chief Littlefield, Planning Director t*- Fitzsimmons, Director of Community .-� Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis V V There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the Apnvl.Min. regular meeting of July 17, 1978 stand approved as written. 7/17/78 mtg. Mayor Solem presented a plaque to Diane Crisler for her achievements as a Girl Scout. Mayor Solem convened Council at the Community Redevelop- Counc con- ment Agency for purpose of approving the July 10, 1978, vened as Minutes, at 7:36 p.m. CRA were approved as submitted. Appvl.Min. 'Minutes:: Director Solem reconvened Community Redevelopment Agency CRA reconvened as City Council at 7:37 p.m. as Council The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bids for office at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, August 3, 1978, for improvements improvement of Northside Park, which will be to furnish at Northside all required labor, materials, etc. to perform Park operations in connection with construction of a concrete block snack bar, scorers' booth and concrete block (low bidder bleachers, complete, including slab, block walls, roof A.A.J.,Inc.) framing, roofing, and all appurtenances. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting bids published in the Azusa Herald on July 13, and 20, 1976, two bids were received as follows: DEDUCTIVE DEDUCTIVE NAME LUMP SUM ALTERNATE #1 ALTERNATE #2 A.A.J., Inc. $63,855. $17,100. $9,500. Pacific Southwest 102,586. 17,494. 8,200. Construction 'The budgeted amount for these improvements was $47,000. It was recommended that Alternate #2 (paving) be deleted, and this would be done by City crews at a later date. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council waive the irregularity in the low bid and award the contract for Project No. 37-03 to A.A.J., Inc., in the amount of $37,255, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to waive the irregularity in the bidding procedure. 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve low bidder, A.A.J., Inc., delete Alternate #2:, and direct the City Clerk to return bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 1978, for installation of water line in Crescent Drive, from Vernon Avenue to Angeleno Avenue, Project No. 583. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting bids, published in the Azusa Herald on July 13, and 20, 1978, five bids were received as follows: NAME Doty Brothers Equipment Jade Construction Amick Construction Lopez Sewer Construction L.D.M. Pipeline, Inc. Co. $131,140.00 110,670.00 86,290.00 108,300.00 75,850.00 The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the contract for Project No. 583 to L.D.M. Pipeline, Inc., of Baldwin Park, in the amount of $75,850.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. Glenn Kingston, 17229 Laxford Rd., Azusa addressed Council requesting use of City Park band shell for a concert by his rock group, on August 19, 1978, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve the request with the stipulation that both Parks Department and Police Depart- ment be so advised. Council took action to ratify its approval of a boxing show held by the Azusa Youth Club, on Saturday, August 5, 1978, at the St. Frances of Rome Parish Hall:. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to ratify above request. Mr. Mykola Kysylyczak and Olga Szlanta presented a request for City to vacate a portion of Pasadena Avenue, south of First Street, and further to approve their purchase of subject property. Director of Public Works advised Council that City has no use for surface rights of this property, as power lines run overhead. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation to Council. Mr. Gustavo Lopez addressed Council re: City's hiring practices. He expressed dissatisfaction with the manner 'in which he felt his application of employment under the CETA Program was handled. Following a brief discussion, it was i Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses to refer the matter to the Personnel Board. Motion failed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker 4R3 Page 2 Bids for Proj. #583(water line Crescent Dr.) (low bidder L.D.M. Pipe- line) Appvl.use of band shell in City Park Appvl.boxing show by Azusa Youth Club Appvl.vaca- tion portion of Pasadena Ave. Remarks by Gus Lopez re:City's hiring practices 485 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Solem to receive and file. Motion failed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker 'A second amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agree- Amendment to ment creating the human services consortium of the ESGV ESGV Consor- was presented as follows..."In the event, however, it is tium Agreemt. determined by any of the four City Councils that the Cities' Community Coordinating Council does not have broad based representation in that community, then any one of the City Councils may select another organization which is representative of the community based agencies in that City from which a member shall be elected to the Project Board." The City's representative organization is the Azusa Ministerial Association. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the amendment to the agreement. The City Clerk presented the claim vs the City by Mrs. Claim vs City Celia F. Soto, 360 W. Duell Street, Azusa, for payment (Celia Soto) of medical bill in the amount of $111.40, when she was struck on the head by a baseball, at Memorial Park on June 22, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to honor the claim, and Mrs. Soto be paid $111.40. 'The City Clerk presented the claim vs the City by Mr. Claim vs City Robert Cotten, 157 S. Motor Avenue, Azusa, for (R.Cotten) alleged damage to his car, by Police Officer's flashlight, in the amount of $65.75. Incident occurred on June.24, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to deny the claim. The City Clerk presented the claim vs the City by Mrs. Claim vs City Mary Rameriz, 1022 N. Orange Avenue, Azusa, for alleged (Mary Ramirez) damage to her car, by police vehicle, incident occurred on May 13, 1978. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to continue the matter to executive session to be held at conclusion of this meeting. Mr. Anthony Ortuno addressed Council expressing his Remarks by A. concern over what he felt to be an exorbitant amount Ortuno re: charged by the City for weed abatement on his lots on weed abatement Azusa Avenue. In support of his claim, of overcharge, he presented to Council previous private party billings for the same service, with a comparison of what City's LQ charges for this weed abatement were. i- Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry ..-a and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the U Director of Public Works for investigation and correction, U if necessary, of charges. A communication was received from the East San Gabriel Appmt.of Valley Consortium requesting City appoint an Alternate Alternate to serve as member of the Board in absence of appointee. to ESGV Consortium Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call Councilman Cruz be appointed to serve as alternate to the ESGV Consortium. 'A second amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agree- Amendment to ment creating the human services consortium of the ESGV ESGV Consor- was presented as follows..."In the event, however, it is tium Agreemt. determined by any of the four City Councils that the Cities' Community Coordinating Council does not have broad based representation in that community, then any one of the City Councils may select another organization which is representative of the community based agencies in that City from which a member shall be elected to the Project Board." The City's representative organization is the Azusa Ministerial Association. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the amendment to the agreement. The City Clerk presented the claim vs the City by Mrs. Claim vs City Celia F. Soto, 360 W. Duell Street, Azusa, for payment (Celia Soto) of medical bill in the amount of $111.40, when she was struck on the head by a baseball, at Memorial Park on June 22, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to honor the claim, and Mrs. Soto be paid $111.40. 'The City Clerk presented the claim vs the City by Mr. Claim vs City Robert Cotten, 157 S. Motor Avenue, Azusa, for (R.Cotten) alleged damage to his car, by Police Officer's flashlight, in the amount of $65.75. Incident occurred on June.24, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to deny the claim. The City Clerk presented the claim vs the City by Mrs. Claim vs City Mary Rameriz, 1022 N. Orange Avenue, Azusa, for alleged (Mary Ramirez) damage to her car, by police vehicle, incident occurred on May 13, 1978. 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to table to the next Council meeting pending receipt of an additional estimate for damage repair to her vehicle. The City Clerk presented the claim vs the City by Mr. Wilbourne Spradling for alleged damage to his car by falling lens from City street light. Alleged damage in the amount of $471.08. City insurance carrier's recom- mendation to deny claim. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimots ly carried that the claim be denied. Page 4 Claim vs City (W.Spradling) City Administrator brought before Council the claim of Claim vs City Ms. Gonzales, which had been to Council at a prior (Ms.Gonzales) meeting. At that time the Chief of Police had recommended that the claim be denied. Upon request of Council he investigated further, and his recommendation is still for denial. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that the claim should be paid in the amount of $37.00. Notice was received of an Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice Application for on sale beer - food person to person -z E. transfer from Gerald Metzger to Cora and Augustine Ybarra, Arrow Hwy. for premises located at 523-24 East Arrow Highway, (Goldies) (Goldie's) Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz andunanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented approving the annex- ation of certain inhabited territory designated as "Easterly Annexation District No. 79", known as the Winifred Stuart Mankowski Homes. Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 79" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker The Slauson School cheerleaders, represented by Linda Rasmussen, addressed Council requesting financial help in sending their cheerleaders to Lansing, Michigan to compete in National Group Competition. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that City give $600. to the Chamber of Commerce for donation to Slauson School cheerleaders. A communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending step raise/permanent status for the following employees: Res. ##6692 Annexation No. 79 Appvl.donation of $600.to Slauson School cheerleaders Step Raises/ Perm.Status 7 1 1 4`s ,9.. CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 Page 5 NAME TO STATUS EFFECTIVE M. Smith Pol.Clk. Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 8/16/78 H. Wright Welder Step 3 8/23/78 A. Noriega Rec.Supv.CETA Step 5 8/18/78 E. Vasquez Lnman.Helper Step 4 8/17/78 P. Filer Psnl. Clerk Step 2 Perm. Stat. 8/15/78 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Board. The Personnel Board recommended that Council adopt the re- Revision of quested revision of class specification for the position spec.sheet of Accounting Assistant. Revision to consist of the for Acctg. deletion of the sentence..."The incumbent is normally Asst.class- designated as Deputy City Treasurer". ification Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Board. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1510 tion No: 1510 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd.Var 3 garage spaces for 3 dwelling units, instead of required (Case No. 5 garages, on property located at 216 North Dalton Avenue. V-568 Andrez (Case No. V-568 Andrez Orozco). No action taken by Council. Orozco) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1511 tion No. 1511 conditionally granted a Variance request to cond.grntd. allow a reduced side yard setback of 01, instead of re- Var.(Case No. quired 5', on property located at 1039 North Pasadena V-587 Glenn Avenue. (Case No. V-587 Glenn Bashore). No action taken Bashore) by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1512 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit allowing the use of over -the -garage apartments as professional offices in an R-1 zone, on property located at 1455 North Hilltop Drive. (Case No. C-211 Thomas Oki) No action taken by Council. The City Attorney had no items for the agenda, however, he briefly spoke on his report to Council dealing with the suggested ballot measure for Councilman to resign position prior to running for Mayorial seat. His report was that state law pre-empts local law and does not permit restrictions on eligibility of Councilmen to run for Mayor's Office. Councilman Fry made a motion to instruct the City Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance to split City into four Councilmanic Districts. Motion died for lack of a second. No further action was taken by Council. The City Administrator submitted the monthly report for June, 1978, from the Fire Department. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seanded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Director of Public Works submitted specifications for providing asphaltic paving materials and rental of specialized paving equipment and requested the City Clerk advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Moses, and unanimously carried to paving materials. seconded by Councilman Fry approve specifications for A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement for roadway purposes, from Hamilton Test Systems, Inc. P.C.Res.#1512 appvd.CUP (Case No.0-211 Thomas Oki) Ballot Measure Fire Dept. Monthly rpt. for 6/1976 Appvl.specs for asphalt paving material etc. Res.#6693 accptg.Grant of Easement 4qJ. CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST T, 1978 Page 6 Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: (Hamilton Test Systems, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Inc.) ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. 'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be acb pted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker Due to a typographical error in Labor Schedule A, Appvl.amended Superior Signal Service Company has submitted a new contract w/ contract for maintenance of the interior traffic Superior Signal signals within the City of Azusa. Service Co. U Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded bar Councilman Cruz U and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the amended contract. A proposed Resolution was presented indicating the Res.#6694 intent of the City of Azusa to participate in a LARIO Urban consortium of cities to implement a major north/south Trail Corridor bikeway corridor extending approximately 45 miles from the Angeles National Forest to the Ocean, with poten- tial extension of the trail along the Los Angeles River into the City of Los Angeles. ' Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA INDICATING THEIR INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CONSORTIUM OF CITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING, DESIGN, ENGINEER- ING AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT THE LARIO URBAN TRAIL CORRIDOR ALONG THE LOS ANGELES RIVER, RIO HONDO CHANNEL AND SAN GABRIEL RIVER, THROUGH THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for the Fuel Cost month of August, 1978. Adjustment 'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Superintendent of Light & Power requested Council Quotes for authorization for Purchasing Department to obtain informal surplus quotations on surplus material and equipment from his material department. UP Dept. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve the request. CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 The Finance Officer submitted a proposal from Urban Futures to administer City's Housing and Community Development Program. Urban Futures proposed to handle Azusa's HCDA application, citizen participation, budget changes, project descriptions, and inter -agency coordina- tion for 1,050. per month. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Solem and unanimously carried to approve agreement with Urban Futures to administer the Housing and Community Develop- ment Program for the City of Azusa. 4-911 Page 7 Appvl.proposal for adminis- tration of City's HCD Prgm.by Urban Futures, Inc. A communication was received from Urban Futures advising Sr.Citizen their intention to delete construction management services Housing from City's Senior Citizen Housing Center contract. This Center will free at least $20,000. to be used by the City on contract other projects. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve intention of Urban -, Futures to delete construction management services C7 from City's Senior Citizen Housing Center contract. Notice was received of the resignation of Mr. Robert Kreutzkamp, effective August 11, 1978. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept above resignation with regrets. Notice was received of the resignation of Mr. Paul Perry Testman, in the Light & Power Department, after 32 years of service to the City, for the purpose of retirement. It was requested that the position of testman be deleted, and one Lineman Helper be added to the Light & Power complement. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Mr. Perry, and further, to approve request for change in Light & Power complement. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to prepare a resolution and plaque for presentation to Mr. Perry at a later date. The following resignations were accepted under one motion: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE John J. Stuart Lineman July 20, 1978 Eileen Veit Account Clerk July 28, 1978 Diana G. Hall Prob.Pol.Clerk August 05, 1978 Nancy Watkins Police Clerk July 28, 1978 Gregory Waldon Police Officer August 06, 1978 John Alvarran Reserve Pol.Officer July 19, 1978 'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to accept above resignations. A request was received for confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Richard Jensen as Lineman, probationary status, at Range 125.0, Step 4, effective August 7, 1978. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. Accpt.resign. R.Kreutzkamp, eff. 8/11/78 Accpt.resign. of P.Perry, eff. 8/31/78 & appvl.of chng.in com- plement Resignations Appvl.appmt. R.Jensen, as Prob.Lineman, eff.8/7/78 9 e CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 Page 8 A request was received for confirmation of the appointment Appvl.appmt. of Mr. Jeffrey H. Wilson as Lineman, probationary status, J.Wilson,as at Range 125.0, Step 4, effective August 14, 1978. Prob.Lineman, eff.8/14/78 Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The Director of Public Works presented his report on the Rpt.on truck Coney Avenue and Third Street truck route. He recommended traffic on that no restriction of truck traffic be imposed on this Coney Ave. & area, and he further advised Council that State law states 3rd St. that truck traffic cannot be limited in this area since trucks are permitted access in making deliveries and picking up loads. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Director of Public Works. Mr. Keith Bushey, 555 E. Sierra Madre Avenue, Azusa, Apt. at 451 addressed Council re: the dilapidated apartment house W.Foothill building at 451 W. Foothill Blvd. He commended Council Blvd. for the cooperative spirit he has encountered in all his U efforts. He further asked that Council contact the LJ Federal Government to see what steps can be taken to remedy the problem with illegal aliens within the City. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to direct the Building Inspector, Fire Chief, and Police Chief to inspect the building and to report findings to Council. City Administrator gave an oral report on meeting with Proposed City Manager of Duarte to discuss pending annexation by annexation by Duarte, of 683 acres above Duarte and west of the San Duarte (Van Gabriel River presently within Azusa's boundaries,(Van Tassel Canyon) Tassel Canyon.) After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to take the necessary steps in opposition to proposed annexation by Duarte, and to prepare report re: counter annexation of Duarte property. The City Clerk read in full the resolution authorizing Res.¢#6695 payment of warrants by the City, for end of fiscal year Warrants 1977-78. 1977-78 Councilman Moses offered 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 Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz 'and unanimously carried by roll call that the resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay- Res.##6696 ment of warrants by the City for beginning of fiscal Warrants year 1978-79• 1978-79 Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: 4:t) 7 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST'';, 1978 Page 9 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 Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: 'AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. Rec.to Exec. Session Council reconvened at 10:26 p.m. Reconvened 1 1 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Lopez's and unanimously carried to receive and file Mr. Gustavo letter Lopez's letter on City's hiring practices. Councilman Moses requested a report from the Community Library Services Director on the possibility of expanding Library hours hours with present staff. Councilman Cruz initiated a discussion re: acceptance of City repre- our Sister City, Zacatecas, invitation to attend its 16th sentation to of September celebration. He made a motion to convey the 16th of acceptance of the invitation and asked that Councilmen Sept.cele- attend, without using city funds. Motion died for lack bration in of a second. Zacatecas Moved by Councilman Fry to send the Mayor to the 16th of September celebration as the City's official representa- tive. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz to send Mayor Solem and Councilman Cruz as the City's official representatives, with expenses to be paid by the City. Councilman Fry dissenting. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:41 p.m. Cid clerk Next Resolution ##6697 Next Ordinance ##2062 Adjourn