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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1978
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
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Frank Herber of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses,
Solem
Absent: Councilmen: Decker
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, Acting City Admin-
istrator Cooney, Superintendent of Light
& Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works
Wells, Fire Chief Littlefield, Acting
Chief of Police Lara, Director of Community
Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis
The City Clerk advised Council there is a correction on Ap vl.Minutes
Q+ Minutes of the August 7th meeting, concerning bids on 87/78 as
N page one. Alternate #1 should be Alternate #2. Minutes corrected
M stand approved as corrected.
A A proposed Resolution was presented commending Mr. Paul Res. #6697
Perry upon his retirement, and in appreciation of 32 years commending Paul
of service to the City of Azusa. Acting City Administrator Perry up9n his
read Resolution in its entirety. retirement
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING PAUL PERRY ON HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE
CITY.
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 following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker
Mayor Solem and Members of Council then presented a Presentation
plaque and Resolution to Mr. Paul Perry, and wished plaque & Res.
him well in his forthcoming retirement. to Mr. Perry
Council convened as the Redevelopment Agency at 7:44 p.m. Convened as
CRA
The Acting Eleptive*Director advised Council that there
were two things to be done this evening: 1) to approve
the Certificate of Conformance for the First Baptist
Church and to approve a letter being sent to all taxing
agencies advising that if the proposed plan were con-
tinued to September 5th meeting the appropriate Base Year
Assessment Roll (1978-79) would be in effect, for the
'allocation of taxes.
Mr. Murray Kane,Redevelopment Attorney,addressed Council
and reiterated procedures to be followed for redevelop-
ment, and, in summary, reported the redevelopment agency
does not intend to arbitrarily and on a blanket basis
condem and obtain property without due process.
Moved by Diredtor Cruz, seconded by - Director Moses
and unanimously carried that item 1-a) Resolution approv-
ing the Redevelopment Plan for the Azusa Central Business
District Redevelopment Project, and item 1-b) Motion
approving proposed letter responding to report of Fiscal
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Review Committee for the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for
the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project.
will be continued to the September 5th Council Meeting.
Moved by CDireCtorii Cruz, seconded by _;Dire6tor- Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
CRA Chairman to sign Certificate of Conformance for
the First Baptist Church.
Moved by c:,Director Cruz, seconded by Director. Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
Executive Director to send a letter to all taxing
agencies, the County• -Auditor -Controller, Assessor, and
Tax Collector, and to the State Board of Equalization,
advising of Agency/Council action re: proposed Redevelop-
ment Plan for the Azusa Central Business District Redevel-
opment Project; and to continue further discussion and
action on this item to the meeting of September 52 1978,
advising that if the proposed plan is adopted on Septem-
ber 18, 1978, and effective on October 18, 1978, the
1978-79 assessment roll would become the base roll for
the project.
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speak on the Redevelopment Plan to do so at this time.
A Mr. Henry Tolle addressed Council and stated the First Remarks by
C Baptist Church has no objection to the proposed Redevel- Mr.Henry Tolle
opment inasmuch as the Certificate of Conformance deals (First Baptist
solely with the church property. The only item he re- Church)
quested be amended, was tka t dealing with residential
property on the church property. He asked that it be
included in the Certificate of Conformance. Assent by
staff to the proposed amendment was accepted by Mr. Tolle.
'Moved by ',)DIreator Fry, seconded by c,)Director Cruz Reconvened as
and unanimously carried to adjourn as CRA and re -convene City Council
as City Council.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that items 1-a,b, & c, be
continued to the meeting of September 5, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
And unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
City Administrator to send a letter to all taxing
agencies, the County Auditor -Controller, Assessor, and
Tax Collector, and to the State Board of Equalization,
advising of Agency/Council action re: proposed Redevelop-
ment Plan for the Azusa Central Business District Re-
development Project; and to continue further discussion
and action on this item to the meeting of September 5,
1978, advising that if the proposed plan is adopted on
September 18, 1978, and effective on October 18, 1978,
the 1978-79 assessment roll would become the base roll
for the project.
The City Attorney advised that the two Resolutions Resolution re:
concerning tax rates for fiscal year 178 could be C0JR-( of tax rates
'tabled at this time pending action by a,compe en
jurisdiction. These had been prepared for adoption,
in case the courts found Proposition 13 unconstitional.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to receive and
file.
A Resolution was presented approving the Agreement
between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Azusa
for community redevelopment activities for the fiscal
year 1979-80.
Res.#6698 appvg
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Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MEWT ACTIVITIES FOR 1979-80.
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: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker
A claim vs City was submitted by Antoinette Burns, 324 S.
Aspan, Azusa, for alleged injuries to her person when
she fell into open meter hole, on July 31, 1978•
Moved by Councilman Moses,
and unanimously carried to
City's insurance carrier.
seconded by Councilman Cruz
deny claim and refer to
A claim vs City was submitted by Ricardo and Ernie Ross,
130 E. Cherry, Monrovia, for alleged personal damages
while being arrested on May 15, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to deny claim and refer to
City's insurance carrier.
'Azusa Jr. All American Football requested financial
assistance, from the City, in the amount of $12,000.
to purchase new equipment. It was the consensus of
Council that the Acting City Administrator check into
funds available for this type of expenditure, and report
back to Council;
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the
meeting of September 55 1978.
A letter of complaint was submitted by Fred Grimes,
requesting City pay a $61.00 towing charge, incurred
when his vehicle was towed away.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
Acting Chief of Police for a report to Council, for
action at the meeting of September 52 1978.
A request was received from the Little People Interna-
tional Invitational Golf Tournament for City to take an
ad in its Official Souvenir Program, for the Sixth
Annual Golf Tournament to be held on October 1, 1978.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve purchase
of a half -page ad in the amount of $200.
Mrs. Fraijo, 216 N. Alameda Avenue, addressed Council
thanking them for their financial assistance in sending
the Slauson School Cheerleaders to Lansing, Michigan to
compete in the National Competition.
Councilman Decker entered meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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Claim vs City
(Antoinette
Burns)
Claim vs City
(Ricardo &
Ernie Ross)
Req.for finan-
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Azusa Jr.All
American
Football
Letter of
Complaint
Appvl.ad
(Little
People's Golf
Tournament
Program)
Thanks to
Council
Counc.Decker
entered mtg.
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Agenda item 6-E, Monrovia Nursery Dump Site, was brought Monrovia
to Council, ahead of schedule, due to testimony being Nursery
given by representatives of the Rainbow Angling Club Land Reclama-
property, in opposition to proposed dump site. tion site
Acting City Administrator advised that there will be
a hearing held on August 29th, in the Hall of Records
on the petition for Monrovia Nursery to have this dump
site, and the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works to authorize the City Administrator and/or City
Planning and City Engineering Staff to attend the
hearing and oppose the establishment of said dump.
Marshall McNutt, Officer of the Rainbow Angling Club
Corporation, for the developers of the Rainbow Angling
Club Multiple Unit Housing Project which is now under
way, appeared before Council. He stated he would like
to go on record as strongly opposing this dump site.
Ed Daley, Civil Engineer also spoke advising Council
that the Los Angeles County Building Code Section 308
has a requirement that permits cannot be issued for
construction within 11000 ft. of fills containing
d' rubbish or other decomposable material, unless fill is
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Q Council requesting that Council go on record in opposi-
tion to proposed dump site. He reminded Council gases
coming from this type of dump will be very objectionable,
not only to the Rainbow Angling Club property, but, to
the surrounding areas as well.
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimou-
sly carried by roll call to approve the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises/
recommending step raise/permanent status for the Perm.Status
following employees:
Name To Status Effective
A. Carney Sr. Secretary Step 2 8/27/78
P. Hodkinson Police Clerk Step 3 8/01/78
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1513
tion No. 1513 conditionally granted a Conditional Use cond.grntd.
Permit to allow a drive-in restaurant operation within CUP Case No.
a C-3 zone and on -sale beer and wine within 300' of an C-212 Coldwell
°R° zone, on property located at 333 North Citrus Avenue. Banker)
Case No. C-212 Coldwell Banker). No action taken by
ouncil.
Notice was given that Planning Commission Resolution P.C.Res.#1514
'#1514 denied a change of zone request from C-2 to R -3b denied zone
for property located at 224 North Azusa Avenue. Case change (Case
No. Z-208 Zanib Khardin) Protest hearing set before No. Z-208
Council on September 5, 1978. Zanib Khardin)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission Resolution P.C.Res.#1515
No. 1515 recommended approval of the vacation of a por- appvd.vacation
tion of a public street (Pasadena Avenue between First portion of
Street and the Foothill Freeway). Public Hearing to be Pasadena Ave.
set before Council.
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A communication was received from the Planning Commission Mobilehome
stating that a recommendation had been made for an Use
exception to be added to Section 15.36.020 of the Azusa
Municipal Code to exempt for Cable TV use only, the six
month restriction on time allowed for use of a mobilehome
for office purposes.
There was question, by Council, of advisability of this
type of construction within the CRA project area, and
if allowed, a five year time limit should be imposed.
'Ken Downes, City's Cable TV Franchisee stated he had
chosen mobile modular type of construction as a time
saver.
After further discussion the City Attorney, upon request
of the Planning Commission, presented an Ordinance for
first introductory reading amending Section 15.36.020.
Use of Mobile Homes for Commercial, etc. Purposes.
Councilman Decker offered the Ordinance entitled:
�+ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
M AMENDING SECTION 15.36.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO USE OF MOBILE HOMES, TRAILERS OR COACHES FOR
Q OFFICE, -COMMERCIAL OR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES.
O Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Solem and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and carried to deny the amendment of Section 15.36.020 of
the Azusa Municipal Code lifting limitations which apply
to operation of a cable or community antenna television
'system.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and manimously by roll call that City Administrator and
City Attorney investigate other Cable TV system working,
within the City, without a franchise.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Investigation
and carried to investigatethe performance of City's of present
present Cable TV Franchisee, with possibility of TV Franchise
breaking present contract. Councilman Decker dissenting.
City Attorney advised he could provide the City with
legal grounds for above action, however, he felt that
the City Administrator would have the facts re: the
performance, of City's franchisee, however, he would
coordinate wherever possible. It was the wish of Council
that the Acting City Administrator provide a report
concerning above matter, as the City Administrator,,is on vacation.
'The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted City Treas.
showing a balance of $3,878,602.51, as of July, 1978. Financial
Statement
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from the Monthly Rpts.
Police and Fire Departments.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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The Director of Public Works submitted plans and Appvl.plans
specifications for the replacement of deteriorated 8' & specs for
water main in Foothill Boulevard with a new 12" main, Proj.N0.584
Project No. 584. Engineers' estimate for project is (water mains)
$60,000.
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a certain Res.#6799
Grant of Easement from the Azusa Unified School District, Grant of
for storm drain purposes. (Powell School) Easement
(Azusa Unified
'Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: School Dist.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adoped. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works recommended that Council Westerly Annex -
authorize the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ation No. 80
document for filing application forms with the Local
Agency Formation Commission, for annexation of Westerly
Annexation No. 80. Annexation consists of approximately
338 acres in the City of Duarte, approximately 657
residential lots in the unincorporated area of Los
Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the
Director of Public Works.
A request was received from Angelina Cavozos, CETA for Appvl.9-day
a nine -working day leave of absence without pay. The Iv -of -absence
Finance Officer requested that leave be granted. (Angelina
Cavozos,CETA)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
The Director of Public Works recommended Council approve
the plans and specifications for Project No. 584 and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
'Moved
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works.
Mr. John White, requested authorization for reimbursement
Appvl.repl.of
of glasses broken in the line of duty. Cost of replace-
broken glasses
ment $51.50•
(John White)
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Upon the request of Council, the Director of Public
Weed Abatement
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Works re-evaluated the weed abatement work done on
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property belonging to Mr. Anthony Ortuno on Azusa Avenue.
It is his recommendation that Mr. Ortuno be reimbursed
$98.40.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unaimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works.
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a certain Res.#6799
Grant of Easement from the Azusa Unified School District, Grant of
for storm drain purposes. (Powell School) Easement
(Azusa Unified
'Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: School Dist.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adoped. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works recommended that Council Westerly Annex -
authorize the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ation No. 80
document for filing application forms with the Local
Agency Formation Commission, for annexation of Westerly
Annexation No. 80. Annexation consists of approximately
338 acres in the City of Duarte, approximately 657
residential lots in the unincorporated area of Los
Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the
Director of Public Works.
A request was received from Angelina Cavozos, CETA for Appvl.9-day
a nine -working day leave of absence without pay. The Iv -of -absence
Finance Officer requested that leave be granted. (Angelina
Cavozos,CETA)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
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Notice was received of the resignation of Albert Sanchez,
Resign.of
Maintenance Man I. CETA, effective,August 18, 1978.
Albert Sanchez,
at 9:30 P.m.
eff.8/18/78
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
Notice was received of the resignation of David L. Houts,
Resign.of David
Police Officer, effective August 31, 1978.
L.Houts,eff.
8/3,1/78
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
carried by roll call to accept the resignation and a
'and
plaque and resolution be presented at a later date.
Councilman Decker dissenting.
The Finance Officer recommended that Council declare the
Surplus
following vehicles surplus and authorize the Assistant
vehicles
Purchasing Officer to advertise for informal sealed bids:
Minimum Bid
1 - 1965 Chevrolet
2 - 1973 AMC Matadors 500.
2 - 1976 Chevrolet Novas 1;000.
d+ Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
M and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the
Finance Officer.
GAt the request of Council, Director of Community Services Library Hours
presented communication regarding Library operating hours.
It was his recommendation that effective September 18,
1978, Library hours will be: Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m, to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with request that these hours be
reviewed in January.
Councilman Fry requested Community Services Director to Park Hours
'report on feasibility of expanding summer hours for City
parks.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve the new Library hours.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res.#6700
payment of warrants by the City. Warrants
Councilman Cruz 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 Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that 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
Council
recessed to
Executive Session at 9:12 p.m.
Recess to
Exec.Session
Council
reconvened
at 9:30 P.m.
Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Rescind R.
that Council rescind its action accepting Roger Keith's Keith's resign.
original resignation and to accept his resignation as to 9/18/78
of September 183 1978, and to give him a leave -of -absence
without pay from August 7th to September 18, 1978.
Councilman Moses requested a plaque be presented to Roger
Keith.
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Councilman Cruz expressed concern over the fact that City Remarks by
Police are used to assist other agencies in areas outside Counc.Cruz
the City, and that the City is not reimbursed for this
assistance. He also expressed concern about the fact
that some City employees are rude to the general public,
and need a course in public relations. He requested
Acting City Administrator to look into feasibility of
reimbursement for Police assistance time, and a public GoRaGS,Te
relations course for employees. Hofioq
Time of Adjournment: 9:57 p.m.
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Next Resolution #6701
Next Ordinance #2062
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
Expand Sr.Citi-
and carried by roll call _to recommend to the- Senior Citizen
zens nutrition
Nutrition`Comniittee�that members be increased from 10 to 12.
prgm.Committee
Councilman Cruz stated that future appointments to
Board &
Boards and Commissions should include input from Council-
Commissions
men.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that Luke LaValle be made a member
of the Senior Citizen Nutrition Committee. Motion failed
by the following vahe of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Pry, Solem
Art Morales, addressed Council requesting a donation to
Req.for
the Teen Post of $55.00, for baseball hats and socks.
donation
fora Teen Post
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried to approve the request. Councilman Decker
dissenting.
Councilmen Cruz„ and Moses commended Art Morales for his
Commend
efforts in his campaign against graffiti.
A.Morales
'Councilman
Moses stated that alleyways in the barrio need
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repair work. He requested Public Works Director investi-
Counc.Moses
gate.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:57 p.m.
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Next Resolution #6701
Next Ordinance #2062
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