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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR ME9tfk0
JUNE 20, 1983 - 7:30 P, -M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session in the Civic Auditorium, at the above time
and date.
' Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in 6x11 16 Order
the salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Gordon Coulter of Invocation
the Free Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, BART, CRUZ, LA4TA9 MOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney/Administrator Martin, Finance Officer
McFarlane, Chief of Police Wood, Assistant City
Librarian Vandale, Personnel Officer Filer, Utility
Director Hsu, Community Development/Planning Director
Cunningham, Director of Public Works Wells, Director
of Community Services Guarrera, City Treasurer Talley,
City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
Councilman Latta presented a Plaque to the Azusa High
'School Baketball Team in honor of their CIF 1-A Mont -
view League Championship.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 23 Consent Cal.
was approved on motion of Councilman Latta, seconded Appvd.(Items
by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll 7 &S ecial
call vote, with the exception of Items 7 and 9 which Call) p
were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the
Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the June 6, 1983 regular meeting Min. Appvd.
and the June 11, 1983 adjourned regular meeting
were approved as written.
2. Claim vs City by James Vincent and Marion Gregg, Claim vs City
for alleged neglect by police officers to seek James V. & Mar -
treatment for subject James Gregg when arrested on ion Gregg
March 5, 1983, as well as alleged lack of consortium (denied 8
was denied and referred to City's Claims Administra- referred)
tor.
3. Request of Boy Scout Troop 405 and 499; Cub Scout Curb painting by
' Pack 405 and Explorer Post 405 to paint house Scout Troops
numbers on curbs in the City from July 1st to (Appvd.)
December 31st, 1983 was approved under the direction
of the Director of Public Works.
4. ABC Notice for on sale, general eating place, person ABC Notice
to person transfer for premises located at 998 E. Acapulco Mexican
Alosta Ave., Acapulco Mexican Restaurant was received Restaurant
and filed.
5. ABC Notice for off sale, beer and wine, new license, ABC Notice
for premises located at 100 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa Arco Azusa Arco
Service Station was received and filed. Service Station
6. Ninth Year CDBG Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Agmt. CDBG &
Consortium for fiscal year 1983-84 was approved. SGV Consortium
7. Special Call
8. Permanent status and step raises for the following
City employees:
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
J. Hsu, Utility Director Perm.Stat. 07/04/83
B. Hawkins, Police Officer Perm.Stat. 07/01/83
' L. Steitz, Police Officer Perm.Stat. 07/01/83
9. Special Call
10. RESOLUTION NO. 7278
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ODUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS, SUBJECT TO LIMITATION, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84.
11. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1918 conditim ally approved a variance to
allow construction in the deep lot area by allowing
43995 sq. ft. instead of the required 6,000 sq. ft.
for two sub lots, in order to construct 2 additional
single family units on property located at 216 S.
Virginia. Case No. V-801, G. R. Luttrell.
31 s
Perm.Stat/
Step Raises
Res. #7278
Adopt.Annual
Appropriations
Fiscal Year
1983-84
P.C.Res. #1918
V-801, G. R.
Luttrell
(Appvd.)
12. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1919
tion No. 1919 disapproved a conditional use permit to C-296, Lee
allow "off sale beer and wine"license to a non -conform- Patterson
ing use on the property located at 204 E. Foothill (Denied)
Blvd. Case No. C-296, Lee Patterson.
13. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res. #1920
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tion No. 1920 conditionally approved a conditional
C-297,Arthur A.
use permit to allow expansion of an existing arcade,
Warren
received prior to existing moratorium for which an
(Appvd.)
exemption
was granted, on property located at 457-A
and
457-B E. Arrow Highway. Case No. C-297 Arthur A.
Warren.
14. a. RESOLUTION NO. 7279
Res. #7279
Appt.T.Ramirez
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Cult.& Hist.
OF AZUSA APPOINTING TONY RAMIREZ TO THE CUL-
Landmark Comm.
TURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
b• RESOLUTION NO. 7280
Res. #7280
Appt.P.Sperl
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Cult. & Hist.
OF AZUSA APPOINTING PATRICIA SPERL TO THE
Landmark Comm.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 7281
Res. #7281
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Appt.E. Russek
Cult. & Hist.
OF AZUSA APPOINTING EDITH RUSSEK TO THE
Landmark Comm.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
' d. RESOLUTION NO. 7282
Res. #7282
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Appt. B.Molina
Cult. & Hist.
OF AZUSA APPOINTING BILL MOLINA, JR. TO THE
Landmark Comm.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
e. RESOLUTION NO. 7283 Res. #7283
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Cult.J& Hister.
OF AZUSA APPOINTING JESSIE COFFER TO THE Landmark Comm.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
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f. RESOLUTION NO. 7284
" A RFSOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA APPOINTING GUSTAVO LOPEZ TO THE
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
g• RESOLUTION NO. 7285
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA APPOINTING JACK E. WILLIAMS TO THE
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
' 15. Request for 13 days of leave without pay for Suzanne
Schippleck, Senior Librarian was approved.
16. City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a
balance of $49322,174.08 for period ending May 31,
1983 was received and filed.
17. Notice of resignation of Elaine Jones, Police Clerk,
effective June 26, 1983 was accepted.
18. Request of College Farm Market to hold a carnival
in said parking lot on July 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1983 was
approved.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 7286
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSAALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE
SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
20. Appointment of Carol Dacey as Customer Service
Representative III, effective June 27, 1983 was
approved.
' 21. Request for Councilmembers,and spouses, Department
Heads and spouses to attend -the Chamber of Commerce
Installation Dinner at Monrovia Nursery on July 9,
1983 was approved.
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Res. #7284-
Appt.G. Lopez
Cult. & Hist.
Landmark Comm.
Res. #7285
Appt.J.Williams
Cult. & Hist.
Landmark Comm.
Leave w/o pay
S. Schippleck
City Tress.
Financial
Statement
Resignation
Pol. Clk.
E. Jones
College Farm Mkt.
Carnival (Appvd.)
Res. #7286
Warrants
Appt.C4st.Svs.
Rep.III
C.Dacey
C of C Install.
Dinner
22. Informal bid opening for surplus electrical equipment Bid Open.Surplus
was held on June 16, 1983, no bids were received. Electrical Equip.
Utility Director was directed to secure other methods (No Bids)
for disposal of said surplus property.
23. Request for tuition reimbursement in the amount of Tuition reimb.
$200.00 by Cpl. Karen Pihlak was approved. K. Pihlak
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj. to CRA
AT 7:44 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:45 P.M. Reconvened
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Cruz offered for second reading and adoption an Ord. #2178
Ordinance entitled: Home Occupations
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19 BY AMENDING
SECTION 19.04.340 AND BY ADDING SECTION 19.40.080 RELAT-
ING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES:-EOUNCILMEMBERSs NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Councilman Latta -offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19
BY ADDING SECTION 19.32.020(d) RELATING TO CHURCHES IN
THE M-1 ZONE.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
'Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance failed by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilwoman Hart offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
8.24.120 INCREASING THE FEES FOR ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:- DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilwoman Hart offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
5.28.020 INCREASING THE SERVICE CHARGE FOR THE PROCESSING
OF CIRCUS PERMITS.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:, NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilwoman Hart offered for introductory first reading
'an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINAM E OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING SECTION 2.56.105 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PEACE OFFICER POWERS.
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Ord. re:
Churches in
M-1 Zone
(Failed)
Ord. #2179 re:
Entertainment
Permits
Ord. #2180 re:
Circus Permits
1st Rdg.Ord.re:
Repealing Sec.
2.56.105 AMC
Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption Ord.#2181 re:
an Ordinance entitled: 2nd Units in
Single Family
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Zones
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19
BY ADDING SECTIONS 19.04.615, 19.08.020(10), 19.12.020(7)
AND 19.40.090 RELATING TO SECOND UNITS IN SINGLE FAMILY
ZONES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Owl Rock CUP
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney
be directed to communicate with Owl Rock, with regard to
portion of land that was to be dedicated to the City for
park and recreation use prior to their excavating, and
make every effort to secure said property as soon as
possible.
Councilman Latta offered the following resolutions which
Adoption of
are listed and titled separately as follows:
Resolutions
Dealing With
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
Landscape
COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INSTITUTING
Maintenance
PROCEEDINGS, APPOINTING AN ENGINEER OF WORK, ORDERING
District#1
THE PREPARATI6N OF DISTRICT MAPS INDICATING THE PROPOSED
#7287,72888,7289,
BOUNDARY OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 19 AND
and 7290 &
PROVIDING FOR OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER
Setting Pub.Hrg.
OF THE"CREATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
for 7/18/83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, OF APPROVAL OF PROPOSED BOUNDARY
MAP FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
'COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CREATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTE-
NANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; DECLARING
THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC
BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA
TO BECOME LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND TO BE
ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID
DISTRICT AS LANDSCAPE MAINTENAW E DISTRICT NO. 1;
DETERMINING THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE TAKEN
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972;
AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS
THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
that resolutions be adopted. Resolutions passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
'Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker and Purchase Ad in
carried by roll call to authorize the purchase of a half Az Herald
page ad in the Azusa Herald, at a cost of $185.009 Commemorating
commemorating the Azusa Chamber of Commerce Installation Chamber of
of Officers for 1983. Commerce
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Cruz that salary range for Code Salary for Code
Enforcement Officer be lowered to be comparable to that Enforcement Off.
of the City of Glendora, died for the lack of a second. (died lack of
2nd)
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Councilwoman Hart offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER AND ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGE.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HART, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, CRUZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and carried by roll call that contract for pre-employment
physicals and industrial injuries be awarded to Trans
Valley Clinic, rather that Foothill Industrial Medical
Clinic, Inc., as recommended by Staff. Councilman
Decker and Councilwoman Hart dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Adminis-
trator, Community Development/Planning Director and
Chief of Police meet and decide proper departmental
placement of Code Enforcement Officer, with report back
to Council.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
393
Res. #7277
specs & salary
for Code Enforce-
ment Officer
Trans Valley
pre-emp.physicals
& industrial
injuries
Report on
placement of
Code Enforcement
Officer
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker Appts.to Bds.
and carried by roll call that the following ap ointments & Commissions
be made: (Councilman Cruz and Latta dissenting.
Lydia Wheelehan and John Rodriguez to the Library Com-
mission.
Michael Castaneda and Lurece Hunter to the Planning Com-
mission.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Study on limiting
unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney/City terms for elected
Administrator study the possibility of limiting terms of & apptd.officials
office for all elected officials as well as appointees to
various Boards and Commissions.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Adoption of
unanimously carried by roll call that electric rate Electric Rates
adjustments for commercial, industrial and residential at Mtg. of
usage be placed on the Agenda of July 5th, accomplish- 7/5/83
ing goals set at budget session as well as making all
rates more equitable; primarily minimizing residential
and reversing industrial rates now charged.
It was consensus of Council that City Administrator
Report on
investigate possibility of our own generating plant
generating plant
using methane gas from the landfill, with report to
using methane
Council.
gas
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and
Engineering to
carried by roll call that authorizatbn be given to the
draw up plans
Engineering Department to develop plans and specifications
for band shell
for the renovation of the bandshell for bid purposes
renovation
and that bids be called as soon as possible in order
that this area be refurbished in time for Golden Days.
Councilwoman Hart dissenting.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
Golf Course
and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be
neg, re: noise
directed to contact Mr. -Johnson of Azusa Greens Golf
levels
Course and negotiate with him regarding noise levels
that are disturbing surrounding neighbors; further, that
Mrs. Snakenberg bA apprised of progress achieved.
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OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL (CONTINUED)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Toxic Waste
carried by roll call that there be no toxic waste Report
stored in the City of Azusa; further, that Director
Public Works report on amount and kind of toxic waste
stored at American Cyanamid. Councilwoman Hart
dissenting and Councilman Latta abstaining.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Toxic Waste
'unanimously carried by roll call that Staff obtain Spillage Plans
copies of toxic waste spillage plans for Council
perusal.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Report on City
unanimously carried by roll call that Finance Officer Rental Property
report on revenues City receives for rental of City
property; further recommending if fees should be raised.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Amend Ord. Re:
that City Attorney be directed to amend the Ordinance Bds & Comms. to
governing appointments to Boards and Commissions, in Serve at Pleas.
that they would serve at the pleasure of the Council: of Council
Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: (Failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Extend City Adm.
and carried by roll call.to extend contracts of Charles & F. Iyte for
Martin and Fred Lyte for another 30 days. Councilman 30 Days
Decker dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Letter to Pete
and unanimously carried by roll call that a letter be Wilson
forwarded to Senator Pete Wilson conveying City's
gratitude for his taking a stand on behalf of local
municipalities having control on Cable TV Franchises.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker City Atty. to
and carried by roll call to refer sample Ordinances Investigate
regulating political signs from surrounding cities to Political Sign
City Attorney/City Administrator for review and recom- Regulations
mendation of a proposal for the City of Azusa. Mayor
Moses dissenting.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta that Reconsideration
Council reconsider the second reading of proposed Ordi- of Ord.re:
nance regarding churches in the M-1 zone, failed by the Churches in M-1
following vote of the Council: Zone
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA, MOSES (Failed)
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Revenues from
carried by roll call that City Administrator report on Azusa Land
revenues received from Azusa Land Reclamation with a Reclamation
'comparison of surrounding cities, for possible increases
in fees; further ascertaining the fee charged by Azusa
Land Reclamation per truck -load for residents dumping in
the area.
It was consensus of Council that City Clerk investigate No.of Requests
number of requests of this nature in the past year and a for Revenue Info.
half and how many times responses were made to Council. Az.Land Reclama-
tion
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CITY COUNCIL RECESSED -TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:01 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION N0. 7291
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2182
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Exec. Session
Reconvened
Adjourn