1974 OCT 01 CC MINX
El Segundo, California
October 1, 1974
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
was held in the Council. Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date.
Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging al-
legiance to the Flag of the United States of America which was led by Edward
R. Loverde, followed by invocation by Mr. John Kassales.
The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour
i,eing 7:00 o'clock p.m.
90L C ^:LL
r�ourcilr ^en Present: Nagel, ';ockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken. and Mayor Balmer;
Councilmen Absent: Iione.
RFADITIG OF MINUTES OF PREVIOTJS M'ETTNG
The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 17, 1974,
having beer. read and no error or omission having; been noted, it was moved. by
C-)uncilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that said minutes be approved
gs rec,)rded. Motion carried.
SPECIAI, ORDER OF BUSIIESS
1. The ,•tayor announced that this was the time and T:lace to hear, the
'street Superintendent's report on the cost of abatement of weeds;!rubbish,
refuse arid dirt at :carious locations in the city.
Counc'.1man Rockhold stated that due to a possible conflict of interest
I-,,:- did nct wish to participate in the discuscion -or action in this matter.
?treet �,,,perintendert rlickcan prezented the report or; costs of abstlTent.
�? the uisances at vP.rious locat=7ris, which report had been prepared Ir. ac-
^rdance with Zecoll,;v on r:o. 2579, as follows:
Vacant Iot, sol,thwest corner -,r
Main, treet and Grand Avenue 50.2'
i'acart lot, s:)uthw,�st corner
.a `. r. ' qtr ^et and Franklin t Ver.,e
Vecax:t lot, z;-)uthwec;t corner ;f
Franc) in Avcnum and ' ,)xnlyptu: ')ri ie
Vanam. .�.,L wesc o:' 2C�s West Irnpc�r:al
t,54 Nain .'try: °t 101.
948 Main .6;
Vacant 1:,.t r.ortY 5'
mho .. qi ; red if nny-)ne v; "shed ' o spe ^'c rec- a.rdi.ng +,bF?. street
..l ^nC'i.nt �nC7(�r•+ r c rpr.ort. l•nere '.ei n�, n,) respr)Clsf -, f.}^.c d'::lc red thr., hear: nF-
]nce -I
i'tereafter, motion w.a,7 made r;y 'nune''Imar: iia: c1, s ?c ^rded by ^ouncilr.ian
:'an Vranken thet ti--e report Df the Street C,- reri.ntendc:.nt and the a.ssecsrr,�nts _
contair.sd therein be approved and confi rred, and that certified cnp:., of ach
01' } e -r;pa :d assessments be filed for record '.n the off ' c of the "ounty
:? ^cordter x'f' 1.os Angeles Coun'y, ';a1' forni 9 . i "ot i or. carried by the
, 1'7 t. C. .
Ayes: ^.'.-nanc i liner. 11647el, +.ephene, "Fn ',ranker.,
and Yar)r Amer;
N -es . Courc linen Non--;
Ahscnt: Cnuncilmen None;
Not ''oti nf- : Counc :lrwx Roc:;hold.
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2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the hearing on the proposed Precise Plan No. 8 -74 of Continental Development
Corporation for a 2 -story office/manufacturing/warehouse building at the corner
of Park Place and Apollo Street.
Councilman Stephens stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he
did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
Mayor Balmer inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to
which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing the notice
were in the Planning Department files. "he Mayor stated these files would be
made a part of this hearing.
The Mayor inquired if any written cor.r�unlcations had been received, to
which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed Precise Plan as recom-
mended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 820 and stated it had been
determined this project would not have an adverse effect on the environment
and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been prepared.
h!ay-�r Balmer inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this
Prccisn Plan.
1,1r. George :'hillips of Continental Development Corporation described the
i,=,osed plans and stated his company concurred with the conditions of Planning
;mmission Resolution No. 820 and asked for Council's favorable response.
T'ie Mayor then .nq::i.red f r:nvone nreeent wished to speak in oprosi -'�io�n
this Precise Plan. There being no response, the Mayor declared the uublic
,,wring closed.
- hereafter, motion was ;Wade by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman
?`agel, thst t-(-- Negative Declaration covering Precise Plan No. < -74 be acceY)ted
certified- rdction carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Narel, Rockhold, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer:
!;:)es: "ouncilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Tone;
Not Voting: Councilman Stephens.
i ty attorney Allen presented the ordi nar,ce, ed,)pting Precise Plan P?o.
8 -74, entitled:
AT; ORD11ANCE OF THE CITY ^F 7?T_ :;^rL''V')0, CALIi-ORT?IA,
AD(.PTIP'.G 5'ITH CERTr L' .• -)r7)TTI -,!` P?'_ I FT9'JI T' _74.,
Title was read.
tTnon mot' -) 'llily mf^ le and 1_:nan1I oiisiy carried, further rer .in,; was wai ved .
„ .after, 7n-,tiOn WFS made by ''o•i.ncilman `.'an "ranken, seconded by T ".a.yor Balmer,
the sa : d Ord: na.nce be intror3.uced. 1,1,;--4 -�n car-4 ed the f ;llowir. - v -)te .
1.r er. ';a,-e' ?ockhold, ':7an 7nax:'�:en
and
")eS: C oun_ilmen None;
tiny_ c..nc l.:r.an 'te'.)'. n_.
I2�IT Ti 7),.",77 —rr "'(—IT
he fol=.ow'.n,- writte=n r-or%,nuni cat4 -!- , received from person:-,, f irris ')r
c7r;� -)rat;ons hereinafter nai: ed, were read Y,') t"?e C,,-)unci_1 and wer? di sr:)zed of
in the manner indicated:
State Dcpartmment of Alcoholic FeveraL•e Control, application for
I. person to person transfer of On -Sale General License for Eating Place by
ti,radovic? ,'rr,wr Imp erial Restaurant, > ' ;rt Sepulveda Boulovard. Ordered
filed.
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2 . State �e )a_ ,1' " n _ _) ?:�li _ k= : era'Te `''Jn , F: ^_ 1 LC 10T1 i '_' .-
Sale Beer and wine License for E;atinr_ Place by Anthony's Italian Restaurant,
143 Main Street. Ordered filed.
3. State Public Utilities Commission, notice of hearing on request of
Southern California Oas Company for increase in revenues to offset increased
costs. Ordered filed.
4. State Public Utilities Commission, application of Southern California.
7,dison Company for authorization to make effective a special adjustment to
r,illings for electric service to offset increased costs. Ordered filed.
5. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, recommending adoption of
an ordinance providing for revocation of business licenses of ambulance or
tow truck operators if such operators engage in capping activities. Ordered
filed.
0. Congressman Glenn M. Anderson, requesting support for a constructive,
lonS range, mass transit program, which could be accomplished by enacting into
law H.R. 12E59•
rot ion was made by Councilman 'Ian Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer,
that Resolution No. 2588, entitled:
A RC OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF = SFGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING H.R. 12859 RE.ATITIG TO A
1-CNG RANGE KASS MRPNSIT PROGRAM.
wh'rh was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopt -d by the
followin,; vote:
^.yes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Tian Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen "lone;
A'nsent: l ounc ilmen ?'lone.
ORAL C0:,S'71N'r CAT IOITS
1. Vr. 7obert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated he read in the news
th ^t 71. Segundo was the leader -n cr-_me 4Lncraase in the South Bay and, there-
fore, requested the Council reconsider its position on the Freeway situation.
City 1'anarer Jones stated the the Press had published corrected
i urns .
Police 7cnnson renort^.
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a a n:,
.._rPCt the ti le f'cr red
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cDr. -5, Los +n,`eie ; _. _rrort a:.. ltner arproi!r aloe
anS; ^pe2 -e U: ":n :f ..:" : -..i`i or - 7ncorde a_-craft 3- the Los AnF -,eles
Ai rr,Or'.; .
2. Lea,:-,:e Jf California Cities Convention, October 20 -23, 1974. .,inc--*!man
T;a,?el gave the schedules for some of the w-)rk shops that might r,e ::. 'r.terest
to the Council and ad`,,i sed that a..::oncC the —)7- i nent speakers at the convention
wouJ.d '::e •.cve=)r ea,-an, Secretary of State ?gown and State Controller Houston
"l o'.ir n ^,v .
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3. South Bay Corridor Transportation Study Group. Councilman Van Vranken
reported that a meeting will be held in t1ae E1 Segundo Council Chamber at 7:00-- `'-
o'clock p.m. with the councilmen of involved South Bay Cities,and at 8 :00
o'clock p.m., the meeting will be open to the public for participation by
parties or groups interested in bettering transportation in the South Bay.
4. Councilman Van Vranken stated he had been informed that Theta Cable
had instituted a one -half hour program in which Mayors will be interviewed
about events in their cities, said program to be aired over Channel 3 on Friday
of each week.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested that Item 3 on the Agenda be considered at this time. Pre-
sented a contract with Marion J. Varner and Associates, architects for design
of Civic Center improvements and the new police building.
Mr. Marion J. Varner gave a brief summary of the services to be provided
and made himself available for discussion of the work to be performed.
Councilman Rockhold requested that several changes be made in the contract
and listed them for consideration by Staff, Mr. Varner and the Council. After
discussion and evaluation of each of the requested changes, recommendations
were made of acceptable revisions and by mutual consent of the Council, these
revisions were read into the contract.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman.
Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Architect's Contract between the City of E1 Segundo
and Marion J. Varner and Associates for design
and supervision of contruction of Civic Center
improvements including a new police building,
presented to this Council on this date, be and
the same is hereby approved, and after execution
by each of the above -named parties, a copy of
said contract be placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk; and
BE IT 1 Lit TFER RESOLVED, that the
Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is
hereby authorized to execute said contract
for and on behalf of said City and the City
Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen rl-i;el, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes : Councilmen ',.one;
Absent: Councilmen "lone.
2. ",!r. Jones stated that Ms. ;seer Sorriano of the Centinela Valley
Regional Diversion Project was in attendance and requested that the matter of
designating a member of the Council to t'ne Policy Board be discussed at this
time.
Ms. Ester Sorriano reported that the project is in the planning stages
and funding had been submitted to the L. A. Regional Criminal Justice Planning
Board; that the Policy Board would consist of elected officials from each of
the jurisdictions involved.
Police Chief Johnson explained this program was a secondary responsibi-
lity of the Department and that it would not reduce the duties, rather it
would enhance and expand the capabilities for handling young offenders.
After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken and unanimously carried, that Councilman Nagel be nominated to
serve on the Policy Board of the Centinela Valley Regional Diversion. Project.
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At the hour of 10 :25 o'clock p.:n., the Mayor declared a 5- minute
recess. At the hour of 10 :30 o'clock n.m., the Council reconvened, all
members being present and answering roll call.
3. The City Manager presented the tabulation of bids for various items
of office furniture for the South Bay Re „ional Corrw-- (cations offices, which
bids were as follows:
Name
Inglewood Book Store
L. A. Desk Company
Amount of Bid
2,793.17 (11 items)
2,c59.69 (13 items)
Stated that the L. A. Desk Company had submitted its bid as a total
package; that two items on the Inglewood Book Store bid d_'d not meet the
C,:ty's specifications and, therefore, recommended that the total bid of
the L. A. Desk Company be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman
Roc'.chold, that the bid of L. A. Desk Company in total amount of $31031.27
'nclud'_ng tax, for miscellaneous office furniture, be accepted as the lowest
responsible bid and purchase order in that amount be issued to said comnanv.
lotion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: CDunC4 ].men I ar_ *el, 7ockhold, Stephens,
';an Vranken and Mayor Balmer:
"Toes: ',ounci linen None;
!;bser ,ourci lmen Drone.
4. Presented a request from Standard Cil . ^.ompany for extension of a.
temp-)rar r z�er*r't for six office t;.me trailers.
"� or BaLoer stated he did . w- _arL i ci JQ.te - the disc, ssion
matter and, therefore, t irred. this portion of the meet, n
)n was made by Counc' -iman ' ;c-knold, . econded by Counc '.17nar.
c^ Ii "ra 1' er that a one-yea.- e ?tens'.. or �`' the r7:^.'_ 1"r j�` "" '� be Fr2. ted t',
T.Andard ',;1 Company, said permit to e ;pire on �ct�ber 1, 1975. Motion car -
r; d (r'avor Ra]_rie•r not voting-,)-
r�. Presented a request from Rockwell lnternat; nal for extension of '?.
t^mporary - ,er:n-It for four :,ffice tra-.lers -t 225(` T'est Mar'posa Avery) (7•.
i?eco- :ended the hermit be extended. -ml it Ictober 5, 1975 and applicent .
advised t;-,^i f rther extensi -)ns c-ould no-, 1:_ rantcd unless: a hu,.].dinP, permit
',,as been .''.7."•'A for 'iermanent quarter`:.
Mot _on was made by Councilman seconded _c~! ^ourci lman pockhold,
that. ? one -y(',r rrX'trrs :'Dn of t"r,e
f'
s2.9 d permit to eVpi re on ')ctober 5, 1;75 .
::. Presented - report. and recommerri bons for esta'rl :shinty a. busness
license class' ficati cn of Amusement Center and setti nr.I a fee schedule :-)f ; 200
per year for such classification.
Mr. Cene R. Reley, owner n. Games, Tnc., stated. he concurred ir: the recom-
mendations.
otion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold.,
--bat the City Attorney be instructed to -orepare the appropriate ordinance
establishing a classification: of Amusement Center at a license fee of m200
-per year. Motion carried. .
7. Presented a report from Recreation and Parks for implementinr, an
identification system as a means of or ^ntr- )Iling participation 'n the City's
recreational facilities. Recommended the -purchase of a Polaroid 1D -3 Land
Tdentification Svsterri and the required m.- ter;ais and supplies for tiii :. system.
After discussion, motion was made r,„v Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Mayor Balmer, that an identification system be put into effect whi.ch would re-
quire an identification, card for access to recreation facilities at a charge
of ;1.00 for adults and at no charge for children, teenagers or senior citizens;
that a char ='e of ";1.00 be made for each renlecement card; and that all c =rds
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be renewable during the month of January of each year. Motion carried.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that $3,690.13 be appropraited from the Contingency Account for pur-
chase of one Polaroid ID -3 Land Identification System and the necessary materials
and supplies and that purchase from the Polaroid Corporation be authorized.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Presented a request for authority to receive a California Council of
Criminal Justice Grant for development and acquisition of portable digital ac-
cess transeivers (P -Dat) for the South Bay Regional Communications Project.
Chief Johnson stated this first year grant would be for development
stages; that it was a "stand alone" system which does not rely on other systems;
and that the cost to this City for Phase I would be $870.00.
M.-)tion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken,
that resolution No. 2589, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE
SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
COP -MITTEE FOR A PORTABLE- DIGITAL ACCESS
TRANSCEIVER (P -DAT) ACTION GRANT
which was read, be adopted.
Cn roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that Resolution No. 2590, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORTTL�, AUTHORI-
ZING THE CITY OF EL SL'GUNDO TO BE THE
CONTRACTING AGENCY ON BEHALF OF THE
SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC C0I0NNICATIONS
CONiM=EE FOR A PORTAB1.7 niGITAi. ACCTaS
TRANSCEIVER (P -DAT) ACTION GRANT.
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van ' /rankin and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
9. Advised that an organizational study of the City administration would
be made at some future time, and therefore, recommended delay in the employ-
ment of an Administrative Assistant and the continuance of the emp3oyment of
the temporary Administrative Intern in tine City Manager's office until the organ' -
zational study has been completed.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the
temporary Administrative Intern position in the City Manager's office be
extended and the Administrative Assistant position be deferred until such time
as the organizational study of the City administration has been completed.
Motion carried.
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CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Philip
H. Smith and Virginia T. Smith for damages and personal injuries sustained in
an accident on the bicycle path at the beach on June 30, 1974, and that said
claim had been forwarded to the City's insurance carrier.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold,
that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring
same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion
carried.
UNFINIS=D BUSINESS
1. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate-' in the discussion
or action in the matter of Precise Plan No. 6 -74 and, therefore, turned this
portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel.
Councilman. Van Vranken stated he wished to abstain from voting since he
had been absent from the meeting at which this matter had been heard.
City Attorney Allen read the title of the Ordinance adopting, with
conditions, Precise Plan No. 6 -74, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTIN3 WITH CERTAIN CONDI-
TIONS PRECISE PI:AN NO. 6 -74.
w!" ch was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of
rdinance No. 658 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens,
seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 858 was adopted by the followin(_r
vas : ^ol.)nc- lmen Rockhold, : te'�?.ens find
i r:; tempor <, Nagel;
e5 , 'Ounc_170 "1 ivonC;
:'absent: :q:)ne;
, 'rstaining : "ounc lmar. Van ',ranker:;
Naycr 7?al-r.er.
2. 'fhe City Attorney read the tii.le o`' the ''rdinance charC, ng the
z:n1nE_ r ._ n -)rtion of the Imperial ri1., enti.tl_od:
�rl'I''X ,
Ct"a.i,IFOitNIA, AMEET1i_'' 7 TI =';.F 2
YRZiEPCSI�,'E ZOPII +C ORCII1Ai CF ::T' THE
EI, SF.GUNDC MUT'.IC.r ".L CCLI PY _ 4EI3;
)-
�",Ar• ?'_ .T, 7r T'. 5;7r--
TION 2C-16-030 C',r A I r77l JT: - (D'TERIAI ST -TRIP
wn., ch was read.
l;pon -notion duly made anci unan.ir^ol:c1v carried, further ree.dinr of Ord-
inance ^?o. F5q was waived. Followirc mo ,n made tuy Councilman Cterhens,
seconded by Counci L-nan Van `Jran =, 7'd:.n3r.;' T-o. .5=? was adopted by th:.
followinE% vote:
Ayes: Counc . , me:. ; a.,.-el, Rockhold, Stephens,
','a.:"_ Vranken and Ma; ✓or Balmer;
Noes: Co inc ; :I mer. -',.one;
Absent: Councilmen ?done.
RA.TIFICAT?:!rT AND APPFC' :'AI OF WARRAIITS
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that Warrant Numbers 44601 to 44868 inclusive and Expense Checks 235 to 253
inclusive, totaling p438,546.53, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which
had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 7 & 8
and F�tpense Register No- 3, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming
to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion
carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Jan Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmer. Tone;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel stated that the parking along the south side of
Mariposa Avenue between Penn and Center Streets is quite restrictive. Requested
that the Public Works Department re- evaluate the parkinE in this area and re-
nort back to the Council.
2. Councilman Nagel expressed concern about the possible effect the
environmental Protection Agency parking regulations would have on the City
of E1 Segundo. Stated that any proposed facility with 250 -)r more parking
spaces would be subject to EPA regulations and the processing could cause
long delays in the progress of construction in the City. Asked Staff to give
serious thought to this and report back to the Council.
City Manager Jones reported that there were two options which might be
acceptable to the City - process the permits through EPA or the City develop
its own Parking Management Plan for the benefit of the developers. Stated
that Staff had been discussing this matter and that after further studies, a
report will be made to the Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mrs. Janice Cruikshank, 1509 East Elm Avenue, stated she was dis-
onpointed that the Council was only going to write a letter protesting the
flying of the SST aircraft at International Airport. Asked that legal action
be considered to prevent more noise being generated in the area.
2. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated he thought Council
should get an injunction to prevent the "=,'s from landing at International
. ^.rport.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
mcti-m was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Palmer, that the
meeting edjourn in memory of Mrs. Jacqueline Blackstock who passed away on
September 29, 1974; the hoar of adjournment of thie meeting being 11:35 o'clock
p.m. t.lotion carried.
APPRO �1 7' 7):
CO Z QaAK�
L. Balmer, b'ayor
:?cspectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowcs
.. tv 'lCavk
By
Deputy
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