1976 AUG 17 CC MIN- - X 4267
E1 Segundo, California
August 17, 1976
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, was held in the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street, in said
city on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those
present joined in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America, followed by invocation by Councilman Richard G. Nagel.
The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor,
the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
R O L L CA L L
Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Absent: Councilmen None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 3,
1976 having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion
carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing on the discontinuance and abandonment of the
use of Palm Avenue storm drain retention basin as a public park and in-
quired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The
Clerk replied that affidavits of posting and publication were in the City
Clerk's file. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this
hearing.
The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been
received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
City Manager Jones reported that the property had been purchased
between 1953 and 1956 for a pumping plant and retention basin and two of
the three parcels had been converted to a parkette in 1959. Advised that
after completion of the storm drain system in the city, the parkette property
was no longer needed as a retention basin and because of other park develop-
ments within a one - quarter mile area, the parkette had received very little
use in the past two years. Stated that if the electorate voted to abandon the
property, it was staff's recommendation that the two parcels be sold by
sealed bid.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this
matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the hearing be closed.
Motion carried.
City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance ordering that notice
be given of a special election, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING
FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 2
1976, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION
RELATING TO DISCONTINUANCE AND-ABANDONMENT
OF THE USE OF PALM AVENUE STORM DRAIN
RETENTION BASIN AS A PUBLIC PARK AND CON-
SOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE. ,
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which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read-
ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman
Van Vranken.
The City Attorney then presented the ordinance for adoption,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING
FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 2,
1976, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION
RELATING TO DISCONTINUANCE AND ABANDONMENT
OF THE USE OF PALM AVENUE STORM DRAIN
RETENTION BASIN AS A PUBLIC PARK AND CON-
SOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE.,
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 909 was waived. Following a motion made by
Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, Ordinance No.
909 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Attorney presented a resolution requesting the County
of Los Angeles to consolidate this special municipal election with the
Statewide General Election to be held November 2, 1976.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2711, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1976,
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1976, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.,
which title was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2711
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Environmental Improvement Agency, urging support for con-
struction in San Bernardino County of a megawatt solar electric demon-
stration plant.
Councilman Nagel stated he did not wish to participate in the
discussion or action in this matter.
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City Manager Jones advised that the Agency was requesting cities
in California to support legislation for construction of this plant in the
state rather than in another location.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that the Council go on record supporting this measure, and
that Resolution No. 2712, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
CONSTRUCTION OF A TEN MEGAWATT ELECTRIC
CENTRAL RECEIVER SOLAR PILOT DEMONSTRA-
TION PLANT TWELVE MILES EAST OF BARSTOW
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. ,
which title was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2712
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Rockhold, Van
Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Councilman Nagel.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman
Nagel reported t a data compiled to measure the success of the project
showed that out of 573 referrals, it had been necessary to refer only 13
back to the justice system. Stated he thought the record was impressive
and hoped the project would continue to be this effective.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 76 -3 for 28 items of
sporting goods used by the Recreation Department. Recommended the
low bid for each item meeting specifications be accepted, as follows:
Name Amount of ]
Conlin Bros. $1,268.61
Bob Ketcham's Sporting Goods $1,101.55
A.B. S. Sporting Goods $ 127.20
All Year Sports Den $ 270. 19
3id
(Items A thru G, I, M
thru P, R, V, AA & BB)
(Items U, W, X, Y & Z)
(Item J)
(Items H, K, L, Q, S & T)
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Nagel, that the low bid of All Year Sports Den for Items W, X and
Y be rejected for not meeting the city's specifications, that the foregoing
recommendation be approved and that purchase orders be issued as here -
inbefore mentioned in the total amount of $2, 767. 55 including sales tax.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 76 -4 for trees, shrubs
and ground cover for use in landscaping the Imperial Strip, which bids
were as follows:
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Name Amount of Bid
A.B. C. Nursery, Inc. $18, 008. 08 (21 items)
Keeline -Wilcox $ 530. 00 (Pear Trees only)
Orange County Nursery, Inc. $ 882.45 (Pine & Pear trees only)
Advised that research by staff .indicated the ground cover bid was
exceedingly high. Therefore, recommended the bid of A. B. C. Nursery,
Inc. , for these items be rejected and the items rebid at a later date.
Further recommended that the low bid of A. B. C. Nursery, Inc. for the
balance of the items be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the bid of A. B. C. Nursery, Inc. , for seven items of
ground cover be rejected, that the bid for the balance of fourteen items
of trees and shrubs from A.B. C. Nursery, Inc., be accepted in the
total amount of $3, 592. 08 including sales tax, and that purchase order
be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Reported or. bids for the furnishing of a telephone communica-
tions system for the Civic Center received from I. T. T. , Stromberg-
Carlson Communications, Com -Path, and a proposal from the Pacific
Telephone Company which was not privileged to bid competitively because of
PUC regulations under which it must operate. Stated the low bid was
submitted by I. T. T. and it was staff's recommendation that a telecom-
munications system be purchased outright on a cash basis from the low
bidder.
Mr. Fred Weiner of the city's Planning and Research Group
reported on the specifications for the system. Mr. Don Woodaman of
I. T. T. and Mr. Bob Lail of Pacific Telephone Company responded to
the Council's inquiries.
After discussion, the Council mutually agreed that this matter
be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting and that if it is
decided to purchase a telecommunications system, the Council would
prefer to do so on a cash basis.
4. Advised that the final assessed valuation figures received
from the County of Los Angeles showed a 6. 6% increase over the 1975 -76
valuation. Presented budget summary sheets showing revenue and expen-
ditures and estimated fund balances figured at a tax rate of 44t and 33�
per hundred dollars assessed valuation.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in regard
to this matter.
The following persons spoke regarding the proposed tax assess-
ment:
Mr. Ben Cole, President of the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Harry Cogan, 336 Hillcrest Street
Mr. Walt Eggert, 1435 East Sycamore Avenue
Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, 617 West Elm Avenue
Mr. Llayd Carlson; 627 West Pine Avenue
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, that
the city's property tax rate be decreased by 14 cents for the 1976 -77 fiscal
year. The motion died for lack of a second.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, secon-
ded by Councilman Nagel, that the E1 Segundo property tax rate be decreased
by 13 cents per hundred dollar assessed valuation.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Rockhold, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Attorney presented for the Council's consideration, a
resolution fixing the amount of money necessary to carry on the business
of the city for the fiscal year 1976 -77, as prepared by the Director of
Finance, as follows:
For carrying on the various departments
of said city, the sum of ...................... $ 454, 200.
For paying the bonded indebtedness of
said city, the sum of ......................... $ 21,350.
For meeting and paying the obligation of
said city to the Public Employees' Retire-
ment System under the provisions of the
California Public Employees' Retirement
Law, the sum of .............................$ 771, 300.
For the acquisition, maintenance and
improvement of the public parks and
recreational facilities of said city,
the sum of .... ..............................$ 171,500.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2713, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE
AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN
AS A REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPART-
MENTS OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTED-
NESS; MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW; AND ACQUIRE,
MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1976-77.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2713
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Attorney then presented for the Council's consideration
a resolution fixing the rate of taxes to be levied in and for the city suffic-
ient to raise the amount of money fixed by the Council in its Resolution
No. 2613, and the expense of collecting this amount, the rates herein
fixed being the rates of taxes for the fiscal year 1976 -77. These amounts,
as prepared by the Director of Finance, are as follows:
For carrying on the various departments....... $ 0. 10
For paying the bonded indebtedness ........... $ 0.005
For meeting and paying the obligation of
the city in the Public Employees' Retire-
ment System under the provisions of the
California Public Employees' Retirement
Law.......... ..............................$ 0.18
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For acquisition, maintenance and
improvement of public parks and
recreational facilities ................. $ 0.025
Total rate hereby levied for all taxable
property through the city of E1 Segundo
$ 0.31
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2714, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE
RATES OF TAXES LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY
SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL IN RESOLUTION
NO. 2713 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE
17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1976 AND THE EXPENSE OF
COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES
HEREIN FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN
AND FOR SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1976 -77.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2714
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. Presented a request from Teledyne Controls for a year's
extension of its temporary trailer permit. Advised that this company
has a building permit on file to construct a permanent building to house
the personnel in the trailers and, therefore, this third and final renewal
may be allowed. Recommended approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council-
man Bue, that the Teledyne Controls trailer permit be extended for one
year, said permit to expire August 20, 1977. Motion carried.
6. City Manager Jones advised that the item pertaining to estab-
lishing a permit procedure for burglary and robbery alarm systems would
not be presented at this time due to possible amendments in the procedure.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented an agreement between the city and Continental
Development Corporation in which Continental agrees to maintain certain
access rights as required by the Planning Commission in its approval of
Tentative Parcel Map No. 7057.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain
form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo
and Continental Development Corporation for cer-
tain access rights, 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 Agreement be placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and
he is hereby authorized to execute said Agree-
ment for and on behalf of said city and the City
Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Advised that Ordinance No. 907 provided for holding Council
meetings temporarily in the Joslyn Center until August 20th. Stated
that in view of the delayed construction schedule of the City Hall remodel-
ing, it appeared necessary to extend the time for meeting in the Joslyn
Center, and presented an urgency ordinance extending the time to
September 30, 1976, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY FIXING THE PLACE
OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE AND STATING THE REASONS THERE-
FOR.,
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Rockhold.
The City Attorney then presented the ordinance for adoption,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY FIXING THE PLACE
OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE AND STATING THE REASONS THERE-
FOR.,
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 910 was waived. Following a motion made
by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance
No. 910 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented an agreement between the city and Sepulveda Prop-
erties, Inc., for delayed subdivision improvements in connection with
Parcel Map No. 6684. Advised that the City Attorney had reviewed the
agreement and the bond guaranteeing the construction. Recommended
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain
form of Agreement for Subdivision Improvements
between the City of E1 Segundo and Sepulveda
Properties, Inc. , presented to this Council on
this date, be and the same is hereby approved,
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and after execution by each of the above -
named parties, a copy of said Agreement be
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and
he is hereby authorized to 'execute said Agree-
ment for and on behalf of said city and the City
Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented two change orders to the contract with Ray Wilson
Company for civic center improvements. Change Order No. 7 covers
a 22-day extension caused by the masons' strike, at no additional cost
in the contract, and Change Order No. 8 involves relocation of electrical
and telephone connections and substitution of carpeting for tile in one
corridor of the Police building, amounting to $1, 182. 68. Recommended
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken. that Change Order No. 7 to the Ray Wilson Company contract
for a time extension of 22 days at no additional contract cost be approved
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of
the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that Change Order No. 8 to the Ray Wilson Company con-
tract for electrical and telephone connections and substitution of carpet-
ing in the Police building, in total amount of $1, 182. 6 8, be approved
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf
of the City of El Segundo and the City C Lerk to attest the same. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Presented a report on the status of the Civic Center improvements
including reports from the architect and the resident inspector. Advised
that the 22 -day extension establishes April 20, 1977 as the completion date
of the project.
3. Presented an agreement between the City of El Segundo and
Mobil Oil Corporation for lease of 150 acre feet of the city's prescriptive
pumping rights for the balance of this water year October 1, 1975 through
September 30, 1976 at $29. 00 per acre foot. Stated the agreement had
been approved by the City Attorney as to form and recommended approval
of the lease and Mobil Oil Corporation's letter dated August 12, 1976 con-
firming the financial arrangements of the lease.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain
Lease of Water Rights between the City of E1
Segundo and Mobil Oil Corpor44on, and that
certain letter of Mobil Oil Corporation, dated
August 12, 1976 attached thereto, presented
to this Council on this date, be and the same
are hereby approved and that after execution
by each of the above -named parties, a copy
of said Lease and attached letter be placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and
he is hereby authorized to execute said Lease
and Letter for and on behalf of the city and the
City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that Warrant Number 51943 through 52074 and Expense Check
Numbers 1128 through 1146 totaling $534, 413. 06 drawn in payment of
demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand
Register Summary No. 4 and Expense Check Register No. 3, certified
by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by
Ordinance No. 908, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel asked that the subject of changing the name
of old Imperial Avenue be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next
City Council meeting.
2. Councilman Nagel stated that children were cutting through
the oleander bushes which border Washington Park causing a dangerous
traffic condition. Asked the Director of Recreation and Parks to investigate.
3. Councilman Nagel stated there were still old type news racks
at the door of the Jolly Roger on Sepulveda Boulevard. Public Works
Director Glickman advised that the City's ordinance regulated only those
racks on public property.
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4. Councilman Bue stated he had been getting many complaints
of speeding on Hillcrest Street. Director of Public Works stated that
a speed study had been made his street and he would coordinate
with the Police Department to solve the problem.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of this meet-
ing being 10:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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E. L. a mer, ayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valer►e A Stirrowpe
Valerie A. Burrowes, City er
By
DI'llity
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