1977 APR 05 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
April 5, 1977
1. CALL TO ORDER:
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The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session
on Tuesday, April 5, 1977 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council
Chamber, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Richard Nagel led the salute to the Flag.
4. INVOCATION:
Mrs. Eunice U. Creason of the First Church of Christ
Scientist delivered the invocation for the meeting.
5. PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Balmer presented a plaque to Mr. Floyd Carr for his
outstanding contributions to this community. Stated that
Mr. Carr had served for four years on the City Council and for
four years on the Planning Commission dedicating his time and
efforts to the betterment of the community.
Mr. Carr thanked the Council for the honor and stated it
had been a previlege and pleasure to serve the city and that
he planned to continue in his efforts even though he no longer
served on the Commission or Council.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Public Hearing on Negative Declaration and proposed
Unclassified Use Permit No. 1 -77 for Anechoic Acoustic
Facility at E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street by
McDonnell - Douglas Corporation
The Mayor announced that this was the tip apd'pl cg
heretofore fixed for the hearing on construction of su ject
facility.
Councilman Nagel stated he did not wish to participate
in the discussions or action in this matter, due to possible
conflict of interest.
The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of
the hearing had been given, to which she replied that an
affidavit of publication was in the City Clerk's files. The
Mayor directed that this file become a part of the Hearing.
The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been
received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
Planning Director Loverde advised that Staff had hired
consultants, Socio- Economic Systems, Inc., to study the pro-
posed facility and as the result of the study, prepared a
Negative Declaration which subsequently had been accepted by
the Planning Commission. Advised that subject Unclassified
Use Permit had been approved in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 920 with conditions, which have been agreed to by the
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applicant. Recommended certification of the Negative Declara-
tion and approval of the Unclassified Use Permit.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak
either in favor or in opposition to this matter.
Mr. Bob Luthi Of McDonnell Douglas, described the function
of the proposed facility and asked that the permit be granted.
There being no other response, motion was made by Council-
man Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the hearing be
closed. Motion carried.
Mayor Balmer asked if Question No. 6 regarding noise on
the Environmental Check List was correct in being answered
no After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council,
the answer to Question No. 6 was changed from 'no' to 'maybe'.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by
Mayor Balmer that the aforementioned change be incorporated
into the Negative Declaration and as so changed said document
be certified. Motion carried. (Councilman Nagel not voting).
Acting City Attorney Lee Dolley presented an ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE
PERMIT (1 -77) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITA-
TIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO PERMIT MCDONNELL
DOUGLAS CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT AN
ANECHOIC ACOUSTIC FACILITY AT THE SOUTH-
EAST CORNER OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND
DOUGLAS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which title was read.
There being no objections, further reading of the ord-
inance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introcuced
by Councilman Bue.
b. Public Hearing on the vacation of portion of Sheldon
Street within the expansion area of Recreation Park
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for subject hearing, but that proper notice
of the hearing had not been given. There being no objections,
the Mayor declared the hearing continued until May 3, 1977.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman Rockhold, that resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2761
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND
ABANDONMENT (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION
AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND
RIGHTS -OF -WAY) OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF
SHELDON STREET WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Councilmen None
Councilman Van Vranken
C. Street Superintendent's Report on cost of abatement of
weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various locations in
accordance with Resolution No. 2736
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had
been received in regard to subject abatement proceedings, to
which the City Clerk replied that none had been received.
Street Superintendent Glickman presented a report
listing nine parcels which had been cleaned satisfactorily,
constituting the balance of parcels listed in subject reso-
lution, and that no costs had been incurred by the City.
There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the
Street Superintendent's report received and filed.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Harry Cogan 336 Hillcrest Street, reported on resi-
due falling on his property on several occasions and that the
City should advise the APCD that the Scattergood Plant is
violating the environmental laws.
B. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported
ttat he and Councilman Nagel attended the last meeting where
water drought problems were discussed. Stated that there was
still interest being shown in having a local area college do
a study on the feasibility of forming a South Bay County but
that none of the South Bay Area cities had approved such a study.
b. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel stated the
Noise Ordinance was being revised. Advised that the patterns
of departing aircraft had been changed which should alleviate
s p of the noise over the City. Further advised that he was
dr ting specifications for a photo unit for monitoring air-
craft flying over the City.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 15,1977
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold, that the minutes of subject meeting
be approved as written. Motion carried.
b. Warrants 54585 through 54792 on Demand Register Summary
No. 22 and Expense Checks 1401 through 1412 on Expense
Check Register No. 18, in total amoun-t of $628,362.62
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold, that subject warrants and expense
checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
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C. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,
Application for Person to Person transfer of
license for On -Sale Beer and Wine, La Paz Cafe,
403 Main Street
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold, that subject application be received
and filed. Motion carried.
d. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,
Application for Person to Person transfer of
license for Off -Sale General, Holly -Main Liquor,
404 Main Street
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold, that subject application be received
and filed. Motion carried.
e. Claim for personal injuries from Enedina Ledesma
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold, that subject claim be denied and that
the City Clerk notify the claimant to this effect. Motion
carried.
f. Claim from South Bay Insurance Company for recovery of
vehicle damage charges on behalf of Milford E. and
Patricia A. Traber
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold, that subject claim be denied and that
the City Clerk notify the claimants to this effect. Motior
carried.
g. Leave of absense without pay for one year - Police
Officer C. F. Chel
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold, that subject leave of absense be granted
for a one -year period, to expire June 17, 1977. Motion carried.
h. Closed - promotional examination for position of Civil
Engineering Assistant
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, secnrdP(' by
Councilman Rockhold, that subject examination be conducted
as specified in the notice thereof. Motion carried.
i. Promotional examination for position of Fire Captain
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold that subject examination be conducted
as specified in the notice thereof. Motion carried.
j. Bid No. 76 -27 for approximately 800 water meters,
size 5/8" x 3/4"
Name Unit Price Trade -in Allowance
Hersey Products, Inc. $30.33 $4.00 ea.
(alternate)
Carlon Meter Co. $30.75 $3.50 ea.
Neptune Water Meter Co. $33.20 $4.10 ea.
Hersey Products, Inc. $34.95 $4.00 ea.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that the bids of Carlon Meter Company, Neptune Water
Meter Company and the alternate bid of Hersey Products, Inc., be
rejected as not meeting the City's specifications; that the bid
of Hersey Products, Inc. at $34.95 with $4.00 trade -in allowance
be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company
for said meters, the total amount of which shall not exceed
$25,000. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Councilmen None
Councilman Van Vranken
k. Termination of Agreement between City of E1 Segundo and
the County of Los Angeles for Storage of Microfilm Records
at Biscailuz Center - dated November 26, 1962
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that subject agreement be terminated and that proper
notice be given to the County of Los Angeles to this effect.
Motion carried.
10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, request for
participation in evaluating various programs in the
County Budget for 1977 -78
Councilman Nagel stated he thought the City should respond
at the level necessary to represent the City. Recommended
participation to the extent of examining the City's relation-
ship with the Board and County Government and making comment
on programs which are of no benefit to this city or those
programs which could be increased ox decreased.
b. Computer Sciences Corporation, 220 Continental Boulevard,
request to waive Electrical Code requirements pertaining
to receptacle outlets
Building Safety Director Dalgleish reported on the Code
requirements fora electrical outlets. Advised that subject
firm had requested relief from the require -ment by eliminating
one of the wall outlets in each room. Stated he thought it
was a necessary safety requirement and recommended the appeal
be denied.
Fire Chief Baron concurred in the cor=lmsions of the
Building Safety Director.
Mr. Hans Mumper of Langdon Wilson, architects for subject
facility, stated the nature of the office layout would not
require four outlets in each room and that the functions would
pose no hazardous conditions.
Mr. George Phillips of Continental Development Corporation,
stated his company also took exception to this requirement, it
being a residential code requirement recently introduced into
the commercial- industrial code, that it is a hardship on the
developer causing costs to rise.
There being no further response, after discussion, the Mayor
ordered the appeal received and filed.
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12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Ordinance deferring deadline for Burglary and Robbery
Alarm Business Permits to December 31 1977
Presented a report from Police Chief Johnson stating that
because of a recent interpretation of the State Statutes pertain-
ing to alarm company operators, he feels it necessary to allow
time for evaluating the State regulations and, therefore, recom-
mended the deadline for procuring subject permits be extended.
Acting City Attorney Dolley presented an ordinance
extending-the deadline, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.48.020
AND 5.48.040 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE" WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO
BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS.,
which title was read.
There being no objections, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Nagel.
2) Santa Monica Cab Company request for increase in
taxi rates
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2762
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2658 (SANTA MONICA CAB
COMPANY dba EL SEGUNDO CHECKER CAB
CONDITIONAL PERMIT).,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
3) Revision to E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to
Political activities of City employees
Advised that the California Legislature adopted AB4351
which preempts local governments' regulations regarding political
activities of their employees. Recommended approval of the
amendment to the City Code.
Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the ordinance,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING TO TITLE 2
(ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) CHAPTER
2.29 ENTITLED "POLITICAL ACTIVITIY ".,
which title was read.
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There being no objections, further reading of the ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Nagel.
4) Request for increased fees from Southern California
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
Presented comparison figures showing costs for animal
control in other cities, indicating E1 Segundo as one of the
lowest in the South Bay area. Recommended that subject request
for an increase from $9,600 to $12,300 per year for animal
control be approved.
Also-advised that license fees for dogs in El Segundo
was the lowest in the South Bay area, which fees had not been
changed since 1970.
Recommended that license fees be increased to $7.00 per
year for unneutered dogs and the rate of $2.00 per year remain
for neutered or spayed dogs.
Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the request of the SPCA be approved and
that an amendment to the contract be prepared increasing the
annual charge for animal control to $12,300. Motion carried.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare an ordinance changing dog license fees as hereinabove
recommended. Motion carried.
5) Proposed Qrdinance establishing permit procedure
for Bingo Games
Advised an ordinance had-been prepared permitting bingo
games in the city for the benefit of charitable organizations,
such as churches, health organizations, Salvation Army, sports
organizations and parent- teacher - student organizations. Stated
that legislation is pending in Sacramento for broaden the law
to also allow fraternal organizations to conduct bingo games.
After discussion, Acting City Attorney presented the
ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.46 TO THE
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE ENACTED UNDER
SECTION 19 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE STATE
CONSTITUTION ALLOWING BINGO GAMES IN
THE.CITY QF EL SEGUNDO FOR BENEFIT OF
CHARITABLE`ORGANIZATIONS.,
which title was read.
There being no objections, further reading of the ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Rockhold.
6) Amendment to El Segundo Administrative Code relating
to accrual of vacation time while on industrial
disability leave
Advised that a provision of the June 19, 1974 Memorandum
of Understanding between City and General Employees Association,
permitting accrual of vacation time for more than a 2 -year period
for employees on temporary industrial disability leave, had been
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inadvertently omitted from the Administrative Code. Recommended
approval of the resolution to include this provision.
Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution,entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2763
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES)
-OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRA-
TIVE CODE.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent:-- Councilman Van Vranken
7) Amendment to contract with County of Los Angeles
extending CETA Title II contract from March 31
through September 30, 1977
Recommended approval of the extension.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain
form of Amendment to CETA Title VI contract,
extending CETA Title II contract through
September 30, 1977, presented to this Council
on this date, be and the same is hereby approv-
ed, and after execution by each of the above -
named parties, said Amendment be placed on
file in the City Clerk's office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he
is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment
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
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None'
Absent: Councilman VanVranken
8) Bids for telephone dictation system for use with
Word Processing System
Name Amount of Bid
Lanier Business Products $3,249.59
Lanier Business Products(alternate) $5,996.68
I.B.M. Corporation $5,885.92
Dictaphone Corporation $6,349.13
Recommended acceptance of the low bid of Lanier Business
Products for two recorders and one transcriber in total amount
of $3,249.59.
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Mr. Tony Marumoto of Lanier Business Products demonstrated
the function of the system.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the bid of Lanier Business Products be accepted in
total amount of $3,249.59 for subject dictation system, that
purchase order be issued to said company in said amount and that
the funds be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the
General Fund. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
At this time, the hour being 8:30 o'clock p.m. City
Attorney Allen entered the Council Chamber.
9) Reported that the West Basin Water District had passed
a regulation which will effect cost penalties on water that is
used in excess of 90% of last year's consumption. Stated that
there may be considerable penalties assessed if conservation is
not practiced and that he felt this penalty should be passed on
to the consumer. Stated that staff was developing a system to
be used on the computer for determining excess consumption and
that a resolution would be prepared setting out the procedures
for assessing the penalties.
b. City Attorney Allen
1) Reported that the California Legislature enacted
Chapter 668 amending the Health and Safety Code by requiring
that no smoking areas be designated in Council Chambers. City
Manager Jones recommended that the last three rows of seats in
the Chamber be designated as No Smoking Area.
Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council-
man Bue, that the last three rows of seats in the Council Chamber
be designated as a No Smoking Area and that identification be
placed so as to indicate the area. Motion Carried.
2) Standard Oil Company Change of Name Rider on Operating
Oil Well Bond
Presented subject Rider to Bond No. U 80 51 20 91 changing
the name to Chevron U.S.A., Inc. .
Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest
he would not participate in discussion or action in this matter
and since Mayor pro ternpore Van Vranken was absent, invited
nominations for a temoprary presiding officer.
Councilman Rockhold nominated Councilman Nagel, which nom-
ination was seconded by Councilman Bue. No other nominations
being made, nominations were closed and the Mayor turned the
meeting over to Presiding Officer Nagel.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain
Change of Name Rider for United Pacific
Insurance Company Bond No. U80 51 20 91,
presented to this Council on this date, be
and the same is hereby approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken of the
City of El Segundo be and he is hereby
authorized to execute said Change of Name
Rider 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 and
Rockhold
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
Not Voting: Mayor Balmer
3) Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2673 relating
to prevailing rates of wages paid for public works
projects
Advised that State legislation now requires the State
Department of Industrial Relations to determine prevailing
rates of wages to be paid on public works projects, which
preempts the City's responsibility. Accordingly, presented
a resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2764
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RESCIND -
ING RESOLUTION NO. 2673 RELATING TO PRE-
VAILING RATES OF WAGES TO BE PAID ON
PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
C. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) 1977 Supplement to 1976 edition of Standard Speci-
fications for Public Works Construction
Recommended approval of subject supplement.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Rockhold, that resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2765
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1976 EDITION,"
AND THE 1977 SUPPLEMENT THERETO AND RE-
PEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2683..,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance increasing water meter installation charges,
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 924
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE: BY AMENDING SECTION
14.04.040 RELATING TO WATER METER
INSTALLATION CHARGES .,
which title was read.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Rockhold and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that said ordinance be adopted.
On roll call said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilman Nagel suggested that the City Manager set up a
meeting with the new School Board to discuss school /city rec-
reational programs, joint maintenance projects, etc.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
16. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at
this session, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of
adjournment of this meeting being 9:40 o'clock p.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
E. L. Balmer, Mayor
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