1978 OCT 17 CC MINX 48ZO
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
October 17, 1978
1 . CALL TO ORDER
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The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, October 17,
1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman William Bue led the salute to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION
Delivered by Father Feodor Wilcock of St. Andrew's Catholic Church
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel
and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Absent: Mayor Balmer
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Hearing to consider proposed ordinance adopting the Uniform Fire Codes
The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for subject hearing.
City Attorney Allen advised that this public hearing had been published to con-
sider adoption of the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, and secondary codes, Volumes
1 throuth 16 of the National Fire Code, 1978 Edition, that after said publication it
became apparent that the Building Department was in the process of amending Volume 6
of the National Fire Code. Proposed that this public hearing be cancelled, a new
ordinance introduced which would adopt all the codes except Volume 6, that the
ordinance heretofore introduced be received and filed, and that the form of notice
for rescheduling the public hearing be approved.
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken inquired if anyone present wished to present any
testimony in regard to the Fire Codes. There being no response, the Mayor pro tem
ordered the ordinance, heretofore introduced, filed.
City Attorney Allen presented the following ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, 1976 EDITION," INCLUDING APPENDIXES
A, B, C, D, E, F AND G; REPEALING IN ITS
ENTIRETY CHAPTER 17.04 OF, AND ADDING
CHAPTER 17.04 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE," WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO THE FIRE CODE
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived.
The City Attorney advised that the aforesaid ordinance would adopt by reference
the 1978 Edition of the National Fire Code, Volumes I through 5 and 7 through 16.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
three copies of said Uniform Fire Code 1976 Edition and three copies of the National
Fire Code, Volumes I through 5 and 7 through 16 be placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk. Motion carried.
Thereafter, the ordinance, heretofore read by title, was introduced by Council-
man Bue. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that a public hearing be scheduled for consideration of the aforesaid Fire Codes on
November 21, 1978. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the form of the Notice of Public Hearing, presented on this date, be approved and
that said Notice be published twice in the El Segundo Herald as required by law.
Motion carried.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- None
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Noise Abatement. Councilman Nagel reported that the Aircraft and Airport Noise
Reduction Bill M7.773063 passed the House but failed in the Senate, for the reason
that it would not be appropriate to replace the old airplanes at this time. Stated the
Senate acted to reduce the airplane ticket tax by 2 %, but did not earmark the savings
for any specific purpose.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Benson asked that approval of the minutes of the October 3, 1978
meeting be removed for discussion.
b. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that Warrant Numbers 61116 through 61259 on Demand Register Summary No. 8 and
Expense Checks Nos.2044 through 2053 on Expense Check Register No. 6, in total
amount of $874,351 .16, conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 959
be ratified and approved. Motion carried unanimously
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held October 3, 1978
Councilman Berson stated that Planning Commissioner Charland did not get
mention in the minutes and he thought he had a lot to say regarding animal control
in condominium developments.
City Attorney Allen advised that if the Council wishes the minutes changed, it
may request that the minutes be resubmitted with the changes or move to amend the
minutes by making certain corrections or insertions.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that a summary of the remarks made by Pete Charland at the meeting held
October 3, 1978 be inserted in said minutes. Motion carried. (Councilman Nagel
abstaining) .
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -- None
11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. Acting City Manager Weber
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1) Proposals for Liability Insurance
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Presented proposals for liability insurance coverage, the breakdown of which
included four different options. Stated that insurance premiums reflect a savings
from those of last year, that generally there has been a down turn of high insurance
premiums. Recommended that Option III(A) in the proposal received from Cal -
Surance, dated October 11, 1978, be accepted. Advised that this would provide
$150,000 self- insured retention with No -Stop loss, with Admiral Insurance Company
covering from $150,000 to $1,000,000 at an annual cost of $61,593.60 based on the
payroll; Midland Insurance Company covering from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 for an
annual flat rate of $27,000 and an additional $1,000,000 coverage, not heretofore
provided, by Midland Insurance Company from $2, 000, 000 to $3, 000, 000 for a flat
rate of $13,000, bringing the total cost of this new policy to $101, 593.60. Stated
that this proposal provided considerable cost savings to the city and recommended
that the difference between the budgeted amount of $138,352 and the premium
cost of $101,593.60 be placed in a Liability Reserve fund for payment of future
losses.
Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the Acting City Manager's recommendations be accepted and approved. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel
and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Mayor Balmer
2) Monthly report on South Bay Regional Public Communications System
Presented subject report for Council's information. There being no comments,
the Mayor pro tem ordered the report filed.
b. Acting Director of Public Works Jack Allen
1) Easements for right -of -way for improvements of Nash Street and Mariposa
Avenue
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he
would not participate in any discussion or action of the items being presented
by the Public Works Director pertaining to easements for rights of way or for
construction of a water vault.
Presented six easement deeds consisting of seven parcels of land proposed
to be dedicated to the City for public street purposes in connection with improve-
ments of Nash Street between Imperial Highway and Mariposa Avenue, and
Mariposa Avenue between Nash and Douglas Streets. Stated that the City
Attorney had approved the easements as to form. Recommended acceptance
of the deeds.
Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that the following resolutions be adopted:
(A) Northwest and southwest corners of Mariposa Avenue $ Douglas Street
RESOLVED, that that certain Street
Easement Deed, dated September 12, 1978, from
Rockwell International Corporation to the City of
El Segundo for right to use as an easement and
right of way for public street purposes, the real
property in the City of El Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, described as
follows:
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PARCEL A: All that portion of the northeast 1/4 of Section 7,
T3S, RT4/, S. B. B. M. Rancho Sausal Redondo, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, as said section is shown on map
recorded in Book 70, pages 97 and 98 of Miscellaneous Records
in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, described as
follows:
BEGINNING at a point 1415.20 feet westerly of and
40.00 feet northerly of the southeast corner of said
northeast 1/4 of Section 7, said corner point coinciding
with the point of intersection of the easterly prolongation
of the center line of Mariposa Avenue (80.00 feet wide)
and the east line of said Section 7; THENCE westerly
along a line parallel to and 40.00 feet northerly of the
said center line of Mariposa Avenue a distance of 30.02
feet to a point; THENCE northeasterly along a tangential
arc concave to the northwest with a 30.00 foot radius and
a central angle of 90° 02' 23" an arc distance of 47.15
feet to a point of tangency with a line parallel to and
75.00 feet westerly of the center line of Douglas Street
(150.00 feet wide); THENCE southerly along said paral-
lel line a distance of 30.02 feet to the point of beginning.
(Northwest Corner of Mariposa Avenue and Douglas Street)
PARCEL B: All that portion of the southeast 1/4 of Section 7,
T3S;RT47V, S. B. B. M. Rancho Sausal Redondo, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, as said section is shown on map
recorded in Book 70, pages 97 and 98 of Miscellaneous Records
in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder described as
follows:
BEGINNING at a point 1415.20 feet westerly of
and 40.00 feet southerly of the northeast corner of
said southeast 1/4 of Section 7, said corner point
coinciding with the point of intersection of the easter-
ly prolongation of the center line of Mariposa Avenue
(80.00 feet wide) and the east line of said Section;
THENCE southerly along a line parallel to and 75.00
feet westerly of the southerly prolongation of the center
line of Douglas Street (150 feet wide) a distance of 29.98
feet to a point; THENCE northwesterly along a tangential
arc concave to the southwest with a 30.00 foot radius
and a central angle of 89° 57' 37" an arc distance of
47.10 feet to a point of tangency with a line parallel
to and 40.00 feet southerly of the said center line of
Mariposa Avenue; THENCE easterly along said parallel
line a distance of 29.98 feet to the point of beginning.
(Southwest Corner of Mariposa Avenue and Douglas Street)
be and the some is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of
El Segundo, California, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause
said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
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(B) Northeast corner of Mariposa Avenue and Nash Street
RESOLVED, that that certain Street
Easement Deed, dated September 12, 1978, from
Rockwell International Corporation to the City of
El Segundo, for the right to use as an easement
and right of way for public street purposes, the
real property in the City of El Segundo, County
of Los Angeles, State of California, described
as follows:
All that portion of the northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T3S, R14W,
S. B. B.M. Rancho Sausal Redondo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, as said section is shown on map recorded in
Book 70, pages 97 and 98 of Miscellaneous Records in the office
of the Los Angeles County Recorder, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point 30 feet easterly of and 40 feet
northerly of the center of said Section 7, said center
of section coinciding with the point of intersection of
the center lines of Mariposa Avenue (80 feet wide) and
Nash Street (100 feet wide; southerly leg); THENCE
northerly along a line parallel to and 30 feet easterly
of the north -south 1/2 section line of said Section 7,
a distance of 480.50 feet to a point; THENCE south
10 50' 04" east a distance of 250.80 feet to a point;
THENCE southerly along a line parallel to and 38 feet
easterly of the north -south 1/2 section line of said
Section 7, a distance of 205.52 feet to a point; THENCE
southeasterly along a tangential arc concave to the north-
east with 25 foot radius and 89° 57' 39" central angle
an arc distance of 39.25 feet to a point of tangency with
a line parallel to and 40 feet northerly of the east -west
1/2 section line of said Section 7; THENCE westerly
along said parallel line a distance of 32.98 feet to the
point of beginning.
(Northeast corner of Mariposa Avenue and Nash Street)
be and the same is hereby accepted for and on
behalf of the City of El Segundo, California; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to
cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
(C) Northwest corner of Nash Street and Mariposa Avenue
RESOLVED, that that certain Street
Easement Deed, dated September 15, 1978, from
Nash & Mariposa, Ltd., to the City of El Segundo,
for the right to use as an easement and right of way
for public street purposes, the real property in the
City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, described as follows:
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All that portion of the northwest 1/4 of Section 7, T3S X 49 2,5
RI 4W, S. B. B. M. as per map recorded in Book 66, page 5
of Record of Surveys in the office of the Los Angeles County
Recorder, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point 50 feet westerly of and 40 feet
northerly of the center of said Section 7, said center of
section coinciding with the point of intersection of the
center I i nes of Mariposa Avenue (80 feet wide) and
Nash Street (100 feet wide; southerly leg); THENCE
westerly along a line parallel to and 40 feet northerly
of the said center line of Mariposa Avenue, a distance
of 25.02 feet to a point; THENCE northeasterly along a
tangential arc concave to the northwest with 25 foot
radius and central angle of 90° 02' 21" an arc distance
of 39.29 feet to a point of tangency with a line parallel
to and 50 feet westerly of the north -south 1/2 section
line of said Section 7; THENCE southerly along said
parallel line a distance of 25.02 feet to the point of
beginning.
(Northwest corner of Nash Street and Mariposa Avenue)
be and the some is hereby accepted for and on behalf
of the City of El Segundo, California, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed
to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
(D) Southeast corner of Imperial Highway and Nash Street
RESOLVED, that that certain Street
Easement Deed, dated August 3, 1978, from Kilroy
Industries to the City of El Segundo, for the right to
use as an easement and right of way for public street
purposes, the real property in the City of El Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, described
as follows:
That portion of the northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 3 south,
Range 14 west, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of El Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in
Book 66, page 5 of Record of Surveys, in the office of the County
Recorder of said county, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the northerly line of said
northeast quarter and distant easterly 30.00 feet from the
northwest corner of said northeast quarter of Section 7;
THENCE, south 0° 00' 40" east 40.00 feet to the north-
east corner of Parcel No. 1 of said Record of Survey,
this point being the true point of beginning of this
description; THENCE from said true point of beginning,
north 89° 59' 20" east 27.00 feet; THENCE south 00
00' 23" east 6.00 feet measured at right angles to the
tangent of a curve concave southeasterly and having a
radius of 27.00 feet at point of tangency; THENCE
southwesterly along said curve, through a central
angle of 90° 00' 17" an arc distance of 42.41 feet;
THENCE tangent to said curve, north 0° 00' 23 "west
33.00 feet to said true point of beginning.
(Southeast corner of Imperial Highway and Nash Street)
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be and the some is hereby accepted for and on
behalf of the City of El Segundo, California; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and
directed to cause said instrument to be filed for
record in the office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California.
(E) Southwest corner of Imperial Highway and Nash Street
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Street
Easement dated September 27, 1978, from Hughes
Aircraft Company to the City of El Segundo, for the
right to use as an easement and right of way for public
street purposes, the real property in the City of El
Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as follows:
That portion of the northwest quarter of Section 7, Township
3 south, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sousal Redondo, in
the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, as per map recorded in Book 66, page 5 of
Record of Surveys, in the office of the County Recorder of
said County, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the northerly line of said
northwest quarter and distant westerly 50.00 feet from
the northeast corner of said northwest quarter of Section
7; THENCE south 0° 00' 40" east 40.00 feet to the north-
west corner of Parcel No. 1 of said Record of Survey,
this point being the true point of beginning of this
description; THENCE from said point of beginning, south
0° 00' 23" east 33.00 feet to the beginning ofatangent
curve concave southwesterly and having a radius of
27.00 feet; THENCE northwesterly along said curve
through a central angle of 89° 59' 43" an arc distance
of 42.41 feet; THENCE north 0° 00' 23" west 6.00
feet measured at right angles with the tangent of said
curve at point of tangency; THENCE north 89° 59' 20"
east 27.00 feet to said true point of beginning.
(Southwest corner of Imperial Highway and Nash Street)
be and the same is hereby accepted for and on
behalf of the City of El Segundo, California, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed
to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California.
(F) Southwest corner of Mariposa Avenue and Duley Road
RESOLVED, that that certain Easement
Deed, dated July 28, 1978, from Chevron, U.S.A., Inc.
to the City of El Segundo for the right to use as an easement
and right of way for public street purposes, the real property
in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, described as follows:
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All that portion of the southeast 1/4 of Section 7, T3S,
R14W, S. B. B.M. as per parcel Map No. 2428 filed in
Book 33, page 99 of Parcel Maps in the office of the
Los Angeles County Recorder, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point 40 feet southerly of
and 40 feet westerly of the northeast corner
of the west 1/2 of the west 1/2 of the south-
east 1/4 of said Section 7, said northeast corner
coinciding with the intersection of the center
line of Mariposa Avenue (80 feet wide), being
also the east -west 1/2 section line of said Sec-
tion 7 with the northerly prolongation of the
easterly line of Duley Road (40 feet wide),
being also the easterly line of the west 1/2
of the west 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of said
Section 7; THENCE southerly along a line
parallel to and 40 feet westerly of said east-
erly line of Duley Road a distance of 24.98
feet to a point; THENCE north- westerly along
a tangential arc concave to the southwest with
25 -foot radius and central angle of 890 57' 39"
an arc distance of 39.25 feet to a point of
tangency with a line 40 feet southerly of and
parallel to the said center line of Mariposa
Avenue; THENCE easterly along said parallel
I ine a distance of 24.98 feet to the point of
beginning.
(Southwest corner of Mariposa Avenue and Duley Road)
be and the same is hereby accepted for and on
behalf of the City of El Segundo, California; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to
cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
On roll call, said motion carried and the aforesaid six deeds were accepted,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel and
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Mayor Balmer
Not Voting: Councilman Bue
2) Easement for Water Vault at Hughes Aircraft Company, Imperial
Highway Development
Advised that there was lack of sufficient right of way for installation of
a water vault for water service to subject development and, therefore, Hughes
Aircraft Company granted the City an easement for domestic water service.
Stated the City Attorney had approved the easement as to form. Recommended
acceptance of the easement.
Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain Grant
of Easement for a Domestic Water Service Vault,
dated September 27, 1978, from Hughes Aircraft
Company to the City of El Segundo, for the right
to use as an easement to construct a domestic
water service vault that certain parcel of land
situated in the City of El Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, described as
follows:
That portion of the northwest quarter of Section 7, Township
3, South, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in
the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, as per map recorded in Book 66, page 5 of
Record of Surveys, in the office of the County Recorder of
said county, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the northerly line of said
northwest quarter and distant easterly 1,279.62 feet
from the northwest corner of Section 7; thence south
00 00' 40" east 40.00 feet to the true point of begin-
ning of this description; thence from said true point
of beginning, north 89° 59' 20" east 3.00 feet thence
south 00 01' 10" east 11 .00 feet; thence 890 59' 20"
west 6.00 feet; thence north 00 01' 10" west 11 .00
feet; thence north 89° 59' 20" east 3.00 feet to said
true point of beginning.
be and the same is hereby accepted for and on
behalf of the City of El Segundo, California; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed
to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Not Voting:
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmen Benson, Nagel and
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Councilmen None
Mayor Balmer
Councilman Bue
City Attorney Allen requested to meet in Executive Session after this meeting
to discuss three matters of litigation and one personnel matter.
a. Ordinance amending City Code regarding self - insurance for fleet taxicab operations
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.16.250 OF
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID
SECTION RELATES TO INSURANCE FOR TAXICABS
AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE
which title was read.
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Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded
by Councilman Bue, that said ordinance be adopted.
Councilman Nagel inquired about the requirements in the State Vehicle
Code in regard to self - insurance for taxicab companies, that he thought it
dangerous and not protective of the public interest to allow taxicab companies
to be self - insured. Stated hd would like to see evidence that self - insurance
under the law does provide adequate protection. Thereafter, offerred a sub-
stitute motion, which was seconded by Councilman Bue, that this matter be
deferred for further information. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Mayor Balmer
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. The Council concurred in changing the date for the first meeting in November
to Monday, November 6 in lieu of Election Day, November 7th.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- None
15. RECESS
At the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office
for an Executive Session. At the hour of 8:10 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened,
the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Benson,
Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken.
At this time the Clerk introduced Mr. Leuzinger and members of the Centinela
Valley Historical Society, who had come to the meeting to make a proposal to the
Council. Mr. Leuzinger stated he was in town to handle some of the affairs of his
aunt who owned the property at Aviation and El Segundo Boulevards, that the family
would like to donate the house and furnishings to the City of El Segundo since it had
been one of the first residences,having been built in 1906.
The Mayor pro tem advised that no decision could be made at this time; asked
Councilman Benson and Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis to investigate the
possibilities of accepting this gift; and that a member of the staff or council would
contact Mr. Leuzinger's representative in this regard.
16. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion
was made by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and
unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Carol Ayers, a
long time resident of the City, and further that the meeting adjourn until Monday
November 6, 1978 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall of the City of El Segundo; the hour of adjournment of this meeting
being 8 :25 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
K. K. Van Vran en, Mayor pro tempore
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Respectfully submitted,
-Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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