HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - REGULAR MIN APPROVALO
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro 1 em, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City
Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President,
City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Smyth delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
City Council Chambers
Mayor Gibbs called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council, Board of Library
Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tern Smyth led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course
of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety
by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on
public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Miranda, to approve the agenda, pulling Awards and Recognitions,
items 10, 11, 12, and 16 for Public Comment, and pulling item 9 for Public Comment and a
separate vote.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Addressing the Council regarding Pride Month were Peggy Stabile, Mary Morris, Mario
Presents, Diane Zimmerman, Andrea Rosenthal representing Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo,
Santa Rivera, Jenny Sickerius, Andrew Taban, Kip Mueller, and Lynne Plambeck.
Councilmember Weste spoke of the 70-member Saugus High School Marching Centurions who
performed at the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., and invited William S.
Hart Superintendent, Mike Kuhlman and members of the Saugus marching band and color guard
in attendance to the dais to take a photo and receive a certificate.
Mayor Gibbs commented on Santa Clarita as an inclusive community and acknowledged the
struggles and challenges that the LGBTQIA+ community has faced throughout history;
announced that the City proclaims the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; and invited c
PFLAG SCV founder Peggy Stabile and PFLAG SCV President Dawn Walker to the dais to
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Councilmember Miranda discussed the responsiveness of the Graffiti Removal Team, which has o
removed over 43,000 tags in the last three years; announced that the City proclaims June 24, v
2023, as Graffiti Removal Day in Santa Clarita; and invited members of the Graffiti Removal
Team to the dais accept the proclamation and take a photo. o
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth spoke of the history surrounding the Juneteenth holiday, which originated
on June 19, 1865; announced that the City proclaims the June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth in Santa
Clarita; and invited Di Thompson to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Marla Kapit regarding a no -kill animal shelter; Jardan Roberts -
Diem regarding animal care; Merry Machado regarding a no -kill animal shelter and a traffic
issue on Whispering Leaves Drive; Rebecca Hindman regarding Burrtec and Pride month; Carrie
(no last name provided) regarding lithium storage units and Pride Month; Steven H. Baron
regarding Santa Clarita Dodger Day; Cindy (no last name provided) regarding LGBTQ influence
on young children; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding Pride month and children; Reena
Newhall regarding parking at Cinema Park and Santa Clarita Plaza.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin responded to public comments stating that the animal care issue was
addressed at a recent public meeting when the Council adopted recommendations that address
many of the issues brought up by the speakers, and an item will come before the Council to
discuss funding; commented that staff has already reached out to the speaker to address the
Whispering Leaves traffic issue; commented that there were two bidders for the residential trash
franchise project and Burrtec provided a less expensive proposal to meet State of California
mandates; and commented that staff will reach out to Ms. Newhall regarding the development
project.
Mayor Pro Smyth requested that a list of Council's animal care recommendations is provided to
the speakers.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean spoke of her attendance at the Mayor's Roundtable hosted by LA Metro
and was given an opportunity to ask questions regarding the Antelope Valley line and state
funding for transportation projects; and thanked volunteers who signed up for the upcoming
annual Graffiti Removal Day on June 24, mentioning that the City has a reputation for removing
graffiti with 24 hours.
In the interest of time, Councilmember Miranda and Mayor Pro Tem Smyth made no comments.
Councilmember Weste requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Robert
Endress; and announced that June 16 is the deadline for entrance applications for the July 4th
Parade; commented on attending events, including the Return of the Jedi at the Newhall Family
Theatre and the Memorial Day event at Eternal Valley; announced the upcoming Pow Wow at
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Hart Park on September 30 and October 1; and mentioned meeting, along with Mayor Gibbs,
with Assemblywoman Schiavo regarding CEMEX issues.
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Mayor Gibbs mentioned attending the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi; commented on
hosting the JCIs at City Hall, where they learned about local government, and emceeing the
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Memorial Day Event, honoring local purple heart recipients; mentioned speaking, along with
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Assemblywoman Schiavo at the Newhall Elementary promotion ceremony; and spoke of
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attending the Soroptimist 2nd Annual Cheri Fleming Shining Star Legacy Award. Mayor Gibbs
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requested Council support to send a five -signature letter to the Los Angeles Sheriff and Board of
Supervisors regarding opposition to requiring rotation of patrol deputies throughout Los Angeles
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County, and Council concurred to agendize the matter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget was distributed to the City Council along with the
Planning Commission; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and the
Arts Commission on May 2, 2023. In addition, on June 6, 2023, the Planning Commission made
a finding by minute action that the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program is
consistent with the City of Santa Clarita's (City) General Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-
24 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and schedule the budget for
adoption at the June 27, 2023, City Council Meeting.
Mayor Gibbs opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
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City Manager Ken Striplin provided the staff presentation.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Gibbs closed the public comments.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 2
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE
For Fiscal Year 2023-24, staff recommends development -related fees and charges be increased
by the December year-end Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the urban consumers of the Los
Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim area. The percentage increase, as reported by the United States
Department of Labor, is 4.93 percent.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed fee adjustments.
2. Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services.
Mayor Gibbs opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Council waived the staff presentation.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Gibbs closed the public comments.
Adopted Resolution No. 23-32
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
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ITEM 3
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE
ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Determination and approval of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee rates for Fiscal Year
2023 -24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Conduct a public hearing on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2023-
24.
2. Introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24;" waive v
reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda; and pass to
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Mayor Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. v
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Environmental Services Manager Darin Seegmiller provided the staff presentation.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Gibbs closed the public comments.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 4
ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF
WILLIAM S. HART REGIONAL PARK
The purpose of this items is to consider assuming ownership and operations of Williams S. Hart
Regional Park from the County of Los Angeles.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council review the analysis related to the feasibility of assuming ownership and operations
of William S. Hart Regional Park and provide direction to staff.
Director of Neighborhood Services Jerrid McKenna provided the staff presentation.
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Addressing the Council were Evan M. Decker, Becki Basham, Roger Basham, Carol Rock, Alan
Ferdman, Josh Premako, Steve Petzold, Alan Pollack, MD, Michael Jarel, Bill West, Leon
Worden, Susan Shapiro, and Santa Rivera.
Two written comment cards were received in support.
Council commented on the various areas of Hart Park, including open space, historic buildings,
artifacts, the barn, and the gift shop, and the opportunity to expand the roots of the valley with
artistic and cultural events, as well as having the County's support of the transfer.
Councilwoman McLean expressed concern with the next steps, mentioning the lack of funding
from the County, and would support further discussions with the County.
Council further discussed the current opportunity for the City to bring additional amenities to the
community, concern about the County's lack of investment in the park, and the City moving
forward with next steps immediately.
Council inquired about potential costs to the City, and the City Manager responded; Council also
inquired if the property included the former Senior Center, and Mr. Striplin affirmed.
Mayor Pro Tern Smyth made a motion to proceed with the next steps as outlined in the staff
presentation.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:29 p.m.
Item 9 was pulled for a separate vote.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 5
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 23, 2023, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 23, 2023, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 7
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 30, 2023, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 8
CHECK REGISTER NO. 11
Check Register No. 11 for the Period 04/21/23 through 05/04/23 and 05/11/23. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 04/24/23 through 05/05/23.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 11.
ITEM 9 WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 10
AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 MEASURE H
ALLOCATION
City Council to consider approval of a contract with Los Angeles County to receive Measure H
funding for the construction of Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley's interim housing facility
and for a Homeless Coordinator to continue the implementation of the 2022 Community Plan to
Address Homelessness.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve a one-year contract with County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative to receive
Measure H funding in the amount of $266,743 to assist with the construction of Family
Promise of Santa Clarita Valley's interim housing facility and for a Homeless Services
Coordinator to continue the implementation of the Community Plan to Address
Homelessness.
2. Increase revenue account 272-462101 by $266,743, and appropriate $19,360 to expenditure
account 2723205-500201 and $247,383 to expenditure account 2723205-516101.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Family Promise of Santa Clarita
Valley in an amount not to exceed $247,383 to provide funding towards the construction of
an interim housing facility in the Newhall community.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
and make non -material amendments that may arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
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Addressing the Council were Alan Ferdman and Bryan George, representing Family Promise of
Santa Clarita Valley.
ITEM 11
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
This procedural matter is required by state law and orders, approves, and sets the public hearing
for the annual levy of the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas,
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Tourism Marketing District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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1. Adopt resolutions declaring the City's intention to levy assessments, preliminarily approve
Engineer's Reports in connection with the Special Districts for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and set a
public hearing for June 27, 2023. ti
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2. Adopt the annual report for the Tourism Marketing District, adopt a resolution of intent to
continue a business improvement area in the City of Santa Clarita designated as the Tourism v
Marketing District, and set a public hearing for June 27, 2023. s
Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 23-33, 23-34, 23-35, and 23-36
ITEM 12
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
Consideration and adoption of resolutions associated with the annual process of ordering,
approving, and setting the public hearing on the annual levy of the Open Space Preservation
District as required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution declaring the City's intention to levy assessments, preliminarily
approve an Engineer's Report in connection with the Open Space Preservation District for Fiscal
Year 2023-24, and set a public hearing for June 27, 2023.
Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman.
Adopted Resolution No. 23-37
ITEM 13
EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY INCREASE AND RENEWAL FOR UTILITY BILLING AND
FRANCHISE FEE AUDIT SERVICES
Council consideration to approve expenditure authority increase and contract renewal for
consultant's audit of utility billing and franchise fee services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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1. Authorize an expenditure authority increase to the existing contract with Utility Cost
Management, LLC, in the amount of $100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$200,000.
2. Authorize a five-year contract renewal with Utility Cost Management, LLC, beginning in
Fiscal Year 2023-24, for ongoing utility billing and franchise fee audit services, not to exceed
$200,000 per year.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
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TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE CONTRACT v
Consideration to award a contract to update the City of Santa Clarita Transit's Transportation
Development Plan.
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Award a contract to Transportation Management & Design, Inc., to update the City of Santa
Clarita Transit's Transportation Development Plan in a total contract amount not to exceed
$299,856.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 15
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT 2023 TITLE VI FEDERAL NONDISCRIMINATION
PROGRAM
Council consideration to approve the updated Santa Clarita Transit Title VI Nondiscrimination
Program, which is required to take place every three years. The last program was approved by
the City Council in November 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the City of Santa Clarita Transit 2023 Federal Title VI Nondiscrimination
Program and authorize staff to amend the program as needed.
ITEM 16
PARKING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACTS
Consideration to award two-year contracts with three one-year renewal options to Ace Parking
III, LLC, for parking enforcement and traffic control services, and Data Ticket, Inc., for citation
processing services.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to Ace Parking III, LLC, for Citywide parking enforcement and
traffic control services in the annual amount not to exceed $839,622, beginning on July 1,
2023, and authorize three, one-year renewal options with annual Consumer Price Index
adjustments, upon request of the contractor and contingent upon the appropriation of funds in
the annual budget for such fiscal year.
2. Award a two-year contract to Data Ticket, Inc., for parking citation processing services in an
amount not to exceed $150,000 annually, beginning on July 1, 2023, and authorize three,
one-year renewal options.
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subject to City Attorney approval.
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Addressing the Council was Diane Zimmerman. o
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PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED
Consideration to approve the purchase of one Ford F-350 Super Duty truck with a utility bed. co
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1. Approve the purchase of one 2023 Ford F-350 super duty truck from Auto Nation Ford
Valencia for a total amount not to exceed $75,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 18
PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 7700A PRECISIONCUT FAIRWAY MOWER
Council consideration to approve the purchase of a John Deere 7700A PrecisionCut Fairway
Mower using a "piggyback" contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a John Deere 7700A PrecisionCut Fairway Mower
using Sourcewell contract #031121-DAC in a total amount not to exceed $106,407.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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ITEM 19
VALENCIA GLEN AQUATICS BUILDING - EMERGENCY REPAIR
Continuation of the emergency declaration for repairs at the Valencia Glen Aquatics Building.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to continue to receive staff updates regarding the emergency repair project at
Valencia Glen Park.
ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 9
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 2.04.005 TO THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY -DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS
AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Consideration of a second reading of an ordinance switching to District elections, selecting a
District map, and the sequencing of by -District elections starting with the 2024 election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda,
determine the ordinance is exempt form CEQA, and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.04.005 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING BY -DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS."
Addressing the Council were Corey Downs, Santa Rivera, Diane Zimmerman, and Alan
Ferdman.
Mayor Gibbs requested that the City Attorney address the Council vacancy comments. Mr.
Montes stated that the ordinance governs the transition from at -large to districts. If a vacancy
were to happen while the districts have not yet transitioned from at -large, then a vacancy may be
filled at -large. After 2026, any vacancy in the districts must be filled within the respective
districts.
Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4
RESULT:
APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Jason Gibbs, Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Laurene Weste
NAYS:
Marsha McLean
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold regarding Pride Month and districts; Diane
Zimmerman regarding the Acton lithium storage facility; Santa Rivera regarding teaching
children morals and parental relationships.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gibbs adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Robert Endress at 10:04 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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