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Monday, July 24,
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY,COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 24, 1972
meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
to order by Mayor Pearson at the Administration Build -
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M.
1972.
-PRESENT
ABSENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
None
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
Marion Welch
June Cunningham
Daniel McNabb_
Clark Leonard
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Secretary
Resident
Lanco Land Consultants
A motion to approve the minutes of the meetings of May 22,
June 7, June 12, June 26 and July 10, 1972 as presented was made by
Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER (ITEMS HELD OVER)
Tennis Court
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that work is proceeding on
the Main Gate project, including tennis courts, and..bids have been
received on demolition of the existing buildings, removing brush,
moving trees, etc. Further, she reported, at the meeting of the Plan-
ning Commission on July 18th, Chairman Pernell set a Public Hearing
for 8:00 P.M. Monday, July 31, 1972' on the request of the City of
Rolling Hills for a variance in the Commercial -Limited Zone for con-
s truction of two additional tennis courts with lights in the north
eAsterly portion of Lot 25-RH, 1 Portuguese Bend Road.
Councilman Hesse said that consideration 'should be given to -
including rest room facilities in the tennis court area. Mrs. Cliftc
explained that'residents use t.he=fcacili.ties in the City Hall during
the week, but there are no facilities available_ during the_.weekendsi._
Mrs. Clifton advised that she thought an additional facility should
be considered, and that a rest room should be included for the tennis
players. She said that a small facility could be constructed in an
available area to the east of the existing court area and could be
handled in an unobtrusive manner. Councilman Battaglia agreed with
the suggestion, especially as a. play area for children is included in
the improvement plans.
In order to present the matter to the Council for discussion,
Councilman Hesse moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed
with putting plans out to bid, and that plans be amended to include
restroom facilities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and
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carred by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Hein.sheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES.- None
ABSENT: None.
Mayor Pearson. directed Mrs. Clifton to request that the Archi-
tect have plans ready for the next meeting of the City Council, if at
all possible, so the addition. of two tennis courts with lights can be
considered when the Budget is discussed and adopted.
Riding Ring
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda for dis-
cussion with the Budget.
Underground Utilities - Richard Colyear
Mrs. Clifton reported that a letter had been sent to Mr. Colyear
by the Board of Directors requesting that.he contact the Association
with reference to establishing trails on his property, and complying
with requirements for completing his subdivision.
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Hillside Rubbish Company
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter from Falcon Disposal Service
presenting unit prices .for once a week service versus twice weekly
collection as requested by the Rubbish Committee of the City Council.
Councilman Battaglia said he considered the difference between
once a week and twice weekly pick up insignificant, and felt the Coun-
cil should address itself to the basic question of what it would cost
to provide the service desired. He said also that he had been opposed
to mandatory participation by all residents of the City, as well as
billing by the City, but after becoming familiar with some of the prob-
lems it is his opinion that mandatory participation and billing might
be desireablea Mrs. Clifton said that as requested by the City Council
she had reviewed the staff requirements if the City assumes quarterly
billing for refuse service, and she ascertained that the work could
be handled by the present staff. Mrs. Clifton recommended that the
City Council pass an. ordinance making`TFa =g ick up from all residents
mandatory. Y
Further, Mrs. Clifton. said.that Mr. Doug Beaver, Palos Verdes
Disposal, had indicated an interest in the contract, but had not yet
given her any cost information. Councilman Bear asked the Manager to
get a letter from•Mr. Beaver stating whether or not he is interested
in discussing the franchise.. Mayor Pearson then ordered the matter
held on the agenda.
City of Rolling Hills Estates -
The Manager reported that an arrow had been painted on Rolling
Hills Road at Palos Verdes Drive North as requested. The Cify Manager
said she had sent a letter to Rolling Hills Estates, thanking them for
their cooperation in granting the request made by Rolling Hills.
Rolling Hills Estates Ordinance No. 257
Mayor Pearson ordered Rolling Hills Estates Ordinance No. 257
imposing a 6,000 pound weight limit on Palos Verdes Drive North held
on. the agenda.
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Palos Verdes Water Company
The Manager reported that c'pRies of the application with the
California Public Utilities Commission for an increase in metered rates
of approximately 8% had been mailed to all Councilmen.
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Robert Johnson, 8 Eastfield Drive
Councilman Heinsheimer said he had made a trip to the site of
the proposed residence of Mr. Robert Johnson, 8 Eastfield Drive, and
he asked that Councilman Hesse, a member of the Traffic Safety Committee
also inspect the site to determine the advisability of a,dual access on
Eastfield Drive.
CG Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda for a re-
port by the Traffic Safety Committee
Q Rolling Hills Estates Pro -posed Signal -Modification
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Mrs. Clifton advised that correspondence from the City of Roll-
ing Hills Estates requesting that Rblling"Hillis"participate financially
in modifying the traffic signal on Palos Verdes Drive North at.Rolling
Hills Road and the entrance to Rolling Hills had been sent to members
of the Council.
Mayor Pearson referred the matter to the Traffic Committee for,
review and recommendation. He ordered the matter held on the agenda.
California Contract Cities Association
The Manager advised that additional information had been re-
ceived from California Contract Cities Association regarding planned
legal action against County overhead _.„__Mrs. Clifton said she had ad-
vised the Contract Cities Association several months ago 4:t -Council
direction that the City of Rolling Hills.did not wish to participate
in legal action. However, they have asked whether the City is now
interested in view of additional information available.
Councilman Hesse reported that he had read and reviewed cor-
respondence prepared by attorneys retained by California Contract
Cities, and it is his opinion that there'is merit in questions and
proppsitions now being proposed, and the implications are quite seri-
ous to the Contract Cities, and it is important enough for Rolling
Hills to consider whether to join the other cities in supporting it.
The Councilmen agreed to review the background information before
giving a final answer.
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda for dis-
cussion at the next Council meeting.
BUDGET, FISCAL 1972-73
The Manager requested that the Council schedule a personnel
session following the'm-6nelusion of regular Council business to dis-
cilss personnel recommen.datio'ns. The Mayor so ordered.
CITE MANAGER (NEW BUSINESS)
Regional planning Commission, Tract 28866
The Manager advised the Council that Tract 28866, a 37 unit
condem;LniVm on Whitestone Road at Highridge Road was granted a one
month extension on July 11th by Regional Planning. The Mayor ordered,
the matter held on. the agenda.
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Regional Planning Commission,_ gondition.al Use Permit. Case. 1,25-(4.),.
Mrs. Clifton.'xeport-ed that 'Conditional Use Permit Case 125®(4)
has been held under submission by Regional Planning Commission.
Councilman. Battaglia said he had read in the local newspaper
that the plan had been submi't'ted to the Planning Commission of the City
of Rolling Hills Estates, although it is not within the limits of that
city. At that meeting the Planning Commission complimented the devel-
oper on the plans for a 116 unit condominium development at Crest Road,
Crenshaw Boulevard and Whitley Collins Drive. Councilman Battaglia
moved that the City Co1mcil of Rollin& K11s go on record with Regional
Planning as being in opposition to the d.ensi-Ly of the development of
Conditional Use Permit Case 1257(4).__as presented, and that the opposi-
tion be communicated to the City of Rolling dills Estates, with an
offer to meet with their representatives if desired to discuss the
reasons for opposition.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hesse
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen, Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Master Plan for Peninsula
Councilman. Hesse said he questions whether the plan adopted on
March 'll, 1968 for the Peninsula is still the best plan, and he_proposed
that the City Council ask the Planning Committee to work with repre-
sentatives of the other Peninsula titres, the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Advisory Council, Save Our Coastline in. a joint planning effort to ex-
amine that question He proposed further that Councilman Battaglia
represent the City of Rolling Hills in that effort, and bring the
recommendations of the working.group back to the City Council for con-
sideration
Mayor Pearson said that if the plan is going to be reviewed
and re-evaluated he thinks everyone involved, including the nonresident
property owners, should be in, attendance, not only Peninsula organizations.
Councilman Hesse said that representatives of various Peninsula
organizations have met regularly for several years to discuss wliat is
best for the Peninsula. He has attended many meetings, he reported,
and suggests 'that participation be broadened by having Councilman ..
Battaglia, the other Councilman. assigned to Peninsula Planning, attend
some of the meetings to work on the. specific question of whether changes
should 'be considered for the Peninsula Plan, and whether it should be up-
dated.
Commission: Condi: i6nal _Use Permit Case 31-(4)
Regional Planning _ -
The Manager reported that Conditional Use 'Permit Case 31-(4)
for three detached 4 -unit apartment buildings on the northeast corner
of Hawthorne Boulevard and South Indian Valley Road, Palos Verdes Pen-
insula
eninsula had been referred to the Regional Planning Commission by the
Board of Supervisors, and is being held tinder submission.
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Traffic Speed Sum
Mrs, Clifton reported that the
agenda at Councilman. Bear's request
ceived many complaints from residents
Road and Crest Road.
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topic had been included on the
She said the staff had also re -
about speeding on Portuguese Bend
July 24, 1972
Councilman Bear said many residents had spoken to him about the
problem of speeding, and he felt the speed laws should be reviewed, es-
pecially with the increase in joggers and bicycle riders. Most of the
complaints are of cars causing unsafe conditions by attempting to pass
others that are observing the low speed limit, and Councilman Bear re-
quested that the speed limit be reviewed to determine whether the present
limit is realistic and safe.
Councilman Heinsheimer said he felt that the people who pass
cars going 25 mph would also pass cars going 35 mph, and it was his
suggestion that the Council reaffirm their adoption of the 25 mph ab-
solute speed limit. Councilman Battaglia agreed with Councilman Heins-
heimer, and said that the present speed limit was not adopted lightly;
further, he said, several more months of rigid enforcement resulting in
many citations will emphasize to residents the need and importance of
obeying traffic laws. Councilman Heinsheimer said he thinks a traffic
survey or study would indicate a weakening of resolve on the part of
the Council, and said that when contacted by residents members of the
Council should convey to them the Council's feeling that the speed
limit was adopted after extensive study and is considered the best for
the City. Councilman Battaglia said he thinks the people who live on
Portuguese Bend Road and Crest Road should be considered, and he thought
an increase in speed limit would be undesireable for those residents.
Councilman Hesse reported that he had written to every city
in the United States that has a 25 mph speed limit, and had received
replies from most of them, and his observations indicate that the 25
mph speed limit is the safest one, and should be kept in Rolling Hills.
Mayor Pearson said that the discussion and review of the speed
limit reaffirmed the Council's approval of the existing speed limit.
Lanco Land Consultants: Time Extension, Tract 30387
The Manager presented a letter from Mr. Clark M. Leonard, Lanco
Land: Consultants, requesting an extension of six months on Tract 30387,
Lawrence Weitzel.
Mrs. Clifton explained that.,approval, of, the tract by -.the Roll-
ing Hills Community Association had been delayed pending adoption of
Resolution No. 94 regulating subdivision by the Board of Directors.
The resolution has been adopted, she said, and subdivision can now
proceed.
A motion to grant the time extension as requested was made by
Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the
following, troll • call vote :
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
R. S. Meurer re: Tract 26652, Richard Friend
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated July 19, 1972 from
R. A. Meurer, Consulting Engineering. Mr. Meurer advised that approval
of Tentative Tract No. 26652 expired in November 1970 after approval of
the tentative map had been given and..the,final.map prepared. Mr. Richard
Friend now wishes to reactivate the subdivision and Mr. Meurer has in-
quired about what will be necessary to complete the process:
Mrs. Clifton explained that when Mr..Friend sold his property to
Mr. John Aguirre, Mr. Aguirre attempted to complete the subdivision. The
property has now reverted to Mr. Friend and it is his wish to proceed.
However,°she explained, the map has-been changed from the original map
submitted; also the membership of the Planning Commission and the City
Council have changed since the map was first presented to the Planning
Commission in April 19.6 ,i It wase.Mrs. ,Clifton's. recommendation that
Mr. Friend be required to re -submit the maps and pay all.fees. -The
matter was held for review at the next City Council meeting.
July 24, 1972
TENTATIVE TRACT 30932, Tom Moran, 10 Packsaddle Road West
Mr. Clark Leonard, Lanco Land Consultants, advised the Council
that based on additional information about availablility of water to his
site, and it is Mr. Tom Moran's wish to proceed with his subdivision, and
he requested Council approval'of the tentative map.
Mr. C. G. Nollenberger, vice president and general manager of
Palos Verdes Water Company has advised Mr. Moran that the water line
in Packsaddle Road is scheduled for replacement sometime in 1972 or
1973, and the required flow should normally be available for fire pro-
tection.
In the discussion that followed Mayor Pearson said he felt the
entire tract should be reviewed because of the changes in requirements
since the map was first presented to the Planning Commission on Novem-
ber 17, 1970 and approved by that body.
Councilman Bear moved that the Moran subdivision be held on
the agenda and the question of approval tabled until members of the
Council had an opportunity to make a trip to the site to judge whether
the tract conforms to City requirements for subdivision. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearson
NOES: Councilman Battaglia
ABSENT: None
Mr. William Kinley, City Attorney, advised the Council that
they could overrule the Planning Commission ingranting approval of the
tentative tract, but the tract could not be sent back to the Planning
Commission or to the Rolling Hills Community Association for review
as suggested. Once approved by those bodies, he explained, the ap-
proval was valid and the map could not be referred back to the Planning
Commission for further reports and recommendations.
A motion to rescind the motion tabling the motion to approve
the Tentative,Map of the subdivision was made by Councilman Hesse,
seconded by Councilman Battaglia and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion to approve the tentative map was made by Councilman
Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Hesse, Mayor Pearson
NOES: Councilman Heinsheimer
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE TRACT 26964, Gordon Shultz
Mayor Pearson reported that Dr. Godfrey Pernell, Chairman of
the Planning Commission, had contacted him relative to Mr. Leonard's
statement at the City Council meeting of June 26, 1972 that the minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting of May 16, 1972 were inaccurate re-
garding requirements for bonding the extension of Johns Canyon Road.
Chairman Pernell had explained that the Planning Commission
had recommended bonding Johns Canyon Road as far as Lot 6 as reported
in the minutes; however, their concern was for reserving the future
street and slope easements beyond the southerly bondary of Lot 7 and
bending would not be necessary.
Councilman Bear moved that the bonding requirement for Johns
Canyon Road be waived, and that inclusion of Lot 7 in the first unit
July 24, 1972
with a cul de sac as approved by the Planning Commission be approved
by the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Battaglia and
carried by the f6llowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PERSONAL APPEARANCE, Daniel McNabb, 11 Quail Ridge Road South
Mr. Daniel McNabb, owner of Lot 17 -CH, 11 Quail RidgeRoad
South, presented a map of his property to the Council, and explained
that he plans to purchase the adjacent property, Lot 18 -CH from Mr.
Cecil Shaver, 11 Cinchring Road, and he requested permission to ac-
complish an equal exchange of land along the mutual boundary. Mr.
McNabb said he had appeared before the Board of Directors on July 6th
and they had approved his request.
The City Attorney explained that such an equal exchange could
be accomplished without filing a subdivision, as neither parcel would
be reduced in size, as an exception to and without the necessity of
complying with the required Subdivision Ordinance.
A motion to approve Mr. McNabb's request was made by Council-
man Battaglia, seconded'by Councilman Bear and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCIAL REPORTS
A motion to approve the Treasurer's-Report..for';the month of
June 1972 and the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures dated June 30,
1972 was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PAYMENT OF BILLS
City of Rolling Hills
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 2373 through
2418 be paid from the General Fund, and that Demands No. 2370, 2371,
2372, 2377, 2393, 2404, 2408 and 2417 be voided.
DEMAND NO. PAYEE
2391
Arte Gallerie
2392
California Water Service
2393
VOID
2394
General Telephone
2395
General Telephone
2396
Harbor Office Supply
2397
Harbor Office Supply
2398
Lomita Maintenance
2399
L. A. County Sheriff
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AMOUNT
25.94
19.52
26.53
5.25
76.50
19.32
125.00
533.00
ffi'
Xun'1'.y 24, 1972
DEMAND- NO o
'PAYEE
AMOUNT
.. -
2/400
L. A„ Cauxi.vy Sheriff
81137.00
240.1
Forester 6. 'Fire Warden.
23.164
2402
Regional. Planning Comm.
� ` 460.57
2403
L. A. County -Road Dept.
1.61.44
2404.
61'D
"
2405-
Palos Verdes Penin. News
� •�4
2406
Pal.os Ve.rd.P.s 'Pen.fn.. News'
3.72
2407.
Rea's 'Hard.wa'r°e "
3.12
2408.
'VOID
2409.-,..
S61jthern' Ca'].ii.f 'E(1,ison
91..75
2410
S011thern Califf a Edison
47.79'
24:11.
Sour hen Ca:1.i.f . '(;as `.
7.55'
2412
Tyler Pr.•,irit :illg Go'.
34,6-5 '
2.413
Wesr. Pub'l..ish.;i:n.g Co;.
34.65
2414'
Xerox * Coro (ji°ation.
83 �46
241.5•
Southern' Cali foknia Edison `
' 95.72
241.6
Alma C o `Clift_on33
.98'
241.7
.
VOID
241.8
June C. Cunningham.
36.50
21,172.9U
The motion
was seconded 'by Councilman Battaglia and carrie'd by
the following roll
:.call vote:,....
ADZES:
Councilmen Ba,t:t;aglia, Bear,
Heinsheimer, Hesse
Mayor Pearson
NOES:
None
ABSENT:`
None
Miraleste Swim -Pool -July 11,, t9 7,2 .
DEMAND, NO.
PAYEE*'
AMOUNT
1.56
Carla Albano w
22.04
:157
Carla Albano
39.82
1.58
Sue Baur°
39.:1.0
159
Sue Baur
1.7 X6
1.60
Karen Cunningham
77.86
1.61
Karen Cunningham
67.-55
1,62
Nancy Derbes
12.09
163
Nancy Derbes
9.'95
:164
Diane Harris
- . 39.1:0
.1.65
Diane Harris ;
25.60
166
Debbie Loot .-
39.82...
:167 ,
,Debbie boob. -.
14.93
168
SLeve P1.4e
39.10
169
S te,ve Pi ke
9.95
1.70
Jana Wright;
13.51
171.
Jana Wright
29.15
:L72
Kerry Co:l��ig
,; 106.54
173 : '
Kerry Col-.-vig.
169.10
174 ''
Cheryl Wek .
59.-54
1.75
Cheryl. We'k _. e :. , E - •
115 ;-54
176
Ron Roberts
e: 256.41
.1.77
Ron Roberts
203.92
:L 78
Harry Wir:kefis ..
131 . 51.
1,79
Harry Wickens ,
17e9.80
Lee. Ann, Be.ns:e'l.
154.59
.180
:1.8:1.
Lee Ann. :Be.n.se•a.
88.39
1.82
Richard Aliviado
1.47.30
1,83
Richard Al.iviado
70.09
184
Ellen, Canfield
1.4.22
'L ,19'3 . b /
ffi'
440 t
.w
July 248 1972
Miraleste Swim Pool
July 248 1972
DEMAND NOo
PAYEE
AMOUNT
185
VOID
186
Richard Aliviado
174.8
187
Cheryl Wek
164.'24
188
Harry Wickens
202.4
189
Ron Roberts
2 3 5.0'2
190
Karen Cunningham
93.85
191
Lee Ann. Bensel
202.82
192
VOID
.
193
merry Colvig
267.37
194
Ellen Canfield
35.55
195
Diane Harris
44.08
196
Stege Pike
46.93
197,
Debbie l,00b
198
VOID
-199
Sue Baur
444.08
266
Carla Albano
40.33
201
Nancy Derbes=
39.10
202
Peninsula Stationers
22.84
.1 573A9
A motion to approve.Demands No. 156 through 202 for payment from
the Miraleste Pool -Fund was made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by
Councilman Battaglia and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia,
Mayor Pearson.
NOES: None
ABSENT, None
CITY.ATTORNEY
Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse
Proposed Ordinance, Traffic
Mr. Finley reported that the Proposed Traffic Ordinance had been
reviewed by the Lennox Sheriff's Department and comments would be sent
to a°11 members of the Council.
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Proposed Resolution Conduct. of Business by Planning Commission
Mr. Kinl.ey distributed copies of the proposed Resolution relating
to.Conduct of Business by the Planning Commission, and asked members of
the Council to review the proposed resolution for discussion at the'next
Council meeting. Ile also said capp.ies would, be given to members of the
Plan.rning Commission for review.
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Vicious De�_b,Y-Legislative Committee
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on -the agenda.
CITY DEPARNTS
Sheriff's Department
The report of the Sheriff for the moht-h of May 1972 was .presented to
the Council. The report was received and filed.
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Fire Department
The Fire Department reports for the months of April and May 1972
were presented to the Council. The reports were re&.eiVed dnd-fi, ed
ADdOURNMENT
Mayor Pearson ordered the matter recessed to a personnel session
at 11:20 P.M. for the purpose of discussing salary recommendations in
the proposed budget, The meeting was reconvened at 12:40 A.M. Mayor
Pearson announced that the salary increases for CityZI nager and the
Secretary had been, approved, and adjourned the meeting at 12:45 A.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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