Minutes 1979/06/04
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Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Res. #79-45
PUD-Wood-
worth Prop.
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June 4, 1979
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Hayor Protempore John E. Pate at 8:00 p.m. Hayor
Protempore Pate noted that Mayor Goodrich will be in Europe this month.
Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Brian D. ,Cun-
ningham, Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, David V. Stout and John E.
Pate. Absent: Council Member: Norman B. Goodrich.
City Administrator Wood noted that Item "F" regarding setting
the Public Hearing on the 1979-1980 proposed Budget, that copies of
same are available at the City Clerk's Office and the Gilroy Public
Library.
City Administrator Wood noted that Item "I" regarding damage
and injury claims under the Consent Calendar would be denial of same
with a "yes" vote.
Mayor Protempore Pate requested removal of Item "H" setting
a Public Hearing on the proposed General Plan to be discussed under
the City Administrator's reports.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Council-
man Link that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved
as recommended by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members:
Childers, Cunningham, Hugh an , Link, Stout and Pate. Absent: Council
Member: Goodrich.
Approved the Hinutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May
21, 1979;
re: Adopted Resolution No. 79-45 approving an Rl PUD Permit sub-
ject to certain conditions for development of a 24.1 acre parcel located
on the west side of Honterey Street approximately 500 feet southeast
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of Farrell Avenue (Woodworth Property) Barnett-Range Corp., applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-45
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN Rl PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WI~I THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS
FILED WITH THE APPLICATION AND TO BE FILED AND APPROVED, AND THE CONDITIONS
IMPOSED HEREIN, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THAT 24.03 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF MONTEREY HIGHWAY SOUTH OF FARRELL AVENUE AND 160 FEET NORTH
OF LIMAN AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, STOUT and
PATE
C OUNC IL . MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: GOODRICH;
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ABSENT:
Res. #79-46 re: Adopted Resolution No. 79-46 approving Cl and R3 PUD Permit subject
PUD-Kawano to certain conditions for development of a five (5) acre parcel located
Property on the northwest corner of Kelton Drive and First Street, Tom H. and Grace
C. Kawano, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-46
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A Cl AND R3 PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND DESIGNS FILED WITH THE APPLICATION AND TO BE FILED AND APPROVED, AND
THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED HEREIN, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THAT 5 ACRE PARCEL
LOCATION ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KELTON DRIVE AND FIRST STREET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, STOUT and
PATE
COUNC IL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: GOODRICH;
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Ord. #79-11
Pre zoning
Larkin Prop.
Adopted Ordinance No. 79-11 prezoning a 1.7 acre parcel adjoining
the City on the southwest corner of Renz Lane and Ninth Street, east of
the South Valley Freeway as M2 (General Industrial) District, Thomas A.
Larkin, applicant.
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ORDINANCE NO. 79-11
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
CITY BY PREZONING A 1.7 ACRE PARCEL ADJOINING THE CITY OF GILROY
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RENZ LAND AND NINTH STREET EAST OF THE SOUTH
FREEWAY AS M2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) .
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, STOUT and
PATE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: GOODRICH;
SAID
ON THE
VALLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ord. #79-12
Rezoning-J.
Duran
Adopted Ordinance No. 79-12 rezoning a 1.3 acre parcel at 201
Welburn Avenue located at the northwest corner of Welburn Avenue and
Church Street from M2 (General Industrial) to C2 (General Commercial)
District, James Duran, applicant;
ORDINANCE NO. 79-12
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING A 1. 3 ACRE PARCEL AT 201 t.vELBURN AVENUE AT THE NORTH-
WEST CORNER OF WELBURN AVENUE AND CHURCH STREET FROM H2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL)
DISTRICT TO C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, STOUT and
PATE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: GOODRICH;
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ABSENT:
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Set Pub. Hear. Set June 18; 1979, as a public hearing date on the 1979-1980
re: 1979-80 proposed budget;
Budget
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Intro. Ord.
Amend. Sec.
15.43(21)
City Code re:
Welburn thru
St. except.
Claims
Introduced a proposed ordinance to be published by title and
summary amending Section 15.43(21) of the City Code removing Welburn
Avenue intersection at Wayland Lane from through street designation
per Resolution No. 79-41 adopted May 21, 1979, providing a 4-way
stop sign at Welburn Avenue and Wayland Lane;
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Denied the following damage and injury claims: (1) Mrs. Mary
Kathryn Rodgers & Daughter - it was noted that the location of this
alleged accident is outside of Gilroy's jurisdiction; (2) Mr. Joe
Gracia; (3) Mr. Eric Dickens Evanchak; (4) Ms. G. H. Loesch, et al;
Old City Hall Heard a proposal from Roger and Jeffery Hoffman to purchase
the old City Hall property.
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Mr. Roger Hoffman, representing Hoffman & Associates addressed
the Council and further explained the proposal and gave a slide pre-
sentation in regard to same.
Discussion was had by Council. ~10tion was made by Councilman
stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that Hoffman and Associ-
ates be thanked for said proposal and recommended that the Mayor Pro-
tempore appoint a Council Advisory Committee to determine what the
future of the old City Hall Building should be and in which way they
wanted to proceed with said property.
Pub. Hear. re: Mayor Protempore Pate stated that it was the time and place
Abandonment scheduled for a public hearing on intention to abandon a portion of
of portion Ninth Street between Renz Lane and U. S. Highway 101.
of 9th St.
Res. #79-47
Petition re:
Limited Pkg.
Eigleberry
St.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented Staff's
report on same.
Mayor Protempore Pate asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak for or against the proposal.
There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was
made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried
that the public hearing be closed.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout
that the reading of Resolution No. 79-47 be waived and that it be adopted
abandoning said portion of Ninth Street as recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-47
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING VACATION OF A
PORTION OF NINTH STREET BE~r.EEN RENZ LAND AND U. S. HIGHWAY 101, RESER-
VING TO THE CITY EASEMENTS FOR ALL PUBLIC FACILITIES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of Juen, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, STOUT
and PATE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: GOODRICH
NOES:
ABSENT:
A petition from residents in the vicinity of Eigleberry Street
between First and Second Streets was noted, requesting limited parking.
City AQministrator Wood noted that Mr. George Lawton, Bank of
America, was unable to attend this meeting to represent the Bank's
side of the issue and had requested a continuance late this afternoon.
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Mayor Protempore Pate noted that Council would hear those
present in the audience wishing to speak on the matter.
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Mr. Ernest Harrison, representing the petitioners, addressed
the Council and further explained the request, specifically, to estab-
lish limited two (2) hour parking on Eigleberry Street between First
and Second Streets between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., excluding Satur-
days, Sundays and holidays, and further requested that the Police
Department enforce said limits.
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Mayor Protempore Pate asked if there was anyone further in the
audience wishing to speak on the matter.
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Petition re:
Mesa Rd.
Property-
Assess.
Dist.
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D.Christopher
Property-
Mesa Rd.
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Dr. Daniel Palmerlee, III Second Street, addressed the Council
concurring with Mr. Harrison's request and supported the petition, noting
that he had signed same.
Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that the matter be continued to the Juen 18, 1979,
regular Council Meeting to allow a representative from the Bank of America
to speak on the issue and that they and residents in the area be notified
of said meeting.
Mayor Protempore Pate noted that he was in receipt of a petition
from Gary Wojahn, et aI, requesting the City to form an Assessment District
for properties on Mesa Road for a street improvement.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen explained that prior
to adoption of a Resolution of Determination and of Intention, if the City
desired to form an assessment district, a resolution to the County of
Santa Clara requesting granting extra-territorial jurisdiction would be
in order.
Discussion was had in regard to lot splits on the one acre parcels
to one-half acre parcels. Council noted that they would concur with the
formation of an assessment district requested if the one acre parcels re-
mained, noting that it was the City's intention to allow Single Family
residences on the nine lots in question as long as they remained one acre
sites.
Mayor Protempore Pate asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter.
Mr. Bill Hunter, owner of Parcel #9 fronting on Mesa Road addressed
the Council, noting that he objected to the formation of an assessment
district.
Mr. Gary Wojahn addressed the Council noting that he did not agree
with the Council that they had previously ordered the one acre parcels
to remain, with lot splits not to be allowed.
Mayor Protempore requested that the next Agenda item of Mr. Martin
Chappell regarding property adjacent to the proposed assessment district
be heard prior to action regarding the assessment district.
A letter from Mr. Martin Chappell requesting inclusion of
adjacent property to the proposed assessment district was noted.
further noted that the property is owned by Mr. Don Christopher.
the
It was
Mr. Martin Chappell, representing the owner, addressed the Council
further explaining the request and proposed development of said property.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman Link seconded by Councilman stout and carried that the request
for subdivision of the lands of D. Christopher property be denied.
Discussion was had in regard to formation of the proposed assessment
district on Mesa Road.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout
that the minutes of the City Council be checked to determine action taken
in regard to the one acre parcels being allowed single family construction
on same at the time they requested inclusion in the Urban Service Area
and that action on the formation of an assessment district be continued
to the June 18, 1979, Council meeting.
Mayor Protempore Pate asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience.
Mayor Protempore Pate continued on with the regular agenda.
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Underground
storage of
Fuel Tanks
Ord. #79-13
Medevac Pro~
posed Lease)
Requests of Cullen Electric Service and George W. White were
noted for use of existing underground fuel storage tanks. Discussion
was had by Council on the matter.
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Fire Chief Brittain further explained the matter noting that
he had no objection to use of existing underground storage tanks con-
taining flammable liquids if same had inspection and permit to operate
same.
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Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Link that the reading of Emergency Ordinance No. 79-13 be waived and
that it be adopted amending section 16.33 of the City Code prohibiting
installation of underground storage fuel tanks in residential areas
adopted May 7, 1979, by permitting storage of flammable liquids in
underground tanks that were installed prior to May 7, 1979, with the
condition that said tanks be inspected and a no-fee permit be issued
by the Fire Department.
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ORDINANCE NO. 79-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION
GILROY CITY CODE PROHIBITING UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF
IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
16.33 OF THE
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
NOES:
ABSENT:
4th day of June, 1979, by the
CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN,
and BATE
None
GOODRICH
following vote:
LINK, STOUT
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Mr. Sam Yamanaka addressed the Council noting that he is presently
using an underground storage tank with a permit issued twenty-three (23)
years ago and noted that same is necessary for his farming operation.
Mayor Protempore Pate deviated from the regular agenda in order
to accommodate interested persons in the audience.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on Medevac (Para-
medics) proposal to lease space at the City Fire Station.
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Mr. Gary Orr, County Health Department Emergency Medical Services,
addressed the Council and further explained said proposal.
Mayor Protempore Pate asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak for or against the matter.
Mr. Raymond Bell, AAA Ambulance Company, Santa Clara, addressed
the Council and explained available ambulance service to the residents
of the City of Gilroy.
Mr. E. Holdaway, local ambulance owner, addressed the Council ano
noted that he was intending to discontinue said ambulance service.
He inquired of service to local residents if both the Gilroy and
Morgan. Hill units were in North County.
Mr. Larry Flansburg, representing Medevac, addressed the Council
further explaining the proposal.
Fire Chief Brittain, addressed the Council noting that he has
no objection to the proposal to house the requested Medevac units at
the Chestnut Street Fire Station.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that the agreement with Medevac for rental of
the Chestnut Street Fire Station at $250.00 per month be approved as
presented.
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City Administrator Wood noted that Council would be required to
adopt a resolution at the June 18, 1979, regular meeting declaring the
public convenience and necessity for the Medevac Unit and one additional
ambulance company as required by ordinance.
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Mayor Protempore Pate continued on with the regular agenda.
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Nominations re: Mayor Protempore Pate noted that he would take under adivsement
Historic and appoint nominations for excellence in Historic Resources Preservation
Resources requested by the County Historical Heritage Commission.
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H.S. Hersman
Property
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City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Wells Fargo Bank,
Trust Department, in re: to the H. S. Hersman Property, informing the City
that the .$86,000.00 offer is in the "ball-park" for said property. City
Administrator Wood requested that the City meet with the Downtown Merchant's
Association this week in regard to said matter.
Meet & Confer City Administrator Wood also noted the necessity of meeting with
Mr. Ed Reith, Meet and Confer Negotiator, some time this week, preferably
June 7, 1979, at 4:00 p.m.
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So. Valley
Refuse
Disposal
Gasoline
Price
Posting
P & R Com.
5/22/79
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Personnel Com.
5/23/79
Recreation
Classifica-
tion
Council concurred with a Council Advisory Committee Meeting
the Downtown Merchants' Association on June 7, 1979, at 3:00 p.m.
Protempore Pate appointed the following as said Advisory Committee
meeting with the Downtown Merchants' Association: Council Members
Chairman, Cunningham and Link.
with
Mayor
for
Stout,
A letter from the South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc., was noted in
regard to their contract notification for renewal as nequired by the
present agreement.
A letter from the Board of Supervisors was noted requesting a
similar ordinance for posting gasoline prices.
Council deferred action on same at this time to determine the City's
requirements for gasoline price signs in service stations.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May
22, 1979, were noted.
The Minutes of the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council Meeting of
April 17, 1979, were noted.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of May 23, 1979,
was noted.
Inst. Discussion was had on the recommendation for classification of
Recreation Instructor. Personnel Commissioner McIntosh addressed the
Council noting that the recommendation for classification of Recreation
Instructor would not have been made by the Commission is there would be
any additional costs including insurance, etc., to the City. Council
referred the matter to the City Administrator to report back to Council
in regard to additional costs, if any, regarding the classification recom-.
mended for Recreation Instructor.
Monthly Reports The Summary of Monthly Reports of April, 1979, was noted and dis-
cussed. Council inquired about the sewer capacity increase vs. sewer
connections.
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from May 1, 1979, through May 31, 1979,
was noted and discussed.
Dir. of Planning- City Administrator Wood presented and explained a recommendation
Salary Adj. to approve a salary adjustment for the Director of Planning. Motion was
made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that
the Director of Planning's salary be increased from $1,955.64 to $2,044.25
as recommended.
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Part-Time
P & R Empl.
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A Parks and Recreation Department survey of part-time positions
was noted and discussed.
Parks and Recreation Director Ayer further explained the recommenda-
tion on same.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Cun-
ningham and carried that the pay scale for part-time Parks and Recreation
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employees as recommended be approved by the following Roll Call Vote:
Ayes; Council Members: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Stout and Pate.
Noes: Council Member Link.
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It was noted that the proposed 1979-80 Budget be adjusted
regarding the approval of this pay scale for part time Parks and Recrea- ..
tion employees.
Insurance
Reserve
Funds
City Administrator Wood presented a recommendation to establish
Insurance Reserve Funds. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded
by Councilman Link and carried that the City establish Insurance Reserve
Funds as recommended.
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Jt. Plan./
Council re:
Gen. Plan
City Administrator Wood presented a recommendation for Countil
to set a Joint Planning Commission/Council Study Session in regard to
the proposed revised General Plan and the first public hearing on same.
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Discussion was had on the matter. Council concurred with the
Joint Planning Commission/Council Study Session for June 14, 1979, at
2:00 p.m. It was noted that the Council is not prepared at this time
to set a public hearing for the General Plan.
Police Services Directives on Police Services and the Police Chief's interim
proposal was noted
S. P. Park
Lease
City Administrator Wood presented a report on the Southern
Pacific Park Lease. Discussion was had on:the matter.
Mr. George Robinson addressed the Council requesting the City's
intention to purchase the subject property. Discussion was had on
the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that the City Administrator be instructed to notify the
Southern Pacific Transportation Company that the City is not interested
in purchasing the subject property but intends to cooperate with Mr.
Robinson in regard to his plans for the property.
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Budget Study
Sessions
Council set June 5, 1979, at 3:00 p.m. as a Council Budget
Study Session on the proposed 1979-1980 Budget.
Old City Hall
Adv. Com.
Mayor Protempore Pate appointed the following as an Old City
Hall Council Advisory Committee: Council Members: Pate, Chairman,
Hughan and stout. This Committee scheduled June 6, 1979, at 3:00 p.m.
for a meeting.
Lighting Assess. City Administrator Wood reported that P. G. & E. has discon-
Dist.-lst St. tinued completion of the lighting assessment district on First Street
due to a conflict in the costs regarding properties owned by Mr. Fran
Basch and Mr. Joe Perucca. It was noted that Mr. Basch had allegedly
been quoted a total hook-up cost of $250.00 by the Mayor for each of
said properties.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman
Childers seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the City
pay the increase costs of $125.00 for the Basch property and $300.00
for the perucca Property, totalling $425.00 in order to complete said
Lighting District. Councilman stout voted "no" on the matter.
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Adjournment
At 11:39 p.m., the Mayor Protempore adjourned the meeting.
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Respectfully submitted,
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