HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/7/1999 Minutes - REgular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
DECEMBER 7, 1999
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government
Code Section 54956.9(b): Suzie Warren -Jackson vs. City of Diamond
Bar, Case No. EEOC 340991850
Adjourned Closed Session at 6:25 p.m.
CA/Jenkins stated that no reportable actions were taken by Council
during the Closed Session.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the City Council meeting to
order at 6:35 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, and
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang.
Also present were: Terrence Belanger, City Manager; Mike Jenkins,
City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy
Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda
Magnuson, Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing
Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl
Scout Troop 730; the National Anthem was played by the Pacific Crest Drum
& Bugle Corps.
INVOCATION: Invocations were given by Ahmad H. Sakr, PhD,
Islamic Education Center; Monsignor James Loughnane, St. Denis Catholic
Church, and Reverend Ted Meyers, ELCA, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
Church.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Belanger stated that the Resolution
certifying election results was not a part of the Consent Calendar.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Presented City Tile to Assemblyman Bob Pacheco for his involvement
in the Lanterman Developmental Center's Proposed Forensic
Confinement Compound Project.
MPT/O'Connor recused herself from participating in this presentation.
4. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-83: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE
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FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON
NOVEMBER 2, 1999, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Moved by MPT/O'Connor, seconded by C/Ansari, to adopt Resolution
No. 99-83 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on
November 2, 1999, declaring the result and such other matters as
provided by law. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
4.1 ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE:
Oaths of Office to Council Members -elect Carol Herrera and Robert
Huff administered by U.S. Congressman Gary Miller.
Presentations to Outgoing Mayor Wen Chang - Captain Richard Martinez,
Walnut Sheriffs Station; George Kuo, President, Diamond Bar Chinese
Assn.; Terena Sam; Mayor Chang's family.
4.2 REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
Selection of Mayor - M/Chang nominated Debby O'Connor. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
M/Chang passed the gavel to newly -elected Mayor O'Connor.
M/O'Connor introduced members of her family.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem - M/O'Connor nominated C/Huff;
C/Chang nominated C/Ansari and C/Huff nominated C/Herrera.
Motion carried to elect C/Ansari as Mayor Pro Tem by 3-2 vote with
C/Huff voting for C/Herrera and M/O'Connor voting for C/Huff.
RECESS: M/O'Connor recessed the City Council meeting at 7:55 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/O'Connor reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Richard Toombs congratulated M/O'Connor,
MPT/Ansari and the City Council. He asked the Council to consider
installing a pooch area at Pantera Park.
Allen Wilson spoke about the "red tape" involved in getting the City to
approve construction work on tennis courts at his condominium complex.
Matt LaBoda, Greg Barnwell and Ron Clark asked that the City consider
purchasing used roller hockey rinks from a business that has closed in
Chino. These rinks are multi-purpose and could be used by many of the
youth in the community.
Dr. Larry Rhodes pointed out that there is overflow parking on Washington
St. as a result of the amount of people using Metrolink. He suggested that
the City consider increasing parking space sizes due to the production of
larger vehicles.
Annie Lee, D.B. High School student, thanked former Mayor Chang for his
service and dedication to the community and wished Incoming Mayor
O'Connor a wonderful year. All of the Council Members have positive
thinking that influences the City. She proposed the formation of a Youth
Committee.
Jeff Koontz, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce, congratulated the
Council Members on the re-election and reformation of the City Council. He
announced upcoming Chamber events.
Judy Meza commended the Council for their good work. She asked when
sound walls would be erected along the SR 60.
M/O'Connor introduced Dr. Manual Baca, Mt. SAC Board of Trustees.
DCM/DeStefano responded to Dr. Rhodes concern regarding parking spaces
sizes. He stated that the City's recently adopted Development Code has
standard sized parking spaces at 9 ft. by 19 ft., which is an increase over the
L.A. County Code.
CM/Belanger stated that, with respect to sound walls on the SR 60 generally
from the Westerly City limit to the Brea Canyon off -ramp, these are slated for
construction in 2004 or 2005. Staff is not aware of any other sound walls on
the L.A. County list at this time. Staff will research the matter and provide
a response to Ms. Meza.
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6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
6.1 HOLIDAY RIDE - November 26, 1999 through January 2, 2000 - Taxi
cab service for D.B. residents to travel to and from commercial/retail
centers in D.B. - fare $.50 one-way.
6.2 LANTERMAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE - December 13, 1999 - 7:00
p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - December 14, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6.4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - December 16, 1999 - 7:00
p.m., Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - December 21, 1999 - 6:30 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6.6 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - Friday, December 24 through Monday,
December 27, 1999 - City Offices will be closed in observance of the
Christmas Holiday. City Offices will re -open Tuesday, December 28,
1999.
6.7 HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING - December 27, 1999 through January
15, 2000 - Recycling of Holiday trees through your disposal company.
6.8 NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY - December 31, 1999 - City Offices will be
closed in observance of the New Year. City Offices will re -open on
January 3, 2000.
6.9 MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION "NEW YEAR'S BLAST 2000" -
December 31, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., - 12:30 a.m. - Country Hills Towne
Center, Sugar Pine Ave. at D.B. Blvd.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor —
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7.1 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approved Voucher Register dated
December 7, 1999 in the amount of $636,795.07. M/O'Connor
recused herself from approval of the following voucher register items
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due to potential conflict of interest related to the Lanterman
Developmental Center's Proposed Forensic Confinement
Compound Project: P.O. #92 for $180 as well as an amount of
$66.78 payable to a Council Member.
7.2 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE AMBUSHERS
STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - accepted the
work performed by B.R. Day Construction, Inc. and authorized the
City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release any
retention amounts 35 days after the recordation date.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
9. OLD BUSINESS:
9.1 STATUS OF LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER'S
PROPOSED FORENSIC CONFINEMENT COMPOUND PROJECT
- M/O'Connor recused herself from participating in this matter and left
the dais.
CM/Belanger reported that on November 23, 1999, two Council
Members and two Lanterman Advisory Committee members traveled
to Sacramento to meet with Assembly Member Pacheco and
representatives of the Department of Developmental Services
including its Director, Clifford Allenby; Deputy Director, Paul Carlton
and Communications Director Mary Lou Pennington. At that meeting,
a communique was distributed by Mr. Allenby that indicated that the
Department of Developmental Services had not only withdrawn the
forensic expansion project approval, but that General Services had
also withdrawn the mitigated negative declaration relative to that
project. Those in attendance were appreciative of that fact. At the
meeting; however, Mr. Allenby also indicated that the severe
behavioral project approval had also been withdrawn and he
indicated to those present that it was the intent of Development
Services Department to begin a new environmental process. Upon
the return of the City's representatives, the City transmitted a letter to
Mr. Allenby asking for additional clarification with respect to
comments made in the letter as well as comments that were made at
the meeting. The primary concern was related to the severe
behavioral or the behaviorally challenged program and whether the
mitigated negative declaration related to that program had also been
withdrawn. On November 30, the City received a letter from Mr.
Allenby that indicated, in part that DDS was confirming that a new
environmental review process would be initiated and completed prior
to any new project, that the environmental review process would be
undertaken in compliance with all provisions of CEQA and that DDS
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would make sure that a public notification process is implemented for
the project so that residents of surrounding communities are informed
of the project prior to any action being taken by DDS. The City has
been involved in litigation with the cities of Walnut and Pomona as
well as the County of L.A. and homeowners living around the
Lanterman Developmental Center. That litigation was dismissed in
October. There is a statute of limitations for filing an appeal that will
expire on December 14. Councii gave direction to its attorneys to
proceed with an appeal of those aspects of the dismissal that relate
to the environmental document, the mitigated negative
declaration if the Department had not rescinded the mitigated
negative declaration on or before December 1. After consultation
with the attorney, a better way to have the issue of the mitigated
negative declaration dealt with is to have a very unambiguous notice
of recission of mitigated negative declaration signed by the
Department of Developmental Services dated and in his estimation,
for all intents and purposes, end this project. That has not occurred.
The Department has been provided a form for them to sign.
Therefore, the City's attorney has been instructed to continue to
proceed with the filing of an appeal on this matter, which will occur
before the end of the week.
C/Herrera stated that she would be sending a letter to Mr. Allenby to
remind him that he made a commitment to communicate with her prior
to January 1, 2000 regarding future plans for Lanterman.
Sue Sisk stated that it is the Advisory Committee's hope that the
signed document will be received from the State based upon the fact
that the appeal is being pursued. She thanked Assembly Member
Pacheco, Council Members, staff and dedicated residents serving on
the Advisory Committee for their dedication. She cautioned the public
that receipt of a signed document does not guarantee that the State
has decided not to pursue the plan. The State is in the planning
stages of another expansion for Lanterman and, therefore, the City
must remain vigilant. She felt that Council and staff are committed to
monitoring this manner and keeping the public informed.
Darla Farrell said that in September, the Department of
Developmental Services told the Advisory Committee that they
intended to bring forth a plan which involved 128 severe behavioral
health patients being admitted to Lanterman. On October 20, Mr.
Carlton and Mr. Allenby sent a letter to a patient's family member
stating that there would be a project involving 128 severe behavioral
patients. Such a project will involve enhanced security. In response
to a question from the Advisory Committee, the State indicated that
if everything goes according to schedule, the Lanterman unit should
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be ready for occupancy by July, 2001. She thanked Council
Members and staff for their commitment and support.
Dr. Larry Rhodes believed that the City should do everything possible
to support Lanterman's effthem inincthe efforease hrt t uchantgeothelation type of
of
Lanterman and not support
patient clientele.
Don Gravdahl thanked Council for their support toward stopping
the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project. He speculated that
some of the current patient population may be sent to group homes
in order to make room for several behavioral patients. He
encouraged residents to continue to monitor the situation and
support the efforts of the Advisory Committee, Council and staff.
Fred Encinas thanked Council, staff, attorneys and residents for their
on-going efforts. He pointed out that several facilities throughout the
State have closed. He asked for Council dialogue regarding re-
establishing a working relationship with Lanterman in order to monitor
the on-going situation.
M/O'Connor returned to the dais.
9.2 FINAL DRAFT REPORT FROM ECONOMIC RESEARCH
ASSOCIATES FOR THE FISCAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED
COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER - Council awarded a contract to
Economic Research Associates (E.R.A.) to complete a fiscal analysis
of four potential sites for the proposed Community/Civic Center.
These sites are: The hospital pad, Kaiser site, Summitridge Park and
the D.B. Golf Course. Costs that were reviewed include: Land
acquisition, grading, construction, fixtures, furnishings, loss of
potential revenue and maintenance and operations.
Presentation by Dave Wilcox, Economic Research Associations.
Stan Granger strongly admonished the City for even considering
placing these facilities at Summitridge Park.
Allen Wilson suggested moving forward with Phase IA and spoke
against allowing L.A. Membe s did notinvolved
rece receive a copy of the report.
stated
that Task Force
Council expressed concerns about costs, site selection and phasing.
Council concurred to hold a Study Session as soon as possible when
staff can provide information responding to Council's questions. The
matter was rescheduled for a Study Session on January 18, 2000.
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10. NEW BUSINESS:
10.1 AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR PURCHASE OF
A 1999 FORD TAURUS - Pursuant to the City's Purchasing
Ordinance, Council. must grant approval for the City Manager to sign
the necessary purchasing documents because the purchase of a
vehicle is not budgeted in the 1999-2000 Municipal Budget and
because the cost of the vehicle exceeds $5,000. The City sent an
RFP to five automobile vendors, and Advantage Ford responded with
the lowest purchase price.
MPT/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to authorize the City
Manager to purchase a 1999 Ford Taurus from Advantage Ford in the
amount of $17,026.82 and provide a budget allocation. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/Ansari, M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.2 DISCUSSION OF ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED
PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE DIAMOND BAR CITY LIMITS INTO THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - Over the past few years, several housing
tracts - Sunset Ridge, Monte Verde, Diamond Ridge and Diamond
Canyon - have had residents within them ask about annexation by
D.B. Each tract is located in the unincorporated area of L.A. County.
Sunset Ridge contains 91 homes within a gated community and is
located east of Brea Canyon Cutoff north of Pathfinder Rd. Monte
Verde is comprised of 160 homes located south of Pathfinder Rd. and
west of Brea Canyon Cutoff and west of Fallow Field Dr. Diamond
Canyon contains 75 homes within a gated community and is located
west of the SR57 and south of the Brea Canyon Cutoff. The
estimated total population is 1,438. Shell Oil owns the property east
of the SR 57 from the freeway right-of-way to the ridgeline, visible
from the SR57. The property runs from the southerly City limit to the
L.A. County/Orange County border. The land is within the City's
Sphere of Influence area.
C/Huff said he would like to expand the scope of consideration to
include the rest of the City's sphere of influence such as the Boy
Scout property and Shell Oil Company west of the SR 57, which
would afford the opportunity to better control the area. The sphere of
influence is generally considered to be incorporated into the city's I imits.
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C/Herrera supported C/Huffs request and staffs recommendations.
C/Chang stated that many people who live in these tracts assume that
they are within the incorporated area of D.B. and would like to be
included in the City. He looked forward to staffs cost/benefit
analysis.
Dr. Larry Rhodes believed that the City should go to the easterly -most
limits and westerly -most limits and include all properties up to the L.A.
County line.
In response to C/Huff, CM/Belanger explained that the uninhabited
properties are relatively easy in terms of cost benefit analysis. The
smaller private subdivisions, which are all gated, also suggest
relatively low impact. An analyeastward tos of the City boundary would
ea generally surrounded
by Fairway Dr. to the freeway
require a more involved analysis. One of the primary aspects of the
analysis after the cost benefit portion involves petitions, LAFCO, etc.
The area of Rowland Heights defined by Fairway Dr., Pathfinder Rd.
and SR57 is one of magnitude because of the number of homes and
could be included in the report to Council. The unincorporated area
is defined as Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights.
In reply to M/O'Connor, CM/Belanger indicated that a report including
the entire area could be prepared for the January 18, 2000 meeting.
C/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to
direct
elated to
prepare
on the comparative advantages and
he
annexation of four existing housing tracts,- the Shell Oil property and
the Boy Scout property all located in the unincorporated area
adjacent to the City. The annexation report will also include an
analysis of comparative service costs and benefits, school district
area, utility district service areas, and other such factors to include
Boy Scout, Shell Oil and Pathfinder/Fairway areas. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/Ansari, O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.3 AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
ITH GTE FOR A THREE YEAR
TERM FOR CENTRANET SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
NECESSAY
CUMENTS
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AThe contract withGTEGTE for the 0
EFFECTUATE AMENDMENT
City's telephone service (CentraNet) is due to expire at the end of
DECEMBER 7, 1999 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL
December. To maintain the current cost, it is necessary to amend
the contract already in place for a period of three years.
MPT/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve the amendment
with GTE for a three-year term for CentraNet Services and authorize
the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate
the Amendment. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/Ansari
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
M/O'Connor
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS —
None
M/O'Connor stated she had abstained because she had not received the
information early enough to review the material carefully.
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/O'Connor recessed
the City
Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 10:54 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the City
Council Meeting at 11:04 p.m.
11. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS: C/Herrera thanked outgoing Mayor Chang for the very
good job that he did during the last year in conducting meetings and being
sensitive to community needs. He spent many hours attending many
community events and supporting various community ventures. The Friends
of the Library are extremely grateful for his support and assistance. She
spoke about her contemplation of the reorganization process. She believed
that 2000 will be a banner year for the City. The potential for
accomplishment is even greater due to the fact that the same City Council
will continue working on behalf of the citizens. She felt that it is important for
Council to focus on its goals and not be distracted by extraneous matters.
C/Chang spoke about attending a marketing convention at the L.A.
Convention Center. On Saturday, he attended the grand opening of the
Friends of the Library bookstore at the Country Hills Towne Centre. He
thanked M&H Property Management for providing this location to the Friends
of the Library free of charge. He thanked the residents for their assistance
in making the bookstore a success. On Saturday night, he presided at a
wedding in the City of Walnut. The bride and groom told him that they plan
to move to D.B. Earlier today, he attended the Senior Club's Christmas
party. He thanked the residents and Council Members for giving him the
opportunity to serve them as their mayor this past year. He will continue to
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support the Council and community as a Council Member.
C/Huff attended the Walnut Valley Unified School District swearing-in of new
board members Redinger and Elfelt. The event was standing room only. He
attended last Friday's D.B. High School football game. The team is
undefeated in this season. He encouraged the Council to support this fine
team at their final game on Friday.
MPT/Ansari attended the Water Policy Committee meeting for the Southern
California Association of Governments on November 24. She is concerned
about water issues and the numeric limits on pollutants for storm water
runoff, which will likely be discussed at the Water Board meeting in January.
On December 8, she is scheduled to meet with Dennis Dickerson, Executive
Director of the Water Board at L.A. Public Works. On November 29, she
attended the board meeting of the Inland Valley Micro Enterprise Group,
which funds !oans up to $1,500 to low- and moderate -income persons who
need help to start their own businesses. On December 1, she attended a
Board of Directors meeting for the Inland Valley Economic Group. That
evening she met with the California Contract Cities. She attended the
graduation for the Citizen Academy at the Sheriffs Star Center in Whittier.
D.B. citizen Dr. Chang graduated from the Academy. She was disappointed
that only one person from D.B. graduated and she would like to see more
residents participate. On December 2, she attended an all day meeting at
the Southern California Association of Governments. On December 6, she
attended a Redevelopment meeting and the Senior Club Christmas party.
She and three other Council Members attended the Friends of the Library
bookstore opening. She urged any interested persons to volunteer their
time. The Chamber of Commerce is collecting stuffed animals for Hillview
Acres and for an Alzheimer's residence in Claremont. There is a drop-off
box located at City Hall and at the Chamber of Commerce office. She
received several telephone calls from concerned residents about the speed
of traffic at the intersection of Los Cerros Drive and Bella Pine Dr. She
looked forward to working with the Council in a cohesive manner for the
good of the residents. She thanked her husband for his support during her
involvement with the Council during the past six years.
M/O'Connor stated that on November 30, she, C/Herrera and staff members
attended an L.A. County Significant Ecological Area Study. On December
1, WCCA held a special meeting to discuss the SEA expansion. She
attended the grand opening of the Mt. SAC Learning Technology Center,
which houses in excess of 700 computers and is open to the public. She
encouraged residents to participate in the Millennium Celebration at the
Country Hills Towne Centre on December 31. Non-profit and food
organizations are encouraged to participate. She also encouraged everyone
to attend the CIF finals at Cal State Fullerton at 7:30 p.m. D.B.H.S. will play
Upland and tickets are available at the high school. She spoke to a third
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grade class at Mt. Calvary last month. Yesterday, she received many
wonderful letters from the students who thanked her for her
participation. She asked staff to agendize the portable roller hockey
matter for the December 21 meeting. She asked each Council
Member to review the list of subcommittees and provide her with a list
of subcommittees and other positions they hold as Council Members
with the date and time of the meetings notated. She asked that the
information be provided to her early next week.
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m. in honor of Pearl Harbor Day and D. B.
veterans.
ATTEST:
Mayor
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LYNDA BURGESS, City C!erk