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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 1982
A special joint meeting of the Santa Monica City Council and
Redevelopment Agency was held on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, for the
purpose of holding a closed session. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 6:12 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
(entered 6:15 P.M.)
Councilmember W111ia~ H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
(entered 6:15 P.M.)
Councilmember Dennis Zane
(entered 6:18 P.M.)
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting Assistant City Clerk
Ginny Piccolo
1. CLOSED SESSION: At 6:15 P.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to
adjourn to closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
At 7:29 P.M. Council reconvened with the following ~embers present.
Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Reed and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No.
6532(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The mot1on was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adJourn the special joint
meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 7:30 P.M.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Zane
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, August 10,
1982. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of
allegiance to the United States of ~erica. The Mayor introduced
Reverend Stephen Hutchison of Trinity Baptist Church, who offered
the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
(entered at 7:45 P.M.)
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
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City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting Assistant City Clerk
Ginny piccolo
Councilmember Conn moved to add Items 4-B, 5-B, 6-K, 8-C, 11-G,
11-H and 14-B to the agenda. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
Mayor Yannatta Goldway announced that the following items were
continued to August 17, 1982: 6-J, 8-C, ll-E, 11-G and II-H.
4: AWARDS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIO~ MEMBERS: Mayor Yannatta Goldway
presented plaques as an award for service to retiring members of
Boards and Commissions. Those Dresent to receive them were: Dan
Cohen, Electrical Board of Appe~ls; Don Prochnow, Architectural
Review Board; Dr. Saul Larks, Commission on Older Americans:
Robert Kleigman, Landmarks Conmissionr Victor Plukas, Landmarks
Commission: and Margaret Verge, Recreation and Parks Commission.
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4-B: INTRODUCTION TO STAR BASEBALL TEAM: Mayor Yannatta Goldway
introduced the members of the Santa Monica Little League Star
Baseball Team, who were leaving to visit seven cities in Japan, and
their Manager, Frank Schwengel, Coach Jim Hookstratten and
chaperones.
5-A: 1984 OLYMPIC MARATHON: Presented was a staff report
recommending the authorization of negotiations and running of a
portion of the Olympic Marathon in the City during the 1984
Olympics. Councilmember Press opened discussion. Members of the
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public, Marilyn Engle and Wallace P. Wolfe, spoke in regard to the
subject. City Manager, John Alschuler, introduced the following
Olympic representatives: Charles Cale, Vice President for the Los
Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, William Bedford,
Co-Commissioner of Athletics and David Simons, Assistant Vice
President with the Olympic Committee. Discussion was held. Mayor
Pro Tempore Edwards moved the staff recommendation to authorize the
negotiation and running of a portion of the 1984 (women's and
men's) Marathon in the City during the 1984 Olympics. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
5-B: APPOINTMENT TO PIER TASK FORCE: Mayor Vannatta Goldway
nominated Joseph Gattuso to the pier Task Force. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The being no further nominatlons, the vote was
as follows,
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Joseph Gattuso was therefore appointed to the Pier Task Force.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented.
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Items 6-G, 6-H, 6-J and 6-K (6-J continued to August
17, 1982), reading resolutlons by titles only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION: Resolution No. 6533(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTIO~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Sk"lTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT, USE AND INVESTMENT OF ONE OR MORE
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS WITH CERTAIN BANKS AND SAVINGS "~~D LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS; AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY C. ROBERT GREEN
AND KAY WAT1L~ABE: AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS AN9 EMPLOYEES TO
ENTER SAFE DEPOSIT BOX "B" AT THE FIRST INTERSTATE Flk'lK," was
adopted.
6-B: MEDIAN BARRIER INSTALLATION: Resolution No. 6534(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A MEDIAN BARRIER INSTALLATION
ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY NORTH OF THE MCCLURE TUNNEL TO BEACH
PARKING LOT 7," was adopted.
6-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6535(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF
SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-82-3 2) ," was adopted setting a
public hearing for September 14, 1982.
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6-D: VACfu~CY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: A reco~mendation to
authorize City Clerk to advertise for vacancy of representative on
Mosquito Abatement District was approved.
6-E: ALTERNATE PARADE ROUTE FOR ISKON: Resolution No. 6536(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON AUGUST 29, 1982, ON A
ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTE," was adopted approving
alternate parade route for ISKON of California, Inc., subJect to
City of Los Angeles approval of event.
6-F: DATA PROCESSING HOOKUP BOARD!QUIK fu~n QUIZ PROGRAMMING:
Resolution No. 6537(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1982-83," was adopted approving purchase of data
processing terminal hookup board and Quick and Quiz programming
assistance package.
6-1: TOWING SERVICE: Bid No. 1767 was awarded to Wilson and
Vallely Towing, Inc., for period of September 1, 1982 through
August 31, 1983 for towing service.
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END OF CONSENT CALE'JDAR
6-G: TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO RECYCLING BUDGET: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a recommendation for $23,272 appropriation from
State Solid Waste management grant funds into the Fiscal Year
1982-83 recycling budget. Councilmember Reed opened discussion.
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve the staff recommendation
appropriating $23,272 from State Solid Waste Management grant funds
into the Fiscal Year 1982-83 recycling budget. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-H: SECURITY GATES FOR PARKS AND BEACH LOT: Presented was a
resolution waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing City
Manager to negotiate a contract for the installation of security
gates at Stewart Street Park, Virginia Avenue Park, and the 2600
Beach Parking Lot. Discussion was held as introduced by Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards. City Attorney Robert Myers pointed out that the
title of the resolution should specifically mention the names of
the Parks which are referenced on the resolution as "Certain
Parks." Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No.
6538 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FORMAL 8ID PROCEDURE &~D AUTHORIZING DIRECT
NEGOTIATION FOR INSTALLING SECURITY GATES AT STEWART STREET AND
VIRGINIA AVENUE PARKS AND SANTA MONICA BEACH," amended to include
Stewart Street Park and Virginia Avenue Park substituted for
"Certain Parks," read~ng by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by CouncilmeMber Conn. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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6-J: EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS DAY: Continued to August 17, 1982.
6-K: TRACT MAPS NO. 36639 AND NO. 36640: Presented were
resolutions approving Final Tract Map No. 36639, 6 units at 960
Twenty-first Street, and Final Tract Map No. 36640, 7 units at 755
Twenty-first Street. Councilmember Press opened discussion.
Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 6539(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 36639,"
and Resolution No. 6540(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 36640," reading by titles only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane
~ Abstain: Mayor Yannatta Goldway
7-A: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a public
hearing on assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driveways and curbs (SR-82-30). The staff report was presented.
The public hearing was declared open at 8:25 P.M. Michael McMillen
spoke in regard to the matter. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Conn moved to close the public hearing at 8:29 P.M. and aCknowledge
Mr. McMillen's protest. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion
was unanimously approved. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6541(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS,
DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-82-30)," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Press. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
a-A: REMOVAL OF RENTAL UNITS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an emergency ordinance for introduction and adoption
establishing standards and procedures for removal of controlled
rental units. Councilmember Reed opened discussion. Discussion
was held. The public hearing was declared open at 8:40 P.M. The
following members of the public spoke in regard to the matter:
Bill Teachworth, Sherman L. Stacey, Michael Hill, James W. Baker
and Tom Nitt1. There being no one else wishing to apeak, the
public hearing was declared closed at 8:50 P.M.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Ordinance
NO. 1255(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING STANDARDS ~VD PROCEDURES FOR THE
REMOVAL OF CONTROLLED RENTAL UNITS AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN
EMERGENCY." Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Reed offered an amendment on page 4 of the ordinance
to delete the language "shall periodically review" and insert
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instead the language "shall review quarterly." Second by
Councilmember Jennings. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed
amended her motion to "shall review at least every three months."
The motion failed by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings and
Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
The main motion was called before the Council. Councilmember
Jennings moved to amend the motion to: "shall review at least
every six months." Councilmember Conn as well as the second
accepteo the amendment. The motion was approved by the follow1ng
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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Councilmember ~eed asked that the record reflect that, although she
voted yes, she does not believe that this regulation meets the
court's test, but that she does not want to see an unregulated
situation in the community, and hopes that the court will order the
City to have a much more specific regulation.
8-B: TOXIC CHEMIC.~ DISCLOSURE: Presented was a staff renort
transmitting an ordinance for introduction amending the Sa~ta
Monica Municipal Code Section 5302 relative to toxic chemical
disclosure. Councilmember Zane opened discussion. The public
hearing was declared open at 9:30 P.M. Wayne Hall, a member of the
public, spoke as well as Jonie Anderson, speaking for Toxic
Chemical Task Force. There be1ng no other members of the public
wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 9:35 P.M.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to introduce an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AME~DING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5302 RELATI~G TO
TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, amended to add "exclusively" before the
words "non-chemical products" on page two. Second by Councilmember
Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-C: TAX RATE FOR PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT: Continued to
August 17, 1982.
11-A: PARKING STRUCTURES/MALL ALLEYS: Presented was a
recommendation for parking structure improvements and to direct the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for improvements to mall
alleys. The Staff report was presented. Councilmember Conn opened
the discussion. Joe Miko, member of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke
and expressed his thanks for the speed in which the staff had moved
on this item, and to answer questions of the Council. Discussion
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was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff
recommendation that the C1ty Attorney prepare an ordinance 1.
Requ1ring refuse containers to be enclosed and requiring all-night
lighting to be installed by the property owner on the rear of each
building in accordance with standards on file in the office of the
Director of General Services. 2. Direct staff to remove the
facades from each of the six parking structures and explore
alternatives for facades. 3. Continue dialogue with merchants
regarding changes in operations of the six parking structures as
described and try to secure agreement regarding the reduction in
hours of free parking and the charges for parking, as well as
methods to make up any deficit in operations costs and return to
Council within three months with a report. 4. Instruct staff to
proceed with the improvements in signing and identification of the
six structures. 5. Instruct staff to change direction of traffic
in Mall Court East from Santa Monica Boulevard to Arizona when
Arizona Avenue traffic is changed to two-way traffic. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved with the following vote:
Council vote: Unani~ously approved 7-0
Council~ember Conn as~ed that when the staff compiles a report on
this item that there be a summary on the four volumes of data in
order to make a good judgement on the information.
:ll-B: LIQUOR LICENSE/SUPER SUSHI: Presented was a staff report
:transmitting a recommendation to withdraw opposit1on to liquor
license for Super Sushi and to direct staff to advise Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board. T. Michael Fehmel, representing the
restaurant, spoke to encourage the granting of the license while
Tony Haig, speaking for area residents, felt that the Main Street
Plan was already violated by excessive bars, and opposes the
additional liquor license, respectfuly asking that the Main Street
Plan guidelines be followed. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta
Goldway moved for postponement of a decision on the matter until
the following week awaiting further information to aid in providing
staff direction on future permits and clarify implications for a
vote on this permit. Second by Councilmember Press. Discussion
was held. After discussion, Councilmembr Conn moved a substitute
motion that the opposition to the liquor license request by Super
Sushi be waived, and that we refuse to waive any future oppositions
to liquor licenses on Main Street of any variety until we have
coherent policies established and clear interpretation of the
guidelines of the Main Street Plan, requesting that the staff bring
us those items of information for future decisions regard1ng liquor
licenses and restaurants on Main Street. Second by Councilmember
Reed. Discussion was held. The motion failed by the following
vote:
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Council Vote: Aff1rmative: Councilmembers Conn, Reed,
and Z ane
Negative:
Councilmembers Jennings, Press,
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Abstain:
Councilmember Edwards
Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway amended her original
motion to request a staff report in two weeks instead of one week.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Edwards and
Reed
Councilmember Edwards moved that the meeting be continued past
11:00 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved
by a vote of 6-1, Councilmember Reed opposing.
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ll-C: WINDWARD SCHOOLS/CHAR~OCK WELL FIELD: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate a contract with W1ndward Schools for the use of
City-owned property at Charnock Well field. Councilmember Conn
opened discussion. Timothy Corcoran of Windward Schools spoke in
regard to the matter. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn
moved that the Council award Contract No. 3828(CCS) to Windward
Schools and authorize City Manager to negotiate a contract with
Windward Schools incorporating the requirements enumerated in
Exhibit B, Items 1 through 11, plus the appropriate subletting
requirements that the City Attorney would draw into any contract.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-0: BEACH PARKING PERMITS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to approve monthly beach parking
permits on a trial basis, continuing at night time, in the
following amounts: Monthly $20; Quarterly $70; Semi-Annually $100;
Annually $120. Councilmember Jennings opened discussion.
Councilmember Jennings suggested that the language be altered on
the permits to be issued on a trial basis, and to read "as soon as
is practical" rather than "during the Summer of 1983." Further
discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved that staff return in
a week with new figures on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and
annual rates. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
unanimously approved.
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Councilmember Reed left at 11:30 P.M.
11-E: 415 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY: Continued to August 17, 1982.
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Il-F: CLOSED SESSION: Continued to later in the meeting.
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PICO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING/REVITILIZATION: Continued to
17,1982.
LOS ~~GELES MARATHON: Continued to August 17, 1982.
13-A: SENIOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Presented was the request of
Martha Fitzgerald to address the Council regarding Senior Housing
'~ssistance. Ms. Fitzgerald wanted her organization to be
considered for funding. Discussion was held. Staff was requested
to give a report on the status of shared housing. City Manager,
John Alschuler, stated that he would send the Council the staff
report originally submitted, and if there were questions beyond
that then the staff will research it more fully.
Councilmembers Jennings and Press left at 11:30 P.M.
13-B, l3-C, 13-D, 13-E, 13-F, 13-G, 13-H, 13-1, 13-J, 13-K, 13-L,
AND 13-M: STATE OF ISRAEL: Presented were the requests of Philip
L. Malmin, Dana Alvi, Maxine Fuller, Elinor Graham, Howard
Goldberg, Richard Ellis, Sherry Vatter, Susan Ben-Chorin, Professor
Edward L. Keenan, Barbara Goldberg Abou-El-HaJ, Samira Haj and
Barbara L. Racy to address Council regarding the resolution in
support of the State of Israel. The applicants spoke protesting
the passage of the resolution. Public discussion ended at 12:30
P.M., after which Councilmember Zane restated that the resolution
that the Council adopted was not intended to support the invasion
of Lebanon. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards upheld the right of people
to speak under Item 13, and stated that this item had maintained
the same placement on the agenda since 1975.
14-A: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Contlnued to August 17,
1982.
14-B: LIQUOR LICENS€/2001 PICO BOULEVARD: Continued to August 17,
1982.
Il-F: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:33 P.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved
to recess to Closed Session to consider pendlng litigation and
personnel matters. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. At 12:47 P.M., Council reconvened with
the following members present: ~ayor Yannatta GOldway, Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards, Councilmembers Conn and Zane. ~ayor Yannatta
Goldway announced that no action had been taken.
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:46 P.M, Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn the
meeting to 6:00 P.M, August 17, 1982 for the purpose of continuing
the Closed Session to consider pendlng litigation and personnel
maters; adJournment to be in memory of Rachel Ann Stumpus. Second
by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the
, following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 4-0
ATTEST:
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Press and
Reed
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