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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 19. 1984
A meeting of the Santa Monlca City Council was called to order by
Mayor Edwards at 7:34 P.M.. havlng been contlnued from June 12.
1984. in the Councll Chambers. Councilmember Reed led the
assemblage ln the pledge of allegiance to the United States of
America. Councilmember Conn offered the invocation.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember Davld G. Epstein
Councllmember Wllllam H. Jennings
Councilmember Chrlstlne E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler. Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Councllmember Epstein moved to add Items 4. 5 and 6 to the agenda.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
Item No.1: GANN RESERVE ACCOUNT APPROPRIATION: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a resolution appropriating Fiscal Year
1983-84 funds to Gann Reserve Accounts. D1Scusslon was held.
Councllmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6869(CCS)
entltled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROPRIATING FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 FUNDS TO GANN RESERVE
ACCOUNTS." reading by title only and walving further readlng
thereof. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Further discusslon was
held. The motlon was approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND
PARKING AUTHORITY:
At 7:43 P.M. a Speclal JOlnt Meeting of the Clty Council.
Redevelopment Agency and Parklng Authority was called to order.
Roll Call of Redevelopment Agency:
Roll Call: Present:
Chalrperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epsteln
June 19. 1984
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
Executive Director John H. Alschuler, Jr.
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
Roll Call of Park1ng Author1ty:
Roll Call: Present:
Cha1rperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Author1ty Member James P. Conn
Authority Member David G. Epste1n
Author1ty Member W1lliam H. Jennlngs
Author1ty Member Christine E. Reed
Authority Member Denn1S Zane
Executive Secretary John H. Alschuler, Jr
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Item No.2: 1984-85 BUDGETS FOR CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND PARKING AUTHORITY: Presented was a staff report and a
Public Hear1ng in regard to adoption of Flscal Year 1984-85
Budgets for City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Parklng
Authority. The Public Hearing was declared open at 7:46 P.M.
Councilmember Epsteln moved to hear from members of the public for
three mlnutes each. Second by Councilmember Conn. The mot1on was
approved by unanimous vote. Orltha Jackson, Ozelia Clements, and
Shirley Held spoke in support of funding for LIEU-CAP senior
citizen serV1ces. Cathy Caskey, Simon A. Sayre, Jerry J.
Cornwell, and Duane Nightingale spoke 1n support of fund1ng for
Santa Monica Citlzens CPR Committee. Jean Tremalne spoke in
support of fund1ng for Los Angeles Childbirth Center. Greg
Anderson spoke 1n support of funding for New Start. Jack1e
Goldmund spoke In support of funding for W1lsh1re/Montana
Associat1on. Gwen Uman and Bernice Bratter spoke in support of
funding for Senior Health and Peer Counselling Center, Norm Kuch,
Florence Cardine, Stella Casillas and Adr1enne Tullis spoke in
Oppos1t1on to business license tax for public ut1lities. Manny
Hellerman and Harry Gewertz spoke in support of fund1ng regarding
possible sites for locatlon of Mult1 Services Community Center.
Max Reid spoke 1n support of fund1ng 4th Street Freeway on-ramp
lmprovements. D1anne Berman spoke ln support of School D1strict
funds. Dav1d Shniad spoke to requet trafflc control measures in
the Mid-City Nelghborhood. Ernie Kaplan spoke in support of
fund1ng Third Street Mall development. Alex Man spoke on behalf
of Friends' Peace Center in support of obtalning disaster plann1ng
fund from FEMA. Gary Squier represented Community Corporation of
Santa Monica 10 support of low income and senior citlzen hous1ng.
Diane Goodw1n spoke ln support of fund1ng operatlng expenses of
Heritage Square Museum. Councllmember Conn moved to hear late
requests to speak. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
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approved by a vote of 5 in favor, Councllmembers Epste1n and
Mayor Edwards opposed. Dan Cohen spoke in support of additIonal
fundIng for Commission on Older AmerIcans. Ronlt Russota spoke 1n
support of funding for Love Me Infant Care Center. There beIng no
one else wishing to speak, the publ1C hearing was declared closed
at 9:10 P.M. A recess was held at 9:10 P.M. Council reconvened
at 9:20 P.M. wIth all members present. Mayor Edwards moved to
adopt C1ty Council Resolut1on No. 6870(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-85," read1ng by
title only and waiving further read1ng thereof, amended by
Supplemental Budget Information items provided by City staff.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. D1Scussion was held.
Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to add a Performance
Objective to the C1ty Manager's Offlce--Management Services, as
follows: ProvIde staff assistance for the Cl ty/School llaison
Commi ttee WIth speciflc reference to the following: (a)
contingency plann1ng for the possible passage of Jarvis IV, (b)
planning, zon1ng and development issues, (c) planning of major
events, and (d) economic relationships between the School and the
City. Second by Counc1lmember Reed. Mayor Edwards, maker of the
maIn mot1on, accepted the amendment as friendly, therefore
incorporating It 1nto the maIn motion. DiscussIon was held.
Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to reduce the Seascape
publication to four issues and limIt It to schedules of CIty
events. Second by Councilmember Reed. The mot1on failed by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Aff1rmatlve:
Councilmembers Epste1n, Jennings and
Reed
NegatIve:
Counc11members Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
DIScussion was held. CounCllmember Jennln€jS moved an amendment to
add a Performance ObJective to the C1ty Attorney's office--C1vil
Advisory as follows: Provide prompt advlce and service to Cl ty
Council. Implementation wlll include: (a) preparatIon of
response to routlne requests for information or oplnlons within 20
days; (b) preparation of responses to complex requests for
information or opinIons withIn 45 days; (c) preparatlon of
ordInances and resolutlons requested by Councll within 45 days.
Second by Councilmember EpsteIn. Discussion was held. The motion
was accepted by the maker as a friendly amendment to the main
motlon. Discussion was held.
Councilmember lane moved an amendment to take necessary funds from
CommunIty Services capital projects, redlrect necessary funds from
the consulting account in Commun1ty Neighborhood Services and add
one full-time permanent Senior Admlnlstrative Analyst posit1on to
Commun1ty and Ne1ghborhood Services of the Community and Economic
Development Department w1th a range of duties (with health care as
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one duty) in the department. Second by Mayor Edwards. Discuss10n
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Counc11 Vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jenn1ngs,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negat1ve:
Councilmembers Epste1n and Reed
Councilmember Epstein requested that the record reflect his
opposition to the mot1on for two reasons: (1) It was not in the
budget as recommended by Clty staff, and (2) he opposed involving
the City 1n health care pol1cies at thIS p01nt in time.
Counc1lmember Epste1n moved an amendment to add a clause to
Objective 4 of the Economic Development Dlvlslon, Community and
Economic Development Department, so that the new ObJective read as
follows: "Explore the possibil1ty of establ1shing a commercial
development strategy for improving ne1ghborhood serV1ces to the
Pico Neighborhood, while maintaining adequate protection for
established neighborhood bus1nesses". Second by Councllmember
Reed. Discussion was held. The mot10n was accepted as a friendly
amendment by the maker of the main motion and therefore
1ncorporated into the main motion.
Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to defer Program & POI1CY
Development D1v1s1on's Performance ObJectIve 4 ("Begin preparatIon
of SpecIfic Plan for the Civic Center/Rand Corporation area of the
proposed Oceanfront DIstrict following adoptlon of the Land Use
and CIrculatIon Elements.") pending adoption of the Land Use
Element. Second by Councllmember Reed. DIScussion was held. The
motion failed by the following vote:
Council Vote: AffIrmative: Councllmembers EpsteIn and Reed
Negatlve:
Councllmembers Conn, JennIngs, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Councllmember Epstein moved an amendment to add a Performance
ObjectIve to the CommunIty & Neighborhood Services DIvIslon,
Community & Economic Development Department, to "refIne the City's
granting pOlIcies to provide for gradually weaning some programs
from CIty support as they develop a capabIlity to obtain
additional private funding." Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discussion was held. The motion was accepted as a friendly
amendment by the maker of the maln motlon and therefore
lncorporated into the main motion.
Councllmember lane moved
Second by Mayor Edwards.
vote.
to extend the meeting past 11: 00 P. M.
The motion was approved by unanimous
Councllmember Epsteln moved an amendment to delete Performance
Objective 3 regardIng the Nelghborhood TraffIC Control Plan along
wi th the $30,000 ln consulting fees from the Program and Policy
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Development DIvisIon of the CommunIty and
Department. Second by Councllmember Reed.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Economic Development
DIScussion was held.
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
Councilmembers Epstein, JennIngs and
Reed
NegatIve:
Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Councilmember EpsteIn moved an amer.dment to add a Performance
Objective to the Community ar.d EconomIc Development Department as
follows: "Develop plans for Implementation of TORCA (Tenant
Ownership RIghts Charter Amendment)." The motion was accepted by
the maker as a frIendly amendment and therefore incorporated into
the maIn motion.
Councllmember Reed moved an amendment to reduce lIne I tern 700
(Commurllty and NeIghborhood Improvements Projects) on page H-6
(detaIled on page H-11) of the Line Item DetaIl Budget regarding
the project contingency fund from $20,020 to $5,000 thereby saving
$15,020 in the Community and NeIghborhood Services DivisIon of the
CommunI ty and Economic Development Department. Second by
Councllmember Epstein. DiscussIon was held. The motIon faIled by
the following vote:
Council Vote: AffirmatIve:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Negative:
Councllmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Councllmember Reed moved an amendment to delete the allocatIon on
page H~10 for the WestsIde Women's Clinic in the amount Of $11,808
in the CommunIty and Neighborhood Services DIvision of the
CommunIty and EconomIc Development Department budget. The motion
failed by the following vote:
CounCIl Vote: AffIrmative:
Councllmembers Epstein and Reed
NegatIve:
Councllmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to reduce Line Item 263-908
on page V-6 of the Executive Summary Budget regarding the ThIrd
Street Mall Developmen t fund to $500,000 from $1,000,000. Second
by Councilmember EpsteIn. DIscussion was held. Councilmember
Conn moved a substitute motion to appropr iate the $1,000,000 in
LIne Item 263-908 into two $500,000 amounts as follows: (1 )
$500,000 line item called ThIrd Street Mall Development Fund and
(2) $500,000 line item called ThIrd Street Mall Development
Reserve. Second by Mayor Edwards. Discussion was held. The
substItute motIon was approved by the followIng vote:
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Council Vote:
Affll-matlve:
Negative:
Councilmembers
Jennings, Press,
Edwards
Conn,
lane
EpsteIn,
and Mayor
Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Conn moved an amendment to fund the WilshIre-Montana
NeIghbors AssocIation at $50,450 and adopt the workplan that has
been presented. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Councilmember
EpsteIn moved an amendment to the amendment to appropriate the
fIrst $16,000 for the WIlshIre-Montana Neighbors ASsocIation WIth
a review at mid-year to determine if changes need to be made.
Second by Councllmember Reed. DiscussIon was held. The amendment
to the amendment failed by the following vote:
CouncIl Vote: AffIrmative:
Negative:
Councllmembers Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
Councllmembers Conn, Press, lane and
Mayor Edwards
Discussion was held. The amendment was approved by the follOWIng
vote:
CounCIl Vote: Affirmative:
Negative:
Councllmembers Conn, Press, lane and
Mayor Edwards
Councilmembers EpsteIn, Jennings and
Reed
Councilmember EpsteIn requested
regards substantial addItIons
irresponsIble in light of the
prospects for the following FIscal
record to reflect
this point as
Limit and the
the
at
Gann
Year.
that he
fiscally
economic
Councilmember Conn moved an amendment to add a cost-of-living
increase of $74,000 across the board to the currently approved
Community Service grantees. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press.
DiscussIon was held. The motIon was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
NegatIve:
Councllmembers Conn, Press, lane and
Mayor Edwards
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
Councllmember Conn moved an amendment
ChIldbIrth Center for six months in the
by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. DiscussIon
approved by the following vote:
CounCIl Vote: Affirmative:
to fund the Los Angeles
amount of $15,600. Second
was held. The motIon was
Councllmembers Conn, Press, lane and
Mayor Edwards
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NegatIve:
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Councilmembers EpsteIn, JennIngs and
Reed
Councilmember Conn moved an amendment to increase New Start
fundIng by $4,774. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the followIng vote:
CouncIl Vote:
AffIrmatIve:
Negative:
Councilmembers
JennIngs, Press,
Edwards
EpsteIn,
and Mayor
Conn,
lane
Councllmember Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved an amendment to approve
only grant to the Wellness Community In the amount
Second by Councilmember lane. DI scuss ion was held.
faIled by the following vote:
CouncIl Vote: Affirmative:
a one-time
of $35,000,
The motion
Councllmembers Press and lane
Councllmembers Conn, EpsteIn,
JennIngs, Reed and Mayor Edwards
Councllmember EpsteIn moved an amendment to delete funding for
Ocean Park CommunIty OrganizatIon and Mid-CIty Neighbors. Second
by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion failed by
the following vote:
Negative:
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
Councilmembers Conn, Press, lane and
Mayor Edwards
During discussion, CouncIlmember Zane moved an amendment, in
regard to the tenant advocacy program, to set aSIde $45,000 for
the development of tenant-landlord counseling assistance for low
and moderate Income persons in the CIty and to request staff to
develop a Request for Proposal process for allocation of this
resource. DIScussion was held. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Press. DIScussIon was held. The motion was approved by the
followIng vote:
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
Negative:
Councllmembers Conn, Press, lane and
Mayor Edwards
Councllmembers Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
Councllmember Jennings requested the record to reflect he is not
opposed to the concept, but the amount of money.
Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved an amendment to approve a one-time
only grant of $12,000 to the Wellness Community with the actual
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plan of Implementation to be worked out between Mr. BenJamin and
CIty staff with the approval of the City Council. Motion dIed for
lack of a second.
A recess was held at 12:13 A.M. CouncIl reconvened at 12:22 A.M.
with all members present.
Councilmember EpsteIn moved an amendment to add a Performance
ObJective to the PolIce Department's workplans to devote a special
enforcement effort to provide Increased securIty In the vicinity
of PalIsades Park Senior Center and the immedIately surrounding
area. The motion was accepted by the maker as a friendly
amendment and therefore Incorporated into the main motIon.
Councllmembe"r EpsteIn moved an amendment to add a Pe"rfo"rmance
ObJective to the PolIce Department's Workplans to review policies
on the handlIng of domestic violence inCIdents. The motion was
accepted as a friendly amendment by the maker and therefore
Incorporated into the main motion.
Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to add a Performance
ObJective to the RecreatIon and Parks Department's workplans to
develop proposals for shared CIty and School DIstrIct use of
school grounds. The motIon was accepted by the maker as a
friendly amendment and therefore incorporated Into the maIn
motIon.
Councllmember JennIngs moved an amendment to increase
allocation of the Commission. on Older Americans to $3,000
$1,000. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion
sUbsequently accepted by the maker as a frIendly amendment
therefore Incorporated into the main motion.
the
from
was
and
Councilmember Zane moved an amendment to approve the transfer of
$191,824 from the AppropriatIons to Reserve Account in the
Non-Departmental Budget (page S-5, Line 785, Line Item Detail
Budget) to the necessary accounts for the varIOUS community
service add-ons adopted by CouncIl this evening, Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Press. DIScussIon was held. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
CouncJ.lmember Epstein moved an amendment to reduce the CapJ.tal
Improvement appropriatIon for the MultI-Service Center to a total
of $1,000,000. Motion died for lack of a second.
CouncIlmember Epstein moved an amendment to defer collection of
the Business License Tax as applied to Utilities for a perIod of
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90 days so that Council may consider policy opt1ons. Second by
Councilmember Reed.
Councilmember Jennings moved a substitute mot1011 to direct staff
to take no action to collect the Business L1cense Tax from
Southern Californ1a Ed1son Co. for 30 days to determine whether it
is possible to negotiate an appropriate revision to the Franchise
Agreement. Second by Counc11member Reed. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative:
Counc1lmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jenn1ngs, Press, Reed and Zane
Negative:
Mayor Edwards
The ma1n motion to adopt Resolution No. 6870(CCS) ent1tled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-85," readlng by
tltle only and waiving further read1ng thereof, and includ1ng the
amendments to the budget, was approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Afflrmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that
al though the basic thrust of the Budget was good, a number of
amendments were made WhlCh were improvldent and, as a protest, he
1S votlng no. Counc1lmember Reed requested the record to reflect
her no vote for the same reasons.
On behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, Chairperson Edwards moved
to adopt Resolution No. 385(RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-1985," readlng by title only and
waiving further read1ng by t1tle only, and lncludlng all relevant
amendments adopted in the Clty Council Budget. Second by
Chairperson Pro Tempore Press. The motlon was approved by the
following vote:
Agency Vote:
Afflrmative:
Agency Members
Jennlngs, Press,
Chairperson Edwards
Conn, Epsteln,
Zane and
Negative:
Agency Member Reed
On behalf of the Parklng Authority, Chairperson Edwards moved to
adopt Resolution No. 180(PAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-1985," reading by title only and waiving
further read1ng thereof, as amended. Second by Chalrperson Pro
Tempore Press. The motlon was approved by the following vote:
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Authority Vote: AffIrmative: Members Conn, JennIngs, Press, Reed,
Zane and Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Member EpsteIn
AuthorIty Member Epstein requested the record to reflect his
dIsapproval of the manner in which the Parking Authority revenues
are collected.
At 12:59 A.M., A8enc~ Member Epstein moved to adjourn the
Redevelopment Agency meetIng. Second by Agency Member Conn. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
At 12:59 A.M., AuthorIt~ Member Epstein moved to adjourn the
ParkIng AuthorIty meetIng. Second by Authority Member Conn. The
motion waS approved by unanimous vote.
ITEM 3: SALARIES/POSITION CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolutIon
establishing salaries for certain budgeted positIon
claSSIfIcatIons and approval of the specifIcatIons. Mayor Pro
Tempore Press moved to adopt Resolution No. 6871( CeS) enti tIed:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN BUDGETED POSITION
CLASSIFICATIONS," readIng by tItle only and waiving further
readIng tbereof, and approval of new and revised speCIfications.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
CouncIlmembers Conn, JennIngs,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
NegatIve:
CouncIlmembers Epstein and Reed
ITEM 4: RESIGNATIONS FROM CITY COMMISSIONS: Councilmember Conn
moved to accept letters of resignation from Arts CommISSIoner Mary
Ann Bonino and Landmarks CommiSSIoner Elizabeth McMillIan with
regret and gratitude for theIr work. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. The motIon was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ITEM 5: RENT CONTROL CHARTER AMENDMENT: Presented was a staff
report on issues being consTdered concerning amendments to the
Rent Control Charter Amendment in response to Council dIrection at
the meetIng of June 12, 1984. DIScussion was held.
ITEM 6: BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Presented was the request
of Coun-cIlmember - Epstein to dISCUSS postponement of the
nominatIons deadlIne related to June appOIntments of Board and
CommiSSIon members. CouncIlmember. Epstein moved to extend the
nomInatIon deadline to 5:00 P.M., July 3,1984, with the
appointment date to be rescheduled to the meeting of July 10,
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1984. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by
the follOWlng vote:
Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 7-0
ITEM 7: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:12 A.M., Mayor Edwards moved
memory of Jean L. Morris and Maureen Francis
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved
vote:
to adjourn in the
Kerr. Second by
by the following
Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 7-0
ATTEST:
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Ken Edwards
Mayor
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Ann M. Shore
Clty Clerk
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