Agenda 2002-09-23
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2002
5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
Executive Board Room
JOINT SESSION WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL MAYOR/AGENCY CHAIR LYDIA SONDHI
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR FRANK McCOY
COUNCILMEMBER/AGENCY BOARD MEMBER TIM KEENAN
COUNCILMEMBER/AGENCY BOARD MEMBER MIKE McGILL
COUNCILMEMBER/AGENCY BOARD MEMBER ANNA L. PIERCY
WORKSHOP SESSION PRESENTATION OF DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as
otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing in the
following Agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review in the
City Clerk's office.
City Council Agendas/Minutes are available at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
September 23, 2002 Page 2
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Quitmeyer v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case Number 00CC15234
Orange County Superior Court
JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Cypress Redevelopment Agency and City of Cypress v. Scott
Aanonson, Citizens for Property Rights, et al.
Case Number 02CC11786
Orange County Superior Court – Central Justice Center
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Cottonwood Christian Center v. Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Cypress
Case Number SA02-60
United States District Court – Central District of California
Case Number 02CC01575
Orange County Superior Court – Central Justice Center
(Removed to Federal Court)
Case Number SA02-149
United States District Court – Central District of California
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-19,
241-091-20, 241-091-21, 241-091-22, 241-091-23,
241-091-24, 241-091-25, 241-091-26, 241-091-27,
241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33,
241-091-34, 241-091-36, 241-231-24, 241-231-25,
241-231-26, and 241-231-28; Consisting of approximately
75 Acres at Northwest corner of Katella Avenue and
Walker Street within the Los Alamitos Race Track and
Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area
Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive
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Director, and Agency Counsel
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS PRESENT PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
AND COMMENDING VINCENT WICKANDER
FOR HIS QUICK AND HEROIC ACTIONS IN
SAVING THE LIVES OF TWO FEMALE
CITIZENS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be
taken on off-Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers
are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes
each.
If you would like to address the City Council, please complete the white
SPEAKER’S CARD. The card is available at the speaker’s podium or from
the City Clerk. Please identify on the card your name, address, and the item
on which you would like to speak, and return to the City Clerk. The
SPEAKER’S CARD assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to
address the Council are recognized.
September 23, 2002 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 3)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONTINUED
CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2002-12, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A
FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH WITH A FAST-FOOD
RESTAURANT.
Motion to Adopt the Resolution Presented for Consideration
by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-12 – With
Conditions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE II, SECTION 24-6 OF THE
CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
EXCAVATIONS, FILLS, AND OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Motion to Introduce for First Reading the Ordinance
Presented for Consideration by Titles Only and to Waive
Further Reading.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-6
of the Cypress Municipal Code Relating to Excavations,
Fills, and Obstructions Within the Public Right-of-Way.
Motion to Adopt the Resolution Presented for Consideration
by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Establishing a Cost-Recovery Fee for Items Abated from
The Public Right-Of-Way and Stored at the City of Cypress
Corporate Yard.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES FOR THE LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE,
ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council continue its
consideration of this item to its regular meeting of October 14,
2002.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar (Council) are to be approved with
one motion unless a member of the Council requests separate action on a
specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (4 - 22)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of September 9, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
5. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
6. PROCLAIMING, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
VINCENT WICKANDER FOR HIS QUICK AND HEROIC
ACTIONS IN SAVING THE LIVES OF TWO FEMALE
CITIZENS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim, recognize and commend Vincent
Wickander for his quick and heroic actions in saving the lives
of two female citizens.
7. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30 –
OCTOBER 4, 2002, AS “LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS
WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the week of September 30 – October 4,
2002, as “Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week” in the City of
Cypress.
8. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2002, AS
“BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the month of October, 2002, as “Breast
Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Cypress.
9. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2002, AS
“NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the month of October, 2002, as “National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Cypress.
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES GOAL AND
PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, adopting a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program; and
2) Establish the City’s annual DBE goal for the period
October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003, to be 4.0%.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for
All Capital Improvement Projects Undertaken by the City of
Cypress That Will Receive United States Department of
Transportation Funding, and Establishing a Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise Goal for the Federal Fiscal Year 2002-
03.
11. AUTHORIZATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
CITY’S ANNUAL CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK
MAINTENANCE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-37.
Recommended Action: That the City Council renew the
annual curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance contract with
Perry Maness Industries, Inc., 1101 E. Spring Street, Long
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Beach, California 90809-1477, for fiscal year 2002-2003, in
an amount not to exceed $500,000.
12. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve a
renewal of the contract for traffic signal maintenance services
to Peek Traffic/Signal Maintenance Inc., 2283 Via Burton
Street, Anaheim, California 92806, for an additional three
year period beginning September 25, 2002, at the revised
contract rates.
13. AWARD OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
2002-2003 Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter
Services with the County of Orange, and authorize the Mayor
to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement, subject to
the approval of the City Attorney.
14. AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a
contract for professional building plan check and inspection
services to Melad and Associates, 8907 Warner Avenue,
Suite 161, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; and 2) Award a
contract for supplemental plan check and inspection services
to Scott Fazekas and Associates, 9 Corporate Park, Suite
200, Irvine, CA 92606.
15. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID
FOR BALL ROAD PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-24.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the
plans and specifications for Ball Road Parkway
Improvements, Public Works Project No. 2001-24; and 2)
Authorize City staff to advertise the project for bids.
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16. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS)
TRAFFIC GRANT, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN
SUPPORT OF THE OTS TRAFFIC GRANT GOALS IN
THEIR ENTIRETY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant; and 2) Adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, agreeing to support
the grant goals in their entirety; and 3) Increase estimated
revenues (3525-11-Other Grants) in the General Fund for the
grant total of $62,920; and 4) Approve appropriations from
the fund balance of the General Fund as follows:
4003-11-183-05 (Overtime) $46,620
4104-11-183-05 (Promotional Items) $ 6,000
4113-11-183-05 (Equipment) $ 8,300
4206-11-183-05 (Travel Expenses) $ 2,000
17. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 CARRYOVER OF
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES
FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council:
1) Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-
03 for the carryover items as detailed in Attachment A
and summarized as follows:
11 General Fund $ 290,865
15 Capital Projects Fund 2,935,938
22 Special Gas Tax Fund 623,261
25 Lighting District Fund 38,886
26 Local Drainage Facility Fund 132,150
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund 116,090
41 Sewer Fund 125,000
76 Central Services Fund 29,925
90 Capital Replacement Fund 763,755
TOTAL $5,055,870
2) Authorize the transfer of funds to support continuing
appropriations in Fiscal Year 2002-03 as listed below:
FROM TO AMOUNT
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11 General Fund 12 Rec & Park District $ 59,588
11 General Fund 15 Capital Projects 1,157,769
11 General Fund 90 Capital Replacement 126,787
22 Special Gas Tax 15 Capital Projects 13,603
28 Narcotics Asset Seizure 15 Capital Projects 9,046
30 Supp Law Enforcement 90 Capital Replacement 90,867
39 Measure M Gas Tax 22 Special Gas Tax 568,597
TOTAL $2,026,257
3) Authorize the continuation of the following grant revenue
to support continuing appropriations to Fiscal Year 2002-
03:
15 Capital Projects $730,000
39 Measure M Gas Tax 42,574
41 Sewer Fund 75,838
TOTAL $848,412
4) Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-
03 for items encumbered at June 30, 2002 as detailed in
Attachment B and summarized below:
11 General Fund $ 95,553
15 Capital Projects Fund 741,102
22 Special Gas Tax 2106 Fund 66,870
28 Narcotics Asset Seizure Fund 4,849
30 Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 1,123
35 Civic Center Redevelopment 4,520
36 Low and Moderate Housing Fund 13,113
37 Lincoln Ave Redevelopment 3,643
38 Race Track Redevelopment 32,000
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund 20,489
41 Sewer Fund 148,391
76 Central Services Fund 5,984
90 Capital Replacement Fund 73,199
TOTAL $1,209,712
18. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001-02.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve
additional appropriations/uses and sources for Fiscal Year
2001-02 from the unreserved fund balance of the Civic
Center Refinancing Debt Service Fund, as follows, to account
for the refinancing approved by City Council (Resolution No.
5425):
Account 4189-55-366-15 (Professional Services) $ 124,000
Account 4275-55-366-15 (Interest) 29,000
Account 4279-55-366-15 (Principal) 5,130,000
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Account 1271-55-999-99 (Proceeds of Debt) 5,505,000
Account 2302-55-999-99 (Discount on Bond Proceeds) 87,500
2) Approve the budget transfer of $612,000 from the
Redevelopment Agency (Civic Center Project Area) to the
Civic Center Refinancing Debt Service Fund (Account 1200-
55-999-99) for the transfer of the reserve funds held by the
fiscal agent.
19. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
AUGUST, 2002.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Investment Report for the month of August, 2002.
20. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 55746 THROUGH 55946.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
attached warrant registers.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
21. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 CARRYOVER OF
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES
FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District:
1) Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-
03 for the carryover of continuing appropriations as
detailed in Attachment A and summarized as follows:
12 General Fund $511,659
2) Authorize the transfers of funds to support continuing
appropriations in Fiscal Year 2002-03 as listed below:
FROM TO AMOUNT
11 General Fund 12 Rec & Park District $ 59,588
83 Central Services Fund 12 Rec & Park District 100,000
13 Park Development Fund 12 Rec & Park District 311,265
TOTAL $470,853
3) Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-
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03 for items encumbered at June 30, 2002 as detailed in
Attachment B and summarized below:
12 General Fund $86,931
22. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID
FOR A SKATEPARK AT VETERANS PARK, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-35.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress
Recreation and Park District: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for the skatepark located in Veterans Park,
Public Works Project No. 2002-35; and 2) Authorize City staff
to advertise the project for bids.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (23)
23. INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCES FOR THE LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE,
ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce the
first reading of the Ordinances by title only, titles as follows,
and schedule a Public Hearing on October 14, 2002, for the
adoption of the current model Building, Fire, Electrical, and
Plumbing Codes with amendments for the City of Cypress.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Sections 5-1 and 5-2 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress
City Code, Thereby Adopting by Reference the Following
Codes with Certain Amendments Thereto: The 1997 Edition
of the Uniform Building Code, Also Known as the 2001
California Building Code, the 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Mechanical Code, Also Known as the 2001 California
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Mechanical Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing
Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the 1997 Edition of the
Uniform Administrative Code and the 2001 Edition of the
Uniform Building Code Standards and Repealing Ordinance
No. 989.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Chapter 8 of the Cypress City Code and Thereby
Adopting by Reference the National Electrical Code, 1999
Edition, Also Known as the 2001 California Electrical Code
With Certain Amendments and Repealing Ordinance No. 991.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Chapter 19 of the Cypress City Code and Thereby
Adopting by Reference the Following Codes With Certain
Amendments Thereto: The 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, Also Known as the 2001 California Plumbing
Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa,
and Hot Tub Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Solar
Energy Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code Material and
Installation Standards and Repealing Ordinance No. 992.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (24 – 26)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
24. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001-02.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency Board approve additional appropriations from the
Civic Center Project Area fund balances as follows:
Appropriate $17,000 to account 4179-35-194-06 (Legal
Service) from the fund balance of the Civic Center Capital
Projects fund; and
Appropriate $ 12,500 to account 4187-35-402-24 (Contract
Services- Demolition of Building) from the fund balance of the
Civic Center Capital Projects fund.
That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve
additional appropriations from the Los Alamitos Race Track
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and Golf Course (LART) Project Area fund balances as
follows:
Appropriate $126,000 to account 4179-38-197-06 (Legal
Service) and $130,000 to account 4211-38-197-06 (Litigation
Costs) from the fund balance of the LART Capital Projects
fund; and
Appropriate $ 2,000 to account 4226-54-365-15 (Property Tax
Collection) and $37,000 to account 4275-54-365-15 (Interest
Expense) from the fund balance of the LART Debt Service
fund; and
Increase the Estimated Revenues in the LART Capital
Projects fund (3400-38 Interest Earnings) by $150,000 and
increase the Estimated Revenues in the LART Debt Service
fund (3400-54 Interest Earnings) by $30,000.
That the Agency Board approve the budget transfer of
$612,000 from the Redevelopment Agency (Civic Center
Project Area- Account 2200-52) to the Civic Center
Refinancing Debt Service Fund for the transfer of the reserve
funds held by the fiscal agent.
25. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR THE
WALKER/KATELLA RETAIL PROJECT.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant
Services Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. to add an
additional amount of $16,000 to the maximum amount of
compensation under the terms of the Agreement; and 2)
Approve appropriations from the LART Project Area fund
balance as follows:
Account Number Amount
Other Professional Services 4189-38-197-06 $16,000
26. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH THE TERPIN GROUP FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION
AND PROMOTIONAL SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency approve and authorize the Agency Chair to execute
the attached Contract Services Agreement with the Terpin
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Group to provide public information and promotional services
related to various Agency projects and programs.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency provided that no action may be taken on off-Agenda items
unless authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their
comments to no more than five minutes each.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Reports on Committee Assignments
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Other Items
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, October 14,
2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State
of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this
th
19 day of September, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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