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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1982
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
130 SOUTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
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CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Mayor Unsworth.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Unsworth.
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH
A B S E NT: C 0 U N C I L M E t~ B E R S : MAC M U R RAY
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Mayor Unsworth announced that Councilmember MacMurray has been sick
with the flu.
Also present were: City Manager Rede, City Attorney Porter,
City Clerk Harrington, Planning Director Morrissey, City Engineer Kicak,
Finance Director Ronnow, Interim Public Works Director Stevens,
Administrative Assistants Steel and Foster.
CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTER
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session to discuss a personnel
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Council reconvened with the following action taken on a personnel matter:
Two Planning Commissioners were appointed: Hilda Barnhart and Bill
Saathoff.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion:
Item #2.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE
THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
1 . t\1 i nut e s :
A. June 29, 1982 - Special Meeting
B. July 13, 1982 - Regular Meeting
Approved as presented.
Approved as presented.
2. Community Center Fees, Procedures and Regulations - Resolution.
This Hem was removed from the consent calendar.
3 . Con t r act ~ A (l n u al Co un ty Par tic i pat ion Con t r act for 0 i1 san d
Grease. Approved Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING PARTICIPATION IN AWARD
82/6282 TO UNION OIL COMPANY BY THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LUBRICATING
OILS AND GREASES FROM JULY 1, 1982 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1983.
4. Set for Public Hearing - August 24, 1982
Approved.
A. Zone Change 82-1 & Realignment of Quail Drive
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS. Continued.
33. Weed Abatement - Resolution
Continued.
The public hearing was closed at 9:28 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the manner in which the weed abatement
program is charged back to the parcel owners.
Mr. Rede reported that the weed abatement program is supposed to
be self-supporting. The program is not presently at this point.
Discussion ensued regarding the new billing process and the
fact that many of the parcel owners did not understand the
billing process. -
Mr. Stevens recommended the parcel owners combine the small lots
as one ownership, especially if the weed abatement program goes
on a year-round basis.
Mr. U n s w 0 r t h r e com men d e d t hat s t a"f f w 0 r k wit h the c i t Y man age r
to devise a new method of billing the property owners so as to
be more consistent with the work performed.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION WITH DIRECTION TO STAFF TO STUDY THE
PROBLEMS WITH THE PROGRAM AND STAFF TO TRY TO CORRECT THE
INEQUITIES OF THE FEE STRUCTURE.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST OF
WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED
WRITTEN REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND RE-
QUIRED BY SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE COSTS THEREOF
ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT AGAINST THAT PROPERTY AND SHALL BE MADE A
LIEN ON SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 39574
OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AS PRO-
VIDED IN SAID GOVERNMENT CODE.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:50 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M.
BUSINESS ITEMS
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OFF-AGENDA ITEM - Award Contract for' the Construction of the Elsinore
Village Dike.
Mr. Kicak gave background information on the Village Dike Contract
recommending Council award the contract to MBC Construction Company
in the amount of $137.793.10 for Bid Alternate No.1. The bid was
very close to the Engineer's Estimate. Staff also recommends the
City Manager be authorized to execute the right-of-entry forms on
behalf of the City and transfer $12,985.72 from the City's 1982-83
Capital Improvement Fund.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AWARD
THE ELSINORE VILLAGE DIKE TO MBC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT
OF $ 137,793.10 SUBJECT TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACTOR. ALSO, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RIGHT-OF-ENTRY FORMS IN BEHALF OF THE CITY,
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BUSINESS ITEMS
Continued.
51.
Thermal Electronics Request
Mr. Rede gave background information on thi s requerst based
on a report to the City Council dated July 20, 198~. Staff
recommendation is to approve the request to allow occupancy
of the structure upon completion and acceptance of the s~ruct~re
by the Department of Building and Safety. Further gr~ntl~g Slxty
(60) days waiver for time of completion on the followlng ltems:
Parking Lot Facilities.
Landscaping Requirements. . .
Installation of Permanent Flre Hydrant (SUbstltute to be
installed for temporary protections).
Discussion ensued regarding the staff's request for authorization
to go to bid for the Minthorn Street,Improvements.
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MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO APPROVE STAFF RECOM.MENDATION FOR- THE THREE ITEMS.
OFF-AGENDA ITEM - Minthorn Street Improvements
MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY TORN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO GO TO BID ON MINTHORN STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Mayor Unsworth requested council concurrence to take up agenda item
#57 prior to taking agenda item #52.
57.
Slavick's Holiday Campground
Mr. Rede gave background on the Slavick's Holiday Campground
Incidental Camping Permit. based on a report to the City Council.
Mr. Rede reported that conditions of approval #1, 3, 8, 11 and 12
have not been met as of this date.
Discussion ensued regarding campers staying within 100 feet
of the shore. It was reported that this discussion did
take place at the City Council meeting of thy 25, 1982whi-ch
approved the application for incidental camping, however, it was
not made a .condition of approval.
Ms. Valenzuela asked to be excused from the discussion of this
item because her husband has worked on the camping site.
Mr. Mueller, representing the owners of the park as their manager,
explained some of the improvements which have taken place on the
park site. Mr. Mueller also reported that he has received a notice
from the Health Department that the park does not need a dump
station.
It was pointed out to Mr. Mueller that in order to have a boat
launching facility on the site, they would need to get permisSion
from the State Park and Recreation Department.
Moved by Torn that incidental camping is not a good use
of land on the lake perimeter and does not support any future
incidental camping uses. Motion died for lack of a second.
MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY UNSWORTH WITH NO ACTION TAKEN,
THAT THE SLAVICK'S HOLIDAY CAMPGROUND BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE
TO OPERATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY (30) DAYS WITH THE STIPULATION
THAT THE REMAINING FIVE (5) ITEMS BE LOOKED INTO AND TAKEN CARE OF.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
KNIGHT, UNSWORTH
TORN
MACMURRAY
VALENZUELA
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BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued
57. Slavick's Holiday Campground
The C i ~ y At tor n e y r e po r t e d t hat, by the v 0 t e 0 f the C i t y C 0 u n c i 1
~o actlon was taken as the motron failed to pass. The matter'
15 now under Staffts jurisdiction to insure compliance of all conditions of
a p p ro val .
Council concurred to return to the normal order of the Agenda. .
52. Incidental Camping, The Bible Speaks in California _ Appeal
Mayor ~nsworth asked the Bible Speaks to have one main repre-
sentatlve speak on behalf of their group.
Jim Heinz, 15910 Grand Avenue, is the head pastor for the Bible
Speaks in California. Mr. Heinz stated his church would like to
provide an area for dry camping for those people in the community
who would like to go somewhere where drinking and smoking is not
permitted.
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Discussion ensued regarding wh~ther or not boat launching
facilities will be installed. Mr. Rivera stated that at this
time boat launching is not planned.
Ms. Valenzuela questioned Condition # 16 regarding
waiver of conditional use permit procedures for this season
(1982) only. Mr. Morrissey reported that this is similar to
the request of the Slavick's Holiday Park.
MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY TORN TO APPROVE THE INCIDENTAL
CAMPING REQUEST SUBJECT TO EIGHTEEN (18) CONDITIONS UNTIL
OCTOBER 30, 1982.
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ABSENT:
VALENZUELA
TORN, KNIGHT, UNSWORTH
MACMURRAY
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Mr. Torn stated that he is opposed to any type of incidental
camping, if it was camping for the youth of the community only
he would consider voting in favor of the project.
Mr. Stafford asked if the Council was fair in considering this
appl ication.
Mr. Porter stated the city has the right to control property
within the city. The applicant has requested extra-ordinary
consideration for use of this property and the council votes
on this process through the Conditional Use Permit.
53. Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility - Design State
Mr. Rede gave background information on the request from
the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water ~istrict. Staff recommends
approval in concept only. with a time table to be worked out.
Staff recommends conceptual approval subject to the working out
of the financing of operating costs of the Treatment Plant.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
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54. Ms. DuFault - Refuse Billing Request.
Mr. Steel gave background information on this request which has
been to the Council previously. Staff recommendation is to deny
the request.
Ms. DuFault, 31750 Machado, asked the Council to consider putting
her tenants on individual accounts. This would help some of the tenants
who would qualify for utility.subsidies. The tenants presently
leave their trash in front of the mobile homes during trash days
as the system is set up.
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54. Ms. DuFault - Refuse Billing Request. Continued.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
DENY THE REQUEST.
55. Chamber of Commerce/Kiwanis Club Request - Chili C~okoff
Mr. Rede gave background information on the request to hold
a Chili Cookoff on September 5th and 6th at the Rodeo Grounds
on Collier Avenue. Booths will be set-up by local clubs,
, organizations and businesses for additional entertainment, plus
music, a Ms. Chili Cook-off Contest and Dance to be held on
Saturday night, with the official IICook-Offllto be held
on Sunday. There is overnight camping for the contestants only.
Dave Vic, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated the
Kiwanis is the leading organization in this event. Mr. Vic
did not feel there would be any problems with the traffit.
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Mr. Torn felt there was
with the chili-cookoff..
Mr. Vic stated he would
Club.
no place for a wet t-shirt contest
Mr. Torn asked that this not be held.
forward his feelings on to the Kiwanis
MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY UNSWORTH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO APPROVE THE CHILI COOK-OFF TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5TH AND 6TH
ON THE PROVISION PREVIOUSLY STATED AND ALL PETITIONS FOR WAIVERS
TO GO THROUGH STAFF, ALSO THAT NO WET T-SHIRT CONTEST TO BE HELD.
IF A WAIVER IS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, THAT IT BE APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL.
56.
Erich Sommer Request - Permit below 1270' M.S.L.
Mr. Porter reported that Mr. Sommer has been before the Council
previously and has started work without permit. Mr. Porter
recommended that the permit be issued after the applicant has
obtained an excavation permit and the illegal fill removed.
Mr. Sommer stated he was notified that he had to clean up the
property, that he would have to obtain permits. Mr. Sommer
stated that he did not authorize the fill dirt to be put in.
Mr. P 0 r t e r s u 9 g est e d t hat add it ion a l' 1 a n g u age be i n c OT P 0 rat e d
into the staff recommendation, lIafter applicant first obtains
an excavation permit and removed the fill which was brought inll.
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MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
Mr. Sommer discussed a problem on the property in regards to ~lgae
build-up. The only way to deal with the problem is to cover it up.
57. Slavick1s Holiday Campground
This item was taken up previously in the meeting.
Wilfred Atkinson - CDC House Relocation Request
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Mr. Rede explained that this house was originally built outside
of the city and no capital improvement fees were paid to the cit~
and on a remodeling of 600 square feet, capital improvements fees
should be paid.
Bob Switzer, representing the C.D.C., stated that this is not
a new buiding and does not make any additional demands on
existing facilities. Mr. Switzer asked the council to consider
a waiver of fees for the project.
MOVED BY TORN, S~CONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO APPROVE THE WAIVER OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEES EXCEPT FOR
WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEES SUBJECT TO DEED RESTRICTIONS
AGAINST FUTURE RESIDENTAIL DEVELOPMENT ON THE PROPERTY THE HOUSE
WAS MOVED FROM AND REFER SCHOOL FEES REQUEST TO THE SCHOOL BOARD.
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59. Zone Change.81-2, Changing R-2 property to R-3, Ordinance 709 _
Second Readlng.
Mr. Morrissey have background information on the Zone Change
based on.a report dated July 20, 1982 to the City Council stating
the appllcant has complied with the conditions of approval.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO READ BY TITLE ONLY.
ORDINANCE NO. 709
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY tOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN
PARCELS FROM R-2 TO R-3.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 709.
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MACMURRAY
60. Conditional Use Permit #81-17 - Snyder - Six Month Review.
Mr. Morrissey gave background information regarding Conditional
Use Permit #81-17 which was approved subject to a six month
review, or the final actions of the Planning Commission/City
C.ouncil Joint Study Session, whichever one occurred first.
Mr. Torn expressed concerns as to whether hand gliding is an
appropriate use along the lcke perimeter.
Mr. Unsworth suggested the applicant be given until the first
meeting in September- to comply with the original conditions
of approval for the approved 20 acres.
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MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY K~IGHT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO HOLD OFF THE DECISION ON THE REVIEW PERIOD UNTIL AFTER THE
SEPTEMBER 14TH MEETING AND STAFF MAKE THE APPLICANT AWARE OF
THE AREAS IN WHICH HE IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE.
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Mr. Finburg stated he had originally put in a wood fence on
the property, however, people started taking it down and
using it for fire wood.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for an additional con-
ditional use permit for any ar~a above the 20 acres.
Resolution - Statute of Limitations for Review of City Decisions
61.
Mr. Porter gave background information on the need for the
resolution which would provide that a petition for judiciary
review must be filed IInot later than the 90th day following
the date on which the decision becomes final.1I
MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO APPROVE
THE RESOLUTION.
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ABSENT:
KNIGHT, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH
NONE
MACMURRAY, TORN
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62. Flame Retardant Roofs
Discussion ensued regarding what types of roofs are flame retardant,
and whether council should wait until the state legislation takes
possible action in January.
MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO SET A
COUNCIL POLICY TO PREPARE T~E LOCAL ORDINANCE REGARDING FLAME
RETARDANT ROOFS.
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BUSINESS ITEMS Continued.
62. Flame Retardant Roofs - Continued.
Roll call vote on motion:
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ABSENT:
KNIGHT, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH
TORN
MACMURRAY
, 63. Animal Control Ordinance
Mr. Foster gave background information on the need for the
Animal Control Ordinance for enforcement purposes. The proposed
fees will be the same as the County's.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED TO READ BY
TITLE ONLY.
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ORDINANCE NO. 641
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA REPEALING ORDINANCES 396, 489,
580 AND 589 AND LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
6.04 AND PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF DOGS AND
IMPOUNDING OF ANIMALS: REGULATING THE KEEPING AND
CONTROL OF DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS: PROVIDING
FOR THE CONTROL AND SUPPRESSION OF RABIES: CONCERNING
THE DUTIES OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.TO
APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 641.
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KNIGHT, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH
NONE
MACMURRAY
64. Swap Meet Ordinance
Mr. Rede asked that this item be continued so staff can investigate
this ordinance further.
MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TO CONTINUE.
Council concurred to have staff work with Mr. Harmatz on the
preparing of the ordinance.
65. Card Room Ordinance
Mr. Torn felt the existing principles at the Card Room should be
aware of the ordinance and staff should receive their input.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
TABLE THIS ITEM INDEFINITELY.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Mr. Rede announced that Joe Kicak, City Engineer will be leaving the
City to devote more time to his private business as of July 30, 1982.
Mr. Rede gave the Council a list of proposed study sessions and with
Council concurrance the following dates were set:
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Continued.
Organization
Issue
Date
Time
King Video
Council/Redevel-
opment Agency
City Council
Cable Television
8~3-82
8-5-82
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Funding-Regional Sewer
Treatment Plant
Policy Formation
(Team Building)
Planning Commission General Plan
8-14-82
9 a.m.-l p.m.
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8-16-82
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Community Develop- Community Development 8-18-82
ment Counci 1
Planning Commission Lakefront Property 8-25-82
Maintenance & Control
7 - 9 p.m.
Recreation and Recreation and Park Plan 8-31-82
Park District
7 - 9 p.m.
Mr. Torn reported the lights in Tract #11939, which was not built, have been on,
with the city now paying the light bill on those lights. Mr. Torn felt if the
lights are not serving a purpose, they should be turned off.
Mr. Rede stated that staff will report back at the next meeting.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT MEETING AT 1:05 A.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 1 :25 A.M.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION MATTERS AT 1:25 A.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 1:35 A.M.
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Mr. Rede reported that Fritz Neumann has offered a 2.5 acre parcel to the city
for $200,000. Staff feels the property does have potential.
MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THAT THE CITY
MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH FRITZ NEUMANN FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY TORN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 1:40 A.M. .
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