10-27-1986 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
A REGULAR MEETING
October 27, 1986
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:30 pm
by Mayor Shearer in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Manners and
the invocation was given by Father Ray Smith of St. Martha's Episcopal Church.
ROLL CALL Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell, Councilmembers
Manners and Tennant
Absent: Councilmember Bacon (out of town)
Others Present: Fast, Lennard, Thomas, Meacham, Wylie, Penfield, Miller,
Eliot,. Curtis, Yoshizaki, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Chappell, seconded by Planners, and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes for the regular meeting
of October 13, 1986, as corrected.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Shearer presented a CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION to
Mike Fuerst, who accepted on behalf of his wife,.- the
North-West College founder/director of North-West College of Medical and
Dental Assistants. The certificate acknowledged the
school's 20th anniversary.
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
Kathy Howard, 1428 Merced, addressed Agenda Item D-1
regarding the Merced Avenue sidewalk project. She spoke
in opposition to the proposed sidewalk and represented
Kathy Howard
six other property owners. She felt the sidewalk would
not increase handicapped accessibility in the area or
effect the safety of school children.
The Mayor thanked her for her comments and noted
they would be addressed when the item came up on the
Agenda.
Jean Arneson
Jean Arneson, 1116'Donna Beth, felt the Minutes of
October 13, 1986, did not accurately reflect Council-
member's Bacon comments regarding Nancy Ad'in.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Written Communications
Request received from Church of World Service for a parade
permit to conduct ,a "Crop Walk for Hunger." (staff
recommends approval, subject to standard conditions)
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Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission - 10/15/86
Transition/Waste Management Commission - 10/16/86
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ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis
for protest)
Stater Bros. Market
Jack 0: Mazmanian
Blanca C. Gomez
Richard E. Young
dba Stater Bros. Market
355 North Azusa Avenue
dba Jr. Mini -Mart
2530 E. Workman Avenue
dba Kobe Fried Chicken
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
UUP 252 - Location: Southwest corner of Sunset and West Covina Prky.
G..C.i Construction Staff recommends accepting the lighting improvements and
releasing Cash Deposit in the dmount of $6,200.
Miscellaneou's Public Works
Parcel Map 12546 - Council reviewed staff's report. Recommendation is to
Glen -Vine Square adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 7249 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL
OF THE'CITY OF WEST COVINA, CA.LIFORNIA, VACATING AND
ABANDONING A PORTION OF A SEWER EASEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN
SUPERSEDED BY RELOCATION (East side of Glendora Avenue
at Vine Avenue)
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the meeting held October 21, 1986.
City Treasurer'.s Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of September, 1986.
Award of Bids
1) WP 87107 - Reservoir No. 2 Landscape Improvements
WP 87107 - Recommendation is to hold over the award of a contract
Award held over to the November 10, 1986 Council meeting.
2) MP 87105 - Fairgrove Avenue Subdrain System
MP 87105 - Recommendation is to authorize the City Engineer to
Fairgrove Avenue subdrain negotiate a contract with an appropriate contractor,
subject to subsequent City Council approval.
Construction Activity Report (receive & file)
Report for the quarter ending September, 1986.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt, and to approve all
other items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Tennant, Manners, Chappell, Shearer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bacon
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE,
CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE IV, UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINES
Council reviewed Engineer's Report. City Manager
Fast presented further information regarding the
proposed ordinance language.
Ordinance introduced -
undergrounding service lines
HEARINGS
1)
Amendment No. 205 -
Auto dealership promotional
events limitations
Ordinance introduced -
auto dealership
promotional events
City Attorney presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, A14ENDING ARTICLE IV OF
CHAPTER 23 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINES
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
ordinance.
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer, and
unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance.
AMENDMENT NO. 205
PROMOTIONAL EVENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS
Assistant City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit
of publication. Mayor Shearer opened the hearing and
Planning Director Curtis presented the staff report.
Mayor.Shearer opened the public portion of the
hearing and requested comments in favor of the pro-
posed amendment. The following individuals addressed
Council:
Katherine Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue
Ziad Alhassen, W.C. Mitsubishi, noted his pref-
erence for weekend limits, rather than proposed
30 days. .
Lollie Bergman, 426 Leaf Street, suggested the
dealerships go all-out the first year and then
keep promotional events low kev.
Fred.,Burkhardt, Executive. Director ofthe..West
Covina Chamber of.Commerce.
_'..Mayor Shearer --asked for.comments in opposition
to the.amendment.and hearing none, closed the public
portion of the hearing.
Council discussion favored the staff recommenda-
tions and the City Attorney presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XI, BY ADDING
SECTION 26-609.5 AS IT RELATES TO AUTOMOBILE DEALER-
SHIP PROMOTIONAL EVENTS IN THE REGIONAL -COMMERCIAL
(R-C), SERVICE=COMMERCIAL (S-C), MEDIUM -COMMERCIAL
(C-2).,AND HEAVY -COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONES
(Amendment No. 205)
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tennant, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of -the
ordinance. Motion by Manners, seconded by Tennant,
and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance.
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HEARING
2) APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR VARIANCE N0..881 (Scott Sternberg/Barranca Villa
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Assistant City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit
Appeal re conditions of
of publication. Mayor Shearer opened the hearing and
Variance No. 881
Planning Director Curtis and City Engineer Thomas
presented the staff report.
In Favor:,
Mayor Shearer asked for comments in favor of -the
Scott Sternberg
appeal and the following individuals addressed Council
Chuck Becker
Scott Sternberg, the appellant
Chuck Becker, 3043 Joy Street
Recess
Mayor Shearer called a recess at 8:52 pm to
allow the appellant to talk with the City Engineer
for a clarification of the conditions. Council
reconvened at 9:05 pm.
In Opposition:
Mayor Shearer asked for comments in opposition
to the appeal and hearing none, closed the public
none
Public Testimony Closed
portion of the hearing.
Lengthy council discussion commenced regarding
the conditions imposed on the variance, particularly
.in reference to parking slots, green belt, sidewalk,
.curbs and gutters.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to require curbs and gutters,
delete the imposition of sidewalks„
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7250 - RESOLUTION NO. 7250 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Variance No. 881 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
MODIFYING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING VARIANCE N0. 881, SUBJECT TG ALL CONDITIONS
ENUMERATED IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
10-86-3484 EXCEPT CONDITIONS NOS. 3A AND 3B, AS
AMENDED
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and to adopt.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (CONT)
2) SP 87165 = MERCED AVENUE SIDEWALK
Council reviewed staff's report. Mayor Shearer
reminded Council of Kathy Howard's comments made
SP 87165 - earlier. Council questioned staff as to its ability
Merced Avenue sidewalk to accommodate the property owners' concerns. City
Engineer answered questions about -driveway aprons,
.sidewalks:;.;.: abutting catch basins, retaining wall
to match current wall as much as possible, replacing
sprinkler heads and pipes if need be, and constructing
a handicap ramp on the Howards'-.property. It was
also noted that sketches could be provided to the
property owners for their edification.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Shearer to approve
the installation ofsidewalkon Merced.Avenue as part
of Project SP 87165, with such additional mitigation
• measures as can reasonably installed (including
restoration of sprinklers and access ramp).
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SP 87165 -
Barrier removal
White Construction Company
Policy regarding restoring
irrigation systems if need be
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The following tied vote resulted in no action by
Council:
AYES: Manners, Shearer
NOES: Tennant, Chappell
SP 87165 - BARRIER REMOVAL (SIDEWALK)
Council reviewed staffs- report.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and
unanimously carried. to a) transfer $85,000 from
SP 87144 (CDBG Account 131-320-3756-7200) to SP 87165
(Account 131-320-3790-7200), and b) accept the bid
of White Construction of West Covina in the amount
of $146,038.0-0 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the appropriate agreement., The project
excludes sidewalk on Merced between Lark Ellen and
Butterfield.
. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to implement City policy that
whenever improvements disrupt irrigation systems
on private property, it be restored to a functional
condition. „
4) STREET VACATION - GLENDORA AVENUE
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented,:
Resolution 7251 - RESOLUTION NO. 7251 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Glendora Avenue street COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
vacation VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A STREET WHICH
HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY REALIGNMENT (Glendora Avenue,
east side, between Dalewood and Walnut Creek Parkway)
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and to adopt.
5) WP 87137 - AGREEMENT WITH UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR ENLARGEMENT OF WATER
SERVICE CONNECTION
Council reviewed staff's report.
WP 87137 - Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and
Agreement with Upper San unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor and City
Gabriel Valley Water Dist. Clerk to exeucte an agreement between the Upper San
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District for the
enlargement of the City's water service connection.
6) TS 87155 - APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS -
MINOR SIGNAL MODIFICATION
Council reviewed staff's report.
TS 87155 - Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and
.Plans & specs approved unanimously carried to approve plans and specifica-
tions for City Project TS 87155 and authorize the
City Engineer to call for bids.
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7) REQUEST FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FOR TRAFFIC
CONTROLLERS .'CABINETS AND CABINET MODIFICATIONS
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Council reviewed staff's report.
Traffic controllers, etc.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and
from Multisonics
unanimously carried to approve waiver of competitive
bidding procedures and authorize the purchase of
traffic controllers, cabinets and cabinet modifica-
tion from Multisonics in the .amount of $65,648.73,
including tax.
8) CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THEME SHUTTLE VEHICLE DESIGN
Council reviewed staff's report.
Consulting Services re
Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell to
Theme Shuttle design:
accept the proposal of S R Associates and authorize
S R ASSOCIATES
staff to issue a Purchase Order to S R Associates
in an amount not to exceed $6,500 for their consulting
services. Councilmember Tennant stated his dis-
appointment in the decision to have busses rather
than trolleys and would not be voting in favor of
this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer
NOES: Tennant
ABSENT: Bacon
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) 'PROPOSITION NO. 61
Proposition 61 Council reviewed staff's report. Council held off.::
discussing this item' -.to consider -it with Item J-3,
Proposition No. 61, the Gann Initiative.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1) ORANGEWOOD PARK RESTROOM DEMOLITION
Council reviewed staff's report.
Orangewood Park Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and
restroom demolition unanimously carried to deny the request of the Colt -
Pony -Mustang League for the use of the existing rest -
room build.ing...for.storage.and that staff be authorized
to proceed with the demolition as required under our
existing contract.
RECREATION SERVICES
1) HOLIDAY CONCERT
Council reviewed staff's report.
Councilmember Tennant objected to the expense of
Holiday concert $10,000 to conduct a holiday concert in -the courtyard
area. Further elaboration was given by _staff on the
lb actual costs of the summer concerts.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell to
a) approve the holiday concert as proposed, b)
appropriate $10,000 from General Fund to Account No.
2630-6166, and c) approve the use of Matt Nelson for
the audio and lighting, subject to standard City
conditions. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer.
NOES: Tennant
ABSENT: Bacon
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OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE DEPARTMENT
1) OCJP GRANT FUNDING APPROPRIATION
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and
• OCJP Grant Funding unanimously carried to authorize the appropriation
of $65,227 from the General Fund contingency to the
Police Personnel Services Account to maintain two
officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Team.
CITY ATTORNEY No items scheduled for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Shearer recessed the City Council meeting at
10:04 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The City Council reconvened at 10:13 pm.
CITY MANAGER 1) BUSINESS'LICENSE FEES
City Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7252 - RESOLUTION NO. 7252 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re business license tax COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SUSPENDING ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES
RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX, EQUAL TO THE
INCREASE OF THE BASE INDEX IN THE THEN LATEST AVAIL-
ABLE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 86/87
RESOLUTION NO. 7253 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
• Resolution 7253 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
re office & commercial SUSPENDING A PORTION OF THE CATEGORY A -II, AND ALL
rental tax OF THE CATEGORY A -III BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED
ON OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL RENTALS
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolutions and to adopt.
2) ADOPTION OF REQUIRED LIMITATIONS TO THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS'DISTRICT AND EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE_OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
re Central Business WEST COVINA ESTABLISHING. CERTAIN LIMITATIONS FOR THE
Redevelopment Project REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AS REQUIRED
BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance introduced - WEST COVINA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS FOR THE
' Eastland Redevelopment REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT
Pttoject PROJECT, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA-HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 33333.4
Motion by Chappell; seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
• ordinances. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners,
and unanimously carried to introduce both ordiances.
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3)
PROPOSITION 61 (THE GANN INITIATIVE)
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Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7254 -
RESOLUTION•NO. 7254 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
opposing Proposition 61
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING PROPOSITION 61 (THE GANN INITIATIVE) ON THE
NOVEMBER 4, 1986, STATEWIDE BALLOT
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and to adopt.
4)
PROPOSITION 61: OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND DEFINITIONS
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell to adopt
operational policies and definitions as specified in
Proposition 61: Operational
the staff report relative to 1) salary limitations,
policies and definitions
including overtime, 2) the effective date of the
initiative as November 5, 1986, 3) vacation and sick
leave accrual, and 4) contracting issues. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer
NOES: Tennant
ABSENT: Bacon
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7255 -
RESOLUTION NO. 7255 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
salary anniversary dates
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING
re Proposition 61
FORTH INTENT TO SET SALARY ANNIVERSARY DATES FOR CER-
TAIN EMPLOYEES AS OF NOVEMBER 5, 1986
Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell to -..waive
further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion
carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer
NOES: Tennant
ABSENT: Bacon
5)
City Manager Fast reminded Council of the upcoming
Joint meeting with`
joint dinner meeting with the Personnel Commission
Personnel Commission
scheduled for November 3, 1986.
Hearing re Freeway 6) City Manager Fast reminded Council of the upcoming
Feasibility Study Freeway Feasibility Study hearing scheduled for
November 17, 1986.
Senior Citizens Center 7) City Manager Fast announced a pool game between Milton
activity Berle and Willie Moscone has been scheduled for taping
at the Senior Citizens.. Center, Wednesday evening,
October 28, 1986.
APPROVAL_ OF DEMANDS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners to approve Demands
totaling $1,774,457.26 as listed on Check Registers FI
83389 through 83895. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Tennant, Manners, Chappell, Shearer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bacon
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, urged Council to
act in a. responsible manner and not make the same mistakes
• Louis Gilbert as past Councils in permitting dumping at the BKK Landfill.
The BKK Landfill has sought approval_ in opening a Class III
dumping area.
Jean Arneson Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, asked Council to respond
to her comments made-ear.lier regarding changing Counci.lmember
Bacon's statements about Nancy .Adin.in the minutes.
• Staff was directed to have:the tape reviewed.and=the
miriutes':reflect`ahe . c6mmeiits made".by':Councilmember Bacon.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Shearer proclaimed the following:
WE TIP MONTH - November, 1986
CHILDREN'S EXPO WEEKEND - 11/14 - 11/16
MAYOR'S D-DAY IN THE WAR ON DRUGS - 11/18/86
Mayor Shearer suggested a permaplaque resolution of commenda-
Resolutions of tion be prepared for Stanley Oswald and Dr. Donald Todd
Commendations for upcoming retirement celebrations.
Citizens Committee on Public Services and Facilities
Mayor Shearer read the names of the individuals submitted
by each councilmember nominated for appointment to the
committee:
Edna Owen Donald Best
Appointments to the Verna Miller Tom Lorincz
Citizens Committee on Katherine Castucci Christian Justi
Public Services & Facilities Jose Gutierrez Elmer Peters
Oliver Rig'gins Gary Code
Kathy Jones Father Rav Smith
Bernie Bregman Stuart York
. Audrey Lynberg Pete Kochis
Robert Roudebush Ben Wong
Jo Hughes Richard Jennings
Tony Haisman -
Steve Millar :¢
Joan Wilson s1
Phyllis Wittenberg
Glen Buckingham
Two individuals were removed from the list for separate
discussion: Phyllis Wittenberg (moving into County. -area)
and Kathy Jones (spear -heading School District's attempt
to claim a.portion of:the.Cty'-s redevelopment funds).
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously
carried to approve the remainder .of the list.
Discussion regarding Phyllis Wittenberg suggested that
inasmuch as she was moving into an unincorporated area of
Covina, her knowledge of and:dedi:cation to West Covina
would make her a valuable participant on the committee.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to appoint Phyllis Wittenberg.- .
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Discussion regarding Kathy Jones suggested that she
was merely acting on behalf of and through the direction
of the West Covina Unified School District.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to appoint Kathy Jones.
Mayor Shearer suggested Oliver Riggins be appointed as
• the temporary chairman to serve at the pleasure of the
committee. Council -concurred with the suggestion.
Staff was directed to prepare letters to each of the
newly appointed committee members.
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COUNCILMEMBERS` REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Chappell reminded Council.of the
resolutions proposed for'the League of California Cities
State Conference.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously
• �� carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:14 pm until 6:00 pm
on November 3, 1986, a euben'-s Restuarant.
Ma or Ches er E. Shearer
ATTEST:
C1 y Clerk He-1ene Moo ey.
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