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Present- - |
Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander Borght and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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Oral
Communications |
There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on
Closed Session matters at this time.
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5:33 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time to the City Hall Basement Lunch
Room/Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
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Conference with Labor Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957.6
Name of the Agency Negotiator:
Management Services Director/Judie Sarquiz.
Name of Organization Representing Employee:
Burbank Firefighters Chief Officers Unit.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:38 p.m. by Mr. Campbell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Bob Kramer, Community Assistance Coordinator
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Dr. Gene Schklair.
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Present- - |
Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander Borght and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None.
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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301-1
Teen Reed
Week
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Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of Teen Read Week to Teen
Librarians Melissa Gwynne and Katherine Robertson.
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301-1
Senior Artists Colony
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Ms. Davidson-Guerra, Assistant Community Development Director, Housing and
Redevelopment, recognized the Senior Artists Colony for receipt of an
award from the National Endowment for the Arts for programming, which
exemplifies best practices in lifelong learning conducted by More Than
Shelter for Seniors. Mayor Campbell presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Tim Carpenter, Executive Director of More Than Shelter for
Seniors, and John Huskey, President of Meta Housing Corporation.
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301-1
Public Power Week
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Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of Public Power Week to
Vahe Hovanessian, Chair of the Burbank Water and Power Board.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of Hispanic Heritage
Month to Ramiro Pena, Store Manager for Vallarta Supermarket, and Raul
Porto, owner of Porto�s Bakery.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Dr. Gordon reported on attending a California Redevelopment Agency seminar
in Glendale. He also reported that his drug test results are available
for public viewing in the City Clerk�s Office and commended Vice Mayor
Ramos for taking the lead on the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer
Project.
Mr. Vander Borght reported on attending the art piece selection committee
meeting for the former Five Points Intersection with Mr. Campbell. He
also reported on attending the Memorial Field Subcommittee meeting with
Mrs. Ramos.
Mr. Campbell recognized Boy Scout Troop 209 for their work with donated
materials to construct the Smokey the Bear fire warning signs which have
been posted in the hillside.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report
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Commissioner Lombardo reported on the Airport Authority meeting of
October 2, 2006. He
stated that the Authority appropriated $493,000 to replace the air
conditioning unit in Building 10.
Mr. Vander Borght commended the Commissioners for their response regarding
the Airport transit center facility.
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1704-5
Project No. 2006-82
1445 N. Fairview St.
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Mayor Campbell stated that "this is the time and place for the hearing on
the appeal of the Planning Board's decision approving Project No.
2006-082, a Variance request by Rasmik and Leigh Boghosian to extend the
existing legal non-conforming driveway. The subject property is located
at 1445 North
Fairview Street. The Variance was approved by the Planning Board on
August 14, 2006 with a condition that the applicants conduct a survey and
ensure a minimum driveway width of eight feet.�
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Meeting
Disclosures
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There were no meeting disclosures.
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk was asked if notices had been given as required by law.
She replied in the affirmative and advised that no written communication
had been received.
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Staff Report
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Mrs. Forbes, Deputy City Planner, Community Development Department,
presented an appeal of one of the Conditions of Approval on a project
approved by the Planning Board. She stated that the applicants propose to
add on to their existing single-family home and maintain a substandard
driveway width which requires a Variance. She noted that the plans
originally submitted had driveway widths of both eight feet and eight
feet-nine inches indicated. She stated that staff recommended the
applicants undertake a survey prior to the Planning Board hearing but the
applicants declined because they did not want to pay the associated
significant cost in the event the project was denied. She added that the
Planning Board approved the project with a condition that a survey be
performed since one would be required for the relocated garage anyway.
She noted that the Planning Board specified that the driveway would need
to be a minimum of eight feet wide and completely within the applicant�s
property, otherwise the applicant would adjust their addition to maintain
a minimum driveway width of eight feet.
Mrs. Forbes informed the Council that a survey performed on the subject
property after the Planning Board�s hearing indicated that the side wall
is approximately one foot within the neighbor�s property, making the
driveway only seven feet nine inches wide. She noted that the applicants
do not want to adjust their addition as directed by the Planning Board as
their floor plan will be affected. She noted receipt of a letter from the
neighbors indicating no intention of moving the existing wall; however, no
guarantee was given that the wall would not be moved and in addition, the
existing gate further reduces the driveway by a minimum of four inches on
each side.
Mrs. Forbes reported that staff is proposing a condition which would
require the neighbor to grant an easement to the applicant to allow them
to continue to use the space for a driveway otherwise the driveway is too
narrow for a standard vehicle to pass and rendering the garage unusable.
She recommended the Council uphold the appeal and modify the Conditions of
Approval.
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Appellant
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Mrs. Leigh Boghosian, applicant, provided a brief history of the property
and project, noted other surrounding homes with similar block walls,
elaborated on several options considered and urged the Council approve the
appeal absent Condition of Approval No. 3 which required an easement, and
amending Condition of Approval No. 1 to reflect the actual width of the
driveway which is eight feet nine inches.
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7:28 P.M.
Hearing Closed
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There being no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the
hearing was declared closed.
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Motion |
Following Council deliberation, it was moved by Mr. Golonski, seconded by
Dr. Gordon that �the following resolution be passed and adopted with
elimination of Condition of Approval No. 3 and approving the seven-foot
nine-inch driveway.�
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1704-5
Project No. 2006-82
1445 N. Fairview St.
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,327:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK MODIFYING THE DECISION
OF THE PLANNING BOARD AND UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF PROJECT NO. 2006-082, A
VARIANCE (1445 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET � RAZMIK AND LEIGH BOGHOUSSIAN,
APPLICANTS).
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The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos,
Vander Borght, and
Campbell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the
Closed Session meeting.
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Initial Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Campbell called for speakers for the initial open public comment
period of oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: Michael Hastings, announcing the success of the
Burbank Priority In Education paper donation drive; Mary O�Hare, on the
Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer Project; Jim Schad, on the $2 million
loan to the Burbank Airport Hilton several years ago; Mark Barton, on the
oral communications procedure; Eden Rosen, on State legislation and
display of addresses in alleys; Esther Espinoza, on the Hispanic Heritage
Month Proclamation; Don Elsmore, on the Burbank Community Foundation; and,
David Piroli, on oral communications criteria.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Agenda Item
Oral Communications |
Mr. Campbell called for speakers for the Agenda Item oral communications
at this time.
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Citizen
Comment
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Appearing to comment were: Don Elsmore, in opposition to the format used
by the League of Women Voters to conduct candidate forums; Gwen Cochran,
Vice President League of Women Voters, requesting Council approval to
conduct a candidate forum and a pros and cons forum on the 13 propositions
which will appear on the November 7, 2006 ballot; Derek Przebieda, in
support of the development of the bicycle masterplan; Rose Prouser, in
opposition to the League of Women Voters� request to conduct forums and on
testimony given during a Charter Review Committee meeting regarding
elections; Mark Barton, on the request by the League of Women Voters to
conduct candidate and proposition forums; Esther Espinoza, on the
Transportation Development Act Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility funds;
David Piroli, on the request by the League of Women Voters to conduct
forums; and, Eden Rosen, on the Victory Boulevard Class II and Class III
Bikeway.
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Items removed
from Consent |
The items regarding �Application For Fiscal Year 2004-05 And 2005-06
Transportation Development Act Bicycle And Pedestrian Facility Funds
(Senate Bill 821); Authorization To Accept A California Department Of
Transportation Account Grant For The Victory Boulevard Class II And Class
III Bikeway And To Amend The Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget; and, �Request
From The League Of Women Voters To Conduct A Candidate Forum And A Ballot
Proposition Forum� were removed from the consent calendar for the purpose
of discussion.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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Minutes
Approved
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The minutes for the regular meetings of July 25, August 1, August 8 and
August 15, 2006 were approved as submitted.
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804-3
1207
Grant funding from California OES for seismic retrofit of 5 City Bldgs.
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,328:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
AND DESIGNATION OF AGENTS TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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204
Request for Election services from the Board of Supervisors for the 2007
Elections |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,329:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
TO RENDER ELECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF BURBANK RELATING TO THE PRIMARY
NOMINATING AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007
AND APRIL 10, 2007.
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204
Consolidated Precincts for the 2007 Elections |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,330:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK CONSOLIDATING PRECINCTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INTO 42
MUNICIPAL PRECINCTS FOR THE 2007 PRIMARY NOMINATING AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Gordon,
Ramos, Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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401
410
Application for Transportation Development Act (TDA) for Bicycle and
Pedestrian Facility Funds (SB 821)
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A
report was received from the Community Development Department requesting
Council authorization to apply for State funding under Article 3 of the
Transportation Development Act (TDA), Senate Bill 821 for the project
amount of $53,166 from the Fiscal Year 2004-05 funds. Staff proposed to
use the funds to support the local matches for the Hollywood Bikeway and
Safe Routes to School Cycle 6 projects.
Staff indicated that TDA funds are administered by the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority. It was noted that Article 3 funds
are not automatically distributed to the local jurisdictions and that in
order to receive funds each fiscal year, a jurisdiction must file a TDA
Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Funds Claim Form which identifies the
project to be funded. It was stated that there are no matching funds or
future funding commitments by the City associated with filing for these
funds. Staff recommended that the Council adopt the proposed resolution
authorizing the Community Development Director to submit a claim form to
draw down the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 TDA funds and to appropriate $53,166
from the General Fund to the above TDA fund account.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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401
410
Transportation Development Act (TDA) for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility
Funds (SB 821)
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,331:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY FUNDS (SB821) AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,166.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Gordon,
Ramos, Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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804-3
403
Authorization to accept California Department of Transportation Grant for
Victory Blvd. Class II and III Bikeway
Amend FY 2006-07 Budget
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A
report was received from the Community Development Department requesting
the Council accept a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) Grant in the amount of $480,900 with
a local match requirement of $48,090 to design and construct a Class II
Bikeway on Victory Boulevard from Clybourn Avenue to Burbank Boulevard and
potentially continue the bike lanes on Burbank Boulevard over the Burbank
Bridge to Third Street.
Staff reported that for the portion over the bridge, Caltrans approval
would be required; however, Class III bike route signs only could be
implemented as an alternative to Class II bike lanes. It was noted that
the project would also construct a Class III Bikeway on
Reese Place from
Victory Boulevard to Burbank Boulevard and on Doan Drive from Burbank
Boulevard to Chandler Boulevard, and on Front Street from Burbank
Boulevard to the Metrolink Station. The project includes directional and
route signage, traffic signal upgrades, and loop detectors at
Victory Boulevard
and Reese Place, and Burbank Boulevard and Doan Drive.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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804-3
403
California Department of Transportation Grant for Victory Blvd. Class II
and III Bikeway
Amend FY 2006-07 Budget
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,332:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ACCEPTING A CALTRANS
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION GRANT FOR THE VICTORY BOULEVARD CLASS II AND CLASS
III BIKEWAY AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$432,810.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Gordon,
Ramos, Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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204
League of Women Voters to conduct a Candidate Forum and ballot proposition
forum
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A
report was received from the Public Information Office presenting a
request from the League of Women Voters (League) of Glendale/Burbank to
conduct a candidate forum and a ballot proposition forum. Staff indicated
that the League has traditionally presented a candidate forum for the
local elected offices as well as ballot proposition forums.
Staff reported that on
May 21, 1996, the
Council adopted Resolution No. 24,741, which establishes policies
regarding the use of City cable broadcast facilities for election
candidate forums. Through adoption of the resolution, the Council
expressed its belief that it would be in the public interest for the City
to permit, at no cost recovery, access by qualified organizations to use
City facilities for the purpose of broadcasting debates and forums
provided that neutrality is maintained in how the program is conducted so
as to ensure that public funds are utilized solely for public education
and information. Staff added that in the same resolution, the League was
recognized by the Council as a neutral, non-partisan organization that
meets all established requirements. Additionally, as required by the
resolution, the League does not endorse or back candidates for elective
office or take positions on local measures; however, they have taken
positions on State measures.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght seconded by Mrs. Ramos and carried that
the �Council
approve the request from the League of Women Voters to conduct a candidate
forum and a ballot proposition forum during the month of October at a
mutually convenient time. Staff was also directed to air the judicial
candidate interviews.�
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1503
1504
Monthly Water and Power Operating
Report |
Mr. Davis, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power, presented the monthly
Water and Power Operating Report for the month of August 2006.
The Council noted and filed the report.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that
�Ordinance No. 3708 be read for the second time by title only and be
passed and adopted.� The title to the following ordinance was read:
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1702-1
Zone Map Amendment-mixed property use
2128 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3708
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING ZONE MAP
AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 2006-35 (2128 NORTH GLENOAKS BOULEVARD;
APPLICANT: FARHAD SIMAB).
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Adopted |
The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gordon, Ramos,
Vander Borght and Campbell.
Noes: Council Member Golonski.
Absent: Council Members None.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications
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Mr. Campbell called for speakers for the final open public comment period
of oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment was Rose Prouser on the conduct of candidate forums.
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9:21 P.M.
Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Margarita Campos, CMC
City Clerk
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