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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1 19e5
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on. above date
at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Siokos in the chair.
Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, and1Smith,
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the minutes of the previous meeting of May 18,
1965, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-41 entitledt "RESOL'UTION OF-THE CITY'`
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOI~ ALLOWING ~.ND APPROVLNG THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN Tf~~RE~ORE."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Ham, ~~'~conded~_
by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be,ac~opted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of-7:30 p.m. having arrived, said:houz~:being - Hearing
the time fixed for hearing on the appeal from the t~PCision Pelton •
of the Planning Commission in denying-the rYequcst of James Von Medlin
S. Pelton and Wallace Von Medlin for variance ta` ~i'e~~mit variance
construction of a department store, two commercial
buildings, and parking facilities for apprdxima~e].y 825
vehicles on a portion of Home Tract in Rancha San Antonio,
the Mayor asked the Clerk for information pertaining to
the hearing. The Clerk stated notice of the hearing had
been posted and published as required by law.
The Clerk stated that communications had been received
from certain individuals as follows:
A telegram from J. R. Kendrick, 11016 Hulme Avenue,
requesting that the City Council support the Planning
Commission and citizens by denying the request for a
zone variance.
A letter from Elias D,janogly, .8304 Beverly Boulevard,
Los Angeles, owner of 21 stores known as Century Arcade,
protesting the variance because the developers have
endeavored to interest some of his tenants in moving to
their location, and he considers.. such. action reprehensible
interference in landlord-tenant relationship and a threat
to his vested interest in his property.
A letter from M. L. Jackson, 110.56 Hulme, objecting to
.repetitious applications, opposing the variance and asking.
if action cannot be final.
A letter from Oscar H. Lee,. 11064 Hulme, ob,~ecting to
the variance because it would place a commercial develop-
meat in a good residential section.
A letter from Ronald W. Kiang, 3959 LeSage, pratasting,the•
variance and stating that nothing has changed since the
previous appearance of the applicants before the City
Council. 4
A letter from Mrs.. F. Ferraro, 3994 Shirley Avenue,
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protesting the zone variance but staring no reason,
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. Grijalva, 3812 Lyndora,
protesting the variance on grounds of resulting traffic
congestion.
A letter from Mrs. M. Williams, ~I009 Platt Avenue,
opposing the variance but stating no reas~~~n.
A letter from Mr. Bart B. Lyster, 10912 H ulme, objecting
to the variance because of encroachment of commercial
use upon R-1 territory contrary to the Master Plan.
A letter from W. L. and Esther E. Bolander, 11201 Elm
Street, protesting the variance because o2' its detri-
mental affect on the neighborhood, traff.c congestion,
property devaluation, and the sale of 1.i ca aor near
the Lynwood Academy.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kethley, 110:5 Hulme
Avenue, requesting that past decisions on the same
matter be upheld.
A letter from James Shaw Bowman, 11095 Hulme Avenue,
protesting on the grounds that peace acid tranquillity
of his home will be disturbed by 4,he development,
because of depreciation of nis pr~r~erty, traffic noise
and congestion, and that it would b~~ E~or~trary to
provisions of the master p.lar~.
A letter from Marie and James. R. ea~~`r,e:r°so:'?, 11091 Linden,
objecting to the deveioioment at t,rie pro,~~~,~.:~ea location
and recommending redevelopment o~' olu b;~.-~ .~air,.gs on Lgng
Beach Boulevard and development a' ~ sh~;;ppi:Zg ma1.l in
that area.
A letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce .reaffirming
the recommendation of the Executive Board of Directors that
a zone variance be granted to allow the Unimart project
to be located in Lynwood.
Thirty-five cards received by mail from various individuals
favoring the granting of a zone variance for the proposed
Unimart development on Imperial Highway. However, 17
of the cards were from individuals residing outside the
City of Lynwood.
A letter from Victor Murrell, 11507 Long Beach Boulevard,
endorsing the action taken by the Executive Board of
Directors of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce regarding
the Unimart development.
Forty-five cards received just prior to the hearing from
various individuals favoring the granting of the zone
variance for the proposed Unimart development on Imperial
Highway. Forty-four of the cards were signed by individuals
residing within the City, one was from an individual living
outside the City.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of
the proposed variance.
Mr. Lloyd A. Bullock, 500 East Compton Boulevard, Compton,
representing the applicants, addressed the Council and
emphasized that it is a variance under consideration, not
a zone change, and control of the development would remain
with the City.
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As to traffic congestion, he quoted figures from the Hearing -
traffic report presented at the hearing on appeal before Felton -
the City Council on December 15, 1964. These figures. Von Medlin
indicated that Imperial Highway could accommodate any variance
additional traffic resulting from the location of the
development on Imperial Highway. He also pointed out
that vehicle parking area would be separated from
residences by fences and/or walls.
~•-, He stated his belief that retail outlets of this type
are vitally needed for a balanced community; that the
deficiencies of Lynwood in the retail field are as
great as its strength in other fields and to substantiate
this belief, he quoted sales figures compiled by the
Los Angeles Bureau of Municipal Research acid from a
survey of Retail Trade Trends and Characteristics in
the Lynwood Area, 1957 through 1y63.
As to the development being contrary to the General Plan,
Mr. Bulloch stated that there are eight different places
in the general plan indicating there is a need for a
facility of this kind in the City.
Concerning depreciation of property values, Mr. Bulloch
stated that their surveys do nqt indicate that assessed
valuations lessen in areas surrounding shopping centers.
He also stated that he believed there were special
circumstances concerning this property as it is one
of the few pieces of land available in the area for
this type of development and he felt that the evidence
requires a reversal of the Planning Commission's
decision in the matter.
The Mayor inquired if there was anyone else wishing
to address the Council in favor of the proposed variance.
Mr. Wallace Von Medlin, one of the applicants, addressed
the Council and stated that Mr. Bulloch has covered
all of the. facts but in addition. he would like to
present a series ofpictures.
At this point, because of the over crowded condition of
the Council Chamber and the Large number of people unable
to enter the room..to hear or be heard,.. it was suggested
that the meeting be adjourned to Bateman Hall.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Hearing
Duncan, that the hearing be suspended to later in the suspended to
meeting following completion of the remainder of the later in the
agenda. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared meeting
the motion carried.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 775 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented for second reading,.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Ham, that further reading be waived. All
members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Ord. 775
approving
Alameda Annex
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It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that Ordinance No. 775 be adopted as read for
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the second time, fina7.ly passed, anal published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Harn, NIcNLi7_an, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
Ord. 776 ORDINANCE N0. 7776 entitled: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE
Suspending CITY OF LYNWOOD SUSPENDING THE GRANTING OF ANY HOME OCCU-
granting PATION PERMITS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SUBDIVISION 5 OF
of home SECTION 4,00 OF CHAPTER IV AND SECTION 14.12 OF CHAPTER XIV
occupation OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 PENDING STUDIES BY THE PLANNING
permit COMMISSION OF AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING HOME OCCUPATIONS AS
pending A PERMITTED USE EXCEPT AS TO THOSE ALREADY IN EFFECT." was
study by read in full. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by
P. C. Councilman Duncan, that Ordinance No~ 776 be adopted as
read for the first, finally passed, and be published as
required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan.
Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Smith.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Request for A letter from Richard M. Mitche:~". representing Explorer
permit to Post 437X of the Boy Scouts of Ame,~i~~a was presented.
sell fire- The letter contained a request for pe~~mission to sell
works grantedfireworks at the corner of No.rtor, Avenue and Century
to Explorers Boulevard from June 2~ through ~ ~,~ly ~i, 1y65 , it was
moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham,
that permission be granted sub~j ec~; ~c comp iian!e with
the regula;f ~.ons goverr~l:.~g the sa:;_e of safe and sane
fireworks w~.thin tree C1ry. Alai members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Letter from A letter from Supervisor Warren Dorn concerning naming
Supervisor of a new County park facility for athlete Jackie-.Robinson
Warren Dorn was presented. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, that the letter be accepted and
filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Award of The Manager presented a detailed report on the bids
Lugo Park received for the construction of Lugo Park. The low
bid to base bid was submitted by Robert L. Reeves Construction
Reeves Co. The low bid including the alternates is 15.3% above
Construction the architect's final cost estimate; subtracting the cost
of the alternates (,wadding pool, bleachers, putting green
wall, and fire ring) the net construction cost is 10.2%
above the final cost estimates.
The Manager stated the Council has the alternatives of
disapproving all bids, requesting that the plans be
redrawn and readvertising for new bids, or accepting the
low bid based on the present plans. The Manager recommended,
however, that the low base bid based upon the present plans
be accepted at a cost of $160,479.
The architect, Mr. Merritt Morris
was present and stated his belief
bid because of the number of bids
There was considerable discussion
rejecting all bids and readvertis
of Williamson and Morris,
that the bid was a good
received.
of the advisability of
ing. The City Manager
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stated that action on the bids co:zld be delayed for 30
days, the bids could be rejected and the architect requested
to provide new drawings to reduce the cost, or the bid
could be accepted as presented. He stated his reason for
recommending immediate approval was ghat he was concerned
about new bids coming in at nigher .figures.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council
concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and
accept the low bid of Robert L. Reeves Construction Co.
for construction of Lugo Park at a cost of $160,479.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
At this point a recess was declared to a1~ow the City Clerk
time to prepare a resolution for adjournment of the meeting
to Bateman Hall.
Following the recess, the Mayor called the meeting to order.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-42 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADJOURNING THE JUNE 1, 1965,
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BA`I'EMAN HALL,
COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING, 1:1331 ERNESTING .AVENUE, LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, S:~okos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The meeting then adjourned to Bateman Hall where it was
called to order by Mayor Siokos.
The Manager presented a report which stated that Western
Gear Corporation has formally requested that the City
of Lynwood vacate the portion of Santa Fe Avenue from
Imperial Highway to the dead end of the south side of
Western Gear's property with the understanding that
all subsurface .easements remain.. In exchange, the
City is offered a grant deed for the easterly 80 feet of
Western Gear's land for street purposes which would be
a continuation of the present Bellinger Street extend-
ing from Flower to Fernwood.
Award of.Lugo
Park bid to
Reeves
Construction
Recess
Res . 65-,42
Ad,j ourn
Counc~.I
meeting to
Bateman Hall
Report re
v~.,ca~~,on of,,r
portion o~ ;°>
Santa Fe Ave
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The report contained a history of the land acquisition
for alignment of Santa Fe Avenue and stated, in effect
that full- development of Santa Fe Avenue appears remote..
Therefore, emphasis has been tr8.nsferred to the construc-
tion:of Bellinger Street as s, through street to relieve
the industrial traffic in the area as well as to over
come the high cost of acquiring land for the original
Santa Fe Avenue alignment.
The Manager recommended that proceedings be commenced
~.~. to vacate the portion of Santa Fe Avenue requested by
adoption of an appropriate ordinance setting the
proposed vacation for public hearing.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VACATION OF SANTA
FE AVENUE ON PORTIONS OF LOTS 2 AND 3 OF THE SUBDIVISION
0~' THE J. J. BULLIS 76.11 ACRE TRACT." was presented for
Orc~,~ ,#'Qx
Y~e.ar.ir}g on
vacation".of
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po,r~:ior~' o~f:
Sarit a ~'e ~ Ave
first reed
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first reading. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, that further reading be warred.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council-
man Ham, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report re The Manager presented a report concer'r_ing the request of
reduction of the Exchange Club for reduction of the fee for the use
fees for use of the Community Service Building f:.;r th:~ all-might
of Bateman graduation party.
Hall for
all-night The report stated that the Recreati.or,. Commission has
grad party recommended to the City Council that a minimum fee of
$25.00 for such rental be granted to the Exchange Club
and the High School P.T.A. for the party.
The reason for the request is that the Commission does
not have the authority to grant a minimum rental and
because of the nature of this activity, the rental fee
should be kept at a minimum so that a financial hardship
would not be placed on the sponsoring organizations.
The Manager's report stated that he believed that public
interest would be served by allowing the use of the
building for $25.00 plus overtime, kir,chen and dishwashing
charges and suggested that the Czty Cour~:_:l affirm the
recommendation of the Recreat=a on Commission. It was
moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan,
that the fee for the use of the Community Service
Building for the all-night graduation party be set at
$25.00 plus overtime, kitchen and dishwashing charges.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Request for The Manager stated that Pacific Iron and Steel Corp, has
Southern requested that the City enter into a lease agreement with
Pacific the Southern Pacific Company for a parking lot on the
right of way railroad right of way immediately south of the inter-
parking section of Imperial Highway and Alameda Street. The cost
lease by of the lease would be $450 per year plus $25 annual
P.I. Steel administrative costs all to be paid by Pacific Iron and
Corp. Steel.
The Manager stated that the Lease would be the same as
existing leases for use of right of way for parking
purposes and recommended that the City Council authorize
the approval of a parking lease with the Southern Pacific
Company contingent upon acceptance of a sublease with the
City by Pacific Iron and Steed corporation.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the City manager and authorize execution of the lease
and sublease agreement. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
DAV granted Mr. John Kanka presented a request from the Disabled
permission American Veterans for permission to conduct the sale
to sell of fireworks on the parking lot of Century Bowl, the
fireworks stand to be located facing Builis Road. It was moved
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by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman.. D~~ncan,
that approval be granted subs ect to compl~ ante wi=;h. the
City's regulations governing the sa.~e of safe and sane
fireworks within the City. All. mem'pers voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Council was informed that the terms of Recreation
Commissioners Henry Liewer and E. L, Morris expire June 30,
1965. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Ham, that both Mr. Liewer° and Mr. Morris be
reappointed for a four year term commencing July 1, 1865.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor announced that the Council would now continue
with the hearing on appeal from the decision of tree
Planning Commission i.n denying the request of games S.
Pelton and Wallace Von Medlin for variance to permit
construction of a department store, two commercial
buildings and parking facilities for approximately 825
vehicles on a portion of Home Tract in Rancho San Antonio.
Mr. Wallace Von Medlin ccmt~.nued by presenting to the
Council aerial photograpris of other simi~_ar developments
to substantiate his be:Lief that such a c~e~relopment can
be made on a parcel of land hav~_ng a~:;:~:ss to ~o.n:Ly one
major highway. He also presented color photographs of
the interior of a Unimart store. He al;7o presented
copies of the trade newspaper "Discount Store News"
containing articles speak:~ng favorably of the Unimart
developments.
Mr. V. W. Christian, 11330 Long Beach BoRZleward, addressed
the Council to recommend granting of the var~an~ce.
Mr. William G. Bosnell, 10952 Lewis Road, addressed the
Council to state that he had originally been opposed to
the variance but now recommends its approval,
Mr. Henry Van Compernolle, 3125 Louise Street, addressed
the Council to state that he believed that approval of
the variance would be in the best interests of the City as
a whole .
Liewer & Morri;
reappointed to
Recreation
Commission
Hearing
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variance
continued
Miss N. Johnson, 10850 Alexander, spoke in support of the
variance. _
Mrs. Nixon of Shirley Avenue spoke in support of granting of
the variance.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak
in opposition to the proposed variance.
Mr. Albert Putnam, 1.1200 Sampson Avenue, addressed the Council
as a representative of the Home Owners Protective Committee.
He stated that the Committee is opposed to any commercial use,
of the property located in the middle cf a residential zone..
Mr. Putnam quoted section 16.04 of Ordinance No. 570 which
sets out the requirements to be met before a variance may
be granted and stated that in his opinion the subject
proposal does not meet the requirements of the ordinance.
Mr. Ronald King, 3959 LeSage Street, spoke as a member of
the Home Owners Protective Committee in opposing granting
of the variance.
Mr. J. H. Kethley, 11035 Hulme, addressed the Council in
opposition to the variance.
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Hearing- Mr. Louis Fisher addressed t~,e Caun^_L:i ;o present a
Pelton - petition signed by 100 members cf' the r yr~~in; god Chamber
Von Medlin of Commerce. The petition stated rhat :~.ey did not
variance approve of the action taken by the Chamber Baa~~d of
Directos~s i.n favoring t.~.e zone variance under discussion
and supporting without reservation the decisions of the
Planning Commission and C.ty Council concerning the
matter.
Mr. Parker, 4201 Elmwood, Principal of the Lynwood.
Academy addressed the Council in opposition to the
proposed variance. His objection was based on the fact
of the close proximity of the school play yard to the
proposed development and the probable sale of liquor
at that location.
Mr. Rausch, 3935 LeSage Street, addressed the Council
to inquire as to what degree the Cit~r can control the
development specifically as to the sale of liquor. He
was informed that the City has no cont:nol of the operation
of their business and has no jur~.sdictian over liquor control.
Mrs. Jerry Lumbert spoke in apposition to the proposed
variance and of possibi~_e deve_~opm=nt :~f present business
zones.
Mr. Robert Swanson, e~.C,;=OG Coy°r,ish A~~enae, spoke in opposition
to the proposed variance be;~a~.z;e _~ b~ -'.eyed that there
would be serious traffic c;onges;. :~n ar, `: e ~;ide streets
adj acent to the pr,~posed dove ~:prn~.t; ..
Mr. George Martins, G?oC Alexa:.cif=.~~, a1; ;~ ~_ayed a chart
indicating poss~~ble traffic part ~r1s :ri _de streets
adj acent t0 "the proposed deve lapin^~~
Mr. Russell Kaczmarek, 10761 Standard Avenue, complained
of the frequency of the applications for use of the subject
land:
Mr. Bob Gray, President of the Lynwood Chamber pf Commerce,
addressed the Council to reaffirm the stand taken by the
Executive Board of Directors in favor of the location of
the Unimart project in Lynwood.
Following discussion among the members of the City Council,
it was moved by Councilman McMillan that the decision of
the Planning Commission be reversed and that the proposed
variance be granted contingent upon fulfillment by the
applicants of the requirements of the City of Lynwood for
the following reasons:
1. It is in the best interest of the City.
2. In investigating cases where similar action has occurred
everyone has benefited substantially and their apprehen-
sions have prayed to be unfounded.
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3. It will insurea stabilized tax situation and provide the
city with its last opportunity to secure a major operation
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4. The great majority of Lynwood residents have expressed
concern that we were letting opportunity pass us by.
5. It is essential that we make every effort to provide
the young people in our City with jab opportunities.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ham.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Ham, McMillana
Noes: Councilmen Duncan, Siokos, Smith.
Absent: None.
It was moved. by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council go on record as upholding the
recommendations of the Planning Commission concerning .the
appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in
denying the variance request of James S. Pelton and Wallace
Von Medlin.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Councilman McMillan.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pelton -
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variance
denied.
Bob Ptacek representing the Lynwood Junior Chamber of Jaycee July 4
Commerce addressed the Council to des~.ribe ~r~e activities celebration.
planned for their annual Fourth of July celebration and
to invite the Council to attend.
Councilman Ham inquired about the poss~b~.ity of re-
painting the crosswalks a_~d white 1'~.riea f~° stop signs
throughout the City
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council-
man McMillan, that the meeting be add ourned~ All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion :arr-ied.
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