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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1967
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 Smith in the chairo
Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 21, 1967, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-12 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORo"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevenso
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Res. 67-12
Demands
The hour of° 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing -
time fixed for the public hearing on the adoption of the Adoption of
Uniform Building Code, 1964 Edition, affidavits of publication Uniform
were presented and the Clerk stated that no written or Building
oral inquiries had been made concerning the adoption of the Code.
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The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
be heard on the adoption of the Code. As there was no
response, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE AND ADOPTING THE 1864 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE INCLUDING CHAPTERS 13, 23, 49, and 51 OF THE
APPENDIX THEREOF." was presented for first reading. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilmar_ Siokos,
and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Noneo
First read
ord. adopting
Uniform
Building. Code
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing -
time fixed for the public hearing on the adoption of the Adoption of
Uniform Housing Code, 1964 Edition, the Clerk presented Uniform
affidavits of publication as required by law, and stated- Housing Code
that no written or oral inquiries had been received
concerning the adoption of said Code.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard
on the proposed adoption of the Uniform Housing Code.
As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing
concluded.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYWNOOD First read
ENACTING CHAPTER 17 LYNWOOD CITY CODE ENTITLED "HOUSING" ord. adopting
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, Uniform
1964 EDITION, AND REGULATING HOUSING GENERALLY IN THE CITY." Housing Code
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was presented for first reading It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None. '~
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 820 ORDINANCE N0. 820 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW
.Palmistry DIVISION 3 TO ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 20 LYNWOOD CITY CODE
etc. Ord. PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF SPECIAL PERMITS FOR
CARRYING ON THE BUSINESSES OF PALMISTRY, MEDIUMSHIP,
ASTROLOGY AND FORTUNE TELLING, REGULA'T'ING THE SAME AND
ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE THEREFORE." was
presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that
further _c~ead~ng be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law .
Roll Ca11
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Smith.
Absent: None
Ord. 821 ORDINANCE N0. 82.1 entitled: "AN ORDINtiNCE OF THE CITY
Civil - OF L'YNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER IX O F THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE
Defense RELATING 'T O THE CARRYING OUT OF CIVIL DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
'Activities WITHIN THE CITY." was presented for second reading. It
was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
Ord. 822 ORDINANCE N0. 822: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Boarding AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 AS FOLLOWS: 1. AMENDING
..Houses, Rest THE DEFINITION OF "REST HOME" ON PAGE 8 THEREOF, 2.
.Homes, etc. ADDING SECTION 3.03 PROHIBITING HOMES FOR THE AGED, HOMES
FOR THE CARE OF THE MENTALLY DEFICIENT BOTH ADULTS AND
CHILDREN), HOMES FOR NARCOTIC ADDICTS, HOMES FOR ALCOHOLICS,
HOMES FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF RETURNEES FROM STATE AND COUNTY
INSTITUTIONS, AND ALL HOMES OF A SIMILAR CLASSIFICATION,
3. ADDING SEC'T'ION 3.04 TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE TYPES
OF PATIENTS OR INMATES INCLUDE THOSE BOTH WITHIN AND
WITHOUT THE CATEGORIES, DESCRIBED IN SECTION 3.03, THE
LATTER SECTION SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONTROL THE USE, 4.
ADDING SECTION 3.05 TO REQUIRE SITE PLAN APPROVAL, AND
5. ADDING SECTION 3.06 TO MAKE SECTION 16.40 THRU
16.55 GOVERNING SPECIAL USE PERMITS PROCEDURE APPLICABLE."
was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law .
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
~ An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ord. first
AMENDING ORDINANCE NOo 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REESTABLISHING read. CB-1
THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AND THE zone Alpha
ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS Beta Area
MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented for
first reading. The City Manager informed the Council that
the area is bounded generally by Abbott Road, Century
Boulevard, Stockwell Drive, Norton Avenue and San Luis
Avenue, and that the Planning Commission has recommended
approval of the zone change. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. first
LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF read C$-l
REESTABLISHING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN zone West of
PROPERTIES, AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE Cookacre.,
ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. south of
570." was presented for first reading. The Manager Carlin
informed the Council that the Planning Commission had
considered the change of zone to CB-1 of a portion of
Lot 2 on Carlin Avenue (directly west of the Robert
Hall and Kinney Shoe company building on Atlantic Avenue),
as well as the change of zone from R-2 of certain properties
west of Cookacre Street south of Carlin Avenue. The
Planning Commission recommended the change of zone
of the portion of Lot 2 but voted against the proposed
change of zone of the Cookacre properties. The areas
in question were shown on a map displayed for the
Council's study. It was moved by Councilman Stevens
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seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
,,,^, RESOLUTION N0. 67-13 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 67-13
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM Approving
IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BY THE assessment
CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND diagram Alma
DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND Avenue
APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that
said resolution be adopted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 67-14 RESOLUTION N0. 67-14 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ASSESSMENT
Assessment DIAGRAM. IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN
diagram AVENUE ET AL BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND
Duncan Ave. GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL
et al AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Noneo
Absent: None.
The City Clerk presented the City Engineer's report on
the maintenance of street lighting systems in the City
of Lynwood for the period 1967 to 1970. The report
indicated the annual maintenance cost would be $68,880.44,
and would be assessed against the benefited properties
in the City.
Res. 67-15 RESOLUTION N0. 6(-15 entitled: "RESOLUTTON OF THE CITY
Adopting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE
Engineer's CITY ENGINEER RELATING TO THE SERVICE NECESSARY TO
report re MAINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE BY ELECTRICAL ENERGY ALL THE
lighting STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN THE SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD."
maintenance was presentedo It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Res. 67-16 RESOLUTION N0. 67-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Intention to COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION
order street TO ORDER STREET LIGHTING SERVICE ON CERTAIN STREETS
lighting IN THE CI'T'Y OF LYNWOOD FOR A PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1,
service 1967, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1970." was presented. It
1967-1970 was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 67-17 RESOLUTION N0. 67-17 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Setting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING TIME AND PLACE
hearing on FOR HEARING PROTESTS ON THE PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING
street light-SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF
ing ~mprbve- LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
ment Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a report on the proposed
southerly route of the Century Freeway in which he
recalled that in March, 1866, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 66-21 requesting assistance from the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors concerning the
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Abbott Road route. At that time the State Division of
Highways had not included the proposed Compton-Lynwood
boundary route and the City Council is, therefore, still
on record as supporting the Abbott Road route. After
discussions with the City Council, the report stated it
now appears that the City Council intends to support the
new southerly route and the Manager presented RESOLUTION
N0. 67-18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN MOST ROUTE
OF THE PROPOSED CENTURY FREEWAY." It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter was presented from the Lynwood Coordinating Council
in which they endorse the action ~f the City Council in
its endeavo.~s to .rid the community of undesirable
activity, ar~d also commended the efforts of the Police
Department in its attempt to eliminate illegal activities
in the City.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Res. 67-18
Support of
southerly
Century
Freeway Rout
Coordinating
Council
commending
endeavors to
rid community
of undesirabl
activities
A request from the Lynwood Police Relief and Welfare Police Relief
Association for permission to cond uct their annual Police & Welfare
~- Show and dance was presented. The letter contained Show and danc
an itemization of expenditures for the year 1966 as' request
well as total expenditures for the years 1864 and 1965. tabled
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the request by granted.
After discussion of the record of expenditures made by
the association, it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request be tabled.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Councilman Stevens.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the Police Relief and Welfare Association
be requested to submit a list of receipts and expenditures.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Manager reported that the Recreation Commission at
its February 28 meeting recommended free use of Bateman Hall
to the following groups:
1. The Sports Booster Club for the annual Lynwood spring
Booster's dance to be held on March 11, 1967, at
Bateman Hall.
2. The Rio Vista Y.M.CoA. for the Lynwood "Y" Indian Guides
Tribe's dinner meeting on March 1st at Bateman Hall.
3• The Lynwood Exchange Club for the Senior Graduation
Party to be held June 15, 1967, at Bateman Hall.
Recreation
Commission
recommenda-
tions for
free use of
Bateman Hall
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Recreation 4. The Lynwood Council of Parents and Teachers for the
Commission use of Bateman Hall on March 2, 1967, for the annual
recommendations honorary life membership banquet.
for free use
of Bateman The Manager's report pointed out that the Commission is
Hall recommending free use to any group which appears to be
serving a good cause, and it was his belief that the
Council should direct the Recreation Commission to
establish a standard upon which to judge future requests
for free use of any Recreation building, and all groups
should meet criteria such as:
1. Recreation sponsored activity.
2. Activities directly sponsored or approved by the
City Council.
3. School District activities specifically included in the
City-School joint recreation agreement.
4. Activities sponsored and conducted by local service,
civic or church organization which are community-wide
in scope and participation, and preferably recreational
in nature.
Requests to be automatically denied might include the
following:
1. Request by non-resident group s
2. Fund-raising activities for the specific benefit of
the group conducting the activity regardless of its
civic or religious function (any fund-raising activity
should be questionable regardless of its nature).
3. Activities sponsored by groups whose activities are
not open to the public.
4. Any private business or commercial exhibit.
5. Any activity prohibited by existing department policies.
In discussing the matter, it was agreed that firm guidelines
for free use of recreation facilities should be formulated
by the Recreation Commission, subject to approval by the
City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the City Manager confer with the Recreation
Commission and Recreation Director in the formulation
of standards for free use of the recreation facilities
and present their recommendations to the City Council.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
It was moved b,y Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman.
Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the Recreation Commission to grant free use of Bateman
Hall to Sports Booster Club, Rio Vista Y.M.C.A., Lynwoood
Exchange Club, and Lynwood Council of Parents and Teachers
on the dates requestedo All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Santa Fe Ave The City Manager reported on the bids received for
bid awarded improvement of Santa Fe Avenue from the south city limits
to McAmis to approximately Weber Street. It was his recommendation
that the contract be awarded to McAmis Engineering, the
low bidder, at a total price of $gg,077.13, to be
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financed from 186.1 gas tax funds It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that as authorized at the last meeting
"~'~' he has obtained an appraisal of the surplus property
located at Sanborn and California Avenues, and suggested
that if the Council determines. to sell the property that
a minimum price of $9,000.00 be established, and that the
city attempt to sell the property by direct advertising.
If, after a reasonable period of time it is not sold, he
suggested that the Council may wish to consider listing
it with the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors. It was
moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the land be sold for $9,000 and that it
be advertisied for a 30-day period.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager reported that the job description for
the new personnel classification of Clerk-Dispatcher
recently authorized by the City Council has been approved
by the Personnel Board and the Board has recommended
approval of the description by the City Council, Also,
upon recommendation of the Director of Recreation and
Parks, the job description for Recreation Supervisor
has been revised. The description has been approved by
the Personnel Board and the Board recommends its approval
by the City Council. The City Manager recommended
approval of the two job descriptions It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the
Council concur in approving the job descriptions for
Clerk-Dispatcher and Recreation Supervisor. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Manager presented a report on the removal of
driveway approaches and replaceing of curbs in locations
where garages have been made a part of the dwelling and the
old driveway is now being used for off-street parking.
The report stated that the City Attorney agrees with
his analysis of Section 21.5 of the Lynwood City Code
in that if the garage doors are sealed or something
is constructed in front of the doors, the driveway
is no longer required as provided in said Section 21.5.
In his analysis, the City Attorney suggested a procedure
which would involve some discussion with the contractor
who bid the job on the assumption that all driveway
approaches would be closed. The suggestion is that
each owner be notified by registered or certified
mail to remove the driveway and restore the curb within
ten days; if he doesn't comply, the contractor can be
instructed to proceed to restore the curb in front of the
driveway and fill the approach to the sidewalk. The report
also said the only alternative would be to continue to
close the approaches and driveways no longer used for
parking and leave those that are being used, which would
be in opposition to City Code Section 21.5.
Surplus prop,
Sanborn &
Calif. to be
sold for
$9,000
Clerk-Dispat.
& Rec. Sup.
classifiaatic
approved
Report on
closure of
various drive
way approach.
In the discussion which followed, it was agreed that there
have been many violations of the subject code section ahd
that in certain instances the closing of the approaches
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Report on would be a great inconvenience to the property owners
closure of requiring the additional off-street parking. The City
various Manager stated that had the project of up-grading and
driveway improvement not been commenced, these violations would
approaches not have come to the attention of the city, but that it
would be difficult to refuse others permission to provide
parking space in front yard areas if these violations are
not corrected.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the suggested procedure.
Mr. R. M. Robbins, 4049 Cortland, addressed the Council
in objection to closing of his driveway approach and
questioned the date of adoption of the ordinance requiring
removal.
It was determined that the ordinance was adopted in October,
1960, and to so-called "grandfather" clause would not apply
to driveways abandoned prior to its adoption because
ordinances affecting the public health and welfare are
retroactive and removal of the driveway approaches could be
required even though it was done prior to October, 1960.
The City Attorney cited an instance of an elderly person
falling in traversing a driveway approach which was still
in existance after the garage was no longer in use as a
garage.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, asked if the ordinance
could not be amended to apply to construction since 1960
and the City Attorney informed him that it would be
discriminatory
Mr. Robbins again suggested that the ordinance be amended
to permit those who wish to retain the driveway approaches
to do so.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilman
Absent: None.
Byork, Smith, Stevens.
Siokos.
'Executive The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive
Session session for the purpose of discussing an appointment to
fill an existing vacancy on the City Council.
The meeting was called to oyder
5-minute recess. Following the
adjourned to executive session.
were interviewed by the Council
Richard Bowen, Eugene Green, Jo
Saldi.
and the Mayor declared a
recess, the Council again
The following persons
in Executive session:
seph McMillan, Michael
Following the executive session, the Mayor called the
meeting to order.
Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Eugene Green to fill the
vacancy. As Mr. Green is a member of the Personnel Board,
his resignation was submitted, effective immediately.
Eugene As there were no further nominations, the Mayor asked for
Green electeda roll call vote on the nomination of Mr. Eugene Green to
to Council fill the unexpired term of the late Councilman James Duncan.
vacancy Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The City Clerk administered to oath of office to Mr. Green,
who then took his place at the Council table.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED MARCH 21, 1967