08/20/197334
MINUTES OF THE._.,REGULAR. MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL _OF.THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, August 20, 1973.
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.
Behrel at 8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer
by Rev. Mark Bergman, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward. Absent was Swanson.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire
Chief Haag, City Engineer Bowen, Assistant Engineer Perl, City Planner
Richardson, Building Commissioner Prickett, Environmental Officer Lindahl,
Asst. Commissioner of Public Works Schaefer, and Corporation Counsel
DiLeonardi.
MINUTES:
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held August 6, 1973, as published.
Correction: page two, paragraph seven, line ten, change
"Motion declared carried" to read, "Motion declared lost".
Also correction - page six, paragraph ten, line one,
change "Class H" to read, "Class F". Following corrections
Motion declared Carried.
APPOINTMENT, Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kisslinger to concur with
CITY ATTORNEY: Mayor Behrel's recommendation to appoint Mr. James Bouril
as full time City Attorney for Des Plaines, effective
August 27, 1973. Motion declared carried.
City Code,
AMENDMENT:
Referred to the City Code and Judiciary Committee and the
Corporation Counsel for study and report, was amending
the City Code with reference to duties for the new
City Attorney.
REPORTS OF The following reports were placed on file: Fire
CITY OFFICIALS: Department Mid -Year report dated July 1, 1973 and
Statement of Cash Receipts for January 1, 1973 to
July 31, 1973 from the Office of the Comptroller.
BIDS:
CITY
COMPTROLLER:
POLICE CHIEF:
Deputy Clerk Trost announced that bids will be received
on August 29th for Lime for use in the City's Water
Plant and Bulk Gasoline.
City Comptroller Blietz referred to the Police Committee,
a request from the Police Department to purchase a Base
Station and Paging System from Motorola Electronics.
Also referred to the Finance Committee, was the purchasing
of furniture for the City Attorney and City Planner; the
total price being reduced by approximately 40% discount
made available through the joint purchase program with
the State of Illinois.
Police Chief Hintz reported that the Police Department
rescued a woman from Lake Opeka, administed emergency
treatment and was taken to Holy Family Hospital where
she expired. He also reported that the Cumberland Pharmacy
was the victim of an armed robbery involving narcotics.
Further reported that the Police examination was being.
given at Algonquin Jr. High School on August 20th with
approximately 150 applicants, with three vacancies to
be filled at this time.
Referred to Police Chief Hintz, was Alderman Bolek's
request as to procedures used in the sale of scrap metal
for junk cars.
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CITY ENGINEER: City Engineer Bowen reported that the Rand Road
sanitary sewer has been completed and that letters
will be sent to the residents. He also reported that
the final concrete is being placed on the Wolf Road
sidewalks. He further reported that the Graceland
Avenue Alley storm sewer project has been completed.
LETTER
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Koplos, that Mayor Behrel
be directed to write a letter to Governor Daniel Walker
in appreciation for the fine cooperation given to the
City by Mr. John C. Guillou, Chief Engineer of Waterways
who is resigning September 12th. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Koplos, to adopt a Resolution
in appreciation to Mr. John C. Guillou for his cooperation
with the City and to authorize Mayor Behrel to send
a letter of commendation. Motion declared carried.
CORP:. COUNSEL: Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi reported that Judge
Morrisey of the Circuit Court is against the City
in the case by Metro -Media which is the parent corporation
with Foster-Kleiser Sign Company, questioning the
constitutionality of our billboard ordinance which
requires existing billboards be removed by a certain
date.
BILLBOARD SIGN: Referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee, was
Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi's request to determine
whether or not the City should appeal the Foster-Kleiser
billboard sign.
Corporation Counsel further reported that the Citizens
for Better Environment suit was filed on answer to
their motion for injunction which will be argued in
Federal Court on September 10th.
HISTORICAL Mayor Behrel's request as to the insurance for certain
ARTIFACTS•t artifacts loaned to the Des Plaines Historical Society,
was referred to Corporation Counsel for review and
report.
ALLEY VACATION, Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the
1633 River St. recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee
to concur with the Des Plaines Plan Commission to
Deny the request for the Vacation of Alley located at
1633 River Street. Motion declared carried.
TEXT Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to concur with". -the
AMENDMENTS: Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to
authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with reference
to parking regulations in the R-5 district and area
regulations in the C-1 and C-2 districts; to then be
referred to the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
for a hearing. Motion declared carried.
FIRE DEPT.
Equipment:
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Abrams, to concur with the
Fire Committee's recommendation to award the contract
for 800 feet of 2 -1/2 -inch double -jacket fire hose and
600 feet of 1 -1/2 -inch single -jacket fire hose to the
low responsible bidder, Michael J. Dalton Company,
Barrington, Illinois, at total cost of $2,440.00,
bid checks and/or bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful
bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Birchfield,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
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CITY HALL, Alderman Szabo reported that bids were received on August 10,
CIVIC CENTER 1973 for the City of Des Plaines Civic Center, City Hall
BUILDING: Building, the low bidding contractors being as follows:
General - Frederick Quinn Construction Co. - $1,169.691.00
Plumbing - Ewing Plumbing, Inc. - $96,300.00
Electrical - Wigdahl Electric Co. - $203,500.00
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning -
Wm. Adams Engineers, Inc. - $224,800.00.
Following discussion, it was moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde,
to concur with the recommendations of the Building, Grounds
and Parking Lots Committee to award the contracts for the
construction of the City of Des Plaines Civic Center, City
Hall Building, as follows:
General Contract - Frederick Quinn Construction Co., in the
amount of $1,139,173.00 (deducting Items 1, 2, 3, and 4
totaling $30,518.00 from Proposal #1).
Plumbing Contract - Ewing Plumbing, Inc., in the amount of
$94,350.00 (deducting Items 1, 2, and 3 totaling $1,950.00).
Electrical Contract - Wigdahl Electric Co., in the amount of
$196,500.00 (deducting Items 1 and 2 totaling $7,000.00).
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning - Wm. Adams Engineers,
Inc., in the amount of'4219,875.00 (deducting Items 1, 2,
3, 4, and 5 totaling $4,925.00).
Total amount of contracts, $1,649,898 - Federal funds
representing 50 percent of the cost of the Emergency Operating
Center in the amount of $43,786.00 included in the total
amount of the contract.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ward, to amend the motion to
increase the amount of the General contract in the amount of
$10,300.00 to include Item 2 - Conventional metal stud and
gypsum board partitions in lieu of demountable partititions
(U.S.G.) thereby increasing total amount of General Contract
to $1,149,473.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Erbach, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 4 - Bolek, Chase, Sarlo, Meyer
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson
Motion to amend declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Olen, to further amend the motion
to increase the Electrical contract in the amount of
$4,700.00 to include Item 2 - All Exterior Lighting of
Building, thereby increasing total amount of Electrical
contract to $201,200.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 9 — Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield,
Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 7 - Koplos, Bolek, Chase, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson
Motion to amend declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to defer action on awarding
of contracts for the construction of Des Plaines Civic Center,
City Hall Building until next regular meeting.
LEASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to concur with the Building,
AGREEMENT: Grounds and Parking Lots Committee, to renew the lease agreement
for the renting of Offices #10 and #11, located at 1583-85
Ellinwood Street terminating January 14, 1975 and February 14,
1975, with increase of 6% per office in the amounts of $460.57
and $431.42 per month respectively; alterations and additions
to offices being at the city's expense. Upon roll call, the votE
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson
Motion declared carried.
BIDS, TREES:
SIDEWALKS:
PARKING,
LOCUST ST.:
BIDS, WELLS 5
and 6:
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Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to concur with the
Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation
that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids
for 350 trees for Fall planting, to be returned to the
Office of the City Clerk, 1524 Miner Street on
September 12, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Abrams, to concur with the
Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation
to install a concrete sidewalk on the north side of
Dempster Street between Beau Drive and Elmhurst Road,
the city to pay 100% of the cost subject to available
appropriations, with estimate of cost in the amount
of $5,991.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
Referred to the Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee
and the Traffic Commission for study and report was
a petition presented by Alderman Kehe from residents
of the area of River Road and Oakton Street west to
Maple Street, requesting stop signs and parking signs
be posted on various streets.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to concur with
the Water and Sewer Committee's recommendation that the
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the
necessary repairs and reinstallation of water Wells 5
and 6, bids to be returned to the Office of the City Clerk,
1524 Miner Street on August 31, 1973 at 3:00 P.M.,
specifications to be drawn by the City Engineer.
Motion declared carried.
IBIDS, Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to concur with the
FARMERS & Water and Sewer Committee's recommendation that the
PRAIRIE CREEKS: City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
the dredging of Farmers and Prairie Creeks, bids to be
returned to the office of the City Clerk, 1524 Miner Street
on September 12., 1973 at 3:00 P.M., specifications to
be drawn by the City Engineer. Motion declared carried.
BIDS,
VALVES:
ORD. B-5-73:
FEES, Smith &
111 Pipenhagen:
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde to concur with the
Water and Sewer;.Committee's recommendation that the City
Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Sewer Back -Up
Valve Improvement 1973, Contract I, bids to be returned
to the office of the City Clerk, 1524 Miner Street on
September 12., 1973 at 3:00 P.M., specifications to be
drawn by the City Engineer. Monies to be expended thru
Revenue Sharing funds. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kisslinger, to place
Ordinance B-5-73, Amending Article 36 of the Des Plaines
Building Code and Ordinance Having to do with Sanitation
and Plumbing Requirements on First Reading. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Koplos, to concur with the
City Code and Judiciary Committee's recommendation that
the City Attorney be authorized to collect the sum of
monies from Smith and Pipenhagen due the city for their
share in the preliminary plans for the condominium concept
of the new Municipal Building. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 13 — Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward.
NAYS: - 3 - Szabo, Bolek, Mayor
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson
Motion declared carried.
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BILLS PAYABLE, Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the following
RESOLUTION: resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total,
$146,908.98. Upon roll callthe vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None.
ABSENT: - 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
OFFICE Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to concur with the
EQUIPMENT: Finance Committee's recommendation that the City
Comptroller be authorized to ;sssue a purchase order
for the necessary furniture for the offices of the
City Attorney and City Planner from the Kankakee
Industrial Supply Company, Inc., 1015 N. Fifth Avenue,
Kankakee, Illinois for total cost not to exceed
$3,320.80, waiving the usual bid procedures. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
ORD. M-36-73:
ORD. Z-19-73:
Held on Second Reading was Ordinance M-36-73, amending
Section 4-34-10 of the City Code by Increasing the
Number of Class H Liquor Licenses by One (1).
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to Adopt
Ordinance Z-19-73, rezoning property located at
1372 Redeker Road to M-1 Restricted Manufacturing
District. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
ORD. Z-20-73: Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kehe to Adopt Ordinance
Z-20-73, rezoning property located at 1419 Redeker Road
to M-2 General Manufacturing District. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
ORD. Z-17-73:
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Szabo to Adopt Ordinance
Z-17-73, amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding the Office of Zoning Administrator. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson
Motion declared carried.
ORD. M-35-73:.
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Moved by Seitz, seconded by Szabo to adopt Ordinance
M-35-73, Amending Title I, Chapter 19 of the City Code
Having to do with the Office of the Director of Planning
and Zoning. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield,Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
ORD. Z-18-73: Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance
Z-18-73, Amending Ordinance Z-14-73 Creating a Planned
Unit Development in the Central Business District,
by altering the Time Periods Set out in Section 2
thereof. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Erbach, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor.
NAYS: - 3 - Chase, Sarlo, Meyer.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson
ABSTAINED: - 1 - Koplos.
Motion declared carried.
ORD. Z-14-73: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Ward, to authorize the
City Attorney to draft the necessary amendment to
Ordinance Z-14-73, Creating a Planned Unit Development in
the Central Business District, by altering the height
limitations from 250 ft. to 200 ft. for further considera-
tion by the Council. Motiondeclared carried. Alderman
Koplos, Abstained.
ORD. M-34-73:
RESOLUTION,
98 -TL -CS :
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt Ordinance
M-34-73, Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes of the
City of Des Plaines, Cpok County Illinois for the Fiscal
Year Commending January 1, 1973 and Ending December 31,
1973. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt a
Supplemental Resolution Appropriating $432.60 MFT
Funds for Section 98 -TL -CS traffic signals at Touhy Avenue
and Wolf Road. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson.
Motion declared carried.
ANDERSEN'S The Letter from the Des Plaines Plan Commission with
RESUB.: reference to Marie M. Andersen's Resubdivision,
Greenleaf Avenue and Maple Street, was referred to the
Municipal Develpment Committee for study and report.
ZONING CASE The Letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
73-47-V re Case #73-47-V, property located at 1430 and 1434
Wedgewood Ave. Wedgewood Avenue,was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee for study and report.
ZONING CASE
73-49-V
Mannheim Rd.
The Letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
re Case #73-49-V, property located at 1920 Mannheim Road,
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for
study and report.
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ZONING CASE The Letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of
73-48-R Appeals re Case #73-48-R, property located at 791
Graceland Ave. Graceland Avenue, was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee for study and report.
PETITION,
Lincoln Ave.
& White St.:
DEDICATION,
Janice Ave.
The petition signed by residents at the intersection
of Lincoln Avenue and White Street requesting a stop
sign, was referred to the Streets, Traffic and Forestry
Committee for study and report.
The Plat of Dedication for the 33 -foot right-of-way for
installation of sidewalks on the east side of Janice
Avenue from Algonquin Road south,was referred to the
Plan Commission for study and report.
ZONING CASE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Hinde, that the City Council
73-42-V reconsider the denied Zoning Case #73-42-V, property
1296 Whitcomb: located at 1296 Whitcomb Avenue. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Hinde, that the letter from
Attorney Kenneth Meyer regarding Zoning Case #73-42-V,
property located at 1296 Whitcomb Avenue, be referred to
the Municipal Development Committee for further study
and review. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 5 - Chase, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer.
ABSENT: 1 - Swanson
Motion declared carried.
SEWER PERMITS: The letter from the Citizens Action Committee with
Eeference to the altering of rules and regulations
pertaining to sewer permits within the city ordinances,
was referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for study
and report.
PARKING, The letter from the Citizens Action Committee with re -
Mill & River St. ference to prohibiting parking on Mill Street and River
Street, was referred to the Streets, Traffic, and
Forestry Committee for study and report. Also referred
to the Traffic Commission.
PARKING Referred to Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee,
DES PLAINES AV. was Alderman Szabo's request that No Parking signs be
installed on both sides of Des Plaines Avenue from
Pearson Street to Miner Street.
PARKING
Mill & River
Referred to Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee,
was Alderman Szabo's request to study the distance
of No Parking from corner east on Mill Street.
APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Beautification Mayor Behrel's appointments to the Beautification
Commission. Commission as follows: Mr. James Baker, 130 N. Third Ave.
term to expire August 7, 1977; Mr. Robert Roller, 1705
Mannheim Road, term to expire August 7, 1976; and Mrs.
Mary Lou Kraves, 1700 Pratt Avenue, term to expire
August 7, 1975. Motion declared carried.
PETITION FOR The Petition for Annexation from the Waterfall Restaurant
ANNEXATION: north of Algonquin Road on the West side of Elmhurst Road,
is on file with the City Clerk.
ZONING The Zoning Hearing, rezoning property for the new
HEARING Municipal Building from C-2 to C-4 will be heard on
September 11, 1973.
PARKING
METERS,
LEE ST.:
HEARING,
ILL. COMMERCE
COMMISSION:
1
(Alderman
Ward)
ADJOURNMENT:
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Alderman Hinde's request with reference to the letter
from Mrs. Dodge as to parking meters on the west side
of Lee Street, south of Prairie Avenue, was referred to
Mayor Behrel.
Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi stated that the Illinois
Commerce Commission will hold a meeting in September
with reference to the Soo Line Railroad safety devices
at the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Mannheim Road;
also the pedestrian gates at Woodland Avenue and
Prairie Avenue.
The request for a list of projects under which
Revenue Sharing Funds could be utilized, was
referred to the City Engineer for study and report.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn: Motion declared
carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS /17
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Deputy City Clerk