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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 22, 2005
6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:01
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, Davis, McCann, and
Mayor Padilla
Rindone(excused)
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR PADILLA TO:
~ Vince Davies, President, Chula Vista Rotary Club
~ Thomas Bucknell, President-Elect, Chula Vista Rotary Club and President, Chula
Vista Rotary Foundation and
~ Tina Williams, Immediate Past President, Chula Vista Rotary Club and Chair of the
Centennial Project,
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21, 2005 AS ROTARY
INTERNATIONAL WEEK AND RECOGNIZING THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHULA
VISTA AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
LOCAL COMMUNITY
Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented it to Chula Vista
Rotary Club representatives Tina Williams and Steve Meisen, who then presented Mayor Padilla
with a check to the City in the amount of $100,000 for the renovation of Memorial Park.
· PRESENTATION BY JUSTIN AUGUSTINE, ATC REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT,
AND JEANNIE SNYDER, ATC CHULA VISTA GENERAL MANAGER, OF CHULA
VISTA TRANSIT'S DRIVER OF THE YEAR AWARD TO TAMARA MOORE
Transit Coordinator Trujillo introduced ATC's President and CEO Jim Long and Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer Dave Galanis, who presented the Driver of the Year Award to
Tamara Moore.
· RECOGNITION BY ANDY TRUJILLO, TRANSIT COORDINATOR, OF ATC
TRANSIT EMPLOYEES FREDERICK RODRIGUEZ AND MARY PRICE FOR
DEMONSTRATING A RIDER-FIRST APPROACH TO PASSENGERS
Transit Coordinator Trujillo recognized Mary Price and Frederick Rodriguez for demonstrating
exceptional Rider-l st service to bus passengers and presented them each with an award.
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February 22, 2005
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 12)
Councilmember Castaneda stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 4 due to a conflict
of interest. Item 6 was removed from the agenda at the request of staff and continued to a future
meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 1 and February 8, 2005.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes
2 A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DECREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON "J" STREET FROM 35 MPH TO 30 MPH
BETWEEN BA Y BOULEVARD AND BROADWAY (FIRST READING)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 25-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SAINT CLAIRE DRIVE FROM
MARQUETTE ROAD TO OTA Y LAKES ROAD (FIRST READING)
Based on provisions of the California Vehicle Code and pursuant to authority under the
Chula Vista Municipal Code, the City Engineer has determined that the following speed
limits should be changed or established: Decrease the speed limit on "J" St. to 30 mph
between Bay Boulevard and Broadway, and establish a 25-mph speed limit on St. Claire
Drive from Marquette Road to Otay Lakes Road. (Director of General Services, City
Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinances on first reading.
3 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-049, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
REGARDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ON THE I-805/EAST H STREET RAMP
WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AMENDMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-050, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE EASEMENTS TO SBCIPACBELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND
CALTRANS AS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE EAST H STREET
RAMP WIDENING
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-051, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE I-805/EAST H STREET WESTBOUND-
NORTHBOUND RAMP WIDENING IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (STM-356)
CALTRANS CONTRACT NO. 11-240214 TO YEAGER-SKANSKA, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,100,496
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Major improvements to East H Street in the vicinity of the 1-805 interchange have been
completed over the past several years in order to accommodate increasing traffic volumes
in the area. The City is now prepared to award a construction contract for the project that
will include widening the westbound-to-northbound onramp to 1-805. (Director of
General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-052, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
THE WESTERN CHULA VISTA STREET, SIDEWALK, AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (STL-313), AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCIES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
On February 9, 2005, sealed bids were received for this project. The work to be done
consists of pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and sidewalk rehabilitation
at various locations in the City. (Director of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-053, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING INFORMAL BIDS, REJECTING THE
LOWEST BID AS NON-RESPONSIVE, A WARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
OTAY PARK RENOVATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION, TO THE NEXT LOWEST BIDDER;
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE REPROGRAMMING OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
"RESTROOM RENOVATION" CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO.
PR214) TO THE "OTAY PARK RENOVATION" CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (CIP NO. PR240) AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND
COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION GRANT FUNDS REQUIREMENTS
Per Section 1009 of the City's Charter, the Director of General Services, in an effort to
secure competitive prices from interested contractors, invited four playground equipment
manufacturers to submit informal bids for the construction of a children's play area at
Otay Park designed for the 5-12-year-old age group per City standards. The final date for
submittal of informal bids was February 15,2005. The provision of the playground is a
component of the master plan for the improvement Otay Park approved by the Council on
May 24,1994. (Director of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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February 22, 2005
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,057 FOR
SIX FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE INTERMEDIATE-SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS TO MAlTA
CHEVROLET THROUGH A COOPERATIVE BID WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA (CONTRACT #1-05-23-20), AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2005 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $5,120 FOR
MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT COSTS
The Fiscal Year 2004/2005 budget provides for the purchase of two vehicles for the Fire
Department. The Fire Department also received Council authorization to purchase four
additional vehicles through the approval of the Strategic Plan. Chula Vista Municipal
Code and Council Resolution No. 6132 authorize the Purchasing Agent to participate in
cooperative bids with other govemment agencies for the purchase of materials of
common usage. The City is participating in a current State of California bid from Maita
Chevrolet. (Director of Public W orks Operations)
Staff recommendation: Continue this item to a future meeting.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-054, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO
REGIONAL ENERGY OFFICE TO INSTALL ENERGY EFFICIENT MEASURES AT
CITY FACILITIES, APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO
THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND BUDGET TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL IMPLEMENTING
AGREEMENTS
Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement with the San Diego Regional Energy
Office (SDREO) for $182,500. The agreement requires the City to serve as a
subcontractor to the SDREO to implement energy efficient projects for City buildings.
The projects are anticipated to reduce the City's energy costs and the City's impact on the
environment. The agreement between SDREO and the City is contingent on California
Public Utilities Commission approval to include the City's projects into SDREO's
workplan. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-055, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE PROVISION OF MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The Sweetwater Union High School District has awarded the City, through its Recreation
Department, a $75,169 contract for the provision of after-school programming at six
Chula Vista middle schools. (Director of Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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February 22, 2005
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-056, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $9,672 BASED ON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK
FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
WIZ KIDZ PROGRAM
The Youth Services Network, a collaborative comprised of six agencies, including the
Recreation Department, was awarded $113,039 in Community Development Block Grant
funds for Fiscal Year 2004/2005. The Recreation Department is requesting an
appropriation of its share of the funds, $9,672, to its operating budget to fund the Wiz
Kidz program at Otay Recreation Center for the fiscal year. (Director of Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-057, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING UNANTICIPATED STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2005 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS
Chula Vista is the recipient of several State Homeland Security Grant Program
allocations. These grants are administered by the County of San Diego Office of
Emergency Services and distributed on a formula basis to participating agencies. As
stipulated by the grant, the funds will be used to purchase specified first responder
personnel protective clothing and related tools and equipment. (Fire Chief)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-058, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING UNANTICIPATED URBAN AREA
SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2005 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-059, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA A WARDING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT TO FISHER
SAFETY SCIENTIFIC FOR PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Chula Vista is the recipient of several Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant
allocations. These grants are administered by the City of San Diego Office of Homeland
Security and distributed on a formula basis to participating agencies. The Fire
Department is the administrator of UASI grant funds for Chula Vista. As stipulated by
the grant, $310,026 from the Fiscal Year 2003 Park II UASI equipment grant and
$189,351 from the Fiscal Year 2004 UASI equipment grant will be used to purchase
specified first responder protective clothing and related tools and equipment for Fire,
Emergency Medical Services, and Police. An additional $211,195 from the UASI Fiscal
Years 2003 and 2004 grants will be used to train and prepare Police, Fire and City
personnel on emergency preparedness. (Fire Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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February 22, 2005
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-060, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TREE TRIMMING
SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM GREAT SCOTT TREE SERVICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, WITH
OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR THREE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS
The City of San Diego has put out a bid for tree trimming services. The City of Chula
Vista has an opportunity to participate in the contract for favorable terms and pricing.
(Director of Public Works Operations, Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Davis moved to delete the appropriations portion of Resolution
2005-052 for Item 4 due to the 4/5ths vote requirement. Councilmember McCann
seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda
abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
ACTION:
Mayor Padilla moved to continue Item 6 to a future meeting at the request of
staff; and to approve staffs recommendations and Consent Calendar Items 1
through 5 and 7 through 12, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0,
except on Item 4, which carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining
due to a conflict of interest.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Griffin stated that tree trimmers on his property accidentally left his gate open, and his
dogs escaped. Two days later, the Chula Vista Animal Shelter notified him that the dogs had
been found. He asked his sister, Monica Ladd, to pick up the dogs from the shelter. Ms. Ladd
said she went to the shelter but was told that the dogs could only be released after the officer who
found the dogs had spoken to the owner. Since the officer was not in the office, she was asked
to return later that day. When she returned, she was informed that the officer was not on duty.
Ms. Ladd retumed the following day, but the officer told her that she was not authorized to pick
up the dogs and that he would need to perform a yard check prior to releasing the dogs. She later
received a call from the shelter informing her that she could collect the dogs. She was given no
explanation as to why the process had taken so long or been so difficult. Ms. Ladd expressed her
frustration about the inadequacy of service received and asked that her issues be addressed.
Mayor Padilla responded that the matter would be referred to staff for review.
ACTION ITEMS
Items 14 and 15 were taken out of order and discussed at this point in the meeting, prior to Item
13.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
13. REPORT REGARDING CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) FUNDING AND
OPERATIONS
At its meeting of February 11,2003, the Council directed staff to return to the Council
with an annual report on CVT's funding and operations. On January 13, 2004, Transit
staff presented the second report, and the report presented at this time is an update of that
report. (Director of Public Works Operations)
Assistant Transit Coordinator Codling presented the customer service portion of report.
Councilmember McCann asked about the installation of bus turnouts in new developments.
Transit Coordinator Trujillo responded that bus turnouts are usually installed in high ridership
areas and are being incorporated into new developments. Councilmember McCann asked staff to
explain the process used to evaluate the installation of new bus stops and removal of existing bus
stops. Mr. Codling replied that ridership is the key factor for both but evaluation also includes
design and uses of the surrounding area.
Deputy Mayor Davis expressed appreciation for increased waste receptacles and benches at bus
stops, as well as for covered stops.
Mayor Padilla suggested that buses be routed through larger shopping centers to accommodate
riders and reduce the nurnber of shopping carts left at bus stops by passengers who currently
utilize the carts to transport groceries and packages from the shopping centers to the bus stops.
ACTION:
Mayor Padilla moved to accept the report. Councilmember McCann seconded the
motion, and it carried 3-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, RELATED
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AND AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF SENIORS ON BROADWAY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
On February 18, 2003, the City and Brookfield Shea Otay, LLC executed an affordable
housing agreement for Otay Ranch Village 11 in order to implement the affordable
housing policy of the City's Housing Element and SPA Affordable Housing Plan. The
agreement states that the developer is required to provide 10% of the 2,304 total planned
units as affordable to low and moderate-income households. The agreement allows the
developer to satisfy this obligation through either the development of for-sale or rental
units. The developer has proposed to satisfy its affordable housing obligation by
providing a 243-unit mixed income, for-sale development located in the neighborhoods
described as MU-l and R-19. (Director of Community Development)
ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
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Senior Community Development Specialist Do presented the proposed project.
Mayor Padilla asked why proposed construction costs had significantly escalated. Ms. Do
responded that primary reasons included increased costs for building materials and impacts from
the prevailing wage requirements.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Davis offered Resolution No. 2005-061, and No. 2005-062,
headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-061, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND RELATED RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AND
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT, AND TRANSFERRING
AVAILABLE HOME FUNDS FROM EXISTING PROJECTS TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SENIORS ON BROADWAY
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF
SENIORS ON BROADWAY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-062, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A
WAIVER OF THE PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES
PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.10 TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOW INCOME HOUSING
The motion carried 4-0.
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING
$250,000 FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES RELATED TO OPERATIONS SAFE
NEIGHBORHOODS
In response to growing concerns by the community following several noteworthy violent
crimes, the Police Department is increasing enforcement efforts in concentrated areas in
an effort to make a significant impact on violent crime within Chula Vista. The proposed
resolution appropriates $250,000 for overtime expenses for this project. (Chief of Police)
Police Chief Emerson presented Operation Safe Neighborhoods, discussing focused enforcement
based upon analysis, public outreach and public information.
Councilmember Castaneda expressed the need to sustain focus beyond street enforcement and
asked about assistance with staffing resources from other agencies to complement the City's
efforts in combating violent crime and drug and gang activities. Chief Emerson replied that staff
has met with representatives of several state agencies who have committed to assisting with
providing resources.
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ACTION ITEMS
Councilmember McCann questioned the current process regarding gang lllJunctions. Chief
Emerson replied that the process is very labor-intensive and that staff would be meeting with the
District Attorney's Office for further discussion on the subject. Councilmember McCann also
expressed the need to focus on issues associated with crime activities at local motels.
Deputy Mayor Davis stated that regular police business should not be included in the overtime
expenses and that the focus should be on the prevention of violent crimes.
ACTION:
Councilmember McCann then offered Resolution No. 2005-063, heading read,
text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-063, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING
$250,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 POLICE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL SERVICES BUDGET FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES
RELATED TO OPERATION SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND
The motion carried 4-0.
Councilmember Castaneda left the meeting at 7:19 p.m. and did not return.
Police Chief Emerson continued with the remainder of the staff presentation on this item.
Councilmember McCann suggested utilizing the Palomar Trolley Transit Center as a prototype
designed to help reduce crime.
Deputy Mayor Davis asked staff to provide data to the Council regarding the total amount of
overtime for the month of February. She also asked about efforts to expand the juvenile
diversion program to high schools. Chief Emerson responded that the School Resource Officers
are currently in place in both school districts, and the Police Department continues to collaborate
with South Bay Community Services on various juvenile programs.
Mayor Padilla spoke of the need to seek ways to sustain and increase resources to fight crime.
OTHER BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
17. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann reported that the construction of high school #13 is on schedule, and he
thanked the school districts for their continued cooperation in the construction process.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:02 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting with the
Planning Commission on February 24, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., at Hedenkamp Elementary School,
located at 930 East Palomar Street, and thence to the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2005, at 4:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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