HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2011/02/22 Special rdaMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
February 22, 2011 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in
City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez,
and Mayor/Chair Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins, City
Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Cub Scout Pack 863 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com
Mayor Cox displayed an image of the Chula Vista City Band and then announced the upcoming
Chula Vista Centennial Celebration Concert, at the Chula Vista High School Performing Arts
Center, March 7`s and 8~' at 7:00 p.m.
OATH OF OFFICE
Stacy Cannon, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Board of Directors
City Clerk Norris administered the Oath of Office to Stacy Cannon, and Councilmember
Bensoussan presented Ms. Cannon with a certificate of appointment.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
Sr. Project Coordinator Kurz and Project Coordinator Dorado provided information about the
Chula Vista Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and funding from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to purchase foreclosed or abandoned homes, and provide gap
financing for low-income residents. Staffinember Dorado presented additional information
about the Acquisition Rehabilitation Rental Program; and Mr. Quintaro spoke about how the
program provided him the opportunity to get out of a homeless situation.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (City Council and Redevelopment Agency)
(Items 1-13)
Items 4A, 7, 9, 10 and 11 were removed from the Consent Calendaz for sepazate consideration.
Items 4A, 10, and 11 were removed at the request of Councilmember Aguilaz; and Items 7 and 9
were removed at the request of staff. Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor Ramirez
stated that they would be abstaining from voting on Item 9A due to property ownership within
the redevelopment project azeas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 7 and October 12, 2010.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter of resignation from Misty Tienken, International Friendship Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-020, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE CITY'S
INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES; AND AMENDING SECTION 18.0 OF
THE POLICY (Director of Finance)
B. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and accept the report.
4. A. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-021, RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 BUDGET IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL POLICY ON FINANCIAL REPORTING
AND TRANSFER AUTHORITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-022, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $41,000 FOR THE
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY AWARD THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA
LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES FUND FOR LITERACY PROGRAMMING AT
CHULA VISTA LIBRARY (Library Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-023, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW
UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS, AND ADDING SEVEN POSITIONS TO THE
AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
APPROPRIATING $249,702 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 POLICE GRANT FUND
(4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Chief of Police)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS (FIRST READING) (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Chief
of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on first
reading.
7. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-025, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT GRANT APPLICATIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BIKEWAYS ALONG BROADWAY AND INDUSTRIAL
BOULEVARD AND CERTIFYING THAT MATCHING FUNDS ARE OR WILL BE
AVAILABLE THEREFOR (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
11. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
12. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-028, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESGIL
CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE BUILDING
PERMIT PROCESSING, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Deve]opment
Services Director)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-029, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUREAU
VERITAS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESSING, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION
AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-030, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN JASON
ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESSING, PLAN REVIEW,
INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
13. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-031, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF ITS INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE (1) SECTION
21353 (2% @ 60 FORMULA) TO ALL LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS, (2)
SECTION 21363.1 (3% @ 55 FORMULA) TO ALL LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS,
AND (3) SECTION 20037 (THREE-YEAR FINAL COMPENSATION) TO ALL
LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS AND LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS, WHO ARE
ENTERING MEMBERSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THIS CONTRACT AMENDMENT (Director of Human Resources)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-032, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA STATING THAT IT WILL NOT BE PAYING OR
REPORTING EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) UNDER
SECTION 20691 FOR ANY LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS AND LOCAL SAFETY
MEMBERS WHO ARE ENTERING MEMBERSHIP UNDER THE SECOND TIER
RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Director of Human Resources)
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM (CALPERS) AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
TO PROVIDE (1) SECTION 21353 (2% @ 60 FORMULA) TO ALL LOCAL
MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS, (2) SECTION 21363.1 (3% @ 55 FORMULA) TO
ALL LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS, AND (3) SECTION 20037 (THREE-YEAR
FINAL COMPENSATION) TO ALL LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS AND LOCAL
SAFETY MEMBERS, WHO ARE ENTERING MEMBERSHIP FOR THE FIRST
TIME AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS CONTRACT AMENDMENT
(FIRST READING) (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions and place the ordinance on first
reading.
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ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 13, headings read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2010 (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Finance)
Councilmember Aguilar referred to a statement on page 4-8 of the staff report about the General
Fund summary of the City's Quarterly Financial report and projected increased deficit with the
loss in the Utility Users Tax (UUT) revenue, and clarified that the City had not lost the UUT
revenue it was receiving, but rather, its ability to spend it now.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the Quarterly Financial Report. Councilmember
Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-024, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING AND APPROVING A BALANCE
(REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES) TRANSFER FROM OTHER
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUND TO TRANSNET FUND (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works/Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
City Attorney Googins stated that the proposed resolution would require an appropriation of
funds, and he therefore suggested amending the resolution to include the word "Appropriating"
in the title and text of the document.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-024 as amended, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
9. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2035, RESOLUTON OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO IMPLEMENT THE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT GRANT ("BIG") PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE GRANTS AS PART OF THE PROGRAM (Assistant
City Manager/Development Services Director)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2036, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO IMPLEMENT THE "BLOCK BY BLOCK
HOME MAKEOVER" PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS
PROVIDING NO-INTEREST FORGIVABLE LOANS AS PART OF THE PROGRAM
(Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolutions.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services Halbert introduced the item. Project
Coordinator Blackman and Sr. Project Coordinator Kluth, provided information about the three
new Redevelopment Reinvestment Programs, Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program, The
Block by Block Home Makeover Program, and the Utility Box Painting Program.
Dana Richardson, representing Healthy Eating, Active Communities (HEAC), spoke in support
of the proposed utility box painting program.
Chair Cox suggested, through the program stipulations, urging project contractors to shop Chula
Vista for construction materials.
Agency Member Bensoussan suggested that themes for murals not be business-specific in the
event of a change in business ownership; and to incorporate a stipulation that business owners
maintain the murals.
With respect to Item 9B, Deputy Chair Ramirez stated he could not support the item, and that the
funding would be better spent on sidewalks and other public amenities. He recommended that
the item be tabled for further discussion.
Agency Member Castaneda suggested more specificity with implementation of the program, and
the need for a consumer protection component.
Discussion ensued regarding a timeline for progress reports to the Council on the pilot program.
ACTION: Agency Member Aguilar moved to adopt Agency Resolution No. 2011-2035,
heading read, text waived. Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion and
it carried 3-0-2, with Agencymember Castaneda and Deputy Chair Ramirez
abstaining.
ACTION: Chair Cox moved to adopt Agency Resolution No. 2011-2036, heading read, text
waived. Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-1,
with Deputy Chair Ramirez voting no.
It was the consensus of the Agency Members to have staff return to the Agency with regular
updates on the pilot project.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-026, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION FOR A HOUSING RELATED PARKS GRANT FROM THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Councilmember Aguilar asked for clarification about the selection of Hilltop Park over other
local parks for grant funding. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert
explained that severe drainage issues existed at Hilltop Park that raised safety concerns, and that
it was a project that could be handled expeditiously at a low cost should the City receive the
funds.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested that warning signs be posted at the park to caution
visitors entering the storm drain water. Mayor Cox referred the matter to staff.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-026, heading
read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-027, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2010/2011 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REPROGRAM $46,892 OF PRIOR
YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS
TO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Aguilar asked and received clarification regarding the citizen participation
process for the HUD Plan and how it was conducted.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-027, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
Councilmember Castaneda requested a report back from staff on how the graffiti eradication
funds would be expended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Todd Galarneau, Santee resident, representing Corky McMillin Companies, reported that
McMillin recently closed on an investor partner transaction for the Millennia Project. He
thanked key staff for its work on the project.
Mike Spethman, Chula Vista resident, suggested that the City Council be included as part of the
Executive Compensation review and study process.
Cindy Gompper-Graves and Tony Cruz, representing the South County Economic Development
Council provided a written report with responses they had gathered from Chula Vista businesses
in response to the business outreach program. She also announced an upcoming redevelopment
forum to be held February 24 to understand possible impacts from the state's proposal regarding
redevelopment.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, suggested that the Ethics Ordinance be revised to prohibit
anonymous complaints.
Mayor Cox announced a meeting recess at 5:53 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:12 p.m., with
all members present.
ACTION ITEMS
Item 16 was taken out of order.
16. PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE PUBLIC
WORKSHOP (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council heaz the report.
City Attorney Googins stated that Councilmembers Castaneda and Bensoussan did not own
property within 500 feet of the project, and could therefore participate on the item.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert introduced the item.
Landscape Planner Williams, introduced project consultants Michael Stepner, representing
Stepner Design Group, and Howazd Blackson, representing P1aceMakers, LLC., who presented
information about the proposed public and stakeholder meeting schedules for the Third Avenue
Streetscape project.
No action was taken by the Council on this item.
14. REPORT ON ESTABLISHING AND SETTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera introduced the item.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to accept the report. Deputy Mayor Ramirez
seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
15. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT
ON EAST H STREET BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE AND THE NORTHBOUND I-
805 RAMPS FROM 40 MPH TO 45 MPH AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO
REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING) (Director of Public
Works)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT
ON EAST ORANGE AVENUE BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE AND CENTERLINE
OF I-805 AND OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN THE CENTERLINE OF I-805
AND NORTHBOUND I-805 RAMPS FROM 35 MPH TO 40 MPH AND AMENDING
SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING)
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinances on first reading.
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera presented information about the process that established the
proposed speed limits.
Discussion ensued regarding pedestrian safety issues with speed limits between Hilltop and I-805
at westbound Orange Avenue.
Mayor Cox suggested placing radar speed monitors to capture the attention of drivers.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the ordinance for Item 15A on first reading, heading
read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried
5-0.
With respect to Item 15B, discussion ensued about the effectiveness of radar feedback signs.
City Manager Sandoval suggested that staff provide the Council with an informational
memorandum within the next 30 days on traffic calming measures that could be implemented.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to place the ordinance for Item 15B on first
reading, heading read, text waived, with direction to staff to return within 30 days
with a report on necessary steps to implement improvements in the area. Deputy
Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
16. This item was taken out of order, and heard prior to Item 14.
OTHER BUSINESS
17. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVEbIRECTOR'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval announced that the City recently received a $50,000 grant from the
Kaiser Foundation to provide swim lessons to 1,000 local fourth grade students.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
]8. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced the City's recent award of an AmeriCorps planning grant in the name of
Friends of Pazks and Recreation, to plan an AmeriCorps project for 2012.
19. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
A. Deputy Mayor Ramirez: Comments, questions and possible referral regazding
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board appointment.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez asked the City Attorney for feedback regarding reimbursements and
stipends associated with the recent appointment of Councilmember Castaneda to the
Metropolitan Transit System Board (MTS).
City Attorney Googins stated that the City Attorney's Office was working with Councilmember
Castaneda to submit a letter to the Fair Political Practices Commission asking for clazification.
B. Councilmember Bensoussan: Consideration of placing an item on a future agenda
designating the Lemon tree as the City's official tree.
Councilmember Bensoussan requested, and there was Council consensus, to have staff place a
resolution on the next Council agenda, designating the Lemon Tree as the City's official tree to
tie in with the City's Centennial. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested, and there was Council
consensus, to place on the next Council agenda, a proposed resolution by the Council Energy
Subcommittee to expedite the dismantling of the South Bay Power Plant.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested that a Council Workshop be scheduled on the subject of the
South Bay Power Plant.
Councilmember Castaneda announced an upcoming Public Safety Committee meeting on
February 24, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Veterans Park, 785 E. Palomar Street, to discuss levels of
public safety services. He recognized Chula Vista Police Officer Alicia Chudy, on receiving the
DUI Hero Award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). He referenced a Los Angeles
Times article that referenced the review of employee compensation.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:47 p.m. Mayor Cox adjourned the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to the next
regular meeting on March 1, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.
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Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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