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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2025, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Council Members Jim O’Hara and Luke Shaffer There is one vacancy on the City Council – District 4.
Absent: Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes
Also present: Interim City Manager Campbell, City Attorney Preziosi, Director of Engineering Bankston, Interim Director of Development Services Colamussi, City Clerk Hollywood, and Deputy City Clerk Weichers
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no Special Presentations or Proclamations.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Mayor Ehlers announced that due to the number of speakers under Oral Communications, speaker time would be reduced to two minutes.
Madison Rapp spoke regarding Encinitas Vape and Smoke shop.
Kristine Schindler spoke regarding various topics.
James Morton spoke regarding the Public Health and Safety Commission and gun violence.
Katie Poponyak spoke regarding a smoke free environment in multi-family housing units.
Natalie Settoon spoke regarding traffic collisions on Santa Fe Drive.
Stephen Lord spoke regarding fire danger in Olivenhain.
Jean Marie Civotto spoke regarding city trail conditions.
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Scott Campbell spoke regarding RHNA housing allocation numbers.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding the Planning Commission affordable housing report.
Mike Conlen spoke regarding the public art sculpture loan program.
Michael Fremont spoke regarding various topics.
Donna Westbrook spoke regarding Santa Fe Drive.
Dee Christman spoke regarding Santa Fe Drive.
Brian Stone spoke regarding civility and decorum at City Council meetings.
Sheila Cameron spoke regarding fire safety.
Mark Miville spoke regarding various topics.
The following individuals spoke regarding the Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club: Kathleen Lippitt, Laurie Michaels, Harry Couglar, Kevin Niems, Roberta Miller, Jackie Karnavas, Chad Kinzelberg, Mali Woods-Drake, Pat Rolfes, Bryce Whiting, John Riedy, Rob Fleener, Julia Chunn-Heer, Farzan Dehmoubed, Douglas, Coleen MacLaughlin, and David Alonso.
Kathleen Lippitt spoke regarding the Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club.
Dave Dean spoke regarding a water leak that was repaired at Moonlight Beach.
Maria Ardantz spoke regarding AB 413.
Molly Hintilan spoke regarding fire safety and emergency preparedness.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Interim City Manager Campbell provided a status update regarding the Bobby Riggs facility stating the City did receive noise complaints. The City did find there was a violation of the City’s noise ordinance and facility use permit. Staff is currently working with Mr. Dawson to update his use permit to be in compliance with the Municipal Code and Noise Ordinance. She further stated that the City would be working with the applicant and neighbors to resolve any issues pertaining to the Bobby Riggs facility.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session Meeting was held.
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7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Hollywood announced that there were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hollywood announced that items 8C and 8D were removed from the consent calendar by members of the public.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of items 8C and 8D. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Lyndes. Abstain:
None.
8B. Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person:
Finance Manager Dinh
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8E. Amendments to Agreements for As-Needed Professional Civil Engineering and Traffic Engineering Services. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski
Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because agreement amendments are not “projects” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. These actions authorize staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager or designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute amendments in substantial form to the as-needed Engineering Services agreements with Dokken, Kimley-Horn, Rick Engineering, Michael Baker International, and NV5 to add $250,000 of capacity to each agreement for new not-to-exceed amounts of $750,000 for each contract and new expiration dates in February and March 2026 respectively; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute an amendment in substantial form, to the as-needed Engineering Services agreement with STC Traffic to add $250,000 of capacity to the agreement, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $950,000 and a new expiration date in February 2026.
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Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because agreement amendments are not “projects” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. These actions authorize staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager or designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute amendments in substantial form to the as-needed Engineering Services agreements with Ardurra, Dudek, and WSP to add $250,000 of capacity to each agreement for new not-to-exceed amounts of $1,000,000 and new expiration dates in February, March and April 2026, respectively; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute an amendment in substantial form, to the as-needed Engineering Services agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services Inc. to add $250,000 of capacity for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,172,000 and a new expiration date in March 2026.
8G. Award a construction contract for the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E) to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Baldenegro
Environmental Considerations: The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alteration of existing public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. The types of existing facilities include bicycle and pedestrian trails. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-05 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget” to appropriate $17,366 to the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E); and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc., in the amount of $146,940 plus 15 percent contingency of $22,041 for a total construction contract not-to- exceed amount of $168,981 for constructing approximately 1,160 linear feet of two (2) rail composite fence along the east side of Rancho Santa Fe Road from Lone Jack Road to south of 13th Street.
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9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8C. Letter of Commitment to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Contact Person: Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp
Environmental Considerations: The action considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Approve the submittal of a letter of commitment from the City Council in support of an application to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities program.
Lambert Ling, chair of the Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission and members of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Staff presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS:
Patty Stottlemyer and Elena Thompson spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
Jesse Hanwit, Karen Koblentz, Israel Hernandez, and Amy Stuck spoke in support of the recommended action.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, O’Hara seconded to approve the submittal of a letter of commitment from the City Council in support of an application to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities program with the caveat that staff would communicate with the cities of Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside and Solana Beach regarding programs and outcomes and there would be zero commitment at the end of the study. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8D. Agreement for the Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program with the San Diego Botanic Garden. Contact Person: Park Operations Manager Norgard Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement in substantial form with San Diego Botanic Garden. The agreement will be for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 over the four-year period if both renewal options are exercised after the initial two-year term.
Park Operations Manager Norgard presented the staff report.
PUBLIC SPEAKER:
Sheila Cameron spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement in substantial form with San Diego Botanic Garden. The agreement will be for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 over the four-year period if both renewal options are exercised after the initial two-year term.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting into recess at 8:21 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
10. ACTION ITEMS To speak on action items, please submit a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. A maximum of two time donations per speaker is allowed (no more than 9 minutes total); the person donating time must be present.
10A. Council to meet with applicants and make one appointment to fill the District 4 City Council vacancy with a term ending upon the certification of the November 2026 election. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Consider each applicant’s qualifications and interest in serving on the City Council, discuss and make one appointment to fill District 4 City Council vacancy with a term ending upon the certification of the November 2026 election.
Mayor Ehlers announced the procedures for Item 10A.
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DISTRICT 4 APPLICANTS:
Julie Graboi, Brad Lefkowits, Farhad Mahmoudi, Denise M. Martin, Michael Quinn, Marco San Antonio, Eli Stern, and Paul Templin presented their qualifications and interest in serving on the City Council for District 4 and responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to temporarily suspend item 10A in order to consider item 10B. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10B. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-01, regulating mature trees in the City of Encinitas. Contact Person: Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Section 15061(b)(3) exempts activities covered under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects where it can be seen with certainty that the project has no possibility for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-01 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adding Chapter 23.27, Plant and Tree Regulations, Section 23.27.010, Intent and Purpose, and Section 23.27.020, Mature Tree Ordinance, to Title 23, Building and Construction, of the Encinitas Municipal Code to Preserve and Regulate Mature Trees.”
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to continue item 10B to a date certain of February 19, 2025. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting into recess at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m. and stated that the City Council would now return to Item 10A.
10A. (Continued) Council to meet with applicants and make one appointment to fill the District 4 City Council vacancy with a term ending upon the certification of the November 2026 election. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
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Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Consider each applicant’s qualifications and interest in serving on the City Council, discuss and make one appointment to fill District 4 City Council vacancy with a term ending upon the certification of the November 2026 election.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS:
Natalie Settoon, Mali Woods, Susan Turney, Kathleen Lindeman, Beth Van Boxtel, Sheila Cameron, Rachel Greer, Dennis Kaden, Meenal Patel, Dave Forester, and Victoria Fulton spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Shaffer disclosed that he had conversations with Julie Graboi, Denise Martin, he had met with Brad Lefkowits, and also spoken and met with Marco San Antonio, and had a phone conversation with Eli Stern.
Council Member O’Hara disclosed that he had a phone call with Julie Graboi, a meeting with Brad Lefkowits, he spoke with Denise Martin on the phone, met Marco San Antonio at his business, and had a phone conversation with Eli Stern.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes disclosed that she had reached out to all of the applicants to meet with her, or talk on the phone. Julie Graboi did not respond to her request. Deputy Mayor Lyndes did meet with Brad Lefkowits at his house and also had a phone conversation. She also had a phone conversation with Farhad Mahmoudi, and Denise Martin could not accommodate the time frame, but she did respond; Deputy Mayor Lyndes also had a phone conversation with Michael Quinn; Marco San Antonio did not respond; finally she also stated she had phone conversations with Paul Templin and Eli Stern.
Mayor Ehlers disclosed that he had spoken with several applicants on the phone since the application process started. He also stated that some of the applicants he had campaigned with over the years on various campaigns. He spoke on the phone with Brad Lefkowits, Denise Martin, Michael Quinn, and Eli Stern.
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appointment.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved to appoint Brad Lefkowits to fill the District 4 vacancy.
Motion Failed due to lack of a second.
Ehlers moved to appoint Denise Martin to fill the District 4 vacancy. Motion Failed due to lack of a second.
Shaffer moved, Ehlers seconded to appoint Marco San Antonio to fill the District 4 vacancy. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: Lyndes. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10C. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-02 Assigning Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) for Sewer Capacity Fees for the Cardiff Sanitary Division (CSD) and the Encinitas Sanitary Division (ESD) and Amending Encinitas Municipal Code §18.08.025. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Elmore Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-02 titled “An Ordinance of The City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Assigning Equivalent Dwelling Units for Sewer Capacity Fees for Cardiff Sanitary Division and Encinitas Sanitary Division and Amending Encinitas Municipal Code §18.08.025(A).”
Mayor Ehlers announced the procedures for the Public Hearing.
Senior Management Analyst Elmore presented the staff report and responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Shaffer had nothing to disclose.
Council Member O’Hara had nothing to disclose.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 11:35 p.m.
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There were no public speakers.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 11:35 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-02 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Assigning Equivalent Dwelling Units for Sewer Capacity Fees for Cardiff Sanitary Division and Encinitas Sanitary Division and Amending Encinitas Municipal Code §18.08.025(A).” Motion Carried.
Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
10D. Presentation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024 and authorization of an additional discretionary payment to CalPERS to reduce the City of Encinitas unfunded pension liability. Contact Person: Finance Manager Attili Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that City Council take the following actions: 1) Accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2025-06, titled “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget” to authorize an additional discretionary payment to CalPERS in the amount of $500,000 to reduce the City of Encinitas unfunded pension liability.
Interim Finance Director Gallup, Finance Manager Attili, and Coley Delaney from the Pun Group, LLP presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC SPEAKER:
Scott Campbell spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to: 1) accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year June 30, 2024; and 2) adopt Resolution 2025-06, titled “A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget” to authorize an additional discretionary payment to CalPERS in the amount of $500,000 to reduce the City of Encinitas unfunded pension liability.
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Ehlers made a substitute motion, Shaffer seconded to: 1) accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year June 30, 2024; and 2) direct staff to include the proposed additional payment to CalPERS in the budgeting proposal for the unassigned general fund as a line item at the top of the list. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
10E. Selection of the Preferred Alternative for the Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Capacity Improvements Project (Project No. CC04J). Contact Person:
Senior Engineer Nutter
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file the report for the Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Capacity Improvements Project; and 2) Direct staff to move forward with the preferred alternative.
Senior Engineer Nutter and Tim Lewis from Water Works Engineers presented the staff report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, Ehlers seconded to: 1) receive and file the report for the Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Capacity Improvements Project; and 2) direct staff to move forward with the preferred Alternative 2A – Rancho Sante Fe Road Pump Station and Forcemain. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
12A. Council Initiated Item from Council Member Jim O’Hara for all Departments to Audit each department’s use of consultants to identify means to replace consultants with AI where possible in the future.
Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines since the action is not a “project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5). The action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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consultants with a goal of identifying opportunities for improvement and replacement of consultant services through the use of AI.
Council Member O’Hara presented the Council Initiated item and responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC SPEAKER:
Patty Stottlemyer spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
There was consensus from the Council, in preparation for the February 25 & 25 Strategic workshop, to: 1) direct the City Manager and staff to review each departments use of consultant studies with a goal of identifying opportunities for improvement and replacement of consultant services through the use of AI or other tools; and 2) identify how the City is currently using AI and results.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational items.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Shaffer reported on attending a Regional Solid Waste meeting, a San Diego Community Power orientation meeting, and a San Elijo Joint Powers Authority meeting.
Council Member O’Hara reported on attending the Academy for Local Elected Officials at San Diego State University.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes reported on attending the SANDAG board meeting as the SDCWA representative, and an Encina Wastewater Authority meeting.
Mayor Ehlers reported on attending an Encina Wastewater Authority meeting and the San Diego Community Power orientation meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Interim City Manager Campbell stated that her report was provided earlier in the Council meeting.
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15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Preziosi stated that his planned report from the last Council meeting will be continued to the next regular City Council meeting.
City Clerk Hollywood reported that applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2025 for vacancies on the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission and the Public Health and Safety Commission.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 12:44 a.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy
City Clerk
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