MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
REGULAR MEETING — 6: 00 P. M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Councilof the Cityof Hemetmetthis date in a ClosedSessionat 6:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, and Peterson
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
3. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Bob Beckett.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
6. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
City ClerkMaierprovideda briefoverviewof the selectionof Mayorand MayorProTem, providingthat the newlyselectedMayorand MayorProTemwill serveuntilDecember10, 2024.
Council Member Peterson nominated Joe Males to serve as the Mayor.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 1 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK VOTING NO), to select Joe Males as Mayor for the City of Hemet to serve until December 10, 2024.
CouncilMemberPetersonexpressedthat shewouldliketo serveas incomingMayorProTem.
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal nominated Jackie Peterson to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED5-0, to selectJaculin "Jackie" Petersonas MayorPro Tem for the City of Hemetto serve until December 10, 2024.
MayorMalescalleda recessfor the CityCouncilReorganizationat 6:09 p.m.
Mayor Males called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
7. HONORING JOE MALES FOR HIS SERVICE AS MAYOR OF HEMET MayorPro Tem Petersonexpressedgratitudeto MayorMalesfor his serviceto the cityfor the past year and presented him with a crystal gavel. Mayor Males voiced that it was his honor to serve the community.
8. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - 6: 00 P. M. OR SOON THEREAFTER
9. CALL TO ORDER
The City Councilof the Cityof Hemetmeton this date in a ClosedSessionat 6:18 p.m. in the CityCouncilChamber, 450E. LathamAvenue, Hemet, CaliforniawithMayorMalespresiding.
10. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, and Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
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12. DISCUSSION ITEM
12. A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9
Number of Cases ( 1)
CityAttorneyGrahamrequestedto addan Itemto the ClosedSessionAgenda (Item 12.13).
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK to add Item 12. 13Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation to the Closed Session Agenda:
12. B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9
Claim of HEIRS OF CHRISTIAN DRYS Claim No. 3043700
13. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 58 PM.
14. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION - 6: 00 P. M. OR SOON THEREAFTER Mayor Males reconvened the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
15. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CityAttorneyGrahamstatedsettlementdirectionof 5-0 was providedfor Item12.A and Item
12.13was an Item added to the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Agenda.
15. A City Attorney's Report regarding Closed Session
Mayor Males requested to present Item 17.D before his departure, honoring Chief Pust with a proclamation.
Mayor Males called a recess at 7:16 p.m. Mayor Males left the dais at 7:16 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
16. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizens spoke: Delesia Silva, Musa Kaleem, Lora Lynn Reiss, Sonia Lamas, Ann Smith ( Zoom Participant), Darrell Frye, Brian Hutchins, Pat Gregory, and Jim Lineberger. The following citizens submitted speaker cards:
Stacie Olson, Robert Vise, and Jesse Charon.
16. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
16. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
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The City Council presented $ 2,500 of gift vouchers to Jim Lineberger for the Valley Community Pantry, aiding seniors and veterans in the community.
17. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson presented William Hendrickson with the Proclamation.
17. A International Day of Persons with Disabilities Proclamation Council Member Kendrick presented Council Member Krupa with the Proclamation.
17. 113 International Volunteer Day Proclamation
Council Member Lilienthal presented Delesia Silva and family with the Proclamation.
17. 0 The Celebration of Kwanzaa Proclamation
Item 17.D was presented before the Communications from the Public.
Mayor Males, Mayor Pro Tem Peterson, and the City Council presented Chief Pust with a plaque and proclamation. Chief of Police Eddie J. Pust expressed appreciation to the City Council Members, Executive Team, and Police Command Staff & Department. Chief Pust expressed his gratitude to the Community for allowing him to serve.
17. D Honoring Chief of Police Eddie J. Pust for 27 Years of Service Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal presented certificates to the Chalktober Art Festival Competition Award Winners. City Manager Prestwich presented a short video on the Chalktober Art Festival Award Winners.
17. E Recognition of Chalktober Art Festival Competition Award Winners Mayor Mentees presented a PowerPoint Presentation on Municipal Government.
17. F Presentation by the Fall 2023 Mayor Mentees on Municipal Government
18. PUBLIC HEARING
18. A 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Initial Public Hearing Mayor Pro Tem Peterson opened the Public Hearing.
The following residents spoke in favor of Care -A -Van Transit: Carolina Brooks, Jose Garcia, JeanGoldsby, andAva Hadidifard. LynnKelly-Lennerspokein favorof Habitatfor Humanity InlandValley. Ann Smithurgedthe CityCouncilto advertiseGrantMoneyavailabilityand public engagement for participation in the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson closed the Public Hearing.
By consensus the City Council:
1. Conducted a public hearing to elicit comments from citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties regarding community needs and priorities; and
2. Received and considered all comments for incorporation in the City of Hemet 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan draft.
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3. Formed the CDBG Ad Hoc Committee with the appointment of Council Members Kendrick and Peterson for the 2024- 2025 CDBG application selection and funding recommendations.
18. B Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Substantial Amendment to 2023- 24 Annual Action Plan
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson opened the Public Hearing.
The followingresidentsspoke: Ann Smith urgedthe City Counciladvertisethe PublicHearing for better public participation.
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to:
1. Conduct the public hearing and accept public comments regarding the draft Substantial Amendment to the 2023- 24 Annual Action Plan and
2. Receive and consider all comments for incorporation in the City of Hemet 2023- 24 Annual Action Plan draft; and
3. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to increase revenues of $600, 000 in CDBG Fund 240 and transfer appropriations from CDBG Holding Account 240-3853-5500 to the Project Account.
19. RECEIVE AND FILE
19. A Receive and file the City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated November 2, 2023, in the amount of $ 2, 734, 318. 27, and November 16, 2023, in the amount of 1, 533, 824. 55. The Payroll Periods of October 16, 2023 — October 29, 2023, in the amount of $ 829, 631. 41, and October 30, 2023 — November 12, 2023, in the amount of $ 903, 166. 70
Action:
By consensus, the City Councilreceivedandfiledthe Cityof HemetWarrantRegisters.
19. 13 Cityof HemetBudgetAdjustmentsDatedAugust30, 2023, September30, 2023, and October 31, 2023
Action:
By consensus, the CityCouncilreceivedandfiled the Cityof HemetBudgetAdjustmentsDated August 30, 2023, September 30, 2023, and October 31, 2023.
19. 0 Investment Reports for August, September, and October 2023 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Investment Reports for August, September, and October 2023.
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20. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar.
20. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2023 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2023.
203 SecondReadingandAdoptionof an Ordinanceof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Updating Section 78-69 of Article III of the Hemet Municipal Code
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Waive full reading and adopt an Ordinance No. 2023 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Updating Section 78-69 of Article III of the Hemet Municipal Code.
20. 0 A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Approvingthe Applicationfor OutdoorEquityGrantsProgramGrantFundsandAuthorizingthe City Manager to Execute All Documents
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023-187 of the City Council of the Cityof Hemet, California, Approvingthe Applicationfor OutdoorEquityGrantsProgram Grant Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
20. D A Resolutionof the City Councilof the City of Hemet, CaliforniaApprovingan Improvement and Credit Agreement between the City of Hemet and the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and Pulte Home Company for the Transportation Uniform Management Fee ( TUMF) Program for Transportation System Improvements Along Walden Weaver Road (Formerly Known as New Stetson Road) and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the TUMF Credit Agreement to WRCOG
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023-188 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California Approving an Improvement and Credit Agreement between the City of Hemet and the Western Riverside Council of Governments ( WRCOG) and Pulte Home Company for the Transportation Uniform Management Fee (TUMF) Program for transportation City Council Meeting
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systemimprovementsalongWaldenWeaverRoad (FormerlyKnownas NewStetsonRoad) and Authorizing the City Manager to submit the TUMF Credit Agreement to WRCOG.
20. E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Elecnor Belco Electric Inc. the Citywide Traffic Signal Visibility Upgrade Project, CIP 5724, in the Amount of $ 326,489, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizingthe City Managerto Executeall Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or $32,649; Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Estimated Revenues by $ 143, 988 and Appropriate an Additional $ 143, 988 in Fund 329 to fund the total project cost; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023- 189 of the City Council oftheCityof Hemet, California, AwardingElecnorBelcoElectricInc. theCitywideTrafficSignal Visibility Upgrade Project, CIP 5724, in the Amount of $ 326, 489, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizingthe City Managerto Executeall Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or $ 32, 649; Authorizingthe AdministrativeServicesDirectorto IncreaseEstimatedRevenuesby $143, 988 and Appropriate an Additional $ 143, 988 in Fund 329 to fund the total project cost; and AuthorizingtheCityClerkto RecordtheNoticeof CompletionuponAcceptanceoftheWorkby the City Engineer.
20. F A Resolutionof the City Councilof the City of Hemet, California, AwardingAll Cities Engineering Inc., the Sewer Main Replacement Project, CIP 5729, in the Amount of $ 1, 243, 450. 00, and Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents and Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed Approximately 10% of the Contract Amount or $ 124,350.00, and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 69, 000. 00 of Unencumbered Public Sewer Utility Funds (Fund 254) and Appropriate $ 79, 800. 00 of Unencumbered Measure A Funds ( Fund 222) to the Project Account to Fund the Total Project Costs and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023- 190 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding All Cities Engineering Inc., the Sewer Main Replacement Project, CIP 5729, in the Amount of $ 1,243, 450. 00, and Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents and Approving Additional ConstructionExpendituresNot to Exceed Approximately10% of the Contract Amount or $ 124, 350. 00, and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 69,000. 00 of Unencumbered Public Sewer Utility Funds ( Fund 254) and Appropriate $ 79, 800. 00 of Unencumbered Measure A Funds ( Fund 222) to the Project City Council Meeting
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Accountto Fundthe Total ProjectCostsandAuthorizingthe CityClerkto Recordthe Noticeof CompletionUponAcceptanceof theWorkbythe City Engineer.
20. G A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, AwardingPaso Robles Tank Inc., for the Tank 1 Recoat Project, ( CIP 5758) an Agreement in the Amount of $ 425,900, WaivingAny MinorBid Irregularities, Authorizingthe City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents, Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or 42,590, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023-191 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Paso Robles Tank Inc., for the Tank 1 Recoat Project, CIP 5758) an Agreement in the Amount of $ 425, 900, Waiving Any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents, Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or $ 42, 590, and AuthorizingtheCityClerkto RecordtheNoticeof CompletionUponAcceptanceoftheWorkby the City Engineer.
20. H A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Approvingthe FifthAmendmentto theAgreementfor ServicesBetweenthe Cityof Hemetand Ace Weed Abatement Inc., Changing the Original Not to Exceed Amount of the Agreement from $ 42,300 Annually to $ 58,300 Annually and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Ace Weed Abatement Inc
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023-192 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Services between the City of Hemet and Ace Weed Abatement Inc., Changing the Original Contract Not to Exceed Amount from $ 42,300 annually to $ 58,300 Annually and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Ace Weed Abatement Inc.
Action:
20. 1 A Resolution Accepting the 2023 Federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the Amount of $ 30,890, Authorizing approval of the MOU/ Interlocal Fiscal Agent Agreementwith RiversideCountyandAuthorizingthe City Managerto Execute the MOU Agreement on behalf of the City, and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish an Expenditure Account and Budget for the Grant Period in the Amount of $ 27, 801 ( Grant Amount less 10% paid to the Fiscal Agent)
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023- 193 accepting the 2023 Federal Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG), in the amount of $ 30, 890, Authorize approval of the MOU/ Interlocal Fiscal Agent Agreement with Riverside County, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the MOU Agreement on behalf of the City, and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish an Expenditure Account and Budget for the Grant Period in the Amount of $ 27, 801 ( Grant Amount less the 10% paid to the Fiscal Agent). 20A A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Consentingto the Assignment of Public Trust Advisors' Obligations Under the Professional Services Agreement, Between Public Trust Advisors and the City of Hemet, to AnySuccessorEntityto PublicTrustAdvisorsResultingFromtheAcquisitionof a ControllingOwnershipInterestin PublicTrustAdvisorsby FlexpointFordand Authorizingthe City Manageror His Designeeto ExecuteAny Documents Related to the Consent
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt a Resolution 2023- 194 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Consenting to the Assignment of Public Trust Advisors' Obligations Under the Professional Services Agreement, Between Public Trust Advisors and the Cityof Hemet, to Any SuccessorEntityto PublicTrustAdvisorsResultingFromthe Acquisition of a ControllingOwnershipInterestin PublicTrustAdvisorsby FlexpointFordandAuthorizing the CityManageror HisDesigneeto ExecuteAny DocumentsRelatedto the Consent 20X Approve the Successor Agency to the Former Hemet Redevelopment Agency Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 25
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (" ROPS") and Administrative Budget for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 ("2024- 25") by the SuccessorAgency to the Former Hemet RedevelopmentAgency ("Successor Agency").
21. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
21. A Consideration of a Resolution 1) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Robin Gilliland Consulting in an Amount -Not -to -Exceed $60, 000 for Community Solutions Coordination Services; and 2) Approving a Community Solutions Coordinator classification and salary.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 4- 0 ( MAYOR MALES ABSENT), to Adopt Resolution 2023- 195, 1) Authorizing the CityManagerto Executea ProfessionalServicesAgreementwithRobinGillilandConsultingin City Council Meeting
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an Amount Not to Exceed $ 60,000 for Community Solutions Coordination Services; and 2) Approvinga CommunitySolutionsCoordinatorclassificationandsalary.
21. B Determinationof Use23-001that ManufactureandAssembly, Rental, and Sale of Off -Site Construction Mobile Units is Consistent with Other Similar Permitted Uses in the C -M (Commercial Manufacturing) Zone; and Outdoor Storage Area is Consistent with Other Similar Permitted uses in the M- 2 ( Heavy Manufacturing) Zone; and Consideration of a Possible Ordinance Amendment to the Hemet Municipal Code to Include Uses Identified
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED4-0 (MAYORMALESABSENT), toreceiveandfileCommunityDevelopmentDirector determination of use that manufacture and assembly, rental, and sale of off-site construction mobile units is consistent with other similar permitted uses in the C -M ( Commercial Manufacturing) zone; and outdoor storage area is consistent with other similar permitted uses in the M- 2 ( Heavy Manufacturing) zone, and direct the City Managerto preparean Ordinance Amendment to the Hemet Municipal Code for Uses listed.
21. 0 City of Hemet Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Legislative Platform Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED4-0, toAdopta Resolution2023-196oftheCityCouncil, approvingtheCityofHemet Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Legislative Platform.
22. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson asked for Council Comments. Council Member Krupa, Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Lilienthal, Mayor Prom Tem Peterson gave reports.
CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
CityManagerPrestwichexpressedgratitudeto CityStafffor their hardwork in 2023.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Therebeingnofurtherbusiness, MayorProTemPetersonadjournedthemeetingat9:59p.m.
The nextRegularCityCouncilMeetingwill be at 7:00 p.m. on January9, 2024.
APPROVAL: ATTEST:
Joe Males hn P. Maier, MBA, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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