CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
May 30, 2023
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Rogers, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Director of Development Services Phung and Interim City Engineer Pourkazemi A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 3 cases:
1. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
2. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028
3. Cado Menifee, LLC v. City of Perris CVR12203602
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 2 cases
C.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - 1 case
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:35 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Rogers, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Interim City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Sims, Director of Finance Schenk, Chief Information Officer Cervantes, Director of Community Services Chavez, Director of Development Services Phung, Director of Administrative Services Amozgar, Director of Public Works Hill, Assistant City Clerk Haughney and City Clerk Salazar.
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Mario Perez
Seventh day Adventist Church
380 W. 3rd St. Perris, CA 92570
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Rogers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Khuu reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda. He noted that an update was given, direction was given to staff, and the following action was reported:
A. No reportable action taken.
B. Case 1-No reportable action taken.
B. Case 2-The City Council unanimously authorized the City to initiate litigation by filing a receivership petition against Cassandra Ross and Francisco Villa as property owners of the property located at 1100 Wilson Ave. in the City of Perris.
C. No reportable action taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There were no Presentations.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee President Alexa Flores.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on May 9, 2023 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on May 9, 2023 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Worksession held on May 16, 2023 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the minutes of the Special Joint Worksession held on May 16, 2023 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items are normally enacted in one motion. The Mayor or City Council may remove a Consent Calendar item for separate action. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes.
Mayor Pro Tem Nava requested that Item 10.G. be pulled for separate questions.
Mayor Vargas noted that, regarding Item 10.K., corrections were made and redistributed, due to a typographical error on a cover sheet and an attachment, as it was not legible.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6182 and 6183 approving the Annual Engineer’s Report for Maintenance District Number 84-1 (FY 2023-2024).
Resolution Number 6182 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6183 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 IN CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING JULY 25, 2023 AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6184 and 6185 approving the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District Number 1 (FY 2023-2024).
Resolution Number 6184 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6185 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 IN CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING JULY 25, 2023 AS A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6186 approving the Annual Engineer’s Report for Flood Control Maintenance District Number 1 (FY 2023-2024).
Resolution Number 6186 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 IN CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND OFFERING JULY 25, 2023 AS A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO D.
Approved additional Measure A Contingency to cover construction cost overrun, at project completion for the Ramona Expressway Median Mitigation Project. (CIP S124) E.
Adopted Resolution Number 6187 adopting the SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Projects.
Resolution Number 6187 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 F.
Approved a Road Closure on North Webster Avenue, south of Nance Street and north of Washington Street to accommodate the installation of a fire line for a fire sprinkler system.
G.
This item was considered separately
-Adopted Resolution Number 6188 Amending the Rubbish Collection Charges Pursuant to Agreement with CR&R.
Resolution Number 6188 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AMENDING RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 7.16.050 (D) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5985 Mayor Pro Tem Nava requested that this item be pulled for questions.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
Alex Braicovich spoke on behalf of CR&R.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6188, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
Marisela Nava
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
H.
Approved the Expenditure of Funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
I.
Awarded a Contract Services Agreement to Everett Smith Designs, Inc. for Architectural/Design Services for Office Improvements at 11 S. D Street.
J.
Adopted Resolution Number 6189 Authorizing the Annual Tax Levies for Community Facilities Districts and Placement on the County Tax Roll.
Resolution Number 6189 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NOS. 1-S, 2001-1 IA 1, 2001-1 IA 2, 2001-1 IA 3, 2001-1 IA 4, 2001-1 IA 5, 2001-1 IA 6, 2001-1 IA 7, 2001-2, 2001-3, 2002-1, 2003-1, 2004-1, 2004-2, 2004-3 IA 1, 2004-3 IA 2, 2004-5, 2005-1 IA 3, 2005-1 IA 4, 2005-2, 2005-4, 2006-1, 2006-2, 2007-2, 2014-1 IA1, 2014-1 IA2, 2014-1 IA3, 2018-1 IA1, 2018-1 IA2, 2018-02, AND 2021-1 ESTABLISHING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 K.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6190 and 6191 declaring intent to form Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Perris Logistics Center) of the City of Perris (the “CFD”) and authorize future bonded indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000. The CFD is intended to be developed into Perris North and Perris South. Perris North is located to the north of Ellis Ave. and east of Redlands Ave. and Perris South is located south of Mapes Rd. and east of South A St.
Resolution Number 6190 is entitled:
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (PERRIS LOGISTICS CENTER) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (PERRIS LOGISTICS CENTER) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS Resolution Number 6191 is entitled:
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (PERRIS LOGISTICS CENTER) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS L.
Approved a contract with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) for Regional Food Recovery and Technical Assistance for SB 1383 Compliance.
M.
Approved a contract with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc, for disposal of a failing existing HVAC Unit and replacement with a new, high energy efficient HVAC Unit at the Cesar Chavez Library.
N.
Awarded a contract to Preferred Modular Structures, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a 1,680 square foot modular building for the Morgan Park Phase 2.1 Project located at 600 East Morgan Street, Perris, CA 92571.
O.
Adopted Guidelines for the Beautification Committee to Increase Community Engagement.
P.
Adopted Resolution Number 6192 Declaring the City’s Intent to Vacate a 0.28-acre segment of Old Nuevo Road located at the southeast corner of Old Nuevo Road and Nuevo Road. (Applicant: City of Perris and John Pollock, Kinley-Horn) Resolution Number 6192 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENT TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BEING A .28-ACRE SEGMENT OF OLD NUEVO ROAD LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OLD NUEVO ROAD AND NUEVO ROAD, SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS NOTED HEREIN, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON Q.
Approved the City’s Check Register for the month of April 2023.
R.
Adopted Resolution Number 6193 approving a Financial Review relating to the proposed new industrial CFD No. 2022-2 (Perris Logistics Center). The CFD is intended to be developed into Perris North and Perris South. Perris North is located to the north of Ellis Ave. and east of Redlands Ave. and Perris South is located south of Mapes Rd. and east of South A St.
Resolution Number 6193 is entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS DECLARING THAT THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (PERRIS LOGISTICS CENTER) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS COMPLIES WITH THE DEBT ISSUANCE AND MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF PERRIS The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, with the exception of Item 10.G.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6194, 6195 and 6196 regarding annexation of TR 36647 to the City’s Maintenance Districts. TR 36647 is located on Evans Road, north of Ramona Expressway. (APN(s): 302-150-049 and 302-150-050) (Owner(s): Pulte Home Co.) Resolution Number 6194 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION OF TR 36647 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 (STREETLIGHTS), GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 Resolution Number 6195 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION OF TR 36647 TO BENEFIT ZONE 168, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Resolution Number 6196 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION OF TR 36647 TO BENEFIT ZONE 133, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Dulce Diaz, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the 3 Ballots and reported that they were marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Numbers 6194, 6195 and 6196, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6197 and 6198 regarding annexation of TR 36647 to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 56. TR 36647 is located on Evans Road, north of Ramona Expressway. (APN(s): 302-150-049 and 302-150-050) (Owner(s): Pulte Home Co.) Resolution Number 6197 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 56 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 56 Resolution Number 6198 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 56 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 56 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Dulce Diaz, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:56 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6197, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballot.
City Clerk Salazar opened the Ballot and reported that it was marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve Resolution Number 6198, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6199 approving Tentative Tract Map 21-05271 (TTM-38308) and Development Plan Review 21-00018-A Proposal to subdivide 1.82 vacant acres for a 37-unit condominium development and finding the project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) and 15315 (Minor Land Divisions). (APN(s): 310-070-001 and 310-070-002) (Applicant: Winston Liu of W&W Land Design Consultants, Inc.) Resolution Number 6199 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE PROPOSED PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15332, CLASS 32 IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38308 (PLN21-05271) TI SUBDIVIDE A 1.82 ACRE INTO ONE LOT FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 21-00018 TO CONSTRUCT A 37-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE ALONG G STREET AT THE TERMINUS OF E. 2ND STREET, WITHIN THE URBAN VILLAGE ZONE OF THE PERRIS DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung and turned over to Associate Planner Alfredo Garcia for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Corona
Vargas
Mayor Vargas opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Winston Liu, Applicant
Bayron Rolando Fuentes Orozco-Opposed
Winston Liu, Applicant
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6199, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Consideration and discussion of a potential Ballot Measure concerning a Business License Tax upon Industrial and Distribution Uses in the City.
This item was presented by Deputy City Manager Ernie Reyna and James Edison, Willdan Financial.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Scott Hildebrandt
Bill Blankenship
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rogers
Vargas
Nava
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Staff's Recommendation of a Maximum Tax Rate of $.107/Square Foot, with an Annual CPI Adjustment Increase. However, if the CPI Decreases the Tax Rate will remain unchanged for that Period.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
Rogers
Nava
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:57 p.m. in memory of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Brett Harris who passed away, in the line of duty, on May 13, 2023.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk