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MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
September 10, 2024
City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:32 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Quiroz-Carter, Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco, and Council Members Clark, Montesino, and Parker were present. Members Dutra and Salcido were absent.
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
3. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:33 p.m.
3.a. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney, and City Clerk
City Council Resumed at 5:07 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Quiroz-Carter, Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco, and Council Members Clark, Montesino, and Parker were present. Members Dutra and Salcido were absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Police Chief Zamora, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Merriam, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Senior Environmental Projects Analyst Stolzenthaler, Circulation Manager Chavez, Police Sergeant Pisturino, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Landaverry.
4.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco, seconded by Member Clark and carried by the following motion to excuse Member Salcido’s absence.
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AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Salcido
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
6.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
7. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco, seconded by Member Montesino and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Salcido
7.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2024
7.b. MOTION DESIGNATING MAYOR QUIROZ-CARTER AS VOTING DELEGATE AND
COUNCIL MEMBER MONTESINO AS VOTING ALTERNATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO ON OCTOBER 16-18, 2024, IN
LONG BEACH, CA
7.c. MOTION APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE KROGER NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT – REFERENCE NUMBER CL – 789817
7.d. RESOLUTION NO. 179-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND ETIC INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ADDED EMERGENCY STORM REPAIR WORK TO THE
CORRALITOS CREEK WATER INTAKE AND FISH LADDER EMERGENCY REPAIRS
PROJECT, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $306,681.31; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.e. RESOLUTION NO. 180-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ADDED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WWTF HEADWORKS AND INFLUENT PUMP STATION PROJECT, NO WW-24- 14410, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $83,109; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND AUTHORIZING
A BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
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7.f. RESOLUTION NO. 181-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC., A CORPORATION, A CORPORATION, FOR ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE, AMENDING TERMS TO CLARIFY LENGTH AND NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
7.g. RESOLUTION NO. 182-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (RWTF) EXISTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $141,000; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND
AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND WATER
RECYCLING BUDGET
7.h. RESOLUTION NO. 183-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE ORDER OF ONE (1) 2024 JOHN DEERE 410 P-PIER
BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE WATER SERVICES DIVISION FROM PAPE MACHINERY,
THROUGH THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF SOURCEWELL (FORMERLY NJPA), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $183,904.20; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED BY THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720])
7.i. RESOLUTION NO. 184-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A TEN-MONTH LICENSE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING TWO (2) TWELVE-MONTH
RENEWAL TERMS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND RYAN SMITH CONSULTING, AN INDIVIDUAL, FOR THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 PANABAKER ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.j. RESOLUTION NO. 185-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT REESTABLISHING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF WATSONVILLE, CAPITOLA, SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY, AND THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
7.k. RESOLUTION NO. 186-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING ITS BANKS, INVESTMENT INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR
CORRESPONDENTS TO HONOR SIGNATURES OF CITY MANAGER TAMARA VIDES,
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR MARISSA DURAN, ASSISTANT FINANCE
MANAGER PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ, AND ACCOUNTANT II ILDA ESTRADA ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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7.l. APPROVE REVISED SALARY LISTS FOR EACH BARGANING UNIT 1) RESOLUTION NO. 187-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 245-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - CONFIDENTIAL, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
2) RESOLUTION NO. 188-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 246-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – EXECUTIVE TEAM, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
3) RESOLUTION NO. 189-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 247-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – FIRE MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
4) RESOLUTION NO. 190-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 248-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1272 (IAFF), IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND
LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
PAY SCHEDULE
5) RESOLUTION NO. 191-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 249-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
6) RESOLUTION NO. 192-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 250-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY Docusign Envelope ID: 37889603-10E3-421D-AD13-6D9725800AEB Vol 66 Min-CC091024
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OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - MID-MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
7) RESOLUTION NO. 193-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 251-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 8) RESOLUTION NO. 194-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 253-23 (CM), AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – POLICE MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
9) RESOLUTION NO. 195-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 252-23 (CM), AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 10) RESOLUTION NO. 196-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 254-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - PUBLIC SAFETY MIDMANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 11) RESOLUTION NO. 197-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 255-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 521 (SEIU), IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND
LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
PAY SCHEDULE
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12) RESOLUTION NO. 198-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 256-23 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST (TEMPORARY) FOR UNREPRESENTED POSITIONS IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MASTER PAY SCHEDULE
7.m. RESOLUTION NO. 199-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
NOMINATING MEMBER TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ LATINO AFFAIRS
COMMISSION
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
9. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
9.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes invited the Council and public to attend the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting that would take place the following week. ? male, El Frijolito owner, spoke about challenges with reopening the restaurant and the negative impacts of its extended closure. He requested assistance from Council to reopen the restaurant.
Darrin Ferguson, local chiropractor, spoke in support of El Frijolito and expressed concerns over the requirements for the restaurant to reopen.
Roy requested Council support El Frijolito’s owners in their efforts to reopen the restaurant.
Yadira Vega, El Frijolito owner, stated they were willing to meet all City requirements and requested Council’s assistance with reopening her restaurant.
Chris Codiga spoke in support of El Frijolito, listed challenges faced by the owners because of the closure, and spoke about the negative impacts of the restaurant being closed for an extended period of time.
Mark Failor stated his support of El Frijolito and spoke about efforts made to resolve issues preventing the restaurant from reopening. He requested Council support their efforts.
9.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Parker invited the public to the Santa Cruz County Fair. She spoke about District 7 meetings she held recently and about other meetings she attended over the past weeks. She spoke about the placement of election signs and encouraged everyone to vote.
Member Clark stated the Santa Cruz County Fair’s opening ceremony would take place the following day and thanked all the volunteers who contributed to organizing it.
Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco acknowledged Board of Library Trustee Ruth Landmann for collaborating with the Library to take the Bibliovan to District 3. She spoke about her Docusign Envelope ID: 37889603-10E3-421D-AD13-6D9725800AEB Vol 66 Min-CC091024
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attendance to Fire in the Sky and congratulated Airport staff for their work. She invited the public to provide feedback on the City’s first Public Art Master Plan.
Member Montesino spoke about increased traffic due to the new school year and encouraged everyone to be careful and considerate of others. He invited the public to attend the Santa Cruz County Fair and stated a discount was available to those using the bus to get there.
Mayor Quiroz-Carter spoke about a District 2 meeting she held recently and the City’s SeeClick- Fix application. She encouraged everyone to ride the bus to the Fair.
4.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Dutra’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Salcido
9.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Quiroz-Carter stated no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
9.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
9.e. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS CHILDHOOD CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH
9.f. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AMY GUTIERREZ FOR HER BRAVE &
HEROIC ACTIONS & KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE DURING AN EMERGENCY
SITUATION
9.g. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND – MEASURE M BY SUPERINTENDENT DR. HEATHER
CONTRERAS
In answering Member Montesino, Superintendent Contreras stated the remaining funds from Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD)’s last bond measure had been allocated. She spoke about identifying priority projects for each school site.
Superintendent Contreras, in answering Member Parker, spoke about using bond funds for renovations planned for the Henry J. Mello Center.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco, Superintendent Contreras spoke about the importance of schools prioritizing needs according to available funding.
Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco spoke in support of using bond funds to build workforce housing.
Member Montesino spoke about the possibility of utilizing local contractors for Measure M projects.
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10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
10.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
10.b. GOING GREEN WITH SB 1383: WATSONVILLE WASTE REDUCTION REPORT BY
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS ANALYST STOLZENTHALER
In answering Member Parker, Senior Environmental Projects Analyst Stolzenthaler spoke about the reasons why compostable foodware was not currently allowed in the organics waste green carts.
Senior Environmental Projects Analyst Stolzenthaler, in answering Member Clark, spoke about funding sources for Senate Bill 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act.
Member Clark spoke in support of waste reduction efforts and the City’s approach to encourage residents to participate.
11. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
12. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Parker requested a timeline for reopening of El Frijolito restaurant.
Member Montesino requested a presentation regarding clean-up efforts throughout the City, including the downtown area.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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