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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-02-10-58-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD FEBRUARY 102 1958 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on February 10th, 1958. Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum presided. PRESENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Dunnum ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensei�,City Attorney Don Simpson, Assistant Engineer Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Robert Vollmer, Adm. Assistant, Public Works Don Warren, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Gain, Fire Chief Laren Morgan, Assistant Chief of Police Dan McNutt, City Planner LeRoy Starkey, Director of Finance Della Doyle, City Clerk The invocation was given by Reverend Marvin J. Friesen, Assistant Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Downey. Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum declared this to be the time and the place for the public hearing on the vacation of Otto Street. The City Clerk stated there were no written protests or communications filed. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard on this matter; there being no one, he declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that the minutes of the meetings held on January 25th, January 27th, and January 31st, 1958 be approved as presented. Councilman Stamps and Councilman Peavey took their places at 7 :55 p.m. Mr. Irving Rosen, representative for the Coordinating Council was introduced and made a plea for consideration on the problem of Mental Health. He requested that the Council appoint a Citizens Committee to study the problem. Mayor Dunnum requested that the City Manager and the City Attorney investigate this and report their findings to Council. The City Clerk read the following correspondence: An announcement from the County of Los Angeles re: proposed incorporation of an area to be known as Whittier Hills. An announcement of the proposed Annexation No. 24 to the City of Santa Fe Springs. An announcement of the proposed Annexation No. 124 to the City of Compton. A letter from the Cross Town Suburban Bus Lines outlining a proposed Bus Line within the City of Downey. This letter was referred to the Transportation Committee. A letter from the Downey Tennis Club outlining their activities and re- questing that consideration be given to more tennis courts within the.City. This letter was referred to the City Manager. A letter from the City Auditors, Diehl, Evans and Company, reporting on the quarterly audit examination and expressing their approval of the Finance Department; also recommending that there be a change in the signatures on the warrants. They suggested that these signatures be changed from three manual to one manual signature and also that a special fund account be created to take care of cash deposits made with the city. RESOLUTION N0. WS 42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.L #f�'( - ,62Z56 aS> The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Dunnum 1 ABSENT:Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 42 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Dunnum 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 :55 a.m. City lerk Mayor 21/r k .n A letter from the County.of Los Angeles regarding the City of Downey's withdrawal from the Los Angeles County Public Free Library and establishing their position of "No Contract" service to Cities withdrawn from the District. This letter regarding the Library was referred to the City Manager for answer. A letter from the First Baptist Church of Downey commending the Council on the action taken to prohibit pornographic literature onthe magazine racks of Downey stores. A letter from Frank G. Bonelli, Member of Assembly, enclosing copies of Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 1 relative to ceiling and limitation on ^ property tax assessments and rates. A petition from the dry cleaning establishments requesting that a change be made in Section 6241 of the Business Licence Ordinance No. 34. This peti- tion was received and ordered filed. Mayor Dunnum announced that now was the time and this was the place for the Public Hearing On Downey Improvement No. 6 (Lakewood Sanitary Sewers). Mr. J. C. Mallory, Deputy Engineer of the County of Los Angeles, in charge of the assessment division,was introduced, and he affirmed that he was familiar with the plans, specifications, and map of the district to be assessed for this improvement; that the area is entirely within the City of Downey; and that all the properties within the boundaries of the district will be benefited by the improvement. The City Clerk stated that no written protests had been filed. The Mayor called for any protests or comments from the floor. There being none, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 197 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY .-� ORDERING WORK TO PROCEED ON THE DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT NO. 6 - LAKEWOOD SANITARY SEWERS - AND AUTHORIZING THE CALL FOR BIDS THEREON. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 197 be adopted. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 198 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF OTTO STREET, SAID PORTION LYING WESTERLY OF LA REINA. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and A-4 passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 198 be adopted. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, TO BE DESIGNATED SECTION 9234.1 AND RE- LATING TO WATER MAINS. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186 RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 6560 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PRIVATE PATROL BADGES. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived. r. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 2504 THROUGH 2504.1 RELATING TO A PARKING METER FUND. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: In compliance with the auditorb recou endation, an ordinance amending .--4 the signatures necessary on the City Warrants was presented. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman .Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the Municipal Code on the signing of Payroll Warrants only. The Payroll Warrants are to have but one manual signature, namely, that of the Director of Finance or in his absence that of the City Clerk- Treasurer. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 1 NOES: Councilman: Peavey 0 ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 2505 THROUGH 2505.1 RELATING TO A SPECIAL DEPOSIT FUND. ti The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 199. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUIRING STOPS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 199 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 200 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY THE 8TE{DAY OF APRIL, 1958 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 200 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 201 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING BROOKSHIRE AVENUE FROM FIRESTONE BOULEVARD TO STEWARD AND GRAY ROAD TO BE A THROUGH STREET. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following bote that Resolution No. 201 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: The matter of the Zone Exception Case No. 28 (Beddoe) was brought to the floor by Councilman Peavey, who moved that the Planning Commission's decision on Zone Case No. 28, denying exception, be reversed as being harmful to the adjoining property owners and not consistant to the Zone Plan now applying to property in the area or to like property; Councilman Giddings seconded the motion; and it was passed by the following vote: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 202 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS. (Imperial & Rives) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 202 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 203 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS. (Downey Ave. between So. Pac. R. R. Tracks and Phlox- and 2nd St. between La Reina and Myrtle) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed -that-further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 203 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 204 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUIRING STOPS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS. , The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 204 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 205 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 205 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: "wl z1 21 i RESOLUTION NO. 206 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING HOLLIS M. PEAVEY FOR HIS SERVICES AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY. Mayor Dunnum read the resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 206 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 1 ABSTAIN:Councilmen: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. vs 43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #1749 thru #1915 -- $40,080.20) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 43 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. WS 44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #897 thru 991 -- $30,219.20) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 44 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. WS 45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (#993 - $8,886.09) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 45 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings,Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 27 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PAY PLAN AND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY PERSONNEL. After some discussion, this resolution was ordered held for further study. Mr. Dan McKenzie, representing a citizens' group, requested that a measure be placed on the ballot establishing a compensation of $150.00 for the Councilmen of the City of Downey. The Attorney was requested to prepare the necessary resolution for placing the measure on the ballot for the election to be held April 8, 1958. The Engineering Division requested that the Council take the following actions: It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Sub - Division #23734 (Draggers & Turnidge - Telegraph & Lemoran) be approved: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Sub - Division #24263 (Taylor Downey & Alameda) be approved. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Sub - Division #23900 (Corey & Medvin -- Lakewood & Rosecrans) be approved. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps# Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: The request was denied that a portion of Stewart and Gray Road and a portion of Cord Street be vacated. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that an extension of time be granted to the contractor of the Patton Road construction due to the inclement weather conditions. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that approval be granted to circulate petitions for the street and curb improvement of Bixler Avenue, Laureldale Avenue and Klondike Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that the Tract Bonds on Tract No. 23674 be released. (Principal Charles King) The Traffic Committee Report was presented and the following actions were taken: .-. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed that the curbs at the intersection of 2nd and Dolan Street be painted red to prohibit parked cars from obstructing the sight distance. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that a "Not a Through Street" sign be installed at the entrance to Parrott Avenue, north and west to Allengrove Street. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that Sanitary Sewers be accepted on Contract #4064 (Mooman- Downey Ave.) and Contract #4625 (Childers & Block - Lakewood Blvd.) RESOLUTION NO. 207 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DIRECTING A MEASURE TO BE PLACED UPON THE BALLOT FOR THE (Resolution No. 207 Con't) GENERAL ELECTION TO BE ON APRIL 8, 1958, SAID MEASURE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF COUNCILMEN. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 207 be adopted. 5 -AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stampq Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: The City Manager gave his report. After a great deal of discussion, it was requested that the Fire Chief prepare and present complete information in writing as to the cost of an aerial ladder; various types of alarm systems; the anticipated cost of land for two additional sub - stations, complete with annual maintenance costs; and that a complete analysis of all future programming be outlined. The recommendation of the Hater Committee was presented, and it was requested that an appropriation of an amount not to exceed $4,000.00 be allowed to employ Mr. Kenneth Brunner, Registered Hydraulic Engineer, for the engineering study. Mr. Robert O'Leary, Chairman of the committee, spoke in support of the recommendation. Mr. Robb Nimmo, 9150 Florence Avenue, made a minority report of the Water Committee and voiced disapproval of the recommendation as presented. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Mr. Kenneth Brunner, a local hydraulic engineer, be employed in accordance with his written proposal to make an engineering study of the water needs of the City of Downey at a cost of not to exceed $4,000.00. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: Mr. King presented a resume of the recommendation of the Planning Commission and requested additional personnel to expedite the comprehensive Land Use Survey and a Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Plan for the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to employ persons on a temporary basis for field work, the entire cost of this extra help not to exceed $2,500.00; and one temporary employee in the office at the rate of $400.00 per month. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: Mr. King was requested to investigate and obtain any State or Federal Funds available for such long range planning. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that approval be granted to pay vacation pay to Mrs. Kay Madsen, Police Department, 7 days, $110.60; and Miss Betty Stephens, Fire Department, 7 days, $100.17, whose employment was terminated January 31, 1958. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the City Hall be closed on February 21st, 1958 inasmuch as Washington's birthday ( a holiday) comes on Saturday, February 22nd, 1958. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that permission be granted for the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager to attend the annual meeting of the California City Managers in Long Beach on Thursday and Friday, February 13th and 14th. Mr. King announced that the formal dedication of the Fire Stations would be Monday, February 17th, 1958. A dedication ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the new Sub - Station on Paramount near Florence. Councilman Peavey requested that the City attorney prepare a resolution to the State Highway Department protesting against the double - double white lines on Firestone Boulevard,and that a copy of this resolution should be sent to Governor Knight and the State Highway Commission and the Highway Commission of the Senate. Mrs. Helen DuRee, 9803 Priscilla and Mrs. Helen Canaday, 9815 Priscilla, made a plea to have the drainage improved near the Ed. C. Lewis School on Priscilla and Cold Brook. This matter was referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Works for investigation and recommendations to the Council and the interested citizens. Mr. Steve Skinner requested that the breakdown of prices on the petitions being circulated for the improvement of Bixler, Laureldale, and Klondike Avenues show on the petitions when circulated. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. City Clerk- 1 Mayor