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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Regular Formal
February 15, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
www. icgov.orc
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. f~~~~ ~> ~[~~
ROLL CALL. ~P-~Q~ ~i3~~~v~-1 ~GZ2e~
ITEM 2. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
Regina Elementary
a) Sara Burlage
b) Emma Corkery
c) Trae Rogers
Grant Wood Elementary
d) Dulce Escorcia-Herrera
e) Michael Rials, Jr.
f) Annie Tram
ITEM 3. PROCLAMATIONS.
a) Sertoma's Freedom Week: February 13-19, 2011
ITEM 4. STATE OF THE CITY
ITEM 5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a) Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
1. January 24, Special Council Work Session
2. January 25, Special Council Formal Official and Complete
3. January 31, Special Council Work Session
4. February 1, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
1. Telecommunications Commission: November 22, 2010
2. Airport Commission: December 16, 2010
3. Airport Commission: December 20, 2010
4. Senior Center Commission: October 21, 2010
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5. Police Citizens Review Board: January 11, 2011
c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New:
Special Class C Liquor License for Stained Wine Room, LLC, dba
Stained Wine Room, LLC, 538 S. Gilbert St.
Renewal:
2. Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero, Inc., dba EI Ranchero Mexican
Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Kelly Stucker dba Convenience Store, 106 S.
Linn St.
4. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore
#1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
5. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2, 812 S First
Ave.
6. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge
St.
d) Resolution.
' I 4~ 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER
AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) PROPERTY
ACQUISITION PROJECT NO. DR-1763-52-01.
Comment: In the grant agreement for property acquisition through the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the designated authorized
representative for the City is Dale E. Helling. The State of Iowa is
requesting that the City designate Thomas M. Markus as the authorized
representative.
~ _„ ~ ~ 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PORTION OF MAIDEN
LANE, RIDGEWOOD COURT AND RIDGEWOOD DRIVE TO BE
ALLEYS.
Comment: This resolution designates a portion of Maiden Lane be an
alley to facilitate the development of adjacent property and clarifies that
Ridgewood Court and Ridgewood Drive are alleys for purposes of
clarifying maintenance obligations and priorities.
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~ I ~ ~ 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LAURENCE
SHORT, ET AL, AND TENANT SHORT'S BURGER AND SHINE LLC
D/B/A SHORT'S BURGER AND SHINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Laurence Short, et al, as landowner, and Short's Burger and
Shine LLC, d/b/a as Short's Burger and Shine, seek a renewal of a
license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 18 S.
Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and
Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required
submittals and recommend approval of said agreement.
f l - '-~ 3 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,. LANDOWNER WILLIAM AND
HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A
PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: William and Helen Byington, as landowner, and Little
Donkeys Inc., d/b/a as Panchero's, seek a renewal of a license
agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 32 S. Clinton
Street, Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design
Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required
submittals and recommend approval of said agreement.
~ i „, 4 ~" 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2204 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 2204 California Avenue
received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs
to be released.
~ i - ~- ~j _ 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
228 SUMMIT STREET S. A-2, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 228 Summit Street S.
A-2 received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Downpayment
Assistance Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to
be released.
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i l ,~ ~}. b 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 914 OXEN LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union has requested
that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for property at 914
Oxen Lane. In 2010, the owner of the property received a Forgivable
Mortgage from the City of Iowa City. The property has enough equity to
cover the City's lien position.
e) Correspondence.
1. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs to permit on-street parking between 3640 and 3734 Lower West
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2. Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO
DRIVEWAY sign approximately 25 feet north of the Hawkeye Area
Community Action Program (HACAP) driveway on the west side of
Waterfront Drive.
3. Kimberly Trickey: Mega Bus
4. Sanctuary City: Brenda Saville, Jim Walters
5. W.H. Kamery: Red Light Cameras
6. Andrew Lynch: Sidewalk to street access [staff response included]
7. Denise Halter: Snow removal
8. Tom Slockett: Election costs
9. Jarel Wendelburg: Reduction in the number of Fire Fighters [staff
response included]
10. Mikaela Buhr: Recycling
11. Elliot Higgins: Landlord-tenant relations
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ITEM 6. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: February 15, Addition, Revision
Consent Calendar:
CORRESPONDENCE
5e(1) Removal of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs to permit on-street parking between
3640 and 3734 Lower West Branch Road: ADDITION: Correspondence from William
Coleman x3)
5e(9) Jarel Wendelburg: Reduction in the number of Fire fighters [staff response included]
REVISED: See Item No. 9.
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ITEM 7.
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANC~~~~Ex~CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 2.79 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF MUSCATINE AVENUE AND SCOTT
BOULEVARD, FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-
5) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12). (REZ10-
00016) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its December 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning subject
to the conditions recommended in the staff report. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated December 2, 2010, subject to sidewalk extensions
along Muscatine Avenue and Terrence Lane and substantial compliance with
the submitted site plan and building design. The rezoning will allow
development of a 3-lot, multi-family subdivision.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
TERRA VERDE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB10-00013)
Comment: At its December 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated December 2. Approval will allow development of a 22-lot, 12.48-
acre subdivision located at the northwest corner of Muscatine Avenue and
Scott Boulevard.
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2. ACRES
LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST AVENUE AND
HICKORY TRAIL TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLAN FOR A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY, MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
(OPD-8) ZONE. (REZ10-00013) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its December 16 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning subject
to conditions recommended in the staff report. Staff recommended approval in
a report dated December 16, 2010. The proposed rezoning will amend the
planned development plan to combine three lots into one for the purpose of
constructing a 16-unit multi-family building instead of the previously approved
plan for 3, 6-unit townhouse-style buildings.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
HICKORY POINTE, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB10-00012)
Comment: At its December 16 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated December 16. Approval will allow the development of a 1-lot, 2.97-
acre residential subdivision located northwest of the intersection of First
Avenue and Hickory Trail.
Action:
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e) CO SIDER AN ~ORDINANC AMENDING TITLE 14, ARTICL 4E,
SUBSECTION 8C, NONCONFORMING SIGNS, TO ALLOW MODIFICATION
OR REPLACEMENT OF A SIGN FACE ON CERTAIN NONCONFORMING
SIGNS LOCATED WITHIN 1000 FEET OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY. (REZ10-00017) (PASS AND ADOPT) /~//~)
' December 2 meetin b a vote of 5-2 (Plahutnik and Eastham
Comment. At its 9, Y
voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed zoning code amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo
dated December 2, 2010. The amendment will allow the applicant, Billion
Motors, to change the sign face on the existing 50-foot freestanding sign
located on their property at 2641 Mormon Trek Boulevard near the Highway
218 interchange with U.S. Highway 1. The amendment would also apply to
other similar nonconforming signs on properties within 1000 feet of an interstate
highway right-of-way
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ITEM 8. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 310
DOUGLASS COURT.
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Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the
City to purchase twenty-five rental units located in designated neighborhoods
surrounding the University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in grant funds, and
then sell them to income-eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood
Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 310 Douglass Court. The amount of the
sale will be $85,000 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus "carrying
costs" of approximately $5,700. Carrying costs" are all the costs incurred by the City to
acquire the home, maintain it and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees,
interest on the loan to purchase the home, mowing and snow removal, utilities, real
estate taxes, and any costs iri excess of $50,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 9. TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FY2012 - 2014, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2015.
Comment: Public hearing to discuss the FY2012 Proposed Operating Budget, the
Three-Year Financial Plan for FY2012 - 2014 and multi-year Capital Improvements
Program (CIP) through FY2015. Detailed information on the budget became available
for public inspection on February 4, 2011. Resolutions to adopt the annual operating
budget, three-year financial plan and multi-year capital improvement program are
scheduled for March 1, 2011. Staff memorandum included in Council Packet.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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ITEM 10. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE
J IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves streetscaping work including reconstruction of
sidewalk and parkway along Linn Street from Jefferson Street to Bloomington Street
with a combination of standard PCC sidewalk and new stained and stamped PCC
sidewalk. The project will include the incorporation of artistic elements to continue the
Iowa Avenue Literary Walk to Linn Street. The project will also include maintenance
consisting of asphalt resurfacing of Linn Street from Jefferson Street to Bloomington
Street, and also replacement of water main along this segment of Linn Street, and
storm sewer intake, piping and sanitary sewer repairs. The estimated cost for this
project is $747,369. Fund sources will include an Iowa Great Places Program grant for
$70,000 from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. The remainder of costs will be
funded with Road Use Tax Proceeds, GO Bonds, Water Revenue Bonds, Wastewater
operations, and Storm Water Utility funds.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Actian:
ITEM 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
~ ~ _ ~ i LOCATION MODEL.
Comment: This resolution formally approves the affordable housing location model
that is based on seven factors including three recommended by the Iowa City
Community School District. The model is developed using GIS software that maps the
data for each factor. The model is applicable to rental housing projects for new
construction and acquisition using CDBG, HOME, and discretionary City funding except
for projects developed for the elderly or persons with disabilities. The model is not
applicable to owner-occupied housing, and it is not applicable to projects to rehabilitate
existing rental housing. For more information, see staff memo in the information packet
for the January 31 work session. The map attached to the resolution is the same one
presented at the January 31 work session except for the date, title, and location of the
legends.
Action:
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A LIST OF
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS JCCOG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REVISED LONG
RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO BE ADOPTED MAY OF 2012.
Comment: This resolution submits a list of capital transportation infrastructure projects
to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County for inclusion in the
revised Long Range Transportation Plan to be adopted by May of 2012. This is being
required by the Federal Highway Administration for metropolitan long range
transportation plans. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FACILITY PLAN FOR EXPANSION
f 1153 OF SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Comment: This resolution adopts the Facility Plan for Expansion of the South
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plan is required, as part of the regulatory process,
by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Consolidation Project. Adopting the plan will conclude the planning phase of the
project and will enable design phase to proceed. Hard copies provided to Council only.
Action:
ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
5~- CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR THE BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT STP-U-
3715(651)--70-52.
Comment: This project will connect the Iowa River Corridor Trail between Quarry
Road and Waterworks Park. This project will provide pedestrians with a dedicated
wide sidewalk along Dubuque Street and across the Iowa River. The agreement
provides for an 80% STP and 20% local funding split. The local share of this project
will be funded with GO money.
Action:
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY OF IOWA CITY NAMING POLICY
FOR BUILDINGS, FACILITIES OR PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY
Comment: This resolution submits a policy for naming rights for buildings, facilities or
parcel of real property. This policy was developed by an ad-hoc committee of city staff
and commissioners at Councils request. The adoption of this policy will assist in the
fundraising efforts of City Departments and Commissions and establish guidelines for
its use. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING FIREARMS AND WEAPONS ON CITY
1 ~ ,~~ PROPERTY AND CITY BUSSES.
Comment: Firearms and weapons in City buildings increase the risk of threats,
intimidation, and physical harm to City staff and members of the public present on City
property. City employees, with the exception of sworn police officers, are already
prohibited from possessing firearms or weapons while at work. Weapons on City
busses are contrary to the safety of drivers and members of the public. The proposed
resolution exempts weapons contained in vehicles parked in City lots and ramps. A
staff memorandum and additional correspondence included in the Council packet.
Action:
ITEM 17.
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ANNOUN EMENT q~F VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City a d be
18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Previous:
a) Historic Preservation Commission -Four vacancies to fill three-year terms
March 29, 2011 -March 29, 2014. Two At-Large, one Longfellow District
Representative, and one Northside District Representative. (Term expires for
Andrew Litton, Thomas Baldridge, David McMahon, Dana Thomann).
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b) Telecommunications Commission -Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
March 13, 2011 -March 13, 2014. (Term expires for Nolan Klouda, Gary
Hagen)
c) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO -formerly JCCOG) Community
Climate Action Taskforce (formerly Cool Cities Taskforce) - One At-
Large/Public vacancy to fill a one-year term, effective upon appointment,
ending March 2012. (Term expires for Thomas Carsner).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011.
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d) Planning & Zoning Commission -Two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1,
2011 -May 1, 2016. (Term expires for Joshua Busard, Charles Eastham)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011.
ITEM 18.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
a) Adiustment, Board of -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2012. (Robert Anderson resigned).
b) Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term January 1, 2007 -December
31, 2011. (Carl Williams resigned).
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c) Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
d) Airport Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1,
2006 -December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson).
e) Airport Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1,
2010 -December 31, 2015„(Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
f) Appeals, Board of -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -
December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional. (Term expires for Tim
Fehr).
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g) Appeals, Board of -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional.
(Unexpired term for Stephen Buckman)
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h) Appeals, Board of -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January 1, 2011 -
December 31, 2015, for a Licensed Electrician. (Term expires for Matt
i) Youth Advisory Commission -One vacancy to fill atwo-year term
January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012
One (1) person -Tate High
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ITEM 19. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
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ITEM 20. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 21. REPORT ON ITEMS
a) City Manager
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 22. ADJOURNMENT
FROM CITY STAFF.
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