City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

Emma Acosta, District 3

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Joyce Wilson

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Eddie Holguin Jr., District 6

Lily Limón, District 7

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

February 4, 2014

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:   Ann Morgan Lilly, Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Eddie Holguin, Jr., Lilia Limón, and Cortney Carlisle Niland.   Late arrival:   Michiel R. Noe at 8:21 a.m.   The invocation was given by CIMA Chaplain Carlos Clugy-Soto, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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ROLL CALL

Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Holguin, Limon, Niland, Noe.

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INVOCATION BY  CIMA CHAPLAIN CARLOS CLUGY-SOTO

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MARIAN MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KAITLYN CHACON

COREY DUBRULE

BRIANNA GONZALEZ

ALEJANDRO GURROLA

ROSARIO OLMOS

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8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

The following members of the public commented:

1.         Ms. Wally Cech

2.         Ms. Diana Hernandez

3.         Ms. Mely O’Neil

4.         Mr. Pierre Andre Euzarraga

5.         Mr. Nathan “Motown” Mack

Mayor Leeser and Representative Holguin commented.

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, commented.

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

2.

AMERICAN HEART MONTH

3.

CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH AND PRESENTATION OF NEW DENTAL VAN

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED, all matters listed under the Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted. (Items approved, postponed, or deleted pursuant to the vote on the Consent Agenda will be shown with an asterisk {*}.

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

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1.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on January 28, 2014.

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION was taken on this item.

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3.

RESOLUTIONS:

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the El Paso Marathon Foundation is hosting The 2014 El Paso Marathon from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Sunday, February 23, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as the “Event”) with traffic control beginning at 6:30 am; and

WHEREAS, The Event will utilize both City and State rights-of-way: and

WHEREAS, The City of El Paso (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) has found the Event serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, The City has permission to utilize portions of City rights-of-way for the Event; and

WHEREAS, The State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the “State”) owns and operates a system of highways for public use and benefit within El Paso, Texas; and

WHEREAS, 43 TAC, Section 22.12 establishes the rules and procedures for the temporary closure of portions of the State Highway System for periods of time exceeding four hours; and

WHEREAS, The State in recognition of the public purpose for the Events wishes to cooperate with the City, provided the closure is in accordance with the requirements of 43 TAC, Section 22.12;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas for the temporary closure and use of State owned portions of Transmountain Road (Loop 375), Patriot Freeway (US 54), Gateway Boulevard South (IH10 Frontage Road), McCombs Street (FM2529), Montana Avenue (US 62), Pershing Drive (Loop 478), Wyoming Avenue (IH 10 Frontage Road), El Paso Street (US 62/85), Mesa Street (SH20) and Yandell Drive (IH 10 Frontage Road) during the 2014 El Paso Marathon on February 23, 2014, an event scheduled to exceed four hours in length and found by the City to serve a public purpose.

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4.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

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4.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Sam Guido to the Building and Standards Commission, as a regular member, by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

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4.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Randy Boggs to the Building and Standards Commission, as a regular member, by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

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REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:

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5.1.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried that the following Ordinances, having been introduced pursuant to Section 3.9 of the El Paso City Charter, be ADVERTISED for public hearing:

An Ordinance annexing the following real property described as a portion of Section 48, Block 79, & portion of Sections 18 & 19, Block 78, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Co. Surveys, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: South of the future extension of Pebble Hills Boulevard (between John Hayes Street and the future Tim Floyd Street) and at the intersection of the future extensions of Ralph Seitsinger Drive and Tim Floyd Street; Property Owners: Ranchos Real Land Holdings, LLC and County of El Paso SUAX12-00002

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

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6.

CITY DEVELOPMENT:

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6.1.

Taken with 6.2

ORDINANCE 18119

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 TO 22 AND 24 TO 27, BLOCK 1, BOULDER CANYON SUBDIVISION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM PR-1/C (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 1/CONDITION) TO PR-II (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 2); AND RELEASING ALL CONDITIONS PLACED ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BY ORDINANCE NO.16586 WHICH CHANGED THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 TO 22 AND 24 TO 27, BLOCK 1, BOULDER CANYON SUBDIVISION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF WESTWIND AND NORTH OF BELVIDERE. PROPERTY OWNER: DVEP LAND, LLC. PZRZ13-00007 & PZCR13-00007

Mr. Mathew McElroy, Director of City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representative Noe commented.

Mr. Jorge Azcarate, CEA Group, commented.

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, that the Ordinances be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinances, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

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6.2.

Taken with 6.1

ORDINANCE 18120

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOTS 1 TO 22 AND 24 TO 27, BLOCK 1, BOULDER CANYON SUBDIVISION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.150. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF WESTWIND AND NORTH OF BELVIDERE. PROPERTY OWNER: DVEP LAND, LLC. PZDS13-00025

Mr. Mathew McElroy, Director of City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representative Noe commented.

Mr. Jorge Azcarate, CEA Group, commented.

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, that the Ordinances be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinances, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

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6.3.

ORDINANCE 18121

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 2, BOOTHVILLE SUBDIVISION, 8631 NORTH LOOP DRIVE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL) AND IMPOSING CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 8631 NORTH LOOP DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: WESTSTAR BANK, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD ABRAHAM, DECEASED. PZRZ13-00042

Mr. Mathew McElroy, Director of City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representative Limón commented.

Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Noe, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

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7.1.

ORDINANCE 18122

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.56 (PARKING METERS), SECTION 12.56.020F (INSTALLATION) TO ADD AN EXCEPTION FROM PARKING METER FEES FOR ONE HOUR NEAR CITY HALL AND THE ONE-STOP- SHOP; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

Mr. Ted Marquez, Director of Department of Transportation, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Representative Niland commented.

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

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8.1.

ORDINANCE 18123

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:   An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 017603, Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management) to delete the flow control requirement throughout the Chapter and to delete the hauler's franchise fee in Section 9.04.410B.3 (Hauler Permit Application, Issuance, and Appeal Procedures) and Section 9.04.530E (Fees General); the penalty being as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.

Representative Noe commented.

Mr. John Garza, Deputy Director for Environmental Services, commented.

Motion duly made by Representative Noe, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

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COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

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9.1.

ORDINANCE 18124

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Sign A Contract Of Sale And Any Other Necessary Documents Between The City Of El Paso And P.V. Community Development Corporation Which Will Allow The City To Convey Lots 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 And 32, Block P-2, Garden Subdivision, An Addition To The City Of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, According To The Plat Thereof On File In Volume 11, Page 39, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas, Also Known As 600 South Piedras, El Paso, Texas, City Of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas To P.V. Community Development Corporation.

Mr. William Lilly, Director of Community and Human Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Representatives Niland and Limón commented.

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

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COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

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10.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Council of the City of El Paso hereby approves a Community Development Block Grant Written Agreement for an amount of $1,230,000.00 to P.V. Community Development Corporation for an affordable rental housing development involving rehabilitation of 12 apartment units for very low, low, and   moderate-income   persons,   located   at   600   South   Piedras,   El Paso,   Texas   79905-4117,   as recommended by the Director of Community and Human Development.

Upon approval by the City Attorney’s Office, the City Manager is authorized to sign the applicable Community Development Block Grant Program Written Agreement in a form substantially similar to the form contract attached as Exhibit “A”, and any related contract documents necessary to effectuate the award and to secure and protect the City’s lien interest,.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

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CITY DEVELOPMENT:

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11.1.

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to APPROVE with findings a request from Steven T. Wheeler, on behalf of Gordon Welch, for City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of a daycare for the property located at 1201 Airway and legally described as INTL INDUSTRIAL CENTER #1

23 TO 27 & 22 EXC (NELY PT) & 28 EXC (SWLY TRIA) & NELY PT OF 29 & NELY TRIA OF 30, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Title 20 Zoning, Section 20.10.060 of the El Paso City Code.

Mr. Mathew McElroy, Director of City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Representatives Noe, Robinson, and Acosta commented.

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PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

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12.1.

1ST MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDER to allow additional speakers to address the Council after the signup period.

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to DIRECT staff to bring back the item in sixty days or sooner if Mr. Bruce Collins has included each Council member.

Mr. Bruce Collins, Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Noe, Acosta, Robinson, Niland, Limón and Lilly commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.  Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager

2.  Mr. Tony Ramos, Enterprise Application Manager, Information Technology

3.  Ms. Sol Cortez, Assistant City Attorney, gave legal advice.

The following members of the public commented:

1.  Mr. Joseph Riccillo, SUNT Company

2.  Mr. Terry Reed, El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

3.  Mr. Fred Stone, Sun Construction, Regional Manager

4.  Mr. Jose Lopez, representing SUNT Company

5.  Mr. Richard Dayoub

6.  Mr. Adam Pacheco, AGC, El Paso Chapter

7.  Mr. Jose Reyes

8.  Mr. Joe Gomez

9.  Mr. Charles Dodd

10. Ms. Rene Jimenez, Architects CEO

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CITY ATTORNEY:

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13.1.

Motion made  by Mayor  Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero,  and unanimously carried to POSTPONE three weeks the Resolution ordering Texas Gas Service Company (“Texas Gas”), a division of ONE Gas, Inc., an Oklahoma Corporation, to show cause regarding why its base rates for gas distribution service in the City of El Paso should not be lowered; requiring Texas Gas to file a rate filing package with the City of El Paso no later than April 4, 2014; requiring City Council after receipt of the filing package to schedule a hearing to determine just and reasonable rates; and ordering the City Manager to notify Texas Gas Service Company regarding this order.

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ADDITION TO THE AGENDA

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

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14.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

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14.1.

Discussion and action on security and evacuation procedures at City Hall and other city facilities.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 10:52 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:

Section 551.071               CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY

Section 551.072               DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY

Section 551.073              DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS

Section 551.074              PERSONNEL MATTERS

Section 551.076              DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES

Section 551.087              DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

Discussion and action on the Executive Session items listed on the Agenda.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:22 a.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

EX1..

Inquiry into the Affairs and Earnings of Texas Gas Service Company, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc. (551.071)

NO ACTION taken on this item.

EX2..

300 N. Campbell, El Paso, Texas.  (551.071 and 551.072)

NO ACTION taken on this item.

1.1

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Discussion and action on security and evacuation procedures at City Hall and other city facilities.

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Robinson and Limón commented.

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, commented.

NO ACTION taken on this item.

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ADJOURN

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 11:36 a.m.

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk