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19690506 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes ~I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 6, 1969 AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Malburg, Mai11iard, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT; Furlong Malburg. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore L. C. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated May 5, 1969, transmitting a proposed license agreement between the City of Vernon and Ka1 Kan Foods Incorporated covering the construction, operation and maintenance of an overhead conveyor bridge over 44th Street, east of Alcoa Avenue, and to construct and maintain certain building foundations in 44th Street, and recom- mending that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated May 5, 1969, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Vernon, license agreement between the City of Vernon and Ka1 Kan Foods Incorporated covering the construction, operation and maintenance of an overhead conveyor bridge over 44th Street, east of Alcoa Avenue, and to construct and maintain certain building foundations in 44th Street. Motion carried. Communication from Ka1 Kan Foods Incorporated, dated April 30, 1969, requesting a rehearing on their application for closure of East 44th Street on the basis of new and additional pertinent facts as outlined, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that communication from Ka1 Kan Foods Incorporated, dated April 30, 1969, be laid over for study until the next regular meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Louis S. Hauger, Director of Environ- mental Health, dated April 30, 1969, recommending that the regulations pertaining to retail food vehicles promulgated under Ordinance No. 708, Section 3, adopted by the City Council by minute order in March, 1959, be rescinded in their entirety and that the new regulations attached be adopted by the City Council by minute order; and recommending that consideration be given to either increasing the City license fee covering food preparation vehicles to more nearly reflect the actual expense involved in the inspection of this type vehicle or institute a Health permit fee in addition to licensing to aid in defraying inspection costs was read. (Copy of communication and proposed regulations to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that HRegu1ations pertaining to Catering Vehicles" adopted by the City Council by minute order on March 17, 1959 pursuant to Ordinance No. 708, be rescinded in their entirety; that "Regulations for Caterer and Catering Vehicles (Retail Food Vehicle)" as submitted by the I I -2- 5/6/69 Director of Environmental Health with his communication dated April 30, 1969, be approved and adopted pursuant to Ordinance No. 708; and that the matter of increasing the fees covering food preparation vehicles be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recom- mendation. Motion carried. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that minutes of the meeting of April 15, 1969 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Barbara Jean's Catering Inc. requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Barbara Jean's Catering Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Sunny Sally requesting a license to conduct a business of food processing of vegetables at 2365 East 57th Street, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Sunny Sally be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Western Banner Specialty requesting a license to conduct a business of manufacturers' representative at 2300 E. 27th Street, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Western Banner Specialty be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Beau Monde Creations requesting a license to conduct a business of furniture manufacturing at 2040 E. 48th Street, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Beau Monde Creations be referred to the Building Depart- ment with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Brookshire Meat Packing requesting a license to conduct a meat processing business at 4802 Everett Avenue, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Brookshire Meat Packing be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Enderle Equipment Co. requesting a license to conduct a business of contractors' equipment and supplies at 3838 Santa Fe Avenue, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Enderle Equipment Co. be referred to the Building Depart~ n~nt with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from John T. Howard Electric, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of electrical contractor at 2038 E. 45th Street, was read. I I -3- 5/6/69 It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of John T. Howard Electric, Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Corr~unication from General Assembly Corporation requesting a license to conduct a business of assembling point of purchase displays at 5000 District Blvd., was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of General Assembly Corporation be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from San Gabriel Valley Trucking Inc. requesting a license to conduct a trucking business at 5600 Bickett Street, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of San Gabriel Valley Trucking Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Meyer Sheet Metal Machinery requesting a license to conduct a business of selling new and used sheet metal machinery at 2528 So. Santa Fe Avenue, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Meyer Sheet Metal Machinery be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Corrmunication from Corwin-Hall Distributing Company requesting a license to conduct a business of wholesale distributor of electrical appliances at 2440 E. 38th Street, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Corwin-Hall Distributing Company be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Doyle Williams dba Doyle's Catering requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Doyle Williams dba Doyle's Catering be referred to the Health Department and the Fire Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Bechtel Corporation, dated April 18, 1969, requesting permission to install one new 10' x 35' trailer on the property located at 2734 East 46th Street for approx~ately three years to be used to house Satellite Computer Equipment, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated May 1, 1969, recommending that Bechtel Corporation be granted permission to use a trailer on their property to house Satellite Computer Equipment for one year under the usual conditions, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that Bechtel Corporation be authorized to use a trailer on their property at 2734 East 46th Street to house Satellite Computer Equipment, provided that said trailer is used only for the purpose as outlined I -4- 5/6/69 in their letter dated April 18, 1969; provided that said trailer is not used for sleeping and/or cooking purposes; provided that the requirements of all City departments are complied with and that all necessary City permits are obtained; and with a stipulation that the maximum time limit that said trailer may be used shall be May 1, 1970. Motion carried. Communication from F & Q Trucking, dated April 28, 1969, requesting permission to park an office t~ailer at 4720 E. 26th Street, was read. Communication from V. R. Bush, Superi.ntendent of Building, dated May 1, 1969, recommending that F & Q Trucking be granted permission to utilize an office trailer at 4720 E. 26th Street for one year with the usual conditions, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that F & Q Trucking be authorized to use an office trailer on the property located at 4720 E. 26th Street, provided that said trailer is used only for the purpose as outlined in their letter dated April 28, 1969; provided that said trailer is not used for sleeping and/or cooking purposes; provided that the requirements of all City depart- ments are complied with and that all necessary City permits are obtained, and with a stipulation that the maximum time limit that said trailer may be used shall be May 1, 1970. Motion carried. Communication from Transportation Association of Southern California, dated April 9, 1969, transmitting a copy of the amended Agreement of September 11, 1968, which supersedes the LARTS Memorandum of Agreement of August 24, 1964, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that communi- cation from Transportation Association of Southern California, dated April 9, 1969, together with transmittal, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Southern California Association of Governments, dated April 18, 1969, requesting that Vernon consider joining the Association; and requesting that Vernon's elected and professional people spend time with other local government officials considering issues and recommending solutions to area-wide problems, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that communi- cation from Southern California Association Governments, dated April 18, 1969, be received and filed. Motion carried. Summons to appear in Case Number SEC 601 brought by Dorce1ia Fuchs vs. City of Vernon, Doe I, Doe II, Doe III, Doe IV, Doe V and Doe VI, in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles for personal injuries, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Summons to appear in Case Number SEC 601 brought by Dorcelia Fuchs vs. City of Vernon, Doe I, Doe II, Doe III, Doe IV, Doe V and Doe VI, in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles for personal injuries, be referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier for necessary action. Motion carried. -5- 5/6/69 Copy of Resolution No. C-20446 of the City Council of the City of Long Beach urging support to the introduction of a bill providing that daylight savings ttme be observed nationally on a year-round basis, was presented. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that copy of Resolution No. C-20446 of the City Council of the City of Long Beach be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 69-32 of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa urging the adoption of AB 1356, placing fire- fighters in cities under the employer-employee relations act, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution urging the adoption of AB 1356. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated April 17, 1969, tendering his resignation effective at the close of business on June 12, 1969, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the resignation of D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated April 22, 1969, transmitting Grant Deed from Vernon Paving Company, a corporation, to the City of Vernon covering certain property required for the Bandini Boulevard Extension Project; and recom- mending that this deed be accepted and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that Grant Deed be accepted from Vernon Paving Company and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated April 29, 1969, recommending that certain personnel, as listed, in the Construction and Maintenance Section be reclassified commensurate with the responsibilities of the position, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated April 29, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from A. B. Hollander, Engineering Aide, dated April 29, 1969, requesting that he be retmbursed the sum of $42.50 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for the American Public Works Association's in-service training course for public works construction inspectors at Los Angeles State College, Long Beach campus, ten Friday evening sessions from April 25 to July 11, 1969, together with recommendation for approval by the Traffic Engineer, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mai11iard, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated April 29, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $42.50 to A. B. Hollander. Motion carried. 1 1- -6- 5/6/69 Communication from L. S. Hauger, Director of Environmental Health, dated April 17, 1969, advising that pursuant to Section 459 of the California Health and Safety Code, the Vernon City Jail was inspected on April 17, 1969; and transmitting a copy of the report of the inspection, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that communication from the Director of Environmental Health, dated April 17, 1969, together with transmittal, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer, dated May 1, 1969, requesting authority for Richard W. Hilton to attend the Annual Conference of the .American Water Works Association in San Diego from May 18 to 21, 1969, inclusive, with an expense allowance of $185.50, was read. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Health Officer, dated May 1, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $185.50 to Richard W. Hilton. Motion carried. Communication from George O. Thalman, dated April 23, 1969, tendering his resignation from the Vernon Police Department, effective as of the close of business on April 30, 1969, together with recommendation for approval by the Police Chief, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the resignation of George O. Thalman be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated April 23, 1969, requesting authority to appoint George G. Skalsky, Jr. to the position of Policeman, Grade 2, effective as of May 1, 1969, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Police Chief, dated April 23, 1969, be approved < Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period April 15 to 30, 1969 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated April 23, 1969, requesting authority to employ Mr. Leonard Wranosky as Building Inspector, Grade 2, effective May 1, 1969, as he has passed the physical examination; and requesting that Mr. Wranosky be authorized an auto allowance of $75.00 per month for use of his personal auto in the service of the City, effective May 1, 1969, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the requests of the Superintendent of Building, dated April 23, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. I I -7- 5/6/69 Communication from V. R. Bush. Superintendent of Building. dated May 1. 1969, recommending that McClurg's request to operate a restaurant at 4903 Santa Fe Avenue be referred to the Building Department with power to act pending the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Building, dated May 1, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated May 1, 1969, requesting that R. H. Patnaude and Leonard L. Wranosky be authorized the sum of $20.00 each to attend a course entitled "Design and Construction of One and Two Story Commercial and Industrial Buildings" sponsored by the Southern California Chapter of the American Concrete Institute, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, request of the Superintendent of Building, dated May 1, approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the $20.00 each to R. H. Patnaude and Leonard L. Wranosky. carried. that the 1969, be amount of Motion Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated April 30, 1969, requesting authority for L. M. Jackson and L. D. Schultz to attend the Training Officers' Workshop in Fresno, California from May 11 to 19, 1969, inclusive, with an expense allowance of $154.75 each, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated April 30, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $154.75 each to L~ M. Jackson and L. D. Schultz. Motion carried. Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated April 28, 1969, recommending that Brooks Carden, Purchasing Agent, be refmbursed the sum of $22.50 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for a series of lectures sponsored by the Purchasing Management Association of Los Angeles, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated April 28, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $22.50 to Brooks Carden. Motion carried. Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated May 1, 1969, advising that pursuant to authority granted by the City Council at its meeting held April 15, 1969, Mrs. Lois Zaltosky has been employed as Deputy City Clerk-Utility, Grade 4, effective May 1, 1969, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mailliard, that action taken by the City Clerk-Director of Finance be approved. Motion carried. Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated April 29, 1969, reporting on the examination .made of the records of the State Board of Equalization at Sacramento, California pertaining to sales and use taxes collected by the Board for the City of Vernon pursuant to contract entered into between the I -8- 5/6/69 Board and the City of Vernon under the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that communi- cation from the City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated April 29, 1969, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent of the Water Department, dated May 1, 1969, transmitting Contract No. 340, Bandini Boulevard Water Main Extension across Los Angeles River Bridge; and recommending that the contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise for bids, was read. Resolution No. 3013 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, approving Contract No. 340, Bandini Boulevard Water Main Extension across Los Angeles River Bridge, and directing the giving of notice inviting sealed proposals or bids in accordance with Contract No. 340 of the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 3013 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s . None Absent: Furlong Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated April 21, 1969, transmitting for consideration a Storm Drain Master Plan for the City of Vernon, was read. (Copy of communication and report to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Storm Drain Master Plan for the City of Vernon, as submitted by the Traffic Engineer under date of April 21, 1969, be referred to the Finance Committee for study. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated May 2, 1969, transmitting a summary of the major street projects anticipated for the next five years, was read. (Copy of communi- cation and summary to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Ybarra, that summary of the major street projects anticipated for the next five years be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent of the Water Department, dated May 2, 1969, advising that John W. Adams, Jr. passed away on April 30, 1969, and recommending that any monies owing the estate of John W. Adams, Jr. be paid to his widow, or to his estate, whichever seems to be the appropriate recipient, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Water Department, dated May 2, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. Res~o_1~~JQn_~9. 3014 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, expressing its condolences on the death of John W. Adams, Jr., was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolut:ioll. No. 3014 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Maillia-rd. Malburg. Yba1:'ra Noe s : None Absent: Furlong 'I I -9- 5/6/69 Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent of the Water Department, dated May 2, 1969, requesting authority to employ Richard J. Venezia pending satisfactory completion of physical examination for a temporary period during summer vacation as a Utility Man IV, Step 5, from approximately June 23 through September 15, 1969, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Superintendent of the Water Department, dated May 2, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated May 2, 1969, transmitting a letter from the firm of Roy C. Seeley Company, dated May 1, 1969, outlining a proposal under which they would perform required appraisals for the acquisition of Santa Fe Avenue at 51st-Fruitland Avenue; and recommending that the firm of Roy C. Seeley Company be retained to perform the required appraisal on an hourly basis as indicated in their letter, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated May 2, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Mr. Gil Huffman, Member of the Los Angeles Beautiful Organization, dated May 2, 1969, compl~enting and congratulating the City Council on the clean and landscaped city, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that comrrm.ni- cation from Mr. Gi1 Huffman, dated May 2, 1969, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from MatteI Toymakers, Inc. requesting a license to operate a warehouse at 2254 E. 49th Street, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that communication from MatteI Toymakers, Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from L P S Material Handling Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of industrial material handling equipment at 2920 Santa Fe Avenue, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of L P S Material Handling Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated May 5, 1969, requesting authority to advance R. H. Patnaude from Mechanical Inspector Grade 1 to Senior Mechanical Inspector, Grade 3, effective June 1, 1969, as he has satisfactorily completed his probationary period, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Superintendent of Building, dated May 5, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. -10- 5/6/69 Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated May 5, 1969, requesting authority to attend the "Geologic Hazards & Public Problems" Conference by Office of Emergency Preparedness, Executive Office of President, at San Francisco from May 26 to May 28, 1969, inclusive, with an expense allowance of $185.90, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Superintendent of Building, dated May 5, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $185.90 to V. R. Bush. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated May 5, 1969, requesting authority to attend the California Fire Chiefs' Association meeting at Sacramento, California from May 20 to May 23, 1969, with an expense allowance of $230.40, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated May 5, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $230.40 to L. C. Husted. Motion carried. Resolution No. 3010 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon designating authorized officials to act for the Civil Defense Equipment and Personnel and Administrative Programs, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 3010 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Furlong Resolution No. 3011 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon designating authorized officials to act for the Civil Defense Equipment and Personnel and Administrative Programs, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 3011 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Furlong ~eso1ution No. 3012 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon designating authorized officials to act for the Civil Defense Equipment and Personnel and Administrative Programs, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 3012 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Furlong ''Warrant Register No. 284" covering claims and demands presented during the period April 16 to 30, which includes Demands Nos. 9-1085 to 9-1212 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $145,027.05 (Light and Power Warrants $3,977.79) (Accounting Period May, 1969), was examined and audited. I -11- 5/6/69 It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that ''Warrant Register No. 284" be approved and payment authorized for Oemands Nos. 9-1085 to 9-1212 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Furlong There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk - Director of Finance ~37