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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/10/31 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 31, 1972 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Acting Director of Planning Williams The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of October 24, 1972 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Edward Adams, COMMISSIONER Member of the Planning Commission, as guest commissioner. RESOLUTION NO. 6641 Mayor Hamilton presented Mr. Adams with a CO,ENDING EDWARD H. ADAMS resolution commending him for his 15 years FOR HIS SERVICES ON THE service on the Planning Commission. PLANNING CO~ISSION Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was read by the City Clerk, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - In a report to the City Council, Acting CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF Director of Planning Williams explained that FAIRWAY-DOWNS, INC., OF PLANNING this rezoning request was referred back to the COMMISSION DENIAL FOR A CHANGE Planning Commission for consideration of a OF ZONE FROM R-E-20-F TO R-i-10-F revised development plan. The Commission FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4370 recommends that their action of denial be SWEETWATER ROAD sustained based on the following: 1. R-i-10 zoning would not be in conformance with the General Plan. 2. R-l-10 zoning would double the density of adjacent development and would not be compatible. Mr. Williams added that no action can be taken on this rezoning until the Environmental Impact Statement procedure is developed and processed, and therefore, would request a continuance to the meeting of December 19, 1972. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the public hearing on this item be continued to the meeting of December 19, 1972 James E. Miller Mr. Miller stated he is the attorney repre- 4019 Whippoorwill Lane senting the developers and requested that Bonita the Council take action on the rezoning request. In this way, it would give the applicants the guidelines needed to proceed with their plans. Mr. Miller discussed the amount of time spent on the development plans and the environmental impact statement sub- mitted by the developers. City Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg noted the court case pending on the Friends of the Mammoth. He advised the Council to continue the public hearing to the December 19th date, commenting that hopefully, this would be the last con- tinuance for this subdivision. The Supreme Court has deferred until November 10 the hearing on the Friends of the Mammoth Case in order to give the legislators time to pass on guidelines. Mr. Miller commented that the legislators could take action, but it could "drag on until next spring." He added that if the matter is deferred, that the Council direct that it be placed first on the agenda for the environ- mental impact statements by the staff. Acting Director of Planning Williams remarked he could not give assurance that the item would have top priority. He noted the number of items now pending the environmental impact statements. Motion carries The motion to continue the hearing to December 19 carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 6642 A petition has been submitted by Arnold's DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION Garage, Mote's Towing Service, and Paxton's TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON Garage for an increase in the towing service. TOW TRUCK RATE INCREASE Chief of Police Winters noted this is the first rate increase requested since 1966, and he felt it was justified inasmuch as the increase requested is an average of cities surveyed from San Francisco south. The resolution sets the public hearing for November 21, 1972. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION Bids for the project were solicited and re- ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING ceived from: Mr. Z Landscape; T.B. Penick; CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING TENNIS and Mission Valley Landscape Company. It COURTS AT SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE was recommended that the contract be awarded to Mr. Z Landscape for the amount of $4970. Director of Public Works Cole requested that the balance of funds in the amount of $4247.94 be authorized to be expended to complete the project and cover the cost of the work done by City forces. Councilman Scott questioned how the selection Bids questioned of bids was determined. Mr. Emerson Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the process noting the preliminary bids received were from $4900 to $7000. The department then solicited informal bids. Councilman Scott indicated his disapproval of the procedure, stating that bids should have been invited £rom firms in the local area. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for one week for a full report back to the Council. City Attorney Lindberg stated that Section 1109 of the Charter (Contracts on Public Works) had been complied with. RESOLUTION NO. 6643 Director of Public Works Cole reported that AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC a 1911 Act Petition has been signed, in favor WORKS TO PREPARE PLANS AND of the improvements, by 67.24% of the bene- SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1911 ACT fired area according to the latest assessment ALLEY IMPROVEMENT rolls. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, ttobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6644 Director of Public Works Cole reported that ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND new deeds were obtained from Mr. and Mrs. NP~ING GRANT DEED FOR STREET D.T. Jeffries since the County Assessor's PURPOSES ON BONITA ROAD office refused to process the original documents because of a technicality in the manner in which the deeds were executed. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6645 On August 21, 1972, the Planning Commission APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR granted a deferral of public improvements DEFERRAL OF PUBLIC IMPROVE- relative to the alley adjacent to 272 Church MENTS ON ALLEY ADJACENT TO Avenue, conditioned upon the posting of a 272 CHURCH AVENUE performance guarantee in the amount of $1,650. The owner, Joseph N. Fields, D.P.M., requested a lien agreement in preference to the posting of a bond. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None -3- RESOLUTION NO. 6646 Resolution No. 4996, approved by the City RELEASING LIEN UPON PROPERTY Council on December 17, 1968, confirmed an LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF assessment under the provisions of the Improve- PALOMAR STREET ON THE SOUTH- ment Act of 1911 and directed placement of a WEST CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE lien, in the amount of $1,135.62, upon certain real property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Palomar Street and Second Avenue. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, reported that the sum of $1,387.93 (total amount due through September 30, 1972 plus interest) has been paid. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6647 Unit No. 7 consists of one lot located at APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PUBLIC Rutger$ Avenue and Otay Lakes Road. The IMPROVEMENTS IN SOUTHWESTERN improvements have been completed by the COLLEGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, subdivider, Allied Contractor, Inc., and a UNIT NO. 7 final inspection was made on October 10, 1972. The Public Works Director stated that the public improvements in the subdivision have been completed to his satisfaction and in accordance with the requirements of the City° Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6648 In a report to the Council, Director of APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SAN Public Works Cole explained that on April 6, DIEGO COUNTY RELATED TO 1965, the Council approved Resolution No. 3668 SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL endorsing the Sweetwater River Flood Control PROJECT COST DISTRIBUTION Program as prepared by the Army Corps of Engineers. This resolution declared the City's intent to enter into negotiations prior to actual construction to determine a mutually equitable apportionment of costs. The County staff has prepared an agreement to formalize the City-County relationship in regard to the distribution of certain costs. Precise cost responsibilities have not been determined in all aspects of the project, nor have detailed plans been completed. For these reasons, it is not possible to ascertain the ultimate City cost at this time. Under the terms of the agreement, the City will pay to the County 30% of the cost of maintaining the flood control project facilities. -4- Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6649 On October 2, 1972, the Planning Commission APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR granted a deferral of public improvements DEFERRAL OF PUBLIC ALLEY relative to the alley adjacent to 569 H Street. IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY JEANNE B. CAMPBELL Security in the amount of $1,200 has been AT 569 "H" STREET posted by the owner in accordance with the conditions of approval established by the Planning Commission. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6650 This resolution appropriates the funds to APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO acquire the Albany Street park site (formerly ACQUIRE OTAY PARK SITE referred to as the Otay park site). City Manager Thomson stated that the price agreed upon was $70,000. He added that the eventual acquisition and development of Larkhaven, along with the 0tay park site, will result in a credit balance which pre- sumably will be offset by HUD funding. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6651 At the meeting of March 27, 1972, the Planning ACCEPTING DRAINAGE EASEMENT Commission approved a variance to create addi- AT 212 "K" STREET tional lots on the property at 212 "K" Street. One of the conditions was that a drainage easement be granted to the City to provide access to, and maintenance of, a drainage channel across the private property. The grant deed for the drainage easement has been obtained from Lee P. and Gerald W. Hart. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent None -5- REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON In a report to the Council, City Manager NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF Thomson stated that the lease period is due LEASE WITH CHAMBER OF to expire on May 13, 1973. A letter was sent COMMERCE to the President of the Chamber on August 22, 1972, specifying the conditions of turnover of the property. Mr. Thomson commented that the staff is reviewing the matter of further acquisition of the building and will continue to work with the Chamber to come up with a reasonable arrangement. Action for termination It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded of lease by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Manager be directed to submit written notice to the Chamber of Commerce that the City will be terminating the lease effective May 13, 1973. RESOLUTION In a report to the Council, Acting Director APPROVING THE TENTATIVE of Planning Williams explained that this item MAP OF LARK~VEN SUBDIVISION, was continued from the meeting of September 26 UNITS 3 AND 4 so that the developer could meet with the staff to resolve several problems within the subdivision. Mr. Williams co~ented that no written commu- nication has been received from either of the school districts concerning the impact this subdivision will have on the school facilitfes in that area. He added that due to the lack of an Environmental Impact Statement and the necessary advertisement which will be required, he would request that this item be continued to the meeting of December 19, 1972. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the matter be continued to the meeting of December 19, 1972. Explanation of motion City Attorney Lindberg stated that the conti- nuance was due to the Friends of the Mammoth Case, and even though there was no consent from the developer, it should not, in any way be determined to be approved because of the Council's failure to act within the time limitation spelled out in the Subdivision Map Act. ORDINANCE NO. 1426 GRANTING TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE FRANCHISE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING GAS FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES AS THE S~d~E NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION. Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on its second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None -6- ORDINANCE NO. 1427 GRANTING TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND USE POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING CO~VRJNICATION CIRCUITS, NECESSARY OR PROPER FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON, UNDER AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION. Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on its second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ENTRANCE SIGN TO CITY Mayor Hamilton referred to a request from the International Friendship Commission asking that the entrance sign to the City have the name of the Sister City (Irapuato, Mexico) on it. He asked that the Council look into the feasibility of having this done. ASSIGNMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Hamilton commented on the expansion of duties of certain boards and commissions and the amount of time the Council has to take to read the minutes. He suggested a member of the Council be assigned to the various boards and commissions, attend the meetings, and report back to the Council. Council discussion Council discussion ensued as to the advantages and disadvantages of having a Councilman in attendance at the various meetings. Mayor Hamilton stated he did not expect a decision on this matter tonight, but asked the Council to give it some thought. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session at the close of the meeting for litigation pur- poses and for appointments to commissions. STREET WIDENING PROJECTS Councilman Scott asked the status of the action the Council took approximately three weeks ago to have a resolution brought back requiring a public hearing for all street widening projects. City Manager Thomson stated he would check into this. -7- POLICE COUNSELOR AT SCHOOLS Councilman Scott reported that at budget time, the Council approved the program calling for a Police Counselor to work at the various schools. He asked for a progress report on this matter. City Manager Thomson stated he would have the Chief of Police submit this report to the Council at the next meeting. REVENUE SHARING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for the first week in January to discuss the use of the Revenue Sharing funds. City Manager Thomson briefly discussed the report presently being made by his department, indicating a full report will be ready for this Conference. LETTER FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS Councilman Scott referred to an item on the agenda approving a tentative subdivision map. He noted that the Council did not receive a letter from the school districts concerning the impact the subdivision would have on the schools in the area. Motion to notify schools It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to the school districts requesting that these letters be forwarded to the Council at the time the tentative maps for the subdivisions are being considered. If no letter is received from the school dis- tricts, the Council will assume that the proposed subdivision is creating no school problems. PORT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Councilman Scott questioned the rationale of including the city of Imperial Beach in the Port District, declaring that it did not own one foot of land in the tidelands area. He commented that he would support the thought of E1Cajon and La Mesa having representation on the Port District. SB 325 FUNDS Councilman Hobel questioned the status of SB 325 funds. He referred to the report written by Jack Ratelle, Administrative Assistant, on the subject of bus transportation for the City. He felt the Council should start planning in this field now, rather than wait until budget It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this item be scheduled for a Council Confer- ence some time in January. PARK DEVELOPMENT Councilman Hobel requested a status report from the staff as to the time schedule for park developments. City Manager Thomson stated he has met with the Director of Parks and Recreation on this, and a report will be forwarded to the Council in the near future. SAFETY COMMISSION IN Mayor Hamilton referred to the action taken PLANNING PROCESS by the Council in May whereby they directed the City Attorney to draw up a policy placing the Safety Commission in an appropriate place in the process of reviewing plans in the City as it relates to traffic hazards. He asked that the Attorney submit a progress report on this item within two weeks. SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY Councilman Hyde referred to the report received GAS TURBINE UNITS by Council of the application by SDG&E Company for the construction of three new gas turbine units in the City, to be constructed by June 1, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff prepare a report on this matter, including what this will mean to the City, what impact it will have, and what is the staff's position on it. PORT DISTRICT MASTER PI~Jq It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for November 8, 1972 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Master Plan. Mayor Hamilton noted the memo he received from the City Manager indicating that the represen- tatives from the environmental agencies cannot make the Council Conference tomorrow. The Mayor asked that this be rescheduled for the meeting of November 8, 1972. BONUS FOR PLANNED UNIT Councilman Hyde discussed the zoning ordinance DEVELOPMENTS provisions of the possibility of a 25% bonus to developers of planned unit developments that merit an increased density. He felt it was time the Council discarded this "bribery." Motion to change zoning ordinance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, that the Council set the wheels in motion to change the zoning ordinance provisions whereby the 25% bonus for planned unit developments will be deleted; and secondly, that future subdivisions be based upon the planned unit development concept. This will be for all subdivisions beyond a certain number of units or so many acres - it will be left up to the Planning Department to determine this aspect. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Scott, Hamilton Absent: None Progress report Councilman Scott asked for the progress report on the planned unit development study to be made by the Planning Department. -9- Acting Director Williams stated he would have to check into this and will report back to the Council at a future meeting. PALOMAR PARK DEDICATION It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the date of November 22, 1972, at 2:30 p.m. be a date approved by the Council for the dedication of Palomar Park, REIMBURSEMENT FROM Councilman Egdahl discussed the appropriation REVENUE SHARING FUNDS of the $51,000 for the acquisition of the Otay park site. He suggested this amount be re- imbursed to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund from the Revenue Sharing Fund. Councilman Scott indicated that the cities could not use revenue sharing funds for matching funds for federal grants. City Manager Thomson stated this will be in- cluded in his report to the Council. "H"STREET CLOSING In answer to Councilman Egdahl's inquiry, Director of Public Works Cole reported that the"H"Street bridge will be closed on November 6. Paving will begin tomorrow (November 1) on "~'Street and it will be ready to carry the freeway traffic at the time the bridge closes. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Mr. Edward H. Adams has submitted his resigna- Edward H. Adams, member of tion from the Planning Commission. He the Planning Commission indicates he feels it is desirable to make a change in the pattern of his activities after spending 14 years on the Commission, and with the new laws and ordinances now pending concern- ing the impact of environmental considerations, he feels it is now appropriate to step down and provide the opportunity for appointment of a citizen who will enter this field with new interest and enthusiasm. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by with regret Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret, and a letter sent to Mr. Adams thanking him for his services on this commission. Request for waiver of fees Mr. Brad Smith, representing the Starlight for a variance relative to the Center, corner of Nolan Avenue and Oneida installation of a chain link Street, has filed an application for a variance fence - Starlight Center to erect a six foot high open chain link fence in portions of the front and side setback areas of the property. Mr. Smith requested that the filing fee for submission of this variance request be waived. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request for waiver of the fees be approved. Resolution of City of San Marcos Mr. William A. Buelow, Mayor of San Marcos, requesting support of legislation has sent in a resolution requesting the County regarding water well regulations Board of Supervisors to enact water well regulations as required by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. Ne is requesting Council support of this resolution. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for report. Verified claim for damages - L.J. Marlow, Pastor, Encanto Assembly of L. J. Marlow God, 6328 Brooklyn Avenue, San Diego, has filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $167.84. Mr. Marlow claimed that he collided with a Police vehicle when it made a right turn in front of his automobile, at the intersection of Third Avenue and I Street on October 19, 1972, at 9:32 p.m. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the claim be denied in order that the claim may be turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. ORAL CO~MUNICATIONS Les Miller Mr. Miller discussed the revenue sharing funds 247 Las Flores Drive stating that he considered it a "fraud" since the federal government has such a large national d~bt. He suggested the Council return a portion of the funds back to the federal government to alleviate some of the national debt. Mr. Miller commented that this could start a chain reaction whereby other cities in the country would follow suit. James Mathews Mr. Mathews commented that he attended the Chula Vista last meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Orga- nization and d.id not See the Council's repre- sentative present. Councilman Hobel explained this was the first meeting he missed, and only because they changed the meeting date with very little notice. ON-STREET PARKING ON Mr. Henry R. Palacio, 697 J Street, Louis M. "J" STREET Gonzales, 707 Woodla~n Avenue and Hugh Christensen, 696 Woodlawn Avenue, presented a petition to the Council and discussed the need to maintain on-street parking on West "J" Street. They stated (1) they do not have suffi- cient parking on their properties; (2) parking on side streets is practically exhausted; (3) the moving traffic will be too close to the sidewalk; (4) it will be a tremendous hazard to the children in the neighborhood. They requested Council reconsideration of the "J"Street improvement, especially to eliminating the center island to provide for the on-street parking. Council discussion Council discussion followed. Director of Public Works Cole noted the width of the improvements and the center island. Councilman Scott felt the Council should look at this once again. If there is a safety -11- problem in this area, then the entire matter should be reconsidered. Motion for Conference item It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this item be placed on the Council Conference agenda scheduled for tomorrow (November 1) for a determination by the Council. Also, that the Council take a field trip to view the site. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:53 p.m. APPOINTMENTS TO CO~qlSSIONS It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the following appointmen~ be made: Planning Commission - Lester Swanson Human Relations Commission - Jack Stro ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 1972, at 3:30 p.m. City ClerkJ ~55F -12-