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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/02/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 1, 1972 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7 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, Director of Planning Warren 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of January 20 and 25, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Tim Nader, member of COMMISSIONER the Youth Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. OATHS OF OFFICE City Clerk Fulasz administered the oaths of office to the following new members of commissions: Mrs. Mary Ann Stro - Human Relations Commission Paul Kincade - Safety Commission Thomas Mitchell - Environmental Control Commission Paul ~itten - Planning Commission Richard Marasso - Environmental Control Commission REPORT OF PORT DISTRICT Mayor Hamilton announced that Mr. Campbell called COk~qISSIONER statinghe would be unable to give a report tonight. He will, instead, submit this report to the Council at the meeting of February 8, 1972. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mayor Hamilton stated that Mrs. Phyllis Foster VISITORS AND CONVENTION requested that she be permitted to give this report BUREAU at the next meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. APPEAL OF PLANNING C05~qISSION Director of Planning Warren reported that the ACTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL Planning Commission held a public hearing on a USE PERMIT FOR RELOCATION OF conditional use permit to relocate "Our House" at OUR MOUSE AT 666 THIRD AVENUE 666 Third Avenue - a C-O zone. Mr. Warren noted the location on a plat, the adjacent zoning and land uses. The Commission approved the permit subject to (1) hours of operation to be from 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 on school days; (2) use shall be subject to annual review by the Commission at a public hearing; (3) any congregation of people in the rear yard area shall be avoided; (4) parking shall be provided - 10 spaces plus one for each employee or volunteer. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened~ Jack Walsh, Supervisor Supervisor Walsh spoke in support of relocating County of San Diego "Our House" to the new location at 666 Third Ave- nue. He noted the $20,000 budgeted by the County for this operation and offered his assistance and that of his office in support of this program. Edward Butler Mr, Butler stated he is the attorney representing 2222 U.S. National Bank Bldg. the appellant, Mr. Robert Mazelwood, as well as San Diego 200 to 500 people. Mr. Butler asked the people he is representing to stand and be recognized. It was noted that approximately 20 people stood. Mr. Butler reviewed the past history of the inception of "Our House" to its present location, and the City's participation in asking the Planning Com- mission to hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for the relocation of the operation. He cited the objections of the residents of the area to this new location and offered the following: (1) the hearing concerns land use and land develop- ment. They are entitled to rely on the equity of the zoning ordinance, particularly as to the use allowed under the C-0 zone; they are entitled to rely upon the need before the Planning Commission of a comprehensive hearing that goes to the facts of land use development and not the problem of drug abuse in America; (2) take a careful look at the real need to make a decision tonight - wait until the County has evaluated the program of "Our House"--the County must come up with a basic criteria; (3) "proximate cause" - Mr. Butler cited the two previous oppositions to locations of this operation and asked the Council to seriously con- sider the opponents of this new proposed location. Speaking for the appeal Speaking in favor of the appeal were: Lois Scidmore, 661 Third Avenue, owner of Candy Cane Nursery School and Gwen McCarty, 707 Church Avenue. Petition noted The City Clerk noted for the record, a petition of protest received signed by 283 persons representing 174 properties as against the relocation of "Our House" to 666 Third Avenue. Speaking against the appeal Speaking against the appeal and in support of the relocation were: John Beasely, 122 Third Avenue, Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Our House;" Gary Wappes, Director of "Our House," 773 Madison Avenue; Adele Mueller, 639 Landis Street; Alan Miller, representing the Environmental Control Com- mission; Ted Craft, representing the Youth Commis- sion; Wayne Ulrichson, Associate Pastor, First Methodist Church, Third and J Street; Betty Martin, 377 Jason Place; Lois Richards, member of the South Bay Drug Abuse Committee; Katherine Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, speaking for the South Bay Citizens Planning Committee; Sharon Reid, 719 Monserate Ave- nue, speaking for the Human Relations Commission; James Agenian, San Diego State College, Social Worker. Rebuttal Mrs. Ann Baker, 673 Garrett Street, questioned the 7-hour training period for volunteers of "Our House" indicating this was not sufficient for this type of counseling. Mr. Butler commented that the people speaking in support of the relocation addressed themselves to the drug problem and not the issue before the Council - the relocation of the facility. He again urged the Council not to make a decision until such time as the County's report evaluating this operation is made public. Tim Nader Mr. Nader spoke in support of the relocation, Youth Commission refuting some of the statements made in support of the appeal. He requested Council's favorable consideration of the matter. Recess A recess was called at 8:50 P.M., and the meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. Mary Peterson Mrs. Peterson stated her home is directly behind 669 Landis this new location. She stated she is a Girl Scout leader and is concerned over the fact that she will not be able to have outdoor barbecues, etc., in her backyard, because there is a large balcony at this location and the visitors to "Our House" will be able to look directly down at her backyard. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Attorney's opinion In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, City Attorney Lindberg outlined the procedure followed by the City Council and the Planning Commission on the conditional use permit. It was his opinion that the prescribed procedure was legal, without question. Director of Planning Mr. Warren discussed the findings and conditions Bruce Warren imposed by the Planning Commission. The staff and Commission found that the use proposed in this zone was compatible with the uses in the surrounding Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the previous proposed locations for this operation and the petitions sub- mitted. Councilman Hyde commented that this new location was not in a residential area, but rather in a commercial-office area. Councilman Hobel's suggestions Councilman Hobel suggested that the conditional use permit, if approved, incorporate the following conditions: (1) that a full-time professional staff member be in attendance at all hours of operation; at no time, that it be staffed solely by volunteers; (2} that a quarterly review be made of this opera- tion rather than an annual review, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Professional staff member The Council was questioned as to the meaning of the defined "professional staff member." Mr. Gary Wappes, Director, explained he has three full-time paid counselors on the staff and there would be no problem in having one of them in attendance at all times. City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Zoning En- forcement Officer and Police Department would care- fully monitor the situation at this operation so the conditions imposed would be adhered to. Report defined Councilman Hobel indicated the operation is ob- ligated to give a quarterly financial report to the Council because of being funded by the City. He would also request that a report be submitted as to the programs in effect and the response received to these programs--the type of complaints being received. Human Relations Commission Mayor Hamilton suggested that the Human Relations suggested as monitors of Commission be charged with monitoring the opera- operation tions of "Our House" and to submit a monthly report on its operations and its problems to the City Council. Councilman Scott felt this wouldn't be appropriate. These are people appointed by the City on a part- time basis who meet monthly, and it isn't a proper charge for an Advisory Commission. Councilman Scott added that it should be a staff member or some person in the field who has the background and qualifications to give this type of evaluation and report. Councilman Hobel suggested the Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee to undertake this job. Added conditions City Attorney Lindberg asked that the Council direct that a resolution be brought back to the next meeting incorporating whatever conditions they wish to impose. Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Coun- cilman Egdahl that the appeal be denied and the action of the Planning Commission be sustained, subject to a review of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. Councilman Scott stated he would support a motion if it incorporated the conditions suggested by Council- man Hobel. Motion amended Councilman Hyde amended his motion by stating "sub- ject to a review and modification of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, if appropriate." City Attorney Lindberg suggested the motion state overrule the appeal, sustain the action of the Planning Commission, and direct the City Attorney t® return a resolution at the next meeting incor- porating the conditions. Councilman Hyde agreed to incorporating this in the motion. Mayor Hamilton reviewed the conditions im- posed by the Planning Commission. Motion repeated It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Coun- cilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the appeal be denied, sustain the action of the Planning Commission for the conditional use permit and in addition, the following conditions be imposed: 1. That a full time professional staff member be present at all times during the operation of "Our 2. That the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista be directed to monitor the "Our House" program, and to report to'the City Council quarterly on its operation, with any recommendations. Recess A recess was called at 9:55 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:10 P.M. DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT City Attorney Lindberg announced that the Mayor was served with a temporary restraining order last night, and the City Council and certain staff members were served this evening. Therefore, the City is involved in litigation and a hearing is set for February 14 on this matter. Mr. Lindberg added that he is opposed to any further discussion of the matter of the Improvement District at this · eeting or any Council meeting prior to the hearing of February 14. Attorney Lindberg commented that the Advisory Com- mittee is present tonight and it would be appro- priate for the Council to meet in Executive Session to discuss the temporary restraining order and the issue of the injunction that is being sought, if it is the Council's desire to do so. Motion to adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Coun- Executive Session cilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session at this time for pur- poses of pending litigation. Motion amended Mayor Hamilton asked that the motion also include "for pending litigation and personnel reasons." Councilman Scott included this in his motion; Councilman Hyde agreed to the second. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:14 P.M. and reconvened at 11:03 P.M. APPEAL OF LOCDEL, INC., OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat noting REQUIREMENT OF CITY CODE - the location of the subdivision on Mariposa Circle, UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY containing six lots. FACILITIES IN SUBDIVISION The proposed utility service would be obtained through the extension of underground lines existing in Mariposa Circle; however, an existing 12,000 volt Gas & Electric Company line crosses a major portion of this site. The subdivider desires to relocate these existing lines above ground along the southerly and westerly boundaries of this site. The staff recommends approval of the request based on the fact that the subdivider would be faced with an unnecessary hardship in being the only developer required to underground a portion of this existing line since development has occurred to the east and west with above-ground facilities; and it would not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the neighborhood since the lines would exist at the rear of the two church properties in- volved, as well as all of the residential develop- ment in the area. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Frank Phillips Mr. Phillips stated he is the engineer for this 3942 Horton Road project and is representing the developers. They Bonita are requesting the waiver because they feel it would be impractical to underground in the new location based on the fact that it would leave holes on both ends with the wires overhead anyway, and the cost of undergrounding would be about 8 to 1. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. M. Clemens Mr. Clemens explained that this line extends all the San Diego Gas ~ Electric Co. way to the Bonita Golf Course. It serves homes to the east of the subdivision and then extends in a northeasterly direction to the golf course. It is a distribution line, rather than a transmission line. Motion to grant appeal It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Coun, cilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the appeal be granted. RESOLUTION NO. 6328 - In a report to the City Council, Director of Public ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND Works Cole explained that the work in the inter- NAMING PROPERTY FOR STREET section of Broadway and E Street includes modifica- PURPOSES ON BROADWAY tion of existing curb returns in order to provide larger turning radii thereby facilitiating right turn movements. The property owners of each of the four intersection corners have executed an appro- priate easement for street purposes (approximately five square feet of street right of way dedication at each corner of the intersection). 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. 6329 - Director of Public Works Cole explained that work ACCEPTING DRAINAGE EASEMENT contemplated under Gas Tax Project #136 at Broadway AT 200 BROADWAY and E Street will smooth the flow of vehicular traffic through that intersection. To accommodate the new curb returns and a relocated driveway, it is necessary that an existing drainage structure be modified and placed in part upon private property. This appropriate grant of easement for drainage pur- poses at the southwest corner of the intersection has been obtained from the owners of the adjacent property. 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. 6330 - The improvements in Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision, ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Unit No. 7, have been completed by the subdivider, IN CHULA VISTA GARDENS SUB- Nacion Associates, in accordance with the original DIVISION, UNIT NO. 7 agreement. The subdivision consists of 19 lots and is located at East Oneida Street and Sonoma Court. A final inspection was made on January 20, 1972, and the public improvements have been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 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: - 6 - AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6331 - Mrs. Celia Seligson has made formal application for APPROVING EXCESS WIDTH permission to construct two excess width driveways DRIVEWAYS AT 1436 HILLTOP at 1436 Hilltop Drive in conjunction with con- DRIVE - MRS. C. A. SELIGSON struction of 40 apartment units upon the site. The proposed driveway will require a 28.5-foot curb opening. The number of apartment units will generate approximately 400 trips a day justifying the extra width so as to facilitate both rapid and safe ingress and egress to the property. 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. 6332 - In a report to the Council, Director of Public Works ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING Cole explained that a drainage problem exists in the CONTRACT FOR MODIFICATION 100 block of East Millan Street. On January 4, 1972, OF CURB INLET IN I00 BLOCK the Council gave authorization to call for bids to OF EAST MILLAN STREET increase the size of the inlet so that it will have the same capacity as the storm drain. The bids received were: W. H. Ledbetter & Son, Inc. $1,850 T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc. 2,078 Ballard Williams 2,700 It is recommended that the bids be accepted and the contract awarded to the lowest bidder in the amount of $1,850, and that the amount of $2,000 be appropriated from the 1971-72 Capital Improvement Fund, storm drain group project No. 1 for this year. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6333 - In a written report to the Council, City Manager FINDING THAT CERTAIN PARK Thomson discussed the park development for Loma DEVELOPMENT WORK MAY BE PER- Verde, Palomar, Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon and FORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY turfing of three elementary school playgrounds for CITY FORCES which $100,000 was budgeted in the Capital Improve- ment Program. It is recommended that City forces be used to per- form this work. Major grading, installation of concrete walks and street paving will be accomplished by the use of contractors. The estimated cost is as follows: 1. Loma Verde Park $17,000 2. Irrigation and turfing of 3 elementary schools 12,000 3. Palomar Park 34,000 - 7 - 4. First phase of development of Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Park 37,000 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by umanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vete, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scatt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6534 - The Purchasing Agent reports that the following ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING bids have been received: CONTRACT FOR IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT AND LANDSCAPING Pacific Products, Inc. $7,233.25 SUPPLIES FOR VALLE LINDO, Contractor Supply 7,204.44 ROHR AND VISTA SQUARE Industries Supply Co. 2,891.43 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Western Metal Supply 1,885.63 Industries Supply and Western Metal Supply Company did not bid on the sprinkler controllers, remote control valves or sprinklers. It is, therefore, recommended that the contract be awarded to Pacific Products, Inc. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman H,bel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6335 - The Director of Finance, Gordon Grant, reported on APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR the breakdown of the present machine and the cost PURCHASE OF ACCOUNTING of repairing it. He stated that a three-year-old EQUIPMENT used machine is available for purchase at a price of $4,127.54. He is recommending purchase of this machine, requesting that a special appropriation be made from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover the cost. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Ityde, Egdahl Noms: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6336 - This resolution approves a contract between the APPROVING AGREEMENT WI~t City of Chula Vista and the State Department of STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Finance for a certified 1972 population estimate FOR PREPARATION OF POPULATION to be used in the distribution of various State ESTIMATE collected tax funds to the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, ltamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None - 8 - REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO On April 6 and July 20, 1971, the Council approved, CALL FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION in concept, the installation of a landscaped median OF A LANDSCAPED MEDIAN AND in the 600 block of East J Street (400 feet west of CENTER PAVING - 600 BLOCK OF Lori Lane to 800 feet east). EAST J STREET The Mirector of Public Works reports that the schedule for this project will be Advertise for bids - February 6, 1972 Receive bids - February 29 Award bid - March 7 Execute contract - March 17 Commence construction - March 27 Complete construction - May 2S, 1972 Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization to call for bids be approved. ORDINANCE NO. 1382 - This is the second reading and adoption of the APPROVING EISCHEN'S VISTA ordinance. The ordinance was placed on its first DEL RANCHO ROAD ANNEXATION - reading on January 2S, 1972. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance reading be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived byumanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON RELIEF SEWER - FIFTH Director of Public Works Cole discussed the need AVENUE FROM C STREET TO SPRING for the construction of the relief sewer from the C VALLEY OUTFALL - DIRECTOR OF Street pumping station to the Spring Valley outfall. PUBLIC WORKS The project is currently No. 2 on the list of the Capital Improvement Program for next year's budget. The cost of the project is estimated at $90,000, $5,000 less than that budgeted this year for the storm drain project which will not be utilitzed. Authorization given It was move~ by Councilman Scott, seconded by Coun- cilman Hyde and unanimously carried that authoriza- tion be approved for the preparation of plans and specifications and for advertising for bids for the construction of a gravity sewer from the C Street lift station to the Spring Valley outfall sewer, and that a resolution be brought back to the next meet- ing authorizing this appropriation. REPORT ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Mayor Hamilton announced that this report will not PROGRAM FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT - be undertaken tonight, but will be placed on a future DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION agenda. SAN DIEGO REGIONAE PARKS Mayor Hamilton announced the meeting to be held by HEARING the Board of Supervisors on February 2 on the implementatlon study. He discussed the work and recommendatim~s made by the CPO Goals Committee and felt the Supervisors should encourage a voice from these people, prior to adoption of this report. The report will be available in the Mayor's office. -9 - COUNCIL CONFERENCE City Clerk reported the following items will be discussed at the meeting scheduled for February 3, 1972, at 3 P.M.: 1. Premature Growth 2. Third phase - Street Tree Maintenance Program SAN DIEGO TRANSIT Councilman Scott referred to a newspaper article in which San Diego Transit was going to request CPO to release some of the funds for current transit systems. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman £gdahl and unanimously carried that the representative to CPO be directed to make CPO aware of the fact that the City of Chula Vista also has a bus system. Councilman Scott added that at this time, although no funds are being requested, it should be brought to their attention. Councilman Egdahl referred to the report submitted by Jack Ratelle, Administrative Assistant, re- garding problems and possible actions of the City Council. He suggested this be scheduled for the Council Conference on Thursday [February 3, 1972), or at a later Conference date. Mayor Hamilton directed that this item be scheduled for a later conference. PARK-SCHOOL COMMITTEE Councilman Scott reported on the mooting he attended on January 26 in which the following items were discussed: (1) the Albany school site was dis- cussed in which the plans submitted by the Land- scape Planner and the school's architect was dis- cussed and was well received. The School District is concerned and would like to be informed as to when the grant money will be received to develop the park. (2) Southwestern College Garden Park - at present there are 10 acres involved in the park; however, the School District feels more land will be available. (3) Loma Verde pool facility - the School District is looking for some way to cut off the wind, or some type of covering, in order to be able to utilize the pool during the months of January and February. CPO SUBCOMMITTEE ON SCHOOL Councilman Hobel reported on the meeting held on FACILITIES January 31, 1972, on school facilities in now sub- divisions. There are two studies going on; San Diego Unified, and (2) by the County. The Committee will urge unified criteria throughout the area regarding school facilities in new develop- ments. The Committee will study the two reports and come out with a position paper. GROWTH ISSUE OF THE 70s Mayor Hamilton reported that a seminar will be held in Coronado on February 3-4-5, featuring George Romney and other speakers. He urged the Council to attend, if possible. - 10 - FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS Councilman Hyde noted a newspaper article in which it stated that funds for the Tia Juana Flood Con- trol Channel in the amount of $3,000,000 was approved, but that no funds were approved for the Sweetwater Flood Control project. Director of Public Works Cole stated he would check this and report back to the Council. RECYCLING TIRES IN PHOENIX Councilman Egdahl noted the recent article in the "U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS" in which Phoenix is recycling old tires - processing them with asphalt and stone chips and using this on major streets. Referred to ECC It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this item be referred to the Environmental Control Commission for investigation. "AT ISSUE" TV PROGRAbl Councilman Scott congratulated the Mayor, Director of Plamning and the Port Commissioner for the fine performance given on television January 30 relative to the joint study by the Port District and the City on the Bayfront study. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter of resignation - Mr. Richard P. Cassel has submitted his letter of Richard Cassel - resignation from the International Friendship International Friendship Commission stating he has committed himself to Commission furthering his education two nights a week, and, therefore, will not be able to continue work on this Commission. Resignation accepted with It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by '~egret Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter sent to Mr. Cassel expressing the Council's appreciation for his services on this Commission. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 1972, at 3 P.M. City Clerk - 11 -