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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/12/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 22, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Councilmen present: Oouncilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Chief of Building and Housing Grady, Fire Chief Smithey The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by l~ayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced John Anderson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Con~nission. EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, INCo, PRESENTATION Mr. Noel Confer, President of Equestrian Trails, Inc., made a presentation relative to having equestrian trails in the Bonita Valley: more particularly in the southern perimeter of the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. Referred to Parks and Recreation It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Commission by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Cormnission for study and recommendation. Mr. Confer is to be notified as to the time and date of this meeting ao that he can be present. PUBLIC ~ARING - PHASE II OF CITY Director of Planning Warren submitted a REZONING PLAN - AREA BOUNDED BY plat noting the area in question. He re- SECOND AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE viewed the various zone changes proposed (EAST-WEST) AND '~" STREET AND explaining that the reason was to bring MOSS STREET (NORTH-SOUTH) the area more into conformance with the General Plan and with the zone designations as adopted in the new Zoning Ordinance. This hearing, initiated by the Planning Commission, is Phase II of a four or five phase re~oning process City-wide. Mayor abstains from hearing Mayor Hamilton declared he was abstaining from participating in this hearing since he OWns property within the area in ques- tion. Vice Mayor Scott presided over the hearing. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Pro Tem Scott declared the public hearing opened. Speaking in opposition Speaking in opposition to the proposal were Jim Patten, owner of the property at 580 Third Avenue, and Bob LeBre, owner of the property at "I" Street and Third Avenue. They indicated that the zone changes would eliminate many of the uses; it would not stop "strip zoning"; people are interested in Third Avenue for com- mercial property; it would stop the small businessman from coming in; many of these lots could be grouped together to support one commercial area; the area should be left in the zone they now have (C-C). Thomas Hamilton, owner of the property at the southeast corner of Third Avenue and "H" Street, asked the Council to consider the depth of the properties involved. In order to have proper redevelopment of these lots, the depth of the lots will have to be adequate. Public hearing closed There being no further con~nents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Petitions noted The City Clerk stated that the following petitions of protest were on file: (1) A petition signed by 33 persons repre- senting 30 properties objecting to the proposed zone change from C-C to C-O for properties along Third Avenue. (2) Letter from B. L. Perkins, Victoria, Australia, owner of property at 576 Twin Oaks, objecting to proposed zone change from R-3 to R-l, declaring it would be a financial loss to him. (3) Letter and telegram from Allan S. Tingey, Vice-President of Arden Mayfair, Inc., urging denial o~ zone change from G-2 to R-3 for the property on Thlrd Ave- nue, south of Mankato, indicating there was a need for this cormnercial property to be used in conjunction with the proposed shopping center. (4) Letter from John J. McCloskey, author- ized agent for the owners of the property at Third Avenue and "H" Street (12 acres), objecting to the rezoning of their property stating that they are now in the process of developing a shopping center for this site. (5) Letter from Bernard Arenson, President of Ranchmart, objecting to rezoning the shopping center site, commenting on thc proposed plans now under way for the ex- tension of this shopping center. (6) Letter from Mrs. Beatrice Jones~ owner of property at 522 Third Avenue, objecting to rezoning the properties along this street from C-C to C-O. Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked that these 5.e made a part of the record. ORDINANCE NO. 1313 - REZ0NING It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this CERTAIN PROPERTIES - PHASE II OF ordinance be placed on its first reading CITY REZONING PlAN - FIRST READING and that reading of the t~xt be waived by unanimous consent. -2- Speaking against the motion Councilman Hobel discussed the area along Third Avenue presently zoned C-C-P and C-O between "N" and "I" Streets. He cannot agree that this should be rezoned R-3, com- menting that if the small businessman is to be ~upported, he must be surrounded by bigger businesses. He felt this particular area should be given more study. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, t o-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott Noes: Councilman Hobel Abstain: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1314 - ADOPTING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME IV, this ordinance be placed on its first read- DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE, 1970 ing and that reading of the text be waived EDITION - FIRST READING by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1315 - ADOPTING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME I, this ordinance be placed on its first read- 1970 EDITION AND APPENDIX - ing and that reading of the text be waived FIRST READING by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1316 - ADOPTING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME II, this ordinance be placed on its first read- MECHANICAL, 1970 EDITION AND ins and that reading of the text be waived APPENDIX - FIRST READING by unanimous consent. Thc motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5878 - GRANTING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading EASEMENT TO CALIFOKNIA-AMERICAN of the text was waived by unanimous con- WATER COMPANY sent, passed and adopted by thc following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5879 - APPROVING Saratoga Development Corporation has THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST quested the vacation of a portion of East ONEIDA STREET BY SLrb~RY ACTION Oneida Street at Neptune Drive and a por~n~ of a storm drain easement across Lots 163 and 164 of Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision, Unit No. 6, and Lot 29 of Mylo Ocean View Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1. Planning Gorm~ission recormnends approval of the re- quest. California-American Water Company is requesting an easement from the City for their existing facilities within the area to be vacated. -3- Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, HobeI, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5880 - RESCINDING In cooperation with the California-American SEWER SERVICE CHARGE VARIANCES Water Company, a review of the City sewer GRANTED TO FOUR PROPERTY OWNERS service records indicate that Council action is needed to update the sewer service bill- ing arrangements relative to the following four affected properties which are currently subject to sewer service charge variances: Resolution No. 3116 - 1349 Third Avenue " " 3102 - 410 "F" Street " " 3142 - 317 "K" Street " " 4754 - 4065 Camino Elevado Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5881 - IMPO8ING RULES This resolution sets a public hearing for AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING MOVEMENT January 5, 1971, for the purpose of impos- OF VEHICLES ON PRIVATE STREETS IN lng rules and regulations governing the WINDSOR HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION movement of vehicles, parking and stopping regulations, speed and movement of vehicles on all private streets in the Windsor Heights Subdivision. This resolution would permit policing of the streets by the Police Department. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5882 - APPROVING This resolution provides for the acquisi- AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PARK SITE IN tion of a park site in Southwestern College SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ESTATES SUBDI- Estates Subdivision, and covers the immedi- VISION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ate costs of the acquisition - $43,292. THEREFOR Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent~ passed and adopted by the following votes to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5883 - REQUESTING This resolution relates to the RAILPAX INTERSTATE CO~R~ERCE COMMISSION TO system~ calling for an official request DESIGNATE PACIFIC COAST TRANSPORTATION by this City that the Interstate Commerce CORRIDOR TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE Commission and the Secretary of Transpor- BASIC NATIONAL RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM ration designate the cities of San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco as the principal terminal points of a Pacific Coast north-south transportation corridor to be included as part of the Basic National Rail Passenger Transportation System. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5884 - DECLARING This annexation involves 212.19 acres CITY'S INTENTION TO ANNEX BRANDYWINE located north of Otay Valley Road adjacent OTAY VALLEY ROAD ANNEXATION to the easterly edge of Princess Manor gubdivision. The Local Agency Formation Commission has approved the annexation and has authorized its annexation by the City without a public hearing; however, an owner of one of the parcels has not signed the petition to annex. Therefore, a public hearing is being scheduled for February 2, 197I. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF This resolution is for an extension of AGREEMENT FOR SEWER SERVICE TO an agreement for use of City sewerage CLUBHOUSE OF SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB disposal facilities by the San Diego Country Club. Request to defer action Mayor Hamilton requested that the Council defer action on this matter since he and the Attorney will be meeting with repre- sentatives of the Country Club to discuss annexation to the City. Matter continued It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Esdahl, and unanimously carried that the matter be continued to the meeting of January 12, 1971. RESOLUTION NO. 5885 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ADVISORY COM- of the text was waived by unanimous con- MITTEE OF THE SWEETWATER PARK PLAN- sent, passed and adopted by the following NING GROUP RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHMENT vote, to-wit: OF A PARK IN SWEETWATER VALLEY AREA AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None -5- RESOLUTION NO. 5886 - APPROVING This resolution will provide for the acqui- ACQUISITION OF REGISTER-RECORDER sitlon of a Gamewell 6-circuit register- FOR RECEIVING FIRE REPORTING recorder with a date and time stamp. This SYSTEM ALARM~ is a single receiving instrument which can accon~nodate six alarm companies. The four existing companies with equipment presently terminating in the fire station may utilize four circuits, the school systems being in- stalled will utilize the fifth, and one circuit will remain available for future expansion. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absemt: None Fire Chief Smithey explained the operation of the existing system in the Fire Depart- ment and asked approval of the new system in order that they could have complete control of the equipment. Amendment to Resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resolution be amended to state that the companies benefitting by this service would participate in the cost, on a basis that would be decided by the staff. RESOLUTION NO. 5887 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY of the text was waived by unanimous con- OF SAN DIEGO FOR I~kDARMAINTENANCE sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY CC~4MISSION This is a recommendation from the Safety RELATIVE TO PARKING REGULATION8 ON Cormnission for the installation of "no HILLTOP DRIVE ADJACENT TO TELEGRAPH stopping" signs on Hilltop Drive between CANYON ROAD Telegraph Canyon Road and "J" Street on the east side. Their main concern is the safety of school children during inclement weather at this location and that taking the distance beyond the intersection will prohibit the road from being a two-lane road beyond Telesraph Canyon Road. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this recommendation be accepted. Suggestion for painting street Councilman Egdahl suggested the possibility to denote lanes of painting the street where it goes from the double lane back to the single lane~ so that it would be appare~%t for the people traveling here that they must get back over into a one-lane street (from Telegraph Can- yon Road going up Hilltop). This suggestion was noted by Director of Public Works Cole. -6- RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION The Safety Commission's recommendation is RELATIVE TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAN that the City participate in this member- DIEGO CHAPTER OF NATIONAL SAFETY ship in the amount of $500. COUNCIL Speaking in support - Frank Williams Mr. Frank Williams, member of the Safety Co~nission, spoke in support of the request. Ne reviewed some of the programs in which the City participated. Speaking in support - Walt DeFelice Mr. Walt DeFelice, Director of the National Safety Council, 3045 Rosecrans, San Diego, urged the City to continue its membership. He discussed several programs available to the City and community, and felt that the City should have a Safety representative in order to take advantage of these pro- grams. In answer to Action Chief Adminis- trative Officer~Thomson's inquiry, Mr. De- Felice stated that many of their programs are charged for, in addition to the member- ship fee. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Nyde, and unanimously carried that the Council appropriate the sum of $100 this year and put it into the Council budget with the proviso that at the budget hearing, the Council will have some work- able program utilizing the National Safety Council -- not by the City, per se, but by the entire conmaunity. RECESS The Mayor called a recess at 9:05 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 9:16 P.M. RECOMMENDATION OF LIBRARY BOARD The Library Board recommends that planning REGARDING BRANCH LIBRARY for branch libraries be deferred until a new central Library building has been com- pleted, but that funds for the purchase of a site be incorporated in a bond election for a new Libraz7 facility. The Board also requests that a date be set for a bond elec- tion for April, 1971, to finance construc- tion of the new building. Meeting with architects and Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson conference requested reported that he met with the architects and the staff and another meeting is sched- uled, as they are trying to get down to specifics and costs. They are looking at the total bond figure which will be pre- sented to the City Council for consideration. They anticipate requesting a Council confer- ence on this in the latter part of January. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- riad that the report of the Library Board be accepted~ but not that the Council totally agrees with the recommendations, and that at the next meeting, January 5, 1971, the City Manager will inform the Council as to the date for a conference on this matter. -7- REQUEST FROM STARLIGHT CENTER This concerns the acquisition of a portion BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING of Lot F in Mylo Ocean View Estates Sub- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST division, Unit No. 1, adjacent to Starlight ONEIDA STREET Center~ Request that City purchase property In response to Council suggestion that the - Mrs. Kay Smith City purchase the property and put in the improvements, and that Starlight Center repay this amount at the end of a ten-year period with no interest, Mrs. Kay Smith, President of Starlight Center Board of Directors, reported that they do not wish to commit their organization to more in- debtedness and requested that the City pur- chase the road property needed, using Gas Tax funds. Discussion of sewer installation - Mr. Charles Johnson, 908 Monterey Court~ Mr. Charles Johnson on the Board of Directors, explained that Starlight Center put in their sewer line by going the full length of their property and not cutting across Mr. LoCicero's par- cel. Discussion of finances - Mr. Tom Mr. Tom Mitchell, Board of Directors of Mitchell Starlight, discussed the financial siZua- tion of this organization, declaring that they are unable to finance the cost of this property and the improvements at this time, and asked the City to purchase the property. Motion to submit offer to It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded Starlight Center by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- ried that Starlight Cmnter put in the street improvements at the end of five years, as they hav~ already be~n deferred, al?.ng with acqui- 6itzon ef~the property,or the Czty would purchase the property and put in the im- provements and this cost would be deferred over a ten-year period of time; one-half of the cost to be repaid at the end of five years, and the other half at the end of the second five years, and this money not to draw interest by the City. REQUEST FOR CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT This is a request for City fire service FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FROM for the Archway Inn which is located just CITY OF CHLrLA VISTA - ARCHWAY INN outside the City limits and is under the fire protection of the Forestry Service which has a reciprocal agreement with the City to respond to a fire if Forestry equipment is not available. Councilman Scott questioned whether annex- ation of this property would take place once it became contiguous to the City. Re indicated that the only way that the Coun- cil should agre~ to give them fire service would be if they would become part of the City some day. This could be done by a two or three-year contract charging them a certain number of dollars, and if they annexed to the City, the money would be refunded. City Attorney advises denial City Attorney Lindberg discussed the aspects of annexation of this property and those surrounding it, and the means of ob- tainins fire service for these properties. -8- It would be his recommendation, based on the facts he now has, that the Council deny this request. Motion to refer this to City Attorney It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- ried that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for a more complete report to be brought back to the Council at the meeting of January 5, 1971, with recom- mendationso REPORT ON SB 179 PERTAINING TO The Council referred to the report sub- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR mitted by Acting Chief Administrative ANIMALS AND PROVISION OF FUNDS Officer Thomson which requires emergency THEREFOR veterinary medical care to injured dogs and cats found in public places without their owners. This is a request that the Council approve the transfer of $500 from the Police overtime account to the Animal Shelter budget to handle this situation for the balance of this fiscal year° Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously car- ried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back a resolution at the next meeting transferring $500 from the Police overtime account for addition to the Animal Shelter budget to cover this cost for the remainder of this fiscal year. Letter to be sent to Legislators Councilman Scott moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to all the San Diego County Legislators indicating'the Council's displeasure with this piece of legislation that came out of Sacramento. This is the type of legislation that puts costs onto the City taxpayers without finding any way of funding it. REPORT ON COURSE IN CITY GOVERNMENT Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson submitted a report t.o the Council stating that attendance at these sessions ranged from 11 to a high of 35, with 66 people signing up for the course. It is recom- mended that this course be given biannually and a resolution of cormnendation be pre- sented to the six persons who attended all six sessions~ Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Nobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and that the City Attorney be directed to bring back a resolution commending the six persons for their civic interest in attending all six sessions of this Course. Mayor Hamilton ~uggested that various areas of the City should be explored to have these meetings in so they, the people, can be in- volved in a particular section. This is to be looked into by the staff prior to the next scheduling. -9- REQUE~£ REGARDING FLOOD This is a request that the City Council INSURANCE authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Federal Insurance Administration of HUD listing an addendum to the Resolution previously submitted requesting Flood Insurance. This addendum will contain the required stipulation that the City of Chula Vista will agree to amend by December 31, 1971, if necessary, present land use and control measures for areas having special flood hazards. Authorization given It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter to the Federal Insurance Administration of HUD listing the above- described addendum. ORDINANCE NO. 1312 It was moved by Councilman Scott that REVISING MASSAGE PARLOR this ordinance be placed on its second ORDINANCE - SECOND READING reading and that reading of the text be AND ADOPTION waived by unanimous 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 REQUEST FROM TAXPAYERS Director of Public Works Cole, staff ASSOCIATION REGARDING ADVISORY liaison to the Advisory Board, reported BOARD OF METROPOLITAN SEWER - on the past meetings of this Board. He DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS informed the Council that the City's representative is Mr. Dwight Gove. Mr. Cole added that if the Council wishes a tour of this facility, this could be arranged. REPORT ON LANDSCAPING OF PRIVATE Director of Planning Warren made a report VACATED PROPERTY - DIRECTOR OF relative to franchises and other businesses PLANNING which, for various reasons, terminate their businesses and are boarded up. The staff has checked into the possibility of estab- lishing some regulatory provisions whereby the property owner must maintain the land- scaping of the property, after the business closes. Mr. Warren could see no solution to the problem other than just advising the land owners. Grounds Maintenance Agreement Councilman Scott discussed the communities discussed back east whereby they have a grounds maintenance service; if you do not main- tain your grounds, someone comes in and does the mowing, watering, etc., and this is added to your tax bill. Motion for creation of Grounds Mayor Hamilton moved that a similar agree- Maintenance ment be created for Chula Vista. This motion was seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried. STATUS REPORT REGARDING PRELIMINARY Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek PLANS FOR TENNIS CENTER - DIRECTOR gave a status report of the progress of OF PARKS AND RECREATION the proposed City Tennis Center. He re- quested that the Council schedule a con- ference date on this matter so that a pre- sentation may be made by the architect. Mayor Hamilton directed the staff to bring back at the next meeting (January 5, 1971) a schedule for the Council conferences, for the weeks they can be held, and the Council will detel'mine the time. SF~SON'S GREETING BY THE MAYOR Mayor Hamilton wished all the citizens of Chula Vista a Happy Holiday Season. E~CUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Couneil go into Exeeutive Session ~ after Oral Communications~ for personnel CPO REPORT Councilman Hobel stated that at the last CPO mectlng, the voting formulas were de- ferred. This matter will also have to be set for a Council conference. AIRPORT DISCUSSION Councilman Hobel stated that at the CPO meeting, Councilwoman Cobb of San Diego reported that San Diego is no longer interested in participating on a joint ~enture in the study of a location for an -10- airport. She was asked to bring back spe- cifics as to why San Diego will not par- ticipate. SEWER VARIANCES Councilman Egdahl discussed the rescinding of certain sewer variances, and questioned whether there were other such non-complying uses. Mayor Hamilton stated that these will be reviewed periodically and brought before the Council. CITY CLERK REPORTS: Verfied Claim for damages - This is a verified claim for damages in Evelyn Powell the amount of $94.75 filed by Evelyn Powell, 89 Corso di Italia, Chula Vista, for alleged damages incurred when her car was struck by a street sweeper at the corner of East "L" Street and Hilltop Drive. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. Letter from Clerk of the Board of This is a notification that the incorpo- Supervisors regarding replacement rated cities of the County, excluding San on the San Diego County Board of Diego, submit a list of three nominees, Health chosen by joint action of said cities, from which the Board will select an indi- vidual to represent them on the Board of Health. Mayor Hamilton.~tated ha will try to get a clarification on this letter -- more information -- before Council takes action on this matter. Notice from Division of Highways of This is a notice of intention of a resolu- intention to relinquish highway tion which will be presented to the Cati- right-of-way fornia Highway Commission relinquishing all of the State of California's right, title and interest in and to collateral facilities in that area between Otay Valley Road and "J" Street, The facilities are described as city street connections~ re- located and reconstructed city streets and drainage and utility easements. Birector of Public Works Cole stated this was a routine procedure. His department will check over the streets involved. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ME Herb Latham, 631 Carla, reprcscnting Friends of the Library, spoke in support of the April Library bond election. EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE POINTS Mr. Murphy~ 569 Parkway, stated he agreed with the Council's action relative to doing away with employee preference points for a City examination. He qucstioned~ however~ the suggestion for allowing five points for a bilingual person. -11- EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:30 P.M., for personnel reasons, and reconvened at 10:34 P.M. APPOINT OF PORT COMMISSIONER It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that Mr. C. R. Campbell be reappointed ~s Port Commissioner for another four-year RECRUITMENT OF CITY MANAGER Mayor Hamilton stated that the applications for City Manager position will be reviewed between now and the first week of January. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. City Clerk~ -12-