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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/01/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 20, 1976 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, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahi Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindbarg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Community Dev- elopment Desrochers, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Personnel Overly, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith. Boy Scout Troop No. 873 presented the Colors. The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. 2. ALL STATES BICENTENNIAL Mayor Hamilton read a Proclamation honoring the PROGRAM State of Arizona. Mr. Jim Mohr, Bicentennial Coordinator, read a history of the State of Arizona and asked the people in the audience from this state to stand and introduce themselves. Senior Patrol Leader, Randy Sturgeon, presented the members of the Council with a Bicentennial patch. E. Emerson Hall, representing the Tucson Mountainmen extended greetings and the Mountain- men's best wishes to the Council cormnenting that Mr. Ralph Baker, President of the Mountainmen, sent the Arizona flag over last night so that it could be presented at this evening's ceremony. Miss Carla Hall presented the Mayor with an Arizona territorial centennial coin. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of January 8 and 13, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Peter A. Schlesinger Mr. Schlesinger asked the Council for recon- 360 E. Prospect Court sideration of his request to have the City pay Chula Vista for one-half the cost of a wall he had con- structed along the length of his yard that borders the Palomar Park. 19. b. Request from P.A. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Schlesinger for City to Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that share cost of wall this item be moved up on the agenda and considered at this time. A discussion was held during which Mr. Schlesinger cited the reasons for erecting the wall: prob- lems of people from the park going on to his property to get a drink of water, burglary, knife assaults and undesirable characters dis- turbing the peace, especially at night. City Council Meeting -2- January 20, 1976 Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to staff for comment and recommendation. Discussion of motion Discussion ensued regarding the Council's policy of paying for one-half the cost of the fences at Hilltop Park and the hours and duties of the Park Ranger. Included in motion Councilman Scott remarked that part of the problem in the Palomar Park is the lack of drinking fountains and rest rooms. He felt the staff should look into the feasibility of installing these in the park. Councilman Hyde stated he would include this in his motion; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 8020 - On January 13, 1976, the City Council, after CONFIRMING PROCEEDINGS holding a public hearing on the assessments AND ASSESSMENT FOR ROSE- for Rosebank Sewer 1911 Act District 75-1, BANK SEWER 1911 ACT ASSESS- directed that a resolution be prepared confirming MENT DISTRICT 75-1 the proceedings and assessments. 4. RESOLUTION NOo 8021 - The position of Property Clerk in the Police APPROVING AND ADOPTING Department was approved by Council in the FY AMENDMENT TO RULE II 1975-76 Budget. It is recommended that the OF THE CIVIL SER¥ICE Property Clerk classification be made a part RULES AND REGULATIONS of the Classified Service in Civil Service Rule II at Salary Range 18.0. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8022 - The resolution reaffirms the City's political SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF and fiscal support of the Flood Control Channel THE SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD Project including the recently included rec- CONTROL CHANNEL PROJECT reation and mitigation elements. The prelim- inary estimate of the total recreational cost is $730,000. The City/Agency share is $124,000 which will be expended for a park on Gunpowder Point and a recreational buffer area to be built around ecologically sensitive areas. Additionally, the Congressionally authorized project will provide for the acquisition of approximately 172 acres of marshland. (End of Consent Calendar) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8023 - The Community Development Block Grant application APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF for the second year has been prepared for sub- AN APPLICATION TO THE mission to HUD (Housing and Urban Development). DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Based on the Council Conference held January 8, URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR COM- 1976, staff has prepared the listed programs MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK on~a priority basis, as follows: GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOC- Priority UMENTS RELATING TO SAME 1 $ 33 000 - Mueller Park (Phase II) 2 $ 6 500 - Senior Citizens 3 $125 000 - Rehabilitation Loans 4 $ 15 000 - Building Surveys and Inspections 5 $ 50 000 - Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks 6 $ 5 000 - Architectural Barriers 7 $150 000 - Acquisition/Spot Clearance continued on next page) City Council Meeting -3- January 20, 1976 6. Resolution No. 8023 (cont.) 8 $ 13,000 - Third Avenue Studies 9 $ 3,000 - Citizen Participation 10 $ 2,000 - Economic Development 11 $ 47,000 - Broadway Storm Drain, "J"-"K" 12 $ 62,500 - Loma Verde Landscaping & Trails $ 20,000 - Local Option $ 40,000 - Administration $572,000 - TOTAL 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 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8024 - Change Order #38 involves two items of work. AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #38 The first item is the regrading of the landscaped TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT areas adjacent to "F" Street and the second item FOR THE CHULA VISTA LIBRARY of work is the relocation of curb and gutter east of the "F" Street library entrance. Total cost of the change order is $4,965. Council discussion followed regarding the re- sponsibilities of the landscape architect, the time element, removal of the trees and just- ification for extending the driving lane to the east. 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 Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8025 - One of the conditions of the subdivision im- APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN provament agreement for Rancho Robinhood Unit THE CITY AND ROBINHOOD HOMES, #1 was that full street improvements be con- INC. FOR THE DEFERRAL OF CER- structed in Surrey Drive. The developer is TAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN requesting that the improvements within the SURREY DRIVE, RANCHO ROBINHOOD northerly half of Surrey Drive, adjacent to UNIT #1 SUBDIVISION Rancho Robinhood Unit #2 be deferred until the construction of public improvements within Unit #2. The developer has posted an improve- ment security in the form of a letter of credit · in the amount of $7,000 to guarantee the in- stallation of the improvements. 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 City Council Meeting -4- January 20, 1976 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8026 - Robinhood Homes, Inc., submitted a petition ORDERING THE SUMMARY on May 2, 1975 and the required fees to vacate VACATION OF AN EASEMENT a 10 foot wide by 70 foot long drainage ease- FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES ment which lies within Lot 116 of Rancho ON LOT 116 OF RANCHO Robinhood Subdivision Unit #1, Map #7799. ROBIN-HOOD SUBDIVISION The storm drain is being relocated within the UNIT NOo 1 street right-of-way which negates the need for the drainage easement which was dedicated on the final map of Unit #1. 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 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8027 - The subdivision is located generally south of APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR Allen School Road and west of Otay Lakes Road. THE COMPLETION OF IM- Robinhood Homes, Inc. has paid all required PROVEMENTS IN RANCHO fees, posted all necessary bonds and has ex- ROBINHOOD UNIT NO. 2 ecuted the Subdivision Improvement agreement in the amount of $83,500 guaranteeing the in- stallation of the public improvements within Unit No. 2. 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 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8028 - One of the conditions of approval for the ten- APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN tative map of Rancho Robinhood Unit #2 Sub- THE CITY AND ROBINHOOD HOMES, division is for the developer to pay for the INC. FOR THE OPERATION AND maintenance and operation costs incurred by MAINTENANCE COSTS INCURRED the City for the sewer lift station being con- FROM THE CONSTRUCTION OF A structed at the and of Surrey Place. SEWAGE LIFT STATION IN RANCHO ROBINHOOD, UNIT NO. 2 The developer has executed an agreement whereby he agrees to pay the actual costs incurred by the City in maintaining and operating the sewer lift station. The average cost of maintaining a sewer lift station of this size is approximately $1,500 annually. 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 City Council Meeting -5- January 20, 1976 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8029 - The subdivision is generally located south of APPROVING MAP OF RANCHO Allen School Road and west of Otay Lakes Road. ROBINHOOD UNIT NO. 2 The final map has been checked by the Engineer- ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF lng Division and found to be in conformity THE PUBLIC THE PUBLIC with the tentative map. The subdivider has STREETS DEDICATED ON paid all fees and has submitted all bonds and SAID MAP AND ACCEPTING required documents. Approval of the final ON BEHALF OF THE CITY map includes the dedication of SURREY PLACE THE EASEMENTS GRANTED and a portion of SURREY DRIVE. Also dedicated ON SAID MAP to the City are Lots 117 and 131 for park, recreation and open space use. 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 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1663 - Parking meters and parking time limit zones are AMENDING SECTION 10.08.110 not in force on legal holidays. By Resolution OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL 7073 certain legal holidays were changed to CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINI- reflect federal, state and local regulations. TION OF HOLIDAYS - FIRST This ordinance will bring the Code into con- READING formity by changing: The twenty-second day of February to the third Monday in February (Washington's Birthday) The thirtieth day of May to the last Monday in May (Memorial Day) The twelfth day of October to the second Monday in October (Columbus Day) Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1664 - The City Council has expressed a desire to place PROPOSING AND SUBMITTING TO certain Charter amendments on the April 13, 1976 THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY ballot. The Propositions are: AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID "A" - Full-time Mayor and salary CITY ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL, "B" - Probationary period for Peace Officers 1976 CERTAIN PROPOSITIONS TO "C" - Suspension requirements for City employees AFiEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY "D" - Special meetings of the City Council OF CHULA VISTA - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its first reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. City Council Meeting -6- January 20, 1976 14. continued The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1665 - At the meetings of January 6 and 13, 1976, the AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS City Council made certain revisions to the IN THE CITY CODE RELATING campaign ordinance, the results of which would TO FILING OF CAMPAIGN be to require that all campaign statements STATEMENTS BY CANDIDATES filed by any candidate or committee must con- AND COMMITTEES AND THE EX- form in all respects to Proposition 9. No PENDITURES WHICH SAID CAN- separate filing under the local ordinance would DIDATES AND COMMITTEES MAKE be required but the expenditure limitation -- FIRST READING AND ADOPTION provisions of the ordinance are maintained. The amounts are increased to include 16¢ for incumbents, 18¢ for non-incumbents, and 18¢ for ballot measures. This amount is multi- plied by the number of registered voters in the City as certified by the Registrar of Voters 25 days prior to any municipal election. Limitations changed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the sum of 16¢ under subparagraph (a) where it appears in both places, be changed to 15¢ so that the limitation will be 15¢ for in- cumbents and 18¢ for non-incumbents which would retain the same percentage proportion that now exists in the present ordinance. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading and adopted as ordinance be placed on its first reading and corrected adopted, as corrected, and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1662 - The rezoning concerns four parcels totalling AMENDING ZONING MAPS 2.09 acres in the northeast and southeast quad- ESTABLISHED BY SECTION rants of I-5 and "H" Street interchange from 19.18.010 OF THE CITY C-V to C-V-P. The ordinance was placed on CODE REZONING THAT CER- first reading at the meeting of January 13. TAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO "H" STREET EAST OF 1-5 FROM C-V TO C-V-P - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading ef the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None City Council Meeting -7- January 20, 1976 17. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Request to set public hearing City Manager Cole reported that he has set a -- Ambulance fee increase public hearing for February 3, 1976 on the rate increase. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Profit & loss statement Councilman Hobel asked the City Manager to requested obtain a profit and loss statement from the company. b. Request of Comprehensive City Manager Cole submitted a written report Health Planning Association to the Council plus material from the County and County of San Diego for of San Diego and CHPA (Comprehensive Health City support as Health Planning Association) both seeking designation Service Agency Designation as the Health Systems Agency under a new Federal statute (PL93-641) and each seeking Chula Vista~s support of their respective applica- tions. Based on a number of conclusions, it was the City Manager's recommendation that the City support San Diego County as the designated Health Service Agency. Speaking in opposition to Mayor Hamilton asked that the Council support City Manager's recommendation the designation of CHPA as the Health Systems Agency. The Mayor commented on his reasons indicating that he talked to the administrators of both hospitals in Chula Vista along with Fredericka Manor and they were satisfied with this operation. They were concerned, however, about the politics that would enter into health care if the County was designated as the Agency. Continuance of issue In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that the application has been filed and the endorsements will follow later; another week's delay would not be critical. Councilman Hobel commented that CPO will be hearing both sides of this issue at their meeting next Monday,(January 26) and he would like to request a continuance of Council action until next week. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the matter be held over for one week for a report back. c. Council Field Trip City Manager Cole reported that the Council's tour of the City is scheduled for Saturday, January 24 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 12:00 noon. Ail of the members of the Council stated they would be present for the tour. 18. REPORT ON PROPOSED WHITNEY- Public Works Director Robens presented the MANKATO SIDEWALK HAZARD REMOVAL Council with a report detailing the background of the sidewalk hazard and tree removal on Whitney-Mankato. On October 15, 1975 the Council accepted the recommendation of the Whitney-Mankato Homeowners Association for removal of all the trees and repair all the City Council Meeting -8- January 20, 1976 18. continued sidewalks and curbs at the same time. The first week of January was set for this project. On October 28, 1975 two members of the circle asked the Council to keep the trees. A ballot was subsequently sent to all the residents - the result of which was 56% favoring removal of all the trees. Director's recommendation Mr. Robens, noting the absence of a common neighborhood course of action, recommended that the City's Street Tree policy be followed: Remove about 100 out of the 142 trees causing the hazards in the area and remove and replace hazardous sidewalks and curbs. Council discussion Councilman Hyde spoke in favor of saving the healthy trees; Mayor Hamilton felt that either all the trees should be removed and replaced or all the trees should be saved; Councilman Scott questioned the construction of an asphalt sidewalk (3rd alternative) rather than concrete; and a general discussion was held on the alternatives proposed. Motion to remove all trees It was moved by Mayor Hamilton that all the trees be removed and replaced with evergreen pear trees. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion for alternate No. 3 It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that choice No. 3 be approved which retains all of the trees that are healthy (which apparently is almost all of them), and which would provide for one- way traffic with sidewalks on both sides and that they be concrete sidewalks rather than asphalt. Discussion of Motion Councilman Scott noted the ballot submitted to the residents on which they favored alternate No. 2 - removal and replacement of all street trees with 15-gallon size evergreen pear trees and repair of all sidewalks and curbs. Council- man Scott questioned the asphalt sidewalks and felt that the option of concrete sidewalks should be presented back to the residents of this circle. Director of Public Works Robens remarked that he would like a few minutes to get an estimate for the concrete sidewalks. Recess A recess was called at 8:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Robens reported that the cost would be approximately $30,000 to $40,000; however, the City does not have the equipment to put in monolithic curbs and gutters. Emergency vehicle access Mr. Robens, in answer to the Council's query, stated that the Fire Department needs a 15 foot lane and they will not get it with this alternative. City Council Meeting -9- January 20, 1976 18. (continued) Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Former motion presented It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Egdahl to remove all the street trees and replace them with evergreen pear trees and repair all the sidewalks and curbs at the same time. Discussion of motion Director Roberts commented that if parking was allowed on both sides on the 20 foot street, it would be impossible to get any vehicles through. The recommendation was for parking on one side (alternate No. 3), Previous action of Council City Attorney Lindberg read the motion of the Council enacted at the meeting of October 15, 1975 which stated it was the ~position" of the Council to favor removal of all the trees and for monolithic curbs. Motion failed The motion to remove and replace all trees on the circle failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Egdahl NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde Absent: None Motion for alternate No. 1 It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the Council adopt the staff's recommendation - to accept proposal No. 1: remove street trees in accordance with existing City policy. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Absent: None MAYOR'S REPORT Attendance at Transportation Mayor Hamilton asked the Council's permission Meeting to attend a meeting of the Transportation Committee, of which he is a member, in Washington, D.C. on January 28-30. There is money in the budget and no need for a special appropriation. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that permission be granted. COUNCIL COMMENTS Briefing of Candidates It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that after the filings are complete, those can- didates (running for Council) have the same briefings and have staff available, by way of the City Manager, for any information the candidates might have in order to keep the continuity of government. City Council Meeting -10- January 20, 1976 Endorsement of Mrs. Bauer It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by to Transit Board Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a letter, signed by the Mayor, be sent to the California State Senate indicating the City Council's strong endorsement of the Governor's appointment of Mrs. Judith Lee Bauer as an appointee to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board. Senator Mills - Mayor Hamilton announced that Senator James guest speaker Mills will be the guest speaker at the Mayor's Breakfast meeting on February 2, 1976 at 7:30 a.m. Status Report - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Third and "H" Streets Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Manager and/or City Attorney give at least a monthly status report on the negotiations in regard to the Third and "H" Street land acquisition matter. Redevelopment Agency It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by legal services Councilman Egdahl and unan±mously carried that the request by the City Attorney for a Con- ference regarding the legal services for the Agency be set for adjourned regular meeting of February 4, 1976. American Institute of Planner's It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by report on Transit Board Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the letter from the American Institute of Planners asking for consideration of their concerns regarding SBiO1 and the potential problems in connection with that legislation be forwarded to the City Manager and that he be asked to give the Council his opinion and the action the Council should take concerning it. Mission Cable TV meeting Councilman Egdahl stated he will be meeting with the Mission Cable TV people on January 28, 19760 Sculpture Committee Councilman Egdahl stated he is convening the first meeting of the sculpture committee on Thursday, January 28. 1976. The committee includes himself as the Council's representative, Jim Mohr, the Bicentennial Coordinator, Patty Frazer from the Friends of the Library, Bill Robens from the staff and Ann Stevenson, an art instructor at Southwestern College. There is a further recommendation from Mr. Sid Cornell that Mary B. Patrick be an ex-officio member. Motion to endorse committee It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the committee be approved. Cost of sculpture Councilman Scott questioned the $2,500 allocated for this sculpture indicating that the committee should not be bound by this figure. Motion to allow up to $10,000 It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Scott that the Council allow up to $10,000 for a water feature. Discussion of motion The Council members felt that perhaps the committee should first decide on a sculpture and make a reco~mnendation to the Council as to the amount. City Council Meeting -11- January 20, 1976 Motion withdrawn Mayor Hamilton withdrew his motion; Council- man Scott withdrew the second. Motion to remove lid of It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by $2,500 for sculpture Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the lid of $2,500 be removed (for the sculpture) and that the cormnittee come back with an ap- propriate amount of money to the Council so that the Council can address itself to that. Post Office Traffic Councilman Egdahl discussed the traffic con- gestion at the Post Office. Motion for contact with It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Post Office by Councilman Scott that the Post Office Department be approached again and asked to bring a solution to the parking problem and the traffic congestion caused presently at the Post Office. Mayor Hamilton stated he will include this problem in the letter he is writing to Congress- man Van Deerlin in which he is asking for a meeting with the Congressman in Washington during his trip there. Director of Public Works Robens reported that his staff is processing plans from the Post Office which he believes will help to relieve the congestion. Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion; Council- man Scott withdrew the second. 19. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter of resignation Mr. Billings submitted his resignation due to from John M. Billings, personal pressures and heavy occupational Human Relations Commission responsibilities. 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 resolution be prepared commending Mr. Billings on his services on this commission over this long period of time. b. Request for City to (see page 1) share cost of building a wall - Po A. Schlesinger 360 E. Prospect Court Complaint of Edwin J. Steele In answer to the Council's query, City Manager regarding condition of "J" Cole stated that the Port District has responded Street Marina to this complaint and a copy of the letter is being sent to the City Clerk for Council dis- tribution. Appointments to Boards and Councilman Hyde asked that the Council decide Commissions on when they will make the appointments to fill the vacancies. Motion for schedule It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Clerk and the Council's Secretary come up with a schedule of interviews at the next Council meeting. City Council Meeting -12- January 20, 1976 City Attorney Lindberg stated that there can be no discussion of any sort regarding ap- pointments to boards and commissions except at open meetings. Motion for adjourned meeting It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council consider the appointment of new appointees at an adjourned Council meeting in the Council Conference Room rather than in the Council Chamber environment. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. JMF: mf