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Mayor Blackman reported that the Council had directed the City
Manager to bring a resoluti~n to next meeting as a result of the
meet and confer process with the Firemen's Association.
The City Attorney reported that the Council had, authorized him to
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settle the city's portion of lawsuit C78007, City of Los Angeles
vs. Seal BeaCh, and completely settle lawsuit C78004, Seal Beach
vs. Humble Oil.
ADJOURNMENT
Holden moved, second by Kredell, to ajourn the meeting at 1:32 p.m.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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Seal Beach, California
September 27, 1976
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session
at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order.
Mayor Blackman introduced Tim Harding, Mark Junkermann, Cameron
Myers, Eric and Paul Hartman, Jeff Ives and Craig Stone, all members
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of the Rossmoor Boy Scout Troop 658 who led the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Blackman
Councilmembers Holden, Kredell, Laszlo
Absent:
Councilmember Gray
The City Clerk noted that Councilinan Gray was out of town.
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AlsO present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Halldin, City Engineer
Mr. Neprud, Planning Director
Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department
Chief Adams, Fire Department
Mr. Osteen, Recreation'Director
Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager
Mr.' Little, Assistant to the City Manager
WAIVER OF FULL READING
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Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to waive the reading in full of
all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver
of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Council members
after reading of the title unless specific request is made at
that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution.
AYES:
Blackman, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
APPOINTMENT - AD HOC COMMITTEE - ANIMAL CONTROL
Councilman Laszlo nominated Fran Levy as a member of the Ad Hoc
of the Council to support Mr. Laszlo's nomination to the Committee.
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COllDnittee for the study of Animal Control. It was the consensus
PUBLIC HEARING - POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Mayor Blackman declared the pub1i:c hearing open to consider amending
the Position Classification Plan to include the job classification
of Associate Planner. The City Clerk certified that notices had
been pUblished as required by law and that no communications had
been received for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planning
Director, reported that after budget approval appropriate steps
were followed to provide for the position of Associate Planner
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within the Position Classification Plan and that this recommendation
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had been approved by the Civil Service Board. Mr. Neprud stat~d
that the proposed classification required higher qualifications
in proportion to the greater responsibilities required in his
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department. Mr. Neprud also clarified for the Co~cil that there
were no plans to increase the personnel in the department as a
result of this position change.
Councilman Laszlo indicated that he would like more time to
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review this matter. Mr. Neprud, stated that he could provide
more data in the near future if the Council desired. There
were no communications from the audience for or against the
matter; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2598 - AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN -
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Resolution Number 2598 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE
THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Resolution Number 2598 was waived. Holden moved,
second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2598 as presented.
AYES:
Blackman, Holden
NOES:
Kredell, Laszlo
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion failed
PROPOSED RESOLUTION - SALARY RATE - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
The proposed Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF SEAl; BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY RATE
FOR THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER" was not considered by the
Council.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2599 - ESTABL-ISHING SALARY RATE - FIRE DEPAR'lMENT
Resolution Number 2599 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY
AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND REPEALING, ON THE
EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH."
By unanimous consent. full reading of Resolution Number 2599 was
waived. The City Manager stated that this resolution was in
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accordance with the recommendations of the Civil SErvice Board
and direction of the Council at last Executive Session.
Mr. Steven Silver, Attorney at Law, of Silver & Streller, ll66l
San Vi cent Blvd., and representing the Seal Beach Firefighters
Association, expressed the Association's concern and dissatisfaction
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with the results of the fact finding board as .it related to the
employee negotiations and asked that the CoUncil communicate their
reasons to the Firefighters Association for their position on the
percentage increase offered the Firefighters Association. City
obligation to explain their reasons. Lengthy discussion followed..
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Attorney, Patrick Coughlan, clarified that the City Council had no
Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2599
as presented.
AYES:
Blackman, Holden
NOES:
Kredell, Laszlo
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion failed
Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, that consideration of Resolution
Number 2599 be postponed to next meeting.
AYES:
Blackman, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Kredell requested that Items "c" and "H" be removed from
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the Consent Calendar. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve
the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except
Items "c" and "H" as presented.
A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of
September l3, 1976.
B. Approved regular demands numbered 20716 through
20915 in the amount of $l3l,088.47 and payroll
demands numbered l6360 through 16625 in the
amount of $123,760.76 as ,approved by the Finance
Committee and that warrants be drawn onthe
Treasury for the same.
date and time for the tenth Annual Seal Beach
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D. Approved November l3, 1976 at ll: 00 a.m. as the
Junior High School Band REview.
E. Denied claim of Ernest M. Usab for property
damages and referred same to the city's insurance
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carrier with recommendations of the Claims Review
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Committee.
F. Denied claim of Steven Allen Maurer for personal
injuries and referred same to the city's insurance,
carrier.
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G. Denied claim of Mrs. Clarabel M. Goes for property
damage and referred same to the city's insurance
carrier.
AYES:
Blackman, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
Items Removed From The Consent Calendar
ITEM "e" - SPECIFICATIONS - ONE 1977 FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE
Councilman Kredell asked the City Manager i~ one of the pool
cars presently owned couldn't be used for the Fire Department
rather than purchasing a new one. The City Manager responded
that a full report of car use was included later in the agenda
and clarified that special equipment was required for Fire
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Department vehicles. Chief Adams, Fire Department, explained
the responsibilities of the personnel who are required to
take vehicles home for emergency communications was more
economical than providing personnel of this level on a 24-hour
on-duty basis.
Holden moved, second by Blackman, to approve the specifications
and authorize the City Manager to accept bids for one (1) 1977
sedan for use in the Fire Department.
AYES:
Blackman, HOlden, Laszlo
NOES:
Kredell
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
ITEM "H" - RESIGNATION - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
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Councilman Kredell stated that he had an appointment to fill the
vacancy as a result of the letter from Ms. Smedley resigning from
the Environmental Quality Control Board and nominated Gilbert E.
Nelsen, Jr., 1001 Seal Way, to the E.Q.C.B. for the"unexpired
term ending July 1, 1977.
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Laszlo moved, second by Holden, to accept the ,resignation of Sue
Smedley and:directed that an appropriate letter be sent to Ms.
Smedley witH' tegrets.
AYES:
Blackman, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
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NOES:
'None
Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the appointment of
Mr. Nelsen to the Environmental Quality Control 'Board as nominated
by Councilman Kredell.
AYES:
Blackman, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
REPORT - EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS POOL MANAGER
Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director, presented a report as requested at
last Council meeting regarding the status of employment of the Pool
Manager. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the C01.D1cil
members present, to receive and file the report.
REPORT - USE OF CITY VEHICLES
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The City Manager presented an overall 'review of 'the use of city
vehicles stating that the consensus of all of the reports indicated
that the present policy was the most economical for the City. It
was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council members
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present, to receive and file the report.
REPORT - STATE COASTLINE COMMISSION - APPEAL - LIBRARY/SENIOR
CITIZEN CENTER
Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, reported that the appeal regarding
the Library Facility on the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way was
set for voting by the Coastline Commission on October 5th or
6th in San Francisco and added that a meeting was also slated for
October 19th and 20th in Los Angeles. Kredell moved, second by
Laszlo, that the City Manager be directed to request the Coastline
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Commission to consider the Library issue in Los Angeles, on October
19th or 20th. Mayor ~l~c~~ spoke in opposition to the delay.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo
NOES: Holden, Blackman
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion failed
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REPORT - COUNTYWIDE SERVICE AREA PROPOSAL
The City ,Manager reported ,that the City had been requested to take
a position on tge establishment of a countywide service area.
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Las~lo moved, second by Blackman, to support the concept of
establishing a countywide service area and that the City Manager
communicate this city's position on this matter to the Orange
County Division of the League of California Cities.
AYES:
Blackman, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
REPORT - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES OFFICE BUILDING
The City Manager reported on the resolution to be presented at
the League Conference for a new building for the League of Cities
headquarters, estimated cost for the City of Seal Beach to be
%1569.l7 for three years only. Laszlo moved, second by Holden,
to support the resolution and direct the voting delegate to the
Conference to vote in accordance with the recommendation of this
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Council.
AYES:
Blackman, l!olden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
COMMUNICATION - LIBRARY LEASE - COUNTY OF ORANGE
A letter from Supervisor Schmit regarding the Library Lease with
the County of Orange was read in full. It was the order of the
Chair with consent of Council members present, to receive and
file the communication from Supervisor Schmit.
COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS
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Councilman Kredell requested a report from the City Manager regarding
cost of personnel working on the bike path and if there was
reimbursement from either Los Angeles County of Orange County for
those costs. Councilman Kredell also requested'information from
the Police Department regarding automobile claims. Police Chief
Cibbarelli responded as to the procedures fol~Owed in all such
claims by his Department. Councilman Kredell also expressed
concern regarding a recent news article on a lawsuit inVOlving
the City and the Police Department. Police Chief Cibbarelli
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reaffirmed his stand on the issue. . The City Manager and the City
Attorney explained procedutes that would be follOWed regarding
communication with the insurance carrie~ that was' in effect at
the time of the incident'relating 'to'tJi~ lawsuit in question.
Mayor Blackman announced upcoming Bicentennial celebrations
commencing on Friday evening at the Marina COmmlDlity Center and
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the Parade, Gran Prix rate, movies and other festivities on
Saturday, October 2nd and invited all citizens to join in the
celebration.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications from the audience.
ADJOURNMENT
Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at lO:02 p.m.
AYES:
Blackman, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Gray
Motion carried
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the Seal Beach City Council
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JI' Ci Clerk
Attest:
Seal Beach, California
October ll, 1976
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session
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at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the m~eting to
order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Blackman
Councilmembers Gray, Holnen, Kredell, Laszlo
Absent:
None