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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1976-12-27 ~1~,-27-76 oJ' Seal Beach, California December 27, 1976 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo Absent: Councilman Holden 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. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, 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 I the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Holden PROCLAMATION Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of January 1977 as "Energy Conservation Month." APPOINTMENTS - RIGHT TO VOTE COMMITTEE Mayor Blackman asked for appointments from each member of the Council to a Right to Vote Committee as suggested at last meeting, two appointments from each Council member would be in order. Discussion I followed as to the purpose of the Committee and the points of study that had been suggested at a previous meeting were reviewed. The City Attorney clarified that advisory measures on the ballot were not binding on any governing body. Councilman Kredell stated that he had two appointments to the l2-27-76 . } .. ~ Committee: l) Michael Aviani, 207 - 3rd Street; and 2) James Shoemaker, l2l0 Ocean Avenue. Councilman Laszlo asked that his appointments be deferred to next meeting. Councilman Gray stated that he had no appointments and Mayor Blackman stated he I would hold his appointments over to next meeting. Councilman Kredell suggested that a time limit be given the Committee for their recommendations. Mayor Blackman stated that the agenda should be amended to include a resolution relating to elections as Item VII-J and also a letter from Councilman Holden. Councilman Gray read a letter from Councilman Harold K. Holden indicating his desire to resign as City Councilman due to ill health subject to the appointment of a successor to fill the vacancy. Councilman Gray also read a letter signed by the elected Mutual Presidents in Councilmanic District Five and other Mutual Presidents and three members of the Golden Rain Board supporting I the ap;ointment of Mr. Lester Marshall to fill the vacancy should the Council accept Councilman Holden's resignation as presented. Gray moved, second by Blackman, to accept the resignation of Councilman Harold K. Holden from District Five and appoint Mr. Lester Marshall to fill the vacancy for Councilmanic District Five for the unexpired term ending May 1978. Lengthy discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter. Mr. H. E. Meredith, 1301 Kenwood, 159-B, indicated that the record should show that he had signed the document supporting the appointment of Mr. Marshall as an individual and not as a President of his Mutual. Mr. Ralph Vinger, 13281 Del Monte Drive, 34-D, stated that he had circulated the letter to the Mutual Presidents and that he had signed the letter recommending Mr. Marshall as a I Mutual President. Further discussion followed. Councilman Laszlo requested that this item be held over to next meeting. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Blackman, Gray NOES: Kredell, Laszlo ABSENT: Holden Motion failed 12-27-76 LJ' Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to table consideration of Mr. Holden's letter of resignation to next meeting. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Gray ABSENT: Holden Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1003 - DESIGNATING and ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES - COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT ONE Ordinance Number 1003 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING, DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1003 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number l003 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1004 - SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT I Ordinance Number 1004 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, REGULATING SOUNO AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number l004 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1004 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried PROPOSED ORDINANCE - BINGO GAMES The proposed ordinance was presented to Council by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ALLOWING AND REGULATING BINGO I GAMES IN THE CITY FOR BENEFIT OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AMENDING SECTION 15 OF THE CITY CODE, RENUMBERING PRESENT CHAPTER 4B OF THE CITY CODE AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of the ordinance was waived. Police Chief Cibbarelli presented a report stating that the ordinance conformed 12-27-76. . . ~ .. ... with State Law. Discussion followed. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council members present, to withdraw this ordinance from further consideration. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - GARBAGE and RUBBISH COLLECTION FEES I The City Manager presented the proposed ordinance to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 10-19 AND 10-20 OF ARTICLE III, CHAPTER lO OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE RELATING TO GARBAGE AND RUBBISH, AND MONTHLY COLLECTION CHARGES THEREFOR." By unanimous consent, full reading of the ordinance was waived. The City Attorney suggested that the ordinance be redrafted to accomplish placing a fee schedule in resolution form. Blackman moved, second by Gray, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance removing the fee schedule for trash and that a resolution be prepared designating the fee schedule. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2626 - N~IES and ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS - DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Resolution Number 2626 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING THE PRACTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF SELLING THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS UPON REQUEST TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY SO REQUESTING AND URGING REPEAL OF THE LAW AUTHORIZING THIS PRACTICE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2626 was waived. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2626 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None I ABSENT: Holden Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2627 - STRIKES - AGRICULTURAL CROP PROCESSING INDUSTRY Resolution Number 2627 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO INITIATE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION CONTROLLING STRIKES IN THE AGRICULTURAL CROP PROCESSING ~ i. ,12-27-76 ,.',L INDUSTRY AT THE HARVEST SEA~ON." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2627 was waived. Councilman Laszlo moved to postpone Resolution Number 2627 to next meeting for input from his district on this matter. Councilman Kredell seconded the motion. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER ,2628 - GUIDELINES - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 Resolution Number 2628 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REVISING GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS ACTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2628 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2628 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2629 - ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES - EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Resolution Number 2629 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, AND OTHER PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2629 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2629 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2630 - REQUEST COUNTY INCLUDE WITHIN A.H.F.P. - DEVELOPMENT OF WESTMINSTER AVENUE Resolution Number 2630 was presented to Council by title "A 12-27-76 ~ ' ' " ~ " RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF WESTMINSTER AVENUE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2630 was waived. Laszlo moved, I second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2630 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Laszlo moved, second by Blackman, to amend the agenda to include consideration of Resolution regarding arguments for and against city measures. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to consider the resolution I after Executive Legal Session. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Kredell requested that Item "G" be removed from the Consent Calendar and a member of the audience requested that Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Blackman requested that the City Manager prepare a letter of appreciation to Mr. Knuti for his service to the City. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "F" and "G" as presented. A. Approved regular demands numbered 21826 through III 21987 in the amount of $146,459.45 and payroll demands numbered 18080 through l8299 in the amount of $110,205.75 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the , Treasury for the same. B. Received and filed resignation letter of Leo L. Knuti from the Environmental Quality Control Board. rtI2~27-76 ........1'1 C. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., December l7, 1976, for one (1) Datascope for the Paramedic Program as follows: Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. Physio-Control Corporation, Burbank $ 4,573.90 6,l60.00 I Awarded the bid for the Defibrillator Scope to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in the amount of $4573.90 as the lowest responsible bidder, reject the other bid and authorized the City Manager to purchase the equipment. D. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., December l7, 1976 for one (1) Duplex Coronary Observation Radio for the Paramedic Program as follows: Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. $ 4,232.58 I Awarded the bid for the Duplex Coronary Observation Radio to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in the amount of $4232.58 as the lowest responsible bidder and authorized the City Manager to purchase the equipment. E. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., December 17, 1976 for one (1) 1977 Paramedic Van for the Paramedic Program as follows: Horton Ambulance Company Leader Industries Stoner Ambulance Manufacturing Co. $ 20,307.00 19,856.98 l7, 38l. 02 Awarded the bid for one (1) 1977 Paramedic I Vehicle to Stoner Ambulance Manufacturing Company in the amount of $17,381.02 as the lowest responsible bidder, rejected all other bids and authorized the , City Manager to purchase the vehicle. 12-27-76 ;: , ." J. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar I ITEM "F" - ANNUAL AUDIT Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, asked if the minor corrections that had been suggested in the audit had been accomplished. Councilman Gray affirmed that he had been satisfied that these corrections were being accomplished. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to receive and file the annual audit report from the city's auditing firm of Diehl, Evans and Company. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried ITEM "G" - ADJUDICATION - SEAL BEACH JOURNAL Councilman Kredell asked who requested the report regarding the I adjudication of the Seal Beach Journal. The City Attorney clarified that the City Council had given him that direction. Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to receive and file the memorandum from the City Manager regarding the adjudication of the Seal Beach Journal. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried REPORT - ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee, had 1) unanimously requested that funds be authorized for additional personnel to accomplish a house to house survey of the number of dogs and cats in the city for licensing purposes; 2) that an ordinance be prepared to reinstate the penalty I fees for non-licensing of animals; and 3) that the lower fees only apply to animals of new residents and animals acquired after the deadline. Mrs. Winters also expressed her concern over the requirements for rabies certificates. Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager, responded that State law required that animals must have a valid rabies certificate for the term of the license. , 12-27-76 h, It was the order of the Chair that the staff prepare a report for Council regarding the request from the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee for next meeting. REPORT - HIRING OF MECHANIC Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, presented a report requesting Council authorization to hire an additional mechanic. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the hiring of a mechanic as requested by the City Engineer. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo NOES: Kredell ABSENT: Holden Motion carried REPORT - RATE INCREASE - DIAMOND CAB COMPANY The request from the Diamond Cab Company to approve a rate increase was received by Council with a report from the City Manager. Blackman moved, second by Kredell, to approve the rate increase and authorize the Mayor to sign the approval. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Laszlo presented his request to consider a resolution urging Congress to investigate the impact of change in administration of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and moved that the agenda be amended to include consideration of said resolution. Councilman Kredell seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2632 - ADMINISTRATION - LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION Resolution Number 2632 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED PLAN TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION FROM THE NAVY TO THE CALIFORNIA I I I 12-27-76. ::: ,. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2632 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2632 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried The City Manager was directed to forward this resolution to all Orange County cities and appropriate legislators and to contact the appropriate officials for other action that could be effective in support of the above. Councilman Kredell expressed appreciation to the City Engineer for the sand wall during the recent high tides. Councilman Kredell asked when the vehicle auction for city vehicles was held and requested a report on where the auction was held, how much each vehicle was sold for and who bought each vehicle. Mr. Kredell also voiced a complaint about the buses parking on Ocean Avenue. I The City Manager responded that he had received no communication from Orange County Transit District, but that he would follow up his letter with further queries. Councilman Laszlo requested that the staff investigate action that the City of Stanton was taking to obtain a regional park in the Second Supervisorial District and suggested that Seal Beach join in said action. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. George Supple, l605 Merion Way, 4l-F, requested a copy of Resolution Number 2632 and stated that the Golden Rain Board would take similar action. Adah Winters, l507 Electric Avenue, stated that the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee had unanimously agreed at their last meeting I that the Police Department take over animal control. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSION Mayor Blackman adjourned the meeting to Executive Legal Session at ll:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at ll:40 p.m. with Mayor Blackman }12-27-76 /1-10-77 }I..!", calling the meet~ng to order. Mayor Blackman stated that the Council had discussed impending litigation and'had given appropriate direction to the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2631 - ARGUMENTS Resolution Number 2631 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR BALLOT MEASURES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2631 was waived. Gray moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2631 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden ADJOURNMENT Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting at 11:44 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Holden Motion carried - of Approved: ~~ ~~... Mayor ATTEST: Seal Beach, California January 10, 1977 - I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regul~r session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I I I