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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1971-09-13 ~ 8-31-71 I 9-13-71 "o~ " -'0 congratulated Councilman Barnes as he took his seat at the Council table to applause from the audience. Mr. Barnes made a short statement. ADJOURNMENT Smith moved, second by Sales to adjourn'at 8:05 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Holden, Sales; Smith None I Blackman Motion carried A"",,../1/6 / / /Jo.J(-U..____ ~ ATTEST, /7"A~ d;. ~ C Y Clerk Seal Beach, California September 13, 1971 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California met in regular session at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Holden presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: ~'ayor Holden Councilmen Barnes, Blackman, Sales, Smith Absent: None Also present: Mr. MYers, City Manager Hr. Keeler, City Attor rey Mr. Courtemarche. Asst. City Manager Mr. Murphy, City Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk stated that Mr. Hogard had requested a correction in the minutes of August 23, 1971 to include as a motion, his request to lower the tax rate to $.96. Blackman moved, second by Smith to approve the minutes of August 23, 1971 as corrected. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Blackman. Holden, Sales, Smith None Barnes Motion carried APPROVAL OF DEMANDS 1- Demands numbered 587 through 857 in the amount of $122,997.74 and payroll demands numbered 739 through 945 ;n the amount of $72,885.61 were presented as approved by the Finance Committee. Smith moved, second by Blackman to approve the demands and warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: NOES: PROCLAMATION Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried Mayor Holden proclaimed September 17 through September 23, 1971 as "Constitution Week". ORDINANCE NUMBER 857 - PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURE Ordinance Number 857 was presented for second read;n9 ent;tled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE ND. 628 BY THE REVISION AND ADDITION OF SECTIONS UNDER ARTICLES 18, 22 and 25, ALL RELATING TO THE PLAN REVIEW 1 PROCEDURL" Holden moved, second by Smith to waive further read;ng of Ord;nance Number 857. Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Sm;th AYES: NOES: None ~lot; on carri ed Smith moved, second by Blackman to adopt Ordinance Number 857. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 858 - SICK LEAVE Ordinance Number 858 was presented for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIF., AMENDING SECTION 7-44, CHAPTER SEVEN, OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE RELATING TO "SICK LEAVE". Sales moved, second by Smith to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 858. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith I NOES: None Motion carr;ed Smith moved, second by Blackman to adopt Ordinance Number 858. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith NOES: None Motion carried PROPOSED ORDINANCE - NUDITY IN PUBLIC PLACES The proposed Ordinance was presented to Council entHled "AN 9-13-71 ~ t)':l'1 9-13-71 .~ ~~ , ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA PROHIBITING CERTAIN NUDE ACTIVITIES IN PUBLIC PLACES AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." The City Attorney explained that a ruling from the Supreme Court was expected. Discussion followed. Smith moved, second by Holden to defer action on the Ordinance until the ruling of the Supreme Court regarding its legality was received. I AYE~: NOES: ,Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried PROPOSED ORDINANCE - REGULATING FIREWORKS The proposed Ordinance was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA REGULATING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." The proposed Ordinance was read in full by the City Clerk. Mayor Holden spoke regarding his reasons for proposing the Ordinance. Discussion followed with the Council and members of the audience speaking on the subject. Sales moved, second by Smith to defer the Ordinance for possible amendments, u~til next meeting. I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2028 - PAYMENTS - LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS Resolution Number 2028 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS TO RELEASE CITY OF INTEREST PAYMENTS AND POSSESSORY INTEREST TAX PAYMENTS." The City Manager explained the Resolution for the benefit of the audience. Sales' moved, second by Smith to adopt Resolution 2028. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried REQUEST - TIME EXTENSION - RUGGLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY I The City Manager presented the request for 10 day extension of time for Ruggles Construction, Lampson Avenue Project 348, to the Council stating that the City Engineer had recommended the denial of the request. Mr. Norman Ruggles explained his 9-13-71 ,;-~~9 request for time extension to the Council. Discussion followed. Smith moved, second by Barnes to deny the request and refer to Staff for further report. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2029 - CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS Resolution Number 2029 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING POLICY RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS." 3 ciles moved, second by Blackman to approve Resolution Number 2029. Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking on the matter. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith Barnes Motion carried AWARD OF BID - FIRE APPARATUS I The City Clerk opened bids for Fire Pumper and miscellaneous equipment on Monday, August 16, 1971 as follows: Fire apparatus with radio Crown Coach Van Pelt American LaFrance $55,364.68 60.839.00 57,123.77 Miscellaneous Equipment Crown Coach Van Pelt American LaFrance $13,670.80 14,380.75 1 Sales moved, to reject the bid, to hold the cost to available funds or hold the purchase to next year. There was no second to the motion. Discussion followed with the Fire Chief, Ron Adams, explaining the need for this specific type of fire equipment. Bar.nes moved, second by Blackman, to award the bid for the Fire Pumper, with radio, to Crown Coach in the amount of $55,364.38, that all other bids be rejected and that certain specified miscellaneous equipment items be awarded to: Crown Coach, in the amount of $4,720.40 for twenty-five equipment items; Halprin Supply, in the amount of $358.10 for seven items; Western Fire Equipment Company, in the amount of $785.68 for six items; and Wardlow Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $7,036.40, for seven items; the City Manager be authorized to 9-13-71 ~~4.o execute the contract. AYES: NOES: j arnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried FIRE SERVICE TRAINING CENTER Sales moved, second by Smith that the City of Seal Beach participate in the Fire Service Training Center in cooperation with the cities of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and Westminister, and the City Manager be authorized to proceed with negotiations for options I, III and IV in a joint powers I agreement. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - ON-STREET PARKING -J EACH AREA STREETS The report regarding on-street parking and permit parking in beach area streets was presented to Council. Holden moved, second by3 mith to defer action on this matter for further study by the Staff and hearings held concerning the problem, that the report be completed by the 1st council meeting in January 1972. I AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith NOES: None Motion carried PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Sales moved, second by Smith that the City Council authorize participation in the Public Employment Pr.ogram under the Emergency Employment Act, of 1971 and authorize the funds $3,061, be appropriated from the contingency fund. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith NOES: None r~otion carried CONSENT CALENDAR The City Manager presented a Council Agenda Format to include a "Consent Calendar" for the consideration of the Council. Discussion followed with the audience speaking on the item. It was the order of the Chair with unanimous consent of the Council to include the Consent Calendar on I the agenda for next Council meeting. The Mayor called a recess at 10:05 p.m. 9-13-71 O~ The Council reconvened at 10:15 p.m., with the Mayor call;ng the meeting to order. COMMUNICATION - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION - EXTENSION OF FREEWAY 605 It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to I receive and file the communication from the California Highway Commission regarding the city's request to re-open hearings on the extens;on of Freeway 605. Discussion followed with members of the aud;ence speaking on the matter. SOUND BARRIER - 405 FREEWAY It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and f;le the commun;cation from Orange County Road Department relating to State Division of Highway's position on construct;on of sound barrier along Freeway 405. E.Q.C.B. RESOLUTION #71-10 -- P.E. RIGHT-OF-WAY and STATEMENT OF OPEN SPACE 1 Environmental Quality Control Board Resolution Number 71-10 was read in full regarding the Pacific Electric R;ght-of-Way. Smith moved, second by Sales to rece;ve and file the Resolution. AYES: 1 arnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith NOES: None Motion carried COMMUNICATION - AMENDMENT TO DANCE HALL ORDINANCE Communication from W. L. Robertson was received by Council regarding amendment reducing requirements of, the Dance Hall Or.dinance. Mr. Robertson addressed the Counc;l requesting consideration of the amendment. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and file the communication. I REQUEST - SEAL BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bob Hubbell, 209 - 12th Street, presented the request from the Historical Society for C;ty's financ;al participation in observance of 56th Anniversary of the City incorporation by d;splay of a red car. D;scuss;on followed. Barnes moved, second by Holden to grant the request of $200 to the Histor;cal Soc;ety for rental of a red car for October 23, 1971. AYES: Barnes, Holden, Smith NOES: Blackman, Sales Mot;on carried 9-13-71 '~2 EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to recess to Executive Personnel Session at 11:08 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:38 p.m. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Planning Commission Mayor Holden stated that nominations were open for appointing a member to the Planning Commission, term expiring July 1,1975. Mr. Smith nominated Merva Lanning. Holden moved, second by Sales, that nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast for Mrs. Lanning. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith I NOES: None Motion carried Civil Service Board The Mayor stated that nominations were open for appointing a ' member to the Civil Service Board, term expiring July 1, 1975. Mr. Holden nominated Charles Denker. Sales moved, second by Holden, that nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast for Mr. Denker. I AYES: NOES: ) arnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried Parks and Recreation Commission The Mayor stated that nominations be open for appointing a member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, term expiring July 1, 1975. Smith moved, second by Barnes, that'Dr; 'Martin Torem be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a four year term. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried Environmental Quality Control Board The Mayor stated that nominations were open for appointing a member to the Environmental Quality Control Board for term ending July 1,1975. Mr. Sales nominated Mr. Ralph Abramson. Sales moved, second by Smith that nominations be closed and I 9-13-71 1.-..43 -' . a unanimous vote be cast for Mr. Abramson. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS I Sales moved, second by Smith to appoint a Redistricting Committee, consisting of ten members, two from each District, appointments to be made at next meeting. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden,Sales, Smith None Motion carried The Mayor appointed Mr. Barnes as the city's representative to the Orange County Coast Association, Beautification Committee, with unanimous consent of the Council. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2030 - APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Holden appointed Mr. Barnes as the cities alternate representative to Sanitation District Number Three and as representative to Orange County Shoreline Planning Committee. Sales moved, second by Blackman to adopt Resolution Number 2030 I entitled "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2022, AND GIVING OFFICIAL NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOR CERTAIN DUTIES," naming Mr. Barnes to those positions previously held by Mr. Hogard. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 The Mayor stated that this was the time for oral communications. Gordon Shanks. 215 Surf Place, spoke regarding the Code of Ethics of the Law Revision Commission. Mr. Barnes requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Julie Dorr. Sixth Street, reported on the Orange Coast College Planning Conference regarding requested support for acquisition of Salt Creek Beach. Maggie Klein spoke in support of the Salt Creek Beach area, but to have it left unchanged with only an access road. The City Manager was requested to obtain additional information on the subject. W. L. Robertson requested information regarding survey of the Ordinances dating back one year from the City Attorney. The City Attorney reported that the survey was not complete at this time. Paul Boisvert. 405 9-13-71 I 9-27-71 44 Opal Cove Way, requested the legal opinion from the City Attorney regarding public documents. The City Attorney stated the legal opinion to Mr. Boisvert and the Council. There were no other oral communications, oral communications were closed. Mayor Holden stated that the members of the Council and the City Staff would be at the League of California Cities Convention on September 27, the next regular meeting. It was the consensus of the Council that the Clerk adjourn that meeting to October 1,1971. ADJOURNMENT ,I Sales moved, second by Smith to adjourn at 12:00 o'clock midnight. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Sales, Smith None Motion carried t er a ex-offlCl0 cler of he City Council of Seal Beach Approved: ;I;<~ ~ , , Mayor d 1 ATTEST: , NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING Due to lack of Quorum, the City Council meeting of September 27, 1971 is adjourned to 8:00 p.m., October 1,1971. DATED THIS 27th day of September, 1971, 8:00 p.m. 1 , 'l j( Jbiinne M. 1/