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Seal Beach, California
September 8, 1970
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, met in
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regular session at the McGaugh School auditorium at 8:00 p.m.
with Mayor Baum presiding. The meeting was called to order
with the -Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Baum
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Councilmen Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
ABsent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Holden moved, second by Gummere, to approve the minutes of
August 24, 1970, as presented. Discussion followed with Mr.
Baum and Mr. Fuhrman requesting the Clerk to. verify two
specific minute orders. The Clerk stated that she could
check the tape recordings of those minute orders.
AYES:
Gummere, Holden
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NOES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard
Motion failed.
The City Clerk requested that the August 24, 1970 minutes be
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held over to next meeting for approval.
Fuhrman moved, second by Baum, to approve the minutes of
August 28, 1970, special meeting as presented.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard,Holden
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NOES:
None
Motio1'l carried.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
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Demands numbered 10771 through 10943 in the amount of $255,592.18
including payrolls of August 16 and September 1, 1970, in the
amount of $125,075.48, as approved by the Finance Committee,
were presented. Mayor Baum commended the City Manager for the
new format on the above. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, that
the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the Treasury for
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
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the same.
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
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RESIGNATION - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
The resignation of John Stratford, Director of Public Works and
Ci ty Engineer, was accepted with regrets by the Council. .Fuhrman
moved, second by Hogard, to authorize the City Manager to fill
the vacancy created by resignation.
'A;\!:ES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gurnmere, Hogard, Holden
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NOES:
None
Motion carried.
RECLASSIFICATION-PERSONNEL
Holden moved, second by Gummere, to authorize the City Manager
to reclassify four temporary public works personnel to probationary
status as Maintenance Men I.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
'NOES:
None
Motion carried.
PURCHASE - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR SEWER PLANT
Request from the Assistant City Engineer, W. D. Murphy, for
approval to purchase safety equipment for the sewer plant was
received. Holden moved, second by Gurnmere, to allow the
expenditure as requested.
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AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
,NOES:
None
Motion carried.
PROJECT 308-BOLSA CHICA/WESTMINSTER INTERSECTION
The Assistant City Engineer's memorandum regarding project 308,
Bolsa Chica Road and westminster Avenue Intersection Improvements
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was received. Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman, to approve the
p~yrnent for work comple~ed as requested.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
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NOES:
None
Motion carried.
REQUEST - CROSSING GUARDS
The memorandum from the City Manager'and letter from Los Alamitos
School District requesting provision of,c~ossing guards at Lampson
Avenue and Seal Beach Boulevard and St. Cloud ,Drive and 'Seal Beach
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Boulevard was received. Discussion followed regarding cost and
need of two crossing guards as opposed to busing cost.
Gurnmere moved, second by Holden to approve the request.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
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SPECIAL' BUS' :SERVICE. '"' p;R.ICE' INCREASE-' ,
The memorandum from the'City Manager regarding price increase
for special bus service to Leisure World was received. Discussion
followed. Mrs. Owen, 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, spoke on
the matter. Lee Risner, 845 Driftwood Avenue, Seal Beach, spoke
on the matter. Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere, to approve the
increased cost as stated in the memorandum. The City Attorney
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recommended that the rate increase be conditional until
June 30, 1971, Further discussion'followed.
AYES:
Baum, Fuh~an, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
WHEELCHAIR RAMPS - BOLSA AND BALBOA
The communication from James Scully, 1015 Coastline Drive,
requesting a ramp be constructed at Bolsa Avenue and Balboa
Drive and the emg~neer's estimated cost for such construction
was received by Council. Holden moved, second by Fuhrman, to
grant the request. Discussion followed regarding usability of
such ramps and other areas where this might be done.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT - C & C BOATS
Proposed amendment to the agreement between the City and C & C
Boats, Inc. was received by Council.
Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, t9 authorize ,the City Manager
to execute the amendment to~the'agreement'with C ,& C Boats on
behalf of the City.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - ROSSMOOR CENTER WAY
Memorandum from the City Engineer and the plans and specifications
for ?roject No. 333, Rossmoor Center Way/Rossmoor Center Alley
improvements was received by Council. Discussion followed.
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Fuhrman spoke against the project. Gummere moved, second by
Holden, that the plans and specifications for Project No. 333
be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids.
AYES:
Baum, Gummere, Holden
NOES:
Fuhrman, Hogard
Motion carried.
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AWARD OB BID - ~IER REMODEL PROJECT 342
Bids for Project 342, pier Remodeling, opened by the City Clerk
at 2:00 o'clock p.m., September 8, 1970, were as follows:
Rossmoor~ Construction
$15,999.00
16,263.00
16,760.00
20,514.01
Bill Ferguson
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H. Lee Killeen
Monarch Construction
Fuhrman moved, second by Gurnrnere, to award the bid,the'lowest
responsible bidder ,Rossmoor Construction in the amount of
$15,999.00 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Holden, Hogard
NOES:
None
Motion carried.,
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 1886 - HONORING JOHN R. STRATFORD
Resolution Number 1886 entitled "A RESOLUTION 'OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, HONORING'
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JOHN R. STRATFORD FOR HIS SERVICE TO'THE CITY AS DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY ENGINEER AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES,"
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was presented to Council and read in full.
Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere to adopt Resolution NUmber'1886,
and directed the City Clerk to plaque the r~so~ut~on for presentation.
AYES:
Baurn, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Holden, Hogard
NOES:
None
'Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1887 -'APPOINTING SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
Resolution Number '1887. was pr~sent'ed to Council by title', "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BE~CH, CALIFORNIA
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DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND TRAFFIC
ENGINEER, AND RECINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 1199."
II AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Holden, Hogard
NOES: None Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1888 - OPPOSING NEW REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS
Resolution Number 1888 was presented to Council by title', "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH OPPOSING
Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman, to .adopt Resolution Number 1887
naming William D. Murphy Superintendent of Streets and City 'Traffic
Engineer.
ANY LEGISLATIVE MANDATE CREATING NEW REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS'AND URGING
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO SUPPORT THIS POSITION."
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Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1888,
and that copies of this resolution be sent to our legislators and
the League of California Cities.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Holden, Hogard"
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1889 - SUPPORTING ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
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Resolution Number 1889 was presented to Council by title, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL" BEACH SUPPORTING
THE FORMATION OF AN ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT."
Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1889.
Hogard stated that routing to Long Beach Veterans Hospital and
State College be investigated.
AYES:
Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Holden
NOES:
Non'e.
ABSTAIN:
Hogard
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1890- OPPOSING AIR OPERAT~ONS EXPANSION
Resolution Number 189 was presented to Council e!lt~t.led, "A
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SF SEAL 'BEACH OPP0SING
Gummere stated that the resolution should include location of
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ANY EXPANSION OF AIR OPERATIONS AT ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT."
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a new airpprt in an are~ ~here it could be protected from
population growth. Discussion followed. The Mayor directed the
City Manager to prepare a resolution for Council consideration
regarding location of new airport. Discussion followed.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard
NOES:
Gummere, Holden
Motion carried.
APPOIN~MENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The Mayor declared nomina~&ons open for appointment to the Planning
Commission - term to expire June 30, 1973.
Mr. Gummere nominated Thomas 1. McKnew, 4748 Candleberry Avenue,
and stated his qualifications. Mr. Fuhrman nominated Ed I
Ripperdan, and stated his qualificatio~s. There were no other
nominations. nominations were closed.
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Roll call vote on the above nominations were as follows:
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Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard for Mr. Ripperdan~ Grirnmere, Holden for Mr.
McKnew.
The Mayor declared Mr. Ripperdan to be appointed to the Planning'
Commission for the term ending June 30, 1973 by majority' vote~
Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, to accept Mr. Morris' resignation
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of July 22, 1970. Discussion followed. It was noted that Mr.
Morris had recinded his letter o~ resignation. Mr. Baum withdrew
his motion with consent of the second.
The Mayor declared nominations open for appointment to the Civil
Service Board, term expiring July 1, 1973.
Mr. Holden nominated Mr. Tom Delaney. Mr. Hogard nominated ~ack'
Klempner. There were no other nominations, nominations were closed.
Roll call vote on the above nominations were as follows:
Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard' for Mr. Klempner; Gummere, Holden for Mr.
Delaney.
The Mayor declared Mr. Klempner 'to be appointed to the civil Service
Board for the term expiring July 1, 1973.'
The Mayor declared nominations open for appointment to the Civil
I Service Board for the term ending July 1,' 1974',
Mr. Holden nominated Mr. Tom Delaney, Mr. Fuhrman nominated-Mr.
Ruzgis, Mr. Gummere nominated Mr. Lester Marshall, Mr. Hogard
nominated Mr. Katzaroff. There were no other nominations,
nominations were closed.
Roll call vote on the above nominations were' as follows:
Hogard, Baum for Mr. Katzaroff; Gummere, Holden for Mr. Marshall;
Fuhrman for Mr. Ruzgis.
Roll call vote on the tie was as follows:
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Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard for Mr. Katzaroff; Gummere, Holden for Mr.
Marshall.
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The Mayor declared Mr. Katzaroff to be a member of the Civil
Service Board, term to expire July 1; 1974, by majority vote.
TRACT 596l-ACCEPTANCE AND RELEASE OF BOND
Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere, to approve the Certificate-of
Engineer's notice of completion and acceptance for Tract 5961 and
authorized the City Manager to release the bond.
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AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTI0N 474
Fuhrman mQved, second by Hogard, .to ratify Planning Commission
Resolution Number 474, making a dete~mination of the proper zone
for real estate ~ffices. Discuss~on fol~owed.
AYES:
: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
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NOES:
None
Motion carried.
The Mayor declared a short recess at 9:50 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:05 wit~ Mayor Baum calling the
meeting to order.
REQUEST - LEGAL ASSISTANCE
The request from Councilman Gurnrnere for legal assistance in the
Marina Palace hearing was received. Discu~sion followed. Gumrnere
moved, second by Holden, to provide legal assistance for Police
Chief Case. Further discussion followed. Mr. Fuhrman stated that
he would support free legal counsel. Beverly Casares, 420 Coastline,
spoke on the matter. Tom Barnes, 431 Gentral Avenue, spoke on
the matter. Margaret Klein, l2~1 M?rlin Avenue, spoke on the matter. II
AYES:
Gummere,. Holden
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NOES:
.I\aum,' Fuhrman" Hogard .;
Motion failed.
REQUEST - SEAL BEACH LIONS CLUB
Request from the Seal Beach Lions Club for ~ity participation in
the annual Halloween Party was received. Discussion followed.
The Mayor asked that a breaKdown ,of accpunting expenditures be
provided regarding this event. Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman,
to grant the request, and that an accounting breakdown be
provided Council.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATION - SERVICE STATION REGULATIONS
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The communication from Herman Miller 'and others regarding
service station regulations was received by Council. It was
the orde~ of the Mayor, with concurrence of Council, that this
matter be referred to the Planning Department and a review of
Ordinance 748 be included.
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PUC GENERAL ORDER - POLLUTION-OF RIGHTS OF WAY
The Public Utilities Commissi~rr'Case 9051, General Order, prohibiting
pollution of railroad rights-of-"way by railroad corpoz:ations was
received. It was the order"'of-..the" Mayor, with consent of Council,
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that the City Manager be directed to send a letter indicating this
Council's.approval_of_their,gener~l'order' on- the matter.
NOTICE - SOUTHERN,CALIFORNIA',GAS"COMPANY'jPACIFIC LIGHTING MERGER
The communication from Southern' California Gas Company providing
merger agreement with Pacific Lighting System according to Franchise
Ordinance Number 660 was-recerved' by Council. Hogard'moved, second
by Fuhrman, that' a resolution be'prepared acknowledging said notice.
Discussion followed. ' Hogard-' wi thdrew his motion with consent of
the second. Gummere-moved,'second by 'Holden, that a letter of
acknowledgment be directed-to the. Southern Counties Gas Company
acquiescing to the merger'..';---' "
AYES:
Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motiolll carried.
COMMUNICATION - HAROLD WRIGHT'
II The communication from Harold Wright,' 13140 Del Monte, regarding'
Redevelopment Agency was' recerved. Mr.' Hogard asked that the
City Manager investigate-the- leg~l .liabilities 'i~ the Redevelopment
Agency were dissolved and-report back to Council. Discussion
followed. Joyce Risner, 845 Driftwood, spoke on the matter. Mr.
Wright's letter was read-in full. Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman,
that the City Manager"and' City' Attorney review the Redevelopment
Agency documents andiits legal entities regarding dissolution of
the Agency and retaining' the Agency, that the report be made public.
Discussion followed.. Ed Mischel, 1603 Ocean Avenue, Frank Clinton,
1517 Seal Way, spoke on. the matter. Frank Sales, 197 Harvard Lane,
spoke on the matter. Beverly Casares, Coastline Avenue, spoke on
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the matter. Further discussion followed. Gurnmere moved, second by
Fuhrman, that a report to..the-citizens on the subject be made.
Gummere withdrew'his motion with consent of the second.
Roll call on the .motion-:-
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AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
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COMMUNICATION - NEIL FRANKLIN'
The communication from Neil Franklin regarding crossings at the
P. E: Right of Way on. 10th ~nd 8th Streets. Hogard moved, second
by Fuhrman, to direct the'. City "Attorney to prepare a resolution
of condemnation 'to provide'corssings at 8th and 10th Streets at
the Pacific Electric'Right'of" Way 'and further 'directed the City
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Engineer to prepare' a ,legal description of the property with
authorization for . the' title' search, as required.
Sven Lindstrom, 14th Stre'et, Seal Beacn, spoke on the matter.
AYES:
BaUIJI', r"F1,1!lhnan, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA ,CITIES ~ 'CONVENTION
Holden moved,' second by Hogard, that. the voting representative the
League of California Cities, convention in San Diego be Mayor Baum,
and that Vice Mayor Holden'be the alternate voting representative.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrmarr; Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
SCAG MEETING - NOTICE'
Gummere moved, second by Fuhrman; that..any.Councilman b€!'authorized I
to attend the So~uherrrJCalifornia Association of Governments meeting
to be held September 24, 1970,.,' .' UJ
AYES:
Baum,..Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
CLAIMS
AGAINST THE CITY
Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman;-that the claims of Mrs. Ruby
Hoiland, G. Gene Mayden~and-Delores M. Porteous be denied, that
these claims' be referred" to. our Insurance Carrier, the City Clerk
to notify claimants of'Council action.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None"
Motion carried.
It wa~ the order of.the Chair, with consent of Council, to receive
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LAFCO NOTICES
and file the notices'from-the Local Agency Formation Commission
regarding proposed annexation No. Kl17-70 to Garden Grove Sanitation
District and proposed annexation to the Harbor District.
COMMUNICATION - DONALD SALEM
Baum moved, second by'Gummere, to receive and file the communication
from Donald L. Salem, 141 Dolphin Avenue, Seal Beach.
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AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard" Holden'
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
REQUEST - CITY CLERK
Holden moved, second"b~, Gummere~..to' grant the request of the City
Clerk for compensation or'~assis~ants' needed' in checking recall
petition. Discussion fo~lowe~;--Joanne Sales, 197 Harvard Lane,
spoke on the matte~. Mel'Kavin,-Crestview,spoke on the matter.
Donald Salem, 141 Dolphin Avenue,"spoke on the matter.
AYES:
Baum, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
Fuhrman~
Motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF BLUEBELL PARK
Communication fro~'Shape~i-rndustries, Inc. was received by Council.
Lengthy discussion followed withrnmembers of the Council, the City
Attorney , ,taking part. Members' of the audience who spoke on the
matter were: Gordon-,Shanks:, "Surf Place, Seal Beach; Lee Risner,
845 Driftwood, Seal.Beach; Tom McKnew,"47'48 Candleberry Avenue,
Ed Mischel, Ocean Avenue;'Jack Klempner, 13th Street; Charles
Humphrey,. 48,3 Galleon Way'..,Fuhrman moved", s'econd 'by Baum,: that the
documents pertaining to th'is"subject bel,rev.iewed"oy the"City Attorney
and City. Staff, and report. back"to CounciL.,. -;',',1 -..'"
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman;' Gummere, '. Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Moti:on carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor stated that this'was the time for oral communications.
Ed Mischel, 1603 Ocean Avenue, directed his questions to the Mayor.
Mel Kavin, 1410 Catalina,'directed his questions to the City
Attorney regarding recall. Margaret Kline, 1211 Marlin Avenue,
spoke regarding the Marina Palace hearing. John Bender, 213 16th
Street, spoke on the recall. Jean Dorr, 231 6th Street, spoke
regarding Marina Palace hearing. Beveray Casares, 420 Coastline,
Frank Sales, 197 Harvard Lane, Jim Clark, 4840 Ironwood, Jack
Klempner, 213 13th Street, Robert Wolfe, Coastline Drive, Lee
Risner, 845 Driftwood, directed' questions to the Council. There
were no other oral communicatmons, oral communications were closed.
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The Council adjourned to Legal Executive Session at" 1:05 a.m.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 1:43 a.m.,
AFFIRMATION OF DISMISSAL OF CITY MANAGER
Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to reaffirm and ratify the
actio~ taken July 27, 1970, regarding the City Manager."
Mr. Gummere requested that the charges involved be omitted
from the motion. Joyce Risner, 845 Driftwood, spoke on'the
matter. Lee Risner, 845 Driftwood, spoke on the matter.
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Further discussion followed.
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard
NOES:
Gummere, Holden
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Furhman moved, second by, Hogard, to adjourn to 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9, 1970, in Council Chambers."
AYES:
Baum, Fuhrman, Gumrnere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 1:58 a.m. .
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ATTEST:
Seal Beach, California
September 9, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, met in
regular adjourned session at 10:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Mayor Baum called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Baum
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Councilmembers Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, 'Holden
Absent:
None
CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATION - RECALL PETITION
The City Clerk's certification of examination of petition for
recall and for election of a successor to Conway J. Fuhrman was