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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1970-10-05 I I I 9-21-70 / 10-5_70 250 p r.~ . -. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Fuhrman, to adjourn at 12':45, a.m. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. ATTEST: ex-off~c~o cler of City Council Approved: Seal Beach, California October 5, 1970 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, met in regular session at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Baurn presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Baum Counc~lmen Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Holden moved, second by Hogard, to approve the minutes of September 21, 1970, as co~rected by the Clerk. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gurnmere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Demands numbered 11039 through 11131 in the amount of $108,519.14, including payroll of October 1, 1970, in the amount of $63,317.45, were presented as approved by the Finance Committee. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. VARIANCE 5-70- CUTHBERT JACKSON The appeal of Cuthbert Jackson to Planning Commission decision regarding Use Variance UV-5-70 was considered by Council. It was noted that the original plans had been revised. Jim Phelan spoke for the appellant requesting that the revised plans be referred to 10t70 25 ~;:: :....: the Planning Commission for further consideration. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to refer the'revised plans for UV-5-70 back to the Planning Commission for their consideration. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. REQUEST - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I Mr. Keith Houdyshell, President, Chamber of Commerce, presented a model of proposed change of sign a~ Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street and requested approval of funds needed for the project, the entire proposed ensemble to cost $1600.00. Holden moved, second by Hogard, that the ensemble be installed as requested in the amount of $1600.00. Discussion followed. Mr. Baum spoke against the motion. Several members of the audience spoke against the motion. AYES: Holden, Gummere NOES: B~um, Fuhrman, Hogard Motion carried. Gummere spoke for the original Chamber of Commerce plan to refurbish the sign for $200.00. Jean Dorr, 231 6th Street, spoke for the sign. Proctor Weir, spoke the refurbishment of the I sign. Hogard moved, second by Gummere, to authorize the City Manager to confer with the Chamber of Commerce and approve refurbishment of the sign for the $200.00 sum. AYES: Furhman, Gurnrnere, Hogard, Holden NOES: Baum Motion carried. AGENDA AMENDED Fuhrman moved, second by Gurnrnere, to take Agenda Item XI, K, out of order to be',considered at this time, regarding the request from the Seal Beach Republican Women~Federated. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. I PROCLAMATION - EISENHOWER DAY IN SEAL BEACH Mrs. Frank Clinton, President, Seal Beach Republican Women Federated requested ,the Mayor to proclaim October 14, 1970, as "Eisenhower Day in Seal Beach" and explained some of the activities taking place on that day, noting the dignataries that would be present. 10-5-70 ~r.'2f ' .!:.' "'-_f.' Mayor Baum procl'aimed October 14, 1970 as "Eisenhower Day in Seal Beach," and directed the City Manager to prepare the formal proclamation for his signature. ORDINANCE NUMBER 818 - ESTABLISHING LAW REVISION COMMISSION Ordinance Number 818 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'OF SEAL I BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHAPTER lOA COMPRISING SECTIONS 10A-l THRU 10-A-6 OF THE CITY CODE ,ESTABLISHING AN APPOINTIVE LAW REVISION COMMISSION AND PRESCRIBING ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS," was read in full by the City Attorney including certain corrections. Mr. Holden spoke in opposition to the proposed commission. Further discussion followed with members of the audience speaking on the matter. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, that Ordinance Number 818 be deemed to have had its first reading and be passed to second reading, as corrected. AYES: Baum"Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard NOES: ' Holden ,- Mption carried. ORDINANCE NUMBER 819 - ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD Ordinance Number 819 was presented entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE' II CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHAPTER'7B COMPRISING SECTIONS 7B-l THRU 7B-6 OF THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING. AN: APPOINTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD AND PRESCRIBING ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS," was read in full by the City Attorney including certain corrections. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, that Ordinance Number' 819 be deemed to have its first reading, as corrected, and passed to' second reading. Mr. Holden spoke against the ordinance. Discussion followed regarding the corrections. Members of the audience spoke on . the mattell.;"',. ','- AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 1895 - JET AIRCRAFT NOISE Resolution Nurnbe~ 1895 was considered by the Council entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, URGING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' OF--THE COUNTY OF ORANGE RELATING TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES IN JET AIRCRAFT DESIGNED TO REDUCE NOISE AND AIR POLLUTION, AND URGING CONDITIONS TO BE IMPOSED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO 10-5-70 2f3 l',.: :. INSURE SUCH TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING CHANGES.-" Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1895. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1896 - OPPOSING FREEWAYS Resolution Number 1896 was considered py Council entitled, I "A RESOLUTION OF THE'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF 'THE 605 FREEWAY AND THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF THE PACIFIC COAST 'HIGHWAY , FREEWAY." Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1896. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard' NOES: Holden Motion carried. RESOLUTION - BANKAMERICARDS-' A proposed resolution authorizing the application to Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association for Bankamericards for officials was considered by Council. Mr. Fuhrman asked that the resolution be amended, to include the City Attorney. Further discussion followed with Mr. Gummere and Mr. Holden speaking I in opposition to the proposed, resolution. Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer, spoke in opposition to the resolution. Further discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter. Holden moved,. second by Gummere, that the resolution be dissapproved. Mr. Fuhrman asked that the resolution be withdrawn. It was the consensus of the Council to withdraw the resolution from consideration. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC DOCUMENTS-- A proposed resolution establishing procedure for procuring copies of public documents and setting a charge therefore'was considered by Council. Mr. Fuhrman asked that the resolution be amended to include certain changes, and moved that the resolution be I adopted as amended. Mr. Hogard seconded the motion. Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter. Holden moved, second by Gurnmere, to table the matter for further study. Roll call on the tabling motion: AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. 10-5-70 ':l'r.:.4 ("':-) ""of- ':I: t ,:"a& RESOLUTION NUMBER 1897 - HONORING DOROTHY DOANE Resolution Number 1897 commending Mrs. Doane for her services to the City as a member of the civil Service Board was read in full by the City Manager. Holden moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1897 and that the resolution be presented in I plaque to Mrs. Doane. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER l898-TOPICS PROGRAM Resolution Number 1898 was considered by Council entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLlGATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS FOR AN AREA-WIDE TOPICS PLAN AND STUDY." Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere, to adopt Resolution Number 1898. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1899 - TOPE.{[S PROGRAM Resolution Number 1899 was considered by Council entitled, "A II RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A LOCAL AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT WITH THE-STATE-OF- CALIFORNIA, FOR THE AREA:-WIDE--TOPIG:S PLAN AND STUDY 'REPORT:""'" Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1899. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. REQUEST - LIBRARY SITE ALLOCATION The request from the City Manager regarding budget item for library funds in Leisure World was received. Discussion on the matter followed with Mr. Howard and Mr. Kirkwood from the Orange County Library administration speaking to the matter. The City Attorney spoke regarding negotiations for land site. Further discussion II followed. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, that a date be set for a budget review for October 20, 1970, at 7:00 p.m. Discussion followed. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Holden, Hogard NOES: None Motion carried~ 10-5-7Q i)r, : 2:-:5 Hogard moved, second by Gummere, to confirm that $90,000.00 was allocated in the approved budget for a library site in Leisure World. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Holden, Hogard NOES: None Motion carried. PURCHASE - FrRE DEPARTMENT MOBILE RADIO Holden moved, second py Hogard, to authorize the purchase of a three-frequency mobile radio for the Fire Department as I requested by the City Manager. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Holden, HQgard NOES: None Motion carried. PERSONNEL - FIREMEN Gummere moved, second by Holden, to authorize the City Manager to employ one additional fireman as requested. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Holden, Hogard NOES: None Motion carried. PURCHASE - POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to hold the authorization to purchase a Police Department vehicle over to budget review session. I PERSONNEL - POLICE DEPARTMENT--- Holden moved, second by Gummere, to authorize the City Manager to employ three persons for Police Department as requested~ AYES: Baum, Fuhrman~ Gummere, Holden, Hogard NOES: None Motion carried. PURCHASE - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM Holden moved, second by Gummere, to authorize the purchase of an undercoating spray pump for the Public Works Department. Mr. Fuhrman requested that 'this item be held over to the budget review session. Discussion followed. AYES: Hogard, Holden, Gummere NOES: Baum, Fuhrman Motion carried. I PURCHASE - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to hol~ authorization to purchase lawn vacuum for Public Works Department over to budget review session. Discussion followed. I I I ij-5-70 ...fiG .,.-: t J I'~ ' I .... AYES: Hogard, Fuhrman NOES: Baum, Gummere, Holden Motion fai:1El\!-; Holden moved, second by Gummere, to authorize the purchase of the lawn vacuum as requested. AYES: Baum, Gummere, Holden NOES: Fuhrman, Hogard Motion carried. BEACH SAND REPLENISHMENT Hogard moved, second by Holden, to approve the plans and specifications for beach sand replenishment, Project 343, and authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. TRACTS 6016, 6175, 6460 and 6477 - RELEASE OF BONDS Holden moved, second by Gurnrnere, to approve the City Engineer~s certification and authorize the release of bonds for Tracts 6016, 6175, 6460, and 6477. Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter. Holden withdrew his motion with consent of the second. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to hold this matter over to next meeting and direct the City Attorney to investigate the bond releases. AUTHORIZATION - CONSTRUCTION PERMIT Gummere moved, second by Holden, to authorize the City Engineer to issue a construction permit to Humble oil Company in accordance with Ordinance Number 463. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. LIFEGUARD SERVICE AGREEMENTS Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for lifeguard services with the County of Orange. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. Holden moved, second by Hogard, to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for lifeguar~ services with the Orange County Harbor District. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. 10-5-70 O-\~, f{"..C ....... 2!;7 REQUEST & PETITIONS - CENTRAL AVENUE BUS LINE The letter from Mrs. Clarke regarding Long Beach Transportation Company's line 13 bus route on Central Avenue with,petition bearing 125 names, petition bearing .32 names and petition bearing 52 names was received by Council. It was noted that the bus line had been moved to Electric Avenue after considerable effort. Discussion on the"'matter followed with members of the audience I speaking to the matter. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and file these communications. GIRL SCOUT AGREEMENT Hogard moved, second by Holden, to authorize the City Manager to change the wording of the agreement between the City and the Girl Scouts as requested by the Girl Scouts of Seal Beach. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. LAFCO NOTICE The notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission on the proposed detachment from Cypress Water District designated as Knott-Orange Detachment be received and billed by order of the Chair. I TERMS OF OFFICE - ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES Gummere moved, second by Hogard, to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution for consideration of Council at the next meeting supporting Garden Grove in their communication recommending one year terms of office for the Orange Councy League of Cities officers. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: ,None Motion carried. GUM GROVE PARK The communication from Mrs. Knapp urging Council action with regard to acquisition of Gum Grove park was read by the City Manager. Fuhrman moved, to~auehorize the City Attorney to enter I into negotiations for a lease agreement for the Gum Grove park area to be brought to next meeting. Discussion followed with members of the Council and the City Attorney taking part regarding purchase or lease of the park site. Mr. Baum stated that he would II I I 10-5-70 2;:)8 " '~' " : ~...... second Mr. Fuhrman's motion if it contained a 60 day limit for negotiations for the lease and if the lease agreement was unsatis- factory, eminent domain proceedings could proceed. Mr. Fuhrman agreed to the change in the motion. Gummere questioned proceedings for Bluebell Park. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. REGIONAL PARKS Gummere moved, second by Holden, that a similar resolution to that of the City of Huntington Beach requesting the County of Orange to expedite development of regional parks, be brought for consideration of Council at next meeting. Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter with specific emphasis made to the Los Alamitos Air Station as a regional park site. Gummere asked that separate resolution be prepared with regard to the Los Alamitos Air Station site. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Baum, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: Fuhrman Motion carried. CLAIM - WM. C. BUSS, M.D. Gummere moved, second by Holden, to deny ~he claim for reimbursement of property damages of Wm. C. Buss, M.D. and refer the matter to our insurance carrier, that the claimant be notified of Council -action. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - ALBERT DEL GUERCIO Albert Del Guercio read a statement with regard to the declarations made by the Mayor and the City Attorney relating to the Writ of Mandamus in connection with the "Robertson hearing." It was the order of the Mayor to receive and file 'the communication. Mr. Del Guercio requested Council action on the matter. Baum moved, second by !uhrrnan, that Mr. Del Guercio stop discussion and be seated. AYES: Baum, FUhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden ~1otion carried. 10-5-70 ....' "" 1 .1._ 2f)9 Mr. ,Del Guercio acceded to the Council request. CITY MANAGER APPOINTMENT Communications from Mr. & Mrs. Schieblauer and Mrs._ ,Leddy were ~eceived reques~ing tpat ~~e City Council take action for a permanent,c~~y,~a~~ger. Fu~rm?r~~oved, second by Hogard, that the Mayor,adverti~e,in the Western Cities Magazine and Nation's - . ._0... I Cities magazine for a p~rmanent City Manager that Dennis Courtemarche be given first consideration in selection. Mr. Gurnrnere and Mr. Holden spoke against the motion. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. SENATE BILLS - 1108 and 262 Fuhrman moved, second by Holden, that a letter of appreciation be directed to Supervisor Baker for his efforts as Chairman of the State Environmental Quality Study Council in the legislation passed by the Senate by bills 1108 and 262 relating to environ- mental impact of,civil aviation use of former military aviation facilities. NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden I None Motion carried. AYES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - APPOINTMENTS Hogard moved, second by Holden, to table this matter until more applications were received for the Parks and Recreation Commission. AYES: Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: Baum, Fuhrman Motion carried. The City Manager was directed to advertise for applicants to this commission. LEGAL SESSION Gurnrnere moved, second by Fuhrman, to defer the legal session to 4:00 o'clock p.m. October 6, 1970, after the afternoon AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden I hearing scheduled. NOES: None Motion carried. I I I . 10-5-70 / 10-6-70 2 c:, 0 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor stated that this was the time for oral communicati0ns. Tom Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove Way, requested information regarding the status of the special audit with'Reynolos and'Associates. . ~ .... \' . The City Manager stated that no contract had'been executed with Reynolds and Associates at this time. ~Kiis ~indstrom, 215 14th St. requested information relating to R & B Development concerning the sewage plant and the participation agreement with the City. The City Manager and City Attorney replied to the questions. The Mayor stated that a public debate would be set with regard to the Redevelopment Agency when the'reports from the City Manager and City Attorney were received. Go~don Shanks, 215 Surf Place, spmke on the matter. There were no other oral communications; oral communications were closed. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Hogard, to adjourn to 4:00 p.m. for legal session on October 6, 1970. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Hogard, Holden NOES: Motion carried. None The meeting adjourned at 1:12 a.m. Approved: ex-officio clerk of City Council ATTEST: Seal Beach, California October 6, 1970 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, by unanimous consent convened in Council Chambers at 1:30 ~.m. with public present, all members of the Council were present, Mayor Baum presided. The City Council adjourned to executive legal session. No formal action was taken.