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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1970-11-02 I legal counsel Bledsoe. Tom Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove Way, asked if the agreement for the audit with Reynolds and Associates was in effect. The City Manager stated that the contract was signed effective, November 1,,1970. Mrs. Carston spoke regarding the report forthcoming on the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Leddy spoke regarding the Counsel for the Redevelopment Agency and his availability for the proposed hearing on the Agency. There were no other communications, oral communications were closed. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Fuhrman, to adjourn at 11:35 p.m. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. I Approved: ATTEST: ~.4r' 'Ukf>" . C~ty Cler Seal Beach, California November 2, 1970 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, adjourned to McGaugh School at 8:00 p.m. due to capacity crowd. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session in McGaugh School auditorium with I Mayor Baum presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Glenn O. Jones, former Mayor of Seal Beach. 10-23-70 2~8 .... .tl "( ,. -" 11-2-70 . i:2~1 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Baurn Councilmen Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to approve the minutes regular adjourned meeting; October 23, 1970 regular adjourned meeting; and October '13, 1970 special meeting. I of the October 19, 1970 regular meeting, October 20, 1970 Certain corrections were noted in the October 19 and October 23 minutes. Mr. Gummere opposed the approval of the October 13, 1970 special meeting, stated that Mr. Fuhrman should have abstained on the matter of hiring special legal counsel for recall matters as a conflict of interest and referred to Mr. Fuhrman's abstaining vote on Ordinance Number 820. Mr. Holden opposed approval of the October 13, 1970 meeting. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. I APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Demands numbered 11290 through 11405 in the amount of $50,772.68 as approved by the Finance Committee was presented to Council for approval. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, that the demands be allowed and warrants dr~wn on the Treasury for the same. Mr. Holden and Mr. Gummere opposed the payment of the demands submitted by Mr. Bledsoe as Special Legal Counsel. Several members of the audience spoke on this matter. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. GENERAL PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE I The formation of a General Plan Review Committee to update the City's General Plan was considered by Council. Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking on the matter. Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, that the Council appoint a General Plan 11-2-70 l2',O Review Committee, each Councilman to appoint three members from his councilmanic district, appointments to be made at the next regular meeting. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. I POLLUTION - SEAL BEACH BEACHFRONT Request regarding a study to identify possible sources of up~tream pollution into Seal Beach beachfront was considered by Council., Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking on the matter. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to refer this matter to the Environmental Quality Control Board as a first priority matter. LOW LEAD GASOLINE - CITY VEHICLES Request regarding use of low lead gasoline in City vehicles was considered by Council. Holden moved, second II by Hogard, that a resolution be prepared urging the use of low lead gasoline in City Vehicles when possible. ..' AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. ORDINANCE NUMBER 821 - BUILDING MORATORIUM , , The Mayor read Ordinance Number 821 in full entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH"CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING, TEMPORARILY, THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STRUCTURES OR MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PROJECT BOUNDARIES OF THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." I Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Ordinance 821 as read. Mr. Gummere spoke against adoption of the Ordinance. Discussion followed relative to the effect of the proposed Ordinance to the R & B Development project with the City Attorney, City Manager taking part. "1l,] ~2-70 -" .- 211 Mr. Walters, Attorney, 445 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, representing R & B Development Company urged a no vote on the proposed Ordinance. Several members of the audience spoke on the matter. Roll Call on the motion: AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. I The Mayor called a recess at 11:05 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:25 p.m. with Mayor Baurn calling the meeting to order. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 495 - BUILDING APPROVAL AT 4th & MARINA. Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere, to ratify Planning Commission Resolution *495 which approved construction of a seven unit apartment on C-2 zoned property located on the southwest corner of 4th Street and Marina Drive. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 1906 - RESOLUTIONS Resolution Number 1906 was presented entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPT-ED IN PAST YEARS WHICH DENOTE POLICY, ENACT COURSES OF ACTION OR AFFECT PHILOSOPHIES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH BE COLLECTED AND BOUND AND FORWARDED TO EACH MEMBER ,OF THE CITY COUNCIL." Fuhrman moved, second by Baum, to adopt Resolutton Number 1906 as amended. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1907 - MINUTES I Resolutien Number 1907 was presente~ to'Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE MINUTES OF THE~PLANNING 11-2-70 2~2 t " 'f. " , COMMISSION, CIVIL S~RVICE BOARD, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PARKS AND RECREAT~ON COMMISSION, LAW REVISION COMMISSION, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD AND ALL OTHER BOARDS I AND COMMISSIONS BE SUPPLIED TO EACH M?MBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER EAC~ MEETING OF THE AFOREMENTIONED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS." Fuhrman moved, second by Rogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1907. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1908 - QUALIT~ HOMES - NAVAL AIR -STATION Resolution Number 1908 was presented ,to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU,NC,IL OF THE CI'ry OF ,SEAL BEACH URGING THE UNITE.'D STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN H!GH QU~ITY' STRUCTU~L AND ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS IN THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES AT , I LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL A~R STATION." I Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman, to adopt Resolution Number 19 0 8 . Tom McKnew, 4748 Candelberry Avenue, Seal Beach spoke on the matter, and related items. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1909 - ACCEPTING EASEMENT 'U.S.A. Resolution Number 1909 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL I BEACH ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT THEREOF. ", Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution I Number 1909. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gurnrnere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. J ,q :'7.1;1-2-70 2q3 LAFCO NOTICES It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to receive and file the notices from the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding Annexation *3 to Stanton Water District and Annexation K12l-70 to Garden Grove Sanitary District. I UTILIZATION OF SURPLUS MILITARY AIRCRAFT - FIRES It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, that a similar resolution to that of the City of Long Beach requesting the League- of California Cities and the member cities thereof and the legislatures to approve the program of utilizing surplus military aircraft in fighting forest fires. PROHIBITING SALE OF NON DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS It was the order of, the Chair, with consent of Council, to refer the letter'from SEA AND SAGE regarding prohibition of sale of certain non-returnable or disposable beverage containers to the Environmental Quality Control Board for' their consideration. I BUS ROUTE - ELECTRIC AVENUE It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to receive and file the letter from Southern California Rapid Transit District regarding the rerouting of District's Lines 55 and 50,to operate along Electric Avenue between Main Street and Marina Drive. POSTING OF AGENDAS It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to receive and file the memorandum from the City Clerk advising of the closing of Orange County Libraries from November 6 through November 16, 1970. The Council notified those present that the agenda wouldbbe posted at the Post Office during that period. I 11-2-70 2~4. I'" i. t. COMMUNICATION - MRS. DORR Mrs. Dorr spoke regarding her letter and an account of her visits in Leisure World. SWAP MEETS The memorandum from the City Attorney regarding amendments I to the Swap Meet Ordinance was received. The letter from the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerqe urging denial of application to hold swap meet at the Marina Palace was received. Discussion followed. Mr. Robertson of the Marina Palace presented a proposed ordinance for, consideration of Council. Discussion followed. Baurn moved, second by Holden, to table this matter to the next regular meeting for recommendations from the Staff on this subject. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Mot:ion carried. PUBLIC AND CLUB DANCES I Gumrnere moved, second by Holden, to hold this item over to next meeting for further study. Mr. Robertson of the Marina Palace provided copies of proposed ordinance and resolutions relative to Public and Club Dance licenses to the Council for their consideration. Discussion followed. AYES: Baurn, Fuhrman, Gumrnere, Holden NOES: Hogard Motion carried. COMMUNICATION ~ CHARLES L. KING It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to refer the letter from Charles L. King for formation of a symphony orchestra and/or concert band, etc. to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their I consideration. PURCHASE ~~POLICE VEHICLES Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to approve the specifications and authorize the City Manager to participate with Orange County Purchasing Department 11-2-70 .,", '12~;; I. ...... in purchasing and obtaining bids for seven Class "A" Police Pursuit Vehicles. Discussion followed. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1910 - COMPLETION PROJECT 327 Resolution Number 1910 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL I BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 327 (AHFP 545) FIRST STREET EXTENTION - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SILVERI & RUIZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Discussion followed. Holden moved, second by Gummere, to adopt Resolution Number 1910. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. TRACT 6016 - INSTRUMENT OF CREDIT RELEASE It was the order of the Chair, with unanimous consent I of Council, to approve the release of Instrument of Credit on Tract Number 6016 as requested by the City Engineer. TRACTS 6460, 6477, 6175 & 6176 - RELEASE OF BONDS Gummere moved, second by Hogard, to approve release of Improvement Bonds on Tracts 6460, 6477, 6175 and 6176 as requested by the City Engineer. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried TRACTS 6460, 6477, 6175 & 6176 - ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE BONDS Holden moved, second by Gummere, to approve acceptance of Maintenance Bonds for Tracts 6460, 6477, 6175 and 6176 in the sum of $35,850 as requested by the City I Engineer. Discussion followed. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Bogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - AGREEMENT Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the County of Orange for traffic signal maintenance. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden I NOES: None Motion carried. PROCLAMATION Mayor Baum proclaimed November 11, 1970 as VETERANS DAY in the City of Seal Beach and read the proclamation in full. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Baum stated that this was the time for oral communications. Margaret K~ein, 1211 Marlin Avenue, spoke regarding the Red Candle restaurant. There were no other oral communications, oral communications were closed. EXECUTIVE LEGAL AND PERSONNEL SESSION I The Council adjourned to Legal and Personnel session at 1:05 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:30 a.m. AGREEMENT - LEGAL COUNSEL - BLEDSOE+ The Mayor stated that the City Council had agreed in legal session by a majority vote of three to two to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Russell Bledsoe for legal services with regard to Court Case *4 - CIV 10748. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Hogard, to adjourn at 1:32 a.m. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. I ./ an ex-off~cio clerk each City Council Approved: ATTEST: Ma r 9LA;;;:uL~ City Clerk 11-2-70 '. .' . '2:)6