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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1970-11-16 11-16-70 . '1''1' ~ - 2~ Seal Beach, California November 16, 1970 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California met in regular session with Mayor Baum presiding at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL I Present: Mayor Baum Councilmen Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere, to approve the minutes of November 2, 1970 as presented. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Demands numbered 11417 through 11548 in the amount of $247,032.94, including payroll of November 1,1970 in the amount of $58,145.71, as approved by the Finance Committee w~re presented to Council. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the Treasury for the same. Mr. Gummere spoke against paying the warrant to Mr. Bledsoe in the amount of $2,560.25. Mr. Holden stated the demands should be allowed with the exception of the item number nine. I AYES: Bau~, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS The request for regularly scheduled study sessions was considered by the Council. Several members of the audience spoke on the subject. Further discussion followed. Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, that the Council schedule, regularly, one study session per month, the day and time to be set at the first meeting in December. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard I NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. AGENDA CHANGE I Gummere moved, second by Holden, that the executive legal session scheduled for later in the meeting be moved up to the next item due to the urgency of the legal matter to be considered. The City Attorney concurred as to the seriousness and urgency of the matter. Discussion followed. The subject of the legal session was disclosed as an intention of suit by R & B Development Company as requested by a member of the audience. AYES: Gummere, Holden NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard Motion failed. CITY BUS SERVICE I A Seal Beach Bus Line proposal was submitted for consideration of Council by Mr. Fuhrman. Discussion followed. Mr. Fuhrman read a letter from Mrs. Hail, a Leisure World resident, on the matter, presented same to the Clerk to be a matter of record. Mr. Gummere spoke against the proposal. Further discussion followed with members of the audience speaking on the matter. Holden moved, second by Gummere to table the matter. AYES: Gummere, Holden NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard Motion failed. Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, that the staff procure further proposals for a City Bus system and report back to Council with their recommendations. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, H09ard, Holden NOES: Gummere Motion carried. ORDINANCE NUMBER 822 - SWAP MEETS I Ordinance Number 822 was presented entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SEAL BEACH CITY CODE SECTIONS 11-144 FIXING THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR CONDUCTING SWAP MEETINGS AND AMENDING SECTION 11-167 REQUIRING SWAP MEETING' LICENSEE TO COMPLY WITH RULES PRESCRIBED BY CHIEF OF POLICE." 11-16-70 219 '''of '( ~ 'II .,:... 11-16-70 . ~. \';"2,)1 Holden moved, second by Gummere, that ordinance Humber 822 not be adopted. AYES: Gummere, Holden NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard Motion failed. Holden moved, second by Gummere, to pass the first reading of Ordinance Number 822 naming the fee at $300.00 per calendar quarter or fraction thereof. Discussion followed with members of the audience: speaking on the matter. Mr. Holden moved to amend his original motion to include the Rules as prescribed by the Chief of Police as part of the Ordinance. The amending motion lost for need of a second. Further discussion followed. I Gummere moved, second by Holden, to table the motion. AYES: Gummere, Holden NOES: Motion failed. Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard Several members of the audience spoke on the matter. Roll call on original motion: . AYES: Holden NOES: Motion failed. I Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, HOQard ORDINANCE NUMBER 823 - SWAP MEETS .' Ordinance Number 823 was read in full by the Mayor entitled - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SEAL BEACH CITY CODE SECTIONS 11-144 FIXING THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR CONDUCTING SWAP MEETINGS AND AMENDING SECTION 11-167 REQUIRING SWAP MEETING LICENSEE TO COMPLY WITH RULES PRESCRIBED BY CITY COUNCIL." Fuhrman moved, second by Baum, to approve the first reading of Ordinance Number 823 and pass it to second reading. Discussion followed. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, HOQard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1911 - TRIBUTE GLENN O. JONES I / Resolution Nuntler 1911 was read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF GLENN O. JONES." I Holden moved, second by Fuhrman, to adopt Resolution Number 1911. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1912 - GENERAL PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE Resolution Number 1912 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A GENERAL PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE DESCRIBING ITS MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS." The Council concurred that Section 4 of the proposed resolution should be deleted. Discussion followed. Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, to adopt Resolution Number 1912, as amended. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard NOES: Holden Motion carried. The Mayor ca11ed a recess at 10:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:30 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1913 - FREEWAY OFF-RAMP Resolution Number 1913 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTIHG THAT THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS INCREASE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON THE 605 FREEWAY'S 7th STREET OFF-RAMP." Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere, to adopt Resolution Number 1913 as amended. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION - USING MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR FIRES Proposed Resolution regarding the use of Military aircraft for fighting forest fires was received. Memorandum from Chief Adams relating to the matter was received. It was the order of the 'Chair., 'with consent of Council, to receive and file the Resolution and memorandum. I I 11-16-70 ",.,,300 11-16-70 ~Ol RESOLUTION NUMBER 1914 - ORIGINATOR STIPULATED Resolution Number 1914 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, STIPULATING THE ORIGINATOR OF FUTURE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL BE DENOTED ON SAID RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES." Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1914 as amended adding Ordinances as well as Resolutions. AYE~: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1915 - USE OF LOW LEAD GASOLINE Resolution Number 1915 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADVOCATING THE USE OF LOW LEAD OR UNLEADED GASOLINE IN MUNICIPALLY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN FEASIBLE." Holden moved, second by Hogard, to adopt Resolution Number 1915. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, H09ard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1916 - CALIFORNIA SAFETY PROGRAM Resolution Number 1916 was presented to Council entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN TH~ CALIFORNIA SAFETY PROGRAM UHDER THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT OF 1966 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A PROPOSAL FOR A PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY." Gummere moved, second by Holden, to adopt Resolution Number 1916. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Engineer advise the Environmental Quality Control Board of the progress of the program. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. I I I 11-16-70 r~ I RESOLUTION NUMBER,1917 ~ CURB PARKING - PCH Resolution Number 1917 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RESTRICTING AND PROHIBITING CURB PARKING ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Fuhrman moved, second by Gummere, to adopt Resolut1.on Number 1917 . AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1918 - F.REEWAY MODIFICATION Resolution Number 1918 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING STUDY NUMBER ONE FOR THE. MODIFICATION TO SAN DIEGO FREEWAY INTERCHANGE AT SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD." Baum moved, second by Gummere, to adopt Resolution Number 1918. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden, NOES: None . Motion carri ed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1919 - MERCURY LIGHTS - EDISON Resolution Number 1919 was presented to Council. entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH URGING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO PROVIDE CUSTOMERS IN ORANGE COUNTY WITH 3,500 LUMEN MURCURY VAPOR LIMINAIRE LIGHTS AND REQUESTING THE CONCURRENCE OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN SAID REQUEST AND PRESENTING FACTS IN SUPPORT THEREFORE." Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman, to adopt Reso~ution Number 1919. AYES:,' 'Baum, Fuhrman,' Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None MoUon carri ed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1920 - PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL. VEHICLES/STREETS Resol.ution Number 1920 was presented to Council ,entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. SEAL BEACH PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM USING CERTAIN STREETS." I I 11-16-70 0' i '::\03 Hogard moved, second'~y fuhrman, to adopt Resolution Number' 1920 inserting "Second Street. to Eighth Street" and "Tenth Street to Twelfth Street" in the appropriate space. AYES: ' Baum, Fuhrman,' Gummere, 'Hogard,' Holden' NOES: None Motion carried. GROUP INSURANCE' - RENEWAL I The City Manager's request for authorization to renew contract with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company to provide group medical insurance to employees and dependents for an additional year at an additional cost to City estimated at $5,500 as a result of '30 per cent increase was 'received by Council. Discussion followed. Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard, to authorize the City Manager to 'renew the contract and to direct the City Manager to look into other'alternatives in the future. Discussion followed. Mr. Fuhrman withdrew his motion with consent of the second, Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard to authorize the City Manager to obtain a sixty day extension with Connecticut General at the new rate quoted and to inves~igate alternative contract proposals. Discussion followed. I AYES: Baum,' Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. ECOLOGICAL STUDY ., Discussion regarding proposed ecological study commenced with members of the audience speaking to the matter. It was 'the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to refer this matter to the Environmental Quality Control Board for consideration. ADJOURNMENT TIME SET Baum moved, second by Fuh'rman, to set the time for adjournment at 12:30 a.m. AYES: NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard . Gummere, Holden I , Motion carried. COMPUTER - FINANCE DEPARTMENT Holden moved, second by Hogard, to authorize the City Manager to sign a lease agreement with Burroughs Corporation for installation of computer in Finance Department effective January 1, 1971 in accordance with 1970-71 budget appropriation of $3,600. , . AYES: NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden None . Motion carried I CONTRACT CHANGE,ORDER,- BEACH REPLENISHMENT PROJECT 343 The City Engineer's emergency request for' contract change order for Project Number 343 was received by Council. Holden..moved, second by Hogard, to approve the change order as requested in the amount.of $14,070.00. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. REPORT - BEACH PROJECT I Holden moved, second by Baum, to accept the final r.eport of Moffat and Nichol on beach project and authorize the City Engineer to begin negotfatipn with"the Cor.ps of Engineers as recommended, in their report. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. PROJECT 333 - ROSSMOOR CENTER WAY Gummere moved, second by Holden, to grant the time extension for Project 333 as requested by the City En gineer and Sully- Miller Contracting Company, extension to.be granted for. thirty calendar days. AYES: Baum, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: . Motion carried. Fuhrman BID - CAB & CHASSIS - PUBLIC WORKS I' I Holden moved, second by Baum, to reject.the'bid received for Cab and Chassis, from P,itman Manufactul'ling Company., and authorize the City Manager to acquire this item through the Orange ,County Purchasing System. AYES: Baum', Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden " . NOES: . None Motion carried. 11- 16-70 ,':f !!~04 11- 16-70 \S05 , . LAMPSON AVENUE SIDEWALKS' " Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman, to table the'preliminary cost study concerning sidewalks on Lampson Avenue. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: Gummere Motion carried. Mr. Gummere moved to,hold:over:the item on public 'dance1and to consider the communication from Mrs. Knapp and the executive legal session at this time. There was no second to the motion. I ORDINANCE NUMBER 824 - PUBLIC DANCE Ordinance Number 824 was read in full by the Mayor entitled "AN ORDINANCE" 'OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCES NUMBERED 619, 622, 675, and 695". Baum moved, second by Hogard, to pass the first reading of Ordinance Number 824 and pass it to second reading. Discussion followed. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman" Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden ORDINANCE NUMBER 825 - PUBLIC'DANCE Motion, carried. Ordinance Num ber 825 was read in full by the Mayor entitled' , "AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE'TO OPERATE A PUBLIC DANCE HALL:" I Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, to pass the first reading of Ordinance Number 825 and pass it to second reading. Discussion followed. AYES: NOES: Baum, Fuhrman; Hogard Gummere, Holden Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - MRS. KNAPP The Mayor related the progress to date regarding Gum Grove Park , stating that the City Attorney is negotiating with the Hellman heirs regarding the property. Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, to adjourn to Tuesday, November 17. 1970 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the remaining' items on the Agenda. I ADJOURNMENT 11-16-70 / 11-17-70 d~06 AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Gummere, Holden Motion carried. I The meeting adjourned at 12:42 a.m. I Q~~~ City an e officio clerk of the Seal Beach City Council ' Approved: C---- - ATTrST, 9M~{,,,P~ --...... Seal Beach, California November 17, 1970 '," -I ,.' ",' I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California met in regular adjourned session with Mayor Baum presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL.CALL Present: Mayor Baum Councilmen Gummere, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden None Absent: PROCLAMATION Mayor Baum proclaimed December 6 through December 12, 1970 as "CHRISTMAS SEAL WEEK." EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSION I The City Council adjourned to executive legal session at 7:02 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:33 p.m. . ... ': ", ~ 'I ~ . I ~"l _ Mayor Baum reported that the Gum Grove Park lease or purchase was proceeding well as reported by the City Attorney. Mayor Baum reported that the claim of Lee Risner was expected to be settled shortly. Mayor Baum reported that the City Attorney and the City Manager had been instructed to meet with R & B Development Company concerning conditions to negotiate and report back to Council on the matter.