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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
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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.
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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
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NOES:
Gummere, Holden
Motion carried.
AGENDA CHANGE
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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
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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
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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."
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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.
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Gummere moved, second by Holden, to table the motion.
AYES: Gummere, Holden
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Motion failed.
Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard
Several members of the audience spoke on the matter.
Roll call on original motion:
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AYES: Holden
NOES:
Motion failed.
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Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, HOQard
ORDINANCE NUMBER 823 - SWAP MEETS
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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
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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
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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.
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AYES: Baum,' Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
NOES:
None
Motion carried.
ECOLOGICAL STUDY
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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:
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Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard
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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.
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Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden
None
. Motion carried
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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
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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
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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
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Motion carried.
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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.
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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:"
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Baum moved, second by Fuhrman, to pass the first reading of
Ordinance Number 825 and pass it to second reading. Discussion
followed.
AYES:
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT
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AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard
NOES:
Gummere, Holden
Motion carried.
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Seal Beach, California
November 17, 1970
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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
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The City Council adjourned to executive legal session at
7:02 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:33 p.m.
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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.