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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1971-01-05 1-4-71 / 1-5-71 ...., "'''7 .4"., .( ..1).1) ADJOURNMENT Fuhrman moved, second by Baum to adjourn to 2:00 o'clock p.m. January 5, 1971 to consider the items of elections and the remainder of the Agenda. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. I The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. /) ~. ./A,. ~ '/A Ci~erk ~ex-o co crerk of the Seal Beach City Council Approved - ATTEST, 9-"--"y.!--bJ;;; Seal Beach, California January 5, 1971 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California met in regular adjourned session at 2:00 p.m. with Mayor Baum presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Baum Councilmen Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden None Absent: Gummere moved, second by Holden to amend the Agenda to include a Resolution relative to the Fuhrman recall. AYES: NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden None Motion carri ed. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 1936 - APPEAL DISMISSAL Resolution Number 1936 was presented to Council in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, 1-5-71 .... 1ft. .. .., ., ': ..~:t8 CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ORDERING THE DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF THE NOTICE OF APPEAL, CASE NUMBER M-1546, FILED IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Hogard moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 1936. I AYES: , NOES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden None Motion carried. It was the consensus of the Council that March 30, 1971 be the date set for Special Municipal Election in Councilmanic District Two. ORDINANCE NUMBER 830 - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - DISTRICT Tl~ The City Attorney read Ordinance Number 830 in full entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ,COUNCIL-OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A I . SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO OF SAID CITY OF TUESDAY, THE 30TH DAY OF MARCH, 1971, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF THE RECALL OF A CERTAIN OFFICER OF SAID CITY AND THE ELECTION TO A CERTAIN OFFICE IF A CERTAIN OFFICER IS RECALLED FROM OFFICE AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PERTAINING TO CITIES." Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard to adopt Ordinance Number 830. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Gummere, Hogard, Holden NOES: None Motion carried. RESIGNATION - COUNCILMAN GUMMERE The City Attorney read Councilman Gummere's letter of resignation and presented same to the City Clerk. I ORDINANCE NUMBER 831 - SPECIAL M~N1fIPAl ELECTION - DISTRICT FOUR The City Attorney read Ordinance Number 831 in full entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 30TH DAY OF MARCH, 1971 FOR 'THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Hogard moved, second by Ho 1 den to adopt Ordinance Number 831. 1-5-71 , , '...,,09 ~ j ": .."). 'l AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, f1ogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. Mr. Gummere was given a standing ovation as he withdrew from the Council Chambers. RESOLU~IqN NUMBE~'1937 -'SPECIFIED SERVICES Resolution Number 1937 was presented to Council entitled "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN ,SAID CITY ON MARCH 30, 1971." Fuhrman moved, second by Iiogard to adopt Resolution Number 1937. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NO ES : None VACANCY: One Motion carried. CITY CLERK REQUEST Holden moved, second by Fuhrman to authorize the City Clerk to charge a fee of $65 for the pro-rata share of the costs of printing and handling Statement of Qualifications in the forthcoming election, as requested by the City Clerk. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. ORDINANCE NUMBER 828 - AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS I Ordinance Number 828 was presented for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION 1835 OF ARTICLE lR, AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS; PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF ORDINANCE NO. 628. ZONING ORDINANCE." Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman to waive the second reading of Ordinance Number 828, deemed that it has had second reading and be passed to adoption. I 1-5-71 {~'~~:'~40 I AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. ORDINANCE NUMBER 829 - CASH BASIS WORKING CAPITAL FUND Ordinance Number 829 was presented for second reading and read in full entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 794, REDUCING THE CASH BASIS WORKING CAPITAl FUND." Fuhrman moved, second ~y Hogard to adopt Ordinance Number 829. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Holden VACANCY: One Motion carried. ORDINANCE NUMBER 832 - PURCHASING Ordinance Number 832 was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7, BIDDING, AND SECTION 11, OPEN MARKET PROCEDURE, OF ORDINANCE NO. 529 PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT." Fuhrman moved, second by Baum to table Ordinance Number 832. Mr. Baum withdrew his second and discussion followed relative to a study session on Ordinance Number 529. Fuhrman moved, second by Baum to table Ordinance Number 832. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1938 - BUDGET BALANCE SHEET Resolution Number 1938 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVING THAT A "BALANCE SHEET" SHALL BE INCLUDED IN FUTURE BUDGETS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Fuhrman moved, second by HOQard to adopt Resolution Number 1938. I I AYES: NOES: VACANCY: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden None One Motion carried. 1-5-71 . I' ';, .,;, ~41 RESOLUTION NUMBER 1939 - STREET AND ALLEY REPAIR FUND Resolution number 1939 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMITTING $100,000 FROM THOSE FUNDS RESULTING FROM REDUCTION OF THE CASH BASIS WORKING CAPITAL FUND TO STREET AND ALLEY REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT IN ZONING DISTRICT I NUMBER ONE." Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter. Baum moved, second by Hogard to adopt Resolution Number 1939. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard NOES: Ho 1 den VACANCY: One 110tion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1940 - OPPOSING RATE INCREASE - EDISON COMPANY Resolution Number 1940 was presented to Counc;l entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING A RATE INCREASE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY." Fuhrman moved, second by Hogard to adopt Resolution Number 1940. Rex Moen, Manager, Southern California Edison Company, spoke on the matter. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1941 - OBSCENE 11ATERIALS I Resolution Number 1941 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING ACTION TO STOP HIE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF OBSCENE MATERIALS IN THE STATE OF C^LIFORNIA AND THE NATION." Fuhrman moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 1941. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carr;ed. PIER LEASE I Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman to table the matter of the P;er Lease. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS I , Memorandum transmitting sample Ordinance from City of Newport Beach regarding procedure for conducting Council Meetings was received by Council. Discussion followed. It was the order of the Chair for the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance similar to that of Newport Beach with certain changes, as required or requested by'Staff or Council Members. GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE A report from the City Manager on Group Medical Insurance was received by Council. Holden moved, second by Baum to approve the present carrier and author1ze the City Manager to enter into an agreement. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden 'I NOES: None VACANCY: One PARK - HELLMAN PROPERTY Motion carried. ' The letter from Gayle Knapp" Conservation Chairman, Seal Beach Junior Womens Club regarding status of acquisition of land for park was received. The City Attorney reported as to the status of the lease for the "Gumgrove Park". Further discussion followed regarding condemnation procedures as oppos,ed to negotiation of a lease. This item was held to later in the meeting. COMMUNICATION - BUS BENCHES The letter from Gregory Carroll thanking the City for the placement of bus benches ~Ias recei'ved by Council. I t was the order of the Chair to receive and file the letter, the City Manager to contact Mr. Carroll regarding further communication on the matter. 1 MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman to receive and file the letter from Orange County Mosquito Abatement District transmitting their Resolution "Certificate of Recognition" for John B. Hamilton. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACA~CY: ' One Motion carried. 1-5-71 r t ~.: :r42 1-5-71 -: ?:l<13 RATE INCREASE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY It was the order of the Chair to direct the City Manager to prepare a Resoluti~n opposing the increase of rates for water service from Southern California Water Company. TARIFF REVISION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY It was the order of the Chair to receive and file the application to the Public Utilities Commission from Southern California Gas Company for authority to revise tariffs for natural gas service. NOTICE - PUC It was the order of the Chair to receive and file the notice of investigation on the Public Utilities Commission own motion of procedures for determining California intra-state operating results of inter-state bus carriers operating in California. GUMGRQVE P~RK - CONTINUED Resolution Number 1881 was discussed by Council with regard to condemnation procedures and the Gumgrove Park. Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter. Holden moved, second by Fuhrman that the Council direct a letter to the Hellman Heirs regarding the proposed lease and that a 30 - day extension be allowed on the matter. The City Attorney to negotiate further. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. COMMU~ICAFIO~~!TY OF WESTMINISTER It was the order of the Chair to receive and file the Resolution from City of Westminister urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to follow recommendations of the 1970 Grand Jury on Orange County Sheriffs Office. COMMUNICATION - CITY QF CULVER CITY It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and file the Resolution from City of Culver City urging the Los Angeles County Division of the League of Cities to investigate and report on advisability of an insurance coverage program for municipalities. I I, I~ 1-5-71 ~: Pt1\f4 COMMUNICATION - CITY OF STANTON It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and file the Resolution of the City of Stanton urging SCAG to consider adoption of policy to oppose any bill on State or Federal level which does not involve local government in decision making I process. COMMUNICATION - CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE The Resolution of the City of San Clemente requesting legislation regulating maintenance and storage of dangerous drugs and narcotics was received by Council. Discussion followed on the matter. It was the order of the Chair to direct the City Manager to prepare a Resolution for legislation to be enacted regulating the source of drugs and narcotics to be brought for consideration of Council at the next meeting. COMMUNICATION - SAFETY FLARES - CITY OF SAN LEANDRO It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council that the 1 Resolution of the City of San Leandro urgJng legislation on automobile safety flares be received and filed. COMMUNICATION - GARDEN GROVE - MINIBIKE PARK It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council that the Resolution of the City of Garden Grove requesting use of a . portion of the Nike Base as a Minibike Park be received and filed. COMMUNICATION - CITY OF GARDEN GROVE - AERIAL ROUTES It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council that a similar Resolution as that of the City of Garden Grove requestin~ Public Utilities Commission to provide direct aerial route from Orange County Airport to Sacramento, be prepared for consideration of Council at next meeting. COMPLAINT - CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS SERVICE . I It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to refer the complaint for money damages, California Physicians Service vs. City of Seal Beach to the City Attorney for the necessary action. 1-5-71 . ,-.. ,,'. ""45 . . .' .. .~'"' ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Oral Communications were opened by the Chair. Adele Owens, 401 Central, spoke regarding the tower on the Department of Water and Power property. The City Engineer responded. Sven Lindstrom, 215 - 14 th Street, spoke regarding franchise fees and reimbursements from the Edison Company and the Telephone Company. It was the order of the Chair that the City Manager provide Mr. Lindstrom with the information required. Ken Coons, 201 Ocean, spoke regarding undergroundin9 of utilities. There were no other oral communications. Oral communications were I closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION The City Council recessed to Executive Personnel Session at 4:10 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 4:34 p.m. stating that the County Clerks office would be requested to handle the recall of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT Hogard moved, second by Fuhrman to adjourn to 7:00 p.m. January 1 18, 1971. AYES: Baum, Fuhrman, Hogard, Holden NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried. The meetinq adjourned at 4:35 p.m. ~ I Approved: ATTEST' YtAjf' ~~ j , City Cler