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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1962-07-16 76 Tape - ecord. . lre !l1,t. ,. !R1. St. lept. Seal Beach, California July 16, 1962 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Gemmill presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by Rev. Ralph Schmitt, Methodist Church. I Present: Mayor Gemmill Councilmen: Nescher, And~rson, Gibbs, Leonard Absent: II None It Mayor Gemmill suggested the discontinuance of the use of the tape recorder. After some discussion it was moved by Anderson and seconded by Nescher that the use of the ~ape recorder be dis- continued, except when councilmen are absent. More discussion' followed. Mr. Anderson withdrew his motion with the consent of the second and the matter was referred to the City Attorney. It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Leonard that the minutes of July 2nd and 9th 1962 be approved as presented and cor- rected. AYES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill NOES: None Motion carried. Payroll demands No. 6464 to 6540 inclusiv~ and regular demands No. 1882 to 1926 inclusive, tot~ling $26,279.86 as approved 1 by the Finance Committee were presented. It was moved by Leonard and . . seconded by Gibbs that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the T~easury for the s~e. AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None Motion carried. Announcement of the July meeting of the Orange County Coast Association was received and filed. Letter from the Seal Beach Fire Department of the reelection of W. S. K~ighton as Fire Chief was received and filed. It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Gibbs that the request of the Brethren Church to hang a street banner at Main and Central Avenue be approved and that the City Manager make a cost study for future use. 1 AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None Motion carried, Letter from Sutter Kunkle in regard to refuse on streets was discussed. It was moved by Leonard and seconded by Anderson 1 C\l C\l en Co:I :.x:l ~ 1 I that the Chief of Police employ one m~~ to check out an~ enforce anti-litter laws on Ocean Avenue, Main Street and the Pier. AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard Gemmill Motion carried. Mr. Darby addressed the Council relative to the special meeting of July 9th and the temporary appointment of the City Manager. He stressed the employment of a full time City Manager. Mr. Keller stated that the City Council be permitted to use its best judgment in the matter. Mr. Bradley representing the Assenbly of God Church requested permission to use the beach for childrens meetings. Per- mission granted. Mr. MacClure asked if an ordinance had been adopted to install a stop sign at Bolsa Chica and Westminster Avenue. Referred to City Attorney. 77 City Mp;r. St. Dept. Mr. Carlson requested action on a request to acquire certain Parks Hellman Estate'property for park purposes. Mayor Gemmill reported dis- cussion with the Hellman Estate in this regard' and thB~ they were non- comml ttal. Mr. Rohrig of Diehl, Evans and Company, City Auditors reported Audit past and present fees relative to city auditing. It was moved by Nescher and sedonded by Gibbs that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with Diehl, Evans and Company for an annual fee of not to exceed $900.00 for the fiscal year 1962-63. AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None Motion carried. Grdinance No. 610 (Bay Blvd. - County Highway) was presented Ord, by title for the second reading. The ordinance was discussed with no action taken. Ordinance No. 611 (Rezoning -Amending Ord. No. 58l-Leisure World) was presented in full by the City Attorney. It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Leonard that Ordinance No. 611, having had its first reading be passed to the second reading. AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None Motion carried. The proposed Orange County Harbor Department life guard mutual aid agreement was discussed. More study needed. . It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Nescher that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a net for sting ray seining at 610 Ore 61: Life ~ Stln Rays ,78 Legal m maximum price of $p50.00. AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Nescher that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with the Marine News for legal Advert'. advertising fpr 1962-63. After discussion, Mrs. Gibbs amended her motion to read that the City Attorney be instructed to. draw up a contract with the Marina News for legal advertising for 1962-63. subject to the approval of the City Council. Fr~e way DOlI:s St. 1 AYES :. NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None Motion carried. The City Manager reported that the San Gabr~el River Free- way hearing had been changed from Santa Ana to the Club House, Leisure World, July 24th at 2:00 P.M. The City Manager also reported that the Ani~al Control Warden was averaging 30 pi~k ups per week and that an a dd1tional truck was being added. The City Manager reported that a complete resch~duling 1 of the street sweeper operation was b~ing made and wou+d be put into Sweeper use as soon as possi~le. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager it was moved Budll:et by Nescher and seconded by Anderson to adopt a tentative 1962-63 budget of $783,989.00 subject to amendment at the time of final adoption. AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None ** Mot;ion carried. ~ \ CU c#.<tCi~,-.... - City lerk and ex-officio.Clerk of the Seal Beach City Council Approved: 1 ATTEST: /u.;. ~~ City Clerk iHt It was moved by Leonard and seconded by Anderson to adjourn at 11:04 P.M. until Tuesday, July 17, 1962 at 7:30 P.M. AYES: NOES: Nescher, Anderson, Gibbs, Leonard, Gemmill None Motion carried.