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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1956-11-20 f 327 Seal Beach, California November 20, 1956 Tpe City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Calvo presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Pres~nt : Mayor Calvo Councilmen: Tancre. Ross, Flanagan, Spencer I Absent: II II None The minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 1956 were read and a pproveQ on the Mayor I s motion. Councilman Tancre introduced John Sterritt, District Boy Scout Executive who in turn introduced E. C. Misseldine, District Fund Chairman. Mr. Misseldine told of the successful Boy local fund campaign directed by Marx Dressler and presented to him a Boy Scout Emblem desk piece as a token of' appreciation. Mr. Dressler accepted it in behalr of all the committeemen . ~ and those who made the donations to the Boy Scouts. I Reports of the City Clerk and City Treasurer for the month of October, 1956 were presented. It was moved by Spencer and seconded by Tancre to receive and file the City Officers reports. AYES: NOES: Tancre, koss, Flanagan, Spencer, Calvo ~one Motion carried. Demands numbering 4656 to 4704 inclusive, totaling $8,051.36 as approved by the Finance Committee were presented. It was moved by Tancre and seconded by Spencer that the demands' be allowed and wax'rants drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: NOES: Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer, Calvo None Motion carried. Resolution No. 944 (Sale of Tax Delinquent Properties) was presented by the City Attorney. It was moved by Flanagan Heso 1 and seconded by Tancre to adopt Resolution No. 94ll.. 2ll:!L AYES: NOES: Tancre, Ross, Flanagan. Spencer, 'Calvo None Motion carx'ied. Resolution No. 945 (Heques ting Appointment of James B. Stoddard to Water Pollution Board) was read by title by the City Attorney. It was moved by Tancre and seconded.by Spencer to'waive the reading of Hesolution No. 945. Reso 945 AYES: NOES. Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer,"Calvo None Motion carried. .. 328 Sub~ Dilv.:ts. School School Oil Plan. ~. Plan. Comm. Xmas Light. .' Resolution No. 945. It was moved by Spencer and seconded by Tancre to adopt Resolution No. 945. AYES: NOES: Taricre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer, Calvo None Motion carried. Letter from Lakewood'Park relative to certain re- visions in our sewage pumping plants was received and filed and referred to Mr. Trygg for negotiation. At the request of Mr. Dressler to install curbs on three sides of the McGaugh School, the matter was referred to Mr. Trlgg for study and costs. Letter from the School District, declining to make appointm~nt" recommendations to the Recreation Commission was received and filed. . Mr. Tancre recommended that Ordinance 1 No. 470 be ammended so that the C9uncil could make all appoint- ments. Mr. Buck stated that he had received copies of Signal Oil and Fairfield in execution of the "seal /:leach Naval AmMuni- tion and Net Depot Undertaking~~ and that it appeared that the proposed surface utilization is completely satisfactory to the City. It was moved by Flanagan and seconded by Ross that the local Commandant be so advised. 1 AYES: NOES: Tanore, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer, Calvo None Motion carried. Letter from the Planning Commission advlsing that the zoning of the Bolsa Chica Annexation to M-2 had been completed according to ordinance. Letter from the Planning Commission recommending & zoning variance for Lots 40, Block 212. Bay View Tract. It was Moved by Ross and seconded by Spencer to accept the rec- ommendation. AYES I NOES I Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer. Calvo None Motion car.ried. 1 Mr. Louis Avritt addressed the Council relative to Christmas lighting for the City. After discussion it was moved ~ by Ross and seconded by Spencer that not to exceed $650.00 be expended with $300.00 allocated to Main Street. AYES I NOES: Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spenoer, Calvo None Motion carried. Mr. Buck stated that he had examined the Bond and surety of the Standard Gas Company, and it appeared to be satisfactory'. It was moved by Flanagan and seconded by Tancre to approve the bond and surety as posted by Pacific Indemnity Company as required under Ordinance No. 474 in.behalf of the Standard Gas Company. I AYES: NOES: Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer. Calvo None Motion carried. Letter from Metr'opolitan Water District relative to the collection of taxes in their behalf. It w.as mov~d by Tancre and seconded by Flanagan that the City el~cts'to allow the collection of taxes through regular channels. AYES: NOES: Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer, Calvo None Motion carried. Announcement of the cancellation of the November meeting of the Orange County League was received and filed. Announcement of the November meeting of the Associ- ated Ch~~bers of Commerce was received and filed. Reservation I to be made through the City Clerk. ~discussion of expenses regarding attendance of the above type meetings met with the approval of the Council. The installation of additional traffic signals on Coast Highway was referred to Mr. Trygg. Additional areas for annexation was referred to Mr. Trygg. Mr. Trygg presented several methods gnd costs for 1 the beautification of the Pacific Electric right-of-way. After considerable discussion, Mr. Trygg was instructed to proceed with grading, headerboards, oiling and cross walks, as the first step. Mr. Trygg reported on plans for the Electric Ave. drainage project. Upon recommendation of Mr. Buck and Mr. Trygg, it was moved by Tancre and seconded by Ross that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute easement deeds for Tract No. 2591, as follows: 61 Sanitary sewer easement over Lots 53 and 54 61 Sanitary sewer easement over Lots 69 and 70 81 Sanitary drain easement over Lots 46 and 47 81 Sanitary drain easement over Lots 76 and 77 ( 'l:'~ C I vt:.<J Stand ard Gas C Me tro water Db t . Or. Co League Assoc C ofC Counc traff signa P. E. !ty. Drain age Sub Div. 330 Civil Defense Water . . in behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer, C~lvo None Motion carried. Mr,.Trygg gave a report on new Civilian Defense procedure. Mr. Calvo stated that in connection with present and future developMent and expansion of the City that water would be a prime factor and requested Mr, Trygg t~ explore all possibilities for an additional water supply. It was 'moved by Ross and seconded by Flanagan to adjourn. AYES: NOES: Attest: Tancre, Ross, Flanagan, Spencer, Calvo None Motion carried. ~~- Cit; Cl~r an EX-O c 0 Clerk of the Seal Beach City Council AP;roved:~J~ ~~ ~layoI' /~~ C i Y C er '1 I I ,