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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1961-12-04 I o l~ o < ~ ::c:: I I 463 Seal Beach, California December 4, 1961 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Gibbs yresiding. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. ~resent: Mayor Gibbs Councilmen: Flanagan, Jones, Gemmill, Absent " None " . It was moved by Jones and seconded by Gemmill to reschedule the public hearing for the Gas Line Franchise to Jan. 15, 1962 at Gas Line ~ 7:30 P.M. AYES: NOES: Flanagan. Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. It was moved by Flanagan and seconded by Jones that the minutes of November 20, 1961 be approved as corrected. AYES: NOES; Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. Payroll demands No. 5455 to 5513 inclusive and regular demands No. 1104 to 1142 inclusive for a total of $28;965.14 as approved by the Finance Committee were presented. It was moved by Leonard and seconded by Flanagan that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. Request of Marguerite Drake for a license to open a dining Licen Be and dancing "Marine Palace" was briefly discussed. Further action delayed for one week for further study. It was moved by Gemmill and seconded by Leonard to issue a Licen! license to W. L. Robertson for a one day auction sale as recommended by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs ~one Motion carried. Request of the Orange County Camp Fire Girls to conduct a sale of peanuts in the city was approved. It was moved by Leonard and seconded by Gemmill that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution opposing '''draw- poker" in the State as suggested by the City of Stanton. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. '464 Zoning Leisure World ~ Cham QQ!!J!!! Civil Defense Plan Q.2!J!!! Streets Bch. Ord. 599 Plan QQ!!J!!! I~lan ~. Request of Leisure World to correct a zoning error was referred to the City Attorney. It was moved by Gemmill and seconded by Leonard to grant Seal Beach Sport Fishing Bier a renewal of their lease for the cal- endar year 1962 as ~equested. , , AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. Request of the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce to conduct a Christmas Party, December 16th was approved. Cop~ of a resolution setting up a County-City Civil I , Defense Planning Board was discussed. It was suggested by Mr. Gemmill that the Orange County League of Cities be requested to get ;~ ') more city ~epresentation. Letter from Planning Commission denying a zone change to Walter Arnold was received and filed. Melton Ward, 1503 Landing Avenue again inquired about the street and sidewalk levels in the Street Improvement District. The City Manager reported certain corrections would be made. Mr. Keller inquired about recent beach erosion near the Eighth Street parking lot. It was reported that it was a seasonal erosion and there was hope that the sand would return. The City Manager also reported that the extension of the west jetty was completed and that it might help the problem. The City Manager was instructed to contact the Army Engineer about the debris depositeddon the beach from the bridge construction I project. Ordinance No. 599 (Water Rates) was presented by title by the City Attorney. It was moved by Jones and seconded by Gemmill that the reading of Ordinance No. 599 be waived, that it be deemed as having had its second reading and be passed for adoption. . AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. I . J It was moved by Jones and seconded by Gemmill that the Planning Commission initiate proceedings to change the name of Los Alamitos Blvd. to Bay Blvd., from Westminster Blvd. to Garden Grove Blvd., and to follow the City Attorney's recommendation of legality. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. !t was moved by Jones and seconded by Gemmill that the Planning Commission also proceed with changing the name of Balsa I o 1'0 o < ~ ::c:: I I Avenue to Marina Drive from the westerly city limits to Main Street. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. It was moved by Leonard and seconded by Jones that adequate signs be established to show our city limits. City Manager to investi gate. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None Motion carried. The City Manager reported that a proposed interchange at Bay Blvd. and Westminster Blvd. would be constructed by the Orange County Highway Department at a total cost of $30,500.00 with one half payable by the City. Our share to come out of the Highway Arterial Highway Fund The City Manager request for an auction sale of surplus supplies and equipment was approved. The City Manager reported that there were found to be no objections to the on-sale beer and wine license application at 209 Main Street. Letter from Rossmoor Leisure World attorney's about per- formance bonds for off-site facilities was referred to the City Attorney. Recommendations of the City Manager for an individual charge for refuse collection was discussed at length. Action de- ferred tq adjourned meeting December,l+th. Mr. Flanagan suggested that County dog impounding be in- vestigated. Referred to the City Manager. Mr. Flanagan also suggested that the use of the Police Department Uniform fund be studied. After considerable discussion the matter was referred to the City Manager. Mr. Jones inquired about resurfacing the pier. reported a study was being made. ," Mr. Leonard inrired about parking meters for the parking lots. Mr. Brashear reported that there were three different plans Mr. Brashear he was studying. It was moved by Gemmill and seconded by Flanagan that .. Mr. Edward Twining be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill ',r out the unexpired term of Ben Rapp. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones,Gemmill~.~ibbs:,:, Leonard Motion carried. . , 465 Sign: St. Dept Beer !lli:!! Leis! Worlc - Garbe Trasl Dop;s Pollc Dept, Pier Park Lnts Plan Comm 466 The reports of the Building and License Departments for November 1961 were received and filed. Mayor Gibbs announced the annual Christmas Party of the Orange County Coast Association at Newport Harbor Yacht Club, December 7th. It was moved by Gemmill and seconded by Jones to.adjourn at 10:30 P.M. until Monday, December 11th at 7:30 P.M. AYES: NOES: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill, Gibbs None I Motion carried. A~u<.Je' ~ City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Seal Beach City Council A..",..:}~Jf.A J-f~ Mayor Attest:~~-e.~ -' City lerk I Seal Beach, California December 11, 1961 The-City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Gibbs presiding. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Mayor Gibbs Councilmen: Flanagan, Jones, Leonard, Gemmill Absent: " 11 None ' The Mayor announced that this was the time for a public Water hearing on vacation of certain water line easements in the Leisure World. The Clerk stated that no written protests had been received. No oral protests were presented. The Mayor closed the hearing. It was moved by Gemmill and seconded by Jones that the City Attorney be imtructed to prepare a proper resolution of vacation. After dis- cussion the matter was tabled for further study. A discussion of proper licensing the proposed "Marina I License Palace" was opened. Mrs. Drake outlined the pr9cedure of operation. Mr. Robertson spoke of the availability of additional parking space areas and access roads. Denny Buell, Dick Dale and James Monsoor spoke in behalf of the facility. Mr. Highsmith'~sked if a temporary ....