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November 9, 1970
The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach convened in regular
adjourned session at 8:05 p.m., November 9, 1970, in the
Council Chambers, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, California.
Chairman covington called the meeting to order with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present:
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Absent: :
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Present:
Chairman Covington
Members Barnes, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer
None
Dennis Courtemarche, Executive Director-Secretary
Jim Bentson, City Attorney
Jim Van Derhyden, Administrative Assistant
Bill Murphy, City Engineer
Thomas R. Hogard, Councilman, First District.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Barnes that the minutes of November 2, 1970,
be approved with amendment changing agenda order to be
included. Second by Lindstrom. Mr. Courtemarche explained
agenda order change is included in Resolution Number 70-4.
AYES:
NOES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer
None Motion carried.
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REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-SECRETARY.
Mr. Courtemarche explained that as Executive Director he would
keep agency members informed and abreast on pertinent items.
He also announced that Eugene Jacobs, Attorney, will speak in
Victorville at a meeting of the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officers at the Green Tree Inn, November 20, 1970,
and invited agency members to attend.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORT
Chairman Covington asked about the Redevexopment Agency Report.
Mr. Courtemarche explained progress is being madel that he is
ready to begin rough draft.
Mr. Lindstrom asked if financial status of Agency would be
provided by the Executive Director. Mr. Courtemarche replied
in the affirmative and explained that the Agency is indebted
to the City for $130,000. Mr. Jackson asked if a monthly
financial report could be given 1 Mr. Covington suggested that
the ,first meeting of the month would be appropriate and
Mr. Courtemarche concurred.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Adoption of Resolution Number 70-4.
Chairman Covington suggested Article II, Section 1, be amended
to include names of present body.
Mr. Barnes moved to amend Article III, section 1, to read
"second Monday of July at 8: 00 P.M." 1 motion seconded by
Mrs. Scheiblauer.
AYES:
NOES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer
None Motion carried.
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Mr. Jackson moved to amend Article III, Section 3, to read:
"Secretary of Chairman ..."and" ... at least twenty-four
hours prior ..."1 motion seconded by Mr. Lindstrom.
Councilman Hogard suggested that the section be further amended
to include 'calling of meetings on unanimous consent.
Mr. Bentson stated it is proper that in lieu of a notice,
unanimous consent of the agency members would suffice, but
should be used only sparingly, not in violation of the Brown
Act. Mr. Courtemarche reiterated that agency members have a
right to make their own guidelines.
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Mr. Jackson withdrew his motion. Mr. Jackson moved to amend
Article III, Section 3-, to read "'" . Secretary or ehairman,"
and ". . . at -least twenty-four hours prior '... or in Idleu
of notice, unanimous consent of all agency members." Motion
was seconded by Covington.
AYES:
NOES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer
None Motion carried.
Mr. Lindstrom stated he believed Article II, Sections 5
and 6, in error -- secretary's job should be stated as an
administrative assistant's job.
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Mr. Barnes stated it should be the same assistant.
Mr. Lindstrom moved to amend Article III, Section B, to
read ". . . Executive Director or Chairman. . .": motion
seconded by Jackson.
!\.YES:
NOES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer
None Motion carried.
Mr. Lindstrom suggested a Vice Chairman be selected.
Mr. Bentson suggested "Board of Directors" be changed to
"Members of the Agency" to conform to printed material through-
out California. Mr. Jackson moved to amend Article II,
Section 1, to read: Section 1, "Members of the Agency."
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Scheiblauer.
AYES:
NOES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer.
None Motion carried.
Mr. Lindstrom suggested Article II, Section 5, should read,
"or his designee." Mr. Barnes opposed adding a third
person. Mr. Covington stated the right to delegate is-in-
herent. Mr. Bentson concurred.
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Mrs. Scheiblauer questioned Article II, Section 6, which
refers to Executive Director's duties in regard to dis-
bursements. Mr. Lindstrom suggested the addition of the
city Treasurer. Mr. Bentson stated the City Treasurer is
not a part of the Agency. Mr. covington suggested that
space be provided for the signature of the Chairman or
vice Chairman. Mr. Lindstrom stated that it behooves the
Agency to have comprehensive accounting, checking, and
auditing systems.
Mr. Covington requested the Executive Director to prepare
for the next meeting a resolution designating the persons
who are to be authorized to sign checks.
Mr. Bentson suggested a new article should be added to the
present resolution outlining procedure for issuing checks,
and suggested that Article IV be changed to Article V,
and a new Article IV regarding issuing of checks be added.
Mr. Courtemarche suggested a separate resolution as
requested by Mr. covington be prepared authorizing bank
signatures, designating the Chairman, or in lieu of the
Chairman, the Vice Chairman, and the Executive Director-
Secretary as those authorized and directed to sign checks
and to withdraw funds.
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AYES:
NOES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer
None Motion carried.
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Mr. Lindstrom raised the question of conflict of legal
ethics in Article II, section 7. Discussion followed.
Mr. Coving~on moved to adopt Article I~, Section 7,
as stated, after adoption of the'resolution appointing
Mr. Bentson as Legal Counsel for the Agency. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Barnes.
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AYES:
NOES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom,
Scheiblauer
None Motion carried.
Mrs. Scheiblauer moved to adopt Resolution Number 70-4
as amended: second by Mr. Lindstrom.
AYES:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom,
Scheiblauer
None Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Lindstrom inquired about liability of agency members.
Mr. Bentson explained that ultimately members could be
sued.
NOMINATION OF VICE eHE$~NT
Mr. Lindstrom nominated Mrs. Scheiblauer: Mrs. Scheiblauer
nominated Mr. Lindstrom. Nominations were closed.
ROLL CALL
Mrs. SCheiblauer for Vice Chairman of the Redevelopment
Agency:
Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom
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Mr. Lindstrom for Vice Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency:
Mrs. Scheiblauer.
Mrs. Scheiblauer was elected as Vice Chairman of the
Redevelopment Agency.
The Executive Director was instructed to draw up a resolu-
tion to be presented at the next meeting of the Agency
appointing Jim Bentson, Attorney, as Legal Counsel for the
Agency: his compensation to be $25 per hour, not to exceed
$50 per meeting: and not to exceed $100 per month.
Drafting of legal documents and/or litigation to be
additional compensation. Resolution to be retroactive to
November 9, 1970.
Mr. Lindstrom requested that the sewage treatment operator
record the flow through the treatment facility, indicating
peak flows. The Agency members to tour the treatment plant
at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 21.
Mr. Covington inquired if any members of the Agency own
land in the redevelopment area. All members replied in
the negative.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kris Lindstrom inquired concerning authorization to enter
into owner participation agreements. Mr. Courtemarche
explained the Agency is authorized to enter into such
agreements.
Discussion of various topics followed.
Mrs. J. Dorr questioned why the Redevelopment Agency is
not being used for "public use." Mr. Bentson explained
the Agency is not using its powers to the fullest.
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Mr. Dorr ask~d if the state r,egulated ~he Agency in
any way. Mr. Bentson answered only if matching funds
are involved. Discussion on $1.09 tax rate introduced
by Mr. Barnes. ,'Mr. Bentson explained that the Agency
can not set rates or divert funds.
Discussion followed.
The Redevelopment Agency, on unanimous vote, adjourned
at ll:lS p.m.
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Executive Director-Secretary
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