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stricter Police Department enforcement. Councilman Laszlo requested
the City Manager provide copies of information he had obtained regarding
the Police Building restoration to other members of the Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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There were no oral communications from the audience.
ADJOURNMENT
Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 10:34 p.m.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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Attest:
Seal Beach, California
September 8, 1980
The City Council of tIle City of Seal Beach met in regular session
at 7:28 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with
the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Kredell
Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
Absent:
None
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Also present:
Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney
Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director
l~r. Biery, Assistant City Engineer
Chief Picascia, Police Department
Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to waive the reading in full of
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all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of
reading shall be deemed to be given by all Council members after
reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time
for the reading of such ordinance or resolution.
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS
Seal Beach Administration Building Authority
Councilman Seitz stated he did not have an appointment from District
Three at this time.
Councilman Supple moved to reappoint Mr. Raymond Prochnow to the Seal
Beach Administration Building Authority from District Five for term
ending July 1984. Councilmember Vanderstaay seconded the motion.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
Redistricting Committee
Councilman Supple moved to appoint Mr. E. O. Bemis to the Seal Beach
Redistricting Committee from District Five. Councilmember Vanderstaay
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seconded the motion.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None Motion carried
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Kredell proclaimed September 17 through September 23, 1980 as
"Constitution Week".
Mayor Kredell proclaimed September 21st through September 27th, 1980
as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week."
AGENDA AMENDED
Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to amend the agenda to consider
Item XII-A out of order at this time, relating to traffic signal
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
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installation on Westminster Boulevard.
NOES:
None
Motion carried
ITEM XII-A - DISCUSSION - TRAFFIC SIGNAL - WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD
Councilmember Vanderstaay presented a request to Council for a
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pedestrian traffic signal on Westminster Boulevard west of Seal Beach
Boulevard. ~Irs. Vanderstaay explained this crossing would provide
more convenient access for Leisure World residents to the First Federal
Plaza area, suggested the signal be a pushbutton type that would not be
operable during peak traffic hours and synchronized with the Seal Beach
Boulevard signal. Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Biery, reported t~le light
as proposed does not meet the normal traffic and pedestrian warrants of
the state or federal traffic agencies and recommended that a comprehensive
traffic study of that location be authorized at a cost of approximately
$2500. Mr. Biery stated preliminary cost estimates to install this
signal were $40,000. Councilman Laszlo opposed the expenditure of funds
for a traffic study and stated he had met with a Traffic Engineer who
had indicated there would be no problem installing a signal at this
location. Councilman Supple spoke in support of a traffic study prior
to Council decision on this matter and expressed concern that installation
of this signal may be setting a precedent for similar requests throughout
the city. Two members of the audience spoke in support of the signal.
The Assistant City Engineer explained that the signal as proposed would
not qualify for state or federal funding. Discussion continued.
Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to approve in concept this pedestrian
traffic signal installation, subject to design and approval by the city
staff, that outside funding for the signal be pursued and that no city
funds be committed to this project at this time.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES - CITY DEPAR~IENTS
Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing open to consider Conflict
of Interest Codes for each city department. The City Clerk certified
that notices had been published as required by law and that no
communications had been received either for or against the matter.
The City Manager presented the staff report. There were no cOmD.unications
from the audience for or against this item; Mayor Kredell declared the
public hearirig closed.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3008 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES - CITY DEPA!l.TMENTS
Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing open to consider Conflict
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of Interest Codes for each city department. The City Clerk certified
that notices had been published as required by law and that no
communications had been received either for or against the matter.
The City Manager presented the staff report. There were no communications
from the audience for or against this item; Mayor Kredell declared the
public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3008 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES - CITY DEPARTMENTS
Resolution Number 3008 was presented to Coimcil entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODES WHICH INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3008 was waived.
Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 3008 as
presented.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - YEAR VII
Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing open to consider participation
in the Housing and Community Development Act Program and select projects
for year seven of the Program. The City Clerk certified that notices
had been published as required by law and that no communications had
been received either for or against this matter. Planning Director,
Mr. Romaniello presented the staff report and recommendations of the
Planning Commission, stating that the city has obtained $527,445 in
funds during its six year participation in the H.C.D. Program and
explained that funding approvals in more recent years has shifted from
public works projects to housing. The Planning Director reviewed the
Planning Commission recommendation for seventh year projects: 1) $50,000
pilot program for housing rehabilitation grants and/or loans for owner
occupied single family residences for low/moderate income families; and
2) $100,000 housing cost reduction program for 100 dwelling unit
affordable housing/new construction/senior citizen housing project
consistent with the results of the $20,000 affordable site study
(year VI). Councilman Seitz spoke in opposition to obtaining funds
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to provide a cost reduction program for affordable housing based upon
the site study which has not been presented for Council consideration
to date. Mr. Seitz stated a substantial amount of low/moderate income
housing is presently available in Seal Beach and that additional housing
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of this type may not be in the best interest of the city. The Planning
Director stated the study, when complete, will show whether or not
additional affordable housing is necessary within the city and will be
a requirement to qualify for future H.C.D. funds. The Planning Director
reviewed the expenditure of funds for previous years. The City Manager
expressed the need to proceed with the request for funds under this
program, and the impoTtance of the housing study as it relates to
housing guidelines that may be imposed on the city by certain state
agencies in the future. There were no cOllllllunications from members of
the audience relating to this item; Mayor Kredell declared the public
hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3009 - APPROVING PARTICIPATION - HOUSING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - YEAR VII
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Resolution Number 3009 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (H/CD)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND SELECTION PROJECTS
FOR YEAR VII OF THE H/CD PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading
of Resolution Number 3009 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by
Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3009 as presented.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1086 - AMENDING ZONING CODE - USER FEES
Ordinance Number 1086 was presented to Council for second reading
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER
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28, ZONING, OF THE CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Ordinance Number 1086 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to
adopt Ordinance Number 1086 as presented.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 3010 - COMMENDING SEAL BEACH SWIM CLUB - 1980 SUMMER
SEASON S.C.A.A. LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Resolution Number 3010 was presented to Council and read in full by
the Mayor entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING AND COMMENDING THE SEAL BEACH SWIM CLUB
FOR 1980 SUMMER SEASON COMPETITIVE SWIMMING ACCOMPLISHMENTS." Kredell
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moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3010 as
presented. Mayor Kredell requested that the Resolution be permaplaqued.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3011 - APPROVING REVISED SCHEDULE - LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM
Resolution Number 3011 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING A REVISED
SCHEDULE FOR PREPARING THE CITY I S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP)," By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution 3011 was waived. Councilman
Seitz expressed opposition to the necessity for preparing and submitting
the Local Coastal Plan by a specific date, noting Council has not had the
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opportunity to study the Plan. The City Manager explained that the
resolution is requesting an extention of time to submit the Loca~
Coastal Plan which is mandated by state law and should the Plan not
be submitted as required, the city will lose the state grant funds
for its preparation. Mr. Courtemarche reported the Plan will require
Council approval prior to submittal to the state. Mr. Courtemarche
noted the Local Coastal Program Committee has experienced some delay
in completing the Plan due the proposed Hellman development and the
recent wetlands issue in the Hellman area. The City Manager stated
he would provide the Council with a copy of the Plan to date. The
Planning Director stated the Plan, as prepared by the Committee to
this time, is attempting to reflect the requirements of the state
and preserve the community as it now exists, and explained that once
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the Plan is adopted and approved by the state, Coastal Commission
approval will not be necessary as long as projects are consistent
with the Plan. Councilman Supple requested a list of Local Coastal
Program Committee members. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay,
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to adopt Resolution Number 3011 as presented.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: Seitz Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Seitz requested Item "D" be removed from the Consent
Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to approve the recommended
action for items on the Consent Calendar except Item "D" as presented.
A. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned
meeting of August 20, 1980 and the minutes of
the regular meeting of August 25, 1980 as
presented.
B. Approved regular demands numbered 37283 through
32813 in the amount of $128,706.65 and payroll
of August 28, 1980 plus demands numbered 32800
through 32813 in the amount of $159,136.95 as
approved by the Finance Committee and that
warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same.
C. Denied the claim of Jean Gamblin for property
loss and referred same to the city's insurance
carrier and adjuster.
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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NOES:
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Items Removed From the Consent Calendar'
ITEM "D" - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS - MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Councilman Seitz suggested that the City Council reconsider submitting
the Special Safety Services Tax Measure to the voters in November,
possibly postponing an election until the March election date for a
concerted Council effort supporting its passage at that time. Councilman
Laszlo asked if the election could be cancelled. The City Clerk stated
the election could be terminated within the next seven days at which
time the ballots are scheduled for printing, and that the next election
dates were March, June and November 1981. Discussion followed. The
City Manager reviewed the city's present financial status and cautioned
that election costs without consolidation would be greatly increased.
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Mr. Courtemarche also suggested that the vote on the ballot measure will
provide an indication of the community's feelings about city services.
Councilman Seitz suggested that options be presented to the voters at
a later time in the form of several different ballot measures. Kredell
moved, second by Laszlo, to proceed with November 4th Special MUnicipal
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Election and appropriate $6590.66 to the Election Account to cover the
estimated cost of the Special Municipal Election ($5500.00) and
reimburse the County of Orange for March 1980 election services ($1090.66).
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
Seitz
Motion carried
AWARD OF BID - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY MEDIAN ISLAND CONSTRUCTION and
LANDSCAPING - PROJECT 491
Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m.,
September 2, 1980 for Project 491, Pacific Coast Highway Median Island
Construction and Landscaping as follows:
Alternate I
Al ternate II
Arthur H. Shooter, Inc.
California Landscape
Damon Construction
Bergen Nurseries
J. J. Crosby Co.
$355,523.50
359,453.10
360,423.50
361,191. 50
493,070.00
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$334,403.25
333,033.67
325,770.55
337,214.00
447,391. 70
Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Biery, presented the staff report and
stated the entire project would be funded by gas tax and upon evaluation
of the bids received, it would be more cost effective for the city to
proceed with the entire project as provided in Alternate I. The
Assistant City Engineer also noted the need for an additional
maintenance worker upon completion of this project. Councilman Laszlo
requested $20,000 of the remaining gas tax funds be allocated for College
Park East street design study. Discussion followed. The Assistant City
Engineer stated the project cost is based on engineering estimates,
that the total cost may fluctuate somewhat and recommended some retention
of funds pending completion of the project. Council also discussed the
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availability of gas tax funds. Mr. Laszlo stated he would delay his
request for funds until a later time. Seitz moved, second by Kredell,
to appropriate an additional $30,000 gas tax funds for Project 491 and
award the bid to A. H. Shooter, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder
for the unit prices bid in the amount of $355,523.50 for Alternate I,
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reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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AWARD OF BID - ELECTRIC AVENUE STORM DRAIN - PROJECT 497
Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m.,
September 2, 1980 for Project 497, Storm Drain at Electric Avenue and
12th Street as follows:
J & B Rentals,Inc.
Mac-Well Co.
Richard Osborn Constr.
$ 18,635.00
25,526.88
24,522.00
Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Biery presented the staff report and
explained that the low bid was somewhat higher than had been estimated,
noting increased construction costs and expanded scope of the project.
Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to award the bid to J & B Rentals,
Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the unit prices bid in the
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amount of $18,635.00, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager
to execute the contract and that an additional $8635 be appropriated from
the General Fund for Project 497.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER SALE
Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m.
September 8, 1980 for the sale of the Sunset Beach Water Tower as
follows:
Equity Investments
(land only, tower removal)
Guy Hocker
George Armstrong
$125,000
58,660
5,000
City Manager, Mr. Courtemarche, stated that the bid of Equity Investments
was for the land only and the removal of the water tower, also, that
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conditions of the bid was that bidders would have the opportunity to
revise their bid proposal at this time and would be required to provide
an additional bid bond within twenty-four hours. The City Attorney
explained that the requirement for written bid proposals qualified those
bidders to revise their bid at this time if the City Council chooses to
proceed, or that the Council could reject all bids at this time and
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rebid for the land only. The City Attorney stated that the Equity
Investment bid did not meet bid specifications and provided no bid bond.
After discussion, Mr. George Armstrong stated he wished to increase his
bid to $59,000. It was reported that the other bidder, Mr. Hocker, had
been informed of the possible open bid procedure at this meeting, however
was not present. A member of the audience stated her husband may have
wished to present a bid at this time. Vanderstaay moved, second by
Krede 11 , to accept the bid of Mr. George Armstrong in the amount of
$59,000, contingent upon submittal of all proper deposits and bid bonds
within twenty-four hours and that all other bids mayne rejected only upon
receipt of all required documents.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
Motion carried
Seitz
Mr. Armstrong submitted an addit~onal bid bond to the City at this
time.
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VOTING DELEGATE - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE
Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to designate Councilmember Vanderstaay
as the voting delegate and the City Clerk as alternate voting delegate
for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
Motion carried
None
Councilman Seitz requested that the staff try to obtain League packets
for study and Council consensus prior to the Conference.
DISCUSSION - ZOETER SCHOOL BLEACHERS
Councilman Seitz requested that Council give consideration to repair of
the bleachers at Zoeter School, as this area is used almost exclusively
by the City for recreation programs. Councilmember Vanderstaay asked
that consideration also be given to installation of benches at the
Zoeter and McGaugh tennis courts. Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to
direct the staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider
this matter, establish an estimated cost of repairs and report back to
Council within thirty days. Mr. Seitz also suggested that an agreement
with the School District for use of those facilities also be pursued.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS
Mayor Kredell moved to authorize the expenditure of $145 for Councilmember
Vanderstaay to attend a seminar on Discipline relating to Management and
Arbitration. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion.
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AYES:
Kredell, Lasz 10, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
Councilman Seitz requested the Council be provided with copies of Assembly
Bill 2290 regarding residential care facilities and land use. Councilman
Laszlo referred to SCAG studies regarding an off-shore airport in the Long
Beach Harbor, stated he had requested proposed plans from SCAG for the
Council to review and asked that the Environmental Quality Control Board
conduct a further study of this proposal. Councilman Laszlo requested that
the City advertise the availability of the old police building for
restoration and possible use as offices or a restaurant site, that the
possibility of tax advantages be included in such advertising and suggested
pursuing a fifty year lease of the building. Mayor Kredell objected to
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any restaurant use on that site. Councilman Seitz stated the site must
be utilized or disposed of in the best interest of the city. Councilman
Laszlo asked that staff prepare a preliminary report suggesting possible
uses for the site, that developers and members of the private sector be
encouraged to submit proposals for Council consideration, and that upon
receipt of the staff report $500 be authorized to advertise the availability
of the old police building. Mayor Kredell mentioned the need for the beach
sand berm again this year; and was informed there is no requirement for
land dedication or fees to a school district by a developer. Mayor Kredell
referred to funds remaining from the sale of the city yard lots and
Councilman Supple requested a statement showing the disposition of funds
from the sale of those lots. Mayor Kredell requested a comparison study
for obtaining County fire, sheriff and beach services; Councilman Laszlo
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asked that animal control services be included; and Councilman Seitz
stated that should such study be made, it must be based on comparable
services to those presently provided. The City Manager stated the
County does not provide lifeguard services, that such a report would
include police and fire and animal control services, is very involved
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and time consuming, and that other cities contracting for these County
services pay approximately the same for equivalent services as they presently
cost the city. Mayor Kredell suggested that the State be contacted for
costs relating to beach maintenance and services. Chief Picascia'reported
information he had obtained regarding service levels and costs in another
beach community. Kredell inquired about procedures for requiring a
developer to dedicate areas for sports facilities through subdivision
developments. The City Manager suggested councilmembers provide staff
with any suggestions or ideas relating to facilities within the Hellman
property development, which would be presented to the developer and
considered by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Kredell asked
the status of the widewillk repair program, and suggested community service
clubs be contacted and invited to donate trees for use in District One.
The Assistant City Engineer reported the city has applied for a grant to
provide a specific number of trees within the city.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr.
Guy Hocker, bidder for the purchase of the Sunset Beach Water Tower,
asked the results of bids received. The City Manager reported Mr.
Armstrong had presented a revised bid at this meeting in the amount of
$59,000. Mr. Hocker objected to not being able to submit a revised bid.
The City Attorney stated the Council had been informed that Mr. Hocker
had been notified by telephone this date that the City Council may be
considering revised bids at this meeting. Mr. Hocker affirmed that
he had been notified but was unable to attend the meeting at that time.
The City Attorney informed Mr. Hocker that this matter could have been
considered for continuation had he indicated his desire to present a
revised bid. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Kredell
declared oral communications closed.
ADJOURNMENT
Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None Motion carried
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Mayor
Attest:
Seal Beach, California
September 22, 1980
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session
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at 7:52 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with
the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Kredell
Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
Absent:
None
Also present:
Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney
Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director
Chief Picas cia, Police Department
Chief Adams, Fire Department
Mr. Thomas, Finance Director
Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer
Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director
Mr. Yeo, City Clerk
Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting until after the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
Motion carried
The meeting reconvened at 10:24 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the
meeting to order.
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to waive the reading in full of