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ADJOURNMENT
Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adjourn the meeting at
10:43 p.m.
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Seal Beach, California
July 2.8, 1975
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in ,regular session
at 8:08 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tempore Barton calling the meeting to
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order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor ProTempore Barton
CouIicilmembers Blackman, "Holden, Sales'
Absent:
Mayor McKnew
It'was noted for the record that Mayor McKnew's absence from the
meeting was excused.
Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Hal1din, City Engineer
Mr. Neprud, Planning Director
. Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager
Chief Cibbare1li, Police Department
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Holden moved, second by Sales, to waive the reading in full of
all o:;dinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver
of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Council members
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after reading of the title unless specific request is made at
that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Motion carried
McKnew
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS and COMMISSIONS
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Counci1member Barton reappointed Frank Case as a member of the
Parks and Recreation Commission for term ending July 1978.
Sales moved, second by Blackman, to confirm the appointment of
Mr. Case to the Parks and Recreation Commission from District
One.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, HOlden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Motion carried
McKnew
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor ProTempore Barton proclaimed support of the "National
Guard and Reserve Forces."
Mayor ProTempore Barton proclaimed August 1 through August 7, 1975
as "National Clown Week."
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Mayor ProTempore Barton proclaimed August 10 through August 17, 1975
as "Better Water for Seal Beach Week."
Mayor ProTempore,Barton proclaimed the month of September, 1975,
as "USC Traffic Safety Center Month." .
AGENDA AMENDED
The City Manager requested that the Agenda be amended to,include
an Executive 'Personnel"Session at the end' of Item VII" Public
Hearings, and that the Agenda also be amended to include Item
XI-C, appointment to the Orange County Health Planning Council.
Sales moved, second by Blackman; to amend the 'agenda as requested
by the City Manager.
AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
I NOES: None
ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - CHARGES FOR WEED ABATEMENT
Mayor ProTempore Barton declared the public hearing open to
hear any protests regarding charges for weed abatement. The City
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Clerk certified that notices had been posted as required by 'law
and that no communications had been received for or against xhe
matter. The City Engineer presented the staff report and outlined
the procedures for abatement of weeas. There were'no communications
for or against the matter; Mayor ProTempore Barton declared the
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public ,hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NUMBER ,2459..- WEEDS
Resolution Number 2459 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONEIRMING
WEED AND CLEANING TAXES AND CREATING'A'LIEN UPON CERTAIN PROPERTIES."
By unanimous consent, full reading of Reso1utiorrNumber 2459 was
waived. Holden moved, second by Sales, to adopt Resolution Number
2459 as presented.
AYES:
Barton, 'Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Motion carried
McKnew
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS - ZONING ORDINANCE.
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Mayor 'ProTempore Barton declared the public hearing open to'consider
various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance dealing. with fence
provisions, advertising, etc. 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. Mr. Neprud, Planning
Director, presented ,the staff report and stated that the amendments
were for further clarification and provided no substantial change
to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Neprud further stated that the Planning
Commission had considered a proposed change to Section 28-2512,
"referral'back to Planning Commission" and that the Commission
was of the opinion that that Section should not be amended. Discussion
followed. It was the consensus of the Council that Section,28-25l2
be retained as it is now in the Code. There were no communications
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from the audience for or against the matter; Mayor ProTempore Barton
declared the public hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 972 - AMENDMENTS - ZONING ORDINANCE
Ordinance, Number 972 was presented to Counci~ for first reading by
title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING VARIOUS
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SECTIONS OF SECTION 28 '(ZONING). OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING SIDE YARD SETBACKS, PARKING REQUIREMENTS, PERMITTED USES
IN THE R-G ZONE, FENCES, ABATEMENT, NOTICES, PERMANENT FILES, DATE
OF GRANTING OR DENYING PERMITS, AND LIMITATIONS OF ARTICLES." By
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unanimous' consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 972 was
waived. Blackman.moved, second by Holden, to approve the
introduction of Ordinance Number 972 and that it be passed to
second reading.
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AYES:
Barton, BlacKman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION
Mayor ProTempore Barton adjourned the Council to Executive Personnel
Session at 8:26 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m. with Mayor
ProTempore Barton calling the meeting to order. The City Manager
stated that the Council had discussed meet and confer process and
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also discussed formation of the Project Area Committee.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 970 - REVISED ZONING PROVISIONS - DISTRICT THREE
SURFSIDE COLONY
Ordinance Number 970 was presented to Council for second reading
by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 948 (ZONING, ARTICLE 5 BY ADOPTING REVISED ZONING
PROVISIONS FOR DISTRICT III (SURFSIDE)." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Ordinance Number 970 was waived. Sales moved,
second by Barton, to adopt Ordinance Number 970 as presented.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER 971 - AMENDING BUILDING CODE - MINIMUM YARDS -
THREE-STORY BUILDINGS
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Ordinance Number 971 was presented to Council for second reading
by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE
BUILDING CODE TO ALLOW THREE-STORY BUILDINGS WITH THREE-FOOT
MINIMUM YARDS BY THE ADDITION~OF SEC. 5-102.1 TO ARTICLE V,
CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading
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of Ordinance Number 971 was waived. Holden moved, second by
Blackman, to adopt Ordinance. Number 971 as presented.
AYES:
Barton; Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None '
ABSENT:
McKnew .-
Motion carried
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
The proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF' SEAL
BEACH, REPEALING CHAPTER 7B OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD"
was presented to Council. By unanimous consent, full reading of
the proposed Ordinance was waived. Jim Harrington, Chairman of
the Environmental Quality Control Board, addressed the Council
and requested that action on the proposed ordinance be deferred
for a six month probationary period. Christine Agur, 11 Marina
Drive, questioned the reasons for eliminating the Environmental
Quality Control Board. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to
table the. proposed ordinance for a six month period ,as requested.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
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NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER 973 - BREEDING PLACES OF FLIES
Ordinance Numbe:r-973 was presented to Council for first reading
by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING CHAPTER
14, ARTICLE II, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
PERTAINING TO THE BREEDING PLACES OF FLIES." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Ordinance Number 973 was waived. Holden moved,
second by Blackman, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number
973 and that it be passed to second reading.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
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NOES:
None
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2460 - APPEAL A-1-75 - JOE DAVIS
Resolution Number 2460 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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CONDITIONALLY APPROVING APPEAL NO. A-1-75 FILED BY JOE DAVIS."
By unanimous consent, full readi~g of Resolution Number 2460
was waived. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution
Number 2460 as presented.
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AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2461 - FORMATION OF PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
Resolution Number 2461 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE AND
DETERMINING THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS COMMITTEE." By Unanimous
consent, full reading of Resolution Number 246l,was waived.
Holden moved, second by Sales, to adopt Resolution Number 2461
as presented.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, HOlden, Sales
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None
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ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
The City Manager presented names of Project Area Committee nominees
for Council consideration as follows: Elliot Lowry, Chris Nelson,
Kathy Lindahl, Ken Dunford, Hank Lucero, Tom King, Ralph Highsmith,
Charlotte Shuman, John Hopkins, Bill Compton, John Youngken, Manny
DeDios, Jean Dorr, Dale Stoner, Richara Smith, Gordon Shanks
Pamela MUrphy, Verdna Henderson, Jose Osuna, May Tempest, and Jack
Battersby.
Sales moved, second by Blackman, to confirm the appointment of the
persons nominated for the Project Area Committee as presented by
the City Manager.
AYES:
Bart~n, Blackman, HOlden, Sales
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NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2462 - ADOPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM CONTRACT - COUNTY OF ORANGE
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Resolution Number 2462 was presented to Council by title "A
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING
A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY
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OF ORANGE IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent, full reading
of Resolution Number 2462 was waived. Councilman Sales requested
clarification of the benefits of this grant to the City. Mr. Neprud,
Planning Director, reported that this grant had been applied for
under the Housing and Urban Development Act program, that the
grant would provide $45,500 under this year's application and that
the funds were propos ed- to be spent"for landscaping and beautification
of the P. E. Right-of-Way as described on page 13 of the contract.
Blackman moved, second by Holden, to adopt Resolution Number 2462
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as presented.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2463 - AGREEMENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA -
POPULATION ESTIMATE
Resolution Number 2463 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH FOR PREPARATION OF A POPULATION ESTIMATE FOR THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 2463 was waived. Holden moved, second by Sales, to adopt
Resolution Number 2463 as presented.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, HOlden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2464 - COMPLETION - PROJECTS 396/397 - ALLEY,
WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - 1975
Resolution Number 2464 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCJL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING
WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECTS
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396/397, ALLEY, WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - 1975, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN FLEMING & CLARKS, INC. AND THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of
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Resolution Number 2464 was waived. Blackman moved, second by
Barton, to adopt Resolution Number 2464 as presented.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales .
NOES: .
None
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ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
PROPOSED RESOLUTION - TOW TRUCK SERVICE.REGULATIONS
The proposed resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING OFFICIAL POLICE
TOW TRUCK REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH" was presented to
Council. Police Chief Ed Cibbare1li requested that this re~olution
be held over.
Sales moved, second by Barton, to hold over the proposed resolution
as requested.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2465 - APPROVING PARCEL MAP - NORTHWEST CORNER
OF TENTH STREET and CENTRAL AVENUE
Resolution Number 2465 was presented to Council by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING
PARCEL MAP FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF TENTH STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 2465 was waived. Sales moved, second
by Barton, to adopt Resolution Number 2465 as presented.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2466 - ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES
Resolution Number 2466 was presented to Council by title "A
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALAR~ RATES, A SALARY
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AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AND OTHER PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND
REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 2466 was waived. The City Manager reported
that revisions were made in Executive Session to revise the
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figure for""Health' Insurance" to' read "$6,000 for all city
employees" and the figure under "Sick Leave" to read "50% not
to exceed $1,500."
Blackman moved, second by Holden, to adopt Resolution Number 2466
as 'presented. I
AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES: None ,
ABSENT: McKnew Motion' carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor'ProTempore'Barton requested that Item "A" be removed from
the Consent Calendar; Councilman Sales requested that Item "E"
be removed from the Consent Calendar; a member of the audience
requested Item "J" removed from the Consent Calendar; and the
City Manager requested that Item "K" be deleted from the Consent
Calendar as it was considered during the Redevelopment Agency
meeting. Holden moved, second by Sales, to approve the recommended
action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "E",
"J" and "K". as presented.
B. Approved regular demands numbered 15497 through
15752 in the amount of $331,951.85; payroll
demands numbered 8557 through 8815 in the amount
of $120,821.72 as approved by the Finance Committee
and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the
same.
C. Denied claim of Michael Gantt for automobile damage
and referred same to the city's insurance carrier.
D. Denied claim of Edward Thompson for personal injuries
and refe~ed same to the city's insurance carrier.
F. Received and filed decision from Public Utilities
Commission re Pacific Telephone's applications for
'. tariffs from CQm Key" n8 and;,1434 System. Services.
G. Denied claim of Leah Edwards for personal injuries
and referred same to the ,city's insurance carrier.
H. Authorized the City Engineer to file a claim with
Southern California Association of Governments
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for local transportation funds under Senate Bill ,
821 to be allocated for deve1opmen~ of the Beverly
Mano~ - San Gabriel River bicycle route.
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Btds w~re received and opened by the City Clerk at
2:00 o'clock p.m., July 17, 1975 for Seal Beach
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Boulevard Improvements, South of Westminster Blvd.,
Project No. 403, as follows:
A. M. Paving
R. J. Noble Co.
Sully - Miller
Lewis Paving
Sunset Construction
Griffith Co.
LaTierra Construction
Silveri & Ruiz
$ 21,232.00
23,882.60
23,922.30
24,087.00
24,656.60
24,987.50
25,613.00
26,582.00
Awarded the bid for Seal Beach Boulevard Improvements,
South of Westminster Blvd:, Project No. 403 (AHFP 768) to
A. M. Paving in the amount of $21,232.00 for the unit
prices bid, rejected all other bids, and authorized the
City Manager to execute the contract.
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L. Approved agreement with Redevelopment Agency for
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administrative services and authorized the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
Items Removed From The Consent Calendar
ITEM "A" - COUNCIL MINUTES
Mayor ProTempore Barton stated that she was absent from the meeting
of July 14, 1975, therefore would abstain from voting on the approval
of those minutes. Sales moved, second by Holden, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of July 14, 1975 as presented.
AYES:
Blackman, HOlden, Sales
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NOES:
None
ABSENT:
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McKnew
ABSTAIN:
Barton'
, Motion carried
ITEM "E" - INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL
Councilman Sales referred to the memorandum from the Intergovernmental
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Coordinating Council and spoke regarding this city's participation
in that organization.' Sales moved, second by Barton, that this city
withdraw from participating in the Intergovernmental Coordinating
Council. Councilman Blackman spoke in favor of the organization.
AYES:
Barton, HOlden, Sales
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NOES:'
Blackman
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
ITEM "JII -' REPORT - SEAL BEACH TENNIS CLUB
Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, requested information contained
in the report from the City Manager regarding' the Seal Beach
Tennis Club.' The City Manager explained that his report
requested a thirty day extension for investigation of several
1egai'questions prior to a formal meeting with the Seal Beach
Tennis Club.
Blackman moved, second by Sales, to receive and file the,City
Manager's report.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
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NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
It was again noted that Item "K" on the Consent Calendar had been
deleted, as it was considered during the regular meeting of the
Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency.
REPORT - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - BALBOA STORM DRAIN
Hal Hal1din, City Engineer, presented his report and indicated
problems with legal procedures for financial reimbursement from
the State for the project and presented a proposed agreement
with the Orange County Flood Control District which would provide
two-thirds financing by the County, and that every effort was
being made to insure State participation for the remaining one-
third ($80,000). The City Manager suggested holding submittal
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of the agreement to the County until April 1, 1976 when State
participation for this project could be assured.
Sales moved, second by Blackman, to approve the agreement with
the Orange County Flood Control District as presented with the
stipulation that it not be submitted until April 1, 1976 as
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recommended by the City Manager.
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
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REPORT - SAN GABRIEL RIVER BIKE ROUTE
Hal Hal1din, City Engineer, presented his report on the San Gabriel
Bike Route and explained the areas that it would serve. Mr. Halldin
recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications
and authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with the Work
By Force Account subject.to the Orange, County Board of Supervisors
extending their Countywide Cooperative Bikeway Financing Program
agreement.
Sales moved, second by Blackman, to approve the plans and specifications
for the San Gabriel River Bike Route as recommended by the City
Engineer. "
AYES:
Barton, Blackman, HOlden, Sales
NOES:
None
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ABSENT:
McKnew
,:>..; Motion carried
COMMUNICATION - ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
The City Clerk read the communication received from the Orange
County Health Planning Council requesting appointment to that
organization prior to August 6. Blackman moved, second by Holden,
to reappoint the City Clerk, Jody Weir, as this .city's representative
to the Orange County Health Planning Council's Assembly of Delegates.
AYES:
~arton, B1~c~an, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
Councilman Blackman reported that the Orange County Lea~e of Cities
did support the Health Planning Council as the health services
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agency, by a majority vote at their last regular meeting.
COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS
Councilman Blackman report~d that the Intergovernmental Coordinating
Council would be holding a meeting A~gust 6 for I.C.C. reassessment
and requested that members of the Council attend this meeting.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor ProTempore Barton declared oral' communications open from
the audience. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, supported the local
city Fire Department and also supported change ih the four" cities
training program to include paramedics. There were no other oral
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communications from the audience; Mayor ProTempore Barton declared
oral communications closed.
ADJOURNMENT
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Barton moved, second by'Holden, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
AYES:
Barton, 'Blackman, Holden, Sales
NOES:
None' .
ABSENT:
McKnew
Motion carried
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Seal Beach, California
August 11, 1975
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session
at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to
order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor McKnew
Councilmembers Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales
Absent:
None
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A-150 present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney.
Mr. Ha11din, City Engineer
, Mr. Neprud, Planning Director
Mr. Thomas, Finance Director
Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager,
Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager
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