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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1973-09-24 :l8 9-10-73 / 9-24-73 State Tidelapds Agreements with the City as it p~rtains to the cost of,the beach area. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council that both actions be approved. ORAL 'COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open. Janet Verga, 1717 Harbor Way, ~s a member of the Sav~ Seal Beach Committee, 1 presented a petition to the Mayor relating to the General Plan and Councilmanic appointment. Gail Olsen, 707 Central Avenue, asked when Councilman Dunn would be holding his meeting with constituents from District One.. Mr. Dunn informed her that the meeting would be September 21 and that there would be a news release in the Journal on the meeting. Dixie Courtney, 1520 Marine Way, thanked those members of the Council supporting the resolution for Mr. Barnes. Mayor Blackman commended Mr. VanDerhyden , , for fulfilling the duties of the City Manager in his absence. There were no further oral communications; oral communications were closed. ADJOURNMENT 1 Holden moved, second by Sales to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried of APproved:~'r. ~..~. ./ Mayor ATTEST: I Seal Beach, California September 24, 1973 The City Council of the City' of Seal Beach met in regular session 9-24-73 ,\ \':t9 at 8:00, o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL' CALL' Present: I Mayor Blackman Councilmen Dunn, HOlden, McKnew, Sales Absent: None Also present: Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Winfield, Assistant ci'ty Attorney Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Spielman, Acting City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant Mr. Little, Administrative Assistant PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed October ll, 1973 as "Orange County Economic Development Day." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of October 7 through October 13, 1973 as "Fire Prevention Week." E. I. R. - LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN I Mr. Neprud presented the Environmen:tal Impact Report for the proposed Land Use Element of the city's General Plan approved b~ the Planning Commission and presented to the, Council for affirmation. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to hold this matter over to the conclusion of the public hearing on the proposed Land Use Element. PURLIC HEARING - LAND USE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAI'LQJ' _THE CITY 'OF SEAL BEACH Mayor Blackman declared t~~ public hearing open to consider the proposed Land Use Element t~ ~he General Plan of the City of Seal Beach. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted as required by law and read the written communications received from John J. Herr, 136 - 13th Street, urging approval of the Plan as approved by the Planning Commission; a letter from the attorneys I representing the Hellman Estate requesting reconsideration of the proposed Land Use Element as it relates to their properties; a letter from Councilman Frank Sales referring to letters from the Leisure World community expressing approval of the original General Plan as presented by the consultants; and a communication from 9-24-73 40 Henry and Irena'Warilo, Corner,Dz:ug'Store, requesting, additional parking for the businesses at Electric and'Main and attached petition with approximately 136 signatures supporti,ng that view. The Clerk noted that copies of these communications had been presented to the'Council. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented a staff' report and Plann~ng Commission resolution #772 approving the proposed Land Use Element to the General Plan and r~commen~ing adoption by the City Council. Mayor Blackman r~quested~hat ~embers of the audience wishing to speak for the General Plan as proposed, should come to the microphone, give their name and address and be sworn in'by'the Clerk. Robert Taylor, 135 - 14th Street, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and asked for clarification of the densi~y requirements in District One. Mr. Neprud explained that' the proposed density of 1250 square feet per dwelling unit would restrict development to two units in the,R-3 zone and that the density of 1875 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit in the R-2 zone would require 37~ foot front,age or one lo't and one-half for development of two units. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th S~reet, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and requested information regarding the proposed zoning for the area where the trailer park now exists. Mr. Neprud responded that that area did'show a zoning for high density residential but tha~ the trailer park could be permitted to remain subject to the issuance of an unclassified use permit. Janet Verga, 1717 Harbor Way, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and referred to the communication from the Hellman attorneys and the_ lease of Gumgrove Park and spoke for the purchase of park areas for the City. Steve Spence, 209 - 7th Street, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and spoke for residential development rather than commercial development on the Department of Water and Power property and stated that there was nq need for more parking area~ in the downtown,area. Mayor Blackman asked that those members of the audience who wished to speak in opposition to the proposed General Plan come to the I I I 9-24-73 ,",,' 41 ~.... .. microphone, give their name and address and'be sworn in by the Clerk: " Vincent Lomonoco, II Marina Drive, was:duly,sworn in by'the Clerk and spoke ,in opposition to the Plan as it did not provide a specific I trailer park'use zoning.' H. W. Lenten, Rockwell International' Company, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and spoke in opposition to the General Plan as it applied to the 60 acres of undeveloped land now zoned industrial and, requested 'consideration of a medium density zoning for the 30 westerly acres of the undev~loped land instead of industrial as proposed. Melba Linnell, 1614 Ocean Avenue, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and spoke ,for additional parking on the P. E. Right-of-Way near 15th, and 16th Streets for residential use. David Potter, 1009 Seal Way, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and apologized for arriving late and spoke in support of the General Plan as approved by the Planning Commission. There were no other oral communications, from the audience; Mayor. Blackman declared the I 'public hearing closed. It was the consensus of the Council that the Environmental Impact Report be held over until the Council had deliberated on any changes in the proposed General Plan. The Council deliberated on those clarifications proposed in Planning Commission Resolution No. 772 with the following decisions made: By consensus the Council agreed with "A", showing the Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital as Service 'Commercial rather than General Commercial. By consensus the Council agreed with "B", showing the property at the rear of the library, approximately 5/4,acre, as General' Commercial rather than Multiple Residential. Councilman Sales I stated for the r~cord as a point of information that the Rossmoor property was zoned ,at the time of annexation by agreement at a higher density than is shown in the proposed General Plan. By consensus the Council ,agreed with "C",'deleting the Rossmoor area from the planning boundaries of the General Plan, annexation .... 9-24-73 42 of that area,not,be given'favorable' consideration.' By consensus the Council ,agreed with "D", that the density in District I, south of Pacific Coast'Highway, be established as 1,875 square feet of lot area per',dwelling unit in the'R-2 zone, and 1,250 square feet of lot area per. dwelling unit in the R-3 zone. I Councilman Sales moved that "E" be changed to include some tourist commercial at the base of the pier so that senior ci~izens could better enjoy that area of the City~ Councilman Holden seconded the motion. AYES:' 'Holden, Sales NOES: Blackman, Dunn, McKnew Motion failed As submitted, Item "E" states that no additional commercial development be made at the base of the Municipal Pier, but suggest and encourage upgrading and improving the existing parks and pier facilities. Council: discussed Item "F", relating to the P. E. Right-of-Way, with Councilman Dunn stating for clarification of the record that he had never proposed that the P. E. Right-of-Way be zoned all parking area III and referred to previous committee studies defining the need for some parking facilities along with green areas on the P. E. Right-of-Way. Councilman McKnew spoke for further study of this area to include the option for some residential parking and option for commercial parking in the Main Street area. McKnew moved that Item "F" be referred to the Planning Conunission for further study, that the options of residential and commercial parking be considered along with green belt and public uses. Councilman Sales seconded the motion with the statement that the green belt should be continuous with the parking and public use areas planned accordingly. Councilman McKnew asked that parking for residents us~ng the bus service be considered in the study. III AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Councilman McKnew referred to the presentation by Rockwell International at the public hearing requestirig medium,density zoning r 1 9-24-73 43 I , '. for the thirty westerly acres of the undeveloped la'nd rather than light indUstrial' as proposed by the:Planning Commission and moved ,- that Item "G" be referred to the Planning Commission for furtlier study and consideration of'a'Special designation of zoning for accepting a specific plan for that property. Councilman Holden seconded the motion with the statement that the property owners were having difficulty obtaining industrial proposals for that area. Councilman Sales spoke in support of staff recommendations for light industrial zoning of the property, suggesting that the Chamber of Commerce might utilize their function to encourage light industrial development in this area. Councilman Dunn agreed with Mr. Sales. Councilman McKnew stated that the medium density zoning called for 12 to 18 units' per acre and that we should encourage the lower figure as 18 units per acre is too 'high a density. AYES: Blackman,' Holden, McKnew I NOES: Dunn, Sales Motion carried Councilman Dunn moved to accept Item "H" as presented" - There was no second to the motion. Councilman Sales stated that the Los Angeles Water and Power property was a unique area and should have unique development and moved that this item be referred back to the Planning Commis'sion for consideration of more flexible zoning, that along with ' residential/park the options of beach oriented/commercial zone be included 'for consideration in a specific plan. Mayor Blackman seconded the motion. Councilman McKnew stated that this' property was water oriented and that factor should be considered in the plan and would not preclude commercial development. I' AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales Dunn Motion carried Councilman McKnew moved to accept Item "I", that further consideration be given tO,the development of a specific plan for Main Street to be worked out in cooperation with the merchants of the area. Councilman Holden seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried 9-24-73 64 Councilman Dunnrmoved, to accpt.Item IlJ", that parking lots in ~he be!!ch and pier, area not: be increased or,enlarged,.and:encojlrage investigation of alternative methods ,of transport to,and ~~om the beach area with,first consideratio~ given to a,tram/m~nibus,s~rvice concept from an, outly;i.ng, parking, area.' CouncBman McKnew_seconded I the motion. .. AYJiS: NOE.S: Blackman, Dunn', Holden, McKnew, Sales -None " Motion carried The Council'Tecessed,at 10~00, olclock,p.m. ~e Coun~il '~econvened at 10:12,p.m. with,Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. McKnew moved, ,second by Sales" that no further consideration be ,given in review of the General Plan as presented as it relat~s to those requests from,the Hellman properties ,and ,the trailer park. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Dunn , Motion carried Councilman Sales referred to pages 19 and 20 of the Land Use Element of the Gene~al Plan and requested a review of the density in District ,I One be con~idered as it relates to architectural styles and retention of single family residences. It was the ,consensus of the Council that the review as suggested by Councilman Sales be considered by the Planning,Commission. RESOLUTION NUMBER ,2251 - COMMENDING, THOMAS F. BARNES, Resolution Number 2251 ,was pres~ted to Council by title "A RESOLUTION,OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENQING THOMAS F. BARNES FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE,CITY OF S,EAL,BEACH.." 'McKnew l!Ioved, second by Dunn to waive, further reading :and adopt Resolution Numbe:l' 2251 as presented. AYES: NOES: - Blackman, Dunn, McKnew Holden, Sales Motion carried -I , RESOLUTION NUMBER 2252 - HOUSE RESOLUTION 80 - COASTAL ZONE TAX BURDEN Resolution Number 2252 ,was presente4, t,o (;ouncil, by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 80 OFFERED BY ASSEMBLYMAN r 1 9-24-73 tiS ROBERT H. BUR~ RELj\'f.I\ryl, TO T.HB DEFICI,T ABSORBED BY:, ~O~AL GOVERNMENTS BETWEEN, COSTS -TO' OPERATE PUBLIC, BEACH FACILITIES AND . . .. I I REVENUES DERIVED THEREFROM.",' !folden mo:ved., seco!1d!,bY,;Sales to waive further rt!ading ,and .adopt Reso,lution, Number .2252, as presented. The Council reque~t~,the,Clerk forwar.d copies, o~ Resolution Number 2252 to t~e ~ity and State Chamber of C~erc~. , AYES: NOES: Blackman, Dunn, HOlden, McKnew, ,Sa,les, ' ,None :' . ~ I .' 1 . "': . . :'~ " Motion carried RESOLUTION ~~R 2253 - CITY OF SEAL BEACH - 58th ANNIVERSARY Resolution Numb~J; ~~!i3, JI1as presented ;to Counci,l, 'by title "A RESOLUTION OF ~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE .C~T:Y O~ ~~L BEACH, , , CALIFORNIA, DESI.GNATI~G OCTOBER 20, 19~3 AS THE ,DAY SEAL BEACH's 58th ANNIVERSARX .SHALL' BE OFFI,CIA~LY CELEBRATED.." Blackman moved, second by Dunn to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2253 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I, CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk requested that Item "A" be removed from the Consent , , Calendar and Councilman Sales requested that Item "I" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Sales moved, second by Holden to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "A" and "I" as presented. B. Approved r:egular demands numbered 15564 through 15666 in the amount of $64,987.77; payroil demands numbered 10199 through 10403 in the amount of $91,591.97; ,and transfers in the amount of $211,591.97 as approved by the Finance, Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the ,same,_" I ,C. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00,p.m. September 12, 1973 for Project No. 383, Slurry Seal Coating as follows: ,Keith Co'olidge Asphalt Coating Co. Anderson Bros;' Engineering, Inc. Chamber-Mix Concrete, Inc.' Flex-Paving & Engineering Inc. '$ 9 ;064', 00 9,405.60 9,488.00 10.960.00 ll,704.00 9-24-73 46 Awarded bid for' Slurry' Seal' Coating of City' ' street~, Project 11383'~ to' 'Keith' Coolidge in the amount of $9,064:00' as the lowest responsible' bidder, rejected all'other,bids'and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.. ' " Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at I D. 2:,00 p.m.,. August '31, 1973 ror,Seal Beach Blvd. Improvements, Project No. 377 as follows: Salata, Inc. .. ' $ McGrew Constr:, Inc. Silveri & Rui z Nelson & Belding Sully-Miller Coxco, Inc. Bebek Corp. Griffith Co. El: Camino Contr. Co. E. L. White Co., Inc. 254..463.15 268,712.73 275,,443.35' 276,773.00 281.967.05 285,096.75 285,435.50 287,396.25 288,891:80' 295,929.91 Awarded bid for Seal Beach Blvd. Improvements, Project 11377 to Salata, Inc. in the amount of $254,483.15 as the lowest responsible bidder, rejected all other bids and authorized the City , I Manager to execute the contract. , ' E. Received and filed letter from Mr. Jack H. Davidson re placement 'on the Counc~l agenda. , I F. Received and filed applicat~ons ,Nos. 50-73 and 51-73 from Army Corps of Engineers re permits for construction in Alamitos Bay and Newport Bay respectively. G. Recieved and filed letter from the City of Petaluma re request for fin~cial assistance in litigation. H. Bids were received ~d opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m. September 5, 1973 for one,CJ5 Jeep Vehicle as follows: Don-A-Vee Motors $ 3,497.74 Brian Chuchua's 4~Wheel' Drive Center $ 3,8l~..7~"f ," Awarded bid for one, CJ5 Jeep Vehicle for the Lifeguard Department to Don-A-Vee Motors in the amount of $3,497.74 I AYES: as the lo~est ,:respol!sib~~ ~~4l1;e;:" ..rej,llct<l.d all other bids and a~tho~ized the City M~~ger to purchase the vehicle. ,Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried r 1 9-24-73 tl7 I Items Removed From-The Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - MINUTES The City Clerk noted a correction in the demand numbers submitted to the Council last meet~ng. Sales moved, second by Dunn to approve the minutes of the September 10, 1973 regular meeting as corrected. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "I" - RECREATION and PARKS COMMISSION - RULES and REGULATIONS Councilman Sales commended the Recreation and Parks Commission for their accomplishments and moved to affirm Resolution Number 73-1 of the Recreation ~d Parks Commission re adopting rules and regulations defining the Commission's structure, duties and responsibilities and related functions. Mayor Blackman seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried APPEAL - A-2-73 - SURFSIDE COLONY I Mr. Neprud presented a staff report and Planning Commission Resolution 779 recommending approval of appeal A-2-73 and denial of variance V-22-73 (Millard). Sales moved, second by McKnew to grant the appeal (A-2-73) of Surfside Colony, Ltd. and deny variance (V-22-73) requested by Maurice Millard, B-49, Surfside. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PROJECT NO. 312 - WASTEWATER PUMP STATION City Attorney, Tom Winfield, presented Change Order No.3 for Project 'No. 312, Healy Tibbitts Construction Company in the amount of $3,975.00 for extra work performed on the project and presented Resolution Number I 2254 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL - BEACH DECLARING' WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION, PROJECT 312, SCHEDULE I, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN HEALY TIBBITTS CONSTRUCTION CO. -AND 'THE CiTY OF SEAL BEAcH.ii" I, Sales moved, second by Holden to approve Change Order No. 3 for Project 9-24-73 48 No. 312 and to waive further readi,ng and adopt Resolution Number 2254 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried AGREEMENT LONG BEACH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY I Sales moved, second by Holden to approve the agreement 'with the Long Beach Public Transportation Company allowing 10f bus fare for senior citizens and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreeement. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral cODDRUnications open. Councilman Sales requested that the City Manager further investigate the missing piano from the Marina Conununity Center. Jack H. Davidson, 16058 Mariner Drive, Huntington Beach, requested information as to the citys responsibility relating to construction that had been abandoned in the Huntington Marina area. Mayor Blackman asked that the City I Engineer investigate the problem and report at next meeting. 'Mr. Lomonoco, 11 Marina Drive, referred to the resolution the Council had passed supporting Burke's House Resolution ,#80 and asked if a recreation tax on the state or federal level was possible to assist the coastal areas. There were no other oral communications; the'Mayor declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Sales moved, second by Dunn to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Cler and ex-officio clerk of Seal Beach City Council I Approved: ~~.~~ Mayor - ATTEST: f