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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1972-09-25 9-11-72 / 9-~1if9' report on bus use in the area. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor Sales stated that this was the time for oral communications. Mr. Ned Wilgus, College Park East Homeowners President, asked for clarification of Council action on the open space element and requested methods for financing the proposed park that would be proposed. The City Manager clarified the Council action and reported that a bond issue or special assessment districts would be methods considered for financing the park. Further discussion followed on the matter of a bond election. Caroline Seale, 4292 Dogwood Avenue, requested information from the City Attorney regarding seceding from the city. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, requested clarification of Section 802 of the Charter. Mayor Sales requested that an appropriate map be placed in the Council Chambers and it was so ordered that the City Manager investigate cost of the same. There were no further oral communications. Mayor Sales closed oral communications. ADJOURNMENT I It was the order of the Chair with unanimous consent of the Council to adjourn at 10:25 p.m. Approved: /~ayo~ ATTEST' 946 ( ~J;, c~rk I Seal Beach, California September 25, 1972 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 p,m. with Mayor Sales calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. 9-25-72 J~O ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sales Councilmen Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew Absent: Also present: .None Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Winfield, City Attorney Mr. Murphy, City Engineer Mr'. Neprud, Planning Assistant Mr. VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant I PUBLIC HEARING SET Holden moved, second by McKnew that a public hearing be held October 9, 1972 at 8:00 o~c1ock p.m. in Coun~i1 Chambers concerning the report for expens~s incurred in the demolition of an unsafe structure located at 1250 Pacific Coast Highway. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL A-5-72 - EMANUEL GYLER Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open concerning the Appeal, A-5-72, of Emanuel Gy1er to Planning Commission Resolution Number 669, denying use permit for property located at 1423 and 1425 Seal Way. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted and mailed as required by law and read the communication from Mrs. H. L. Benedict, 1421 Seal Way, in favor of the use variance. Mr, Neprud presented a staff report and reviewed the' actions of the Planning Commission on this matter. Stanley Golden, Architect, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and spoke on behalf of the appellant, Emanuel Gy1er. Mr. Golden spoke at length in favor of the appeal, stating that a corner lot provided more light and air, that the property was zoned C-1 and that adequate parking was included. Mr. Golden stated that eliminating a 6 foot side yard set back allowed more parking area. Emanuel ayler, the appellant, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and submitted into evidence pictures of the property, alleys, curbs and adjacent properties and copies ,of Planning Commission Resolutions 107 and 211, referring to I I 9-2~ti4'1 I. , variances approved in the past. Councilman Blackman requested the reason for the requirement of up grading the curbs and alleys. The City Engineer, Bill Murphy, stated that broad requirements of up grading curbs and a11~s were a condition of all new development in the city. Councilman McKnew requested informatio~ from the staff regarding adjacent properties side yard set backs. Councilman Barnes requested clarification of the hardship clause in the zoning code. Ron Bennett, 141 - 13th Street, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and 'spoke in favor of the use variance and stated that the greatest problem in the area was parking and that Mr. Gy1er was providing sufficient parking. Mr. Bennett stated that the density of the proposed units were comparable to other properties in the immediate area. Morris Rice was duly sworn in by the Clerk and stated that he would rather see the property developed for residential than commercial. There were no other communications against the matter. Mayor Sales closed the public hearing. McKnew moved, second by Holden, that Appeal A-5-72 be returned to the Planning Commission with the findings that the additional parking provided was more' favorable than requi rf rig', the 6 foot side yard set back, that the density of the nine units proposed was comparable to other units in the area, and that the irregular shape of the subject property appeared to ,be a factor to consider. Mayor Sales and Councilman Barnes spoke against the motion. I AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden. McKnew Barnes, Sales Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL A-4-72 - SOUTHWEST PROPERTIES I Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open concerning the appeal of Southwest Properties (Southrich Company) to Planning Commission Resolution Number 662, denying zone change application No, CZl-72 for property described as a 36,000 square foot parcel of land located on the southwest side of Pacific Coast Highway, northwest and adjacent to 490 Pacific Coast Highway. The City ...9-ij-72 2,1~ Clerk stated that notices had been posted as required by law and that no communications had been received for or against the matter. Mr, Neprud presented the staff report and reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission on this matter, Tim Unger, representing Southrich Company, was-duly sworn in by the Clerk and related to the Council his company's endeavor to develop subject property as required under the present zone C-2-PP as a dinner house restaurant and requested approval of the change of zoning to C-2 which would provide more flexibility in development of subject property. Jim Prock, Southwest Properties, was' duly sworn in by the Clerk, stated that his company had acquired the subject property in 1969 and had been unsuccessful in developing it as required under present zoning, C-2-PP, and requested approval of the zone change. Marion Bailey, 410 Coastline, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and spoke in opposition to the zone change stating that she would object to a McDonald's type of development on that property. Beverly Casares, 420 Coastline, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and spoke in opposition to the zone change. Members of the Council directed questions to the staff relating to the Precise Plan and Mr. Neprud informed the Council, that in his opinion, any proposed development would require review by the Redevelopment Agency. There were no other communications from the audience, Mayor Sales declared the pub1~c hearing closed. McKnew moved, second by Blackman to uphold the Planning Commission decision and deny the appeal. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING - RESTAURANT DEFINITION I I Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open concerning proposed amendment to Article 2 of the Zoning Appendix of the City Code mOdifying the definitions of various types of eating establishments. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted and that no I 9-25~~43 ' I communications had been received for or against the matter. The City Manager presented the staff report. There were no communications from the audience either for or against the matter. Mayor Sales declared the public hearing c1~sed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 885 - ZONING - RESTAURANT DEFINITION Ordinance Number 885 was presented to Council by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE BY DEFINING 'DRIVE IN RESTAURANT, RESTAURANT AND RESTAURANT SEMI-ENCLOSED'." McKnew moved, second by Holden to waive the first reading of Ordinance Number 885, deem that it has had first reading and be passed to second reading. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Sales declared a recess at 9:50 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:00 with Mayor Sales calling the meeting to order. PROPOSED RESOLUTION - NAMING GUMMERE MUNICIPAL PARK Resolution Number 2144 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DESIGNATING THE NAME OF THE PARK LOCATED AT BLUEBELL AND ALMOND AVENUES AS GUMMERE MUNICIPAL PARK." McKnew moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 2144. Discussion followed. Councilman Barnes stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission should be considered in the naming of parks. Counci1m an Blackman stated for the record, that he opposed the naming of parks or monuments for living persons. Councilman McKnew stated that he had proposed this resolution because this park land was acquired as a result of many hours of personal effort by Mr. Gummere. Further discussion followed. AYES: Holden, Me Knew , Sales NOES: Barnes, Blackman Motion carried DISCUSSION - ACQUISITION OF 7,85 ACRES - BIXBY PROPERTY Councilman McKnew stated that he had asked that this item be considered at this time with reference to the moratorium placed on the 7.85 acres of Bixby property and requested discussion I I 9-25-72 2~4 and further information relating to methods of acquisition. Mayor Sales stated that the bond attorneys would be present at the next meeting. Blackman moved, second by Sales to table this matter to next meeting. Barnes, McKnew Motion carried I. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, Sales ORDINANCE NUMBER 884 - ZONING - MOBILE~HOME PARKS Ordinance Number 884 was presented to Council by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE 16 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE." Holden moved, second by Barnes to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 884, deem that it has had second reading and be passed for adoption. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2145 - OPPOSING CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION ACT Resolution Number 2145 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING EXTREME 'OPPOSITION TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION ACT." McKnew moved, second by Holden to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2145. Barnes moved to amend the resolution to change the I word "right" in the sixth "Whereas" to ~'power" and delete the last 1 ine in the section "Resolved". Motion failed for need of a second. Roll call on the original motion. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales Barnes Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 886 - LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS I Ordinance Number 886 was presented to Council by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUIRING THE OWNER, LESSEE, OCCUPANT, OR PERSON IN POSSESSION OF ANY LOT, PARCEL, TRACT, OR PIECE OF ALND TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN SUCH PREMISES IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO THE LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS I OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY." McKnew moved, second by Holden that Ordinance Number 886 be modified to include the changes as proposed by the Planning Commission Resolution Number 687. City Attorney, Winfield, recommended that certain changes ~e made in the title and that a legal review be made of the proposed modifications. McKnew withdrew his motion with consent of the second and moved that Ordinance Number 886 be revised for presentation at the next meeting to incorporate those items proposed by the Planning Commission and reviewed by the City Attorney. Discussion followed. Holden seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew; Sales None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Holden moved, second by Sales to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as follows: A. Approved the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 11,1972 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 12582 through 12708 and 12728 through 12730 in the amount of . , $71,832.80; payroll demands numbered 5577 through 5790 in the amount of $84,589.59; and transfers in the amount of $326,896.15, as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be I drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Authorized the City Engineer to submit a proposal and a request for funds on the Federal Aid Highway Programs, D. Approved specifications for a patch truck and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids for truck and related items. E, Approved Change Order #3; Seal Beach Boulevard Interceptor Sewer Line. Project No. 312: F. Authorized the City Manager to execute an 9-25r12 ...... '~Lh) ,.j-25.-72 ....at; Off-Campus Work Study Program Agreement with California State University, Long Beach for hiring three college students. G, Approved an amendment to the Agreement with Parking Company of America to implement winter rates (October through February) at the beach parking lots. H. Denied claim of Michael T. Moore for personal injury to his son, Kenneth Moore and referred claim to the City's insurance carrier. I. Received and filed Resolution 1413, City of Westminster, promoting the well-being of the handicapped, J. Received and filed Resolution C-21268, City of Long Beach, opposing Proposition 20 on the November, 1972, ballot, known as the "California Coastal 'Zone Conservation Act." I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Me Knew , Sales None Motion carried I REQUEST - CITY ASSISTANCE FOR LION'S CLUB' ,HALLOWEEN PARTY The City Manager's report concerning city expenses incurred for last year's Halloween Party was received by Council. Blackman moved, second by Holden to deny the request from the Lion's Club for assistance with their Halloween Party. Discussion followed. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden Barnes, Me Knew , Sales Motion f.ai1ed McKnew moved, second by Barnes to support the Lion's Club Halloween Party by providing assistance not to exceed $700.00. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Holden, McKnew, Sales I Blackman Motion carried REQUEST - PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL The City Manager requested authorization for appropriation of $7,000.00 to provide one additional Parking Enforcement Officer. 9-25-72 ~7 Discussion followed. Sales moved, second by McKnew to authorize the City Manager to appropriate $7,000.00 for one additional Parking Enforcement Officer. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I AGREEMENT - CENTRAL FIRE TRAINING FACILITY CONSTRUCTION Fire Chief Adams presented a drawing of the proposed Central Fire Training facility approved in concept by the City Council in a joint powers agreement between Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Westminster and Seal Beach and requested approval of the proposed construction and authorization for this City to pay its proportionate share of construction cost. Holden moved, second by Blackman to approve the agreement for constructing a Central Fire Training Facility and operating a Fire Training System. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales , None Motion carried I Sales moved, second by Holden to authorize the expenditure of $27,738.00 to be paid on July 1, 1973 for the construction of the Joint Powers Communication and Fire Training Center. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales Nohe Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sales stated that this was the time for oral communications. Councilman McKnew reported on discussion at a State Transportation Committee meeting attended by himself and Mr. Murphy, City Engineer. Councilman Barnes remarked on the feasibility of extending the bus service to the trailer park area and moved that the City Manager draw up an agreement with the bus company to serve the trailer park. Mr. Holden seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried Mayor Sales reported that at the Supervisors and Mayors of Orange County meeting (SAMCO) the setting up of an intergovernmental committee was discussed and would be before the Council at a later date. 9-25-72 / 10-9-72 2,'~ Ned Wilgus, President of the College Park East Homeowners Association, invited the Council and staff to a meeting with the residents of College Park East, Thursday, September 28 at the Community Center. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, commended the Lifeguard Department on behalf of a friend, for their efforts during the past heavy surf condition. There were no further oral communications. Mayor Sales closed oral communications. I ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council to' adjourn the meeting at 11:20 p.m. Approved: jL-J- dA- ATTEST: I Seal Beach, California October 9, 1972 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Sales calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sales Councilmen Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew Absent: None Also present: Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Winfield, Assistant City Attorney Mr, Murphy, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Assistant Mr, VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Oirector Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant I