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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1972-11-27 f. . #' ll-l~72 / 11-27-72 2""~ communications. Councilman Holden reported as to insurance negotiations relating to the West Orange County Water Board. Mr. Blackman requested a report from the staff relating to traffic problems occuring as a result of the Band Day Parade. Salvatore Leto stated that he had taken a poll of the businessmen on Main Street and spoke for having the Band Day Parade on Main Street. Joe Haska11, 633 South Shore Drive, spoke regarding the Christmas decorations on Main Street and requested information relating to previous Christmas Card Lane decorations. There were no further oral communications; oral communications were closed. I ADJOURNMENT McKnew moved, second by Holden to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew NOES: None ABSENT: Sales Motion carried ~#~e;, <:;!' y Clerk nd ex-offic 0 clerk of the Seal Beach City Council I Approved: ~../t- ~ -rrayor PlIO. "!6. ATTEST: Seal Beach, California November 27. 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 I. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr, Winfield, Assistant City Attorney Mr, Murphy, City Engineer Mr, Neprud, Planning Director Mr. VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant 11-27-72 . 2~3 I PUBLIC HEARING - PALMER - APPEAL A-7-72 (V-51-72) Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open concerning the appeal of John S, Palmer to Planning Commission denial of V-51-72 to permit less than the required side yard on a single family residence in the R-1 zone on Lot 1, Block A, Surfside (A-1 Surfside), The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted and mailed pursuant to the Code and reported that no communications for or against the matter had been received. Mr. Neprud presented the staff report and reviewed those actions taken by the Planning Commission. Mr. John Palmer, 2232 Della Lane, Anaheim, the appellant, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and stated that modified plans would be submitted providing for 3 foot sideyard set back on the first floor level and that the lot size was found to be 24.75 feet wide rather than 26 as originally submitted. Mr. Palmer stated that he would comply with the City's paving requirements. There were no communications from the audience I either for or against the matter. Mayor Sales closed the public hearing. Councilman McKnew stated that there appeared to be new facts to consider regarding the modification of the plans and moved to refer the appeal (A-7-72) for variance (V-51-72) back to the P1anning Commission for their consideration, that the area in question, the modification of the plans and the size of the lot be reviewed. Councilman Holden seconded the motion, AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I' Councilman Barnes stated for the record that his vote did not endorse the idea that the Planning Commission grant the variance, only that the Planning Commission make a determination as to hardship. DISCUSSION - PARK BOND ISSUE - COLLEGE PARK EAST Councilman McKnew stated that the moratorium on the 7.85 acre Bixby property in College Park East was nearly up and that he planned to ask for an extension of the moratorium at the next meeting. ~ 11-27-72 ~4 Three alternatives were proposed for acquiring said property, (1) forming a non-profit corporation, (2) general obligation bonds, (3) forming a special assessment district. Discussion followed. Jerry MacIntosh, 4548 Dogwood Avenue, stated that a survey of College Park ~ast residents indicated that 93% favored a park as opposed to apartments. Other statistics relating to financing and recreational activities in such a park were available from this survey, Councilman Me Knew requested the consensus of the City Council to support an election to form a non-profit corporation to acquire the 7.85 acre park site. It was the consensus of the Council that they would not support such an election. Councilman McKnew requested a consensus of the Council to support an election for general obligation bonds to acquire the 7,85 acre park site. It was the consensus of the Council that they would not support such an election at this time. Discussion followed, I It was the consensus of the Council that they would support an election for an assessment district if a petition was recieved by 10% of the voters. No action was taken on this matter at this time, I ORDINANCE NUMBER 889 - SEWER SERVICE FEE Ordinance Number 889 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 19C-2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A SEWER SERVICE FEE FOR NEW CONNECTIONS." Blackman moved; second by Holden to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 889 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried Resolution NUmber 2154 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2154 - SENATE BILL 1118 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH URGING PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 1118." Holden moved, second by Sales to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2154, 11-27 -722~5 AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Ho1den,McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried McKnew moved, second by Blackman to adopt Resolution Number 2154. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2155 - COMPLETION - PROJECTS 360 AND 370 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS - LAMPSON AVENUE Resolution Number 2155 was presented to Council 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 PROJECTS 360 and 370 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS/LAMPSON AVENUE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN WILLIAM R. HAHN AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Sales moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2155. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None ~'oti on carri ed Blackman moved, second by McKnew to adopt Resolution Number 2155, AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2156 - DENYING APPEAL A-5-72 (UV-4-72) - GYLER Resolution Number 2156 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AFFIRMING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 669 AND DENYING APPEAL A-5-72 FILED BY EMANUEL GYLER/STAN GOLDIN FROM PLANNING COMMISSION pENIAL OF USE VARIANCE UV-4-72 TO PERMIT AN APARTMENT DUPLEX IN A COMMERCIAL ZONE WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS FROM R-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS." Barnes moved, second by McKne\'l to I~aive further reading of Resolution Number 2156, AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried -I Barnes moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 2156. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2157 - DENYING APPEAL A-6-72 (V-49-72) - MANLEY Resolution Number 2157 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH 11-27-72 2~6 AFFIRMING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 694 AND DENYING APPEAL, A-6-72 FILED BY STEVE H. A. MANLEY FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE, V-49-72 TO PERMIT TANDEM PARKING AND A REAR YARD OF LESS THAN THE MINmUM ALLOWED FOR A PROPOSED DUPLEX." Barnes moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Humber 2157. AYES: HOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I None Motion carried Barnes moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 2157. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR Motion carried Mayor Sales requested that Items "A" and "B" be removed from the Consent Calendar, The City Manager requested that Item "L" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Sales moved, second by Blackman to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "A", "B" and "L". C. Denied responsibility in the claim for damages alleged by Alfons Kontvis, 1050 Electric Avenue; referred the matter to McGuire Construction Company and the insurance carrier. I D. Denied responsibility in the claim for damages alleged by Mrs. Estelle Loparco, 1000 Electric Ave~ue, #5; referred the matter to McGuire Construction Company and the insurance carrier. E, Denied claim for personal injuries filed on behalf of Nanette Filler in the amount of $100,000; referred to the insurance carrier and the City Attorney. F. Approved specifications for a 1973 station wagon for use as a police vehicle and authorized the City Manager to accept bids, G. Approved specifications for a 4-door sedan for use of the police chief and authorized the City Manager to accept bids, I. H. Approved specifications for one pick-up truck for use of 11-27-72 2'", ~~\.... I the recreation department and authorized the City Manager to accept bids, I. Approved specifications for a traffic controller for Seal ,Beach B1vd./Westminster and authorized the City Manager to accept bids. J. Approved a thirty day time extension to contractor, William R, Hahn, for Project No. 336, master traffic controls. K. Granted easement to Southern California Edison Company for access to service station pump station on the Pacific Electric Right of Way. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKn~~, Sales None Motion carried Items Removed from the Consent Calendar ITHl "A" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES I Mayor Sales stated that he removed the minutes from the Consent Calendar as he was not present at that meeting. Blackman moved, second by McKnew to approve the minutes o~ the Council meeting of November 1'3, 1972 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried ITEM "B" - APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Mayor Sales requested that the City Manager review the various petty cash funds. Sales moved, second by Holden to approve regular demands numbered 13112 through 13226 in the amount of $75,681,67; payroll demands numbered 6338 through 6514 in the amount of $73,568.13; and transfers in the amount of $300,000 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the I same. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "L" - AGREEMENT - ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Mr. Murphy submitted an analysis of the proposals received for the design of the widening of Seal Beach Blvd. from Lampson Avenue . 11-27-72 ~8 to Rossmoor Center Way, including signalization at St. Cloud Drive and recommended that the proposal from CST Engineering Company be accepted in the amount of $16,000, reject all other proposals and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CST. Blackman moved, second by Holden to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CST Engineering Company and reject all other proposals as recommended. " I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried CITY MANAGER REPORT - LIONS CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY The City Manager's report on the cost of the City's partiCipation in the Lions Club Halloween party was received by Council. Councilman Blackman stated that he had conferred with the Lions Club president on the matter. Discussion followed. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council that the City Manager contact community groups by letter for their opinions of the Halloween Carnival. REPORT - SIXTH ANNUAL BAND REVIEW The Director of Public Works' report regarding the Sixth Annual Band Review was received by Council. McKnew moved, second by Blackman to receive and file the report and directed the City Manager to forward a copy of the report to the Old Town Businessmens Association for their information. I AYES: NOES: Barnes. Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried REPORT - LOT COVERAGE A report from Bob Neprud, Planning Officer, of recommendations by the Planning Commission on the lot coverage issue was received by Council. Lengthy discussion followed, Councilman McKnew proposed a ninth alternative, retaining the 40% lot coverage but that patio's not be included as lot coverage. Further discussion followed. Blackman moved, second by McKnew to direct the Planning Officer and the City Attorney to prepare a report defining legal alternatives relating to lot coverage for the next Council meeting so that direction could be given the Planning Commission for adoption of I 11-27-72 /....2.",9 , .. an ordinance on this matter, AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales Barnes r~otion carried CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREEMENT I Discussion continued from last meeting relating to the proposed agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. Sales moved, second by Blackman. to disapprove the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, McKnew, Sales Holden Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor Sales stated that this was the time for oral communications. Ned Wilgus, President of the College Park East Homeowners, requested clarification of Council action relating to acquisition of the 7.85 acre Bixby property. Mr. Wilgus was informed that no action had been taken by the Council relating to bond Obligation for said property. Mrs. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street. informed the Council that a federal resolution relating to sand replenishment had been vetoed in committee, There were no further communications from the audience. Mayor Sales declared oral communications closed. . ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m. qA_d I ~~ Citj~ erk ~! ex-o c 0 ~erk of7the Seal Beach City Council ^pproved : J.~ ~IJ~ ?' ~ayor I ATTEST: Q"4,pt"1 ~ 4;, #' Clt er