Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2015-07-02 Seal Beach, California July 2, 2015 The City Council met in a special meeting of the Seal Beach City Council at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers with Mayor Deaton calling the meeting to order and Mayor Pro Tern Sloan leading the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Deaton Council Members: Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Michael Ho, City Engineer/Deputy Director of Public Works Jim Basham, Director of Community Development/Community Services Tina Knapp, City Clerk ITEM A / PROPOSED DONATION OF HISTORIC COTTAGE TO THE CITY OF SEALBEACH Director of Community Development Jim Basham provided the staff report for this item. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Deaton opened oral communications. Speakers: Charles Antos inquired about the Pacific-Electric Right-of-Way 1974 Specific Plan as it pertains to this item. Scott Newton reported that the Seal Beach Lions Club has created a fundraising effort for this item, which is being coordinated by Deb Machen. Deb Machen thanked Mr. and Mrs. Blayney for this opportunity, reported that the fundraising goal is $50,000, and that an anonymous donation of $1,000 has already been received. Mike Hayley presented a check for $5,000 from the Seal Beach Lions Club to kick-off the fundraising efforts. Vince Bodiford spoke in support of the proposed donation, donated $5,000 in advertising for the fundraising effort, and indicated that the Chamber of Commerce is excited about this opportunity and is ready/willing to help. Laura Ellsworth spoke in support of this item. Maryann Harvey spoke in support of the proposed donation and location. Cliff Page expressed concerns about the financing of these efforts, parking on 8t" Street as a result of the proposed location, inquired as.to the need for Coastal Commission involvement, and questioned the proposed location. Carla Watson reported that she supports preserving history, but feels that more input is needed from the public regarding this item. Lynda Krueger expressed concern regarding how quickly this item is being processed. Seth Eaker spoke in support of this item. Bill Ayres expressed support for the Lions Club efforts and knows they will produce results. Libby Appelgate spoke in support of this item. Gordon Shanks spoke in support of this item and the need to preserve history. Barbara Barton spoke in support of this item. Marie Antos inquired as to the exact proposed location of the cottage, size of the cottage, would trees be removed to accommodate the placement of the cottage, how the Seal Beach Historical Society (Red Car Museum) would be impacted, and expressed concern regarding how quickly this item is being processed. Everett Jigner spoke in support of this item. There being no other speakers, Mayor Deaton declared oral communications closed. Director Basham reported that the Pacific-Electric Right-of-Way 1974 Specific Plan did not limit what could be placed on the right-of-way, so no modifications are needed to the specific plan. The property owners have obtained a Coastal Commission permit to build a new home and teardown the existing structure. The -first phase of costs regarding the relocation of the cottage total approximately $22,500. Additional costs will be determined depending on the intent for use of the cottage and an evaluation of necessary repairs. The relocation of the cottage is exempt from the need for a Coastal Commission Page 2 — City Council 07/02/15 permit as it is an uninhabitable structure. Director Bashanl indicated that there is no need for removal of any trees or landscaping and that the concrete pad will be located outside of the lease lines of the Red Car Museum. In response to questions from Mayor Deaton, the City Attorney confirmed that the specific plan did not need to be modified as the list of major improvements indicated as allowable in the specific plan is not exclusive, and the specific plan provides that historical displays will be included with the Red Car Museum. The City Attorney further confirmed that a Coastal Commission permit is not required as one is currently in effect for demolition of the structure and its removal from the existing site, note that that there is an exemption in the Coastal Act for small, non-habitable accessory structures that do not impact public access. In response to questions from the Council, Director Basham confirmed that the property will be owned by the City, that the size of the cottage is approximately 9' x 25', and the interior is separated by a single non-insulated wall. Director Basham further reported that the cottage would be moved by a professional mover and that the urgency of a decision on the item was needed as the owners have a 30-day time limit pursuant to the Coastal Commission permit. Director Basham also indicated that moving of the cottage is expected to be done in one piece. Mayor Deaton thanked Mr. and Mrs. Blayney for this opportunity and feels this preservation of history for future generations can be appreciated by the entire community. Deaton moved, second by Sloan, to approve the terms of the proposed donation agreement, authorize the City Manager to execute the final agreement when completed in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, approve the relocation of the historic cottage to the Greenbelt area near the Red Car Museum, and authorize the expenditure of approximately $60,000 as indicated in the staff report, from the Assigned Fund Balance from Building. AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Mayor Deaton adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, July 13, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Kfayor Attested: City Clerk