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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1987-02-09 2-2-B7 / 2-9-B7 ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p:m. AYES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried ~ ex-o cio clerk of the Council I Approved: Attest: Seal Beach, California February 9, 1987 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Grgas Councilman Grgas arrived at the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Hemphill, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Risner, to waive the reading in full I of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I I - 2-9-87 , PROCLAMATION Mayor Clift proclaimed February 17, 1987 as "Minority Business Opportunity Day." Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-395 - ROSSMOOR BUSINESS CENTER MayOr Clift declared the public hearing open to consider Tentative Parcel Map 86-395, a request to subdivide the Rossmoor Business Center into two parcels, creating an independent building site for conveyance purposes. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised and mailed as required by law, and reported no communications had been received either for or against this item. The Director of Development Services presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, noting that this particular parcel, located in the south east portion of the Center, was the subject of Variance 10-86, allowing the demolition of the existing circular building and the construction of a new two story structure. The Director explained that certain conditions have been recommended with regard to access, circulation, and reconstruction or replacement of public facilities if deemed to be required. Mayor Clift invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Mr. Brian Gibbons of Gibbons Corporation, the subdivider, representing Century National Properties, stated his support for Tentative Parcel Map 10-395. Mr. Gibbons reported that subsequent to the Planning Commission meeting he met with City staff and was satisfied that the improvements being required by the City Engineer would need to be resolved. Mr. Gibbons added that he wished to clarify their intent to continue to use one single driveway approach however construct it to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. He noted the importance of addressing the new property line in the irrevocable access agreements for this and the residual parcels with regard to the sharing of the common driveway. The Director confirmed that the issues referred to by Mr. Gibbons had been resolved. There were no other communications from the audience. MayOr Clift declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3671 - APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-395 - ROSSMOOR CENTER 112501 ST. CLOUD DRIVE) Resolution Number 3671 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-395 (12501 ST. CLOUD DRIVE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3671 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3671 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 2-87 - DEFINITION OF ROOF SIGN/HISTORIC SIGN REGULATIONS Mayor Clift declared the public hearing open to consider Zoning Text Amendment 2-87, proposed definition of roof signs and historic sign regulations. The City Clerk certified that the notice of public hearing had been published as required by law, and reported no communications had been received either for or against this item. The Director of Development Services presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, pointing out that the proposed Ordinance sets forth a definition of roof, roof sign, wall sign, and parapet, and establishes regulations and procedures for designation of historic signs. There being no communications for or against this item, Mayor Clift declared the public hearing closed. 2-9-B7 ORDINANCE NUMBER 1239 - ESTABLISHING DEFINITION OF ROOF SIGN and REGULATIONS FOR DESIGNATING HISTORIC SIGNS Ordinance Number 1239 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A DEFINITION OF "ROOF SIGN" AND SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNATING HISTORIC SIGNS AND AMENDING THE SEAL ~:ACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1239 was waived. With regard to identification of historical signs, the Director noted that a long term goal of the Development Services Department is I to develop urban design guidelines under which historical signs could be includ~d, or a separate project could be undertaken to identify those signs in the community that would so qualify. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1239 and that it be passed to second reading. With regard to the qualification for an historic sign to be a minimum of twenty-five years old, the Director explained that that requirement was determined to be reasonable by staff and was a criteria approved by the Commission. Mr. Knight also verified that the Great Western Savings sign is allowable under the City's sign regulations. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3665 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution Number 3665 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ~HE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3665 was waived. I After brief discussion, Grgas moved, second by Risner, to hold this item over pending receipt of the written report from the City Attorney relating to liability issues that may be associated with this agreement, and requested that the Council also be provided with a staff analysis of the agreement from a risk management standpoint. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3670 - SUPPORTING S.B. 97 and ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEE LEGISLATION (A.B. 2926) The City Manager reported that as a result of recent news articles relating to the school impact fees, several inquiries were received from other cities expressing an interest in the position that the Seal Beach staff has taken with regard to ministerial versus discretionary projects under Government Code Section 53080, and in response thereto, a memorandum was prepared by the Director of Development Services and the City Manager and transmitted to the requesting parties as well as the City Manager and Planning Director of each Orange County city. Mr. Nelson recommended support for the proposed ReSOlution, however reported that to date a total of six bills have been introduced to amend Assembly Bill 2926 which could result in , a considerable time lapse for legislative action, and pointed out that it may be necessary for the staff to bring this matter back to the Council at a later date with supplemental information or recommendation for change of position regarding S.B. 97. In response to Council request, the City Attorney suggested that the Resolution be amended to include a provision that "such legislation should be adopted on an urgency basis." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3670 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adopt 2-9-87 Resolution Number 3670 as amended entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR S.B. 97 AND RECOMMENDING ADDITIONAL AREAS OF AMENDMENT TO EXISTING SCHOOL IMPACT FEE LEGISLATION (A.B. 2926.)." AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "F" THROUGH "G" Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented. F. Approved regular demands numbered 63794 through 63963 in the amount of $716,360.53 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. G. Approved the specifications for the installation of a liquid propane fuel alternative at the Beverly Manor Pump Station, Project Number 578, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. AYES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried I ZOETER SCHOOL STATUS REPORT The City Manager reported that he and the Development Services Director have met with two potential developers that have shown an active interest in Parcel A of the Zoeter site, noting that at the present time the financial aspects of the discussions have not shown an optimistic forecast. He also reported the City staff has completed a maintenance review of the property and determined that termite, electrical and heating problems do exist, and that negotiations are taking place with the current tenants to determine how those costs may be shared. Mr. Nelson stated that pending completion of new tenant leases, the School District will be collecting the revenues generated from the property and reimbursing the City for same. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - INCREASE OF DUES Risner moved, second by Wilson, to support the League of California Cities proposed six percent increase of dues. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I REACTIVATION OF DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE - PARKING The Development Services Director presented the staff's recommendations with regard to reactivation of the Downtown Revitalization Task Force to further address the subject of parking in the downtown area, as requested by Council. Mr. Knight proposed that the objectives of the Task Force would be to identify existing parking resources, project current and future parking demand and shortfall, study desirable parking lot projects on publiCly-owned land and private property and a financial analysis of same, identify an in- lieu parking district and adopt an in-lieu parking program, and in each case utilize existing data from the 1984 Task Force report and recommendations. He also reviewed the staff recommendation for Task Force membership, noting also an alternative membership formula based upon that of the previous Task Force. The staff report noted that retention of consultant services would be advisable to assist the staff and Task Force in completing the project, the cost of such services estimated between $25,000 and $50,000. The Director confirmed that the consultant would be working directly with the Task Force and the staff. Councilman Grgas spoke in support of reactivating the Task Force to -.... _. - -- ------..... ... . 2-9-87 further pursue resolution of parking issues in the downtown area, however given the estimated expenditure for consulting services that would require a supplemental budget appropriation at this time, suggested that it may be more appropriate to consider this matter during budget discussions. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to receive and file the staff report, and request that this matter be given further consideration during the budget process. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I SEAL BEACH COORDINATING COUNCIL - FUNDING REOUEST The Council was in receipt of a request from the Seal Beach Coordinating Council for financial assistance in the amount of $304 to offset the ~osts of the "Man and Woman of the Year" award dinner. Mayor Clift advised he would abstain from considering this item. Council expressed their support of the Coordinating Council, however suggested alternatives be pursued to fund the cost of the dinners for the nominees. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to authorize the expenditure of $100 from the Recreation Department budget as an honorarium to the Coordinating Council. Discussion continued with members of the Council expressing their reluctance to grant an expenditure of City funds for this purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Grgas, Risner Hunt, Wilson Clift Motion failed APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION I Councilman Grgas moved to appoint Mr. Joseph Rullo to the Planning Commission representing Councilmanic District One, effective March 11, 1987 for the remainder of the full term expiring July 1990. Councilman Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED By unanimous consent of the Council, the agenda was amended to include two additional proclamations. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Clift proclaimed the week of March 1st through March 7th, 1987 as "Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week." The Mayor proclaimed the month of February, 1987 as "National Children's Dental Health Month." ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Norman Shutzberger, 228 - 13th Street, requested further details regarding negotiations for Parcel A of the Zoeter School site. The City Manager advised he was not free to disclose the particulars of the negotiations at the present time, I however reported the Council has set forth a series of priority guidelines, one being to save the Mary Zoeter building, which staff is attempting to achieve through the negotiations. There were no further communications~ Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION The City Manager reported a Closed Session would not be necessary at this meeting. I I I 1 2-9-87 / 2-23-B7 , ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, 7:46 p.m. AYES: NOES: second by Bunt, to adjourn the meeting at Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried t!? Clerk and ex- . '0 clerk of the Beach City Council Approved: ~~~ 9A~'1'l1 ?-/1. City Cl Attest: Seal Beach, California February 23, 1987 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the order with the Salute to the Flag. regular meeting to ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Grgas Councilman Grgas arrived at the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Risner, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried REOUEST - SEAL BEACH MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION - EASTER PARADE Mr. Jim Klisanin, Easter Parade Chairman, presented a request of the Seal Beach Merchants Association for City services in conjunction with the 7th annual Easter Parade, the cost of those services estimated to be $1800. In response to a question of Council, the City Attorney advised that since this activity has become an annual community event and has no specific religious reference, the parade would appear to meet the constitutional test for separation of church and state.