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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-04-01 3-24-86 / 4-1-86 of the o and ex-o ~ io clerk City Council Approved: ('1...~ tJ./ a. 1\~~ V1 MaYOrt Atte"t, C(f)JhfrtY~rk I Seal Beach, California April 1, 1986 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Risner calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL present: Mayor Risner Councilmembers Clift, Wilson Absent: Councilmembers Brownell, Grgas Also present: Mr. Joseph, Acting City Manager Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mrs. yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Clift, 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, Risner, Wilson None Brownell, Grgas Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3587 - DECLARING RESULTS OF PRIMARY NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MARCH 25, 1986 Resolution Number 3587 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE PRIMARY NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ON THE 25th DAY OF MARCH, 1986, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3587 was waived. The city Clerk reported I the results of the official canvass of the March 25th primary Municipal Election, declaring victor Grgas elected as a member of the City Council from Councilmanic District One for the full term of four years, Joyce Risner elected as a member of the City Council from Councilmanic District Three for the full term of four years, and Joe Hunt elected as a member of the City Council from Councilmanic District Five for the full term of four years. Wilson moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3587 as presented. 4-1-86 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Risner, Wilson None Brownell, Grgas Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3588 - COMPLETION - PROJECT NUMBER 552 - PIER RESTAURANT Resolution Number 3588 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #552, SEAL BEACH PIER RESTAURANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN PACIFIC ENTERPRISES AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3588 was waived. The Acting city Manager presented the staff report, and noted that the amount reflected as the total project cost in the staff memorandum was in error, the correct amount being $201,543.80. In response to a Council question regarding Change Order NO. 10, the Director of Development Services reported that the wood beams had been covered with drywall to match the adjacent areas, creating a more asthetically pleasing effect. Clift moved, second by wilson, to approve Change Orders numbered 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10, and adopt Resolution Number 3588 as presented as recommended by staff. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Risner, Wilson None Brownell, Grgas Motion carried I REPORT - MORATORIUM - LIQUOR LICENSES The Director of Development Services presented the report relating to the moratorium on the granting of Conditional Use Permits for on-site and off-site liquor establishments, the report required to be submitted to the legislative body pursuant to the Government Code in order to set a public hearing to consider extension of the moratorium that is due to expire. The Director reported the Planning Commission had recommended that the moratorium be extended pending further study and the final report from the Commission. Mr. Baucke explained that the Commission's concern with one-day permits related to weddings, receptions, etc. where the City is not involved in sanctioning those activities however alcoholic beverages are sold and require an ABC permit, rather than community activities under the control of the City that require the one-day permit for alcoholic beverages. with regard to the Commission's request that an official from the ABC be present at their study session, Mayor Risner asked that a letter be prepared to the ABC for her signature. Clift moved, second by Wilson, to set a public hearing on this matter for April 14th, and that the report from the Director of Development Services be received and filed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Risner, Wilson None Brownell, Grgas Motion carried I COUNCIL ITEMS Mayor Risner stated she would like to discuss an item regarding the Seal Beach Inn as addressed in a recent memorandum from the city Attorney, and moved that the Planning Department look into refining the Code definition of hotel and motel for consideration by the Planning Commission, and additionally prepare a bed and breakfast ordinance that would address the needs of country inns. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Risner, Wilson None Brownell, Grgas Motion carried 4-1-86 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Risner declared Oral Communications open. Walter Miller, 231 Seal Beach Boulevard, stated he wished to discuss the second annual Gran prix Bicycle Race scheduled for May 3rd, the race to be backed by the United States Cycling Association. Mr. Miller reported he and his son had met with the Acting City Manager, at which time they were informed three million dollars of insurance coverage would be necessary I to hold the Race in view of the City's uninsured status at this time. Mr. Miller stated that the Cycling Association and the u. S. Olympic Committee are also concerned about insurance and liabilities, however it is anticipated the Association will have one million dollar coverage, with a four million dollar umbrella, by May 15th. Mr. Miller offered to seek a one million dollar private policy in addition to the one million dollar coverage of the Cycling Association, if that would be sufficient coverage to obtain city approval and continue the plans for the Race, noting that he had been informed that the largest liability claim that has ever been filed in connection with a cycling event was in the amount of one million dollars. Mr. Miller requested that the Acting City Manager be directed to discuss the insurance coverage situation with the Executive Director of the Cycling Association in Colorado Springs, a Mr. proudy. Mr. Joseph reported that Mr. Miller had been advised that the minimum coverage required would be three million dollars, based upon the advice of the City's liability attorney and insurance adjuster, noting that the coverage referred to by Mr. Miller is for participants only and does not provide coverage for liability stemming from an injury to a spectator. Mr. Joseph reported he had recently been advised that the premium for a million dollar private policy is ten thousand dollars. The Mayor asked that the Acting I City Manager contact the Executive Director of the Cycling Association as requested, and investigate further the cost and availability of a private policy, in order to resolve this matter. Norma Stromeyer, 209 Seal Beach Boulevard, directed her comments to news articles referring to a survey as to the type of businesses that are preferred for Main Street, the survey sampling one hundred eighty-eight persons, which, she stated fifty-two percent resided outside the Seal Beach area. The Mayor responded that the referenced survey was conducted by a private firm, arbitrarily selecting persons patronizing Main street, the information obtained then compiled and provided to the Downtown Task Force, a citizens committee formed the study the revitalization of Main Street, the survey being only a small part of the information that was provided to the Task Force. She reported also that the recommendations of the Task Force were presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council for public input and action. Mayor Risner informed Mrs. stromeyer that the information being referred to was available at City Hall upon request. Councilman Clift added that the Task Force did recommend a mix of businesses for Main street, however there has never been a limitation placed on the type of business that could occupy Main Street stores, also that liquor licenses were not a matter of discussion I by the Task Force. Mrs. Stromeyer continued, speaking to one-day ABC permits and abolishment of happy hours. Bret Matthews, 218 - 8th street, asked that the ABC official being requested to attend the Planning commission study session also attend the public hearing on liquor licenses and inquired as to how citizens are to know when the study session is scheduled. Mayor Risner explained that the pUblic hearing scheduled for April 14th deals with extension of the moratorium only, the planning Commission to continue 4-1-86 / 4-5-86 I their discussions of the matter while the moratorium is in effect. The Director of Development Services stated that the earliest the study session could be held would be April 16th. Mr. Clift suggested that a news release could notice residents of the upcoming study session by the Planning Commission. There were no further Oral Communications; Mayor Risner declared the public hearing closed. ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Clift, to adjourn the meeting until Saturday, AprilS, 1986 at 11:30 a.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Risner, wilson None Brownell, Grgas Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. and ex-off~c~o City Council of the C1ty Seal Approved: ~~J Q. ~O.LVAI^,) Mayor ~'.0 I Attest: Seal Beach, California April 5, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 11:30 a.m. with Mayor Risner calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL present: Mayor Risner Councilmembers Brownell, Clift, Absent: Councilmembers Grgas and Wilson I Councilmember Wilson arrived at 11:31 a.m., and Councilman Grgas arrived at 11:46 a.m. Also present: Mrs. yeo, City Clerk CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL Brownell moved, second by Clift, to adjourn to Closed Session at 11:31 a.m. to discuss personnel matters relating to the position of City Manager.