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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-08-11 8-11-86 Seal Beach, California August 11, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:30 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Assistant City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Hunt, 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: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Clift proclaimed September 18, 1986 as "Rossmoor Center Day." I PRESENTATION - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION Mr. Pete Arnold, 1613 Seal Way, Chairman of the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation, reported that at their meeting of July 21st, the Foundation voted unanimously to fund a minimum of three experimental live cablecast coverages of the City Council meetings. Mr. Arnold requested Council consideration and approval of this project. He explained that an evaluation would be made of the experimental project and a determination then made as to whether or not cablecasting should continue, also whether or not permanent equipment should be purchased, rather than rented, which could also be utilized for other events in the community. Mr. Arnold reported a test tape had been made in the Council Chambers which determined adequate lighting exists for cablecasting, and expressed the preference for live versus taped meetings. Discussion continued. A majority of the members of the Council indicated their preference for live coverage, requested that guildelines and the dates for cablecasting be established to the satisfaction of the City Manager, and that viewership be monitored if possible. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to approve the proposed three live cablecasts on an experimental basis. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1226 - STATE LANDS SPECIFIC PLAN Ordinance Number 1226 was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A REVISED STATE LANDS SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1155." 8-11-86 By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1226 was waived. Noting that the Specific plan as proposed sets forth a restaurant as an accessory use to a hotel, Councilmember Risner suggested that consideration be given to amending the Plan to require that a restaurant be included for such development. The City Attorney advised that the public hearing on this matter had been closed, however the Council may make revisions to the Specific Plan, explaining I that any substantial modifications of the Plan would be required to be referred back to the planning Commission for their review and report. The Director of Development Services noted that the conceptual development plan proposes one hundred thirty rooms and like number of parking spaces, six handicapped spaces and one loading space, explaining that if the six handicapped spaces are not a requirement, parking would be available for a modest six hundred square foot restaurant, and that the plan proposed appears to reflect a maximum land use within the realm of the height and landscaping restrictions. Mr. Knight added that a restaurant of approximately one thousand square feet with seating for fifty persons would require ten parking spaces, that the development proposes a breakfast facility intended to primarily serve hotel guests, therefore there would be no impact on the parking requirement. Discussion continued. In response to a question posed regarding lease payments on the subject property, Mr. Charles Leggeman, 110 West Ocean, Long Beach, stated that the property lease is structured to require the lessee to pay $12,000 per year during the hotel construction phase, and upon receipt of the certificate of occupancy the minimum lease payment will be $50,000 per year against six percent of the room receipts, and stated he was uncertain as to the percentage for food and beverages. Mr. Leggeman added that due to the moratorium I placed on the site by the City, a reduced lease payment had been negotiated for that period of time, acknowledging that payment to be in the area of $400, however reported there have been additional expenses incurred of approximately $100,000 per year for cleaning and maintenance of the site. He confirmed that the lease has been held for five years. Councilman Grgas explained that it will be in the best interest of the developer to produce the highest quality product, and that it may be felt that requiring a full service restaurant as an ancilliary use would not provide the necessary return on their investment. Mr. Grgas stated that upon review of the financial data for the project, and should the Agency be requested to loan financial support for certain off-site' improvements, "an agreement could then be negotiated which could include additional amenities to the benefit of the city in return for such consideration. Grgas moved, of Ordinance reading. second by Hunt, to approve the introduction Number 1226 and that it be passed to second AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1228 - ANIMAL CONTROL FEES I Ordinance Number 1228 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL FEES AND AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1228 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Ordinance Number 1228 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried i. 8-11-86 I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1229 - AMENDING CONTRACT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM - LIFEGUARD PERSONNEL Ordinance Number 1229 was presented to Council for second reading entitl~d "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1225." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1229 was waived. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Ordinance Number 1229 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3615 - ESTABLISHING WATER RATES Resolution Number 3615 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3547." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3615 was waived. The City Manager reported that the water rate increase proposed of 12.6 percent under the present rate structure would provide necessary revenue to meet estimated expenses as set forth in the 1986/87 adopted budget. He also reported staff had conducted a review of the restructuring proposal submitted by Councilmember Risner. Councilmember Risner indicated she would vote against adoption of the proposed Resolution, citing her yet unanswered questions regarding an accounting of the cash flow of the water fund, and the use of water funds to subsidize street or other capital improvement projects, also the proposed expenditure for the purchase of gas, rather than electric, engine for the Water Department. The Assistant City Manager clarified that the 12.6 percent increase reflects maintenance and operation of the water service, and does not include capital improvement expenditures. Councilman Hunt acknowledged the value of the alternative proposals that had been set forth by Councilmember Risner and those of the staff, also noted the necessity for restructuring of the water rate system that should take into consideration the actual cost of delivering water, the cost of commodity water, the peculiarities of the different areas of the City, and a conservation pOlicy, and suggested that the proposed Resolution be adopted and that the staff be allowed adequate time to study this matter indepth for an equitable rate structure throughout the community, to be presented to the Council for consideration prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year. Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3615 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson Risner Motion carried ,I Members of the Council suggested that an evaluation of water consumption could be taken into consideration after the summer season which could lessen the impact of water rate increases due to the decline of water usage, also that formation of a committee could be considered to gather input from the various areas of the community. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3630 - PURCHASE OF SURPLUS SCHOOL PROPERTY - ZOETER SCHOOL Resolution Number 3630 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH 8-11-86 ADOPTING A PLAN FOR THE PURCHASE OF SURPLUS SCHOOL PROPERTY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3630 was waived. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3630 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3631 - SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL LIABILITY I TORT REFORM Resolution Number 3631 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL LIABILITY TORT REFORM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3631 was waived. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3631 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" through "N" Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. I. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 1986. J. Approved regular demands numbered 61761 through 61920 in the amount of $492,879.92, and payroll demands numbered 21845 through 22020 in the amount of $166,799.63 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. K. Denied the claim for damages of Thomas M. Supranovich and referred same to the City's insurance adjuster. I L. Approved the Old Town Merchants Parking Agreement for the period October I, 1986 through September 30, 1987, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. M. Bids were received until 1:30 p.m., August 4, 1986, for Reconstruction/Overlay of Westminster Boulevard'~ 'project Number 553, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Sully-Miller Excel paving, Inc. Blair Paving, Inc. Griffith Company Vernon paving Company $142,856.20 149,610.50 154,825.70 159,623.50 164,427.10 Awarded the bid for Project Number 553, Reconstruction/Overlay of westminster Boulevard, to Sully-Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $142,856.20, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. N. Approved an Agreement with Hydro Marine (Union Oil Company) for use of the City's pier facilities for the period of August 15, 1986 through August 30, 1987, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 8-11-86 At the request of the City Manager, the agenda was amended to include a Closed Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting. I REQUEST FOR FEE ADJUSTMENT - NORTH SEAL BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER The City Manager reported a request had been received from the Hof Shalom dance organization for a fee adjustment from $30 to $20 per hour for the rental of the North Seal Beach Community Center. Mr. Nelson explained that the Resolution governing the use and rental of community center buildings provides for the waiver of fees however does not provide for their reduction, and such fee adjustment would establish a precedent for future requests. Mr. Nelson noted that Hof Shalom is a non-resident, private dance organization. Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to deny the request for a rental fee adjustment. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Planning Commission Councilman Grgas requested the District One appointment be held over. Citizens Participation Committee Councilmember Risner requested the District Three appointment be held over. I Seal Beach Administration Building Authority Mayor Clift requested the District Four appointment be held over. project Area Committee Councilmember Risner moved to reappoint Mr. Robbie Watkinson as the resident member and Mr. Jim Watson as the business member of the project Area Committee representing District Three for the two year term expiring July, 1988. Mayor Clift seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: . , Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None ..' ".. Motion carried Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Councilmember Risner moved to reappoint Mr. Milton Stein to the Cable Foundation representing District Three for the two year term expiring July 1988. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS - COMMERCIAL ZONED DEVELOPMENTS Councilmember Wilson requested that landscaping requirements for commercial zoned developments of a size comparable to the Rossmoor Center be referred to the staff for a report and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mrs. Wilson referred specifically to the present ten percent requirement which has been imposed on development in the Rossmoor Shopping Center, that Center having been established many years prior to present Code requirements. It was suggested that the City Attorney make recommendations with regard to 8-11-86 / 8-25-86 landscaping requirements of all shopping areas over a certain size. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to refer this matter to staff as requested. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Christopher Marra, 1009-1/2 Seal way, reported an incident occurr1ng on April 28th, alleging he was accosted by a Mr. Dan Nelson, Marine,Avenue, with a dangerous weapon. Mr. Marra stated that although a report of the incident was made to the Police Department and subsequently filed with the court, he has not been contacted since that time and requested some action be taken to follow through on this incident. The City Manager advised that the District Attorney's office would be contacted to determine the status of the complaint. There being no other communications, Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:57 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:53 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported Council had met in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and no final action had been taken. ADJOURNMENT Risner moved, 10:54 p.m. second by Hunt, to adjourn the meeting at AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I Approved: and ex of 1 10 clerk of the City Council Attest: Seal Beach, California August 25, 1986 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson Councilmembers Grgas, Hunt, Risner Absent: Mayor Clift