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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-08-25 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 8-25-86 Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to excuse the absence of Mayor Clift. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner 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: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I PRESENTATION A representative of the Orange County Fire Department presented a letter of commendation and plaque to former Councilman Oscar Brownell in recognition of his service to the community of Seal Beach as a member of the City Council from 1982 to 1986. Mr. Brownell accepted the commendations with appreciation. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Wilson proclaimed the week of September 17th through September 23, 1986 as "Constitution Week." Mayor Pro Tem Wilson proclaimed September 27th and 28th, 1986 as "Pacific Coast Fog Fest Weekend." The month of September, 1986 was proclaimed "Literacy Awareness Month" by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson. I PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN - STREET MAINTENANCE and PARKS LEADPERSONS Mayor Pro Tem Wilson declared the public hearing open to consider amending the Position Classification plan to include the positions of Street Maintenance Leadperson and Parks Leadperson. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing was advertised as required by law, and reported no communications had been received either for or against this matter. The City Manager presented the staff report. There were no communications from the audience1 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3632 - AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN - STREET MAINTENANCE and PARKS LEADPERSONS Resolution Number 3632 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE POSITIONS OF STREET MAINTENANCE LEADPERSON AND PARKS LEADPERSON." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3632 was waived. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3632 as presented. 8-25-86 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Grgas, to amend the agenda to include an additional Resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3635 - HONORING KAY FRANCIS REYNOLDS Resolution Number 3635 was presented to Council and read in part by Councilman Grgas entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING KAY FRANCIS REYNOLDS FOR HER DEDICATED SUPPORT IN PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3635 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number U 3635 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1226 - ADOPTING REVISED STATE LANDS SPECIFIC PLAN Ordinance Number 1226 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A REVISED STATE LANDS SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1155." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1226 was waived. Councilmember Risner stated that upon further review of the Specific Plan, she felt that the broad definition of hotel, as it relates to the State Lands site, could be interpreted to allow development of a motel or motor inn instead of a hotel. She requested that the Council consider revision of the language of Specific Plan Section 3, Visitor- Serving, to read "(a) Hotel - A hotel and the necessary ancilliary support uses including, but not limited to, restaurants and meeting/conference rooms. Other accessory uses that may be included are identified in 2 b, c, and d. Maximum numbers of rooms or suites not to exceed 200 without City Council authorization." Councilmember Risner stated she had been informed that the Specific plan provides for mixed use occupancy through a CUP process whereby parking requirements could be adjusted, also that through conversion of a certain number of rooms to suites approximately eighteen additional parking spaces could become available to a restaurant facility. The Development Services Director confirmed that parking could more than likely be provided for a 2500 to 3000 square foot restaurant area with a seating capacity for approximately ninety persons, clarifying that the conceptual plan of Super 8 proposed breakfast service only, however if converted to a full service dinner house, it would meet the intent of the Specific Plan as proposed to be amended. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to approve the proposed substitute language. The City Attorney advised that such amendment would not require an additional public hearing. Members of the Council spoke to what affect the amendment would have on current development negotiations, the potential for increased room rates, anticipated revenues from development I I I .. '.. 8-25-86 I of the site, as well as the desire for a quality development. The Director again clarified that under the proposed revised language the developer would be required to include a restaurant and meeting or conference rooms in the development proposal. Councilman Grgas cautioned that by placing additional conditions on a potential developer, they may in turn request additional participation by the City/Agency for off-site improvements to the development. The City Manager reported interest had been indicated in the site by another party, however not at the price that the lessee, who controls the development rights, was asking. The Development Services Director clarified that the Specific plan requires that the developer demonstrate a balance of parking when a mixed use occupancy is proposed, and that the minimum compact car parking required by the Plan is 'thirty-five percent, the Super 8 proposal utilizing between ten and twenty percent at this time. Vote on the motion to revise the Specific Plan language as proposed: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Risner, Wilson Hunt Clift Motion carried Councilmember Risner moved to amend Section 5, paragraph 15-1 by adding a subsection "d" to read "Mixed use parking subject to paragraph 15-4." Councilman Grgas seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried Risner moved, second by Grgas, to approve the first reading of Ordinance Number 1226 as amended, and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3633 - SUPPORTING CREATION OF NATIONAL OCEANIC PARK Resolution Number 3633 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A NATIONAL OCEANIC PARK BETWEEN THE ORANGE COUNTY COASTLINE AND CATALINA ISLAND." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3633 was waived. Risner moved; second by Hunt, to table this item. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Risner, Wilson Grgas Clift Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3634 - FINAL PARCEL MAP 85-267 - 1623 SEAL WAY - GREELEY Resolution Number 3634 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 85-267." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3634 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3634 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried 8-25-86 CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" THROUGH "M" With regard to Item "M", it was noted that the Council would be considering a capital improvement program at a future date, also that Item liLli, the Senior Meals Contract is unchanged from the prior year with the exception of the addition of the site manager, which was an approved budget item. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. I. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 11, 1986. J. Approved regular demands numbered 61921 through 62066 in the amount of $451,610.47, and payroll demands numbered 22223 through 22404 in the amount of $161,170.15 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. I, K. Denied the claim for damages of Jerome Reich and Carole Reich and referred same to the City's insurance adjuster. L. Approved the renewal of the agreement with the City of Garden Grove for the Senior Meals Program for the period July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. M. Received for review the report from the City Manager regarding a five year Capital Improvement Plan. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS planning Commission Councilman Grgas requested that the District One appointment be held over. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE Councilmember Risner moved to appoint Mr. John Stillwell to the Citizens Participation Committee rep~esenting District Th~ee for the full term expiring July 1990. Councilman Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None clift Motion carried Seal Beach Administration Building Authority In the absence of Mayor Clift, the District Four appointment to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority was held over. I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Hunt referred to a recent Los Angeles Times article relating to the use of toy guns, and requested that the City Manager and Police Chief review same and submit their comments on this matter to the Council. Councilman Grgas noted a conflict of use between surf fishermen and swimmers at the beach, requesting that the staff look into this matter, possibly designate a specific area for surf fishing or establish a limitation on hours. 8-25-86 I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Wilson declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean, expressed concern with the prior discussion relating to hotel definition, a matter recently discussed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Stark was informed that the definition discussed at this meeting related directly to the State Lands Specific Plan. Mr. Norm Shutzberger, 228 - 13th Street, spoke regarding acquisition of the Zoeter School site, and inquired if staff has pursued the feasibility of raising additional funds towards acquisition of the entire site. It was noted that interest has been indicated in the purchase of the property behind the City Yard. Discussion continued. Councilmember Risner moved to request the City Manager to prepare a report regarding alternatives that may be available to purchase additional portions of the Zoeter site. Councilman Grgas seconded the motion, and requested that the motion be amended to include a request that the City Manager provide a time frame and required procedures for disposition of the City Yard property. Councilmember Risner accepted the amendment to the original motion. Councilman Hunt stated he would vote in opposition to the motion, citing prior discussion and action of the Council to place a $1,950,000 bond issue on the ballot rather than a larger issue that could have been used, in combination with other funds, to acquire additional Zoeter land. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Risner, Wilson Hunt Clift Motion carried I Mr. Jeff Leach, 474 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Director of Save Our Shores, spoke regarding tabled Resolution 3633 relating to creation of a national oceanic park. He reported their organization was formed in response to the Department of Interior five year plan for oil drilling, with a goal of protecting the Orange County shoreline. Mr. Leach reported several Orange County cities have supported the concept to date, as well as State and federal representatives. councilmember Risner moved to direct the City Manager to obtain copies of resolutions adopted by the cities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and San Clemente, and that contact also be made with federal legislators regarding their feeling as to the viability of this project. Councilman Grgas seconded the motion. Mr. Grgas also indicated he would request that this matter be reconsidered on September 8th. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I Mr. Tim Seymour, 110 Dolphin Avenue, stated he was speaking on behalf of the seasonal lifeguards, and requested a Council commitment for consideration of lifeguard compensation prior to midnight, August 29th. Mr. Seymour reported that should that not occur, the seasonal lifeguards have unanimously agreed to otherwise be unavailable in negotiations. Mr. Seymour reported past efforts to discuss lifeguard compensation and classification inequities have not been recognized. The City Manager reported he had met with the lifeguard representatives and had indicated to them his intention to work with them during the upcoming year 8-25-86 and provide for their participation in the next wage and salary discussions. He explained that the City has three full-time lifeguard positions, the additional manpower provided through the employment of part time and seasonal personnel, those part-time persons working less than one thousand forty hours per year. Mr. Seymour responded that he has been a part-time guard for twelve years, and has worked over two thousand hours on several occasions. Discussion continued. The City Manager advised that the Council may wish to discuss this matter in Closed Session. Mr. Jay Covington, 4260 Dogwood Avenue, spoke in support of the lifeguard staff, a professional designation, and adequate compensation, which he stated directly relates to beach safety and a deterrent to liability. Marie Robinson, 113 - 7th Street, expressed her complaints regarding the lack of notification to her neighbor, Mr. Miller, regarding a requirement for parking spaces, as well as an encroachment, and improvements without a permit, a child care operation involving more than the allowable number of children, and of piano lessons being taught, causing excessive noise and conducted in an area with inadequate parking. Mrs. Robinson also expressed her complaint that illegal improvements have been made at 121 - 7th Street, and that a business is being conducted by a Mr. Quinn from that location in a residential zone. Mrs. Robinson claimed that her property is depreciating due to disturbances in the neighborhood, stating her feeling that there are inequities in the application of the law, and suggested that daily fines be imposed on those who do not comply. There were no other communications1 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter. The Council, by unanimous consent, adjourned to Closed Session at 8:50 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:26 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Wilson calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had met in Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter and had given instruction to the City Manager to commence negotiations with lifeguard personnel. ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent of the Council present, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. of the Approved: ~~~ Mayor Attest: I 1 'I