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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-10-27 10-13-86 / 10-27-86 ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner None Wilson Motion carried I lerk and ex-of Beach City Council Approved: ~ . (/ ..Yor-~ Attest: Seal Beach, California October 27, 1986 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 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. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Grgas moved, second by Wilson, 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 PRESENTATION - PETER WALSH AWARD - AL LOPEZ The Director of Public Works introduced members of the board of the Maintenance Supervisors Association, Mr. Orville Nelson, President, Mr. Glenn Baltzer, City of Lodi, .Mr. Merle Milney, City of Newport, and Mr. Randy Lewhan, City 10.-27-86 of Sparks, Nevada, present to honor Mr. Al Lopez, recipient of the annual Peter Walsh Award. Mr. Nelson reviewed the background of the Maintenance Supervisors Association, incorporated in 1966, with a current membership of more than fifteen hundred persons, and then presented Mr. Lopez wi th the Association's' Certificate of Appreciation. Mr. Lewhan conveyed his congratulations to Mr. Lopez as the 1986/87 Peter Walsh Award recipient. Mr. Lewhan also presented I a letter and gift to the Mayor from the Mayor of Sparks, Nevada. Mr. Baltzer reviewed the standards under which an Award recipient is chosen, and concluded by presenting Mr. Lopez with a proclamation for achievement of the highest standards of leadership and the Peter Walsh annual trophy. Mr. Lopez expressed his appreciation for the award of recognition. PRESENTATION/REQUEST - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Mrs. Mary Bolton, 1701 Bayou way, Chairman of the Seal Beach Unit of the American Cancer Society, referred to their letter requesting City participation to cover police and public works personnel costs related to the Seal Beach Autumn Run, that cost estimated at $1600. Mrs. Bolton noted the success of this event in recent years, and stated that the event would most likely be unable to continue if reimbursement for those associated costs is to be required. Councilman Hunt expressed his concern with the minimal funds that had been allocated towards community events in the 1986/87 budget, as well as the possible lack of funds to assist community events that may be forthcoming during the remainder of the budget year should the requests on this agenda be approved. Councilmember Risner noted that although budget amendments are occasionally made throughout the year, it may be helpful to have requests I for community event assistance during budget considerations. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the request for funding in an amount not to exceed $1600 for the American Cancer Society Autumn Run. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PRESENTATION/REQUEST - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE Mr. Jim Klisanin, 1405 Catalina Avenue, Chairman of the Christmas Parade, reviewed the request for City subsidy of the annual Christmas Parade estimated at $4,468 to cover pOlice and public works personnel costs. After discussion, members of the Council recommended that a greater use of volunteer personnel could reduce the need/cost of City personnel services, or a larger contribution by the Merchants Association would reduce the requested sUbsidy. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the expenditure of funds for personnel services relating to the Christmas Parade not to exceed $4,000. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Grgas moved, second by Risner, to consider agenda item "F" out of order at this time. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3650 - PAYING TRIBUTE TO DENNIS J. DONELSON ResolutIon Number 3650 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Clift entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 10-27-86 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DENNIS J. DONELSON." Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3650 as presented. Members of the Council conveyed their condolences to Mrs. Donelson. Councilmember Risner also transmitted a communication from the International Association of Firefighters to Mrs. Donelson. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - VARIANCE 12-86 DENIAL - GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS Mayor Clift declared the public hearing open to consider the appeal of Great Western Savings to the Planning Commission's denial of Variance 12-86, a request to retain existing signage. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law, and reported no communications had been received either for or against this matter. The Director of Development Services presented the staff report, reviewed the background and actions of the Planning Commission on February 5 and August 20 relating to this matter. Mr. Knight reported that Great Western considers their signs as parapet signs rather than roof signs, in opposition to the prior determination by the Commission that the Great Western signs are roof signs. Mr. Knight reported that the staff had recommended denial of the variance at the Commission level since it was felt there was no hardship to justify allowing the roof sign. Mr. Knight also advised that it is felt there is a need to provide a definition of roof sign in the Sign Ordinance. I Mayor Clift invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this matter to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Mr. Rob Verman, 205 - 12th Street, spoke on behalf of Great Western and in support of the appeal, also for a Code revision to clearly define a roof sign. Mr. Verman stated that Great Western had not received communications from the City upon the Commission's decision determining that their signs were a roof sign, therefore the time frame for appeal of that decision had lapsed. Mr. Verman referred to several other signs that have obtained City approval that are similar to the Great Western signs, and reported Great Western's intent to repaint their signs which will enhance the asthetics of their building. Mr. Jay Covington, 4260 Dogwood Avenue, member of the Planning Commission, addressed his comments to the actions of the Planning Commission and the basis for the Commission's determination that the Great Western signs were roof signs. Mr. Covington spoke for denial of the appeal and for Council direction that a definition of roof sign be prepared. Mr. Verman referred to provisions of other cities, all of which ban roof signs, however, he stated, do allow the type of sign that exists on the Great Western building, and expressed his feeling that this particular signage was being singled out, and stated he did not feel approval of the appeal would constitute a special privilege. There were no other communications; Mayor Clift declared the public hearing closed. I Councilman Hunt referred to the specific Code provision and its intent which is applicable to this issue, expressing his feeling that the Great Western signage is not contrary to the intent of the Code. Councilman Hunt spoke in support of approval of the appeal, and that no further action be taken against Great Western pending approval of a clear 10-27-86 definition of roof sign in terms of the objective and intent of the Ordinance. 'Councilmember Risner suggested that enforcement of the amortization period should be looked into, also that historical signs, such as the Glider Inn sign, may likewise warrant consideration. The City Attorney clarified that legally, rather than granting the variance, where in this case, the applicant was permitted to demonstrate grounds for granting of the variance however has only I presented arguments in opposition to the definition as determined by the Planning Commission, he would recommend that the variance be denied and that the staff be directed to prepare a definition of roof signs, making a distinction between parapet and roof signs and possibly historical signs. Discussion continued. The City Attorney confirmed that the Council could deny the appeal without prejudice which would allow Great Western to reapply at a later date, also that it would be in order for the Council to request a report from the Planning Commission within a specified period of time regarding the definitions under discussion. In response to Council, the Director advised that Great Western would be allowed to paint and upgrade their sign pending resolution of this matter. Clift moved, second by Risner, to deny the appeal without prejudice and directed the staff and Planning Commission to commence consideration of defining roof signs and historical signs, the Planning Commission report to be presented to the Council no later than sixty days. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, wilson None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-280 - BIXBY RANCH COMPANY I Mayor Clift declared the public hearing open to consider Tentative Parcel Map 86-280, Bixby Ranch Company. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law, and reported no communications had been received either for or against , this item. Staff clarified that the request is to subdivide the subject property into seven parcels for leasing purposes as set forth in Tentative Parcel Map 86-280, the Planning Commission having approved this matter at their September 11th meeting. There were no communications regarding this item; Mayor Clift declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3649 - APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-280 - NEGATIVE DECLARATION 7-86 - BIXBY OLD RANCH BUSINESS PARK . Resolution Number 3649 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-280 (BIXBY OLD RANCH BUSINESS PARK) AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION 7-86." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3649 was waived. Risner moved, second by wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3649 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I PROPOSED ORDINANCE NUMBER 1232 - PROHIBITING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and GLASS CONTAINERS - PUBLIC PLACES Grgas moved, second by Risner, to postpone, until a future meeting, consideration of proposed Ordinance Number 1232 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15 ENTITLED "OFFENCES - MISCELLANEOUS," OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." ~. '. 10-27-86 AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "H" THROUGH "M" Councilmember Risner requested Item "L" be removed from the Consent Calendar, and Councilman Grgas requested Item "I" removed. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "I" and "L", as presented. H. Approved regular demands numbered 62660 through 62839 in the amount of $782,460.38, and payroll demands numbered 22942 through 23129 in the amount of $154,024.11 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. J. Received and filed the communication from the Cerritos City Council regarding their action relative to air safety. K. Approved permanent television coverage of city Council meetings. M. Approved a fourteen day extension for submission of the annual audit report. AYES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR -I ITEM "I" - ALTERNATE ACQUISITION ALTERNATIVES - ZOETER SCHOOL PROPERTY Grgas moved, second by Risner, to hold this item over until the next meeting. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEM "L" - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RATING FORM Risner moved, second by Grgas, to hold this item over until next meeting. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Grgas requested that the District One appointment to the Planning Commission be held over. I COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Grgas referred to a communication from the Old Town Rental Housing Improvement Association requesting that a study be initiated regarding replacement and reconstruction of properties in the event of natural disasters, also that emergency legislation be considered pending resolution of this issue. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to authorize the staff and Planning Commission to initiate a study and evaluation of the existing City Code provisions pertaining to replacement and reconstruction of residential and commercial improvements in the event of natural disasters. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ., 10-27-86 / 11-10-86 councilman Grgas requested that consideration be given to adoption of a moratorium that would provide relief to affected properties in the event of a natural disaster within the next six months. Discussion followed. The City Attorney advised that a report and interim ordinance would be prepared for consideration at next meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications open. The City - Manager invited members of the Council and staff to dress in costume on October 31st. There were no other communications; Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, 8:42 p.m. second by Wilson, to adjourn the meeting at AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Approved: and ex CIO cled: of the City Council Attest: I' Seal Beach, Call~ornia November 10, 1986 The City'Council of the ICity. of' Seal"Beach met in regular session at"7:'04',p...m. 'with ~ayo~' Clift"calJid9~the meeting ',,, to 'order' wHh t~e Sal'ute' ~l:q: 'the Flag. ROLL ,,cALL . 'Present: " ' 'Mayor Clift Cbuncilmemb.e;s Gigas,.Hunu, Ri$ner, wilson Absent: None Al~o"prese"'t: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Capt. Stearns, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Grgas, 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