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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1984-01-09 1-9-84 Seal Beach, California January 9, 1984 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Councilmembers Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Captain D'Amico, Police Department Captain Chafe, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Brownell, 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: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I PRESENTATIONS SEAL BEACH EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION Mr. Bob Eagle, Public Works Department, presented a check in the amount of $100 to the pier Restoration Fund on behalf of the Seal Beach Employees Association. Emily Frazier accepted the donation on behalf of the Save Our Pier Group, expressing appreciation for the donation. AMERICAN RED CROSS Mr. Bob Wenzel, representative of the American Red Cross, Orange County Chapter, presented a resolution to the City in appreciation for support of the American Red Cross' commitment to pUblic health and safety. MARY LOU BROPHY Mrs. Mary Lou Brophy, 713 Bayside Drive, referred to the civil defense discussion at the December 12th Council meeting, explained her efforts to coordinate the December 3rd and 5th demonstrations with the Seal Beach Police Department and the Naval Weapons Station, stated that the Seal Beach Nuclear Weapons Group did not organize or participate in those demonstrations, also that she was not aware that other groups were planning to participate in the demonstrations, therefore she had no knowledge of or responsibility for the additional security costs incurred by the City for those activities. I" PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Grgas declared the month of February as "Scoliosis Month. " 1-9-84 AGENDA AMENDED Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to amend the agenda to consider Item "R" out of order at this time. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I LEASE AGREEMENT - OLD CITY HALL The City Manager stated that at the July 25, 1983 meeting the Council approved, in principal, a lease agreement with CHP-80 for the old city hall, predicated upon the following: 1) that Group W would sub-lease at least eighty-three percent of the floor space; 2) that reconstruction would be financed with an industrial development bond at 8.5 percent interest, with the understanding that should the interest rate be higher the City's lease payment would be reduced accordingly; and 3) hard construction costs were not to exceed $616,000. The City Manager reported that negotiations have now been completed and appropriate lease documents prepared. Mr. Parker explained the principal points of the lease as follows: 1) CHP-80 will pay the City an annual base lease payment of the greater of $20,000 or $40,000 reduced by the amount by which annual debt service for a $550,000 permanent loan for the rehabilitation of the property exceeds $50,748, the debt service computed at 8.5%, noting that the City has requested an IRS rUling regarding an industrial development bond, and should a favorable ruling be received, an interest rate of 10.5% could be anticipated rather than the 13.5% current prevailing interest rate; 2) the first adjustment to the lease would occur in year ll, increasing the lease payment by one-half of the non- compounded increase in consumer prices over the prior ten years, that commencing in year 12 through year 30 the annual rent increase will be one-half of the prior year's cost of living increase, with no further adjustment after year 30; 3) in the event CHP-80 sells the leasehold, the City could receive up to $35,000 additionally, dependent upon the sale price; 4) lease payments payable monthly starting at the completion of construction; and 5) the property will be rehabilitated at the sole cost and expense of CHP- 80. Mr. Parker explained that $20,000 would be the annual lease payment if the loan is obtained at 13.5%, or approximately $30,000 if industrial development bonds are allowed by the IRS. Mr. Parker noted that the total lease payment to the City over the first fifteen years at 13.5% could be estimated at $325,000. Mr. Ed Astone, CHP-80 Director of Development, addressed the Council and introduced two additional members of the CHP-80 firm, Ron Curtis, Managing Partner, and Joanne Lafonte, Property Management, and presented an architectural rendering of the rehabilitated old city hall building. Mr. Astone reported that the old city hall has been placed on the National Historic Register, and that the building will be rehabilitated pursuant to the standards and guidelines of the Department of the Interior. Mr. Astone verified that the exterior building color will be slightly different from the present city hall which is a condition of the restoration guidelines, that the hose tower, not part of the original structure, will be permanently removed, that the tile roof will be removed, reinforced, then the tile replaced, and stated the most notable changes will be on the interior of the building, making it compatible to the Group W operation. Mr. Astone stated rehabilitation is expected to be complete by June 15th, one hundred fifty days from commencement of the project. Mr. Astone confirmed that there is no intended living quarters proposed within I I , : I \ , , I 1-9-84 the building. The City Attorney clarified that the site is zoned for public land use, that the sub-lease for office space with Group W is for a period of fifteen years, and advised against placing use restrictions in the lease documents. With regard to the lease payment adjustment in year eleven, Mr. Astone stated that the increase by one-half of the non-compounded increase in consumer prices over the prior ten years is part of the incentive to develOp I the property, and that CHP-80 would not consider an adjustment of that provision to a full cost of living increase. Mr. Astone briefly explained the composition of California Historic Properties-80 and projects to their credit, as requested by the Council. Also, the City Attorney explained the lease provisions relating to the "right to encumber" and "default by lessee." Laszlo moved, second by Risner, to approve the following documents, which have been reviewed both as to content and to form by the City Attorney: 1) the lease agreement between the City and California Historic Properties-80; 2) the sub-lease between CHP-80 and Group W, Inc.; 3) the renovation construction plans and specifications; 4) the architectural rendering; 5) the financing pursuant to Section 15 of the City/CHP-80 lease agreement; and 6) the abstract of lease, as requested by the lending institution; and authorize the City Manager to execute the documents on behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Members of the Council commended the City Manager and staff for their efforts toward finalization of this project to rehabilitate the old city hall facility. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3329 - INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Resolution Number 3329 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENCOURAGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT INTO THE PREPARATION OF THE INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM." By unanimous consent, full reading of ReSOlution Number 3329 was waived. The City Manager reported that a detailing of overtime costs reSUlting from the recent demonstrations at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station was provided as requested by the Council. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3329 as presented. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Discussion continued with five members of the audience speaking to this item. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3337 - DRILLING PERMIT - REWORK/HELLMAN 32 - DRILLING/HELLMAN 62 I Resolution Number 3337 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL GRANTING A COUNCIL PERMIT TO DRILL, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A DRILLING PERMIT FOR THE REWORKING OF AN EXISTING OIL WELL, HELLMAN NO. 32 AND DRILLING OF HELLMAN OIL WELL NO. 62." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3337 was waived. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3337 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried 1-9-84 I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3341 - APPROVAL - FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1003 - FREIMUTH Resolution Number 3341 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1003." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3341 was waived. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3341 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3342 - OPPOSING HOWARD JARVIS SPONSORED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT INITIATIVE - ARTICLE XIII-A - CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Resolution Number 3342 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH OPPOSING THE HOWARD JARVIS SPONSORED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII-A OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3342 was waived. Councilmember Risner requested that the reference to Proposition 13 be deleted from the first "Whereas",and that the entire third "Whereas" clause be deleted, and moved to adopt Resolution Number 3342 as amended. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Counci1member Risner left the Chambers at 8:10 p.m. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3343 - ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - 1984/85 - IMPROVEMENT OF SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD Resolution Number 3343 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3343 was waived. The Director of Public Works reported that the area being submitted for consideration is Seal Beach Boulevard between 1700 feet south of Westminster Boulevard to 90 feet south of Regency Drive. Brownell moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3343 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay None Risner Motion carried Counci1member Risner returned to the meeting at 8:14 p.m. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3344 - HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT - 12th STREET ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS Resolution Number 3344 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENT FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3344 was waived. The Director of Public Works reported that estimated cost of the 12th Street alley reconstruction project is $71,000. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3344 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried 1-9-84 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3345 - HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT lOth STREET ALLEY ELECTRIC AVENUE ALLEY Resolution Number 3345 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENT FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AND THE EMERGENCY JOBS BILL OF 1983." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3345 was waived. The Director of Public Works reported that the project consists of reconstruction of the lOth Street Alley, and Electric Avenue Alley from Seal Beach Boulevard to 13th Street, the funding for the project to be $85,000 Jobs Bill Block Grant Funds and $57,000 City funds. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3345 as presented. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Laszlo moved, second by Brownell, to amend the agenda to include an additional resolution. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3346 - HONORING JACK DAVIS - GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR - RETIREMENT Resolution Number 3346 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilmember Risner entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING JACK DAVIS ON HIS RETIREMENT AS ADMINISTRATOR I OF THE GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION." Brownell moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3346 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "L" THROUGH "0" Laszlo moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. L. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 1983. M. Approved regular demands numbered 50394 through 50737 in the amount of $l,157,066.37; payroll demands numbered 7451 through 7591 in the amount of $132,346.47 and payroll demands numbered 7592 through 7737 in the amount of $12l,4l2.30 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for same. N. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk on December 14, 1983 at 1:30 p.m. for Reconstruction/Overlay of Seal Beach Boulevard (between Golden Rain Road and Regency Drive), Phase II and Phase III, Project Number 519 (AHFP 1094 and l128) as follows: I 1-9-84 I Copp Contracting, Inc. R. J. Noble Company Sully Miller Contracting Company Griffith Company Palomar Grading & Paving, Inc. Excel Paving Company Blair Paving, Inc. $309,145.00 310,586.40 313,745.40 320,900.80 344,768.60 348,833.40 362,549.96 Awarded the contract for Project Number 519 to the low bidder, Copp Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $309,145.00, authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, and authorized the City Engineer to process and execute a contract change order reducing the limits of work (approximately 1100 feet) to bring the project cost to the budget amount. O. Approved the Agreement with the County of Orange, Public Health and Medical Services Department, for use of the North Seal Beach Community Center to provide an E1dercare Nursing Clinic. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to amend the agenda to consider a resignation and appointment to the Downtown Task Force and a request from the Seal Beach Womens Club. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried TRAFFIC/PARKING/URBAN DESIGN TASK FORCE - RESIGNATION/APPOINTMENT Counci1member Risner reported that Mr. Robbie Watkinson, member of the Traffic/Parking/Urban Design Task Force from District Three, has tended his resignation due to a conflict of meeting dates, and moved to accept Mr. Watkinson's resignation and to appoint Mrs. Margaret Watkinson to fill the vacancy on the Task Force. Vanderstaay seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried REQUEST - WOMAN'S CLUB Councilmember Risner reported that the Seal Beach Woman's Club will be hosting Las Vegas Night, February 25th at the Marina Community Center, and moved to extend the closing hour until midnight. Councilmember Vanderstaay seconded the motion. The Council requested that the staff consider extension of the closing hours for the North Seal Beach and Marina Community Centers, and report back to Council. I. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried The Council declared a recess at 8:23 p.m. and reconvened at 8:36 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. PROPOSED PIER RESTAURANT The City Manager referred to the proposal received from Atkinson, Schuveil1er and Associates to construct a 4,000 square foot restaurant on a to-be-constructed tee on the 1-9-84 west side of the pier, and reported that the staff has also been contacted by the H. E. G. Corporation, operators of eleven water oriented restaurants, who have also expressed interest in constructing and operating a restaurant on the pier. The City Manager recommended that this matter, in concept, be referred to the Downtown Revitalization Task Forces and the economic consultant to ascertain 1) the Task Forces' opinion regarding the proposals, 2) the I positives and negatives regarding downtown revitalization, and 3) the positives and negatives regarding the City's concession at the end of the pier, said findings to be forwarded to the Council. Members of the Council expressed their initial feelings regarding a restaurant on the pier, noted a restaurant as a potential revenue source, and it was suggested that the Council may wish to consider submitting this matter to a vote of the people. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to refer this item to the Downtown Task Forces as recommended by the City Manager. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried CHRISTMAS TREES - GREENBELT The City Manager reported that during a recent discussion regarding planting of Christmas trees on the Greenbelt, no Council policy was enacted, and that some community groups are considering additional Christmas tree donations next year, therefore requested Council guidelines regarding such p1antings. After discussion, Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to establish the boundary for the Christmas on the Green Program at 11th Street. Margaret White, President of the Coordinating Council, explained that the Council has sponsored the Christmas display for the past four years, did not provide the Christmas trees recently planted, that they were purchased through and under the direction of the Public Works Department by various community groups. Mrs. White also stated that the purpose of the Council is to coordinate community activities, and is open to all groups. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried The City Manager reported that the Right-of-Way Specific Plan called for 175 trees on the Greenbelt and noted that there are presently 275 trees. Grgas moved, second by Vanderstaay, that no additional Christmas trees be planted on the Greenbelt. It was clarified that replacement of trees is allowed. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay Risner Motion carried Discussion continued. It was suggested this matter be postponed and that public input be obtained. Counci1member Risner requested that this matter be reconsidered and that additional Christmas tree p1antings be taken under consideration when requested. After further discussion, Brownell moved, second by Risner, to reconsider this item. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Risner Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay Motion failed PIER LIGHTING The Director of Public Works presented the staff report setting forth the variables of cost and lighting levels 1-9-84 I of the single and double globe lights, and renderings of five possible lighting combinations. As requested, the Director reported that the staff had recommended the single globe system with a slender, tapered pole, that the decision was based upon the initial cost, energy and maintenance costs, and lighting levels. Council expressed their individual preferences for the style of lighting, discussed various costs as estimated by the Public Works Director, and the height and style of the light standard. The Director recommended against use of the tapered, fluted standard if the height were to be increased to sixteen feet due to the weather factor on the pier. Discussion continued. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to increase the height of the light standard to fourteen feet. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried with regard to the selection of the style of light globe, Councilman Brownell pointed out that the double globe fixture could become a nesting place for birds which would cause additional maintenance. Discussion continued with members of the Council and audience expressing their choice. Grgas moved, second by Brownell, to select Alternative Five, double lights on the pier entrance, a total of eight standards, single bulbs on the body of the pier, with two additional double bulb fixtures at the restaurant end of the pier. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT - APPOINTMENT Communications had been received by Council supporting candidates Je~ry Mullen, City of Cypress, and Irv Pickler, Mayor ProTem, City of Anaheim, to the Orange County Transit District. Mayor Grgas requested Council input regarding this League appointment. Councilmember Risner voiced support for Irv Pickler, Councilmembers Laszlo and Vanderstaay expressed support for Jerry Mullin, and Counci1member Brownell indicated he did not have a preference for the appointment. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Grgas declared oral communications open. Mayor Grgas expressed displeasure that a semi-truck, without the tractor, had been parked on Seal Beach Boulevard from Friday through Monday morning without citation or being towed away. The City Manager reported that the truck has since been towed, and that a meeting is scheduled with the Police Department this week in an effort to prepare an ordinance that would prohibit truck parking on Seal Beach Boulevard. Councilmember Risner reported a resident complaint of dogs on the beach and suggested that the Lifeguards be deputized to issue citations. Mayor Grgas reported that the Police Chief had met with Surfs ide residents regarding this matter and had stated that no one other than the Animal Control Officers can be deputized to issue citations, citing city liability as one specific reason. Councilmember Risner also reported complaints of bicycles on Main Street and requested that the Police Department issue warnings and citations for violations. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Grgas declared oral communications closed. CLOSED SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn to Closed Session at 9:39 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:27 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting 1-9-84 / 1-23-84 to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed potential and pending litigation and had given direction to the staff. ADJOURNMENT Brownell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at lO:29 p.m. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I Approved: of Attesto 9- ..., 0{;, ( iJ C ty CJ"erk I Seal Beach, California January 23, 1984 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Counci1members Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, Executive Director Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. JOhnson, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Brownell moved, second by Vanderstaay, 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.