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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1984-09-17 9-17-84 Seal Beach, California September 17, 1984 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brownell Counci1members Clift, Grgas, Risner, wilson I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING It was the consensus of the Council that no action was necessary on this item. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Brownell proclaimed the period of September 17th through September 23rd, 1984 as "Constitution Week." Mayor Brownell proclaimed the month of September, 1984 as "KCET 20th Anniversary Month." PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS NUMBERED 3410 and 34ll Clift moved, second by Wilson, to hold over until the next regular meeting proposed Resolutions Number 3410 and 3411 entitled RA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH" and "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTERED CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PRESENTATION - DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STUDY The City Manager reviewed the steps taken since 1982 relating to the process for preparation and subsequent study of the Downtown Revitalization Study. The Market and Business Analysis and Parking and Urban Design Task Force Committees Final Reports set forth the topics of discussion as follows and set forth the consensus of opinions relating to those matters: Image of Downtown; Market Area; Tenant Mix; Public Events Bulletin Board; pier Restaurant; Entertainment; 1 Store Windows; Participating Merchant Program; Store Hours; Credit Cards, Exchange and Refunds; Staffing (paid coordinator); Bus Routes in the Downtown Area; Main Street Entry at Pacific Coast Highway; Main street Right-of-Way (sidewalks, streets and parkways; Use of Banners on Main Street; Usage and Development of Eisenhower Park; Usage and Development of the Electric Avenue Right-of-Way as it relates to Main street; Private Buildings/Property Development; Private Buildings/Property Architecture; Parking Meters on Main 9-l7-84 I Street; Parking Time Limits along Main Street; Diagonal Parking on the West Side of the 300 Block of Main Street; and Public Restrooms. Mr. Parker presented a brief overview of some of the issues addressed by the Task Forces such as parking behind existing businesses, modification of present parking requirements in relation to improvements to existing structures or development of vacant lots, potential for a parking structure on the Eighth Street parking lot in the future, however not on the beach lots, that current building height requirements be retained, however supported mixed uses of Main Street buildings, signing, street furniture, etc. The City Manager noted that no minority opinion reports had been generated from the committees. Mr. Parker stated that the intent was to involve persons of varied interests on the Task Force groups, which was accomplished through the participation of members of the business community, residents and property owners, and stated his feeling that this process was very worthwhile. The City Manager and the Director of Development Services made a slide presentation of Pacific Coast Highway, Main Street, City entrance areas, business district alleys and vacant parcels of land, and in addition, pictures of shopping areas, street furnishings, signing, awnings, etc. in other communities. It was pointed out that the Task Force report deemed Pacific Coast Highway as a blighted area with a need for signing guidelines and control; cited the need for Main Street identity; more effective street signage directed towards the downtown commercial area and the pier; the need for street furniture such as benches, litter receptacles, street signs, cross walks, pavement treatment, landscaping, upgraded street lighting, and encouraged development of vacant lots in the 300 block of Main Street. It was noted further that the Reports addressed parking concerns, supported flexibility in regulations governing on-site and off-site parking, supported cleaning and maintenance of areas to the rear of businesses for a potential of additional parking, and encouraged parking design for the 300 block consistent with that of the lOO and 200 blocks of Main Street. The City Manager stated that improvements will require joint cooperation between the City and the merchants and property owners, as well as between the merchants themselves, noting that the Task Force recommended that a paid coordinator be retained to assist the downtown businesses in such things as formulating a proper mix of businesses, consistent hours of operation, business promotion, etc. He also pointed out that the recommendations favor the retention of an architect and landscape architect to develop design standards and guidelines, noting that the property owner then would be responsible for improvements to their individual properties in conformance with those guidelines. In response to Councilmember Risner, the City Manager reported that $26,000 has been expended to develop the Downtown Revitalization Study, that $25,000 is budgeted to cover consultant fees for the next phase, architectural design and criteria, which will include working drawings for any construction improvement, noting that expenditure of that entire amount for consultant services may not be necessary. He stated that at such time actual improvements are to be initiated by the City, several means of financing could be considered, as well as a Redevelopment project area. He clarified that architectural standards for the downtown area would not remove the individuality of a particular merchant and could be permissive rather than restrictive within established parameters. With regard to the existing sign regulations, Mr. Baucke clarified that the amortization period of the present sign ordinance I I 9-17-84 has been completed, that a survey is being made as to compliance, and letters forwarded to those property owners who are now in violation. He offered that in order to accomplish the objectives of the Task Force recommendations, it would be advisable to implement separate sign guidelines for the downtown area and Pacific Coast Highway from First Street to Seal Beach Boulevard, rather than city-wide. The City Manager concurred with Councilman Clift's statement I that implementation of the Task Force recommendations may take several years, and additionally in that regard, explained an in-lieu parking fee could be imposed and accumulated in a special parking fund that could, if deemed necessary, be used to construct a parking structure on the Eighth Street lot at a future date. Discussion continued. Ms. Debbie wooten of Glendale, addressed the Council as a representative of her mother, inquired if a redevelopment project area was being proposed for the downtown shopping area. The City Manager responded that it is not being considered at this time, however has previously been discussed, and explained that should the need arise to establish a downtown project area the City would waive its right to eminent domain. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to refer the Task Force findings to the staff as recommended. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Risner moved, second by Wilson, to officially express appreciation to the Task Forces for their efforts toward Downtown Revitalization. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Brownell, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I Councilman Clift abstained from voting as he was a member of a Task Force committee. Mayor Brownell distributed Certificates of Appreciation to those Task Force members present in the audience. Several recipients expressed gratitude to the Council and the City for their efforts and cooperation relative to the revitalization. APPOINTMENT - CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE (H/CD Projects) Councilmember Risner moved to appoint Mr. Rich Harbour to the Citizens Participation Committee from District Three for the short term of two years expiring 1986. Councilman Clift seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Council that the September 24th regular meeting would be cancelled due to a conflict with the League of California Cities Conference. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 9-l7-84 / 9-24-84 / IO-8-84 and ex-offic' City Council I Attest: ?--A^';,~. ,~ - · ~ C).-.i>>J( 4 City Cle~ -' Approved: Notice of Cancelled Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular City Council meeting of Monday, September 24, 1984 is hereby cancelled pursuant to unanimous consent of the Seal Beach City Council at their regular adjourned meeting of September l7, 1984. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, October 8, 1984. THIS 18th day of September, 1984. I Seal Beach, California October 8, 1984 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brownell Counci1members Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 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 all Counci1members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution.