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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1981-11-09 11-5-81 / 11-9-81 AJ4t Mayor - I APProvebP Seal Beach, California November 9, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr, Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Chief Picas cia, Police Department Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mr. Antos, Associate Planner Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Council members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Krede1l, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None Motion carried AWARDS - RECREATION DEPARTMENT Mayor Laszlo recognized the Seal Beach Recreation Department, and Bill Soper, Sports Coordinator, as recipients of awards from the Orange County 11-9-81 I Municipal Athletic Association for outstanding services to that organiza- tion and the promotion of sports activities, and Heidi Hartman for her services to O.C.M.A,A. and recent election as President of the organization. Mayor Laszlo offered congratulations to each on behalf of the City Council and the City of Seal Beach. Members of the Recreation Department present were introduced and expressed appreciation for the recognition. AGENDA AMENDED Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to amend the agenda to include a proposed proclamation. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo proclaimed November 22, 1981 as "Special Olympics/Danceathon Day '81". PRESENTATIONS - POTENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER PROPERTY DEVELOPERS Mayor Laszlo, with consent of the Council, requested the presentations be limited to approximately twenty minutes each. The City Manager stated that appropriate zoning of the Department of Water and Power property is currently being considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council to bring the City's Land Use Element of the Local Coastal Plan into conformance with the Coastal Commission'S 70/30 concept approval and to give direction to the staff as to a preferred land use for the thirty percent private development. Mr. Parker stated four developers were present to make conceptual presentations to the Council, that each developer had been requested to address 1) proposed land use; 2) specific siting of the development on the parcel of land; 3) specific siting of the park and its integration with the proposed development; 4) approxi- mate revenues that would accrue to the City and/or Redevelopment Agency; and 5) any other information deemed pertinent. The City Manager noted that the Council may wish to recommend a specific developer, however the actual selection of the developer lies with the Department of Water and Power, that City authority is limited to land use, development and architectural control, and other regulations contained within the zoning laws and redevelopment plan. Mr. Parker reported a letter had been submitted by Mr. James Watson, expressing interest in pursuing a I I 11-9-81 residential development and that a sixth developer had indicated interest this date, however both parties had declined to make presentations at this meeting, Mr. Tom Wolff, Jr., partner in Terramics of Los Angeles, proposed a three hundred room hotel utilizing thirty percent of the north end of the site at an estimated construction cost of between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000, and proposed an additional structure over the public beach area consisting of double decked parking, a beach club and restaurant, additional construction cost of approximately $5,000,000. Mr. Wolff stated no above ground parking is proposed for the Water and Power site, that subterranian parking would be provided for the hotel. Mr. Wolff explained that the proposed hotel structure was a four to six story pyramid design building which includes a restaurant, beverage facilities and meeting rooms. He stated no specific design is proposed for the adjacent parksite at this time. Mr, Wolff estimated the annual return to the city in sales, property and bed taxes to be between $600,000 and $700,000, that sufficient tax increment should be generated to the city to develop the six acre parksite, however total cost of maintaining the public park would be borne by the developer, and clarified there would be public access to the entire complex except for the beach club. The City's height restriction of thirty five feet was mentioned and Mr, Wolff responded that in order to produce an economically sound project at least three hundred rooms would be necessary, that the building height could be reduced if a larger percentage of the site could be utilized for development, suggesting fifty percent. The reduced tax increment generated to the City at such time the Redevelopment Agency is dissolved was also discussed. Mr. Joseph Harris, Vice President, introduced the conceptual proposal for development of the Department of Water and Power property for Granada Royale Hometels of Newport Beach, stating Homete1s offer a suite rather than a single room, consisting of bedroom, bath, living room and wet bar, and provide a complimentary breakfast and afternoon beverage. Mr. Ray Spano, representing the Arroyo Group, architects, I I , I ll-9-81 I- designers and planners for Granada Royale, stated their proposal attempted to retain as much open space and visual access of the area as possible and mihimize the impact from vehicular traffic. He stated that Hometel facilities include a restaurant and breakfast bar, meeting rooms and banquet facilities, extensive landscaping and exterior courtyards. Mr. Lance Bird, Senior Associate of the Arroyo Group, stated their conceptual plan for a two hundred sixty room Hometel was proposed for the north end of the site, consisted of four stories with sloping roofs, subterranian parking, that the structure could meet the thirty-five foot height limitation, attempted to comply with the objectives of the City's General Plan and the Coastal Conservancy Plan, and that access to the comp1ex"iS,:proposed from Marina Drive. Mr. Bird stated the proposed Homete1 was Mediterranean style architec- ture while retaining a waterfront theme, white stucco walls, tile roof and floors and a landscaped central atrium. Mr. Bird stated it would be their desire to extend the bike trail to the water, that a landscaped berm was suggested along First Street and the planting of palm trees along Marina Drive and the San Gabriel Channel. Mr, Bird explained no specific design for the park is proposed at this time, however, a small parking area would be provided for park visitor use, and that their proposal did not propose any use of the First Street Beach parking area. Mr. Bird estimated the construction cost to be $20~OOO,OOO with an annual revenue to the City of approximately $600,000, and that dedication of the parkland would be a matter of negotiation. Mr. Rick Doremus of EPAC, Long Beach, stated that he felt a resi- dential development would provide the highest and best use for the Department of Water and Power property, while staying within the thirty percent land use concept, meeting height and parking require- ments and dedicating the park land to the City. Mr. John Van Tilburg, representing EPAC, proposed Seal Beach "Ocean Park", consisting of a four building, 132 unit condominium complex on the Northern portion of the site, utilizing ten percent of the 30% developable land, lot coverage of 10.3 percent, with each condominium I " I 11-9-81 consisting of approximately nine hundred ninety-five square feet. Mr. Van Tilburg continued, stating two subterranian parking spaces would be provided per unit with guest parking at ground level. He stated each building consisted of three levels, eleven units per floor and proposed white plaster walls, muted colors and tile roofs. Mr. Van Tilburg suggested the ultimate design of the park would lie with the City and its citizens, that EPAC would contribute $1,000,000 toward the parkland and improvements (grading, street improvements, planting and sprinklers) to the City by a one time or an annual financial contribution dependent upon whether the Department of Water and Power chose to sell or lease the property, Mr. Van Tilburg stated their proposal included a children's play area, bike path, barbeque area and fishing platform, and suggested the undeveloped portion of the thirty percent of the site could be used for future development of a cultural center, meeting rooms or a restaurant. He stated the estimated construction costs to be $20,000,000, that this project would generate approximately $200,000 annually to the City. He also projected the two bedroom, two bath condominiums would market for approximately $150,000 each. Mr. Van Ti1burg stated he could offer no guarantee that the parksite maintenance which he estimated to be $45,000 annually would be assumed by the developer at this time, unless an annual assessment was made for that purpose from the condominium homeowners association. Council noted that any development of the Department of Water and Power property is to be self-supporting with no cost to the City and suggested that construction of the additional condominium unit be considered in order to provide a sound economic return for the project. Mr. Van Tilburg stated a five building complex would assure payment of the maintenance of the public park facility, and explained that any reduction in the number of units would not allow for adequate financing or return on the project nor the dedication and improvement to the public park. On-site demolition, fill and soil compaction, and the probability of Coastal Commission approval of residential use was briefly discussed. Mayor Laszlo suggested the City share in any excess profits of the development. I I I ll-9-81 I Mr. Jay Feinberg, representing the Feinberg Group of Long Beach, a restaurant and hotel development firm, proposed a 250 room Hilton franchised hoteL Mr. Feinberg suggested his conceptual plan as an alternative to those presented, proposing a "U" shaped complex constructed on the existing, developed First Street Beach parking area and utilizing only one acre of, the Department of Water and Power property, allowing the remaining two acres of developable land for additional park use or future development. Mr. Feinberg explained the hotel would be a four level, low profile structure of Mediter- ranean design, all accommodations having a view of the ocean or the park, and meeting the City's height regulations. Mr. Feinberg stated parking would be available for over five hundred vehicles, providing adequate daytime beach parking and nighttime parking for hotel guests. Mr. Feinberg expressed his interest in leasing the site, estimated annual taxes and income to the City from the complex to be approximately $750,000 to $800,000, and estimated construction costs to be $20,000,000. He noted the hotel would have banquet facilities, meeting rooms and a restaurant available for public use. Mr. Feinberg stated the park development and maintenance were negotiable, that public access to the beach and hotel would be via First Street and noted the complex had been designed to have a minimal effect on the view from established residences. Each of the above developers briefly outlined their experience and previous development projects. Terramics, Granada Royale and EPAC each made a slide presentation to the Council. Councilmembers posed questions to the developers during the presentations. Members of the audience expressed their views regarding proposed development of the D.W.P. site, some concern was expressed regarding the influx of people into the community, that active use for the parksite should be con- sidered, City regulations of tandem parking and minimum square footage per unit, and the possibility of single family residential use on fifty percent of the site. Councilman Supple expressed the importance of future economic stability of the City and noted the need to bring outside money into the City on a regular basis. Councilman Seitz I I 11-9-81 spoke regarding the economic aspects while keeping in mind the quality of life in this City and environmental preservation and expressed support for the hotel development concept. Councilman Kredel1 spoke regarding downtown park areas, the impact of increased traffic on the residential community and expressed his support for residential use of the site. Mayor Laszlo referred to the financial proposals discussed at the recent fiscal solvency meeting and Councilman Seitz responded that the proposals referred to would be a one time revenue or would not be realized for several years, and noted the continuing increase in inflation and the minimal increase of sales and property tax. Mayor Laszlo expressed his preference for residential develop- ment and asked that action on this matter be delayed pending further study. Counci1member Vanderstaay moved to postpone this matter until next meeting and that the City Manager prepare an estimated economic analysis of the proposed developments. Councilman Kredell seconded the motion. It was clarified that the Department of Water and Power will make the ultimate choice of the developer, however, the Depart- ment had indicated they would respect the preference of the City. AYES: Kredel1, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried Mayor Laszlo declared a recess at 10:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. Councilman Seitz took his seal at 10:18 p.m, ORDINANCE NUMBER 1107 - REAPPORTIONING COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS Ordinance Number 1107 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, REAPPORTIONING THE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND AMENDING SECTION 2-70 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE THE OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1107 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1107 as presented, It was verified no change had been made to the district legal descriptions since the first reading of the ordinance and that a map could be attached to the ordinance as an exhibit. 1 I I ll-9- 81 AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3112 - COMMENDING RICHARD ALLEN ROWE - EAGLE SCOUT Resolution Number 3112 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING RICHARD ALLEN ROWE, FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3112 was waived, Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay to adopt Resolution Number 3112 as presented. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3113 - HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT - 7th YEAR - LOW INTEREST LOANS Resolution Number 3113 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING REHABILITATION UNDER THE I HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent full reading of Resolution Number 3113 was waived, The Associate Planner presented the staff report and explained that the seventh year contract was for $25,000 to be used for low interest loans for neighbor- hood housing rehabilitation, Councilman Supple requested the Council be provided a copy of the County report showing the expenditure H.C,D. funds. Krede11 moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3113 as presented. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1108 - CODIFYING HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN Ordinance Number 1108 was presented to Council for first readtng 1 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CODIFYING THE HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT ZONE AND AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1108 was waived, It was clarified that the proposed ordinance merely provides the proper wording to codify Ordinance Number 1097, adopting 11-9-81 the Hellman Specific Plan, into the Municipal Code, Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1108 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Vanderstaay moved, second by Supple, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, G. Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 27, 1981. H. Approved regular demands numbered 41937 through 42090 in the amount of $149,813.64; payroll of November 5, 1981 plus demands numbered 33145 through 33151 in the amount of $125,999.16 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. I. Denied the claim of Wayne and Darlene Shaddox in the amount of $4407 resulting from construction delays and referred same to the City Attorney. J. Ratified the final appointment of Mr. Ron Jessner to the Seal Beach Planning Commission, District Three, effective November 9, 1981 to fill the unexpired term ending July 1985. K. Confirmed Environmental Quality Control Board Resolution Number 81-1 establishing the third Tuesday of each month as the regular meeting date. L. Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement for services with Management Services Institute to implement a revenue/cost center analysis system and that $25,000 be transferred from the City's unappropriated reserve to cover the cost of the analysis. Kredel1, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I I I AYES: NOES: 11-9- 81 I AGENDA AMENDED At the request of the City Manager and with the consent of the City Council, the agenda was amended to include a report regarding Surfside beach erosion and discussion of a legal matter. SURFS IDE BEACH EROSION - STUDY A report from the City Engineer was presented to the Council regarding the erosion of the Surfs ide beach, noting the Corps of Engineers offer to move up the sand replenishment for that area from 1984 to 1983 and their indication that they would respond rapidly should an emergency exist. The report also stated the Surfside Colony residents indicated they wished to investigate permanent measures to stabilize the beach from erosion and had requested an engineering firm be retained to conduct such a study, that a proposal had been submitted by Moffat & Nichols in the amount of $8,000. The Colony requested that the City partici- pate in the funding of the study. Two residents of Surfs ide Colony addressed the Council, stating that the present erosion was critical and posed a potential threat of damage to several residences, and proposed the construction of a revetment to correct the erosion problem. Discussion followed. Krede11 moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the retention of Moffat & Nichols to conduct a study of the beach sand erosion, that the cost of the study be reimbursed to the City from funds acquired to construct the revetment. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried LEGAL ACTION - FAR WEST ADMINISTRATORS Seitz moved, second by Krede1l, to direct the City Attorney to make appropriate legal demands on Far West Administrators for payment of claims and grant authority to file a legal action if deemed necessary by the City Attorney. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion ca=ied REPORTS/REQUESTS OF CITY MANAGER Councilman Seitz referred to various commendations presented by the Council, and suggested awards be classified for l)public service; I I 11-9-81 / 11-23-81 2) achievement; and 3) community citizenship, and that such recognition be presented through appropriate and varied forms such as a certificate, plaque or resolution. Mayor Laszlo suggested the staff look into Councilman Seitz' request. Councilman Kredel1 reported that the McGaugh pool heater had not been working and requested the City Manager to investigate. Mayor Laszlo suggested Council consider appointing a Charter Review Committee, two items suggested for consideration to be Council appointment of Police and Fire Chiefs and City Council salaries. It was requested no action be taken at this time. Councilmember Vanderstaay reported complaints regarding street sweeping in College Park West twice monthly, and requested a street sweeping schedule for all city areas. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. ADJOURNMENT Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion ca=ied None o clerk of the App~A,L ~ Mayor Attest: Seal Beach, California November 23, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o~clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I I I