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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1981-11-23 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 ll-23-81 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Krede1l, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Supple, 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 NOES: None Motion carried COMMENDATIONS - PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS I' Mayor Laszlo and members of the City Council expressed appreciation to I-lr. Edwin H. Ripperdan and Mr. Charles (Mike) Knapp for their many years of service to the community as members of the Seal Beach Planning Commission. Mayor Laszlo presented Mr. Ripperdan with a commemorative City plaque. Mr. Knapp was not present at the meeting, AGENDA AMENDED Vanderstaay moved, second by Seitz, to amend the agenda to include a proposed proclamation. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion ca=ied DISCUSSION - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER PROPERTY City Manager, Mr. Parker, presented a brief staff report and at the I request of Council, representatives of Granada Homete1s, Terramics of Los Angeles, EPAC and Feinberg, Inc. presented their proposals for development of the Department of Water and Power site, as originally presented to Council on November 9th. Each developer provided a slide presentation showing other projects to their credit, their proposed site layout for the Department of Water and Power site, the architectural 11-23-81 design, additional community access/public facilities proposed, and estimated financial projections for the Department of Water and Power site. Mr. Lance Burge, Granada Hometels, stated each Hometel is designed to fit the distinctive character of the individual community, the Seal Beach proposal to be 250 rooms, each including a bedroom, living room, wet bar, some with kitchen,facilities. The complex to include a lounge, breakfast bar, meeting rooms, an 8,000 to 10,000 square foot restaurant, oriented to the westerly view, located at the northwesterly portion of the site, utilizing Marina Drive for major ingress/egress, subterranean parking ratio of one parking space per room or to meet City requirements. Hometel would be four stories, meeting City height regulations, with the exception of the proposed sloping roofs, includes extensive landscaping, berms and screening. It was noted Hometels presently have a 78 percent occupancy rate. Mr. Burge offered that the park area would be developed with full public participation and affirmed Granada would provide funds to develop the parksite. As to room rates, Mr. Harris stated they are undetermined at this time, noted the recently opened Covina Homete1 rates were from $59 to $65. Mr. Wayne Waddin, Terramics, stated that should the Council determine to pursue hotel land use of the site, a hotel complex situated on the northerly portion of the property would generate less traffic impact on public streets and the surrounding neighborhoods than a residential development, while meeting the visitor serving goals of the Coastal Commission. Terramics proposed a four story, 275 to 300 room Spanish style hotel generating approximately $710,000 annual revenue to the City, stated $1,500,000 would be available for park development and that park maintenance would be assumed by the developer. Mr. Waddin stated their proposed development would be situated at the north end of the site, provide access via Marina Drive, with subterranean parking, the architectural style and design would be subject to local desires and that the parksite be designed with the aid of the community, and suggested a low level beach club may also be a considera- tion at the southerly end of the property. I I I ll-23-81 I: Mr. Rick Duremus, EPAC, proposed "Ocean Park", a four building condo- minium development located at the north end of the property, access from Marina Drive, offered subterranean parking, a pool and jacuzzi and on site security that would include an electric entrance gate. With a little more than 10 percent of the developable land utilized, future development of a community center/theatre was suggested. Mr. Duremus stated EPAC would make a $1,000,000 contribution toward the development of the park and that park maintenance costs would be paid by the homeowner's association. Mr. Duremus cited the Transient Occupancy Tax as the basic financial difference between residential or commercial development. Mr. Jay Feinberg, Executive Vice President, Feinberg Group of Long Beach, proposed a 250 room Hilton Inn, multi-level restaurant, meeting rooms, banquet facilities, extensive landscaping, Mediterranean style architecture, within City height regulations with the exception of the use of some towers and ornamental fixtures to enhance the design. Mr. Feinberg stated parking would be provided in the center of the proposed "U" shaped structure and that his proposal to locate the hotel on the existing beach was suggested as an alternative location and one that would allow an additional two acres of parkland, that his hotel could be developed on the north portion of the site if the City prefers, Mr. Feinberg estimated the annual revenue to the City would be $750,000 to $800,000 and offered to construct the public park improvements up to $1,000,000. It was pointed out the Planning Commission had postponed its decision on the appropriate zoning for the nine acre site until the Council had indicated its preference for land use and upon the decision by the Planning Commission, their recommendations will be presented to Council for public hearing and final decision. Discussion followed regarding the specific 70/30 zoning concept, flexibility for 65/35, 60/40 or 50/50 land use was suggested, and that staff obtain other proposals based on the alternative land use division. The City Manager stated the Coastal Commission staff had indicated there could be no flexibility from the Commission approved 70/30 land use. Seitz I I 11-23-81 moved to proceed on the basis of visitor serving/commercial development on the 30 percent developable portion of the site; there was no second to the motion. Councilman Seitz amended his motion, recommending a 50/50 percent land use; no second to the motion. Lengthy discussion followed with members of the audience expressing their preference for commercial or residential use of the property and commenting on: flexibility in the land use split for highest and best use of the site, financial and environmental impacts, quality of park maintenance if funded through homeowners association, unique community atmosphere of Seal Beach, impact on residential community by hotel visitors and hotel employees, additional police department activity, preference for Conservancy 70/30 concept with maximum open space, encouraging bed and breakfast lodging facilities throughout the City in lieu of hotel development, compatibility of any develop- ment to the community, that a study be implemented weighing advantages of commercial versus residential development, traffic impact, speculative purchasing of the $150,000 condominium units, alternative revenue sources if residential development was preferred, financial stability for the entire community, and preference that any develop- ment be located on the northerly portion of the site. Councilmember Supple referred to the legal powers of redevelopment agencies, the current indebtedness of the Agency and its obligation to repay those debts through the tax increment and pointed out the reduced increment to the City at such time the debt is cleared, the Agency dissolved, and other jurisdictions claim their share of the Seal Beach tax dollar. Councilman Supple also referred to the minimal amount of tax producing City assets and lack of manufacturing or industry to support City services, With regard to public park maintenance, the City Attorney stated he felt there would be no legal objection by inCluding a provision in the condominium CC & R's, to be agreed to by each residential purchaser, for payment of park maintenance from homeowner association fees. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to declare brief recess at 9:54 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. I 1 I 11-23-81 I Discussion followed regarding potential future revenue sources such as homeowner's insurance, cable franchise fees, sale of Trailer Park condominiums, Ponderosa development fees, and the time frame for actual receipt of such revenues. In response to Council, the City Attorney stated that in their legal opinion there would be no restriction on the manner in which the City uses the cable television fees, including investment or interest derived from its use. The effect of continually increasing inflation on future City budgets and community services was pointed out. A suggestion was made to place commercial development rather than residential on the Hellman property and a hotel on the State Lands parcel at First and Pacific Coast Highway. It was stated a proposed development to the satisfaction of the State is presently being processed for the State Lands Commission property. Kredell moved to recommend residential use of the Department of Water and Power site. There was no second to the motion. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to indicate the City Council's preference for commercial use on the Department of Water and Power site in accordance with the 70/30 land use ratio. Discussion continued. Krede1l stated a majority of the persons addressing the Council had preferred residential use; Mayor Laszlo stated revenues derived from commercial use may deter increasing taxes or service fees; Council- member Vanderstaay stated she felt a hotel complex on this site which is removed from the City's central district would have minimum impact and ultimately benefit the community, that the public park would be properly maintained by the hotel as a benefit to their complex, that traffic impact would be minimal, and according to her information, police services would not be increased as a hotel provides its own security; Councilman Krede11 expressed his preference for residential development for the Department of Water and Power site, and spoke for implementing the paramedic tax, and referred to possible deannexation of the Leisure World community from the City. Vote on the motion: AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Krede1l Motion carried I I 11-23-81 It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to declare a recess at 10:48 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 10:58 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the month of December 1 through 20, 1981 as "Toys for Tots Month". I Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the week of December 7 through 11, 1981 as "Lungs For Life Week". ORDINANCE NUMBER 1108 - CODIFYING HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN Ordinance Number 1108 was presented to Council for second reading enti tled "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. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1108 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1105 - REGULATING PARKING OF OVERSIZE NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS I Ordinance Number 1105 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING THE PARKING OF OVERSIZE AND NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS, AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA". By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1105 was waived. The City Manager presented a staff report stating penalty provisions of the ordinance had been revised pursuant to Council direction. Mayor Laszlo inquired as to possible recreational vehicle parking area in the City; the City Manager indicated a report would be forthcoming. Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1105 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1106 - ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR CHARITABLE SOLICITATION Ordinance Number 1106 was presented to Council for first reading 11-23-81 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH BY ADDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE IV". By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1106 was waived. Councilman I Supple explained that the Leisure World Community has strict entrance requirements and restrictions for door-to-door solicitation and stated he had solicited opinions regarding the effect of this ordinance from the Golden Rain Foundation attorney and from Mutual directors, and expressed concern that the ordinance would allow persons to gain entrance and solicit door-to-door within the privately owned Leisure World community. With reference to Section 11.219, permitting solicitation between 8:00 a.m. and sunset, Councilman Supple pointed out the section did not require permission be obtained from the property owner to enter private property. Councilman Supple expressed concern that under this ordinance, organizations such as the Golden Age Foundation and United Way soliciting within Leisure World would be required to I obtain a City permit to carry out their programs; and under Section ll-22l(b) religious organizations soliciting funds may be in viola- tion of the ordinance provisions. The City Attorney stated the intent of the ordinance is to regulate solitation in public places, giving no authorization to enter onto private property, intending limitation rather than authorization. Councilman Supple requested a legal affirma- tion stating that a permit be issued by the City Manager does not constitute a right to enter private properties against the will of that property owner. Councilmember Seitz also requested the provisions specifically state solicitation would not be allowed on private properties so posted. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to refer back to the City Attorney for appropriate revisions pursuant to Council requests. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3114 - APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR A PUBLIC PARK SITE Resolution Number 3114 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING 11-23-81 A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR A PUBLIC PARK SITE". By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3114 was waived. The City Manager presented an update regarding the proposed Armed Forces Center park which is scheduled to be completed over 22 months in three phases, reported the estimated cost for each phase and the sources of funding. The City Manager stated the tenta- tive agreement is presented for Council review after which it will be returned to the Corps of Engineers for final draft, thereafter Council will be requested to take final action. Councilmember Kredell inquired as to the estimated City cost for this parksite. The City Manager stated the total cost is estimated to be $225,000, estimated 22,000 manhours would constitute the City's expense, that $100,000 state grant funds will be available for Phase Two development scheduled for late 1982, and that public recreation funds derived from the Rossmoor area are also available. The City Attorney recommended the words "Revocation at will by the Secretary of the Army" be deleted from page one as the wording conflicted with that of Lease Condition 42, and that the word "unrestricted" be deleted from Condition 44. Mayor Laszlo stated the existance of this parksite would effectively remove the Los Alamitos Air Station from any consideration for joint use or general aviation. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3114 as presented. Kredell expressed his objection to developing a City park within another jurisdictions boundaries. Councilman Supple left Council Chambers at 11:25 p.m. and returned at 11:31 p.m. Councilman Kredell left Council Chambers at 11:35 p.m. and returned at 11:40 p.m. Members of the audience expressed concern with parksite maintenance costs, police patrols, children crossing Lampson Avenue and possible drug problems; also, it was pointed out the proposed site is the only acceptable site in the area that will not require vehicle trans- portation to get to. Mayor Laszlo explained that the road into the park is air station property, will be patrolled by armed forces personnel with the park being closed at sundown. With consent of the I I I 11-23-81 second, Mayor Laszlo amended his motion to state that no Leisure Worl~ in-lieu fees be used for development of this parksite. Councilman Supple indicated he wished to make a motion relating the Presley in-lieu fees; the City Attorney recommended that action be postponed until the I motion on the floor is acted upon. It was noted Phase I of the project may take between eight and twelve months and does not require a direct outlay of City funds, however, does secure parkland property, and that financing of Phases II and III will require future Council considera- tion. Kredell moved, second by Supple, that no City General Fund money be expended on this parksite. Concern was expressed that this action could affect all General Fund expenditures for park purposes. AYES: Krede11, Supple NOES: Laszlo, Seitz ABSTAIN: Vanderstaay Motion failed Councilman Supple requested a trust fund be created for the Presley Corporation $138,000 in-lieu park recreation fees, plus the interest I derived on this amount since its receipt by the City and that expendi- tures from that fund would require the signatures of the three representatives of the Leisure World community. The City Attorney suggested Councilman Supple's request be referred to the City Attorney for research as to its legality. Councilman Supple indicated he would be agreeable to a majority Council vote authorizing expenditure of those funds with assurance the funds will be expended at the point of origin. The City Manager stated a proposal had been made at the Planning Commission level to purchase land that would benefit Leisure World and stated a report would be forthcoming along with the City Attorney's opinion regarding Councilman Supple's request. Vote on motion to adopt Resolution Number 3114 as presented and no Leisure World in-lieu funds be used for this parksite development. I AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Krede11 Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3115 - REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD Resolution Number 3115 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION 11-23-81 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 3115 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3115 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None . Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3116 - HONORING CHARLES (MIKE) KNAPP - PLANNING COMMISSIONER Resolution Number 3116 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL HONORING CHARLES (MIKE) KNAPP FOR 12 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION". By unanimous consent full reading of Resolution Number 3116 was waived. Councilman Supple requested the deletion of reference to the Leisure World Clubhouse in the Resolution. Supple moved, second by Seitz to delete the statement as requested. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I Seitz moved, seconded by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3116 as amended. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3117 - AUTHORIZING LOAN TO THE WATER UTILITY OF $153,000 Resolution Number 3117 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A LOAN TO THE WATER UTILITY OF $153,000". By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3117 was waived. Supple moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 3117 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Krede11 requested Item "K" removed from the Consent Calendar. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented except Item "K". 11-23-81 I L. Approved regular demands numbered 42091 through 42214 in the amount of $183,356.51; payroll of November 19, 1981 plus demands numbered 33152 through 33155 in the amount of $141,829.29 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None, Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "K" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Kredell requested that the minutes be amended, that the EPAC proposal for the Department of Water and Power property include the statement that EPAC would provide $1,000,000 toward park improve- ments and $45,000 per year for park maintenance. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay to approve the minutes as amended in accordance with Councilman Kredell's request. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember Kredell requested the sand berm between 10th and 11th Streets be furrowed to allow water run-off. CLOSED SESSION Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to postpone the Closed Session until next meeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 12:27 a.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried 'I I 11-23-81 / 12-14-81 I APProve~~l a or ~f- ^''''''~( ~ City Clerk Seal Beach, California December 14, 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 I the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilmember Kredell Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Chief Picas cia, Police Department Ms. Danielson, Planning Director Mr. Antos, Associate Planner Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Supple,. to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of I reading shall be deemed to be given by all Cotmcil members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried