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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1982-01-11 12-28-81 / 1-11-82 Notice of Cancelled Meeting Notice is Hereby Given that the City Council did, at their regular meeting of December 14, 1981 unanimously approve the cancellation of the December 28, 1981 regular Council meeting. I The next regular City Council meeting will be held January 11, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. Dated this 28th day of December, 1981. ~.-.)M~ Ci t~ erk Seal Beach, California January 11, 1982 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 I Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Chief Picascia, Police Department Chief Hutain, Fire Department Ms. Danielson, Planning Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Seitz, 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 I the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to amend the agenda to allow a 1-11-82 ..... . member of the audience to address the Co~cil at this time and to move Item "P" out of order to be considered after Agenda Item "B". AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried INVITATION I Mr. Leo Knuti, President of the Leisure World Good Government Group, extended an invitation to the City Council to attend their meeting of Wednesday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING - VACANT LAND LIMITATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance establishing limitations on vacant land uses. The City Clerk certified that notice of public hearing had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against this matter. The Planning Director presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, stating that current zoning regulations do not prohibit the parking or storing of vehicles on vacant land and recommended I approval of the proposed ordinance. There were no communications from the audience for or against this item; Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1112 - ZONING - VACANT LAND LIMITATIONS Ordinance Number 1112 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 28-310, VACANT LAND LIMITATIONS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1112 was waived. Councilman Supple suggested that it may be advisable to include a provision whereby vacant land could be made available for such purposes as temporary storage of construction materials and equipment through a permit process reviewed and issued by the City Manager and subject to the property owners permission. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1112 and that it be passed to second reading. Council discussed the affect of the proposed regulations on the future development of the Hellman land. I 1-11-82 I It was also suggested use of vacant land in specific instances could be authorized by the Planning Commission or the city staff through the issuance of a temporary conditional use permit. Discussion con- tinued. Councilman Kredell withdrew his motion with consent of the second. Supple moved, second by Kredell, that the ordinance be amended to include provision for issuance of a use permit in special circumstances as previously discussed. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING - RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/PARK ZONE Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider amending Section 28-900 of the Zoning Ordinance, Residential/Commercial/Park Zone, by eliminating residential uses, permitting a hotel and increasing the open space to seventy percent of the site. The City Clerk certified that public hearing notice had been mailed and published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against this item. The Planning Director presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commis- sion and stated that the proposed amendment deletes residential use from the present Residential/Commercial/Park Zone provisions affecting the nine acre Department of Water and Power site and proposes a Eommercial/Park zone in compliance with the Coastal Commission and Coastal Conservancy approved land use which allows thirty percent development and seventy percent open space (park). Mayor Laszlo invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. John Robert Baker, 204 - 1st Street and Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, spoke in favor of the rezoning as proposed. There were no other communications; Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1113 - ZONING - RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/PARK ZONE Ordinance Number 1113 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 28-900 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/PARK ZONE." By I I 1-11-82 lmanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1113 was waived. Councilman Kredell expressed his preference for residential develop- ment of the D.W.P. site and suggested this item be postponed until the new Council is seated. Councilman Supple expressed his concern that the 70/30 land use allocation woulrl not allow development that would I generate sufficient revenue to the city to be self-sufficient and cover all costs of parksite maintenance. The City Manager stated that the development agreement for that site will require City Council and Redevelopment Agency approval and could contain specific require- ments of the developer within such agreement. Councilman Seitz suggested the Council may wish to consider a 60/40 or 50/50 land use allocation, allowing additional developable land therefore the potential for greater financial return, or, zoning of the site Commercial/Park and delete the land use percentages and allowing total flexibility for any development. It was clarified that should the development percentages be removed or changed or residential use approved, the liklihood of the City's Local Coastal Plan being approved by the California Coastal Commission would be greatly reduced. It was also stated that should hotel use be pursued, construction would not be anticipated for approximately three years. Discussion continued and two members of the audience expressed their views. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the introduc- tion of Ordinance Number 1113 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: Supple Motion carried OLD POLICE BUILDING The City Manager reviewed Council action of December 14th approving the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Newman Brettin Properties as amended to read "... for the sale and/or lease of the property" and stated that Mr. Newman had requested to address the Council regarding that amendment. Mr. Parker recommended an appraisal and structural engineering study of the old police facility be obtained whether or not the Council enters into agreement with Newman Brettin and offered several options available to the Council relative to the , I I 1-11-82 I subject building. Mr. Harry Newman of Newman Brettin Properties, Long Beach, stated that in order to proceed with the renovation of the old police building and to restore its historical character, it would be necessary to obtain some financing for the project and noted the unwillingness of banks and investment firms to make loans on leased property. Mr. Newman offered for Council consideration, that Newman Brettin purchase the property in fee, that provision be made giving the City the option of repurchasing said property at the end of ten years for a period of one month at ten percent below the then appraised value of the property, keeping in mind Newman Brettin's interest in restoring and preserving the building, also that Newman Brettin be given the opportunity to find a tax free exchange. It was noted the old building would consist of approximately 8000 square feet of usable space after demolition of the hose tower and jail structure, and that parking requirements would be pursuant to City codes. The option for the City to lease office space in the building at the end of each five year period was also discussed. Mr. Newman indicated either the buy-back or leased space option would be acceptable. Councilman Seitz indicated he did not favor disposing of the building, suggested the sale of equal land adjacent to the Fire Station to construct a building of similar asthetics, and expressed his preference for lease of office space as opposed to a buy-back option. Discussion continued. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, that staff be directed to continue negotiations for the sale of the property to Newman Brettin, and that the option to repurchase the building after ten years as proposed by Mr. Newman be included as a provision of any proposed sale agreement. It was clarified that the terms of a negotiated sale will be presented to the Council for consideration. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried The City Engineer reported that proposals had been accepted for an appraisal of the building and underlying land and for structural engineering services relating to earthquake hazard mitigation work as follows: I I 1-11-82 Structural Upgrading Wheeler & Gray Kariotis & Associates $11,200 13,100 Appraisal Donahue & Company, Inc. Lea Associates $ 3,200 4,400 I Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to appropriate $14,400 toward the appraisal and structural engineering se~ices and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Donahue & Company, Inc. and Wheeler & Gray for professional services relating to the appraisal and structural engineering study respectively. It was clarified that one half of the cost of the appraisal and the engineering study will be reimbursed to the City by Newman Brettin Properties. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1109 - ZONING - DEFINITION OF "SIGN" Ordinance Number 1109 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE BY I ADDING SECTION 28-271.1, A DEFINITION OF "SIGN"." By Unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1109 was waived. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1109 as presented. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Krede11 Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3127 - ADOPTING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM Resolution Number 3127 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING THE SEAL BEACH MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3127 was waived. The City Engineer I presented the staff report and noted the requirement that cities adopt the Minority Business Program in oTder to qualify for federal assistance over $100,000 for future projects. Discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Supple, to adopt Resolution Number 3127 as presented. 1-11-82 I AYES: NOES: CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Seitz requested Item "I" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilmembers Krede11 and Supple requested Item "E" removed from the Consent Calendar; and staff requested Items "J" and "M" removed from the Consent Calendar. Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I "E, I, J and M" as presented. F. Approved regular demands numbered 42462 through 42766 in the amount of $278,023.19; payroll of December 17, 1981 plus demands numbered 33181 through 33183 in the amount of $140,116.69; and payroll of December 31, 1981 plus demands numbered 33184 through 33211 in the amount of $139,098.34 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. G. Approved the Park and Recreation Commission's conceptual plan for development of the Exxon property at First and Marina Drive and authorized the staff to complete the plan and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. H. Officially disbanded the 1980 Redistricting Committee and authorized letters of appreciation be sent to each member. K. Authorized payment of the claim of Willard M. Hanzlik in the amount of $200.47 upon receipt of the appropriate release by the claimant. L. Denied the claim of Joyce L. Johnson for loss of personal property. N. Authorized payment of the claim of Karen McClory in an:amount not to exceed $882.84 upon receipt of the appropriate release by the claimant. O. Received and filed a memorandum from the City Manager regarding cable television. I 1-11-82 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "E" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Supple inquired about proposed Ordinance Number 1105 relating to parking of oversized vehicles which was to be resub- I mitted to Council for consideration. The City Manager stated it was inadvertently omitted from the agenda. Councilman Kredell to abstain from voting on approval of the minutes as he was absent from the December 14th meeting. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the minutes of the December 14, 1981 meeting as presented. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Krede11 Motion carried ITEM "I" - AWARD OF BID - TIMBER PILE and BRACING REPLACEMENT - MUNICIPAL PIER - PROJECT NUMBER 507 PHASE II Councilman Seitz moved to direct the staff to investigate incorporating the municipal pier into the Redevelopment Agency, that a report be I presented to Council within sixty days. Councilman Kredell seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., December 15, 1981, for Project Number 507, Phase II, Timber Pile and Bracing Replacement on Municipal Pier - 1981, as follows: Robert G. Castongia, Inc. Art Broman General Engineering John L. Meek Construction Co., Healy Tibbits Construction Co. $52,202 59,495 Inc. 66,717 76,680 Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to increase the appropriation for Project Number 507, Phase II by $22,000 and award the contract for Robert Castongia, Inc. in the amount of $52,202, reject all other I Timber Pile and Bracing Replacement on Municipal Pier, 1981 to bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried 1-11-82 I ITEM "J" - CLAIM - ANTONIA M. SAMBRANO The City Attorney recommended that the claim be denied, referred to the City's insurance carrier and recomended to the claimant that the claim be referred to the State. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay to deny the claim of Antonia M. Sambrano pursuant to the City Attorney's recommendation. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Item "M" - CLAIM - NANCY MELISSA DEVORE The City Attorney recommended that the claim be denied, referred to the City's insurance carrier with the direction that the insurance carrier refer the claim to the City Attorney in the event of litigation. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to deny the claim of Nancy Melissa Devore with the directions recommended by the City Attorney. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried MUNICIPAL HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to postpone this item until next meeting, as requested by the City Manager. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PARAMEDIC SERVICES In accordance with Council request that the staff research means of reducing the unit cost of paramedic services, the City Manager offered two ways to accomplish such reduction, 1) increasing the number of clients served, and 2) reducing the costs of providing paramedic services. Mr. Parker stated that there are no areas in which the City could expand its service base and that paramedic costs were reduced to a minimum in the last fiscal year budget. Mr. Parker referred to the Orange County proposal to provide paramedic services to the City and estimated the first year savings would be approximately $42,000 as a result of two less personnel, the savings in subsequent years would depand primarily on future benefit packages. The City Manager also noted the need for the'City to replace the I I 1-11-82 paramedic van within one to two years. The City Manager introduced Larry Holms, Chief of Orange County Fire Services, who indicated that the City's paramedic employees would be absorbed into the County services, would retain their existing seniority and that the intent is to retain as many of the present personnel within the City as possible. Chief Holms stated the County presently provides fire services to nine cities and paramedic services to two cities within Orange County. The Orange County Chief assured that if the County provided Seal Beach with paramedic services the paramedic unit would continue to be based at Fire Station Three and stated services would also be provided to the Surfs ide and Rossmoor are~s and that the unit would be used as a back up to areas north of Seal Beach. Council discussed the population level to make paramedic services economically feasible with Chief Holms assuring that response time and quality of service to the Seal Beach community would be retained. Council discussed City versus County paramedic rank classifications, advancement proce- dures and pay scales. Chief Holms acknowledged the County proposal was based on present manning system which consists of longer hours, wider spread of manpower, a two platoon system, six man medic units and extra personnel as needed through overtime, noting however, effort is made to avoid forced overtime situations. Mayor Laszlo left Council Chambers at 9:28 p.m. and returned at 9:32 p.m. Council discussed transportation of patients to medical facilities and replacement and/or reimbursement for the cost of drugs used. It was noted the reduction of County fire personnel working hours from the present sixty-seven to fifty-six is forthcoming. Councilman Kredell left Council Chambers at 9:35 p.m. and returned at 9:39 p.m. Councilman Seitz inquired if paramedic services could be provided on a cooperative basis through the Net 6; Chief Hutain stated the possibility could be investigated however he did not foresee its approval. Chief Holms again assured Council that the County paramedic services would be a part of the City fire department system as well as the Net 6 system. Mention was again made of the comparative City I I I 1-11-82 I and County services at this time versus that which may exist in three to four years with similar personnel working hours, benefits and man- power required to provide paramedic services, and noting local control to be the main issue. Lengthy discussion continued. Councilman Supple suggested that some determination be made regarding this matter prior to considering the next fiscal year budget. It was suggested that should the Council determine to contract with the County for paramedic service, an effective date of July 1st would be recommended. Councilman Supple suggested a cost comparison per response since the unit cost is virtually the same, a verification that the figures quoted in the Orange County proposal are realistic and that the loss of local control be evaluated. Councilman Seitz expressed his support for retaining local control, also suggested the cost of uniforms, overtime and vehicle depreciation be compared and evaluated. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, that the City Manager be instructed to investigate in depth the Orange County proposal for paramedic services on the basis of entering into a contract with the County, that the long range comparison of costs be addressed and that the report be presented to Council at the last meeting in March. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Seitz requested that Chief Hutain investigate a cooperative agreement with the Net 6 to furnish back-up man hours to the City. AGENDA AMENDED It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to amend the agenda to include Council Reports and Requests, Oral Communica- tions and Adjournment. COUNCIL REPORTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Vanderstaay moved to direct the City Manager to investigate the possibility of using the Leisure World condominium in lieu fees for development of a community garden on the Cal Trans property in the Leisure World area and report back to Council at the earliest date. Councilman Supple clarified that such a garden would be open to the public. Mayor Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I I 1-11-82 Councilman Kredell requested staff investigate implementing a tree donation program for the City. Mayor Laszlo reported on the status of the Los Alamitos airport being considered for joint use, noted that the firm of CH2M Hill had recommended that consideration of Los Alamitos be dropped, however the Site Selection Advisory Committee voted against that recommendation. The Mayor reported this issue I will be considered by the Airport Committee on January 26th at the Registrar of Voters complex in Santa Ana and then submitted to the Board of Supervisors on February 9th. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I and ex-o 1C10 clerk of the Ci ty Council APprovet:>~' ~~ ~ I!. Mayor 'F Attes I