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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1982-11-22 ll-22-82 Seal Beach, California November 22, 1982 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at .. 7:05,p;m.'with May6r Vanderstaay calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Vanderstaay Councilmembers Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Strausz, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Chief Picascia, Police Department Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo 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 Councilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Vanderstaay declared the week of November 21 through November 27, 1982 as "Family Week." PUBLIC HEARING - POSITION CLASSIFICATION Mayor Vanderstaay declared the public hearing open to consider adoption of an amended Position Classification Plan for the City of Seal Beach. 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 item. The Assistant City Manager explained that the Plan had been adopted by Resolution Number 3221 on October 25th, however it was subsequently determined that the Plan must be considered under public hearing. Mr. Joseph reported that the Civil Service Board had considered and re~ommended adoption of the Plan as presented. There were no communications from the audience I I I 11-22-82 I for or against this matter; Mayor Vanderstaay declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3227 - ADOPTING AMENDED POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN Resolution Number 3227 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AN AMENDED POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3221." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3227 was waived. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3227 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER SPECIFIC PLAN Mayor Vanderstaay declared the public hearing open to consider the draft Department of Water and Power Specific Plan to the City's General Plan. The City Clerk certified that notice of public hearing was published and mailed as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against this item. The City Manager presented the staff report, stating that the property addressed in the Specific Plan consisted of the Department of Water and Power nine acre site and the seven tenths acre Grotemat Estate site. Mr. Parker reviewed past actions of the Coastal Commission and the Coastal Con- servancy relative to the Department of Water and Power site and noted that the City Council has gone on record in support of the concept of a self supporting project with seventy percent open space and thirty percent development designated for hotel use. The City Manager stated that the purpose of a Specific Plan for the site is to establish development standards to insure a quality project, control the location of the development, limit road access and impact on residential neighborhoods, limit heights and to set parameters that an interested developer must consider in making a proposal for development. The City Manager stated that the City is obligated to abide by the restoration plan and the Coastal Plan, that he felt thirty percent of the site was sufficient for development and stated further that the Specific Plan would also provide a guideline for negotiation with I I 11-22-82 the Department of Water and Power. Mr. Parker reported that the Planning Commission had considered this matter under public hearing and approved the draft Specific Plan and recommended its adoption to the Council. Councilman Grgas recommended three amendments to the Plan, 1) requiring a nine member advisory committee to review and provide input to all matters relating to this Specific Plan and setting forth Committee membership; 2) that the meeting/conference rooms also be open to the general public; and 3) that the map (Exhibit A) be revised to include Pirst Street in the Plan and more clearly delineate the location of the hotel/commercial use. Mayor Vanderstaay invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this matter to come to the microphone and give their name and address for the record. Barbara Rountreee, 1527 Marine Avenue, spoke in support of the amend- ments as presented and of the entire project. Sally Wyler, 16 Marina Drive, life beneficiary of the Grotemat Estate, expressed opposition to inclusion of this property in the Plan and stated she is pursuing having Attorney Rourke removed as Trustee for the Estate. Mr. Hightower, representing the Department of Water and Power, confirmed the Department of Water and Power's interest and desire for a development on the property that would be acceptable to both the cities of Seal Beach and Los Angeles and stated that in accordance with their policy the Department of Water and Power has obtained a land economist to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the best possible development for the site, that~those recommendations are expected by year end with subsequent Water and Power review completed by the end of January. Mr. Hightower stated that the Department has reviewed the draft Specific Plan and explained that major concern exists that the Plan in its present form will not be mutually acceptable, more specifically the size of the development, the height limitations, the number of developable acres, the proposed utilization of the designated open space, and the size of the banquet room. Mr. Hightower requested, based on those concerns, that the Plan be amended to allow flexibility for an acceptable development and that the draft Plan not be adopted until Seal Beach and Los Angeles are assured that the project will I I I ll-22-82 I generate a development that will be mutually beneficial. There were no other communications from the audience; Mayor Vanderstaay declared the public hearing closed. It was clarified that the Grotemat property was included in the draft Plan as presented and assuming agreement can be reached with the Department of Water and Power the project would go forth with or without this parcel, however all interested developers had indicated that inclusion of the site would be beneficial to the development. Councilmember Risner expressed objection to the proposed amendment to the Plan regarding the advisory committee and to consideration of the revised map without Planning Commission review, and moved to delete the Grotemat property from all consideration in the Department of Water and Power Specific Plan. It was explained that the revised map did not alter the percentage of developable Department of Water and Power property whether or not the Grotemat site was included but merely shifted the development location in order to protect the view and to reduce the impact of the development on those persons residing along First Street. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. Chris Wyler, son of Ms. Sally Wyler, stated that upon the death of his mother he would become the heir to the Grotemat property and at that time the estate will be dissolved and Mr. Rourke, Trustee, will be relieved of further responsibilities. Discussion continued with members of the Council expressing their views regarding the Grotemat property. AYES: Brownell, Laszlo, Risner NOES: None ABSTAIN: Grgas, Vanderstaay Motion carried The City Manager acknowledged that the Grotemat property will be deleted from the map and that thirty percent of the D.W.P. parcel remains developable. Laszlo moved to approve the revised site map as proposed with the deletion of the Grotemat property. Mrs. Risner moved a substitute motion to refer the revised map to the Planning Commission for consideration; after further discussion Councilmember Risner with- drew her motion. Councilman Grgas seconded the motion on the floor. I 'I 11- 22-82 AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Risner moved, second by Grgas, to amend Section B-3-b, Meeting/Conference Rooms, to read "to primarily serve hotel guests, but also open to general pub lie. " I AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Grgas moved, second by Vanderstaay, to amend Section 4-i to read "A nine (9) member advisory committee shall be established to provide citizen input and review of all matters relating to this Specific Plan. Membership of this committee shall be determined by the Agency but shall include: the Councilperson from the First District, one Planning Commissioner to be selected by the Planning Commission, one Parks and Recreation Commissioner to be selected by the Parks and Recreation Commission, one representative of the San Gabriel Pacific Parks Society to be selected by the Society, and five members at- large to be selected by each Agency member, respectively." Councilman .1 Brownell expressed concern with a member of the Council sitting on the committee; Councilman Grgas stated he would amend his motion, with consent of the second, to delete a Council representative from the committee. Councilmember Risner expressed opposition to placing this statement in the Specific Plan, suggested the wording remain as presented and that the specifics of the committee be set forth by resolution. After discussion, the motion on the floor was withdrawn with consent of the second. Grgas moved, second by Laszlo, to amend Section 4-i to read as the first sentence only in the original proposed amendment. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Risner Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3228 - ADOPTING DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER SPECIFIC I: PLAN Resolution Number 3228 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER SPECIFIC PLAN." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3228 was waived. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to adopt ll-22-82 Resolution Number 3228 as amended. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1128 - HOLIDAYS and DAYS OFF I Ordinance Number 1128 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, SECTION 7-38, HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OFF, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1128 was waived. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1128 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1132 - APPROVING MERGER OF TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION - GROUP W CABLE, INC. - URGENCY Ordinance Number 1132 was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MERGER OF TELEPROMPTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. INTO TELE- PROMPTER CORPORATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT MERGER OF TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION INTO GROUP W CABLE, INC. AND STATING THAT THE FRANCHISE IS NOW HELD IN THE NAME OF GROUP W CABLE, INC. AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 1126 AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1132 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to adopt Ordinance Number 1132 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1133 - APPROVING MERGER OF TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION - GROUP W CABLE, INC. Ordinance Number 1133 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, I CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MERGER OF TELEPROMPTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. INTO TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT MERGER OF TELE- PROMPTER CORPORATION INTO GROUP W CABLE, INC. AND STATING THAT THE FRANCHISE IS NOW HELD IN THE NAME OF GROUP W CABLE, INC. AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1126." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance ll-22-82 Number 1133 was waived. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1133 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3229 - ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE - SECRETARY Resolution Number 3229 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3190 ESTABLISHING A NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF SECRETARY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3229 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3229 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3230 - ESTABLISHING POLICY - BOARD and COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Resolution Number 3230 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3230 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3230 as presented. Councilman Laszlo stated he would abstain as he did not see the need for such policy. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Laszlo Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Risner moved, second by Brownell, to approve the recommended action for Consent Calendar Items "I" through "N" as presented. I. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 8, 1982. J. Approved regular demands numbered 46216 through 46385 in the amount of $244,272.17 and payroll demands numbered 2942 through 3100 in the amount of $120,615.69 as approved by the Finance Committee I I I 11-22-82 I and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same, and approved the transfer of $114,398 from the Vehicle Depreciation Fund to cover the General Fund portion of the approved demands including pre-issued warrants. K. Denied the claim of William D. Frost and referred same to the City's insurance adjuster for investigation. L. Denied the claim of Automobile Club of Southern California for Alvaro Sanabria. M. Approved Supplemental Agreement Number One for the Armed Forces Reserve Center Park which extends the term of said lease to twenty-five (25) years, commencing January I, 1982 and ending December 31, 2006, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement on behalf of the City. N. Approved the improvements and installations to be made to or on the property leased to Group W for their headend facility site pending Group W's conformance to the ten (10) conditions of approval as set forth by the City staff. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT - OLD CITY HALL The City Manager reported that the staff had sought proposals from developers to rehabilitate and convert the former City Hall facility to a professional office building which would be restored historically and made available on a long term lease. Mr. Parker reviewed each of the four proposals received from California Historic Properties - 80, the Donald Krotee Partnership, the Seal Beach Development Joint Venture and Wilmore City Development, Inc., and recommended that the negotiating agreement be executed with California Historic Properties - 80. Grgas moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with CHP-80. Councilmember Risner recommended that Section 2 of the Agreement be amended to provide for sixty (60) rather than ninety (90) days for negotiation, and so moved. Councilman Brownell seconded the motion. I I ll-22-82 AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilmember Risner seconded the motion on the floor as amended. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I Councilmember Laszlo referred to previous attempts to register and rehabilitate the old city hall structure that had not materialized and commended the City Manager for his efforts toward this project. CLOSED SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to remove the Closed Session from the agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vanderstaay declared oral communications open. Councilmember Grgas referred to debris on the State Lands Commission property located at 1st Street and Pacific Coast Highway; the City Manager stated he would request the State to clean the site. Councilmember Risner referred to vehicles parking on Bolsa, Bayside and Island I View on Sunday mornings for religious services at McGaugh School and requested no parking signs be posted; the City Manager stated the request could be handled by staff. There were no oral communi- cations from the audience; Mayor Vanderstaay declared oral communi- cations closed. ADJOURNMENT Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried !\Pprove<!.:~~ ~~_ ~~~ Mayor I Attest: