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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-05-12 4-28-80 I 5-12-80~~ I . x-officio clerk of City Council Approved: ~L ~ AU.,,, ~~.A 7,j~-, ~ity Clerk Seal Beach, California May 12, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo Absent: Councilman Weir Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt. Picascia, Police Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, 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 Council members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading I of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried 1~r5-12-80 ~ .~I . PROCLAMATION Mayor Seitz proclaimed the week of May 18th through May 24, 1980 as "National Public Works Week. II PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT - CHANGE OF ZONE _ OCEAN AVENUE ' to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and change of zone for one I Mayor Seitz declared the public hearing open to consider an amendment block of Ocean Avenue. The Deputy City Clerk certified that notices had been published, posted and mailed as required by law and that no communications had been received for or against the matter. The Planning Director presented the staff report regarding the proposed rezoning of an existing C-1 COllllllercia1 zone on Ocean Avenue to R-3 which is consistent with the zoning of the surrounding properties. The Planning Director stated that after public hearings and considerable public input the Planning Commission had unanimously supported the proposed zone change and presented their recommendations to the Council. Mayor Seitz invited those wishing to speak regarding this matter to come to the microphone and state their name for the record. Delora Aichele, I Seal Beach, spoke regarding petitions submitted favoring the rezoning and expressed her support also. Audrey Akeson, 4541 Guava, spoke in support of zoning being consistent with surrounding properties and favored the Planning Commission recommendations. A man in the audience asked the status of a business in the case of change of ownership. The Planning Director stated a change of ownership would not change the land use, it would only be affected if the present business activity ceased to exist. There were no other communications; Mayor Seitz declared the public hearing closed. Krede11 moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the Negative Declaration as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz I NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NJMBER 2964 - ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT - GENERAL PLAN - CHANGE OF USE - OCEAN AVENUE Resolution Number 2964 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION 5-12-80i~'J I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE USE DESIGNATION FOR ONE BLOCK OF OCEAN AVENUE FROM SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2964 was waived. Krede11 moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2964 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Sei tz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1081 - ZONE CHANGE - OCEAN AVENUE Ordinance Number 1081 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CHANGING THE ZONE OF ONE BLOCK OF OCEAN AVENUE FROM C-1, SERVICE COMMERCIAL, TO R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1081 was waived. Krede11 moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1081 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1082 - SUBDIVISIONS Ordinance Number 1082 was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1082 was waived. The Planning Director stated that the proposed ordinance would bring the city'S subdivision laws into compliance with requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act, and that the accompanying resolutions establish fees and deposits relating to subdivisions, and provide submittal requirements for tentative and final subdivision maps. Gray moved, second by Krede11, to adopt Ordinance Number 1082 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I I , , :i1f.,45-12-80 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2966 - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - SUBDIVISIONS Resolution Number 2966 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING THE REQUIRED CONTENT, FORM, AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS FOR TENTATIVE AND FINAL SUBDIVISION MAPS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution I Number 2966 was waived. Krede11 moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2966 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Krede11 moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to include a resolution, as requested by the City Manager. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2967 - COMMENDING KENNETH JENKINS, JR. - EAGLE SCOUT I Resolution Number 2967 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING KENNETH JENKINS, JR. FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2967 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to adopt Resolution Number 2967 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Laszlo requested Item "A" removed from the Consent Calendar. Gray moved, second by Krede11, to approve the recommended action for items B. Approved regular demands numbered 35937 through 36084 in the amount of $74,011.96 and payroll of I on the Consent Calendar except Item "A" as presented. May 8, 1980 plus demands numbered 32702 through 32714 in the amount of $135,858.93 as approved 5-12-80:f;~ I by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied the claim of IT Corporation for services relating to freeway chemical spill and referred same to the city's insurance adjuster and carrier. Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None Weir Motion carried I' Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Laszlo stated it was his understanding appointments to the Redistricting Committee were to be made the last meeting in May rather than the first meeting as stated in the April 14 minutes. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to approve the minutes of the April 14 regular meeting as corrected to read "the last regular meeting in May", and approve the minutes of the April 28 regular meeting as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir REPORT - REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE Motion carried I The City Manager presented a report regarding redistricting of councilmanic districts, providing background data relating to the previous Committee, Seal Beach Charter requirements, and outlined procedures and guidelines to be followed by the Redistricting Committee. Mr. Courtemarche stated Councilman Weir had submitted a letter nominating two persons to the Committee from his district and requesting Council appointment on his behalf. Mr. Courtemarche stated Committee appointments will be on the next Council agenda. The Council requested copies of the City Manager's report for distribution to Committee appointees. At the request of the Mayor and consensus of the Council, it was determined the Redistricting Committee report should be completed for submittal to the Council by the second meeting in November, and that the City Manager incorporate iA!!\ 5-12-80 that date in the Committee guidelines. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and file the City Manager's report. REPORT - OLD POLICE BUILDING The Planning Director presented a report regarding continued discussions and study of preserving the old police building, investigation of financial assistance for restoration of the structure and options for use of the property if the building cannot be preserved. A report from the city's grant research firm was provided for Council information, addressing funding possibilities and criteria for placing the structure on the National Historical Register. Lengthy discussion followed regarding registration of the site as historical property, continued research for grant assistance, the present structural condition of the building, and optional uses for the land. Councilman Laszlo suggested restoration of the building to provide office space available for lease. Mayor Seitz suggested the Council not delay taking action on this matter and moved to direct the City Manager to proceed with Option "A" (building site utilized as parking facility, clustering parking around the City Hall structure and current parking facility subdivided into six (6) R-1 lots), and that all revenue obtained from the sale of the lots be placed in a special Recreation Account to be used to establish a recreation area on the Flood Retarding Basin site. Councilman Gray seconded the motion. Councilman Kredell spoke in opposition to Option "A" and suggested the land be developed as a park for the downtown area. Discussion continued. Vote on the motion: AYES: Gray, Seitz NOES: Kredell, Laszlo ABSENT: Weir Motion failed COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Mayor Seitz'presented Councilman Gray with a resolution and city plaque as an expression of appreciation for Mr. Gray's commitment and service to the City of Seal Beach. Councilman Gray expressed his appreciation to the Council for the awards. Councilman Laszlo requested a copy of the report submitted by the Trailer Park developer regarding construction costs. Councilman Krede11 spoke regarding cabana construction in-the I I I 5-12-801l~t I Trailer Park, objected to their size and appearance. It was clarified all cabanas being constructed are in compliance with the city's building regulations. Mr. Krede11 asked that additional review and approval be imposed by the city for cabana construction. The City Manager stated the City Attorney's office would be asked to review the request. ~r. Krede11 inquired about availability of youth employment programs to the city. The City Manager stated he would investigate the city's eligibility to participate in these programs. Mr. Krede11 reported complaints regarding the Police Department citation procedures. The City Manager stated he would look into the complaints. The City Engineer stated a weed abatement program could be initiated on vacant property located on 13th Street, as requested. The Council discussed the adjourned Council meeting to be held May 20th for the seating of elected officials. It was stated there would not be a quorum present, therefore the meeting would be adjourned by the City Clerk to the next re6U1ar meeting, Tuesday, May 27th. The City Manager reported response from several citizens interested in serving on the Ad Hoc Committee to study city bus service, stated he would provide Council those names in the Newsletter and place this item on the next Council agenda. The City Engineer reported approximately nine persons had expressed an opinion regarding the conversion of street lights in the City. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seitz declared oral communications open from the audience. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, spoke regarding cabana replacement in the Trailer Park, expressed her opinion regarding the historical value of the old police building and other structures in the city, and requested Council consider improved facilities for the city's Lifeguard Department. Helen Brown, 236 - 8th Street, spoke against demolition of the old police building and supported additional recreational facilities in the downtown area. Dan Teckenoff, 16385 South Pacific Avenue, and Pat Neeley, Surfside, representing the Sunset Beach Committee to Renovate the Water Tower, read a proclamation citing the water tower as a historical landmark and requested the Council delay any action to demolish the Tower pending further fund raising attempts by their organization. Discussion followed. No action I I 1[if~5-12-80 / 5-20-80 was taken by the Council on this matter. Norma Strohmeier, 209 Seal ' Beach Boulevard, complained about Police Department procedures for citing illegally parked vehicles. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Seitz declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn to Tuesday, May 20, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz None Weir Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Approved: Attest: of ~ n~~J~ c7.1~ ~ ff' ciIfY Clerk The regular adjourned City Council meeting of May 20, 1980 is hereby cancelled due to lack of quorum. I I I