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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-06-09 6-4-80 / 6-9-80 159 ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, se70nd by Kredell, to adjourn .he meeting at 10:26 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None I ABSENT: Weir Motion carried erk and ex-officio lerk of eal Beach City Counc 1 Approved: ~e:~~ Attest: I Seal Beach, California June 9, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilmember Weir Mr. Weir was absent from the meeting due to illness. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt. Picascia, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I 160 6-9-80 0: WAIVER OF FULL READING Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, 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 of such ordinance or resolution. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - AD HOC BUS COMMITTEE Appointments were made to the Ad Hoc Bus Service Study Committee as follows: Councilmember Vanderstaay appointed Walter Streetz, John Baxter, Dorothy Phillips and Barbara Rountree; Councilmember Seitz appointed Nancy Blackman and stated he would make additional appointments at a later time; Councilmember Laszlo appointed BTan Levy and Howard Vogel; Mayor Kredell appointed Barbara Antoci, Bill Gill, Nancy Kredell and Dick McCullum. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay to confirm the appointments to the Ad Hoc Bus Committee as presented. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1083 - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Ordinance Number 1083 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent full reading of Ordinance Number 1083 was waived. Councilman Seitz expressed his concern regarding Section 21-32 (C-2) of the ordinance as written, relating, to park and recreation dedications and fees standards. Mr. Seitz suggested that the first III sentence of C-2 regarding dedication of land for a single family residence be deleted and amended to read "Based on the preceding, 254 square feet of land shall be dedicated per bedroom in the development". The City Attorney stated if the ordinance were to be amended as suggested, it 6-9-80 16t would be necessary to refer back to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. The City Attorney recommended, however, that the ordinance be adopted as presented, the matter of dedications and fees be referred to the Planning Commission and that if the I Council deemed appropriate, the Subdivision Ordinance could be subsequently amended. Mr. Seitz suggested a moratorium on development pending Planning Commission review. The City Attorney recommended against that action as it would place a freeze on all building construction in the city. Discussion followed. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1083 as presented, refer the schedule for dedication of land and fees to the Planning Commission for further study, requesting they consider dedication based upon the number of bedrooms constructed and that this be a priority Commission consideration. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None I ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2975 - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that this item be held over to next meeting. The City Manager recommended an alternate representative to the Sanitation District be appointed on an interim basis to attend the upcoming District meeting. Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to appoint Councilman Seitz as alternate representative to Sanitation District Three as recommended. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2976 - REQUEST FOR INCREASED ALLOCATION - A.H.F.P. _ PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT I Resolution Number 2976 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCREASE THEIR ALLOCATION FROM ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND PHILLIPS STREET." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2976 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, 162 6-9-80 to adopt Resolution Number 2976 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2977 - APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS - ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM I Resolution Number 2977 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2977 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2977 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Councilman Seitz requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider qualified projects for the best use of these funds. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action I CONSENT CALENDAR for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 1980. B. Approved regular demands numbered 36101 through 36251 in the amount of $67,500.57 and payroll of June 5, 1980 plus demands numbered 32720 through 32735 in the amount of $147,837.86 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Authorized the City Manager to approve the Contractual Agreement with the Cooperative Personnel Services Board of the State of California for a two year period expiring I June 30, 1982. D. Authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the agreement and license between the City of Seal Beach and the United States of America, Department of the Navy, .for 6-9-80 1~3 I widening of Westminster Avenue, Project Number 456. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried REPORT - SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, presented a brief background review of the Sunset Beach Water Tower to date. Mr. Johnson reported the city staff had met with representatives from Huntington Beach, Seal Beach City Council and private citizens interested in retaining the Tower as a historical site, with the consensus of that meeting being to consider the proposal of Mr. George Armstrong, Huntington Beach resident, to incorporate the tower into a residential type structure. The City Attorney recommended procedures that Council may wish to follow should the proposal of Mr. Armstrong be considered: I} that any agreement stipulate the Tower be substantially rebuilt to be utilized as a residence; 2) that the Tower be restored to a safe condition; 3) a performance bond be provided to insure restoration within a certain period of time and include maintenance of the structure; 4) that a liability insurance policy be provided should personal injury or property damage occur during reconstruction, recommended amount of $1,000,000; 5) a time limit be imposed for completion of the project; 6} deed restrictions be imposed regarding the use of the property and retention of the Tower; 7) a committee of local residents be appointed as an Architectural Review Board to study design of the reconstruction; 8) that reconstruction be required to meet all city code requirements; 9) that a reverter clause be included in any agreement, that title to the property would revert to the city should the project be abandoned; 10) that the city agree to rezone the subject property to R-l through proper procedures and the public hearing process. The City Attorney stated the applicant could provide a deposit with the City to show good faith in his proposal to purchase the property and tower while a contract is being prepared for same, and clarified the deposit would be refundable upon execution of the agreement. The City Attorney suggested the Council may wish to obtain an appraisal of the site as I I 164 6-9-80 the city would be obligated to sell the property at fair market value. Mr. Coughlan outlined the options available for disposition of the land through direct sale or declaring the site excess, and explained the legal procedures for both. Discussion continued regarding the appearance of the Tower should it be constructed as a residence, procedures for rezoning the site, applicability of zoning and building codes, city liability and disposition of the adjacent Huntington Beach property. Mr. George Armstrong, 4972 Marlin Drive, Huntington Beach, addressed the City Council and spoke regarding his proposal to purchase and reconstruct the Sunset Beach Water Tower. Mr. Armstrong stated he had a great interest in preserving the Tower, that the appearance of the structure would be changed to some degree for use as a residence, and that the existing tank would be removed during reconstruction of the basic structure. Mr. Armstrong stated he wished to consult with his engineers to determine the extent of renovation necessary and the estimated cost of same, stated further that if the bidding procedure is followed his bid for the purchase of the structure would take into consideration the estimated cost of reconstruction. Discussion continued regarding the use of the Tower if reconstructed as a residence, access to the living quarters, parking requirements and Coastal Commission approval. Mr. Armstrong stated he wished the cities of Seal Beach and Huntington Beach to be made fully aware of his intentions to purchase the Water Tower and stated his willingness to provide Seal Beach a $10,000 good faith bond as his guarantee to enter into agreement and bid for the structure. Mr. Anderson stated the Mayor of Huntington Beach had indicated that citys assistance to preserve the Tower and that it was his understanding the Coastal Commission had indicated the adjacent property was proposed for parking purposes. The City Attorney recommended a short form appraisal be obtained to provide the Council some guidelines as to the value of the property. Mr. Armstrong expressed concern that an appraisal may establish the value of the site in excess of the amount he wished to pay for the Tower, and expressed his preference for purchase through an open bid procedure. Mr. Armstrong referred to the on-going maintenance provision for the Tower. The City Attorney clarified that I I I 6-9-80 155 I provision could be established for a specific period of time. The City Manager suggested that the Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare an agreement accepting Mr. Armstrong's good faith deposit, including the conditions proposed by the City Attorney, and prepare the procedures to be followed to dispose of the site through an open bid process. Mr. Courtemarche clarified that the Council may terminate the proceedings at any time and rebid for demolition of the Tower. Members of the audience addressed the Council regarding preservation of the Tower. ~layor Kredell suggested the City Manager establish a minimum acceptable bid for the Tower which would include administrative costs to the City. The City Engineer reported it was his understanding the low bidder for demolition of the Tower would be willing to extend that bid for an additional period of time. The City Attorney again recommended that a time limitation for the reconstruction be imposed as it relates to the city's liability and suggested the City Manager be authorized to obtain confidential estimates of the value of the site. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the acti~ previously recommended by the City Manager. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Sei tz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilmember Vanderstaay requested the staff study installation of a traffic signal on Westminster Boulevard to provide pedestrian crossing into the Sambo restaurant area, and reported a complaint about telephone calls to the Police Departl1lent being placed on hold. Mayor Kredell asked that cars parked over the sidewalk area at the Rum Runners Restaurant be cited. Mayor Kredell asked that workers compensation coverage not include any off-duty activities of city employees. The City Attorney stated this is a benefit presently provided city employees, that it may not be arbitrarily taken away and advised that the Council may wish to direct the city's negotiating team to make this item a matter of discussion during employee negotiations. The City Manager stated he I I ~{l 6-9-80 " would prepare a limited workers compensation policy as directed by the Council, however, cautioned the Council as to possible consequences should a workers compensation claim ultimately be appealed to the State. Mr. Kredell complained about parking of over-sized vehicles on city streets not being cited, and truck/trailer vehicles parking on property I located at First Street and Pacific Coast Highway. The City Manager stated he would contact the property owner and request permission to cite vehicles parked on that property. Mr. Kredell discussed several payments on the warrant list and requested an explanation of petty cash payments. Councilmember Vanderstaay reported a complaint regarding a van parked in College Park West for more than the allowable time limit. It was the consensus of the Council that next Tuesday be established as the next date for budget study session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, I June 17, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. for budget study session. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Attest: ex-offici clerk of Ci ty Council Approved: I