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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1977-10-25 -- 10-10-77 I 10-25-77 '. The City Engineer responded that the State Government Code reads that it is the responsibility of the property owner. Jean Dorr, 231 _ 6th Street, spoke regarding low and moderate income housing in Seal Beach. Council discussed the availability of grant funds to refurbish the old police facility. I' There were no other Oral Communications; Oral Communications were declared closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Gray, Weir Motion carried , I ~ eity Clerk nd ex-officio cler 0 t{he Seal Beach City Council Attest: I Approved: r /J Seal Beach, California October 25, 1977 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:17 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo Absent: Councilman Weir I Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Strausz, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Hutain, Assistant Fire Chief Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant 10-25-77 ~ WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, 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 1 that title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried PUBLIC flEARING - UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT UUP-1-77 and PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PUD-2-77 - TRAILER PARK REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing reopened to consider Unclassified Use Permit UUP-I-77 and Planned Unit Development PUD-2-77. The City Clerk stated that this hearing was continued from the October 10, 1977 meeting and that notices had been published and mailed as Tequired by law and that no further legal notice was required. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented an indepth report of the proposed 1 redevelopment of the Seal Beach Trailer Park, stating that four items were presented for Council consideration: i.e. certification of the Environmental Impact Report, approval of the Unclassified Use Permit, approval of the Planned Unit Development and approval of the Tentative Tract Map. Mr. Neprud also reported that the proposed Project had been considered by the Environmental Quality Control Board, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission, and presented the recommendations of those bodies. Mayor Blackman invited members of the audience wishing to speak to the matter to come to the microphone and state his name and address for the record. Georgiana Brown, 14th Street, read a letter from the Huntington Beach/Seal Beach League of Women Voters, supporting I dedication of parkland instead of payment of in lieu fees. Gilbert Nelsen, 1001 Seal Way, spoke in favor of increasing the number of washers and dryers for the trailer park facility. Lew Bennett, 403 Ocean Avenue, spoke for upgrading of the present trailer park as it exists. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, spoke in favor of the proposed Project and supported payment of in lieu fees. Margaret Quinn, ,'- 10-25-77 Trailer Park resident, urged Council approval of the Project. A lady spoke in favor of the Project as a thirteen year resident of the Trailer Park. Elliott Lowrie, 11 Marina Drive, Space B-ll, member of the Project Area Committee spoke in favor of the developer and the proposed Project. Kathryn Lindall, 11 Marina Drive spoke regarding rental subsidies and stated many trailer park residents have already applied for same. May Tempest, twenty-two year Trailer Park resident, spoke in favor of the Project and the availability of low cost housing, and Ella Mercier, Trailer Park resident, supported the Project and stated the present laundry facilities were very adequate. Cliff Corbeil, 11 Marina Drive, stated that the Trailer Park Project would greatly beautify that area of the city and spoke for the Project, and Ed Clute, Trailer Park resident, stated that the Project had been reviewed at length, that it was in compliance with the law and recommended the Project proceed as proposed. Scott Wildman, Trailer Park resident and local college student, spoke in favor of the low cost housing that the Trailer Park provided and Ms. Regan, Chairperson of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, stated she had reviewed the Project with the city'S staff and felt that it was a very desirable plan. Stuart Orton, one year Park resident, urged positive Council action for the Project. David Morris, Legal Counsel, State Department of Ho~sing and Community Development, stated that a mailgram had been sent to the city from the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development expressing support for the Project. Mr. Morris spoke in support of the Redevelopment Plan stating that this was a unique opportunity to provide and upgrade low cost housing to residents. Chris Nielsen, member of the Project Area Committee for two years, spoke regarding the positive aspects of the Project and for providing low income housing for the older citizens and further indicated his willingness to relinquish his subsidies for their benefit. Don Outland was duly sworn by the Clerk as he requested and stated he would waive all rights to rental benefits in favor of helping other Trailer Park residents. Terry Brennan, three year Park resident, referred to numerous alterations to the Plan that the developer had complied with I .1 1 10-25-77 and spoke ,in favor of the Project. Helen Mischell, five year Trailer Park resident also spoke for the Project and urged Council approval. Jack Balcom, Trailer Park resident, spoke against the relocation procedures and rental subsidy and opposed the Trailer Park 1 Redevelopment Project. There were no other communications from the audience; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the City Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting for completion of that agenda at 9:13 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried The meeting reconvened at 9:33 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2701 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - SEAL BEACH TRAILER PARK Resolution Number 2701 was presented to the Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FINDING, DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SEAL BEACH TRAILER PARK IS SUFFICIENT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2701 was waived. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2701 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo NOES: Kredell ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2702 - UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. UUP-I-77 - SEAL BEACH TRAILER PARK Resolution Number 2702 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING UNCLASSIFIED USE 1 PERMIT NO. UUP-I-77." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2702 was waived. Councilman Laszlo stated that he was in support of additional washers and dryers for the Trailer Park facility. Mr. William Dawson, Seal Beach Associates, was duly sworn by the Clerk as he requested, and stated the present proposal was to provide six washers and three dryers for the Trailer Park laundry facility however he would r- 10-25-77 .... be willing to increase that amount to twelve washers and six dryers if the Council so desired. Gray moved, second by. Laszlo, to approve Resolution Number 2702 with the amendment that the developer provide twelve washers and six dryers for the facility. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo I NOES:. Krede11 ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1022 - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - TRACT NO. 9783 Ordinance Number 1022 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PUD-2-77 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 5.1 ACRES FOR 80 TOWNHOUSES AND RECREATIONAL COMPLEX, TRACT NO. 9783." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1022 was waived. Blackman moved, second by Gray, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1022 and that it be passed to second reading. Councilman Laszlo voiced dissatisfaction with the payment of $34,000 in lieu park fees as compared to the recent appraisal figure for the 1 .778 acre parcel considered for parkland dedication. Mr. Dawson, Seal Beach Associates and project developer, objected to the donation of parkland due to its effect on the entire project and offered to pay the additional amount equal to the recent appraised value of the property. This amount to be used for park and recreation purposes for the benefit of all Seal Beach citizens. Councilman Gray withdrew his second to the motion on the floor. Gray moved, second by Blackman, to authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement whereby the developer of the Project will pay the difference between the statutory in lieu parkland fee of $34,000 and the appraised value, the additional in the amount of approximately $53,000 to be used specifically for park and recreation facilities to benefit the residents of the Trailer Park. the townhouse develonment I and all citizens of Seal Beach. AYES: Blackman. Gray. Laszlo NOES: Kredell ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Blackman moved. second by Gray. to approve the introduction of 10-25-77 f"' , '- Ordinance Number 1022 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman. Gray. Laszlo NOES: Krede11 ABSENT: Weir Motion carried 1 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2703 - TENTATIVE TRACT ~VlP 9783 Resolution Number 2703 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONALLY APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 9783." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2703 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Blackman to adopt Resolution Number 2703 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Mayor Blackman declared a ten minute recess at 9:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:03 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. I PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT PROGRAM - PRIORITIES Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider establishing priorities and programs for the fourth year of the Housing and Community Development Act Program in the City's application for Housing Community Development Act Federal Funding as part of the Urban Counties Application. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud presented the staff report, explained the objectives of the program and presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Neprud stated that the Planning Commission had held two public hearings on this matter and questionnaires had been distributed to obtain public input regarding priority projects. I There were no communications for or against the matter. Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2704 - HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - FOURTH YEAR FUNDING Resolution Number 2704 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT G",.1O-25-77 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE." By' unanimous consent full reading of Resolution Number 2704 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2704 and establishing priorities 1) repair of alleys in the "Target Area" in the amount of $175,000 and 2) Department of Water and Power parkland acquisition in the amount of $175,000 and authorizing the Mayor to enter into the' necessary agreements on behalf of the City. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to reappoint Eva Kilger, Chris Nielsen, Thomas Lewis, Jose Osuna, Kathy Lindahl and James Curlette to the Project Area Committee and to appoint Rita Wheeler, 11 Marina Drive, to fill the vacancy on the Committee, all appointee terms ending September, ~~80. The City Attorney was requested to report on possible conflict of interest for Mr. Lewis to serve as a PAC member. 1 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of November, 1977 as "National Diabetes Month". Mayor Blackman declared November 12, 1977 as "Marx N. Dressler Day" in Seal Beach. The Mayor requested that a resolution be prepared for next meeting honoring Mr. Dressler. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to hold over Ordinance Number 1020, City Clerk compensation, and the proposed resolutions establishing salary rates for non-represented employees and the Fire Department, for discussion during Executive Personnel Session. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo None Weir Motion carried I 10-25-77 r, I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1021 - EXCISE TAX ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Ordinance Number 1021 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND ADDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 22, EXCISE TAX, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1021 was waived. Blackman moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Ordinance Number 1021 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER '1023 - PROHIBITING FIREWORKS Ordinance Number 1023 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH PROHIBITING FIREWORKS AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1023 was waived. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1023 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell NOES: Laszlo ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2705 - ESTABLISHING RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD Resolution Number 2705 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33417.5." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2705 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2705 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried APPOINTMENT - RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD Councilman Laszlo appointed Mr. Al Flack, 4464 Dogwood Avenue, to the Relocation Appeals Board. 1 1 e 10-25-77 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2706 - POLICY POSITION - PROPOSED COASTAL COMMISSION INTERPRETIVE GUIDELINES Resolution Number 2706 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL TAKING A POLICY POSITION REGARDING PROPOSED COASTAL COMMISSION INTERPRETIVE GUIDELINES FOR SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution I Number 2706 was waived. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report, reviewing previous policies and procedures of the Coastal Commission. Mr. Neprud explained the proposed Interpretive Guidelines developed by the Commission for Seal Beach and noted that these Guidelines were to be considered at a public hearing in Huntington Beach on October 31, 1977. Mr. Neprud reported that if the proposed guidelines were adopted by the Commission they would be in effect until the city's Local Coastal Program is adopted, approximately two years from now. Councilman Kredell stated he was not in favor of duplex development on 25 foot lots. Further discussion of the guidelines followed. Kredell moved, second by Blackman, to adopt from the first paragraph of the Resolution. 1 Resolution Number 2706 deleting the number "A4" and the word "density" AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried 'RESOLUTION NUMBER 2707 - 'APPROVING APPEAL A-3-77'- FOREST CHURCHILL Resolution Number 2707 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING APPEAL A-3-77 FILED BY FOREST CHURCHILL ON PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE V-12-77 FOR A ROOM ADDITION WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT 'cOVERAGE IN THE R-l ZONE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2707 was waived. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2707 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. 10-25-77 '" . A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 10, 1977. B. Approved regular demands numbered 25182 through 25326 in the amount of $108,212.56 and payroll I demands numbered 23310 through 23544 in the amount of $110,578.71 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Proposals had been received by the Public Works Department from two sewer cleaning contractos as follows: F. B. Cook Corporation - $0.07 per lineal foot and Richard L. Walker - $0.06 per lineal foot. Accepted and approved the proposal submitted by Richard L. Walker for sewer maintenance and line cleaning service in the amount of $0.06 per lineal foot and authorized the City Manager to enter into the I Agreement. D. Approved the Participation Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the State of California for modification of Pacific Coast Highway/Seal Beach Boulevard Traffic Signal, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and appropriated an additonal $1,000 for the project from the Contingency Fund. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT : Weir Motion carried REPORT - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD - LOCAL STEAM PLANTS Gil Nelsen, Environmental Quality Control Board Chairman, referred 1 to E.Q.C.B. action recommending that the City Seek restitution from local steam plants for property damage incurred by residents of Seal Beach. Mr. Bill Compton, Southern California Edison Company, Huntington Beach, stated that a report had been submitted to the Council this date outlining activities concerning emission control activities for their generating stations. Mr. Compton stated that ,.. -10-25-77 I..t an extensive report would be completed by early 1979. Mr. Compton also stated that quarterly reports regarding the progress of the study are prepared and that he would keep the City Council informed. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Blackman, to receive It was suggested that letters be forwarded to the utility companies I and file the report from the Environmental Quality Control Board. asking for restitution for property damages. AYES: Blackman Gray NOES: Kredell, Laszlo ABSENT: Weir Motion failed Mr. Nelsen read from the Statement of Economic Interest of Councilman Gray, stating that Mr. Gray owned stock in the Southern California Edison Company and suggested a conflict of interest. The City Attorney said he would research this matter and report to Council. REPORT - TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS - ROSSMOOR AREA DEVELOPMENT Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented a report from the Planning Commission, regarding Tentative Tract Maps 10077, 10078, 10079, 10080, 10081, 10082, 10083 and 10084 and the request from State Wide I Developers for conversion of proposed apartment development to condominiums. Blackman moved, second by Gray, to receive the report from the Planning Commission and to set November 14, 1977 as the date to consider the tentative tract maps as recommended. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried REPORT - PURCHASE OF PHOTOCOPYING EQUIPMENT Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented a request to Council for the purchase of Xerox 4500 Photocopying Equipment at a cost of approximately $20,140, resulting in an annual savings to the city of about $6,400. Mr. Thomas stated that a survey of city departments I had been conducted to determine criteria for the equipment and noted that two other suppliers of this equipment failed to meet the specifications based upon specific features and serviceability. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the purchase of the Xerox 4500 Photocopying Equipment and that bidding procedures be " 10-25-77 ~ '. ) waived since only one supplier meets the criteria for said equipment as set forth by the staff. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None I, ABSENT: Weir Motion carried REPORT ~ ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Mayor Blackman stated that he had received a letter from the Animal Control Committee regarding holding pens for dogs and cats located at the new city yard and that he had asked the City Manager to look into their requests. Adah Winters, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee, spoke regarding animal licenses and the billing procedures. Mrs. Winters referred to a revised animal control ordinance prepared by the City Attorney, a copy of which she had received, and opposed its content. Mrs. Winters asked the Council members to meet with the Committee to discuss animal control. Discussion followed. Mayor Blackman requested that Mrs. Winters I confer with the City Manager's staff regarding her concerns with the drafted ordinance. There was no action on this matter. ORAL 'COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Tim Murphy, President of the Seal Beach Theatre Group, announced a play to be performed by their group in the near future and asked the procedures for placing a banner on Main Street advertising same. The City Manager asked Mr. Murphy to contact his office to make arrangements for the banner. Gilbert Nelsen, 1001 Seal Way, questioned activities of the City Treasurer since his illness, Councilman Kredell asked that the staff provide a report regarding Mr. Morgan's activities. Councilman Laszlo asked the status of the College Park East and College Park West lot coverage issue. The I Planning Director responded that the lot coverage matter would be going back to the Planning Commission at their next meeting for further study and their recommendations would be forwarded to the Council after that time. There were no other oral communications from the audience; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. 10-25-77 ,.. '. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION The City Council recessed to Executive Personnel Session at 11:39 p.m. and reconvened at 1:03 a.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. The Mayor reported that the Council had discussed salary matters from the agenda. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1020 - CITY CLERK COMPENSATION I Ordinance Number 1020 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1020 was waived. Gray moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Ordinance Number 1020 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT : Weir Motion carried It was the consensus of the Council to hold over to next meeting the proposed resolutions establishing salary and wage schedules for the Fire Department and non-represented personnel. 1 ADJOURNMENT Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 1:05 a.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried () . ,'td~ Cit~nd ex-officio clerk of ~he Seal Beach City Council Approved: ~E84d~,. :"'oJ Mayor 1 Attest: