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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-05-22 5-16-78 / 5-22-78 City C1er the Seal ex-offi io clerk Ci ty Council Approved: I Seal Beach, California May 22, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. At the request of the Mayor, Eagle Scouts Steve Boney, Bill LaBar and Scott Donevant led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Antos, Assistant Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager The City Council and the audience observed a moment of silence in memory of former Councilman and Mayor John Nescher who recently passed away. WAIVER OF FULL READING Kredell moved, second by Weir, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed and 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: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2773 - HONORING SCOTT ALLEN DONEVANT - EAGLE SCOUT Resolution Number 2773 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY c.' 5-22-78 OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING SCOTT ALLEN OONEVANT FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2773 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I Scott Donevant was introduced to the Council and audience and received a round of applause for his accomplishments. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1035 - REGULATING SKATEBOARDS and WHEELED DEVICES Ordinance Number 1035 was presented to Council for second reading by ti tie "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS AND WHEELED DEVICES AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15, SECTION 15-19.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1035 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance Number 1035 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede1l, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1036 - FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT Ordinance Number 1036 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9B, FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO TIiE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1036 was waived. The Council discussed the location of flood zones in the City and the City Engineer explained that flood hazard insurance is available to residents on a voluntary basis. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Ordinance Number 1036 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The City Manager informed the Council that Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, was leaving the city to enter private business, and expressed I best wishes to him. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1037 - MORATORIUM - MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS and CONVERSIONS .. . -. -., y .. .- ...... Ordinance Number 1037 was presented to Council enti tied "AN ORDINANCE 5-22-78 .' I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH IMPOSING A 60 DAY MORATORIUM ON THE PROCESSING OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING CONVERSION OF EXISTING MULTIPLE FAMILY UNITS TO CONDOMINIUMS AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CONDOMINIUMS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND DETERMINING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." By lDlanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1037 was waived. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented an indepth staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Neprud reviewed the apartment to condominium conversions that had been approved to date and reported the concerns of the Planning Commission regarding the long term effect of condominium conversions and new condominiums on the City and stated that the Planning Commission had recommended a moratorium be imposed to allow study of several items of concern. Mr. Neprud requested the ordinance wording be changed in the title and in Selection 1 to read "as well as construction of new condominiums". Mr. Neprud clarified that the applicants who appeared before the Planning Commission requesting condominium projects on May 17th had agreed to postpone their projects during the study period. The City Council expressed concern for delaying those projects already submitted to the City for approval, and the in-lieu park fee requirement for such projects that is now in effect. Mr. Neprud verified that four condominium projects had been filed with the City prior to the effective date of the new in-lieu park fee schedule. Councilman Gray suggested several wording changes in the proposed ordinance. In response to Council concems the City Attorney recollllllended Section 1 of::the Ordinance be amended to read "The City shall not accept for processing...any Tract Maps...du~ing the time this Ordinance is in effect." Mr. Knapp, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed the Council and clarified that the four applicants had agreed to wait the sixty day moratorium period and that the planning Commission had determined no penalties would be imposed on the applicants because of the delay of their projects. Mr. Watson stated that the sixty day study period was acceptable to him as an applicant for a conversion project. Mr. George Supple, I I 5-22-78 'I .. t,- 1605 Merion Way, President of the Golden Rain Foundation Board, reported that a condominium project was proposed to be developed in Leisure World and objected to the delay as it would considerably increase the cost for the project. Mr. Supple advised the project plans would be complete within thirty days for submittal to the city for review. The Council discussed the procedures for review of I plans during the sixty day study period. Mr. Neprud stated plans could be unofficially reviewed, received for preliminary review by staff, however no filing fees would be accepted or final approval given during the sixty day period. Mr. Cook, member of the Planning Commission, spoke regarding the Planning Commission recommendations. Mr. Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove Way, spoke regarding the Leisure World project and suggested a preliminary review of the plans when submitted to the City to insure compliance with the zon~ng ordinance and the Coastal Commission guidelines. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Ordin~ce Number 1037 as an urgency ordinance with wording amendments to the title and Section 1 as recommended by the Planning Director and the City Attorney. I AYES: Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2774 - APPROVING ISSUE IDENIFICATION REPORT - LOCAL COASTAL PLANNING' Resolution Number 2774 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE ISSUE IDENIFICATION REPORT FOR LOCAL COASTAL PLANNING IN SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2774 was waived. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented a lengthy report outlining the steps involved in the preparation of a Local Coastal Program as required by the Coastal Act of 1976. Mr. Neprud explained that the Issue Idenification Report was the first phase of the Program and identifies areas where conflict exist or could exist between the city policies, ordinances and plans and the I Local Coastal Act of 1976. Mr. Neprud stated that the second phase of the project would be the preparation of a Work Program which will address these areas of conflict, and that the Work Program is to be submitted to the Regional Commission in June. Mr. Neprud reported that densities in the Coastal District had been raised as an issue and suggested the Council may wish to discuss this matter. Mr. Neprud explained that the 5-22-78 <. I Coastal Commission Interim Guidelines now in effect restricted development in the Coastal District to twenty units per acre and that the Commission has now prepared proposed Guidelines which would allow increased density of thirty dwellings per acre, the proposed Guidelines to be considered by the State COllDUission in June. Mr. Neprud also reviewed development standards under the city's present zoning ordinance. Mr. Neprud suggested the Council may wish to consider several options relating to the density issue, (1) that there be no changes in the Guidelines, which could allow higher density in the Coastal District; (2) recommend to the State Commission that development be limited to twenty units per acre, which would be consistant with the Interim Guidelines and would limit all twenty-five foot lots to single family dwellings, and that these recommendations be forwarded to the State Commission for consideration; (3) impose a 180 day moratorium to allow the Planning Commission and Council time to study density in the Coastal District; or (4) direct the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to consider amending the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance to reduce density. The City Council discussed various sections of the Issue Identification Report at length. Councilman Gray requested that on page 5, under Planned Development and reference to the Rockwell Intemational property the sentence be~changed to read "is now zoned for light industrial uses." Councilman Gray also suggested the wording relating to development of the Department of Water and Power property be consistant and under Major Issues, #1, the wording be "developed partly for public use". There was no action on this request. In response to the Council, Mr. Neprud clarified that if the Council did not approve the Issue Idenification Report, the Work Program phase could not be completed and submitted to the Commission by June as required, therefore the City would lose the $2500 grant for preparation of the Program and that the State Commission would assume the planning for this area and possibly adopt the Guidelines as proposed by the Regional Commission. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2774 amending page' 5 of the Issue Identification Report, Planned Development, to read "Rockwell Intemational's property is now zoned for light industrial uses". Mayor Laszlo allowed several members of the audience to address the I I 5-22-78 .' Council regarding the Issue Identification Report and density in Planning District One. William Centobene, President of the Surfside Board of Directors, stated the Board wished to request two changes in the Issue Identification Report as it related to Surfs ide: (1) page 6, under Area 5 - Surfside Colony, the word "vehicular" be stricken from I the first paragraph, last sentence; and (2) page 7, under Consistency of City Plans and Regulations, the last sentence, first paragraph be stricken. Lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Seitz requested two changes in the Issue Identification Report: (1) page 5, Major Public Works, regarding extension of First Street, the word "will" be changed to "may"; and (2) page 5, under Planned Development, the second sentence be deleted. Weir moved, second by Gray, to declare a five minute recess. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The meeting recessed at 10:57 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:05 p.m. with, Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. Councilman Gray agreed, with consent of the second, toaamend his motion I to adopt Resolution Number 2774 to include the requested changes in the Issue Identification Report as requested by the Surfs ide Board of Directors and Councilman Seitz. Roll call on the motion as amended: AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Kredel1 moved to,impose a 180 moratorium on new multiple family development in the Coastal District to allow the Planning Commission to study (1) the adequacy of public services, (2) evaluate parking, (3) evaluate the impact on the school district, and (4) evaluate ... the effect of various densities on the general welfare of the district densities allowed by the zoning ordinance or lower. Mayor Laszlo seconded I based on Planning Commission and Council findings to retain the present the motion. The Council expressed concern regarding applications presently being processed by the City for multiple family developments. The Planning Director reported that approximately ten applications are now being reviewed. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be tabled until later in the meeting to allow the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance I 1 I 5-22-78 . declaring the 180 day moratorium. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2775 - COMPLETION - MARY WILSON LIBRARY/SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - PROJECT NO. 444 Resolution Number 2775 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 444, MARY WILSON LIBRARY/SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN H. W. SANT.CO. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2775 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2775 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredeil, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER 2776 - COMPLETION - SHAPELL PARK BASKETBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 475 Resolution Number 2776 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 475, SHAPELL PARK BASKETBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING CO. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." ' By unanimous consen~, full reading of Resolution Number 2776 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2776 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2777 - DECLARING MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 27, 1978 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Resolution Number 2777 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 27, 1978, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2777 was waived. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2777 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested Items "A", "G" and "D" removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Seitz requested Item "E" removed from 5-22-78 the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "cn~ "D"~ and "E" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 25791 through 27.763 in the amount of $186,912.03 and payroll demands numbered 26818 through 27055 in the amount of $123,495.33 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - MINUTES Councilman Gray requested that the minutes of May 16, 1978, regarding Resolution Number 2772 be amended to show that Mrs. Yeo was appointed Assistant Deputy Treasurer in the absence of Mrs. Weir for a period of fifteen days. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 1978 and the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 16, 1978 as amended. AYES: Gray, Krede1l, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "C" - PURCHASE OF BEACH TRACTOR The City Engineer explained the specifications were prepared with a specific tractor in mind that would be available through several companies and assured the Council that specifications would be sent to all dealers in the Southern California area. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the specifications for the purchase of a beach tractor and authorize the City Manager to obtain bids. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "D" - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS The City Council discussed what would be required of the City for participation in the California Conservation Corps Program. The City Manager reported that the Program provided a ten person crew I I I 5-22-78 for local projects, the city to provide the equipment and tools to perform the tasks, that the California Conservation Corps would provide housing, transportation and training for the persons participating. The City Engineer reported that the projects 1 considered under this Program were the San Gabriel River Bike Trail Undercrossing at Pacific Coast Highway, landscaping of the new City Yard and possibly trimming and maintenance of the trees in Gum Grove Park. The Council expressed several concerns regarding the program and Gray moved, second by Weir, to hold this item over for further information and study. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "E" - AGREEMENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA - COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES In response to a question from Councilman Seitz regarding personnel examinations, Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, reported that the proposed agreement allowed the city to utilize personnel I examinations available. Mr. Kosmont stated that the tests are used on an as-needed basis and that there is no financial obligation under the agreement until the tests are ordered. Seitz moved, second by Gray, to approve the Agreement between the State of Califomia, Cooperative Personnel Services and the City of Seal Beach for the provision of personnel tests and other technical services for the City of Seal Beach, the agreement be approved for a period of two years expiring June 30, 1980, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES; Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The Mayor reported that the City Attorney had prepared an ordinance I, declaring a 180 day moratorium for consideration of the Council at this time. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1038 - IMPOSING 180 DAY MORATORIUM - RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION - PLANNING DISTRICT ONE Ordinance Number 1038 was presented to the Council and read in full by the City Attorney entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH IMPOSING A 180 DAY MORATORIUM ON THE PROCESSING OF NEW APPLICATIONS 5-22-78 FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN EXCESS OF 20 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE COASTWARD OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN PLANNING DISTRICT ONE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND DETERMINING TIIAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Ordinance Number 1038 as presented and that it shall be in effect at the moment it is voted upon. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PURCHASE OF BEACH SANITIZER I Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, reported that the Public Works Department had investigated all available beach sanitizers and that only one unit, the Beach Queen, Model 200, would be a satisfactory unit. Mr. Johnson stated that this unit is available from only one vendor, therefore the requirement for formal competitive bidding can be waived. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate for acquisition of a Beach Queen, Model 200 beach sanitizer subject to final approval and fund appropriation of the City Council. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I It was the consensus of the Council that the report from the City Engineer regarding the Municipal Pier and the report from the Finance Director regarding liability insurance be held over to next meeting. REPORT - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Frank Chayer, Manager of the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, reported to the Council that the Chamber was in financial difficulty and requested that the City enter into a contract with the Chamber as in the past to allow continued operation. The Council discussed the Chamber's present lease for office space, the possible relocation of the Chamber office and the amount of dues charged Chamber members. Councilman Gray moved to release the remainder of the $10,000 allocated to the Chamber of Commerce II in the 1977-78 budget for their continued operation at this time and that this matter be further considered during discussion of the 1978-79 budget. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 5-22-78 I COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell asked that the parkway trees be allowed natural growth and that they not be trimmed unless requested, that new voll~ball nets be provided on the beach, requested a rep~rt regarding the hiring of a new mechanic for the Public Works Department, and complained of emmissions blowing into Seal Beach from a Long Beach iievelopment. Councilman Kredell submitted a letter regarding animal control to the City Manager, and also asked that the chain across the entrance to the First Street Parking Lots be locked at night. Mr. Kredell asked for more trash cans on the east beach and in Eisenhower Park. Councilman Gray reported he would be out of town on business and asked that his absence be excused if he were unable to return before next Council meeting. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to excuse Mr. Gray's absence. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Laszlo was informed that the proposed budgets would be available on Friday. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open from the audience. Elaine Meyer, 12200 Montecito Road, requested that discussion of the Rossmoor Park Apartments conversion be placed on the next agenda. The City Engineer reported that the temporary cover on the Beverly Manor Reservoir is cracking and that a report on this matter would be presented at next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting to Saturday, June 10, 1978 at 2:00 o'clock p.m. for budget studY. session. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 1:24 p.m. I I _5-22-78 I 6-10-78 ~ Cit er an ex-officio clerk of tj{ Seal Beach City Council APproved:~-:Z ~ Mayor ~~ 'l1 I Attest: Seal Beach, California June 10, 1978 , The City Council 6~ the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjouned session at 2:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: Councilman Gray Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistnat City Attorney Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Antos, Acting Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Captain Picascia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant to the City Manager I BUDGET STUDY SESSION - 1978-79 FISCAL YEAR City Manager, Mr. Courtemarche, reported on the impact of Proposition 13 and stated that the General Fund loss was estimated to be $900,000 and presented Council with a revised list of expenditure cuts to meet that amount. Each department head reported to Council on their specific areas of reduction to comply with the City Manager's request. Finance Director, I Mr. Thomas, gave an over view of the financial picture of the City. Written reports of the above were to be submitted for next budget study session. Assistant City Manager, Mr. Kosmont, presented requirements of the City for layoff procedures and also apprised Council of unemployment insurance requirements. The City Attorney cautioned the Council as to Proposition 13 limitations for raising revenue, specifically Section 4 as to Special Taxes and advised that