CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 28, 1988
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Conn at 6: 4 6 p. m. , on Tuesday June 2 8, 19 8 8, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present:
Mayor James P. Conn
Mayor Pro Tempore Herbert Katz
Councilmember David B. Finkel
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting City Clerk Donna R. Betancourt
SS-1: COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE: A Study Session,
called by special meeting notice, was held for the purpose of a staff
presentation and Council discussion of the Fifth Draft of the
Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION: At 7:37 p.m. , the Study Session was
adjourned.
CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 7:50 p.m., Council convened in regular session. Mayor Conn led the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of
America.
Roll Call: Present:
Also Present:
Mayor James P. Conn
Mayor Pro Tempore Herbert Katz
Councilmember David B. Finkel
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting City Clerk Donna R. Betancourt
4-A: ELECTION RESULTS/JUNE 7, 1988: Presented was a resolution
certifying the results of the Special Municipal Election held on June
7, 1988. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to adopt Resolution No.
7640(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RETURNS FOR PROPOSITIONS J, X, L, M, N, AND 0,
AND TWO RENT CONTROL BOARD MEMBERS IN SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD IN CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY
ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 7, 1988,11 reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
4-B: OATH OF OFFICE/RENT CONTROL BOARD MEMBERS: The administration of the Oath of
Office and the presentation of the Certificate of Election to newly elected members of the
Rent Control Board was not held as members Julie Lopez Dad and Dolores M. Press were not present.
The electees will be sworn in by the City Clerk at the earliest possible date.
4 -C: AMERICAN SOVIET WALK DAY: Mayor Conn read a proclamation designating July 10,
1988, as American Soviet Walk Day in Santa Monica.
5-A: TAX FREE CALIFORNIA BALLOT INITIATIVE: Presented was the request of Boris Isaacson
to address Council regarding the Tax Free California Ballot Initiative, continued from June 21,
1988. As Mr. Isaacson was not present, Councilmember Reed moved to receive and file the
communication and take no further action. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion
was unanimously approved.
5-B: PROPERTY SETBACKS/516 4TH STREET: Presented was the request of Christopher Harding
to address Council regarding setbacks for property located at 516 4th Street, continued from
June 21, 1988. As Mr. Harding was not present, Councilmember Reed moved to receive and file the
communication and no further action be taken. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion
was unanimously approved. ,
5-C: ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: The request of Councilmember Finkel to discuss
participation in the "energy partnership program" offered by the California Energy Commission,
continued from June 21, 1988, was withdrawn by Councilmember Finkel. .
5-D: EIRS/PROJECTS OVER 15,000 SQ. FT.: Presented was the request of Councilmember Jennings
to discuss direction to staff regarding EIRs for projects of more than 15,000 square feet, continued
from June 21, 1988. Councilmember Jennings moved to direct staff to study the issue of requiring
focused EIRs relating to traffic for projects located immediately adjacent to intersections
with a level of service of "Ell or below; to study requiring the EIRs for varying thresholds of
development; and to report back to Council with the appropriate wording for an ordinance. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
5-E: BALLOT MEASURE/RENT CONTROLLED DUPLEXES AND TRIPLEXES:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss
directing the City Attorney to draft A ballot measure regarding rent-controlled
duplexes and triplexes, continued from June 21, 1988. Councilmember Zane moved to
direct the City Attorney to develop options for a measure the Council can consider placing
before the voters in November that would amend the Rent Control Charter amendment to
accomplish the following two things: (1) prohibit the granting of new exemptions for
currently rent controlled duplexes and triplexes if they should become owner-occupied in
the future; and (2) with respect to those units which are currently exempt under that
provision of the Rent Control law, the language should provide that their status as exempt
units should remain constant. Second by Councilmember Finkel. During discussion, the
maker clarified that the motion should be interpreted flexibly enough to allow the City
Attorney to bring back options for a ballot measure or an ordinance, directed at the objective
outlined in the motion. Mayor Conn moved to amend the motion to hold a public hearing on
this item on July 19, 1988. The amendment was accepted as friendly by the maker and
second of the motion. The motion, as amended, was approved, Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz
and Councilmember Reed opposed.
5-F: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS: - Presented was the request of Mayor Conn to
discuss waiving the fee for the use of the Council Chambers by the State Board of
Equalization for hearing appeals on August 10, 11, and 12, 1988, continued from June 21,
1988. Mayor Conn moved to waive the fee for the use of the Council Chambers by the State
Board of Equalization. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved.
5-G: PROPOSITION 73: Presented was the request of Councilmember A. Katz to discuss
directing staff to prepare a report on the effects of Proposition 73 on City candidates and
committees, continued from June 21, 1988. Council requested that the City Attorney and
city Clerk monitor the Fair Political Practices commission opinions and advice letters
pertaining to Proposition 73 as they are issued.
5-H: SOUTH AFRICAN INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN COMPANIES: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Reed to discuss taking a position on South African investment in
American companies, continued from June 21, 1988. Councilmember Reed moved to
request the Mayor to direct staff to draft a letter of thanks to the State Insurance
Commissioner for the action that she took with regard to the hostile takeover of Farmers
Insurance by a South African investment firm. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved.
5-1: SAND AND SEA CLUB RENT: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Jennings to discuss increasing the rent of the Sand and Sea Club to the fair
market value of project, continued from June 21, 1988. Councilmember Jennings moved to
direct the staff to look into the question of fair market rental rates for the Sand and Sea Club
facility-as it currently exists, trying to keep the membership and cabana fees what they are
now, to the extent that is possible. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held.
The motion was unanimously approved.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby all
items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed from
the calendar for discussion. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-A, 6-B, 6-C, 6-G, and 6-
1, reading ordinances and resolutions by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-D: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No.
7641(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-88-115) ,
was adopted, thereby setting a public hearing for July 26, 1988.
6-E: EASEMENTS/FIRST COURT: Resolution No. 7642(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE AND RECORDATION OF EASEMENTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY
PURPOSES ON PORTIONS OF FIRST COURT BETWEEN BROADWAY AND COLORADO
AVENUE AND THE ADJACENT PROPERTY," was adopted, thereby authorizing
acceptance and recordation of two grant deeds for three easements on
portions of 1st Court between Broadway and Colorado Avenue and the
adjacent property.
6-F: EASEMENT/AIRPORT: Resolution NO. 7643(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT," was adopted, thereby authorizing the City Manager
to execute a Grant of Easement to the Southern California Edison
Company for the construction and maintenance of underground
electrical facilities at the Airport.
6-H: JOSLYN PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING ROOF: A recommendation to award
Contract No. 5174(CCS) to Nelson Roof and Painting, Inc., in the
amount of $28,777 to replace the Joslyn Park Community Building roof,
and authorize the City Engineer to' issue any necessary change orders
to complete the work in conformance with the Administrative
Instructions was approved. ,
6-J: PUMP AND WATER WELL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: Bid No. 2178 was
awarded to General Pump Co., Inc,., and McCalla Bros. to provide pump
and water- well repair and maintenance services at specified unit
prices plus applicable tax, with two one-year renewal options at
alternate price, terms and conditions.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: Presented for approval were the City Council
minutes of June 14, 1988. Councilmember Reed requested
that the minutes be returned to the City Clerk's office for revision due to a lack of
clarity in one section of the minutes. Councilmember Zane moved to continue the approval of
these minutes. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved.
6-B: PROGRAM 12 OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT: Presented was an ordinance f or adoption and
second reading adding Chapter 4A to Article IX of the Municipal Code implementing Program 12 of the
Housing Element, introduced June 14, 1988. Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Ordinance No.
1448(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 4A TO ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE IMPLEMENTING PROGRAM 12 OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-C: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and
second reading amending Ordinance No. 1441(CCS) establishing interim height limits, allowable floor
area ratios, and property development standards pending adoption of the Draft Comprehensive Land
Use and Zoning Ordinance, introduced June 14, 1988. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1449 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1441(CCS) ESTABLISHING
INTERIM HEIGHT LIMITS, ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA RATIOS, AND PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PENDING ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following Vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-G: FY 1988-89 GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT: Presented was a staff report transmitting
resolutions establishing the City's Gann -appropriations limit for FY 1988-89 at $50,896,388
and appropriating FY 1987-88 funds to Gann reserve accounts. Discussion was held. Member
of the public Joy Fullmer expressed concerns regarding the clarity of the City's budget.
Councilmember Jennings moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby adopting
Resolution No. 7644(CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-89";
and Resolution No. 7645(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROPRIATING FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 FUNDS TO GANN
RESERVE ACCOUNTS," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-1: ARCHITECT SELECTION/MAIN STREET MIXED USE PROJECT: Presented was
a recommendation to negotiate and execute a contract f or
architectural and engineering services with Carde, Killefer, Flammang
Architects for the Main Street Mixed Use Project. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation to
award Contract 5175(CCS) with the following conditions: (1) that when
the contract documents and drawings are submitted, there be enough
scheduled time for staff f to review the documents and be able to send
them back to the architects and/or engineers for any corrections
necessary, and (2) that an architect be included in the selection
Committee for choosing project architects from now on. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion, as amended, was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7 -A: DAMAGED S I DEWALKS/ DRIVEWAYS/ CURBS: Presented was a staff
report and public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged
sidewalks, driveways and curbs at various locations (SR-88-113). The
public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to
speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember A. Katz
moved to acknowledge any protests and adopt Resolution No. 7646(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-88-
113)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-B: STREET LIGHT ASSESSMENT: Presented was a staff f report and
public hearing on the confirmation of assessments for the installation
of street lights on various City streets. Discussion was held. The
public hearing was declared opened. Lawrence Brown spoke to oppose the
assessment f or his property, and expressed concerns regarding the
position of the streetlights. Discussion was held. There being no
one else wishing to speak, the public hearing va . s declared closed.
Councilmember Reed moved . to acknowledge the protests and adopt
Resolution No. 7647 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT -DIAGRAM AND
CONFIRMING AN ASSESSMENT FOR VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA, 11 reading by title only and waivng further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Councilmember Jennings moved to
amend the motion to delete parcel 162 at the corner of Pico Boulevard
and 23rd Street from* the street light assessment district. The motion
failed due to lack of a second. The main motion was approved by the
following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: ZONING ORDINANCE: Presented was a staff, report
transmitting for introduction and first reading the Fifth Draft
of the Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning ordinance. At 9:35 p.m., the public hearing
was declared opened. Joy Fullmer expressed concerns regarding parking, code violation
enforcement procedures, and urged more housing in the downtown area. Richard Mills
expressed concerns regarding the City's method of calculating a parcel's average natural
grade. Shelby Robinson, Herb Bitting, William Rounds, Barbara Kessel, Donna Satterfield,
Bert Staggers, Ken Ward, Gary Bertram, and Alana Shindler spoke in support of special
zoning to ensure the continued existence of the City's mobile home parks. Frances
Christopher expressed concerns regarding down-zoning in Ocean Park. 'Bill Weingarden
expressed concerns regarding commercial over-development. Jay Johnson expressed
concerns regarding increased development on The RAND Corporation site. Donald Lewin
Nelson expressed concerns regarding compatible uses in areas zoned for day-care
operations. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to direct staff to report back with a recommendation
regarding the creation of a trailer zone, for residents of mobile home parks and with
recommendations for maintaining the zones when the Zoning Ordinance is back before
Council so that the appropriate language can be included in the ordinance. Second by
Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
Mayor Conn moved to continue the public hearing and first reading of the ordinance to July
26, 1988, and to have a carry-over meeting on July 27, 1988. Second by Councilmember
Reed. The motion was unanimously approved.
8-B: VENDING/PEDDLING/HAWKING: Presented was a staff report transmitting an
emergency ordinance for introduction and adoption amending Municipal Code Section 3381
to temporarily prohibit vending, peddling and hawking in Santa Monica. Councilmember
Reed moved to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1450(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA BANNING PEDDLING,
HAWKING AND VENDING AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H.
Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz, H.
Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Zane
11-A: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
13-A: INTERNATIONAL BEACH CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Presented
was the request of Scott Carni to address Council regarding application for an international
volleyball tournament by International Beach Classic. Mr. Carni spoke to request that
Council overturn the City's Event Management Team's denial of the request to hold a
professional volleyball tournament on October 6, 7, and 8, 1988. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane
moved to overturn the decision of the Events Team and direct them to reevaluate this with
the objective of trying to see the event proceed, negotiate the points with respect to shuttle
parking, public benefit including the School District, and appropriate security, etc., with the
conditions that no alcoholic beverages or sponsorships be allowed, and that there be a fair
return to the City. Second by Councilmember A. Katz.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to continue the meeting to 12:00 a.m. Second by
Councilmember Jennings. The motion was unanimously approved.
Discussion was held. The motion failed by Council vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers A. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Negative:Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, H. Katz, Reed
14 -A: BOARD/ COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Presented was the matter of the annual
appointments of members to City Boards and commissions.
one member was to be appointed to the Airport commission for a f our-year term.
Nominations were declared opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Herb Roney.
Councilmember A. Katz moved to appoint Herb Roney by acclamation. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved. Therefore, Herb Roney was
appointed to the Airport Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1992.
Two members were to be appointed to the Architectural Review Board for four-year terms.
Nominations were declared opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Dorinne Lee.
Councilmember Reed nominated Terry Graboski. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Conn closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Dorinne Lee: Councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz, H. Katz, Mayor Conn
Terry Graboski: Councilmembers Finkel, Reed, Zane
Therefore, Dorinne Lee was appointed to the Architectural Review Board for a term expiring
June 30, 1992. Appointment of another member to the Architectural Review Board for a
term expiring June 30, 1992, was continued to a later date.
Three members were to be appointed to the Arts Commission for four-year terms, and one
member was to be appointed for an unexpired term ending June 30, 1991. Councilmember
Finkel moved to continue the matter of appointments to the Arts Commission to the Council
meeting of July 26, 1988. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Reed opposed.
Three members were to be appointed to the Bayside District corporation for three-year
terms. Mayor Conn declared nominations opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz
nominated Robert G. Bundy Jr., Ernest Kaplan, and Jacki Tadich for reappointment.
Councilmember Reed requested that the nominations be made individually. Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz nominated Robert Bundy. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Conn
closed the nominations. Councilmember A. Katz moved to reappoint Robert Bundy by
acclamation. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion
was unanimously approved. Therefore, Robert Bundy was
reappointed to the Bayside District Corporation for a term
expiring June 30, 1991.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened for the second vacancy on the Bayside District
Corporation. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Jacki. Councilmember A. Katz moved
to reappoint Jacki Tadich by acclamation. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved. Therefore, Jacki Tadich was reappointed to the Bayside
District Corporation for a term expiring June 30, 1991.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened for the third vacancy on the Bayside District
Corporation. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Ernest Kaplan. Councilmember Reed
nominated Laura Plimpton. Hearing no other nominations, mayor Conn closed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was
Ernest Kaplan:Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane,
Laura Plimpton: Councilmember Reed, Mayor Conn
Therefore, Ernest Kaplan was reappointed to the Bayside District Corporation for a term
expiring June 30, 1991.
Two members were to be appointed to the Building and Safety Commission as public
members for four-year terms. Mayor Conn declared the nominations opened. . Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz nominated Norman G. Axe and Russell Barnard.
Councilmember A. Katz moved to reappoint Norman G. Axe and Russell Barnard by
acclamation. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The' motion was unanimously
approved. Therefore, Norman G. Axe and Russell Barnard were reappointed to the Building
and Safety Commission as public members for terms expiring June 30, 1992.
Two members were to be appointed to the Commission on older Americans for four-year
terms. Mayor Conn declared the nominations opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved
to reappoint Judith Gewertz and Rose L. Kaufman by acclamation. The motion was duly
seconded and unanimously approved. Therefore, Judith Gewertz, and Rose L. Kaufman were
reappointed to the Commission on Older Americans for terms expiring June 30, 1992.
Two members were to be appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women for four-
year terms, and one member was to be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending June 30,
1991. Mayor Conn
declared the nominations opened. Councilmember Zane nominated
Guadalupe Castro for the term expiring June 30, 1991. Councilmember
Reed nominated Robert Maurer. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Conn
closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Guadalupe Castro: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A. Katz,
Zane, Mayor Conn
Robert Maurer: Councilmembers H. Katz, Reed
Therefore, Guadalupe Castro was appointed to the Commission on the
Status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1951.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened for the first vacancy for a
four-year term on the Commission on the Status of Women.
Councilmember A. Katz nominated Irene Zivi. Councilmember Reed
nominated Robert Maurer. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Conn
closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Irene Zivi: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A. Katz, H.
Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Robert Maurer: Councilmember Reed
Therefore, Irene Zivi was reappointed to the Commission on the Status
of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1992.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened for the second vacancy for a
four-year term on the Commission on the Status of Women. Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz nominated Robert Maurer. Councilmember Zane nominated
Inese Lacey. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Conn closed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations, was as follows:
Inese Lacey: Councilmembers Finkel, A. Katz, Zane, Mayor
Conn
Robert Maurer: Councilmembers Jennings, H. Katz, Reed
Therefore, Inese Lacey was reappointed to the Commission on the
Status of Women for a four-year term expiring June 30, 1992.
Two members were to be appointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau
for three-year terms, and one member was to be appointed to fill an
unexpired term ending June 30, 1989. Mayor Conn declared the
nominations opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated James D'Angelo
to fill one of the three-year terms. Councilmember Reed nominated Jean
Maloney. Mayor Conn nominated Lloyd Kirsch. Discussion was held. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
James D'Angelo: Councilmembers H. Katz, Zane
Jean Maloney: Councilmembers A. Katz, Reed
Lloyd Kirsch: Councilmember Jennings, Mayor Conn
Abstain: Councilmember Finkel
There being insufficient votes for appointment, nominations were reopened.
Councilmember A. Katz nominated Bob Gabriel for reappointment for a three-year term.
Councilmember Reed moved to appoint Bob Gabriel by acclamation. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Therefore, Bob Gabriel was
reappointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1991.
Councilmember Reed nominated Michael Hill for appointment to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1989. Councilmember A. Katz moved to
appoint Michael Hill by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was
unanimously approved. Therefore, Michael Hill was appointed to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1989.
Councilmember A. Katz moved to postpone the remaining appointment for a three-year term
to the Convention and Visitors Bureau to the Council. meeting of July 26, 1988. The
motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
one member was to be appointed to the Housing Commission for a four-year term, and
two members were to be appointed to fill terms ending June 30, 1990. Mayor Conn
declared nominations opened for the four-year term. Councilmember Zane nominated
Suzanne Michell. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Conn closed the nominations. It
was moved, duly seconded and unanimously approved to reappoint Suzanne Mitchell by
acclamation. Therefore, Suzanne Mitchell was reappointed to the Housing Commission for
a term expiring June 30, 1992.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened for the first vacancy for
an unexpired term ending June 30, 1990, on the Housing
Commission. Councilmember Zane nominated Joyce
Parker-Bozylinski. Councilmember Reed nominated Seymour Morrow.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Craig Mordoh. Hearing no
other nominations, Mayor Conn closed the nominations. The vote
on the nominations was as follows:
Joyce Parker-Bozylinski: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A.
Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Seymour Morrow:
Craig Mordoh:
Councilmember Reed
Councilmember H. Katz
Therefore, Joyce Parker-Bozylinski was appointed to the Housing Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending June 30, 1990.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened for the second vacancy for an unexpired term
ending June 30, 1990, on the Housing Commission. Councilmember A. Katz nominated
John Zinner. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Craig Mordoh. Hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Conn closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
John Zinner:
Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A. Katz, Reed, Zane,
Mayor Conn
Craig Mordoh:
Councilmember H. Katz
Therefore, John Zinner was appointed to the Housing Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending June 30, 1990.
Two members were to be appointed to the Landmarks Commission for four-year terms.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened. Councilmember Reed moved to reappoint Geri
Litvak by unanimous acclamation to the first vacancy. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H.
Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Therefore, Geri Litvak was reappointed to the
Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1992.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened to fill the second vacancy on the Landmarks
Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Winston Chappel. Councilmember
Reed nominated Elliott Welsh. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Conn closed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Winston Chappel: Councilmember H. Katz
Elliott Welsh: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A. Katz, Reed, Zane,
Mayor Conn
Therefore, Elliott Welsh was appointed to the Landmarks
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1992.
One member was to be appointed to the Library Board for a four-year term. Mayor Conn
declared nominations opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to reappoint Edmund
Morris by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Reed'. The motion. was unanimously
approved. Therefore, Edmund Morris was reappointed to the Library Board for a term
expiring June 30, 1992.
one member was to be appointed to the Personnel Board for a five-year term. Mayor Conn
declared nominations opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to reappoint Vera
Martinez by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously
approved. Therefore, Vera Martinez was reappointed to the Personnel Board for a term
expiring June 30, 1993.
Two members were to be appointed to the Planning commission for four-year terms. Mayor
Conn declared nominations opened. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to reappoint
Donald Nelson and Eileen Hecht by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Reed. The
motion was unanimously approved. Therefore, Donald Nelson and Eileen
Hecht were reappointed to the Planning commission for terms expiring June 30,
1992.
Three members were to be appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for four-year
terms. Mayor Conn declared nominations opened. Councilmember Finkel moved to
continue the nominations for the Recreation and Parks Commission to July 26, 1988.
Second by Councilmember Zane. During discussion, Councilmember Finkel amended his
motion to allow the nomination of the incumbents for reappointment, and to continue
nominations for the third vacancy .to July 26, 1988. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated
Charles Ice. Councilmember Finkel moved to reappoint Charles Ice and Bernard Jones by
acclamation. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved. Therefore, Charles Ice and Bernard Jones were reappointed to the Recreation and
Parks Commission for terms expiring June 30, 1992.
Discussion was held. The motion to continue nominations for the third vacancy on the
Recreation and Parks Commission to July 26, 1988, was approved, Councilmember Reed
opposed.
Two members were to be appointed to the Social Services Commission for four-year terms.
Mayor Conn declared nominations opened. Mayor Pro Tempore moved to reappoint
Mildred Rosensten by acclamation. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved. Therefore, Mildred Rosenstein was reappointed to the Social
Services Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1992.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz nominated Ann Garland for the second vacancy on the Social
Services Commission. Councilmember Jennings moved to postpone the appointment for the
second vacancy to July 26, 1988. Second by Councilmember Finkel. Discussion was held.
The motion was unanimously approved.
14-B: COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEE: Presented was the request of Mayor Conn to discuss
waiving the fee for the use of the Council Chambers by the State Lands Commission on July
27, 1988. Mayor Conn moved to waive the fee for the use of the Council
Chambers by the State Lands Commission on July 27, 1988. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
14-C: COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS: Presented was the matter of the
acceptance of the letter of resignation of J. Curtis Foster, Jr., from the Commission on
Older Americans. Councilmember Reed moved to accept Mr. Foster's letter of resignation
with regret. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
14-D: INTERNATIONAL PEACE WALK FUNDING: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Finkel to discuss funding in the amount of $2,000 for School District costs
associated with the International Peace Walk. Councilmember Finkel moved to request that
the City provide funding for custodial services at the school during the International Peace
Walk, in the event that he is unable to raise the required amount from private sources.
Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A.
Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Negative: Councilmembers H. Katz, Reed
Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to send the Fifth Draft of
the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Commission for their comments,
to be returned to Council by July 26, 1988. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Jennings moved that the the remaining appointments to
Boards and Commissions be agendized as a 11511 Item on the Council
meeting of July 26, 1988. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved.
Regarding the appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use
Permit 502, appearing as Item 12-A at the Council meeting of June 21,
1988, during which the item was continued to July 5, 1988, Mayor Conn
moved to add this. item to this agenda in order to continue
consideration of this matter to a meeting after July 5, 1988. The
motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to continue the matter to the Council
meeting of July 12, 1988. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Finkel moved a substitute motion to continue
the matter to the Council meeting of July 26, 1988, with direction to
staff to make the appropriate notifications. Second by Councilmember
Zane. The motion was unanimously approved. Discussion was held.
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:05 a.m., the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Donna R. Betancourt
Acting City Clerk
APPROVED:
James P. Conn Mayor
June 28, 1988