CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

AUGUST 1, 1989

A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, adjourned from July 25, 
1989, was called to order by Mayor Zane at 7:40 p.m. , on Tuesday, 
August 1, 1989, in the Council Chambers.

Roll Call: Present:

Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herbert Katz

Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings
        Councilmember Christine E. Reed

Also Present:


City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen

CLOSED SESSION: Not held.

Councilmember Abdo led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to 
the Flag of the United States of America.

5-A: JOHN JURENKA/CHARTER SECTION 1805 (b)(l)/UTILITY INCREASES: 
-Presented was the request of John Jurenka to address Council regarding 
City Charter Section 1805, (b) , (1) , that requires the City's utility 
increase be passed on to the renter, continued from July 25, 1989. Mr. 
Jurenka requested that Council allow landlords to pass on increases in 
utility and other City~.taxes,to the renters. No Council action was 
taken.

5-B: , JOHN F. BRANCHEAU/DEMOLITION PERMIT 1018 SECOND STREET: 
Presented was the request of John F. Brancheau to address Council 
regarding demolition permit at 1018 Second Street, continued from July 
25, 1989. Mr. Brancheau addressed Council in an effort to preserve a 
single family home located at 1018 Second Street from demolition, and 
requested that Council withold its approval for the demolition of this 
home. No Council action was taken.

11-A: PLUMBING FIXTURE RETROFIT PROGRAM: . Presented was a staff report 
transmitting a recommendation to approve plumbing f ixture retrofit 
program, appropriate $479,000 to water supplies and expense operating 
budget; authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute contract with 
Metropolitan Water District for grant funding and with DMC Services for 
rebate processing and inspection services; and' direct City Attorney to 
prepare ordinance establishing a plumbing fixture retrofit program, 
continued from July 25, 1989. Council asked questions of staff.

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Member of the public John Jurenka spoke in opposition to the 
staff recommendation. Member of the public Joy Fullmer 
expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to approve 
the staff recommendation, thereby approving the plumbing 
fixture rebate program, with the added provision that the 
City consider engaging the services of a contractor who 
would perform the installations at the costs outlined in the 
staff report dated July 25, 1989; appropriating sufficient 
funds from the Water Fund reserves to implement the program 
in Fiscal Year 1989-90, and authorizing other expenditure 
and revenue changes as detailed in the Fiscal/Budget Impact 
section of the staff report; authorizing the City Manager to 
negotiate and execute Contract No. 5410(CCS) with the 
Metropolitan Water District to accept funding support for 
the program and authorize program evaluation services; 
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute 
Contract No. 5411(CCS) with DMC Services to provide rebate 
processing and inspection services for the City; and 
directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance 
establishing a plumbing fixture retrofit program with 
surcharge and rebate provisions as outlined in the staff 
report dated July 25, 1989. Second by Councilmember Genser. 
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the 
following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:

Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, 
Genser, Katz, Mayor Zane

Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and 
Reed

11-B:   CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the 
meeting.

14-A: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: 
Presented was the matter of the Annual appointments to 
boards and commissions, continued from July 25, 1989. .

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy on Airport Commission for a 4-year term. 
Councilmember Katz nominated Keith Harris. Mayor Pro 
Tempore FirIkel moved to appoint Mr. Harris by acclamation. Second 
by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, 
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Keith Harris was 
thereby appointed to the Airport Commission for a term 
expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor, for nominations toi fill a 
vacancy on the Airport Commission for a 1-year term. 
Councilmember Katz nominated Pritchard White. Mayor Zane 
nominated Mary Adamson. The vote on the nominees-Was as 
follows:

Mary 
Adamson:

Pritchard 
White:

Mayor Zane

Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,, Genser, 
Katz

Pritchard White was thereby reappointed to the Airport 
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1990

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Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a 4-year term. 
Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Terry Graboski for 
reappointment. The appointment was approved by acclamation. 
Terry Graboski was thereby reappointed to the Architectural 
Review Board for a term expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second 
vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a 4-year term. 
Councilmember Katz moved to continue this appointment to the 
meeting of September 12, 1989. Second by Councilmember 
Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers 
Jennings and Reed absent.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro 
Tempore Finkel nominated Johanne Todd. Councilmember Katz 
nominated Rodney Punt. The vote on the nominations was as 
follows:

Johanne 
Todd:

Rodney 
Punt:

Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, 
Mayor Zane

Coundilmember 
Katz

Johanne Todd was thereby appointed to the Arts Commission 
for a term expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro 
Tempore Finkel nominated Tim Miller. The appointment was 
approved by acclamation. Tim Miller was thereby appointed to 
the Arts Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 1-year term on the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro 
Tempore Finkel moved to continue this appointment to the 
meeting of September 12, 1989.. Second by Councilmember 
Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers 
Jennings and Reed absent.

May or Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill three 
vacancies for 3-year terms on the Bayside District 
Corporation Board of Directors. Councilmember Abdo moved to 
reappoint all incumbents. Second by Councilmember Katz. The 
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and 
Reed absent. Lacy Goode, William C. Janss Jr., and Dan 
Ringwood were all reappointed to the Bayside District 
Corporation' for terms expiring June 30, 1992.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 3-year term on the Building and Safety 
Commission. Councilmember Abdo nominated Douglas Lowe. The 
nomination was approved by acclamation. Douglas Lowe was 
thereby reappointed to the Building and Safety Commission 
for a term expiring June 30, 1992.

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Mayor Zane opened the f loor f or nominations to f ill a 
second vacancy for a 3-year term on the Building and Safety 
Commission. Councilmember Katz nominated Bob Timmerman. The 
nomination was approved by acclamation. Bob Timmerman was 
thereby appointed to the Building and Safety Commission for 
a term expiring June 30, 1992.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Accessibility Appeals 
Board. Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Gale Williams. 
The nomination was approved by acclamation. Gale Williams 
was thereby reappointed to the Accessibility Appeals Board 
for a term expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Accessibility Appeals 
Board. Councilmember Genser moved to continue this 
appointment to the meeting of September 12, 1989. Second by 
Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, 
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill two 
vacancies for 4-year terms on the Commission on older 
Americans. Councilmember Katz moved to reappoint incumbents 
Langdon DeM. Bower, and Florence Cardine. Second by Mayor 
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, 
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Langdon DeM. Bower 
and Florence Cardine were thereby reappointed for terms 
expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Commission on the Status of 
Women. Councilmember Abdo moved to reappoint incumbent 
Phyllis Morrison. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion 
was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings. and Reed 
absent. Phyllis Morrison was thereby reappointed td the 
commission on the Status of Women for a-Term expiring 
June,30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to f ill a 
second vacancy for a 4-year term on the Commission on the 
Status of Women. Councilmember Abdo nominated Gloria 
Curiel-Parker. The nomination was approved by acclamation. 
Gloria Curiel-Parker was thereby appointed to the Commission 
on the Status-of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane, opened the, floor for nominations, to fill a 
third vacancy for a 4-year term on the Commission on the 
Status ofWomen.Councilmember Abdo nominated Brenda Gottfried.
Councilmember Katz nominated Pam Brady. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:

Brenda 
Gottfried:  Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane

Pam Brady:  Councilmember Katz



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Brenda Gottfried was thereby appointed to the Commission on 
the Status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 3-year term on the Convention and Visitors 
Bureau.
Councilmember Abdo nominated Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison.
Councilmember Katz nominated Jean McNeil. The vote 
on the
nominations was as follows:

Dorothy 
Ehrhart-Morrison: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane

Jean 
McNeil: Councilmember Katz


Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison was thereby appointed to the 
Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 
1992.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second 
vacancy for a 3-year term on the Convention and Visitors 
Bureau. Councilmember Abdo nominated incumbent Michael Hill. 
The nomination was approved by acclamation. Michael Hill 
was thereby reappointed to the convention and visitors 
Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1992.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
third vacancy for a 3-year term on the Convention and 
Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Abdo nominated Jean McNeil. 
The nomination was approved by acclamation. Jean McNeil 
was thereby appointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau 
for a term expiring June 30, 1992.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 3-year term on the Electrical Board of 
Appeals. Councilmember Katz nominated Paul Rosenstein. The 
nomination was approved by acclamation. Paul Rosenstein was 
thereby appointed to fill a technically qualified position 
on the Electrical Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 
30, 1992.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second 
vacancy for a 3-year term on the Electrical Board of 
Appeals. Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Ronald 
Smith. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Ronald 
Smith was thereby reappointed to fill a technically 
qualified position on the Electrical Board of Appeals for a 
term expiring June 30, 1992.

Mayor Zane opened ~ the f loor f or nominations to f ill a 
third vacancy for a 3-year term on the Electrical Board of 
Appeals. seeing no nominations to this position, Mayor Zane, 
with the consent of Council continued this appointment to 
the meeting of September 12, 1989.

Mayor Zane opened the7floor for,nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Electrical*Board of 
Appeals. Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Justin 
Abril. The nomination was

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approved by acclamation. Justin Abril was thereby reappointed 
to the Electrical Board of Appeal for a term expiring June 30, 
1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Electrical Board of -Appeals. 
Councilmember Abdo nominated Carol Nolan. The nomination was 
approved by acclamation. Carol Nolan was thereby appointed to 
the Electrical Board of Appeal for a term expiring June 30, 
1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy. 
for a 2-year term on the Housing Commission. Councilmember 
Genser nominated Jane Irvine. The nomination was approved by 
acclamation. Jane Irvine was thereby appointed as a Section 8 
Housing Assistance qualified member to the Housing Commission 
for a term expiring June 30, 1991.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second 
vacancy for a 2-year term on the Housing commission. 
Councilmember Genser nominated Martha Fisher. The nomination 
was approved by acclamation. Martha Fisher was thereby 
reappointed as a Section 8 Housing Assistance qualified member 
to the Housing Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1991.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy 
for a 4-year term on the Housing Commission. Councilmember Abdo 
nominated Deidra Kinsey. Councilmember Katz nominated Miriam 
Conner. The vote on the nominations was as follows:

Deidra Kinsey:  Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, 
Mayor Zane

Miriam Conner:  Councilmember Katz.

Dierdre Kinsey was thereby appointed to the Housing Commission 
for a term expiring June 30,' 1993. ~ 'j,

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill- a. second 
vacancy for a '4-year term on the Housing commiss'ion. 
Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Ken Schonlau. The 
nomination was approved by acclamation. Ken Schonlau was 
thereby reappointed to the Housing Commission for a term 
expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy 
for a 4-year term on the Landmarks Commission. Councilmember 
Katz nominated Rodney Punt. Councilmember Genser nominated 
incumbent Fran Hernandez. The vote on the nominations was as 
follows:

Rodney Punt: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz

Fran Hernandez: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, Mayor 
Zane

Neither nominee received the minimum four votes necessarv' for

appointment. Mayor Zane reopened the floor* for nominations.

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Councilmember Abdo nominated Pam O'Connor. The nomination 
was approved by acclamation. Pam O'Connor was thereby 
appointed to the Landmarks Commission for a term expiring 
June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
second vacancy for a 4-year term on the Landmarks 
Commission. Councilmember Katz nominated Rodney Punt. 
Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Fran Hernandez. The 
vote on the nominations was as follows:

Rodney 
Punt: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz

Fran Hernandez: Councilmembers Genser, Mayor Zane


Neither nominee received the minimum four votes necessary 
for appointment. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to continue 
this appointment to the meeting of September 12, 1989. 
Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously 
approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Library Board. 
Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Ida Trives. The 
nomination was approved by acclamation. Ida Trives was 
thereby reappointed to the Library Board for a term expiring 
June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 5-year term on the Personnel Board. 
Councilmember Abdo nominated incumbent Clyde Longmire. The 
nomination was approved by acclamation. Clyde Longmire was 
thereby reappointed to the Personnel Board for a term 
expiring June 30, 1994.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Planning Commission. 
Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Leslie. Lambert. The. 
nomination was approved by acclamation. Leslie Lambert was 
thereby reappointed to the Planning Commission for a term 
expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill three 
vacancies for 3-year terms on the Plumbing and Mechanical 
Board of Appeals. There being no nominations for-these 
positions, the appointment of technically qualified 
members to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals was 
continued to the meeting of September 12, 1989.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations-to fill a 
vacancyifor a 4-year term on the Plumbing and Mechanical 
Board of Appeals. Councilmember Abdo nominated incumbent 
Dennis Williams. The nomination was approved by 
acclamation. Dennis Williams was thereby reappointed to the 
Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals for a term expiring 
June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for a 4-year term on the Recreation and Parks 
Commission.

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Councilmember Abdo nominated Randi Johnson. The nomination 
was approved by acclamation. Randi Johnson was thereby 
appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term 
expiring June 30, 1993.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill two 
vacancies for 4-year terms and one vacancy for a 2-year term 
on the Social services commission. There being no 
nominations for these positions, the appointments were 
continued to the meeting of September 12, 1989.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a 
vacancy for the City's delegate to the Metropolitan 
Cooperative Library System Advisory Board. Councilmember 
Genser nominated the current alternate Bemi Debus for this 
position. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Bemi 
Debus was thereby appointed to the position of delegate to 
the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Advisory Board 
for a term expiring June 30, 1991.

Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to filla vacancy 
for the City's alternate to the Metropolitan Cooperative 
Library System Advisory Board. Councilmember Abdo nominated 
Sue Alexopoulos. The nomination was approved by acclamation. 
Sue Alexopoulos was thereby appointed to the position of 
alternate to -the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System 
Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 1991.

14-B: VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT: The request of 
Councilmember Reed to discuss the relocation of the Veterans 
Memorial Monument, continued from July 25, 1989, was 
continued to August 8, 1989.

14-C: EILEEN HECHT/PLANNING COMMISSION: Presented was the 
matter of acceptance of a letter of resi~n_ation from Eileen 
Hecht of the Planning Commission and authorization to the 
City Clerk to post notice ' of vacancy, continued , from 
July, 25, 1989 * Councilmember Katz moved to accept Eileen 
Hecht's resignation with regret and with compliments for all 
the years of service she has given to the City, and 
authorize the City Clerk to post a vacancy notice. Second by 
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously 
approved, Councilmembers Jennings and -Reed absent.

14-D:_ ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 32/CALIFORNIA COAST 
BICYCLE ROUTE! Presented was the request of Councilmember 
Genser to discuss support of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 
32 which would designate the California coast bicycle route, 
and communicate the City's support to appropriate agencies 
and individuals-, continued from July 25, 1989. 
Councilmember Genser moved to request the Mayor to write a 
letter expressing the Council's support for Assembly 
Concurrent Resolution 32, and that copies be sent to the 
appropriate individuals. Second by Mayor Zane. The motion 
was unanimously approved- Councilmembers Jennings and Reed 
absent.

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14-E: L.A. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/PRIVATE CONTRACTORS PERFORMING 
PUBLIC SERVICE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Genser to 
discuss adopting a resolution requesting that the Los Angeles County 
Grand Jury study the effectiveness of the Los Angeles County Board of 
Supervisor's efforts to contract with private businesses to perform 
public service, continued from July 25, 1989. Councilmember Genser 
moved to adopt Resolution No. 7859(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE 
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING FOR THE 1989-90 LOS 
ANGELES COUNTY GRAND JURY TO SPONSOR A COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT OF ALL 
PROPOSITIONA A CONTRACTS SINCE 1978,11 reading by title only and 
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. 
The motion was approved by the following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:      Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, 
Katz, Mayor Zane

Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed

14-F: HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM CONSULTANT: Presented was the request 
of Mayor Zane to discuss hiring a consultant to organize the City's 
outreach program regarding homeless and to coordinate work with other 
cities, continued from July 25, 1989. Mayor Zane initiated discussion 
and moved to direct the City Manager to hire a consultant, to develop 
an appropriate budget out of the Council Contingency Fund, and to bring 
that back to Council so that everyone is properly and fully informed 
about the activities in this area. Second by Councilmember Abdo. 
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:      Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, 
Katz, Mayor Zane

Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed

15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the Public Joy Fullmer expressed her 
concerns regarding private contractors performing County functions.

11-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 9:05 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session 
for the purpose of considering personnel matters and the following 
litigation: Brennan v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior 
Court Case No. WEC 089 966; Wesley v. City of Santa Monica, Santa 
Monica Superior Court Case No.. WEC 090 279. At 9:25 Council 
reconvened. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve a payment of a 
judgment for cost in the case of Wesley v. City of Santa Monica in the 
amount of $23,596.00; and a settlement in the amount of $50,000 in the 
case of Brennan v. City of Santa Monica. Second by Councilmember 
Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings 
and Reed absent.

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ADJOURNMENT: At 10:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of 
Michael Harrington.


ATTEST:

APPROVED:

Dennis Zane Mayor

Clarice E. Johnsen
City Clerk

August 1, 1989

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