CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 1989
meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Zane at 6:10 p.m., on Tuesday AVgust 8, 1988, in the Council
Chambers.
Roll Call: Present:
Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser;
councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Absent: Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Also Present:
City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Cityclerk Clarice E.. Johnsen
CLOSED SESSION: At 6:10 p.m., Council adjourned to Clo sed Session for
the purpose of considering personnel matters. At 7:34 p.m., Council
reconvened. No action was reported from Closed Session.
Councilmember Genser led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4-A: RECOGNITION OF PAST SERVICE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Presented was the matter of recognition of past service of Board and
Commission members. Mayor Zane presented a plaque to Gabrielle Goldaper
in recognition of her service to the City on the commission on the
Status of Women. Plaques were also prepared for Inese Lacey and Ethel
Gullette on the Commission on the Status of Women, who were-unable to
attend the meeting.
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 Katz moved,to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-B, 6-C, and 6-D, reading
resolutions and ordinance by title only !and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mdyor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
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6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of July 25, 1989,
were approved as written.
6-E: FINAL PARCEL MAP 18719/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2722 THIRD STREET:
Resolution No. 7862(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT No. 18719, 11 thereby approving
Final Parcel Map 18719 for a 4 unit condominium at 2722 Third
Street, was adopted.
Staff Report
6-F: FINAL TRACT MAP 45454/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2913 THIRD STREET:
Resolution No. 7863(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45454,11 thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45454 for a 21 unit condominium project at 2913
Third Street, was adopted.
Staff Report
6-G: FINAL TRACT MAP 45455/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/3000 THIRD STREET:
Resolution No. 7864(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45455,19 thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45455 for a 26 unit condominium project at 3000
Third Street, was adop~ted.'
Staff Report
6-H: FINAL TRACT MAP 45456/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/3019 THIRD STREET:
Resolution No. 7865(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT No. 45456,11 thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45456 for a 10 unit condominium project at 3019
Third Street, was adopted.
Staff Report
6-1: FINAL TRACT MAP 45457/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2115 THIRD STREET:
Resolution No. 7866(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45457,11 thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45457 for an 18 unit cond6rhinium project at 2115
Third Street, was adopted.
6-J: FINAL TRACT MAP 46490/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1531 12TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7867(CCS) entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46490,"' thereby approving
Final Tract Ma 46490 for a 9 unit condominium ~ roject at 1531
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12th Street, was adopted.
Staff Report
6-K: FINAL TRACT MAP 46837/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/923 12TH STREET:
Resolution NO. 7868(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA -MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46837,11 thereby approving
Final Tract Map 46837 for a 6 unit condominium project at 938 12th
Street, was adopted.
Staff Report
6-L: FINAL TRACT MAP 46432/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/908 18TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7869(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46432,11 thereby approving Final Tract
Map 46432 for a 6 unit condominium project at 908 18th Street, was
adopted.
6-M: FINAL TRACT MAP 46644/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/913 18TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7870(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46644,11 thereby approving Final
Tract Map 46644 for a 5 unit condominium -project at 913 18th
Street, was adopted.
Staff Report
6-N: BRASS FITTINGS/WATER DIVISION: Bid No. 2233 was awarded to
Davis Taylor Jett, A. Y. McDonald, and James Jones as the lowest and
best bidders, to furnish and deliver brass fittings at specified
unit prices for Water Division, General Services Department.
Staff Report
6-0: AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
Contract No. 5414(CCS) was awarded to Nova-Mechanical Inc., DBA
West-World in the amount of $90,000 for air compressor system
improvements at the Transportation Department Maintenance facility
and the City Engineer was authorized to issue any change orders
necessary to complete additional work to the extent of funds
available in accordance with the Administrative Instruction on
Change orders.
6-P: MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCE ON THE CALIFORNIA INCLINE: Resolution
No. 7871(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY OBJECTIONS TO
THE AMENDMENT OF SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3346 TO LOWER
THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMITATION OF VEHICLES ON THE CALIFORNIA
INCLINE," thereby setting a public hearing on October 24, 1989, to
amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3346 relating to maximum
)weight allowance on the California Incline, was adopted.
Staff Report
6-Q: STREET LIGHTS: , A Recommendation to accept petitions, approve
the installation of street lights, and -adopt Resolution of
Intention No. 7872(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A,,HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT STREET LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT WORK ON
VARIOUS CITY STREETS AS SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING NO. 5384, WITHIN THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA," thereby setting a public hearing for
September 12, 1989, was approved.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-B: PERMANENT WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES: Presented was a staff
report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and. second reading
amending Chapter 2A of Article VII of.the Santa Monica Municipal
Code to make permanent existing emergency -water
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conservation measures, introduced July 25, 1989. Councilmember Katz
moved to approve the staff recommendation and adopt Ordinance No.
1490(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 2A OF ARTICLE VII OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE PERMANENT EXISTING EMERGENCY WATER
CONSERVATIO MEASURES," 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,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
6-C: ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL ANTI-DRUG ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES TO
LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
resolution supporting the Board of Supervisors' request that the
Federal Government reallocate Federal anti-drug enforcement
resources to Los Angeles County. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding the proposed resolution.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 7860(CCS) entitled: "A
SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY- THE LOS ANGELES BOARD OF
FOR ADDITIONAL LOCALLY BASED FEDERAL ANTI-DRUG
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
RESOLUTION
SUPERVISORS
RESOURCES,"
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
6-D: DEPARTMENT OF CONS ERVATI ONI SOLID WASTE RECYCLING ACT OF
1989: Presented was-, a staff report transmitting a resolution
supporting AB 80 which would establish the Department of
Conservation as the lead agency responsible for the administration
of the Solid Waste Recycling Act of 1989, and require cities and
counties to cooperate in the preparation of integrated solid waste
management plans. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed council
in support of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Katz moved to
approve 'the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7861(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 80,11 reading by title only- and
waiving
,further reading- thereof, and encourage additional state efforts
toward the implementation of economic incentives for source
reduction and disincentives for excessive packaging by
manufacturers. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. ---The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
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Absent: Councilmember Reed
7 -A: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Presented was a staff report
and a public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged
sidewalks, driveways and curbs. At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Zane declared
the public hearing opened. Arthur Eskelin addressed council
regarding damage to sidewalks caused by parkway trees, and urged
Council to express greater regard for pedestrians who use the
sidewalks. There being no one else wishing*to speak, Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 3(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-89-144/145)," 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,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
8-A: HEARING OFFICER/EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first
reading adding Section 21061 to Santa Monica Municipal code
implementing the use of a Hearing Officer in employee disciplinary
hearings. Mayor Zane opened the public hearing. There being no one
wishing to speak, Mayor Zane closed the public hearing. Discussion
was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff
recommendation and introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING SECTION 21061 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
IMPLEMENTING THE USE OF A HEARING OFFICER IN EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY
HEARINGS," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was hpproved by
the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jenings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
9-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to adopt
a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Legal
Support Staff Association (LSSASM). Councilmember Katz moved to
approve the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7874(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION.OF.SANTA
MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof,
and authorizing the City
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Manager to execute Contract No. 5415(CCS), a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Legal Support Staf f Association of
Santa Monica. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Genser, Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
9-B: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ATTORNEYS OF
SANTA MONICA: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommi-ndation to adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Society of Public Attorneys of Santa
Monica (SPASM). Councilmember Abdo moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7875(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ATTORNEYS OF SANTA
MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, and authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract
No. 5416(CCS), a Memorandum of Understanding with the Society
of Public Attorneys of Santa'Monica. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Genser, Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember
Reed
9-C: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/LIBRARY GUILD: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to adopt a
resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Library
Guild. Councilmember Abdo moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7876 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY GUILD & LIBRARY
NON-PROFESSIONALS,, AFSCMt, LOCAL 1634,11 reading by title only
and waiving further reading therof, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute Contract- No. 5417 (CCS) , a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Library Guild & Library
Non-Professionals, AFSCME, Local 1634. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Genser, Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
11-A: SANTA MONICA AIRPORT RESTAURANT LEASE: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize City
Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with Brian and Michael
Vidor to develop and operate a restaurant in the Clover Field
Terminal and Administration Building at Santa Monica Airport.
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Council asked questions of staf f Developer Brian Vidor also
answered questions from Council. Councilmember Katz moved to
approve the staff recommendation and authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5418 (CCS) , a
lease with Brian and Michael Vidor for the restaurant
concession and leasehold in the Clover Field Terminal and
Administration Building at Santa Monica Airport. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Genser, Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember
Reed
13 -A: FRANK L. BETTGER/SITE ACQUISITION FOR FUTURE LIGHT RAIL
VEHICLE STORAGE YARD: Presented was the request of Frank L.
Bettger to discuss support of acquisition of the industrial
site at 26th Street and Steward Avenue property for future
light rail vehicle storage yard, as well as support of
acquiring the abandoned railroad right-of-way along Exposition
Boulevard for light-rail vehicle use. Mr. Bettger expressed his
support for the acquisition of these sites for mass transit
purposes, and commended Council on their~ efforts in-support of
light rail mass transit. Council urged Mr. Bettger to address
the officials of neighboring cities in order to assist Council
in generating the kind of public interest necessary to make
such a program viable.
13-B: CHRISTOPHER HARDING/PRACTICE AND PLAYING SPACE FOR
AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION: The request of Christopher
M. Harding to address Council regarding lack of adequate
practice and playing space for American Youth Soccer
organization in Santa Monica was continued to August 22, 1989,
at the request of Mr. Harding.
13-C: PENNY PERLMAN/CITY PARKS.,.,AND PLAYING FIELDS: The
request of Penny Perlman to address C6uncil regarding the state
of the City Parks and shortfall of playing fields was continued
to August'22-, 1989, at the request of Ms. Perlman.
13--:D: MIKE
BERKOFSKY/INSUFFICIENT AND BADLY LIT PARK SPACE:
The request of Mike Berkofsky for American Youth Soccer
Organization
to address Council regarding insufficient and badly lit Park
space in the City was continued to August 22, 1989, at
the request of Mr. Berkofsky.
13-E:--- SUSAN C. WILSON/ INADEQUATE SPACE AND GAME TIME IN
CITY PARKS: The request of Susan C. Wilson to address Council
regarding inadquate space and game time in city parks was
continued to August 22, 1989, at the request of Ms. Wilson.
13-F: PETER BERKE/NOWR MORATORIUM TASK FORCE: The request of
Peter Berke to address Council regarding composition of the
NOWR moratorium task force was continued to August 22,1989, at
the request of Mr. Berke.-
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14-A: VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT: The request of
Councilmember Reed to discuss relocation of Veterans
Memorial Monument, continued from August 1, 1989, was
continued to August 22, 1989.
14 -B: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the
matter of the appointment of members to the Commission on
the Status of Women. Councilmember Abdo nominated Pam Brady
for a 1-year unexpired term. The nomination was approved by
acclamation. Pam Brady was thereby appointed to the
"Commission on the Status of Women for a term expiring June
30, 1990.
Councilmember Abdo nominated Michele Wittig for an unexpired
2-year term. The nomination was approved by acclamation.
Michele Wittig was thereby appointed to the Commission on
the Status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1991.
Councilmember Abdo moved to continue the appointment for the
vacancy for a term expiring June 30, 1992, on the Commission
on the Status of Women, to the meeting of September 12,
1989. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Reed absent.
14-C: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/SANTA MONICA SISTER CITY
ASSOCIATION: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to
discuss Santa Monica Sister City's Association request for
financial assistance. Mayor Zane initiated discussion on
this matter. Councilmember Katz moved to contribute $400
from the Council contingency fund, toward the cost of a
dinner and reception for the members of the Mazatlan Sisters
City Association. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Genser, Jennings, Katz, Mayor
Zane
Absent: Councilmember
Reed
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5 PUBLIC INPUT - Member of- the public Joy Fullmer addressed
council regardihg wastewater treatment, and the procedures
of the Rent Control, and Planning Departments.
11-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 8:30 p.m., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for the purpose.of discussing
personnel,matters. At 9:00 p.m., Council reconvened. Mayor
Zane announced that no action was taken in Closed Session.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 9:01 p.m., the meeting was adjouned in memory of John
H. Lennon.
ATTEST: Clarice E. Johnsen
City Clerk
APPROVED: Dennis Zane' Mayor
August 8, 1989
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