CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
An adjourned regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was
called to order by Mayor Zane at 7:35 p.m., on Tuesday, September 5,
1989, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor Dennis Zane Mayor Pro Tempore
David B. Finkel Councilmember Judy
Abdo Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
(arrived at 7:50 p.m.)
Councilmember William H. Jennings
City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney-Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America.
PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING:
At 7:36 p.m. , Council adjourned and reconvened as the Parking Authority.
Parking Authority Roll Call: Present:
Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B,..Finkel
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority.Member Ken'Genser
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Absent: Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
PA-1: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: The Parking Authority minutes of June
27, 1989, were presented for approval. Authority Member Genser moved to
approve the minutes as presented. Second by Authority Member Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved, Authority Members Jennings, and Reed
absent.
PA-2: TIEBACK DEVICES/VERTICAL BEAMS UNDER PARKING STRUCTURE NO.1:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize
the Executive Secretary to execute a license agreement with Search
Builders allowing the placement of tieback
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devices/vertical beams under Parking Structure No. 1 on Fourth Street
north of Arizona Avenue. Authority Member Genser moved to approve the
staff recommendation, thereby authorizing the Executive Secretary to
execute the agreement, and increasing the budget in Parking Authority
Revenue Account No. 77-926-260-000-000 by $125,025. Second by Authority
Member Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Parking Authority
vote: Affirmative: Authority Members Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Chairperson Zane
Absent: Authority Members Jennings, Reed
At 7:38 p.m. , the Parking Authority meeting was adjourned, and the
City Council meeting reconvened.
6-E: COMMERCIAL RELOCATION GUIDELINES/ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolution approving the
commercial relocation guidelines for entities being displaced by the
acquisition of real property. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve
the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7891(CCS) entitled:.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
RELOCATION PAYMENTS AND ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED BUSINESSES, NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL ENTITIES," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second' by Councilmember
Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Counc.-J-1 vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
9-B: EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN: A resolution for adoption revising the
Executive Pay Plan was considered in Closed Session and continued to
the meeting of September 12, 1989..
1-1-C: .,PARKING DEMAND STUDY/SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT/1116-46 FOURTH
STREET: A report on the results of a parking demand study for the
proposed senior housing project on Parking Lot 4 at 1116-46 Fourth
Street and a recommendation to proceed with the proposed project was
withdrawn at-the request of staff.
11-D: INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER CONTROL PROGRAM: Presented was a staff
recommendation to approve an expanded Industrial Wastewater Control
Program, make budgetary amendments and adopt a resolution establishing
industrial wastewater control fees. Council asked questions of staff.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding the
frequency of inspections for businesses that violate the proposed
program. Councilmember Reed entered the Chambers at 7:50 p.m., during
the discussion of this item. At staff's recommendation, Councilmember
Finkel moved to continue this matter to the meeting of September 12,
1989, in order to allow for further public input. Second by
Councilmember
Staff Report
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Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember
Jennings absent.
11-E: SANTA MONICA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INITIATIVE:
Presented was a report of City Clerk concerning the County
Registrar-Recorder's certification of the Santa Monica Environmental
Protection Initiative. Council asked questions of staff. At staff Is
request, Council received the report of the City Clerk and referred
the matter to staff for inclusion in the study requested at the
Council meeting of August 22, 1989.
11-F: CLOSED SESSION: Held at the end of the meeting.
14-A: RELOCATION OF VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Reed to discuss relocation of the Veterans
Memorial Monument. Councilmember Reed initiated discussion and moved
to refer to staff, the Recreation and Parks Commission, the Arts
Commission, and any interested organizations, the issue of re-siting
the Veterans Memorial Monument. Second by Councilmember Katz.
Discussion was held. The notion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-B: SANTA MONICA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION: Presented was the
request of Mayor Zane to 'discuss the Sister City Association's
relationship with the City. Mayor Zane initiated discussion and
moved to direct staff to evaluate the following options for
re-establishing the City's relationship with the Sister City
Association: 1) to create an opportunity for the Sister City
Association to apply for a budget allocation for the purpose of
carrying out activities that the City might support.; 2) to develop,
with the Sister City Association, a significantly more enhanced
program; 3) to create a commission appointed by the City, to develop
this program in a creative and aggressive way; and to discuss these
options with members of the Sister City Association, and return with
an examination of these approaches. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
'Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genger
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
14-C: HOMELESS PROBLEMS IN SANTA MONICA: Presented was the request
of Mayor Zane to discuss problems related to homelessness in Santa
Monica. Mayor Zane initiated discussion, and outlined the following
proposals to address these problems: 1) an expansion of the Park
Ranger program and Parking Structure Security Force; 2) that the
City join with the Chamber of Commerce in its efforts to encourage a
"better way to give" program that would discourage panhandling; 3) a
campaign directed at liquor outlets dissuading them from selling
alcohol to inebriated persons and prohibiting the sales of cheap,
fortified alcohol beverages; and 4) measures to improve the
effectiveness of the City's social services programs for homeless
persons. Mayor Zane moved to direct staff to evaluate his proposals,
and
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return to Council with further recommendations regarding the
direction these items should take in their specifics, how they might
be budgeted, and what kind of organizational relationsip they might
have with the City itself. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to hear from a member
of the public requesting to speak on this issue. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved, Councilmember Reed
opposed, Councilmember Jennings absent. Member of the public Duane
Nightingale spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce in support of
the Mayor's proposals, and expressed concerns regarding funding for
some of the proposed .programs. The motion to direct staff to
investigate Mayor Zane's proposals was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-D: HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION: Presented was the request of Mayor
Zane to discuss proposals for inclusion in the Housing Element
Revision. Mayor Zane initiated discussion regarding the following
proposals to be included in the Environmental Impact Report for the
revision of the Housing Element: 1) Increasing relocation fees for
tenants who are evicted for no fault of their own; 2) Increasing the
"Inclusionary Requirement" of Program 12 to require up to 30% of the
units of a new multifamily development be set aside for low and
moderate income households; 3) Revising the Housing mitigation fees
on commercial development to more accurately reflect the costs of
mitigating increased housing demand associated with commercial
development; and 4) adopting a policy providing that 50% of all
permits issued for multifamily residential development each year,
will be for dedicated units affordable to households below the
median income while 50% of such permits might be for the market rate
units. Councilmember Genser moved to hear from a member of the
public who submitted a request to speak on this matter. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved, Councilmember Reed
opposed, Councilmember Jennings absent. Member of the public Daniel
Doty spoke in support of the Mayor's proposals. Discussion was held.
- Mayor',,Zane moved to direct staff to schedule a public hearing
within 60 days, on a revised policy number 4, that would establish
that a minimum percentage, of up to 50%, of the multi-family permits
issued each year be for affordable housing, as outlined in his
report. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Katz, Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
14-E: PERSONAL ACTION GUIDE FOR THE EARTH/UNITED NATIONS
ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane
to discuss distribution of "Personal Action Guide for the Earth"
pamphlet from the United Nations Environment Programme. Mayo
Zane moved to continue this as a 11511 Item on the Council agenda
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of September 12, 1989. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-F: LATENESS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Katz to discuss the lateness of Council meetings.
Councilmember Katz initiated discussion and moved to direct staff to
investigate ways of addressing this problem. Second by Councilmember
Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was approved, Councilmember
Reed opposed, Councilmember Jennings absent.
14 -G: AB 3 18 0 /ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to
discuss AB 3180 regarding environmental mitigation measures monitoring
and reporting program. Councilmember Reed initiated discussion of this
item. Paul Berlant, Director of Planning responded to the concerns
expressed by Councilmembers. No Council action was taken on this issue.
14 -H: SB1/CONSOLIDATION OF RTD AND LACTC: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Reed to discuss support of SB1, a bill to require the
consolidation of the RTD and LACTC under a new entity (Metro
Transportation Authority). Councilmember Reed initiated discussion and
moved to request that Council express its support for this bill, as it
stands, as of the end of July. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
15. PUBLIC INPUT - Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns regarding housing for the homeless, drugs, and money
laundering. No action was taken.
11-F: CLOSED SESSION: At 9:55 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session
for the purpose of considering personnel matters. At 10:50 p.m.,
Council reconvened with Councilmembers Reed and Jennings absent. Mayor
Zane announced that no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT - At 10:50 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of
John C. Meneley.
ATTEST:
Clarice E. Johnsen
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
Dennis Zane Mayor
September 5, 1989