CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 05/22/90
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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5-A: RENT CONTROL REFORMS: Presented was Mayor Zane's request
to discuss Rent Control reforms. Mayor Zane initiated discussion
and moved to direct staff to prepare a ballot measure and
evaluate a response to achieve the following objectives of his
proposal: 1) To avoid Ellis and vacancy decontrol; 2) To ensure
that rent levels provided do not create an incentive for property
owners to engage in "monkey business;" and 3) To avoid
gentrification. Second by Councilmember Genser. Councilmember
Reed moved to hear from members of the public for two minutes
each. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved. Member of the public Rosario Perry expressed the
belief that Council and staff should not interfere with Rent
Control matters. Councilmember Katz moved an amendment, to
include in concert with the main motion; 1) a proposal for
vacancy decontrol for units which are voluntarily vacated; 2) the
commencement of contributions by landlords to a fund for
affordable housing; and 3) direction to staff to investigate the
above possibilities. Second by Councilmember Reed. As a result
of Council discussion, Councilmember Katz withdrew his amendment.
Mayor Zane moved to amend his motion to refer his proposal to the
Rent Control Board for consideration and recommendations for
Council action by June 12, 1990. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
The motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Katz restated
his previous motion as a recommendation to refer his above
proposal to the Rent Control Board for consideration and
recommendations for Council action by June 12, 1990. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved, Mayor Zane opposed.
Mayor Zane requested that the record reflect that he voted "no"
on this motion as he believes that vacancy decontrol is a
disastrous idea for the City of Santa Monica and does not feel
that it merits the consideration of the Rent Control Board.
With Council's consent, the City Attorney was directed to address
the requirements of CEQA as it relates to any proposed ballot
measure.
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meeting
of May 1, and May 8, 1990, were approved.
6-B: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY HALL: Ordinance No.
1525(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
4922 TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN CITY HALL," was adopted.
6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/245 HOLLISTER AVENUE:
Resolution No. 8019(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 19007," thereby approving a
4-unit condominium project at 245 Hollister Avenue, was adopted.
6-D: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/1217 24TH STREET:
Resolution No. 8020(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 21561," thereby approving a
4-unit condominium project at 1217 24th Street, was adopted.
6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/1630 BERKELEY STREET:
Resolution No. 8021(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 21568," thereby approving a
4-unit condominium project at 1630 Berkeley Street, was adopted.
6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/650 PACIFIC: Resolution
No. 8022(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION
MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47516," thereby approving an 8-unit condominium
project at 650 Pacific, was adopted.
6-H: REPLACEMENT OF ROOFS AND FLASHINGS/MAIN LIBRARY AND CIVIC
CENTER: Council awarded Contract No. 5515(CCS) for roof and
flashings replacements at the Main Library and Civic Auditorium
to the Bryant Organization, Inc., in the amount of $554,515.
Council further appropriated funds in the amount of $75,000 from
the General Fund reserves to Capital Improvement Project Account
No. 01-710-613-21790-8910-99166, and authorized the City Engineer
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-J: CAB AND CHASSIS: Council awarded Bid No. 2273 to Santa
Monica Ford in the amount of $20,188.56, including applicable
tax, to furnish and deliver one (1) new and unused 11,000 Gross
Vehicle Weight Rated (GVWR) cab and chassis with 2-cubic yard
dump body.
6-Q: FY1990/91 BUDGET: Council approved the review of City
Council study sessions on the proposed FY1990/91 City Budget.
Councilmember Katz was excused from the dais.
6-G: SENIOR NUTRITION GRANT: Presented was a recommendation to
adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of the final grant
application to the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging for
funding in the amount of $132,511 for FY 1990-91 as preliminarily
allocated by the County, and authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a contract for the provision of services to
the elderly through the City's Senior Nutrition and Recreation
Program. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council.
Councilmember Reed moved approve Contract No. 5514(CCS) with the
Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, and adopt Resolution No.
8023(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL AND
THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY
PERSONS," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Katz
Councilmember Katz returned to the dais.
6-I: SENIOR NUTRITION HOT/FROZEN MEALS: Presented was a staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2271 to Unicorn Express Company
to furnish and deliver hot meals at the rate of $2.28 per meal,
and Bid No. 2272 for frozen meals at $2.33 per meal for the
Senior Nutrition and Recreation Program. Councilmember Reed
moved to award the bids as recommended by staff. Second by Mayor
Pro Tem Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-K: KID'S DAY PARADE/FIREWORKS SALUTE/ALTERNATE PARADE ROUTE:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to
approve requests for a fireworks display and a parade on a route
other than the City's authorized parade route, for Kid's Day on
June 2, 1990. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the request for a
Kid's Day fireworks salute at the Santa Monica Pier and to adopt
Resolution No. 8024(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A
PARADE ON JUNE 2, 1990, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY
PARADE ROUTE," 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.
6-L: CUP 89-046/TTM 48039/CONDOMINIUMS/1253 11TH STREET:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation that
findings for denial of Conditional Use Permit 89-046, Tentative
Tract Map 48039, be adopted. Councilmember Katz moved to hear
from the public. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion
failed. Discussion was held. Councilmember Abdo moved to
reconsider Council's previous action and set a public hearing on
this matter for June 12, 1990. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Abdo stepped down from the dais.
6-M: LAUNDRY UNITS: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommendation to award Contract No. 5516(CCS) to Pizazz
Construction for the purchase and installation of commercial
laundry units at Fire Stations No. 1, 2, 3, and 5, in the amount
of $38,000, and to authorize the City Engineer to issue change
orders necessary to complete additional work to the extent of
funds available in accordance with the Administrative Instruction
on Change Orders. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the staff
recommendation. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Abdo
Councilmember Abdo returned to the dais.
6-N: LOW COST LODGING FEES: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second reading
establishing a hardship procedure for reducing mitigation fees
for the removal of low cost lodging accommodations established by
Ordinance Number 1516(CCS), introduced May 8, 1990.
Councilmember Genser excused himself from deliberations on this
item due to a possible conflict of interest. Councilmember Reed
moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1526(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A
HARDSHIP PROCEDURE FOR REDUCING MITIGATION FEES FOR REMOVAL OF
LOW COST LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER
1516(CCS)," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Finkel. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
6-O/6-P: BUSINESS LICENSE TAX/THIRD STREET PROMENADE/DOWNTOWN
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
ASSESSMENT AREA: Presented was a staff report recommending the
adoption of a resolution changing the additional business license
tax levied in the Montana Avenue Business Improvement Assessment
Area and the assessment levied in the Third Street Mall (Third
Street Promenade) and Downtown Assessment Districts. Discussion
was held. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council.
Councilmember Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 8025(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CHANGE THE ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
LICENSE TAX LEVIED IN THE MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
ASSESSMENT AREA," and Resolution No. 8026(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE FEE LEVIED FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
REPAIR OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE THIRD STREET MALL (THIRD
STREET PROMENADE) AND DOWNTOWN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
7-A: CDBG FUNDING: Presented was a staff report and a public
hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for
Fiscal Year 1990-91. At 8:58 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the
public hearing opened. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
addressed Council. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 9:00
P.M. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8027(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING
FOR FY1990-91 AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF CDBG STATEMENT OF
OBJECTIVES FOR 1990-91," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof Second by Councilmember Genser.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: OZONE-DEPLETING COMPOUNDS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, and recycling of
products which use ozone-depleting compounds. Council asked
questions of staff. At 9:08 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public
hearing opened. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council. Member of the public Joseph Palazzolo expressed
concerns regarding exemption procedures. Mayor Zane closed the
public hearing at 9:17 P.M. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO ARTICLE V OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, SALE,
AND RECYCLING OF PRODUCTS WHICH USE OZONE-DEPLETING COMPOUNDS,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
By consent of Council, staff was directed to distribut copies of
the ordinance to the National League of Cities, League of
California Cities, and all cities in California.
8-B: WATER CONSERVATION EMERGENCY ORDINANCE: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an emergency ordinance for introduction
and adoption amending the provisions of Chapter 2A of Article VII
of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to water
conservation. At 9:26 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public
hearing opened. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 9:29 P.M.
Councilmember Reed moved to introduce and adopt as an emergency
ordinance, Ordinance No. 1527(CCS) entitled: "AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2A OF ARTICLE VII OF THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-C: BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES: An Ordinance for introduction and
first reading repealing existing Chapters 1, 2, and 2B and
amending various sections of Chapters 3A, 4, 7, 8, and 9 of
Article VI of the Santa Monica Municipal Code and adding new
Chapters 2, 2B, and 3B to Article VI of the Municipal Code
relating to business license taxes and regulatory restrictions
was withdrawn at the request of staff.
8-D: HARDSHIP EXEMPTION/NORTH OF WILSHIRE MORATORIUM: Presented
was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and
second reading authorizing a hardship exception to Ordinance
Number 1507(CCS) regarding the North of Wilshire Moratorium.
Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1528(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING A HARDSHIP EXCEPTION TO ORDINANCE NUMBER
1507(CCS)," 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, Reed
Negative: Mayor Zane
8-E: HOUSING ELEMENT/PROGRAM 10 AMENDMENTS: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second
reading amending Ordinance Number 1486(CCS) to extend Program 10
of the Housing Element to apply to conversions and changes of use
as well as demolitions. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1529(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
1486(CCS) TO EXTEND PROGRAM 10 OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT TO APPLY TO
CONVERSIONS AND CHANGES OF USE AS WELL AS DEMOLITIONS," reading
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,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz, Reed
Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that she was
voting "no" on this item because she feels that it is wrong to
restrict replacement as to use.
10-A: PROPOSITION 107: Presented was a staff report
recommending the adoption of a resolution supporting State
Proposition 107. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution
No. 8028(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING STATE PROPOSITION 107,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-A: CLOSED SESSION: Held at the end of the meeting.
12-A: LIQUOR LICENSE APPEAL: Presented was an appeal of
Planning Commission denial of CUP 90-021 to allow the issuance of
an on-sale General Alcohol License for a 117-seat restaurant/pub
at 301 Santa Monica Boulevard. Applicant: Alan Boivin.
Appellant: Victor Wichman. Council asked questions of staff.
Applicant Alan Boivin spoke in support of the appeal. Appellant
Victor Wichman spoke in support of the appeal. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Members of the public
Steve Spencer, Tom Carroll, Bruce Cameron, and Bob Resnick spoke
in support of the appeal. Councilmember Katz moved to uphold the
appeal and reverse the Planning Commission's technical denial of
Conditional Use Permit 90-021. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
Mayor Zane moved to amend the motion to eliminate Condition 12
from the findings and conditions contained in the Planning
Commission staff report dated June 4, 1990. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
12-B: WILSHIRE BOULEVARD APPEAL: Presented was an appeal of
Planning Commission approval of DR 88-004, CUP 88-019, PSP
89-017, and EIR 916 for a three-story mixed commercial building
on Wilshire Boulevard between 22nd and 23rd Street. Applicant:
Century West Development, Inc. Appellants: Save Our
Neighborhood Committee and Mid City Neighbors. Councilmember
Katz moved to continue 13 and 14 items to May 29, 1990. The
motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. Council asked
questions of staff. Michael Brourman and Manfred Schlosser spoke
in support of the appeal. Sherman Stacey, representing the
applicant, spoke in opposition to the appeal. Councilmember
Jennings was excused from the meeting at 11:10 P.M. Discussion
was held. Members of the public Regina Bonann, Norma Gonzales,
Bob Gabriel, and Karl Schober spoke in support of the project.
Members of the public Merritt Coleman, Philip Silberman, Jean
Gebman, Russ Shaver, Conrad Melilli, Jack Baptista, Tom Kingsley,
and Peter Solomon spoke in opposition to the project. Member of
the public Paul Rosenstein spoke in support of a growth
management plan. Appellant Michael Brourman presented a rebuttal
to issues raised by opponents to the appeal. Councilmember Katz
moved to deny the appeal and uphold Planning Commission's
certification of EIR 916 and approval of DR 89-004, CUP 89-019,
and PSP 89-017 and adopt Resolution No. 8029(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE
COMMERCIAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 2221 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD," reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with the
condition to allow only a right turn from the project exit on
23rd Street. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Discussion was held.
Mayor Zane moved to amend the motion to limit ingress and egress
to Wilshire Boulevard only. The amendment was accepted as
friendly. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to
extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
The motion was approved, Councilmember Genser opposed, Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel and Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane
moved to amend the motion to condition the approval of this
project on ingress on Wilshire Boulevard, egress on Wilshire
Boulevard right-turn-only, and egress on 23rd Street
right-turn-only. The amendment was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved a substitute
motion to approve the appeal and deny the project. The motion
died for lack of a second. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Reed moved to extend the meeting to 12:45 A.M. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved. The main motion,
to deny the appeal, certify the EIR, and approve the project as
amended, was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Katz, Reed,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Genser
Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings
12-C: CUP 89-072/TPM 21640/CONDOMINIUMS/1109 16TH STREET: The
reconsideration of an appeal of Planning Commission approval for
CUP 89-072 and TPM 21640 to allow a 4-unit condominium at 1109
16th Street was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990.
13-A: HOMELESS PROGRAM/SWASHLOCK: The request of Michele A.
Wittig to discuss a program to provide increased access to
shower, laundry, locker, and job referral facilities for the
homeless was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990.
13-B: CAMPAIGN FINANCING REFORMS: The request of Paul
Rosenstein to discuss proposals on campaign financing reforms was
continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990.
13-C: LOW INCOME INCLUSIONARY HOUSING RULES: The request of
Nathan Pratt to discuss amending the low income inclusionary
housing rules for new construction was continued to the meeting
of May 29, 1990.
14-A: PROPOSITION 107: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss
support for State Proposition 107 "Housing and Homeless Bond Act
of 1990," was considered with Item 10-A.
14-B: TORCA: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss a possible
Charter amendment to prohibit non-TORCA condominium conversions
was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990.
14-C: PROHIBITION OF DEMOLITION OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING: The
request of Mayor Zane to discuss a Charter amendment to prohibit
demolition of multi-family housing without a building permit for
a replacement unit was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990.
14-D: TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS: The request of Mayor Zane to
discuss the report of the Chamber of Commerce Task Force on
Homelessness was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990.
14-E: APPROPRIATENESS OF BROADWAY AS A ONE-WAY STREET: The
request of Mayor Zane to discuss the appropriateness of Broadway
as a one-way street was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990.
14-F: HOT LINE FOR SENIOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION: The request of
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss the creation of a hot line
for senior emergency information was continued to the meeting of
May 29, 1990.