CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 06/12/90
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. Mayor Zane moved to hear from representatives of the
Rent Control Board for ten minutes and three minutes each for
members of the public wishing to address this item. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. Rent
Control Board Member Jay Johnson and General Counsel Anthony
Trendacosta, spoke in support of the Charter Amendment and
outlined the Board's position on amendments to the Rent Control
Program. Council asked questions of the representatives of the
Rent Control Board. Member of the public Michelle Brooks stated
her support for full vacancy decontrol for mobile home parks.
Members of the public John Jurenka and Ed Simonian spoke in
opposition to the proposed Charter Amendment and in support of
vacancy decontrol/recontrol. Member of the public Dorothy
Parsons spoke of the need for periodic rent increases due to
rising costs. Member of the public Chris Harding voiced his
support for the creation of a task force or working group for the
development of a Charter Amendment. Member of the public Betty
Bunnell spoke in opposition to a 7.5% rent increase.
Councilmember Katz moved to hear from late speakers. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public
Tom Nitti spoke in opposition to Mayor Zane's proposal.
Discussion was held.
Mayor Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to draft a Charter
Amendment provision to the Rent Control Law based on the Mayor's
proposals, and responding to recommendations made in consultation
with Rent Control Board staff. Second by Councilmember Genser.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved a substitute
motion to direct the City Attorney to review this ordinance as it
is proposed; direct the City Manager to appoint a task force in a
timely manner, to consider all aspects of amending the Rent
Control Law, including vacancy decontrol, and to return to
Council in adequate time for the inclusion of a Charter Amendment
on the November 1990 Ballot. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discussion was held. The substitute motion failed by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Katz, Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Mayor Zane
Abstain: Councilmembers Katz, Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tem Finkel moved to instruct the
City Manager to appoint a task force to deliberate issues raised
by Council's direction to the City Attorney regarding
recommendations for inclusion in a Charter Amendment, and to
return to Council by July 24, 1990. Councilmember Genser moved
to table this motion until after a 15 minute break. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
At 9:30 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 9:47
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
Mayor Pro Tem Finkel restated his motion. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
5-B: TORCA: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss
a possible Charter amendment to prohibit non-TORCA condominium
conversions. Mayor Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to
draft a Charter Amendment incorporating the current condominium
conversion law into the Charter of the City. Second by
Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
5-C: PROHIBITION OF DEMOLITION OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING: Mayor
Zane withdrew his request to discuss a Charter amendment to
prohibit demolition of multi-family housing without a building
permit for a replacement unit.
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meetings
of May 15, and May 22, 1990, were approved as presented.
6-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8031(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-90-162)," was adopted thereby
setting a public hearing for July 24, 1990, on the assessment of
costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs on
various streets.
Staff Report
6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2541 6TH STREET:
Resolution No. 8033(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 19277," was adopted thereby
approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 19277 for a 4-unit condominium
project at 2541 6th Street.
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6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TPC PROJECT/1437 BERKELEY STREET:
Resolution No. 8034(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46214," was adopted thereby
approving the Final Map for a 6-unit Tenant Participating
Conversion TPC-058 at 1437 Berkeley Street.
Staff Report
6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TPC PROJECT/1418 STANFORD STREET:
Resolution No. 8035(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46998," was adopted thereby
approving the Final Map for Tenant Participating Conversion
TPC-073 at 1418 Stanford Street.
Staff Report
6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1457 CENTINELA
AVENUE: Resolution No. 8036(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47277," was adopted thereby
approving Tract Map No. 47277 for a 7-unit condominium project at
1457 Centinela Avenue.
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6-I: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TPC PROJECT/1715 CALIFORNIA AVENUE:
Resolution No. 8037(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47899," was adopted, thereby
approving a Final Subdivision Map for Tract No. 47899 for a
6-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 1715 California
Avenue.
Staff Report
6-J: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1422 19TH STREET:
Resolution No. 8038(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48462," was adopted, thereby
approving a Final Subdivision Map for Tract No. 48462 for a
5-unit condominium project at 1422 19th Street.
Staff Report
6-K: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2811-2813 ARIZONA
AVENUE: Resolution No. 8039(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49045," was adopted,
thereby approving a Final Subdivision Map for Tract No. 49045 for
a 5-unit condominium project at 2811-2813 Arizona Avenue.
Staff Report
6-L: PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT: Resolution No.
8040(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE
AND OTHER CITIES AND COUNTIES AS THEY MAY BECOME SIGNATORY TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT," was adopted, thereby
authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. 5524(CCS),
the Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement for public works assistance
in the event of a catastrophic disaster.
Staff Report
6-M: 1989-90 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Council approved
Contract No. 5522(CCS) with Radich Construction in the amount of
$800,787 for the 1989-90 Water Main Replacement Project.
Staff Report
6-Q: MAINTENANCE OF HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS: Council awarded Bid No. 2276 to Avalon Pacific, Inc.,
to provide monthly maintenance of heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems at specified unit prices for the
Transportation Department.
Staff Report
6-R: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/DENIAL OF APPEAL OF DR 88-005,
CUP 88-019, VARIANCE 88-012, AND RPP 89-009: Council approved
the Certification of Statement of Official Action to deny an
appeal and uphold Planning Commission denial of DR 88-005, CUP
88-019, Variance 88-012, and RPP 89-009, for development of a
three-story, mixed commercial office building located on the
northwest corner of Pico Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.
Staff Report
6-S: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/DENIAL OF APPEAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-020: Council approved the
Certification of Statement of Official Action to deny an appeal
and uphold Planning Commission approval of CUP 90-020 to permit
an on-sale general (Type 47) alcohol use in connection with an
approved 318-seat restaurant located on the Santa Monica Pier.
Staff Report
6-T: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/DENIAL OF APPEAL OF DR 89-004,
CUP 89-019, PSP 89-017, AND EIR 916: Council approved the
Certification of Statement of Official Action to deny an appeal
and uphold Planning Commission approval of DR 89-004, CUP 89-019,
PSP 89-017, and EIR 916 for development of a three-story, mixed
commercial building on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard
between Twenty-Second Street and Twenty-Third Street.
Staff Report
6-V: SANTA MONICA COLLEGE FIREWORKS DISPLAY: Council approved a
fireworks display for the Santa Monica College's Grand Summer
Nights Concerts on July 1, July 15, and August 11, 1990.
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6-B: OZONE-DEPLETING COMPOUNDS: Presented was an ordinance for
adoption and second reading regulating the manufacture,
distribution, sale, and recycling of products which use
ozone-depleting compounds. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 1530(CCS) 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 Councilmember Reed. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
6-D: HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONES: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a resolution to establish parking zones for the
physically handicapped adjacent to 1518 15th Street, and Temple
Beth Sholom located at 1827 California Avenue. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Reed
moved to adopt Resolution No. 8032(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ZONE ADJACENT TO 1518 15TH STREET AND 1827
CALIFORNIA AVENUE, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
6-N: AUDIO SYSTEM/COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Presented was a staff
report requesting that Council award a contract for furnishing
and installing a new sound (audio) system consisting of
microphones, speakers and controls in the Council Chambers.
Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Reed moved to
approve Contract No. 5523(CCS) with Hannon Engineering, Inc., in
the amount of $24,420 for furnishing and installing a new sound
(audio) system in the Council Chambers. Second by Councilmember
Katz. Councilmember Reed moved to amend the motion to ensure
that staff protect Council's options regarding the type of
microphones installed (booms or lapel). The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
6-O: CIVIC AUDITORIUM/PLUMBING REPLACEMENT/SMOKE DETECTION/
SPRINKLER SYSTEM: A recommendation to award a contract for
plumbing system replacement and installation of a smoke detection
and fire sprinkler system in the Civic Auditorium was withdrawn
at the request of staff.
Staff Report
6-P: BUS CLEANING SERVICE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to award a bid to provide bus
cleaning services for the Transporation Department. Council
asked questions of staff. Councilmember Genser moved to award
Bid No. 2275 to Sardo Bus and Coach Upholstery to provide bus
cleaning service at specified unit prices for the Transportation
Department. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
6-U: ADOPTION OF FINDINGS/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1253 11TH STREET:
A recommendation to adopt findings for the denial of CUP 89-046,
TTM 48039, to permit the construction of a 5-unit condominium at
1253 11th Street was continued to June 26, 1990.
Staff Report
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 10:21 P.M., Mayor
Zane declared the public hearing opened. There being no one
wishing to address Council, Mayor Zane closed the public hearing
at 10:22 P.M. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No.
8041(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-90-161)," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
11-A: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
12-A: CUP 90-005 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 49015/CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT/1405 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD: An appeal of the Planning
Commission approval of CUP 90-005 and Tentative Tract Map 49015
to allow a five-unit condominium at 1405 Ocean Park Boulevard was
continued to the meeting of July 24, 1990.
Staff Report
12-B: DR PERMIT 90-001, CUP 89-097, AND TTM 48784/CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT/1114-1128 PRINCETON STREET: Presented was an appeal of
the Planning Commission approval of DR Permit 90-001, CUP 89-097,
and TTM 48784 for an 18-unit condominium development at 1114-1128
Princeton Street. Applicant/Appellant: Shulman Family Trust.
Chris Harding spoke on behalf of Applicant/Appellant in support
of the appeal. Councilmember Genser moved to deny the appeal and
uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. Second by Mayor
Pro Tem Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Katz, Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item as he feels that it is not right to vote
for a program that is not in effect, such as Program 10.
13-A: FRIEDRICH WEINSTOCK: Presented was the request of
Friedrich Weinstock to address Council regarding damage to wood
fence at 1837 17th Street. Council asked questions of Mr.
Weinstock and staff. Mayor Zane moved to refer the complaint th
the Planning staff and City Attorney. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember
Jennings absent.
14-A: ENCOURAGEMENT OF OPEN SPACE: The request of Councilmember
Jennings to discuss encouraging open space by allowing taller,
less dense development was continued to the meeting of June 26,
1990.
14-B: AMPLIFIED SOUND ON PIER: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Reed to discuss amplified sound on the Pier.
Councilmember Reed moved to communicate with Pier Restoration
Corporation and Pier Management to take remedial measures with
tenants and future amplified sound events to be held on the Pier.
John Gilchrist of the Pier Restoration Corporation addressed
Council. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed re-stated her
motion. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion continued.
The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings
absent.
14-C: SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS: Presented
was the request of Mayor Zane to direct the City Attorney to
prepare a resolution in support of The National Endowment for The
Arts. Mayor Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution in support of the NEA to be forwarded to Congressman
Mel Levine, Senators Alan Cranston and Pete Wilson, and President
Bush. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-D: CITIZENS UNITED TO REFORM ELECTIONS (CURE): Presented was
the request of Councilmember Genser to discuss the Citizens
United to Reform Elections (CURE) initiative for the November
ballot regarding amending the City Charter to elect City
Councilmembers for each of seven districts instead of Citywide
voting, setting the boundaries of each Council district, limiting
the terms of Councilmembers to no more than two consecutive
terms, and providing for a primary election. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Genser moved to hear from members of the
public for two minutes each. Second by Mayor Zane. The motion
was approved, Councilmembers Katz and Reed opposed, Councilmember
Jennings absent. Mayor Zane moved to extend the meeting to 11:15
P.M. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Members of the public
Paul DeSantis, Tony Vazquez, Dan Marquez, and Rita Morales spoke
in support of the CURE initiative. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser moved to direct City Attorney to review the
CURE initiative, make any technical verbiage changes, prepare the
necessary documents to place the amendment on the November
ballot, and set a Public Hearing for July 24, 1990, with a
carry-over meeting on July 31, 1990. Councilmember Katz moved to
extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Second by Councilmember Reed.
The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings
absent. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser re-stated his
motion. Councilmember Abdo moved a substitute motion to hold a
Public Hearing but not direct the City Attorney to perform any
review of the initiative. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Katz, Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser, Mayor
Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
The main motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser, Mayor
Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Abdo, Katz, Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Mayor Zane moved to hold a Public Hearing on the amendments on
July 24, 1990, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare any
report. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Reed opposed, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 A.M.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Finkel. The motion was approved,
Councilmembers Reed and Katz opposed, Councilmember Jennings
absent.
Councilmember Katz left the meeting at 11:45 P.M.