CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 09/18/90
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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6-R: PAVILION SPACE ON THIRD STREET PROMENADE: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute leases with Cafe Promenade and
Al's Newsstand for space in the north pavilion, and with The
Flower Concierge for space in the south pavilion. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Katz moved to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 5585(CCS), a lease, with Cafe
Promenade; Contract No. 5586(CCS), a lease, with Al's Newsstand
for space in the north pavilion; and Contract No. 5587(CCS), a
lease, with The Flower Concierge for space in the south pavilion.
Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
8-B: NORTH OF WILSHIRE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION CONTROLS:
Presented was a staff report recommending the adoption of a
resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for
the North of Wilshire Alternative Development Controls;
introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance to establish revised development standards and a
construction rate program; introduction and first reading of an
ordinance to amend the Interim Districting Map; and direction to
staff to implement a construction management program for the
North of Wilshire neighborhood. Council asked questions of
staff. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No.
8081(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION FOR
THE NORTH OF WILSHIRE NEIGHBORHOOD ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT
CONTROLS," 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,
Katz, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Reed requested the record reflect that she voted
"no" on this motion because she feels that the EIR is not
entirely accurate.
Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA IMPLEMENTING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND
ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE INTERIM DISTRICTING MAP,"
(including Exhibit A), reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Zane. Councilmember Katz moved
a substitute motion to approve the staff recommendation without
the provision for downzoning. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser withdrew his motion. Councilmember Katz
withdrew his substitute motion. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA IMPLEMENTING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND
ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE INTERIM DISTRICTING MAP,"
(including Exhibit A), reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Zane. Councilmember Katz moved
a substitute motion to approve the staff recommendation without
the provision for downzoning. Second by Councilmember Reed. 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 was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Abstain: Councilmember Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this motion as he feels that downzoning is wrong,
the City will realize nothing in return, and staff's
recommendation is correct in that there will be no additional
affordable units.
Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SUBCHAPTER 4AA TO ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER
1 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE (THE ZONING ORDINANCE)
CREATING THE NORTH OF WILSHIRE OVERLAY DISTRICT," as amended.
Discussion was held. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel.
Councilmember Katz moved to amend the motion to require an
automatic review of the construction rate program in two years.
The amendment was accepted as friendly. Council asked questions
of staff. Discussion was held. The motion, as amended, was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to implement a
Construction Management Program for the North of Wilshire
Neighborhood. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
At 9:38 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 10:05
P.M., Council reconvened. Councilmember Jennings was absent.
8-E: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE O: The ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Section 3238o to expand Preferential Parking Zone O to
include 21st Street between Wilshire Boulevard and California
Avenue was withdrawn at the request of staff.
8-F: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE T: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Municipal Code Section
3238t to establish Preferential Parking Zone T on Dorchester
Avenue between Exposition Boulevard and Delaware Avenue. At
10:06 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor
Zane closed the public hearing at 10:08 P.M. Councilmember
Genser moved to approve the Negative Declaration and introduce
for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238T TO
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING
ZONE T." Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
8-G: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE M: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica
Municipal Code Section 3238m to expand Preferential Parking Zone
M to include Bicknell Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets.
At 10:10 P.M., Mayor Zane opened the public hearing. Member of
the public Jan Ludwinski stated his support for this ordinance.
Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 10:11 P.M. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Negative
Declaration and introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3238M TO
EXPAND PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE M." The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he feels that by establishing
preferential parking zones it merely moves the parking problems
to surrounding neighborhoods and therefore treats the symptom
rather than solving the problem.
8-H: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/MAGUIRE THOMAS PARTNERS: Presented
was an ordinance for adoption and second reading approving the
Development Agreement between Maguire Thomas Partners Development
and the City of Santa Monica. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1542(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MAGUIRE THOMAS PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT AND THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Thereby approving Contract No. 5590(CCS).
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Genser
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
9-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES:
The recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum
of Understanding with Supervisory Team Associates (STA), was
continued to the meeting of September 25, 1990.
11-A: PLANNING/ZONING/LAND USE FEES: Presented was a staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution setting planning,
zoning, and land use fees. Council asked questions of staff.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel moved to adopt Resolution No. 8082(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND USE FEES," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. 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
11-B: FOURTH STREET ON-RAMP: Presented was a staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Freeway Agreement with the State of
California for the construction of an eastbound Fourth Street
On-Ramp. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Katz
moved to approve Contract No. 5588(CCS) and adopt Resolution No.
8083(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING A FREEWAY AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOURTH
STREET EASTBOUND ON-RAMP," 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,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
13-B: THOMAS G. HARCUS/WATER CONSERVATION/COMMERCIAL AWNING
MAINTENANCE: Presented was the request of Thomas G. Harcus to
address Council. Mr. Harcus was not present. Councilmember
Genser moved to receive and file the request of Thomas G. Harcus
regarding exemption of water conservation rules for commercial
awning maintenance. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
13-D: TOM ROUTSON/LEAF BLOWERS: The request of Tom Routson to
address Council regarding banning the use of leaf blowers in the
City was continued to the meeting of October 9, 1990, and staff
was directed to contact Mr. Routson to advise him of prior City
action regarding leaf blowers.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Presented
was the matter of appointing members to various City Boards and
Commissions. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations for the
Airport Commission. Councilmember Katz moved to reappoint
Pritchard White to the Airport Commission for 4-year term by
acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved. Pritchard
White was thereby reappointed to the Airport Commission for a
term expiring June 30, 1994.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations for the Bayside
District Corporation. Councilmember Katz nominated Maria
Arechaederra to the Bayside District Corporation. Councilmember
Genser nominated Bruce Cameron. The vote on the nominations was
as follows:
Arechaederra: Councilmembers: Abdo, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Cameron: Councilmembers: Finkel, Genser
Maria Arechaederra was thereby reappointed to the Bayside
District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1992.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Bayside District Corporation for a 3-year term.
Councilmember Reed moved to reappoint Vito Cetta to the Bayside
District Corporation by acclamation. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember
Jennings absent. Vito Cetta was thereby reappointed to the
Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Bayside District Corporation for a 3-year term. Mayor Zane
nominated Robert Resnick to the Bayside District Corporation.
Councilmember Reed nominated Richard Cohn. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:
Resnick: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor
Zane
Cohn: Councilmembers: Reed
Robert Resnick was thereby appointed to the Bayside District
Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Bayside District Corporation for a 3-year term.
Councilmember Katz nominated Joseph Mont to the Bayside District
Corporation. Councilmember Genser nominated Bruce Cameron. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
Mont: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Katz, Reed, Mayor
Zane
Cameron: Councilmembers: Genser
Joseph Mont was thereby reappointed to the Bayside District
Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Bayside District Corporation for a 3-year term.
Councilmember Genser nominated Bruce Cameron to the Bayside
District Corporation. Mayor Zane nominated Todd Bracken. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
Cameron: Councilmembers: Finkel, Genser
Bracken: Councilmembers: Abdo, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Todd Bracken was thereby appointed to the Bayside District
Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Bayside District Corporation for a 1-year term.
Councilmember Reed nominated Barbara Tenzer to the Bayside
District Corporation. Councilmember Genser nominated Bruce
Cameron. Mayor Zane nominated Patricia Young-Spivak. The
results of the nomination are as follows:
Tenzer: Councilmembers: Finkel, Katz, Reed
Cameron: Councilmembers: Genser
Young-Spivak: Councilmembers: Abdo, Mayor Zane
Due to the inconclusive results of the above vote, a second round
of nominations was conducted. Mayor Zane nominated Patricia
Young-Spivak. Councilmember Reed nominated Barbara Tenzer. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
Young-Spivak: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane
Tenzer: Councilmembers: Katz, Reed
Patricia Young-Spivak was thereby appointed to the Bayside
District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1991.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Building and Safety Commission for a 3-year term.
Councilmember Katz nominated Nabih F. G. Youssef to the Building
and Safety Commission. Councilmember Genser moved to appoint
Nabih F. G. Youssef to the Building and Safety Commission for a
term ending June 30, 1993, by acclamation. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Commission on Older Americans for a 4-year term.
Councilmember Reed moved to reappoint Leonard Gross to the
Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 1994, by
acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember
Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Commission on Older Americans for a 4-year term. Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to appoint Harry Block to the Commission on
Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation.
The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings
absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Commission on Older Americans to fill a 4-year term.
Councilmember Reed nominated Rosemary Regalbuto to the Commission
on Older Americans. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel nominated Irving H.
Laskey. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Regalbuto: Councilmembers: Katz, Reed
Laskey: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane
Irving H. Laskey was thereby appointed to the Commission on Older
Americans for a term ending June 30, 1994.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Commission on the Status of Women for a 4-year term.
Councilmember Abdo nominated Pam Brady to the Commission on the
Status of Women. Councilmember Abdo moved to reappoint Pam Brady
to the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June
30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Commission on the Status of Women for a 4-year term.
Councilmember Abdo nominated Madeleine R. Stoner to the
Commission on the Status of Women. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel
moved to appoint Madeleine R. Stoner to the Commission on the
Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation.
The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Housing Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser
nominated Karin Pally to the Housing Commission. Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint Karin Pally to the Housing
Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Housing Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser
nominated John Zinner to the Housing Commission. Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint John Zinner to the Housing
Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Landmarks Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser
nominated Dan Freund to the Landmarks Commission. Councilmember
Katz moved to reappoint Dan Freund to the Landmarks Commission
for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Landmarks Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser
nominated Naomi Meadows to the Landmarks Commission.
Councilmember Katz moved to reappoint Naomi Meadows to the
Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by
acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember
Jennings absent.
Councilmember Katz moved to continue the appointment to fill a
third vacancy on the Landmarks Commission to September 25, 1990,
as a "14" item. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Library Board for a 4-year term. Councilmember Reed moved to
reappoint Sharla Boehm to the Library Board for a term ending
June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominatons to fill a vacancy on
the Library Board for a 4-year term. Councilmember Reed moved to
reappoint Mary Lou Harbison to the Library Board for a term
ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Personnel Board for a 5-year term. Councilmember Katz
nominated James Lunsford to the Personnel Board. Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint James Lunsford to the Personnel
Board for a term ending June 30, 1995, by acclamation. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
It was the unanimous consent of the Council to continue the
Planning Commission appointments to the meeting of September 25,
1990, as a "5" item.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals for a 4-year term.
Councilmember Katz nominated Mary Booth to the Plumbing and
Mechanical Board of Appeals. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to
reappoint Mary Booth to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of
Appeals for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
It was the unanimous consent of the Council to continue the
appointment to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals to
fill a vacancy for a 2-year term to the meeting of September 25,
1990, as a "14" item.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Recreation and Parks Commission for a 4-year term.
Councilmember Katz nominated June Coleman to the Recreation and
Parks Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint
June Coleman to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term
ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Recreation and Parks Commission for a 4-year term.
Councilmember Katz nominated Nick Steers to the Recreation and
Parks Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint
Nick Steers to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term
ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Arts Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Reed
nominated Teresa Adams to the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel nominated Rose Finkelstein. The vote on the nominations
was as follows:
Adams: Councilmembers: Reed
Finkelstein: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor
Zane
Rose Finkelstein was thereby appointed to the Arts Commission for
a term ending June 30, 1994.
At the consent of Council, additional appointments to the Arts
Commission were continued to the meeting of September 25, 1990,
as a "14" item.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on
the Social Services Commission for a 4-year term. Mayor Pro Tem
Finkel nominated Rosemary Martinez to the Social Services
Commission. Councilmember Abdo moved to appoint Rosemary
Martinez to the Social Services Commission for a term ending June
30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
At the consent of Council, additional appointments to the Social
Services Commisson were continued to the meeting of September 25,
1990, as a "14" item.
14-B: RESIGNATION/PHYLLIS MORRISON/COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF
WOMEN: Presented was the matter of accepting the letter of
resignation from Phyllis Morrison on the Commission on the Status
of Women. Councilmember Reed moved to accept Ms. Morrison's
resignation with regrets, and authorize the City Clerk to publish
a notice of vacancy. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-C: ALTERNATING SPEAKERS ON PUBLIC HEARINGS: Presented was
the request of Mayor Zane to discuss providing for pro/con
alternating speakers on public hearings for agenda items. Mayor
Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution
providing for pro/con alternating speakers on public hearings of
agenda items where there are 10 or more chits and that the chits
reflect the opportunity to indicate a pro/con position with
respect to the staff recommendation as well as a reaffirmation
that the City Clerk accept chits only from the natural persons
who sign and submit them and, under no circumstances, accept
chits from an individual on behalf of another. Second by
Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz
withdrew his second. Mayor Zane moved to reaffirm City Council
policy that individuals must personally turn in their chit to the
City Clerk prior to the start of public hearings. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
Councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 A.M.
Second by Counclmember Abdo. The motion was approved,
Councilmembers Katz and Reed opposed, Councilmember Jennings
absent.
14-D: EXPANSION OF COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Presented was
the request of Councilmember Reed and Mayor Zane to discuss
support of a resolution expanding the County Board of Supervisors
from five to nine members. Councilmember Reed moved to direct
the City Attorney to prepare a resolution supporting the
expansion of the County Board of Supervisors from five to nine
members and to circulate said resolution to other cities in Los
Angeles County to elicit their support. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-E: HALF-CENT SALES TAX PUBLIC TRANSIT MEASURE: Presented was
the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss support of the Los
Angeles County Transportation Commission's half-cent sales tax
public transit measure on the November Election ballot.
Councilmember Reed moved that Councilmembers support the
half-cent sales tax public transit measure on the November ballot
and to direct staff to write a letter urging the governor to sign
legislation authored by Mr. Russe which would permit the
half-cent to be divided equally between public transit and jails,
should the measure on the ballot supporting jail construction
also pass. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was
held. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember
Jennings absent.
14-F: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT HOUSING:
Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss Council
support of contribution to the Southern California Association of
Non-Profit Housing. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to table this
item. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Councilmember Genser moved to consider Item 14-G with Item 14-H.
The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-G/14-H: PROPOSITION 128 "BIG GREEN": Presented were the
requests of Councilmember Genser and Mayor Zane to discuss
support of the Big Green Initiative and authorization for the
Mayor to sign the suggested resolution. Councilmember Genser
moved to adopt Resolution No. 8084(CCS) entitled: "YES ON
PROPOSITION 128 ("BIG GREEN")," 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: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Abstain: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
14-I: PARKING METER HOURS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Reed to discuss the extension of parking meter
operation hours to midnight. Councilmember Reed initiated
discussion Mayor Zane moved to allow Councilmember Reed to share
her time with Anthony Minero. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to roll back
street parking meters, except those in parking structures to 6:00
P.M. and direct staff to review the street meter hours in the
Bayside District and return with recommendations. Second by
Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel moved a substitute motion to direct staff to review the
problems with the street meter hours and return with
recommendations at the next meeting. Second by Councilmember
Abdo. Discussion was held. The substitute motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz
Negative: Councilmember Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Mayor Zane requested that the record reflect that he voted "no"
on this item as he would like action to be taken this evening in
order to provide relief this week. (This Item reconsidered at
end of meeting.)
14-J: THE INTERNATIONAL MAKING CITIES LIVABLE COUNCIL: Mayor
Zane continued his request to discuss joining in The
International Making Cities Livable Council to the meeting of
September 25, 1990.
14-K: MAKING CITIES LIVABLE CONFERENCE: Presented was the
request of Mayor Zane to discuss approval of the use of budgeted
travel funds to attend the Making Cities Livable Conference in
San Francisco from February 26 to March 2, 1991. Councilmember
Reed moved to approve the use of budgeted travel funds for the
attendance of Mayor Zane and any Councilmember who desires to
attend the Making Cities Livable Conference. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-L: OFFSHORE DRILLING BAN/NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY: Presented
was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss support for the
continuance of the offshore drilling ban. Councilmember Reed
moved to reaffirm Council support of the offshore drilling ban
and call for a national energy policy and direct staff to prepare
a letter to be sent to the appropriate agencies. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
CLOSED SESSION: At 11:45 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of discussing the pending litigation of
Stephanou v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Superior Court Case
No. WEC 118 738 and Bobco v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court
Case No. WEC 124 896. At 12:00 A.M., Council reconvened,
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Councilmember Abdo
moved to extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved, Councilmembers Jennings
and Reed absent. Mayor Zane moved to approve a settlement in the
case of Stephanou v. City of Santa Monica, et al., in the amount
of $70,000; and Bobco v. City of Santa Monica, in the amount of
$40,000. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved,
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent.
Councilmember Katz moved to reconsider Item 14-I. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved, Councilmember Genser opposed, Councilmembers Jennings
and Reed absent.
14-I: PARKING METER HOURS (RECONSIDERED): Councilmember Katz
moved to roll back the hours of all street parking meters, that
had recently been changed at a previous Council meeting,
including a portion of Main Street, to 6:00 P.M.; to leave the
parking structure and parking lot hours as they are in the
downtown area; to direct staff to return after consultation with
the business and other interested sections of the community, with
recommendations on how to deal with parking requirements in
different areas. Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Genser opposed, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
absent.
Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he
did not oppose the policy approved in the motion, but thoughtthis
was the wrong procedure, in that Council is reversing itself
after coming out of Closed Session, with no members of the press
or public present.