CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 09/25/90
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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5-A: APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Presented was the
matter of appointments to the Planning Commission. Mayor Zane
opened the floor to nominations. Councilmember Abdo nominated
Rita Morales to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Katz
nominated Mehrdad Farivar. The vote on the nomination was as
follows:
Morales: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane
Farivar: Councilmembers: Jennings, Katz, Reed
Rita Morales was thereby appointed to the Planning Commission for
a term ending June 30, 1994.
Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations for a second vacancy
on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Katz nominated Mehrdad
Farivar to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Genser
nominated Jennifer Polhemus. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
Farivar: Councilmembers: Jennings, Katz, Reed
Polhemus: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane
Jennifer Polhemus was thereby appointed to the Planning
Commission for a term ending June 30, 1993.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the Consent Calendar,
whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the calendar for discussion. Councilmember
Genser moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of Items 6-A, 6-B, and 6-K, reading resolutions and ordinances by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6C: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT: Resolution No. 8085(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC
NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF
AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON OLYMPIC BOULEVARD EASTBOUND
BETWEEN FOURTH STREET AND LINCOLN BOULEVARD AND ON OLYMPIC PLACE
SOUTH BETWEEN FOURTH COURT AND FIFTH STREET," was adopted
thereby setting a public hearing for October 9, 1990, to
determine the necessity of the formation of an underground
utility district.
6D: CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY/COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES:
Resolution No. 8086(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGNATION
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, was
adopted.
6E: PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONES: Resolution No.
8087(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ZONE
ADJACENT TO 1003 MICHIGAN AVENUE AND 2111 ASHLAND AVENUE," was
adopted.
6F: GRANT OF EASEMENT/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON: Resolution
No. 8088(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AT
CLOVER PARK EXTENSION," was adopted.
6G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP NO. 21511/CONDOMINIUMS/837-839 15TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8089(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 21511," was adopted,
thereby approving a 4-unit condominium project at 837-839 15th
Street.
6H: FINAL TRACT MAP/TRACT NO. 48027/CONDOMINIUMS/1949 17TH
STREET: Resolution No. 5591(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48027," was adopted,
thereby approving a 6-unit condominium project at 1949 17th
Street.
6I: RESURFACING ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT: Contract No.
5591(CCS) was awarded to Shawnan Corporation in the amount of
$46,440 for resurfacing the asphalt concrete pavement at the
Transportation Department Yard.
6J: CAB AND CHASSIS/SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION: Bid No.
2306 was awarded to Crenshaw Motors in the amount of $23,430.55
to furnish and deliver one new cab and chassis with dump-type
stake body for the Solid Waste Management Division, General
Services Department.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: Councilmember Genser moved to approve
the City Council Minutes of September 11, 1990, as amended.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved,
Councilmembers Jennings and Katz abstaining due to absence from
the meeting.
6-B: NORTH OF WILSHIRE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for adoption creating the North of
Wilshire Overlay District. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 1543(CCS) 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," 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 Katz, Reed
Abstain: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because of the down-zoning.
6-K: MONTANA AVENUE ASSESSMENT: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a resolution revising the additional business
license tax levied in the Montana Avenue Business Improvement
Assessment District. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed
her concerns. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to adopt Resolution
No. 8091(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," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Katz moved to hear Item 8-B at this point in the
meeting. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was
approved, Councilmember Jennings opposed.
8-B: THIRD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT: Presented was
a staff report transmitting proposed changes to the Municipal
Code implementing procedures for review of the alteration or
demolition of structures located in the Third Street Neighborhood
Historic District. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser
moved to continue this item to the meeting of October 2, 1990.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously
approved.
8-A: DISTRICTING MAP AMENDMENT: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading adopting Districting Map Amendment
90-002 to amend the Interim Official Districting Map to
reclassify a 2.5 acre site located on the east side of 7th
Street, between Colorado Avenue and Olympic Boulevard from C3 to
M1. At 8:17 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member
of the public Kristie Hubbard, speaking on behalf of the
applicant, spoke in support of the re-zoning. Mayor Zane closed
the public hearing at 8:25 P.M. Council asked questions of
staff. Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading
an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING DISTRICTING MAP AMENDMENT 90-002 TO
AMEND THE INTERIM OFFICIAL DISTRICTING MAP," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-C: WASTEWATER CONTROL: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and adoption amending Santa Monica Municipal Code
Sections 7183, 7184, and 7185 to revise the wastewater control
ordinance. Council asked questions of staff. At 8:32 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 8:36 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1544(CCS) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 7183, 7184, AND
7185 TO REVISE THE WASTEWATER CONTROL ORDINANCE AND DECLARING THE
PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," Second by Councilmember Abdo.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Zane moved to direct staff to prepare a report addressing
options available to the City to reduce its sewage allotment
program, including an evaluation of the zero net sewage growth
option, a report regarding development which has engaged in zero
net sewage growth retrofit programs to date, and other items that
the staff views as appropriately related to this concern, and
return at the earliest practical date. Second by Councilmember
Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
8-D: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE N: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Section 3238N to the
Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish a Preferential Parking
Zone N around Santa Monica Hospital and Medical Center. Council
asked questions of staff. At 9:00 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the
public hearing opened. Members of the public Gaye Deal, Ernest
Pipes, Jack Allen, Hank Kalvin, Chris Harding, Matt Morrison,
Philip LeVine, and Ed Low spoke in support of preferential
parking. Members of the public Robert Ferguson, Friedrich
Weinstock, Joyce Holmen, Leonard Adler, and Donald Nelson,
expressed their concerns. Member of the public Park Miller spoke
in opposition to preferential parking. Councilmember Katz moved
to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
SECTION 3238N TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE N," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discussion was held. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Genser moved an amended motion to change the
beginning time on Saturdays and Sundays to be 2:00 P.M. The
amendment died for lack of a second. The main motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 8111(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE
PROPOSED PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE BOUNDED BY 20TH STREET,
WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, 14TH STREET, AND SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, BUT
NOT INCLUDING 20TH STREET," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 9:50 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 10:08
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
8-E: CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: The ordinance for introduction
and first reading adding Chapter 9A to Article II of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code to create a Charter Review Commission was
continued to the meeting of October 2, 1990.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to continue Item 10-A to next
week. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Genser opposed, Councilmembers Abdo and Reed
absent.
8-F/13-A: CITY COUNCIL VOTES/KEVIN V. KOZAL: Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel moved to consolidate Item 8-F with Item 13-A. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved.
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
adding Section 1330 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating
to votes by the City Council that do not obtain a majority.
Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Jennings moved
to table this matter. Councilmember Jennings withdrew his
motion. Discussion was held. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Jennings moved to table this matter. The motion
died for lack of a second. Councilmember Reed moved to extend
the meeting to 11:30 P.M. The motion failed for lack of a
second. Councilmember Genser moved to continue this item to the
meeting of October 2, as a "5" item. Second by Councilmember
Reed. The motion was unanimously approved.
10-A: LANDMARKS COMMISSION: Presented was the recommendation of
the Landmarks Commission to direct the City Attorney to prepare
revisions to the Landmarks Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel
moved to continue this matter to the meeting of October 2, 1990.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved.
Councilmember Genser opposed. Councilmembers Abdo and Reed
absent.
Councilmember Katz moved to hear Items 13-B and then 13-C at this
time, to be followed by "9" items and continuing all other items.
Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved.
8-G: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE T: The ordinance for adoption
and second reading adding Municipal Code Section 3238T to
establish Preferential Parking Zone T on Dorchester Avenue
between Exposition Boulevard and Delaware Avenue was continued to
the meeting of October 2, 1990.
8-H: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE M: The ordinance for adoption
and second reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section
3238M to expand Preferential Parking Zone M to include Bicknell
Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets was continued to the
meeting of October 2, 1990.
8-I: NORTH OF WILSHIRE: The ordinance for adoption and second
reading amending the Interim Districting Map, creating the NW-R2
and NW-R3 for the area bounded by Ocean Avenue to the west, 14th
Street to the east, Wilshire Boulevard to the south, Montana
Avenue to the north, or more commonly referred to as the North of
Wilshire Neighborhood, was continued to the meeting of October 2,
1990.
8-J: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE S: The ordinance for adoption
and second reading adding Section 3238S to the Santa Monica
Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking Zone S on 16th
and 17th Streets between Montana Avenue and Alta Avenue was
continued to the meeting of October 2, 1990.
13-B: DAVID ARMSTRONG: Presented was the request of David
Armstrong to address Council regarding parking and traffic
problems on Vicente Terrace. Council asked questions of Mr.
Armstrong. Council directed staff to meet with neighborhood
representatives to discuss solutions and report back to Council
in thirty days. Councilmember Genser moved to hear speakers on
this item for two minutes each. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was approved. The additional speakers waived their
requests to speak as a result of Council's discussion and
direction to staff.
13-C: LEONARD SHARENOW: Presented was the request of Leonard
Sharenow to address Council regarding building permits for radio
towers in R1 zoned areas. Discussion was held. Council asked
questions of staff. This item was referred to staff for a report
and return to Council with possible solutions. Councilmember
Katz moved to hear speakers on this item for one minute each.
Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved. Member
of the public Matthew Irmas expressed his concerns.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to extend the meeting to 12:15
A.M. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Councilmember Jennings was excused from the meeting at 11:45 P.M.
11-C: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:45 P.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
At 12:20 A.M., Council reconvened, Councilmembers Jennings and
Reed absent.
9-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES
(STA): Councilmember Genser moved to approve Contract No.
5592(CCS) and adopt Resolution No. 8092(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 SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES," 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
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed
9-B: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CLOCEA): Councilmember Abdo moved to
approve Contract No. 5593(CCS) and adopt Resolution No.
8093(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 CALFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION," 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,
Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed
9-C: EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN: Councilmember Genser moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8094(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE EXECUTIVE PAY
PLAN," 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
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed
11-A: FAR STANDARDS/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The recommendation
to direct the City Attorney to prepare modification to Santa
Monica Municipal Code Section 9018.6 regarding FAR standards in
the C3 District and Section 9050.11 regarding Performance
Standards for residential units in commercial zones was continued
to the meeting of October 2, 1990.
11-B: FEE FOR ARTS PROGRAM: The recommendation to direct the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance implementing the proposed
Fee For Arts Program was continued to the meeting of October 2,
1990.
12-A: APPEAL/EIR, EIA 887/DR470/ZA 5368-Y: The appeal of
Planning Commission certification of an EIR, EIA 887 and approval
of DR 470 and variance, ZA 5368-Y to allow construction of a
101,608 square-foot, 2.5 FAR, five-story, 66'-6" tall, all-office
development with driveway access on 23rd and 24th Streets and
subterranean parking was continued to the meeting of October 16,
1990.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: The
appointment of members to the Arts Commission, Landmarks
Commission, Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals and Social
Services Commission was continued to the meeting of October 2,
1990.
14-B: THE INTERNATIONAL MAKING CITIES LIVABLE COUNCIL: The
request of Mayor Zane to discuss joining in The International
Making Cities Livable Council was continued to the meeting of
October 2, 1990.
14-C: FAX MACHINES: The request of Councilmember Katz to
discuss potential furnishing of Councilmembers with FAX machines
was continued to the meeting of October 2, 1990.
14-D: WAIVER OF FEE/CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY: The request of
Mayor Zane to discuss waiving the fee for the use of the Council
Chambers by members of the California State Assembly for a
hearing on homeless matters was continued to the meeting of
October 2, 1990.