CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10/09/90
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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4-A: AIDS AWARENESS MONTH: Mayor Zane presented a proclamation
proclaiming the month of October as AIDS Awareness Month.
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-Q, 6-S, and 6-U, 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
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council Minutes of September
18, 1990, were approved.
6-B: DISTRICTING MAP AMENDMENT: Ordinance No. 1549(CCS)
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," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE N: Ordinance No. 1550(CCS)
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," was adopted.
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6-D: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8097(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-90-165)," was adopted thereby
setting a public hearing for December 11, 1990.
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6-E: HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE: Resolution No. 8098(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING A PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ZONE ADJACENT TO 514
PIER AVENUE," was adopted.
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6-F: VIDEO TRAINING/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Resolution No.
8099(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY RATE FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF VIDEO TRAINING/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR," was
adopted.
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6-G: ROOF INSTALLATION/612 COLORADO AVENUE: Contract No.
5605(CCS) was awarded to J. Cab & Sons Roofing, Inc., in the
amount of $47,865 for the installation of a new roof at 612
Colorado Avenue.
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6-H: IMPROVEMENTS/MOUNT OLIVETTE RESERVOIR: Contract No.
5606(CCS) was awarded to Thomsen Landscape in the amount of
$225,711 for the demolition, grading, landscaping and
miscellaneous improvements to the Mount Olivette Reservoir site.
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6-I: CIVIC AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT: Contract No. 5607(CCS) was
awarded to Martec Controls Systems Corporation in the amount of
$131,893 for modification of and new equipment for the Civic
Auditorium Parking Lot.
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6-J: DRY CAUSTIC SODA: Bid No. 2292 was awarded to Jones
Chemicals, Inc. at specified unit prices for dry caustic soda for
the Water Division, General Services Department.
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6-K: ARCADE BUILDING/SANTA MONICA PIER: Resolution No.
8100(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD FOR EXERCISING A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PERMITTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW ARCADE BUILDING TO BE LOCATED AT 350 SANTA MONICA PIER," was
adopted.
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6-L: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47877/CONDOMINIUMS/1139
YALE STREET: Resolution No. 8101(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47877," was
adopted thereby approving a 6-unit condominium project at 1139
Yale Street.
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6-M: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48889/CONDOMINIUMS/811 21ST
STREET: Resolution No. 8102(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48889," was adopted thereby
approving a 6-unit condominium project at 811 21st Street.
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6-N: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48887/CONDOMINIUMS/807 21ST
STREET: Resolution No. 8103(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48887," was adopted thereby
approving a 6-unit condominium project at 807 21st Street.
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6-O: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49066/CONDOMINIUMS/1749
12TH STREET: Resolution No. 8104(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49066," was
adopted thereby approving a 6-unit condominium project at 1749
12th Street.
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6-P: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES/ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES:
Council authorized the submittal of renewable energy resources,
water conservation, and homelessness resolutions to the National
League of Cities for consideration at the Annual Congress of
Cities.
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6-R: ARCADIA WATER TREATMENT PLANT: Contract No. 5609(CCS) was
awarded to Margate Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$2,629,600 for the expansion of the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant
and the low bid was rejected due to a significant omission.
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6-T: INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER CONTROL PROGRAM: Council directed
the City Attorney to amend the Santa Monica Municipal Code
relating to the City's Industrial Wastewater Control Program.
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6-V: LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Resolution No.
8106(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA RECOMMENDING THAT THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BE INCREASED FROM FIVE TO SEVEN MEMBERS,"
was adopted.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-Q: SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation that Council authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for the
professional services of Resource Integration Systems (RIS) for
assistance in the preparation of a Source Reduction and Recycling
Element required by Assembly Bill 939. Council asked questions
of staff. Councilmember Reed moved to approve Contract No.
5608(CCS) with Resource Integration Systems for preparation of a
Source Reduction and Recycling Element to comply with AB939.
Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. 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-S: GROUNDWATER STUDY: Presented was a staff report
recommending that Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a joint agreement with the West Basin Metropolitan
Water District and Metropolitan Water District for a groundwater
study and if execution is approved, authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for
preparation of the groundwater study of the Charnock Sub-basin.
Council asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Reed moved to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
5610(CCS), a joint agreement with the West Basin Metropolitan
Water District and the Metropolitan Water District for a proposed
groundwater study and upon execution of said joint agreement,
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
professional services agreement for preparation of a groundwater
study of the Charnock Sub-basin. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-U: GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Presented was a staff report
recommending the adoption of a resolution ordering the canvass of
the General Municipal Election of November 6, 1990. Council
asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8105(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 6, 1990, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK," 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: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a staff report
acknowledging the receipt of one letter of protest and
recommending the adoption of a resolution confirming the
assessment of fees for the repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and
curbs. Council asked questions of staff. At 8:00 P.M., Mayor
Zane declared the public hearing opened. There being no one
wishing to speak, Mayor Zane closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Reed moved to acknowledge the letter of protest and
adopt Resolution No. 8107(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-90-164)," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof, with the amendment that
staff be directed to monitor the condition of the sidewalk at
1538 Yale to ensure that it not degrade further and to repair the
sidewalk if it does. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Katz
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he did
not vote on this item due to a possible conflict of interest as
one of his clients is being assessed.
7-B: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: Presented was a staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution designating Olympic
Boulevard eastbound between Fourth Street and Lincoln Boulevard
and Olympic Place south between Fourth Court and Fifth Street an
underground utility district and ordering the underground
installation of all utilities. Mayor Zane declared the public
hearing opened. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Zane
closed the public hearing. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8108(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY,
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE REQUIRES, WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED
AREA, THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND FACILITIES
SUPPLYING ELECTRIC SERVICES, AND DESIGNATING SUCH CERTAIN AREA AN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF POLES,
OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD STRUCTURES WITHIN SUCH
DISTRICT AND THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF SUCH WIRES AND
FACILITIES," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: LANDSCAPE AREA/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: Presented was a staff
report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first
reading amending Municipal Code Section 9041.6 of the Zoning
Ordinance regarding landscape area for building sites in the
Commercial District. Council asked questions of staff. At 8:12
P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Member of
the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the
public Paul Rosenstein spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 8:17 P.M.
Councilmember Katz moved to 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
9041.6 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS ON THE STREET
PROPERTY LINE FOR THE FIRST TWO FLOORS," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Genser. Councilmember Katz moved to amend his motion to clarify
that ARB can modify the setbacks up as well as down. The motion
was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-B: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Sections 5500, 5501, 5502, 5503, 5504, 5505, 5507, 5509,
5510, 5515, and 5517 and adding Sections 5510.1 and 5521 to the
Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to Hazardous Material
Release Response Plans and Inventory. Councilmember Katz moved
to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 5500, 5501, 5502,
5503, 5504, 5505, 5507, 5509, 5510, 5515, AND 5517 AND ADDING
SECTIONS 5510.1 AND 5521 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE RESPONSE PLANS AND
INVENTORY," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-C: TROPICAL RAINFOREST WOOD: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading adding Chapter 5A to the Santa
Monica Municipal Code to prohibit the City's purchase and use of
any tropical rainforest wood product and to require the posting
of signs by businesses selling tropical rainforest wood products.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:30 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 8:32 P.M. 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 5A TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE CITY'S PURCHASE AND
USE OF ANY TROPICAL RAINFOREST WOOD PRODUCT," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed
moved to amend the motion to delete the notice provision. The
motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Jennings moved to amend the motion to require two
separate signs for those businesses which may sell tropical
hardwood and those businesses which do sell tropical hardwood.
The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Katz moved a substitute motion to introduce the
above ordinance without the posting requirement, notify affected
business owners of Council's intent, and return in 90-days, the
second meeting in January, to consider the posting of signs.
Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The
substitute motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Katz, Reed,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser,
Jennings
Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he favors a stronger ordinance
which requires posting at points of sale.
8-D: POSTING AGENDAS: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading adding Chapter 1A to Article I of
the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to the posting of agenda
notices. Council asked questions of staff. At 9:02 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 9:04 P.M. Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for
first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 1A TO ARTICLE
I OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE POSTING OF
AGENDA NOTICES," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Katz, Reed
At 9:00 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 9:16
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
8-E: CITY COUNCIL VOTES: Presented was an ordinance for
adoption and second reading adding Section 1330 to the Santa
Monica Municipal Code relating to votes by the City Council that
do not obtain a majority. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1551(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 1330 TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VOTES BY THE CITY COUNCIL
THAT DO NOT OBTAIN A MAJORITY," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Genser
8-F: CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: Presented was an ordinance for
adoption and second reading adding Chapter 9A to Article II of
the Santa Monica Municipal Code to create a Charter Review
Commission. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Ordinance No.
1552(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 1330 TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VOTES BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT DO NOT
OBTAIN A MAJORITY," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-G: THIRD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT: The ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Sections 9631 through
9638 to Chapter 6 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code implementing
procedures for review of the alteration or demolition of
structures located in the Third Street Neighborhood Historic
District was continued to the meeting of October 16, 1990.
10-A: ARTS COMMISSION/CHAIN REACTION: Presented was a staff
report transmitting the recommendation of the Arts Commission to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract
with Paul Conrad to install a sculpture entitled "Chain Reaction"
in the Civic Center area. Council asked questions of staff.
members of the public Jason Meisler, Bob Gabriel, Polly
Benson-Brown, and Donna Alvarez spoke in opposition to the
sculpture. Members of the public Karl Arnold, Jack Tenner, Paul
Rosenstein, William Wilson, Paul Leaf, Marti Maniates, and Roger
Genser spoke in support of the sculpture. Councilmember Genser
moved to hear late speakers. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved. Member of the public Lindsay
Shields spoke in support of the sculpture. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Council asked questions of
staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to accept the
recommendation of the Arts Commission to install a sculpture
entitled "Chain Reaction" in the Civic Center area. Second by
Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz
moved a substitute motion to remand this item to the Arts
Commission for more accurate public review. Second by
Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The substitute motion
failed by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Katz, Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Mayor Zane
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings
Negative: Councilmembers Katz, Reed, Mayor
Zane
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item as he does not feel that City
Councilmembers should make a decision on art and feels that when
the Arts Commission elicits public opinion that it should monitor
it closely and the public opinion should be honored if it
provides an adequate cross-section.
Councilmember Katz was excused from the meeting at 10:30 P.M.
11-A: FAR STANDARDS IN C3 DISTRICT/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR
RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES: Presented was a staff
report recommending direction to the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance approving Text Amendment 89-001 to facilitate housing
development in the commercial areas of the City. Applicant:
Community Corporation of Santa Monica (CCSM). Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the public
Dan Kingsley and Kathy Weremick spoke in support of the staff
recommendation. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember
Genser moved to approve the amendments with findings and direct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the relevant
sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Katz
11-B: LINCOLN/ASHLAND PROJECT: Presented was a staff report
recommending the approval of the purchase of 2827 Lincoln/827
Ashland Avenue with Citywide Housing Trust Fund dollars and to
enter into related agreements (Lincoln/Ashland Project). Council
asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Member of the public Hank Koning spoke
in support of the proposed project. Councilmember Genser moved
to 1) approve a one-time waiver of the Citywide Housing Trust
Fund program guidelines for the Lincoln/Ashland project to enable
the City to use the funds directly for property acquisition, 2)
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a loan
agreement and other documents, as required, with McDonalds
Corporation and with the State of California (CCSM will execute
the same loan documents as co-borrower, 3) authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and enter into a Property Disposition
Agreement, along the lines outlined in the staff report with CCSM
to develop 45 units of affordable housing and related commercial
space, and 4) authorize the City Manager to proceed with
necessary action to draw Citywide Housing Trust Fund monies for
this purpose; thereby approving Contract Nos. 5611(CCS),
5612(CCS) and 5613(CCS). Second by Councilmember Reed. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Katz
Councilmember Reed moved to continue Item 13-B and all "14" items
to the meeting of October 16, 1990, to be heard as "5" items.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Katz absent.
Mayor Zane moved to continue Item 13-A to October 16, 1990, as a
"5" item. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was
approved, Councilmember Reed opposed, Councilmember Katz absent.
12-A: RECONSIDERATION OF APPEAL/CUP 90-005/CONDOMINIUMS/1405
OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD: Presented was a reconsideration of an
appeal of a Planning Commission condition of approval for
Conditional Use Permit 90-005 to allow a five-unit condominium at
1405 Ocean Park Boulevard. Applicant: Selivestr Savarovsky.
Appellant: Selivestr Savarovsky. Appellant: 2525 14th Street
Homeowners Association. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 A.M.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Katz absent. Councilmember Genser moved
to hear from members of the public. The motion died for lack of
a second. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to set aside the
Planning Commission decision on the original item and remand the
matter to the Planning Commission for future consideration of the
newly-submitted plans. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Reed,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Genser
Abstain: Councilmember Jennings
Absent: Councilmember Katz
Councilmember Jennings requested that the record reflect that he
abstained from voting on this item because he was not in
attendance at the public hearing.
12-B: APPEAL/CUP 90-048/VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
22393/CONDOMINIUMS/2226 6TH STREET: Presented was an appeal of
Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit 90-048,
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 22393, 2226 6th Street, to allow the
construction of a three-unit residential building (3-unit
condominium) on a 5600 square foot parcel in the OP-2 (Ocean Park
Low Multiple Residential) District. Applicant: John S. Given.
Appellant: Thomas Raichel. Council asked questions of staff.
Appellant Tom Raichel addressed Council in support of the
project; however, requested that Council utilize this opportunity
to direct Planning Department staff to define the OP-2 ordinance
with regard to the number of stories. Applicant John Given
addressed Council in support of the project. Hank Koning,
architect, addressed Council in support of the project.
Councilmember Abdo moved to deny the appeal and uphold the
Planning Commission decision. Second by Councilmember Genser.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Katz
Councilmember Genser moved to hear Item 15 at this time. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Katz absent.
15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Konrad Rucker addressed
Council regarding problems at Santa Monica High School.
Councilmember Jennings moved to extend the meeting to 12:10 A.M.
Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Katz absent.
13-A: LINDA ROSS/JAY DOUGHERTY/JOSEPH WEBBER: The request of
Linda M. Ross, Jay Dougherty, and Joseph Webber to address
Council regarding the College Parking Structures project was
continued to the meeting of October 16, 1990, as a "5" item.
13-B: JOHN LEDDY: The request of John Leddy to address Council
regarding a resolution for peace in the Middle East was continued
to the meeting of October 16, 1990, as a "5" item.
14-A: FAX MACHINES: The request of Councilmember Katz to
discuss the potential of furnishing of Councilmembers with FAX
machines was continued to the meeting of October 16, 1990, as a
"5" item.
14-B: ARTS COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS: The acceptance of letters
of resignation of Tim Miller and Philip Glusker from the Arts
Commission and authorization to the City Clerk to publish a
notice of vacancy was continued to the meeting of October 16,
1990, as a "5" item.
14-C: BOARD OF DIRECTORS/PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION: The
authorization to the City Clerk to publish annual notice of
vacancies for the Pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors
for terms expiring November 13, 1990, was continued to the
meeting of October 16, 1990, as a "5" item.
14-D: MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Authorization to the City
Clerk to publish tri-annual notice of vacancy on the Mosquito
Abatement District was continued to the meeting of October 16,
1990, as a "5" item.
14-E: IDLING OF VEHICLE ENGINES: The request of Councilmember
Genser to discuss direction to staff to investigate the
feasibility of an ordinance to prohibit the idling of vehicle
engines for an excessive period of time was continued to the
meeting of October 16, 1990, as a "5" item.
14-F: PEACE MONUMENT: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss the
creation of a Peace Monument in Santa Monica was continued to the
meeting of October 16, 1990, as a "5" item.
14-G: PARKING METER CHARGES: The request of Councilmember Katz
to discuss reconsideration of the all-day parking meter charges
on Sundays in the downtown area was continued to the meeting of
October 16, 1990, as a "5" item.
14-H: NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY: The request of Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel to discuss a resolution supporting an expansion of Nuclear
Test Ban Treaty was continued to the meeting of October 16, 1990,
as a "5" item.
CLOSED SESSION: At 11:40 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. At
12:20 A.M., Council reconvened, Councilmembers Genser and Katz
absent.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve a settlement in the
amount of $45,000 in the case of Glaser v. the City of Santa
Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 144 908. Second
by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Genser, Katz
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve a settlement in the
amount of $57,645 in the case of Benco v. the City of Santa
Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C 432 696.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Genser, Katz