CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10/16/90
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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5-A: LINDA ROSS/JAY DOUGHERTY/JOSEPH WEBBER: Presented was the
request of Linda M. Ross, Jay Dougherty, and Joseph Webber to
address Council regarding the College Parking Structures project.
Council asked questions of the speaker, Ms. Ross. This item was
received and filed.
5-B: JOHN LEDDY/MIDDLE EAST PEACE: Presented was the request of
John Leddy to address Council regarding a resolution for peace in
the Middle East. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to refer the
resolution to the Task Force on Peace & Ecology for consideration
as an appropriate issue to address Council on in a more in-depth
manner. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Reed moved to amend the motion to strike the
penultimate "resolved" clause and, further, direct staff to
prepare appropriate letters to be sent to the Attorney General's
office and the U. S. Department of Justice requesting that
aggressive investigations be conducted on price fixing by the oil
and gas industries, as well as encouragement of the development
of safe and renewable forms of energy. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Zane announced that UCLA Extension will be sponsoring a
symposium entitled, "Healing the Planet," to be held at the Civic
Auditorium on October 27th.
5-C: FAX MACHINES: At the request of Councilmember Katz, this
item was continued to the meeting of October 23, 1990, as a "5"
item.
5-D: ARTS COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS: Presented was the matter of
accepting the resignations of two members of the Santa Monica
Arts Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to accept the
letters of resignation of Tim Miller and Philip Glusker from the
Arts Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice
of vacancy. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
unanimously approved.
5-E: BOARD OF DIRECTORS/PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION:
Councilmember Katz moved to authorize the City Clerk to publish
the annual notice of vacancies for the Pier Restoration
Corporation Board of Directors for terms expiring November 13,
1990. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously
approved.
5-F: MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel
moved to authorize the City Clerk to publish the tri-annual
notice of vacancy on the Mosquito Abatement District. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
5-G: IDLING OF VEHICLE ENGINES: Presented was 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. Councilmember Genser
moved to refer this item to staff for recommendations. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Council asked questions of staff.
Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
5-H: PEACE MONUMENT: At the request of Mayor Zane, this item
was continued to the meeting of November 13, 1990.
5-I: PARKING METER CHARGES: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Katz to discuss reconsideration of the all-day
parking meter charges on Sundays in the downtown area.
Councilmember Katz moved to have staff investigate Sunday parking
meters in the downtown area. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to amend his
motion to incorporate this concern into the comprehensive report
being prepared by staff and addressing timing of meters, rate
structure, etc, within 30 days. The amendment was accepted as
friendly. The motion was unanimously approved.
5-J: NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY: Presented was the request of
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss a resolution supporting an
expansion of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel moved to adopt Resolution No. 8109(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CALLING ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO HALT NUCLEAR TEST EXPLOSIONS AND
NEGOTIATE AN END TO NUCLEAR TESTING FOR ALL TIME," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
8-G: THIRD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT: Presented was
an 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. Council asked questions of staff. At 9:15
P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Members of
the public Bob Holbrook, Pam O'Connor, Merritt Coleman, Miles
Warner, Madeleine Warner, Bruce Cameron, David Avshalomov, and
Sylvia Shniad spoke in support of the ordinance. Members of the
public Joy Fullmer and Debra Magnusson expressed their concerns.
Member of the public Peter Spelman spoke in opposition to the
staff recommendation and in support of the changes proposed by
the community groups. Member of the public David Paley spoke in
support of adoption of the ordinance and implementation of the
changes proposed by the community groups. Member of the public
Tony Haig spoke in support of the changes proposed by the
community groups. Member of the public Bea Nemlaha expressed her
concerns and spoke in support of the changes as proposed by the
community groups. Councilmember Reed moved to hear late
speakers. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
approved, Councilmember Jennings opposed. Member of the public
Laurel Roennau expressed her concerns. Mayor Zane closed the
public hearing at 10:27 P.M. Council asked questions of staff.
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 6A TO ARTICLE IX 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," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof, with the following changes: 1)
that the ordinance be modified so as to adopt the position which
has been advocated by the community members this evening as
opposing staff's position with respect to the order of project
review as between the Landmarks Commission and the Planning
Commission by making it clear that the Landmarks Commission is
limited to dealing with front questions and not zoning issues; 2)
authorizing the Landmarks Commission to create committee(s) based
upon such rules or procedures as the Landmarks Commission sees
fit to maximize citizen participation in the process of obtaining
quick information, having community studies and meetings, and
providing information and recommendations to the Landmarks
Commission for its review of district-related matters, and; 3)
creation of design guidelines by the Landmarks Commission.
Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Reed moved to amend the ordinance to exempt
noncontributing buildings from administrative approval for
roofing, foundation, and chimney work, as well as any addition or
subtraction of building square footage on the side or rear not
visible from the street as it applies to non-contributing
buildings. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser moved to amend the ordinance to delete the
need for a Certificate of Exemption for projects which do not
require a building permit, mechanical permit, etc. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Reed moved to provide notice to residents and
property owners in the district. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Reed moved to extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Jennings opposed.
At 10:55 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 11:20
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
Mayor Zane moved to advance Item 12-A to this point in the
agenda. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved.
12-A: APPEAL/EIR EIA 887/DR470/VARIANCE ZA5368-Y/2320 WILSHIRE
BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff report transmitting an appeal
of a Planning Commission Certification of an Environmental Impact
Report, EIA 887 and approval of Development Review, DR 470 and
Variance, ZA 5368-Y to allow construction of a 101,608
square-foot, 2.5 FAR, five-story, all-office development with
driveway access on 23rd and 24th Streets and subterranean
parking, located at 2320 Wilshire Boulevard. Applicants: HSM
Group/Kennedy Wilson. Appellants: Mid-City Neighbors and Save
Our Neighborhood. Mayor Zane moved to open the public hearing
and continue this item to the meeting of October 23, 1990, as
Item 5-A with the provision that chits be maintained for next
week and anyone wishing to speak this evening may do so. Second
by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
Discussion was held. Councilmembers Reed and Jennings declared
conflicts of interest. Council asked questions of staff.
Discussion was held. At 11:40 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the
public hearing opened. Members of the public Marvin McIntyre,
Joseph Broido, Steve Goldsmith, and Connard Hogan spoke in
opposition to the project. Member of the public Holly Burgin
spoke in support of the project. Mayor Zane moved to continue
this matter to the meeting of October 23, 1990, as Item 5-A with
the provision that chits will be maintained for next week and
applicant and appellant will make their presentations at that
time. Member of the public Roy Morando spoke in opposition to
the project. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent.
Staff Report
9-A: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47144/CONDOMINIUMS/1415
26TH STREET: Presented was a staff report recommending final
approval of a condominium project at 1415 26th Street.
Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 8110(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT
NO. 47144," 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-A: AIRPORT NOISE: Presented was a staff report transmitting
a recommendation to oppose Senate Avaiation Bill (S.3094)
concerning the preemption of local noise policies and authorizing
the City Manager to take necessary steps in opposition.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.
11-B: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
14-A: AIRPORT COMMISSION RESIGNATION: Presented was the matter
of accepting the resignation of a member of the Airport
Commission. Councilmember Katz moved to accept the resignation
of Keith A. Harris from the Airport Commission with regret and to
authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice of vacancy. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Jennings absent.