CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12/12/90
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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4-A: EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN: Mayor Abdo presented a 20-Year
Service Pin to Al Schermerhorn of the Building and Safety
Department, in recognition of his 20 years of employment with the
City.
4-B: COUNTY SUPERVISOR DEANE DANA/AID TO CITY FUNDS: Mary Gray,
Senior Deputy, County Supervisor Deane Dana's office,
congratulated the new members of the City Council, and Mayor Abdo
and Mayor Pro Tempore Genser in their new positions, and
presented a check on behalf of Supervisor Deane Dana in the
amount of $441,717 for the maintenance of the City's select
system of streets using Aid to City Funds. Councilmember Zane
moved to authorize the Mayor to prepare a special note of thanks
to Supervisor Dana for his assistance in securing the funds.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Councilmember Zane moved to add Item 14-L to the City Council
agenda. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
unanimously approved.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
At 7:45 P.M., Mayor Abdo called to order a Special Meeting of
Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Judy Abdo
Chairperson Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook
Agency Member Herbert Katz
Agency Member Kelly Olsen
Agency Member Antonio Vazquez
Agency Member Dennis Zane
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen
RA-1: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Redevelopment Agency minutes of September 11, 1990. Agency
Member Zane moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by
Chairperson Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved. Agency Members Holbrook, Olsen, and Vazquez
abstaining.
RA-2: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT: Presented was a staff
report recommending approval of the Redevelopment Agency Annual
Report for Fiscal Year 1989-90. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Chairperson Pro Tempore Genser moved to
approve the Annual Report and direct the Executive Director to
transmit the report to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion
was unanimously approved.
At 8:00 P.M., the Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting was
adjourned.
CITY COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING:
At 8:00 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Abdo convened a Special Joint
Meeting of the Santa Monica City Council and Parking Authority.
Parking Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Judy Abdo
Chairperson Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Authority Member Kelly Olsen
Authority Member Antonio Vazquez
Authority Member Zane
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
Item CC/PA-1 was heard following Item CC/PA-2.
CC/PA-2: PARKING OPERATOR/VALIDATION SYSTEM/PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
SIGNAL: Presented was a staff report requesting an appropriation
of $65,000 to conduct a feasibility study of a parking
operator/validation system for City parking lots in the Main
Street area and to install a pedestrian traffic signal across
Main Street north of Ocean Park Boulevard. Authority Members
asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Member of the public Peter Berke spoke
in opposition to the proposal. Discussion was held. Authority
Member Zane moved, on behalf of the Parking Authority, to
appropriate $25,000 for a study of the feasibility of converting
Lots 9 and 11 from a parking meter operation to an
operation/validation type operation and to appropriate $40,000
for the installation of a pedestrian traffic signal across Main
Street north of Ocean Park Boulevard between City Parking Lot 11
and the Edgemar Development. Second by Authority Member Genser.
Discussion was held. Chairperson Pro Tempore Genser moved to
amend the motion to direct that the contract be returned to the
Council/Parking Authority prior to expending funds. The
amendment was accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Parking Authority Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved, on behalf of the City Council, to
appropriate $25,000 for a study of the feasibility of converting
Lots 9 and 11 from a parking meter operation to an
operation/validation type operation and to appropriate $40,000
for the installation of a pedestrian traffic signal across Main
Street north of Ocean Park Boulevard between City Parking Lot 11
and the Edgemar Development with the contract to be returned to
the Council/Parking Authority prior to expending funds. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
City Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
CC/PA-1: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Parking Authority Minutes of September 11, 1990. Chairperson
Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the Parking Authority Minutes
as presented. Second by Authority Member Zane. The motion was
unanimously approved, Authority Members Holbrook, Olsen, and
Vazquez abstained.
At 8:30 P.M., the City Council/Parking Authority Special Joint
Meeting was adjourned and the City Council Meeting was
reconvened.
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
Holbrook moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of Items 6-L, 6-O, 6-Q, 6-U, 6-X, 6-Y, 6-Z, and 6-aa reading
resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meetings
of October 30, and November 13, 1990, were approved as presented.
6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47698/CONDOMINIUMS/1533
18TH STREET: Resolution No. 8131(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47698," was
adopted, thereby approving a five-unit condominium project at
1533 18th Street.
Staff Report
6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49560/CONDOMINIUMS/1518
18TH STREET: Resolution No. 8132(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49560," was
adopted, thereby approving a five-unit condominium project at
1518 18th Street.
Staff Report
6-D: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 19992/CONDOMINIUMS/2920
6TH STREET: The Resolution accepting and approving a Final
Subdivision Map for Parcel No. 19992 for a three-unit condominium
project located at 2920 6th Street was withdrawn at the request
of staff.
Staff Report
6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 21640/CONDOMINIUMS/1109
16TH STREET: The Resolution accepting and approving a Final
Subdivision Map for Parcel No. 21640 for a four-unit condominium
project located at 1109 16th Street was withdrawn at the request
of staff.
Staff Report
6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 21853/CONDOMINIUMS/1248
24TH STREET: Resolution No. 8133(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 28153," was
adopted, thereby approving a four-unit condominium project at
1248 24th Street.
Staff Report
6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47614/TPC-078/1950
CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD: Resolution No. 8134(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
47614," adopted, thereby approving a 16-unit tenant-participating
conversion at 1950 Cloverfield.
Staff Report
6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48338/TPC-087/1318 BERKELEY
STREET: Resolution No. 8135(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48338," adopted, thereby
approving a 7- unit tenant-participating conversion at 1318
Berkeley.
Staff Report
6-I: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49032/TPC-103/819 19TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8136(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49032," was adopted,
thereby approving a six-unit tenant-participating conversion at
819 19th Street.
Staff Report
6-J: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8137(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-91-166)," was adopted,
thereby setting a public hearing for January 8, 1991.
Staff Report
6-K: STREET LIGHTING: Resolution No. 8138(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE
CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING ON VARIOUS
STREETS, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was passed,
adopted, thereby setting a public hearing for January 22, 1991.
Staff Report
6-M: NEW ROOFS/PUBLIC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS:
Contract No. 5625(CCS) was awarded to Rey-Crest Roofing and
Waterproofing Company, as the lowest and best bidder, in the
amount of $57,249 to install new roofs on the Public Facilities
Maintenance buildings at the City Yards, 2500 Michigan Avenue.
Staff Report
6-N: NEW ROOFS/CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING/MEMORIAL PARK: Contract
No. 5626(CCS) was awarded to J. Cab and Sons Roofing Inc., as the
lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $48,306 to install new
roofs on the Cultural Arts Building at Memorial Park.
Staff Report
6-P: BAYSAVER FIXTURE REBATE PROGRAM: A recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
5628(CCS) with DMC Services to provide rebate processing and
inspection services for the BAYSAVER Fixture Rebate Program.
Staff Report
6-R: DUMP TRUCK/STREETS DIVISION: Bid No. 2313 was awarded to
Coleman Truck Center, as the lowest and best bidder, in the
amount of $75,417.81 for a dump truck for the Streets Division of
the General Services Department.
Staff Report
6-S: CAB AND CHASSIS/FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION: Bid No. 2315
was awarded to Cummings Buick GMC Truck, as the lowest and best
bidder, in the amount of $17,818.04 for a 3/4-ton cab and chassis
with stake bed and lift gate for the Fleet Maintenance Division
of the General Services Department.
Staff Report
6-T: PASSENGER VAN/SENIOR NUTRITION DIVISION: Bid No. 2316 was
awarded to Downey Auto Center, as the lowest and best bidder, in
the amount of $23,515.96 for a passenger van with wheelchair lift
for the Senior Nutrition Division of the Cultural and Recreation
Services Department.
Staff Report
6-V: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/CUP 90-048/VESTING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 22393/CONDOMINIUMS/2226 6TH STREET: Council approved
the Certification of a Statement of Official Action for the
approval of Conditional Use Permit 90-048 and Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map 22393 to allow the construction of a four-unit
residential building (four-unit condominium) on a 5600 square
foot parcel in the OP-2 (Ocean Park Low Multiple Residential
District) located at 2226 6th Street.
Staff Report
6-W: APPEAL/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP No. 126/VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 50120/2702 11TH STREET: Council set a public hearing for
January 22, 1991, on an appeal of Tentative Parcel Map No. 126
and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50120 located at 2702 11th
Street.
Staff Report
6-bb: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49254/CONDOMINIUMS/1235
YALE STREET: Resolution No. 8140(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49254," was
adopted, thereby approving a six-unit condominium project at 1235
Yale Street.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-L: TRANSPORTATION PLANNER: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to approve the position of
Transportation Planner and adopt a resolution establishing the
salary rate for this position. Member of the public Peter Berke
spoke in opposition to the proposal. Councilmember Zane moved to
adopt Resolution No. 8139(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY RATE
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNER," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-O: ARCADIA WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT: Presented
was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with
Kennedy/Jenks/Chilton, Consulting Engineers and Scientists, to
provide construction management support services for the Arcadia
Water Treatment Plant expansion project in an amount not to
exceed $150,000 and authorizing the City Engineer to issue any
necessary change orders and complete addidional work in
conformance with the Administrative Instruction on Change Orders.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve Contract No. 5627(CCS) with
Kennedy/Jenks/Chilton Consulting Engineers and Scientists.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-Q: SEWER AND WATER LINES/FOURTH STREET ON-RAMP CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute Utility
Agreement Nos. 7UT-9271 and 7UT-9272 with the State of California
which cover the relocation of water and sewer line facilities in
conjunction with construction of the Fourth Street on-ramp
project. Member of the public Peter Berke spoke in opposition to
the project. Councilmember Katz moved to approve Contract No.
5629(CCS) with Caltrans for the relocation of sewer and water
lines in connection with the Fourth Street On-ramp Construction
Project. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-U: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/CUP 90-015/1431 THIRD STREET
PROMENADE: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommendation to approve a revised Statement of Official Action
containing findings and conditions of approval for CUP 90-015.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the revised Statement of
Official Action for the appeals of the restaurant/bar/billiards
club/banquet hall, Conditional Use Permit (CUP 90-015) for the
property located at 1431 Third Street Promenade. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-X: SALE OF PROPERTY/OLYMPIC BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a request for Council's approval, in concept,
of the sale of city-owned property located on the north side of
Olympic Boulevard at 21st Street, at the appraised investment
value; authorizing the Director of Community and Development to
obtain an appraisal upon deposit by the adjacent owner/applicant
of an amount to fully cover the cost of the appraisal;
authorizing the City Manager to offer the property for sale to
the appropriate public agencies as mandated by State law;
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute appropriate
documents to sell the property to the adjacent owner; requiring
as a condition of sale, that the owner construct curb, gutter, 6
foot sidewalk, 4 foot high decorative block wall, and provide a
landscaped strip 5 feet in width between the wall and the
sidewalk, and install street trees and one street light; and
requiring as a condition of sale that a parcel map be created
making one parcel out of the adjacent owner's parcel and the
parcel to be sold by the City. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Member of the public Charles Morrison
spoke in support of the proposal. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to approve the sale of property on the
north side of Olympic Boulevard at 21st Street to the adjacent
property owner with the conditions outlined in the staff report.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-Y: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation that
Council approve an additional appropriation of $51,000 from the
General Fund reserves, $14,500 from the Water Fund reserves and
$14,500 from the Wastewater Fund reserves to the CIP accounts
described in this report to accelerate implementation of the
City's Geographic Information System project. Member of the
public Peter Berke spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Councilmember Zane moved to appropriate the additional $80,000
for the City's Geographic Information Systems Capital Improvement
Project. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-Z: EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to appropriate $70,226
in additional funds from the Water Fund to the FY 1990-91
Environmental Division accounts listed in the staff report for
the continuation of the City's current water conservation
programs. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to appropriate the
additional funds to extend the Emergency Water Conservation
Program. Second by Councilmember Katz. Council asked questions
of staff. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-AA: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT/1989-90: Presented
was a staff report transmitting the City's Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for FY1989-90. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Councilmember Holbrook moved to receive
and file the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
Fiscal Year 1989-90. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to adopt a resolution confirming
the assessment of fees for repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and
curbs. At 9:10 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing
open. Member of the public Wayne Hall expressed his concerns.
Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 9:14 P.M. Councilmember
Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8141(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-90-165),
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 9:15 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 9:35
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
8-A: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE R: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
establishing a Preferential Parking Zone (St. John's Hospital)
for the area bounded by 20th Street, Broadway, 26th Street, and
Wilshire Boulevard (though not including 26th Street itself) and
excluding 24th and 25th Streets between Santa Monica Boulevard
and Broadway. Councilmember Zane excused himself from
deliberations on this item due to a possible conflict of
interest. Council asked questions of staff. At 9:34 P.M., Mayor
Abdo declared the public hearing open. Members of the public
Merritt Coleman, Daniel Galamba, Gary Levin, Jeff Green, and Mary
Ann Solomon, spoke in support of the preferential parking zone.
Members of the public John Paris, Hasmik Melikian, Joy Fullmer,
and David Vincent spoke in opposition to the preferential parking
zone. Member of the public Tom Pyne, St. John's Hospital,
presented himself to Council for questions. Council asked
questions of Mr. Pyne. Member of the public William Jennings
spoke in support of 24-hour preferential parking. Member of the
public Roy Morando spoke in support of a 2-hour parking limit
except by permit. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation and
introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION
3238R TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE R," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
At 10:37 P.M., Councilmember Zane returned to the dais.
12-A: APPEAL/CUP 90-026/CONDOMINIUMS/951 OCEAN AVENUE: The
appeal of a Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use
Permit 90-026 to allow the construction of a 16-unit condominium
at 951 Ocean Avenue was withdrawn at the request of staff.
Staff Report
13-A: JOHN JURENKA/CITY CABLE CHANNEL 16: Presented was the
request of John Jurenka to address Council regarding the use of
City Cable Channel 16 for political purposes during the election.
Mr. Jurenka expressed his concerns and requested that Council
expand the City's administrative ordinance concerning the
distribution of campaign information, to include broadcasts of
City meetings over Channel 16, City TV.
13-B: FRED BAKSHANDEH: The request of Fred Bakshandeh to
address Council regarding a Notice of Non-compliance (substandard
housing) issued by the Building and Safety Department for
property located at 2452 Lincoln Boulevard was withdrawn at the
request of Fred Bakshandeh.
13-C: RALPH D. BUONCRISTIANI: The request of Ralph D.
Buoncristiani, D.D.S., to address Council to appeal an assessed
penalty for the late payment of a business license fee was
withdrawn at the request of Ralph D. Buoncristiani.
13-D: JOANNE DONOVAN/BUSINESS LICENSE FEE: Presented was the
request of Joanne Donovan to address Council to appeal an
assessed penalty for the late payment of a business license fee.
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance that would provide Council (or a different appeal body)
with the discretionary authority to waive penalties, solely in
instances when one can demonstrate that the payment was submitted
prior to the deadline, and that a mistake of the Post Office
caused it to be postmarked after the deadline. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
13-E: LINDA WILSON/PETER BERKE/BETTY BUNNELL/DEVELOPMENT AND
BUDGETARY MATTERS: Presented was the request of Linda Wilson,
Peter Berke, and Betty Bunnell to address Council regarding
various development and budgetary matters. Peter Berke and Betty
Bunnell addressed Council in support of reducing the amount of
new development in the City. No Council action was taken on this
item.
13-F: RICHARD LAWRENCE/ROBERT SEGAL/KAREN JOHNSON/CHRISTOPHER
HARDING/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LONG RANGE PLANNING REPORT: The
request of Richard Lawrence, Robert Segal, Karen Johnson, and
Christopher M. Harding to address Council regarding the Chamber
of Commerce Long Range Planning Report was withdrawn at the
request of the applicants.
13-G: CHARLES HARRIS/1616 OCEAN AVENUE: The request of Charles
Harris to address Council regarding the City's management policy
for the property located at 1616 Ocean Avenue was received and
filed.
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 11:45 P.M.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved.
14-A: SHOWERS/LOCKER FACILITIES IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS: Presented
was the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss the wisdom of
requiring showers and locker facilities in all new developments
as a way of encouraging bicycle use and walking to work.
Councilmember Zane initiated discussion and moved to direct staff
to examine this proposal and other broader strategies to
encourage bicycle use in our community. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to hear from the
public on this item. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The
motion failed. The motion to direct staff to examine this
proposal was unanimously approved.
14-B: APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES:
Mayor Abdo announced the following appointments of liaisons and
delegates to agencies, boards, and commissions:
Accessibility Appeals Board - Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Airport Commission - Councilmember Herb Katz, Mayor Judy Abdo
Architectural Review Board - Councilmember Herb Katz
Arts Commission - Councilmember Herb Katz,
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Bayside District Corporation - Councilmember Dennis Zane,
Councilmember Herb Katz
Civic Center Specific Plan - Councilmember Herb Katz,
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
College Liaison - Councilmember Antonio Vazquez,
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Commission on the Status of Women - Mayor Judy Abdo
Housing Commission - Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Landmarks Commission - Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Library Board - Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Commission on Older Americans - Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Peace and Ecology Commission - Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Personnel Board - Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Planning Commission - Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Pier Restoration Corporation - Councilmember Dennis Zane,
Councilmember Herb Katz
Recreation & Parks Comm. - Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook,
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Rent Control Board - Councilmember Dennis Zane,
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District - MPT Ken Genser,
Mayor Judy Abdo
Social Services Commission - Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook,
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Bay Restoration - Mayor Judy Abdo,
Christine E. Reed
California League of Cities - Mayor Judy Abdo
Conference of Mayors - Mayor Judy Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Homeless Business Council - Councilmember Dennis Zane,
Mayor Judy Abdo
Independent Cities - Councilmember Herb Katz
Los Angeles League of Cities - Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser
Metropolitan Water District - Christine E. Reed
National League of Cities - Mayor Judy Abdo
Southern California Association of Governments - MPT Ken Genser
Southern California Rapid Transit District - Mayor Judy Abdo
Westside Summit - Mayor Judy Abdo,
Councilmember Dennis Zane
14-C: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the
matter of making an appointment to the Commission on the Status
of Women. Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations. Mayor
Abdo nominated Alice Fisher. Councilmember Katz moved to appoint
Alice Fisher by acclamation. The motion was duly seconded and
unanimously approved. Therefore, Alice Fisher was appointed to
the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30,
1993.
14-D: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT:
Presented was the matter of appointing the City's representative
to the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations. Councilmember Katz
nominated Mallory Pearce. Councilmember Katz moved to appoint
Mallory Pearce by acclamation. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion
was unanimously approved. Therefore, Mallory Pearce was
reappointed to the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement
District for a term ending October 18, 1994.
14-E: SANTA MONICA AIRPORT COMMISSION: Presented was the matter
of appointing a member to the Santa Monica Airport Commission.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations. Councilmember Katz
nominated Brian Ouzounian. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser nominated
Veronica Pickard. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Ouzounian - Holbrook, Katz, Vazquez, Abdo
Pickard - Genser, Olsen, Zane
Therefore, Brian Ouzounian was appointed to the Santa Monica
Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 1993.
14-F: SANTA MONICA ARTS COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of
the appointment of a member to the Santa Monica Arts Commission.
Councilmember Katz moved to continue this appointment for 60
days. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Threfore, this
appointment was continued to the meeting of February 12, 1990.
14-G: PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Presented
was the matter of the appointment of four members to the Pier
Restoration Corporation Board of Directors. Mayor Pro Tempore
Genser moved to reappoint the incumbents by acclamation. Second
by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved.
Therefore, Rae Archibald, Ruth Y. Goldway, William Bradley Jones,
and William Spurgin were reappointed to the Pier Restoration
Corporation Board of Directors for terms ending November 13,
1993.
14-H: ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Zane to host and co-sponsor an environmental
conference in April 1991. Councilmember Zane initiated
discussion and moved to co-sponsor this conference with
representatives from the cities of Los Angeles, Culver City,
Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood, for the purposes of sharing
the successful environmental programs each of the communities is
implementing; discussing the ways in which the communities can
collaborate in meeting the areas environmental needs; and
providing people with the chance to express their visions of what
they would like to see their cities do; and to appropriate up to
$25,000 but only allocate the necessary amount for holding this
conference. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative 7-0
14-I: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY MANAGER: The request of
Mayor Abdo to approve compensation adjustment for the City
Manager pursuant to Section 1(C) of Contract No. 5275(CCS) was
continued to the meeting of December 18, 1990.
14-J: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY ATTORNEY: The request of
Mayor Abdo to approve compensation adjustment for the City
Attorney pursuant to Contract No. 5276(CCS) was continued to the
meeting of December 18, 1990.
14-K: SALARY AND BENEFITS AMENDMENT - CITY CLERK: The request
of Mayor Abdo to adopt a resolution amending salary and benefits
for the position of City Clerk was continued to the meeting of
December 18, 1990.
14-L: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Zane to discuss the allocation of funds
for the Martin Luther King Day celebration. Councilmember Zane
initiated discussion and moved that Council action on this item
be taken at the Council meeting of December 18, 1990. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
15. PUBLIC INPUT: Blyden Boyle Jr. addressed Council in support
of increased Latino involvement in City government, and
congratulated Councilmember Vazquez on his election to the City
Council. Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding drugs and
discrimination.
Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 A.M.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
CLOSED SESSION: At 11:40 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of discussing the following cases:
Bernard Bros., Inc. v. City of Santa Monica et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. C 727 047. Schurgin Development
Companies et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case Nos. BC 002 180 and C 741 155. Jett Mora v.
City of Santa Monica, et al, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No.
WEC 128 286.
At 12:05 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
Mayor Abdo moved to approve a settlement in the case of Bernard
Bros., Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., in the amount of
$600,000 and the appropriation from the Airport Fund to the
Airport Capital Project Account in the amount of $377,811.11.
The motion was duly seconded and approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Holbrook
No further action was taken as a result of the Closed Session.