CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12/18/90
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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14-I, 14-J, and 14-K were considered following the Closed
Session.
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
moved to approve the City's participation in the Martin Luther
King Day celebration, and to approve the allocation of up to
$10,000 for the celebration. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-M: EXEMPTION OF SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES FROM DEVELOPMENT
FEES: Presented was the request of Councilmember Katz to discuss
the exemption of social services agencies from development fees.
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser excused himself from Council discussion
regarding this matter due to a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Katz moved to eliminate development fees for
building construction by social services agencies, which are
approved of and supported by the City, and to investigate the
possibility of expanding the exemption to include all social
services agencies. Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember
Olsen. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Genser
14-N: PUBLIC SPEAKING TIME: Mayor Pro Tem Genser moved to
consolidate this item with Item No. 14-O and continue both to the
first meeting in January. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved.
14-O: PUBLIC SPEAKING TIME: This item was consolidated with
Item No. 14-N and continued to the first meeting in January.
14-P: PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED CROSSWALKS: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Zane to discuss the need for pedestrian
activated crosswalks on 4th Street in the downtown area.
Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to contact St.
Augustine's Church for possible reconsideration of
pedestrian-activated mid-block crosswalks if it is determined
that the City is no longer opposed to such technology, and to
also consider the appropriateness of installing such crosswalks
at the 1400 block of 4th Street. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to amend his motion to direct staff to
report back to Council on whether or not they feel it would be
appropriate to reconsider pedestrian-activated mid-block
crosswalks. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
The amended motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Holbrook
15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council regarding traffic dangers to pedestrians, compensation
assistance for veterans, time constraints on public speaking,
drugs and alcohol. Councilmember Zane moved to hear a late
speaker. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was
unanimously approved. Member of the public Art Casillas
addressed Council regarding drugs, gangs, and crime.
11-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 8:10 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters.
(Continued from December 12, 1990) Council reconvened at 12:10
A.M., with all members present. Mayor Abdo reported that during
Closed Session a motion was made, seconded, and approved to
extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M.
14-I: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY MANAGER: Presented was the
request of Mayor Abdo to approve a compensation adjustment for
the City Manager pursuant to Section 1(C) of Contract No.
5275(CCS). Mayor Abdo moved that effective July 1, 1990, the
salary for the City Manager be increased by 5% plus a 3% market
adjustment and that there be an 8% bonus. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Abstain: Councilmember Holbrook
14-J: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY ATTORNEY: Presented was
the request of Mayor Abdo to approve a compensation adjustment
for the City Attorney pursuant to Contract No. 5276(CCS). Mayor
Abdo moved that effective July 1, 1990, the salary for the City
Attorney be increased by 5% with a 7% bonus with a modification
in the contract to include the same type of compensation provided
in the Executive Pay Plan, allows for Deferred Compensation and
Management Leave. Second by Mayor Pro Tempre Genser. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Abstain: Councilmember Holbrook
14-K: SALARY AND BENEFITS AMENDMENT - CITY CLERK: Presented was
the request of Mayor Abdo to adopt a resolution amending salary
and benefits for the position of City Clerk. Mayor Abdo moved to
adopt Resolution No. 8145(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SALARY BENEFITS
FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Thereby stating that effective
July 1, 1990, the salary for the City Clerk shall be $6,013 per
month (Step E), that the City shall pay the City Clerk a
performance payment in the amount of 7%, that the benefits
accorded to this position shall be the same as for the members of
the Executive Pay Plan with the exception of the merit bonus
pool. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Abstain: Councilmember Holbrook