CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 04/02/91
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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7-B: APPEAL/CUP 90-099/RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY/309
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD: Presented was the appeal of Planning
Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit 90-099 to allow
the operation of a 393-seat entertainment facility and restaurant
with a Type-47 Alcohol License at 309 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Appellant: Merritt Coleman, Santa Monica Neighborhood Coalition.
Applicant: Robert D. Resnick and Jeffrey M. Alexander.
Councilmember Zane inquired as to the possible conflict of
interest due to his tenancy at 309 Santa Monica Boulevard. The
City Attorney ruled that there was no conflict of interest.
Council asked questions of staff. Appellant Merritt Coleman
spoke in favor of the appeal and in opposition to the project.
Applicant Robert Resnick spoke in opposition to the appeal and in
favor of the project. Council asked questions of the applicant.
Members of the public Marshall Siskin, Allen Zahner, Coco
Reynolds, Shane Talbot, Steve Spencer, Jean Gebman, Art Casillas,
Ken Schonlau, Emmalie Hodgin, George Hickey, Tony Haig, Laurel
Roennau, Bea Nemlaha, Jennifer Polhemus, Sylvia Shniad, and Brad
Thomas spoke in opposition to the project. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the public Maria
Arechaederra, Lacy Goode, Jeff Marshall, Alfredo Caravelli, Matt
Kramer, Alan Harris, Brigitte Hartford, Pam O'Connor, Tom
Carroll, and Bruce Cameron spoke in support of the project.
Councilmember Zane moved to hear late speakers. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. The motion was unanimously approved.
Member of the public Karl Schober spoke in support of the
project. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to extend the meeting to
12:30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Staff Report
At 10:55 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 11:10
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
Appellant Merritt Coleman presented his rebuttal. Councilmember
Zane moved to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission
approval. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Olsen moved to amend the motion to have a condition
be included whereby any minimum purchase requirements can be
satisfied with the purchase of food rather than alcoholic
beverages. The motion was accepted as friendly. Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser moved to include a condition whereby if there is
going to be more than one seating at any time, that there be at
least a period of one hour between the seatings. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. The motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Negative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Discussion was held. The main motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser requested that the record reflect that
he voted "no" on this item because he believes that there is
clearly a public safety issue related to the concentration of
people at this intersection and that it is not possible to handle
the number of people which are projected to be added to the
existing over-concentration.
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
10-A: ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE/2438 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD: The
public hearing and resolution confirming the report regarding
abatement of a nuisance at 2438 Ocean Park Boulevard and
authorizing special assessment was continued to the meeting of
April 9, 1991.
Staff Report
10-B: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: The public hearing and
resolution confirming the report regarding repairs to damaged
sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-91-169/170) was continued to
the meeting of April 9, 1991.
Staff Report
10-C: ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH: The public hearing on the
intention to abate weeds and rubbish and to award an abatement
contract to Gary's Lot Cleaning in the amount of $39,700 was
continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
13-A: MRS. J. CURRAN: The request of Mrs. J. Curran to address
Council regarding a failure to observe the law was continued to
the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-A: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/VITO CETTA: Acceptance of the
letter of resignation of Vito Cetta and the appointment of
members to the Bayside District Corporation was continued to the
meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-B: SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION: The appointment of a member
to the Social Services Commission was continued to the meeting of
April 9, 1991.
14-C: ARTS COMMISSION: The appointment of members to the Arts
Commission was continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-D: WESTSIDE URBAN FORUM: The request of Mayor Abdo to
discuss approval of City membership in the Westside Urban Forum
was continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-E: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/IRVING H. LASKEY: Acceptance of the
letter of resignation from Irving H. Laskey from the Commission
on Older Americans and authorization to the City Clerk to publish
a Notice of Vacancy was continued to the meeting of April 9,
1991.
14-F: SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE: The request of Mayor
Abdo to discuss a contribution to the Santa Monica High School
Grad Nite event was continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-G: LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: The request of Councilmember Vazquez to
address Council regarding attendance at the Leadership Strategies
for Housing and Community Economic Development Conference in San
Antonio, Texas, was continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-H: CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION: The request of Mayor Abdo
to discuss waiving the fee for the use of the Council Chambers by
the California Energy Commission on April 3, 1991, was continued
to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-I: APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: The request
for authorization to the City Clerk to advertise for annual
appointments for various City Boards and Commissions was
continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-J: BUILDING HEIGHTS: The request of Mayor Pro Tempore Genser
to discuss directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
(or emergency ordinance) to lower the permitted building heights
on Pacific Coast Highway/Palisades Beach Road north of the Santa
Monica Pier was continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.
14-K: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/CAROL E. HETRICK: The acceptance of
the letter of resignation of Carol E. Hetrick from the Personnel
Board and authorization to the City Clerk to advertise a notice
of vacancy was continued to the meeting of April 9, 1991.