CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 05/28/91
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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4-A: PROCLAMATION/AFTER SCHOOL DAY: Mayor Abdo presented a
proclamation declaring May 31, 1991, as "After School Day" in the
City of Santa Monica to Bob Gottlieb.
14-E: CAROUSEL ON THE PIER/50 YEARS OF CHILD CARE/CELEBRATION:
Mayor Abdo moved to approve the City of Santa Monica to be a
co-sponsor with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
for the Carousel on the Pier/50 Years of Child Care in Santa
Monica Celebration/Fundraiser. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was unanimously approved.
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
Katz moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of
Item Nos. 6-E, 6-G, and 6-Y, reading resolutions and ordinances
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved.
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of May 14, 1991
were approved as presented.
6-B: WATER CONSERVING EQUIPMENT: Ordinance No. 1585(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING SECTION 7252 TO CHAPTER 2A OF ARTICLE VII OF THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OR DISABLING
OF WATER CONSERVATION EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES WITHOUT THE PERMISSION
OF THE PROPERTY OWNER," was adopted.
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6-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8228(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-91-173)," was adopted,
thereby setting a public hearing for July 9, 1991.
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6-D: GUTTERS/STREET RESURFACING/SIDEWALK/DRIVEWAY/CURB REPAIR:
Resolution No. 8229(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE
GUTTERS, STREET RESURFACING, SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY AND CURB REPAIR
AND APPURTENANT WORK ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS, AS SHOWN ON CITY
DRAWING NO. 5911, IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted,
thereby setting a public hearing for July 9, 1991.
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6-F: UPGRADE/COMPUTERIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Contract No.
5687(CCS) was approved authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a funding agreement with Los Angeles County
Transportation Commission for the upgrade and computerization of
traffic signals along Wilshire Boulevard.
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6-H: SALE OF POLICE SERVICE DOG: The recommendation to sell
Police Service Dog "Renko" to Officer Baker for $500 was
approved.
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6-I: ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2329 was awarded to
Consolidated Electrical Distributors at specified unit prices for
miscellaneous electrical supplies for various departments.
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6-J: LUMBER & LUMBER SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2330 was awarded to
Fisher Lumber at specified unit prices for miscellaneous lumber
and lumber supplies for various departments.
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6-K: PLUMBING SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2331 was awarded to Brandon
Industrial at specified unit prices for miscellaneous plumbing
supplies for various departments.
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6-L: GALVANIZED NIPPLES: Bid No. 2332 was awarded to Astro
Plumbing Supply Company at specified unit prices for galvanized
nipples for various departments.
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6-M: COTTON RAGS: Bid No. 2333 was awarded to California Supply
at specified unit prices for cotton rags for various departments.
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6-N: ALKALINE BATTERIES: Bid No. 2335 was awarded to Battery
Specialties at specified unit prices for miscellaneous alkaline
batteries for various departments.
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6-O: JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2336 was awarded to Waxie
Enterprises at specified unit prices for miscellaneous janitorial
supplies for various departments.
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6-P: PAINT & SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2337 was awarded to Dunn Edwards
Corporation at specified unit prices for paint and supplies for
various departments.
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6-Q: VALVES: Bid No. 2338 was awarded to Astro Plumbing at
specified unit prices for miscellaneous valves for various
departments.
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6-R: GALVANIZED COPPER & PLASTIC PIPE: Bid No. 2340 was awarded
to Familian Pipe and Supply Company at specified unit prices for
galvanized copper and plastic pipe for various departments.
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6-S: SMALL TOOLS: Bid No. 2341 was awarded to Continental Tool
& Hoist at specified unit prices for small tools for various
departments.
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6-T: FILES/HAMMERS/LADDERS/LEVELS: Bid No. 2342 was awarded to
Continental Tool & Hoist at specified unit prices for
miscellaneous files, hammers, ladders, and levels for various
departments.
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6-U: COVERALLS: Bid No. 2345 was awarded to Pacific Coast
Uniform at specified unit prices for coveralls for various
departments.
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6-V: ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2346 was awarded to Westwood
Wholesale Electric at specified unit prices for miscellaneous
electrical supplies for various departments.
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6-W: DUCTILE IRON BELL/SPIGOT PIPE: Bid No. 2353 was awarded to
Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company at specified unit prices
for ductile iron bell and spigot pipe for Water Division General
Services Department.
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6-X: PORTABLE WELDING SERVICES: Bid No. 2354 was awarded to
Paul's Welding at specified hourly labor rates for portable
welding services for the Water-Wastewater Division, General
Services Department.
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6-Z: REMODELING: The allocation of $50,000 to complete the
remodeling of various City offices and authorization of any
necessary change orders was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-E: CIVIC AUDITORIUM SOUND SYSTEM: Council asked questions of
staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to award Contract No.
5686(CCS) to Sound Chamber Entertainment Systems, Inc. in the
amount of $133,800 to replace the Civic Auditorium Sound System.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously
approved.
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6-G: AB 2766/TRANSPORTATION MEASURES: Councilmember Katz moved
to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance in support of
AB 2766 authorizing the imposition of additional vehicle
registration fees to finance the implementation of transportation
measures embodied in the Air Quality Management Plan and
provisions of the California Clean Air Act. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
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6-Y: FIREWORKS/GRAND SUMMER NIGHT'S PROGRAM: Presented was a
staff report recommending that the City Council approve Santa
Monica College's request for fireworks display for the "Grand
Summer Night's" program on June 29, 1991. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Katz clarified for the record that the fireworks
would last only ten minutes and would be displayed only once
during the program. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to hear
members of the public for two minutes each. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
Members of the public Susan Davidson, George Hickey, Cheri
Dickinson, and Richard Dickinson spoke in opposition to the
fireworks display. Member of the public Emmalie Hodgin expressed
her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to approve Santa Monica
College's request for fireworks display for the "Grand Summer
Night's" program on June 29, 1991, with the condition that the
college notify nearby residents when the fireworks would be
displayed. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Council asked
questions of staff. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore
Genser moved a substitution motion to continue this item one week
and request that the college meet with representatives of the
neighborhood and City staff for possible modifications to the
program in order to make it more accommodating to the residents.
Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to continue this item to later in the
meeting. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Genser opposed.
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7-A: APPEAL/DR 91-001/OFFICE BUILDING/401-415 SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD & 1341-1357 FOURTH STREET: Applicant: Faramarz
Inc./CAM Properties Inc. Appellant: Mayor Pro Tempore Genser.
Presented was the appeal of a Planning Commission approval of
Development Review Permit 91-001 to allow the extension of
previously approved Site Plan Review 454, to permit the
construction of a 6-story office building at 401-415 Santa Monica
Boulevard and 1341-1357 Fourth Street. Council asked questions
of staff. Appellant Mayor Pro Tempore Genser addressed Council
in favor of the appeal. Chris Harding, speaking on behalf of the
applicant, addressed Council in opposition to the appeal. Member
of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the
public Coco Reynolds, Allen Zahner, Laurel Roennau, Merritt
Coleman, Susan Davidson, George Hickey, Bruce Cameron, Emmalie
Hodgin, Cheri Dickinson, Richard Dickinson, Sylvia Shniad, John
Bodin, Maryanne Solomon, Eric Chen, Stephen Alpert, and Manfred
Schlosser spoke in support of the appeal. Appellant Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser presented a rebuttal. Discussion was held. Mayor
Pro Tempore Genser moved to uphold the appeal. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. The motion failed by
the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen, Vazquez
Negative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Zane,
Mayor Abdo
Councilmember Olsen requested that the record reflect that he
believes the rules are very clear.
Councilmember Zane moved to deny the appeal and grant an
extension for 90 days from today's date. Second by Councilmember
Holbrook. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved a
substitute motion to grant an extension to July 2, 1991. Second
by Councilmember Olsen. The substitute motion failed by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen, Vazquez
Negative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Zane,
Mayor Abdo
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Zane,
Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen, Vazquez
The appeal was denied and the applicant was granted a 90-day
extension from this date. Staff was directed to look at standards
for extensions for future projects.
At 10:25 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 10:40 P.M. with all members present.
10-A: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Presented was a staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing submission of
the "Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds" to the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 Midnight.
Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was unanimously
approved. Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open at 11:00
P.M. Members of the public Joe Sullivan and John Sullivan spoke
in support of funding for the Step-Up program. Members of the
public Isabel Moriarity and Andrew Chesnut spoke in support of
funding the DRS School Mediation program. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Andy
Handler spoke in support of funding for the AIDS Project Los
Angeles. Member of the public Anna Wright spoke in support of
affordable housing. Members of the public Judy Gewertz and Elena
Popp spoke in support a setting up a contingency fund for Santa
Monicans in need. Members of the public James Mount, Geraldine
Moyle, and Paul DeSantis spoke in support of funding for
Community Corp. Member of the public Dominic Agbabiaka spoke in
support of funding for Kid City. Members of the public Monica
Varela and Nazanin Samari spoke in support of funding for
Stepping Stone. Member of the public Vivian Rothstein spoke in
support of funding for Mission Park Community Center. Members of
the public John Smith, Mary Thompson, Ed Schiffer, and Robert
Hutton spoke in support of funding for AIDS outreach. Member of
the public John Suggs spoke in support of funding for the bus
token program. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 11:45
P.M. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Katz moved
to approve the proposed two-year Community Development Plan for
Fiscal Year 1991-92 and Fiscal Year 1992-93, which included the
additional funds of $30,000 to APLA and $15,000 for the bus token
program. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. Councilmember
Holbrook moved to amend the motion to increase the budget by
$10,000 for the Meals-On-Wheels program. Second by Councilmember
Olsen. Discussion was held. The amended motion failed by the
following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook
Negative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to amend the motion to request
staff to work with the Social Services Commission and the
Commission on Older Americans to attempt to obtain County funds
for emergency services for the elderly and report back to
Council. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was accepted
as friendly. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to amend the motion
to request that the program, be looked at and returned to
Council. The motion was accepted as friendly. Resolution No.
8230(CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING FOR FY1991-92 AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF CDBG
STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES FOR 1991-92," was approved reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Councilmember
Katz moved to extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
8-A: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Chapter 2B to Article
IX of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to require new and existing
non-residential development projects to adopt worksite
transportation plans and to pay transportation impact fees to
reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the City.
At 12:04 A.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open.
Members of the public Saxe Dobrin and Tom Larmore spoke in favor
of a rideshare inducement ordinance. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. This item was continued to the
meeting of June 4, 1991.
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Councilmember Zane left the meeting at 12:10 A.M.
8-B: HEIGHT STANDARDS/PALISADES BEACH ROAD: Presented was an
interim ordinance for introduction and first reading limiting
development by reducing on an interim basis allowable building
heights along Palisades Beach Road between the Santa Monica Pier
on the south and the north City limits. Council asked questions
of staff. Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to
12:45 A.M. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
unanimously approved. Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing
open at 12:20 A.M. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed
her concerns. Member of the public Dan Kolodziejski spoke in
support of grandfathering provisions. Member of the public Guy
Bartoli suggested several compromises. Members of the public Ian
Robertson, Diane Caughey, and Fred Harris spoke in support of the
staff proposal with the inclusion of consideration of the R-1
zone. Members of the public David Gray, Michael Grecco, and Z.
Wayland spoke in support of staff's proposal. Member of the
public Herbert Hall expressed his concerns. Mayor Abdo closed
the public hearing at 12:35 A.M. Councilmember Katz moved to
introduce the interim ordinance and direct staff to study the
possible conformity of the R-1 zone and return with
recommendations, and allow chimneys to encroach up to 5' above
the maximum height established by the ordinance and vents
encroach by an allowable amount when built in accordance with the
Uniform Building Code. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Olsen moved to amend the
motion to consider the interim ordinance separately from the
direction to staff. The motion was accepted as friendly. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
By virtue of the above action, an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
LIMITING DEVELOPMENT BY REDUCING ON AN INTERIM BASIS ALLOWABLE
BUILDING HEIGHTS ALONG PALISADES BEACH ROAD BETWEEN THE SANTA
MONICA PIER ON THE SOUTH AND THE NORTH CITY LIMITS," was
introduced for first reading by title only, waiving further
reading thereof. Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to
study the possible conformity of the R-1 zone and return with
recommendations. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 1:00 A.M.
Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was unanimously
approved.
6-Y: FIREWORKS/GRAND SUMMER NIGHT'S PROGRAM (Resumed):
Discussion was held. The substitute motion to continue the item
one week failed by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Negative: Councilmember Holbrook, Katz,
Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Vazquez requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he has a problem with the one
week notice.
Councilmember Vazquez moved to amend the main motion to include a
condition that the fireworks display be allowed this time but
that the City provide a public forum to discuss future events.
The motion was accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
7-B: APPEAL/CUP 90-101/VESTING TPM 22722/CONDOMINIUMS/1247 23RD
STREET: The Appeal of Planning Commission approval of CUP 90-
101 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 22722 for construction of a
4-unit condominium at 1247 23rd Street was continued to the
meeting of June 4, 1991.
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9-A: SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE/345 ADELAIDE DRIVE: The request for
use of the subsurface of Adelaide Drive for a private
subterranean garage by the owners of 345 Adelaide Drive was
continued to the meeting of June 4, 1991.
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9-B: DAILY PARKING: The recommendation to adopt a resolution
revising rates for daily parking at City beach lots was continued
to the meeting of June 4, 1991.
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9-C: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
10-B: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION/STREET RESURFACING/TREE PLANTING: The
public hearing on the confirmation of assessment of costs for
gutter construction, street resurfacing, and tree planting on
Colorado Avenue between Fourteenth Street and Twentieth Street
was continued to the meeting of June 4, 1991.
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10-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: The public hearing on the
assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and
curbs (SR-91-172) was continued to the meeting of June 4, 1991.
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11-A: CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: The presentation by the
Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau was continued to the
meeting of June 4, 1991.
13-A: HERB SANDEL/MAIN STREET NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION: The
request of Herb Sandel for Main Street Neighbors Association to
address Council regarding public safety problems at Ocean View
Park at 2600 Barnard Way was continued to the meeting of June 4,
1991.
14-A: BOARD & COMMISSIONS: The annual appointments to Boards
and Commissions was continued to the meeting of June 4, 1991.
14-B: STREET LIGHTS: The request of Councilmember Olsen to
discuss placing street lights on the 1300 block of 6th Street was
continued to the meeting of June 4, 1991.
14-C: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/MICHAEL E. HILL/SANTA MONICA
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: The acceptance of the letter of
resignation of Michael E. Hill from the Santa Monica Convention
and Visitors Bureau and authorization to the City Clerk to
publish a Notice of Vacancy was continued to the meeting of June
4, 1991.
14-D: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/JOHN SMITH/SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION: The acceptance of the letter of resignation of John
Smith from the Social Services Commission and authorization to
the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancy was continued to
the meeting of June 4, 1991.