CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 06/04/91
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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7-B: APPEAL/CUP 90-101/VESTING TPM 22722/CONDOMINIUM/1247 23RD
STREET: Presented was 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.
Applicant: Joseph Yadegar. Appellant: Councilmember Katz.
Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Katz spoke in
support of the appeal and in opposition to the project. Council
asked questions of the appellant. Applicant, spoke in opposition
to the appeal and in support of the project. Planning
Commissioner Donald Nelson spoke in support of the appeal and in
opposition to the project. Councilmember Katz moved to hear late
chits. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was unanimously
approved. Architectural Review Board Commissioner Richard Segal
spoke in support of the appeal and in opposition to the project.
Councilmember Katz presented a rebuttal. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to deny the appeal and direct
staff to return with an interim ordinance limiting subterranean
front yard encroachments. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved a substitute
motion to uphold the appeal and deny the project. Second by
Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The substitute motion
was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Zane,
Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Abstain: Councilmember Vazquez
Councilmember Vazquez asked the record to show he abstained from
the vote because he arrived late and did not hear the discussion.
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser requested the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item as he does not believe the developer
should be requested to meet standards which the City does not
have, and his "no" does not indicate a lack of sympathy with the
ordinance and he supports a change in the Code.
Councilmember Katz moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare
an interim ordinance commencing this evening that neither partial
nor total subterranean garages encroach more than 50% into the
required setback and that landscaping as required in the Code,
and its intent, be fully adhered to, and that it not be
encumbered by concrete. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Zane moved to reconsider action. Second by
Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Councilmember Zane moved to uphold the appeal and approve the
project with an added condition that the Planning Commission
review and approve revised plans which show that no more than 50%
of the front yard setback is encroached by subterranean parking.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Zane,
Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Abstain: Councilmember Vazquez
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.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:40 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Norma
Gonzales spoke in support of South Coast AQMD retaining
implementation oversight; and suggested Santa Monica work with
them to establish uniform criteria and procedures for
multi-facality employers. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Members of the public Tom Larmore, Saxe
Dobrin and Laurel Roenau spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance with modifications. Councilmember Katz moved to hear a
late chit. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously
approved. Member of the public One Over Humanity expressed his
concerns about the environment. Mayor Abdo closed the public
hearing at 9:12 P.M. Council asked questions of staff.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to
prepare an ordinance for consideration in July and a report
regarding mitigation fees. Second by Councilmember Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
Staff Report
At 9:40 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 10:02 P.M. with all members present.
Councilmember Katz moved to hear Item 10-B at this time. Second
by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved.
10-B: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION/STREET RESURFACING/TREE PLANTING:
Presented was 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 and acknowledging one protest. At 9:55
P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Members of
the public Beverly Delott and Sondra Shanker spoke in protest of
the assessment of costs for gutter construction, street
resurfacing, and tree planting. Mayor Abdo closed the public
hearing at 10:05 P.M. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Katz moved to acknowledge the protest and adopt
Resolution No. 8232(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT
DIAGRAM AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET RESURFACING, GUTTER
CONSTRUCTION AND TREE PLANTING ON COLORADO AVENUE BETWEEN
FOURTEENTH STREET AND TWENTIETH STREET," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Genser. Discussion was heard. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Staff Report
9-A: SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE/345 ADELAIDE DRIVE: Presented was the
request for use of the subsurface of Adelaide Drive for a private
subterranean garage by the owners of 345 Adelaide Drive. Council
asked questions of staff. Members of the public Ernie Powell and
Frieda Mock spoke in support of the use of the subsurface of
Adelaide Drive for a private subterranean garage. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Olsen moved to direct staff to prepare a
zoning amendment to permit the granting of an easement with the
condition that nothing protrudes above the level of Adelaide
Drive. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to amend the motion to specify
that the proposed zoning amendment would require a public hearing
for use of the easement. The motion was accepted as friendly.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Staff Report
9-B: DAILY PARKING: Presented was the recommendation to adopt a
resolution revising rates for daily parking at City beach lots.
Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Olsen moved to
extend the meeting to 12:00 Midnight. Second by Councilmember
Zane. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Ernie
Powell spoke in opposition to the proposed rate increase.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Vazquez moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8231(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 2A OF
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1786(CCS) INCREASING BEACH PARKING LOT RATES,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item out of concern for individuals who cannot
afford the fee.
9-C: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
10-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was the staff report
acknowledging one protest and recommending confirmation of
assessments of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and
curbs (SR-91-172). At 11:26 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public
hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Abdo
closed the public hearing. Councilmember Vazquez moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8233(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-91-172)," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved.
Staff Report
11-A: CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: Jack Siegal, Chairman of
the Board of the Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau,
provided an update on the organization and provided insight into
the state of the local tourism industry.
13-A: HERB SANDEL/MAIN STREET NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION: Presented
was 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. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Olsen moved to refer this item to staff for review
and preparation of a report. Second by Councilmember Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M.
Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was approved.
14-A: BOARD & COMMISSIONS: Presented was the matter of
appointing members to various City Boards and Commissions. Mayor
Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill two vacancies on the
Airport Commission. Councilmember Katz moved to reappoint Jule
E. Lamm by acclamation to the Airport Commission for a term
ending June 30, 1995. The motion was unanimously carried.
Councilmember Katz nominated Karl Arnold to the Airport
Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser nominated John Ezell.
There being no further nominations, Mayor Abdo declared the
nominations closed. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Arnold: Councilmembers: Katz, Zane, Abdo
Ezell: Councilmembers: Genser, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez
John Ezell was thereby appointed to the Airport Commission for a
term ending June 30, 1995.
At the consent of Council the appointment to the Architectural
Review Board was continued to the meeting of July 9, 1991.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill two vacancies
on the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to
reappoint Roger Genser and Martin Sosin by acclamation to the
Arts Commission for terms ending June 30, 1995. The motion was
unanimously approved. At the consent of Council three additional
appointments to the Arts Commission were continued to the meeting
of July 9, 1991.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill four vacancies
on the Bayside District Corporation. Councilmember Zane moved to
reappoint David Khedr, Barbara Tenzer and Patricia Young-Spivak
by acclamation to the Bayside District Corporation for terms
ending June 30, 1994. The motion was approved. Councilmember
Genser abstained.
Councilmember Zane nominated Ellen Goldin by acclamation to the
Bayside District Corporation for an unexpired term ending June
30, 1993, effective immediately. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill three
vacancies on the Commission on Older Americans. Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser moved to appoint Rosemary Regalbuto by acclamation
to the Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30,
1995. The motion was unanimously approved. At the consent of
Council two vacancies on the Commission on Older Americans were
continued to the meeting of July 9, 1991.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill two vacancies
on the Commission on the Status of Women. Mayor Abdo moved to
appoint Laurie Newman and Michele Wittig by acclamation to the
Commission on the Status of Women for terms ending June 30, 1995.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill two vacancies
on the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Katz moved
to reappoint Daniel Kingsley by acclamation to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau for a term ending June 30, 1994. The motion was
duly seconded and unanimously approved.
Councilmember Katz nominated Robert Gabriel to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser nominated Stephen
Rothschild. There being no further nominations Mayor Abdo
declared the nominations closed. The vote on the nominations was
as follows:
Gabriel: Councilmembers: Holbrook, Katz, Zane, Abdo
Rothschild: Councilmenbers: Genser, Olsen, Vazquez
Robert Gabriel was thereby appointed to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau for a term ending June 30, 1994.
At the consent of Council the two vacancies on the Housing
Commission were continued to the meeting of July 9, 1991.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill one vacancy on
the Library Board. Councilmember Holbrook moved to reappoint
Philip Kaufman by acclamation to the Library Board for a term
ending June 30, 1995. The motion was unanimously approved.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill two vacancies
on the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Advisory Board.
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to reappoint Bemi DeBus and Sue
Alexopoulos by acclamation to the Metropolitan Cooperative
Library System Advisory Board for terms ending June 30, 1993.
The motion was unanimously approved. Bemi DeBus will serve as
delegate and Sue Alexopoulos as alternate.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill one vacancy on
the Personnel Board. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to reappoint
Robert Sullivan by acclamation to the Personnel Board for a term
ending June 30, 1996. The motion was unanimously approved.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill three
vacancies on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Genser moved
to reappoint Ralph Mechur by acclamation to the Planning
Commission for a term ending June 30, 1995. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Councilmember Katz nominated Thomas Pyne to the Planning
Commission. Councilmember Olsen nominated Kenneth Briesch.
There being no further nominations, Mayor Abdo declared the
nominations closed. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Pyne: Councilmembers: Holbrook, Katz, Vazquez, Zane,
Abdo
Breisch: Councilmembers: Genser, Olsen
Thomas Pyne was thereby appointed to the Planning Commission for
a term ending June 30, 1995. Councilmember Vazquez asked that
the record show that he voted for Mr. Pyne even though he had
received several complaints about Mr. Pyne cutting speakers off
during public hearings, but he had spoken to him about it and Mr.
Pyne stated he wanted to publicly apologize for his conduct.
Councilmember Vazquez also stated for the record he voted for Mr.
Pyne as he represents the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Abdo moved to nominate Sharon Gilpin to the Planning
Commission by acclamation for a term ending June 30, 1995. The
motion was unanimously approved.
At the consent of the Council appointments to the Plumbing and
Mechanical Board of Appeals was continued to the meeting of July
9, 1991.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill one vacancy on
the Recreation and Parks Commission. Councilmember Genser moved
to reappoint Doris Sosin by acclamation for a term ending June
30, 1995. The motion was unanimously approved.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill one vacancy on
Social Services Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to
reappoint Mark Pfeffer by acclamation for a term ending June 30,
1995. The motion was unanimously approved.
14-B: STREET LIGHTS: Presented was the request of Councilmember
Olsen to discuss placing street lights on the 1300 block of 6th
Street. Discussion was held. Councilmember Olsen moved to refer
to staff for evaluation and public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded and unanimously approved.
14-C: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/MICHAEL E. HILL/SANTA MONICA
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: Councilmember Katz moved to
accept with regrets the letter of resignation of Michael E. Hill
from the Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau and
authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancy. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved.
14-D: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/JOHN SMITH/SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION: Councilmember Zane moved to accept with regrets the
letter of resignation of John Smith from the Social Services
Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of
Vacancy. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
14-E: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ELECTED OFFICIALS
CONFERENCE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Vazquez
to discuss approval of travel funds for the National Association
of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) Conference in Anaheim June
27, to June 29, 1991. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the
expenditure of travel funds for any Councilmember or City staff
member to attend. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The
motion was unanimously approved.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Joy Fullmer and One
Over Humanity addressed the Council and expressed their concerns.