CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 07/16/91
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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4-A: RECOGNITION/PAST BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS: Mayor Abdo
presented plaques to Rachel Bonzon, Airport Commission, Kenneth
Golick, Building and Safety Commission, Gene Oppenheim, Morris
Rosen, Leo Kessler and Dan Cohen, Commission on Older Americans,
Phyllis Morrison and Jeanette Steinberg, Commission on the Status
of Women, Carol Hetrick, Personnel Board, Mehrdad Farivar,
Planning Commission, and William Spiegel, Social Services
Commission.
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to add Item 6-C to the Consent
Calendar. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
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, including the amended
minutes, with the exception of Item No. 6-B. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz moved to reconsider his motion on the Consent
Calendar. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent. Council asked
questions of staff.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve the Consent Calendar with
the exception of Item No. 6-B, reading resolutions and ordinances
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meetings
of June 18 and June 25, 1991, were approved as amended.
6-C: EXPOSITION RIGHT-OF-WAY PRELIMINARY PLANNING STUDY:
Contract No. 5740(CCS) was approved, thereby authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the
Transportation Commission for Exposition Right-of-Way Preliminary
Planning Study.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-B: UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS: Presented was the
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a contract with Lindmark Engineering for services
associated with City underground fuel storage tanks. Member of
the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember
Katz moved to approve Contract No. 5739(CCS) in the amount of
$244,375 with Lindmark Engineering for services associated with
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City underground fuel storage tanks. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
8-A: LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS: Presented was an
ordinance for introducion and first reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof amending Chapter 6 of Article IX
of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to Landmarks and
Historic Districts. Council asked questions of staff. At 8:15
P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public
Patricia O'Neill offered suggestions for possible changes.
Member of the public Merritt Coleman spoke in support of the
proposed ordinance. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 8:25
P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to introduce the ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS," for
first reading with the following changes: 1. With regard to
language prepared by staff in Section 9606.1, substitute a period
between subdivision (a) and subdivision (b), and eliminate the
word "or" which is currently included, and add the word "one of"
in the first sentence of Section 9606.1 so that it reads "...that
it merits official recognition because it has one of the
following characteristics."; 2. Substitute Section 9615 which
was handed out for the section in the earlier handout; 3. Add
Section 9605(g) to read as follows: "Participate in the
environmental review procedures called for under this chapter or
under the California Environmental Quality Act by providing such
comments as the Commission deems appropriate." Second by
Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz
moved to amend the motion to include language under 9615(d) to
add parkways to the portion addressing the repaving of existing
front yard paving, concrete work, and walkways. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Councilmember Katz moved to amend the
motion to amend the second phrase of Section 9603 to read "...or
have demonstrated interest, knowledge, and practical or
professional experience to the highest extent...," as a base
criteria for considering people for participation. The motion
was accepted as friendly. Councilmember Holbrook moved to amend
the motion to include a stipulation in Section 9603 for a
California real estate licensee that said licensee be a
practicing realtor. Motion died for lack of a Second.
Councilmember Olsen moved to amend the motion to change the
language in Section 9603 which reads, "...all of whom shall be
qualified electors of the City." to read "...all of whom shall be
residents of the City." The motion was accepted as friendly.
Councilmember Olsen moved to amend his prior amendment to
stipulate a minimum age of 18. The motion was accepted as
friendly. Discussion was held. 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
8-B: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE U: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Section 3238U to the
Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking
Zone U on California Avenue between 17th Street and 20th Street.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:56 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Members of the public Patricia
Hoffman, David Geffner, Neil Comess-Daniels, and Perryne Anker
spoke in support of the ordinance with amendments. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public
Jerome Goldman spoke in support of the ordinance. Councilmember
Olsen moved to hear a late chit. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
Member of the public Beloved Quail expressed his concerns. Mayor
Abdo closed the public hearing at 9:30 P.M. Council asked
questions of staff. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore
Genser moved to approve the negative declaration and introduce
for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238U TO
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING
ZONE U," as amended by changing Section 3238U(b) from Saturday to
Friday, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he cannot support the negative
declaration due to the negative impact this parking zone will
have on the surrounding streets.
At 9:39 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 10:07 P.M. with all members present, except
Councilmember Zane.
8-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE V: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Section 3238V to the
Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking
Zone V on Pine Street and Maple Street between Lincoln Boulevard
and 10th Street. At 10:09 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public
hearing open. Member of the public Carmen Casillas spoke in
support of the ordinance. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing
at 10:12 P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the
negative declaration and introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238V TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE V," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he cannot support the negative
declaration due to the negative impact this parking zone will
have on the surrounding streets and he believes in this instance
that problems in this area can be solved with alternative
measures.
8-D: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE W: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Section 3238W to the
Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking
Zone W on 29th Street between Ocean Park Boulevard and Pearl
Street. At 10:21 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing
open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Abdo closed the
public hearing. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the
negative declaration and introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238W TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE W," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he cannot support the negative
declaration due to the negative impact this parking zone will
have on the surrounding streets.
8-E: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE X: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Section 3238X to the
Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking
Zone X on Franklin Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona
Avenue. At 10:22 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing
open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Abdo closed the
public hearing. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the
negative declaration and introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238X TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE X," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he cannot support the negative
declaration due to the negative impact this parking zone will
have on the surrounding streets.
9-B: TASK FORCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Presented was the staff
report recommending the establishment of a Task Force on the
Environment. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was
held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to establish a Task Force
on the Environment and authorize the City Manager to appoint
Robert Gottlieb, Mark Gold, Gero Leson, Miriam Koral, April
Smith, Lisa Weil and David Phillips to the task force. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. 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
10-A: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was the staff report
recommending confirmation of assessments of costs to repair
damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-91-173). At 10:38
P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. There being
no one wishing to speak, Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8259(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-91-173)," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Olsen. 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
10-B: STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM: Presented was the staff
report acknowledging two protests and recommending establishment
of an assessment district for gutter construction, street
resurfacing, and repair of damaged sidewalks, driveways, and
curbs on various City streets in conjunction with the 1990-91
street resurfacing program. Council asked questions of staff.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8260(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE GUTTERS, STREET
RESURFACING AND REPAIR OF DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS
ON VARIOUS CITY OF SANTA MONICA STREETS," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof, and to coordinate timing of
such construction with Montana merchants and Santa Monica
College. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. 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
12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SANTA MONICA POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION: The resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Monica
Police Officers' Association was continued to the meeting of July
23, 1991.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Abdo opened
the floor to nominations to fill three vacancies on the Arts
Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to appoint by
acclamation Hiromi Katayama, Ying Chao Kuo, and Rosalyn Mesquita
to the Arts Commission for terms ending June 30, 1995. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill two vacancies
on the Comission on Older Americans. Councilmember Vazquez moved
to appoint by acclamation Vida Kaplan to the Commission on Older
Americans for a term ending June 30, 1995, and Garrett
Spector-Leech for a term ending June 30, 1994. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill two vacancies
on the Housing Commission. Councilmember Holbrook excused
himself due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser
nominated Vera Tanner to the Housing Commission. Mayor Abdo
nominated Franceye Smith to the Housing Commission. On a call
for a vote, Franceye Smith was appointed. Mayor Pro Tempore
Genser moved to appoint by acclamation Franceye Smith to the
Housing Commission for a term ending June 30, 1993,
Councilmembers Holbrook and Zane absent. Mayor Pro Tempore
Genser moved to appoint by acclamation Vera Tanner to the Housing
Commission for a term ending June 30, 1993. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmembers Holbrook and Zane absent.
Councilmember Holbrook returned to his seat on the dais.
14-B: SMOKE DETECTORS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Katz to discuss requiring the installation of hard
wire smoke detectors in accordance with current codes, in all
re-sales of residential units. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to study the possibility
of requiring the installation of hard wire smoke detectors on
re-sale of residential units, including costs, and return with a
draft ordinance. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Mayor Pro
Tempore Genser moved to amend the motion to include direction
that this be prepared in conjunction with staff work on water
heater changes on re-sale of residential units. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Zane
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council regarding police brutality and the news media. Member of
the public One Over Humanity addressed Council regarding
homelessness. Member of the public Art Casillas addressed
Council regarding financing of new police officers and problems
with drugs and gangs.
CLOSED SESSION: Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve a
settlement of $20,000 in the case of Lecaros v. City of Santa
Monica et al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case Number WEC 134
843 and a settlement of $25,000 in the case of Ramirez v. City of
Santa Monica et al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case Number WEC
134 118. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmembers Katz, Zane