CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12/17/91
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of November 19,
1991, were approved.
6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49533/CONDOMINIUMS/1753
EUCLID STREET: Resolution No. 8334(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49533 FOR A
PROJECT AT 1753 EUCLID STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a
5-unit condominium project at 1753 Euclid Street.
6-D: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/APPEAL/TPC 150/VTTM 50590:
The Certification of Statement of Official Action denying appeal
of Planning Commission denial of TPC 150 and VTTM 50590 to allow
the conversion of an eight-unit apartment building at 2021
Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica, to condominiums was
approved.
6-E: SALE OF REFUSE BODIES: Bid No. 2328 was awarded for the
sale of three 22-cubic yard refuse bodies to the City of Pasadena
in the amount of $75,000.
6-F: ULTRA LOW FLOW TOILET FIXTURES: Bid No. 2392 was awarded
to Familian Bay Area Pipe and Supply at specified unit prices for
miscellaneous ultra low flow toilet fixtures for the
Environmental Programs Division.
6-G: LEASE/LOCALIZER DIRECTIONAL AID ANTENNA: Contract No.
5803(CCS) with the Federal Aviation Administration for the
placement of a localizer directional aid antenna on airport
property was approved.
6-H: FORK LIFT TRUCK: Bid No. 2374 was awarded to Clarklift of
L.A. in the amount of $16,015.59 for a propane powered fork lift
truck for the Civic Auditorium Division, Cultural and Recreation
Services Department.
6-J: RETIREMENT PLAN: Resolution No. 8335(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING 'THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AS NEEDED RETIREMENT PLAN'
(EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1992)," was adopted, thereby establishing a
retirement plan for as-needed (temporary) City employees.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-C: REMODEL AND RENOVATE OFFICE SPACES IN CITY HALL: Presented
was the staff recommendation to award a contract to remodel and
renovate office spaces in City Hall. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Zane moved to
award Contract No. 5802(CCS) to O. J. Construction Co., in the
amount of $79,800 to remodel and renovate office spaces in City
Hall. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-I: WATER CRANE TRUCK: The award of Bid No. 2381 in the amount
of $91,200.31 for a water crane truck for Water Division, General
Services Department, was withdrawn at the request of staff.
6-K: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT/FY 1990-91: Presented
was the staff recommendation to receive and file the City's
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 1990-91 and Budget
Supplement Report. Discussion was held. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to
receive and file the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for FY 1990-91 and Budget Supplement Report. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to reconsider Item No. 6-J. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
6-J: RETIREMENT PLAN: Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8335(CCS) entitled: "Resolution No. 8335(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADOPTING 'THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AS NEEDED RETIREMENT
PLAN' (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1992)," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: VARIANCE PROCEDURES/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES/BUILDING
ADDITIONS: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first
reading amending Sections 9113.1, 9113.3, 9113.5, 9113.7, 9113.8,
and Subchapter 10Q to Article 9, Chapter 1 of the Santa Monica
Municipal Code relating to variance procedures, adjustment
procedures, and building additions into required side yards.
Council asked questions of staff. Public discussion on this item
was held at the Council meeting of December 3, 1991. Mayor Pro
Tempore Abdo moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SECTIONS 9113.1, 9113.3, 9113.5, 9113.7, 9113.8, AND
9040.19 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SUBCHAPTER
10Q TO ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO VARIANCE PROCEDURES, ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, AND
BUILDING ADDITIONS INTO REQUIRED SIDE YARDS," for first reading
with the inclusion of revised wording for Section 9113.3(e) as
follows: "(e) Allow encroachment into no more than 25 percent
of one side yard setback, or the rear yard setback, or both, and,
except in those zones where an increase in parcel coverage for
state density bonus projects is already permitted, allow an
increase in parcel coverage by no more than ten percent of parcel
area, for projects conforming to state density bonus guidelines.
In no case shall a rear yard setback of less than five (5) feet
be allowed. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
8-B: EXTENSION OF DEADLINE/CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT:
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2905 extending the
deadline for the Charter Review Commission to issue its report.
At 8:20 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor
Genser closed the public hearing at 8:22 P.M. Councilmember Katz
moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2905 EXTENDING THE
DEADLINE FOR THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION TO ISSUE ITS REPORT,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember Zane with the
understanding that the Task Force return in January with a report
of completed items. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
10-A: HOMELESS TASK FORCE: Presented was the continuation of
the public hearing to consider the Homeless Task Force findings
and recommendations. Council asked questions of staff and task
force members. Councilmember Katz moved to hear members of the
public who did not speak at the December 3rd public hearing.
Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. The motion
was approved, Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo opposed. Member of the
public Dorienne Hodge spoke of the importance of the provision of
jobs as opposed to merely the provision of homeless shelters.
Member of the public Mat Millen encouraged provision of shelters
and services in other than the Pico neighborhood, which has an
abundance at this time. Member of the public Chris Hanson spoke
in support of the Task Force recommendation but expressed concern
with the proposed funding method. Member of the public Charles
Sladky spoke in support of the Task Force recommendation. Member
of the public Jon Hilldale spoke of the importance of due process
for the homeless. Member of the public Leslie Dutton discussed
the dangers of the recycling activity which allows transients to
obtain vouchers for recycling which they then utilize to purchase
alcohol. Member of the public Edith Shane spoke of the health
and criminal hazards with the homeless and expressed her concern
that these issues were not directly dealt with in the task force
report. Member of the public Richard Hassell expressed concern
for the safety of senior citizens. Member of the public John
Baron spoke in opposition to the proposed funding methods and
discussed self-serving interests of the Task Force.
Councilmember Katz asked the record to show the receipt of the
petition signed by 3,000 residents regarding parks and
encampment.
At 9:50 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 10:00 P.M. with all members present.
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to accept and adopt in concept the
report from the Task Force on Homelessness, entitled The Santa
Monica Task Force on Homelessness: A Call to Action, and direct
the City Manager and the City Attorney to begin implementation as
outlined in the staff report, as soon as possible, and return to
Council as each issue is ready. Second by Councilmember Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to
draft proposed ordinances on emergency interim shelters and
banning encampments in public places. Second by Councilmember
Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to develop a
feasibility, cost analysis and implementation plan based on all
recommendations of the Report to be presented to the Task Force
and City Council no later than mid-March and establish an
interdepartmental coordinating group within the City to ensure
that this implementation plan is created in a cohesive manner
consistent with the intent of the Task Force. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to (1) move all meal programs indoors
including the FAITH Program currently operating on the front lawn
of City Hall; strengthen the link between these programs and
existing social services; limit the size to 50 people per
seating; establish a reservation system; and explore the
regulatory process needed to ensure that large, outdoor, ongoing
food distribution programs are not allowed, (2) assess the needs
of the three priority housing projects to determine how the City
can facilitate and assist in their development, including, (a)
First United Methodist Church for 24 transitional housing units,
(b) Step Up on Second Street for 36 SRO (single room occupancy)
units, and (c) Ocean Park Community Center for 55 transitional
housing beds, and (3) provide initial assessment of recommended
changes to housing and zoning policies and programs to ensure
that the development of new shelter and housing for special needs
populations is encouraged and enhanced. Second by Councilmember
Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to amend
the motion to include language in the Shelter/Housing section
which states, "To assist in new development of shelter and
housing or projects designed to meet similar needs in a similar
timeframe." The motion was accepted as friendly. Councilmember
Zane moved to include a 20-40 shelter bed project within the
Shelter/Housing section. The motion was accepted as friendly.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to develop, as part of the City's
midyear budget review, preliminary assessment of available City
revenue for implementation of this Report, including the
feasibility of initiating parking fine increases. Second by
Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
moved to amend the motion to add a sentence stating, "...and to
begin immediately looking at outside sources of funding." The
motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Katz moved to amend the motion to look at the
possibility of assessing the citizens of Santa Monica to help
with this program. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to continue and enhance efforts to work
with Supervisor Ed Edelman and relevant County departments to
create stronger County involvement in dealing with homelessness
in Santa Monica, including: improving Santa Monica West Mental
Health Clinic, exploring potential County funding sources, and
developing partnerships with the County for health, drug and
alcohol, mental health and employment programs. Second by
Councilmember Katz. Councilmember Zane moved to amend his motion
to direct the Task Force to reconvene and work with the
appropriate legal staff and resources to investigate possible
areas where there might be partners in potential litigation and
to reflect an interest on the part of the City to attempt to
create the kind of dialogue necessary with the Court system to
see whether there are strategies to resolve issues, such as Court
backlog, etc., which pertain to the City of Santa Monica.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to amend the
motion to begin dialogue with neighboring cities with regard to
this concept. The amendments were accepted as friendly. The
motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to commend and give the Task Force on
Homelessness a standing ovation. Second by Mayor Genser with the
comment that all members of the task force will be more formally
thanked at a later date. The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Olsen moved to extend the meeting to 11:45 P.M.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously
approved.
10-B: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/STREET RECONSTRUCTION/LINCOLN COURT:
Presented was the public hearing on establishing an assessment
district for street reconstruction on Lincoln Court between
Olympic Boulevard and Michigan Avenue. At 11:10 P.M., Mayor
Genser declared the public hearing open. There being no one
wishing to speak, Mayor Genser closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8336(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND APPURTENANT WORK AND ORDERS
WORK TO BEGIN ON LINCOLN COURT BETWEEN OLYMPIC BOULEVARD AND
MICHIGAN AVENUE AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NUMBER
8324(CCS)," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
10-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was the public
hearing on assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driveways and curbs at various locations (SR-91-177). At 11:14
P.M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. There being
no one wishing to speak, Mayor Genser closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8337(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-91-177)," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES:
This item was considered after Closed Session at the end of the
meeting.
14-A: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER/MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Mayor
Genser opened the floor to nominations to the Los Angeles County
West Mosquito Abatement District. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved
to appoint Karl Arnold by acclamation to the Los Angeles County
West Mosquito Abatement District for a term ending October 18,
1994. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
14-B: CABLE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991: Presented was
Mayor Genser's request to discuss support for the Cable Consumer
Protection Act of 1991 (HR 3560). Mayor Genser moved to support
the Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (HR 3560) and convey
said support to the appropriate members of Congress. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
14-C: LOW-EMISSION AND ENERGY EFFICIENT VEHICLES: Presented was
Councilmember Zane's request to discuss a policy for conversion
of the City fleet to low-emission and energy efficient vehicles.
Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to review the draft of a
recommended fleet vehicle acquisition policy and return before
the end of January with their opinion, revision, etc., in
response to the issues raised therein. Second by Councilmember
Olsen. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously
approved.
14-D: RATE INCREASES/CENTURY CABLE: Presented was Councilmember
Katz's request to discuss rate increases by Century Cable.
Councilmember Katz moved to direct the Mayor to write a letter to
Century Cable objecting to their rate increase. Second by
Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was
unanimously approved.
14-E: MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS/DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO PUBLIC
AGENCIES: Mayor Genser announced that the liaison appointments
for the following year will remain the same with the exception of
the following appointments:
Commission on Older Americans - Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo and
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez.
League of California Cities (Los Angeles County Division) -
Councilmember Robert G. Holbrook (Delegate), Mayor Pro Tempore
Judy Abdo (Alternate).
U. S. Conference of Mayors - Mayor Kenneth Genser (Delegate),
Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo (Alternate).
Homeless Business Council - Councilmember Dennis Zane (Delegate),
Mayor Kenneth Genser (Alternate).
Independent Cities - Councilmember Robert G. Holbrook (Delegate).
League of California Cities (Statewide) - Mayor Kenneth Genser
(Delegate), Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo (Alternate).
Southern California Association of Governments - Mayor Pro
Tempore Judy Abdo (Delegate)
Westside Summit - Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo (Delegate), Mayor
Kenneth Genser (Alternate)
Environmental Task Force - Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo and Mayor
Kenneth Genser.
Discussion was held.
14-F: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/TOM SOTO/CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION:
Councilmember Zane moved to accept with regrets the letter of
resignation from Tom Soto from the Charter Review Commission.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed
developer budgets, the composition of the Task Force on
Homelessness, and religion. Member of the public Art Casillas
discussed the gang and drug problems in the Pico Neighborhood.
CLOSED SESSION: At 11:35 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
At 11:46 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES:
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to approve Contract No. 5804(CCS)
and adopt Resolution No. 8338(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0