CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 04/13/93
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
Disclaimer: This document does not contain the complete official meeting
minutes but is intended to provide information about meeting activity.
To obtain official meeting minutes, please contact the Santa Monica City
Clerk's office.
4-A: PROCLAMATION/EARTH DAY: Mayor Abdo presented a
proclamation declaring April 22, 1993, as "Earth Day" in the City
of Santa Monica.
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. Members of the
public Roy Richards, Russ Shaver, Paula Del, Francis Kelleher,
and Michael Dieden spoke on Item No. 6-F. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer spoke on Item No. 6-K. Councilmember Holbrook moved
to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos.
6-A, 6-F, 6-H, 6-I, and 6-K, reading resolutions and ordinances
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51201/TPC-207/1001 19TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8567(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51201 AT 1001 19TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving an 8-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 1001 19th Street.
6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51244/TPC-278/209 MONTANA
AVENUE: Resolution No. 8568(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51244 AT 209 MONTANA
AVENUE," was adopted, thereby approving a 32-unit tenant-
participating conversion project at 209 Montana Avenue.
6-D: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51259/TPC-221/1329-33 YALE
STREET: Resolution No. 8569(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51259 AT 1329-33 YALE
STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 16-unit tenant-
participating conversion project at 1329-33 Yale Street.
6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51380/TPC-246/1143 6TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8570(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51380 AT 1143 6TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 12-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 1143 6th Street.
6-G: BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION/ANNUAL REPORT/HOUSING CODE
ENFORCEMENT: The Building and Safety Division's Annual Report
regarding Housing Code enforcement for calendar year 1992 was
received and filed.
6-J: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/CUP 92-041/ALCOHOL
LICENSE/1245 THIRD STREET PROMENADE: The Statement of Official
Action for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 92-041 requesting a Type
47 alcohol license in conjunction with a 246-seat restaurant at
1245 Third Street Promenade (Applicant/Appellant: Hamburger
Hamlet of Santa Monica, Inc.) was approved.
6-L: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION/ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM:
Resolution No. 8571(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON JUNE 8, 1993, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER
OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE GUTTER, STREET RESURFACING, SIDEWALK,
DRIVEWAY AND CURB REPAIR AND THE REMOVAL OF DAMAGED PAVEMENT IN
PARKWAY AREAS AND APPURTENANT WORK, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FY
1992-93 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM AS SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING NO.
6063, IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: MINUTES: Councilmember Genser moved to approve the City
Council minutes of March 23, 1993, as submitted, and continue the
City Council minutes of March 30, 1993, to the meeting of April
27, 1993. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. The motion was
unanimously approved.
6-F: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES: Presented was the
recommendation to direct the City Attorney to prepare ordinances
establishing preferential parking zones on 10th Street between
Montana Avenue and Alta Avenue; 24th, 25th, and 26th Streets
between Pico Boulevard and Pearl Street and Pearl Street between
Cloverfield Boulevard and 26th Street; and direct Planning staff
to conduct an environmental evaluation of the proposed zones.
Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Rosenstein moved
that this item be remanded to staff for further analysis. Second
by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Genser moved a substitute motion to direct the City Attorney to
prepare ordinances establishing preferential parking zones as
outlined in the staff report (with the clarification that it does
not include the Sunset Park area, which was withdrawn by staff)
and direct the Planning staff to conduct an environmental
evaluation of the proposed zones. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser withdrew his
substitute motion with the proviso that staff return with the
analysis within thirty days. The motion was accepted as
friendly. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-H: AWARD OF BID/FLATBED TRUCK: Presented was the staff report
recommending rejection of the low bid from Prestige Ford due to
delivery time and awarding Bid No. 2448 to Santa Monica Ford in
the amount of $21,362.05 for a flatbed truck for the Solid Waste
Management Division, General Services Department. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Olsen moved to award Bid No. 2448 to Santa
Monica Ford in the amount of $21,362.05 for a flatbed truck for
the Solid Waste Management Division, General Services Department.
Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-I: AWARD OF BID/DUMP TRUCK: Presented was the staff report
recommending rejection of the bid submitted by Golden State Ford
Truck and Sales which was non-responsive and award Bid No. 2450
to Carmenita Truck Center in the amount of $31,850.40 for a dump
truck for the Tree Maintenance Division, Cultural and Recreation
Services Department. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Olsen moved to accept the bid for a compressed
natural gas vehicle in the amount of $36,721.65. Second by
Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The motion failed by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Negative:
Councilmembers Greenberg, Holbrook,
Rosenstein, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Councilmember Rosenstein moved to award Bid No. 2450 to Carmenita
Truck Center in the amount of $36,721.65 for a dump truck for the
Tree Maintenance Division, Cultural and Recreation Services.
Second by Councilmember Greenberg. Councilmember Genser moved to
amend the motion that staff report back to Council within 12
months after the initial placement of the vehicle into use with
recommendations for conversion to compressed natural gas. The
motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Rosenstein, Vazquez,
Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
6-K: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDING RATIONALE:
Councilmember Genser moved to continue this item, ask the staff
to publicly notice it and schedule it for a public hearing.
Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser moved to amend his motion that when this
item is noticed that it be made clear that it is highly unlikely
that Council will consider new funding initiatives. The motion
was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: APPEAL/TPC-270/153 SAN VICENTE: Presented was the appeal
of the Planning Commission denial of a 30-unit Tenant-
Participating Conversion project TPC-270 at 153 San Vicente
Boulevard. Applicant: Harry T. Roussos and Theodosius T.
Roussos. Appellant: Theodosius T. Roussos. Council asked
questions of staff. Rosario Perry, representing the
applicant/appellant, spoke in favor of the appeal. Council asked
questions of Mr. Perry. Members of the public Joel Goldfarb,
Chris Harding, and Paul DeSantis spoke in support of the appeal.
Member of the public Claire Gould spoke in opposition to the
appeal. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to continue the public
hearing until 11:00 P.M. and continue the remainder of this item
and the remainder of the agenda to the meeting of April 27, 1993,
and give registered speakers the option of speaking this evening,
if they are called, or at the meeting of April 27, 1993. Second
by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was approved,
Councilmembers Genser and Olsen opposed. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Rosenstein moved to continue the public hearing and
Item Nos. 9-A, 10-A, 10-B, 14-B, and 14-E. Second by
Councilmember Greenberg. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore
Vazquez moved to reconsider the last decision made. It was
pointed out that Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez did not vote on the
above action and was therefore ineligible to move to reconsider.
Councilmember Rosenstein moved to reconsider the last decision
made. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Holbrook opposed. Councilmember Rosenstein
restated his motion to continue the public hearing (not hearing
any more speakers) and Item Nos. 9-A, 10-A, 10-B, 14-B, and 14-E,
and adjourn to April 27, 1993. Second by Councilmember Holbrook.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved a substitute motion to allow
members of the public who wish to speak on Item No. 7-A and who
are unable to return on April 27th to be heard this evening and
continue Item Nos. 9-A, 10-A, 10-B, 14-B, and 14-E. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Greenberg moved to amend the substitute motion that the
questioning not go past 11:30 P.M. Second by Councilmember
Holbrook. The motion failed, Councilmembers Genser, Olsen,
Rosenstein, and Vazquez opposed. Discussion was held. The main
motion was approved, Councilmembers Greenberg, Holbrook, and
Rosenstein opposed. Members of the public John Strike, Edith
Nichols, and DeDe Wood spoke in support of the appeal. Members
of the public Brad Leff and Suzanne Abrescia spoke in opposition
to the appeal. The public hearing and remainder of this item
were continued to the meeting of April 27, 1993.
Councilmember Rosenstein was excused from the meeting at 11:10
P.M.
8-A: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS: The ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending part 9.04.10.08 of the
Santa Monica Municipal Code regarding off-street parking
requirements was continued to the meeting of April 27, 1993.
9-A: SUSTAINABLE CITY PROGRAM/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE ON
ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: The resolution supporting the
creation of a Sustainable City Program and recommendation to
approve sponsorship of the Southern California Conference on
Environment and Development was continued to the meeting of April
27, 1993.
Councilmember Greenberg was excused from the meeting at 11:25
P.M.
10-A: REPAIR SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS AND REMOVE DAMAGED
PAVEMENT IN PARKWAY AREAS: Presented was the public hearing on
confirmation of assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driveways, curbs and the removal of damaged pavement in parkway
areas on various City streets (SR-93-187). At 11:25 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 Vazquez moved to acknowledge any protests and adopt
Resolution No. 8572(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT OF
COSTS AND THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING
REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, CURBS AND REMOVAL OF
DAMAGED PAVEMENT IN THE PARKWAY AREA ON VARIOUS STREETS (SR-93-
187)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Vazquez, Olsen,
Holbrook, Genser, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Rosenstein, Greenberg
10-B: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION/STREET RESURFACING/REPAIR DAMAGED
SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS/REMOVAL OF DAMAGED PARKWAY PAVINGS:
Presented was the public hearing confirming assessment of costs
for gutter construction, street resurfacing and the repair of
damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs, and the removal of
damaged parkway pavings and appurtenant work on various City
streets in conjunction with the 1991-92 street resurfacing
program. At 11:28 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 Vazquez moved to acknowledge
any protests and adopt Resolution No. 8573(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT OF
COSTS FOR GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, STREET RESURFACING AND THE REPAIR
OF DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS, AND THE REMOVAL OF
DAMAGED PARKWAY PAVINGS AND APPURTENANT WORK ON VARIOUS CITY
STREETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 1991-92 STREET RESURFACING
PROGRAM," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Abdo
Absent:Councilmember Greenberg, Rosenst
in
14-A: FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP/TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SAFETY:
The request of Mayor Abdo to discuss the formation of a working
group/task force on public safety was continued to the meeting of
April 27, 1993.
14-B: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/CLYDE LONGMIRE/PERSONNEL BOARD:
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to accept with regrets the letter
of resignation from Clyde E. Longmire, a Personnel Board member,
and authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancy.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved, Councilmembers Greenberg and Rosenstein
absent.
14-C: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/CHILD CARE CENTERS: The request of
Councilmember Rosenstein to discuss a Resolution of Intent
directing the Planning Commission to initiate an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance relating to development standards applicable to
Child Care Centers in residential districts and directing staff
to review fees charged for a City permit was continued to the
meeting of April 27, 1993.
14-D: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN ALL PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Genser to discuss
support for AB13 (Friedman) to prohibit smoking in all places of
employment. Councilmember Genser moved to support AB13
(Friedman) to prohibit smoking in all places of employment.
Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was approved,
Councilmembers Greenberg and Rosenstein absent.
14-E: FUNDING SUPPORT/MAIN STREET FESTIVAL: Presented was Mayor
Abdo's request to discuss City funding support for proposed Main
Street Festival. Discussion was held. The remainder of this
item was continued to the meeting of April 27, 1993.
14-F: CONFLICT OF INTEREST REGULATIONS: The request of
Councilmember Genser to discuss directing the City Attorney to
prepare and return with an ordinance to expand and clarify
conflict of interest regulations was continued to the meeting of
April 27, 1993.
14-G: STOP WORK ORDER/MODIFICATION OF BUILDING
PERMIT/CONDOMINIUMS/1118 CALIFORNIA STREET: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Genser to discuss issuing a stop work
order and to modify the building permit for the condominium
project at 1118 California Street. Councilmember Genser
clarified that the correct address is 1118 21st Street.
Councilmember Genser moved to continued this item to the meeting
of April 20, 1993 unless it can be resolved by staff. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. Member of the public
Wayne Schneider expressed concern with the condominium project.
The motion was approved, Councilmembers Greenberg and Rosenstein
absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: There were no speakers for Public Input.
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:40 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering the case of Palisades
Beach Property Owners Association v. City of Santa Monica.
Council reconvened at 12:04 A.M. with Councilmembers Genser,
Holbrook, Olsen, Vasquez and Mayor Abdo present. Mayor Abdo
announced that no action was taken.