CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 04/27/93
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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6-A: MINUTES: The City Council minutes of March 30, 1993, April
13, 1993, and April 20, 1993 were approved.
6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48935/CONDOMINIUMS/2307
32ND STREET: Resolution No. 8574(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48935 FOR A
PROJECT AT 2307 32ND STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 6-
unit condominium project at 2307 32nd Street.
6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50942/TPC-223/1115 15TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8575(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50942 AT 1115 15TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 1115 15th Street.
6-E: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION/ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/RECONSTRUCTION
OF 4TH COURT AND 9TH COURT: The formation of the assessment
district was approved and Resolution No. 8577(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 13, 1993 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS AND
OTHER APPURTENANT WORK ON 4TH COURT BETWEEN COLORADO AVENUE AND
BROADWAY AND 9TH COURT FROM OLYMPIC BOULEVARD TO 476' NORTH AS
SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING NO. 6061, IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was
adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Olsen reported present at 6:45 P.M.
6-D: APPLICATION FOR BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS: Council
asked questions of staff. Councilmember Greenberg moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8576(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND PLACING THE
FUNDS ON RESERVE UNTIL ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S BICYCLE MASTER
PLAN," 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
6-F: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Council asked questions of
staff. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to award Contract No.
5944(CCS) to construct the FY 1991-92 Water Main Replacement
Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Williams Supply Co.,
Inc., in the amount of $605,610 and authorize the City Engineer
to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work
to the extent of funds available in conformance with the
Administrative Instruction on change orders. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-G: SALE OF ACCESS RIGHTS/OLYMPIC BOULEVARD: Presented was the
staff report recommending adoption of a resolution waiving
advertisement requirements and authorization of the sale of
access rights across two street right-of-way parcels located
along Olympic Boulevard. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No. 8578(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA WAIVING ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF ACCESS RIGHTS ACROSS TWO STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY PARCELS
LOCATED ALONG OLYMPIC BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA,"
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
7-A: APPEAL/TPC-270/153 SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD: Councilmember
Greenberg moved to continue this item to the meeting of May 11,
1993. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. Councilmember
Rosenstein moved to amend the motion to stipulate that members of
the public who are present this evening and unable to return on
May 11th be allowed to speak this evening. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore
Vazquez moved to amend the motion to close the public hearing
this evening. The amendment was denied by Councilmember
Greenberg and died for lack of a second. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Vazquez, Olsen,
Genser
Member of the public Wes Wellman discussed the purpose of TORCA.
Members of the public Judy Fite, Barbara Miller, Marilyn Sogg,
Michael Tarbit, and Denny Zane spoke in opposition to the appeal.
Members of the public Paula Vasilas, Sophie Vasilas, James Baker,
Aileen Preonas, and Sherman Stacey spoke in support of the
appeal. Discussion was held. The remainder of the appeal of the
Planning Commission denial of a 30-unit Tenant-Participating
Conversion project TPC-270 at 153 San Vicente Boulevard was
continued to the meeting of May 11, 1993. Applicant: Harry T.
Roussos and Theodosius T. Roussos. Appellant: Theodosius T.
Roussos.
9-A: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDING RATIONALE: Presented
was the recommendation to approve the proposed FY 1993-94
Community Development Program funding rationale. Council asked
questions of staff. Member of the public Tom Mayo spoke in
support of the Civilian Assistance Patrol. Member of the public
Janice Tunder spoke in support of the Venice Family Clinic.
Members of the public Frank Lewandowski and Ruth King spoke in
support of CLARE Foundation. Members of the public Jeanne Segal,
Holly Kiger, Laurie Newman, and Bruce Rankin spoke in support of
the staff recommendation. Member of the public Bill Harkey spoke
in support of Turning Point Shelter. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the public Geraldine
Moyle, Doris Gange, Joan Ling and Paul DeSantis spoke in support
of Community Corporation. Member of the public Rosemary
Regalbuto spoke in support of the Meals on Wheels program and
senior and youth programs. Member of the public Tammy Weisberger
spoke in support of Santa Monica AIDS Project. Member of the
public Daphne Dennis spoke in support of services for the
homeless and Santa Monica AIDS Project. Member of the public
Michael Tarbit urged Council to raise revenues. Members of the
public Carol Anne Wright, Hugh Hallenberg, and Jane Small spoke
in support of services for the disabled. Members of the public
Sheila Wells, Innis Richards, Maynard Ostrow, and Lisa Davidson
spoke in support of the Santa Monica Symphony. Councilmember
Rosenstein moved to approve the funding rationale proposed by
staff. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to amend the motion that staff
include information as to the length of time each program has
been supported by the City. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Councilmember Greenberg moved to amend the motion that staff
include in its report the percentage of the agencies' funds that
the City provides. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 10:00 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 10:27 P.M. with all members present.
9-B: STATUS OF FY1993-94 BUDGET PREPARATION: Presented was the
report regarding the status of FY1993-94 budget preparation and
request for Council direction on additional budget reductions
and/or revenue replacement options. Council asked questions of
staff. Member of the public Alan Toy discussed the Community
Access Committee and the status of the Transition Plan.
Councilmember Greenberg moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously
approved. Member of the public Patricia Hoffman discussed the
State budget. Member of the public Philip Baily discussed the
Community Access Committee and the Transition Plan. Member of
the public Larry Arreola spoke in support of the replacement
revenue options proposed by staff and suggested additional
revenue increases and urged Council to match last year's budget
for the Santa Monica-Malibu School District. Member of the
public Bob Gabriel urged Council to reduce expenditures. Council
asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Rosenstein moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare
ordinances to set the Parking Lot Tax at 10%, change the rate of
Utility Users' Tax to 10% retaining the base, and add the water
bill to the Utility Users' Tax Base. Second by Mayor Abdo.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Holbrook moved to amend the
motion to ask staff to apply the same criteria as is being
applied to social service to study the City departments which
provide the broadest service to the public. The motion died for
lack of a second. Discussion was held. Mayor Abdo restated the
motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare ordinances that
address a parking tax, utility users tax, place a utility users'
tax on the water bill, and return to Council. Councilmember
Greenberg moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 Midnight. Second
by Mayor Abdo. The motion was approved, Councilmember Rosenstein
opposed. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Vazquez, Rosenstein,
Olsen, Genser, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Greenberg
Councilmember Holbrook requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because of the implementation of a 10%
water users' tax which he believes to be discriminatory; however,
he does support the other portions of the motion.
9-C: SUSTAINABLE CITY PROGRAM: Presented was the staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution supporting the creation of
a Sustainable City Program. Council asked questions of staff.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Councilmember Rosenstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 8579(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A SUSTAINABLE CITY PROGRAM AND
URGING REGIONAL EFFORTS TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS BASED ON
THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY TO ENSURE THE FUTURE WELL-BEING OF
OUR NATURAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Greenberg. The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Rosenstein excused himself from the meeting at
11:53 P.M.
10-A: CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY/FINANCING OF VARIOUS SANTA MONICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL
CENTER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES: Presented was the staff report
recommending adoption of resolutions authorizing membership in
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and
allowing the financing of various Santa Monica Hospital Medical
Center health care facilities. Council asked questions of staff.
At 11:55 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concern. Mayor
Abdo closed the public hearing at 11:58 P.M. Councilmember
Holbrook moved to approve Contract No. 5945(CCS), adopt
Resolution No. 8580(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, and adopt Resolution No. 8581(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE FINANCING FOR CERTAIN HEALTH
CARE FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Rosenstein
Mayor Abdo moved to extend the meeting to 12:20 A.M. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved, Councilmember
Rosenstein absent.
13-A: S. JOHN DUDZINSKY, JR./CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/SELECTION
PROCESS FOR NEW CITY ATTORNEY: Councilmember Holbrook moved to
hear speakers on this item. Second by Councilmember Greenberg.
The motion failed, Councilmembers Genser and Olsen opposed, and
Councilmember Rosenstein absent. S. John Dudzinsky, Jr.,
President of the Santa Monica Area Chamber of Commerce, presented
his request to address Council regarding the selection process
for a new City Attorney for Santa Monica. No action was taken.
14-A: DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT: The request of Councilmember Genser
to discuss giving direction to staff to resume the presentation
of the "Dawn's Early Light" fireworks program on July 4, 1993,
was continued to the meeting of May 11, 1993.
14-B: FORMATION OF 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
May 11, 1993.
14-C: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE/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 May 11, 1993.
14-D: FUNDING SUPPORT/MAIN STREET FESTIVAL: The request of
Mayor Abdo to discuss City funding support for the proposed Main
Street Festival was continued to the meeting of May 11, 1993.
14-E: 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 the
conflict of interest regulations was continued to the meeting of
May 11, 1993.
14-F: ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION/ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR/PALM SPRINGS: Councilmember
Holbrook presented his request to attend the California Contract
Cities Association's Annual Municipal Seminar in Palm Springs
held on May 20-23, 1993. Councilmember Holbrook moved that he be
allowed to attend the California Contract Cities Association's
Annual Municipal Seminar in Palm Springs held on May 20-23, 1993.
Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Vazquez, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Rosenstein
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Frank Cannava made
suggestions for balancing the budget.
9-D: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:05 A.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering the case of Rubin, et al.
v. City of Santa Monica, United States District Case No. CV 93-
1255 LGB. No action was taken.
At 12:20 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present except
Councilmember Rosenstein.