CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 05/18/93
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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5-A: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: At 6:50 P.M., the public
hearing was continued from May 11, 1993. Member of the public
Mat Millen urged Council not to approve a provision that a
management plan be submitted for transitional housing programs
without specific guidelines. Member of the public Clyde Smith
expressed concern with continued spot zoning of Pico Boulevard
between 21st and 31st Streets. Members of the public John Bodin,
Saxe Dobrin, Robert Seldon, Chris Harding, Merritt Coleman,
Laurel Roennau, Eric Siss, and Irma Vargas, spoke in opposition
to the proposal. Member of the public Sara Faulds urged a
process of community review. Members of the public Linda Bozung,
David Thurman, and Bob Nicksin spoke in opposition to the
combination of residential and industrial uses. Member of the
public John Dudzinsky urged Council to appoint a special task
force or a commission of community leaders to create an economic
strategy for the City's future and then review the commercial
development standards. Member of the public David Hibbert
expressed concern with the proposed changes to the C5 zone.
Member of the public Ken Kutcher discussed his belief that the
standards for mixed use projects are inadequate. Member of the
public Joseph Palazzolo urged Council to approve the proposal
even though he believes it to be ill-conceived. Councilmember
Genser moved to hear the remainder of the chits. Second by
Councilmember Rosenstein. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Olsen absent. Member of the public Don Empackeris
spoke in support of the proposal. Members of the public Sandra
Deering, Jim Gray, David Bohn, Dave Paradis, Bob Gabriel, and
William Brantley spoke in opposition to an extension of the
commercial moratorium. Member of the public Donn Morey discussed
the redevelopment of the Von's Market site. Members of the
public Mark Harding and Francie Rehwald discussed the hardships
the proposal will place on automobile dealerships. Member of the
public Eric Parlee urged a process of community review. Members
of the public Mike Sullivan, Sol Gindoff, Maurice Levin, Robert
Blair, and Graham Pope spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Member of the public Mike O'Neal urged Council to retain the M-1
zoning for the Dresher property. Members of the public Walt
McHendry and John Bohn spoke in opposition to the combination of
residential and industrial uses. Mayor Abdo closed the public
hearing at 8:37 P.M.
Staff Report
At 8:38 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 8:58 P.M. with all members present, Councilmember
Olsen absent.
(RESUMED) Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
The ordinance for introduction and first reading amending
multiple zoning ordinance sections to implement the provisions of
the commercial development standards program; adoption of a
resolution approving the Commercial Development Standard Program
and adoption of the Statement of Overriding Consideration;
introduction for first reading of an interim ordinance to
implement interim development standards for a portion of the M1
and C5 area located north of the Santa Monica Freeway and east of
19th Place Alley; and adoption of a resolution approving the
environmental review for the interim ordinance was continued to
the meeting of May 25, 1993.
14-A: "DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" FIREWORKS PROGRAM: Presented was 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. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser moved to ask staff to return next year at an
appropriately early date and determine whether or not Council
wishes to have "Dawn's Early Light" fireworks presentation for
July 1994. Second by Mayor Abdo with the condition that staff
return in February 1994. The amendment was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to amend
the motion to include criteria for not only this event but all
other major events on the pier. The amendment was accepted as
friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Olsen absent. Councilmember Holbrook
moved to direct staff to conduct discussions with Santa Monica
College to determine if the City could assist them in enhancing
their fireworks presentation for community use. Discussion was
held. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. The motion failed,
Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg, and Vazquez opposed,
Councilmember Olsen absent.
14-C: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE/DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/CHILD
CARE CENTERS: Presented was 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. Councilmember Rosenstein
moved to direct staff to prepare 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. Second by Mayor Abdo.
The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Olsen absent.
14-D: EXPANSION AND CLARIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
REGULATIONS: Presented was 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. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to
direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance
or evaluation to expand and clarify conflict of interest
regulations, as follows: 1) Councilmembers, appointed officials,
and city employees refrain from participating in matters specific
or directed toward private corporations for which they serve as
unpaid directors or officers; 2) Councilmembers and certain
officials not represent parties having administrative business
before the City as paid consultants; 3) Certain officials not be
hired as consultants by parties having regulatory matters before
certain boards and commissions; 4) Participants in discussions
should not be paid to support or oppose a certain body's decision
if he/she participated in making those decisions; 5) Study
broader ethics issues; and 6) Not participate in neighborhood
organization boards which are indirectly funded by the City.
Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. Discussion was held. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Olsen absent.
14-E: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/LUIS C. DeCASTRO/RECREATION AND
PARKS COMMISSION: Mayor Abdo moved to accept with regret the
letter of resignation from Luis C. DeCastro from the Recreation
and Parks Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish a
Notice of Vacancy. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Olsen absent.
14-F: AB242 - POSSESSION OF FIREARMS/SB612 - PROHIBITION OF
SEXUAL HARASSMENT/AB1548 - STALKING: Presented was the request
of Councilmember Greenberg, on behalf of the Commission on the
Status of Women, to discuss support of AB242 relating to
possession of firearms, SB612 relating to prohibition of sexual
harassment, and AB1548 relating to exemplary damages in cases
involving the crime of stalking. Councilmember Greenberg moved
to direct staff to send letters to the appropriate committees
conveying support of AB242, SB612, and AB1548. Second by Mayor
Abdo with the stipulation that letters be sent to all
legislators. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Olsen absent.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 10:55 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and
threatened litigation, pending litigation and litigation to be
commenced by the City.
At 11:37 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present except
Councilmember Olsen. No action was taken in Closed Session.