CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 08/03/93
ABBREVIATED MEETING MINUTES
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5-A: REPAIR OF DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS/REMOVE DAMAGED
PAVEMENT IN PARKWAY: Presented was the public hearing on the
confirmation of assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driveways, curbs and remove damaged pavement in the parkway areas
on various streets (SR-93-188). At 6:50 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Caroline
West spoke in opposition to the assessment. Mayor Abdo closed
the public hearing at 6:53 P.M. Council asked questions of
staff. Councilmember Holbrook moved to acknowledge protests and
adopt Resolution No. 8630(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-93-188)," 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 Greenberg, Holbrook,
Olsen, Rosenstein,Vazquez, Mayor
Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Genser
5-B: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/RECONSTRUCTION/4TH COURT AND 9TH COURT:
Presented was the public hearing to establish an assessment
district for the reconstruction of 4th Court between Colorado
Avenue and Broadway, and 9th Court from Olympic Boulevard to 476
feet north. At 6:55 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing
open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 6:57 P.M. Council asked
questions of staff. Councilmember Genser reported present at
7:00 P.M. Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt Resolution No.
8631(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 4TH COURT
BETWEEN COLORADO AVENUE AND BROADWAY, AND 9TH COURT FROM OLYMPIC
BOULEVARD TO 476' NORTH," 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 Vazquez,
Rosenstein,Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Mayor Abdo
Abstain: Councilmember Genser
8-A: JUVENILE CURFEW: Presented was an emergency ordinance for
introduction and adoption repealing Santa Monica Municipal Code
Section 4.08.370 and enacting a juvenile curfew provision.
Council asked questions of staff. At 7:22 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Members of the public Jan
Ludwinski, Polly Benson-Brown, Leonard Gross, June Coleman, Dave
Paley, William Coleman, Ronald Cano, Suzanne Brewer, and Leah
Kavanaugh spoke in support of the proposed curfew. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the public
Franceye Smith, Russell Barnard, Laurie Newman, Kathy Weremiuk,
Bruce Cameron, Lindsey Haley, Nati Vazquez, Stephen Alpert,
Alejandro Martinez, Dominic Abbabiaka, Brandi Kishner, Margaret
Franco, Paco Franco, Maya Harris, Armando Santiago, Alex
Gonzalez, Carlos Palomino, Javier Gonzalez, and Manuel Lares
spoke in opposition to the proposed curfew. Member of the public
Irene Zivi spoke in opposition to the proposed curfew; however,
if adopted, she urged a six-month trial period. Member of the
public Eric Parlee spoke in support of the proposed curfew with
a six-month review period. Councilmember Genser moved to hear
late speakers. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez. The motion
was unanimously approved. Members of the public Art Casillas,
David Silva, Jorge Mancillas, Jennafer Waggoner, Jim Fourati, and
Barbara Bonifas spoke in opposition to the proposed curfew.
Member of the public Sandy Kieuman discussed the KYDS program in
the City of Los Angeles. Members of the public Bill Imhoff, Tony
Palermo, and Laurie Romino spoke in support of the proposed
curfew. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 9:07 P.M.
At 9:07 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 9:35 P.M. with all members present.
Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Greenberg moved to adopt the ordinance as drafted
by staff, with the following modifications: 1) SECTION
4.08.370(a) to read: "No person under the age of 18 years...;"
make the adoption date in SECTION 6 September 1, 1993; and
SECTION 7, add "December 31" in order to make the sunset date
December 31, 1994. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion
was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to amend the motion
that the adoption date of the ordinance be changed to October 30,
1993. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion failed by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook,
Olsen, Rosenstein
Discussion was held. The main motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmember Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez requested that the record reflect that
he voted "no" on this item because he feels that this is a
regressive ordinance and the implementation of a curfew will not
address the issues of crime, unemployment, job opportunities,
etc. Further, curfews do not work even in small cities.
Councilmember Olsen moved to direct the City Attorney, in
conjunction with the Police Department and the Community and
Cultural Affairs Department, to conduct a workshop to be held in
order to inform members of the community of procedures and the
mechanics of the curfew, including how the curfew works, how the
parents will be contacted, how complaints and grievances can be
filed, how to contact the City Manager's office, the City
Council, etc. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez. Mayor Pro
Tempore Vazquez moved to amend the motion to include an
informational card which will inform youths of their rights under
this ordinance. The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
By virtue of the above action, Ordinance No. 1696(CCS) entitled:
"AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA REPEALING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.08.370 AND ENACTING A
JUVENILE CURFEW PROVISION," was introduced for first reading, as
amended, by title only, waiving further reading thereof.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to extend the meeting to 12:00
Midnight. Councilmember Rosenstein moved a substitute motion to
extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Second by Councilmember
Greenberg. The motion was approved, Councilmember Genser
opposed.
8-B: BUILDING HEIGHTS AND STANDARDS/R2R DISTRICT: Councilmember
Genser excused himself from deliberations on this item due to a
possible conflict of interest. Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Section 9.04.08.04.060 relating to building heights and
standards in the R2R District (Text Amendment 93- 003). Council
asked questions of staff. At 10:50 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the
public hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Abdo closed the public hearing. Councilmember Holbrook 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 9.04.08.04.060 REGARDING PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R2R ZONING DISTRICT," 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 Vazquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Genser
Councilmember Genser resumed his seat.
8-C: UNEXCAVATED AREAS IN FRONT AND SIDE YARDS/LANDSCAPE AREA
FOR BUILDING SITES/SUBTERRANEAN PARKING STRUCTURES/SEMI-
SUBTERRANEAN PARKING STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL, RVC OR BCD ZONING
DISTRICTS: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first
reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section
9.04.10.02.170 and (a) regarding unexcavated areas in front and
side yards, Section 9.04.10.04.060 regarding required landscape
area for building sites, Section 9.04.10.08.200 regarding
subterranean parking structures, and Section 9.04.10.08.210
regarding semi-subterranean parking structures in all
residential, RVC or BCD Zoning Districts (Text Amendment 93-004).
Council asked questions of staff. At 10:53 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the public
hearing at 10:55 P.M. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser
moved to continue the remainder of this item to the meeting of
August 10, 1993, and ask staff to prepare language that
semi-subterranean parking structures will not be allowed to
extend into the front half of the lot and that underground
excursion of the front half of the lot be entirely underground.
Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved.
8-D: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/R3 & R3A ZONES/OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD:
Presented were ordinances for introduction and first reading
adding a new section to Santa Monica Municipal Code Subchapter
9.04.08 revising development standards in the R3 and R3A zones
along Ocean Park Boulevard between Lincoln Boulevard and 25th
Street and revising the Official Districting Map (Text Amendment
93-005). At 11:04 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing
open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Member of the public T. Y. Koo Han spoke in opposition to the
proposed ordinances. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at
11:08 P.M. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember
Genser moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING PART 9.04.08.65 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE BR BOULEVARD RESIDENTIAL R3 OVERLAY DISTRICT,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof; and
introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING OFFICIAL
DISTRICTING MAP," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
9-A: MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: The recommendation to
approve the 1993 Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) was
withdrawn at the request of staff.
14-A: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Abdo
announced that the floor would consider nominations to fill
vacancies of members to the various Boards and Commissions. Mayor
Abdo opened the floor to nominations for the Landmarks
Commission. Councilmember Genser nominated Helen Parks. There
being no further nominations, nominations were closed. Mayor
Abdo moved to appoint Helen Park by acclamation to the Landmarks
Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994. The motion was duly
seconded and unanimously approved. Mayor Abdo opened the floor to
nominations for the Planning Commission. Councilmember Genser
moved to continue the appointment to the Planning Commission to
the next meeting. Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was
held. The motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen, Mayor
Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Greenberg, Holbrook,
Rosenstein, Vazquez
Councilmember Olsen nominated Jennifer Polhemus. Councilmember
Rosenstein nominated Kathleen Weremiuk. Mayor Abdo nominated Dee
Hatch. There being no further nominations, nominations were
closed. On a call for the vote, Kathleen Weremiuk was appointed
to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 1995. The
Arts Commission appointments were continued to the meeting of
September 14, 1993, when a resolution to reduce the size of the
Commission will be considered. The Housing Commission
appointments were continued to the meeting of September 14, 1993.
14-B: OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 51/STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW:
Mayor Abdo presented her request to discuss opposition to
Assembly Bill 51 concerning amendments to the state housing
element law. Discu ssion was held. Councilmember Genser mo
ed to
oppose Assembly Bill 51. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL PROCEDURES: The request of
Councilmember Rosenstein to discuss consideration of Council
procedures was continued to the meeting of August 10, 1993.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the pu
lic Joy Fullmer addressed
Council.
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:20 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering the case of Pickett, et
al. v. Burgess, United States District Court Case No. CV 92-2070
WMB(CTx). No action was taken. At 11:25 P.M., Council
reconvened with all members present.