CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 8, 1994
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor Abdo at 6:46 P.M. on Tuesday, March 8, 1994,
in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore Antonio V zquez
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
(arrived at 6:51 P.M.)
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
At 6:47 P.M., a Special City Council/Housing Authority/
Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting was convened.
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chair Judy Abdo
Chair Pro Tempore Antonio V zquez
Commissioner Ken Genser
Commissioner Asha Greenberg
Commissioner Robert T. Holbrook
Commissioner Kelly Olsen
(arrived at 6:51 P.M.)
Commissioner Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Authority Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present: Chair Judy Abdo
Chair Pro Tempore Antonio V zquez
Agency Member Ken Genser
Agency Member Asha Greenberg
Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook
Agency Member Kelly Olsen
(arrived at 6:51 P.M.)
Agency Member Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Agency Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
HA/RA-1: MINUTES APPROVAL: Agency Member/Commissioner
Holbrook moved to approve Housing Authority minutes of February
8, 1994 and Redevelopment Agency minutes of January 11, 1994.
Second by Agency Member/Commissioner Greenberg. The motion was
unanimously approved, Agency Member/Commissioner Olsen absent.
CC/HA/RA-2: MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW: Presented were
resolutions of City Council, Housing Authority, and
Redevelopment Agency approving FY 1993-94 Mid-Year budget
revenue and expenditure changes. Councilmember Olsen reported
present at 6:51 P.M. Council/Agency/Authority asked questions
of staff. At 6:55 P.M., Mayor/Chair Abdo declared the public
hearing open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. Mayor/Chair Abdo closed the public hearing at 6:58
P.M. Council/Agency/Authority asked questions of staff.
Discussion was held. Mayor/Chair Abdo moved to approve the
mid-year budget as presented with the addition of a $45,000
line item in the City Manager's personnel budget and ask the
City Manager and his staff to determine how the issue of public
information could best be handled and then return to Council
for approval. Second by Councilmember/Agency
Member/Commissioner Rosenstein. Discussion was held.
Mayor/Chair Abdo modified her motion that in preparing the
proposal, the City Manager should address the capability of
bilingual verbal and written communication. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following votes:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
Redevelopment Agency vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein, V zquez,
Chair Abdo
Housing Authority vote:
Affirmative: Commissioners Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein, V zquez,
Chair Abdo
By virtue of the above action:
Resolution No. 8723(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94," was adopted;
Resolution No. 439(RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94," was adopted; and
Resolution No. 61(HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94," was adopted.
At 7:25 P.M., the Special City Council/Housing Authority/
Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting was adjourned and
the City Council Meeting was reconvened.
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. Councilmember
Greenberg moved to approve the Consent Calendar, reading
resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of City Council meetings
of February 8 and 22, 1994, were approved as submitted.
6-B: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution
No. 8724(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51359/TPC-243/1441
HARVARD STREET: Resolution No. 8725(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
51359 AT 1441 HARVARD STREET," was adopted, thereby approving
an 8-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 1441
Harvard.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
8-A: TEXT AMENDMENTS/C4 DISTRICT: Presented was an ordinance
for second reading and adoption approving miscellaneous minor
text amendments to C4 District regarding expansion of existing
auto dealerships; fence height regulations; legal non-
conforming use regulations; home occupation regulations;
temporary use permit regulations; posting regulations; filing
of appeals regulations; administrative approvals for new
construction and new additions; and fees for residential
building records. Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1732(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.04.08.22.030, RELATED TO USES
PERMITTED IN THE C4 DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 9.04.08.22.040,
RELATED TO AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS IN THE C4 DISTRICT; AMENDING
SECTION 9.04.10.02.080, RELATED TO PERMITTED HEIGHTS OF FENCES,
WALLS, AND HEDGES; AMENDING SECTION 9.04.18.030, RELATED TO
LEGAL NON-CONFORMING USES; AMENDING SECTIONS 9.04.20.04.010 AND
9.04.20.04.020, RELATED TO HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS; AMENDING
SECTION 9.04.20.06.030, RELATED TO TEMPORARY USE PERMITS;
AMENDING SECTION 9.04.20.20.080, RELATED TO POSTING OF PROPERTY
SUBSEQUENT TO AN APPLICATION FOR A DISCRETIONARY PERMIT;
AMENDING SECTION 9.04.20.24.020, RELATED TO THE FILING OF
APPEALS; AMENDING SECTION 9.04.20.28.020, RELATED TO
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND NEW ADDITIONS; AND AMENDING SECTION 9.08.040, RELATED TO
FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Greenberg. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
8-B: REDUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS/SANTA MONICA ARTS COMMISSION:
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.64.020 reducing
to thirteen (13) the number of commissioners on the Santa
Monica Arts Commission. Council asked questions of staff. At
6:25 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 V zquez 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 SECTIONS 2.64.020 REDUCING TO THIRTEEN (13) THE
NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE SANTA MONICA ARTS COMMISSION,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
8-C: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/M1 AND C5 DISTRICTS:
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
establishing interim development standards for portions of the
City located in selected areas of the M1 and C5 Districts (the
light manufacturing and studio district) and authorization to
select a consultant to prepare the Environmental Impact Report.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:02 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Carl
Lambert spoke in opposition to mixed-use developments. Member
of the public Paul Cummins spoke in support of the modification
of the existing interim zoning ordinance. Mayor Abdo closed
the public hearing at 8:20 P.M. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Rosenstein moved to approve the proposal for
schools in this area. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Rosenstein withdrew his motion. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser moved to direct staff to return with
ordinances to repeal the M1/RD ordinance and as part of that
ordinance, redesignate the special study zone, and continue the
recommendation for the EIR, urban design studies, and economic
studies for those special study zones. Second by Councilmember
Olsen. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to
amend his motion to include language allowing for the
facilitation of school expansion and, should the motion be
approved, ask staff to return with an ordinance to include the
special policies for the existing schools. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion failed
by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Negative: Councilmembers Greenberg, Holbrook,
Rosenstein, V zquez, Mayor Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez moved to approve the staff
recommendation on the EIR. The motion died for lack of a
second. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez movedto table this item until later in the meeting. Second by
Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was unanimously approved.
At 8:47 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 9:13 P.M. with all members present.
9-A: CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN: Presented was the staff
report recommending consideration of resolutions to repeal
Resolutions Nos. 8685(CCS) and 8686(CCS) regarding the Civic
Center Specific Plan or call a Special Election to consider the
measures. Members of the public Ann Hiller (representing
Senator Tom Hayden) and Mike Feinstein urged Council to repeal
the Specific Plan rather than call a Special Election; however,
if an election is called the preference would be for November.
Members of the public Merritt Coleman and Laurel Roennau spoke
in opposition to the approved Civic Center Plan. Members of
the public Eric Parlee and Frank Gruber spoke in support of the
Civic Center Plan and including the measure on the June ballot.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8726(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING FOR AND GIVING
NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1994," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Rosenstein. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Holbrook, Greenberg,
Genser, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No. 8727(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 1994, WITH THE
STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE
PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 23302," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Rosenstein. Council asked questions of staff.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No. 8728(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1994," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Rosenstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8729(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS
MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING MEASURES TO BE
PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1994," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, and include the names Councilmember
Rosenstein, Mayor Abdo, Councilmember Greenberg, and
Councilmember Genser in Sections 1 and 2. Second by
Councilmember Rosenstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8730(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
TO OBTAIN SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7,
1994," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, and to authorize sufficient funds for the preparation
of the voter pamphlet for the complete plan to be printed in
full color on bond paper. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
9-B: APPROVAL OF SANTA MONICA BEACH PIER TO BAY STREET
IMPROVEMENT PLAN REPORT/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: Presented
was the staff report recommending approval of the Santa Monica
Beach Pier to Bay Street Improvement Plan Report, authorization
for staff to proceed with the phased implementation of the
Plan, and adoption of a resolution approving the application
for grant funds from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park
and Open Space District for beach improvements and
authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute all
documents. Council asked questions of staff. Members of the
public Paula Boelsems, Jim Drinkward, and Steve Ford spoke in
support of the proposed plan. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve the conceptual Santa
Monica Beach Pier to Bay Street Improvement Plan Report
prepared by Sasaki Associates, Inc. and authorize staff to
proceed with the phased implementation of the Plan. Second by
Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
Councilmember Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 8731(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SPECIFIED PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM FOR SANTA MONICA BEACHES,"
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, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
8-C: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/M1 AND C5 DISTRICTS
(CONT.): Deliberations were resumed on Item No. 8-C. Council
asked questions of staff.
Staff Report
Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR PORTIONS OF THE CITY LOCATED IN SELECTED AREAS OF THE M1
AND C5 DISTRICTS," amending Section 2(A)(2) [page 7] to read:
"The following primary uses shall be permitted if conducted
within an enclosed building (except where otherwise permitted)
and may include office space, which does not exceed fifty
percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the primary use, so
long as the office space is directly related, ancillary to, and
supportive of the primary use located on the same site;" and
amending Section 2(B)(16) [page 10] to read: "(16) Any use
permitted by Section 2(A)(2) above in which office space
exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the
primary use, so long as the office space is directly related,
ancillary to, and supportive of the primary use located on the
same site," and with further amendment that when staff is doing
the study for the special study zones it is determined whether
or not additional incentives should be allowed for existing
primary and secondary schools in that district also. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez. Discussion was held. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Greenberg, Holbrook,
Rosenstein
Councilmember Holbrook requested that the record reflect that
he voted "no" on this item because he feels that it is
incompatible to combine housing with industrial use.
Councilmember Rosenstein requested that the record reflect that
he voted "no" on this item because, while in general he is a
strong supporter of housing, he is concerned that this decision
will lead not to revitalization of the area but to decay of the
area; however, he does support the school proposal.
Councilmember Greenberg requested that the record reflect that
she voted "no" on this item because she also believes that
housing does not belong in an industrial area; however, she
does support the school proposal.
Councilmember Genser moved to review the results of the
economic and design studies for the special study zone and
authorize staff to hire Christopher A. Joseph and Associates to
prepare the EIR on the proposed permanent standards. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Greenberg, Holbrook,
Rosenstein
Councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 12:00
Midnight. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez. The motion
failed. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to extend the public
portion of the meeting for 15 minutes and then adjourn to
Closed Session until business is dealt with. Motion died for
lack of a second. Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez moved to extend
the meeting for 45 minutes. Second by Councilmember Genser.
The motion failed. Mayor Abdo moved to extend the meeting for
30 minutes. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez. The motion
failed. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to extend the public
portion of the meeting for 15 minutes and then adjourn to
Closed Session for however long it is necessary. Second by
Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was unanimously approved.
9-C: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT/ACCESSORY GARAGE
BUILDINGS: Presented was the staff report recommending denial
of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 92-001, recommended by the
Planning Commission, to modify the standards related to
accessory garage buildings. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Councilmember Genser moved to direct
staff to prepare an ordinance in accordance with the Planning
Commission recommendation. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Genser withdrew his motion. Councilmember
Greenberg moved to deny Text Amendment 92-011. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Holbrook, Greenberg,
Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Olsen, Genser
9-D: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
13-A: ANDREW M. FINLEY/LINCOLN PARK/GARAGE SALES/LEAFBLOWER
ORDINANCE: The request of Andrew M. Finley to address Council
regarding improvements needed at Lincoln Park, garage sales,
and solutions for the enforcement of the leafblower ordinance
was continued to the meeting of March 22, 1994, at the request
of Mr. Finley.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Abdo
announced that the floor would consider nominations to fill
vacancies of members to the Building and Safety Commission.
Mayor Abdo nominated Myra Burg. Councilmember Genser nominatedSteven Fru. There being no further nominations, nominations
were closed. On a call for the vote, Myra Burg was appointed
to the Building and Safety Commission for a term ending June
30, 1995.
Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez moved to
nominate Margaret Franco to the Commission on the Status of
Women. Mayor Abdo moved a substitute motion to leave the seat
for the Commission on the Status of Women open until June.
Second by Councilmember Greenberg. Discussion was held. The
substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Greenberg, Mayor
Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers V zquez, Rosenstein,
Olsen, Holbrook, Genser
Discussion was held. On a call for the vote, Margaret Franco
was appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women for a
term ending June 30, 1994.
The vacancy on the Pier Restoration Corporation was continued
to the meeting of April 12, 1994.
14-B: HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS/FIREARM SALES: Councilmember
Olsen presented his request to discuss directing the City
Attorney to prepare an emergency ordinance to discontinue the
issuance of home occupation permits for firearm sales and amend
the Zoning Code to require Conditional Use Permits for firearms
dealers. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to extend the meeting
to 11:30 P.M. Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion
was unanimously approved. Member of the public Maurice Durkee
spoke in opposition to the restriction of firearm dealers.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Member of the public Stephen Alpert spoke in support of the
proposal. Councilmember Olsen moved to direct staff to make a
Text Amendment to the Zoning Code which would remove firearm
brokers from a Home Occupation Permit and implement a CUP
process for firearm dealers in a commercial district, to
develop standards for those CUPs, consult with other
communities that have adopted strict standards, ask staff work
with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and identify those who have
federal firearm licenses as dealers in the community in
residential zones and commercial zones who are not in
compliance with Santa Monica business laws, and work with ATF
to encourage these people to give up their businesses or be
prosecuted. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez. Discussion
was held. Mayor Abdo moved to amend the motion that while the
ordinance is being prepared the City Attorney's office also
study other areas of controlling weapons and ammunition and
determine if there is a way to have a structured approach and
study options available locally to begin to effect the sale of
guns and ammunition in the community. The motion was accepted
as friendly. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember
Olsen moved to amend the motion to ask staff, if possible, in
the process when people are obtaining such licenses that they
be told that Council is entertaining and has the goal of not
renewing these licenses. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to extend the
meeting for 10 minutes. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez.
The motion was unanimously approved. Discussion continued.
The motion was unanimously approved.
14-C: SUPPORT/AMENDMENT TO IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT
OF 1986/EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES: Mayor Pro Tempore
V zquez moved to adopt Resolution No. 8732(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SUPPORTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 3495 AND SENATE BILL 1704, AMENDING
THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986 TO EXTEND
EDUCATION SERVICES," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. The
motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting for 10
minutes. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was
unanimously approved.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Art Casillas reported
on the problems of drugs and violence in the community. Member
of the public Stephen Alpert spoke in support of holding the
election regarding the Civic Center Plan in June rather than
November. Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed gun
control.
Mayor Abdo moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 Midnight. The
motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
9-D: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:47 P.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for consideration of the following:
1. George Washington v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Federal
Court Case No. CV 92-1884.
2. Joseph Gutman v. City of Santa Monica, Federal Court Case
No. CV 92-0860.
3. Freed v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. WEC 140 601 consolidated with SC
003 036.
4. Arboretum Development Partners, L.P. v. Santa Monica
Number Seven Associates, L.P., Los Angeles Superior Court
Case No. SC 028 570.
5. Simon v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. SC 003 505.
At 12:15 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present
except Councilmember Greenberg.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve settlement in the case
of Freed v. City of Santa Monica, et al., in the amount of
$500,000. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Rosenstein, V zquez, Mayor
Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Greenberg
Councilmember Olsen moved to approve settlement in the case of
Simon v. City of Santa Monica, et al., in the amount of
$29,000. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Rosenstein, V zquez, Mayor
Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Greenberg
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:17 A.M., the meeting was adjourned in
memory of James Baker, Flora Cowhig, and Muriel Tennison.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Clarice E. Dykhouse Judy Abdo
City Clerk Mayor