CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 21, 1994
An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was
called to order by Mayor Abdo at 6:40 P.M. on Tuesday, June 21,
1994, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
(arrived at 6:43 P.M.)
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Antonio V zquez
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 6:41 P.M., a Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Special Joint Meeting was convened.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present: Chair Judy Abdo
Agency Member Ken Genser
(arrived at 6:43 P.M.)
Agency Member Asha Greenberg
Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook
Agency Member Kelly Olsen
Agency Member Paul Rosenstein
Absent: Chair Pro Tempore Antonio V zquez
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Marsha Moutrie
Agency Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
By Council consent, Agenda Item 8-A was considered with this
item.
RA-1: MINUTES APPROVAL: Agency Member Rosenstein moved to
approve Redevelopment Agency minutes of May 24, 1994. Second
by Agency Member Holbrook. The motion was unanimously
approved, Agency Members Genser and V zquez absent.
CC/RA-2: PUBLIC HEARING/EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN: Councilmember/Agency Member Genser reported present at
6:43 P.M. Presented was the public hearing on the proposed
Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Plan and adoption of
resolutions of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council
finding that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act and finding that the use of taxes
allocated from the Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project
area to improve, increase and preserve the community's supply
of low- and moderate-income housing outside the Project Area
will be of benefit to the Project; and a resolution of the
Redevelopment Agency and an emergency ordinance of the City
Council for introduction and adoption approving the
Redevelopment Plan. Council/Agency asked questions of staff.
Mayor/Chair Abdo declared the public hearing open at 7:01 P.M.
City/Agency Clerk Dykhouse acknowledged one written
communication received with regard to this matter. Member of
the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the
public John Jurenka spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Member of the public Clyde Smith, Joan Ling, Joanne Yokota, Bob
Resnick, Ronald Cano, and Pam O'Connor spoke in support of the
proposal. Staff responded to oral statements and comments just
presented. Council/Agency asked questions of staff.
Mayor/Chair Abdo moved to close the public hearing at 7:30 P.M.
Second by Councilmember/Agency Member Genser. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember/Agency Member V zquez
absent.
Agency Member Holbrook moved, on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency, to adopt Resolution No. 443(RAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA FINDING THAT THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DOES NOT APPLY TO THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SANTA MONICA EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 21080 OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Agency Member
Greenberg. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Redevelopment Agency vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Chair Abdo
Absent: Agency Member V zquez
Agency Member Holbrook moved, on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency, to adopt Resolution No. 444(RAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA FINDING THAT THE USE OF TAXES ALLOCATED FROM THE SANTA
MONICA EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, INCREASING AND PRESERVING THE COMMUNITY'S
SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT
AREA WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Agency Member
Greenberg. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Redevelopment Agency vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Chair Abdo
Absent: Agency Member V zquez
Chair Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 445(RAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SANTA
MONICA EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Agency Member Genser. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Redevelopment Agency vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Chair Abdo
Absent: Agency Member V zquez
Councilmember Holbrook moved, on behalf of the City Council, to
adopt Resolution No. 8766(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THAT THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO THE
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SANTA
MONICA EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 21080 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE," 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 Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember V zquez
Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1747(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE SANTA MONICA EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT,
DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AND
STATING THE REASONS THEREFOR," page 3 corrected to read "June
21, 1994" rather than "June 24, 1994," 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 Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember V zquez
Mayor Abdo moved, on behalf of the City Council, to adopt
Resolution No. 8767(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THAT THE USE OF
TAXES ALLOCATED FROM THE SANTA MONICA EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING,
INCREASING AND PRESERVING THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPLY OF LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE OF
BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember V zquez
Mayor Abdo stated for the record that Councilmember/Agency
Member Genser reported present at the beginning of the staff
report and was in attendance for the entire discussion,
hearing, and votes.
At 7:35 P.M., the Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Special Joint Meeting was adjourned and the City Council
Meeting was reconvened.
8-A: REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT: By Council consent, this agenda item was considered
with CC/RA-2.
8-B: SUPPLEMENTAL SEISMIC SAFETY REHABILITATION REQUIREMENTS:
Presented was an emergency ordinance for introduction and
adoption amending Section 9.04.140 of the Santa Monica
Municipal Code related to supplemental seismic safety
rehabilitation requirements, adding Sections 8.04.171 through
8.04.173 related to supplemental requirements for repair,
reconstruction and reinforcement of potentially hazardous
structures, requiring bracing of water heaters, and declaring
the presence of an emergency. Council asked questions of
staff. At 8:03 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 8:04 P.M.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1748(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 9.04.140 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO SUPPLEMENTAL SEISMIC SAFETY REHABILITATION
REQUIREMENTS, ADDING SECTIONS 8.04.171 THROUGH 8.04.173 TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REPAIR,
RECONSTRUCTION AND REINFORCEMENT OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
STRUCTURES, REQUIRING BRACING OF WATER HEATERS, AND DECLARING
THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," amended to include a sentence at
the end of Division 7.00 stipulating: "For purposes of this
section, the date of engineering report submittal shall be
either that date upon which the report was due to be submitted
to the City or the date of actual submittal to the City,
whichever is earlier," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember V zquez
Councilmember Genser moved to ask staff to return with a report
within four months regarding the status of any possible
policies related to retrofitting steel-framed structures.
Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved,
Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez absent.
8-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE CC: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Section 3.08.410 to
the Santa Monica Municipal Code establishing preferential
parking zone CC on 10th Street between Montana and Alta and
approving the negative declaration. At 8:05 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Wally
Snyder spoke in support of the proposal. Member of the public
Julius Kozma spoke in opposition to the proposal. Mayor Abdo
closed the public hearing at 8:10 P.M. Council asked questions
of staff. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the negative
declaration and introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3.08.410 TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE CC,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Olsen moved to amend the motion to, in addition
to approving the parking zone, direct staff to contact the
Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Organization and begin dialogue
to see if there is the same concern that the Council has with
the south side of the street and ask the organization if it is
interested in conducting some sort of outreach. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Rosenstein
Absent: Councilmember V zquez
At 8:35 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 8:55 P.M. with all members present.
8-D: CREATION OF POSITION OF COMMISSIONER EMERITUS/COMMISSION
ON OLDER AMERICANS: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading adding Section 2.48.030 to the
Santa Monica Municipal Code creating the position of
commissioner emeritus on the Commission on Older Americans. At
8:55 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 ADDING SECTION 2.48.030 TO
THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE THE POSITION OF COMMISSIONER
EMERITUS ON THE COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS," 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 Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember V zquez
8-E: STANDARDS FOR UTILIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC
PARKS: Presented was an ordinance for second reading and
adoption adding Chapter 4.55 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code
regarding standards for utilization and maintenance of public
parks. Councilmember Greenberg moved to adopt Ordinance No.
1749(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 4.55 TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING STANDARDS FOR UTILIZATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PARKS," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Holbrook.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember V zquez
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
14-A: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Abdo
announced that the floor would consider nominations for two
appointments to the Library Board. Councilmember Holbrook
nominated Sue Alexopoulos. There being no further nominations,
nominations were closed. Mayor Abdo moved to appoint Sue
Alexopoulos by acclamation to the Library Board for a term
ending June 30, 1998. The motion was duly seconded and
unanimously approved, Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez absent.
Councilmember Holbrook nominated Sharla Boehm. Councilmember
Genser moved to reappoint Sharla Boehm by acclamation to the
Library Board for a term ending June 30, 1998. Second by Mayor
Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, Mayor Pro Tempore
V zquez absent.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that the three
appointments to the Arts Commission would be continued to the
meeting of June 28, 1994.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that the three
appointments to the Bayside District Corporation would be
continued to the meeting of June 28, 1994.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that the two
appointments to the Commission on Older Americans would be
continued to the meeting of June 28, 1994.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that the two
appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau would be
continued to the meeting of June 28, 1994.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that one appointment
to the Housing Commission would be continued to the meeting of
June 28, 1994.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that one appointment
to the Personnel Board was continued to the meeting of June 28,
1994.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that the two
appointments to the Recreation & Parks Commission would be
continued to the meeting of June 28, 1994.
With Council consent, Mayor Abdo announced that one appointment
to the Social Services Commission would be continued to the
meeting of June 28, 1994.
14-B: EXTENSION OF SCHOOL PARCEL TAX: Councilmember
Rosenstein requested that his discussion of the adoption of a
resolution supporting the extension of the school parcel tax be
trailed until after Item No. 14-E.
14-C: PROHIBITION OF A PERSON BEING CHARGED MORE FOR GOODS OR
SERVICES BECAUSE OF THEIR GENDER: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Olsen to discuss directing the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance that would prohibit a person from being
charged more for goods or services because of their gender.
Council asked questions of Councilmember Olsen. Council asked
questions of staff. Discussion was held. Councilmember Olsen
moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and
return with recommendations to questions that have been asked
this evening. Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion
was unanimously approved, Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez absent.
14-D: ANALYSIS OF PARK OPERATION HOURS: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Olsen to have staff analyze park
operation hours. Council asked questions of Councilmember
Olsen. Member of the public Art Casillas expressed his
concerns. Councilmember Olsen moved to direct staff to analyze
the park operation hours and to study whether or not the hours
of operation benefit the community or if they need to be
changed. Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held.
The motion was unanimously approved, Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez
absent.
14-E: UPDATE/STATUS OF LAW REGARDING PANHANDLING ISSUES:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Rosenstein to have
the City Attorney provide an update on the status of the law
regarding panhandling issues. Discussion was held. Council
asked questions of staff. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to
direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and a report
for Council consideration which would regulate panhandling in
outdoor dining patios, around ATM machines, and in close places
such as buses. Second by Councilmember Genser with the
condition that the word "panhandling" be changed to
solicitation. The amendment was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved,
Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez absent.
14-B: EXTENSION OF SCHOOL PARCEL TAX (Continued from earlier
in the meeting): Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser
moved to continue Councilmember Rosenstein's request for
discussion of the adoption of a resolution supporting the
extension of the school parcel tax as a "5" item at the meeting
of June 28, 1994. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. The
motion was unanimously approved, Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez
absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed
her concerns with various issues. Member of the public Ron
Taylor discussed the homeless issue. Member of the public John
Jurenka discussed the election process. Member of the public
Len Doucette discussed the situation at Memorial Park.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 9:58 P.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the cases of
Radich Construction, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC
018029, Pollack v. City of Santa Monica, Case No BS 020578, and
one case of anticipated litigation.
At 11:35 P.M., City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie announced
that no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: At 11:36 P.M., the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Clarice E. Dykhouse Judy Abdo
City Clerk Mayor