CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 22, 1994
An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was
called to order by Mayor Abdo at 6:45 P.M. on Tuesday, November
22, 1994, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore Antonio V zquez
(arrived at 6:47 P.M.)
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
(arrived at 6:50 P.M.)
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember Rosenstein led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4-A: PROCLAMATION/SHARE THE HOLIDAYS: Mayor Abdo presented a
proclamation regarding "Share the Holidays."
Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez reported present at 6:47 P.M.
Councilmember Holbrook reported present at 6:50 P.M.
At 6:50 P.M., a Special City Council/Housing Authority/Parking
Authority/Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting was
convened.
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chair Judy Abdo
Vice Chair Antonio V zquez
Commissioner Ken Genser
Commissioner Asha Greenberg
Commissioner Robert T. Holbrook
Commissioner Kelly Olsen
Commissioner Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Marsha Moutrie
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Parking Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chair Judy Abdo
Chair Pro Tempore Antonio V zquez
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member Asha Greenberg
Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook
Authority Member Kelly Olsen
Authority Member Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: Executive Secretary 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
Agency Member Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Secretary Clarice E. Dykhouse
HA/PA/RA-1: MINUTES APPROVAL: Vice Chair/Chair Pro Tempore
V zquez moved to approve minutes of the Parking Authority from
June 28, 1994 and Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency
from September 13, 1994. Second by Commissioner/Authority
Member/Agency Member Holbrook. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Housing Authority vote:
Affirmative: Commissioners Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Chair Abdo
Parking Authority vote:
Affirmative: Authority Members Genser,
Greenberg, Holbrook, Olsen,
Rosenstein, V zquez, Chair Abdo
Redevelopment Agency vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Chair Abdo
HA-2: ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT/HUD/HOUSING ASSISTANCE
VOUCHERS AND CERTIFICATES: Presented was a resolution
authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an annual
contribution contract with Housing and Urban Development for 38
Housing Assistance Vouchers and Certificates. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Commissioner
Holbrook moved to adopt Resolution No. 65(HAS), entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (ACC) WITH H.U.D.," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Commissioner Rosenstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Housing Authority vote:
Affirmative: Commissioners Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Chair Abdo
CC/PA-3: CONTRACT/SECOM/REVENUE AND ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT/
PARKING STRUCTURES: The recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with SECOM to
provide and install revenue and access control equipment in the
six downtown parking structures for an amount not to exceed
$778,116 and the appropriation of $140,000 was continued to the
meeting of December 13, 1994.
CC/RA-4: FIVE-YEAR REDEVELOPMENT PLAN/OCEAN PARK 1(A)/OCEAN
PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1(B)/DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS: Presented was a public hearing and the
recommendation to adopt the City's five-year Redevelopment Plan
for the Ocean Park 1(A), Ocean Park Redevelopment Project 1(B),
and Downtown Redevelopment Projects. This item will be heard
in conjunction with Item No. 8-E.
8-E: ORDINANCES AMENDING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN/OCEAN PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1(A)/OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
1(B)/DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Presented were ordinances
for introduction and first reading amending the Redevelopment
Plan for the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project 1(A), Ocean Park
Redevelopment Project 1(B), and Downtown Redevelopment Project,
and establishing certain limitations for the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law Reform Act of 1993
(Assembly Bill 1290).
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At 7:02 P.M., Chair/Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing
open. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Abdo
closed the public hearing. Chair Abdo moved, on behalf of the
Redevelopment Agency, to adopt the City's five-year
Redevelopment Plan for the Ocean Park 1(A), Ocean Park
Redevelopment Project 1(B), and Downtown Redevelopment
Projects, and to approve the reimbursement agreement for the
Ocean Park 1(A), Ocean Park 1(B), Downtown and Earthquake
Recovery Redevelopment Projects in order to establish General
Fund expenditures as Agency debt. Second by Vice Chair V zquez.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Redevelopment Agency vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Chair Abdo
Mayor Abdo moved, on behalf of the City Council, to introduce
for first reading the following ordinances entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE OCEAN PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1(A), AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW REFORM ACT OF 1993 (ASSEMBLY BILL
1290);" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1(B), AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW REFORM ACT OF 1993 (ASSEMBLY BILL
1290);" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW REFORM ACT OF 1993 (ASSEMBLY BILL
1290)," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
Mayor Abdo moved, on behalf of the City Council, to approve the
reimbursement agreement for the Ocean Park 1(A), Ocean Park
1(B), Downtown and Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Projects
in order to establish General Fund expenditures as Agency debt,
and approve budget action to create a Low/Moderate Income
Housing Fund and adjustments to the City's FY1994-95 budget.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
At 7:06 P.M., the Special City Council/Housing
Authority/Parking 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. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer addressed items on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve the Consent Calendar,
with the exception of Item No. 6-G, reading resolutions and
ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Abdo. 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 City Council minutes of October
25, and November 1, 1994, were approved as presented.
6-B: REVISED ALCOHOL AND ANTI-DRUG PROGRAM
POLICY/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: Resolution No. 8836(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7817(CCS) AND ADOPTING A
REVISED ALCOHOL AND ANTI-DRUG PROGRAM POLICY FOR THE CITY'S
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT," was adopted.
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6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP NO. 51788/TPC-308/752 19TH
STREET/1821 MONTANA AVENUE: Resolution No. 8837(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
51788 AT 752 NINETEENTH STREET/1821 MONTANA AVENUE," was
adopted, thereby approving a 7-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 752 19th Street/1821 Montana Avenue.
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6-D: LEASE AGREEMENT/EMERITUS COLLEGE/COMMERCIAL SPACE/PARKING
STRUCTURE NO. 6/1431 2ND STREET: Contract No. 7109(CCS) was
approved with Emeritus College for the commercial space in
Parking Structure No. 6 located at 1431 2nd Street.
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6-E: CONTRACT/ARTHUR D. LITTLE/CONSULTING ENGINEERS/SOLID
WASTE ASSESSMENT TEST: Contract No. 7110(CCS) was approved
with Arthur D. Little, Inc., consulting engineers, for a Solid
Waste Assessment Test (SWAT) study of the landfill at the City
Yards in an amount not to exceed $230,000 and $62,320 was
appropriated.
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6-F: NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM MUNICIPAL
STORMWATER PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT: Contract No.
7111(CCS) was approved with the County of Los Angeles to
participate in a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-G: AWARD OF CONTRACT/BALLFIELD LIGHTS/JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE
SCHOOL: Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Olsen
moved to approve Contract No. 7112(CCS) with Electro
Construction Corporation in the amount of $99,700 for the
installation of ballfield lights at John Adams Middle School.
Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
7-A: APPEAL/CUP 94-010/PARKING STRUCTURE/1327 15TH STREET:
The appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use
Permit 94-010 to permit construction of a 1-story, semi-
subterranean parking structure at 1327 15th Street to provide
36 of the 55 parking spaces required for the addition of beds
to an existing convalescent hospital located at 1340 15th
Street with the remaining required spaces provided on the site
at 1340 15th Street will be considered at the meeting of
November 29, 1994.
8-A: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Sections 4.44.010-.060
of the Santa Monica Municipal Code prohibiting smoking in
indoor places of employment, bars, restaurants, hotel and motel
lobby areas, meeting and banquet rooms, warehouses, gaming
clubs, and employee breakrooms; and consideration of
prohibiting smoking in outdoor dining areas. Council asked
questions of staff. Councilmember Olsen moved to introduce the
ordinance for first reading, not to include outdoor dining.
Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. Mayor
Pro Tempore V zquez moved to amend the motion that the City of
Santa Monica will become a totally smoke-free community after
two years as opposed to four years. The motion was not
accepted as friendly and died for lack of a second. Council
asked questions of staff. The motion failed by the following
vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen,
Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Greenberg, Holbrook,
Rosenstein, V zquez
Councilmember Genser moved to introduce the ordinance for first
reading with an amendment that bars come into effect in one
year. Second by Councilmember Olsen. 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 asked that the record show that he
changed his vote to the affirmative.
By virtue of the above action, an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SECTIONS 4.44.010, 4.44.020, 4.44.030, 4.44.040,
4.44.050 AND 4.44.060 PROHIBITING SMOKING IN INDOOR PLACES OF
EMPLOYMENT, BARS, RESTAURANTS, HOTEL AND MOTEL LOBBY AREAS,
MEETING AND BANQUET ROOMS, WAREHOUSES, GAMING CLUBS, AND
EMPLOYEE BREAKROOMS," was introduced for reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, V zquez, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Greenberg, Rosenstein
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to clarify the
ordinance by including language on page 6, subsection (n) as
follows: "Bars and taverns, except that until January 1, 1996,
smoking shall be permitted in bars and taverns in which the
serving of food is only incidental to the service of alcoholic
beverages and consists solely of hors d'oeuvres and similar
food items." Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez, Mayor Abdo
At 8:55 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 9:25 P.M. with all members present.
8-B: PAWNBROKERS: Presented was an ordinance for second
reading and adoption amending Santa Monica Municipal Code
Section 6.24.410 regarding pawnbrokers. Councilmember
Rosenstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1775(CCS) entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.24.410 REGARDING
PAWNBROKERS," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
8-C: JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE: Presented was an ordinance
for second reading and adoption amending Ordinance No.
1696(CCS) establishing a juvenile curfew ordinance to delete
Section 7, the sunset clause. Councilmember Greenberg moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 1776(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 1696(CCS) ESTABLISHING A JUVENILE CURFEW, TO DELETE
SECTION 7, THE SUNSET CLAUSE," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
V zquez
Negative: Mayor Abdo
Councilmember V zquez asked that the record show he changed his
vote to negative. By virtue of the above, the final vote was
as follows:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmember V zquez, Mayor Abdo
8-D: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Presented was an
ordinance for second reading and adoption establishing interim
development standards for portions of the M1 and C5 Districts
located north of the Santa Monica Freeway and east of
Nineteenth Court Alley. Mayor Abdo moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 1777(CCS) 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," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez, Olsen,
Holbrook, Genser, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmember Greenberg
Abstain: Councilmember Rosenstein
8-F: PROHIBITION OF PAWNBROKERS/C3 AND C3C: The ordinance for
introduction and first reading prohibiting pawnbrokers in
specified portions of the C3 and C3C (Bayside) Districts on an
interim basis was continued to the meeting of November 29,
1994.
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8-G: TRUCK ROUTES: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Section 3.12.680 deleting 28th Street from the list of
secondary truck routes in the City. Members of the public
Donna Alvarez and Kenneth Ward requested the removal of Stewart
Street from the truck route in order to protect Pico
Neighborhood from truck traffic. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.12.680
DELETING 28TH STREET FROM THE LIST OF SECONDARY TRUCK ROUTES IN
THE CITY," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Abdo
Councilmember Genser moved to direct staff to either report
back with an ordinance eliminating Stewart Street and
Exposition as truck routes, or report back with a staff item
discussing the issue, and also provide an information item
regarding the use of City streets by City vehicles to access
the City yard. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. Discussion
was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
8-H: USE OF CITY-OWNED PARKING STRUCTURES: The ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Section 3.36.280 relating to the use of City-owned parking
structures will be considered at the meeting of November 29,
1994.
8-I: HOURS OF OPERATION/DRIVE-UP WINDOWS: The ordinance for
introduction and first reading establishing hours of operation
for drive-up windows of drive-in, drive-through and fast food
restaurants located adjacent to residentially-zoned properties
on an interim basis will be considered at the meeting of
November 29, 1994.
9-A: PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR
REVIEW OF IMPROVEMENTS/SANTA MONICA AIRPORT: The
recommendation to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance establishing procedures for review of improvements at
the Santa Monica Airport will be considered at the meeting of
November 29, 1994.
9-B: STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS/TRANSPORTATION
CONTROL MEASURES/SUNSET PARK: Continued to later in the
meeting.
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9-C: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
10-A: BICYCLE MASTER PLAN: The recommendation to conduct a
public hearing on the Bicycle Master Plan; certify the
Environmental Impact Report; adopt the Bicycle Master Plan;
adopt a mitigation monitoring program; and amend the Land Use
and Circulation Element of the General Plan to incorporate the
bicycle route network will be considered at the meeting of
December 13, 1994.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: The appointments
of members to Boards and Commissions was continued to the
meeting of November 29, 1994.
14-B: CONDITION OF PALISADES PARK HILLSIDE/GRAFFITI ON MONTANA
STAIRS/SANTA MONICA BUSINESS DISTRICT SIGN: The request of
Councilmember Olsen to discuss the condition of the Palisades
Park hillside and the graffiti on the Montana stairs and Santa
Monica Business District sign was continued to the meeting of
November 29, 1994.
14-C: RESPONSE TO PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 187: The request of
Mayor Abdo to discuss the City Council's response to the
passage of Proposition 187 was continued to the meeting of
November 29, 1994.
14-D: AUGMENT LINCOLN PARK RENOVATION PROJECT BUDGET: The
request of Councilmember Olsen to discuss augmenting the
Lincoln Park renovation project budget to provide equipment and
landscaping to complete the project as approved by Council was
continued to the meeting of November 29, 1994.
14-E: VIRTUAL REALITY ENTERTAINMENT USE: The request of
Councilmember Rosenstein to discuss directing the City Attorney
to draft an amendment to Ordinance No. 1766(CCS) to allow one
virtual reality entertainment use in the C3C district with
approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and to request that the
Planning Commission provide its recommendation on such an
amendment, was continued to the meeting of November 29, 1994.
14-F: AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCILMEMBER-ELECT PAM O'CONNOR TO
ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES' ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Mayor
Abdo presented her request to authorize Councilmember-elect Pam
O'Connor to attend the National League of Cities' Annual
Conference to be held December 1-4, 1994. Mayor Abdo moved to
approve authorization for Councilmember-elect Pam O'Connor to
attend the National League of Cities' Annual Conference to be
held December 1-4, 1994. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein.
Council asked questions of staff. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers V zquez,
Rosenstein, Holbrook, Greenberg,
Genser, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Olsen
9-B: STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS/TRANSPORTATION
CONTROL MEASURES/SUNSET PARK: City Attorney Moutrie,
Councilmember Greenberg, and Mayor Pro Tempore V zquez excused
themselves from deliberations on this item due to a possible
conflict of interest and left the dias. Presented was the
staff report recommending approval of a resolution adopting a
Statement of Overriding Considerations and approving
transportation control measures for Sunset Park; approval of a
resolution adopting the mitigation monitoring program; and
appropriation of funds for the temporary installation of the
transportation control measures. Members of the public Sandra
Goldman, Milton Goldman, Paul Hicks, John Allen, Pat Carter, Ed
Maggiore, Corol Bok, Susan Kirk, David Kirk, Dirk Gaudet, Paula
Gaudet, Alan Stocker, Joanne McGregor, Billie Beach, Lawrence
Brown, Dee Putnam, and Rafigh Pooya spoke in opposition to the
proposal and in favor of Option 3. Members of the public
Jennifer Polhemus, Mary Carranza, Ed Marusich, Richard Bloom,
V. Uttayaya, Jamal Abedi, Ric Flores, Greg Arvesen, Cheryl
Finney, Leota Flaten, Zina Josephs, and Emmalie Hodgin spoke in
support of the proposal. Members of the public Clara Wetmore
and Donna Alvarez spoke in opposition to the proposal. Member
of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of
the public James Snoxell urged Council to adopt Phase I of the
SPAN plan. Member of the public Dave Paradis spoke in
opposition to no left turns on Pico Boulevard.
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Councilmember Genser moved to continue the meeting past 11:00
P.M. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmembers Greenberg and V zquez
absent. Members of the public Richard Kuyama, Patrick McClure,
Ronald Roose, Mark Seidenberg, Maryellen MacDonald, Jerry
Greenwalt, Regula Ziegler, Aaron McKiernan, Karen Greenwalt,
and Jane Dempsey spoke in support of the proposal. Members of
the public Dorothy Chapman, Toni Dragon, Eric Parlee, Brian
Ouzounian, Eileen Hecht, Larry Arreola, Ed Fidelman, and Karim
Rawji spoke in opposition to the proposal and in favor of
Option 3. Member of the public Robert Newbold spoke in
opposition to the proposal. Member of the public John Kaufman
urged Council to adopt Phase I of the SPAN plan. Councilmember
Olsen moved to hear a late speaker. Second by Councilmember
Holbrook. The motion failed, Councilmember Genser opposed,
Councilmembers Greenberg and V zquez absent. Council asked
questions of staff. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt the
Statement of Overriding Considerations. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. Council asked questions of staff.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Holbrook moved to table
this item. Discussion was held. Councilmember Holbrook
withdrew his motion. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Holbrook moved a substitute motion to direct staff to take a
leadership role in developing a comprehensive plan for this
traffic problem, seeking input from the neighborhood groups,
and report back at the earliest possible moment for Council
consideration. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein. Discussion
was held. The motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook,
Rosenstein, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen
Absent: Councilmembers Greenberg, V zquez
The main motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen
Negative: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Councilmembers Greenberg, V zquez
Councilmember Genser asked the record to show that he changed
his vote to negative and stated he did so to preserve his
parliamentary options.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to continue
this item to the meeting of November 29, 1994. Second by Mayor
Abdo. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmembers Greenberg and V zquez absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: There were no speakers.
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:48 A.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel with regard to
existing litigation as follows:
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1. Judy Cipriano v. City of Santa Monica, LASC Case
No. 029625;
2. Washington v. City of Santa Monica, USDC Case
No. CV 921884; and
Two cases of anticipated litigation.
Councilmember Olsen was excused from the meeting at 1:10 A.M.
At 1:32 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present
except Councilmembers Greenberg and Olsen and Mayor Pro Tempore
V zquez.
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:32 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to
Tuesday, November 29, 1994 at 6:30 P.M., in memory of Amos
Consilvio.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Clarice E. Dykhouse Judy Abdo
City Clerk Mayor