CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 25, 1995
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor Rosenstein at 6:35 P.M., on Tuesday, April
25, 1995, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Paul Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tempore Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Pamela O'Connor
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 6:37 P.M., a Special City Council/Parking Authority Special
Joint Meeting was convened.
Parking Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chair Paul Rosenstein
Chair Pro Tempore Asha Greenberg
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority Member Ruth Ebner
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook
Authority Member Pamela O'Connor
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
PA-1: MINUTES APPROVAL: Authority Member Abdo moved to
approve the Parking Authority minutes of February 14, 1995.
Second by Authority Member Holbrook. The motion was
unanimously approved.
CC/PA-2: CONTRACT/SECOM/PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL/
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURES: Presented was the staff report
recommending authorization for the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a contract with SECOM International Inc. in the
amount of $696,242 to provide and install a parking access and
revenue control system in the six downtown parking structures,
approve an appropriation of $220,650 and consider information
regarding nighttime parking meter operations along Wilshire
Boulevard, Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Broadway
between Second and Fourth Streets. Council/Authority asked
questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed
her concerns. Member of the public Richard Grossi discussed
the issue of short-term parking and spoke in opposition to
evening parking meter enforcement. Councilmember/Authority
Member Abdo moved to hear late speakers. Second by
Councilmember/Authority Member Ebner. The motion was
unanimously approved. Member of the public Ron Cano discussed
short-term parking, spoke in opposition to evening parking
meter enforcement and suggested alternatives. Discussion was
held. Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice Chair Greenberg moved to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract
with SECOM International Inc. to provide and install a parking
access and revenue control system in the six downtown parking
structures for an amount not to exceed $765,866, and
appropriate $220,650 to CIP account #01-720-263-20094-8900-
99048 (Parking Structure Control System) from revenue account
#01-000-000-00000-9870-04703 (Mall Parking Levy Account). The
motion was seconded by Councilmember/Authority Member Holbrook.
Discussion was held. Councilmember/Authority Member Genser
moved to amend the motion to ask staff to report back six
months after the implementation with an analysis and proposal
to deal with the result of the analysis regarding short-term
parking needs. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. Mayor/Chair Rosenstein moved to amend the
motion to ask staff to study the entire parking needs in the
downtown area and to look at street parking as a part of that
and if the conclusion is reached that there is need for a
little bit more than short-term parking that staff return to
Council with this also. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice Chair Greenberg
withdrew her motion. Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice Chair Greenberg
moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract with SECOM International Inc. to provide and install a
parking access and revenue control system in the six downtown
parking structures for an amount not to exceed $765,866, and
appropriate $220,650 to CIP account #01-720-263-20094-8900-
99048 (Parking Structure Control System) from revenue account
#01-000-000-00000-9870-04703 (Mall Parking Levy Account) and
ask staff to study the short-term parking issue as they move
along with the conversion of the parking structures. Second by
Councilmember/Authority Member Holbrook. Discussion was held.
Councilmember/Authority Member Genser moved a substitute motion
to approve the staff recommendation (as above) with the proviso
that staff develop a solution to short-term parking, such as
operation of nighttime meters on the street. The motion was
accepted as a friendly amendment. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following votes:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser,
Greenberg, Holbrook, Mayor
Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmembers Ebner, O'Connor
Parking Authority vote:
Affirmative: Authority Members Abdo, Genser,
Greenberg, Holbrook, Chair Rosenstein
Negative: Authority Members Ebner, O'Connor
Councilmember/Authority Member Ebner requested that the record
reflect that she voted "no" on this item because she feels that
in an attempt to make the Third Street Promenade a friendlier
place she believes that there are other things that could be
done, such as reducing the parking fines and somehow equalizing
the money that comes in and goes out.
By virtue of the above action, Contract No. 7138(CCS) was
approved.
At 7:51 P.M., the Special City Council/Parking Authority
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. Members of
the public Joy Fullmer, Ray Montalvo, Jane Walker, and Ann
Williams discussed items on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Genser moved to approve the Consent Calendar,
with the exception of Item No. 6-A, which was continued to the
next meeting, and Item Nos. 6-F and 6-G, 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 Abdo, Genser,
Greenberg, Holbrook
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
Absent from dais: Councilmember Ebner
6-B: ORDINANCE/PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE DD: Ordinance No.
1797(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3.08.420 TO THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE
DD," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-C: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution
No. 8889(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-D: OPPOSITION/CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 176/ASSEMBLY BILL 1947:
Resolution No. 8890(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA OPPOSING CALIFORNIA SENATE
BILL 176 (ALQUIST);" and Resolution No. 8892(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
OPPOSING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1947 (BATIN)," were adopted
thereby opposing the Alquist Bill (SB176) concerning the
dissemination of information on products containing hazardous
ingredients and the Battin Bill (SB1947) adding requirements
for all local ordinances concerning hazardous materials.
Staff Report
6-E: VACATION OF EXCESS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY: Resolution No.
8891(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION
OF EXCESS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
OLYMPIC BOULEVARD AND 21ST STREET;" and Resolution No.
8893(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF OLYMPIC BOULEVARD AND 21ST STREET," were adopted.
Staff Report
6-H: CONTRACT/DIVERSIFIED PARATRANSIT/MAIN STREET TIDE SHUTTLE
SERVICE: Contract No. 7139(CCS) was approved with Diversified
Paratransit, Inc. in the amount of $105,811 to operate the Main
Street Tide shuttle service.
Staff Report
6-I: CONTRACT/SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION PROJECT/GRANT/
MUNICIPAL STORM WATER/URBAN RUNOFF PILOT PROJECT: Contract No.
7140(CCS) was approved with the Santa Monica Bay Restoration
Project for acceptance of a grant in the amount of $22,065 for
a Municipal Storm Water/Urban Runoff Pilot Project.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of April 11,
1995, were continued to the meeting of May 9, 1995.
6-F: ASSESSMENT/MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT: Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg
moved to adopt Resolution No. 8894(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CHANGE THE ASSESSMENT LEVIED IN THE
MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,"
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 O'Connor,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
Absent from dais: Councilmember Ebner
By virtue of the above action, the Public Hearing was scheduled
for the meeting of May 23, 1995.
6-G: SCHEDULE BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS: Council asked questions
of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to schedule budget
sessions as specified and schedule the adoption of
the City budget on June 20, 1995. Second by Councilmember
Holbrook. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Ebner was absent from the dais.
Staff Report
8-A: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1798(CCS) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
PERMIT LENGTH, COMMENCEMENT OF USE, AND EXPIRATION," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser,
Greenberg, Holbrook
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
Absent from dais: Councilmember Ebner
At 8:08 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 8:35 P.M. with all members present.
8-B: ORDINANCES/LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND STUDIO DISTRICTS:
Presented were ordinances for introduction and first reading
amending Section IX of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to
create the light manufacturing and studio district, amending
the official districting map and establishing development
standards for portions of the City located in selected areas of
the M1 and C5 districts; resolutions for adoption certifying
the Final Environmental Impact Report and making necessary
findings to approve the standards and adopting the Statement of
Overriding Consideration. Council asked questions of staff.
At 8:42 P.M., Mayor Rosenstein declared the public hearing
open. Members of the public Dean Kiel, Ward Landis, Tom
Manzella, Carol Fingerhut, and Greg Amato spoke in opposition
to the proposed ordinances. Members of the public Joy Fullmer
and Larry Steely expressed their concerns. Members of the
public Todd Hess, Mike Millar, Richard Kidd, Carl Lambert, and
David Hibbert spoke in support of the proposed ordinances.
Member of the public Sharon O'Rourke spoke in support of the
Planning Commission recommendation and in opposition to
residential uses in the district. Members of the public Fred
Salenger, Bruce Jochim, and Robert Ruthven spoke in opposition
to residential uses in an industrial zone. Member of the
public Channing Johnson spoke in support of the staff
recommendation with an amendment to allow live theater not
pursuant to a CUP but rather by right. Members of the public
Chris Harding, Gordon Davidson, and David Thurman spoke in
support of the Planning Commission recommendation. Mayor Pro
Tempore Greenberg moved to hear a late speaker. Second by
Councilmember Ebner. The motion was unanimously approved.
Member of the public Rosemary Kessler spoke in opposition to
the proposed ordinances. Mayor Rosenstein closed the public
hearing at 10:02 P.M. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor
Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 8895(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
ON THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND STUDIO DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Ebner, Abdo
Abstain: Mayor Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No.
8896(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE
LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND STUDIO DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION," reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion was held. By general
consensus of the Council this item was delayed until after
introduction of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to introduce for first
reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING
AND STUDIO DISTRICT," with the modification that there be a
development review process for artists' studios that have an
FAR of 1.5, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Ebner. Councilmember Genser
moved to amend the motion to include all of the staff
recommendations as follows: 1) add language into Section
9.04.08.35.040 to allow multi-family residential uses by CUP;
2) for projects in the three special study zone areas allow a
1.5 FAR for multi-family residential uses; and 3) include
congregate housing, SRO housing, and transitional housing in
the district, as permitted throughout other commercial
districts. The motion was not accepted as friendly. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. Discussion was held. The amendment failed
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser,
Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Greenberg, Ebner,
Mayor Rosenstein
Councilmember Abdo moved to amend the motion to include
language for congregate housing, SRO housing, and transitional
housing as in all of the other areas of the City, with
appropriate development review or CUP. Discussion was held.
The motion was not accepted as friendly. Second by
Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The amendment was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser,
Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Greenberg, Ebner
Councilmember Genser moved that the FAR be reduced to .5. The
motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to extend the meeting to the
conclusion of this item. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Abdo moved to extend the meeting to its
conclusion. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion
failed, Councilmembers Greenberg and Holbrook and Mayor
Rosenstein opposed, Councilmember Ebner abstained.
Councilmember Abdo moved to meet next week to finish this
meeting. Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held.
Motion was withdrawn.
Councilmember Abdo moved to finish this meeting by Midnight.
Second by Councilmember Genser. Motion was withdrawn.
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to extend the meeting to
11:30 P.M. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Council asked questions of staff. The main motion to introduce
the ordinance as amended was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook,
Greenberg, Ebner, Abdo, Mayor
Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser
Councilmember O'Connor requested that the record reflect that
she voted "no" on this item; however, she does support the
concept of light manufacturing and studio district but is
voting against it because every other property owner in the
City of Santa Monica can attempt to build housing through at
least a CUP process and this is being taken away from people in
this district.
Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item for essentially the same reasons as
Councilmember O'Connor.
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No.
8896(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE
LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND STUDIO DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION," reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Ebner. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook,
Greenberg, Ebner, Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser
Abstain: Mayor Rosenstein
Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because he does not believe that the
district as adopted meets the objectives of this community and
there are environmentally superior alternatives.
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to introduce for first
reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
DISTRICTING MAP TO ESTABLISH THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND STUDIO
DISTRICT IN PORTIONS OF THE FORMER M1 AND C5 DISTRICTS,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Ebner. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Ebner, Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
6-E: VACATION OF EXCESS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY: Councilmember
Genser moved to correct SECTION 3 of Resolution No. 8891(CCS)
to reference the 23rd day of May 1995, rather than the 9th day
of May 1995. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Staff Report
8-C: ORDINANCE/PROCEDURES AND POLICIES/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Sections 2.68.010 and 2.68.030 - .080 relating to
procedures and policies of the Community Development Block
Grant Program.
Staff Report
Councilmember Ebner was excused from the meeting at 11:10 P.M.
At 11:10 P.M., Mayor Rosenstein declared the public hearing
open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Rosenstein
closed the public hearing. Councilmember Abdo 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 2.68.010,
2.68.030, 2.68.040, 2.68.050, 2.68.060, 2.68.070 AND 2.68.080
RELATING TO PROCEDURES AND POLICIES OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Rosenstein.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser,
Greenberg, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Mayor Rosenstein
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
13-A: LORI BALTON/VARIANCE/NIGHT FILMING/EXTENDED HOURS/2634
6TH STREET: Presented was the request of Lori Balton, Lion
Brand Film Inc., to address Council to request a variance of
ordinance regarding night filming/extended hours at 2634 6th
Street. Council asked questions of Ms. Balton. Council asked
questions of staff. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg moved to waive the hour provisions of the City's
resolution relating to hours of nighttime filming in
residential areas for the evenings of June 13 and June 20,
1995, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., for this particular motion
picture ("Heat") to be filmed at 2634 6th Street, as requested
in the variance. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Abdo, ayor
Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmember Genser
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
Councilmember Abdo moved to ask staff to return to Council with
suggestions as how to address the issues that if Council is
going to have some way of waiving, there be some understanding
of what this really means and ensure that the action is not
sending a message that Council is waiving all of its rules.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Abdo withdrew her motion.
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg was excused from the meeting at
11:30 P.M.
Councilmember Abdo moved to extend the meeting to 12:00
Midnight. Second by Mayor Rosenstein. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Ebner and Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg absent.
13-B: MICHAEL STREET/LEGAL TENANCY/DOMESTIC PARTNERS:
Presented was the request of Michael Street to address Council
regarding legal tenancy of domestic partners. Member of the
public Richard George urged Council to adopt an ordinance
protecting the legal tenancy of domestic partners. Council
asked questions of Mr. Street. Councilmember Abdo moved to ask
staff to review the variety of ordinances that have been passed
by other cities and return with recommendations to address the
protection of legal tenancy of domestic partners. Second by
Mayor Rosenstein. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser
moved to amend the motion to direct staff to develop eviction
protection, to be effective this evening, which would stipulate
that one cannot be evicted because of the existence of a
domestic partner and simultaneously begin domestic partner
registry. The motion was accepted as friendly. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Ebner and Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg absent.
14-A: APPOINTMENT/PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION: Mayor
Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider nominations
to the Pier Restoration Corporation. Mayor Rosenstein
nominated Abby Arnold. There being no further nominations,
nominations were closed. Councilmember Abdo moved to appoint
Abby Arnold by acclamation to the Pier Restoration Corporation
for a term ending November 10, 1996. The motion was duly
seconded and approved, Councilmember Holbrook abstaining,
Councilmember Ebner and Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg absent.
14-B: SUPPORT/STATE PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP/BUY
RECYCLED CAMPAIGN: Presented was the request of Councilmember
Genser to discuss supporting the State Public Interest Research
Groups (PIRGs) "Buy Recycled" campaign. Council asked
questions of staff. Member of the public Anthony Portillo
spoke in support of the "Buy Recycled" campaign. Councilmember
Genser moved to support the State Public Interest Research
Groups (PIRGs) "Buy Recycled" campaign. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Ebner and Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg absent.
14-C: AIDS AWARENESS WEEK: Presented was the request of Mayor
Rosenstein and Councilmember Abdo to discuss approval to join
Santa Monica College and the Santa Monica College Associated
Students in sponsoring "AIDS Awareness Week" activities at the
College and in the City during the week of May 22, 1995, and
appropriate $5,000. Discussion was held. Mayor Rosenstein
moved to appropriate $5,000 in sponsorship of "AIDS Awareness
Week" activities at Santa Monica College and that recognition
be commensurate with the contribution. Second by Councilmember
Abdo. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser,
Holbrook, O'Connor, Mayor
Rosenstein
Absent: Councilmember Ebner, Greenberg
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public John Jurenka spoke in
support of extended hours for filming as requested in Item No.
13-A and discussed a problem with his utility bills.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:50 P.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel with regard to
one case of anticipated litigation.
At 12:05 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present
except Councilmember Ebner and Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg.
City Attorney Moutrie reported that Council decided to
authorize staff to execute a settlement agreement with Rick
Appel regarding 1220 Yale Street. No money will be paid. Mr.
Appel will either apply for a new building permit or his CUP
will expire.
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:06 A.M., the meeting was adjourned in
memory of the people who perished or were injured in the
Oklahoma City bombing and Dora Ashford and Lillie Baxter.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Clarice E. Dykhouse Paul Rosenstein
City Clerk Mayor