CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 23, 1995
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor Rosenstein at 6:32 P.M., on Tuesday, May 23,
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
(arrived at 6:35 P.M.)
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Pam O Connor
(arrived at 6:37 P.M.)
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4-A: PROCLAMATION/OLDER AMERICANS MONTH/MONTH OF MAY: Mayor
Rosenstein presented a proclamation declaring the month of May
"Older Americans Month" in the City of Santa Monica.
Councilmember Genser reported present at 6:35 P.M.
Councilmember O'Connor reported present at 6:37 P.M.
4-B: PROCLAMATION/NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK/MAY 21-27, 1995:
Mayor Rosenstein presented a proclamation declaring May 21-27,
1995 as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Santa
Monica.
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 discussed items on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve the Consent Calendar,
reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Ebner,
Greenberg, Genser, Holbrook,
Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of May 9,
1995, were approved as submitted.
6-B: ORDINANCE/REGISTRATION OF AMMUNITION SALES: Ordinance
No. 1802(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 3.25 TO THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGISTRATION OF AMMUNITION
SALES," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-C: ORDINANCE/AMENDING C4, C6, AND M1 DISTRICTS: Ordinance
No. 1803(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE C4, C6, AND M1 DISTRICTS,
ACCESSORY BUILDING STANDARDS, LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND PARKING
STANDARDS PROVISIONS; REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE
PROJECT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; AND ADDING PROVISIONS
REGARDING DEVELOPMENT SPANNING ZONING DISTRICTS, AUTOMOBILE
WASHING FACILITIES, AND OPERATING HOURS OF CERTAIN AUTO-RELATED
USES," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-D: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution
No. 8899(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-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51395/TPC-295/1120 24TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8900(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51395 AT 1120
24TH STREET," was adopted thereby approving a 5-unit tenant-
participating conversion project at 1120 24th Street.
Staff Report
6-F: DESIGNATION/DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/
NOTIFICATION/ABC LICENSE APPLICATIONS: The Director of
Planning & Community Development was designated as the
recipient of notices from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control pursuant to AB2897.
Staff Report
6-G: ADOPTION OF FINDINGS/CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL/CUP 94-
017/1233 THIRD STREET PROMENADE: Findings and conditions were
adopted pursuant to the Council's April 1, 1995 approval of CUP
94-017.
Staff Report
6-H: AWARD OF CONTRACT/CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT: Contract No. 7142 was awarded to Griffith Company in
the amount of $1,056,325 for construction and Contract No.
7143(CCS) was awarded to Harris & Associates in the amount of
$172,500 for construction management services of the
Cloverfield Boulevard Improvement Project - Phase I.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
7-A: APPEAL/CUP 94-023/AMENDMENT TO CUP 92-051/2344 PICO
BOULEVARD: Presented was the appeal of Planning Commission
approval of Conditional Use Permit 94-023 (Amendment to CUP 92-
051), 2344 Pico Boulevard. Applicant: The Oil Shoppe, Inc.
Appellant: Friends of Sunset Park. To be considered in
conjunction with Item No. 8-A.
Staff Report
8-A: ORDINANCE/AUTOMOBILE LUBRICATION FACILITIES: Presented
was an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending
Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.04.14.050 regarding
automobile lubrication facilities allowing such to conduct
business on Sundays in districts other than the M1 (Industrial
Conservation) District. To be considered in conjunction with
Item No. 7-A.
Council asked questions of staff. At 6:59 P.M., Mayor
Rosenstein declared the public hearing open. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Jane Dempsey,
representing the appellant, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation with regard to the Text Amendment. Chris
Harding, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
staff report as presented this evening and suggested a
modification with regard to the vacuum cleaning issue to
provide that there be no outdoor use of vacuum cleaners seven
days per week; however, indoor vacuum cleaners will be allowed.
Member of the public Clyde Smith spoke in support of the
extension of Jiffy Lube's service commitment to the community.
Mayor Rosenstein closed the public hearing at 7:05 P.M. 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 MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
9.04.14.050 REGARDING AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITIES," amended to
allow certain automobile service operations to be conducted on
Sundays, 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 Abdo, Holbrook,
Genser, Greenberg, Ebner,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
Councilmember Genser moved to deny the appeal and uphold the
Planning Commission's approval of CUP 94-023, as amended, based
on findings and conditions, amended to add a condition that
indicates that the operation of outdoor vacuums shall be
prohibited Monday through Sunday. Second by Councilmember
Ebner. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Genser, Greenberg, Ebner,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
8-B: CHANGE ASSESSMENT/MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Ordinance Number
960(CCS) to change the assessment levied in the Montana Avenue
business improvement assessment district. At 7:10 P.M., Mayor
Rosenstein declared the public hearing open. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Rosenstein
closed the public hearing at 7:12 P.M. Councilmember Holbrook
moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 960(CCS) 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 O'Connor. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Ebner,
Greenberg, Genser, Holbrook,
Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
9-A: REMOVAL OF STOP SIGNS AND TURN RESTRICTIONS/23RD STREET
NEAR ASHLAND AVENUE/ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY/REDUCE VEHICLE
SPEEDS/MANAGE TRAFFIC/SUNSET PARK RESIDENTIAL AREA: Presented
was the staff report recommending approval of the removal of
stop signs and turn restrictions on 23rd Street near Ashland
Avenue and direction to staff to develop measures to enhance
pedestrian safety, reduce vehicle speeds and manage traffic in
the Sunset Park residential area. Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg
and Councilmember Ebner excused themselves from deliberation on
this item at 7:20 p.m. due to a possible conflict of interest.
Council asked questions of staff. Members of the public
Michael Dobbs, Sidney Wolinsky, Eric Parlee, Sam Zivi, Edward
Fidelman, Richard Bloom, Toni Dragon, Emmalie Hodgin, and Ric
Flores spoke in support of the removal of the stop signs and
turn restrictions and the development of measures to enhance
pedestrian safety, reduce vehicle speed and manage traffic in
the residential neighborhood. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Members of the public Janet Mellick
and Bill Mellick spoke in support of the removal of stop signs
and turn restrictions. Member of the public Judith Meister
spoke in opposition to the removal of stop signs. Members of
the public Donald Murchie, Frank Conn, Virginia White, and Jon
Gibson spoke in support of the removal of stop signs. Members
of the public Angela deMott, Zina Josephs, Woody Uttayaya, Jane
Dempsey, and Regula Ziegler spoke in support of the
implementation of a comprehensive traffic plan in Sunset Park.
Councilmember Genser moved to hear late speakers. Second by
Councilmember O'Connor. The motion was approved, Councilmember
Holbrook opposed, Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg and Councilmember
Ebner absent. Members of the public Linda Masada and Ed
Marusich spoke in support of the removal of the stop signs and
turn restrictions and the development of measures to enhance
pedestrian safety, reduce vehicle speed and manage traffic in
the residential neighborhood. Members of the public Karen
Greenwalt, Jerry Greenwalt, and Larry Arreola spoke in support
of the implementation of a comprehensive traffic plan in Sunset
Park. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember
Holbrook moved to remove stop signs and turn restrictions on
23rd Street near Ashland Avenue and direct staff to develop
measures to enhance pedestrian safety, reduce vehicle speed,
and manage traffic in the residential neighborhood, and also
direct staff to return with a comprehensive plan for Council
consideration before the end of the year. Second by
Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Rosenstein
Absent: Councilmembers Greenberg, Ebner
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
At 8:24 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 8:45 P.M. with all members present.
10-A: VACATION OF EXCESS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY/OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
AND 21ST STREET: Presented was a public hearing and
recommendation to approve a resolution ordering the vacation of
excess street right-of-way located at the northwest corner of
Olympic Boulevard and 21st Street. Council asked questions of
staff. At 9:02 P.M., Mayor Rosenstein declared the public
hearing open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. Member of the public Richard Knickerbocker spoke in
support of the vacation of the property and its subsequent sale
to an adjacent property owner. Member of the public Morton
Devor spoke in opposition to the sale of the property to an
adjacent property owner. Mayor Rosenstein closed the public
hearing at 9:25 P.M. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor
Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 8901(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ORDERING THE VACATION OF EXCESS STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OLYMPIC BOULEVARD AND
21ST STREET," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, in order to facilitate the sale of the parcel to Sam
Tsunoda. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Genser, Greenberg, Ebner,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION: To be considered after Item No. 9-B (Closed
Session).
13-A: BILL GURZI/RAY GRABINSKI/SAVE OUR SHIPYARD: Presented
was the request of Bill Gurzi and Ray Grabinski to address
Council regarding support for the Save Our Shipyard movement.
Discussion was held. Council asked questions of Mr. Grabinski.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to donate $1,000 and work with
staff to make appropriate lobbying efforts on behalf of Save
Our Shipyard. Second by Mayor Rosenstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Genser, Greenberg, Ebner,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
13-B: KENNETH NAYLOR/FINANCING FOR RETROFITTING REQUIREMENTS:
Presented was the request of Kenneth Naylor to address Council
regarding Emergency Ordinance No. 1748(CCS) regarding financing
for retrofitting requirements. Council asked questions of
staff. No action was taken.
13-C: JOHN JURENKA/WATER BILLING/BAY SAVER: Presented was the
request of John Jurenka to address Council regarding water
billing and Bay Saver. Discussion was held. No action was
taken.
14-A: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Councilmember Abdo moved to table this item to the meeting of
June 13, 1995. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg.
Discussion was held. Council asked questions of staff. The
motion was unanimously approved.
14-B: RESOLUTION OPPOSING RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROPOSITION:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Genser for approval
of a resolution opposing the "Rental Assistance" proposition
that will preempt local mobile home rent control.
Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No. 8903(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA OPPOSING THE "RENTAL ASSISTANCE" PROPOSITION THAT
WILL PREEMPT LOCAL MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Genser, Greenberg, Ebner,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
14-C: ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES/COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM INITIATIVE: Presented was the request of Mayor
Rosenstein to direct staff to allocate resources for a
Community Health Improvement Program Initiative as part of the
City budget for Fiscal Year 1995-96. Member of the public Tom
Pyne spoke in support of the allocation of resources in the
Fiscal Year 1995-96 budget and direction to staff to prepare
the appropriate documentation. Mayor Rosenstein moved to
direct staff to propose the allocation of resources for a
Community Health Improvement Program Initiative as part of the
City budget for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and that, as a part of
that, staff should feel free to consider what conditions would
be attached to the resources, how they will be allocated, and
any other issues that need to be considered in participating in
this program. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg.
Discussion was held. Mayor Rosenstein moved to extend the
meeting past 11:00 P.M. Second
by Councilmember Genser. The motion failed, Councilmembers
Holbrook, Greenberg, and Ebner opposed. Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Second by
Mayor Rosenstein. The motion was unanimously approved.
Discussion continued. Councilmember Genser moved a substitute
motion to ask staff to analyze and include in the draft 1995-96
budget a set aside fund for community-wide health planning and
policy endeavors. Second by Councilmember O'Connor. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Genser, O'Connor
Negative: Councilmembers Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor
Rosenstein
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed
her concerns on various issues.
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:10 P.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel with regard to
one case of existing litigation as follows:
1. Friends of Sunset Park v. City Council, LASC Nos. BS 032
734 and BS 033 146;
and conference with Labor Negotiator:
1. City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director.
Municipal Employees Association (MEA)
At 11:20 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION: Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt Resolution
No. 8902(CCS) entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Ebner,
Greenberg, Genser, Holbrook,
Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
ADJOURNMENT: At 11:22 P.M., the meeting was adjourned to June
5, 1995 at 6:00 P.M., in memory of Michael F. Sisak and Dr.
Samuel and Mrs. Serena Perry.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Clarice E. Dykhouse Paul Rosenstein
City Clerk Mayor