CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 9, 1996
A regular adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council
was called to order by Mayor Rosenstein at 6:39 p.m., on
Tuesday, July 9, 1996, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Paul Rosenstein
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Pamela
O'Connor
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Asha Greenberg
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4-A: SANTA MONICA BIG BLUE BUS ROADEO: Mayor Rosenstein
presented a commendation to Timothy L. Giroux, the winner of
the First Annual Big Blue Bus Roadeo held on June 26, 1996.
Councilmember Abdo asked for consideration of an emergency item
not listed on the agenda, which came to her attention after
completion and posting of the agenda, and for which there is a
need for action to be taken prior to the next regular Council
meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to add emergency Item No. 14-C to consider a
resolution in opposition to the possible firing of Peter
Douglas as Executive Director of the Coastal Commission, which
issue came to her attention this morning and for which action
must be taken prior to Friday, July 12, 1996. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
absent. Matter to be considered when discussing other 14
items.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented,
whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the calendar for discussion. Member of
the public Joi Fullmer discussed items on the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Genser, Item No. 6-M was
removed.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception
of Item 6-M, reading resolutions by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Ebner,
O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor ProTem Greenberg
6-A: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9052(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was
adopted.
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6-B: NOVEMBER 5, 1996 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Resolution No.
9053(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
5, 1996," was adopted;
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Resolution No. 9054(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
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1996, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION
10403," was adopted;
Resolution No. 9055(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 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,
1996," was adopted; and
Resolution No. 9056(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 NOVEMBER
5, 1996," was adopted.
6-C: AWARD OF BID/1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA SEDANS: Bid was
awarded to Downey Ford Company, in the amount of $121,825.63,
to furnish and deliver five (5) new 1996 Ford Crown Victoria 4-door sedans to the Fleet Division, Environmental and Public
Works Management Department.
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6-D: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/ENGINEERING
SERVICES/UNDER-GROUND TANKS: City Manager authorized to
negotiate and execute a professional services agreement
(Contract No. 7215(CCS)) with Kleinfelder, Inc., in the amount
of $695,000, to provide engineering services for the design and
construction of underground oil and fuel storage tanks, piping,
and related equipment at the Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines.
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6-E: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT/SEWAGE PUMP STATION
REHABILITATION PLAN/SANITARY SEWER MAIN REPAIRS/SEWAGE FLOW
MONITORING/SAMPLING SYSTEM: City Manager authorized to
negotiate and execute a professional services contract
(Contract No. 7216(CCS)) with Montgomery Watson, for an amount
not to exceed $355,000, for consulting services to design a
sewage pump station rehabilitation plan, sanitary sewer main
repairs, and a sewage flow monitoring/sampling system.
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6-F: AWARD OF BID/REBUILT DIESEL ENGINES/TRANSMISSION PARTS:
Bid awarded to Valley Detroit Diesel Allison, Inc., at
specified percentage discounts, to furnish and deliver new
rebuilt Detroit diesel engines and Allison transmission parts
for the Maintenance Division of the Transportation Department.
Staff Report
6-G: REJECTION OF BID/EQUIPMENT/CITY TV VIDEO FACILITIES
PROJECT: The bid submitted to furnish, deliver and install
equipment for the City TV video facilities project was rejected
and the City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a
contract for these requirements on the open market.
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6-H: AWARD OF BID/ASPHALT COLD MIX: Bid No. 2570 was awarded to
Absolute Asphalt Company, at specified unit prices, to furnish
and deliver twelve hundred (1,200) tons of high-performance
asphalt cold mix.
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6-I: AWARD OF BID/TIRE/TUBE REPAIR AND RECAPPING SERVICES: Bid
No. 2573 was awarded to Frank Fargo Tire and Rubber Company, at
specified unit prices, to provide tire/tube repair and
recapping services for the Fleet Management Division of the
Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
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6-J: AWARD OF BID/BUS DETAILING SERVICES: Bid No. 2574 was
awarded to Sardo Bus and Coach Upholstery Company, at specified
unit prices, to provide bus detailing services for the
Transportation Department.
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6-K: AWARD OF BID/DEBRIS HAULING SERVICES: Bid No. 2575 was
awarded to Saied Trucking Company, at specified unit prices, to
provide debris hauling services for the Water Division of the
Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
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6-L: AWARD OF BID/DUCTILE IRON BELL AND SPIGOT PIPE/TYTON
JOINT: Bid No. 2576 was awarded to Pacific States Cast Iron
Pipe Company, at specified unit prices, to furnish and deliver
ductile iron bell and spigot pipe class 50, tyton joint.
Staff Report
6-N: APPOINTMENT/METROPOLITAN COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM
ADVISORY BOARD: Arthur Fisher was appointed to the Metropolitan
Cooperative Library System Advisory Board.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-M: AWARD OF CONTRACT/REPAIR EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE/POLICE
ACTIVITIES LEAGUE GYMNASIUM AND SOUTH WALL OF PARKING STRUCTURE
NO. 1:
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Councilmember Genser advised that he pulled this item off the
consent calendar in order to clarify that approval of this
request does not include approval of the concept of installing
a mural on one of the parking structures.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Abdo,
to award Contract No. 7217(CCS) to Sahara Waterproofing, the
lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $43,684; and
authorize the City Engineer to issue any necessary change
orders to complete additional work in conformance with the
Administrative Instructions on change orders, with the
clarification that this is not approving the concept of
installing a mural on one of the parking structures. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Ebner,
O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
7-A: APPEAL/CUP 95-007/DESIGN MODIFICATION/MODIFIED FEES/
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1043-1045 11TH STREET: The
appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use
Permit 95-007 requesting design modification and modified fees
for a five-unit residential condominium project at 1043-1045
11th Street was continued to the meeting of July 23, 1996.
7-B: APPEAL/CUP 95-017/DRIVE-UP WINDOW/JACK-IN-THE-BOX/2025
LINCOLN BOULEVARD: Appeal 96-004 of Planning Commission
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 95-017) to
allow the late-night operation of the drive-up window in the
Jack-in-the-Box restaurant located at 2025 Lincoln Boulevard
until May 1, 1998, was continued to the meeting of July 16,
1996.
7-C: APPEAL/CUP 95-016/VAR 95-033/DRIVE-UP WINDOW/JACK-IN-THE-BOX RESTAURANT/2423 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD: Appeal 95-016 of
Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit
Application (CUP 95-016) and Variance Application (VAR 95-033)
to allow the late-night operation of the drive-up window in the
Jack-in-the-Box restaurant located at 2423 Wilshire Boulevard
until May 1, 1998, was continued to the meeting of July 16,
1996.
8-A: ORDINANCE CLARIFYING THE CITY'S POWER TO CHARGE FEES FOR
RECREATION USE AND SPORTS PROGRAMS: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading of the City of Santa Monica
Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.010
clarifying the City's power to charge fees for recreation use
and sports programs.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Member
of the public Joi Fullmer expressed her concerns. There being
no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, 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 SECTION 2.72.010 RELATING
TO FEES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Holbrook,
Genser,
Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
9-B: 1996 SANTA MONICA CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of the
1996 Santa Monica Cultural Arts Master Plan Update, Mission
Statement and Goals; and, direction to staff to implement
recommendations which are within available resources.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to adopt the 1996 Santa Monica Cultural Arts Master Plan Update
mission statement and goals as approved unanimously by the
Santa Monica Arts Commission, considering the Master Plan on a
goal-by-goal basis and making changes in the objectives through
removing and amending items deemed to not be appropriate at
this time, and direct staff to review the consultant's
recommendations and, where feasible, implement within available
resources.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to amend the Mission Statement to delete the wording,
"Therefore, we consider the support of the arts to be a basic
city service." The motion failed by voice vote with
Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Genser, and Mayor Rosenstein
opposed, and Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to amend language on page 8, first item under
Programming Objectives, to read: "The Santa Monica Arts
Commission should appoint an Ad Hoc Committee (including
representation from dealers, museums, community members,
neighborhood organizations, youth, seniors, and cultural
organizations)..." and amend the last sentence to read:
"Consideration should be given to linking exhibition with
cultural institutions in the City." The motion was unanimously
approved with Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to delete
the text for Arts Education Objectives under the heading "Other"
(first bullet) on page 11 as follows: "Community-based
arts/cultural organizations, SMMUSD parent associations, and
interested Santa Monica citizens should spearhead an advocacy
effort to lobby City Council for a portion of the City's annual
appropriation to SMMUSD (approximately $2 million) to be
earmarked to support arts education programs and activities."
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, accepted as friendly, to amend
the document that wherever it refers to SMMUSD to add language
"and other schools," where appropriate.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, accepted as friendly, to delete
the text for Arts Education Objectives under the heading "Other"
(second bullet) on page 12 as follows: "Efforts to develop Miles
Playhouse should continue with an emphasis on the venue as a
focal point and central resource for structured after-school
arts education activities."
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to delete
the text for Facilities Objectives (fourth bullet) on page 14
as follows: "The City of Santa Monica Arts Commission should
officially request of Mayor/City Council an artist-dedicated
position be established on the City's Architectural Review
Board."
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to amend
text for Facilities Objectives (last bullet) on page 14 to read
as follows: "The City's Arts Commission should help to
facilitate and seek collaborative opportunities with future
performing arts developments in the City," and delete all
subsequent language.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to
clarify that paragraphs beginning with the words "Consultant
Recommendation" are not being adopted and will be deleted from
the document.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, accepted as friendly, to delete
the parenthetical notation on the first paragraph on page 16
and amend it to read as follows: "Explore potential of
contracting with community-based/regional organizations for
expansion of technical assistance provision to Santa Monica-based artists and organizations," and to delete all references
to specific organizations throughout the document.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to delete
the text for Organizational Structure Objectives (first bullet)
on page 12 as follows: "Santa Monica City Council should revise
Commission term limits to no more than two consecutive three-year appointments."
Motion by Mayor Rosenstein, accepted as friendly, to delete the
second arrow on page 19 referring to three-year terms for the
Arts Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to add
language to Funding & Support Services Objectives (last arrow)
on page 17 to read as follows: "Develop policies and procedures
for on-going operating support grants to Santa Monica-based
arts and cultural organizations and include significant
representation from the general public on juries and review
panels."
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, accepted as friendly, to amend
text to Funding & Support Services Objectives (first arrow on
page 17) to read as follows: "Determine policies and procedures
for city arts/cultural organization funding through the grant
program."
The main motion, as amended, was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Ebner,
O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 8:20 p.m.,
and reconvened at 8:40 p.m., with all members present except
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg.
11-A: CALIFORNIA CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE: Presented was the
request of the Commission on the Status of Women to take a
position in opposition to the California Civil Rights
Initiative (CCRI).
The Mayor opened the meeting for public comment. Member of the
public Joi Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the
public Mike Choi, Bianca DeRise, Beth Leder-Pack, Nicole
Ehrlich, and Harriet Beck spoke in support of the campaign in
opposition to the California Civil Rights Initiative.
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to agree that the Commission on the Status of Women can take
appropriate steps on this issue, Council take a position in
opposition to this issue, and direct staff to prepare a
resolution as soon as possible for Council approval for use in
notifying various organizations and governmental entities in
the State of California.
Motion by Mayor Rosenstein, accepted as friendly, to ask staff
to provide an analysis of the impact the passage of this
measure would have on City practices.
The motion, as amended, was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
13-A: SANTA MONICANS FOR RENTERS RIGHTS/PROTECTION OF TENANTS:
Mr. Dennis Zane, on behalf of Santa Monicans for Renters Rights
(SMRR), addressed Council requesting that a measure be placed
on the November 5, 1996 election ballot for approval by the
voters of the City of Santa Monica to ensure protection of
tenants. Mr. Zane distributed to all Councilmembers a
memorandum containing the proposed measure language.
Staff Report
The Mayor opened the meeting for public comment. Member of the
public Joi Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the
public John Jurenka spoke in opposition to Council placing a
Charter amendment on the ballot without the sponsoring
organization obtaining signatures in support of the measure.
Member of the public Michael Tarbet presented himself for
questions regarding the proposed language submitted to Council.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Abdo,
to ask the City Attorney to draft and return to Council with a
measure to be placed on the November 5, 1996 ballot which would
do essentially what has been proposed this evening with respect
to enacting anti-harassment provisions and with respect to
giving the Rent Board the authority to implement the relocation
assistance benefits program. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Genser, Mayor
Rosenstein
Noes: Councilmembers Ebner, Holbrook
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
Councilmember Holbrook stated, for the record, that he voted
"no" on this item because there has not been a demonstrated need
based on the number of prosecutions from the City Attorney's
Office and because he believes that this is a political tool to
be used during the upcoming Council elections.
Councilmember Ebner stated, for the record, that she believes
that this is an unnecessary expenditure; as there have been no
prosecutions and less than a significant number of complaints.
That Council just recently appropriated $100,000 for legal aid
attorneys, that this is a political ruse, and that, if the
measure is approved, it will cost the City a significant amount
of money and it will not be effective.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Building & Safety Commission. Councilmember
Abdo nominated Carol Noland for one public member seat.
Councilmember Genser moved, duly seconded, to appoint Carol
Noland by acclamation to the Building & Safety Commission for a
term ending June 30, 2000. The motion was approved by voice
vote, Mayor Rosenstein abstaining and Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
absent.
Councilmember Holbrook nominated Mehrdad Farivar, for one
public member seat on the Building & Safety Commission. There
being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call
for the vote, Mehrdad Farivar was appointed to the Building &
Safety Commission for a term ending June 30, 2000, with Mayor
Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Commission on Older Americans.
Councilmember Genser nominated Pat Fox for reappointment.
There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On
a call for the vote, Pat Fox was reappointed to the Commission
on Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 2000.
Councilmember Abdo nominated Mildred Rosenstein. Councilmember
Abdo moved, duly seconded, to appoint Mildred Rosenstein by
acclamation to the Commission on Older Americans for a term
ending June 30, 2000. The motion was approved by voice vote,
Mayor Rosenstein abstaining and Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, seconded by Mayor Rosenstein, to
reappoint Dan Cohen, Florence Cardine, and Judith Gewertz to
the Commissioner Emeritus positions for terms ending June 30,
1998, and add Rose Kaufman to the position of Commissioner
Emeritus on the Commission on Older Americans for a term ending
June 30, 1998. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Councilmember Genser nominated Rita Lowenthal for
reappointment. There being no further nominations, nominations
were closed. On a call for the vote, Rita Lowenthal was
reappointed to the Commission on the Status of Women for a term
ending June 30, 2000. The remaining appointment to the
Commission on the Status of Women was continued to the meeting
of July 16, 1996.
Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Housing Commission. Mayor Rosenstein
nominated Nancy Cattell. Councilmember Abdo moved, duly
seconded, to reappoint Nancy Cattell by acclamation. The
motion failed on voice vote with Councilmembers Ebner,
Holbrook, and O'Connor abstaining, Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
absent. Councilmember Holbrook nominated Laurie Emil. At the
request of Councilmember Abdo, the appointment to the Housing
Commission was continued to the meeting of July 16, 1996.
Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Library Board. Councilmember Holbrook
nominated Rosemary Smith for reappointment. Councilmember Abdo
moved, duly seconded, to reappoint Rosemary Smith by
acclamation to the Library Board for a term ending June 30,
2000. The motion was unanimously approved on voice vote, Mayor
Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Genser
moved, duly seconded, to reappoint Lou Moench and Eric Parlee
by acclamation to the Planning Commission for terms ending June
30, 2000. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
Appointments to the Airport Commission, Architectural Review
Board, Arts Commission, Bayside District Corporation,
Commission on the Status of Women, Electrical Board of Appeals,
Housing Commission, Landmarks Commission, Plumbing & Mechanical
Board of Appeals, and Social Services Commission were continued
to the meeting of July 16, 1996. Appointments to the Personnel
Board and Recreation & Parks Commission were continued to the
meeting of August 13, 1996.
14-B: WAIVER OF FEE/USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CALIFORNIA STATE
HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMISSION/AUGUST 9, 1996: Motion by
Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
waive the fee for the use of the council chambers by the
California State Historical Resources Commission on Friday,
August 9, 1996. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
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14-C: EMERGENCY ITEM/SUPPORT OF PETER DOUGLAS AS EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION: Presented was
the request of Councilmember Abdo to discuss taking action in
support of Peter Douglas as Executive Director of the Coastal
Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to adopt Resolution No. 9057(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF
PETER DOUGLAS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION," and ask staff to communicate this action to members
of the Coastal Commission as soon as possible and to provide
this information to the press, the legislators, and the
governor. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Dorothy Chapman
discussed funding for the American Academy for Dance and
Kindred Arts.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 10:30 p.m., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for the purpose of conference with Legal
Counsel:
1. Anticipated Litigation: One case.
No action taken.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Varga
et al. V. State of California and City of Santa Monica,
Case No. SC 040824.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
Abdo, to approve settlement for $60,000. Motion approved
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Holbrook,
Genser,
Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City
of Santa Monica v. Rosemary Kessler, Case No. BC 121318.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
Abdo, to approve settlement for $16,782. Motion approved
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Holbrook,
Genser,
Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
At 11:00 p.m., Council reconvened with all members present
except Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg.
ADJOURNMENT: At 11:07 p.m., the meeting was adjourned, in
memory of Phillip Hugo Van Gelderon, to July 16, 1996, at 7:30
p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Paul
Rosenstein
City Clerk Mayor