CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 23, 1996
An adjourned regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council
was called to order by Mayor Rosenstein at 6:36 p.m., on
Tuesday, July 23, 1996, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Paul Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tem 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 Maria M. Stewart
Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4-A: 12TH NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Mayor Rosenstein presented a
proclamation declaring August 6, 1996 as the 12th National
Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.
Chief James Butts accepted the proclamation.
4-B: DONATION OF FIRE TRUCK AND FIRE EQUIPMENT/CITY OF
MAZATLAN, MEXICO: Mayor Alejandro Camacho, Mr. Jorge Buenrostro
and Mr. Gilberto Jiminez (Firefighters' Group President) of
Mazatlan expressed their appreciation to the City of Santa
Monica for their assistance in donating a fire truck and other
fire equipment.
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. Members of
the public Joy Fullmer, John Jurenka, and Ron Taylor discussed
items on the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember
Abdo, Item No. 6-C was removed from the consent calendar.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of
Item No. 6-C, reading resolutions 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 Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of June 25,
1996, were approved as submitted.
6-B: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9060(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-D: FEES/GARDEN GRAVE SITES/WOODLAWN CEMETERY: Resolution
No. 9062(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A FEE FOR WOODLAWN CEMETERY'S
GARDEN GRAVE SITES," was adopted.
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6-E: GRANT APPLICATION/CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION/SECTION 26 TRAINING FUNDS: Resolution No.
9063(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
TO FILE A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR SECTION 26 TRAINING FUNDS," was adopted.
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6-F: AWARD OF CONTRACT/PIER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM/CITY YARDS
FIRE ALARM UPGRADE: Contract No. 7218(CCS) was awarded to Tri-Build Development Corporation, in the amount of $437,000, to
design-build the Santa Monica Pier Fire Protection System -
Phase II and City yards fire alarm upgrade.
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6-G: FEES/WATER/WASTEWATER: Resolution No. 9064(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING AND REVISING FEES FOR CERTAIN WATER AND WASTEWATER
SERVICES," was adopted.
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6-H: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT/EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS/
CATCH BASIN RETROFITS: Contract No. 7219(CCS) was approved with
Woodward-Clyde Consultants, in the amount of $261,000, to
evaluate the effectiveness of catch basin retrofits for
reducing pollutants from entering Santa Monica Bay; $11,000 was
appropriated to reflect receipt of additional project funds;
and, the revenue budget was increased by $11,000.
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6-I: CONTRACT/HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTATION/MANAGEMENT AND
RECYCLING/DISPOSAL SERVICES: Contract No. 7220(CCS) was
approved with MSE Environmental, Inc., in the amount of
$200,000, to provide hazardous waste transportation, management
and recycling/disposal services.
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6-J: REJECT ALL BIDS/REMANUFACTURED ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS: All
bids to provide and deliver remanufactured Allison
Transmissions, Bid No. 2571, were rejected and staff was
directed to rebid.
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6-K: AWARD OF BID/TRANSFER TRAILER: Bid No. 2568 was awarded to
Copaction Central Industries, in the amount of $75,490.30, to
furnish and deliver one new 90 cubic yard transfer trailer.
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6-L: AWARD OF BID/AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR PARTS/
RELATED MATERIALS: Bid No. 2580 was awarded to Warren
Distributing Company, at specified unit prices, to furnish and
deliver various automobile and light truck repair parts and
related materials.
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6-M: AWARD OF BID/FROZEN FOOD ITEMS: Bid No. 2581 was awarded
to Blackmore Master Distributor, at specified prices, to
furnish and deliver various frozen food items for the Police
Department, Office of Administrative Services.
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6-N: AWARD OF BID/AIR, OIL, AND FUEL FILTERS: Bid No. 2572 was
awarded to Universal Coach Parts, Inc., at specified unit
prices, to furnish and deliver air, oil, and fuel filters for
the Maintenance Division of the Transportation Department.
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6-O: AWARD OF CONTRACT/INSTALLATION/POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT:
Contract No. 7221(CCS) was executed with the City of Beverly
Hills for the installation of Santa Monica Police radio
equipment on property owned by the City of Beverly Hills.
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6-P: APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS/LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM/ SANTA
MONICA BEACH TRAIL PROJECT: Resolution No. 9065(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TRAIL ACQUISITION &
DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SANTA MONICA
BEACH TRAIL PROJECT," was adopted.
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6-Q: ALTERNATE ROUTE/SANTA MONICA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
CENTENNIAL PARADE: An alternate route for Santa Monica Police
Department's Centennial Parade was approved on Ocean Avenue to
Main Street.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-C: OPPOSITION/CALIFORNIA CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE: Motion by
Councilmember Abdo, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to adopt
Resolution No. 9061(CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO
THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE," amended as follows:
second whereas paragraph to read: "WHEREAS, Proposition 209, the
California Civil Rights Initiative ("Initiative") will be placed
before the voters;" SECTION 1 to read: "City Council declares
its opposition to Proposition 209, the California Civil Rights
Initiative..." The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Holbrook,
Genser,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
7-A: APPEAL/CUP 95-007/DESIGN MODIFICATION/MODIFIED FEES/
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1043-1045 11TH STREET: Motion
by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg,
to continue 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 to the meeting of July 30,
1996. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
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8-A: CLARIFICATION OF CITY'S POWER TO CHARGE FEES FOR
RECREATION USE AND SPORTS PROGRAMS: The ordinance was presented
for second reading.
Staff Report
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt Ordinance No. 1855(CCS) 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 Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
8-B: THERE WAS NO ITEM 8-B
On order of the Mayor, Item No. 9-B will be considered next,
and item 8-C thereafter.
9-B: TENANT HARASSMENT PROTECTION/RELOCATION ASSISTANCE CHARTER
AMENDMENTS: As requested by City Council, the City Attorney
presented a staff report with appropriate ballot language for a
tenant harassment protection charter amendment, and a
relocation assistance charter amendment, as well as a
resolution calling for a special election for these charter
amendments; resolution requesting the Los Angeles County Board
of Supervisors to consolidate the special election with the
general election on November 5, 1996; resolution requesting the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to provide any
electoral services necessary; and, resolution specifying who
writes arguments in support of and opposition to the charter
amendments.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Abdo,
to take a break before the public hearing in order to deal with
this item cohesively. The motion was approved by voice vote,
Councilmember Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, and Mayor
Rosenstein opposed.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 7:52 p.m.,
and reconvened at 8:25 p.m., with all members present.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public comment. Members of
the public Dan Ehrler, Betty Mueller, Marian Fleischer, and
Dolores Press spoke in support of the bond issue relative to
the completion of the police, fire, and emergency operations.
Member of the public Pro Se encouraged Council to add language
to the harassment measure to incorporate the Housing Authority
as it pertains to its clients. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Members of the public Dennis Zane, Jay Johnson, Mike Feinstein
and Nancy Greenstein urged Council to proceed as suggested with
the language proposed by the City Attorney this evening and
urged that the measure be placed before the voters for
inclusion in the City Charter; however, they asked Council to
defer the measure on relocation benefits. Members of the
public Suzanne Abrescia, Lacy Goode, Carolanne Sudderth, Eve
Seagal, Marian Fleischer, Betty Mueller, Dolores Press, Jim
Simmons, Laszlo Csiszar, Annette Del Zoppo, Cheryl Anderson,
Doug Willis, Kate Wechsler, Michael Tarbet, Linda Sullivan,
John Lykes, Sam Hussein, Eleanor Hayn, and Keith Wechsler spoke
in support of placing the proposed tenant harassment charter
amendment on the ballot.
Members of the public Irma Vargas, Rosario Perry, E. Dobrin,
Charles Isham, Chris Harding,
J. L. Jacobson and John Jurenka spoke in opposition to placing
the proposed tenant harassment and relocation assistance
charter amendments on the ballot.
Member of the public Beth Leder-Pack spoke in support of
placing the proposed tenant harassment charter amendment and
the tenant relocation assistance issue on the ballot.
Due to an injury she suffered over the weekend, Councilmember
Ebner said that she could not remain for a long meeting and
excused herself at 10:14 p.m.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 10:14 p.m.,
and reconvened at 10:20 p.m., with all members present except
Councilmember Ebner.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmember Ebner absent.
Discussion ensued on the concerns expressed during public
comment and on the request to defer the tenant relocation
matter because of possible future changes in State law.
Further discussion ensued as to whether the tenant harassment
charter amendment merited placement on the ballot, and on what
effect it would have on the bond measure.
Motion by Mayor Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook,
to direct the City Attorney to return to Council as soon as
possible with a tenant harassment ordinance based on the
measure that was prepared this evening as a charter amendment.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by
Councilmember Abdo, to adopt the language proposed by the City
Attorney's office at the request of Council regarding tenant
harassment for inclusion in the November 1996 election. The
substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, Abdo
Noes: Councilmembers Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem
Greenberg,
Mayor Rosenstein
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
Motion by Councilmember Genser, to amend the main motion, that
staff return with an emergency ordinance if the City Attorney
deems it to be appropriate. Motion accepted as friendly. The
main motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
8-C: POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER: Presented
was an ordinance for adoption ordering the submission of a
proposition of incurring bonded debt for the purpose of the
acquisition, construction and completion of a Police, Fire and
Emergency Operations Center, to the qualified voters of the
City of Santa Monica; resolution declaring the City's intention
to reimburse expenditures from the proceeds of obligations to
be issued by the City and approving certain related actions;
resolution calling for a special election; resolution
requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to
consolidate the special election with the general election on
November 5, 1996; resolution requesting the Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors to provide any electoral services
necessary; and, resolution specifying who writes arguments in
support of and opposition to the bond measure.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Members
of the public Jean McNeil Wyner, Jan Ludwinski, Nancy Cattell,
and Eric Parlee spoke in support of the bond issue for the
police, fire and emergency operations center. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the
public Art Casillas spoke in opposition to the bond issue for
the police, fire and emergency operations center. There being
no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
During discussion of item 9-B, City Clerk Stewart clarified
that if City Council approved the two proposed charter
amendments, the resolutions would be adopted after discussion
of item 8-C. She further explained that if Council did not
approve the charter amendments, when approving the resolutions
calling the election and for services under item 8-C, three of
the resolutions would require an amendment to delete the
language relative to the tenant harassment and relocation
benefits charter amendments.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Greenberg, to adopt Ordinance No. 1856(CCS) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION OF INCURRING BONDED
DEBT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND CERTAIN RELATED
PARKING, STREET, UTILITY AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AT AN ELECTION TO
BE HELD FOR THAT PURPOSE," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to adopt Resolution No. 9066(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM
THE PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY AND
APPROVING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to adopt Resolution No. 9067(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996,"
amended to delete the language relative to the tenant
harassment and relocation benefits charter amendments in
Sections 3 and 4 and to renumber the remaining sections,
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to adopt Resolution No. 9068(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 SPECIAL 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," amended to delete the language
relative to the tenant harassment and relocation benefits
charter amendments in Sections 3 and 4 and to renumber the
remaining sections, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt Resolution No. 9069(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 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Greenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 9070(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING A MEASURE TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996," amended to
delete the language relative to the tenant harassment and
relocation benefits charter amendments in Sections 2 and 3, and
to renumber the remaining sections; designating Councilmember
Holbrook and Councilmember O'Connor to write the arguments in
support of the measure; setting the last day to file an
argument with the City Clerk as August 5, 1996; and changing
the word "Referendum" to "measure" in the newly-numbered Section
2, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
8-D: EMERGENCY ORDINANCE/DEMOLITION OF EARTHQUAKE DAMAGED
STRUCTURES: Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by
Councilmember Genser, to adopt emergency Ordinance No.
1857(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ALLOWING DEMOLITION OF EARTHQUAKE DAMAGED
STRUCTURES WITHOUT A REPLACEMENT PLAN ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND
DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Rosenstein
announced that the floor would consider nominations to the
Landmarks Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to redesignate incumbent Laurel Schmidt to serve as
local historian for her current term which ends June 30, 1997.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
Councilmember Ebner absent.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Mary Kay Hight to the
Landmarks Commission. Motion by Councilmember Genser, duly
seconded, to appoint Mary Kay Hight by acclamation to the
Landmarks Commission in the position of architect historian for
a term ending June 30, 1998. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, Councilmember Ebner absent.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Margot Alofsin to the
Landmarks Commission. Motion by Councilmember Abdo, duly
seconded, to appoint Margot Alofsin by acclamation to the
Landmarks Commission to a non-qualified vacant position for a
term ending June 30, 2000. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote, Councilmember Ebner absent.
Appointments to the Airport Commission, Architectural Review
Board, Arts Commission, Bayside District Corporation, Building
and Safety, Commission on the Status of Women, Electrical Board
of Appeals, Housing Commission, Plumbing & Mechanical Board of
Appeals, Social Services Commission, and one remaining
appointment to the Landmarks Commission were held until the
meeting of July 30, 1996.
14-B: CLARIFICATION/LIMITATION ON (CAMPAIGN) CONTRIBUTIONS FROM
PERSONS: Presented was the request of Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
to direct the City Attorney to provide clarification of the
meaning of Section 11.04.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
- Limitation on (Campaign) Contributions from Persons, and
clarification on the constitutionality of said section. Motion
by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook,
to direct the City Attorney to prepare a report clarifying the
meaning of Section 11.04.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
- Limitation on (Campaign) Contributions from Persons, and
addressing the constitutionality of said section and an
explanation of the limitations, if any, pertaining to
independent committees that are not directed toward candidates.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
Councilmember Ebner absent.
14-C: POLICY OF RECEIVING LATE APPLICATIONS/APPLICANTS
INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP/CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: The
request of Councilmember Ebner to discuss the policy of
receiving late applications from applicants interested in
membership on City boards and commissions was continued to the
meeting of July 30, 1996.
14-D: SEPTEMBER 1996/EDUCATION MONTH: Presented was the request
of Mayor Rosenstein to declare September 1996 Education Month
in the City of Santa Monica. Motion by Mayor Rosenstein,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, to declare September 1996
Education Month in the City of Santa Monica. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmember Ebner absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Pro Se expressed
concerns regarding the Housing Authority.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:20 a.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of conference with Legal Counsel:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
One case.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
Foodmaker Inc., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. FC
040926.
3. Public Employee Evaluation:
Employee Title: City Manager
No action taken.
At 1:15 a.m., Council reconvened with all members present
except Councilmember Ebner.
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:15 a.m., the meeting was adjourned to
Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., in memory of Jack A.
Penn.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Paul Rosenstein
City Clerk Mayor