CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1996
A regular adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council
was called to order by Mayor Rosenstein at 6:37 p.m., on
Tuesday, September 10, 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 (arrived
at 6:41 p.m.)
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Pamela O'Connor
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
Assistant City Attorney Joe Lawrence
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
At 6:38 p.m., a Special City Council/Housing Authority/Parking
Authority/Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting was
convened.
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chair Paul Rosenstein
Vice Chair Asha Greenberg
Commissioner Judy Abdo
Commissioner Ruth Ebner
Commissioner Ken Genser (arrived at
6:41 p.m.)
Commissioner Robert T. Holbrook
Commissioner Pamela O'Connor
Also Present: Secretary John Jalili
Assistant Authority Attorney Joe
Lawrence
Authority Clerk Maria M. Stewart
Parking Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chair Paul Rosenstein
Chair Pro Tem Asha Greenberg
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority Member Ruth Ebner
Authority Member Ken Genser
(arrived at 6:41 p.m.)
Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook
Authority Member Pamela O'Connor
Also Present: Executive Director John
Jalili
Assistant Authority Attorney Joe
Lawrence
Authority Clerk Maria M. Stewart
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present: Chair Paul Rosenstein
Vice Chair Asha Greenberg
Agency Member Judy Abdo
Abency Member Ruth Ebner
Agency Member Ken Genser (arrived
at 6:41 p.m.)
Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook
Agency Member Pamela O'Connor
Also Present: Executive Director John
Jalili
Assistant Agency Attorney Joe
Lawrence
Agency Secretary Maria M. Stewart
HA/PA/RA-1: MINUTES: Vice Chair/Chair Pro Tem Greenberg moved
to approve the minutes of the Parking Authority, Housing
Authority and Redevelopment Agency from the June 25, 1996,
meeting, with one typographical correction. Second by
Commissioner/Authority Member/Agency Member O'Connor. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
Commissioner/Authority Member/Agency Member Genser absent.
Councilmember/Commissioner/Authority Member/Agency Member
Genser reported present at 6:41 p.m.
CC/HA/PA-2: YEAR-END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS/FY 1995-96: Member of
the public Joi Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair/Chair Pro Tem Greenberg moved, seconded by
Councilmember/Commissioner/Authority Member Holbrook, to
approve the budget and other changes as detailed in Exhibits A
and B of the staff report. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
City Council vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Ebner,
O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
Housing Authority vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Genser, Holbrook, Ebner, O'Connor,
Abdo,
Vice Chair Greenberg, Chair Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
Parking Authority vote:
Ayes: Authority Members Genser, Holbrook, Ebner,
O'Connor, Abdo,
Chair Pro Tem Greenberg, Chair Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
At 6:45 p.m., the City Council/Housing Authority/Parking
Authority/Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting was
adjourned and the City Council Meeting was reconvened.
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.
Mayor Rosenstein announced that Item No. 6-N was removed from
the Consent Calendar at the request of staff.
Members of the public Joi Fullmer and Ronn Pickard discussed
items on the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Item Nos. 6-F, 6-S,
and 6-T were removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request
of Councilmember Ebner, Item No. 6-J 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 Nos. 6-F, 6-J, 6-S, and 6-T, 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 July 23,
July 30, August 13, and August 20, 1996, were approved as
submitted.
6-B: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9079(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-C: There was no Item 6-C.
6-D: APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS/URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION
ABATEMENT SYSTEM: Resolution No. 9080(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SANTA MONICA BAY COMPETITIVE
GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PILOT PROGRAM DEMONSTRATING THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF AN URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION ABATEMENT SYSTEM,"
was adopted.
Staff Report
6-E: SUPPORT FOR ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS FOR COUNTYWIDE BUS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PLAN: Resolution
No. 9081(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR
COUNTYWIDE BUS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PLAN," was adopted. Contract
No. 6535(CCS) was awarded to Metropolitan Transportation
Authority for the application of the funds, in the amount of
$541,966, to be utilized pursuant to the Bus System Improvement
Plan.
Staff Report
6-G: BOOK AND MUSIC FEST PARADE: Resolution No. 9083(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 28,
1996, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE CITY'S OFFICIAL PARADE ROUTE,"
was adopted.
Staff Report
6-H: ST. MONICA'S CHURCH OCTOBERFAIR 5/10K RACE: Resolution No.
9084(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF ST. MONICA'S
CHURCH OCTOBERFAIR 5/10K RACE ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1996, ON A ROUTE
OTHER THAN ONE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTES AND WAIVING THE FEE
FOR THE RACE," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-I: 19TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VENICE/MARINA 5/10K RUN: Resolution
No. 9085(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF THE 19TH ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS VENICE/MARINA 5/10K RUN ON DECEMBER 14, 1996, ON A
ROUTE OTHER THAN ONE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTES AND A WAIVER
OF THE RACE FEE," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-K: AWARD OF BID/BRAKE SERVICE AND SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2578 was
awarded to Delmer's Precision Brake Company at specified unit
prices, to provide brake service and supplies for passenger
cars and light and heavy trucks for the Fleet Management
Division, Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-L: AWARD OF BID/CURB-TO-CURB PARATRANSIT SERVICE/FIXED ROUTE
SHUTTLE SERVICE: Bid No. 2582 was awarded to DAVE
Transportation Services, Inc., at specified rates, to provide
curb-to-curb paratransit service and fixed route shuttle
service for the Transportation Department.
Staff Report
6-M: AWARD OF BID/METAL REFUSE CONTAINERS: Bid No. 2585 was
awarded to Consolidated Fabricators, at specified unit prices,
to furnish and deliver 2-cubic yard metal refuse containers for
the Solid Waste Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
Staff Report
6-N: AWARD OF BID/DISTRIBUTOR PARTS: Bid No. 2586 was awarded
to Universal Coach Parts to provide distributor parts for MCI,
NOVA, GMC and Flxible Transit Coaches for the Maintenance
Division, Transportation Department.
Staff Report
6-O: AWARD OF BID/DEGREASER: Bid No. 2588 was awarded to Mamco
International Corporation, at specified unit prices, to provide
55-gallon drums of degreaser for cleaning purposes in the Third
Street Promenade parking structures and other areas on the
Santa Monica Pier for the Solid Waste Division, Environmental
and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-P: AWARD OF BID/COMPUTER SYSTEMS: Bid No. 2589 was awarded to
Data Impressions, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $49,435.76,
to provide, deliver, install and configure 19 computer systems
for the Administration Division, Santa Monica Library.
Staff Report
6-Q: PURCHASE OF COLOR COPIER: The recommendation to purchase,
under the cooperative purchasing provisions of Los Angeles
County Contract No. 55387, from Canon U.S.A. Inc., one (1)
Canon color copier, for an amount not to exceed $36,480.25 for
the Support Services Division, City Clerk Department, was
approved.
Staff Report
6-R: CONTRACT/MUNICIPAL BUS LINES FACILITY EXPANSION MASTER
PLAN: Contract No. 6522(CCS) was awarded to RNL/Interplan, in
an amount not to exceed $175,000, for the Municipal Bus Lines
Facility Expansion Master Plan.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to combine Item No. 6-F with Item No. 14-D. The motion
was unanimously approved by voice vote.
6-F: U. S. CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE: Presented was the staff
report recommending a change in the previously approved route
for the U. S. Constitution Day Parade to be held September 14,
1996.
Staff Report
14-D: POSTPONING OF CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE: Presented was the
request of Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg to direct staff to
discuss with parade organizers the feasibility of postponing
the Constitution Day Parade, which is being held on September
14, 1996, and which day is a Jewish holiday.
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg stated that although she would support
the request to change the parade route, she wanted to express
her disappointment that the Constitution Day Parade is being
held on a Jewish Holiday, and that neither staff nor the parade
organizers were aware of this fact when requesting approval for
the event. Councilmembers Ebner and Genser echoed Mayor Pro
Tem Greenberg's sentiments.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to adopt Resolution No. 9082(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING A
CHANGE IN THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED ROUTE FOR A PARADE ON
SEPTEMBER 14, 1996." 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-J: FEASIBILITY STUDY/NON-AVIATION PORTIONS OF RESIDUAL
LAND/SANTA MONICA AIRPORT: Staff answered questions from
Councilmembers as to whether the study would contain the
inclusion of a pool and recreational uses.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to award Contract No. 6521(CCS) to Patricia Smith,
ASLA, for an amount not to exceed $180,000, to prepare a
feasibility study for the non-aviation portions of the residual
land at Santa Monica Airport. 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-S: SECURITY SERVICES: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg,
seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to continue this item to the
meeting of September 24, 1996, at the request of the City
Manager. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Holbrook,
Genser,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-T: GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT/BIG BLUE BUS GRAPHIC DESIGN
PROGRAM: Staff answered questions from Councilmembers relative
to the source of funding.
Staff Report
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to Award Contract
No. 6523(CCS) to Pulsar Advertising, in the amount of $60,000,
to conduct a graphic design project for the Big Blue Bus
Graphic Design Program. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: Councilmember Holbrook
Absent: None
7-A: 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 September
24, 1996.
7-B: 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 September
24, 1996.
8-A: MODIFICATION OF STEPBACK STANDARDS/LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND
STUDIO DISTRICT: Presented was an ordinance for introduction
and first reading amending Section 9.04.08.35.050 of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code to modify stepback standards in the light
manufacturing and studio district.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, 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 9.04.08.35.050
REGARDING BUILDING STEPBACK REQUIREMENTS IN THE LMS DISTRICT,"
reading 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 Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
8-B: TAX RATE/MAIN LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS: Presented was an ordinance for introduction
and adoption setting the 1996-97 tax rate for the Main Library
Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. No one
wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to adopt Ordinance No. 1861(CCS) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING THE 1996-97 TAX RATE FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS," 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-C: UTILITY USERS TAX/UTILITY USERS TAX ADMINISTRATIVE RULES:
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 6.72.010,
6.72.070, and 6.72.090 (City's Utility Users Tax) and adoption
of a resolution approving various Utility Users Tax
Administrative Rules.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Member
of the public Joi Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of
the public Mark Olson and Sharon O'Rourke spoke in support of
the proposed amendments. There being no other speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Greenberg, to introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 6.72.010, 6.72.070, AND 6.72.090 OF
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof; and to adopt Resolution No.
9086(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING UTILITY USER TAX ADMINISTRATIVE
RULES." The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Ebner,
O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
8-D: CLARIFICATION OF VARIOUS USES/BAYSIDE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending Santa Monica Municipal Code section 9.04.08.15
(Bayside Commercial District), to clarify various uses in the
District.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Member
of the public Joi Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of
the public Ron Cano spoke in support of the ordinance. The
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to introduce the ordinance amending portions of the
Bayside Commercial District standards for first reading.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Rosenstein,
to amend the motion to not allow an additional fast food court
development in the 1200 block. The amendment failed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, Mayor
Rosenstein
Noes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Mayor Pro
Tem Greenberg
Absent: None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to
permit a food court in the north half of the 1200 block (Block
4).
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to take
all aspects regarding the use of office space in the ground
floor frontage out of the ordinance, through the removal of
Section 2 of the proposed ordinance, and renumbering of
subsequent sections, and request staff to return after studying
the issue further and provide comments.
The main motion, as amended, was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor, Ebner, Holbrook,
Genser,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
By virtue of the above action, an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF PART 9.04.08.15 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE BAYSIDE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO CLARIFY
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDEWALK CAFES, TO CLARIFY THE BUILDING
STEPBACK REQUIREMENTS, AND TO REVISE THE PER BLOCK LIMITATIONS
ON THE NUMBER OF FOOD USES, ALCOHOL OUTLETS AND FAST FOOD
COURTS PERMITTED IN THE BSC DISTRICT," was introduced by title
only, waiving further reading thereof.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 8:37 p.m.,
and reconvened at 9:06 p.m., with all members present.
9-A: DOWNTOWN AREA CIRCULATION PLAN: Presented was the
recommendation to approve the first phase of modifications to
the downtown area circulation plan, direction to staff to
proceed with the implementation of the proposed modifications,
and appropriate funding in the amount of $675,000 for the
proposed improvements.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Member
of the public Joi Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of
the public Ron Cano, Frank Gruber, Daniel Ehrler, Nancy
Deschser, and Michael Segal spoke in support of the staff
recommendation. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to divide the project into two-phases, appropriate
$150,000 now for the first phase which would be for the design,
and staff to return for the balance of the funds once the
second phase is ready for implementation.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by
Councilmember Abdo, to adopt the staff and committee
recommendation and direct staff to proceed with the
implementation of the first phase of the downtown circulation
plan and appropriate funding in the amount of $675,500 for the
improvements. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, Abdo
Abstain: Councilmembers Holbrook, Ebner, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg
Absent: None
The main motion, was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Ebner,
O'Connor, Abdo,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to ask staff to return with their recommendation on a
reimbursement arrangement with the Redevelopment Agency for the
expenses incurred for this project and any other appropriate
types of funding which they feel are appropriate to present to
Council. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments to the
Building & Safety Commission, Electrical Board of Appeals, and
Plumbing & Mechanical Board of Appeals were held pending an
information item to Council. Appointments to the Airport
Commission and Landmarks Commission were continued to the
meeting of September 24, 1996.
14-B: LATE APPLICATIONS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Presented was
the request of Councilmember Ebner to discuss the policy of
receiving late applications from applicants interested in
membership on City boards and commissions.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Greenberg, to prepare a resolution repealing Resolution No.
6842 and setting forth a policy that all applicants for Boards
and Commissions have their paperwork filed with the City Clerk
by the Thursday prior to a City Council meeting, the day the
agenda is finalized. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote.
14-C: DOG PARK/JOSLYN PARK: Presented was the request of
Councilmembers Holbrook and O'Connor to direct staff to review
the hours of operation of the dog park at Joslyn Park and
request that staff study the potential of limiting the space
dedicated to dogs in Joslyn Park.
Mayor Rosenstein opened the meeting for public comment. Member
of the public Chris Pelham spoke in opposition to the reduction
of space dedicated to dogs in Joslyn Park.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to direct staff to review the hours of operation of
the dog park at Joslyn Park, request that staff study the
potential of limiting the space dedicated to dogs in Joslyn
Park, and request that staff provide comprehensive information
about opportunities at other parks. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to continue the meeting past 11 p.m. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
14-E: TELEVISING OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS: Presented was the
request of Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg to direct staff to discuss
with the School District, CityTV, and Century Cable, the
possibility of televising School Board meetings, and then staff
to report back to Council.
Staff Report
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to direct staff to discuss with the School District,
CityTV, and Century Cable, the possibility of televising School
Board meetings and report back to Council.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Abdo,
to amend the motion to add the language "should the School
District ask for assistance." The amendment failed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, Abdo
Noes: Councilmembers Holbrook, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem
Greenberg,
Mayor Rosenstein
Absent: None
Motion by Councilmember Abdo, accepted as friendly, to amend
the motion to change the wording to indicate that staff will
discuss the possibility of assisting the School Board in
televising their meetings. The motion was approved by voice
vote, Councilmember Genser opposed.
Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on the above motion not because he is expressing any
opinion on the merits of televising the meetings, but he thinks
this is the wrong approach, and unfortunately this motion could
be interpreted that the City is using its purse strings to
"bully" the Board of Education.
14-F: NOTIFICATION/GRANNY FLATS: Presented was the request of
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg to direct staff to notify residents
in affected zones of the upcoming "granny flats" council item
relative to local standards for regulating second units.
Staff Report
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to direct staff to notify residents in affected zones of
the upcoming "granny flats" council item relative to local
standards for regulating second units. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public William Bolte expressed
concern regarding two homeless women in wheelchairs.
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:45 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session to confer with Legal Counsel, and reconvened at 12:20
a.m. for the following actions:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Solie
v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court Case No. SC
037802.
Motion by Mayor Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to approve settlement of $20,000 relative to the
above case. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Holbrook, Ebner, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Mayor Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
Foodmaker Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. FC
040926.
No action was taken relative to the above case.
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:25 a.m., the meeting was adjourned to
Tuesday, September 24, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., in memory of Dr.
Todd Grant and Leah Grossman.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Paul
Rosenstein
City Clerk Mayor