CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 1997
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor O'Connor at 6:44 p.m., on Tuesday, August 12,
1997, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pamela O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tem Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
Councilmember Feinstein led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
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 Joey Fullmer, Kevin McKeown, and Brian
Hutchings addressed items on the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Feinstein, Item No. 6-T was
removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of
Councilmember Rosenstein, Item Nos. 6-S and 6-W were removed
from the consent calendar. At the request of Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook, Item No. 6-Q was removed from the consent calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception
of Item Nos. 6-Q, 6-S, 6-T, and 6-W, reading resolutions and
ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg,
Genser, Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of the
meetings of June 26, and July 8, 1997, were approved as
submitted.
6-B: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9173(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: 1997-98 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RENTS/MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PURCHASE
PRICES/ INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM: Resolution No. 9174(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING THE 1997-98 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RENTS AND
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PURCHASE PRICES FOR THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
PROGRAM," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-D: AWARD OF BID/TIRE RECAPPING SERVICES: Bid No. 2646 was
awarded to Frank Fargo Tire and Rubber Co., at specified
percentage discounts, to provide tire recapping services for
the Fleet Management Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
Staff Report
6-E: AWARD OF BID/COLD MIX: Bid No. 2650 was awarded to
Livingston-Graham/Blue Diamond Materials, at specified prices,
to furnish and deliver approximately 1200 tons of cold mix (No.
23) for the repair of city streets and alleys, for the Water
Division, Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-F: AWARD OF BID/COTTON RAGS: Bid No. 2652 was awarded to R &
S Distributing, at specified unit prices, to furnish and
deliver cotton rags, for use by various City departments.
Staff Report
6-G: AWARD OF BID/BATH TISSUE: Bid No. 2660 was awarded to
Waxie Sanitary Supply, at specified unit prices, to furnish and
deliver 100% recycled bath tissue for the Solid Waste and Beach
Maintenance Divisions of Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
Staff Report
6-H: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 51349/TPC-248/1915-1925 10TH STREET:
Resolution No. 9175(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51349 AT 1915-1925 10TH
STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit tenant-
participating conversion project.
Staff Report
6-I: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 51384/TPC-240/2625 4TH STREET:
Resolution No. 9176(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51384 AT 2625 4TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 5-unit tenant-participating
conversion project.
Staff Report
6-J: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 52099/TPC-323/837 2ND STREET:
Resolution No. 9177(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 52099 AT 837 2ND STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit tenant-participating
conversion project.
Staff Report
6-K: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 51362/TPC-236/1021 5TH STREET:
Resolution No. 9178(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51362 AT 1021 5TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 21-unit tenant-participating
conversion project.
Staff Report
6-L: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 52256/TPC-329/1846 NINTH STREET:
Resolution No. 9179(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 52256 AT 1846 NINTH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 5-unit tenant-participating
conversion project.
Staff Report
6-M: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 52163/TPC-326/1012 17TH STREET:
Resolution No. 9180(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 52163 AT 1012 17TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit tenant-participating
conversion project.
Staff Report
6-N: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 51388/TPC-247/848-850 EUCLID STREET:
Resolution No. 9181(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51388 AT 848-850 EUCLID
STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit tenant-
participating conversion project.
Staff Report
6-O: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 51272/TPC-272/1432 YALE STREET:
Resolution No. 9182(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51272 AT 1432 YALE STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 7-unit tenant-participating
conversion project.
Staff Report
6-P: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT/1995 LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Resolution No. 9189(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65089," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-R: CONTRACT AMENDMENT/ARTHUR D. LITTLE/LANDFILL GAS
EXTRACTION SYSTEM: Contract No. 6760(CCS) was approved with
Arthur D. Little, in an amount not to exceed $406,010, to
design and install an expanded interim landfill gas extraction
system, and $12,171 for related regulatory and mitigation
activities; and an appropriation of $418,181 was authorized
from the General Fund into the Landfill Gas Mitigation account.
Staff Report
6-U: NEW CLASSIFICATIONS/SALARY RATES/CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER/
NUTRITION SITE SPECIALIST/COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST III:
Resolution No. 9186(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
OFFICER, NUTRITION SITE SPECIALIST AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
SPECIALIST III," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-V: DONATION/POLICE HORSES: The City was authorized to donate
two retired police horses to "AHEAD with Horses," a disabled
children's program.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-Q: CONTRACT/MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL/MONTANA AND OCEAN
AVENUES: Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook questioned the necessity of
installing this signal. Staff responded to Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook's concerns.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Greenberg, to approve Contract No. 6759(CCS) with C.T. & F.,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $14,900, for the modification
of the traffic signal at the intersection of Montana and Ocean
Avenues.
6-S: GRANT FUNDS/ELECTRIC VEHICLE CORRIDOR COMMUNITY PROGRAM:
Councilmember Rosenstein questioned the advisability of
allowing gasoline-powered vehicles to park at the electric
vehicle charging sites. Staff explained the reasoning behind
the recommendation.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to authorize the City Manager to accept up to $44,973
in grant funding from the South Coast Air Quality Management
District for participation in the Electric Vehicle Corridor
Community Program; to approve Contract No. 6761(CCS) with
Edison EV, in an amount not to exceed $79,821 (excluding
$10,125 expenditure for the City Hall station), for the design
and installation of six public electric vehicle charging sites;
to approve the budget recommendations as listed in the staff
report; and, to request staff to determine a way to restrict
the parking spaces to electric vehicles, including appropriate
time restrictions, and return to Council, if necessary, for
additional approvals. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser,
Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: Councilmember Ebner
Absent: None
6-T: APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS/LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL
PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URBAN TREE PLANTING COMPETITIVE
GRANT PROGRAM FOR MID-CITY REFORESTATION - PHASE I/LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TRAIL ACQUISITION
& DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SANTA MONICA
BEACH TRAIL PROJECT - PHASE B/LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK
AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AT-RISK YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE
FACILITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SANTA MONICA YOUTH
FITNESS CENTER: Councilmember Feinstein advised that he removed
this item from the Consent Calendar in order to consider
amending the recommendation to allow staff the opportunity of
considering the appropriateness of including community groups
as co-applicants. Discussion ensued.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to take the following action:
Adopt Resolution No. 9183(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URBAN TREE PLANTING
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR MID-CITY REFORESTATION - PHASE 1;"
Adopt Resolution No. 9184(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL 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 - PHASE II;"
Adopt Resolution No. 9185(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING A JOINT
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AT-RISK YOUTH RECREATION
& SERVICE FACILITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SANTA
MONICA YOUTH FITNESS CENTER," amended to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute all grant documentation if
funding is awarded, with the proviso that staff will be given
the opportunity of considering the appropriateness of including
community groups as co-applicants, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser,
Feinstein, Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-W: USE AND USER FEES/KEN EDWARDS CENTER/PARK FACILITIES/
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: In the interest of moving
the meeting forward to deal with the other important issues on
this evening's agenda, Councilmember Rosenstein advised that he
will discuss his issues on this matter with staff at another
time.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to repeal Resolution No. 8363, Resolution No. 8417,
and Sections 2 and 10 of Resolution No. 8770, and adopt
Resolution No. 9187(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS POLICY FOR
THE USE OF KEN EDWARDS CENTER AND PARK FACILITIES OPERATED BY
THE COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AND FOR THE CHARGING OF FEES FOR USING SAME;" and,
repeal Section 9 of Resolution No. 8770 and Section 3 of
Resolution No. 9042, and Sections 2 and 4 of Resolution No.
9150, and adopt Resolution No. 9188(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING USER FEES FOR
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA."
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Genser,
Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Abstain: Councilmember Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
EMERGENCY ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Feinstein requested that an Item No. 14-C be
added to the agenda as a late emergency item, as the need to
take action arose after the posting of the agenda and action
must be taken prior to the next regular Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to add Item No. 14-C to the agenda, noting that the
need to take action arose after the posting of the agenda and
that action needs to be taken prior to the next regularly
scheduled meeting. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Rosenstein, to hear only Item Nos. 7-A, 8-A, 14-C, 15, and the
Closed Session items; the remaining items will be continued to
a future meeting. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote.
The Mayor announced that the next matter to be considered would
be Item No. 7-A, which in turn will be combined with Item No.
8-A.
7-A: GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP: Presented was the staff report
recommending approval of a resolution amending the General Plan
Land Use Map to change the land use designation for a portion
of the site located at 2415 Main Street, commonly known as the
Edgemar Project, from Medium Density Residential to Service and
Specialty Commercial; introduction and first reading of an
ordinance amending the Official Districting Map to rezone a
portion of the site from OP-2, Low Density Multi-Family
Residential, to CM2, Main Street Commercial; Denial of Appeals
97-007, 97-008, and 97-009 of Planning Commission approval of
Development Review Permit 96-001 amending the existing
development review permit conditions of approval and permitted
uses for the project; Planning Commission approval of
Conditional Use Permit 97-004 to permit a live performance
theater with 164 seats; Planning Commission approval of
Variance 96-001 permitting valet tandem parking for the
required parking; Planning Commission approval of Conditional
Use Permit 96-011 to permit the restaurant seating to increase
from 75 seats to 101 seats with outdoor patio seating.
Staff Report
Applicants: Ken Kutcher of Lawrence and Harding representing
Edgemar; Ken Kutcher of Lawrence and Harding representing
Loretta Theater.
Appellants: Ken Kutcher of Lawrence and Harding representing
Edgemar; Lou Ann Neill representing Ocean Park Community
Advocates; Hans Rockenwagner.
8-A: ORDINANCE/MODIFICATION OF CM MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT PERMITTED USES/DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/SPECIAL PROJECT
DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending subsection 9.04.08.28
of the municipal code to modify the CM Main Street Commercial
District Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Special
Project design and Development Standards.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.
Chris Harding, representing the applicant Edgemar Development,
spoke in support of changing the land use designation for a
portion of the site located at 2415 Main Street, commonly known
as the Edgemar project, and the appeal of certain conditions,
and made suggestions for amendments to the proposed ordinance
relating to the modification of the CM Main Street Commercial
District Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Special
Project design and Development Standards.
Corbett Barklie, representing applicant Loretta Theater, spoke
in support of the creation of the two proposed theaters in
front of the existing Edgemar space.
Mario Fonda-Barnardi, representing appellant Ocean Park
Community Advocates, spoke in opposition to the project and in
support of the appeal.
Sherman Stacy, representing appellant Hans Rockenwagner and
Rockenwagner Restaurants, spoke in support of the appeal of
certain conditions imposed by the Planning Commission upon the
granting of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of
seating within the restaurant.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:00 p.m.,
and reconvened at 9:30 p.m., with all members present.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to reduce the time to speak for any late speakers who
submit a chit after this point from three minutes to one minute
each. The motion was approved by voice vote, Councilmember
Ebner opposed.
Member of the public Amanda Gill expressed concern with the
hours of operation of the loading dock.
Members of the public Dan Ehrler, Darrell Larson, Camille
Landau, and Leslie Paonessa spoke in support of the Loretta
Theater project.
Members of the public Robert Garabedian, Hank Koning, Barry
Barish, Samoan Barish, Tiare White, Leslie Wilshire, and Bill
Turner spoke in support of the Edgemar project and the Loretta
Theater.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Member of the public Kevin McKeown spoke in support of the
appeal put forth by the Ocean Park Community Advocates.
Members of the public Sylvia Gentile and Steve Galloway spoke
in opposition to the proposed ordinance amending the Official
Districting Map to rezone a portion of the site from OP-2, Low
Density Multi-Family Residential, to CM2, Main Street
Commercial.
Members of the public Thomas Eatherton and Roger Deakins spoke
in opposition to the Edgemar project.
Member of the public Judy Abdo spoke in support of community
cultural space in the area of the museum and the proposed
theater.
Member of the public Arnold Peyser spoke in support of the
appeal put forth by Hans Rockenwagner.
Member of the public Robert Berman spoke in support of the
Edgemar project, the Loretta Theater, and the appeal of Hans
Rockenwagner.
Member of the public Eileen Hecht spoke in support of the
Edgemar project.
Member of the public Barry Hoffman spoke in support of the
Loretta Theater and the appeal of Hans Rockenwagner; however,
spoke in opposition to the rezoning of any portion of this
property.
Member of the public Dawn Cotter spoke in opposition to the
Edgemar project and the Loretta Theater.
Councilmember Rosenstein excused himself from the meeting at
11:00 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmember Rosenstein
absent.
Members of the public Sara Faulds, Frank Guthrie, Carlos Munoz,
Jr., Joanne Basham, and David Hill spoke in opposition to any
change in zoning.
Member of the public Roger Genser expressed concerns with the
cumulative effect of this project on the Main Street Plan;
however, acknowledged that there are many good aspects. He
also spoke in support of Condition No. 49 of the CUP.
Members of the public Rick Laudati, Linda Kayser, Jeff Gilbert,
and Janet Gilbert spoke in opposition to the Edgemar project.
Members of the public Terry Stroud, Robert Scheer, Maureen
Lasher, Eric Lasher, Marcia Hrichison, and Cherilyn Parsons
spoke in support of the appeal by Hans Rockenwagner.
Members of the public Curt Cotter and Ruth Weisburg spoke in
support of community cultural space in the area of the museum
and the proposed theater.
Members of the public Harry Sherrer, Madeleine Warner, Steven
Teitelbaum, and Daniel Fyffe spoke in support of the Edgemar
project, the Loretta Theater, and the appeal by Hans
Rockenwagner.
The Mayor closed the public hearing and announced that the
remainder of this item will be continued to the meeting of
August 26, 1997, at which time the closing discussions will be
heard and Council will deliberate on the issue.
13-A: KATHLEEN MASSER/PEDESTRIAN AND MOTORIST SAFETY/PARKING/
COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC/PACIFIC STREET AND NEILSON WAY: The request
of Kathleen Masser, representing herself and other residents,
to address Council regarding pedestrian and motorist safety,
parking, and commercial traffic in the neighborhood of Pacific
Street and Neilson Way, was continued to the meeting of August
26, 1997.
13-B: LYNNE BRONSTEIN/TRAFFIC/BAY AND NIELSEN/BAY AND MAIN: The
request of Lynne Bronstein, on behalf of herself and other
residents, to address Council regarding the traffic situation
at the intersections of Bay and Nielsen and of Bay and Main
Street, was continued to the meeting of August 26, 1997.
13-C: MADELYNN KOPPLE/PROTEST TERMINATION/PERSONNEL BOARD
MEMBER MELANIE NEWKIRK: The request of Madelynn Kopple to
protest termination of Personnel Board Member Melanie Newkirk
by the City Attorney and to request City Council to overrule
the decision, was continued to the meeting of August 26, 1997.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments to
boards and commissions for terms expiring June 30, 1997, were
continued to the meeting of August 26, 1997.
14-B: IMPROVEMENT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY: The request of
Councilmember Rosenstein to request staff to return to Council
with a plan to improve traffic safety in Santa Monica through a
combination of public education and enforcement was continued
to the meeting of August 26, 1997.
14-C: USE OF TRAVEL FUNDS/SHASTA BIOREGIONAL GATHERING 5:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Feinstein to use
budgeted travel funds to attend Shasta Bioregional Gathering 5,
September 5-7, 1997, at Patrick's Point State Park, Eureka,
California.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Greenberg, to approve the use of budgeted travel funds by
Councilmember Feinstein to attend Shasta Bioregional Gathering
5, September 5-7, 1997, at Patrick's Point State Park, Eureka,
California. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember
Rosenstein absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public David Cole, Hannah
Heineman, John Petz, Ken Bromberg, Donna Block, Susan Henderson
, and Robert Wright spoke in opposition to the high cost to
parents of the CREST after school childcare program planned for
the upcoming school year which is sponsored by the Santa
Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Member of the public John Jurenka discussed the possibility of
utilizing contract employees for City services.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings discussed various issues.
16: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:10 a.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session.
16-A: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: Doreena's v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. SS 006976.
ACTION: Not heard.
16-B: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Doreena's,
Case No. LAMC 95 U0317.
ACTION: Not heard.
16-C: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: Ring Trading Corp. v. City of Santa
Monica, Case No. BC172044.
ACTION: Not heard.
16-D: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: Len Doucette, et al., v. City of
Santa Monica, et al., Case No. CV 95-1136 WDK (Mcx).
ACTION: Heard. No action taken.
16-E: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Mobil Oil
Corporation, Case No. SC 778141.
ACTION: Not heard.
16-F: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: Miriam Zhito v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. SC045124.
ACTION: Heard. No action taken.
16-G: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: Cindy Luff v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. SC041742.
ACTION: Heard. No action taken.
16-H: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Anticipated Litigation: One case.
ACTION: Not heard.
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:00 a.m., the meeting was adjourned to August
26, 1997, at 6:30 p.m., in memory of Fulton "Bill" Haight,
Warren E. Clendening, and Sean Matthews.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Pamela O'Connor
City Clerk Mayor