CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor O'Connor at 6:43 p.m., on Tuesday, September
9, 1997, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pamela O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tem Robert T. Holbrook
(arrived at 6:45 p.m.)
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
(arrived at 8:40 p.m.)
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
Assistant City Attorney Joseph
Lawrence
Councilmember Ebner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Alle-
giance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4-A: PROCLAMATION/COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY/SEPTEMBER 20, 1997:
Mayor O'Connor presented a proclamation declaring September 20,
1997, as "Coastal Clean-Up Day" in the City of Santa Monica, and
urged all residents to participate in maintaining and
preserving the beaches.
The Mayor announced that the next matter, Item No. 5-A, will be
combined with Item Nos 5-B and 5-C.
5-A: KATHLEEN MASSER/PEDESTRIAN AND MOTORIST SAFETY/PARKING/
TRAFFIC/PACIFIC AND NEILSON WAY: Ms. Kathleen Masser,
representing herself and other residents, addressed council
regarding pedestrian and motorist safety, partially due to the
erasure of pedestrian crosswalks at certain intersections.
5-B: LYNNE BRONSTEIN/TRAFFIC SITUATION/BAY STREET AND NIELSEN
WAY/BAY STREET AND MAIN STREET: Ms.Lynne Bronstein, on behalf
of herself and other residents, addressed Council regarding the
traffic situation at the intersections of Bay and Nielsen and
of Bay and Main Street.
5-C: TRAFFIC SAFETY: Councilmember Rosenstein introduced this
matter and asked 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.
Members of the public George Salem, Lynne Bronstein, Sid
Rosenblatt, Frank Gruber, Art Casillas, and Geoff Van Dusen
expressed concern with the traffic situation at the
intersections of Bay Street and Nielsen Way and of Bay Street
and Main Street.
Members of the public Norman Merrill and Gervel Dawkins
discussed the importance of marked crosswalks and expressed
concern with the traffic situation at the intersections of Bay
Street and Nielsen Way and of Bay Street and Main Street.
Member of the public Kathleen Masser discussed the importance
of marked crosswalks and expressed concern with pedestrian and
motorist safety, parking, and commercial traffic in the
neighborhood of Pacific Street and Neilson Way.
Members of the public Janina Krupa and Ruth Prinz discussed the
importance of marked crosswalks and pedestrian safety.
Member of the public Ken Ward discussed the danger of marked
crosswalks and expressed concern with the traffic situation at
the intersections of Bay Street and Nielsen Way and of Bay
Street and Main Street.
Members of the public Kevin McKeown and Rose Kaufman spoke in
support of a plan to improve traffic safety in Santa Monica
through a combination of public education and enforcement and
to hold one or more public workshops to examine situations on
Nielsen Way.
Member of the public Millie Rosenstein discussed the importance
of marked crosswalks and requested that further studies be done
on additional traffic safety options.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to hear late speakers for one minute each. The motion
was unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmember Greenberg
absent.
Members of the public Susan Salem, Cathy Ladman, and Priska
Waldron expressed concern with the traffic situation at the
intersections of Bay Street and Nielsen Way and of Bay Street
and Main Street.
Members of the public Davis McHenry and Halil Parlar discussed
the importance of marked crosswalks and expressed concern with
the traffic situation at the intersections of Bay Street and
Nielsen Way and of Bay Street and Main Street.
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to request staff to return to Council with a plan to
improve traffic safety in Santa Monica through a combination of
public education , engineering, and enforcement mechanisms; to
hold one or more public workshops on this subject; and, to ask
staff to concurrently examine the situation on Nielsen Way to
ascertain if some measures can be taken on a shorter timeframe
to deal with problems that have been brought to Council's
attention this evening. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Greenberg absent.
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 Brian Hutchings addressed items on the
Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Genser, Item No. 6-Q was
removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Mayor
O'Connor, Item No. 6-L was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of
Item Nos. 6-L and 6-Q, reading resolutions and ordinances by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein,
Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Greenberg
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of the meeting
of August 12, 1997, were approved as submitted.
6-B: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9192(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: AWARD OF BID/HYDRAULIC SEWER RODDER: Bid No. 2635 was
awarded to SRECO-Flexible, Inc., in the amount of $73,371.85,
to furnish and deliver one high power hydraulic sewer rodder
for the Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-D: AWARD OF BID/DRIVE BUCKET LOADER: Bid No. 2643 was awarded
to Bengal Equipment & Tractor Company, in the amount of
$52,426.12, to furnish and deliver one two-wheel drive bucket
loader with unitized side shift backhoe for the Water Division,
Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-E: AWARD OF BID/PICK-UP TRUCKS WITH BIN LIFT: Bid No. 2655
was awarded to Claude Short Dodge, in the amount of $60,258.44,
to furnish and deliver two conventional pick-up trucks with bin
lift for the Solid Waste Management Division, Environmental and
Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-F: AWARD OF BID/CABS & CHASSIS: Bid No. 2656 was awarded to
Maurice J. Sopp & Son, in the amount of $195,174.76, to furnish
and deliver four 11,000 lb. GVWR cab and chassis with two-yard
dump body for various City departments.
Staff Report
6-G: AWARD OF BID/CAB AND CHASSIS: Bid No. 2659 was awarded to
Bob Beaty Ford, in the amount of $81,536, to furnish and
deliver two 15,000 lb. GVWR cab and chassis with dump body for
the Street Maintenance Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
Staff Report
6-H: AWARD OF BID/FUEL: Bid No. 2663 was split between Kristen
Schaffner Petroleum for 87 octane unleaded vehicle fuel, at
specified prices, and Falcon Fuels for 92 octane unleaded
vehicle fuel, at specified prices, for City vehicles.
Staff Report
6-I: PURCHASE ORDER/MISCELLANEOUS STATIONERY SUPPLIES: The City
Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a purchase
order with Office Depot, at specified percentage discounts, to
furnish and deliver miscellaneous stationery supplies for all
City departments.
Staff Report
6-J: PURCHASE ORDER/MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS/COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager was authorized to negotiate and
execute a purchase order with Motorola, in the amount of
$110,576.28, to provide maintenance and repairs to Motorola
communication equipment for the Fire and Police Departments,
and notification was given to Council of an exception to
Resolution No. 8966(CCS).
Staff Report
6-K: EIR/OPEN SPACE ELEMENT/PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN:
Contract No. 6763(CCS) was approved with Christopher A. Joseph
& Associates, in the amount of $49,780 with a $5,000
contingency, if necessary, for preparation of the Environmental
Impact Report for the Open Space Element/Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
Staff Report
6-M: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES/DESIGN CONSULTATION/LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT SERVICES/PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY: Contract Nos.
6765(CCS) and 6766(CCS) were approved, respectively, with JCM
Group to provide project management services, in the amount of
$1,600,000, including contingencies, and Roma Design Group for
design consultation and landscape architect services, in the
amount of $260,000, including contingencies, during the final
design and construction of the Public Safety Facility,
including Olympic Drive.
Staff Report
6-N: ACCEPTANCE OF ONE-TIME GRANT/CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTION: Resolution No. 9193(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A ONE-TIME GRANT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PROSECUTION," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-O: ST. MONICA'S CHURCH/OCTOBERFAIR 5K RACE: Resolution No.
9194(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING ST. MONICA'S CHURCH TO CONDUCT
THE OCTOBERFAIR 5K RACE ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1997, ON A ROUTE OTHER
THAN ONE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTES AND WAIVING THE FEE FOR
THE RACE," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-P: HARVEST HOME/CHRISTMAS VENICE-MARINA 5-10K RUN: Resolution
No. 9195(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING HARVEST HOME TO CONDUCT THE
20TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VENICE/MARINA 5/10K RUN ON DECEMBER 13,
1997, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN ONE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTES AND
WAIVING THE RACE FEE," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-R: REPLACE ROOF/CAROUSEL BUILDING: Contract No. 6767(CCS) was
approved with Letner Roofing Company, in the amount of
$247,000, to replace the Carousel Building roof.
Staff Report
6-S: CONSULTING SERVICES/POLLNOW & ASSOCIATES: The
recommendation for City Council to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a contract with Pollnow and
Associates, in the amount of $104,000, to provide consulting
services to various City departments was withdrawn at the
request of staff and will be considered at the meeting of
September 16, 1997.
Staff Report
6-T: AMEND CONTRACT/SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION PROJECT:
Contract No. 7156(CCS) was approved thereby amending the
contract with the State Water Resources Control Board to accept
an additional $25,000 in grant funds for the Santa Monica Bay
Restoration Project to evaluate the effectiveness of various
catch basin configurations in storm water/urban runoff
pollution.
Staff Report
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-L: FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICE/GETTY CENTER: Mayor O'Connor
advised that she removed this item from the Consent Calendar in
order to highlight its importance and to notify the viewing
public.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to approve Contract No. 6764(CCS) with the J. Paul
Getty Trust for a period of three years, to provide fixed route
transit service to the Getty Center, and authorize related
Transportation Department Budget adjustments. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Genser,
Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Greenberg
6-Q: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM:
Councilmember Genser recused himself from consideration of this
item due to a potential conflict of interest, and excused
himself from the dias at 7:16 p.m.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor O'Connor,
to adopt Resolution No. 9196(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO
SET PUBLIC HEARINGS ON NOVEMBER 11, 1997, AND NOVEMBER 25,
1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE
GUTTERS, ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, STREET RESURFACING, SIDEWALKS AND
DRIVEWAYS, CURB REPAIRS, RESTORATION OF PARKWAYS, AND
APPURTENANT WORK, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FY 1996-97 STREET
RESURFACING PROGRAM," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, in order for the City Council to declare its
intention to assess property owners for construction costs and
count property owner ballots, and hear protests regarding the
proposed work. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Rosenstein, Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook,
Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg
Councilmember Genser returned to the dias at 7:21 p.m.
8-A: ORDINANCE SETTING 1997-98 TAX RATE/MAIN LIBRARY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and adoption setting the 1997-98 tax
rate for the Main Library Improvements Project General
Obligation Bonds.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to adopt Ordinance No. 1882(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE
1997-98 TAX RATE FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, thereby setting the FY 1997-98 tax
rate for the Main Library Improvements Project General
Obligation Bonds at $.004705 per $100 of assessed value. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Genser,
Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Greenberg
8-B: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE - AMENDMENT OF OFFICIAL DISTRICTING
MAP:
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to continue Item No. 8-B until later in the meeting when
a full Council is present. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote.
8-C: ORDINANCE/GENERAL OFFICE ON GROUND FLOOR/BAYSIDE
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading of an Ordinance amending Section
9.04.08.15.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to allow
general office uses on the ground floor in the front 75' of a
parcel with the approval of a conditional use permit in the
BSC-2, BSC-3, and BSC-4 portions of the Bayside Commercial
District.
Staff Report
Councilmember Greenberg reported present at 8:40 p.m.
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.
Members of the public Chris Harding, James Mount, and David
Hibbert spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Member of
the public Susan Dempsay spoke in opposition to the proposed
ordinance.
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance,
amended to approve staff's alternative option to allow ground
floor office use to encroach into the front 75' of a parcel,
subject to a CUP, but require that the building frontage
contain a pedestrian-oriented use for a depth of 25', and to
allow the Planning Commission the option to include a sunset
period for the conditional use permit.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Holbrook, to permit office uses on the ground floor at the
street frontage on Second and Fourth Streets on appropriate
parcels. The substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook
Noes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Genser, Feinstein,
Mayor O'Connor
Absent: None
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Genser, Feinstein,
Mayor O'Connor
Noes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook
Absent: None
Councilmember Greenberg requested that her vote on the above
item be changed from "no" to "aye" for the following final vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser,
Feinstein,
Mayor O'Connor
Noes: Councilmember Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook
Absent: None
By virtue of the above action, an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 9.04.08.15.040 TO ALLOW
GENERAL OFFICE USES ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN THE FRONT 75' OF A
PARCEL WITH THE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE
BSC-2, BSC-3, AND BSC-4 PORTIONS OF THE BAYSIDE COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT," was introduced for first reading, as amended, reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:50 p.m.,
and reconvened at 10:02 p.m., with all members present. On
order of the Mayor, Item 8-B was considered next.
8-B: AMENDMENT/OFFICIAL DISTRICTING MAP: The ordinance amending
the Official Districting Map to rezone a portion of the site
from OP-2, Low Density Multi-Family Residential to CM 2, Main
Street Commercial, was presented for second reading and
adoption.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to adopt Ordinance No. 1883(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL DISTRICTING
MAP TO REZONE A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2415-2449
MAIN STREET FROM OP-2 TO CM-2," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook
Noes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor O'Connor
Absent: None
Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he
voted against this motion because he feels that the uses could
be accommodated on the site without re-zoning the property.
Councilmember Feinstein requested that the record reflect that
he voted against this motion for the same reasons as
Councilmember Genser.
Mayor O'Connor requested that the record reflect that she voted
against this motion for the same reasons as Councilmembers
Genser and Feinstein.
8-D: OFFICE USES/RVC DISTRICT: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Section 9.04.08.12.040
of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to allow office uses in the
RVC District to be located within up to 25% of the ground floor
street frontage, subject to the approval of a conditional use
permit.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.
Member of the public Sherman Stacy spoke in support of the
proposed ordinance.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to introduce and hold first reading of the
ordinance, amended to conditionally permit office uses in the
RVC District to be located within the ground floor street
frontage provided such uses do not occupy more than 25% of the
parcel width or 1,000 square feet of enclosed space, whichever
is less., subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Holbrook, to introduce for first reading an ordinance
amending Section 9.04.08.12.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code to conditionally permit office uses in the RVC District to
be located within the ground floor street frontage, provided
such uses do not exceed 25% of the parcel width. The
substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook
Noes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein,
Mayor O'Connor
Absent: None
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg,
Rosenstein, Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
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 ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 9.04.08.12.040 TO ALLOW
OFFICE USES IN THE RVC DISTRICT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN UP TO 25%
OF THE GROUND FLOOR STREET FRONTAGE, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT," was introduced for first reading, as
amended, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof.
9-A: REVISION OF WATER RATE STRUCTURE: Presented was the staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the
Director of Environmental and Public Works Management to revise
the City's water rate structure to adjust the second water rate
tier break point for customers who meet specific eligibility
criteria as described in the report.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. The motion was
approved by voice vote, Councilmember Rosenstein opposed.
Councilmember Rosenstein excused himself from the meeting at
11:00 p.m.
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.
Judy Abdo, the City's representative to the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Water District made comments regarding the
availability of water in the region and the importance of
water conservation.
There being no one present for public input, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to approve the staff recommendation to authorize the
Director of Environmental and Public Works Management to revise
the City's water rate structure to adjust the second water rate
tier break point for customers who meet specific eligibility
criteria through the adoption of Resolution No. 9197(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA REVISING THE CITY'S WATER RATE STRUCTURE," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: Councilmember Ebner
Absent: Councilmember Rosenstein
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Accessibility Appeals
Board.
Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Allan Tainsky and new
appointee Alan Toy. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. The appointments of Allan Tainsky and
Alan Toy to the Accessibility Appeals Board for terms ending
June 30, 2001, were unanimously approved with Councilmember
Rosenstein absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Architectural Review
Board.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Gretchen Coss. There being
no other nominations, nominations were closed. The appointment
of Gretchen Coss to the Architectural Review Board for a term
ending June 30, 2001, was unanimously approved with
Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Paul Novacek. Councilmember
Feinstein nominated Susan Papadakis. There being no other
nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote
there was a tie, with Councilmember Rosenstein absent, and the
appointment was continued to the meeting of September 16, 1997.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Arts Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated Marvin Zeidler. There being no
other nominations, nominations were closed. The appointment of
Marvin Zeidler to the Arts Commission for a term ending June
30, 2001, was unanimously approved with Councilmember
Rosenstein absent.
The second vacancy on the Arts Commission was continued to the
meeting of September 16, 1997.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Commission on Older
Americans.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated William Coleman. There being
no other nominations, nominations were closed. The appointment
of William Coleman to the Commission on Older Americans for a
term ending June 30, 2001, was unanimously approved with
Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Councilmember Genser nominated Irvin Edelstein for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, nominations
were closed. The reappointment of Irvin Edelstein to the
Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 2001,
was unanimously approved with Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for three vacancies on the Commission on the Status
of Women.
Mayor O'Connor nominated Adine Oberlander Forme. There being
no other nominations, nominations were closed. The appointment
of Adine Oberlander Forme to the Commission on the Status of
Women for a term ending June 30, 2001, was unanimously approved
with Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Councilmember Ebner nominated Julie Coleman. Mayor O'Connor
nominated Kelly Hayes-Raitt. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Julie Coleman
was appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women for a
term ending June 30, 2001.
The remaining vacancy on the Commission on the Status of Womenwas continued to the meeting of September 16, 1997.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
Councilmember Genser nominated incumbents Katherine King and
Richard Olshansky. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. Motion by Councilmember Genser, duly
seconded, to appoint Katherine King and Richard Olshansky by
acclamation to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for terms
ending June 30, 2000. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for four vacancies on the Housing Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated Franceye Smith and Parvis S.
Bakhtiar for reappointment. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. The reappointment of Franceye Smith
and Parvis S. Bakhtiar to the Housing Commission for terms
ending June 30, 1999, was unanimously approved with
Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Barbara Filet and John Given
for reappointment. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. The reappointment of Barbara Filet
and John Given to the Housing Commission for terms ending June
30, 2001, was unanimously approved with Councilmember
Rosenstein absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Landmarks Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated incumbents R. Scott Page and
Laurel Schmidt for terms ending June 30, 2001. There being no
other nominations, nominations were closed. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmember Rosenstein
absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for one vacancy on the Library Board.
Councilmember Genser nominated Dr. Arthur Fisher for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, nominations
were closed. The reappointment of Dr. Arthur Fisher to the
Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2001, was unanimously
approved with Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for one vacancy on the Metropolitan Cooperative
Library System Advisory Board.
Councilmember Genser nominated Elizabeth Hoag. There being no
other nominations, nominations were closed. The appointment of
Elizabeth Hoag to the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System
Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2001, was unanimously
approved with Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for one vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Kenneth Breisch for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, nominations
were closed. The reappointment of Kenneth Breisch to the
Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2001, was
unanimously approved with Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for one vacancy on the Recreation and Parks
Commission.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated incumbent Susan Wilson for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, nominations
were closed. The reappointment of Susan Wilson to the
Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending June 30,
2001, was unanimously approved with Councilmember Rosenstein
absent.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Social Services
Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated Samoan Barish for reappointment
to one vacancy. Councilmember Feinstein nominated new member
Jose Sigala to the second vacancy. There being no other
nominations, nominations were closed. The reappointment of
Samoan Barish and the appointment of Jose Sigala to the Social
Services Commission for terms ending June 30, 2001, were
unanimously approved with Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
Appointments to the Airport Commission, Bayside District
Corporation, Building & Safety Commission, Los Angeles County
West Vector Control, and Personnel Board were continued to the
meeting of September 16, 1997.
14-B: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS/STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR
POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION: Motion by Mayor O'Connor,
seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve the use of the
Council Chambers by the State of California Fair Political
Practices Commission on Monday, September 29, 1997, and
Tuesday, September 30, 1997, and waive the customary fee for
use of the room. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
14-C: RECONSIDERATION/DECISION/APPEAL 97-001/CUP 96-023/FAST
FOOD RESTAURANT/OUTDOOR SEATING/CONVENIENCE STORE/1410 PICO
BOULEVARD: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, duly seconded, to
continue the request of he and Councilmember Rosenstein to
reconsider the July 22, 1997, decision regarding appeal 97-001
of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit 96-
023 to allow the addition of a fast-food restaurant with
outdoor seating and a convenience store to an existing self-
service gas station located at 1410 Pico Boulevard, relative to
the existing 14th Street driveway to the meeting of September
16, 1997. The motion was approved by voice vote with
Councilmember Genser opposed and Councilmember Rosenstein
absent.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein,
to hear a speaker waiting to address this item. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmember Rosenstein
absent.
Member of the public Clarence John Heisler spoke in opposition
to the reconsideration of this matter. The remainder of this
item was continued to the meeting of September 16, 1997.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Janet Gilbert spoke in
opposition to the Edgemar project on Main Street.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings commented on various
issues.
16: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:04 a.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session.
16-A: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: Wil-Fourth Partnership v. City
Council of the City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 045 458.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
16-B: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation: Charmont Partners, Ltd. v. City
Council of the City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 007 397.
ACTION: Not heard.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:20 a.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Pamela O'Connor
City Clerk Mayor