CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 14, 1998
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Holbrook at
6:16 p.m., on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Robert T. Holbrook
Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
(arrived at 6:30 p.m.)
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CLOSED SESSIONS At 6:16 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session to consider the
following:
16-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Mark Miskey v. City of Santa
Monica, Case No. CV97-4325DDP.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Jerry Rubin v. City of Santa
Monica, Case No. CV97-8786CBM.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to approve settlement
in the amount of $27,035.98. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Rosenstein
16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ring Trading Corporation v. City
of Santa Monica, Case No. BC172044.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: James McNally, et al. v. City of
Santa Monica, et al., Case No. CV95-8634ER.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
RECONVENE Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
PLEDGE Councilmember Ebner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
4-A: Mayor Holbrook presented a proclamation declaring April 23, 1998, as "National Take
Our Daughters to Work Day," in the City of Santa Monica.
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 Joy Fullmer addressed items on the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Genser, Item Nos. 6-C, 6-R, 6-E, 6-I, 6-J, 6-K, and 6-M were
removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember Feinstein, Item No. 6-A
was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember Greenberg, Item No.
6-S was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos. 6-A, 6-C, 6-E, 6-I, 6-J, 6-K, 6-M, 6-R, and 6-S, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-B: EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY RESOLUTION (JANUARY 1994 EARTHQUAKE
DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9256(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-D: CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROGRAM:
Contract No. 6962(CCS) was approved with F. J. Schroeder and Associates, in an amount not to
exceed $170,000, for management of the Northridge Earthquake Project, and the Sewer Repair
Office.
Staff Report
6-F: MILLS ACT HISTORICAL PROPERTY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AND THE PROPERTY OWNER OF 2402 FOURTH STREET:
Contract No. 6971 was approved, and Resolution No. 9258(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A HISTORICAL PROPERTY CONTRACT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT LOCATED AT 2402 FOURTH STREET, #6," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-G: CONTRACT TO PREPARE A CITYWIDE SIGN INVENTORY: Contract No.
6972(CCS) was approved with Larkin/Lamb Associates, in an amount not to exceed $80,905, to
prepare a citywide sign inventory.
Staff Report
6-H: APPROVAL OF MULTIFAMILY EARTHQUAKE REPAIR LOAN (MERL)
PROGRAM LOAN INCREASE: The MERL program loan increase of $48,000 for borrower,
Annie L. Pero, was approved to aid in the reconstruction of this multifamily earthquake damaged
property.
Staff Report
6-L: AWARD OF BID TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE COMPRESSED NATURAL
GAS REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK: Bid No. 2674 was awarded to Carmenita Truck
Center, in the total amount of $227,270.88, to furnish and deliver one compressed natural gas
Refuse Collection Truck for the Beach Maintenance Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
Staff Report
6-N: AWARD OF BID TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LOADER: Bid No. 2680 was awarded to Coastline Equipment, in the total amount of
$131,634.17, to furnish and deliver one four-wheel drive loader for the Beach Maintenance
Division, Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-O: AWARD OF BID TO PROVIDE PICKUP, REBUILD AND DELIVERY OF
GENERATORS, STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, AND CONDENSER MOTORS: Bid No.
2676 was awarded to Warren Distributing, Inc., in the estimated annual amount of $60,000 to
provide pickup, rebuild and delivery of generators, starters, alternators, and condenser motors for
the Maintenance Division, Transportation Department.
Staff Report
6-P: PURCHASE ORDER FOR SIXTY-SEVEN LUMINATOR DASHBOARD SIGNS:
The City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a Purchase Order with Luminator
Mass Transit Products, in the amount of $43,086, for sixty-seven luminator dashboard signs for
the Transportation Department.
Staff Report
6-Q: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING
SALARY RATES FOR UTILITIES MANAGER AND VIDEO STUDENT INTERN:
Resolution No. 9259(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING
SALARY RATES FOR UTILITIES
Staff Report
MANAGER AND VIDEO STUDENT INTERN," was adopted.
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by
Councilmember Genser, to approve the City Council minutes of February 17, 1998, Item No. 9-A
modified to include the context of the motion made to include direction to staff to also take into
consideration suggestions made by Council during discussion of the item; and approve the City
Council minutes of February 24, 1998. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
6-C: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FOR TWO TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the receipt of Proposition C
Discretionary Grant Funding for the Santa Monica Smart Corridor Extension Enhancement and
the Transit Preferential Treatment and Priority Systems Projects.
Staff Report
Councilmember Genser expressed concern that there be adequate time for public input to the
extent that there will be some public impact. Staff answered questions of Councilmember Genser.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve Contract
No. 6961(CCS) and adopt Resolution No. 9257(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA FOR
GRANT FUNDING FOR THE SMART CORRIDOR EXTENSION ENHANCEMENT AND
TRANSIT PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT AND PRIORITY SYSTEMS PROJECTS,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with the caveat that Council will have
the opportunity to discuss this and/or reject the segment of the program related to the Opticom
transit system. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
6-K: AWARD OF BID TO FURNISH AND DELIVER MISCELLANEOUS REFUSE
CARTS: Presented was the staff report recommending that Bid No. 2682 be split between Roto
Industries and Michael Brothers, Inc., in the estimated annual amount of $750,000, to furnish and
deliver miscellaneous refuse carts for the Solid Waste Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
Staff Report
Councilmember Genser asked questions regarding any rate impacts to customers and/or
procedure. Staff answered questions of staff.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve staff
recommendation with the understanding that there will be no changes to residents' requirements
for placement of the bins, and no rate impacts for the users of the collection system. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-R: CO-SPONSORSHIP OF EARTHFEST '98: Presented was the staff report
recommending that the City Council approve City co-sponsorship of EarthFest '98 through a
contribution of $24,500 to Heal the Bay.
Staff Report
Councilmember Genser asked what the City's contribution of $24,500 is being invested in and
why was it not brought to Council earlier. Staff responded to questions of Councilmember
Genser.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Rosenstein, to approve City
co-sponsorship of EarthFest '98 through a contribution of $24,500 to Heal the Bay. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Abstain: Councilmember Ebner
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-S: CONSIDER SUBSTITUTION OF FABRICATION MATERIAL FOR SANTA
MONICA/MALIBU EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMMEMORATIVE ART
PROJECT: Councilmember Greenberg asked a question about the weather resistance and
durability of the materials to be used in the art project.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to consider
accepting the art pieces as actually fabricated using bronze, aluminum, and cast polymer. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Councilmember Genser asked questions relating to the Burma Policy as it relates to Item Nos. 6-E, 6-I, 6-J, and 6-M. Staff responded to questions.
6-E: LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR EIGHT ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR USE BY
VARIOUS CITY DIVISIONS: Presented was the recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to execute 3-year lease agreements for eight electric vehicles with General Motors
Acceptance Corporation, American Honda Finance Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.,
and Ford Motor Credit Corporation for various City divisions, and notify Council of an exception
to Resolution No. 8966(CCS) regarding conducting business with firms doing business in or with
Burma.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve Contract
Nos. 6963(CCS), 6964(CCS), 6965(CCS), 6966(CCS), and 6970(CCS), amended to authorize
staff to make similar purchases from the qualified companies for the two companies being
rejected.
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-I: AWARD OF BID TO FURNISH AND DELIVER THREE 1998 FORD CROWN
VICTORIA SEDANS: Presented was the recommendation to award Bid No. 2667 to Bob
Wondries Ford, for $27,710.92, for one compressed natural gas 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, and
Don Kott Ford, for $44,507.30, for two gasoline powered vehicles; and notify Council of an
exception to Resolution No. 8966(CCS) regarding conducting business with firms doing business
in or with Burma.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve staff
recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-J: AWARD OF BID FOR CONVENTIONAL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
PICKUP TRUCKS: Presented was the recommendation to award Bid No. 2681 to Robert H.
Loud Ford, for $93,900.38, to provide five compressed natural gas 3/4 ton pickup trucks for
various City divisions, and notify Council of an exception to Resolution No. 8966(CCS) regarding
conducting business with firms doing business in or with Burma.
Staff Report
6-M: AWARD OF BID TO DELIVER THREE CONVENTIONAL COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS PICKUP TRUCKS: Presented was the recommendation to award Bid No.
2678 to Don Kott Ford, for $54,453.43 to provide deliver three compressed natural gas pickup
trucks to various City divisions, and notify Council of an exception to Resolution No. 8966(CCS)
regarding doing business with firms doing business in or with Burma.
Staff Report
Discussion ensued regarding the limited availability of compressed natural gas vehicles from
certain manufacturers.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve staff
recommendation for items 6-J and 6-M. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
8-A: ADOPTION AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE - SAINT JOHN'S
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by
Councilmember Greenberg, to postpone adoption and second reading of the ordinance relating to
the Saint John's Development Project to a later date based on St. John's request. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, duly seconded, to hear Item No. 13-B out of order to
address transportation needs of a disabled speaker. There was no objection.
13-B: ACCOUNTABILITY OF NEWSPAPERS ON PUBLIC SAFETY: Presented was the
request of Pro Se to address Council regarding accountability of newspapers on public safety.
The information was received and filed.
8-B: EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE
EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY ACT:
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.
Member of the public Eileen Hecht spoke in support of the proposed emergency ordinance.
Members of the public Joy Fullmer and Brian Hutchings expressed their concerns.
Councilmember Ebner was excused at 8:38 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to introduce and
adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1909(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING AND REENACTING THE
EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY ACT AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN
EMERGENCY," was adopted by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS On order of the Mayor, Items 9-A, 9-B, and 9-C to be
combined and heard concurrently.
Councilmember Ebner returned at 8:39 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Genser, to hear an abbreviated staff report on
Item Nos. 9-A, 9-B, and 9-C, hear members of the public, with the exception of Planning
Commissioners who will attend the meeting of April 21, 1998. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
Noes: Mayor Holbrook
Absent: None
9-A: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT, ADOPTION OF
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERA-TIONS, AND CERTIFYING THE
FINAL EIR ON THE 1998-2003 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE:
Staff Report
Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of a resolution amending the existing
Housing Element of the General Plan by approving the draft 1998-2003 Housing Element Update
with amendments as proposed by staff; adoption of the Statement of Overriding Considerations;
adoption of a mitigation monitoring plan; and adoption of a resolution certifying the Final EIR of
the 1998-2003 Housing Element Update.
9-B: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM: Presented was the staff report
recommending direction to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance implementing revisions to
the City's Inclusionary Housing Program by enacting an affordable housing production program
that requires developers of market rate multifamily housing to pay an affordable housing
development fee to the City or choose from among other specified alternatives.
Staff Report
9-C: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
IN THE R2 AND R3 DISTRICTS: Presented was the staff report recommending review of
proposed revisions to the Residential Development Standards in the R2 and R3 Districts to
accommodate State Density Bonus units and direction to staff to prepare a resolution of intention
to amend the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with staff recommendations.
Staff Report
Bruria Finkel, Chair of the Rent Control Board, raised issues of primary concern to the Rent
Control Board.
John Given, Chair of the Housing Commission, made a presentation on behalf of the Housing
Commission.
Member of the public Walter Helbig spoke in support of voluntary construction of affordable
housing units and in opposition to the proposed programs.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed programs: Lily
Houston, Kevin McKeown, Jenny Lens Kreisel, Clarence-Jon Heisler, Dennis Zane, Cordula
Ohman, Susan Henderson, Patricia Huffman, and Peter Tigler.
Members of the public Valerie Freshwater and Jerry Rubin discussed the need for affordable
housing. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
The following members of the public spoke in support of second units in the R-1 zone: James
Isaacs, Hank Koning, Lou Moench, A. J. Jararunas, Doris Sosin, and David Rosman.
Member of the public Paul DeSantis voiced his opposition to the proposed programs and made
suggestions for two alternative programs.
Member of the public Doris Ganga spoke in opposition to the proposed programs and in support
of second units in the R-1 zone.
RECESS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 10:28 p.m., and reconvened at
10:31 p.m., with all members present.
The following members of the public addressed Council:
Mat Millen, Michael Tarbet, Jay Johnson, Eduard Crawford, and Phyllis Bellamy spoke in
opposition of the project.
Judy Abdo urged that care be taken in selecting the best location for new housing that it not
replace any current housing where people are living. Brian Hutchings expressed various
concerns. Rosario Perry suggested that the amount of the in-lieu fees should be submitted to a
referendum of the people of the City of Santa Monica.
Douglas Heller suggested that there be high in-lieu fees for existing residential, and decreased in-lieu fees for mixed use and commercial districts. Paul Casey discussed parking issues and the
effect the provision of parking has on the price of the units.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to continue the
meeting past 11:00 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
The remainder of Item Nos. 9-A, 9-B, and 9-C was continued to April 21, 1998.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10-A: PUBLIC HEARING: ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFIED RESULTS APPROVING
THE FORMATION OF A STREETLIGHTING INSTALLATION ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ASSESSING PROPERTY OWNERS:
The public hearing relating to the formation of a Streetlighting Installation Assessment District
was continued to April 21, 1998.
Staff Report
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
13-A: PROBLEMS ON THE BEACH BIKE PATH AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: Peter
Goldfinger was not present to address Council regarding problems on the beach bike path and
possible solutions.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to receive and file
the information. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
13-C: REQUEST OF SANTA MONICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL SELECT THREE COUNCILMEMBERS TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE
IN THE CHAMBER'S ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE: Dan Ehrler presented the
request of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce that the City Council select three
councilmembers to attend and participate in the Chamber's Annual Planning Conference.
It was the consensus that Councilmembers Rosenstein and Feinstein, and Mayor Holbrook would
attend and participate in the Chamber's Annual Planning Conference, with Councilmember Genser
serving as back-up.
14-A: HOUSING COMMISSION VACANCY: Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to
nominations to the Housing Commission.
Councilmember Rosenstein nominated Thomas Pratt. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed.
On a call for the vote, Thomas Pratt was appointed to the Housing Commission by a unanimous
vote, for a term ending June 30, 2001.
14-B: COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS VACANCY: The appointment to the
Commission on Older Americans for one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2000,
was continued to the meeting of April 28, 1998.
14-C: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN VACANCY: The appointment to the
Commission on the Status of Women for one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30,
1999, was continued to the meeting of April 28, 1998.
14-D: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR CONTROL VACANCY: Member of the
public Brian Hutchings spoke in support of the program. The appointment to the Los Angeles
County West Vector Control for one vacancy for a term ending December 31, 1999, was
continued to the meeting of April 28, 1998.
14-E: SUPPORT OF AB1368 AND SB1857 RELATIVE TO AIR QUALITY AND
EMISSIONS GENERATED BY DIESEL FUEL POWERED VEHICLES: Councilmember
Genser presented his report requesting Council support of AB1368 and SB1857 relative to air
quality emissions generated by diesel fuel powered vehicles.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to request staff to
write a letter for the Mayor's signature in support of AB1368 and SB1857. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
14-F: RESIGNATION FROM CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: Motion
Holbrook moved, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to accept with regrets the letter of
resignation from Rick Olshansky from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and authorize the City
Clerk to publish the vacancy. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
14-G: APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FUNDS TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE: Presented
was the request of Mayor Holbrook for approval of travel funds to attend the "Conference of
Mayors."
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to approve the use
of travel funds to attend the "Conference of Mayors" on June 19-23, 1998. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
14-H: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS BY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Presented
was the request of Mayor Holbrook to approve the use of the Council Chamber by the League of
Women Voters of Santa Monica on April 29, 1998, and waive the customary fee for the use of
the room.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to approve the use
of the Council Chambers by the League of Women Voters on April 29, 1998, and waive the
customary fee for the use of the room. The motion was unanimously approved.
PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Brian Hutchings expressed his views on various issues.
RECESS On order of the Mayor this meeting to be continued to Tuesday, April 21, 1998, at
7:00 p.m.
The City Council recessed at 11:14 p.m., and reconvened at 7:20 p.m., on Tuesday, April 21,
1998, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the Council resumed deliberations on Item Nos. 9-A, 9-B, and 9-C.
The following members of the public addressed Council:
Dolores Press spoke in support of the position of the Housing and Planning Commissions, and the
Rent Control Board, and in opposition to the staff recommendation.
Kathy Weremiuck, Vice Chair of the Housing Commission, made a presentation on behalf of the
Housing Commission and spoke as a housing advocate.
Paul Silvern addressed issues related to the analysis which was conducted for the project.
There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The following action was taken relative to Item 9-A:
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to adopt Resolution
No. 9260(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON
THE 1998-2003 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
Abstain: Councilmember Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to adopt Resolution
No. 9261(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA MAKING THE CEQA FINDINGS NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE
1998-2003 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING
PLAN," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
Abstain: Councilmember Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Rosenstein requested that the record reflect that his abstentions are not an
expression of his feelings about this matter; it is simply that he is not knowledgeable enough about
the issue to vote on it.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to adopt Resolution
No. 9262(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL
PLAN," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
Abstain: Councilmember Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to continue Item Nos.
9-B and 9-C to the meeting of May 5, 1998. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote.
9-B: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM: The recommendation to
direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance implementing revisions to the City's Inclusionary
Housing Program by enacting an affordable housing production program that requires developers
of market rate multifamily housing to pay an affordable housing development fee to the City or
choose from among other specified alternatives, was continued to the meeting of May 5, 1998.
Staff Report
9-C: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
IN THE R2 AND R3 DISTRICTS: The recommendation to review proposed revisions to the
Residential Development Standards in the R2 and R3 Districts to accommodate State Density
Bonus units and direct staff to prepare a resolution of intention to amend the Zoning Ordinance in
accordance with staff recommendations was continued to the meeting of May 5, 1998.
Staff Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10-A: ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFIED RESULTS APPROVING THE FORMATION OF
A STREETLIGHTING INSTALLATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION
OF A RESOLUTION ASSESSING PROPERTY OWNERS: Presented was a
recommendation to accept the certified results of the Streetlighting Assessment Election, approval
of the formation of the Assessment District, and to adopt a resolution to assess property owners
for construction costs in conformance with the Right to Vote on Taxes Act (Proposition 218).
The public hearing for this item was held on March 24, 1998.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to accept the certified
results of the assessment district; approve the formation of the assessment district; adopt
Resolution No. 9263(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION AND
APPURTENANT WORK, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FY 1997-98 STREETLIGHT
INSTALLATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof; and order the work to begin. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
Abstain: Councilmember Rosenstein
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns about various
issues.
Member of the public Pro Se discussed the Waterman Reinvestment Redevelopment Utility
Conservation Affordable Housing Program.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:16
p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart,
City Clerk
Robert T. Holbrook,
Mayor