CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 9, 1998
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Holbrook at
6:20 p.m., on Tuesday, June 9, 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
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CLOSED SESSIONS: At 6:20 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session to consider the
following:
16-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Number of cases: One.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Wil-Fourth Partnership v. City of
Santa Monica, LASC Case No. BS 045458.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Charmont Partners, etc. v. City of
Santa Monica, Case No. SS 007397.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
RECONVENE Council reconvened at 7:15 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
PLEDGE City Clerk Stewart led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
INSPIRATION A moment of inspiration was provided by John Adams Middle School Wind
Quartet.
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 and Brian Hutchings addressed items on the Consent
Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to approve the
Consent Calendar, 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 O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the April 28, May 5, and May 12, 1998, City
Council meetings were approved.
6-B: EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY RESOLUTION (JANUARY 1994 EARTHQUAKE
DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9274(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING
LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted.
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6-C: CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH BEACH IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING BEACH
BIKE TRAIL MODIFICATION AND PALISADES PARK IMPROVEMENTS,
INCLUDING THE VETERANS' MEMORIAL: Contract No. 7267(CCS) was awarded to
Valley Crest, in an amount not to exceed $7,332,745, for the construction of South Beach
improvements, including the beach bike trail modification, and Palisades Park improvements
(Phase II), including the Veterans' Memorial.
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6-D: ADOPTION OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR PROJECTS FUNDED
UNDER THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
PROPOSITIONS OF 1992 AND 1996: The Youth Employment Plan for Beach Improvement
Group Project, Palisades Park (Phase II) and South Beach Improvements, Reed (formerly
Lincoln) Park Improvements; Joslyn Park Improvements, and Park Facilities Maintenance Project,
Phase I and II were adopted.
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6-E: CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE MULTIFAMILY
EARTHQUAKE REPAIR LOAN PROGRAM: An extension to Contract No. 7105(CCS) was
approved thereby extending an existing contract with Willdan Associates, for an amount not to
exceed $226,000, for an additional year to provide support services to the Multifamily Earthquake
Repair Loan Program.
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6-F: EXTENSION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES OF CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF MAIN LIBRARY MASTER PLAN: An extension to Contract No. 7202(CCS) was
approved thereby expanding the scope of services with Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, in an
amount not to exceed $18,000, to provide additional services related to development of Master
Plan alternates for the Main Library.
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6-G: FACILITY UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS
CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS: Contract No. 7268(CCS) was awarded to Stenco Construction
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $708,662, to complete Americans with Disabilities Act facility
upgrades and maintenance improvements to various City-owned buildings throughout the City of
Santa Monica.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
8: ORDINANCES:
8-A: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE - ST. JOHN'S
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: The ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption.
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Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to adopt
Ordinance No. 1915(CCS), entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND SISTERS OF
CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION, A KANSAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AS SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH
CENTER, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION," on second reading, reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: Councilmember Feinstein
Absent: None
Councilmember Feinstein requested that the record reflect that while he approves of St. John's
right and ability to rebuild and expand their facilities, he feels that the child care and community
benefits are not sufficient to either justify the approval of overriding considerations of the negative
impacts of the project as identified in the EIR or to compensate the local neighborhood and the
community at large for those negative impacts.
8-B: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCLUDE OUTDOOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE YARDS
AS PERMITTED USES IN THE RESIDENTIAL VISITOR COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICT: The ordinance amending Section 9.04.08.12.020 of Article IX was presented for
introduction and first reading.
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On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Member of the public Joey Fullmer
expressed her concerns. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to introduce for
first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 9.04.08.12.020 OF ARTICLE IX OF
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CORRECT THE OMISSION OF OUTDOOR
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE YARDS AS PERMITTED USES IN
THE RESIDENTIAL-VISITOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT," reading 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 O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
8-C: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR SECOND
DWELLING UNITS IN THE R1 AND OP1 DISTRICTS: The ordinance was presented for
second reading and adoption.
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Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to adopt Ordinance
No. 1916(CCS) entitled: "INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ALLOWING SECOND DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-1 AND OP-1
ZONING DISTRICTS UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES, CLARIFYING THE
ALLOWANCE OF SECOND UNITS IN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND
SPECIFYING STANDARDS FOR SECOND UNITS," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor Holbrook
Noes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Rosenstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
Absent: None
13-A: EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Due to the number of small children present, it was the consensus of council to hear public
speakers on this matter, out of order.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the placement of a ballot measure on the
upcoming November 3, 1998, election for a $25 million bond for the expansion and renovation of
the Santa Monica Public Library: Marissa Bellini, Deborah Bellini, Trevor Chang, Sarah Uplinger,
Laura Uplinger, Xochtle Angulo, and Jeff Bienstock.
The remainder of Item No. 13-A to be heard in order of the agenda.
9-A: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM Staff Report
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, and supplemental report.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to direct the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance implementing the Affordable Housing Production Program
recommended in the HR&A report, Recommendations for Revising the City of Santa Monica's
Inclusionary Housing Program, dated April 6, 1998.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to ask staff to leave a blank or ask the
Commission for input on the radius issue, and ask staff to consider the comments made this
evening in its continuation of the nexus study.
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, accepted as friendly, to ask staff to give a response to the
question about other possible incentives for building in commercial zones, including the review of
development standards, and requested that, if necessary, the Housing Commission and Planning
Commission hold a special joint meeting on this issue so that the ordinance is not delayed. The
motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
RECESS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:10 p.m., and reconvened at 9:29
p.m., with all members present.
9-B: 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 direction to staff to prepare a resolution of intention to amend the Zoning
Ordinance in accordance with staff recommendations was continued to the meeting of June 16,
1998.
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9-C: DISPLACEMENT OF SECTION 8 TENANTS: Presented was the staff report
recommending: hiring an advocate to assist staff in the City's on-going advocacy efforts for HUD
relief; adopting a resolution urging the Rent Control Board to initiate a special Section 8
enforcement project; supporting SB1730; approving the creation of a relocation and security
deposit program; creation of a two-year rental assistance program to assist Section 8 tenants to
pay the Maximum Allowable Rent if the owner cancels the Section 8 contract; and, making
appropriate budget adjustments.
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Lisa Ellman, representing Congressman Henry Waxman, conveyed the Congressman's support of
the efforts being made by the City of Santa Monica and offered his assistance to work with the
City as closely as possible to find a solution to the issue.
The following members of the public spoke in support of staff recommendations 2, 3, and 4:
Karin Pally, Chuck Perliter, Lee Mizell, Ernie Gutman, Toni Hale, Michael Tarbot, Megan
Clifford, Lou Anne White, Sally Molloy, Antoine Khammar, Victor Ludwig, Susan Parker,
Rachel Flaum, Louise Jaffe, Gina Urie, Maxine Hogan, Kevin McKeown, Zina Mironov, Kay
Ostberg, Abby Sheer, Bruria Finkel, Tobi Ann Resnick, Lisi Cash, Eileen Lipson, Denise
Robinson, and Barry Adler.
Members of the public Rosario Perry and Herbert Balter spoke in opposition to the staff
recommendation and urged Council to take action to encourage landlords to stay in low income
housing.
Member of the public Kathy Weremiuk spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Member of the public Charles Henry spoke in support of staff recommendation. Member of the
public Brian Hutchings expressed his concerns. Member of the public Mat Millen spoke in
support of staff recommendations 3 and 4.
Members of the public Martha O'Dell and Larry Skuce spoke in support of the staff
recommendations, with the exception of recommendation 4, and incentives to landlords to
participate in Section 8 housing. Member of the public Jennafer Waggoner discussed the
problems of the homeless.
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.
Councilmember Ebner was excused at 11:00 p.m.
Member of the public Emilia Ramirez spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to hear a late
speaker for one minute.
Member of the public Jimmy Taylor spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
There being no further speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to support SB1730
(Burton), advocate enhanced Costa-Hawkins enforcement by the Rent Control Board, and engage
an advocate to augment ongoing advocacy efforts with HUD; create a City-funded relocation and
security deposit program; create a program that provides rental assistance for up to two years for
in-place Section 8 tenants whose building owners have canceled their Section 8 contracts.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to urge staff to
work with the County to identify other Section 8 residents in Santa Monica who are not served by
the Housing Authority and ascertain if the City can provide a similar service to those households;
and ask staff to consider the other discussions held this evening and report back on the status of
this program, and any possible modifications or improvements that can be made, in three to four
months.
The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ebner
11: REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Greenberg excused herself from the meeting at 11:35 p.m.
Councilmember Rosenstein excused himself from the meeting at 11:40 p.m.
11-A: COMPENSATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS: Laurie Newman, Chair, presented the
request of the Commission on the Status of Women that Council investigate the feasibility of a
ballot measure on compensation for Councilmembers.
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The following members of the public spoke in support of Council investigating the feasibility of a
ballot measure on compensation for Councilmembers: Victor Ludwig, Eileen Lipson, Dolores
Press, Bruria Finkel, and Sandie Richards. Member of the public Brian Hutchings expressed his
concerns.
On order of the Mayor, the remainder of this item was continued to the meeting of June 16, 1998,
as a "5" item.
13-A: EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC
LIBRARY: The request of Sherril Kushner, representing the Committee for Santa Monica
Public Library Expansion, to address Council regarding the placement of a ballot measure on the
upcoming November 3, 1998, election for a $25 million bond for the expansion and renovation of
the Santa Monica Public Library was continued to the meeting of June 16, 1998, as a "5" item.
13-B: DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Presented was
the request of Lou Moench to address Council regarding the placement of a ballot measure on the
November 1998 election authorizing the development and financing of affordable housing under
Article 34.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Mr. Moench's request: Karin Pally,
Doris Ganga, and Paul DeSantis. Member of the public Mat Millen spoke in support of placing
Article 34 on the ballot; however, not the text proposed.
On order of the Mayor, the remainder of this item was continued to the meeting of June 16, 1998,
as a 5-item.
14: COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
14-A: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR CONTROL VACANCY: The
appointment to the Los Angeles County West Vector Control for one vacancy for a term ending
December 31, 1999, was continued to June 16, 1998.
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 June 16, 1998.
14-C: BAYSIDE DISTRICT CORPORATION VACANCIES: The appointment to three
vacancies for terms ending June 30, 2000, was continued to June 16, 1998.
14-D: PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY: The appointment to one unscheduled vacancy
for a term ending June 30, 2000, was continued to June 16, 1998.
14-E: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD AND
COMMISSION VACANCIES FOR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 1998, WERE
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 16, 1998:
Airport Commission (1) - term ending June 30, 2002
Architectural Review Board (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Arts Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Bayside District Corporation (4) - terms ending June 30, 2001
Building & Safety (1) - term ending June 30, 2001
Commission on Older Americans (3) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Commission on the Status of Women (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Convention and Visitors Bureau (3) - terms ending June 30, 2001
Housing Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Landmarks Commission (3) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Library Board (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Personnel Board (1) - term ending June 30, 2003
Planning Commission (1) - term ending June 30, 2002
Recreation & Parks Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002
Social Services Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Mayor Holbrook ruled that Brian Hutchings had already provided his input
during earlier items and there were no other speakers.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:05
a.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart,
City Clerk
Robert T. Holbrook,
Mayor