CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 14, 1998
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Holbrook at
6:20 p.m., on Tuesday, July 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
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 Real Property Negotiator:
Property: 1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica (Lobster Property)
Negotiating Parties: Howard Robinson, City representative
Myron L. and Lorraine Nathan, and John B. Kilbane & Associates, Inc.,
Owners of record
Under negotiation: Option for acquisition of real property
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-B: Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Property: 1310 Broadway, Santa Monica
Negotiating Parties: Howard Robinson, City representative
Santa Monica Ford, owner of record
Under negotiation: Option for acquisition of real estate property
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-C: Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Property: 2115 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica
Negotiating Parties: Howard Robinson, City representative
James Pico Investment Company, owner of record
Under negotiation: Option for acquisition of real estate property
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ring Trading Corporation v. City
of Santa Monica, LASC Case No. BC 172044.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Mountain View Residents
Association et al., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 052672.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-F: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Steichen v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. SC 041 545.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-G: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Charmont v. City of Santa
Monica, Case No. SS 007397.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-H: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Wil-Fourth v. City of Santa
Monica, Case No. BS 045458.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-I: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Kamal v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. CV 95-1025 ABC.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.
16-J. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Santa Monica Housing Council, et
al., v. City of Santa Monica.
ACTION: No reportable action taken.RECONVENE Council reconvened at 7:24 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present.
PLEDGE Mayor Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
Mayor Holbrook announced that Item No. 10-A will be continued to the meeting of August 11,
1998, and Item No. 13-A was withdrawn at the request of Mr. Harding.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING:
At 7:25 p.m., a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency was
convened.
RA-1: CONTRACT FOR PICO BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN: Presented was the staff report recommending authorization for the Executive Director to
negotiate and execute an amendment to professional services contract with Katherine Spitz
Associates Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,794, to design and prepare the Pico Boulevard
Streetscape Plan.
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Member of the public Joey Fullmer
expressed her concerns. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to approve the
amendment to Contract No. 6607(CCS). The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Vice Chair O'Connor, Chair Holbrook
Noes: None
Absent: None
At 7:30 p.m., the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting was adjourned and
the City Council Meeting was reconvened.
5: CONTINUED ITEMS:
5-A: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR CONTROL VACANCY: Member of the
public Brian Hutchings urged Council to make the appointment.
The appointment for a term ending December 31, 1999, was continued to September 8, 1998, as
a "5" item.
5-B: COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS VACANCY: Mayor Holbrook opened the
floor to nominations to the Commission on Older Americans.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Joseph Cahn. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Joseph Cahn was unanimously appointed for a
term ending June 30, 2000.
5-C: PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY: Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to
nominations to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Rosenstein nominated Matthew Kanny. Councilmember Feinstein nominated
Chris Joseph. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the
vote, Matthew Kanny was appointed to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30,
2000, with Councilmembers Feinstein and Genser, and Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor changing their
"no" votes to "yes" votes for a unanimous appointment.
5-D: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD AND COMMISSION
VACANCIES FOR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 1998:
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Airport Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated Todd Cleary for reappointment. There being no other
nominations, nominations were closed. Motion by Councilmember Genser, duly seconded, to
reappoint Todd Cleary for a term ending June 30, 2002. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Architectural Review Board.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Allison St. Onge for reappointment. There being no other
nominations, nominations were closed. Motion by Councilmember Genser, duly seconded, to
reappoint Allison St. Onge for a term ending June 30, 2002. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Councilmember Genser nominated Chris Joseph for appointment to the Architectural Review
Board. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Chris
Joseph was unanimously appointed for a term ending June 30, 2002.
Two appointments to the Arts Commission were continued to August 11, 1998, as "5" items.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Building and Safety Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated Myra Burg and Mark Benjamin for reappointment. There
being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Myra Burg and
Mark Benjamin were reappointed for terms ending June 30, 2001.
One appointment to the Building and Safety Commission was continued pending term limit
policy.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Commission on Older Americans.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, duly seconded, to reappoint Dr. Adele Somers by
acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Ruth Olay. There being no other nominations, nominations
were closed. On a call for the vote, Ruth Olay was appointed for a term ending June 30, 2002,
Councilmember Ebner abstaining.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Melva Heinsohn. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Melva Heinsohn was appointed for a term
ending June 30, 2002.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor nominated Maria Leon-Vazquez and Kathleen Sheldon for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the
vote, Maria Leon-Vazquez and Kathleen Sheldon were unanimously approved for reappointment
for terms ending June 30, 2002.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Councilmember Rosenstein nominated Jeanne Baier, Eric Hanks and Rodney Punt for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the
vote, Jeanne Baier, Eric Hanks, and Rodney Punt were reappointed for terms ending June 30,
2001.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Housing Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to reappoint Jason
Perry for a term ending June 30, 2002, and continue the appointment for Karen Paley until the
general policy for boards and commissions is considered. The motion was unanimously approved.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Landmarks Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated James Lunsford, Stephen Frew and Mary Kay Hight for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the
vote, the vote was unanimously approved and James Lunsford, Stephen Frew, and Mary Kay
Hight were appointed for terms ending June 30, 2002.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Library Board.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Sue Alexopoulous for reappointment. There being no
other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Sue Alexopoulous was
unanimously appointed for a term ending June 30, 2002.
One appointment to the Library Board was continued to July 21, 1998, as a "5" item.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Personnel Board.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to continue the
appointment to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2003, to July 21, 1998, as a "5"
item. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated John Zinner for reappointment. There being no other
nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, John Zinner was unanimously
reappointed for a term ending June 30, 2002.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Steven Mount for reappointment. There being no other
nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Steven Mount was unanimously
reappointed for a term ending June 30, 2002.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Susan Cloke. There being no other nominations,
nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Susan Cloke was appointed for a term ending
June 30, 2002.
Mayor Holbrook opened the floor to nominations to the Social Services Commission.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Karen Gunn and Lee Mizell for reappointment. There being
no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, Karen Gunn and Lee
Mizell were reappointed for terms ending June 30, 2002.
5-E: APPOINTMENT TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE CONVENTION &
VISITORS BUREAU: Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to continue the appointment to an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30,
2000, to July 21, 1998, as a "5" item. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
5-F: APPOINTMENT TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS COMMISSION:
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, duly seconded, to continue the appointment to an
unscheduled vacancy to August 11, 1998, as a "5" item.
5-G: APPOINTMENT TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE RECREATION AND
PARKS COMMISSION: Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, duly seconded, to continue the
appointment to July 21, 1998, as a "5" item. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote.
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.
At the request of Councilmember Feinstein Item Nos. 6-A and 6-C were removed from the
Consent Calendar. At the request of Mayor Holbrook Item No. 6-M was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor to approve the
Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items Nos. 6-A, 6-C, and 6-M, 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. 9285(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 WITH CALTRANS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AT LINCOLN BOULEVARD AND MICHIGAN AVENUE INTERSECTION:
Contract No. 7289 was approved, thereby executing a cooperative agreement with the State of
California Department of Transportation for the installation of a traffic signal and related work at
the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Michigan Avenue; and a change order to Contract No.
6543(CCS) with C. T. & F. was approved in the amount of $150,000 for the construction of a
traffic signal and related work at said intersection; and staff was directed to take budget action as
outlined in the report.
Staff Report
6-E: CONTRACT FOR PLAN CHECK AND INTERIM BUILDING OFFICIAL
SERVICES FOR THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION: Contract No. 7289(CCS) was
approved with Willdan Associates, in an amount not to exceed $403,560, to provide plan check
and interim Building Official services for the Building and Safety Division.
Staff Report
6-F: AMENDMENT TO ADVERTISING CONTRACT FOR BIG BLUE BUS FOR
INCREASED FEES PAID TO CITY: An amendment to Contract No. 7011(CCS) was
approved with Gateway Outdoor Advertising to increase the concession fees paid to the City.
Staff Report
6-G: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PLAN FOR AWARENESS OF SUSTAINABLE CITY
PROGRAM: Contract No. 7290(CCS) was approved with Rogers and Associates, for an
amount not to exceed $50,000, to develop a community outreach plan to increase community
awareness of the Sustainable City Program goals and ultimately increase participation.
Staff Report
6-H: PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: The City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a purchase order with Motorola, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $87,000, to provide annual maintenance services for communications equipment in the Police Department; and, notification of an exception to Resolution No. 8966(CCS) regarding doing business with companies doing business in or with Myanmar was given. Staff Report
6-I: CONTRACT FOR STREET RESURFACING PROJECT: 6TH STREET FROM
WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TO ARIZONA AVENUE, AND OCEAN PARK
BOULEVARD FROM LINCOLN BOULEVARD TO 14TH STREET: Contract No.
7291(CCS) was approved with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $440,634,
for the construction of the 1997-98 Federal Street Resurfacing Project No. 1, and budget changes
were approved as outlined in the staff report.
Staff Report
6-J: CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW STREETLIGHTS AT VARIOUS
CITY LOCATIONS: Contract No. 7292(CCS) was approved with C. T. & F., Inc., in the
amount of $175,530, for the installation of new streetlights on 23rd from Arizona to Wilshire,
29th Street from Ocean Park to Pearl, on Lincoln from Montana to Alta Avenues, on Princeton
from Wilshire to Washington, on Prospect from Marine to end of street, and on Yale from
Montana to Washington Avenues, and the expenditure of funds was approved.
Staff Report
6-K: REPLACEMENT OF PORTION OF WOODLAWN CEMETERY'S IRRIGATION
SYSTEM: Contract No. 7293(CCS) was approved with Karleskint-Crum, Inc., in the amount of
$68,875, for the replacement of a portion of Woodlawn Cemetery's irrigation system, and budget
changes were approved as outlined in the staff report.
Staff Report
6-L: PURCHASE OF SITE AT 1525 EUCLID STREET FOR USE AS NEIGHBORHOOD
PARK, COMMUNITY MEETING SPACE, AND HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH
CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER DISABILITIES AND AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Contract No. 7294(CCS) was approved
with Los Angeles County, in the amount of $1,200,000, for the purchase of the site at 1525
Euclid Street; Contract No. 7295(CCS) was approved to enter into a long-term lease with United
Cerebral Palsy for the housing portion of the existing building; and, Contract No. 7296(CCS) was
approved with the State Office of Historic Preservation, and other parties as necessary, that will
govern adaptive reuse of existing building currently listed in the City's Historic Resources
Inventory.
Staff Report
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by
Councilmember Genser, to approve the minutes of June 9, 1998, and June 16, 1998, and continue
the minutes of May 26, 1998, to July 21, 1998, for clarification purposes. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
6-C: DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 502 COLORADO AVENUE:
Councilmember Feinstein suggested that appliances in affordable housing be of the highest energy
efficiency. Mayor Holbrook asked for assurance that there is no problem with this site as a
housing site.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to authorize staff to
develop an affordable housing project containing forty-two (42) single room occupancy units on
the City-owned property located at 502 Colorado Avenue. 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-M: OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION TO EITHER REDUCE OR
ELIMINATE STATE VEHICLE LICENSE FEES: Staff provided an update informing
Council of new alternatives under discussion at this time and advising that the League of
California Cities will be supporting this legislation because the options will either keep the cities
whole or have minimal impact.
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to confirm opposition to
the proposed State Vehicle License Fees repeal and join the League of California Cities in its
support of the new proposal. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook
Noes: Councilmember Rosenstein
Absent: None
8: ORDINANCES:
8-A: REVIEW OF DRAFT NEXUS STUDY AND INTRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM ORDINANCE: Presented was the staff report
reviewing the Draft Nexus Study and an ordinance for introduction and first reading adding
Chapter 9.56 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code establishing an Affordable Housing Production
Program.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.
Member of the public Kathy Weremiuk spoke in support of the Nexus Study and the proposed
ordinance, and clarified some of the recommendations made by the Planning Commission.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Member of the public Howard Jacobs made suggestions regarding fee discounts, spoke in support
of the option of having 100% affordable, and allowing City employees to be eligible for the
program. Member of the public Kevin McKeown requested that the wording of the demolition
ordinance be included in the proposed ordinance.
Members of the public David Pettit and Dennis Zane urged Council to proceed cautiously and
seek a second opinion. Member of the public Chris Harding expressed concern with the
applicability of the March 1st implementation date; suggested a possible alternative approach;
made suggestions with regard to the fees in the commercial and industrial districts.
Member of the public Ken Kutcher expressed concern with the definitions of "Industrial-Commercial District" and "Multi-Family Residential District;" and addressed the on-site option
and its calculation in the present ordinance.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
HEAR SPEAKER OUT OF ORDER
On order of the Mayor, a member of the public will be heard out of order in order to
accommodate transportation needs.
13-B: ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF HEALTH, BUILDING & SAFETY CODES, AND
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Member of the public Pro Se showed a video and
still photographs of his apartment and alleged violations of Health, Building & Safety Codes, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The information was received and filed.
RECESS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:40 p.m., and reconvened at
10:05 p.m., with all members present.
8-A: RESUMED: Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to introduce for first
reading the ordinance as recommended by staff.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to provide, as one
of the onsite requirements, 100% of the total units of a project for moderate income households in
an industrial/commercial district.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to continue the
meeting past 11:00 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to amend the motion
to replace the words "City housing programs" at the end of Section 9.56.110(c)(1) with the
following: "affecting the implementation of Ordinance No. [number of ordinance];" striking
Section 9.56.110(c)(2) and renumbering Section 9.56.110(c)(3). The amendment was approved
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
Noes: Councilmember Ebner, Mayor Holbrook
Absent: None
Mayor Holbrook requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this amendment because
there would be an enormous appearance of conflict of interest, whether intended or not.
Councilmember Ebner requested that the record reflect that she voted "no" on this amendment
because she believes that it would invite, if not a flat out conflict, the appearance of a conflict and
erode public confidence in elected officials.
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, accepted as friendly, that the amount of the applicable fee
be determined when the application is deemed complete.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion that non-conforming commercial uses in a residential zone be included in the definition of "vacant."
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion that the
appropriate fee discount apply to Category C removals or to add-ons where it preserves existing
housing or adds on to existing housing.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to amend the motion
to change the definition of "Vacant Parcel" to read as follows: "A parcel which has no structure
located on it as of the effective date of this ordinance, or has no structure located on it at the time
that a multi-family project is filed with the City's Planning Department; any structures previously
on the parcel were demolished after being determined to be a public nuisance by the City; and if
the structure on the parcel is a non-conforming commercial use." The motion failed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
Noes: Councilmember Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor Holbrook
Abstain: Councilmember Rosenstein
Absent: None
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion by amending the last
sentence of the definition of "Maximum Affordable Rent" to read: "Notwithstanding the
foregoing, utility charges for any utilities, to the extent individually metered for each unit in the
project, may be passed through..."
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to change the
word "shall" to "may" in the first line of Section 9.56.070(b) so that it reads: "For purposes of
this Section, the affordable housing unit base fee may be established..."
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to add the
following language to the end of the fourth sentence in Section 9.56.080: "..., including
maximizing the production of affordable housing and disbursing affordable housing throughout
the City."
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to amend the motion
that no demolition shall be permitted except in accordance with provisions of the Municipal Code
which govern demolition. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
Noes: Councilmember Ebner, Greenberg, Mayor Holbrook
Absent: None
The main 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
By virtue of the above action, an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 9.56 TO THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PRODUCTION PROGRAM," was introduced for first reading by title only, waiving further
reading thereof.
9: STAFF ADMIN ITEMS:
Councilmember Ebner was excused at 11:50 p.m.
Councilmember Rosenstein was excused at 11:52 p.m.
Councilmember Greenberg was excused 11:55 p.m.
9-A: APPROVAL OF FINAL DESIGN FOR DRY WEATHER RUNOFF
RECLAMATION FACILITY: Presented was the staff report recommending approval of the
final design for the Dry Weather Runoff Reclamation Facility.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. Member of the public Brian Hutchings
expressed his concerns. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, died for lack of a second, to approve the final design of the
Dry Weather Runoff Reclamation Facility.
Motion by Mayor Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to continue this item to the
meeting of July 21, 1998. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmembers
Ebner, Greenberg, and Rosenstein absent.
10: PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10-A: STREET RESURFACING PROPOSITION 218 ASSESSMENT ELECTION: The
public hearing to accept the certified results of the 1997-98 Street Resurfacing Proposition 218
assessment election and the request to approve the use of City funds for the project was continued
to the meeting of August 11, 1998.
13: WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
13-A: PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT: The request of Chris Harding,
representing Pioneer French Bakery Company, to address Council regarding a proposed mixed-use development of the property located at 2012 Main Street and 2021-2029 Main Street, was
withdrawn at Mr. Harding's request.
13-C: PROBLEMS WITH SANTA MONICA POLICE DEPARTMENT: Presented was the
request of Cynthia Sinclair to address Council regarding problems she has encountered with the
Santa Monica Police Department.
Member of the public Viper discussed problems she has had with the Santa Monica Police
Department.
This matter was referred to staff.
13-D: SANTA MONICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: The request of Louise
Gabriel, Santa Monica Historical Society Museum, to address Council was continued to the
meeting of July 21, 1998, at Ms. Gabriel's request.
14: COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
14-A: ELECTED MAYOR: Presented was the request of Mayor Holbrook that Council direct
staff to prepare language for a Charter Amendment measure to be placed on the November 3,
1998, General Election to allow voters to vote for a Mayor every four years.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke in opposition to the proposal. Member of the public
Brian Hutchings expressed his concerns.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to receive and file.
The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and Rosenstein
absent.
14-B: RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN:
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to accept with
regrets the letter of resignation from Adine Forman and authorize the City Clerk to publish the
vacancy. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and
Rosenstein absent.
14-C: APPOINTMENT TO BAYSIDE DISTRICT CORPORATION: Motion by
Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to continue the appointment to
one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30, 1999, to the meeting of July 21, 1998. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and Rosenstein absent.
14-D: APPOINTMENT TO SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION: Member of the public
Jerry Rubin urged Council to fill this vacancy with either a currently or formerly homeless person.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to continue the
appointment to one unscheduled vacancy to the meeting of July 21, 1998. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and Rosenstein absent.
14-E: APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS: Motion by
Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to reappoint Dan Cohen and
Rose Kaufman by acclamation as Commissioner Emeritus members for terms ending June 30,
2000. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and
Rosenstein absent.
14-F: GREEN, RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR CITY HALL USE: Presented was the request
of Councilmember Feinstein to direct staff to plan for future purchase of green, renewable energy
(i.e., solar electricity) for City Hall use.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings expressed his concerns.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to ask staff to prepare
a report addressing the feasibility of the future purchasing green, renewable energy for City Hall
use. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and Rosenstein
absent.
14-G: TENANT OWNERSHIP CONVERSIONS: Presented was the request of Mayor
Holbrook to direct staff to prepare language for a ballot measure to appear on the upcoming
November 3, 1998, election to amend the Santa Monica City Charter to make tenant ownership
conversions possible.
Member of the public Kelly Olsen discussed potential problems associated with such a program
and urged a broader public process before any action is taken. Member of the public Eileen
Lipson expressed concern with this proposal being immediately placed on the ballot without a
broader process.
Motion by Mayor Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to receive and file. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and Rosenstein absent.
14-H: INCIDENTAL FOOD USE ON MAIN STREET: Presented was the request of Mayor Holbrook to direct staff to amend the appropriate zoning ordinance to allow incidental food use on Main Street.
Member of the public Joe Pipersky spoke in support of the proposal.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Holbrook, to direct staff to provide an
informational report with options regarding this issue. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and Rosenstein absent.
14-I: RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to accept with
regrets the letter of resignation from Julia Coleman and authorize the City Clerk to publish for the
vacancy. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, and
Rosenstein absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Chuck Allard complained of a noise problem in his
neighborhood and requested a change of zoning in his residential neighborhood, which abuts an
M-1 zone.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings expressed his concerns on various issues.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 1:30
a.m., to July 21, 1998, at 6:15 p.m., in memory of Nagy Jacob.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart,
City Clerk
Robert T.Holbrook,
Mayor