CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2000
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Genser at 7:10 p.m., on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Absent: Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
The John Adams Middle School Jazz Band performed several numbers as the inspiration for the meeting.
Councilmember Bloom led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3-A: Resolution adopting results of the November 7, 2000, municipal election - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9602 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER'S OFFICIAL CANVASS AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST FOR THE CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF," was presented.
Member of the public Chuck Allord expressed various concern about voter eligibility.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to adopt Resolution No. 9602 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Feinstein, McKeown, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor was recognized for her service as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Genser presented a proclamation to Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor.
Mayor Genser was recognized for his service as Mayor, and was presented with a proclamation.
On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting with the current City Council as constituted, was adjourned at 7:45 p.m., with Councilmember Rosenstein absent.
The City Clerk called the meeting to order and administered the oath of office to the following newly-elected officials.
3-B: Administration of oath of office to new members of the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees:
Annette Shamey
Margaret Quinones
Pat Nichelsen.
3-C: Administration of oath of office to new members of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education Members:
Mike Jordan
Jose Escarce
Maria Leon-Vasquez
3-D: Administration of oath of office to new members of the Rent Control Board Members:
M. Douglas Willis
Jeffrey Sklar
3-E: Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica City Council Members:
Michael Feinstein
Richard Bloom
Ken Genser
Herb Katz
The City Clerk asked the newly-elected Councilmembers to take their seats, called the meeting to order, and conducted a roll call for the newly-constituted City Council:
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
3-G: Election of Mayor for the ensuing two years.
The City Clerk opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Genser nominated Michael Feinstein to serve as Mayor for the ensuing two years.
Councilmember Holbrook nominated Pam O'Connor to serve as Mayor for the ensuing two years. Councilmember O'Connor respectfully declined the nomination.
There being no other nominations, Councilmember Feinstein was elected as Mayor for the ensuing two years by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Feinstein, McKeown, Katz, Holbrook, O'Connor, Genser
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Mayor Feinstein assumed the Chair, and opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuing two years.
3-H: Election of Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuing two years.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Councilmember Bloom to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for one year and Councilmember McKeown to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the second year.
Councilmember Katz nominated Councilmember McKeown to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for two years.
The motion for Councilmember Bloom to serve for one year as Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilmember McKeown for the second year as Mayor Pro Tem, was approved by the following vote:
For combined terms for Councilmembers Bloom/McKeown:
Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember Bloom
Councilmember Genser
Mayor Feinstein
For Councilmember McKeown to serve for two years:
Councilmember Holbrook
Councilmember Katz
Councilmember McKeown
Councilmember McKeown requested his vote be changed to Councilmember O'Connor's nomination, for the following final result:
For combined terms for Councilmembers Bloom/McKeown:
Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember Bloom
Councilmember Genser
Councilmember McKeown
Mayor Feinstein
For Councilmember McKeown to serve for two years:
Councilmember Holbrook
Councilmember Katz
Member of the public Pro Se congratulated the new Council and thanked City staff for their work. Members of the public Dawn Meier and Diana Meier addressed the Council regarding mold causing health problems. Member of the public Art Casillas discussed funding for the Police Department. Member of the public Joe Natoli discussed the PRC and the Boat House Restaurant. Member of the public Jerry Rubin commended the Disabilities Task Force and urged the formation of an advisory committee.
Member of the public Katrina Lundy commented on Mad Cow Disease. Member of the public Quincy indicated he would be filing an affidavit contesting the election results. Member of the public Harry M. Keiley commended and thanked the City Council. Member of the public Anita Phillips expressed concern regarding a recent power outage.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
APPROVED: ____________________
Michael Feinstein, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk