CITY OF SANTA
MONICA
CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 17, 2003
A regular adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:54 p.m., on Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Richard Bloom
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 7:00 p.m.)
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Pam O=Connor (arrived at 6:10 p.m.)
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:54 p.m., with Councilmembers Holbrook and O=Connor absent. Councilmember Genser led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook and O=Connor
FEDERAL FUNDING
1-A: Letter of support for federal funding - recommendation to
authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for federal funding of the
Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program and the Land and Water Conservation
Fund, was approved.
ACELEBRATE AMERICA 4TH OF JULY@ EVENT
1-B: Recommendation to approve Santa Monica=s College request to use fireworks in the 20th Annual
Celebrate America@ Concert Program on June 28, 2003, was presented.
CLOSED
SESSIONS:
Councilmember
O=Connor arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Councilmember
Holbrook arrived at 7:00 p.m.
On order of the
Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m., to hear closed sessions and
reconvened at 7:00 p.m., with all members present, to report the following:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation: Santa
Monica Housing Council v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 074 683.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation: City
of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., Case No. 01CC4331.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation: U-Liner
West v. Clarke Contracting v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 067 081.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel B Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: One.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-E: Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Director of Human Resources
Bargaining Units: Administrative Team Associates,
Management
Team Associates,
Supervisory Team Associates,
Public
Attorneys' Legal Support Staff Union,
Santa Monica
Firefighters
ACTION: Heard.
No reportable action taken.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
FINANCE
DIRECTOR COMMENDATION
4-A: On behalf of the City Council, Mayor
Bloom presented a commendation to Mike Dennis, Finance Director, upon his
retirement for his dedication and service to the City of Santa Monica.
ORDINANCES:
INSPECTION
FEES
7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance
No. 2081 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING SECTION 2.72.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING FEES FOR SYSTEMATIC
INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY,@ was presented.
Motion by
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt ordinance, reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,
Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MORATORIUM
ON RETAIL USES
7-B: Second reading and adoption Interim
Ordinance No. 2082 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON NEW OR EXPANDED RETAIL USES ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF
THE THIRD STREET PROMENADE WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS,@ was presented.
Motion by
Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt the ordinance, reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz,
Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor
Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF
ADMIN. ITEMS:
SPECIAL
JOINT MEETING - BUDGET ADOPTION
SPECIAL
JOINT MEETING WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY,
PARKING AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
8-A: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2003-04
Budget; approval of various fees; approval of Facility Use Agreements with
School District; and approval of enhanced funding for ACelebrate America@ - recommendation to
approve the Community Priorities; adopt Resolution Nos. 9863 (CCS), 78 (HAS),
481 (RAS), and 240 (PAS) approving the budget, as amended; adopt
Resolution No. 9857 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES,@ Resolution No. 9858 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING POLICE, FIRE AND
CITY CLERK FEES@; Resolution No. 9859 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING VARIOUS SWIM
CENTER AND PLAYHOUSE FEES@; Resolution No. 9860 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING SOCIAL SERVICES
FEES@; Resolution No. 9861 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING PARKING SPACES
AND PARKING LOT FEES; Resolution 9862 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING FILM PERMIT FEES@; introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL PENALTIES FOR
PARKING VIOLATIONS; authorize the City Manager to execute Master Facilities Use
Agreement No. 8210 (CCS); and allocate up to $15,000 for the 2003 ACelebrate America@ event, was presented.
The following
members of the public spoke in support of school funding: John Petz, John
Deasy, Michael Dubin, Ed Rhee, Cheri Orgel, Maria Rodriguez, Beth Leder Pack,
Nat Trives, Alan Friedenburg, Dennis Zane, Jerry Rubin, Gleam Davis, Ralph
Mechur, Donald Anderle, Harley Frankel, Zina Josephs, Keryl Cartee, Louise
Jaffee, Judy Abdo, and Ruth Campos.
Member of the public
Lauralee Asch, representing City employees= coalition, spoke in opposition to
lay-offs of City employees.
The following
member of the public spoke in support of funding for the arts: Lisa Jelandin, Jane Hall, Jan Williamson,
Greg Spotts, Leigh Grode, Danielle Brazell and Clayton Campbell.
The following
members of the public spoke in support of funding for child care and after
school programs: Lizzy Bentley, Gleam Davis, Alejandro Rodriguz, Sebastian
Montero and Megan Lands.
The following
members of the public spoke in support of funding for the symphony: Dave
Caplin, Allen Gross, Maynard Astra, and Mike Gruning, Member of the public June
Lockhart spoke in support of funding for the Police Department equestrian unit.
Motion by
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt the proposed Community
Priorities. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz,
Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor
Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by
Councilmember O=Connor, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt Resolution No. 9857 (CCS)
establishing new classification and adopting salary rates; and adopt Resolution
Nos. 9858 (CCS), 9859 (CCS), 9860
(CCS), 9861 (CCS), and 9862 (CCS) setting various fees, and reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor
Bloom
NOES: Councilmember
Holbrook
ABSENT: None
Motion by
Councilmember O=Connor, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to introduce and hold first reading of
the proposed ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz,
Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor
Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Katz,
seconded by Mayor Bloom, to approve
allocation of funds for the ACelebrate America@ event. The motion
was approved by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem
McKeown, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown was
excused at 9:50 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown advised that
he had a conflict of interest in matters dealing with school funding and
recused himself from participation.
Motion by Councilmember Genser,
seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve
an additional $2.5 million, in addition to the on-going $3.0 million, to the
school district.
Substitute motion by
Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Bloom, that in addition to the on-going $3.0 million, approve an
additional one-time $2.0 million. The
substitute motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Feinstein,
Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Genser, Katz
ABSENT: Mayor
Pro Tem McKeown
Discussion ensued on the City=s state of the budget, other various funding needs and on
the state of the economy. After
considerable discussion, Councilmembers Genser and Katz withdrew their original
motion.
Motion by Councilmember Genser,
seconded by Councilmember Katz, that in
addition to the on-going $3.0 million, approve an additional $2.25 million for
school funding, and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No. 8210
(CCS) with the School District. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz,
Genser, Holbrook,, Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmember O=Connor
ABSENT: Mayor
Pro Tem McKeown
Councilmember O=Connor stated, for the record, that she voted in opposition
because although she approves of the on-going $3.0 million, to the school
district, the amount of the one-time money is too high and does not put the
City on a solid economic foundation.
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown returned
at 10:52 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz,
to adopt Resolution No. 9863 (CCS) adopting the budget, excluding the school
funding, amended to: increase funding
for the symphony for a total grant of $24,000; approve allocation of $12,500 to
keep the mounted police through December 31, 2003, to allow for private fund
raising by members of the public and directing staff to work with the
fundraisers; set aside $20,000, as a planning grant for the 18th Street Arts
Center; restore $4,500 for tree replacement; restore $20,000 for parks
maintenance; set aside $2,000 for portable sanitary facilities in the area of
11th and Colorado; add to the work objectives of the City Manager and the City
Attorney to focus on the problems of the Center Court on the Promenade; direct
staff to look for funding for permanent holiday season lighting in the business
districts; to not direct staff to prepare ordinances relative to election fees;
approve on-going allocation of $8,000 for PERS benefits for Councilmembers; and
direct Planning staff to provide a quarterly report on the number of
enforcement actions taken each quarter.
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz,
Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor
Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by
Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to reconsider the vote for the
resolution including a $25 election candidate filing fee. The motion was approved, with Councilmember
Holbrook voting in opposition and with all members present.
Motion by
Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to delete the $25 candidate filing fee
from the above resolution. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,
Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
On order of the
Mayor, the joint meeting of the City Council, Housing Authority, Parking
Authority, and Redevelopment Agency was adjourned and a special joint meeting
of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency was convened at 12:30 a.m.,
with all members present.
SPECIAL
JOINT MEETING:
PROMISSORY
NOTES
8-B: Extension of time for outstanding
Promissory Notes B recommendation that the City Council
and Redevelopment Agency agree to renew six outstanding loans, and authorize
the Mayor and Chair to execute the Promissory Notes between the Agency and the
City, was presented.
There was no
one present for public comment.
Motion by
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,
Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
On order of the
Mayor, the special joint meeting was adjourned and the regular City Council
meeting reconvened at 12:35 a.m., with all members present.
GANN APPROPRIATIONS
8-C: Resolutions relating to Gann
Appropriations and reserves - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9864
(CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING THE CITY=S GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY
2003/04,@ and Resolution No. 9865 (CCS) entitled:
AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROPRIATING FY 2002/03 FUNDS TO GANN=ED RESERVE AND/OR DESIGNATED FUND
BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS,@ was presented.
There was no
one present for public comment.
Motion by
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt the resolutions, reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz,
Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor
Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
8-D: Community Development Plan (FY2003-06)
and the Cultural/Arts Organizational Support Grant Program Plan (FY 2003-06)
B recommendation to adopt the proposed
Community Development and Support Grant Program Plans, authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with organizations approved for
funding; to negotiate and execute lease agreements; to convene a public
hearing, receive comment and adopt the FY 2003-04 Year Action Plan, was
presented.
There was no
one present for public comment.
Motion by
Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to approve the recommendation amended
by the enhancement to the Symphony as approved in item 8-A. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,
Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PLANNING/WORKLOAD
PRIORITIES
Councilmembers
O=Connor and Holbrook were excused at
12:40 a.m.
Councilmember
Katz was excused at 12:50 p.m.
8-E: Recommendation to approve proposed
Workload Priorities for Planning and Community Development Department in FY
2003, was presented.
Motion by
Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Bloom, to approve the following changes to
the recommendation: move priority 20P (Landmarks Ordinance) to 13P (Text
Amendment/Environmental for Housing in the LMSD Zone); to move 13P to 17P
(Procedures for Enacting Interim Ordinances); and 17P being removed. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers
O=Connor, Holbrook, Katz
Councilmember
Katz returned at 12:55 p.m.
Motion by
Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, to approve the recommendation as
amended above. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers
O=Connor, Holbrook
Motion by
Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Bloom, to direct the City Attorney to
research the possibility as to whether an applicant can be made to pay code
compliance inspections before getting a permit to do additional work. The motion was approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Genser abstaining and
Councilmembers Holbrook and O=Connor absent.
PUBLIC
INPUT:
Members of the
public Pro Se, Art Casillas and Jeff Norman expressed concerns regarding
various issues.
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City
Council meeting was adjourned at 1:05 a.m., to June 24, 2003, in memory of Kyle
Opperman.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M.
Stewart Richard
Bloom
City
Clerk Mayor