CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

JULY 8, 2003

A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:56 p.m., on Tuesday, July 8, 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 7:05 p.m.)

Councilmember Herb Katz

Councilmember Pam O=Connor

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 5:56 p.m., with Councilmember Holbrook absent. Steven Stark, the City=s new Finance Director, 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.

Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Joe Natoli and Jerry Rubin discussed various matters on the Consent Calendar.

At the request of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Item 1-G was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember Genser, Items 1-E and 1-F were removed from the Consent Calendar.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented except Items 1-E, 1-F. And 1-G, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook

AUDITING SERVICES

1-A: Provision of auditing services to the City - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8211 (CCS) with Conrad & Associates, in the amount of $500,000, for audit services for a five-year term, was approved.

BAY SAVER -WATER CONSERVATION

1-B: Bay Saver Water Conservation Program B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to extend for two years the contract with KEMA-XENERGY, in the amount of $115,000 per fiscal year, to provide monthly administrative and inspection services for the City=s Bay Saver Water Conservation Program, was approved.

SUSTAINABLE GARDEN

1-C: Sustainable demonstration garden for water efficiency Brecommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Grant Contract No. 8213 (CCS) with the Bureau of Reclamation for the Water Conservation Field Services Program for a sustainable demonstration garden at 1540 Appian Way, was approved.

WATER - BACTERIA MAXIMUM LOADS

1-D: Compliance with L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board=s bacterial total maximum daily load requirements B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract Nos. 8214 (CCS) and 8215 (CCS) with neighboring municipalities within the sub-watersheds of the Santa Monica Bay-Ballona Creek Watershed to develop implementation and monitoring plans to comply with the L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board=s bacterial total maximum daily load requirements, was approved.

BAYSIDE DISTRICT - BUDGET & MARKETING PLAN

1-E: Recommendation to approve the proposed Bayside District Corporation budget and Annual Operations and Marketing Plan for Fiscal Year 2003-04, was presented.

Councilmember Genser requested this item be continued to a future meeting in order to have some time for discussion.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to continue this matter to a future meeting. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all Councilmember Holbrook absent.

LEASING GUIDELINES

1-F: Bayside District Leasing Guidelines - recommendation to approve the revised Bayside District Leasing Guidelines, and, that the City Manager be authorized to implement the Leasing Guidelines as approved, was presented.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook

PRC BUDGET AND WORKPLAN

1-G: Recommendation to approve the proposed Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation budget and Annual Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2003-04, was presented.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown advised he removed this item from Consent Calendar to discuss the possibility of giving additional direction of staff regarding the leasing of a specific site, and a recycling program for the Pier. Discussion ensued and staff answered questions from Councilmembers.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to approve recommendation and direct staff to look at implementing a City-wide recycling program in City facilities. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook

CLOSED SESSIONS:

Councilmember Holbrook arrived at 7:05 p.m.

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:30 p.m., to hear closed sessions and returned at 7:30 p.m., with all members present.

2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Russell Barnard v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 281 367.

ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.

2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., Case No. 01CC4331.

ACTION: Not heard.

2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: 2000 Main Street v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 067 899.

ACTION: Not heard.

2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: LADWP ex rel Armenta v. James Jones Co., Case No. BC 173 487.

ACTION: Not heard.

2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation: Jose Navarette, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 072 811

ACTION: Not heard.

2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel B Anticipated Litigation.

Number of cases: Six.

ACTION: Two cases heard. No reportable action taken on one case, and the following action taken on the second case:

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, that regarding the claims filed by the Sunset Park Neighborhood Residents who have spent substantial funds on plans for remodels relying on existing standards, and who are now being required to comply with changed standards, to allow those residents to proceed with their remodeling plans under the old standards. 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

ADMIN. PROCEEDINGS:

808 WILSHIRE BLVD.

6-A: Appeal of Planning Commission=s denial regarding the conversion of a service station and removal of three auto repair bays within the existing building located at 808 Wilshire Boulevard B recommendation to uphold the appeal and overturn the Planning Commission=s denial of the proposed modifications related to the conversion of a service station and removal of three auto repair bays within the existing building based on the proposed findings, was presented.

Members of the public David Hibbirt and Dan Emmett, representing appellant, spoke in support of the project.

Member of the public Ellen Hannen spoke in support of additional parking in the project area.

Member of the public Kelly Olsen spoke in support of the project.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve staff recommendation, uphold the appeal and approve the project with the proposed parking spaces to be made available by appellant for Miles Playhouse parking. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,

Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ORDINANCES:

7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2085 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.08.070 TO ALLOW ISSUANCE OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS TO COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED IN CITY-DESIGNATED HISTORIC LANDMARK STRUCTURES WHICH PROVIDE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AND WHICH ARE LOCATED IN RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY,@ was presented.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, 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

INTERIM ORDINANCES

7-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2086 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 9.04.20.16.060 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF TIME INITIAL INTERIM ORDINANCES MAY REMAIN IN EFFECT,@ was presented.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,

Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

CHANGE OF COMMISSION NAME

7-C: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2087 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE SENIOR COMMUNITY,@ was presented.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, 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

SIDEWALK CAFES

7-D: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2088 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING INITIAL INTERIM ORDINANCE ALLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF SIDEWALK CAFES AND WAIVING THE PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR SIDEWALK CAFES OF A SPECIFIED SIZE,@ was presented.

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,

Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ARB NOTIFICATION

7-E: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Section 9.32 of the Municipal Code to impose site posting notification requirements for projects subject to architectural review; or, alternately, introduction and first reading of the Architectural Review Board=s proposed ordinance to require site posting and mailing notification requirements for projects subject to architectural review, was presented.

There was no one present for public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to introduce and hold first reading of the staff-recommended ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and amended to rewrite the last paragraph on page 13 of the ordinance to read AWithin ten days after an application for architectural review has been filed, the applicant shall post the property with a preprinted sign or signs prepared by the City measuring 30 inches by 40 inches in size/ Except as set forth in this Section, the posting shall be in accordance with the requirements as to content, location, number of signs, height, lettering . . .@ The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETS

7-F: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending

Section 9.04.14.080 of the Municipal Code to allow the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, to modify the Special Conditional Use Permit standards for existing neighborhood markets, was presented.

Members of the public Drew Allan Cicconi, Jerry Rubin and Kelly Olsen spoke in support of the recommendation.

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to introduce and hold first reading of the staff-recommended ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and amended to change the first sentence of the past paragraph on page 5 of the ordinance to read: A(m) The Planning Commission (or City Council on appeal) may modify subsections (d), (e), (g) and (I) of this Section . . .@ and amended to add the phrase Aexcept subsection (e) of this section as it relates to extended hours of operation@ after the phrase ASection 9.04.18.030." The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:

SMC LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING

Councilmember Katz was excused at 9:20 p.m.

On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting was recessed and a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency was convened at 9:19 p.m., with all members present. Councilmember Katz excused himself from this matter due to a conflict of interest..

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

8-A: Public hearing on advance of funds for replacement of the Santa Monica College Liberal Arts Building - recommendation to hold a public hearing; approve budget actions as outlined in the staff report; consent to the advance payment of redevelopment funds for the Project; adopt Resolution No. 9872 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DETERMINING AND FINDING THAT REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS ARE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT AREA, AND OTHER DETERMINATIONS@; adopt Resolution No. 483 (RAS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF INTENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENDA TO ALLOW FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS TO BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE AGENCY FOR PROJECT COSTS@; and authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute Cooperation Agreement No. 8216 (CCS) with Santa Monica College to provide a means for carrying out the Project, was presented.

Members of the public Herb Roney and Jerry Rubin spoke in favor of the recommendation. Member of the public Joey Fullmer spoke in opposition of the recommendation.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to approve the proposed budget adjustments, consent to advance payment of funds and adopt the resolution reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Holbrook, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,

Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmember Katz

Motion by Mayor Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct staff to work with the College to explore ways in which the two institutions can better address planning issues that affect both institutions, keeping in mind the concerns of the community and the educational mission of the college. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Katz absent.

ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING

On order of the Mayor, the joint special meeting adjourned, and the regular City Council meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m., with Councilmember Katz absent.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

STORMWATER PARCEL REPORT

Councilmember Katz returned at 9:37 p.m.

9-A: Public hearing and approval of the 2003 Stormwater Parcel Report describing each parcel in the City and the amount of each parcel=s Stormwater Management User Fee, was presented.

There was no one present for public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, 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

UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT

9-B: Public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed Marine Street Underground Utility District; and, adoption of Resolution No. 9873 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ALONG MARINE STREET, BETWEEN LINCOLN BOULEVARD AND FREDERICK STREET,@ was presented.

Members of the public Joyce Rosenbaum, Jade Jewett, Martin Gould, Liz Gould, Tom Stringer, Kimba Hills, Murray Harreschou and Mark Olson spoke in favor of the recommendation.

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and requesting that if there is a problem with the order of priority of future projects, staff and/or Edison return to Council for direction. 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 Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to direct staff to work the best strategies to realize the implementation of the districts, prioritize and return to Council with any actions that may need be taken, including but not limited to a possible resolution or actions declaring a certain alley a street and approaching the Public Utilities Commission. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.

RESOLUTIONS:

INSPECTION ENFORCEMENT FEES

11-A: Resolution setting new user fees related to inspections and enforcement of compliance in commercial zones - recommendation to adopt resolution setting new user fees in the Planning and Community Development Department related to systematic inspections and enforcement of compliance with conditions of approval of conditional use, development review, and performance standards permits for developments located in commercial zones, was presented.

There was no one present for public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to direct staff to rework the proposal with a stretched out schedule, and that if a business shows substantial compliance, waive a number of future inspections. Further, staff to return with proposal budgeting positions, but not filling them until a future time, if necessary.

Motion by Mayor Bloom, that staff may prepare alternative plans to meet the same goal. The motion was accepted as friendly.

The motion as amended was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

LIVING WAGE COMMISSION REPORT12-A: Request of Vivian Rothstein, representing S.M.A.R.T., to present report on campaigning tactics used in the November 2002, municipal election, related to the Living Wage Referendum and request that Council direct staff to study the Living Wage Commission of Inquiry=s recommendations, was presented by Xandra Kamden.

Members of the public Todd Flora and Paul Ryan spoke in support of the request.

Motion by Mayor Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct staff to analyze the recommendation on pages 11 and 12, and return to Council with a report. The motion was approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook voting in opposition, and all members present.

Councilmember Holbrook stated, for the record, that he voted in opposition because the request is self-serving sour grapes, will be a waste of effort for staff, and should be handled by the courts.

COUNCIL ITEMS:

ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS

13-A: Annual and special vacancy appointments to boards and commissions:

AIRPORT COMMISSION

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the Airport Commission two terms ending June 30, 2007.

Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent David Kaplan for a third term. Mr. Kaplan was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

Councilmember Genser nominated Mark Young for the second term. Mr. Young was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

ARB

On order of the Mayor, nominations to the Architectural Review Board were continued to July 22, 2003.

ARTS COMMISSION

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the Arts Commission for three terms ending June 30, 2007.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated the two incumbents Gregory Spotts and Donna Sternberg. Mr. Spotts and Ms. Sternberg were appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

Councilmember Holbrook nominated Myung Deering.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated Fred Dewey.

Mr. Dewey was appointed by the following vote:

Myung Deering: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz

Fred Dewey: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, O=Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, duly seconded, to appoint Mr. Dewey by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, by all members present.

BAYSIDE DISTRICT CORPORATION

On order of the Mayor, nominations for three terms ending June 30, 2007, on the Bayside District Corporation were continued to July 22, 2003.

COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS

On order of the Mayor, nominations for vacancies on the Commission on Older Americans were continued to July 22, 2003.

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Commission on the Status of Women.

Councilmember Feinstein nominated the two incumbents, Kelly Hayes-Raitt and Mar Preston to terms ending June 30, 2007. Both incumbents were appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

DISABILITIES COMMISSION

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for two terms ending June 30, 2007.

Councilmember Katz nominated Richard Hilton. Mr. Hilton was appointed to one of the terms by acclamation, with all members present.

On order of the Mayor, the other vacancy was continued to August 26, 2003.

HOUSING COMMISSION

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for two terms ending June 30, 2005.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated incumbents Lewis Steele and Allan Tainsky. Both incumbents were appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

LIBRARY BOARD

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for one term ending June 30, 2007, on the Library Board.

Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Edward Edwards. Mr. Edwards was reappointed by acclamation, with all members present.

PERSONNEL BOARD

On order of the Mayor, nominations for the Personnel Board were continued to July 22, 2003.

PLANNING COMMISSION

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for three terms ending June 30, 2007, on the Planning Commission.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated incumbent Barbara Brown. Ms. Brown was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated incumbent Darrell Clark. Mr. Clark was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated incumbent Kelly Olsen.

Councilmember Katz nominated Terry O=Day.

Mr. O=Day was appointed by the following vote:

Kelly Olsen: Councilmember Genser, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

Terry O=Day: Councilmembers O=Connor, Holbrook, Katz, Feinstein

RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for one vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2007, on the Recreation & Parks Commission.

Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Neil Carrey. Mr. Carrey was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for three terms ending June 30, 2007.

Councilmember Feinstein nominated two of the incumbents Linda Huizar and Anthony Pullara. Ms. Huizar and Mr. Pullara were appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

On order of the Mayor, the third vacancy was continued to July 22, 2003.

EXPANSION OF RESTAURANTS

13-B: Request of Councilmember Holbrook to direct staff to initiate a text amendment to the M1 Zoning District in order to allow expansion of existing restaurants, was presented.

On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.

HONORING PRICES POSTED

13-C: Request of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown that Santa Monica support State of California legislative efforts requiring retailers to honor prices posted at the time of sale and to charge the lowest price when more than one price is posted, was presented.

There was no one present for public comment.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.

RESIGNATION

13-D: Acceptance of Barbara Schnitzler=s letter of resignation from the Landmarks Commission, and authorization for City Clerk to publish vacancy, was presented.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to accept the letter with regrets and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.

ASSESSMENT OF NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

13-E: Request of Councilmember Feinstein to provide conceptual approval for ACA 16 (Hancock) a constitutional amendment to reform parts of Proposition 13 to require all non-farm non-residential commercial property to be assessed annually at market value.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.

PUBLIC INPUT:

Members of the public John Deasy, Maria Rodriguez, Shari Davis, Art Casillas, and B.A. Gray addressed the Council on various issues.

ADJOURNMENT:

On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:45 a.m., to July 22, 2003.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Maria M. Stewart Richard Bloom

City Clerk Mayor