CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

 

DECEMBER 16, 2003

 

A regular adjourned  meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:51 p.m., on Tuesday, December 16, 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 Herb Katz

Councilmember Pam O=Connor at (arrived at 6:20 p.m.)

 

Absent:           Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook

 

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 5:51 p.m., with Councilmembers O=Connor and Holbrook absent.  City employee Lauralee Asch  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.

 

Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed her view on various Consent Calendar items.

 

At the request of Councilmember Feinstein, Item 1-D was removed from the Consent Calendar.

 

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented except Item 1-D, 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 O=Connor, Holbrook

 

MINUTES

1-A:     The minutes of the November 11, 2003, City Council meeting were approved as submitted.

 

GRANT FUNDS

1-B:     Resolution No. 9917 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND COASTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS,@ and Resolution No. 9918 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ROBERTI-Z=BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT FUNDS,@ were adopted.

 

AB 1160

1-C:     Opposition to AB 1160 B Second Units/Density Bonuses/Housing on School sites B recommendation to oppose AB 1160 and authorize City staff to take necessary actions, was approved.

 

MEDICAL BENEFITS

1-E:     Resolution No. 9919 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SETTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY=S NON-SAFETY EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISHING A FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PLAN FOR COVERED EMPLOYEES,@ was adopted.

 

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

1-D:     General Guidelines for Development Agreement Applications B recommendation that Council approve the proposed guidelines for development agreement applications, was presented.

 

Councilmember Feinstein requested to hold this matter until Councilmember O=Connor is present.

 

RECESS TO JOINT MEETING AND THEN CLOSED SESSION

 

Councilmember O=Connor arrived at 6:20 p.m.

 

On order of the Mayor, the Regular Council meeting recessed at 5:58 p.m., to a joint meeting of the Housing Authority and the Parking Authority, reconvened at 6:00 p.m., recessed to closed session and reconvened again to the regular meeting at 7:04 p.m., with Councilmember Holbrook absent, to report the following:

 


2-A:     Conference with Labor Negotiator:

City Negotiator:      Karen Bancroft, Director of Human Resources

Bargaining Units:   Public Attorneys Legal Support Staff Union (PALSSU)

 

ACTION:         Heard.  See Item 11-A.

 

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

 

ACTION:         Heard.  No reportable action taken.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation:  Santa Monica Housing Council v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 074 683.

 

ACTION:         Heard.  No reportable action taken.

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Company, Case No. 01CC04331.

 

ACTION:         Heard.  No reportable action taken.

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation:  Mahbobeh Ashorzadeh v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 068 384.

 

Motion by Councilmember O=Connor, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve settlement of $57,500.  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

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel B Existing Litigation:  Irving Pell v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 076 020.

 

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to approve settlement of $25,000.  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

 

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

Number of cases:  Six.

 

ACTION:         Heard five cases.  On one case, Council took the following action: 

 

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to approve joining the lawsuit of cities and counties against the State, regarding the disbursement of vehicle license fees.  The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

On order of the Mayor, all Councilmembers being present, discussion on Item 1-D continued.

 

1-D:     General Guidelines for Development Agreement Applications B recommendation that Council approve the proposed guidelines for development agreement applications, was presented.

 

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to approve recommendation amended to add a 5th category for projects that have the potential for creative mitigations that might not otherwise be requirable.  The motion failed by the following vote:

 

AYES:             Councilmembers Feinstein, O=Connor

NOES:            Councilmembers Katz, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, to approve staff recommendation.  The motion was approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Feinstein voting in opposition, and Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 

Councilmember Feinstein stated, for the record, that he supports the guidelines but voted in opposition because he does not believe Council gave itself enough flexibility to achieve the greatest public benefit.

 

ORDINANCES:

 

BOOTLEG UNITS

7-A:     Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2100 (CSS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RENTAL UNITS WHICH WERE BUILT OR CREATED WITHOUT PERMITS AND REGISTERED WITH THE RENT CONTROL BOARD PRIOR TO APRIL 22, 2003,@ 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, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES:            None

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

PUBLIC-RIGHT-OF-WAY; VESTIBULES

7-B:     Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2101 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING BUSINESSES TO PLACE FURNITURE, PORTABLE LANDSCAPING, AND CIGARETTE DISPOSAL RECEPTACLES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND THE DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE IN PRIVATE VESTIBULES,@ 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:             Councilmembers O=Connor, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

NOES:            Councilmember Genser, Mayor Bloom

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW THRESHOLDS

7-C:     Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2102 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW THRESHOLDS AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HOUSING PROJECTS FROM THE MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW THRESHOLDS,@ was presented.

 

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

 

AYES:             Councilmembers Genser,  Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES:            Councilmembers O=Connor, Katz

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to encourage staff to explore the general topic of off-site affordable units and the possibility that under certain circumstances require a greater number of affordable units than would be required under the current inclusionary housing plan.  The motion was approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Katz voting in opposition and Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 


REAL ESTATE: DISCLOSURE OF HISTORIC RESOURCE

7-D:     Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2103 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 9.60 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE OWNERS OR SELLING AGENTS OF REAL PROPERTY TO DISCLOSE WHEN THE PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE OR LISTED ON THE CITY=S INVENTORY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES,@ was presented.

 

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, 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, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Bloom

NOES:            None

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

PRIVATE DINING FACILITIES

7-E:     Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2104 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF PRIVATE DINING FACILITIES TO EXISTING RESTAURANTS ON MAIN STREET UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, PURSUANT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,@ was presented.          

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

 

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

NOES:            Councilmember Feinstein

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

Councilmember Feinstein stated, for the record, that he voted in opposition because this is an example of spot zoning, there is not a demonstrable public benefit, and the process precluded appropriate comprehensive planning for the industry.

 

ALCOHOL CUP=S

7-F:     Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2105 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CLARIFYING THAT BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WITH ALCOHOL CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (CUP=S) MUST OBTAIN NEW ALCOHOL CUP=S IF THE ESTABLISHMENT CEASES OPERATING FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR,@ was presented.


Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown,  to adopt ordinance, 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:            None

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

7-G:     Introduction and first reading of interim ordinance extending the modifications to development standards, uses subject to a perform-ance standards permit, uses subject to a use permit, prohibited uses and the development review threshold within the C2 Neighborhood Commercial District along Montana Avenue, was presented.

 

There was no one present for public comment.

 

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Genser,  to introduce the ordinance, 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:            None

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

JOINT MEETING WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

 

AGENCY=S ANNUAL REPORT

On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting recessed at 7:33 p.m., to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency, with Councilmember Holbrook absent, to consider the following:

 

8-A:     Redevelopment Agency Annual Report B recommendation that the City Council receive and file the report, and that the Executive Director of the Agency transmit the report to the Controller of the State of California, was presented.

 

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to receive and file the report.  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

 

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AREA

8-B:     Ordinance related to incurring debt for the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area B recommendation that City Council introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance eliminating the time limit on the establishment of loans, advances and indebtedness for the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area; and that the Agency consent to this action, was presented.

 

Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed various concerns.

 

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to introduce 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:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

8-C:     Introduction of ordinances related to the Earthquake Recovery, Downtown, Ocean Park 1A and Ocean Park 1B Redevelopment Project Areas B recommendation that the City Council introduce and hold first reading of four ordinances, one for each project area, amending the Redevelopment Plan for each specific project to extend certain time limits; and that the Agency consent to this action, was presented.

 

There was no one present for public comment.

 

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to introduce the four ordinances, reading 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

 

ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING

On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting was adjourned and the regular City Council meeting reconvened at 7:38 p.m., with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 

DEMOLITION OF FORMER POLICE BUILDING


8-D:     Demolition of vacant former Police Building B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute design/build Contract No. 8306 (CCS)  with SKS Construction, in the amount of $46,600, for pre-construction services and a contingency of $4,660 for the demolition of the old police building, was presented.

 

There was no one present for public comment.

 

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember O=Connor, to approve staff 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

 

AGENDA ITEMS OUT OF ORDER

On order of the Mayor, Items 8-F and 8-G to be considered before Item 8-E.

 

PERS COUNCIL ENROLLMENT

8-F:     Enrollment of City Councilmembers in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) B recommendation that Council deliberate and provide direction to staff regarding enrollment of Councilmembers in PERS, was presented.

 

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Bloom, to direct staff to enroll Councilmembers in PERS.  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

 

ELECTION REFORM RECOMMENDATIONS

8-G:     Response to recommendations on elections submitted by the Living Wage Commission B recommendation to consider information supplied and evaluate whether to direct staff to take any further action relative to the commission=s proposals, was presented.

 

Members of the public Vivian Rothstein and Xandra Kayden spoke in support of the recommendations and provided additional suggestions.

 

Motion by Mayor Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to direct staff to review new information provided by members of the public and return with an analysis, and if possible to capture information of who helped qualify a measure.  The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.


415 PCH

8-E:     415 Pacific Coast Highway B recommendation to direct staff to initiate the next steps in the planning and implementation process for the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of 415 Pacific Coast Highway; approve use of State grant funds for planning and design services; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to existing Contract No. 7882 (CCS) with Rincon, in the amount of $2,450, and Contract No. 8307 (CCS) with Historic Resources Group, in the amount of $155,375, was presented.

 

Member of the public Nina Fresco spoke in support of opening up the grounds to members of the public and made suggestions for uses.

 

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve staff recommendation.  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

 

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct staff to investigate ways to make public access of the property to members of the public sooner than proposed in the staff report.  The motion failed by the following vote:

 

AYES:             Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

NOES:            Councilmembers Katz, O=Connor, Mayor Bloom

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING

On order of the Mayor, Items 8-H and 13-I to be considered concurrently.

 

8-H:     Discussion of options for providing greater certainty to the School District regarding City payments for public use of school facilities B recommendation that Council deliberate and provide preliminary direction to staff regarding possibilities for longer-term mechanisms of support to the Unified School District in exchange for public access to school facilities, was presented.

 

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown recused himself from discussion of Items 8-H and 13-I due to a conflict of interest because of his employment relationship with the School District.

 

SCHOOL FUNDING OPTIONS

 

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown was excused at 9:14 p.m.

 


13 -I:    Request of Councilmembers Feinstein and Katz to direct staff to explore options for a 2004 ballot measure that could incorporate both purchase and lease of part or all of the land and buildings of the Santa Monica Malibu School District Properties, as well as purchasing non-School District property at 2943 Exposition Boulevard, in order to meet community education, open space, housing and parking needs; and, to explore opportunities for additional donated properties to be part of this process.  Purchases and/or leases could utilize Mello-Roos financing, was presented.

 

Members of the public Lauralee Asch and Steve Talbot spoke in opposition of expenditures that might contribute to the reduction of city services and layoff of City employees.

 

Members of the public Emily Bloomfield, Maria Rodriguez, Shari Davis, Linda Pina-Avila, and Nina Fresco spoke in support of additional funding for the School District.

 

Discussion ensued on the current state of the State=s budget, the state of the City=s finances, departmental programs and budgets, planning priorities, and capital improvement projects.

 

Motion by Mayor Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct staff to pursue the five bullet points identified by staff as follows:: 1) Pursue long term contract with school district rather than year to year arrangement, and if so, for how long?  2) Explore with School District staff the adequacy of the valuation of the District=s properties currently used by the City; 3) pursue community access to additional District facilities;  4) Explore the use of facilities held by other public/private entities for community benefit; 5) include as part of the Community Priorities discussion on January 27, 2004, a preliminary strategy in response to the answers to the above questions.  The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook and Mayor Pro Tem McKeown absent.   

 

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown returned at 10:20 p.m.

 

PLANNING DEPART-MENT AUDIT

10-A:   Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council direct a performance audit of the Planning Department, was presented.

 

There was no one present for public comment.

 

Discussion ensued on the request and on the current state of the Planning Department given existing laws and processes.

 

Motion by Councilmember O=Connor, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to receive and file the request.  The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 


RESOLUTIONS:

 

MOU - PALSSU

11-A.   Resolution No. 9920 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PUBLIC ATTORNEYS LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF UNION,@ was presented.

 

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to adopt the resolution, 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:            None

ABSENT:       Councilmember Holbrook

 

COUNCIL ITEMS:

 

COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN

13-A:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 2007. 

 

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 27, 2004.

 

PLANNING COMMISSION

13-B:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2004. 

 

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 13, 2004.

 

COMMISSION FOR SENIOR COMMUNITY

13-C:  Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission for the Senior Community for a term ending June 30, 2006.

 

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 27, 2004.

 

PERSONNEL BOARD

13-D:  Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2008, and one special vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2006.

 

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 13, 2004.


ARB

13-E:   Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2007.

 

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

 

Councilmember Genser nominated Edouard Mimieux.  There being no other nominations, Mr. Mimieux was appointed by acclamation, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 

SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

13-F:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Social Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 2006. 

 

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

 

Mayor Bloom nominated Susan Crimmins. There being no other nominations, Ms. Crimmins was appointed by acclamation, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 

MWD

13-G:  Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2007.

 

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

Councilmember Feinstein nominated incumbent Judy Abdo for reappointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Abdo was appointed by acclamation, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 

HOUSING COMMISSION

13-H:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Housing Commission for a term ending June 30, 2005. 

 

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

 

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated Victor Ludwig. There being no other nominations, Mr. Ludwig was appointed by acclamation, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

 

PUBLIC INPUT:

Member of the public Brian Hutchings addressed various issues.

 

ADJOURNMENT: 

On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.

 

ATTEST:                                                        APPROVED:


 

Maria M. Stewart                                           Richard Bloom

City Clerk                                                       Mayor