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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 8, 1983
At 6:00 P.M., the Acting Assistant City Clerk, Celia
Jimenez, called the adJourned regular meeting (adjourned
from January 25, 1983) to order.
Three members of the public were present. She immediately
adjourned the meeting to 7:30 P.M. (later in the evening).
At 7:44 P.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway called the meeting
(which had been adjourned from 6:00 P.M.) to order, and
Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to
adjourn the meeting '(for a Study Session) to February 22,
1983 at 6:00 P.M. The motion was approved by the following
voice vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers. Edwards and Jenn1ngs
The regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council
scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 1983, was called to order
by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:45 P.M. Mayor Yannatta
Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to
the United States of America, and introduced Reverend John
Shaw, Chaplain of Santa Monica Hospital, who offered the
invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Counci1member James P. Conn
Counci1member Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed'
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Joann Jelly
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember W111iam H. Jennings
Mayor Yannatta Goldway announced that Councilmember Jennings
was out of town, and that Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards is in
the hospital. The Council expressed concern and best wishes
for a quick recovery
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Counci1mernber Conn moved and Counci1member Zane seconded to
add Items 6-L, 'll-G, Il-H, II-I, 14-B, and 14-C. The motion
was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Vannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: Reed
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
Councilmember Zane moved and Councilmember Press seconded to
instruct that Item il-H not be considered on this agenda,
but continued to the February 22, 1983 regular meeting.
Discussion followed. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote.
Affirmative. Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Vannatta Goldway
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Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
SPECIAL AG~~DA ITEMS:
4-A: Announcement of vacancies on Pier Task Force,
Personnel ~~~rd and Arch,~,"t;e,c-t:ural Rev~ew Board."
Mayor Vannatta Goldway announced the vacancies and deadline
for application for the Pier Task Force, Personnel Board and
Architectural Review Board.
I 4-B: _~nouncement ~f va<::.anc;(. acceptance of l~tter _of
resignatio~~_and directi~n to City Clerk to initiat~ the
Selection ,Proce~s for appointment to Commission on the
Status of Women.
The City Clerk presented the staff report. Councilmember
Press moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to accept the
resignation of Commissioner Doris Ford from the Santa Monica
Commission on the Status of Women, and direct the City Clerk
to initiate the process of recruitment and selection for a
new appointment. The motion was approved by following voice
vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Vannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmernbers: None
Absent.
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR.
The Consent Calendar was presented. C2~ncilmember Conn
moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to approve the Consent
Calendar, reading ordinances and resolutions by title only
and waiving further reading thereof.
6-A: The minutes of January 7, 1983 and January 11, 1983
were approved.
6-B: Ordinance No. 1269(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTIONS
3964A, 3965 AND 3970 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ALARMS," was adopted.
6-C: Ordinance No. 1270(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
SECTION 3368 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE," reducing
the fine for violation of signs requiring head-in parking,
was adopted.
6-D: Ordinance No. 1271(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
SECTION 7163 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
THE GENERAL SERVICES FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN CHECK FEE,"
I was adopted.
6-E: Resolution No. 6623(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6612(CCS)
ADOPTING SALARIES FOR THE RECLASSIFIED CLERICAL SERIES," was
adopted and Resolution No. 6628(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MQNICA
ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT OF CLERICAL EMPLOYEES WHO WOULD
SUFFER A REDUCTION OF PAY THROUGH THE 19B3 CLERICAL SERIES
RECLASSIFICATION TO RETAIN THEIR PRE-EXISTING
CLASSIFICATIONS," was adopted.
6-F: Resolution No. 6624(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE
ANNEXED PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY - STATE
AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE
INTERSECTIONS AT COLORADO/OCEAN, OCEAN/HWY 187, OCEAN PARK
BOULEVARD/21ST STREET, OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD/25TH STREET,
AND ARIZONA/26TH STREET," was adopted awarding Contract No.
! 3874(CCS).
6-G: Resolut1on No. 6625(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A
jpUBLIC HEARING AND INSTRUCTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
ITO GIVE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONSTRUCT GUTTERS AND
'TO RESURFACE THE STREET ON BROADWAY BETWEEN ELEVENTH STREET
AND CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA
'MONICA," was adopted setting a public hearing for March 8,
1983.
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6-H. Bid No. 1806 was awarded to Western Water Works in
amount of $5,319.68 including tax on Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
and 8, and Brooks Products, Inc. in amount of $15,661.25 on
Items 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 for meter
boxes and parts.
6-1: A recommendation to cancel Bid No. 1829 and reject bid
from City Ford for one used four-door sedan for Police
Department use was approved.
6-J: Bid No. 1830 for Communication Tape was approved.
6-K: Bid No. 1837 was awarded to ITT Grinnel Corporation in
amount of $8,010.77 including tax for socket clamps and
washers was approved.
6-L: Resolution No. 6626(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RATIFYING,
CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ACTIONS
TAKEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PROCLAIMING
.THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY," was
: adopted.
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The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Il-A: Resoluti?n confi:min~ ~eport of Superintendent of
Streets re9ard1n~ rep~1rs to damaged sidewalks, driveways
and curbs.
The City Manager presented the staff report regarding
repairs to damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs on
Twenty-first Street and Pico Boulevard. There being no one
to address Council, Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember
'Zane seconded and motion carried unanimously to close the
public hearing at 8:00 P.M. Councilmember Conn moved and
Councilmember Press seconded to approve the staff
recommendation, acknowledge that there were no protests and
adopt Resolution No. 6627(CCS) entitled. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO
iDAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS SR-83-40", reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion
was approved by the following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
8. ORDINANCES.
8-A: Reintroduction and approval of first reading of
ordinance reI at ins to refuse requirements and lighting on
Mall Court West and Mall Court East. (Item 8-D on January
25, 1983).
The City Attorney presented the staff report. There being
no one to address Council, Councilmember Zane moved,
i Councilmember Conn seconded and motion carried unanimously
. I to close public hearing at 8:05 P.M.
Councilmember Zane moved and Councilmember Reed seconded to
reintroduce an ordinance entitled: NAN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION
3611A AND SECTION 3611B TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO REFUSE REQUIREMENTS AND LIGHTING ON MALL COURT
WEST AND MALL COURT EAST," reading by t1tle only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
8-B: Introduction and first reading of ordinance
prohibiting certain vehicle~ on the beach bikepat~.
The City Attorney presented the staff report. Discussion
followed. The City Attorney advised that the language in
Section 3350B could be changed by deleting "and" before
"wheelchairs," substituting a comma for the period and
adding "and single-person tricycles operated by a person
over the age of 18 years of age." There being no one to
address Council, Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember
Reed seconded and approved unanimously to close the public
hearing at 8:10 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved and
Councilmember Conn seconded to introduce an ordinance with
the changes recommended by the City Attorney entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADDING SECTION 3350B TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO BICYCLES ON THE SANTA MONICA BEACH BlKEPATH,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Counci1members: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta G01dway
Negative:
Counci1members: None
Absent:
Counc~lmembers: Edwards and Jennings
10. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS:
lO-A: Re9uest fro~ the .Comm~ssion on Older Americans that
Council d~scuss with Santa Monica Hospital Administrator the
effect 'the new ~~ilding pr69~~'will have on fee structure
of h,ospital.
The City Manager presented the staff report transmitting a
request from the Commission on Older Americans that Council
determine from the Santa Monica Hospital Administrator
whether the new building program will have an effect on the
fee structure of the hospital and if qualified Medi-Cal,
Medicare patients may still use the hospital without
extraordinary costs or inconvenience or be forced to use
more distant facilities to avoid those costs. Dan Cohen,
Chairperson for the Commission on Older Americans addressed
the Council. Discussion followed. Councilmember Zane moved
,and Councilmember Reed seconded that 1) Council write' a' ,
,letter to the Administrator of Santa Monica Hospital
!forwarding the concerns of the Commission on Older Americans
regarding impact on rates from present reconstruction, 2)
iAuthorize the COmmission on Older Americans to communicate
'Iwith State and Federal agencies. and assume an advocacy role
on health-care issues affecting Santa Monica Senior
Citizens. The motion was approved by the following voice
,vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and .Jennings.
councilmember Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to
idraft a resolution indicating to the appropriate parties
Isignificant community needs for medical care for low and
'moderate income persons, the vital role of the medical
Iprogram of Santa Monica Hospital. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Zane withdrew his motion.
,Mayor ~annatta Goldway moved and Councilmember Zane seconded
I'to direct the City Manager to draft a letter to the Santa
Monica Hospital Administrator citing the significant needs
of individuals in the community who utilize Medi-Cal,
Medicare and indicate that the community's needs of
!accessability of a range of services from a number of
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voice vote:
The motion was approved by the following
Affirmative:
Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
II-A: Mid-year revie~ of 1982-83 operatin~ and capital
bud~ets includin9 both financial status and performance.
The City Manager presented the staff report recommending
:that Council receive report, offer suggestions or guidance
'and adopt proposed resolution which outlines specific budget
amendments, deleting the water fund and cable television
fund appropriations. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Press seconded to
delete the appropriate.items as recommended and adopt
Resolution No. 6629(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83", reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
!the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
Mayor Yannatta Goldway commended staff, acknowledging the
work that went into preparation of mid-year review.
ll-B~ Recommendation._that the City Council approve a plan
ito m~ti9ate the effect of parkin~ met~~s on residents and
emplqyees in the area~ounded by Broadway, Colorado Avenue,
OlymEic Boulevard, Lin,coln Boulevard and East City limits,
instruct the City Attorney to prepare a~propriate ordinances
.and_~taff to 9ive rec~m.mendation for implementation of on
and ~ff-street parkin9. (Continued f~~m December 21, 1982,
!Item Il-B, an.~ January 18, 1983, Item II-E.)
Councilmember Zane requested that Council continue this item
to the February 22, 1983 meeting. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Reed moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
that recommendations #2 and #3 on page 4 of the staff report
be forwarded to City Attorney and instruct City Attorney to
prepare appropriate ordinances as indicated. The motion was
approved by the following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Abstain:
Councilmembers: Zane
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
Report concerning the Colorado Avenue neighbors continued to
February 22, 1983 meeting.
ll-C: Recommendation for conversion of Seaside Terrace
between Ocean Avenue and_Appian Way from two-way t~.~ne-~ay,
and install",par~ing meters to be in effect from_9:00_A',M. to
\6:00 P.M. dai11'
Withdrawn at the request of staff.
'111-0: _Recommen~ati~n to ,review proposed criteria and direct
staff ~o develop spe~ific guidelines and procedures 'for the
Iconsideration of future marathon races.
The City Manager presented the staff report recommending
:that Council approve the criteria for marathon races, in
! concept , as adopted by the Recreation and Parks Commission.
!Discussion followed expressing Council concern on degree of
jimposition on citizens living adjacent to areas of route.
May~r ~annatta Goldway moved and Councilmember Conn seconded
to approve criteria and direct staff to prepare a specific
set~of guidelines to be presented in resolution form. The
motion was approved by the following voice vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent.
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
111~E~ Appropria~ion of $4,200 in Proposition A funds as
[match for a~quisition of WISE -par,,:transit, vehicle.
I'The City Manager presented the staff report. Discussion
followed.
'I'councilmember Conn m~~ed and seconded by Councilmember Zane
,to appropriate $4,200 in Proposition A funds to WISE as
'cost-effective match for the acquisition of a second
replacement paratransit van. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
ll-~~. Im~roved re~rtin~ system on performanceobJecti~~s
in budget.
The City Manager presented the staff report recommending
that Council concur with improved reporting system on
lperformance obJectives in budget. After review Council
Iconsensus indicated approval of the report.
;ll-~~ Establishment_~f a public enterprise fund to support
Cable Communications Policy Development.
This item was continued to February 22, 1983.
11-1: Six month's r~y'iew of Community ,Development Block
Grant and Community Service Projects.
The City Manager presented the staff report recommending
that Council review all community development and community
service proJects addressed in this report and specify
desired action on individual proJects as appropriate.
Discussion followed. No action taken at this time.
14. COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS.
14-A: Request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss letter
from George L. Caldwell of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
School District regardins elec~ion.
Presented was a request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss
letter from George L. Caldwell of the Santa Monica-Malibu
Unified School District regarding election. Discussion
followed. No action was taken.
14-B: Request of Dolores Press to discuss her attendance at
CEWAER Conference in Sacrame~~~, Febru~ry 16 and 17.
Presented was a request of Dolores Press to dis~uss her
attendance and use of travel allowance and conference funds
for CEWAER Conference in Sacramento. Councilmember Zane
moved and seconded by Mayor Yannatta Goldway to approve
reimbursement to Counc1lmember Press. The motion was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmernbers: None
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Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
14-C: Request of_Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss waiv!~~
of fee for East Roo~ of Civic Au~itorium for use by Arts
Commission on March 6, 1983 for reception after Alvin Ailey
concert.
Mayor Yannatta Goldway placed the request before the Council
and introduced Spider Kedelsky, Administrative Analyst, Arts
Coordinator, who described background of the concerts and
the reception for 200 to 300 persons after the performance
of "Ailey at the Civic-A Special Night for Santa Monica."
IMayor Y~nnatta Goldway moved and Councilmember Conn seconded
to waive the fee for the use of the Civic Auditorium for the
l'Arts Commission for March 6, 1983. The motion was approved
by the following roll call vote:
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, Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
At 10:45 P.M. Counci1member Conn moved to extend the meeting
past 11:00 P.M. and no later than 11:30 P.M. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the
lfollowing voice vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Reed, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: Press
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
CLOSED SESSION:
Il-F: Request for Closed Session to discuss pending
liti~ati~~ and p'ersonn~l m~~ters.' ,
At 10:50 P.M., Councilmember ,Conn moved and seconded by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway to recess to Closed Session for the
purpose of considering pending litigation and personnel
matters. The motion was unanimously approved by the
following voice vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Jennings
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At 10:40 P.M., Council reconvened with the following members
present: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Reed and Zane.
Councilmember Conn announced the following action was voted
upon: Councilmember Press moved and Councilmember Zane
seconded to authorize payment of an arbitration award in Case
No. WEC073195, Dorman versus City of Santa Monica in the
amount of $38,001. The motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed
and Zane
Negative: Councilmernbers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards, Jennings and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
ADJOURNMENT.
At 10:41 P.M., Councilmember Press moved and Councilmember
Reed seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
approved by the following voice vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards, Jennings and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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