M-1/24/1984
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 1984
A meeting of the
Mayor Edwards at
purpose of holding
the Redevelopment
meeting.
Santa Monica city council was called to order by
6:14 P.M. on Tuesday, January 24, 1984, for the
a continued meeting, a special joint meeting with
Agency and Parking Authority, and a regular
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
(entered 7:30 P.M.)
CLOSED SESSION: Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn to Closed
Session for the purposes of discussion pending litigation and
personnel matters, which item was continued from the City Council
meeting of January 17, 1984. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. At 7:35 P.M., Councilmembers
reconvened with members present as at the roll call. It was
announced that no action had been taken during the Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:35 P.M., Counci1member Epstein moved to adjourn
the continued meeting. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion
was approved by unanimous vote.
CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL
JOINT MEETING: A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council,
Redevelopment Agency and Parking Authority was called to order by
Mayor Edwards at 7:40 P.M., on Tuesday, January 24, 1984.
Councilmember Reed led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to
the United States. Mayor Edwards introduced Reverend Charles
Elswick, First Christian Church, who offered the invocation.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Ken Edwards, Mayor of City Council, Chairperson of
Agency and Authority
Dolores M. Press, Mayor Pro Tern, Chairperson Pro Tern
James Conn, Councilmember, Agency and Authority Member
David Epstein, Councilmember, Agency and Authority Member
William Jennings, Councilmember, Agency and Authority
Member
Christine Reed, Councilmember, Agency and Authority
Member
Dennis Zane, Councilmember. Agency and Authority Member
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
CC!RA!PA-I: OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT HOUSING AND BEACH
PLAN: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of an
Off-site Housing and Beach Plan for Ocean Park Redevelopment
Project; authorization of the City Manger to negotiate and execute
contracts for architectural services and for the development of Park
and Beach improvements; approval of related appropriations; and a
resolution for adoption by the Parking Authority to provide permit
parking on Lot 11 to area residents. Jahn Ruble af Moore Ruble
Yudell, architectural firm contracted by the City to develop plans
and working drawings for the beach improvements, described proposed
beach improvements. Discussion was held. Councilmem~ers Epstei,n
moved to hear from members of the public for three minutes each.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote. The following members of the public spoke in regard to the
plans and proposals: Philip Anaya, Bernice Marshall, John Jurenka,
Gary Dawson, Susan Cloke, Wayne Hall, June Steel, Ron Pearlman,
Kathleen Lewis, Adrian Feit, Michael Hill, Dr. L. Baskauskas, Lauren
K. Virshup, Mike Dominicue, and Connie Kerber. Discussion was held.
~e~~velopment Agency Member ~en~ings moved to direct staff to
develop a revised alternate beach plan, including expansion of the
Crescent Bay Park, expansion of the park at the foot of Ocean Park
Boulevard, improvement of the Pacific Ocean Park Beach including
removal of the pilings and development of a grassy area on the east
third for picnic and other recreational activities, improvement of
the Bicknell and Ocean Park Boulevard entrances to the beach parking
lots, the signals on Bicknell, and redesign of the bike path and
pedestrian walkway. Second by Redevelopment Agency Member Reed.
Discussion was held. Agency Member Conn moved a substitute motion
to direct the staff to refine and develop the Revised Alternate
Beach Plan, prepare an environmental impact report, file for a new
Coastal Permit for the Revised Alternate Beach Plan with the
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included considerations: One, that has to do with the area of the
pilings on the south beach where POP used to be, that those be
removed as part of this program. Secondly, that there be left in
the proposal and in this refining process an ecological area in the
south area that is opposite where the POP used to be. Three, that
particular attention be paid to where art spaces might be so that it
will not be necessary to return to the Coastal Commission every time
an art piece is added. Fourth, to direct the staff to negotiate
with Bicknell and Ocean Park Boulevard neighbors on an entrance and
exit plan that mitigates their concerns. Second by Agency Member
Zane. Discussion was held. A~en~y Member Epstein moved an
amendment to the substitute motion to delete the linear park.
Second by Agency Member Reed. After discussion, the amendment to
the substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Epstein, Jennings,
and Reed
Negative:
Agency Members Conn, Press, Zane and
Chairperson Edwards
Asency Member Jennings moved an amendment to the substitute motion
to delete the parking lot landscaping improvements north of Ocean
Park Boulevard. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion
was held. Agenc~ Member Jennings moved to delete the part of the
substitute motion that involves the narrowing of Barnard Way and
authorize staff instead to install meters for short term parking on
both sides of the parking lot. Second by Agency Member Reed.
Discussion was held. The amendment to the substitute motion failed
by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Epstein, Jennings
and Reed
Negative:
Agency Members Conn, press, Zane and
Chairperson Edwards
Redevelopment Agency Member Jenninss moved an amendment to the
substitute motion that the ecological area mentioned in the
substi~ute motion be deleted and be replaced instead by a grassy
area 1n the same basic location but containing picnic, barbecue and
other recreational activities. Second by Agency Member Reed.
During discussion, and with the consent of the second, Agency Member
Conn accepted into the main substitute motion that staff be directed
to look at the possibility of having both the ecological center and
the grassy recreational area. Agency Member Jennings withdrew the
'amendment to the substitute motion. The main substitute motion was
approved by the following vote:
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I Agency
Vote:
Affirmative:
Agency Member Conn, Press, Zane and
Chairperson Pro Tempore Edwards
Negative:
Agency Members Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
Agency Member Epstein requested the record to reflect that he is
voting no in that he would have preferred before committing the
Council to a project of this scope, that there were specific less
expensive alternatives to look at. Agency Member Reed requested the
record to reflect that her no vote is for the reason that the scope
of this project is too large and the cost too excessive.
Councilmember Conn moved the previously adopted motion on behalf of
the Council. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved
by the fallowing vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings
and Re ed
Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that he is
voting no in that he would have preferred, before committing the
Council to a project of this scope, that there were specific less
expensive alternatives to look at. Councilmember Reed requested the
record to reflect that her no vote is for the reason that the scope
of this project is too large and the cost too excessive.
Agen~y Member .~pstein moved to approve the plan for development of
55 units of off-site affordable housing and authorize the City
Manager to proceed with implementation, with the following changes:
that the housing be located in the Ocean Park area unless the
Council specifically approves an exception and that staff be
directed to explore the possibility of acquiring the land by eminent
domain if necessary. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore Press.
Discussion was held. With the consent of the second, Agency Member
Epstein consented to addition of the words "a minimum of" preceding
"55 units." During additional discussion, Agency Member Epstein
accepted into the motion the suggestion of Agency Member Zane that
Council take a position of a mix of family and senior housing. The
suggestion was accepted by the second of the motion. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
counc~lmemb~r E~stein moved the same motion on behalf of the City
Counc~l. Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held in
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regard to the need for Council vote on the matter. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Abstain:
Councilmember Jennings
Parkin9 Authority Member Epstein moved to adopt Resolution No.
l75(PAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEE OF $10.00
PER MONTH FOR PARKING IN LOT 11 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. AND
10:00 A.M., WEEKDAYS, ALL DAY WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Parking
Authority Member Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Parking Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Redevelopme~~ A~ency Me~ber Conn moved to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute Contract No. 4066(CCS) with SWA Group for
architectural services for the on-site Permanent Ocean Park. Second
by Chairperson Edwards. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Agency Mem~er Conn moved to authorize the City Manager to amend the
existing Contract with Moore Ruble Yudell for architectural services
for the beach park and to execute the amended contract in an amount
not to exceed $400,000. Second by Agency Member Press. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
gency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Conn, Press, Zane
and Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Agency Members Jennings and Reed
Abstain:
Agency Member Epstein
iscussion was held. Agency Member Conn moved to direct to staff to
proceed with implementation of the alternate beach plan, as
clarified by staff to mean the first phase of the Revised Alternate
aeach Plan. Second by Agency Member Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
January 24; 1984
Councilmember Conn moved the previous
Council. Second by Mayor Edwards. The
following vote:
motion on behalf of the
motion was approved by the
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 10:50 P.M., Councilmember Epstein moved to extend the meeting to
midnight. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was appproved
by unanimous vote.
Agency Member Conn moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a contract for the preparation of an environmental
impact report on the revised alternate beach plan in an amount not
to exceed $20,000. Second by Agency Member Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Conn, Epstein,
Press, Zane and Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Agency Members Jennings and Reed
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the same motion on behalf of the
City Council. Second Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Agency Member Epstein moved to increase the appropriation authority
in Account No. 18-200-263-000-741 by $92,600 for Ocean Park Beach
Dmprovement predevelopment costs. Second by Agency Member Conn.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Agency Member Reed
Agency Me~ber Epstein moved that whenever action is required to
implement action taken by the Redevelopment Agency this evening in
the form of a public works, that the Redevelopment Agency authorize
the City to undertake such pUblic works bidding, and so reimburse
the City for the cost of such contract. Second by Agency Pro
Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
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Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to indicate that
it is the intent of the Council that the work on removal of the POP
pilings is not to await completion of the design process but be
accomplished as expeditiously as possible and staff be directed to
return to Council with any necessary implementing proposals within
45 days. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
After further discussion, Agency Member E~stein moved to indicate
their intent that funds for the above work be appropriated from the
reserve account of the Redevelopment Agency. The motion was duly
second and approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ADJOURNMENT OF PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING: At 10:54 P.M., Parking
Authority Member Epstein moved to adjourn the meeting of the Parking
Authority. Second by Authority Member Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: At 10:54 P.M., Agency
Member Epstein moved to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Second by Agency Member Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
A recess was held at 10:55 P.M. Council reconvened at 11:00 P.M.
with all members present as the roll call.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING:
Councilmember Epstein moved to add Agenda Items 6-K, 6-L, 6-M, 6-N,
14-E and 14-F. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
4-A: EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS: Mayor Edwards presented a service pin
to Director of Planning James Lunsford and commended him for 25
years of service to the City.
5-A: CITY ATTORNEY STAFF: Presented was a staff report
recommending an increase in the number of permanent employees.
:Mayor Pro Temrore Press moved to approve the staff recommendation,
thereby increasing the number of permanent employees in the City
Attorney's office by two Deputy City Attorneys and one Legal
Secretary and approving the transfer of $44,000 from Account No.
01-700-274-000-101 to City Attorney Account No. 01-100-231-000-100.
Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
5-B: PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES:
Continued to January 31, 1984.
5-C: CITY ELECTION COSTS AND PROCEDURES: Continued to January 31,
1984.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
all items are '.considered and approved in one motion unless removed
from the calendar for discussion. Councilmember Conn moved to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-~, 6-C,
6-J (which is continued) and 6-L, reading resolutions and ord1nances
by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-B: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Ordinance No. 1294(CCS) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A
NEW SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was
adopted.
6-D: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE A ON VICENTE TERRACE: Ordinance o.
l296(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238a TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH PREf'ERENTIAL PARKING ZONE A," was adopted.
6-E: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 680a(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY,"
was adopted.
6-F: RUNNING RACES: Resolution No. 6809(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR CONDUCTING RUNNING RACES,"
was adopted.
6-G: GUTTERS AND STREET RESURFACING: Resolution No. 6810(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AND INSTRUCTING THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREETS TO GIVE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONSTRUCT GUTTERS
AND RESURFACE VARIOUS CITY STREETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 1983-84
STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM (GCjSR-2)," setting a hearing for
February 28, 1984, for various streets, was adopted.
6-H: CHAINLINK FENCE AT MARINE PARK: Contract No. 4067(CCS) was
awarded to Truline Fence Company, Inc. in the amount of $11,884 for
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replacement and repair of chainlink fence at Marine Park and
authorization approved for necessary change orders.
6-1: STREET LIGHTING/WHEELCHAIR RAMPS/RECONSTRUCTION OF 20TH COURT:
Contract No. 4068(CCS) was awarded to Fecit Strata Construction to
construct street lighting system on Berkeley Street, install
Wheelchair ramps in various locations and reconstruct a portion of
20th Court Alley, in the amount of $50,377.50 and authorization
approved for necessary change orders and appropriation authorities.
6-J: NEWS RACK ORDINANCE: Continued to January 31, 1984.
6-K: JUDGMENT IN McMAHANS VS. CITY: A recommendation was approved
I authorizing payment of judgment in McMahans vs. City, Case Number
IWEC 42821, and related appropriations and transfers.
16-M: MAIN STREET PARKING AND BUSI~~SS IMPROVEMENT AREA: Resolution
.No. 6811(CCS) entitled: MA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A PARKING
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA IN THE MAIN STREET AREA, TO PROVIDE
FOR THE LEVY OF AN ASSESSMENT THEREIN, AND SETTING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH AREA",
setting a Public Hearing for February 14, 1984, was adopted.
6-N: LINCOLN BOULEVARD PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA:
Resci"iution No. 6812(CCS) entitled: ,fA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ESTABLISH A PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ON LINCOLN
BOULEVARD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF AN ASSESSMENT THEREIN, AND
SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF SUCH AREA, II setting a Public Hearing for February 14, 1984, was
adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Counci1mernber Epstein moved to approve
the minutes of November 22, 1983 as presented. Second by Mayor
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmernbers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
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!6-C: PURCHASING DIVISION: Presented was a staff report
i'transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second reading amending
: the Municipal Code to establish a Purchasing Division within the
:Finance Department, introduced on January 17, 1984. Councilmember
Abstain:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press
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Epstein withdrew the item from the Consent Calendar in order to
record his vote against the ordinance. Councilmember Conn moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 1295{CCS) entitled: HAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 2234 AND 2501
OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING SECTIONS 2224 AND
2225 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A
PURCHASING DIVISION WITHIN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards.
The motion was approved by the following vote.
Council Vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Epstein
6-L: RENT CONTROL BOARD COUNSEL: Presented was a staff report
recommending approval of outside Counsel for the Rent Control Board.
Counci1member Epstein introduced discussion in regard to the matter.
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby granting the accompanying request for outside counsel for
the Rent Control Board and to request an itemized billing in a form
required by the City Attorney, which would include the date of
service, type of service, and amount of time spent for performance
of the service. Second by Counci1member Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
B-A: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE: Presented was the staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
revising permit fees in Preferential Parking Zone B (Fraser, Hart,
and Wadsworth Avenues between Barnard and Neilson Way and the north
side of Ocean Park Boulevard between Barnard Way and Neilson Way).
The Public Hearing was declared open at 11:15 P.M. Wayne Hall spoke
in regard to traffic congestion and parking problems on the west
side of Neilson Way. There being no one else wishing to speak to
the matter, Councilmember Epst~in moved to close the Public Hearing
at 11:18 P.M. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved
br unanimo?s vote. Cou~ci1member Epstein moved to introduce for
f~rst read1ng an ordinance entitled: HAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 3238b OF THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE PERMIT FEES FOR
PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE B," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
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II-A: COLORADO PLACE PHASE 11/2601 COLORADO BOULEVARD: presented
was a Public Hearing to be held and a staff report recommending
adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an
Urban Development Action Grant Application to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Welton Beckett Project
(Phase II of Colorado Place). Discussion was held. The Public
Hearing was declared open at 11:28 P.M. Jacqueline Gist,
Chairperson of the Board of the Santa Monica Mid-City Neighbors,
speaking on their behalf, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation and requested that funds from such future grants be
allocated for their community needs. Donald Lewin Nelson spoke in
support of the staff recommendation. There being no one else
wishing to speak to the matter, the Public Hearing was declared
closed at 11:39 P.M. Discussion was held. Mayor Edwards moved to
adopt Resolution No. 68l3(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION AND NEGOTIATE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT FOR
COLORADO PLACE PHASE II," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, authorizing the Mayor to sign the application and
certifications and instructing staff, should the UDAG Application be
awarded, to negotiate and return to Council for approval the terms
and conditions of the necessary documents for the City's acceptance
of UDAG funds and making the loan to the developer. Second by
Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
11-B: SANTA MONICA AIRPORT: Presented was a staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution approving an agreement with
the Federal Aviation Administration regarding Santa Monica Airport.
Discussion was .held. At 12:00 midnight, Mayor Edwards m~ved to
extend the meet~ng to 1:00 A.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. The following members of the
public spoke in regard to the matter: James Johnson spoke in
support of the staff recommendation and requested confirmation in
writing that space for 22 hangar tenants will be located in the new
airport plan. Discussion was held. Donald Brandsen spoke in
support of the staff recommendation and requested that a statement
be made of future cooperative intent. Councilmernber Conn moved to
approve the staff recommendation, thereby adopting ReSOlution No.
6814(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING A PLAN FOR THE SANTA MONICA AIRPORT,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, approving
Contract No. 4069(CCS) with the Federal Aviation Administration
entitled "Santa Monica Airport Agreement" and directing the City
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Manager to execute the agreement. Second by Councilmember Epstein.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Reed moved to direct staff to prepare a letter to
indicate to the 22 hangar tenants that there will be a place for
them in the new airport configuration, staff to return to Council
with that document for approval before it is sent. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the fOllowing
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Il-D: CLOSED SESSION: Held at the end of the meeting.
l3-A: MERMAID CAFE LEASE/1557 OCEAN FRONT: Presented was the
request of Steven Schwartz, operator of the Mermaid Cafe at 1557
Ocean Front, to address Council regarding consideration of a lease
on the current rented property known as Mermaid Cafe. Discussion
was held. Counci1member Reed moved to direct staff to prepare a
report in regard to the matter for City Council review. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion
was approved by unanimous vote.
l3-B: SWAPMEET AT CIVIC AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT: Presented was the
request of Trudy Gilbert to address Council regarding use of Civic
Auditorium parking lot for swapmeet on June 10, 1984, to raise money
for the Special Olympic's Westside Chapter. Ms. Gilbert presented
the request. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to
direct staff to work with the organization to grant the request
provided that it can be done in coordination with and without
interfering with already scheduled events. The motion was duly
seconded and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
l4-A: ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS: Presented was the matter of
appointment of a member to fill a vacancy on the Electrical Board of
Appeals. Nominations were opened. Councilmember Epstein nominated
Mary Elizabeth Booth. Mayor Edwards nominated Paul Rosenstein. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
Mary Elizabeth Booth: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
Paul Rosenstein: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
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Therefore, Paul Rosenstein was appointed to fill a vacancy on the
Electrical Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 1985.
l4-B: RENT CONTROL BOARD ANNUAL_REPO~!: Continued to agenda of
joint meeting with Rent Control Board to be held on January 31, 1984
or February 7, 1984.
l4-C: RENT CONTROL BOARD BUDGET: Continued to January 31, 1984.
l4-D: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBER: Presented was the request of Mayor
Edwards to discuss a request from a Los Angeles county Department of
ISenior Citizens Affairs to use the City Council Chamber on March 12,
!1984 and to waive the customary fee. Mayor Edwards moved grant the
request and to waive the fee. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
'14-E: RENT CONTROL BOARD JOINT MEETING: Presented was the request
of Mayor Edwards to discuss the feasibility of holding a joint
public meeting of the City Council and the Rent Control Board to
discuss issues of mutual concern. Discussion was held. Ma~~r
Edwards moved to hold a joint public meeting with the Rent Control
Board to discuss issues of mutual concern and that the Mayor be
authorized to prepare an agenda with the Chair of the Rent Control
Board, which agenda would include a Closed session for the purpose
lof discussing pending litigation. The motion was duly seconded and
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-F: LANDMARKS COMMISSION/RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION:
Councilmember -Reed moved to waive the rules to add to the agenda 'a
ietter of resignation of Janet Vogelsang from the Recreation and
Parks Commission for consideration in conjunction with Item 14-F.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote. Presented were letters of resignation from Susan
Morrow Sommer, Landmarks Commission, and Janet Vogelsang, Recreation
and Parks Commission. Councilmember Reed moved to accept with
regret the resignations of Ms. Sommer from the Landmarks Commission
and Ms. Vogelsang from the Recreation and Parks Commission and
direct the City Clerk to publish the notices of vacancy. Second by
.Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
11-D: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:26 A.M., Councilmember Epstein moved to
adjourn to Closed Session for purposes of discussing pending
.litigation and personnel matters. The motion was duly seconded and
:approved by unanimous vote. At 1:35 A.M., Councilmembers reconvened
:with all members present as at the roll call. It was announced that
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no action was taken during the Closed Session with the exception of
a motion made and carried to extend the meeting until 1:30 A.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:36 A.M., Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn the
meeting to Tuesday, January 31, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. to consider
matters continued from this meeting, adjournment to be in memory of
Sarah R. Murrell, Ruth E. West, Hattie L. Straw, Arthur Paul Denisi,
Saul Lark, and Malcolm Kerr. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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ATTEST:
Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
Mayor
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January 24, 1984