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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. 1 January 24, 1984 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 2 January 24, 1984 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: 3 January 24, 1984 I I t 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 4 January 24, 1984 i 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 6 January 24, 1984 1 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: 7 January 24, 1984 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 8 January 24, 1984 1 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 ! i !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 .9 January 24, 1984 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 10 January 24, 1984 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 11 January 24, 1984 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 12 January 24, 1984 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 '13 January 24, 1984 6 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 {;' ., (A'cA" /)xif~u-- ~d~5 ATTEST: Ann M. Shore City Clerk Mayor 14 January 24, 1984