M-1/10/1984
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 1984
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Edwards at 7:32 P.M. on Tuesday, January 10, 1984.
Councilmember Epstein led the assemblage in the plege of allegiance
to the United States of America. Reverend David McAllister of the
Westside Ecumenical Conference offered the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
JOINT MEETING WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency in joint session with
the City Council was called to order by Chairperson Edwards at 7:40
P.M. on Tuesday, January 10, 1984.
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epstein
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
Executive Director John H. Alschuler, Jr.
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
Council/Agency Member Epstein moved to add Agenda Item RA/CC-2 to
; the agenda. Second by Council/Agency Member Reed. The motion was
. approved by unan~mous vote.
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RA-CC-1: DOWNTOWN AND OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: Presented
was a staff report recommending approval of four promi'ssory Notes
between the Redevelopment Agency and city extending loans for the
1984 calendar year in connection with Downtown and Ocean Park
Redevelopment projects. Agency Member Epstein moved to approve the
staff recommendation, thereby extending for the 1984 calendar year
four Promissory Notes between the Redevelopment Agency and the City
regarding two Downtown Redevelopment and two Ocean Park Federal
Allocation projects. Second by Agency Member Conn. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
I RAjCC-2: LOW AND MODERATE HOUSING AGREEMENT INFORMATION: presented
was the request of Council/Agency Member Epstein to discuss lack of
information regarding low and moderate housing agreement with
Community Corporation approved December 13, 1983. City staff
apologized for the delay in transmission of one information item.
ADJOURNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENTT AGENCY MEETING:
At 7:45 P.M., Asency Mem~er Conn moved to adjourn the Redevelopment
Agency portion of the meeting. Second by Chairperson Edwards. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmernber Epstein moved to add Agenda Items 6-N, 6-0, ll-K,
14-1, l4-J, 14-K, and 14-L. Second by Councilmember Conn. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Discussion was held. There
being no objection, the agenda was considered in the order that
follows.
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. Councilmem~er Epstein moved to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-A, 6-D,
6-E, 6-H, 6-K, 6-L, 6-M, 6-N and 6-0, reading resolutions and
ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGE:NCY: Resolution No. 6797(CCS)
entitled: HA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY cOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY,"
was adopted.
6-C: MINIATURE HORSES IN PET STORES: Ordinance No. 1293(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SECTION 4107 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO HORSES, MULES, BURROWS AND JACKS," was adopted, having
been introduced December 13, 1983.
6-F: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Resolution No.
6800(CCS) entitled: nA RESOLUTION OF THE CI~Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING
REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-84-55)," setting a
Public Hearing for February 14, 1984, was adopted.
6-G: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT: Resolution No. 6801 (CCS)
entitled: nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DESIGNATING THE AREA BOUNDED BY COLORADO, BROADWAY AND THE
PROPERTY LINES ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF TWENTY-SIXTH STREET AN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT, ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF POLES,
OVERHEAD WIRES, AND ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD STRUCTURES THEREFROM, AND
ORDERING THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND FACILITIES FOR
SUPPLYING ELECTRIC, COMMUNICATION, AND SIMILAR OR ASSOCIATED
SERVICE," setting a Public Hearing for February 14, 1984, was
adopted.
6-1: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION AND STREET RESURFACING ASSESSMENTS:
Resolution No. 6803(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A DATE TO HEAR ANY
PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
GUTTER INSTALLATION AND STREET RESURFACING ON SECOND STREET BETWEEN
BROADWAY AND WILSHIRE AND 16TH STREET BETWEEN COLORADO AND 50 FEET
SOUTH OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD. ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA," setting a Public Hearing for February 14, 1984, was
adopted.
6-J: RUNNING RACE: A recommendation was approved authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 406l(CCS) with
Puma Shoes/union Carbide to sponsor the Recreation and Park
Department 1984 pier 5 and 10 K running race to be held April 15,
1984 and authorizing transfer of funds received to Westside Special
Olympics
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4-A: ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEMBER: Mayor Edwards commended
outgoing Architecturai Review Board member Ronald G. Reimers for
past service. A plaque will be delivered to Mr. Reimers who was
not present.
4-B: BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES: A vacancy on the Electrical
Board of Appeals was announced. -
4-C: SAND SCULPTURE: Presented was the request of Councilmember
Zane to permit presentation by Todd Van der Pluyrn of a photograph
of his sand sculpture. Mr. Todd Van der Pluyrn presented the city
with two enlarged color photographs of his sand sculpture
constructed on Santa Monica Beach between December 3 and 8, 1983, a
Michelangelo replica, 12 feet tall, containing 50,000 pounds of
sand.
5-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Jennin9s moved to approve
the minutes of November 15, 1983 amended as follows: On page 2,
beginning at the fourth line, it read: "Councilmembers...'; on
page 9, a portion of Section 3, Prohibited Loans and Guarantees, be
changed to read' ...loan money to or for the benefit of the
Chief..."r further on page 2, second paragraph, Councilmember
Zane's motion of amendment read as follows: Councilmember Zane
moved an amendment to the main motion to delete from Bylaws Section
~authority which provides the ability to make loans to or for
the benefit of the Chief Executive Officer for the purposes of
procuring a residence." On page 7, the record is to reflect
Councilmember Jennings reason for the negative vote. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane
Abstain:
~~rlliwa~s
5-B: CHILDBIRTH CENTER/1200 PICO BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff
report recommending award of a contract to Ed Willens Construction
Corporation in the amount of $39,080 for renovation of the
Childbirth Center at 1200 Pica Boulevard, continued from December
13; 1983, Item 6-1. Mayor Edwards moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby (1) allocating funds in the amount of
$8,680 from the Community Development Block Grant Contingency fund
account #19-200-262-000-774r (2) rejecting the bid of H. K.
Robinson Construction Company due to lack of a bid bond: (3)
awarding Contract No. 4060(CCS) for renovation of the Los Angeles
Childbirth Center's Alternative Birthing Center to Ed Willens
Construction Corporation, the lowest responsible bidder, in the
amount of $42,980 (the full amount of the contract plus
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contingencies) contingent upon HUD approval~ (4) authorizing the
City Engineer to issue any change ~rders ~ecessary to co~plete the
project to the extent of funds ava1lable 1n accordance wlth . .
Administrative Instructions on Change Orders: and (5) authorlz1ng
the City Manager to execute legal documents necessary to ensure
that the facility is used to benefit low and moderate income
residents and Latino families in Santa Monica. Second by
councilmember Conn. Further 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
Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect his negative
vote because, while this may be a worthy project, he believed there
are other projects which should have a higher priority in City
government. Councilrnember Reed requested the record to reflect
that she does not approve of the City supporting a direct provision
of medical care.
5-C: SALARY/CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a resolution establiShing a salary rate for the
Assistant Director-Arts Commission and recommending approval of
fifteen new and five revised classification specifications
including fourteen new classification specifications to cover
positions on the Rent Control Board and revisions in regard to the
Crime Prevention Coordinator, E.D.P. Programmer, Parking Structure
Attendant, Utilities Manager (retitlement of Enterprises Manager)
and the Water Production and Treatment Plant Operator Trainee,
continued from December 13, 1983 as Item 6-M. Councilmember
Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby adopting
Resolution No. 6795(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY FOR ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR-ARTS COMMISSION," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, and approving fifteen new and five revised
classification specifications as recommended in the staff report
dated December 13, 1983. Second by Mayor Edwards. Discussion was
held. Mayor Pro Tem~re Press moved an amendment to revise the
category of Receptionist to Public Information Assistant. Second
by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The amendment was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Epstein
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The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
5-D: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance tor introduction and first reading .
adopting a new subdivision ordinance for the City of Santa Mon1ca,
continued from December 13. 1983, Item 8-A. Discussion was held.
The Public Hearing was declared open at 8:49 P.M. by Mayor Edwards.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the matter,
Coancilmember E~stein moved to close the Public Hearing at 8:50
P.M. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
Mayor Edwards moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby
introducing for first reading a new Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter
3 of Article IX of the Santa Monica Municipal Code). Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment on
page 24 of the proposed ordinance, Section 9323, to amend the
deadline for filing the tentative map for processing from thirty
days to fifteen days. The amendment was included in the main
motion by the maker and second. Councilmember ,Reed moved an
amendment on page 30, last paragraph in section (2), revising the
language which qualifies or specifically indicates that any such
certification that the engineer is making has to do only with those
requirements with Which an engineer is knowledgeable. She agreed
with the suggestion of the City Attorney that it say "The
certificate shall be in the form required by the Subdivision Map
Act". The maker and second included the amendment in the main
motion. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment on page 34, to
delete "(h), Adjoining Properties", which is not required by the
State Map Act. Discussion was held. The City Attorney agreed to
the deletion and there was no objection from the maker and the
second. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment on page 60, Section
(b) defining the limits of a timely appeal by stating "Subject to
an appeal within ten days of the date the tentative map is deemed
approved." The maker and second included the amendment in the main
motion. Counci~~embe~ Reed moved an amendment on page 64 to remove
"interested persons" and insert the language that appears in the
State Map Act Which says that any person adversely affected,
including any tenant who is a resident on the property and
including a member of the Planning Commission or City Council may
file a complaint concerning appeal decisions. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. Discussion was held. The amendment failed
by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
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Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Councilmember Reed moved to amend, on page 70, Section (b) having
to do with extensions requested by the subdivider. so that the
application shall be filed not less than 40 days before the map is
to expire (rather than 90 days as proposed). Second by
Councilmember Epstein. During discussion, Councilmember Reed, with
the consent of the second, amended the amending motion to provide
that the application for extension be filed not less than 60 days
before the map is to expire: further included in the motion is the
City Attorney's recommendation that on page 71, subdivisions (c)
and (e), it now read 30 days for Planning Commission action, the
appeal date be changed to 10 days, and the City Council shall act
upon the appeal within 20 days. The maker and second included the
amendment in the main motion. The main motion, as amended, was
approved by the following vote:
Negative:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Jennin9s moved to direct staff to insure that a
notation be included on the map that a condition of tentative tract
maps in the future is that any request for extension must be filed
at least 60 days prior to the date of expiration of the tentative
tract map. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
5-E: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES B AND C: Presented was a staff
report recommending establishment of an annual permit fee of $15.00
for Preferential Parking Zone B (bounded by the northside of Ocean
Park Boulevard, Wadsworth Avenue, Neilson and Barnard Ways) and
Preferential Parking Zone C (bounded by Ocean Park Boulevard, Main
Street, Third Street, and the south City limits). Councilmember
Epstein moved to hear from members of the public for three minutes
each. Second by Councilmernber Conn. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote. Tony Haig spoke in opposition to reducing fees in
Zone C which might result in non-parking storage uses of the
parking spaces. James Sooranie, Heide Franke and Wayne Hall spoke
to request alleviation of parking problems in the area. Discussion
was held. COuncilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendation thereby adopting Resolution No. 6796(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTOIN OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING THE PERMIT
FEE FOR PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE C AT $15.00 PER YEAR," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof, and instructing the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to set the permit fee of
Preferential Parking Zone B by resolution and to prepare a
resolution setting the fee at $15.00 per year. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
5-F: BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM: Presented was a staff
report recommending approval of a revised Board/Commission
application form and adoption of a resolution permitting public
review of a portion of the application, continued from December 13,
1983, Item II-E. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved
to adopt the board/commission application form that is before the
Council without the information below the line on the rear of the
form. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Conn
moved to request the City Clerk to prepare for Council review a
revised City Board and Commission application form incorporating
suggested revisions discussed as follows: return to the
confidential section optional information regarding ethnicity, age
and renter/owner status 1 add "sexual preference" to the list on
the form and in the vacancy notice~ delete request of information
regarding high school and college except to ask for the highest
level of education and, if a college degree, the major1 consolidate
the list of choices of boards and commissions and increase lines
provided to indicate abilities Which qualify for membership and
What is hoped to be accomplished if appointed. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Press. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
5-G: BOARD AND COMMISSION PROCEDURES: Presented was a staff
report regarding administrative procedures for City Boards and
Commissions" updating the staff report presented on September 20,
1983, continued from the joint meeting of Council, Board and
Commission members on December 6, 1983, and from December 13, 1983.
Councilmember E~stein moved to hear from members of the public for
three minutes each. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Inese Lacey, Patricia Hoffman and
Barbara Jo Osborne, membes of the Commission on the Status of
Women, spoke in opposition to the proposal of meeting only once a
month with staff support. Coun~~~~ember Epst~in moved to approve
the staff recommendation. thereby requiring advisory commissions to
submit yearly workplans to the City Council and City Manager, such
workplans and objectives due in late February of each year in
conjunction with department budget submittals1 adopting the
following guidelines related to the budgets of advisory commissions
and Landmarks Commission: (a) Commissions to meet once a month
with requests to meet on a regular basis more than once a month
I made directly to Council~ (b) each commission be allocated $400 per
i year for expenses (excluding staff time)~ (c) requests for budgets
over $400 per year shall be made to the Council and submitted with
proposed yearly workplans~ further that it would be appropriate for
boards and commission who feel the need to meet with staff support
~ore.t~an ~nce a month to include in ~heir workplans a proposal and
JUst1~lcatlon to that effect so that lt could be acted upon by
Councll. The motion was duly seconded. Discussion was held.
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councilmember Zane moved an amendment to support the proposal with
the understanding that it be effectuated at the beginning o~ t~e
next year budget cycle which is July 1, 1984~ and tha~ ~omm~ss10ns
should be informed that any budget beyond $400 or add~t~onal staff
beyond one meeting per month will need to be part of a cl7ar~y
enunciated and justified work plan supported by the Counc~l 1n the
budget at that time. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Further
discussion was held. The amendment to the motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Reed
The main motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Esptein,
Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press
Discussion was held and Councilmember Zane moved to consider agenda
items in the following orner. There being no objection, the agenda
was considered as follows.
At 10:28 P.M., Councilmember Press moved to hold a recess. Second
by Councilmember Reed. The Council reconvened at 10:35 P.M. with
all members present as at the roll call.
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES~ Continued to January 24, 1984.
6-D AND 6-E: BUSINESS AND PARKING IMPROVEMENT AREAS/MAIN STREET
AND LINCOLN BOULEVARD: Presented were staff reports transmitting
resolutions of intention to establish Parking and Business
Improvement Areas on Main Street and Lincoln Boulevard and setting
Public Hearings on February 14, 1984. Councilmember Epstein
introduced discussion regarding naming of Chamber of Commerce as
the administrative body. Councilmemnber Epstein moved to hear from
the public for three minutes each. Second by Councilmember Zane.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Joe Miko, President,
Santa Monica Area Chamber of Commerce spoke to clarify that the fee
was meant to be a combined 10% for the two districts; collection
date has not yet been named, preferably April and November to
coincide with existing collection dates~ and requesting naming of
the Chamber as the administrative body for the fees. Counci1member
pstein moved, in regard to Item 6-D, to adopt Resolution No.
January 10, 1984
6798(CCS) entitled: "A 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," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof, amended by deletion
on page 3 of Section C. regarding assessment to be increased by the
consumer Price Indexr further it is the intent of the Council, to
the extent that it can be done consistent with state law, to have
the Chamber of Commerce administer the program. Second by
Councilmember Reed. Included in the motion were related changes
indicated by the City Attorney: Page 3, Section A, last sentence,
strike "adjusted as provided below"; the same in Section Br
further, that there be added to Section 4 the words "that
! participate in a selection procedure approved by the City" so that
it is clear that a majority is needed only of those people that
vote in the selection procedure. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilrnernber Reed moved, in regard to Item 6-E, to adopt
Resolution No. 6799{CCS) entitled: lOA 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," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, with the same language changes as were made for 6-D.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-H: GUTTERS AND STRE~T RESURFACING: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a resolution setting a Public Hearing for February 14,
1984 on the construction of concrete gutters and street resurfacing
on various City streets. Councilmember Epstein introduced
discussion in regard to procedural matters. Councilmember Epstein
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6802{CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
~ITY 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 TO RESURFACE
~RIOUS CITY STREETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 1983-84 STREET
RESURFACING PROGRAM," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, setting a hearing for February 14, 1984. Second
by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Reed
and Mayor Edwards
Abstain:
Councilmember Zane
Mayor Edwards moved to continue discussions past 11:00 P.M. Second
by Counci1member Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
6-K: WEED ABATEMENT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
resolution setting a Public Hearing for March 13, 1984 regarding
annual weed abatement, rubbish and refuse removal and recommending
solicitation of bids from private contractors to accomplish
removal. Mayor Pro Tempore Press introduced discussion in regard
to contracting out for weed removal rather than use of City staff.
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation,
thereby adopting Resolution No. 6804(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING CERTAIN
WEEDS GROWING UPON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO
BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, setting a Public Hearing for March 13, 1984~ and
authorizing soliciting of bids to have the work accomplished by
private contractor. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion
was apparoved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Reed and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press and Zane
6-L: OCEAN PARK BRANCH LIBRARY MODIFICATIONS: Presented was a
staff report recommending approval of a professional services
agreement for Ocean Park Branch Library modifications.
Counci1member Epstein introduced discussion in regard to hold
harmless and waiver of subrogation clauses in architectural
contracts. cou~ci1member Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendation thereby authorizing the City Manager to execute
professional services agreement Contract No. 4062(CCS) with W.
Gayle Daniel, Architect, Inc., for required architecutra1 and
engineering services for Ocean Park Branch Library modifications in
the amount of $74,000. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was
approved by the fallowing vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember E~stein moved to request a staff report at the second
meeting in February in regard to waiver of subrogation and hold
harmless clauses in the City's architectural and related contracts
in general. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held.
The motion failed by the following vote:
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Council Vote; Affirmative; Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
and Reed
Councilmembrs Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
6~M: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE; Presented was a staff report
recommending award of bid to furnish maintenance of landscaping
throughout the City (libraries, medians, parking structures, parks,
etc.). Councilmember Zane introduced discussion in regard to
contracting out rather than having the work being done by staff.
COunci1member Reed moved to award Bid No. 1878 to California
Landscape Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $54.000 to furnish
landscape maintenance throughout the City for the period from
January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1984, plus two additional
one-year options and approving appropriation authority in Account
Number 01-500-415-000-691 for $4,800 and Account Number
01-700-695-000-691 for ($4,800). Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was approved by the following vote;
Negative;
Council Vote; Affirmative; Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Reed and Mayor Edwards
Negative;
councilmembers Press and Zane
6-N; STATE MANDATED PROGRAMS: presented was a staff report
recommending adoption of a position of support of Assembly
Constutional Amendment 35 which limits a local jurisdiction's
responsibility to carry out state-mandated programs which are not
supported by state funds. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the
staff recommendation taking-a--pcisition of support for ACA 35 and
instructing the City Manager to work with the City's Legislative
advocate to represent this position to the State Legislature.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote; Unanimously approved 7-0
6-0; DEVELOPMENT REVIEW/USE PERMIT!730 SANTA MONICA BOULE~RD:
Presented was a staff report 'recommending adoption of findings and
decision regarding construction of a self service gas station and
snack shop at 731 Santa Monica Boulevard. Counci1member Zane
introduced discussion regarding additional conditions, related to
parking problems, location of bathroom. and hours of operation.
Councilmemb~r Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby adopting the findings of fact listed in the staff report
,dated January 10, 1984 and approving Development Review 172 and Use
I'permit 349 for construction of a self-service gas station and snack
,shop at 731 Santa Monica Boulevard, subject to the following
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conditions: (1) no alcoholic beverages shall be sold or dispensed
at the subject project, and (2) the existing underground storage
tanks and pipes must be removed prior to the commencement of
construction of the proposed development project and all new
underground storage tanks shall comply with all applicabl~ laws
including Ordinance No. 1291(CCS); upon advice from the C1ty
Attorney that additional conditions would require mailed notice to
the applicant, Councilmember Reed deleted from the motion a
proposed condition that the entrance ways of restrooms accessible
to the public be visible to the employees either by video camera or
by line of sight for security. Second by Councilmember Conn. The
motion was approved by the followwing vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Reed and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Zane
8-A: ESTABLISHING A PURCHASING DIVISION: Continued to January 17,
1984.
8-B: ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE A ON VICENTE TERRACE:
tContinued to January 17, 1984.
: II-A: Considered later in the meeting.
Il-B: HOUSING DIVISION STAFF: Presented was a staff report
recommending approval of a staff plan for the Housing Division,
Department of Community and Economic Developmentr classification
specification and salary resolution for Housing Rehabilitation
Specialistr and appropriation of $28,000 for staffing costs.
Member of the public, Ventura Hernandez, Vice Chairperson, Housing
Commission, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Second by Mayor Pro TemPore Press. The motion was voted upon in
parts as requested by Councilmembers Epstein and Reed. The vote
was called in regard to the first part of Councilrnember Conn's
motion to approve the classification specification for Housing
Rehabilitation Specialist for the Housing Division of the
,Department of Community and Economic Development and adopt
iResolution No. 6806(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE
POSITION OF HOUSING REHABILITATION SPECIALIST," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
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Abstain:
Councilmember Epstein
The vote was called in regard to the second part of Councilmember
COnn's motion to authorize two new positions in the Housing
Division (Senior Administrative Analyst and Housing Rehabilitation
Specialist). Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Discussion was held in regard to the third part of Councilmember
COnn's motion to approve an appropriation of $28,000 for staffing
costs. Councilmember Jennings moved to table the third part of the
motion to the first meeting in February, 1984. Second by
COuncilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
and Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve an
amendment to the third part of the motion to transfer $28,000 from
the non-departmental salary account for Housing Division staffing
costs. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
The vote was called on the main motion to approve an appropriation
of $28,000 amended to be transferred from unappropriated
non-departmental funds rather than from General Fund Reserves.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion failed by the
following vote (five affirmative votes required for approval of an
appropriation):
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings
and Reed
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Councilmember Zane moved to continue the matter of the
appropriation until mid~year budget review. Second by
Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Il-C: CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYEES: Continued to January 24, 1984.
ll-D: Considered later in the meeting.
ll-E: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM: Continued to January 17, 1984.
ll-F: PIER/CAROUSEL FILM AND USER FEES: Cotninued to January 17,
1984.
ll-G: PIER LEASES: Presented was a staff report recommending
approval to extend existing month-to-month Pier leases to two year
terms, subject to renegotiaiton of certain terms and rates, and
directing staff to forward the current draft lease documents to the
Pier Restoration Corporation. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Epstein moved to hear from members of the public for three minutes.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by a vote of
six in favor, Councilmember Press opposed. Harold Kleinman,
President, Santa Monica Pier Lessees Association, spoke in favor of
the staff recommendation. councilmember E~stein moved to approve
the staff recommendation thereby directing the City Manager to
extend all month-to-month leases, which are current as certified by
the Director of Community and Economic Development, to two year
leases with individual tenant renegotiation of lease rate, terms of
public liability, and prohibition against transfer: staff to return
to Council for approval of individual leases as negotiations are
completed: further that the standard Pier Lease form transmitted
with the staff report dated January 10, 1984, be forwarded to the
Pier Restoration Corporation for their review and comment. Second
by Counci1member Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect her statement of
concurrence with the City Manager's indication of his direction
with regard to the modification of the lease transfer clause.
ll-H: Considered later in the meeting.
11-1: COUNCIL SALARIES: Continued to January 24, 1984.
ll-J: CITY ELECTION COSTS AND ~ROCEDURES: Continued to January
124, 1984.
I ll-K; 1984-85 BUDGET GUIDELINES AND CALENDAR: Continued to
: January 17, 1984.
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11-L: Considered later in the meeting.
12-A: MINI-MART AND RETAIL STORE AT 2222 LINCOLN BOULEVARD:
(City Attorney Myers departed at 12:05 A.M.)
Presented was a staff report recommending denial of Interim
Development Permit No. 146 for construction of a Mini-Mart and
Retail Store at 2222 Lincoln Boulevard, submitted by
applicant/appellant T. W. Layman, (which appeal was denied by the
Council August 9, 1983 because the appellant was not present) and
referred back to the Planning Commission for their review.
Discussion was held. Paul pensig, Attorney for the appellant,
spoke in regard to the lack of notice of their previous appeal and
described changes proposed from the original project. Geoffrey
Gilbert-Hamerling spoke generally in support of the proposal with
parking on the street side of the building. Michael Perelmuter
spoke in general support requesting parking in front of the
building. Sol Chase spoke in opposition to the prOJect because of
increased traffic, parking problems and potential for crime. Mary
Davis spoke in opposition in that it would add to the traffic and
parking problems and proliferation of restaurants and alcoholic
outlets in the area. Jeff Ruiz spoke in opposition for reasons
expressed by previous speakers. Joyce Roberts spoke in favor of
placing the parking lot in front of establishment for the safety of
the adjacent residential neighborhood and urged traffic and hours
of operation be kept to a minimum. Matilda Ruiz spoke generally in
, support to the proposal as presented, but reiterated the already
i present parking problem in the area. Discussion was held. Mayor
Edwards moved to deny without prejudice and remand the matter to
the Planning Commission with the statement that the Council does
not favor parking in the back of the building, and to request the
Clerk to provide an extract of remarks made for the City Planning
I Commission, transmitting concerns received in the packet from
groups in the community. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion
: was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
I Council Vote: Affirmat1ve; Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press,
i Reed and Mayor Edwards
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;
I City Attorney Myers returned to the dias.
,12-B: UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION BARGAINING UNIT: Presented was a
:lst~ffrepOrt transmitting an -appeal by the United Transportation
IUn10n from the determination of the Municipal Employee Relations
; Officer regarding United Transportation Union petition for
recognition as a bargaining unit. Charles E. Clark, officer, of
Negative:
Caunci1member Zane
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Local 1785, spoke in support of the petition and appeal.
Discussion was held. Councilmember E~stein moved to uphold the
decision of the Municipal Employee Relations Officer that the
maintenance personnel of the Transportation Department do not
constitute an appropriate unit with Motor Coach Operators under
Ordinance No. 80l(CCS) and to adopt the findings as stated in thhe
staff report dated January 10, 1984. Second by Councilmember Conn.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press
13-A: TRAFFIC AT COLORADO AND IDAHO AVENUES: Presented was the
request of Bradley Seto to address Council regarding traffic
conditions near Colorado and Idaho Avenues. Mr. Seto spoke in
regard to traffic safety needs and presented a petition signed by
residents of the area recommending traffic changes in the
Idaho/Colorado intersection neighborhood. Discussion was held.
COuncilmember Epstein moved to direct staff to review the concerns
expressed by Mr. Seto in the petition and report to Council at an
appropriate time (the second meeting in March), staff to review the
traffic situation and the reference to bus travel and to consult
with the appropriate agencies in the City of Los Angeles if
necessary. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
13-B: RESIDENTIAL AREA NOISE: Presented was the request of Renee
Ellis to address Council regarding an ordinance amendment to permit
carpentry noise at residences on Sundays. Renee Ellis spoke
requesting support of her request to be permitted to do carpentry
work at her residence on Sundays. Discussion was held. Ms. Ellis
was referred to the City Attorney's mediation service to consider
working out a compromise in the neighborhood.
13-C: PROPOSED LOW/MODERATE HOUSING ON ELEVENTH STREET: Presented
was the request of Fred 'Allingham, Executive Director, Pico
Neighborhood Association, to address Council regarding December
13th meeting public hearing testimony on proposed housing on
Eleventh Street. Counci1rnem~er Epst~in moved to continue the
matter to January 17, 1984, as requested by Mr. Allingham. The
motion was duly seconded and approved by unanimous vote.
14-A: Considered later in the meeting.
14-B: COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Continued to February 14,
1984.
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l4-C: LOW AND MODERTE HOUSING AGREEMENT INFORMATION: Considered at
Item RAjCC-l.
l4-D: SAND SCULPTURE: Considered as Item 4-C.
l4-E: Considered later in the meeting.
14~F: SANTA MONICA RENT CONTROL BOARD ANNUAL REPORT: Continued to
January 24, 1984.
14-G: RENT CONTROL BOARD BUDGET: Continued to January 24, 1984.
14-H: IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ACTIVITY IN SANTA
MONICA: Continued to January 17, 1984.
14-1: ANTI-CRIME GANN OVERRIDE (PROPOSITION A): Continued to
January 17, 1984.
l4-J: APPROv.AL FOR USE OF TRAVEL FUNDS: Withdrawn at the request
of Councilmember Jennings.
l4-K: RENTER PETITIONS FOR STREET LIGHTING: continued to January
17; 1984.
l4-L: LIQUOR LICENSE POLICY: Continued to January 17, 1984.
II-A: PIER REPAIR: Presented was the staff report recommending
adoption of a resolution waiving competive bidding procedures and
award of contract to John L. Meek Company in the amount of
$238,000 for emergency pier repair. Councilmembr Zane moved to
adopt Resolution No. 6805(CCS) entitred: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING COMPETITIVE
BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH JOHN L. MEEK
COMPANY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE SANTA MONICA PIER," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof, and to approve
Contract No. 4063(CCS) to John L. Meek Company in the amount of
$238,000 for emergency remedial work on areas of Santa Monica Pier.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Counci~member Zane moved to approve an increased appropriation in
the Capital Project Account by $155,670 and authorize a transfer of
$155,670 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Pier Fund.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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ll-D: PIER RESTORATION AND OPERATION: Presented was a staff
report recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute
an Interim Agreement with the Pier Restoration Corporation for
restoration and operation of Santa Monica Pier. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendation thereby authorizing the City Manager to execute
Contract No. 4064(CCS) with the Pier Restoration Corporation, being
an Interim Agreement for the development of a general plan and
contract for restoration and operation of Santa Monica Pier.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Il-H: LIFEGUARD SERVICE: Presented was a staff report
recommending that the City Manager to authorized to execute a
contract with the County of Los Angeles for lifeguard service and
approval of an increase in appropriation in amount of $111,500.
(Councilmember Zane departed). Councilmember Conn moved to approve
the staff recommendation thereby authorizing the City Manager to
execute Contract No. 4065(CCS), an agreement for lifeguard service
with the County of Los Angeles, and approve an increased
i appropriation of $111,500. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion
I :::n:::r::::'"'U:::i::::::'::,::::: 6-0
I Absent: Councilmember Zane
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(Councilmember Zane returned to the dias.)
14-A: SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION: Presented was appointment of a
member to fill a vacancy on the Social Services Commission. Mayor
Edwards declared nominations opened. Councilmember Epstein
nominated Geri Jean wilson. Mayor Edwards nominated Sister Marilyn
T. Rudy. Councilmember Conn moved to close the nominations.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Marilyn T. Rudy: councilmembers Conn, Press and Mayor Edwards
Geri Jean Wilson: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, Reed and
Zane
Therefore, Geri Jean Wilson was appointed to the Social Services
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1985.
14-E: USE OF CIVIC AUDITORIUM EAST ROOM: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss waiving fee for use of
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium East Room on April 14, 1984.
Councilmember Epstein moved to waive the fee for use of the Santa
MOnica Civic Auditorium East Room on April 14, 1984, for the Second
Annual Health Fair sponsored by the Latino Resource Organization.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the fOllowing
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-L: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed Session
to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. At 1:46 A.M.,
! councilmember Epstein moved to adJourn to Closed Session for the
requested purposes. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Council Reconvened at 2:20 A.M. with
the following members present: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards. councilmember Jennings moved
to approve the settlement in the case of Gross.va. the of Santa -
Monica, WEC 77186, in the amount of $3,000. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
Council~ember Jennin~s move~ to approve the settlement of Stark vs.
City of Santa Monica, WEC 801805 in the amount of $4,500. Second
by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
Counci1member Epstein m~ved to approve settlement of Shendberg vs.
City of Santa Monica, WEC 073428 in the amount of $22,000. Second
by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
ADJOURNM~NT: At 2:25 A.M., Cou~~~lmember Epstein moved to adjourn
the meet~ng to 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 17, 1984; adjournment to
be in memory of long-time Santa Monica residents Peter Cole Grant
a~d Staisie Bembnowski; Dennis Wilson, Beach Boys drummer; and
Vlncent Fantauzzo, former Santa Monica Housing Commissioner.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Councilmember Conn
ATTEST:
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Ken Edwa~L-t5
Mayor
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Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
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