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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
k~D CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 1982
A regular meeting of the Santa Mon~ca C~ty Council was called to
order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:37 P.M., Tuesday October 12,
1982. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of
allegiance to the United States of Amer~ca and introduced
Monsignor Cyril J. Wood of St. Anne's Catholic Church, who offered
the invocation. The Council met as the Park~ng Authority.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Counc~lmember W~lliam H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Act~ng City Clerk Ginny Piccolo
Absent:
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Conn moved to continue the Parking Authority meeting
until later in the evening. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Roll Call - C~ty Counc~l - 7:40 P.M.:
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting City Clerk Ginny Piccolo
Absent:
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
4-A: RECOGNITION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEMBERS: Mayor Yannatta
Goldway presented a plaque to the following people: Cheryl Rhoden,
Planning Commission--present; Bob Kleffel, Planning Commission--not
present; Alan Sadowsky, Social Services Commission--not present;
Dr. Mary Seguin, Comm~ssion on Older Americans--not present.
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4-B; PROCLAMATIONjOCTOBER--CO-OP MONTH: Mayor Yannatta Goldway
read a proclamation to honor cooperatives who help provide housing,
food, energy health, care, child care, schooling, legal aid,
insurance, banking services, etc., as well as Jobs and receiving
the proclamation were three members of Co-Opportunity, LeAnn
Conard, Ben Cogan and Howard Norman. The month of October was,
therefore, declared Co-Op Month and citizens were urged to learn
and participate in the spirit of cooperation as practiced by the
CO-Operatives.
Councilmember Conn moved to add Items 4-C, 6-0, 9-B, ll-H, 11-1 and
Il-J to the Agenda. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
4-C: ALL-STAR FOOTBALL TICKETS: Presented was a West Coast
representative of the National Football League Players Association,
Dave Meggesay, who offered 200 free tickets to the Council for
distribution in Santa Monica for two all-star football games to be
held in the Coliseum on October 17 and 18, 1982.
Councilmember Conn moved that Item 8-B be heard next in conjunction
with Item PA-l, and move up other parking authority items. Second
by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
8-B: PREFERENTIAL PARKI~G ZONE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction adding a section of the
Municipal Code establishing Preferential Parking Zone C.
Councilmember Conn moved to hear members of the public on Items 8-B
and PA-l for three minutes only. The motion was duly seconded and
unanimously approved. At 8:07 P.M. the public hearing was declared
open, and the fOllowing members of the public spoke in regard to
the matter: Joseph Palazzolo, Russ Barnard, Bob Lanfield, Pete
Barrett, Marianne Boretz, Carl Osterholm, Paul Scheer, Gloria
Williams, John Frayer, Candace Gomber, Joe Kanan, Steve Smith and
Tony Haig. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public
hearing was closed at 8:40 P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards opened
discussion. Councilmember Reed moved to introduce an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY-COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238c TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE C," reading by title only and
waiving further readlng thereof, to be amended with language as the
City Attorney indicates which would include in the permit district
the residences on the named streets which are between Main Street
and Third Street and excepting the metered parking spaces from use
by permittees. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards,
Jennings, Reed, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Absent:
Councilmember Press
Abstain:
Councilmember Conn
Councilmember Zane asked that staff access the language for any
problems that might be created before second read1ng of the
ordinance.
(See 8-B Continued on page 4) .
At 8:50 P.M., the Parking Autority meeting convened.
PA-l: MAIN STREET PARKING FACILITY: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to appropriate $15,000 from the
Parking Authority fund balance to conduct an analysis of alternate
assessment costs for additional parking facilities in the Main
Street area, south of Ocean Park Boulevard. Councilmember Zane
moved to approve the staff recommendation to appropriate $15,000
from the Parking Authority fund balance to conduct an analysis of
alternate assessment costs for additional parking facilities in the
Ma1n Street area south of Ocean Park Boulevard, thereby adopting
Resolution No. 172(PAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM
PARKING AUTHORITY FUND BAL~~CE," read1ng by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Edwards. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
Discussion was opened by Mayor Yannatta Goldway who asked that
staff, when assessing parking spaces, insure that the view corridor
be maintained along Ashland Avenue, and that no structure blocks
it.
PA-2: MINUTES OF PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING: Presented for
approval were the minutes from January 12, 1982 of the regular
Parking Authority Meeting. Cauncilmember Conn moved to approve the
minutes of the January 12, 1982 Parking Authority Meeting. Second
by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
PA-3: PARKING AUTHORITY AGREEMENT/WEBSTER AND PERLOFF: Presented
was a recommendation requesting the Parking Authority to instruct
the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with Webster and Perloff
for a Main Street ingress and egress from Parking Authority Lot No.
11 and authorization of the Execut1ve Secretary to execute the
agreement. Councilmember Conn moved to instruct the City Attorney
to prepare an agreement with Webster and Perloff for a Ma1n Street
ingress and engress from Parklng Authority Lot No. 11 and to
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authorize the Executive Secretary to execute an agreement. Second
by Councilmember Zane. With the consent of the maker,
Councilmember Zane added to the motion that the lease arrangement
include potential obsolescence of the parking lot so that the City
would be free to use that site for other uses. The mot~on was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
At 8:55 P.M., Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adjourn the
Parking Authority Meeting. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
8-B: PREFERENTIAL PARKING, CONTINUED: Presented was a
recommendation, in addition to the ordinance, recommending the
authorization of one additional parking checker position in the
Police Department's budget and appropriation of $35,046 from
General Fund Reserves to the Operat~ons Bureau of the Police
Department. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the addition of a
parking checker position in the Pol~ce Department's budget and the
appropriation of $35,046 from the General Fund Reserves to the
Operations Bureau of the Police Department. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the fallowing vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards requested that the staff research the
potential agreement for publlC use of the parking lot in the
Mendota Building on Main Street, as there seems to be some
confusion about that. Councilmember Reed moved that the items on
the agenda whereon chits have been received be heard next, as
follows: Items 6-G, 7-A, 9-B, IO-D, Il-F, Il-J and 12-A. The
motion was duly seconded and approved by unanimous vote.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented.
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 6-D and 6-G, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
6-A: MINUTES: The minutes of meetings held on August 10, 1982
Tamended), August 31, 1982, September 7, 1982, September 13, 1982
and September 14, 1982 were approved.
6-8: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6565(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
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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-82-46) ," was adopted, setting
a hearing date for November 9, 1982.
6-C: ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION/FIRST COURT: Resolution No. 6566(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 RECONSTRUCT FIRST
COURT BETWEEN BROADWAY AND COLORADO AVE~UE, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF
SlL1\ITA MONICA," was adopted, sett1ng a hearing date for November 9,
1982.
6-E: STREET LIGHTS/18TH, 19TH, FRANKLIN: Contract No. 3849(CCS)
was awarded to Four Simon, Inc., in amount of $69,000 for
installation of street lighting on Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth
Street between Colorado Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard and
Franklin Street between Colorado Boulevard and Nebraska Avenue, and
transfer of funds in amount of $100,000 and authorization of C1ty
Engineer to issue necessary change orders not to execeed $14,000.
6-F: SECURITY GATES/JOSLYN PARK: A request for appropriation from
general fund 1n amount of $4,000 for installation of security gates
at Joslyn Park was approved.
6-H: GVW TRUCK, Bid No. 1783 was awarded for GVW truck to General
Motors Truck and Coach division in amount of $55,368.28.
6-1: STREET PATCHING TRUCK: Bid No. 1784 was awarded far street
patching truck to Essick Manufacturing, in amount of $57,802.88.
6-J: BACK HOE: Bid No. 1785 for one back hoe was awarded to
Southern California Ford Tractor Company 1n amount of $23,511.34.
6-K: PNEUMATIC TOOLS: Bid No. 1796 for pneumatic tools was
awarded to Ingersoll Rand Equipment Sales in amount of $4,952.25
and to Engine and Equipment Company in amount of $2,482.52.
6-L: 3/4-TON PICK-UP TRUCKS: B1d No. 1797 for three 3/4-ton
pick-up trucks was awarded to Claude Short Dodge in amount of
$29,821.07.
6-M: STREET SWEEPER: Bid No. 1802 for street sweeper broom
segmented core exchanges was awarded to San Diego Rotary Broom
Company for period from November 1, 1982 through October 31, 1983.
6-N: Withdrawn at the request of staff.
6-0: WORKERS COMPENSATION BANK ACCOUNT/SANTA MONICA BANK:
Resolution No. 6575(ccs) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A CHECKING ACCOUNT ENTITLED WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACCOUNT WITH
SANTA MONICA BANK," was adopted.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-D: PROGRAM AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER &~D ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Presented for adoption was a salary
resolution for Program and Policy Development Manager and Economic
Development Manager and request for approval of new and revised
classification specifications. Councilmember Reed opened
discussion. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No.
6567(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY FOR THE POSITIONS OF PROGRAM AND
POLICY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and
approval of the new position specifications of Program and Policy
Development Manager and Economic Development Manager as well as the
revised specifications for Personnel Specialist. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Zane and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
Councilmember Press
Items 7-A and 6-G being related, by consensus it was agreed to hear
Item 7-A first.
7-A: STREET LIGHTS/BERKELEY STREET: Presented was a public
hearing on the formation of a street lighting district on Berkeley
Street between Stanford Street and Lipton Avenue. A staff report
was presented. At 9:10 P.M. the public hearing was declared open,
the fOllowing persons spoke in regard to the matter: Mrs. George
Leeser and Grant Lyddon, both opposed to the lights. There being
no one else wishing to speak, at 9:20 P.M., Councilmember Zane
moved to close the publ1c hearing. Second by Mayor Yannatta
Goldway. The motion was approved by unan1mous vote. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Zane moved to overrule any protests and
adopt Resolution No. 6568{CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LIGHTING STREET LIGHTING ON BERKELEY STREET
BETWEEN STA..l'\fFORD AND LIPTON ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SA...~TA MONICA,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards added for
the record that the single, biggest issue brought up by citizens
when the Cr1me Prevention Task Force held hearings throughout the
City was the request for increased street lighting for the purpose
of safety. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Conn, Edwards,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Negative:
Counc21member Jennings
Absent:
Councilmernber Press
6-G: STREET LIGHTS/TWENTY-FIFTH STREET, BERKELEY, EUCLID, TWELFTH
STREET: Presented was a recommendation to award a contract to S &
W Electrical Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $125,234 and
appropriation of funds in amount of $75,000 from Capital Funds for
the installation of street lighting on Twenty-fifth Street between
Pearl Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, Berkeley Street between
Stanford Street and Wilshire Boulevard, Euclid Street between
Georgina Avenue and Brentwood Terrace, and Twelfth Street from
Marguerita Avenue to Alta Avenue; authorization of the City
Engineer to issue change orders not to exceed $24,766 and the
rejection of the bid of Mendoza Electric. A staff report was
presented. Discussion was held, opened by Councilmember Jennings.
Council would like staff to give a 6-rnonth report on the present
budget relating to expenditure and revenues of the General Fund,
expected about February 15, 1983. Also, staff has been requested
to appropriate money for street lighting in the 1983-84 budget.
Councilmember Zane moved to appove the staff recommendation as
follows: appropriation of funds in the amount of $75,000 from the
unappropriated Capital Fund reserves to fund the City's share of
this project award Contract No. 3850(CCS) to Sand W Electrical
Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $125,234; authorization of the
City Engineer to issue change orders in an amount not to exceed
$24,766; authorization of the City Engineer to amend the contract
and lnstall lighting on Twenty-fifth Street between Pearl Street
and Ocean Park Boulevard, Berkeley Street between Stanford Street
and Wilshire Boulevard, Euclid Street between Georgina Avenue and
Brentwood Terrace, and Twelfth Street from Marguerita Avenue to
Alta Avenue, and rejection of the bid of Mendoza Electric because
of an irregularity in their bid. Second by Councilmember Zane.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the followlng
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Negative:
Councilmember Jennings
Absent:
Councilmember Press
9-B: PROPOSITION A: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
resolution in opposition to Proposition A. Cheryl Rhoden, former
Councilmember, was present to respond to questions regarding this
Proposition which states: Prohibition of strikes or concerted
action to withhold services by County employees; discarge for
violation. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No.
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657l(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SA~TA MONICA OPPOSING PROPOSITION A," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
10-0: PARKING AT MAIN LIBRARY: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a resolution of the Library Board regarding the
shortage of parking at the Main Library. Richard Horst,
Chairperson of the Library Board, presented the report and
responded to questions. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta
Go1dway moved to accept the Resolution prepared by the Library
Board relating to the parking shortage endorsing a proposal for a
parking structure over Lot 18 and to direct staff to seek consensus
and information from the YMCA and General Telephone relating to the
problem. Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
ll-F: GROUP W LABOR DISPUTE: Presented was a staff report
regarding the relevance of the labor dispute between Group Wand
their employees to our pending franchise issues. Ron Kutak,
representative of Local 776 and employee of Group W, reported that
the strike was still going on and the expectation was that it would
continue for a long time. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta
Goldway moved that we adopt the staff reco~mendatTOn with regard to
the relevance of the labor dispute between Group Wand employees
and our pending franchise issues, request that the Cable
Communications Task Force not inquire into or consider matters
relating to the current labor dispute between Group Wand its
employees, direct staff to consider our concern about employee
relations and their effect on declsions that we might make about
franchise extensions at the time we are considering transfer or
renewal, and that we send the statement prepared by our staff here
and our motion to the members of the Cable Task Force. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Absent:
Councilmember Press
Abstain:
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards
ll-J: TE~TH STREET MEDICAL BUILDING LTD.: Presented was a
recommendation to amend a Contract No. 3695(CCS) between Tenth
Street Medical Building, Ltd., and the city and the authorization
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of the Clty Manager to execute a contract. Dr. Robert Weinstein,
representing the owners, spoke in regard to the matter. Discussion
was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to approve the amended
Contract No. 3695{CCS) between Tenth Street Medical Building, Ltd.,
and the City of Santa Monica, and the authorization of the City
Manager to execute same. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to hear Item ll-C, to be heard in
conjunction with Item 12-A, -next. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
ll-C: BOATHOUSE HOSTS, INC: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a request of Boathouse Hosts, Inc. to expand the
Boathouse Restaurant at 301 Santa Monica Pler.
12-A: BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT/LANDMARKS COMMISSION APPEAL: Presented
was a staff report transmitting a request for appeal of the
decision of the Landmarks Commission approving an application for
Certificate of Appropriateness for the addition to the Boathous
restaurant at 301 Santa Monica Pier. David Cameron, member and
Chairman of the Landmarks Commission, spoke in dissent of the
majority's position in granting approval of the expansion. Ben
DeSimone, representative of the Boathouse Restaurant, explained
their compliance of requests made with respect to Landmarks'
directives.
MOTIO~ RELATING TO ll-C: Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn
moved to approve the request of the Boathouse Hosts, Inc., to
expand the Boathouse Restaurant at 301 Santa Monica Pier, and to
authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the Boathouse, Inc.
to expand the restaurant. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
MOTION RELATING TO 12-A: Councilmember Conn moved to deny the
appeal of David G. Cameron to affirm the decision of the Landmarks
Commission ln regard to the Certificate of Appropriateness. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the
followlng vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent~ Councilmember Press
7-B: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting information relative to a continued public hearing on
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assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and
curbs (SR-82-33), noting the protest of Mark Sarrow and a
recommendation for adopting the resolution, confirming the
assessments of the addresses included therein. At 10:25 P.M. the
public hearing was declared open. George Goldberg, Manager of the
building at 1315 Franklin Street, spoke as representative for the
owner, Mark Sarrow, declaring the lack of need for repair and
reporting the breakage of a pipe by the Clty workers. There being
no one else wishlng to speak, at 10:27 P.M. Councilmember Reed
moved to close the public hearing. Second by Councilmember
Jennings. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 6569(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS
(SR-82-33)," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, affirming Mark Sarrow's protest, therefore exemptlng 1315
to 1317 Franklin Street from assessment, and overruling any other
protests. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
B-A: TRANSIE~T OCCUPANCY TAX: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction adding to the Municipal
Code Section 6601A relating to Transient Occupancy Tax. The public
hearing was opened at 10:30 P.M. There being no members of the
public wishing to speak on this item, the public hearing was
declared closed at 10:31 P.M. Councilmember Conn moved to
introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF S&~TA MONICA ADDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 660lA
RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
lO-C: CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE/CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
COUNCIL: Presented was a staff report g1vlng background
information on the Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Civil
Defense and Disaster Council and introducing Reverend Al Smith,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Chairperson of this Committee, who
gave the status report. A pUblic hearing is planned in the Council
Chambers for October 26 from 9:30 A.M., continuing to 2:30 P.M. to
hear proponents and opponents of crises relocation planning. The
Committee seeks answers to far reaching questions that involve a
nuclear war as it affects human survival. Discussion was held.
The Council plans to aid this Committee in publicity for this
meeting.
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7-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a public hearing on
assessment of costs to repalr damaged sidewalks, driveways and
curbs (SR-8l-23). The staff report was presented. At 10:41 P.M.
the public hearing was declared open. There being no one wishing
to speak on the matter, Councilmember Conn moved to close the
public hearing at 10:41 P.M. Second by Mayor Vannatta Goldway.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6570(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Sk~TA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT
OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED
SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-82-34)," reading by tltle only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Vannatta
Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
8-C: DISRUPTION OF HOUSING SERVICE ORDINANCE: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction prohibiting
disruption of housing services by landlords. At 10:55 P.M., the
public hearing was declared to be open. There being no members of
the public wishing to speak, at 10:55 P.M., Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards moved to close the public hearing. Second by Mayor
Vannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Reed opened discussion. Councilmember Zane moved to
introduce the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 4810 TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING DISRUPTION OF VARIOUS
HOUSING SERVICES," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. Further discussion
was held. Staff was requested to provide a report with suggestions
on how to disseminate the informatlon, once the ordinance has been
approved. to landlords and tenants. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
9-A: DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS; Presented was a staff
report transmitting a resolution relating to the destructlon of
obsolete Police records. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn
moved to approve the staff recommendation adopting Resolution No.
6571(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS OF
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second
by Mayor Vannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed
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At 10:59 P.M., Councllmember Zane moved to hold the meeting past
11:00 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved
by unanimous vote.
10-A: SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION REPORT: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a report from the Social Services Commission
regarding initlal activities and proposed goals. Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards moved to accept the report of the Social Services
Commission and adopt it, approving the concept and accept their
work to date. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was opened
by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
councilmember Reed asked that the record reflect that she supported
this report, but is opposed to any extension of the City's current
commitment to social services.
10-B: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STANDARDS: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a recommendation of the Planning Commission to
direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for adoption of the
Residential Building Standards as developed by the California
Energy Commission, and to direct the staff to delete all provisions
for conservation retroflt requirements from the proposed energy
code. Discussion was held with Peggy Gardel, staff spokesperson
for Energy Programs Administration, answering questions.
Councilmember Conn moved to direct the City Attorney to draft an
ordinance for the adoption of resldentlal building standards as
developed by the California Energy Commission to be brought back to
us within 60 days to include new swimming pools with a solar
mandate, and to direct the City staff to delete all provisions for
conservation retrofit requirements from the previously proposed
Energy Code. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
Harry Enck, a member of the public, was allowed to speak followlng
this vote, and his comments regarding mandating of a solar system
in relation to swimming pools prompted his being directed to Peggy
Gardel for his input.
II-A: SANTA MONICA COLLEGE POOL: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to reJect a bid and a resolution
waiving competitive bid procedure and authorization of the City
Manager to negotiate dlrectly for an energy saving installation for
a municipal pool at Santa Monica College. Member of the public
Harry Enck, spoke affirming that the request for bids did not make
allowance for creative alternative energy systems other than solar.
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Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution
No. 6573(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA REJECTING ALL BIDS, WAIVING FORMAL BID
PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR ~~ ENERGY SAVING
INSTALLATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL POOL AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE,"
readlng by title only and waiving further reading thereof and
authorize the City Manager to solicit formal proposals and
negotlate an agreement for energy saving services, including a
statement about "broadening the scope." Second by ~1ayor Pro
Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
Councilmember Conn moved to hear Item 11-1 next. Second by Mayor
Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
ITEM II-I: FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a recommendation to express support for
continued Federal transit assistance. Discussion was opened by
Councilmember Reed. It was agreed that a local effort should be
made to alert bus riders to the effects of this matter, and
suggesting they write the President to express their feelings; use
Seascape to publicize as well as notices in the buses.
Councilmember Reed moved that the Council support an active
position and direct the staff to follow through on suggestions
Councilmembers have made for ways to alert bus-riding public on our
system, assisting them in directing letters concerning complaint to
the President and administration in Washington D.C. Included in
the motion was the suggestion of Mayor Yannatta Goldway that
Councilmember Reed, while attending conference in Boston make a
side-trip to Washington D. C. to present Council objectives.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
Councilmember Reed requested that, if it is possible to design and
implement a notice program inside the buses, she would like to have
some additional information to transmit through the commission to
the other municipal bus agencies in the County for their
consideration.
ll-B: TREE PLk~TING: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
resolution instructing the Superintendent of Streets to give notice
to plant trees along Broadway from Twentieth Street to Twenty-Sixth
Street. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6574(CCS)
entitled: _n ';A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA INSTRUCTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO GIVE NOTICE TO
PLANT TREES TO PR9PERTY OWNERS ALONG BROADWAY FROM 20TH STREET TO
26TH STREET, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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Absent: Councilmember Press
(Counci1member Reed departed at 11:50 P.M.)
11-0: HOUSING FINANCE ENTITIES: Presented was a staff report
requesting authorization to conduct a study of housing finance
entities. Counci1member Zane moved to approve the authorizing of
the City Manager to conduct a study of Housing Finance Entities.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed
ll-E: WEED AND LITTER ABATEMENT: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to conduct a Weed and Litter
Abatement Program throughout the year. Councilmember Conn moved to
approve the recommendation that the weed and litter abatement
program be increased from once a year to throughout the year.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Counci1members Press and Reed
ll-H: SOLAR ENERGY LEASING SERVICES: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a request to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
enabling ordinance regarding solar energy leasing services to
permit residents to take State tax credits for solar energy
systems. Member of the public, Harry Enck, spoke, relating that
the Energy Committee of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
supports the concept of the solar leasing program. Councilmember
Conn moved to approve the request to direct the City Attorney to
draft within 30 days an ordinance which would establish a municipal
solar utility and to direct staff to report back with proposed
program details within 90 days. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed
13-A: Request of Alexander M. Man - Continued to November 9, 1982.
l4-A: SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Presented was the
appointment of a member to the Social Services Commission. Mayor
Pro Tempore Edwards nominated Ruben Mosqueda. Counci1member Zane
nominated Frederico Carranza. Councilmember Jennings nominated Jim
Kelly. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed.
The first vote was as follows:
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Frederico Carranza: Councilmember Zane
Jim Kelly: Councllmernbers Jennings and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Ruben Mosqueda: Councilmernbers Conn and Edwards
The final vote on the nominations was as follows:
Jim Kelly: Councilmernber Jennings
Ruben Mosqueda: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Ruben Mosqueda was therefore appointed to the Soclal Services
Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 1985.
14-B: AUTO BURGLAR ALARMS: Presented was a request from Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards to discuss auto burglar alarms. Discussion was
held. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to direct staff to consult
with the City Attorney and with the Chief of Police to study the
appropriate measures to deal with this issue as soon as possible.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Discussion was held. The motion
was approved by unanimous vote.
14-C: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN/PROCEDURES: Presented was
a request from Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss procedures for
selecting new members to the Commission on the Status of WOmen.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to remove Aido
Ferrarone for lack of attendance and to direct staff to communicate
with Sarah Howe to advise that at the Council meeting of October
26, 1982 Council will entertain the question of whether she will
also be removed and the desire of the Council to hear from her, and
to direct staff to open applications for the vacancy of Aido
Ferrarone. Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held
regarding the advertising of one or two openings. with the consent
of the maker and the second, Mayor Yannatta Goldway added to the
motion that the Clty Clerk publicize the notice of the vacancy (to
be determined on October 26 whether it be one or two vacancies) to
begin ten days after the October 26, 1982 Council meeting. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed
Il-G: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:30 A.M., Councilmember Conn moved to
adJourn to Closed Session for the purpose of considering pending
litigation and personnel matters. Second by Councilmember Zane.
The motion was unanimously approved. At 1:07 A.M., Council
reconvened with the following members present: Councilmembers
Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
Councl1member Conn moved to approve the request for payment of a
Judgment in the case of Wright vs. the City of Santa Monica, Los
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Angeles Superior Court Case No. C253839 in the amount of $6,500.
Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the request of payment of the
Claim of Richard Shepherd. Southeastern Aviation Underwriters,
Inc., Claim No. ASM82-62 in the amount of $8,742.76. Second by
Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:10 A.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adjourn
the meeting in memory of Will{am Spickard, Mary Ellen Clark and
James Congdon. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent:
counci~:;~~ess and Reed~
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