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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 26, 1982
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order at
i 7:15 P.M. Tuesday, January 26, 1982, by Mayor Yannatta Goldway who
led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
of America. Mayor Yannatta Goldway then introduced Reverend Dan
Walczuk, Santa Monica Four Square Church, who gave the Invocation.
The Council met as the Parking Authority, adJourned the Parking
Authority meeting at 7:32 P.M. and convened as Council at 7:32
P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
(entered at 7:35 P.M.)
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Councilmember Jennin9s moved to cons1der Item Il-D at this time.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
Il-D: PARKING STRUCTURE/SANTA MONICA COLLEGE: Presented was a
staff report recommending approval of the concept of a parking
structure at Santa Monica College. Councilmember Jennings moved to
approve the staff recommendation, thereby approving the concept of
a park1ng structure at Santa Monica COllege. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
(Item Il-D was considered again after Item 8-A)
Councilmember Conn moved to add Items 6-D, 6-E, 8-E, Il-G, Il-H,
and l4-B through 14-1 to the agenda. Second by Mayor Yannatta
Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented.
Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Consent Calendar w1th the
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exception of Items 6-D ano 6-E, reading resolutions and ordinances
by titles only and walving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Press
6-A: TREE CODE: Ordinance No. 1242(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE TREE
CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA", introduced January 19, 1982, was
adopted.
6-B: SALARY: Resolution No. 6430(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR
SIGN PAINTER", was adopted.
6-C: JOB CLASSIFICATION: A recommendation for approval of revised
job classification specifications for Tree Trimmer- Low, was
approved.
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END OF CONSENT CALE~DAR.
(Councilmember Press entered at 7:35 P.M.)
6-D: REFUSE TRUCK TRACTOR: Presented was a staff report
recommending for adoption a resolution waiving formal bid procedure
for purchase of refuse truck tractor and approval of $60,000
appropriation and loan from Sewer Fund to Refuse Fund. Discussion
was as held as introduced by Councilmember Conn. Councilmember
Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 643l(CCS) entltled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING
FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATIO~ FOR
PURCHASE OF A REFUSE TRUCK TRACTOR", 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 7-0
6-E: CAREER CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM: Presented was a staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution supporting Career
Criminal Apprehension Program Grant application and allocation of
$14,243 to match State funding. Discussion was held, as introduced
by Councl1member Conn. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6432(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTIO?'/ OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS TO AID IN BURGLARY AND ROBBERY SUPPRESSION", reading by
title only and waivlng further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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8-A: PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS: Presented was a staff
'report transmitting an ordinance for introduction establishing
procedures for processing of development agreements. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Zane moved to introduce an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEME~TS", reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, amended as follows: Change the
not~f~cation perimeter to to 500 feet. Include on page 7 the
requirement that developers submit a fiscal impact assessment to
Planning Director for inclusion in the staff report. Add to page
7, subdivision (f) an additional finding that the agreement will
not have a negative fiscal impact on the City of Santa Monica. In
Section 9BOl, add a sentence that the application shall include a
fiscal impact statement of the proposed development. On page B,
Section 9B14(a) the last sentence to be changed to read "The
Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on matters referred
back to it by the City Council." Second by Councilmember Press.
Discussion was held. With the consent of the second, Councilmember
Zane included in the motion amendment on page 7 of Subsection (f)
to read "Will have a positive fiscal impact on the City of Santa
Monica." The motion and its addition was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-D: PARKING STRUCTURE/SANTA MONICA COLLEGE: Reference was again
made in regard to this matter which had been cons~dered immediately
after the roll call. Mayor Yannatta Goldway announced that
Councilmember Conn is and has been working as Council liaison for
communication with the Santa Monica College Board.
B-B: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction adding Municipal Code
Section 323Ba to establish Preferential Parking Zone A (Cedar,
Pine, and Maple Streets between Lincoln Court and 10th Street) and
recommending approval of Negative Declaration under the California
Environmental Quality Act. The public hearing was declared open at
8:05 P.M. Member of the public Mr. Juajon spoke in support of the
ordinance. Ted Hill and Kathleen Horgan spoke in opposition to the
ordinance. Discussion was held. There being no one else wishing
to speak to the matter. Councilmember Zane moved to close the
hearing at B:29 P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion
was approved by unanimous vote. Counc~lmember Zane moved that the
'matter of establishing a Preferential Parking Zone A be referred to
staff for assessment of alternatives. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards. Councilmember Conn moved an amendment to the motion
directing staff to report in 45 days. Second by Councilmember
Reed. With the consent of second, Councilmember Zane included the
amendment in the main motion. The motion and amendments were
approved by the following vote:
Counc~l Vote: Aff~rmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane
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Negative:
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
8-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction adding Municipal Code
Section 3238b to establish Preferential Parking Zone B (Fraser,
Hart, and Wadsworth Avenues between Barnard Way and Neilson Way and
north side of Ocean Park Boulevard) and recommending approval of
Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality
Act. Discussion was held. The public hearing was declared open at
8:38 P.M. Alice Fellows, Mitzie Baskauskas and Greg Broughton
spoke in support of the ordinance. John Jurenka spoke in
opposition to the ordinance. C. R. Davenport requested increased
fees if the zone is established. There being no one else wiShing
to speak to the matter. Councilmember Jennings moved to close the
public hearing at B:49 P.M. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to
introduce an ordinance entitled: "fu~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 323Bb TO THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE B",
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and to
approve the Negative Declaration under the California Environmental
Quality Act. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Councilmember
Jennin~s moved an amendment to delete from the ordinance the amount
of the fee to retain flexibility in changing the fee. The
amendment failed for lack of a second. The main motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-D: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2600 COLORADO
AVENUE: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for
adoption approving a development agreement with Colorado Place
Associates (Greenwood Development Company) for property located at
2600 Colorado Avenue, introduced October 13, 1981 and reintroduced
January 12, 1982, and approval of a Negative Declaration under the
California Environmental Quality Act. Councilmember Zane moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 1243(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Contract No. 3743(CCS)) BETWEEN COLORADO PLACE ASSOCIATES AND THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA", reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof and to approve a Negative Declaration under the
California Environmental Quality Act. Second by Councilmember
Conn. Discussion was held including participation by John Blumthal
representing the developer. The motion to adopt the ordinance was
approved by the followlng vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Councilmember Jennlngs requested the record to indlcate his
negative vote because he is not sure, in the absence of an EIR,
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whether the negative impacts 2dentified in the init2al study have
actually been mitigated and because he believes that, if the
negative impact is severe enough to require all the mitigating
factors included in the development agreement, then there should
have been an EIR. Mayor Yannatta Goldway requested the record to
indicate that the new Councilmembers are supporting additional
;development in the City when the development is balanced and
provides both opportunities for business and for people to live
bere and recreate here.
'S-E: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT OCEAN AND
COLORADO AVENUES: Presented was a staff report transmitting an
ordinance for adoption approv2ng a development agreement with
endall Realty Co., Inc., for property located at northeast corner
of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue; introduced November 10, 1981,
as Item S-C; reintroduced December 8, 1981, as Item 8-B.
iscussion was held, including participation by H. J. Kendall,
resident, Kendall Realty Company. Councilmember Conn moved to
adopt Ordinance "Jo. 1244(CCS) ent2tled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KENDALL REALTY COMPANY, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS H.J.
ENDALL ASSOCIATES, k~D THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA", reading by title
lonly and waiving further reading thereof, approving Contract No.
!3744(CCS) with Kendall Realty Co., Inc. Second by Councilmember
iZane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Aff2rmat2ve: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
9-A: POLISH PEOPLE: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
resolution in support of the Polish people. Mayor Yannatta Goldway
read the resolution into the record. Discussion was held.
Councilmembr Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6433(CCS) entitled:
'''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN
SUPOPRT OF THE PEOPLE'S SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT IN POLAND". Second by
Councilmember Zanet Following discussion and w2th the consent of
the second, Councilmember Conn included in the motion the
suggestion of Councilmember Jennings to add to Section 2 the words
;"free from oppression and foreign intervention." After discussion,
'the motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
10-A: Ml AND M2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS: Presented was a
recommendation of the Planning Commission to direct the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding regulations for Ml and
M2 Districts. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved
to request staff to prepare for Council review and forwarding to
the Planning commission an ordinance which will include provisions
for some sort of review -- whether conditional use permit, site
review, or development agreement -- of projects over 10,000 square
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feet, some indication of preference encouragement or discouragement
of jOb-creating uses in the industr~al zone, and some clarification
of data processing hardware/software uses and their relationship to
either industrial or commerc~al classifications. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
10-B: Ml-A SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
Presented was a recommendation of the Planning Commission to add
Section 9120D to the Municipal Code regarding Ml-A Special
Industrial District height regulations. Councilmember Zane moved
to direct the City Attorney to prepare such an ordinance. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by thge
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
10-C: DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES: Presented was a recommendation of
the Planning Commission to direct C~ty Attorney to prepare an
ordinance prohibiting structure demolition without replacement
proJect permit. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to direct the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting structure demolition
without a replacement project permit. Second by Councilmember
Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
10-D: SHARED PARKING: Presented was a recommendation of the
Planning Commission for amendment to Section 9l29F2 of the
Municipal Code to permit shared parking for mixed- use projects.
Councilmember Press moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby directing tne City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
amending Section 9l29F2 of the Municipal Code to permit shared
parking for mixed use projects. Second by Councilmember Conn. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
II-A: REVENUE SHARING FUND~: Presented was a staff report
recommending approval of grant rationale and funding activities for
allocation of 1982-83 General Revenue Sharing funds to community
agencies. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to
approve the staff recommendation thereby approving grant rationale
and funding activities specif~ed in the staff report dated January
26, 1982 and authorizing the C~ty Manager to implement the grant
funding process within the timelines specified. Second by
Councilmember Reed. After discussion, the motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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ll-B: HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Presented was a staff
report recommend~ng appo~ntment of an adv~sory committee on health
care to advise City adm~n~stration and Santa Monica Hospital during
redevelopment planning, and authorization to the City Clerk to
advertise for members. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed
moved to establish a task force of nine members and a Councilmember
liaison and to direct the City Clerk to advertise for members for
an advisory comm~ttee health care composed of nine citizens of the
City interested in health care and one Councilmember liaison.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway who offered to act as Council
liaison to the advisory committee. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-C: ARTS TASK FORCE: Presented was a staff report requesting
extension of time to report on recommendations of the Citizens TAsk
Force on the Arts. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the request
for extension. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
,ll-D: Considered earlier in the meeting.
ll-E: RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES: Presented was a
staff report recommending approval of a residential energy
conservation services draft contract with Southern California Gas
Company and Southern California Edison Company. Discussion was
held. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to approve the draft
contract with Southern Calfifornia Gas Company and Southern
Cal~fornia Edison Company and to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate with the utility companies before returning the contract
to Council for final approval. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-F: CLOSED SESSIO~: Considered later in the meeting.
ll-G: FEBRUARY 9TH AND 16TH COUNCIL MEETI~GS: Presented was a
staff report recommending adjournment of the February 9, 1982,
Council meeting to 6 P.M., February 16, 1982, to review financial
analysis and other continued items. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved
,to approve the meeting schedule as recommended. Second by
Councilmember Conn. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to amend the
motion to provide that the meeting on February 16 begin at 7 P.M.
rather than 6 P.M. Second by Councilmember Reed. The amendment
failed by the follow~ng vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards, Jennings,
Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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l4-D: COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PLANNING TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane that an appointment
be made to the Commercial/Industrial Task Force. Councilmember
Zane nominated Heather Ball. There being no further nominations,
nominations were closed. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
Heather Ball: Unanimously appointed 7-0
Therefore Heather Ball was appointed to the Citizens Task Force on
Commercial/Industrial Planning.
l4-E: TRAVEL PLANS APPROVED: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Zane for approval of payment of expenses for
attendance at SolarCal Local Government Committee meeting.
Councilmember Reed moved to approve the request of Councilmember
Zane to expend necessary funds to attend the SolarCal Local
Government Committee meeting, Santa Barbara, January 28-29, 1982.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
l4-F: CONFERENCE FEE APPROVED: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Zane for approval of payment of registration fee for
the Conference on Urban Land Policies in the Reagan Years.
Councilmember Reed moved to authorize Councilmember Zane to attend
as requested and be reimbursed for related costs to attend the
Conference on Urban Land Pollcies in the Reagan Years at USC Law
Center, February 5-6, 1982. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-G: RESTAURANT SPECIAL PRICES: Presented was the request of
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards for discussion of "specials" listed on
restaurant menus without prlces. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards requested to refer the matter of "specials" without
prices to the Consumer Affairs staff member in the City Attorney's
office and also to request the Chamber of Commerce to review the
situation of specials not listing prices and report to Council.
Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect her opposition
to efforts in thlS area.
14-H: ZONE CHANGE NOTIFICATION MAILINGS TO COMMERCIAL TENANTS:
Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to request
staff to notify commercial tenants in areas in which we are mailing
notification of zone changes. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Zane moved to request staff to notify commercial tenants in areas
in which notifications are being mailed in regard to zone changes.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
114-1: STATEWIDE HERITAGE TASK FORCE APPOINTMENT, Presented was
'the request of Mayor Vannatta Goldway for discussion regarding
support of David Cameron for appointment to the Statew~de Heritage
Task Force. Councilmember Zane moved to appoint David Cameron to
the Statewide Heritage Task Force. Second by Councilmember Reed.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote, Affirmative, Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Vannatta Goldway
Negative,
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards
.ll-F: CLOSED SESSION, Presented was a request for Closed Session
to consider pending litigation and personnel matters. At 12:12
A.M., Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn to Closed Session.
,~'second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote. council reconvened at 12,37 A.M. with the following members
resent, Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed and
Mayor Vannatta Goldway. Mayor Vannatta Goldway moved to approve a
settlement payment of $7,500 in the case of Clarence Williams vs.
the City (Case No. C-348342). Second by Councilmember Conn. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:38 A.M. Mayor Vannatta Goldway moved to adJourn
in memory of Walter E. Burke, Santa Mon~ca resident and long-time
pewsman who previously worked for the Evening Outlook; John Binns
Hall, a native of Santa Monica and owner of the Cock and Crow
Gourmet Store; and R. Parker Sullivan, long-t~me resident and
~hairman of the Board of General Telephone company. Second by
~ayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the
Ifollowing vote,
, Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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