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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 3, 1981
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:39 P.M. Tuesday, November 3, 1981,
having been continued from October 27, 1981, and October 29, 1981.
Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of
allegiance to the United States of America.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Acting City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant C1ty Attorney Stephen Stark
C1ty Clerk Ann M. Shore
Absent:
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
~'ayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to add Agenda Items 4-A and 13-D.
econd by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
ote.
4-A: PROCLAMATION: Mayor Yannatta Goldwy presented a proclamation
naming the week of November 2nd Youth for for Understanding Week.
8-B: PARKING OF TRAILERS AND LARGE VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance
for introduction amending the Munic1pal Code regarding parking of
trailers and large veh1cles in residential districts as directed by
the Council on October 13, 1981. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Conn moved to hear members of the public for three
minutes each. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
approved by unan1mous vote. The public hearing was declared open
at 7:45 P.M. Max Fenton and John Jurenka spoke in opposition to
the proposed ordinance. No One else wishing to speak, Mayor
Yannatta Goldway moved to close the hearing at 8:00 P.M. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Conn moved to introduce an ordinance ent1tled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
i; ECTION 3374A OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE", reading by title
nly and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta
oldway. After discussion, the motion was approved by the
, allowing vote:
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Council Vote: Aff~rmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers Press and Zane
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Conn moved to hear Item 9-D at this time. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by a vote of four in
favor (Councilmembers Edwards and Jennings opposed, CouncilMember
Reed Absent) .
9-D: OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR REACTOR: Presented was a resolution
opposing relicensing of the Nuclear Reactor at UCLA-Westwood campus
as directed by Council on October 6, 1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway
moved to hear from members of the public for three minutes each.
Second by Councilmernber Zane. The motion was approved by the
unanimous vote. The following persons spoke in support of the
resolution opposing relicens~ng of the nuclear reactor at UCLA
Westwood Campus: Sheldon C. Plotkin, Andy Liberman, Joel Pelcyger,
:John Gabree, Dan Hirsch, Alan Sadowsky, Robin Schneider, Peter
!Weinberger, Brad Newfield, Barbara Greenstein, Lilia F. Castillo,
Icarmen R. Gonzalez, Joe Blau Hal Shwimer, Martin A. C. Enriquez
'Marquez, Howard Cushnir, Wendy Schnelker speaking on her own behalf
and reading a statement from Lynn Greenberg. John Jurenka spoke
in opposition to having this item on the Council agenda. Ron Aryel
spoke in opposition to the resolution. John Miles spoke to request
an outside review of the reactor safety, insistence on emergency
procedures and an insurance policy. There being no one else
jwishing to speak, the hearing was declared closed at 9:04 P.M.
!Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution
!No. 6388(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCNIL OF THE
,CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN OPPOSITION TO THE RELICENSING OF THE UCLA
NUCLEAR REACTOR", reading by t~tle only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. With the consent of
the second, Councilmember Conn included in the motion an amendment
requested by Councilmember Zane to add: "WHEREAS the operation of
the reactor at UCLA is costly at a time when concerns about fiscal
prudence by a public institut~on is a maJor concern of citizens"
and "WHEREAS the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has indicated that
the UCLA reactor fails to meet federal guidelines in 37 different
ways in fail~ng to provide an emergency plan should there be
difficulties with the reactor." The mot~on, as amended, was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Negative:
Councilmember Jennings
Absent:
Counc~lmember Reed
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Councilmember Jennings requested the record to reflect that he is
vot~ng against the motion not because he is in favor of relicensing
this reactor but because of the content of this particular
resolution. Councilmember Conn moved to hear Items ll-E and 10-A
at this time. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was
approved by a vote of five in favor (Councilmember Zane opposed,
Councilmember Reed absent) .
Il-E: PARKING AND STRIPING CHANGES ON 26TH STREET BETWEEN SAN
VICENTE AND WILSHIRE BOULEVARDS: Presented was a staff report
recommending parking and striping changes on 26th Street.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to hear members of
the public for three minutes each. Second by Councilmember Zane.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The following persons
spoke to request that traffic safety measures be taken in their
neighborhoods: H. M. Thomas, Linda Utsinger, Carl D. Utsinger,
Berc S. Bak, Beverlie Bore~s, Ed Singh and Art Botham. Discussion
was held, includ~ng part~cipation by staff. Ma~or Yannatta Goldway
moved to approve the staff recommendation to modify the road
geometries on 26th Street between San Vicente and Wilshire
Boulevards as proposed; in addition to direct staff to ~nstall
International pedestrian crosswalks as soon as possible, report on
impact in four months, provide a written analysis of stop sign
qualifications at the various intersections in comparison with our
standards, report on installation and cost of pedestrian ~slands
going out to the roadway on intersection corners, i.e., a planter
that narrows the street at the intersection giving the pedestrian a
shorter distance to walk and greenery to more visually define the
street as narrow. Second by Councilmember Conn. After further
discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
10-A: PERMIT PROCESS/NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATIONS: Presented was a recommendation of the Development
Permit Process/Ne~ghborhood Planning Task Force for modification of
the permit process and comments by the Planning Commission. The
staff report was presented. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adopt
these proposals in concept and refer them to staff to prepare
administrative recommendations and an implementation program for a
public hearing before adoption; further, that a letter be sent to
members of the Task Force thanking them for their participation and
work to date and indicating that Council looks forward to the work
they are going to be doing on ne~ghborhood planning. Second by
Councilmember Conn. With the consent of the second, Mayor Yannatta
Goldway included the suggestion of councilmember Zane to include in
the staff report an assessment of fiscal impact of the proposals,
like computerization, etcetera, and an evaluat~on by the City
Attorney as to whether or not recommendations meet the requirements
of the law we are attempting to comply with, the notion of a
one-stop permit procedure. The motion was approved by the
follow~ng vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
After further discusslon, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to dlrect
the City Manager as a priority item to work with the Planning
Department to develop a plan to facilitate thlS hearing process and
to come back to Councl1 if further actlon is needed to make sure
these things are heard in the most timely fashion. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the followlng vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
8-C: LICENSE REVIEW BOARD ABOLISHED: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction eliminating the License
Review Board and establishing a hearing examiner process, as
directed by the Council on January 27, 1981. The hearing was
declared open at 10:47 P.M. No one wishing to speak to the matter.
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to close the public hearing at 10:47
P.M. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote. Councilmember Zane ~oved to introduce an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SAN~A MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ABOLISH THE LICENSE REVIEW BOARD AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR
LICENSE APPEALS", reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councllmember Reed
8-E: TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE: Presented for
consideratlon was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for
adoption establishing a toxic chemical disclosure law, introduced
September 22, 1981. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 1232(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
~CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING TO ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED TOXIC
: CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE LAW", reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Conn moved to extend discussions beyond 11:00 P.M.
!Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motlon was approved by a
!vote of five in favor (Councilmember Jennings opposed,
iCouncilmember Reed absent).
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8-F: AGREEMENT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AT OCEAN AND COLORADO
AVENUES: Presented for consideration was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction approving an agreement
w1th Kendall Associates for development at Ocean and Colorado
Avenues. (Councilmember Jennings departed at 11:20 P.M.)
Discussion was held, including participation by Michael Miller,
attorney for Kendall Assoc1ates, and Don Prochnow, project
architect. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to continued the matter to
November 10, 1981, and request the City Attorney to report
regarding amendments requested by Council during discussion.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Counc1l Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
9-B: MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM: Presented was a staff
report transmitt1ng a resolution for adoption approving the Santa
Monica Minority Business Enterprise Program. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6386(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADOPTING THE SANTA MONICA MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PROGRAM", reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, with the request that the City Manager provide Council
with an implementation progress report in six months or no later
than the budget sessions. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
9-C: RULES OF ORDER: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
resolution amending the Rules of Order for the conduct of City
Counc11 meetings, as directed on September 8, 1981. Member of the
public Howard Goldberg requested the Council return to procedures
the two-thirds vote in order to continue discussions past 11:00
P.M. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6387(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING RULES OF ORDER AND
PROCEDURE FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS", reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
,Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to consolidate consideration of Items
Il-H, 11-1 and Il-J. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
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Il-H, 11-1 fu~D Il-J: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 41814, 14444 AND
42087: Presented for consideration were appeals from the Plannlng
Commission's action to table or take no action on Tentative Tract
No. 41814 for a 5-unit new condominium at 1510 Princeton Street
submitted by R. Murphy; Tentative Parcel No. 14444 for a 4-unit
condominium converSlon at 631 Callfornia Avenue submitted by M.
Daley; Tentative Tract No. 42087 for a 19-unit condominium office
conversion at 2110 Wilshire Boulevard, submitted by F. Noble. The
staff reports were presented. Applicant Fred Noble spoke to
request approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 42087. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Zane moved to deny Tentative Tract Map Nos.
41814, 14444 and 42087 and applications for conditional use
permits. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motlon was
approved by the following vote:
council Vote: Unanlmously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
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Councl1member Zane moved to hear Item 13-D at this time. Second by
Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
13-D: RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION: Presented was the request
of Councilmember Zane for dlScussion of a resolution endorslng the
concept of contracting with Southern California Edison and Gas
Companies to perform residential energy conservation services.
Peggy Gardels, Director, California Offlce of Western Sun, an
agency funded by the U. S. Department of Energy to promote solar
energy and conservation, described development of the State audlt
plan and spoke in support of the resolution. Mayor Yannatta
Goldway moved to adopt Resolutlon No. 6389(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SUPPORTING ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS", indicating support of the
concept as proposed, reading by tltle only and waiving further
reading thereof, and to authorize sending of a letter to the
Administrative Law Judge of the Public Utilities Commission.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unani~ously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
ll-C, Il-F, 11-G, 12-C: Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to continue
Agenda Items ll-C, Il-F, Il-G and 12-C to the agenda of November
10, 1981. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved
by unanimous vote.
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5-B: MAILING TO RESIDENTS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Zane for consideration of a mailing to residents
regarding the moratorlum, development standards and other Council
activities. Discussion was held, as introduced by Councilmember
Zane. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve the draft of the
letter and direct the City Manager to work with the City Council
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office to facilitate this mailing as quickly as possible and to
report to Council if it is found necessary to appropriate
additlonal funds. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Absent:
councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Abstain:
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards
13-A: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: There being no
objection, the matter was continued until Councilmember Reed wishes
to return it to the agenda.
13-B: PERSONNEL BOARD MEMBERS: Presented was the matter of
appointment of two members to fill two vacancies on the Personnel
Board. Councllmember Press nominated Melissa Hill. There being no
other nomlnations, Mayor Yannatta Goldway declared nominations
closed. The vote on the nomination was as follows:
Melissa Hill: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta GOldway
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Press
Melissa Hill was therefore appolnted to the Personnel Board for a
term expiring June 30, 1986.
Nominations were opened for the second position on the Personnel
Board. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards nominated Clyde Longmire. There
being no other nominations, Mayor Yannatta Goldway declared
nominations closed. The vote on the nomination was as follows:
Clyde Longmire: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Clyde Longmire was appointed to the Personnel Board for a term
expiring June 30, 1984.
ll-K: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:54 A.M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved
to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing pending
Iltigation and personnel matters. Second by Councilmember Zane.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at
1:58 A.M. wlth the following members present: Mayor Yannatta
Goldway, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards, Councilmembers Conn, Press and
Zane. Councl1member Zane moved to approve payment of $12,500 In
~ett1ement of the case of Goode et al versus the City. Second by
qounci1member Conn. The motion was approved by the followlng vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Counci1members Jennings and Reed
Councilmember Conn moved to approve Contract No. 3720(CCS), an
agreement between the 1545 - 26th Street Associates, Speare and
Co., Inc., and the City. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press and Zane
Negative:
Mayor Yannatta Go1dway
Absent:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
ADJOURNMENT: At 2:00 A.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adjourn
the meeting and continued items to 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 10,
1981, and that adjournment be in memory of Reverend Victor William
Neemeyer, resident of Santa Monica who had been pastor of Pilgrim
Luthran Church for 26 years; Phllip Fisher, a forty-year resident
and businessman; Ethel Barrington MacDonald, 96-years old, a
longtlme resident and active member of the Santa Monica Women's
Club whose next of kin has requested that donations in her memory
be made to Meals on Wheels; and in memory of Mary Zane, grandmother
of Councllmember Dennis Zane. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards.
The motlon was approved by the fOllowing vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
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Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
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