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M-10/20/1981 . . . . 117 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDI~GS OCTOBER 20, 1981 A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Go1dway at 7:31 P.M. Tuesday. October 20. 1981, having been continued from October 13, 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 W~lliam H. Jennings (entered at 7:37 P.M.) Councilmember Dolores M. Press Counc~lmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane Acting C~ty Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark Clty Clerk Ann M. Shore Counci1member Conn moved to add Agenda Items 4-C, 9-C, 13-E, 13-F, l3-G and 13-H. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 4-C: PROCLAMATION: Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented to Police Chlef Keane a proclamation declaring the week of October 25, 1981, as End Handgun Violence Week. 5-B: Considered later in the meeting. 7-A: CLAIM ~O. M-071 FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE BUILDING MORATORIUM TO CONSTRUCT A CONDOMINIUM/APARTMENT PROJECT AT 1034-1050 FOURTH STREET: After discussion, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to delay the matter to October 27, 1981. Second by Councilmember Press. During discussion, Mayor Yannatta Goldway withdrew the motion, and Councilmember Reed moved to continue the matter to October 27, 1981, and that it be early on the agenda. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwdards. The motlon was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Counc~lmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Reed Abstain: Mayor Yannatta Goldway Absent: Councilmember Jennings 1 October 20, 1981 118 . 9-A: LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS TERMINAL: Presented was a staff report and resolution rescinding Resolution No. 5055(CCS) and stating opposition to the Liquified Natural Gas Terminal at Point Conception, as directed at the meeting of September 15, 1981. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 6375(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA IMONICA OPPOSING THE LOCATION OF A LIQUID NATURAL GAS TERMINAL AT POINT CONCEPTION", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. With the consent of the second, Councilmember Zane included in the motion an amendment requested by Counc11member Conn that Section 2 be revised to read "Because of the environmental risk associated with the proJect and the historical and religious significance of the site to Native Americans, the City Counc11 of the City of Santa Monica opposes the construction of the Liquified Natural Gas Terminal at Point Conception. II After discussion, the motJ.on, as amended, was lapproved by the following vote: Counc11 Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 . Absent: Councilmember Jennings 9-B: DOG LICENSE FEES: Presented was a staff report transmitting a resoluton establishing dog license fees and a wa1ver for senior citizens, Ordinance No. 1226(CCS) having been adopted which provides that such fees be set by resolution. Maror Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adopt Resolut1on No. 6376(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING DOG LICENSE FEES AND PROVIDING FOR THE WAIVER THEREOF", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Counc11member Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Counc11member Jennings I 9-C: HISTORIC SURVEY PROJECT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolution approving application for a grant from the State Office of Historic Preservation for a Historic Survey as authorized in the 1981-82 City budget. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No. 6377 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION ~~ THE PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS-IN-AID FUND FOR HISTORIC SURVEY PROJECT", reading by title lonlY and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember ,Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: i I Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 6-0 ! . Absent: Councilmember Jennings la-A: SOCIAL SECURITY FUNDS: Presented was the recomMendation of the Commiss1on on Older Americans that U. S. Congressmen and 2 October 20. 1981 . . . . . 119 Senators be requested to set up accounting for social security money separate from the federal general funds. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to authorize the Commission on Older Americans to issue their own statement and direct their correspondence to Congress~en and Senators, with copies to the Council. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 10-B: GOLDEN STATE SENIOR DISCOUNT PROGRAM: Presented was a recommendation of the Com~ission on Older Americans that the CLty activate a Golden State Senior Discount Program with retail discount cards. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to accept the recommendation of the Commission on Older Americans to endorse the Golden State Senior Discount Program and authorize the commission to oversee whatever activities they feel are appropriate to distribute information about the program and sign up retail establishments to participate in discount cards. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 10-c: FITNESS CLUSTERS: Presented was the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission to approve donation of fitness clusters from Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center and installation adJacent to the Senior Center in Palisades Park and Lincoln Park for use by senLors and other citizens. Discussion was held. There being on objection, no action was taken pending reports from the staff, Architectural Review Board and the Commission on Older Americans. 10-D: BEACH BIKE PATH: Presented was the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission for approval of the northerly extension of the beach bike path. The staff report was presented. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to endorse the concept of extension of the beach blke path to the northerly boundary of the City and that staff be instructed to incorporate the concerns expressed by Councilmembers regardLng access for all segments of the community and balanced use of all sections of the north beach. Second by Councilmember Press. With the consent of the second, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards included in the motion an amendment requested by Councilmember Conn that staff be authorized 10 seek funding from all sources. the motion, as amended, was pproved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 i i i ! Absent: Councilmember Jennings 3 October 20, 1981 120 . 10-E: DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDER WAY: Presented was the recommendation of the Residential Planning Task Force that interim development guidelines and regulations based on their recommendations should not apply to projects which are well under way or where there exists a hardship or vested right. Councilmember Press moved to receive and file the document. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings (Councilmember Jennings entered at 8:37 P.M.) 5-B: MAILING TO RESIDENTS: Presented was a request of CouncilmeMber Zane for consideration of a mailing to residents regarding the building moratorium. development standards and maJor activities of the Council. Discussion was held, as introduced by Councilmember Zane. Councilmember Conn moved to author~ze the City Manager to obtain information about printing, etcetera, and that the matter be cont~nued to October 27. 1981. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 13-A: DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES AGAINST WOMEN: Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion of a complaint of the Los Angeles Working Women alleging discriminatory practices by the First Interstate Bank. Mayor Yannatta Goldway ~ntroduced discussion and moved to direct staff to look into this complaint further both with the Los Angeles Working Womens Association and the Bank and report on the hiring practices, at least in the Santa Monica Branch of the Bank, what our investements are, and what options may be available to assure that affirmative action is exercised at the Bank. Second by Counc~lmember Press. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: . Councilmember Reed Councilmember Jennings moved to direct staff to develop a policy regarding what type of social activities Council wishes to have staff investigate or get involved in. Second by Councilmember reed. Following disucssion, Councilmember Jennings withdrew the motion stating h~s ~ntent to place the matter on a future agenda. 13-B: CALIFORNIA STATE CONTRACTS REGISTER: Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss subscribing to the California State Contract Register. Mayor Yannatta Goldway introduced discussion. No action was taken since staff subscribes to the Register. 4 October 20. 1981 . 121 . 13-C: MEMBERSHIP ON PLANNING TASK FORCES: Presented was a report on the status of membership and appointments to fill vacancies on the CONmercial/Industrial Development and Neighborhood Participation/Permit Process Task Forces. Councilmember Zane nominated Theodore Apple for appointment to the Neighborhood/Permit Task Force. There being no other nominations, Mayor Vannatta Goldway closed nominations. Theodore Apple was appointed to the Task Force by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Zane nominated Wally Siembab to the Commercial/Industrial Task Force. There being no other nominations, Mayor Vannatta Goldway closed nominations. Wally Siembab was appointed to the Task force by the fol1ow1ng vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 . Councilmember Conn moved to continue to the agenda of October 27, 1981, the matter of filling a vacancy on the Residential Planning Task Force. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: unanimously approved 7-0 13-E: SOCCER CLUB USE OF MARINE PARK: Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion of a possible adjustment of fees for use by the Soccer Club of Marine Park. Mayor Vannatta Goldway introduced discussion. Councilmember Reed moved to hear members of the public. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Robert Selberg representing the Santa Monica Soccer team requested use of the Park two hours at different days of the week and combined fee. Councilmember Reed moved to waive the fee resolut1on for purposes of the Santa Monica Soccer Club practicing between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. at Marine Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the two hour minimum for each day set by resolution be waived and the Club be charged for the use of the field for one hour of actual use on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and that this be retroactive back to October 1, 1981. Second by Mayor Vannatta Go1dway. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 !OUnCilmember Zane moved to hear Item 13-G at this time. Second by ayor Vannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards advised of his conflict of interest and as excused at 9:25 P.M.) I 13-G: SOJOURN AGENCY FUNDING: Presented were requests of Councilmembers Press and Zane for funding of the SOJourn organization. Discussion was held, as introduced by Councilmember Press. Councilmember Zane moved to approve an appropriation of $15,000 to fund the Sojourn Agency and authorized revision to 5 October 20, 1981 . 122 . existing Contract No. 3681(CCS) with Ocean Park Community Center. Second by Councilmember Press. the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards (Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards entered at 9:55 P.M.) 13-F: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL ZONES: After discussion, Councilmember Zane withdrew his request for discuss10n regarding clarification of interim development guidelines for commercial zones in view of the staff report to be agendized October 27, 1981. 13-H: ONE-LIFE NATURAL FOODS OFF-SALE LICENSE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Conn for consideration of waiving City obJection to the application of One- Life Natural Foods for an off-sale beer and wine license. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to wa1ve obJection to the application of One- Life Natural Foods for an off-sale license. Second by Counc11member Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn. Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Go1dway Negative: Councilmember Reed Abstain: Councilmembers Edwards and Jennings II-I: CLOSED SESSION: At 9:42 P.M. Councilmember Conn moved to adJourn for the requested Closed Session for discussion of pending litigation and personnel matters. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. At 11:05 P.M. Council convened with the following members present: Mayor Yannatta Goldway, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards, Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press and Reed. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to authorize an arbitration payment in the amount of $4,450 in the case of Snyder vs. the City, WEC 55772. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the follow1ng vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Zane Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to approve Contract No. 37l8(CCS) a development agreement with Robert S. Held, amended with regard to the Certificate of Occupancy. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: 6 October 20, 1981 . . . . . 123 council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn. Edwards. Jennings. Press and Reed Absent: Councilmember Zane Abstain: Mayor Yannatta Goldway ADJOURNMENT: At 11:07 P.M.. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adjourn the meeting adjournment to be in memory of Ruby Sullivan. a long-time Santa Monica resident and active member of the League of Women Voters; Ella Hureskin. mother of Chris Hureskin. a member of the City Clerk staff; Moshe Dayan, Israeli statesman; and Linn Gore. former member of the Airport Commission and resident of the community. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Zane ATTEST: , , '-, " " ~t.A L "'I Lxtli..d/'L~"'- Ann M. Shore C1ty Clerk a/~ VEp: ", /.~~. / .<..'!ll <A ' ' Ruth I'" nnatta Gol way / Mayo ( ) 7 October 20, 1981 . . . .