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
.
.
.
.