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M-1/11/1983 . . . . 95 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1983 Notice of a special meeting having been given as provided by law, Mayor Yannatta Goldway opened the meeting at 6:14 P.M., January 11, 1983 for the purpose of a study session. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards (entered at 6:30 P.M.) Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Dolores M. Press Councilmember Christine E. Reed (entered at 6:15 P.M.) Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John Alschuler, Jr. City Clerk Joann Jelly STUDY SESSION: SS-l: Clerical Reclassification Study. The City Manager introduced the Director of Personnel, Susan McCarthy, who presented a report on the background of the Reclassification Study and its need and application to the City clerical staff. Reclassification is an attempt to update the City's clerical classifications for better advancement, more accurate job descriptions and to ease procurement of new personnel. SS-2: General Services Mana~ement Analysis. The City Manager presented the staff report along with the General Services Manager, Stan Scholl. A report followed from Clay Brown, of Ralph Anderson and Associates, who conducted the study and the recommendations which would improve the organization and operation of the varied services encompassed in that department. The City Manager advised that these recommendations are being reviewed, but will not be implemented at this time. At 7:25 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Jennings seconded to adjourn the Study Session. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: ; 1 I January 11, 1983 96 . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING A regular meeting of the Santa Monica Parking Authority was held Tuesday, January 11, 1983. The Parking Authority was called to order by Chairperson Yannatta Goldway at 7:40 P.M. with the following members present. Roll Call: Members Present: Chairperson Ruth Yannatta Goldway Ken Edwards James p, Conn William H. Jennings Dolores M. Press Christine E. Reed Dennis Zane . City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark P~-l: , A~proval of minutes of combined meetins with Parkin9 Authority q~tober 12, 1982: The minutes of the Parking Authority meeting of October 12, 1982 were approved, moved br Member Reed, seconded by Member Conn and approved unanimously. At 7:41 P.M., Chairperson Pro Tempore Edwards moved, Member Conn seconded to close the Parking Authority meeting. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Members: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: . Members: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was held on Tuesday, January 11, 1983 and called to order at 7:41 P,M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America and introduced Alvin D. Smith from the First Presbyterian Church, who offered the invocation. 2 January 11, 1983 . L I~ . . . . 97 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 Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Joann Jelly SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: I 4-A: Announcement of u~oming appointment to Pier Task Force. Mayor Yannatta Goldway announced that there were several i openings to the pier Task Force including one for an . architect whose appointment will be made at the January 25, 1983 Council meeting. A discussion was held concerning further openings. Council requested the City Clerk to furnish lists of those who have resigned including their address. 4-B: Service ~in ?resentatio~. . Withdrawn at the request of staff. i It was moved by Councilmember Conn, seconded by [ Councilmember Zane to add Items 6-D, 6-E, 14-E, l4-F, l4-G and 14-H to the agenda. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Geldway Negative: Councilmembers: Jennings CONSENT CALENDAR. Councilmember Reed removed Item 6-D from the agenda. . Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to i approve the Consent Calendar Items 6-A through 6-E with the exception of Item 6-D, reading resolutions and ordinance by titles only and waiving further reading thereof as follows: : 6-A: The minutes of meetings held November 23, and November I 30, 1982 were approved. 6-B: Ordinance No. 1267(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO ESTABLISH AN I AIRPORT NOISE LIMIT OF 100 SENEL," was adopted. 3 January 11, 1983 9B . 6-C: Resolution No. 6605(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA 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-82-40)," was adopted setting a public hearing for February 8, 1983, 6-E: Resolution No. 6606(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING UPON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE," was adopted, setting a public hearing for March 8, 1983 regarding annual weed abatement revision and renewal program. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilrnembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway . Negative: Councilmembers: None 6-D: Recommendation to refer park security lighting projects to the cap~ta~'I~~r~~ement committee for review in the 1983-84 bud~et process. In response to Councilmember Reed's concerns, the Director of Recreation and Parks stated that he would return to Council regarding the design of the lights, and the City Manager stated that he would give a report and would not take any action on the issue at this meeting. It was moved . by Mayor Yannatta G~ldway, seconded by Councilmember Conn-to I support the staff recommendation. The motion was approved . by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta GOldway Negative: Councilmembers: None 7-A: PUBLIC HEARINGS. 7-A: ReSOlution re9ardin9 assessment of costs ~o ~~pair damaged sidewalks~.driveways and curbs (SR-82-39), I : The City Manager presented the staff report. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to close the public I hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilrnember Conn moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to approve the staff recommendation adopting Resolution No. I 6607(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF , THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE THE . 4 January 11, 1983 . . . . . 99 ISUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED : SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-82-30)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn. Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Oouncilmembers: None 7-B: Resolution re~ardin~ assessment of costs to repair abandoned driveways, (AD-I). The City Manager presented the staff report. There being no imembers of the public wishing to speak, Councilmernber Conn I moved, Oouncilmember Zane seconded to close the public 'hearing. After a brief discussion. Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to approve the ReSOlution No. 6608(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REMOVAL AND REPAIRS OF ABANDONED DRIVEWAYS (AD-I)," reading by title ionly and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was lapproved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: I!!. ORDINANCES, ; Councilmembers: None a-A: Ordinance relatin~ to Santa Monica Mall refuse containers and lighting. The City Attorney presented the staff report. At 8:15 P.M. the hearing was declared open. There being no members of Ithe public wishing to speak, Councilmember Reed moved, ,Councilmember Conn seconded and it was unanimously approved 'to close the pUblic hearing. In response to Councilmember Reed's suggestion that standards be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board, the City Attorney suggested amending the ordinance, Section 5611A. paragraph (f) from "September I" to "October 1". and Section 3611B, paragraph (d), change date from "June 1" to "July 1" to give additional time period for development of guidelines of the IPlanning Commission. Responding to concerns that all of the !proprietors should hear about this ordinance, the Director of of General Services, suggested that between this meeting and the second reading of the ordinance that staff be directed to notify each owner and send out handbills to each of the owner-proprietors to ensure notification. Is January 11, 1983 100 . Councilrnember Reed moved, Councilmernber Conn seconded to introduce the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 36llA AND SECTION 36llB TO SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REFUSE REQUIREMENTS AND LIGHTING ON MALL COURT WEST AND MALL COURT EAST," with the change in dates as mentioned above, reading by title only and waiving further reading there. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None 9. RESOLUTIONS. 9-A: Resolution of the City Council callins and SivinS notice of the holdins of a General Municipal E~ection t9 be held April 12, 1983 for the purpose of electins certain offic~als and submittins a proposition to the ~ualified electors. . The City Attorney presented the staff report. Mayor Yannatta Goldway suggested that the hours of the polls be open from 7:00 A.M, to 9:00 P.M., the cost of the additional hour is estimated at $1,340.00. The difficulties of this change were discussed, and suggestions were made such as increasing the amount paid per hour to election workers and splitting shifts by getting additional people. Discussion was held regarding the fact that the proposed proposition being presented to the qualified electors would mean two Article Nineteens in the Charter would exist. TWo members of the pUblic, Paul DeSantis and David Epstein spoke in favor of the initiative but against the wording of the summary being presented on the ballot. A lengthy discussion of the Council ensued regarding the language used in the resolution in reference to the word "landlord." Councilmember Zane moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to adopt Resolution No, 6609(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1983," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, including in Section 4, that the polls be open at 7:00 A.M, until 9:00 P.M. . It was moved by Councilmember Jenninss, seconded by Councilmember Reed to amend the motion as follows: "Shall the City Charter be amended to add a new Article Nineteen entitled "Tenant Ownership Rights" establishing standards for the processing and approval of applications for a change 6 January II, 1983 . . . . . 101 IOf rental units to any form of ownership allowed by State : law. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Jennings, Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Geldway 'Councilmember Jennin~s moved a change in the wording of the ballot summary to read as follows: Shall the City Charter be amended to add a new Article Nineteen entitled "Tenant Ownership Rights" establishing standards for the processing and approval of applications for conversion of rental units .to any form of ownership allowed by State law. Seconded by iCouncilmember Reed. The motion failed by the following roll 'call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway ; ICouncilmember Jennings moved another amendment as follows: 'add a comma following the word "condominiums" and delete everything following and add: "community apartments, stock cooperatives, limited equity stock cooperatives or any other means authorized under State law." Seconded by Councilmember Reed. The motion failed by the fOllowing roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway ~ouncilmember Jennings moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to delete the word "rental" and substitute "apartment owners/tenant." The motion failed with the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Councilmember Jennings moved an amendment, seconded by Councilmember Reed as follows: after the word "landlord" .add "/tenant." The motion failed by the following roll call Ivote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway '7 ! January 11, 1983 102 . Councilmember Jennin1s moved, seconded by Councilmember Reed to delete the words condominiums and other." The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Councilmember Jennings ,moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to delete the word "landlord." The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Councilmember Jennings_~oved to delete Section 8 of the resolution, but later withdrew his motion. Mayor Yannatta Goldway then called for the vote on the main motion which was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Abstain: Councilmembers: Zane Mayor Yannatta Goldway asked that the record reflect that her negative vote is based on her belief that the title of this Charter Initiative appears to be misleading. 9-B: ~esolution of the City Council authorizing certain of its members to fi~e written arguments regarding the pro~sition to be submitted at the Municipal Election, April 12, 1983. The City Attorney presented the staff report and explained the process for SUbmitting ballot arguments and the priority established by the Elections Code used in determining the selection of arguments, . Member of the public, Thomas Bell spoke on the matter. There were no Councilmembers requesting an authorization to submit an argument in favor of Proposition A. After discussion, a poll of the Council to determine which members wished to have their names designated as being against Proposition A resulted as follows: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Edwards, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway. 8 January 11, 1983 . . . . . 103 Councilmember Zane moved and Councilmember Reed seconded to authorize the names mentioned above being inserted in the resolution and adoption of Resolution No, 6610(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A MEASURE TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1983," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Counc ilmembers: None 9-C: Resolution of the City Council requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to Santa Monica relatins to the conduct of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 1983. The City Attorney presented the staff report. Discussion followed regarding the location of polling places. The City Clerk will submit to Council a tentative list of polling places the first part of February. Councilmember Reed moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to adopt a Resolution No. 6611(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1983," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS. II-A: Recommendation that Council concur with suggested approach for ~re~aration and presentation of the 1983-84 City Budget. The City Manager presented the staff report. encompasses the main components of the City's budget-operating, capital and grants program, i calendar for the next six months was attached I This review The budget with a report 9 January 11, 1983 104 . of proposed policy changes in the 1983-84 Community Development and community Service Grants process. presentation of funding rationale and selection criteria. [The Council was requested to establish an initial policy ,direction to serve as a basis for budget preparation and analysis. A lengthy discussion followed. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved. Councilmember Conn seconded to accept the recommendations from the City Manager with regard to everything except the proposed policy changes in the Community Development and Community Service Program. The ,motion was approved by the following roll call vote: I Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn. Edwards. Jennings. Press. Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: Reed 'IThe City Manager presented the staff report regarding policy changes in the 1983-84 Community Development and Community Service grants process. A lengthy discussion was held. Member of the public. Ronald Yoerger, spoke in favor of cutting waste. . Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve the recommendation ,arid procedures as outlined by the City Manager's office with Ian amendment on page 7 under the heading .Selection !Criteria," the second item. as follows: insert on the 'second line after the words .community needs.: "for improved housing conditions and housing law enforcement." Councilmember Conn seconded with the understanding that the proposed are guidelines, The motion was approved with the following roll call vote: I I Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn. Edwards, Reed Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Press ,\councilmember Jennings indicated the record is to reflect that his negative vote was due to his belief that social !service needs are entitled to more money than what the staff report recommends, . CQuncilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to lextend the meeting past 11:00 P,M, The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press and Mayor Yannatta Goldway ,Negative: Councilmembers: Reed and Zane IMOTION REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA: 10 January 11, 1983 . . . . . 105 Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to "hear the items remaining on the agenda in the following ,order: Items Il-H, 14-A, 14-B, ll-C, 11-J, 11-1 and Il-F and continue the remaining items until January 18, 1983. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Il-B: Public hearins--consideration of recommendation to adopt resolution approvin9 Local Coastal Plan. I !This item was continued and will be renoticed. ll-C: Clerical reclassification study, approval of classification specifications and adoFtion of resolution establishins salaries for clerical classifications. The City Manager presented the staff report. Employee Debra Miller, representing the MEA, spoke with questions of staff regarding apparent discrepancies in the proposed recommendations outlined in her letter to the Council, Basically, Ms. Miller was concerned that the City should not base new standards on previous negotiations and that increases be comparable between the MEA and Library. The City Manager assured Council that an attempt was being made to maintain exactly the existing negotiated differences. After a lengthy discussion Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to adopt Resolution No. 6612(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING SALARIES FOR THE RECLASSIFIED CLERICAL SERIES," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to direct the staff to assure that none of the employees have salary reductions as result of the action. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta GOldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Il-D: Recommendation to aF~rove public notice procedures pertainins to assessment districts. Continued to January 18, 1983. I !ll January 11, 1983 106 . ll-E: Rec~mmendation that the City Council approve a plan to mitis ate the effect of p~rkins meters on residents and emplorees in the area bounded by Broadway, Colorado Avenue, Olymp1c Boulevard, Lincoln Boulevard and east City limits, ins~ruct the City Attorne~ to prepare appropriate ordinances and staff to ~ive recommendations for implementation of on and off-street parkins. (Continued from December 21, 1982, 11;-em ll-B.) Continued to January 18, 1983. ll-F: Recommendation to authorize the City Manaser to nesotiate and execute a cont~~ct with the Rowan Group, Inc. for implementation of a Community Needs Assessment allocatin~ monies from various accounts to fund this I>roj eeL The City Manager gave the staff report after which M. L. Bleich, a Santa Monica resident who coordinated the recruitment, training and management of assessment ,interviewers, spoke in regard to the matter. ! After discussion, Mayor Pro Tempor~ Edwards moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to approve the staff recommendation authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 3867(CCS) with the Rowan Group, Inc. for the implementation of a community needs assessment, allocating $14,000 from Community Development Block Grant . Account No. 19-200-262-000-506, $2,000 from Account No. '119-200-262-517-506 and $9,000 from Account No. ,01-200-261-000-506 for this project. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed 11~G: ,Recommendation to authorize the position of Administrative Analyst/Arts Coordinator in the City Ma~aser's office, I Continued to January 18, 1983. 11~H: Recommendatio~ to ins~ruct staff to proceed with ~x~erior raintin9 of Carousel Buildins. . The City Manager presented the staff report. The Council ,studied the two drawings illustrated on the bulletin boards 10f the Council Chamber. 'The City Manager recommended that Council endorse the original scheme as recommended by the Landmarks Commission in addition to the recommendations presented in the staff report. 112 January II, 1983 . . . . . 107 Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved. Councilmember Reed 'seconded to approve the staff recommendation which was as follows: 1. Instruct staff to proceed with exterior restoration process with previously approved schedule; 2. Instruct staff to paint the exterior as closely approximating the original colors as possible, i.e., dark blue trim and peach stucco; 3. Instruct staff to proceed with exterior painting on the trim as soon as possible so as to protect the wood from the wintry rainy season, The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings. Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None 11-1: Recommendation to authorize City Manager to si9n contract for race of Los Angeles International Marathon in portions of Santa Monica, March 5, 1983. The City Manager announced that he had received a phone call from the Los Angeles International Marathon representative requesting a withdrawal to conduct a race in Santa Monica. 11-1: (Continued) Re~ommendation to authorize City Manaser to ne90tiate similar conditions and route for Avon National Mara~hon on June 5, 1983 and sisn contract; direct staff to develop criteria for future marathon contract consideration. A representative of the Avon National Marathon was present. Miss Kathryn Switzer spoke and explained that Avon has scheduled this race in Helsinki, Finland and the TAC National Championship for women, and will be awarding $85,000 to the top twenty competitors. Avon has been asked to contribute $10,000 for police radio equipment and $15.000 for tot lot equipment. Approximately 1.000 runners are expected June 5. 1983. The route of this race was described and discussion ensued, Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded I'to approve the staff recommendations: 1. authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the terms and conditions and to !sign the Contract No. 3868(CCS) for the running of the Avon National Marathon in Santa Monica. and 2. directing the Recreation and Parks Commission to review Resolution No. 5331(CCS) in developing criteria for future marathons to be run in the City for Council review and approval, The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: I Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards. Jennings. Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway 13 January 11. 1983 108 . Negative: Councilmembers: None ll~J: Recommendation to approve the Stewart Street Park Master Plan; resolution ap~rovin~ the application for ~rant funds under the Roberti-Z'Berg urban open spac~ and recreation ~r09~~ for Stewa~t Street Park: appropriation of Roberti-Z'Ber9 funds in the amount of $76,256: and authorization of Phase I development. I The City Manager presented the staff report which summarized ! the project to date and with the request that the Council approve the Master Plan. The Council reviewed the layout illustrated on the Council Chamber bulletin board. The Director of Recreation and Parks explained pertinent details. Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to approve the staff recommendation as follows: 1. approve the Stewart Street Park Master Plan; 2. adopt Resolution No. 66l3(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR STEWART STREET PARK," reading by ; title only and waiving further reading thereof; 3. I appropriate $76,256 of Roberti-Z'Berg money for additional ! development in Phase 1 for authorized Phase 1 development. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta ~ldway Negative: Councilmembers: None ll-K: Recommendation to adopt resolution waivin9 forma bid procedure and authorizins direct ~egotiations with Gener~l Telephone Company for lease purch~se agreement for installation of.new telephone sfstem in City facilities and '[ to authorize the City Ma~ager to execute a seven-rear lease purchase agreement for Alternative No. 2 as proposed by , Genera~ Telephone Company. Continued to January 18, 1983. . : CLOSED SESSION I ! ll-L: Request for Closed Ses~ion ,to discuss pendin~ litigation and personnel matters. At 12:37 A.M., Mayor Pro Tempore Edwar~s moved, , Councilmember Conn seconded, and the motion was unanimously I approved to move into Closed Session. At 2:00 A.M. I Councilmembers reconvened with the following members : present: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, 14 January 11, 1983 . 109 . Reed, Zane, with Mayor Yannatta Goldway entering at 2:05 A.M. The following actions were voted upon: Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to approve the settlement of Shapiro versus City, Case No. 1404710 in the amount of $6,500. The motion was approved ;the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane by Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Mayor Yannatta Goldway Councilmember Conn moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards to approve the settlement of the claim Ford versus City, Case No. WEC 065031 in the amount of $7,200. The . motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to 'I 'approve the settlement of the claim Goldson versus the City, Case No. C57074 in the amount of $6,000. The motion was ,approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None illt was moved br Councilmember Conn, seconded by Mayor Yannatta Goldway to approve the increase in the City Manager's salary to $63,500 per year plus payment of PERS and including mental health benefits retroactive to December 1, 1982. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Counc ilmembers : None Abstain: Councilmembers: Jennings 15 January 11, 1983 . 110 . continued to January 18, 1983. 14. COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS: l~-A: Appointment of member~.to System Advisory Board of the Metro~litan Coo~erative.Library System. Nominations were opened for this position and Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards nominated Philip Kaufman as Delegate. Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to appoint Philip 'Kaufman for this position. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Nominations were opened for Alternate Delegate and Councilmember Press nominated Marjorie S. Ogden. Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to appoint Marjorie S. Ogden. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. . Philip Kaufman was therefore appointed as the Delegate to Systems Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System for a two-year term to expire January 1, 1985. Marjorie S. Ogden was therefore appointed to the position of Alternate Delegate to the System Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System for a two-year periOd to expire January 1, 1985. 14-B: Request of M~ror Y~nnatta Goldway to dis~uss bus transportation to the Martin Luther Kin~ Rally to be held on Saturday, January 15 at Figue~oa and Santa Barbara ~venu~ in Los Angeles. Mayor Yannatta Goldway relinquished her five minutes to Joseph E. Gross who spoke in favor of Council furnishing transportation, After discussion it was recommended that City funds not be used, and it was suggested that those wishing to attend use public transportation. l~-C: Request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss the w~iving of fee ~~~ the use of Virginia Park Meeting 'Room by the Latino .~~so~rce Organization on June 11, 1983. Continued to January 18, 1983, . 14-0: Request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss action on Land~ills in Countr of Los Angeles, Continued to January 18, 1983, 14-E: Request of Councilmember Jennings to discuss :nforcem:nt of prior procedure to.~ons~der onl~ those ag~nda 1tems ~h1ch have been delivered i~ the agenda packet Friday evening prior to Council meeting. 16 January 11, 1983 . . . . . III Continued to January 18, 1983. !4-F: Request of Councilmember Jenninss to discuss the ,possibility of holdin~ one Council meetin~ per month outside ICitr Hall to increase outreach to citizens, e. g..-school I aud~torium. Continued to January 18. 1983. l4-G: Request of Councilmember Conn to discuss adoption of !esolution welcoming refugees of conscience from the apartheid of South Africa. Continued to January 18, 1983. l4-H: Request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway that Council discuss the request of the YMCA to waive a requirement of sewer assessment fee of $1,250, Continued to January 18. 1983. ADJOURNMENT. At 2:07 a.m., Councilmember Reed moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to adjourn the meeting in memory of the following people: Marshall Hickson. Ralph W. Unger, Felicia Magana. John O'Callaghan. Joy P. Mustarde, Tomi Bolero. Helen M. Stradling, J. B. Eyer. Julian Scemama, Governor Tom McCall, Congressman Benjamin S. Rosenthal. and Governor Hugh Gallen. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn. Edwards. Jennings. Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Counc ilmembers: None /2!J/4w#~ '--- Ruth YaQh~a Goldway U Mayor '- ATTEST: /' ~Jh~ '7;-Z-Lf{cVGiL Joann Jelly City Clerk 17 January 11, 1983 . . . .