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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:
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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),
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: 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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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,
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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.
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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
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The budget
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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,
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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:
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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.
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!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.
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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:
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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,
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11~H: Recommendatio~ to ins~ruct staff to proceed with
~x~erior raintin9 of Carousel Buildins.
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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.
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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:
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Affirmative:
Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards. Jennings.
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
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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:
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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.
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: CLOSED SESSION
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! 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,
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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:
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Affirmative: councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Reed,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Counc ilmembers : None
Abstain:
Councilmembers: Jennings
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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Mayor '-
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Joann Jelly
City Clerk
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