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~ITY OF SANTA MONISA
~ITY COUN~IL MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 1984
A meetlng of the Santa Monica Clty Council was called to order by
Mayor Edwards at 7:31 P.M., on Tuesday, October 23, 1984, in the
~ouncil Chambers. Councilmember Zane led the assemblage in the
pledge of allegiance to the United States of Amerlca. Reverend
Rlchard Thompson, Mount Ollve Lutheran ~hurch, offered the
invocation.
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPME~T AGENCY
A specIal meeting of the Redevelopment Agency in
with the Clty CouncIl was called to order at
Chairperson Edwards.
jOlnt seSSlon
7:33 P.M. by
Roll Call of CIty CouncIl:
Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember DavId G. Epstein
Councilmember WIllIam H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
ActIng City Manager John Jalili
CIty Attorney Robert M. Myers
CIty Clerk Ann M. Shore
Roll ~all of Redevelopment Agency:
Present: ChaIrperson Ken Edwards
ChaIrperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. EpsteIn
Agency Member Willlam H. JennIngs
Agency Member Christlne E. Reed
Agency Member Dennls Zane
Acting Executive DIrector John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
CC/RA-1: OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA: Presented was a
staff report recommending ad6-ption of necessary resolutions to
determIne certaIn publIC improvements and low-moderate lncome
housing to be of beneflt to the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project
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areaj approval of proposed payment on the costs of construction
and installatlon of certaln proposed public beach improvements
and structural rehabili tatlon, remodellng and expansion of the
Ocean Park Branch Llbraryj and approval of a proposed cooperation
and reimbursement agreement between the Agency and the Gity. The
publlC hear lng was declared open at 7: 38 P. M. There bel ng no
one wishing to speak to the matter, ~o~ncll/Agency Member Epstein
moved to close the publlC hearlngat 7:39 P.M. Second by
Council/Agency Member Conn. Agency Member Epsteln mov~~ to adopt
Resolution No. 394 (RAS) entitled :'-qrE:SOLUTION OF THE SANTA
MONIGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DETERMINING GERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE OF BENEFIT TO THE OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT
PROJEGT AREA AND DETERMINING THAT NO OTHER REASONABLE MEANS OF
FINANGING SAID PUBLIG IMPROVEMENTS IS AVAILABLE TO THE GITY OF
SANTA MONEA AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE AGENGY OF THE
GOST OF CONSTRUGTION AND INSTALLATION OF SUCH PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Agency Member Gonn. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Agency Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
Agency Member Epsteln moved to adopt Resolution No. 395(RAS)
entltled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA MONIGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DETERMINING CERTAIN PUBLIC FAGILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE OF
BENEFIT TO THE OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
DETERMINING THAT NO OTHER REASONABLE MEANS OF FINANCING SAID
PUBLIG IMPROVEMENTS IS AVAILABLE TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONIGAj
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE AGENCY TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF SUCH PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTSj AND APROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
COOPERATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
AGENCY," reading by tltle only and waiving further reading
thereof, thereby authorizing the Executlve Director to execute
Contract No. 4343(CCS). Second by Agency Member Conn. The
motlon was approved by the followlng vote:
Agency Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
Agency Member ,E,p,stein moved to adopt Resolution No. 396(RAS)
entltled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA INVOKING THE PROVISIONS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 33334.2 FINDING THAT THE PROVISION OF LOW AND MODERATE
INCOME REPLACEMENT HOUSING WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE OCEAN PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDIUTE OF
AGENCY FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE," reading by title only and walving
further reading thereof. Second by Agency Member Gonn.
Discussion was held. The motIon was approved by the following
vote:
Agency Vote:
Unanlmously approved 7-0
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Co~n~~~member Conn m~ved to adopt ResolutIon No. 6928(CCs)
entItled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DETERMINING CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
BE OF BENEFIT TO THE OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
DETERMINING THAT NO OTHER REASONABLE MEANS OF FINANCING SAID
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IS AVAILABLE TO THE CITY AND CONSENTING TO
THE PAYMENT BY THE SANTA MONICA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE COST
OF CONSTRUSTION AND INSTALLATION OF SUCH PUBLE IMPROVEMENTS,"
reading by tItle only and waIving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motIon was approved by the
following vote:
CounCIl Vote: UnanimOUSly approved 7-0
Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6929(SCS)
entitled: "A RtSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DETERMINING CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
BE OF BENEFIT TO THE OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
DETERMINING THAT NO OTHER REASONABLE MEANS OF FINANCING SAID
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IS AVAILABLE TO THE SITY; CONSENTING TO THE
PAYMENT BY THE SANTA MONISA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE COST OF
CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AND
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND THE CITY,1t readIng
by tItle only and waiVIng further readIng thereof, thereby
authorIzing the City Manager to execute Contract No. 4343 (CCS).
Second by Councllmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the
follOWIng vote:
Council Vote: UnanimOUSly approved 7-0
Coun~ilmember Sonn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6930(SCS)
e~titled: itA RtSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE PROVISION OF LOW AND MODERATE INSOME
REPLACEMENT HOUSING AND FINDING THAT SUCH EXPENDITURE WILL BE OF
BENEFIT TO THE OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJEST," readl:1g by
tItle only and waIving further readIng thereof. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motIon was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
SC/RA-2: OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJEST: Presented was a
sta'(r' report recommending that the ExecutIve Director be
authorlzed to negotlate and execute an agreement to purchase the
properties at 2323 and 2405-07 Fourth Street for affordable
replacement hOUSIng for the Ocean Park Redevelopment ProJect.
Discussion was held. The following members of the publIC spoke
to the matter: Walt Zambas, Eric Yew, and Lina Leinhauser.
Ase~?y Member Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendatIon,
thereby authorlzing the Executive Director to negotIate and
execute Contract No. 4333(CCS), an agreement to purchase
properties at 2323 and 2405-07 Fourth Street for affordable
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replacement housIng for the Ocean Park Redevelopment proJ ect.
Second by ChaIrperson Pro Tempore Press. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: UnanImously approved 7-0
ADJOURNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENSY
Agency Member EpsteinU moved to adjourn
meeting. Second by Agency Member Conn.
by.unanImous vote. .
MEETING: At 7:59 P.M.,
the Redevelopment Agency
The motIon was approved
REGULAR CITY SOUNCIL MEETING
The '.::ity Council was reconvened In regular seSSIon at 8:00 P.M.
with all members present as at the roll call.
Coun~llmember Epsteln moved to add Items 14-F, 14-G and 14-H to
the agenda. Second by SouncIlmember Reed. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
4-A: BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES: The City Clerk announced
that applications are 1nvited to f1ll vacancies on the Housing
Commission and Metropolitan Water District.
5-A: LIBRARY BOARD: Presented was the matter of apPoIntment of
a member to the Library Board. Nominations were declared open.
Councllmember Epstein nomInated Mary Lou Harbison. Mayor Pro
Tempore Press moved to waIve the regulations to permit late
applications and receive late nominations. Second by
Councllmember Zane. The motIon was approved by unanimous vote.
Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated Deborah Schiller. HearIng no
other nomlnat1ons. Mayor Edwards closed the :'lamInations. The
vote on the :'lominations was as follows:
Mary Lou HarbIson:
Souncllmembers
Reed
Epstein,
Je:mi:'lgs a:'ld
Deborah Schiller:
Councilmembers Sonn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Deborah Schiller was appoInted to the LIbrary Board
for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
6. (;ON$~NT CALENDAR: The (;onsent Salendar was presented
wherebY all items are conSIdered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the (;alendar for discussion. Councilmember
Re~d. moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the' exception of
Items 6-C and 6-H, reading resolut1ons and ord inances by title
only and waiving further readIng thereof. Second by
Councllmember Conn. The mot1on was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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6-A: MINUTES: The minutes of CIty CouncIl meetings of July 10,
July 17, July 24, and August 2, 1984, were approved as presented.
6-B~ PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 6931(CCS)
entItled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY," was adopted.
6-D,: LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CAFE DE ,MAGO: A recommendatIon was
approved to authorize the CIty Manager to negotiate and execute
l1cense agreement Contract No. 4338 (CCS) WIth Margaret Makowski
and ChristIne Mikos to permit the Cafe de Mago to provide outdoor
dinIng on the municipally owned area of the ThIrd Street Mall.
6-E: REROOFING CITY STRUCTURES: A recommendation was approved
to ~ward dontraci No. 4~39(CcSj to Reeves Roofing Company in the
amount of $31,319.50 for reroofing varIOUS City structures and
authorIzation to Issue necessary change orders.
6-F: SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN: A recommendatIon was approved to
authorIze the City Manager to execute Contract No. 4340(CCS) with
ATE Management and Service Company, Inc., in the amount of
$40,000, to prepare an update of the Short Range Transit Plan for
the MunicIpal Bus Lines.
6-G: CONCRETE PAVING OF WATER TRENCHES: Contract No. 4341(CCS)
was awarded to Sully-MIller Contracting Company In the amount of
$104,575.00 for asphalt concrete pavIng of pre-compacted water
trenches in the 1984-85 fiscal year and authorizatIon to Issue
necessary change orders.
END 9F CONSENT CALENDAR
6-C: SCHOOL PLAYGROUND/PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY GRANT:
Presented was a staff report transmitting resolutions approving
the application for grant funds under the CalifornIa Park and
RecreatIonal Facilities Act for development of Grant School,
Franklin School, Rogers School, Roosevelt School playgrounds, and
Stewart Street Park Phase IV; and recommending staff be
authorized to sign the grant application and execute agreements.
Counc1.lmember Epstein moved to hear from members of the public
for three minutes each. Second by ~ouncilmember Conn. The
motion was approved by unanImous vote. The following members of
the publIC spoke to the matter: WInfred BattIS, Sheila Gebman,
Jean Gebman, Karon Larmore, Paul Schwartz and YSldro Reynaga.
DIScussion was held. (Gouncllmember Zane departed the daIS at
8:35 P.M.) ~ayor. Edward~ moved to adopt ResolutIon No. 6933(CCS)
enti tled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
REGIONAL C;OMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FRANKLIN
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND," read Ing by title only and wai vlng further
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read1ng thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The mot1on
was approved by the follow1ng vote:
Counc11 Vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein.
Jenn1ngs, Press and Mayor Edwards
Abstain:
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
Souncilmember lane
Souncilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that, based
upon the adv1ce of the C1ty Attorney, she 1S absta1ning due to a
potential conflict of interest and w111 abstain on all the
related resolutions.
Mayor Ed~~rd~ rn~~ed to adopt Resolut1on No. 6935(SCS) entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE SITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE APPLISATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE REGIONAL
COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
PLAYGROUND," reading by title only and waiving further read1ng
thereof. Second by Souncilmernber Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Counc1l Vote: Aff1rmative:
Councilmembers Sonn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press and Mayor Edwards
Abstain:
Counc11member Reed
Absent:
Sounc11member lane
Mayor Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No. 6934(CCS) entitled:
j'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE SITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE REGIONAL
COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RESREATIONAL
FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ROGERS SCHOOL
PLAYGOUND," read1ng by title only and wa1Ving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was
approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council Vote: Aff1rmative:
Souncilmembers Sonn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press and Mayor Edwards
Absta1n:
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
Counc1lmember lane
Mayor Edwards .m~,,:ed to adopt Resolution No. 6936(CCS) entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONISA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE REGIONAL
COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATIONAL
FASILITIES AST OF 1984 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STEWART STREET PARK -
PHASE IV," reading by title only and walVing further read1ng
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thereof. Second by Councllmember Epstein.
approved by the followlng vote:
The motion was
Council Vote: Afflrmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Epsteln,
Jennlngs, Press and Mayor Edwards
Abstaln:
Councllmember Reed
Absent:
Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Epstein moved to adopt Resolutlon No. 6932{CCS)
enti tled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
REGIONAL COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE C;ALIFORNIA PARK AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF GRANT
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND," readlng by tl tIe only and waiving further
readlng thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motIon was
approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: AffIrmative:
Councllmembers Conn, EpsteIn,
Jennlngs, Press and Mayor Edwards
AbstaIn:
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
Councilmember Zane
Councllmember Epstein moved to approve Contract Nos. 4334(CCS),
4335(C;CS), 4336{CCS), and 4337(CCS) with the Santa Monlca-Malibu
UnIfIed School District for community recreatIon purposes
regarding Grant School, FranklIn Elementary School, Rogers
Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School; and
authoriZIng the CIty Manager and DIrector of Planning to SIgn the
grant applIcations. Second by Councllmember Conn.
CCouncilmember Zane returned to the dais.) The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote:
AffIrmative:
Councllmembers
Jennings, Press,
Edwards
Sonn,
Zane
Epsteln,
and Mayor
Abstaln:
Councilmember Reed
6-H: LINSOLN PARK TOT LOT: Presented was a staff report
recommending reJectIon of bids for fencing and concrete at
Llncoln Park Tot Lot and approval of funding. Durlng dlScussion,
Co~~~ilmember Ep~tein moved to dlrect staff to post signs at all
of the Tot Lots in the City that are not presently posted wlth a
warning statIng that adults are not permitted unless accompanIed
by children pursuant to the appllcable ordinance. Second by
Mayor Edwards. Discussion was held. WI th the consent of the
second, Councllmember Epstein included in the motion direction to
staff to contact Saint MonIca'S School wlth reference to security
in Lincoln Park. The motlon was approved by unanimous vote.
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Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation,
thereby reject1ng all bids for fencing and concrete work at
L1nco1n Park Tot Lot; establishing Revenue Account No.
20-932-370-000-000 1n the amount of $15,120; approving
appropriation authority in Capital Projects Expenditure Account
No. 20-740-511-000-906 1n the amount of $15,120; and authorizing
staff to use State Land and Water Conservation Funds 1n the
amount of $15,120 for perimeter fencing and other 1mprovements at
Lincoln Park Tot Lot. Second by Counc11member Conn. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mous1y approved 7-0
8-A: RENTAL EVICTIONS AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING,. ~~P9~I~:
Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for
adopt1on and second read1ng amending the code concerning
eV1ctions and res1dentia1 bU1lding reports for bU1ldings
converted to condom1n1ums after April 10, 1979, having been
introduced October 9, 1984. ,c:~uncilmember Zane moved to adopt
Ord inance No. 1318 C CCS) entit1 ed: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
4813 CONCERNING EVICTIONS IN BUILDINGS CONVERTED TO CONDOMINIUMS
AFTER APRIL 10, 1979," readlng by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion
was approved by the fol10wlng vote:
Councll Vote: Afflrmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negatlve:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Counc1lmembers Jenn1ngs and Reed requested the record to reflect
their negat1ve votes for the same reasons stated on this ltem at
the meetlng of October 9, 1984.
8-B: ALCOHOL-SERVING BUSINESSES/INTERIM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
Presented was a staff report transmltting an Ord1nanCe' . for
1ntroduction and f1rst read1ng estab11shing an Inter1m
Cond1tiona1 Use Permit approval process for new and eXlsting
alcohol-serving businesses. Counc1lmember Epstein suggested that
on page 4 of the proposed ordinance, subsection Cd), the last two
lines be changed to read "shall cause to be noticed"
.. . "neighborhood organizations, and other organ1zatlons
requesting such not1flcation." There be1ng no objection, the
suggestion was incorporated 1nto the text of the proposed
ordinance. DlScussion was held. The pub11c hearing was declared
open at 8:55 P.M. Ken Schonlau spoke 1n support of Condltlonal
Use Perml ts and expressed concern regarding exclusion of bona
fide restaurants. There being no one else wlshing to speak, and
there being no obJectlon, the publlc hearing was declared closed
by Mayor Edwards at 9:00 P.M. Discussion was held.
Gouncilmember Epste1n moved to table Item 8-B until after Item
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10-A. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press.
approved by unanlmous vote.
The motlon was
A recess was held at 9:02 P.M. At 9:10 P.M., Council reconvened
wlth all members present.
9-A: FINA.L. LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS: Presented was a
staff report and supplemental reports transmi ttl:1g resolutions
certifYlng the Flnal Environmental Impact Report, adopting the
Flnal Land Use and Clrculation Elements, and recommendlng the
Cl ty Attorney be directed to draft an ordinance establishl:1g an
interim development permit procedure. D1Scussion was held. The
publlC hearlng was declared open at 9:30 P.M. Councllmember Conn
moved to hear from members of the public for three minutes each.
The motion failed for lack of a second, thereby permittlng five
minutes to each speaker. The following members of the public
spoke in regard to the matter: John Drescher, Julle Corrlnean,
Marclle Sullivan, Ed Ramber, Gregory Blake, Raymond C. Clayton,
Jean Uke, Dick Darllng and Joel Klrschenstein. Councllmember
Conn moved to close the Public Hearing at 10: 10 P.M. Second by
Councllmember Epstein. The motlon was approved by unanimous
vote. Councilmember Epsteln moved to adopt Attachment A, Final
Elements of the City of Santa Monica Land Use and Circulatlon
Elements Intended for Adoptlon by the Clty Council, dated
September 1984, as modl fled by the recommendations contained in
Attachment C, Staff Recommendations on the Planning Commisslon's
Recommendations on the Flnal Land Use and Clrculation Elements,
and modified by the Supplement to the Staff's Report to the City
Council Regarding Adoptlon of the Flnal Land Use and Clrculatlon
Elements (October 23, 1984 meetlng, Item 9-A). Second by Mayor
Edwards. During discussion regarding procedures and with the
consent of the second, Councilmember Epstein withdrew the motlon.
Councilmember Epsteln moved to adopt Resolution No. 6937(CCS)
entitled: ~A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE
LAND USE AND THE CIRCULATION ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waivlng further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by the followlng vote:
Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 7-0
Councilmemper Epstein moved to adopt Attachment A, Final Elements
Intended for Adoptlon by the Clty Council, dated September 1984,
modlfied by the recommendations contained ln Attachment C, Staff
Recommendations on the Planning Commission's Recommendatlons on
the Final Land Use and Circulation Elements, and modifled by the
Supplement to the Staff I s Report to the City Councll Regarding
Adoptlon of the Flnal Land Use and Circulatlon Elements (October
23, 1984 meetlng, Item 9-A). Second by Mayor Edwards.
D1Scussion was held.
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(The following motions were made amending
Followlng the motions on each policy is revised
lncorporating the amendments. Language added
indlcated in bold print and deletions enclosed in
Attachment C.
policy language
to policles lS
brackets.)
Discussion was held in regard to Policy 1.6.1 ("Wllshire
Boulevard east of Downtown should accommodate general office and
retail development. Intensity should be less than ln the
Downtown, at a maXlmum of 4 storles (56'); 2.5 FAR and permit by
slte review up to 6 stories (84'); 3.0 FAR. Following adoption
of the Land Use and Circulation Elements, the Plannlng staff
shall prepare a report for the Planning Commlssion and City
Council assesslng the impacts of new highrise development along
Wilshire Boulevard east of Llncoln Boulevard upon completion of
flve new proJects over four stories or 400,000 square feet of new
development ln projects over ~our stories, whichever occurs
flrst.")
Councllmember Conn moved an amendment to POllCY 1.6.1, seventh
line from the top, to change the language to read as follows:
"...the Planning staff shall prepare a report to be reviewed by
the Planning Commission and City Council assessing the lmpacts
and proposing POllCY options regarding new hlghrlse
development...". With the consent of the second, the maker
accepted the amendment as frlendly and lncorporated 1 t into the
main motlon. During dlScussion, Councllmember Zane moved an
amendment that the language in Policy 1.6.1 lncorporate a
four-month "pause and revlew" period during which the issuance of
bUllding permits for five new proJects over four storles or
400,000 square feet of new development in projects over four
stories, whlchever occurs first, is the trigger point for a
four-month "pause and revlew" by Councll to consider the
implications of continuing this policy. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Press. D1Scussion was held. The amendment falled by the
followi:1g vote:
Councll Vote: Afflrmative:
Councilmembers Press and Zane
Councilmembers Conn, Epsteln,
Jennings, Reed and Mayor Edwards
Counc ilmember Conn moved an amendment to modify POllCY 1.6.1,
third line from bottom, to change the language to read "... upon
completion of the approval process for the flfth new project over
four stories... ". Wl th the consent of the second, the maker
accepted the amendment as frlendly and lncorporated it into the
main motion.
Negative:
Therefore, Policy 1.6.1 lS amended to read as follows: "Wilshire
Boulevard east of Downtown should accommodate general offlce and
retail development. Intensity should be less than in the
Downtown, at a maXlmum of 4 stories (56'); 2.5 FAR and permlt by
slte reVlew up to 6 storles (84'); 3.0 FAR. Following adoption
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of the Land Use and Slrculation Elements, the Planning staff
shall prepare a report [for J to be reviewed by the Plann1ng
Commission and City CouncIl assessing the Impacts [of] and
proposing policy options regarding new highr1se development along
Wllshlre Boulevard east of Lincoln Boulevard upon completion of
[five] the approval process for the fifth new project[s] over
four stories or 400,000 square feet of new development in
projects over four stories, whichever occurs first."
D1Scussion was held in regard to Policy 1.6.2 ("Encourage new and
expanded automobile dealersh1p development on Santa Monica
Boulevard so that they may cont1nue to provide for the sales and
service of automobIles and related actl VI tIes. Allowable
intensity shall be a maximum of 3.0 FAR and 54'. Development
intensitIes for other uses on Santa Monica Boulevard shall be 2.0
FAR 3 storIes (145') and by site reV1ew up to 2.5 FAR and 14
stories (56'). These development standards should be reviewed
periodically to ensure that automobile dealershIps are not being
displaced due to 1nsufflcIent expansion potentIal or to other
uses locatlng in the area. All new dealership developments
shall, to the extent feasible, contain auto sales, service,
employee and visitor parking, and auto inventory on-site.")
During diSCUSSIon, Councilmember Zane moved an amendment to
Policy 1.6.2, incorp~ratlng the following language "In order to
build to the 3.0 54-foot development intensIty, any inventory
held by the dealershIp In question on streets elsewhere 1n the
CIty shall be consol1dated upon that site unless the Planning
Commlss Ion fInds that the off-S1 te Inventory presents no health
or safety hazard and is not inimical to good plannIng practice."
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. DISCUSSIon was held.
Councilmember EpsteIn moved to table the amendment. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by a vote of flve in
favor, two opposed.
During discussion, and WIth the consent of the second,
Councllmember Epstein included 1n the main motion an amendment to
Policy 1.6.2, fourth lIne from the bottom, to read "All new
dealerShip construction shall...".
Therefore, Policy 1.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
"Encourage new and expanded automob1le dealership development on
Santa Monica Boulevard so that they may continue to provide for
the sales and service of automobiles and related activ1tles.
Allowable 1ntensI ty shall be a maX1mum of 3.0 FAR and 54'.
Development intensities for other uses on Santa Monica Boulevard
shall be 2.0 FAR 3 stories (45') and by site review up to 2.5 FAR
and 4 stor1es (56'). These development standards should be
reviewed periodically to ensure that automobile dealerships are
not being displaced due to Insufficient expans10n potent1al or to
other uses locating 1:1 the area. All new dealership
[development] construction shall, to the extent feasIble, contaIn
auto sales, servIce, employee and visitor parklng, and auto
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inventory on-site."
Discussion was held in regard to Policy 1.8.7 ("Allow a maXImum
height of 3 story (45'); 2.0 FAR. On single parcels of fIve (5)
or more acres, the Planning Commission (or ~lty ~ouncil on
appeal) may approve additional helght by site reVlew up to a
maXlmum of SlX stories (84') provided it makes the following
fIndings:"), subsection 5) ("The park and usable pUblic open
space to meet the goals of the proJ ect mi tigatlon program IS
provided on-SIte; and").
During dISCUSS ion, and Wl th the
Souncilmember Epsteln included in the
Policy 1.8.7, subsection 5), to read
pUbllc open space...".
consent of the second,
main motlon an amendment to
"Most of the park and usable
Therefore, subsection 5) of Policy 1.8.7 is amended to read as
follows: "Most of the park and usable publlC open space to meet
the goals of the proJect mitigatlon program is prOVIded on-site;
and". Discussion was held.
At 10:56 P.M., ~ouncllmember Epstein moved to extend the meeting
past 11:00 P.M. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
DIScussion was held in regard to Pollcy 1.12.2 ("Retain the maJor
concentratIon of government facilitles at the Santa Monica Civic
Center west of Fourth Street and consider other uses in the area
lncluding cultural and public recreational facilities and visitor
servlng uses such as hotels and commerclal recreational uses.
MaXImum allowable development intensity shall be up to 2.5 FAR, 4
stories (56') wlth the specIflc intensity to be determined after
the Oceanfront and Civic Senter SpeCifIc Plan is prepared and
adopted. Allowable height may be permltted up to 6 stories (84')
If it is determined by the Speciflc Plan to be compatible wlth
the goals and objectives of the Land Use and Slrculatlon
Elements. Allowable height shall be governed by urban deslgn
prinCIples which consider, among other issues, pUblic view
corridors and usable publlc open space.").
Durlng dlScussion, Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to
Policy 1.12.2 to retain the flrst sentence, delete the second and
thIrd sentences, and retain the fourth (or last) sentence of the
POlICY. Second by Gouncilmember Jennings. The amendment falled
by a vote of two in favor, five opposed.
Gouncilmember Jennin6s moved
second sentence, to change the
Second by Councllmember Reed.
Councilmember Epstein accepted
incorporated it into the main
1.12.2 continues on page 13.)
an amendment to Policy 1.12.2,
maXImum F.A.R. from 2.5 to 3.0.
Wi th the consent of the second,
the amendment as friendly and
motion. (DiSCUSSIon of Policy
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4
D1Scussion was returned agaln to POI1CY 1.8.7 (quoted above),
"Slte review shall be denled If:'', subsection 4) (liThe project
does not provlde on-slte parks and usable public open space ln
the amount specifled by the Elements or subsequent City
ordinances; and").
Durlng discuSSlon and Wl th the consent of the second,
Councilmember Epsteln included in the maln motion an amendment to
Policy 1.8.7, "Slte review shall be denied If:'', Subsection 4),
to read "The project does not provide most of the on-site
parks...".
Therefore, Policy 1.8.7, "Slte review shall be denied If:",
subsectlon 4) lS amended to read as follows: "The project does
not provide most of the on-51 te parks and usable publlC open
space in the amount speclfled by the Elements or subsequent City
ordinances; and".
D1Scusslon was held agaln in regard to POI1CY 1.12.2 (quoted on
page 12).
Councilmember Conn moved an amendment to POI1CY 1.12.2, to change
the wordlng WhlCh reads "Maximum development lntensity for the CA
zoned area east of Fourth Street shall not exceed..." be changed
to lncorporate language to Ilmlt the CA zoned area to the School
Admlnlstration bUllding site only. Second by Councllmember Reed.
Councilmember Epstein moved to table this matter. The motion was
duly seconded and, there being no objection, the matter was
tabled until later in the meeting. (See page 15 for Policy
1.12.2 removed from the table for further consideratlon and for
final form of Policy.)
Discussion was held ln regard to Policy 3.1.2 ("Encourage the
maintenance of hlgh aesthetic standards and architectural
1nnovation consistent wi th the surround 1ng community and
encourage large buildlngs to be of predominantly light color and
mater1als that flt 1n with the eXlstlng context. Prohiblt large
expanses of highly reflect1ve materials such as black glass or
mirrored metal.").
Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to Policy 3.1.2 to
reject the staff's recommendatlon and revert to the Councll's
original language, WhlCh lS the language in Policy 3.1.2 as
prevlously written, deleting words after "community". Second by
Councilmember Reed. (Councllmember Zane departed from the da1s.)
D1Scussion was held. The mot1on failed by the followlng vote:
Councll Vote: Afflrmatlve:
Councllmembers Epsteln and Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn,
Press and Mayor Edwards
Jennings,
Absent:
Councilmember Zane
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4
DurIng dISCUSSIon, Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to
delete POlICY 3.4.7 ("In multiple family residentIal areas,
encourage access from the alley sIde, to reinforce the continuity
of the resIdentIal streetscape, to preserve on-street parking,
and to ensure safety of children."). Second by Councllmember
Conn. DIScussion was held. (Councilmember lane returned to the
dais.) The motion failed by the following vote:
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
Councllmember Reed
NegatIve:
Councllmembers
Jennings, Press,
Edwards
Conn,
lane
EpsteIn,
and Mayor
Councllmember Epsteln moved an amendment to POlICY 4.4.1, to
reject staff's recommendation proposing blennial reports and
return to the Council's orlginal language, which is to have a
report every five years on the impact of traffic on reSIdentIal
neighborhoods and commercial areas. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discuss10n was held. The mot1on faIled by the following vote:
CouncIl Vote: Aff1rmatlve:
Councllmembers Epstein and Reed
Negat1ve:
Councilmembers Conn, JennIngs,
Press, lane and Mayor Edwards
Councilmember EpsteIn moved an amendment to Policy 4.6.8 to
return to the Council's original language, which 1S to require
major development to provide reasonable shower and locker
facilIties for employees who r1de bicycles, rather than staff's
recommendation to "encourage" this provislon instead of
"requiring" It. The motlon faIled for lack of a second.
Discussion was held In regard to Section 6), entitled "SIte
ReVIew for Density and Height Bonuses", ("Zoning provisions WhICh
prov1de for publIC review of certain projects for which the
design and siting could result In adverse impact such as
development that proposes to be bUIlt to the greater development
intensi ty and building height permitted in some areas of the
CIty. The SIte Plan Revlew section of the CIty'S Zoning Code
(Sect1on 9111 et seej.) shall be amended as follows to focus the
reVlew of proJects with the goal that the site review approval
process is made predictable and appl1cations are processed in a
tlmely manner:"), the second item "0" ("PlannIng Comm1ssion (or
Council on appeal) shall approve, or approve with conditIons,
site reVIew of proJects. Requ1red fIndIngs shall be that:"),
subsection 1) ("the physical location, size, and placement of
proposed structures and the location of proposed uses are
compatible wlth and relate harmoniously to surroundng sites and
neighborhoods;").
Durlng
Sect10n
discussion, Councilmember Reed
6), entitled "Site Review
moved an amendment to
for DenSIty and Height
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6
Bonuses", the second item "0", subsection 1), changIng the
language In the second and third lInes to read: "...of proposed
structures on the site and the locatIon of proposed uses withIn
the proJect are compatible with and...". DiSCUSSIon was held.
With the consent of the second, the maker accepted the pmendment
as friendly and incorporated it Into the maIn motion.
Therefore, SectIon 6), the second item "0", subsectIon 1) IS
amended to read as follows: "the physical locatIon, size, and
placement of proposed structures on the site and the location of
proposed uses within the project are compatIble WIth and relate
harmonIously to surroundIng SItes and neIghborhoods;".
Mayor Edwards removed from the table the matter of Policy 1.12.2.
DIScussion was held again In regard to Policy 1.12.2 (quoted
earlIer). ~ounci~member Epstein moved an amendment so that
POlICY 1.12.2 read as follows: "RetaIn the maJor concentration
of government faCIlities at the Santa Monica CiVIC Center and
permit other uses In the area including cultural and public
recreatIonal facilities, viSItor-serving useS such as hotels and
commercial recreational uses, offIce and reSIdential uses.
Maximum allowable development intenSIty shall be up to 3.0 FAR, 4
stories (56') WIth the specifIC IntenSIty to be determined after
the Oceanfront and CIvic Center SpecifIC Plan is prepared and
adopted. Allowable heIght may be permItted up to 6 stories (84')
if It is determined by the SpecifIc Plan to be compatIble WIth
the goals and ObJectIves of the Land Use and CIrculatIon
Elements. Allowable heIght shall be governed by urban deSIgn
prinCIples which consider, among other issues, public VIew
corrIdors and accessible open space." Second by Mayor Edwards
for diSCUSSIon purposes. DurIng discussion and with the consent
of the second, Councilmember Epstein withdrew the amendment.
Therefore, POlICY 1.12.2 IS reVIsed to read as follows: "RetaIn
the major concentratIon of government facilities at the Santa
MonIca CIVIC Center west of Fourth Street and conSIder other uses
In the area IncludIng cultural and public recreational facilities
and visitor serVIng uses such as hotels and commerCIal
recreational useS. MaXImum allowable development Intensity shall
be up to [2.5] 3.0 FAR, 4 storIes (56') with the specific
IntenSIty to be determIned after the Oceanfront and C1VIC Center
Specific Plan IS prepared and adopted. Allowable height may be
permitted up to 6 stories (84') if it is determined by the
SpecifIC Plan to be compatible wIth the goals and obJectl ves of
the Land Use and CIrculatIon Elements. Allowable heIght shall be
governed by urban design principles which consider, among other
issues, public VIew corridors and usable public open space."
~ou~~~~member Ep~~ein moved an amendment to include In the
Element the Planning CommISSIon's language regarding the CA zoned
School District property east of Fourth Street to read as
follows: "Maximum development intensIty for the CA zoned area
east of Fourth Street shall :'lot exceed 2.5 FAR and 4 stories
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4
(56') with any other development lntensity standards to be
determined by a speciflc plan." Second by Mayor Edwards. The
amendment was incorporated into the maln motlon. Dlscussion was
held.
The maln motion to adopt Attachment A, Flnal Elements Intended
for Adoption by the ~ity ~ouncil, dated September 1984, as
modlfied by recommendatlons contained in Attachment S, Staff
Recommendations on the Plannlng Sommlssion's Recommendatlons on
the Final Land Use and Circulation Elements; and modified by the
Supplement to the Staff's Report to the City Councll Regard ing
Adoptlon of the Flnal Land Use and Clrculation Elements (October
23, 1984 meetlng, Item 9-A)j and as amended during Council
dlscussion, was approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Discussion was held. ~ouncilmember ~onn moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6938(CCS) entltled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ~ITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A LAND USE AND A
CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading
therof. Second by Councilmember Epsteln. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember ~onn moved to dlrect the Clty Attorney to draft an
ordlnance establishing an interlm development permit procedure
whlle the ~omprehensive Land Use Ordinance CZoning ~ode) is
revlsed for consistency Wl th the adopted Elements. Second by
Councllmember Epsteln. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
A recess was held at 12: 00 midnlght.
reconvened with all members present.
At 12:06 A.M., Council
9-B: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 MEMORANDUM
Consldered during l1-D at end of meeting.
OF
UNDERSTANDING:
10-A: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT:
Presented was the request of Dlstrlct Representative Mallory
Pearce to address Council regardlng the Los Angeles County West
Mosqulto Abatement District. Ron Perklns, President, and Mallory
Pearce, Vice President of the Dlstrict, spoke in support of Los
Angeles County Proposition Y on the November 6, 1984, ballot
(relating to fundlng for the Distrlct), the work of the District
and the health issues the Distrlct monitors. DlScussion was
held. Councilmemb~r ,Conn m.ov.e.d that ~ounclI go on record as
endorsing Los Angeles County Proposltlon Y. Second by Mayor Pro
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Tempore Press. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by
a voice vote of SIX in favor, one abstentIon.
Councilmember EpsteIn moved to remove Item 8-B from the table.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motIon was approved by
unanimous vote.
8-B; ALCOHOL-SERVING BUSINESSES/INTERIM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
(ContInued from earlIer In the meeting). DIScussIon was held.
Councllmember Ep~teln moved to close the pUblIC hearIng at 12:15
A.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motIon was approved by
unanImous vote. DIScussion was held.Councilmember Epstein
moved to introduce for fIrst readIng an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS
FOR NEW AND EXISTING ALCOHOL-SERVING BUSINESSES," reading by
ti tIe only and waIving further reading thereof, revised on Page
6, Section 4, SubsectIon (g), second line, to delete the words
"for conSIderatIon." Second by Councllmember Jennings.
DISCUSSIon was held. The motIon was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: UnanImously approved 7-0
11-A: TENANT OWNERSHIP RIGHTS CHARTER AMENDMENT: Presented was
a staff report presenting background for recommendatIons for
certaIn TORCA administrative processing procedures and requestIng
CouncIl approval of budget proposals and personnel pOSItions for
the remaInder of the fIscal year. Discussion was held. James
Baker and Paul DeSantis spoke in regard to areas of oPPOSItion.
Cou~~ilmember Zan~ moved to direct staff to report with proposals
that would prOVIde a commitment of City funds on a loan baSIS to
a loan primIng program for the purpose of allowing the loan
program to begin as early as the earliest conversions. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Press. DISCUSSIon was held. The motIon was
approved by the followIng vote:
Council Vote:
AffIrmatIve:
Councilmembers Conn,
Jennings, Press, Zane
EdwardS
EpsteIn,
and Mayor
Negative:
Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve sections two and three of
the staff recommendatIon, as amended, thereby concurrIng with the
budget approach outlined in the staff report; authorizing a
$43,088 loan from the Cap 1 tal Improvement Fund to the TENANT
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS CHARTER AMENDMENT Fund to be expended for
applicatIon processing, admInistratIve and supplies costs; and
authorIzing an as-needed "Llml ted Appointment" Asociate Planner
posi tion in the PlannIng and Zoning Division to handle
application processing, rather than a permanent staff pOSItIon,
funds only to be expended based upon the total number of
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4
applications as justified. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
D1ScuSSion was held.
11 -B: THIRD S T~~ET MALL IMPROVEMENT LOAN FUND PROGRAM:
Presented was a staff report recommendi:1g approval of the .'Third
Street Mall Improvement Loan Fund Program and authorization for
the City Manager to negotiate a:1d execute necessary documents to
implement the program. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby
approving the Loan Fund Program and authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate and execute the necessary documents to implement the
program. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE/STANFORD STREET: Presented was
a staff report recommending the City Attorney prepare an
ordlnance establishing a preferential parking zone on Stanford
Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Lipton Avenue and the
Community and Economic Development Department prepare an initial
study of potential environmental impact. DiScussion was held.
William Birte spoke regarding parking and traffiC problems
resul ting from nelghboring bus inesses. Henry Meyer spoke
regarding efforts made by hlS neighboring business to reduce
patron parking and trafflc congestion. D1ScusSlon was held.
Councilmember Epsteln moved to approve the staff recommendation,
thereby instructing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
establlshlng a "2 hour parking, weekdays, except by permit" and
"No Parking 6 P.M. to 2 A.M. except by permit" preferential
parklng zone on Stanford Street between Llpton Avenue and
Wllshire Boulevard excluslve of any commerclally zoned property,
and directlng the Department of Community and Economic
Development to prepare an initial study on potential
environme:1tal impact. Second by Mayor Edwards. D1Scusslon was
held. The motlon was approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Jennings moved to direct staff to report regarding
alternatives to dealing with the parking problems. Second by
Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Jennings moved to direct staff to report regarding
dlfferent methods of deal1ng with parklng problems, including
preferential parking dlstrlcts, parklng assessment distrlcts,
parking fees, time limits with permlt parklng allowed, and
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whether it would be poss~ble to apply these methods
retroactively to exist~ng uses. Second by Mayor Edwards. The
mot~on was approved by the follow~ng vote:
Counc~l Vote: Unan~mously approved 7-0
11-D: CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the meeting.
13-A: NEWSSTAND/PALISADES PARK: Presented was the request of
Mohammad Kabiernia to address' tounc~l regarding leas~ng a portion
of C~ty-owned property at corner of Ocean and Colorado Avenues ~n
Palisades Park for use as a newsstand. Mr. Kabiernia spoke ~n
support of the proposal. D~scussion was held. Councilmember
Epstein moved to d~rect staff to research the matter, provide an
information report to Counc~l, and keep Mr. Kab~ern~a informed.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 7-0
14-A: EXPLORATORY OIL WELLS/RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB: Presented was
the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss the Chevron
application to drill exploratory o~l wells at Riviera Country
Club. Councilmember Reed introduced discussion in regard to the
Water Reservoir under the Club's tennis courts and the C~ty
d~strlbutlon lines. Discussion was held. Councllmember Reed
moved to authorize staff to communicate concerns rega'rdln'g" the
safety of the City's water system and any other relevant concerns
and Inform Council of actIons taken. Second by Mayor Edwards.
Discussion was held. The motIon was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: UnanImously approved 7-0
14-B: TRAFFIC IMPACTS!MALIBU DEVELOPMENT: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Reed to discuss the Impact of Mallbu
development on traffic on Paclflc Coast Highway. DiSCUSSIon was
held. Councllmember Reed moved to authorize staff to reVIew and
report regarding the impact of Malibu development on PacIfIc
Coast HIghway trafflc. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motIon was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-C: GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS: Presented was the
request of 'Councilmember Jennings to discuss meetIng wIth the
managfment of General Telephone Company to encourage them to keep
their headquarters In Santa Monica. DISCUSSIon was held.
Councllmember JennIngs moved that CounCIl indicate its desire to
do whatever feaSlble to keep General Telephone Company, one of
the largest employers in Santa Monica I In the CIty. Second by
Councllmember Reed. The motIon was approved by the folloWIng
vote:
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October 23, 1984
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Counc~l Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-D: HOMELESS TRANSIENTS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Epsteln to dISCUSS proposed reVlSIons to the
Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (relating to mental disab1llty
treatment) and other matters related to the trans1ent prOblem.
Councilmember Epstein introduced discussion. C:ouncilmE!rnber
Ep~tein ~oved that Council indicate 1tS support of strengthening
this Act, conslstent WIth a reasonable civil libert1es position.
Second by Counc1lmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion
was approved by the follow1ng vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 7-0
14-E: E~ECTION RESULTS/NOVEMBER 6r 1984 EL~CTION: Presented was
the request of Counc1lmember Epstein to discuss reporting of
election results for the November 6, 1984, elect1on. During
d1Scussion, :::9..uncilmemberj:)stein moved to author1ze the City
Clerk to communicate w1th the County Registrar-Recorder on behalf
of the C1ty C:ounc1l indicat1ng its deSIre that as much 1nter1m
elect10n results information be prov1ded as possible to the
publ1C pr10r to the certif1cation of the offlc1al results on
November 27, 1984. Second by Councilmember Jennlngs. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Counc1l Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-F: LIBRARY BOARD: Presented was a letter of resignation from
Library Board Member Claire Kaplan. ~ouncilmember Epstein moved
to accept with regret and authorize the City C:lerk to post a
not1ce 1nvit1ng applicat10ns to f1ll the vacancy. Second by
Mayor Edwards. D1Scussion was held. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
14-G :i\.IRPORT NOISE ORDINANCE: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Conn to d1SCUSS the Airport Noise Ordinance. An
oral status report was presented by staff. Discuss10n was held.
14-H: HOUSING COMMISSION: Presented was a letter of resignat10n
from Houslng Commissioner Joan Torres. ~ouncilmember Epstein
moyed to accept with regret and authorize the City Clerk to
pubiish a notice lnvit1TIg appl1cations to fIll the vacancy.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by
unan1mous vote.
11-D AND 9-B: CLOSED S~~SION AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 MEMORANDUM
9f: UNDE~~TANDING: Presented was a request for Closed Session for
the purpose of conSIdering personnel matters and threatened
lltigation, pendIng lltigation and Iltigation to be commenced by
the C1ty. At 2:17 A.M., ~ayor ~dward~ move~ to adjourn to Closed
Session. The mot1on was duly seconded and approved by unanimous
vote. Council reconvened at 2:25 A.M., with all members present.
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Councllmember Sonn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6939(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE SITY SOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONEA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXEUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE TEAMSTERS
LOCAL 911," reading by tItle only and walVing further readIng
thereof, thereby authorizing the CIty Manager to execute Contract
No. 4342(CSS). Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved
by the follow1ng vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Counc1lmember Conp mov~d to adopt Resolution No. 6940(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA OF THE INTENTION TO FILE AN ELECTION OF COVERAGE UNDER
SECTION 710.5 OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CODE ON BEHALF OF THE
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 911," readIng by t1tle only and waiVIng further
read1ng thereof. Seocnd by Mayor Edwards. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote:
Unan1mously approved 7-0
Councilmember
Holl and vs.
Councllmember
vote:
Conn moved to approve settlement in the case of
C1 ty in - the amount of $70,000. Second by
Epstein. The motion was approved by the followIng
Council Vote:
Unan1mously approved 7-0
Counc ilmember Con~. moved to approve the cla1m of Kleinman and
Perl' vi:;: City in the amounts of $7,000 for KleInman and $7,500
for Perl. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The mot1on was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 7-0
Councilmember Sonn moved to approve settlement in the case of
Rice vs. C1ty in the a~bunt of $12,500. Second by Counc1lmember
EpsteIn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Conn moved to approve settlement in the case of
Lane and Brown vs: Si ty i!1 the amount of $4,250. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 7-0
Councilmember Conn moved to approve settlement in the case of
Roux vs. S~ty '~n the amount of $4,000. Second by Counc~lmember
Epste1n. The mot1on was approved by the follow1ng vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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October 23, 1984
ADJOURNMENT: At 2:30 A.M., Councilmember Conn mC!ved to adjourn
theUmeeting i:1 memory of Alice-Neel,- Alberta Hunter, Francois
Truffaut, Theodore H. Jackman and Adol ph Stor ik, Santa Monica
actIvist. The motion was duly seconded and approved by the
following vote:
Cou:1cil Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ATTEST:
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Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
Ken Edwards
Mayor
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October 23, 1984