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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 1989
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Zane at 7:01 p.m., on Tuesday January 24, 1989, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Herbert Katz
(arrived during Closed Session)
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
(arrived during Closed Session)
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
CLOSED SESSION: At 7:02 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed
session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and the
following litigation: Armstrong v. city of Santa Monica, et al.,
Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 117 901; and Shell oil
company v. city of Santa Monica, united States District Court
Case No. CV 82 2362-RJK (Gx). At 7:39 p.m., Council reconvened
with all members present.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United states of America.
Inspiration was provided by The Boys and the House Rocker Crew,
from Olympic High SchOOl, who performed tlThis Is How The World
Should Be.ft
4-A: EMPLOyEE SERVICE PINS: Mayor Zane presented employee
service pins to Hazel M. Andrews, Finance Department: and Carol
A. Aronoff, city Librarian, in recognition of their 20 years of
service to the city.
4-B: GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS: Mayor Zane
presented recognition awards to John Schwab, Recycling Division:
George Ligans, water Division; Robert Farrier, Electrical
Facilities Divsion; Randal Alioth, Fleet Maintenance Division;
Atossa Soltani, Water Division; and Aurelio Sanchez, Public
Facilities Maintenance Division, of the General Services
Department for their outstanding service.
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4-C: SCHOOL NURSES DAY: Mayor Zane presented a proclamation
designating January 25, 1989 as "School Nurses Day."
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
At 7: 55 p.m., council adjourned and reconvened as the Housing
Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen
HA-1: HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Housing Authority minutes of
June 21, and July 12, 1988, were presented for approval.
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the minutes as
presented. Second by Authority Member Katz. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Authority vote: Affirmative: Authority Members Finkel, Jennings,
Katz, Reed, and Chairperson Zane
Abstain: Authority Members Abdo and Ganser
HA-2: AGREEMENT BETWEEN L.A. COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SANTA
MONICA HOUSING AUTHORITY/SECTION 8 SUBSIDIES: Presented was a
recommendation to approve an interjurisdictional agreement
regarding section 8 subsidies between the Los Angeles County
Housing Authority and the city of Santa Monica Housing Authority.
Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer spoke in support of the proposed
agreement, and expressed concerns regarding those excluded from
housing programs. Discussion was held. Authority Member Genser
moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby authorizing
the Executive Director to negotiate and execute an Inter-
jurisdictional Agreement No. 5267 (HAS) with the Los Angeles
County Housing Authority permitting the County Housing Authority
to operate within the santa Monica city limits, and allowing the
County to continue to subsidize the 200 households residing in
Santa Monica with County Certificates. Second by Chairperson Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 8:06 p.m., the Housing Authority adjourned and reconvened as
the City Council.
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5-A: COUNCIL SUPPORT OF ABI09/INFECTIOUS WASTE: Presented was
the request of Mayor Zane to discuss support of AB109 infectious
waste, continued from January 10, 1989. Councilmember Genser
moved to express Council's support of Assembly Bill 109, and
direct the Mayor to communicate Council's support in appropriate
ways. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
all items are considered and approved in one motion unless
removed from the calendar for discussion. Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of Items 6-B and 6-M, reading resolutions and ordinances by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of January 10,
1989 were approved as written.
6-C: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No.
7751 (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-89-124/125) ," was adopted, thereby setting a public hearing
for February 28, 1989, on the assessment of costs to repair
damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs on various streets.
6-0: RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATES/FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS: Resolution
No. 7752(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIONS FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS, n was
adopted, thereby authorizing the City Engineer to execute
right-of-way certifications for Federal-aid projects on behalf of
the City.
6-E: PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE/334 17TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7753 (CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A PARKING ZONE
FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ADJACENT TO 334 17TH STREET," was
adopted, thereby establishing a parking zone for the physically
handicapped adjacent to 334 17th Street.
6-F: AIR, OIL AND FUEL FILTERS/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
No. 2204 was awarded to Graham Brake & Diesel, at specified
prices, to furnish and deliver miscellaneous air, oil and
filters for the Transportation Department.
Bid
unit
fuel
6-G: MISCELLANEOUS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2205 was
awarded to Unisource, at specified unit prices, to furnish and
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deliver miscellaneous janitorial supplies for various city
departments.
6-H: FINAL MAP 45836/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/830 17TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7754 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45836," was adopted, thereby
approving Final Tract Map 45836 for a 5-unit condominium project
at 830 17th Street.
6-1: FINAL MAP 25824/TENANT-PARTICIPATING CONVERSION/211-2l3 3/4
PACIFIC STREET: Resolution No. 7755 (eCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
25824," was adopted, therby approving Final Map 25824 for 5-unit
tenant-participating conversion at 211-213 3/4 Pacific street.
6-J: TREE TRIMMING: Bid No. 2203 was awarded to United Pacific
Corporation, at specified unit prices, to provide trimming of
miscellaneous trees for the Cultural and Recreation Services
Department.
6-K: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 46393/C.U.P. 535/928 19TH STREET: A
recommendation to certify the statement of Official Action to
uphold the appeal of Tentative Tract Map 46393, Conditional Use
Permit 535 to permit construction of a condominium development
for 928-l9th street, was approved, thereby adopting findings and
conditions of approval for TTM 46393 and CUP 535.
6-L: PIER FIREWORKS/FEBRUARY 4, 11, AND 18, 1989: A
recommendation to approve a fireworks display on the Pier by
Santa Monica pier Lessees Association for February 4, 11, and 18,
at dusk, was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-B: WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a resolution setting a public hearing for March 28,
1989, to hear protests regarding the weed abatement program.
Councilmember Genser excused himself from discussion and vote on
this item due to a conflict of interest. councilmember Katz
move.d to approve the staff recommendation, thereby adopting
Resolution No. 7750 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS
GROWING UPON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO BE
A PUBLIC NUISANCE, II reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, and Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
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6-M: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES/PUBLIC FACILITIES AT WEST END OF
PIER: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a contract with Richard Altuna Architecture, to provide
architectural and engineering services for public facilities at
the west end of the Pier. council asked questions of staff.
John Gilchrist, Executive Director of the pier Restoration
corporation, responded to Council's questions. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
and execute Contract No. 5266 (CCS) with Richard Altuna
Architecture to provide architectural and engineering services
for the public and commercial facilities at the west end of the
Municipal pier for an amount not to exceed $75,000, funds
available in account 30-740-625-000-944, Pier Common Area
Improvements. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was
approved by the fOllowing vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, and Mayor Zane
Abstain: Councilmembers Finkel and Reed
8-A: SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS/RENTAL UNITS WITHDRAWN PURSUANT TO
THE ELLIS ACT: Presented was a staff report transmitting an
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa
Monica Municipal Code Sections 9304, 9311, 9312, and 9346
relating to city subdivision requirements and adding section
4812a relating to local land use requirements applicable to
rental units withdrawn from the rental housing market pursuant to
the Ellis Act. Council asked questions of staff. At 9:07 p.m.,
Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Chris Harding,
Joy Fullmer, Jerome Lewis, Roy Morando, Tom Nitti, Ed Simonian,
and Rosario Perry spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Suzanne Abrescia, Mallory Pearce, Leonard Abrescia, Sylvia H.
Shniad, and Bruce Cameron spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance. Counci1member Genser moved to hear from a member of
the public who submitted a "request to speak" after the item had
been called. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was
approved by a vote of more than two-thirds of the Council. Jack
Baptista spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. At 9: 55
p.m., there being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to introduce
for first reading, an ordinance entitled: nAN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9304, 9311, 9312, AND 9346 RELATING TO
SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS AND ADDING SECTION 4812a TO CLARIFY
LOCAL LAND USE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO RENTAL UNITS WITHDRAWN
FROM THE RENTAL HOUSING MARKET PURSUANT TO THE ELLIS ACT," with
the following amendment to the ordinance, as proposed by the City
Attorney: page 13, subsection (d), to add the following
language: "The Planning Director shall make a written report to
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the Planning Commission and City Council within five days of
approving, or conditionally approving, an occupancy permit
pursuant to this section." Second by Councilme1t\ber Genser.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Abdo moved to amend the
ordinance to exclude apartments of three units or less from the
provisions of this ordinance. The City Attorney proposed the
following change to the ordinance in order to accomplish the
councilmember Abdo's objective: page 4 subsection (f) line 5 of
the definition of "Cooperative Apartment," to add the words "of
more than three units,tf after the word "project... The motion was
accepted as friendly by the maker and second of the main motion.
The motion to introduce the ordinance, as amended, was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Ganser,
Jennings, and Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Katz and Reed
Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that her
reasons for voting no are that she believes that the ordinance is
broad and over-reaching, and will unduly encourage the demolition
of apartment buildings.
At 10:32 p.m., Mayor Zane called a short recess. At 10:50 p.m.,
Council reconvened with all members present.
8-B: CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES MAKING ARRESTS: Presented was
a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and
first reading adding Section 3606b to the Santa Monica Municipal
Code relating to the making of arrests by City officers and
employees. council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Jennings moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved.
At 11: 20 p.m., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened.
Joy Fullmer and Tom Nitti spoke in opposition to the proposed
ordinance. At 11:26 p.m., there being no one else wishing to
speak, Mayor Zane declared the public hearing closed.
Counc1lmember Katz moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled: II AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3606B TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MAKING OF ARRESTS BY CITY OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES." Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: UnanimoUSly approved 7-0
II-A: STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CHILD CARE FUNDS: Presented
was a staff report recommending the adoption of a resolution
authorizing the city Manager to submit a proposal for state
Department of Education Child Care Funds. Council asked
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questions of staff. Members of the public Jennifer Posner, Terry
Ogawa, Irene Zivi, and Carol Trussell spoke in support of the
staff recommendation. Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby adopting Resolution No. 7756 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FOR A CHILD
CARE LOCAL COORDINATION GRANT," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, authorizing staff to apply for funds to
facilitate the development and coordination of child care in
Santa Monica; to approve the use of $25,000.00 in matching funds
contingent upon receipt of state funding. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to amend the
staff recommendation to insert the word "affordable" before the
words "child care" in line three of the staff recommendation
(page three of the staff report dated January 24, 1989) to ensure
that the City is reaching the people who can't afford child care
in any other way. The motion was accepted as friendly by the
maker of the main motion. The motion, as amended, was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 12: 30 a.m.
The motion was duly seconded and approved.
Il-B: TRUCK ROUTE ORDINANCE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an amendment to the city's truck route ordinance No.
709{CCS) to delete the use of certain streets by trucks. Council
asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns regarding the traffic impacts on City
streets as a result of the proposed ordinance amendment. Gaylord
Hougen, Art Casillas, Chris Gibson, Edward J. Greenwalt, Kathleen
Schwallie, Josh Rich, Emmalie Hidgin, Zina Josephs, Jim Shanahan,
and Eric Chen spoke in support of the proposed ordinance
amendment. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby directing the City Attorney to amend
Ordinance No. 709 (CCS) to delete Seventh street from Montana
Avenue to the Northerly city limit, Twenty-Sixth Street from
Montana Avenue to the northerly city limit, Twenty-Third Street
from Pico Boulevard to the Southerly city limit, and Cloverfield
Boulevard between pico and Ocean Park Boulevards, from the city's
approved truck routes, and to direct the City Attorney to
consider modifying Ordinance 709 (CCS) so as to incorporate the
ordinance into the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Katz was excused from the meeting at 12:16 a.m.
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11-C: TIEDOWN/HANGAR SITE RENTAL RATES/SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolution
for adoption setting tiedown and hangar site rental rates at the
Santa Monica Municipal Airport. Council asked questions of
staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7757 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING TIEDOWN AND HANGAR SITE RENTAL RATES AT SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT," reading by ti tIe only and waiving further
reading thereof, and also revising FY1988-89 revenue accounts by
reducing Account No. 33-911-214-000-000 by $13,107, and
increasing Account No. 33-911-213-000-000 by $1,936. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, and Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Katz
11-D: CABLE TV COVERAGE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Presented was
a staff report transmitting a recommendation regarding options to
provide cable TV coverage of City Council meetings and other
commission meetings held in council Chambers, continued from
January 10, 1989. Council asked questions of staff.
councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 1: 00 a.m.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved.
Members of the public Joy Fullmer and John Jurenka spoke in
opposition to cable broadcasts of City Council meetings.
Councilmember Abdo moved to begin cable-casting Council meetings
as soon as the broadcast van is ready, sometime in March, and to
direct staff that the cameras should be positioned in such a way
as to preclude audience reaction shots, and that the camera used
to pick up pUblic speakers at the podium be focused solely on the
public speaker, and not on the audience, and to direct staff to
prepare for the long term installation of permanent cameras.
Second by councilmember Reed. Councilmember Reed further
clarified the motion to indicate that the approval of the
appropriation for the permanent installation of equipment in the
Council Chambers would be considered during the mid-year budget
process. During discussion, the motion was amended to include
assurances to KCRW that the commitment to the radio station
continues regarding the additional audience provided by KCRW, and
in no way does this action jeopardize that relationship. The
motion, as amended, was approved by the fallowing vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, and Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Finkel
Absent: Councilmember Katz
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ll-E: CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the meeting.
I3-A: ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES/136 WADSWORTH AVENUE: Presented
was the request of James Soorani to address Council regarding
adding additional parking spaces and earthquake modifications to
his property at 136 Wadsworth Avenue. Councilmember Genser
excused himself from discussion and vote on this item due to a
conflict of interest. Discussion was held. Staff was directed
to present Council with a full written report on this matter, and
that policy issues be highlighted in the report so that they can
be addressed by Council in two to three weeks, and that a copy of
the report be made available to Mr. Soorani.
13-B: HOMELESS: Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to continue the
request of Mimi Adams to address Council regarding locating a
place to feed the homeless to the Council meeting of February 14,
1989, as a "5" item, and that Ms. Adams be informed of the
continuation so that she can address Council on that date.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously
approved, councilmember Katz absent.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to extend the meeting to 1:30 a.m.
Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Reed opposed.
I4-A: PREVAILING WAGE AND APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS: The
request of Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss Ordinance No.
1408 (CCS) regarding prevailing wage and apprenticeship
requirements, continued from January 10, 1989, was continued to
the Council meeting of February 14, 1989, as a "5" item.
14-B: ARTS COMMISSION RESIGNATION: Presented was the matter of
the acceptance of a letter of resignation of Browne C. Goodwin
from the Arts Commission and authorization to City Clerk to
pub I ish notice of vacancy. Councilmember Reed moved to accept
Mr. Goodwin t s resignation with regret, and authorize the City
Clerk to publ ish a notice of vacancy. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved,
councilmember Katz absent.
l4-C: OPENING HOMELESS SHELTERS: Presented was the request of
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss adopting a posi tion for
opening homeless shelter. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to call
upon the Governor to open the National Guard Armories on nights
when the temperature reaches 50 degrees or below, whether or not
there is a threat of rain, and that the Mayor be instructed to
wri te to the Governor on behalf of the Council, as well as
instructing the city lObbyist to use his best efforts in
Sacramento to obtain a positive response from the Governor,
including cooperating with other lobbyists and groups working on
the same issue. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent.
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14-D: COUNCIL TRAVEL FUNDS: Presented was the request of Mayor
pro Tempore Finkel to discuss approval of travel funds to attend
the 4th International Conference of Nuclear Free Zone Local
Authorities in Eugene, Oregon. councilmember Genser moved to
authorize Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel's request to use Council
travel funds. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, and Mayor Zane
Abstain: Councilmember Reed
Absent: Councilmember Katz
14-E: PERIPHERAL PARK-AND-RIDE STRATEGIES: The request of Mayor
Zane to discuss directing staff to investigate peripheral
park-and-ride strategies for Santa Monica was continued as a "5"
item at the Council meeting of February 14, 1989.
14-F: FIREARMS REGULATION: The request of Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel to discuss regulating and controlling the acquisition,
possession and use of firearms was continued as a "5" item to the
council meeting of February 14, 1989.
14-G: PUBLICLY ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS IN SANTA MONICA:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss
request for a staff analysis and report on the publicly assisted
housing programs of Santa Monica; and a legal opinion on the
recent 1\ Article 34" decision of the state Supreme Court as it
applies to Santa Monica. Councilmember Reed moved to direct
staff to perform the staff work incorporated in her request, and
to include in that an additional request that the city Attorney
look at the area of the Prop. N authorization as it relates to
the City's expenditure of municipal funds, and the effects of
Prop. N on the City's housing fee program and the City's
authority to spend the fees collected. Second by councilmember
Abdo. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to amend the motion to
include instruction to staff to inquire into legislation pending
in Sacramento to address the question of dealing with the problem
of having had initiatives passed with the general language which
does not satisfy the criteria of the Davis decision, with a view
towards the City lobbying in favor of the passage of any
legislation which might address this question. The amendment was
accepted as friendly by the maker and second of the motion.
During discussion, the motion was further amended to include
authorization for staff to communicate immediately with Senator
Green, and to instruct the City's lobbyist to keep Council well
informed. The motion, as amended I was unanimously approved,
councilmember Katz absent.
15. PUBLIC INPUT:
inequities in the
Joy Fullmer addressed council regarding
HUD qualification requirements for single
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people, as opposed to families, and expressed her concerns
regarding discrimination in housing.
ll-E: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed
Session. At 1:14 a.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session. At
1: 20 a . m. , Council reconvened with all members present.
Councilmember Reed moved to approve a settlement in the case of
Armstrong vs. the city of Santa Monica, et al., santa Monica
Superior Court Case No. WEC 117 901, in the amount of $45,000.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmerober Katz absent.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adj ourned in memory of Jean coyne
Baldwin, Resolva Garcia, and Liz Marek at 1:23 a.m., to 7:30
a.m., January 31, 1989, for the purpose of holding a Closed
Session to consider personnel matters.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Clarice E. Joh
City Clerk
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Dennis Zane
Mayor
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