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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 19, 1993
An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor Abdo at 7:35 P.M. on Tuesday, January 19, 1993,
in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo
councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tempore Antonio vazquez
City Manager John Jalili
Acting City Attorney Joe Lawrence
city Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the united States of America.
Also Present:
Mayor Abdo announced that Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez is absent due
to his participation in the inaugural events.
a-A: EFFECTIVE TIME/INTERIM ORDINANCES: Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa
Monica Municipal Code section 9.04.20.16.060 allowing an interim
ordinance to be extended for up to 50 months and 15 days.
Council asked questions of staff. At 7: 43 P.M., Mayor Abdo
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the public
hearing at 7:45 P.M. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to introduce
for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.04.20.16.060 REGARDING INTERIM ZONING,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with
the proviso that the extension expire and not become permanent.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Councilmember Genser moved a
substitute motion to introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
9.04.20.16.060 REGARDING INTERIM ZONING, II reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Olsen. council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
The substitute motion was approved by the following vote:
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council vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Olsen, Greenberg,
Genser, Mayor Abdo
Negative: Counci1members Rosenstein, Holbrook
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Absent: Counci1member Vazquez
Councilmember Rosenstein requested that the record reflect that
he voted "no" on this item even though he has no opposition to
the extension of 120 days, but he feels that continuing the
length of time for moratoria discourages diligence in enacting
adequate zoning measures in the Code.
By virtue of the above action, the zoning Ordinance was amended
to allow an interim ordinance to be in effect for up to 50 months
and 15 days.
8-B: EXTENSION OF CITYWIDE MORATORIUM/NON-RESIDENTIAL/HOTEL
DEVELOPMENT: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and
first reading extending the Citywide moratorium on non-
resident ia1 and hotel development for 120 days. At 7: 51 P . M. ,
Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the
public hearing at 7: 52 P.M. Councilmember Holbrook moved to
introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: nAN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING THE
CITYWIDE MORATORIUM ON NON-RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT," I
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez
By virtue of the above action, the existing commercial
development moratorium was extended for 120 days to June 26,
1993.
8-D: ADJUSTMENTS FOR GARAGE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Presented was
an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa
Monica Municipal Code section 9.04.20.34.030 regarding
adjustments for garage accessory buildings. At 7:59 P.M., Mayor
Abdo declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Alan
Zebker spoke in support of the staff recommendation. Member of
the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed
the public hearing at 8: 01 P.M. Councilmember Genser moved to
make findings and introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION I
9. 04 . 20. 34 . 030 REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR GARAGE ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS, II reading by title only and waiving further reading
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thereof. Second by Councilmember Greenberg.
approved by the following vote:
The motion was
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez
9-A: 1993-94 CITY BUDGET PRIORITIES: Presented was the hearing
to receive public input and requesting Ci ty council direction
regarding 1993-94 city budget priorities for preparation of the
FY 1993-94 City budget. Member of the public Laurie Newman spoke
in support of services for women and children. Member of the
public Michael Hill spoke in support of HIV Project Santa Monica
(AIDS awareness). Member of the public Alan Toy spoke in support
of participation in Americans With Disabilities Act. Members of
the public Bob Gabriel, Jack Siegal, Bill Worcester, Walt
McHendry, Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison, and Jean McNeil Wyner spoke
in support of continued funding for the Convention and Visitors
Bureau. Member of the public steve Ramirez spoke in support of
funding for the Latino Resource Organization. Member of the
public Patty Borden presented a petition in opposition to the
reduction of number of hours allowed for employees of the
Cultural and Recreation Department. Members of the public James
Davis, Kevin Brunk, Caroline Hutchinson, Larry Arreola, and steve
Mount spoke in opposition to reduction of hours allowed for
employees of the Cultural and Recreation Department. Members of
the pUblic Joy Fullmer and Marcelus Laidlen expressed their
concerns. Member of the public Irene Zivi urged council to
eliminate non-essential items such as the bicycle plan and EIR
for evaluating enclave parking plan in Sunset Park before cutting
items relating to children such as the Child Care Master Plan.
Member of the public Harold Dunnigan urged council to continue
funding for those social service agencies that serve the social
needs of the community. Member of the public June Coleman spoke
in support of funding for parks maintenance and recreation
programs.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Genser moved to maintain the range of services
which the City has traditionally provided, ask staff to
diligently investigate any savings which might result from
improvement of efficiencies in City operations, ask staff to
begin preparation of the first draft of the budget spreading any
reductions in range of service equally, and ask staff to provide
an analysis of options available for increasing revenues. Second
by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Greenberg moved a substitute motion to conduct a study session to
discuss options. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Greenberg moved to amend the motion and
combine the main motion and the substitute motion. The motion
was accepted as friendly by the maker of the main motion and the
second. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously
approved, Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez absent.
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At 10:02 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess.
reconvened at 10:20 P.M. with all members present.
Council
9-B: AMENDMENT/COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE/ I
ON-SITE REFUSE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES: Presented was the staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution of intention
directing the Planning Commission to initiate an amendment to the
Comprehensive Land Use and zoning ordinance requiring on-site
refuse and recycling facilities. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Discussion was held. Mayor Abdo
moved to adopt Resolution No. 8527(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DIRECTING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE,t1 reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Rosenstein.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmerobers Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez
9-C: EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE: Presented was the
staff report recommending execution of a contract with Goodhew
Ambulance Service for emergency ambulance transport service.
Members of the public Mary Rogers and Jim McNeal urged Council to
select Schaefer ~mhulance as the contractor for emergency I
ambulance transport service. Members of the pUblic Lee McNett,
Gregg Chiasson, and Rob Wirtz spoke in support of the staff
recommendation to contract with Goodhew Ambulance Service for
emergency ambulance transport service. Councilmember Greenberg
moved to award Contract No. 5919(CCS) to Goodhew ~mhulance
Service for emergency ambulance transport service. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmerobers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez
9-0: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
14-A: SUPPORT OF CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL CITIZENS/REFUSAL TO
PARTICIPATE IN CONFERENCES OR OTHER OFFICIAL BUSINESS IN
COLORADO: Councilmember Rosenstein presented his request to
discuss supporting the civil rights of all citizens by refusing
to participate in conferences or other official business in
Colorado. Council asked questions of staff. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember
Rosenstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 8528 (CCS) entitled: "A I
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
FORBIDDING CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF TO TRAVEL AT CITY EXPENSE TO
THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN ORDER TO EXPRESS THE CITY'S
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DISAGREEMENT WITH THE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT TWO", reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Abdo.
Councilmember Greenber9 moved to amend the motion and amend
section 2 of Resolution No. 8528(CCS) to read, "This measure will
be lifted if and when Colorado's Amendment Two is rescinded and
invalidated by the colorado Supreme Court." The amendment was
accepted as friendly by the maker of the motion and the second.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
Holbrook, Rosenstein, Mayor Abdo
Abstain:
councilmember Olsen
Absent:
Councilmember Vazquez
councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting past 11:00 P.M.
Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved,
councilmember Vazquez absent.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council with various concerns.
councilmember Rosenstein moved to reconsider
Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion
approved, Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez absent.
Item No. l4-A.
was unanimously
l4-A: RECONSIDERED SUPPORT OF CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL
CITIZENS/REFUSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN CONFERENCES OR OTHER OFFICIAL
BUSINESS IN COLORADO: Councilmember Rosenstein moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8528 (CCS) entitled: tlA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FORBIDDING CITY OFFICIALS AND
STAFF TO TRAVEL AT CITY EXPENSE TO THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN
ORDER TO EXPRESS THE CITY'S DISAGREEMENT WITH THE PASSAGE OF
AMENDMENT TWO,tI as amended by Councilmember Greenberg, reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Abde. Councilmember Genser moved to amend the motion to ask the
city Clerk to mail copies of the resolution to the Governor of
the State of Colorado, the State Tourism Board, and any other
appropriate agencies. The amendment was accepted as friendly.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Rosenstein, Olsen,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser,
Mayor Abdo
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez
9-D: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:09 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of discussing the case of Pamela
Weir-Quiton v. City of Santa Monica, et aI, Santa Monica Superior
Court Case No. SC 020 730.
Council reconvened at 11:20 P.M. with all members present except
Councilmember Greenberg and Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez.
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Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve settlement in the case of
Pamela Weir-Quiton in the amount of $23,450. Second by
Councilmember Rosenstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
Olsen, Rosenstein, Mayor Abdo
Absent: Counci1member Greenberg, Mayor Pro
Tempore Vazquez
ADJOURNMENT: At 11:21 P.M., the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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c~rice E. Dykhouse
city Clerk
APPROVED:
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Judy Abdo
Mayor
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