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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 12, 1993
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City council was called to
order by Mayor Abdo at 7:37 P.M. on Tuesday, January 12, 1993, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore Antonio Vazquez
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
Acting City Attorney Joe Lawrence
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the united States of America.
4-A: RECOGNITION OF RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM/AUTHORITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES EXCESS LIABILITIES: Mayor Abdo accepted a
plaque from the Authority of California Cities Excess Liabilities
in recognition of the city of Santa Monica I s risk management
program.
4-B: ANNOUNCEMENT/PUBLIC HEARING/COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF
WOMEN: Councilmember Greenberg announced that a public hearing
sponsored by the Santa Monica commission on the Status of Women
will be held on Sunday, January 24, 1993, at the Ken Edwards
Center at 2:00 P.M.
At 7:42 P.M., a city Council/Redevelopment Agency Special Joint
Meeting was convened.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present: Chair Judy Abdo
Agency Member Ken Genser
Agency Member Asha Greenberg
Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook
Agency Member Kelly Olsen
Agency Member Paul Rosenstein
Chair Pro Tempore Antonio Vazquez
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Acting Agency Attorney Joe Lawrence
Agency Secretary Clarice E. Dykhouse
RA-l: MINUTES APPROVAL: Chair Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to
approve the Redevelopment Agency minutes of October 13, 1992.
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Second by Agency Member Greenberg. The motion was unanimously
approved.
CC/RA-2: RENEWAL OF LOANS/DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/OCEAN I
PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Presented was the staff report
recommending renewal of six loans for the 1993 calendar year to
the Redevelopment Agency and authorization for the Agency Chair
to execute Promissory Notes for the Downtown Redevelopment
Project and Ocean Park Redevelopment Project. Councilmember
Olsen moved, on behalf of the City council, to renew the six
loans to the Redevelopment Agency and to accept the promissory
Notes. Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
Agency Member Holbrook moved, on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency, to approve and authorize the Chair to execute the six
Promissory Notes between the Agency and the City, extending the
loans for the 1993 calendar year. Second by Agency Member
Greenberg.
Agency vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
At 7:49 P.M., the Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency Joint
Meeting was adjourned and a Special Meeting of the Housing
Authority was convened.
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present: Chair Judy Abdo
commissioner Ken Genser
commissioner Asha Greenberg
commissioner Robert T. Holbrook
commissioner Kelly Olsen
commissioner Paul Rosenstein
Vice Chair Antonio Vazquez
Also Present: Secretary John Jali1i
Acting Authority Attorney Joe Lawrence
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
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HA-l: MINUTES APPROVAL: Commissioner Holbrook moved to approve
the Housing Authority minutes of November 17, 1992. Second by
Commissioner Greenberg. The motion was unanimously approved.
HA-2: ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT/SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES AND
VOUCHERS: Presented was the staff report recommending adoption
of a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to sign the
contracts for 25 additional Certificates and 25 additional
Vouchers. Commissioners asked questions of staff. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Commissioner Holbrook
moved to adopt Resolution No. 55 (HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE I
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT
FOR TWENTY-FIVE CERTIFICATES AND TWENTY-FIVE VOUCHERS," reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
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commissioner Greenberg. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Authority vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
At 7:50 P.M., the Special Housing Authority Meeting was adjourned
and the city council Meeting was reconvened.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the Consent Calendar,
whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the calendar for discussion. councilmember
Holbrook moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Item Nos. 6-L and 6-0, reading resolutions and
ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of December 8,
and December 15, 1992, were approved as submitted.
6-B: INCLUSIONARY HOUSING: Ordinance No. 1661(CCS) entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.28.030 REGARDING
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING," was adopted, thereby providing that an
inclusionary housing obligation will not be required for projects
inVOlving new construction of a single dwelling unit when it is
replacing more than one unit in a multifamily district, where
existing zoning would allow only the development of one unit on
that lot.
6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50567/TPC-156/1541
PRINCETON STREET: Resolution No. 8520 (CCS) entitled: IlA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
50567 FOR A PROJECT AT 1541 PRINCETON STREET," was adopted,
thereby approving a 6-uni t tenant-participating conversion
project at 1541 Princeton Street.
6-D: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50770/TPC-157/2506-16 4TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8521(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50770 AT 2506-2516 FOURTH
STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 9-unit
tenant-participating conversion project at 2506-16 4th Street.
6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51143/TPC-212/1328 FRANKLIN
STREET: Resolution No. 8522(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51143 AT 1328 FRANKLIN
STREET, " was adopted, thereby approv ing a 7 -uni t
tenant-participating conversion project at 1328 Franklin Street.
6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51286/TPC-217/3101 5TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8523(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51286 FOR A PROJECT AT 3101
5TH STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 13-unit I
tenant-participating conversion project at 3101 5th Street.
6-G: LEASE/FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION/NAVIGATIONAL AID
EQUIPMENT: Contract No. 5916 (CCS) with Federal Aviation
Administration was approved for the continued placement of a
Terminal Very High Frequency Omni Range at Santa Monica Airport.
6-H: WILLDAN ASSOCIATES/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES/
SIGNALS/WILSHIRE BOULEVARD: contract No. 5917 (CCS) was awarded
to Willdan Associates in an amount not to exceed $11.8,700 for
construction management services for upgrading and modernizing
traffic signals on Wilshire Boulevard.
6-1: MARDEN SUSCO/WATER SERVICE FITTINGS:
awarded to Marden Susco at specified unit
service fittings for the Water Division,
Department.
Bid No. 2443 was
prices for water
General Services
6-J: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT/FY 1991-92: The
City'S Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 1991-92 was
received and filed.
6-K: CERTIFICATION OF STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL ACTION/APPEAL/CUP
92-007/92-007a/92-007b/92-007d/92-007f/92-007q/92-007h/ALCOHOL
LICENSES/1315 THIRD STREET PROMENADE: Statements of Official I
Action containing findings for the approval of Conditional Use
Permits 92-007, CUP 92-007a, CUP 92-007b, CUP 92-007d, CUP 92-
007f, CUP 92-007g, and CUP 92-007h were approved.
6-M: NATIONAL SANITARY SUPPLY/MISCELLANEOUS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES:
Bid No. 2438 was awarded to National Sanitary Supply at specified
unit prices for miscellaneous janitorial supplies for various
departments.
6-N: FAMILIAN BAY AREA PIPE & SUPPLY/TOILETS/PLUMBING PARTS: Bid
No. 2440 was awarded to Familian Bay Area Pipe & Supply at
specified unit prices for toilets and plumbing parts for the
Environmental Programs Division, city Manager's Office.
6-P: LINDMARK ENGINEERING/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES/UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS: Contract No. 5918(CCS) was
executed with Lindmark Engineering in the amount of $105,167 to
conduct environmental assessment activities related to
underground storage tanks and necessary appropriations were made.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-L: DOWNEY AUTO CENTER/PICKUP TRUCK: Presented was the staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2436 to Downey Auto Center for a
3/4 ton pickup truck for the Parks Division. Council asked I
questions of staff. Councilmember Olsen moved to award Bid No.
2436 to Downey Auto Center in the amount of $20,566.42 for a 3/4
ton pickup truck for the Parks Division, Cultural and Recreation
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services Department. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
6-0: DOWNEY AUTO CENTER/PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUMP BEDS: Presented
was the staff recommendation to award Bid No. 2441 to Downey Auto
Center for two 3/4 ton pickup trucks with dump beds for the Parks
Division. council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Olsen
moved to award Bid No. 2441 to Downey Auto center in the amount
of $41,818.06 for two 3/4 ton pickup trucks with dump beds for
the Parks Division, Cultural and Recreation services Department.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
council vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: APPEAL/CUP 90-084/CONDOMINIUMS/1702 APPIAN WAY: The appeal
of Planning commission approval of CUP 90-084 to allow the
construction of a 10-unit condominium at 1702 Appian Way was
withdrawn at the request of appellant Sharon Gilpin.
7-B: APPEAL/OCCUPANCY PERMIT 91-020/1620 BROADWAY: Presented
was the appeal of Planning commission denial of Zoning
Administrator approval of Occupancy Permit 91-020 for
residential/commercial use at 1620 Broadway. Applicant: Ronen
Hacker. Appellant: Councilmember Ken Genser. Councilmember
Genser spoke in favor of the appeal and in opposition to the
approval of the Occupancy Permit. Chris Harding, speaking on
behalf of the occupant, spoke in opposition to the appeal and in
favor of the approval of the Occupancy Permit. Council asked
questions of Mr. Harding. councilmember Genser presented a
rebuttal. Council asked questions of Councilmember Genser.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to uphold the recommendation of the
Planning Commission's denial of the appeal and uphold the Zoning
Administrator's approval of Occupancy Permit 91-020, pursuant to
the findings and conditions contained in the Planning commission
statement of Official Action. Second by Councilmember Greenberg.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Vazquez, Rosenstein,
Holbrook, Greenberg, Mayor Abdo
Negative: councilmember Olsen
Abstain: Councilmember Genser
8-A: EFFECTIVE TIME/INTERIM ORDINANCES: The ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Section 9.04.20.16.060 to allow an interim ordinance to be
in effect for up to 50 months and 15 days was continued to the
meeting of January 19, 1993.
8-B: EXTENSION OF CITYWIDE MORATORIUM/NON-RESIDENTIAL/HOTEL
DEVELOPMENT: The ordinance for introduction and first reading
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extending the Citywide moratorium on non-residential and hotel
development for 120 days was continued to the meeting of January
19, 1993.
8-C: CONTRACT AMENDMENT/PERS/EARLY RETIREMENT: Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending contract
with Public Employees' Retirement System to provide an incentive
for early retirement and adoption of Resolution of Intention.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8: 30 P.M., Mayor Ahdo
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the public
hearing at 8: 32 P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8524 (CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof; and introduce for first
reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
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8-0: ADJUSTMENTS FOR GARAGE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: The ordinance I
for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica
Municipal Code Section 9.04.20.34.030 regarding adjustments for
garage accessory buildings was continued to the meeting of
January 19, 1993.
9-A: RECONSIDERATION/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 21159/VARIANCE 92-
013/3222-3232 23RD STREET: Presented was the reconsideration of
City Council denial of Tentative Parcel Map 21159 and Variance
92-013 at 3222-3232 23rd Street. Applicants: Mohammad Siadat
and Mohammad Davari. Council asked questions of staff. Members
of the public Bill Mellick, Janet MelliCk, Ted Hirschberger,
Suzanne Abrescia, and Larry Hobbs spoke in opposition to the
reconsideration. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. Member of the pUblic Paul Cook spoke in support of the
reconsideration. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser
moved to deny the application. Discussion was held. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote:
Affirmative: councilmembers Vazquez,
Rosenstein, Olsen, Greenberg,
Genser
Negative: Counci1member Holbrook, Mayor Abdo
At 9: 35 P. M., Council adj ourned for a short reces s .
reconvened at 9:50 P.M. with all members present.
Council
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9-B: RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE/CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of a
resolution to amend the Rules of Order and Procedure for the
conduct of city Council meetings. Council asked questions of
staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Greenberg moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8525 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER
8489 (CCS) TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE FOR THE
CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, II reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Rosenstein moved to amend the
motion to also direct staff to research appeal procedures.
Discussion was held. The amendment was accepted as friendly by
the maker. Councilmember Genser withdrew his second. The motion
was then seconded by Councilmember Rosenstein. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Genser asked that the amendment be voted on
separately. The motion to adopt the Resolution was approved by
the following vote:
council vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
On a call for a vote to direct staff to research the appeals
process, the motion carried, with Councilmembers Genser and Olsen
voting no.
9-C: 1993-94 CITY BUDGET PRIORITIES: The recommendation to
invite public comment and request City Council direction
regarding 1993-94 city budget priorities was continued to the
meeting of January 19, 1993.
9-D: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
~O-A: STREETLIGHTING DISTRICT/ARIZONA AVENUE: Presented was the
public hearing on proposed streetlighting district on Arizona
Avenue from Franklin Street to centinela Avenue. Council asked
questions of staff. At 10:35 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the
public hearing open. Member of the public Lynn Bassel spoke in
opposition to the proposed streetlighting district. Member of
the pUblic Rod Lane spoke in support of the proposed
streetlighting district. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at
10:46 P.M. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No.
8526 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRES THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETLIGHTING, AND
APPURTENANT WORK AND ORDERS WORK TO BEGIN ON ARIZONA AVENUE
BETWEEN FRANKLIN STREET AND CENTINELA AVENUE AS SET FORTH IN
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NUMBER 8505(CCS)," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Olsen. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
13-A: JOEL WEST, M.D./PENALTIES/LATE FILING OF BUSINESS LICENSE:
Joel West, M.D. addressed Council regarding review of penalties
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charged for late filing of business license. Council asked
questions of Mr. West. Discussion was held. No action taken.
13-B: BRENDA McKEE/MASSAGE THERAPISTS: The request of Brenda I
McKee to address Council regarding the minimum number of hours of
education for massage therapists was continued to the meeting of
January 26, 1993, at the request of Brenda McKee.
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/AIRPORT COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION/
BAYSIDE DISTRICT CORPORATION/PIER RESTORATION/ARTS COMMISSION:
The appointments to the Airport commission, Planning Commission,
Bayside District Corporation Board of Directors, Pier Restoration
corporation Board of Directors, and Arts Commission was continued
to the meeting of January 19, 1993.
14-B: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/CHUCK WORKMAN/ARTS COMMISSION:
Councilmember Greenberg moved to accept with regrets the letter
of resignation from Chuck Workman from the Arts Commission and
authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancy. Second
by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to extend the meeting to 11:10
P.M. Second by Counci1member Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Patrick Regan reported
on incidents which have recently occurred at city Hall. Member
of the public Beloved Quail suggested that periodic weekend I
council meetings be held and discussed various concerns.
ADJOURNMENT: At 11:10 P.M., the meeting was adjourned to January
19, 1993, at 7:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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City Clerk
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Judy Abdo
Mayor
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