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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 1992
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to
order by Mayor Genser at 6:10 P.M. on Tuesday, January 28, 1992,
in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Absent: Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
CLOSED SESSION: At 6:10 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and
threatened litigation, pending litigation, and litigation to be
commenced by the city.
At 7:34 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag of the United states of America.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Absent: Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant City Attorney Joe Lawrence
Assistant City Clerk Beth Justice
INSPIRATION: A moment of inspiration was provided by members of
the santa Monica High School Symphony Orchestra.
Councilmember Katz moved to consider Item l3-A at this time.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
13-A: SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/21ST
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Presented was the request
of Jeff Edmons, Director of Orchestras, Santa Monica High School,
to address Council requesting civic and financial support to
attend the 21st International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna,
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Austria. Council asked questions of Mr. Edmons. Mayor Pro
Tempore Abdo moved to authorize a grant in the amount of $10,000
to the Santa Monica High School Symphony Orchestra from the I
Council contingency fund. Second by Mayor Genser. Discussion
was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to amend her motion to
direct the City Manager to return with a recommendation on
funding. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item as he feels that 1I1hile he is concerned
and supportive of band and symphony orchestra parents, he feels
that this is an inappropriate use of public funds.
CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: At 7: 50 P.M., Mayor Genser
convened a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council,
Redevelopment Agency, Parking Authority and Housing Authority.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Parking Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Chair Ken Genser I
Chair Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook
Agency Member Herbert Katz
Agency Member Kelly Olsen
Agency Member Antonio Vazquez
Agency Member Dennis Zane
Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant Agency Attorney Joe Lawrence
Assistant Agency Secretary Beth Justice
Chair Ken Genser
Chair Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Authority Member Kelly Olsen
Authority Member Antonio Vazquez
Authority Member Dennis Zane
Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant Authority Attorney Joe Lawrence
Assistant Authority Clerk Beth Justice
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Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Chair Ken Genser
Chair Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Authority Member Kelly Olsen
Authority Member Antonio Vazquez
Absent:
Authority Member Dennis Zane
Executive Director John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant Authority Attorney Joe Lawrence
Assistant Authority Clerk Beth Justice
PA/HA-l: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Presented for approval were the
parking Authority minutes of September 24, 1991, and Housing
Authority minutes of December 17, 1991. Chair Pro Tempore Abdo
moved to approve the Parking Authority minutes of September 24,
1991, and Housing Authority minutes of December 17, 1991. Second
by Authority Member Olsen. The motion was unanimously approved,
Authority Member Zane absent.
Also Present:
CC/RA/PA/HA-2: PUBLIC HEARING/COMMUNITY PRIORITIES/199l-92 CITY
BUDGET: Presented was the pUblic hearing on community priorities
for the Fiscal Year 1992-93 city budget. At 8:05 P.M., Mayor
Genser declared the public hearing open. Members of the public
Doris Ganga, Bob Smith, and Ken Schonlau urged continued support
of low income housing. Members of the public Elisa Olson, Dean
Kiel, Michael Vogel, Tim Kussarow, and Jim Jaffe urged continued
support of Santa Monica High School Grad Nite. Member of the
public Toby Lieberman urged support of social services and
affordable housing. Member of the public Patricia Hoffman urged
continued level of funding to public schools. Member of the
public Abby Arnold urged support for the coordination of AIDS
services and confidential testing for HIV. Member of the public
Daphne Dennis requested prioritization and implementation of
recommendations of the Task Force on Homelessness. Member of the
public Mrs. John N. Kahn urged assistance for senior citizens by
way of taxi coupons. Member of the public Leonard Gross spoke in
opposition to the reduction in the budget of the Commission on
Older Americans. Member of the public Judy Gewertz spoke in
support of social services and requested sponsorship of a program
soliciting suggestions to cut costs for the City. Member of the
public Rose Kaufman spoke in support of a taxi coupon program and
in opposition to the level of support of public schools, use of
consultants, and the level of support of the Martin Luther King
Day celebration. Members of the pUblic Joy Fullmer and Mike
Garcia expressed their concerns. Members of the public paulina
Hernandez, Beyna Pedroza, Rosalina Conchas, and o. Comenllio
spoke in support of affordable housing and youth services.
Member of the public Laurie Newman spoke in support of the
domestic violence project and affordable womens' and youth health
care. Member of the public Michele Wittig spoke in support of
youth services, services for women and children, and the domestic
violence project. Member of the public Donna Alvarez urged a
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return to a "bare bones" budget. Member of the public Suzanne
Brewer urged: 1) increased level of services offered by the
Police and Fire Departments; 2) implementation of Neighborhood I
Intrusion Traffic Protection Plan; 3) assignment of a park ranger
to Clover Park after 10:00 P.M.; 4) continued support of public
education and formulation of a mechanism whereby the City of
Malibu contributes jointly to the school district; 5) provision
of social services; 6) maintenance of funds available to monitor
noise at the Santa Monica airport. Member of the public Jean
Gebman complimented Chief Butts and spoke in support of the
concepts of modernizing the Police Department. Member of the
public Pam 0' Connor spoke in support of landmarks preservation
programs. councilmember Katz moved to hear late speakers.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Zane absent. Member of the public Russ
Shaver spoke in support of increased police services and shelter
for the homeless. Member of the public Dennis Rosa urged the
City to purchase Los Amigos Park. Member of the public Ramona
Jimenez spoke in support of youth services. Mayor Genser closed
the pub 1 ic hearing at 9: 21 P. M. Discuss ion was held. Mayor
Genser moved to direct staff to prepare an update on the
implementation of the Youth Master Plan and child Care Master
Plan and direct staff to formulate a draft policy for awarding
grants to outside agencies. Second by Councilmember Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Zane absent. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Holbrook moved to provide a comparison of equivalent-sized
ci ties. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. I
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to amend the motion and ask staff to
check on available information with regard to "comparable" cities
without expending funds or undue staff time. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent. Discussion was
held.
At 10:15 P.M., the special City Council/Redevelopment
Agency/Parking Authority/Housing Authority Joint Meeting was
adjourned and the city Council Meeting was reconvened.
At 10: 15 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 10:35 P.M. with all members present, Councilmember
Zane absent.
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
Katz moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of
Item Nos. 6-A, 6-C, 6-D, 6-E, 6-F, 6-L, 6-M, 6-N, 6-0, 6-P, and
6-Q reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50491/TPC-145/837 TENTH
STREET: Resolution No. 8349(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50491 FOR A PROJECT AT 837
TENTH STREET, II was adopted, thereby approving a
tenant-participating conversion at 837 Tenth Street.
6-G: AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM: Contract No.
5817(CCS) was approved, thereby authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a license agreement with the united states
Department of Commerce for the installation of an Automated
Surface Observing System at Santa Monica Airport.
6-H: REJECT BIDS/CAB & CHASSIS WITH CRANE: All bids for cab and
chassis with crane for the Water Division, General Services
Department, were rejected.
6-1: AWARD OF BID/WHEEL LOADER WITH SIDE SHIFT AND BACKHOE: Bid
No. 2382 was awarded to Eberhard Equipment in the amount of
$42,924.37 for wheel loader with side shift and backhoe for the
Water Division, General Services Department.
6-J: REJECT BIDS/SIX-PASSENGER SEDAN: All bids for
six-passenger sedan for the Transportation Department
rejected and staff was directed to investigate further
availability of vehicles powered by alternate fuel sources.
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6-K: AWARD OF BID/3/4-TON VEHICLE: Bid No. 2384 was awarded to
Maurice Sopp Chevrolet in the amount of $25,240.88 for one
3/4-ton vehicle for the Fire Department.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: BICYCLE LANE: Presented was a resolution approving
applications for grant funds for landscaping the south embankment
of the Santa Monica Freeway and widening the west side of the
Lincoln Boulevard bridge for purposes of a two-way bicycle lane.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8348(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
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6-C: SEWAGE DISCHARGE: Presented was a resolution in support of
secondary treatment of sewage discharge. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to I
adopt Resolution No. 8350 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF SECONDARY
TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER DISCHARGE," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by councilmember
Vazquez. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz [
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-0: CONTRACT MODIFICATION/NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION: Presented was the staff recommendation to authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract modification to increase
funding for the Neighborhood Resource and Development
corporation. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the contract
modification[ increase the funding of the NRDC for FY 91-92 by
$14,106 to pay increased rent, and authorize the City Manager to
execute all documents necessary to evidence this action. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen[ Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
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6-E: SB593/CALIFORNIA HOUSING BOND ACT OF 1992: Presented was
the staff recommendation to endorse SB 593, the California
Housing Bond Act of 1992 and authorize the Mayor to write a
letter to appropriate elected officials. Councilmember Katz
moved to endorse the passage of S13593, the California Housing
Bond Act of 1992[ and authorize the Mayor to write a letter to
appropriate elected officials to communicate the Council's
endorsement. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen[ Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-F: WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM: Presented was a resolution setting
a public hearing on April 7, 1992 to hear protests regarding the
weed abatement program. council asked questions of staff.
councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8351(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 [ " reading by I
title only and waiving further reading thereof, with the
clarification that approximately 80-90% of this money will be
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recovered by the City. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: councilmember Zane
Councilmember Katz moved to consolidate Item Nos. 6-L, 6-M, 6- N,
6-0, 6-P, and 6-Q. Second by Counci1member Vazquez. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
Councilmember Vazquez moved to waive reading of the individual
items. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
6-L: AWARD OF BID/CAB & CHASSIS: Presented was the staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2385 to Santa Monica Ford for cab
and chassis for the Electrical Facilities Division, General
Services Department. Discussion was held. Councilmember Olsen
moved to award Bid No. 2385, for cab and chassis for the
Electrical Facilities Division, General Services Department, to
Santa Monica Ford in the amount of $17,209.59, including
applicable tax, as the lowest and best bidder. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-M: AWARD OF BID/CAB & CHASSIS: Presented was the staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2386 to Downey Auto Center for
Cab and Chassis with water tank and pump for the Parks Division,
Cultural and Recreation Services Department. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Olsen moved to award Bid No. 2386, for a cab
and chassis with water tank and pump for the Parks Division,
Cultural and Recreation Services Department, to Downey Auto
Center in the total amount of $25,758.09, including applicable
tax, as the lowest and best bidder. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: councilmember Zane
6-N: AWARD OF BID/PICKUP TRUCK: Presented was the staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2387 to Santa Monica Ford for
pickup truck with dump bed for the Tree Maintenance Division,
Cultural and Recreation Services Department. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Olsen moved to award Bid No. 2387, for a
pickup truck with dump bed for the Tree Maintenance Division,
Cultural and Recreation Services Department, to Santa Monica Ford
in the total amount of $17,196.16, including applicable tax, as
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the lowest and best bidder. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz, I
Olsen, vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: councilmember Zane
6-0: AWARD OF BID/PICKUP TRUCKS: Presented was the staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2388 to A A Equipment for two
pickup trucks for the Beach Maintenance Division, Cultural and
Recreation Services Department. Discussion was held.
councilmember Olsen moved to award Bid No. 2388, for two pickup
trucks for the Beach Maintenance Division, Cultural and
Recreation Services Department, to A A Equipment in the total
amount of $16,140.08, including applicable tax, as the lowest and
best bidder. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-P: AWARD OF BID/PICKUP TRUCKS: Presented was the staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2389 to Reynolds Buick GMC for
five pickup trucks for the Parks and Tree Maintenance Division,
Cultural and Recreation Services Department and the Public I
Facilities Maintenance Division, General Services Department.
Discussion was held. Councilmember olsen moved to award Bid No.
2389, for five pickup trucks for the Parks and Tree Maintenance
Division, Cultural and Recreation Services Department, and the
Public Facilities Maintenance Division, General Services
Department, to Reynolds Buick GMC in the total amount of
$55,748.75, including applicable tax, as the lowest and best
bidder. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-Q: AWARD OF BID/PICKUP TRUCKS: Presented was the staff
recommendation to award Bid No. 2391 to Reynolds Buick GMC for
two pickup trucks with extended cabs and tool boxes for the
Public Facilities Maintenance and Administration Divisions,
General Services Department. Discussion was held. councilmember
Olsen moved to award Bid No. 2391, for two pickup trucks with
extended cabs and tool boxes for the Public Facilities
Maintenance and Administration Divisions, General Services
Department, to Reynolds Buick GMC in the total amount of
$23,533.56, including applicable tax, as the lowest and best I
bidder. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
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council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
II Absent: Councilmember Zane
7-A: APPEAL/CUP 91-022/VTTM 50656/CONDOMINIUMS/I017-1019 HILL
STREET: The appeal of Planning Commission denial of an
application for CUP 91-022 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50656
to allow the construction of a two-story, six-unit residential
condominium with two inclusionary rental units at 1017-1019 Hill
Street, was continued to the meeting of February 4, 1992.
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7-B: APPEAL/CUP 91-015/VTTM 50523/CONDOMINIUMS/911 12TH STREET:
The appeal of a Condition of Approval of a Planning Commission
approval of CUP 91-015 and vesting Tentative Tract Map 50523 to
allow the construction of a two-story, five-unit residential
condominium project at 911 12th Street in the RS (NW) District,
was continued to the meeting of February 4, 1992.
a-A: ORDINANCE/INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and first reading entitled: !IAN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR VACANT PARCELS AND
PARCELS IN RESIDENTIAL USE, AND COMMERCIAL PARCELS REDEVELOPED
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE FOR PALISADES BEACH ROAD BETWEEN THE SANTA
MONICA PIER ON THE SOUTH AND THE NORTH CITY LIMITS, If reading by
title only, and waiving further reading thereof, establishing
interim development standards for vacant parcels and parcels in
residential use, and commercial parcels redeveloped for
residential use for Palisades Beach Road between the Santa Monica
pier on the south and the north City limits. Council asked
questions of staff. At 10:55 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the
pUblic hearing open. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer expressed
her concerns. Member of the public John Weyand spoke in
opposition to the proposed ordinance. Member of the public Fred
Harris spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. councilmember
Katz moved to introduce the ordinance for first reading with the
addition that staff discuss the ordinance with neighbors and
return with recommendations. Second by Councilmember Vazquez.
Discussion was held. Mayor Genser moved to amend the motion that
a structure with 70 feet or more of frontage parallel to Pacific
Coast Highway shall provide an unobstructed view corridor between
the Pacific Coast Highway and the Ocean; the view corridor shall
be a minimum of 20 feet in width and 40 feet in height measured
from property line parallel to the Pacific Coast Highway, and, on
the wide lots, if there are projections that are over the base
height limit that one is allowed, can be a maximum 30t wide with
20' between. Councilmember Katz accepted the second portion of
the amendment as friendly. Mayor Genser moved to amend the
motion that a structure with 70 feet or more of frontage parallel
to Pacific Coast Highway shall provide an unobstructed view
corridor between the Pacific coast Highway and the Ocean; the
view corridor shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width and 40 feet
in height measured from property line parallel to the Pacific
Coast Highway. Councilmember Vazquez moved to extend the meeting
to Midnight. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
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unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent. Second by
Councilmember Vazquez. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz
accepted the amendment as friendly. Discussion was held. The I
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
Absent: councilmember Zane
a-B: ORDINANCE/SAMPLE FORMAT/PETITIONS 1 INITIATIVES 1
REFERENDUMS, OR AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY CHARTER: The ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Sections 11220 and
11221 to Chapter 1 of Article XI of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code to provide a sample format for Petitions, Initiatives,
Referendums, or amendments of the City Charter, was continued to
the meeting of February 4, 1992.
9-A: TORCA EVALUATION WORK PROGRAM: Presented was the staff
report recommending to proceed with the data collection, analysis
and TORCA unit survey and proposed evaluation work program.
Council asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Sylvia
Shniad encouraged Council to direct its attention and energy to a
replenishment of affordable housing. Members of the public
Claire Gould and Suzanne Abrescia spoke in support of the I
proposed study. Member of the public Eileen Hecht expressed
concern with the wording in the intent of the ordinance with
regard to median income, lack of questions in staff report, and
pricing of units. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to approve the
staff recommendation (conduct a public hearing on the proposed
work program, direct staff to proceed with the proposed work
program), with the stipulation that staff return to Council by
the beginning of June with an analysis as to how this study would
relate to the possibility of making changes in TORCA and placing
it on the ballot in November, include some analysis of the
capital improvements that have taken place, investigate wording
with regard to intent, and compare the costs to the maximum price
with perspective on the overall market. Second by Councilmember
Katz. Councilmember Katz moved to amend the motion to include in
the survey information on how the tenants are or are not informed
about their rights in the conversion process. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Ganser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
9-B: REFUSE RATE STRUCTURE: The recommendation to adopt a I
resolution implementing a new refuse rate structure was continued
to the meeting of February 4, 1992.
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9-C: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
lO-A: CDBG PERFORMANCE HEARING: Presented was the public
hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant
Performance Hearing for fiscal year 1990-91. At 11: 40 P.M.,
Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Genser closed
the public hearing at 11:42 P.M. No action was taken.
13-B: BERNICE L. DeLEON/HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS: Councilmember
Katz moved to allow Leonard deLeon speak on behalf of Bernice
deLeon as she was ill. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
Leonard deLeon presented Bernice deLeon's request to address
council regarding a plan to raise money to build homes for the
homeless. Council asked questions of Mr. deLeon. Discussion was
held. No action was taken.
13-C: ALEXANDER M. MAN/STAIRS AND SIDEWALK TO PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY FROM INSPIRATION POINT: Councilmember Katz moved to
continue the request of Alexander M. Man to address Council
regarding a preliminary study of the feasibility of stairs and a
sidewalk to Pacific coast Highway from Inspiration Point to the
meeting of February 4, 1992. Second by Councilmember Holbrook.
The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane absent.
14-A: RESTRIPING CROSSWALKS: Presented was the request of
Councilmembers Katz and Vazquez to discuss holding a public
hearing regarding restriping crosswalks at all recently repaired
intersections. Discussion was held. councilmember Katz moved to
extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M. Second by Councilmember
Vazquez. The motion to extend the meeting was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Zane absent. Council asked questions of
staff. Councilmember Katz moved to refer this item to staff for
study and return with recommendations within thirty days. Second
by Councilmember Vazquez. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
l4-B: NATIONAL TELECONFERENCE ON THE EARTH SUMMIT: Presented
was the request of Mayor Genser to discuss approving a $500
contribution toward the National Teleconference on the Earth
Summit. Mayor Genser moved to approve a $500 contribution toward
the National Teleconference on the Earth Summit. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Zane
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15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed
homelessness, computers, and building of quality homes. Member
of the public Art Casillas discussed problems in pico I
Neighborhood and Sunset Park.
CLOSED SESSION: At 12: 06 A.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering the following cases: Press
v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case
No. WEe 134 458.
At 12:20 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present,
Councilmember Zane absent.
Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve settlement in the case of
Press in the amount of $18,456. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
Absent: councilmember Zane
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:23 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to
February 4, 1992, in memory of Mark S. Peterson
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January 28, 1992