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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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JANUARY 21, 1992
An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica city council was called
to order by Mayor Genser at 7: 35 P. M. on Tuesday, January 21,
1992, in the council Chambers.
Councilmember Holbrook 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
(arrived at 7:38 P.M.)
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
city Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
4-A: CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION/SANTA MONICA MALIBU UNIFIED I
SCHOOL DISTRICT NURSES: Betsy Albright, representative of the
Santa Monica Ma1ibu unified School District Nurses, presented
certificates of Appreciation to the Council in recognition of
their support of student health services.
8-A: ENCAMPMENT PROHIBITION ORDINANCE: Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and first reading adding section 4202B
to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to prohibit encampments in
public places. Council asked questions of staff. At 7:50 P.M.,
Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. Member of the
public Peter Lewi spoke in opposition to the ordinance as
prepared by the City Attorney's office. Member of the public
Scott Meehan questioned the val idi ty of the staff report as
prepared by the City Attorney's office. Members of the public
Jean Sedillos, Suzanne Brewer, June Coleman, Sherman stacey, and
Donna Alvarez spoke in support of an encampment ordinance but in
opposition to the ordinance as prepared by the City Attorney IS
office. Member of the public Cherie Weismantel spoke in
opposition to an encampment ordinance. Member of the pUblic
Donald Paschal spoke in support of an encampment ordinance if
alternative shelter is provided. Members of the public Jan
Ludwinski and Doug Brown spoke in support of the alternative
encampment ordinance. Member of the public Nathan Pratt
suggested amendments to the proposed ordinance. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the pUblic I
Willa Scott suggested that camping be allowed in the parks at
night and campers be removed from the area during the day.
Members of the public John smith and Dan Kingsley spoke in
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support of an encampment ordinance but in opposition to both
ordinances as proposed by staff. Member of the public Michele
wittig stressed that members of the Homelessness Task Force who
are speaking this evening are speaking as individuals and not as
representatives of the Task Force. Members of the public Julie
Lopez-Dad and Art Casillas spoke in support of the ordinance as
prepared by the City Attorney's office. councilmember Zane moved
to hear late speakers. The motion died-ufor lack of a second.
Mayor Genser closed the pUblic hearing at 9: 22 P.M. Council
asked questions of staff.
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At 9:25 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess.
reconvened at 9:45 P.M. with all members present.
Councilmember Zane moved to ask staff to return to council at the
next meeting, with a redraft of the ordinance as proposed by the
city Manager with additional discussion to address issues of
improving the enforceability of the ordinance and that this item
be first on the agenda. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to amend his
motion to direct that the draft ordinance be returned within
thirty days. The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion
was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to amend the motion to
direct staff to explore the possibility of including a purpose
statement at the beginning of the ordinance. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Councilmember Katz moved to amend the
motion to enlist the services of an independent counsel to draft
the ordinance. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion was
held. The amendment was accepted as friendly. The motion, as
amended, was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Zane, Mayor Genser
Negative: councilmember Vazquez
Councilmember Vazquez requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item because of the amendment to hire outside
counsel as he believes that this is a waste of money.
9-A: HUD SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAM: Presented was the staff
report recommending authorization to the City Manager to apply
for funding under the federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development's (HUD) Shelter Plus Care program. Council asked
questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed
her concerns. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to direct staff: 1)
to determine feasibility of application to the Shelter Plus Care
program; and 2) based upon a favorable feasibility assessment,
authorize the City Manager to apply for Shelter Plus Care
funding. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
9-D: MIDBLOCK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SAFETY PROGRAM: Presented was
the staff report recommending adoption of a midblock pedestrian
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crossing safety program and approval of the fiscal plan for
implementation. Council asked questions of staff. Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public I
Joan Green spoke in support of the midblock safety program but
recommended changing the flashing red light to a solid red light.
Councilmember Katz moved to adopt the staff recommendation with
the provision that the crosswalk in the area between Colorado and
Ocean Avenue be retained. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Zane moved to approve the installation of
pedestrian traffic signals at the three midblock crossing
locations on 4th street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway;
2) approve the restriping of traffic lanes and the relocation of
the crosswalks on Main street adjacent to city Hall; 3) approval
of the removal of the crosswalk on Ocean Avenue adjacent to the
Loew I s Hotel; and 4) direction to staff to establish new cIP
Account No. 01-770-415-20092-8900-99343, and authorization for
staff to transfer $150,000 from existing Traffic Engineering CIP
accounts for the design and construction of the pedestrian
traffic signals along 4th street. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
council asked questions of staff. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
9-E: STREET PERFORMERS ORDINANCE: The recommendation to direct
the city Attorney to revise the street performers Ordinance No.
l597(CCS) was withdrawn at the request of staff.
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9-F: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
l4-B: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER/SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION: Mayor
Genser moved to continue this item for one month. Second by
Councilmember Vazquez. Councilmember Katz nominated Bill
Coleman. Discussion was held. councilmember Katz withdrew his
nomination. The motion was unanimously approved. By virtue of
the above action, this item was continued to the meeting of March
10, 1992.
14-E: LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/DEIDRA KINSEY/SUZANNE
MITCHELL/HOUSING COMMISSION: Councilmember Zane moved to accept
with regret the letters of resignation from Deidra Kinsey and
Suzanne Mitchell from the Housing Commission and authorize the
City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancies. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. The motion was unanimously approved.
l4-F: HIRING OF POLICE OFFICERS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Olsen to direct staff to prepare a report for the
next meeting regarding property transfer tax funds and hiring of
20 additional police officers. By Council consent, this item
will be considered during the budget studies.
l4-G: TRAVEL FUNDS/NEW FUELS AND VEHICLES AND CLEANER AIR:
Councilmember Zane moved to approve the use of travel funds for I
any councilmember who wishes to attend the New Fuels and Vehicles
and Cleaner Air Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, on
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February 25 and 26, 1992. Second by Counci1member Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
l4-H: HOODS OR COLLARS ON RECYCLING BINS: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Olsen to discuss preparation of a report
regarding the feasibility of placing hoods or collars on
recycling bins. Councilmember Olsen moved to direct staff to
investigate the feasibility of placing hoods or collars on
recycling bins and if they so deem that this can be accomplished
within the budget, that hoods or collars be placed on bins which
staff feels are appropriate and report back with an information
item. Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 11: 20 P.M.
Second by Councilrnember Vazquez. The motion was unanimously
approved.
14-I: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/VERA M. MARTINEZ/PERSONNEL BOARD:
councilmember Zane moved to accept with regrets the letter of
resignation from Vera M. Martinez from the Personnel Board and
authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancy. The
motion was duly seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
14 -J: ENDORSEMENT OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE UNITED
NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: Presented was
the request of Mayor Genser and Councilmember Zane to address
Council regarding adopting a resolution endorsing the goals and
objectives of the United Nations Conference on Environment and
Development to be held in Rio de Janeiro June 1 through 12, 1992.
Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 8347(CCS)
entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ENDORSING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE UNITED NATIONS
CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TO BE HELD IN RIO
DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, IN JUNE, 1992, fI reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof, and direct the Mayor to send a
letter to the President of the united States to urge him to join
this conference so that the United States can play a leadership
role with respect to the reconciliation of these international
environmental prOblems. Second by Mayor Genser. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed
Council policy and toxins. Member of the public Willa Scott
addressed Council regarding needless waste of food and the
problems of homelessness. Member of the public Beloved Quail
discussed the problems of homelessness.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 11:20 P.M., the meeting was adjourned in memory
of Jack strand and retired Santa Monica Police officer Patrick I
Brady.
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~Clarice E. Dykhouse
City Clerk
Ken Genser G\~
Mayor \
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