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M-10/16/1990 I 276 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 1990 An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Zane at 7:40 P.M., on Tuesday, October 16, 1990, 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 at 7:54 P.M.) Councilmember Christine E. Reed Also Present: city Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen Councilmember Abdo led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the united States of America. INSPIRATION: A moment of inspiration was provided by members of the Commi ttee to Preserve the Right-of-Way who made a presentation with respect to recent events in the region whereby it was announced that the Los Angeles county Transportation Commission and southern Pacific Railroad have negotiated an agreement for the acquisition of a number of abandoned rail rights-of-way in the Southern California/Los Angeles region to be used for light rail purposes. A second moment of inspiration was provided by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel who read a poem by Jerry Newport on the death of Leonard Bernstein. Councilmember Reed moved to add Item 11-A to the agenda. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 5-A: LINDA ROSS/JAY DOUGHERTY/JOSEPH WEBBER: Presented was the request of Linda M. Ross, Jay Dougherty, and Joseph Webber to address Council regarding the College Parking structures project. council asked questions of the speaker, Ms. Ross. This item was received and filed. 5-B: JOHN LEDDY/MIDDLE EAST PEACE: Presented was the request of John Leddy to address Council regarding a resolution for peace in the Middle East. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to refer the resolution to the Task Force on Peace & Ecology for consideration as an appropriate issue to address Council on in a more in-depth manner. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to amend the motion to strike the 1 October 16, 1990 277 penultimate "resolved" clause and, further, direct staff to prepare appropriate letters to be sent to the Attorney General's office and the U. S. Department of Justice requesting that aggressive investigations be conducted on price fixing by the oil and gas industries, as well as encouragement of the development of safe and renewable forms of energy. The amendment was accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Mayor Zane announced that UCLA Extension will be sponsoring a symposium entitled, "Healing the Planet," to be held at the Civic Auditorium on october 27th. 5-C: FAX MACHINES: At the request of Councilmember Katz, this item was continued to the meeting of October 23, 1990, as a "5" item. 5-D: ARTS COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS: Presented was the matter of accepting the resignations Of two members of the Santa Monica Arts commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to accept the letters of resignation of Tim Miller and Philip Glusker from the Arts Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice of vacancy. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved. 5-E: BOARD OF DIRECTORS/PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION: Councilmember Katz moved to authorize the City Clerk to publish the annual notice of vacancies for the Pier Restoration corporation Board of Directors for terms expiring November 13, 1990. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved. 5-F: MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to authorize the city Clerk to publish the tri-annual notice of vacancy on the Mosquito Abatement District. Second by Councilmember Ganser. The motion was unanimously approved. 5-G: IDLING OF VEHICLE ENGINES: Presented was the request of Councilmernber Genser to discuss direction to staff to investigate the feasibility of an ordinance to prohibit the idling of vehicle engines for an excessive period of time. councilmember Genser moved to refer this item to staff for recommendations. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved. 5-H: PEACE MONUMENT: At the request of Mayor Zane, this item was continued to the meeting of November 13, 1990. 5-I: PARKING METER CHARGES: Presented was the request of Councilmember Katz to discuss reconsideration of the all-day parking meter charges on Sundays in the downtown area. Councilmember Katz moved to have staff investigate Sunday parking meters in the downtown area. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. Councilmemher Katz moved to amend his 2 October 16, 1990 I I 278 motion to incorporate this concern into the comprehensive report being prepared by staff and addressing timing of meters, rate structure, etc, within 30 days. The amendment was accepted as friendly. The motion was unanimously approved. 5-J: NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY: Presented was the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss a resolution supporting an expansion of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to adopt Resolution No. 8109 (CCS) entitled: irA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO HALT NUCLEAR TEST EXPLOSIONS AND NEGOTIATE AN END TO NUCLEAR TESTING FOR ALL TIME, n reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. 8-G: THIRD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading adding sections 9631 through 9638 to Chapter 6 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code implementing procedures for review of the al teration or demolition of structures located in the Third street Neighborhood Historic District. Council asked questions of staff. At 9: 15 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Members of the publ ic Bob Holbrook, Pam 0' connor, Merritt Coleman, Miles Warner, Madeleine Warner, Bruce Cameron, David Avshalomov, and Sylvia shniad spoke in support of the ordinance. Members of the pUblic Joy Fullmer and Debra Magnusson expressed their concerns. Member of the public Peter Spelman spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation and in support of the changes proposed by the community groups. Member of the public David Paley spoke in support of adoption of the ordinance and implementation of the changes proposed by the community groups. Member of the public Tony Haig spoke in support of the changes proposed by the community groups. Member of the public Bea Nemlaha expressed her concerns and spoke in support of the changes as proposed by the community groups. Councilmember Reed moved to hear late speakers. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved, Councilmember Jennings opposed. Member of the public Laurel Roennau expressed her concerns. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 10:27 P.M. council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 6A TO ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF THE ALTERATION OR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES LOCATED IN THE THIRD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT,tI reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with the following changes: 1) that the ordinance be modified so as to adopt the position which has been advocated by the community members this evening as opposing staff's position with respect to the order of project review as between the Landmarks Commission and the Planning Commission by making it clear that the Landmarks Commission is limited to dealing with front questions and not zoning issues: 2) authorizing the Landmarks Commission to create committee(s) based upon such rules or procedures as the Landmarks Commission sees fit to maximize citizen participation in the process of obtaining quick information, having community studies and meetings, and 3 October 16, 1990 279 providing information and recommendations to the Landmarks commission for its review of district-related matters, and; 3) creation of design guidelines by the Landmarks commission. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to amend the ordinance to exempt noncontributing buildings from administrative approval for roofing, foundation, and chimney work, as well as any addition or subtraction of building square footage on the side or rear not I visible from the street as it applies to non-contributing buildings. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to amend the ordinance to delete the need for a Certificate of Exemption for projects which do not require a building permit, mechanical permit, etc. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Reed moved to provide notice to residents and property owners in the district. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Reed moved to extend the meeting to 12: 30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Ratz. The motion was approved, Councilmember Jennings opposed. At 10:55 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 11:20 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present. Mayor Zane moved to agenda. Second by unanimously approved. advance Item 12-A to this point in the Councilmember Katz. The motion was 12-A: APPEAL/EIR EIA 887/DR470/VARIANCE ZA5368-Y/2320 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff report transmitting an appeal of a Planning Commission Certification of an Environmental Impact Report, EIA 887 and approval of Development Review, DR 470 and Variance, ZA 5368-Y to allow construction of a 101,608 square-foot, 2.5 FAR, five-story, all-office development with driveway access on 23rd and 24th streets and subterranean parking, located at 2320 wilshire Boulevard. Applicants: HSM Group/Kennedy Wilson. Appellants: Mid-city Neighbors and Save Our Neighborhood. Mayor Zane move~ to open the public hearing and continue this item to the meeting of October 23, 1990, as Item 5-A with the provision that chits be maintained for next week and anyone wishing to speak this evening may do so. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Discussion was held. councilmembers Reed and Jennings declared conflicts of interest. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. At 11:40 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Members of the public Marvin McIntyre, Joseph Broido, steve Goldsmith, and Connard Hogan spoke in opposition to the project. Member of the public Holly Burgin spoke in support of the project. Mayor Zane moved to continue this matter to the meeting of October 23, 1990, as Item 5-A with the provision that chits will be maintained for next week and 4 October 16, 1990 I 280 applicant and appellant will make their presentations at that time. Member of the public Roy Morando spoke in opposition to the project. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. 9-A: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47l44/CONDOMINIUMS/14l5 26TH STREET: Presented was a staff report recommending final approval of a condominium project at 1415 26th Street. Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 8110(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47144," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: councilmember Jennings II-A: AIRPORT NOISE: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to oppose Senate Avaiation Bill (5.3094) concerning the preemption of local noise pOlicies and authorizing the City Manager to take necessary steps in opposition. .9.ouncilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation. Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. ll-B: CLOSED SESSION: Not held. 14-A: AIRPORT COMMISSION RESIGNATION: Presented was the matter of accepting the resignation of a member of the Airport Commission. Councilmember Katz moved to accept the resignation of Keith A. Harris from the Airport Commission with regret and to authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice of vacancy. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:00 A.M., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Benjamin Ginzburg and Leonard Bernstein. -2 Clarice E. Jo City Clerk APPROVED: De-, 1 ~0,~ Dennis Zane Mayor 5 October 16, 1990