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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 13, 1982
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:34 P.M. Tuesday, April 13, 1982. Mayor
Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to
the United States of America and introduced Rabbi Norman Roman,
Santa Monica Synagogue, who offered the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Counc~lmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr,
C~ty Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting City Clerk Connie L. McNeely
Councilmember Conn moved to add Item 4-B to the agenda. Second by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
4-B: NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented a
proclamation designating April 18 through April 24, 1982 as
National Library Week. The proclamat~on was accepted by Assistant
City Librarian, Molly Richardson.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented.
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Items 6-D, 6-G, 6-M, and 6-0. Second by councilmember
Press. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION: Ordinance No. 1249(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CREATING AND ELIMINATING CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS OF CITY
GOVERNMENT," introduced March 30, 1983, was adopted.
6-B: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6467(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF
SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-82-26)," setting a public
;hearing for May 11, 1982, was adopted.
6-C: MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK: Resolut~on No, 6468(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
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MONICA REPEALING SECTION 7(a) OF RESOLUTrON NUMBER 6385," was
adopted.
6-E: SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN: A recommendation for authorization
of City Manager to file claim for funds made available by the
California Transportation Development Act and State Transit
Ass1stance Fund, was approved.
6-F: SENIOR CITIZENS COMMUNITY CRIME RESISTANCE PROGRAM: A
recommendation for appropriation of $50,000 for Senior C1tizens
Community Crime Resistance Program was approved and City Manager
was authorized to execute subcontract Contract No. 3759(CCS) with
Santa Monica Bay Volunteer Bureau for program implementation.
6-H: DISABLED ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS: Contract No. 3761(CCS) was
awarded to Eubanks Construction Corporation in amount of $8,252 for
construction of ramp providing disabled accessibility to City Hall
Finance Department and authorization for change orders not to
exceed $1,648 was approved.
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6-1: VIRGrNIA AVENUE PARK SPRrNKLER SYSTEM: Contract No.
3762(CCS) was awarded to R. W. Daniels Landscape contracting in
amount of $6,630 and authorizat1on for change orders in amount not
to exceed $870 for installation of sprinkler system at Virginia
Avenue Park was approved.
6-J: CLOVER PARK BALL FIELD LIGHTING: Contract No. 3763(CCS) was
awarded to Paxin Electric, Inc., in amount of $121,958 and
authorization to issue change orders in amount not to exceed
$26,396 for installation of ball field lighting at Clover Park was
approved.
6-R: FLEET MArNTENANCE: Bid No. 1706 was awarded to Mainstem
Corporation for Period of May 1, 1982 through April 30, 1983 for
fleet maintenance service.
6-L: WATER WELL PUMPING EQUIPMENT: Bid No. 1717 was awarded to
General Pump Service and McCalla Brothers for period of May 1, 1982
through April 30, 1983 for inspection and repair of water well
pumping equipment.
6-N: STATIONERY SUPPLIES: Bid No. 1720 was awarded to Martin
Office Supply for period of May 1, 1982 through April 30, 1983 for
stationery supplies,
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6-P: POLICE VAN: Bid No. 1724 was awarded to Mavron, Inc., in the
amount of $29,908.95 for police van.
6-Q: INDUSTRIAL HEIGHT DISTRICT REGULATIONS: Ordinance No.
1250(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI'rY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 91200 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO MI-A SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS,"
introduced March 9, 1982, was adopted.
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6-D: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELOR/SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE
I ANALYST/ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST: Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to
I adopt Resolution No. 6469(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR DOMESTIC
'VIOLENCE COUNSELOR," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, and to approve the classification specifications
for Domestic Violence Counselor, Senior Administrative Analyst, and
Administrative Analyst. Second by Counc~lmember Conn. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
I Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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'6-G: PARAMEDIC RADIO SYSTEM ANTENNA: Councilmember Jennings
opened discussion. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff
recommendation thereby approving Contract No. 3760(CCS) with Santa
Monica Hospital Medical Center for the installation and rental of a
paramedic radio system antenna on the Harbor Office roof. Second
:by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the
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- Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-M: REFUSE CONTAINERS AND LIDS: Councilmember Press introduced
discussion. Councilmember Press moved to approve the staff
recommendation thereby awarding Bid No. 1719 to Consolidated
,Fabricators Corporation in the amount of $31,164 and to Cubic
I Container Manufacturing in the amount of $8,215 for refuse
containers and lids. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
'approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-0: DIESEL AIR COMPRESSOR: Councilmember Jennings opened
'discussion. Councilmember Jennings moved to approve the staff
I recommendation thereby awarding Bid ~o. 1722 to Ingersoll Rand
Equ~pment Corporation in the amount of $15,103.94 for a diesel air
'compressor for the Street Division. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a public hearing on
the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, dr~veways, and
curbs (SR-81-24). The staff report was presented. The public
hearing was declared open at 7:44 P.M. There being no one present
wishing to speak on the matter, Councilmember Conn moved to close
the public hearing at 7:45 P.M. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Reed moved to
adopt Resolution No. 6470(CCS) entitled: lOA RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S&~TA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED
SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-81-24)," read~ng by title only
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and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn.
Councilmember Reed noted for the record that one letter of protest
was rece1ved from the Anton Muellers of 2603 Cloverfield Boulevard.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
lOA: BEACH CONCESSIONS: Presented was a staff report transmitting
a recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission to form a
task force to study beach concessions. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Conn moved to direct staff to develop a work plan
regarding the beach concessions and to report back within two
months. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
10-B: STEWART STREET PARK/CDBG: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation of the Recreation and Parks
Commission to consider Community Development Block Grant funds for
the renovation of Stewart Street Park. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Conn moved to consider Commun1ty Development Block
Grant funds for the renovation of Stewart Street Park. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-A: LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a recommendation for authorization of the Mayor
to communicate with national legislators regarding the
reinstitution and funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Press moved to authorize the
Mayor to correspond with Senators and Congressmen urging them to
back legislation which would enable congress to add funding of the
Land and Water Conservation Fund to the President's project.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Il-B: QUIMBY PARK ACT: Presented was a staff report transmitting
a recommendation for opposition to the proposed changes to the
Quimby Park Act by the the Building Industry Association, and for
support of Assembly Bill 2720 amending the Quimby Park Act to
authorize the use of 1nterest earned on the accumulated in-lieu
fees for the maintenance of any existing park or recreation
facility within the City or County. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby opposing the changes to the Quimby Park Act, proposed by
the Building Industry Association and supporting Assembly Bill 2720
amending the Quimby Park Act to prov1de for park operations and
maintenance. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-C: SOLAR ENERGY AND CONSERVATION LOAN FUND: Withdrawn at the
request of staff.
11-0: PIER RESTORATION: Presented was a staff report transmitting
a recommendation to contract with the California Coastal
Conservancy and to amend the 1981-82 budget by increasing
approprlations by $27,000 for the restoration of the Santa Monica
Pier. Councilmember Conn moved to approve Contract No. 3766{CCS)
and to amend the 1981-82 budget by increasing appropriations by
$27,000 for the restoration of the Santa Monica Pier. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motlon was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-E: TR&~SPORTATION DEPARTMENT FACILITY: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a recommendation for a $500,000 appropriation
and an award of contract to ASR Multi. Inc., in the amount of
$6,800,000 for Transportation Department Facility modifications and
improvements, and for authorization to issue change orders and a
purchase order for the professional services of a Resident Engineer
in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Discussion was held. William
Grove of ASR Multi, Inc., spoke in regard to the matter.
Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby appropriating $500,000 available from Southern California
Association of Governments for this project; awarding Contract No.
3764{CCS) to ASR Multi, Inc., in the amount of their low bid of
$6,800,000; authorizing the City Engineer to issue any necessary
change orders, within the funds available; and authorizing the City
Engineer to issue a purchase order contract for the professional
services of a Resident Engineer, not to exceed $50,000. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Reed and Zane
Abstain:
Councilmember Press and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Il-F: MURAL PROJECTS: Presented was a staff report and
recommendation on the mural projects at Ocean Park Boulevard and
Fourth Street. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff
recommendation to authorize the Clty Attorney to renogotiate the
mural contract with Jane Golden to cover only the north wall and to
set a deadline for completion no later than March 31, 1983. and to
enter into an agreement with Daniel Alonzo giving him the right to
execute his proposed whales mural on the south wall wlth a set
deadline for completion and insurance requirement. Second by
Councilmember Press. Discussion was held. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
l2-A: rNTERIM DEVELOPMENT PERMrT NO. DR 027/1540 SEVENTH STREET:
Presented was a staff report transmitting an appeal from the
Planning Commissions decision to grant an rnterim Development
Permit for the construction of a mixed use office/residential
building at 1540 Seventh Street. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved
to approve the staff recommendation thereby affirming the decision
of the Planning Commission to grant Interim Development Permit ~o.
DR 027 with the conditions that the development plans be revised by
reallocating 150 square feet of office space to residential in
order to create two I-bedroom and one 2-bedroom units, and under
Resolution No. 6385(CCS), a development fee of $6,033.22 would be
required in connection with the approval of this project. The C~ty
of Santa Monica is currently enJoined from enforcing the provisions
of such resolution relating to fees. If the City prevails in the
case of Un~ted Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinders of America,
et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court,
Case Number WEC 069227, such fee, or any lesser fee required by an
subsequently adopted ordinance, shall be due and payable within 90
days of the date that the City is no longer subJect to such
injunction. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held.
Chet Widom spoke in regard to the matter. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor Vannatta
Goldway
Negative:
Councilmember Reed
Abstain:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings
12-B: VESTED RIGHT NO. MOB3: Claim for Vested Right No. MOB3 by
Delores and William Putnam for determination under Ordinance No.
l220(CCS) to construct six unit condominium was continued to April
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14-A: HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Presented was the matter of
appointments to the Health Care Advisory Committee and the request
of Mayor Vannatta Goldway for reconsideration of the formation of
the committee and the delegation of its responsibilities to the the
C1ty Manager's office. Mayor Vannatta Goldway introduced
discussion. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to table the Health
Care Advisory Comm~ttee as previously advertised until further
direction by Council and, as suggested by Mayor Vannatta Goldway,
to direct the City Manager to negotiate with Santa Monica Hospital
and to seek professional advise and community input in regard to
the matter. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion continued.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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14-B: ENERGY CONSERVATION RETROFIT BILL: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Zane for a discussion of a possible
endorsement of Assembly Bill 781, the Energy Conservation Retrofit
Bill. Councilmember Zane opened discussion. Following discussion
Council directed staff to contact Assemblyman Mel Levine's office'
to set up a meeting, including members of the Rent Control and
energy staffs, to discuss the Energy Conservation Retrofit Bill.
Counci1member Conn moved to continue Items 4-A and l4-C to the
meeting to be held on April 27, 1982. Second by Councilmember
Zane. The motion was approved by unanimQus vote.
~l-G: CLOSED SESSION: At 9:12 P.M., Councilmember Zane moved to
recess to closed session to consider pending litigation and
personnel matters. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion
~as approved by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 11:32 P.M.
~ith all members present. Councilmember Conn moved to continue the
~eeting past 11:00 o'clock P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
~he motion was approved by a vote of five to two, councilmembers
Reed and Jenn~ngs opposed.
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ayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No. 647l(CCS)
ntitled: "A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
NDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA &~D THE SANTA MONICA
OLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION," reading by title only and waiving
urther reading thereof, approving Contract No. 3765(CCS). Second
y Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following
ate:
I Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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~OURNMENT: At 11:34 P.M. Counci1member Conn moved to ajourn in
~emory of Kenneth V. Lippincott, Stephen Chase and Mathew Oscar
~obriner. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
~pproved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously
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