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M-4/13/1982 . . . . 279 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 1 April 13, 1982 280 .. 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. . 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, ~. . 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. 2 April 13, 1982 . . . . . 281 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 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 I '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 I fOllowing vote: - 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 ~ April 13, 1982 3 282 . 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: . 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: . 4 April 13, 1982 . . . . . 283 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: 5 April 13, 1982 284 . 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: .. 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 27, 19 B2 . 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: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6 April 13, 19B2 . . . . . 285 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. I ! 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 I I ~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 appr(2~:::R7::D ~ ( _ r/ ,,'7 I Ytv/ Ruth natta Goldway _ Mayor ATTEST: t 0'A-1~ uy~?~ Connie McNeely Acting City Clerk 7 April 13, 1982 . . . .