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M-5/24/1983 . . 273 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA MAY 24, 1983 The regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 1983, was called to order by Mayor Edwards at 7:34 P.M. Councilmember Reed led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America, and introduced Altha Mae Wheatley, of First Christian Church, who offered the invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember David G. Epstein Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Joann Jelly Councilmember Conn moved, Councilrnember Zane seconded and it was unanimously approved to add Items 6-L, Il-H, 11-1, and l4-C to the agenda. 4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 4-A: Presentation of service pins. Mayor Edwards presented a service pin to Madelyn Blakeman, Police Woman - 30 years, and recognized the service of Charles Thomas, Laborer I - 20 years, William Jackson, Concrete Fin1sher - 20 years, and Robert Anderson, Water Construction Crew Leader - 25 years, who were not present. . 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Epstein seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-A, 6-H, 6-1, and 6-L with the understanding that staff has withdrawn Item 6-F, reading resolutions by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards 1 May 24, 1983 274 . Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: None 6-B: Resolution extending proclamation of local emergency. Resolution No. 6689(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted. 6-C: Resolution setting a public hearing for July 12, 1983 on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs on Oak Street, Ocean Park Boulevard, Twenty-first Street and Pearl Street (SR-83-48). Resolution No. 6690(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 SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-83-48)," was adopted. . 6-D: Resolution authorizing change of signature on resolution dealing with authorizations and investments of Ci ty funds. Resolution No. 6691(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT, USE AND INVESTMENT OF ONE OR MORE DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS WITH CERTAIN BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS: AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY CHARLES M. DENNIS AND KAY WATANABE; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO ENTER SAFE DEPOSIT BOX "B" AT THE FIRST INTERESTATE BANK," was adopted. 6-E: Council approved Contract No. 3902(CCS) to amend contract with Westside Independent Services to the elderly (WISE) for implementation of Senior Community Crime Resistance Program. 6-F: Award of contract to lowest responsible bidder for reconstruction and landscaping of Parking Lot 11 and llA on Neilsen Way between Hollister and Ocean Park Boulevard and request to authorize the City Engineer to issue any change orders necessarr to complete the ~ro~ect. Withdrawn at the request of staff. . 6-G: Contract No. 3903(CCS) was awarded to vicco Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in amount of $66,396 for replacement of 8-inch sewer lines in Santa Monica Place South between Stanford and Franklin Streets and Stanford Court between Colorado Place North and Arizona Avenue, and authorization of City Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete the project. 2 May 24, 1983 . . . . . 275 6-J: A recommendation to approve transfer of $1,000 from Equipment I Account to Contractural Service - Bid Account to complete services of Records Consultant was approved. 6-K: Resolution authorizin~ chan~e of si~nature on resol~tiori deal ins with authoriiations of Workers: Co~pensation Checkins Account. Resolution No. 6692(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHECKING ACCOUNT ENTITLED WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACCOUNT WITH THE SANTA MONICA BANK," was adopted. 6-A: A~proval of minutes o~ March 8, 1983. Councilmember Reed moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and it was carried unanimously to approve the minutes of March 8, 1983 with a correction on page 14, Item ll-H, stating "Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards" instead of "Mayor Edwards" in the roll call vote. 6-H: Award of Bid No. 1860,to Dentin Manufacturin~ Company, . the lowest and best bidder, in the total amount not to I exceed $30,000 iricl~dins tax for bus benches for the 'Transportation Department. After discussion, Councilmember Reed moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to approve staff recommendation and authorize staff to purchase only a sufficient number of benches to deal with immediate needs, with a broader report due back in four to five months on how bus benChes are procured. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: None I Absent: Councilmembers: None '6-1: Referral of Development Review 083, Mi-T-Mart, 3102 I Main Street, to Plannins Commission for consideration of IChanse of conditions. Councilmember Zane moved, Councilmember Epstein seconded and motion carried unanimously to permit Michael Wasser, jAttorney for Mi-T-Mart, to address Council for 3 minutes, .Mr. Wasser expressed Mi-T-Mart's willingness to cooperate with the City on changes in the conditions of the Interim Development Permit. Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to approve staff recommendation and transmit to the Planning Commission the Council's concerns on the following conditions pertaining to Mi-T-Mart: 1) insufficent 3 May 24, 1983 276 . parking and 2) no area for trash receptacles. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembera: Press Absent: Councilmembers: None 6-L: Request for authorization for Cit~ _Mana~er to ne~otiate contract for beach concession stand at 1100 Pacific Coast Highway. Councilmember Zane moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: Epstein and Reed Absent: Councilmembers: None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7-A: Public hearin~ on assessments of costs to r~pair dama~ed sidewalks, drivewals and curbs on Nineteenth Street and Twentl-first Street (SR-83-46). The City Manager presented the staff report. The public hearing was declared open at 8:07 P.M. Member of the public, Alvin Knowles, 1843 - 19th Street, addressed Council on the matter of informing low income residents on the procedures of assessments. Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded and motion was unanimously approved to close the public hearing at 8.10 P.M. Discussion followed. Staff was directed to modify the form sent out to those in the public who are to be assessed for work done by the City, making financial assistance explicit and circulate to Council for review. C?uncilmember Epstein moved, Councilmember Jennings seconded -to acknowledge the protest heard and adopt Resolution No. 6693(CCS) entitled. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-83-46)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote. . Affirmative. Councilmembers. Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards 4 May 24, 1983 . . . . . 277 Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: None 9-A: ~esolution adoptinS Citr suidelines under the California Environmental Quality Act. The City Attorney presented the staff report. Discussion followed. Member of the public, Donald Lewin Nelson, 1251 14th Street, addressed Council and conveyed his support of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA) and asked that they be realistically followed. Mark Tigan, Director of Community and Economic Development responded to questions of Council. Councilmember E~stein moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Press seconded to adopt Resolution No. 6694{CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof and amend the guidelines as follows: 1) Article VII (Categorical Exemptions) Class 1, Item 18, subsection C and F on page 54 of the CEQA Guidelines, delete C) Municipal Airports and F) Surface or subsurface pipelines serving industrial or commercial facilities in the Harbor District. 2) In the text of the CEQA Guidelines, wherever the words "property owner" appear, insert "property owners and tenants consistent with City policy." 3) Article VII (Categorical Exemptions), Class 11, Item 8 on page 64 of the CEQA Guidelines, modify by deleting "storage tanks and facilities." 4) Article VII (Categorical Exemptions), Class 3, Items 1 and 2, concerning the maximum limit of construction under the Class 3 exemption, add the phrase "within a single proJect." 5) Article VII (Categorical Exemptions), Class 1, Item 15 on page 53 of the CEQA Guidelines, delete the word "signal s," referring to traffic signals. Councilmember Epstein and Mayor Pro Tempore Press accepted the amendments to the motion as friendly, therefore, incorporating them into the motion, The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: None 5 May 24, 1983 278 . Absent: Councilmembers: None 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: II-A: Recommendation that City Council accept the Pico Neishborhood Plan as developed by residents of the Pico neishborhood. The City Manager presented the staff report. Councilmember Epstein moved, Oouncilmember Jennings seconded -and motion carried unanimously to hear the pUblic for three minutes each. The following members of the pUblic addressed Council and expressed their support for the Pico Neighborhood Plan: Wayne Hall, Mattie Gardner, C. C. Bradley, and Rick Maore. Simon LeDuff, Torn Nitti, and Tugrul Uke expressed opposition to the Neighborhood Plan. Councilmember Epstein moved, Oouncilmember Jennings seconded to approve the staff recommendation as written and Council neither adopts nor rejects the specific proposals contained in the plan. Discussion followed, The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: None Councilmember Jennin~s moved. Councilmember Epstein seconded and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to prepare various alternatives to facilitate the process of obtaining a supermarket or similar facility in the Pico Neighborhood Corridor and report back to Council by August 1, 1983. Il-B: Recommendation for Oouncil to approve affirmative action program for Fire DeFartment, direct staff to continue with program planning and direct City Attorney to prepare resolution for adoFtion. Withdrawn at request of staff. 11-C, Recommendation to set a FUblic hearins for June 21, 1983 on pro~sed fare adjustment for Santa Monica MuniciFal Bus lines. . The City Manager presented the staff report. Member of the public, Alison Arnold, addressed Council in regards to the need of a bus pass system. Councilmernber Conn moved, Oouncilmember Reed seconded to set the public hearing for June 21, 1983 on proposed fare adjustment for Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: 6 May 24, 1983 . . . . . 279 Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: Epstein Absent: Councilmembers: None Il-D: Recommendation to amend Section 2507 and Section 2508 of Municipal Code relating to limits for convenience purchase orders and formal bidding procedures. The City Manager presented the staff report, Councilmember Epstein moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to approve staff recommendation with a change in the proposed $15,000 amount to $10,000. Discussion followed. As a substitute motion, Councilmember Zane moved, Mayor Edwards seconded to approve staff recommendation. Discussion followed. Richard Aronoff, Director of Purchasing, responded to questions of Council. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: Epstein Absent: Councilmembers: None Council directed staff to determine tasks and timetable necessary for consideration of modification of minority and women-owned enterprises bidding policy. ~l-E: Request to set a public hear ins on June 14, 1983 r~9ardin9 changes to the toxic chemical disclosure form. The City Manager presented the staff report. Councilmember Zane moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Press seconded to adopt resolution No. 6696(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING I DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO REVISIONS OF THE . TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE FORM," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: None ll-F: Transmission of report of orsanizational review of Transportation Department: 7 May 24, 1983 280 . The City Manager presented the staff report. Jack Hutchison, Director of Transportation, and Lynne Barrette, Deputy City Manager, presented additional information on the matter. Councilmember Reed moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Press seconded to approve the restructuring of the organization of the Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines. As a substitute motion, Councilmember Epstein moved to acknowledge receipt of the report. After discussion, Councilmember Epstein withdrew the substitute motion. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Counc ilmembers: None Il-H: Discussion of Cit~ options re~ardin~ Count~ over-payment of $5,100,000 in tax funds from 1978-82. . The City Manager presented the staff report. Discussion followed. The Council accepted the staff report. At 10:35 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Press seconded to extend the meeting past 11:00 P.M. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press and Zane Negative: Councilmembers: Epstein, Jennings, Reed and Edwards Absent. Councilmembers: None ll-I. Su~plement to bud~et study session's schedule. The City Manager presented the staff report. Councilmember Reed moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and motion carried unanimously to approve recommendations of the City Manager in regards to the alternative time period for a possible carryover public hearing date and direct City Manager to find an alternate location for the Council on Thursday, June 9, 1983 so as to accomodate the Rent Control Board's use of the Chamber on that date. . 13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 13-A: Re~est of Alvin Knowles to discuss the conditions of Nineteenth Street alley between MIchi9an Avenue and "Delaware Avenue. Mr. Knowles withdrew his request to speak. 8 May 24, 1983 . . . . . 281 13-B: Request of Florence Northcutt to discuss the conditions of Nineteenth Street alley between Michigan Avenue and Delaware Avenue. Member of the public, Florence Northcutt, requested the City to investigate and act upon the poor conditions of the Nineteenth Street alley between Michigan Avenue and Delaware Avenue. For action on this item refer to Item 13-C. 13-C: Request of Steve L. Young to discuss the conditions of the Nineteenth Street alley between Michigan Avenue and Delaware Avenue. Member of the public, Steve Young, requested the cooperation of the City in conjunction with resolving the poor conditions of the Nineteenth Street alley between Michigan Avenue and Delaware Avenue. Councilmember Epstein moved, Councilmember Reed seconded and motion carried unanimously to refer this matter to staff and direct them to take action and report back promptly to Council regarding this problem. At 10:59 P.M., as a substitute motion, Mayor Edwards moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to extend the meeting past 11:00 P.M. As a substitute motion, Councilmember Epstein moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to continue the meeting until 11:30 P.M. The motion failed by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Epstein, Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards Absent: Councilmembers: None The original motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: Epstein, Jennings and Reed Absent: Councilmembers: None Councilmember Jenn~ngs asked that the record reflect that his negative vote on this motion was due to the fact that the remainder of the items on the agenda were not pressing matters and could be continued to the following week. 9 May 24, 1983 282 . 13-0: Request of Raymond Mautner and JUlie Anne Rosenthal to discuss continuance of conversion ?roject of Shader Drive apartments. In the absence of Raymond Mautner and JUlie Anne Rosenthal, Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Mr. Mautner and Ms. Rosenthal. 14. COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS: l4-A: Request of Mayor Ken Edwards to discuss the sale of flowers at Farmer's Market. COuncilmember Epstein moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to hear the public for three minutes each. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards . Negative: Councilmembers: Jennings Absent: Counc ilmembers: None The members of the public who submitted chits to speak on this item were not present. COuncilmember COnn moved, COuncilmember Reed seconded to direct the City Attorney and City Manager to analyze the policy and legal implications in regards to Farmer's Market and report back to Council. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Reed and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: Press Abstain: Councilmembers. Zane Absent: Councilmembers: None 14-B: Acceptance of letter of resisnation from Barbara Williams' and re~uest for authorization to advertise for the vacancy on the Pier Task Force. . COuncilmember Jenninss moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and motion carried unanimously to accept Barbara Williams letter of resignation with regret and authorize City Clerk to advertise for the vacancy. 14-C: Re~uest of Mayor Ken Edwards to discuss formation of a committee for ?urrses of developins mutual assistance between City Counci and School Board. 10 May 24, 1983 . . . . . 283 After discussion, Councilmember Epstein moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Press seconded and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to appoint up to three Councilmembers to form a joint committee with the School Board. At 11:17 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded and motion carried unanimously to adjourn to Closed Session. At 12:11 A.M., Council reconvened with the following Councilmembers present: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane. Mayor Pro Tempore Press reported no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 11:18 P.M., Councilmember Jenninss moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and motion carried unanimously to adjourn in the memory of Eric Hoffer and Robert Charles Smith (Smitty). ATTEST: V ,)" >:~'Ho-vW,. ;!.uc,e:, ~. // ... Joanrt Jelly City Clerk 11 May 24, 1983 . . I I I I I · . .