M-2/14/1984
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 1984
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Edwards at 7:36 P.M. on Tuesday, February 14, 1984.
Councilmember Epstein led the assemblage in the pledge of
allegiance to the United States of America. Reverend David
McAllister of the Westside Ecumenical Conference offered the
invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember ~ames P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilrnember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, ~r.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Councilmember E~st~in moved to add Items 11-0, ll-E, 14-C, l4-D,
14-E and 14-F to the agenda. Second by Councilmember Conn. the
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
APPRECIATION TO PIER TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Mayor Edwards presented
Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Pier Task Force.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: At 7:45
P.M., a Special Joint Meeting of 'the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency was called to order by Chairperson Edwards.
Roll Call: Present: Cha1rperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member ~ames P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epstein
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
Executive Director John H. Alschuler, Jr.
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
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CC/RA-I: CITY-WIDE HOUSING ACQUISITION/REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1724 PACIFIC AVENUE: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a request for commitment of predevelopment and
deferred loan funds from the City-wide Housing Acquisition and
Rehabilitation Program submitted by Community Corporation of Santa
Monica for property locatEd at 1724 Pacific Avenuer recommending
approval of a preliminary commitment of program loan funds in the
amount of $120,000, and authorization to enable the Executive
Director to issue a final commitment and release funds upon
satisfaction of all program requirements. Seth Jacobson,
Chairperson of the Housing Commission, spoke in support of the
recommendation. Discussion was held. A~ency Member Zane moved to
approve the staff recommendation thereby (1) Authorizing the
Executive Director to isse a preliminary Commitment of CHARP
program funds as follows: (a) approval of an expenditure in the
amount of $3,500 from the CHARP Predevelopment Account
(16-200-263-131-660) and (b) approval of a preliminary commitment
of funds from the CHARP deferred Loan Account in the amount of
$116,500 (16-200-263-130-660)r (2) Requiring Community Corporation
of Santa Monica to obtain assurances from the Coastal commission
that protect the Corporation from liability for current or prior
violations and that provide for future compliancer and (3)
authorizing the Executive Director to issue a final commitment of
program funds upon receipt of the primary lender's firm commitment
and other documents required under the program guidelines in the
amount of $120,000 plus a contingency of 5% for a maximum final
commitment of $126,000. Second by Chairperson Edwards. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Agency Members Epstein and Reed
AUJOURNMENT: At 8:15 P.M., ~gency Member Epstein moved to adjourn
the Redevelopment Agency portion of the meeting. Second by Agency
Member Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn the Special City Council
meeting at 8:16 P.M. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion
was approved by uanimous vote.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: At 8:17 P.M., the regular meeting of
the City Council was called to order by Mayor Edwards.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember William H. Jennings
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Counci1member Christine E. Reed
Counci1member Dennis Zane
city Manager John H. A1schuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Ann M. Shore
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
ail items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed
from the calendar for discussion. Councilmember Conn moved to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-C, 6-E,
6-H and 6-N, reading resolutions and ordinances by titles only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: APPRO~L OF MINUTES: The minutes of November 29, 1983 and
December 6',' 1983 were approved as presented.
6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 6815(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-D: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION AND STREET RESURFACING: Resolution No.
6817(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA SETING A DATE TO HEAR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO
THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR GUTTER INSTALLATION AND STREET
RESURFACING ON BROADWAY BETWEEN ELEVENTH AND SEVENTEENTH STREETS,
ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," setting a Public Hearing for
March 13, 1984, was adopted.
6-F: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE B: Ordinance No. 1297(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SECTION 323Bb OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REv.ISE THE PERMIT FEES FOR PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE B," (Fraser,
Hart, and Wadsworth Avenue between Barnard and Nielsen Ways and
north side of Ocean Park Boulevard between Barnard and Nielsen
Ways), was adopted.
6-G: v.rD~OTAPES~PHOTO-COPIES: A recommendation to support Assembly
Bill 2227 (Fe1ando) exempting public libraries from collecting
sales tax on the rental of videotapes and sale of photocopies in
excess of $.15 per copy was adopted.
6-1: STEWART STREET PARK SECURITY LIGHTING SYSTEM: Contract No.
4077(CCS) was awarded to C.T. & F.', Inc., in the amount of $16,720
for construction of security lighting system in Stewart Street Park
and change orders to the extent of funds available was approved.
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6-J: WATER MAINS: Contract No. 4078(CCS) was awarded to P & J
Utility Company in the amount of $711,555 to furnish and install
water mains at various locations in the City and necessary change
orders and approppriation authorities was approved.
6-K: TIDE GUAGE STATION
(License Agreement) was
Commerce, National Ocean
maintenance of Tide Gauge
ON THE PIER: Contract No. 4079(CCS)
awarded to United States Department of
Service. for installation, operation, and
Station on the Pier.
6-L: DYNAMOMETER: A recommendation to reject all bids (Bid No.
1934) for a Dynamometer for the Mechanical Maintenance Division of
General Services Department was approved.
6-M: CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT: A recommendation to reject all bids
for modification to the Civic Center Parking Lot and authorize
staff to readvertise bid upon County approval of agreement was
approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
6-C: POLICE EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION BENEFIT/PERS: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a Resolution of Intention to approve an
amendment to the City's contract with PERS (Public Employees
Retirement System) to provide the one year final compensation
benefit for local police members in accordance with the terms of
the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Monica Police
Officers Association (SMPOA). Councilmember Reed had removed the
item from the Consent Calendar in order to vote against it. Mayor
Edwards moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby adopting
Resolution No. 6816 (CCS) entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative: Councilmember Reed
6-E: ~ONATHAN CLUB ON SANTA MONICA BEACH: Presented was a staff
report recommending adoption of a Resolution approving settlement
of litigation with ~onathan Club concerning the correct location of
the boundary between the tide lands and submerged lands owned in
trust by the State and the City and the privately owned Uplands
belonging to the Jonathan Club (People of the State of California
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vs. Jonathan Club, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case Nos. 35486 and
WEC 50506.) Councilmember Epstein introduced discussion in regard
to discriminatory practice. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 68l8(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVolNG
SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION WITH THE JONATHAN CLUB," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof, awarding Contract No.
4074(CCS) to the State of California, acting by and through the
State Lands Commission~ the State of California, acting by and
through the Department of Parks and Recreation~ the City of Santa
Monica~ and the Jonathan Club as the Santa Monica State Beach
boundary line agreement~ and awarding Contract No. 4075(CCS) to
State of California, acting through its Department of General
Services, with approval of the Department of Parks and Recreation,
the City of Santa Monica and the Jonathan Club for a Lease
Agreement with options~ and Contract No. 4076(CCS) to State of
California acting by and through the State Lands Commission, the
City of Santa Monica and Jonathan Club for a permit for
improvements and lease option. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Reed,
and Zane.
Negative: Councilmembers Press and Mayor Edwards
Abstain: Councilmember Epstein.
6-H: BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM: Presented was a staff
report recommending approval of a revised Board/Cornrniss~on
application form and adoption of a resolution amending
Board/Commission procedures to permit public review of
applications. Councilmember Epstein introduced discussion in
regard to his concern that the application requested information
about ethnicity, home ownership and other related matters.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby approving the revised Board/Commission
application form as presented in the staff report and adopting a
resolution permitting public review of portions of the application.
Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed and Zane
Negative:
Counci1members Epstein and Mayor
Edwards
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Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect his negative
vote in that he believes asking for ethnic and related information
moves us away from, rather than toward, a society in which those
matters are not taken into consideration in making selections.
Mayor Edwards requested the record to reflect his negative vote in
his belief that the information should be available to appointing
bodies, because of the potential of being used to maintain a status
quo by special interest groups. Co~ncilmember Reed moved authorize
the City Clerk to proceed with a procedure of filling
Board/Commission vacancies on a quarterly basis. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Reed moved to reconsider the resolution
regarding Board and Commission procedures which had just been voted
upon. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings and Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Councilmember Reed moved to adopt a resolution regarding
Board/Commission procedures amended to include language directing
the City Clerk to establish a system for filling vacancies due to
resignations on a quarterly basis. Second by Councilmember Conn.
Councilmember Estein moved to table this matter until the next City
Council meeting. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
Press and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Reed and Zane
6-N: CLARE FOUNDATION FOOD SER~CE PROGRAM FOR THE HOMELESS:
Presented was the staff-report recommending approval of a contract
with the Clare Foundation for a food service program for the
homeless. Councilmember Epstein moved to hear from a member of the
public for three minutes. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Ken Schonlau spoke in support of the
staff recommendation. Councilmember Esptein noted that he had
withdrawn the item from the Consent Calendar in order to speak in
favor of the project. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the
staff recommendation thereby approving Contract No. 4080(CCS) with
the Clare Foundation in the amount of $7,000 for the provision of
thirty meals a day to homeless persons from February - June, 1984
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. Second
by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: GUTTER INSTALLATION/STREET RESURFACING: Presented was a
Public Hearing and a staff report on confi~nlation of assessments
for gutter installation and street resurfacing on Second Street
between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard and 16th Street between
Colorado and 50 feet south of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The
Public Hearing was declared open at 8:35 P.M. There being no one
wishing to speak to the matter. Councilmember Conn move~ to close
the Public Hearing at 8:35 P.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Epstein
moved to confirm that no protests had been received and to adopt
Resolution No. 68l9(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING GUTTER CONSTRUCTION AND STREET
RESURFACING ON SECOND STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND WILSHIRE AND
SIXTEENTH STREET BETWEEN COLORADO AND 50 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN
PACIFIC RAILROAD, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-B: UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY DISTRICT: Presented was a Public
Hearing and a staff report in regard to establishing an
undergrounding utility district on 26th Street from Broadway to
Colorado Avenue. The Public Hearing was declared open at 8:40 P.M.
Steve DeVorkin spoke of concern regarding disruption of business
during construction and the financial impact on his business.
Discussion was held. There being no one else wishing to speak to
the matter, Councilmember Epstein moved to close the Public Hearing
at 8:48 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Epstein moved to
acknowledge the protest that had been received and to adopt
Resolution No. 6820(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY,
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE REQUIRES, WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED
AREA, THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND FACILITIES
SUPPLYING ELECTRIC, COMMUNICATION OR SIMILAR OR ASSOCIATED SER~CES
AND DESIGNATING SUCH CERTAIN AREA AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
AND ORDERING THE REMO~L OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED
OVERHEAD STRUCTURES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT AND THE UNDERGROUND
INSTALLATION OF SUCH WIRES AND FACILITIES," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote:
unanimously approved 7-0
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7-C: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a Public
Hearing and. a staff- 'report on assessment of costs to repair to
damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-84-55). The Public
Hearing was declared open at 8:50 P.M. Wilho Miller spoke in
support of using community development block grant funds for this
repair. There being no one else wishing to speak, Councilmember
Epstein moved to close the Public Hearing at 8:52 P.M. .Second by
Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Coun~~lmernbe~, Ep~tein moved to adopt Resolution No. 6821(CCS)
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA MONICA
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING
REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-84-55),
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second
by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-D: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION/STREET RESURFACING: Presented was a
Public Hearing and staff report on gutter construction and street
resurfacing on Colorado between 9th and 14th Streets, Michigan
between Clover field and easterly deadend, Marine between Lincoln
and 150 feet west of Lincoln, Pier between Second and Neilson Way,
and Pier between Lincoln and 160 feet west of Lincoln. The Public
Hearing was declared open at 8:55 P.M. Bob Scura spoke to request
reconsideration of resurfacing Pier between Main and Second in that
it does not need repair and the assessment would be shared by
himself and only one other owner. There being no one else wishing
to speak, Coun~ilmember Epstein moved to close the Public Hearing
at 8:57 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 6822(CCS) entitled: NA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE GUTTERS AND STREET RESURFACING ON
~RIOUS CITY STREETS ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SATNA MONICA," reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof, amended by
deletion of that portion on Pier between Main and Second Street,
which section is to be investigated by staff; the motion to include
acknowledgement of the protest received. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Absent:
Councilmember Press
8-A AND 8-B: PARKING/BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
LINCOLN BOULE~RD AREAS: Presented was
AREAS! MAIN STREET AND
a revised .staff report
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recommending that the ordinances for introduction and first reading
regarding establishment of a Parking and Business Improvement Areas
in the Main Street and Lincoln areas to be continued in order that
they be amended. Councilmember E~stein move~ to continue the
ordinances and Public Hearings to February 28, 1984 in order to
consider amended Resolutions of Intention; the ordinances to be
considered on March 27, 1984, further that the City Clerk be
requested to coordinate the response to written protests. Second
by Councilmember Jennings. Discussion was held. The motion and
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-C: STREET LIGHTI~G/MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS: Continued to February
28, 1984.
8-D: RUNNING SPORTING _~~NTS: Presented was a staff report
tra-nsmitting-ian ordinance for introduction and first reading
changing the designation of the Municipal Code Section relating to
unauthorized persons on running and other sporting events. The
Public Hearing was declared open at 9:06 P.M. There being no one
wishing to speak to the matter, Councilmember Epstein moved to
close the Public Hearing at 9:06 P.M. Second by Councilmember
Conn. The motion was approved by unaimous vote. Councilmember
Eps~ein moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3620 TO
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RUNNING AND OTHER
SPORTING EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Counci1member Conn.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Reed and Mayor
Edwards
Absent:
Councilmember Zane
10-A: ART~__~O~~~SSION: Presented was the recommendation of the
~rts Commission to approve a transfer of funds between Arts
Commission accounts in order to begin the Community- Initiated Arts
Program. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the recommendation
thereby authorizing the transfer and increased appropriation
authority in the amount of $11,000, such funds to be used by the
~ts commission for its Community-Initiated Arts Program. Second
by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
:ounci1 Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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II-A: MID-YEAR BUDGET RE~EW/AMENDMENTS: Presented was a staff
report and a supplemental staff report submitting the 1983-84
Mid-Year Budget Review Report and resolution for consideration
Which would authorize the budget changes recommended in the report.
Discussion was held. Mayor Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No.
6823(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second
by CouncilRlember Conn. Discussion was held. Mayor Edwards
wi thdrew the motion. Mayot:. Edward moved to approve each
appropriation increase/decrease detailed in Exhibit F of the staff
report entitled 1983-84 Mid-Year Budget Review. Second by
i Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Councilmember Evstein
moved an amendment to delete the appropriation recommended for
additional housing personnel in the community and Economic
Development Department. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion
was held. The amendment to the motion failed by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Mayor Edwards moved to approve each transfer detailed in Exhibit G
of the staff. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Epstein
Mayor Edwards moved to approve each personnel action listed in the
staff report and suppl~mental staff report. Second by
Councilmemner Conn. The mot~on was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
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~ouncilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that during the
.udget process she obJected to the position of Transportat~on
Jrogram Specialist and obJects to changing the name of ~t,
~herefore her vote in opposition. Mayor_~dwards moved to approve
Lhe transfer of $2,781,992 from the Transportation Fund Restricted
~ssests Account to a separate Expendable Trust Fund. Second by
:ouncilmember Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was approved
~y the following vote:
:ouncil Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
:aY~~~~4wards moved to adopt Resolution No. 6823(CCS) entitled: "A
~ESOLUTION OF THE-CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
~HE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84," reading by title only and
~iving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmernber Conn.
rne motion was approved by the following vote:
~ouncil Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
11-8: PIER HISTORIC PHOTO EXHIBIT: Withdrawn at request of staff.
II-C: 1984 OLYMPIAD: Presented was a staff report recommending
.pproval of actions and budget modifications relating to the
1983-84 Summer Olympiad to be held in Los Angeles with events in
_he surrounding area. Discussion was held and commendations given
o staff in regard to the report. Councilmember Epstein moved to
!rant conceptual approval of the recommendations contained in the
:ity of Santa Monica Olympic report and the corresponding budget
~ifications discussed therein; further to include the intent of
he City Council not to hold Council meetings during the Olympiad
,n dates to be suggested in a future staff report. Second by
'ouncilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote;
'ouncil Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
. recess was held from 9:48 P.M. to 9:59 P.M.
I-D: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Presented was
staff report recommending approval of reorganization of the
lepartment of community and Economic Development, classification
pecifications, new positions, and a salary resolution. Discussion
QS held. Mayor Edwards moved to approve the staff recommendation
hereby approving in concept the proposed reorganization plan
'utlined in the staff report, adopting Resolution No. 6824(CCS)
ntitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ONICA ADOPTING A SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY AND
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NEIGHBORHOOD SER~CES MANAGER," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof: approving the classification specification
reflecting the new duties of that position: and directing the City
Attorney to prepare such ordinances as may be required to implement
the reorganization as presented in the staff report. Second by
Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Councilmernber Epstein
moved a substitute motion to direct the staff to return to Council
with a proposal that would (1) transfer the Women and Minority
Business Enterprise function to the Purchasing Department, (2)
create three separate departments substantially equivalent to the
divisions proposed in the staff reporti and (3) prepare for City
Council a report considering the desirability of transferring the
Building Department to the Department of General Services. Second
by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The substitute motion
failed by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmernbers Epstein and Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
During discussion, and with the consent of the second, Mayor
Edwards included in the main motion the notation that the Women and
Minority Business Enterprise function would be transferred to the
Purchasing Department at an appropriate time. The main motion and
its addition were approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative: Councilmember Epstein
Abstain: Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that his
negative vote is due to his belief that the Community and Economic
Development is too large and should be separated.
ll-E: COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION: Presented was a staff report
responding to the City Council request at its meeting of January
31, 1984 to review alternative versions of a proposed revision to
City Charter Section 602 which provides for City Council
compensation. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the wording
of the measure as presented in the staff report. Second by Mayor
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
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Negative:
Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Esptein mov~q to place this measure on the ballot of
the election to be held in April, 1985. Second by Councilmember
Reed. Discussion was held. With the consent of the second,
Councilmember Epstein included in his motion an amendment by Mayor
Edwards that this matter be placed on the ballot of the next
General Municipal Election. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Zane moved a substitute motion to place this measure on the ballot
for the election to be held June 5, 1984. Second by Mayor Edwards.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to table the matter
of Councilmember Zane's substitute motion to the Council meeting of
February 28, 1984. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Epstein rno~ed to direct the City Attorney to prepare
the appropriate resolution to place the measure regarding
Oouncilmember compensation before the voters. Second by Mayor
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Esptein,
Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Councilmernber Reed
ll-F: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
l3-A: TAXICAB IDENTIFICATION: Presented was the request of Joseph
L-:--- Eden, Metrochecker/ Skycab, to address Council regarding
identification on taxicabs licensed to operate within the City.
Mr. Eden presented his proposal that taxicabs be identified to
monitor overCharging offenses and other policing problems.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to request staff to
return with an analysis of the proposal and ways in which there can
be better control over cabs operating in Santa Monica, the report
to be returned to the City Council in 45 days. Second by
20uncilmember Epstein. Discussion was held. The motion was
~pproved by a vote of four in favor.
13-B: CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE: The request of Marianne Boretz
Lo-address Council regarding a charter amendment measure to be
.laced on the ballot of June 5, 1984, was withdrawn at the request
3f Ms. Boretz.
14-A: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the request
~f Mayor Pro Tempore Press to consider appointment of a member to
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fill a vacancy on the Commission on the Status of Women. Mayor Pro
Tempore Press moved to waive the regulations to permit late
applications and receive late nominations. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember
Reed nominated Rose Kaufman. Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated
Lauren K. V~rshup. There being no other nominations, nominations
were closed. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Rose Kaufman: Councilmembers Epstein, ~ennings and Reed
Lauren K. V~rshup: Counci1members Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Therefore, Lauren K. V~rshup was appointed to fill a vacancy on the
Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 1984.
l4-B: COUNCIL CHAMBER USE: Presented was the request of Mayor
Edwards to discuss waiving the fee for the use of the City Council
Chamber on February 17, 1984, by the State of California Consumer
Advisory Council. Mayor Edwards moved to waive the fee and approve
the use of the Chamber as requested. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Press. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-C: WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Epstein to discuss preliminary assessment of
initiating discussion with other jurisdictions toward developing a
waste-to-energy facility. Councilmember Epstein moved to request
staff to conduct a very preliminary study in regard to feasibility.
Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Epstein tabled the matter in order to review staff information on
hand.
14-D: HOMELESS PERSONS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Epstein to discuss scheduling of a Study Session on
homeless persons. During discussion with staff, the Study Session
was scheduled for 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 28, 1984.
14-E: DOWNTOWN PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss policy alternatives to
the current tax imposed on the Downtown Parking Assesment District.
Councilmember Epstein introduced the subject. Discussion was held.
Councilmember E~stein moved to review the matter in conjunction
with the forthcoming budget review and request staff to consult
with the Mall Corporation and the downtown Chamber of Commerce
during the course of this review. Second by Councilmember Conn.
Discussion was held. The motion failed by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn. Jennings, Press.
Reed. Zane and Mayor Edwards
Mayor Edwards mov,e,q, to continue discussion past 11:00 P.M. Second
by Oouncilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
14-F: TENANT OWNERSHIP RIGHTS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Zane to discuss a referendum to be prepared for the
ballot of June 5, 1984. regarding renter home purchase
opportunities. Councilmember Zane presented a draft Charter
Amendment entitled: Article XX: Tenants OWnership Rights Charter
Amendment. Councilmember Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to
review the draft Charter Amendment, offer legal advise to the City
Council in regard to its legal integrity and durability, and to
prepare a resolution for Council review so that this matter might
be placed before the voters. Second by Councilmember Conn.
Councilmember Reed moved that the motion be divided for purposes of
voting. The portion of the motion request~ng the City Attorney to
provide a legal opinion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane referred to the second
part of the motion which directed the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution for placement of the measure on the ballot. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn. Epstein. Press.
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negat~ve: Councilmember Jennings
Abstain: Counc~lmember Reed
Oouncilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that his vote
does not preJudge the question of whether he will vote on the
matter being placed on the ballot of June 5, 1984, when the
resolution is returned to them for consideration.
Il-F: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed Session
to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. At 11:12
P.M.. Oounci1member Conn moved to adJourn to Closed Session for the
stated purposes. The motion was duly seconded and approved by
unanimous vote. Councilmembers returned at 12:50 A.M. Mayor
Edwards moved to approve settlement of Claim No. ASM 83-38, Adamson
v. City of Santa Monica, in the amount of $11,500. Second by
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Counci1member Epstein.
vote:
The motion was approved by the following
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Conn and Zane
Mayor Edwards moved to approve settlement of Case WEC 62487, the
claim of' Williams v. City of Santa Monica, in the amount of
$16,171.10. Second by Counci1member Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Counci1member Zane
Mayor Edwards moved to approve settlement of Case No. WEC 75980,
Claim of Schreiber v. City of Santa Monica, in the amount of
$3,342.00. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:55 A.M., Mayor Edwards moved to adjourn the
City Council meeting in memory of Jim Ells, City Street Maintenance
Supervisor: Gladys Emerson: and Eda K. Driggett. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Counci1member Zane
ATTEST:
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Ken Edwards
Mayor
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Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
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