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M-11/22/1983 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1983 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Edwards at 7:41 P.M., Tuesday, November 22, 1983. April Bell led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America. Mayor Edwards introduced Reverend David David, First United Methodist Church, who offered the invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember David G. Epstein councilmember William H. Jennings councilmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager ~ohn Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers Acting Assistant City Clerk Ginny Piccolo Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press councilmember E~stein moved to add Items 14-E, l4-F, 14-G and l4-H to the agenda. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mayor Edwards introduced Allen Stack who asked that youth from the Pi co Neighborhood Association be considered for employment development in the City of Santa Monica. 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES: An announcement was made of openings on the Landmarks Commission, Architectural Review Board, Third Street Mall Corporation and the Commission on the Status of Women. 5-A: PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM: Presented was a staff report recommending that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance creating a Percent For-Art Program and to examine the i possible application of the program to Redevelopment Agency and , Parking Authority funds. Councilmember Epstein moved to bring , forward the tabled motion from the meeting of November 8, 1983. , Second by Councilmember Conn. There being no objection, the motion was brought forward for discussion. Discussion was held in abeyance to recognize the newly appointed Rent Control Board member. 1 November 22, 1983 At 8:30 P.M., Councilmember Epstein moved to honor the request of Rent Control Board Member Bauer and waive the rules to permit introduction and swearing in of patricia Nagler, newly appointed Rent Control Board Member. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was unanimously approved. Board Member Nagler read and signed the oath. Discussion continued in regard to Agenda Item 5-A. The maker and second of the motion accepted Councilrnember Reed's amendment as approved on November 8, 1983, and modifications proposed in the staff report dated November 22, 1983. Therefore, the motion before the Council at this time was to approve the staff recommendations dated November 8, 1983, and November 22, 1983, thereby directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance creating a Percent for Art Program and to examine the possible application of PFA to Redevelopment Agency and Parking Authority Fundsr amended to make it clear that only low maintenance art works will be used in outdoor public access facilities where they are not secured in any wayr PFA jurors may receive honoraria not to exceed $600 each (a maximum of $200 per day for a maximun of three days)r that initial year administrative costs for PFA be reduced (from 18%) to 15%: and clarification that PFA applies only to property within the City limits, owned by the City, and the Santa Monica State Beach. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to the motion to define the project as a two~frack effort: the automatic 1% portion of the program as capital proJect over $100,000 that could accommodate an arts effort on its site, and the second track as those projects which are developed at the Commission's suggestion for scattered sites around the City, the funding for which is determined each annual budget year by the Council with some base line level to be recommended by the staff. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Counci~member Jennin9s moved to amend the amendment by adding that the track two program be allocated funds that would be 1% of the projects that would fall into the track category. Second by Councilmember Conn. Councilmember Jenning's amendment was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press Councilmember Reed's motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: councilmembers conn, Jennings, Zane and Mayor Edwards 2 November 22, 1983 Negative: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press The main motion, aas amended, was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers Epste1n and Reed Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that his opposition is to the concept of tying in the percent, not in opposition to a public arts program. Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that she does not support the concept of charging public works, sewer, street and sidewalk projects 1% for the arts funds, but supports the rest. By consensus of Council, Items ll-C, 11-E and 11-G were continued to November 29, 1983. A motion was made, duly seconded and approved to hear Item 8-B on December 13, 1983. 5-B: DISCUSION OF FOREIGN POLICY AT COUNCIL MEETINGS: Presented was the request of Councilmember Epstein to consider a change in Council rules regarding discussion of foreign policy or similar matters. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to request the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to change the rules so that discussion of foreign policy and similar matters require a two-thirds vote of council. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Zane and Mayor Edwards Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 5-D: LIQUOR STORES: Presented was the request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss liquor store activities and openings. Councilmember E~stein moved to hear a member of the public speak for two minutes. Second by Mayor Edwards. Wayne Hall spoke to request the item have future discussion because of social problems related to liquor stores. Councilmember Epstein moved (1) to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to prevent people from hanging out in certain neighborhoodsr (2) to request staff for 3 November 22, 1983 input tonight or in the near future as to whether there is anything that can or should be done to restrict the opening of liquor outlets until there is an appropriate Land Use Element. Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein restated the motion to request that staff prepare a preliminary report at the next Council meeting regarding the following three issues: (1) the City's power and desirability of having an ordinance restricting or prohibiting the carrying of open containers of liquor in certain areas, (2) the need for interim legislation restricting or regulating new openings of liquor (package) stores not already in the planning process, and (3) any written legislative position the City ought to take with regard to the general matter of local powers to regulate liquor stores. Second by Councilmember Conn. In addition Councilmember Epstein requested a preliminary report in three weeks. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 5-E: RENT CONTROL BOARD REGISTRATION FEES: Presented was the request of councilmember Epstein to discuss a letter from Wayne Bauer, Chairperson, Santa Monica Rent Control Board, relating to a Court decision which prevents the Rent Control Board from collection of registration fees. Councilmember Ep5~ein ~~ved to request staff to report on the policy implications of Mr. Bauer's request. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vo~e: UnanimOUSly approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 5-F: BOARD AND COMMISION MEMBERSHIP: Presented was the request of Counc'ilmember Epstein to discuss tradition regarding double membership on Boards and Commissions. Councilmembe~_Epstein moved that Council reaffirm the tradition of (1) not having double membership on Boards and Commissions, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, or on municipal corporations such as the Pier and Mall Corporations, with exceptions where a member of a Board or Commission is serving as liaison to another commission or serving exofficio, e.g. the Planning Commissionr and an exception for construction review boards which meet rarely and have very specialized requirementsr (2) that future applications by those presently serving on a Board or Commission to serve on another would be deemed as an offer to resign from the present position effective upon assuming the second: (3) upon passage, it would be expected that the people who now hold such dual membership choose 4 November 22, 19B3 within 90 days the agency on which they wish to serve~ (4) the City Clerk is requested to prepare a list of those persons and the positions they hold, present it to the Council and advise the Commissioners of the policy: (5) that Council be allowed to make exceptions from this policy by majority vote, just as they do for people wanting to serve more than two terms on a Board or Commission. Councilmember Reed stated that she would second the motion if it would include an exception for the direct appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau which are made by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Epstein included this exception in the motion. During discussion, the maker and second of the motion agreed to remove the Pier Restoration Task Force and the Third Street Mall corporation from the motion and apply the dual membership ruling to future applications only. With the consent of the second, Councilmember Epstein included in the motion direction to staff to prepare a resolution including the provisions in the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, ~ennings, Reed and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmember Zane Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 5-G: TASK FORCE ON LATINO AFFAIRS: Presented was the request of Councilmember Conn to discuss appointment of two additional members and an alternate member to the Task Force on Latino Affairs. Discussion was held. The vote for two members on the Latino Task Force was as follows: ~esus Arguelles; Councilmember Conn, Zane and Mayor Edwards Rafael Barba: Councilmembers Conn, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Vincente Carranza: Councilmembers Epstein and Jennings Reynaldo Arroyo; Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed Therefore, Rafael Barba was appointed as the first member to the Latino Task Force. The second member was then voted upon again with the following votes: 0esus Arguelles: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards vincent: Carranza: Councilmember Jennings 5 November 22, 1983 Therefore, Jesus Arguelles was appointed to the Latino Task Force. 5-H: FEDERAL CABLE LEGISLATION: Presented was the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Press to discuss support of a resolution to be preseented at National League of Cities Conference regarding Federal Cable legislation, local authority and cable subscriber protection. Discussion was held. Councilmember E~stein moved that Council affirm the resolution, direct the staff to prepare a more detailed critique for Congressman Levine and suggest that members of the Council, staff and representative of the Cable Task Force meet with Congressman Levine to discuss the nature of their reservations and concerns. Second by Mayor Edwards. Member of the public, Michael Tarbet, spoke informing the status of the legislation including time limits, and expressing his opposition. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press Councilmember Zane requested that the Cable Task Force inform Council of any action that is needed in lobbying strategy. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 5-1: LANDMARKS COMMISSION TRAVEL FUNDS: Presented was the request of the Landmarks Commission to approve the request of Commissioner Cameron to attend the National Trust Preservation Conference in San Antonio, Texas, October 26-30, and appropriate travel funds in the amount of $835. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to respectfully decline the request. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 5-J: COMMISSIONER TRAVEL POLICY: Presented was the request of the Planning commission to-discuss the commissioner travel policy. Councilmember Reed moved to return a tabled motion from the meeting of November 8, 1983, to extend the City Council travel policy to apply also to Boards and Commissions, that within the constraints of their own budgets, Boards and Commissions can make whatever travel decisions they wish, and they need apply directly to the Council only for such conferences and meetings which do not fall within the purview of the travel policy of the City which would exceed the budget. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion to bring forward the tabled motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Epstein ~oved to hear from a member of the public for 6 November 22, 1983 two minutes. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Susan Cloke, Chairperson of Planning Commission, said she was available for questions. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed incorporated into the motion Councilmember Zane's suggestion that Boards and Commissions advise Council in the context of the budget process those agencies in which they feel the City should hold membership, providing reasons for those recommendations. This amendment was accepted by the second. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council Vote; Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press Recess was held from 10:25 P.M. to 10:33 P.M. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby all 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-D and 6-P, reading resolutions by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 6-A: MINUTES: The minutes of November 8, 1983 were approved. 6-B:_ PR~~ATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 678l(CCS) entITled:- -~"A RESOLUTION OF TflE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONIC~ PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted. 6-C: SA~~~ MONICA EMERGENCY SERVICES; Resolution No. 6782(CCS) ~ntitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA :ONICA AUTHORIZING JOHN H. ALSCHULER, JR. AND ELAINE KISSIL TO IEXECU~E DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 11951," was adopted. !6-E: BOTTLED GASES: Bid No. 1905 was awarded to American Welding land Industrial Sales at the unit prices quoted for bottled gases !for various using departments. 6-F: TELESCOPING LIFT TRUCK: Bid No. 1910 was awarded to California Truck Equipment Company in the amount of $27,026.15 for Telescoping Lift ~ruck for Traffic Engineering Division. November 22, 1983 6-G: PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: Recommendation to award Bid No. 1922 to Chevron USA, Inc., Texaco, Inc., and A. G. Layne, Inc., at unit prices for petroleum products for various using departments. Continued to November 29, 1983. 6-H: PAPER SUPPLIES: Bid No. 1924 was awarded to Blake, Moffitt & Towne at unit prices quoted for janitorial paper supplies for various using departments. 6-I: BOOK BINDING SERVICES: Bid No. 1926 was awarded to Kater-Crafts Bookbinders at the unit prices quoted for book binding services for the Library Department. 6-J: CORRESPONDENCE GRADE PAPERS: Bid No. 1925 was awarded to Zellerbach Paper Co., at unit prices quoted for correspondence grade papers for various using departments. 6-K: MODERNIZATION OF BUS HOISTS: Bid No. 1935 was awarded to Del~s Service, Inc., in the amount of $91,544.31, and approval given to appropriately increase departmental appropriations and revenue accounts for modernization of bus hoists. 6-L: TIMING OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Resolution NO. 6783(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION," was adopted. i 6-M: CONCRETE BARRIER: Resolution No. 6784(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL NO. 4 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY/STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5107 FOR FEDERAL-AID SAFETY FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CONCRETE BARRIER AUJACENT TO BARNARD WAY VILLA SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT," was adopted and related appropriations and budget transfers was approved. 6-N: STREET LIGHTING: A recommendation to reject all bids and readvertise for-construction of street lighting on Berkeley between Colorado and Pennsylvania, reconstruction of 20th Court between 20th and Delaware, and construction of curb ramps at various locations was approved. 6-0: RESURFACING OF TENNIS COURTS: Contract No. 4048(CCS) was awarded to Tennis & Track Builders, USA., for the resurfacing of tennis courts in Los Amigos and Memorial Parks in the amount of $7,200 and authorization for necessary change orders was approved. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-D: SANTA MONICA PIER CAROUSEL: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of an agreement with Gaylin/Williams Carousel 8 November 22, 1983 Enterprises to operate and maintain the Santa Monica Pier Carousel for one year and increase Pier operations appropriations by $72,172 and revenue estimates by $60,860. Councilmember Reed moved to hear members of the public speak for three minutes each. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Barbara Williams and Harvey Gaylin said they were available for questions from the Council. Discussion was held. Councilmember Edwards moved to approve Contract No. 4047(CCS) with Gaylin/Williams Carousel Enterprises to operate and maintain the Santa Monica Pier Carousel and to increase pier Operations Fiscal Year 1983-84 appropriations by $72,172 and revenue estimates by $60,860. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 6-P: SANTA MONICA PIER CAROUSEL: Presented was a report recommending award of a contract to John T. Ingram & Associates for interior repair to the Pier Carousel building in the amount of $178,523 and authorization to the City Engineer to issue necessary change orders. Discussion ws held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby waiving irregularities in the contractors' bid forms as being an inadvertent oversight: rejecting the lowest bid submitted by Oscar E. Streeter, Sr.: awarding Contract No. 4049(CCS) for the interior repair of the Carousel Building to John T. Ingram, General Contractor, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $178,523: and authorizing the City Engineer to issue necessary change orders to complete the project to the extent of funds available in accordance with the Administrative Instructions on Change Orders. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Pres B-A: RUNNING AND SPORTS EVENTS: Presented for introduction and ,first reading was an ordinance adding Section 3390 to the Santa IMonica Municipal Code relating to running and other sporting events on public property. AT 10:48 P.M. the Public Hearing was declared open. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Souncilmember Epstein moved to close the Public Hearing. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3390 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL 'CODE RELATING TO RUNNING AND OTHER SPORTING EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY," reading by title only and waiving further reading i i i ~ November 22, 1983 thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 8-B: Continued to December 13, 1983. Councilmem~er Ep~tein ,moved to extend the meeting past Midnight. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. II-A: WILSHIRE BOULE~RD STREETSCAPE DESIGN: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of the concept of streetscape design for Wilshire Boulevard, the proposed scope of services for a design team and use of $250,000 in budgeted funds: and adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to National Endowment for the Arts to support Centinela Gateway Project. Members of the public spoke. Phillip Peters and Tugrul Uke, Director of Commercial Industrial Property Association (members represented on Wilshire Boulevard), spoke in favor of funding the Gateway Project at this time but for delay of the streetscape design while awaiting the final Land Use Element. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 6785(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR THE CENTINELA GATEWAY PRITJECT UNDER THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Abstain: Councilmember Epstein Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press Discussion was held but no action taken in regard to the matter of Wilshire Boulevard streets cape design. 8-B: Continued to December 13, 1983. ll-B: SANTA MONICA PIER: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of the selection of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall to provide professional services for a feasibility analysis for reconstruction of Santa Monica Pier. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff 10 November 22, 1983 recommendation thereby approving Contract No. 40S0(CCS) with Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall to provide professional services for a feasibility analysis for reconstruction of Santa Monica Pier and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in an amount not to exceed $283,640. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was apaproved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press ll-C: Continued to November 29, 1983. Il-D: YOUTH EMPLOYMENT: Presented was a staff report recommending consideration of alternatives for City involvement in youth employment activities and directing appropriate action, approving appropriation and allocation of $4,722 in Jobs Bill funds to Pica Neighborhood Association youth Employment Program, and approving Revised Statement of community Development ObJectives reflecting action for submittal to Housing and Urban Development. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation approving that Council (1) consider the range of alternatives for City involvement in youth employment activities, (2) endorse the underlying concept of a private/public partnership, directing staff to work with representatives of the private sector in developing a recommended course of action, (3) approve the appropriation and allocation of $4,722 in ~obs Bill funds to the Pi co Neighborhood Association Youth Employment Program and appropriately increase budget revenue estimates, and (4) approve the Revised Statement of community Development ObJectives reflecting this action for submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press ll-E: Continued to November 29, 1983. Il-F: STEPPING STONE PROJECT/1833 EIGHTEENTH STREET: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of a Sales Agreement for the purchase of property at 1833 Eighteenth Street for use as facility for Stepping Stone Project in amount of $175,000, authorization for the City Manager to execute documents, and allocation of $8,000 in appropriated Community Development Block Grant funds. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby (I) approving Contract No. 4051(CCS), a sales agreement between the City of Santa Monica, James D. and 11 November 22, 1983 ~eanne M. Cherry and Richard and Judity H. Stiehm, for purchase of property at 1833 Eighteenth Street in the amount of $175,000: (2) authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all related documents and to effectuate the acquisition of the propertyr and (3) allocating $8,000 in previously appropriated CDBG funds to cover necessary appraisal and closing costs. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press Il-G: Continued to November 29, 1983. Il-H: CLOSED SESSION: Considered later in the meeting. 13-A: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Presented was the request of Sam Stevens to address Council regarding failure of McDonalds Restaurant to comply with conditional use permit concerning excessive drive through noise and hours of operation. Cou~~~lmembe~ E~stein. moved that, since Mr. Stevens was not present, the request be filed and staff be requested to investigate the complaint. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 14-A: HOUSING COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of appointment to fill a vacancy on the Housing Commission. Discussion was held. Nominations were opened. Mayor Edwards nominated Bernard Hoffman. Councilmember Epstein nominated Greg Gittler. Nominations were closed and the following votes were cast: Bernard Hoffman: Councilmember Conn, Jennings, Reed and b~r~wa~s Greg Gittler: Councilmembers Epstein and Zane Therefore, Bernard Hoffman was appointed to the Housing Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1984. 14-B: Continued to November 29, 1983. 14-C: SAND SCULPTURE ON BEACH: Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss sand sculpture on the beach. Scott Van der Pluym spoke in support of his request to create a sand sculpture of a mother and child on Santa Monica Beach. byor 12 November 22, 1983 Edwards suggested that Mr. Van der Pluym contact staff regarding legal parameters and other details. 14-D: Continued to November 29, 1983. l4-E: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PANEL: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to consider waiving the fee for use of the Council Chambers by Employment Training Panel, a State of California Agency, on December 6, 1983. Counci1member Reed moved to approve the request. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 14-F: Continued to November 29, 1983. 14-G: CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION NOMINATION: Presented was the request of Councilmember ~ennings to discuss nomination to the California Coastal Commission. Discussion was held. Mayor Edwards moved to support Councilmember Jenning's application to be nominated to the California Coastal Commission. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 14-H: Continued to November 29, 1983. Il-H: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed Session to disucss pending litigation and personnel matters. At 12:20 A.M., Councilmember Edwards moved to adjourn to Closed Session for the stated purposes. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The Council reconvened at 12:40 A.M. with the following members present: Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Reed and Mayor Edwards. Councilmember Conn moved to approve settlement of Martinez vs. City, Case WEC 077608, in the amount of ~45,OOI. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Zane Counci1member Conn moved to approve settlement in the case of Betts vs. City, Case WEC 66536, payment to insurance carrier Transit Casualty in amount of ~88,750 to effectuate a settlement in the case, and to Transit Casualty such contributions from 13 November 22, 1983 cross-defendants and co-defendants pursuant to the settlement that has been reached. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Zane ADJOURNMENT: At 12:42 A.M., Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn the meeting in memory of former President John F. Kennedy on this twentieth anniversary of his death. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Zane ATTEST: rVED'-5:7~ ~~t-- Mayor ~1 /7uJjU~ Ann M. Shore City Clerk 14 November 22, 1983