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M-11/8/1983 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 81 1983 A regular meetjng of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Press at 7:35 P.M. on Tuesday, November a, 1983. Councilmember Epstein led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America. Mayor Pro Tempore Press introduced Reverend Burgon Boundey, Seventh Day Adventist Church, who offered the invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press Councilmember ~ames P. Conn Councilmember David G. Epstein Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr. Deputy City Manager Lynne Barrette City Attorney Robert M. Myers Assistant City Attorney Stephen S. Stark City Clerk Ann M. Shore Absent: Mayor Ken Edwards 4-A: BOARD/COMMISSION v.ACANCIES: applications are invited to fill Commission, Landmarks Commission Third Street Mall Corporation. The City Clerk announced that vacancies on the Housing I Architectural Review Board and 5-A: ELDERLY AND DISABLED TAXICAB COUPON SUBSIDY PROGRAM: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed 'to consider a taxicab coupon subsidy program for elderly and disabled persons to be funded by Proposition A Local Return FundSI having been continued from October 25, 1983. Councilmember Reed moved to authorize staff to return to Council with specific recommendations about the best way to effectuate a discounted taxicab coupon ~program for handicapped individuals and low and moderate income senior citizens. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards 1 November 8, 1983 2 5-B: TASK FORCE ON LATINO AFFAIRS: Presented was the matter of appointment of 15 members to the Task Force on Latino Affairs, continued from the meeting of October 111 1983 to permit receipt of additional applications. Councilmember Reed moved to waive the regulations of Resolution No. 4883(CCS) to accept late applications and late nominations. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Zane moved an appointment procedure whereby each Councilmember would vote for individuals from the entire list of applicants. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by a vote of five in favor, Councilmember Epstein opposed and Mayor Edwards absent. Following the voting procedure, Councilmember Epstein moved to appoint the following 13 members to the Task Force on Latino Affairs: Sharon Albistegui, Lucia A. Aparicio, Yolanda ! Becerra-Jones, Francisco Franco, Linda Longoria, Ruth C. Macias, Laura Mansur, Linda Orrante, patricia Rodriquez-Holguin, Jon Julio Sedil1os, Benny B. Villalobos, Martin Gomez Lomeli and T. Santora: further that two appointments remain open to be filled in the future I the City Clerk to continue to receive applications. Second I by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards 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-A, 6-L, 6-N and 6-0, reading resolutions and ordinances by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards 6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolutlon No. 6770(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: UTILITY TAX REBATE: Ordinance No. l287(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6633 RELATING TO UTILITY TAX REBATES AND EXEMPTIONS," was adopted. 2 November 8, 1983 6-D: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/MARTIN CADILLAC CO., INC.: Ordinance No. 1288(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN CADILLAC CO., INC., AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted awarding Contract No. 4037(CCS) to Martin Cadillac Co., Inc. project proposed for relocation to 3300 Olympic Boulevard (introduced October 25, 1983). 6-E: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Resolution No. 6771(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OB~ECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-83-54)," was adopted I setting a Public Hearing for December 13, 1983. 6-F: REHABILITATION OF ELEVEN BUSES: Resolution No. 6772{CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FURTHER FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PURCHASE OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR ELEVEN BUSES," was adopted, and Contract No. 4038{CCS) was awarded to Environmental Equipment Corporation in amount of $1,0101963.75 for rehabilitation of eleven Transportation Department buses and approval of increase in 1983-84 appropriation authority by $1,200,000. 6-G: REHABILITATION OF TEN BUSES: Bid No. 1928 was awarded to Pacific Bus Rebuilders, Inc., in the amount of $1,013,783.80 for rehabilitation of ten Transportation Department buses plus option for ten additional bus rehabilitations in amount of $11018,390 and approval of increase in 1983-84 appropriation authority from $1,100,000 to $1,172,000. 6-H: EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY: Resolution No. 6773(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS," was adopted awarding Contract No. 4039{CCS) to Southern California Edison Company. 6-1: CIRCUS ~RGAS PERFORMANCES: City Manager authorized to enter into Contract No. 4040(CCS) with Circus Vargas to conduct performances on Santa Monica Beach parking lot, 2600 Ocean Avenue, on April 13, 14 and 15, 1983 and authorization granted to increase budget revenue account. 6-J: EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RAND CORPORATION: Resolution No. 6774(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH RAND CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES," was adopted awarding Contract No. 4041 (CCS) to Rand Corporation. 3 November 8, 1983 6-K: SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION: A recommendation to approve appropriation of $3,500 and related budget adjustments for security of fence installation at Ozone Park was approved. 6-M: ROAD ROLLING MACHINE: Bid No. 1914 was awarded to Essick Manufacturing Company in the amount of $8,892.57 for road rolling machine for Street Division. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Epstein moved to continue to November 15, 1983 approval of the minutes of October 25, 1983, as requested by staff. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 6-L: ALTERNATE RACE ROUTE FOR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: Councilmember Epstein introduced discussion in regard to a staff report recommending approval of an alternate race route for Los Angeles International Marathon Running Race to be held on February 191 1984. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to hear from a member of the public for three minutes. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. John Kidwell requested that Council consider other requests for marathon runs and select the best race based on ability to pay the costs and willingness to provide a race for everyone in the community who wishes to run. Discussion was held in regard to current policy. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation as requested, thereby approving the requested aIternate race route for the Los Angeles International Marathon (LAIM) to be held February 19, 1984: authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 4042(CCS) with LAIM, Inc'l and approving an increase in the appropriate Revenue Account by $10,000. Second by councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, and Reed Negative: Councilmember Zane Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Zane moved to request staff to report to Council as to what might be gained for the City if a competitive process were used to allow these races and criteria be reviewed for such a competitive process to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves in this pre-Olympic period in regard to the conduct of such races. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: 4 November 8, 1983 Council Vote: Unanimously 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards 6-N: FIRE SERVICE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM: Councilmember Epstein introduced discussion in regard to the staff report recommending adoption of a resolution establishing the basis for an affirmative action program for the Fire Service. Councilmember Epstein moved to amend the resolution so that the plan expire in three calendar years unless Council approves that it continue. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed Negative: Councilmembers Connl Jennings, Press, and Zane Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6775(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING THE BASIS FOR AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM IN THE FIRE SERVICE," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmernber Epstein requested the record to reflect that he is voting yes because he is in favor of this program as a temporary measure, however he is not in favor of race or gender-based quotas on a permanent basis without careful periodic review. 6-0: METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM: Councilmember Zane moved to accept the recommendation of the Library Board and authorize the City Manager to execute an amended Jo~nt Powers Agreement Contract No. 4043(CCS) creating as a separate legal entity the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards 7-A: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a staff report in regard to a Public Hearing on assessment of costs to repair 5 November 8, 1983 damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-83-53). The Public Hearing was declared open at 8:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. There being no one wishing to speak to the matter, Councilrnember Epstein m~~ed to close the Public Hearing at 8:31 P.M. Second by Councilrnember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember E~stein moved to acknowledge that no protests had been received and to adopt Resolution No. 6776(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-83-53)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards 7-B: ~CATION OF TWENTY-SECOND STREET: Presented was a staff report regarding a Public Hearing on the intention to vacate Twenty-Second Street between Michigan Avenue and Santa Monica Freeway in connection with lease agreement Contract No. 4010(CCS) with Pacific Architects Collaborative authorized September 13, 1983. The Public Hearing was declared open at 8:34 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. There being no one wishing to speak to the matterl Counci1member Epstein moved to close the Public Hearing at 8:35 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Epstein moved to acknowledge that no protests had been received and to adopt Resolution No. 6777(CCS) entitled: ~A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE v.ACATION OF THAT CERTAIN STREET KNOWN AS TWENTY-SECOND STREET FROM MICHIGAN AVENUE TO THE SANTA MONICA FREEWAY IN 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: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards 8-A: BUSINESS LICENSE TAX: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading revising the business license tax structure of the City, having been introduced October 25, 1983. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No. l289(CCS) entitled: "AN-ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 6106, 6107, 6116, 6209, 62128, 6212C, 6212E, 6219A, 6225, 6226, 6236, AND 6240 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, REPEALING SECTION 6240A OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTIONS 6116b, 6127, AND 6225A TO THE SANTA MONICA 6 November 8, 1983 MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, ~ennings, Pressl and Zane Negative: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that he is I voting no for reasons set forth in the minutes of October 25, 1983. Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that she is I opposed for reasons expressed at past meet~ngs on this matter. 9-A: BUSINESS LICENSE TAX APPORTIONMENT GUIDELINES: Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolution establishing apportionment guidelines in connection with the business license tax structure of the City. Discussion was held. Councilmember E~stein moved to adopt Resolution No. 6778(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING APPORTIONMENT GUIDELINES," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards la-A: LANDMARKS COMMISSION TRAVEL FUND REQUEST: Presented was a recommendation to approve the request of Landmarks Commissioner Cameron to attend the National Trust Preservation Conference in San Antonio, Texas on October 26-30 1983 and appropriate travel funds in the amount of $835. Discussion was held. Councilmember Jenninss moved to table the matter to November 15, 1983. Second by Councilmember-Reed. The motion was approved by the fallowing vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, ~ennings, Press and Reed Negative: Councilmember Zane Absent: Mayor Edwards 110-B: PLANNING COMMISSIONER TRAVEL POLICY AND REQUEST FOR TRAVEL ,ALLOWANCE: Presented was the request of the Planning Commission to ~discuss commissioner travel policy and consideration of the request of Planning Commissioner Shearer for approval of travel allowance 7 November 8, 1983 in the amount of $500 for a conference on civic Partnership in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 12-14, 1983. Councilmember Jennin9s moved to table the matter to November IS, 1983. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilrnembers Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers Connl Epstein, Press and Zane Absent: Mayor Edwards Staff reported in regard to existing policy. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to refer the matter of travel allowance approval to the Planning Commission. Second by Councilmember Zane. During discussion, Councilmember Conn withdrew his motion. Councilmember Reed moved Councilmember ~enning's suggestion to extend 'the "City 'Council travel policy to apply also to boards and commissionsr that within the constraints of their own budgets, boards and commissions can make whatever travel decisions they wishr 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 or which exceed their budget. Second by Councilmember Jennings. Councilrnember EFstei~ ~oved to table the entire matter to November 15, 1983 when Mayor Edwards would be present. The motion failed for lack of a second. After discussion, Councilmember Zane moved to table the motion before them until November 15, 1983. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to decline Planning Commissioner Shearer's request for approval of travel expenditure on November 12-14, 1983. Second by Councilmember Reed. After further discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Conn moved to table Item lO-B until November 22. 1983; that discussion not be limited only to Councilmember Reed's motion, but that Planning Commissioner Shearer's request is not part of that discussion. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: 8 November 8, 1983 Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards lO-C: SANTA MONICA ARTS FOUNDATION: Presented was a recommendation of the Arts Commission that Council approve the appointment of designated members to the Santa Monica Arts Foundation. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to allow members of the public to speak. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Paul Leaf and Sarah Tamor spoke in support of the recommendation. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to confirm the proposed membership of the Santa Monica Arts Foundation as presented. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Pressl and Zane Abstain: Councilmembers Eptein and Reed Absent: Mayor Edwards II-A: WILSHIRE BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE DESIGN/ART FOR CENTINELA GATEWAY: Councilmember Epstein moved to continue the matter to November IS, 19B3, as requested by staff. There being no objection voiced from the CounciII Mayor Pro Tempore Press so ordered. Il-B: 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 (PFA) Program. Discussion was held. Member of the public Sarah Tamor spoke in support of the program and displayed photographs of art in public places. Timothy D. Reuben, representing the Santa Monica Area Chamber of Commerce, and Tugrul Uke, representing the Commercial and Industrial Properties Association of Santa Monica, spoke in support of the general concept of art preservation but in opposition to forcing the private sector to participate financially. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation 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 and Parking Authority funds. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to the program in reference to Page 1 of the staff reportl No. 21 insert "substantial" before "remodeling or renovation" and attach a definition of substantial that would indicate fifty percent of the value of the original project would have to be involved in the remodeling or the renovation to qualify for the Arts Program; also, delete "sidewalk 9 November B, 19B3 or street" and "utility" so that it read "The following capital projects are applicable to Percent for the Art: Any project involving the construction. substantial remodeling or renovation of property under the City's jurisdiction within the City limits, including any building, park, parking facility, decorative structure and including portions thereof." Second by Councilmemebr Epstein. Discussion was held. The motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmemebrs Conn, Press and Zane Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Reed moved an amendment on Page 2 of the staff report to delete Section 3 which addresses the whole equipment acquisition area. specifying for the record that, in deleting Section 31 she did not intend to delete air conditioning and other such equipment that was appurtenant to a newly constructed building or to a major rehabilitation. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Discussion was held. Counci1member Zane moved to continue this item to November 22, 1983 to allow staff time to provide Council with greater specificity, further he urged commission members and staff to use the language of Councilmember Reed's proposed amendments as a basis for suggesting alternative scenarios. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Discussion was held in regard to direction to staff. Councilmember Zane withdrew the motion. The vote on Councilmember Reed's motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed Negative: Mayor Pro Tempore Press Abstain: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings and Zane Absent: Mayor Edwards Coun~ilmember Reed moved an amendment to the proposed program in the staff report, Page 2, Item 5, that the arts selection guidelines which are established make it quite clear that only low maintenance artworks will be used in outdoor public access facilities where they are not secured in any way. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0 10 November 8, 1983 Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Reed moved, in regard to Page 18.E. addressing the matter of providing honoraria for people on juries, that the Arts Commission be directed to figure out an upper limit on the amount and report their recommendation to the City Council. Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. The motion wsa approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards After discussion, Councilmember Epstein moved to table the matter to November 22, 1983, and request staff to respond to the council discussion. Second by Councilmember Conn. the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards At 10:50 P.M., Councilrnember Conn moved to extend the meeting past 11:00 P.M. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion failed by the following vote. (two-thirds vote of Council required for approval): Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press and Reed Negative: Councilmembers Epstein and Zane Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Jennin9s moved to continue discussion, adjournment to be at 12:30 A.M. The motion was duly seconded and approved by unanimous vote. ll-C: PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: Cotninued to November 15, 1983. 11-0: SANTA MONICA AIRPORT: Continued to November 15, 1983. II-E: CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the meeting. Councilmember Conn moved to consider Item 12-B at this time. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 to I, Councilmember Reed opposed, Mayor Edwards absent. 11 November 8, 1983 12-B: SIXTEEN UNIT CONDOMIMIUN CONVERSION AT 631-705 BAY STREET: Presented was a staff report transmitting an appeal from the Planning Commission's denial of Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit and Interim Development Permit for a 16-unit condominium conversion at 631-705 Bay Street by applicant/appellant Billie Sorrell. Paul DeSantis, attorney for the applicant/appellant Billie Sorrell, spoke in support of granting the appeal. Council~ember Epstein moved to permit each member of the public to speak for three minutes. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. (Discussion resumes after 12-A.) 12-A: GAS STATION/SNACK SHOP AT 731 SANTA MONICA BOULE~RD: Councilmember Reed moved to suspend the rules for-a moment to i consider Item 12-A as requested by the applicant. Second by Counci1member Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Reed moved to continue Item 12-A to December 13, 1983, where it be brought forward as Item 5 (continued item). ; Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by . unanimous vote. 12-B: Council discussion returned to Item 12-B. The following members of the public spoke in support of the application: ~ennifer Smithl Peter L. Smith, Bruce Bornemann, Victor Crusingl Vincent Sorge, Jane McCartney, Ben Seigel, Marvin Aragon, Ed Lafuente, Meredith Preston, Jennifer Anselme, Alain Anselme, Bill Dombrowski I 00hn Thompson, Loucinda PaleIla, Gary Winkelman, Tom Nitti. Councilmember Zane moved to continue the meeting past 12:30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to grant the appeal and approve the Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit and Interim Development Permit for a 16-unit condominium conversion at 631-705 Bay Streetl subject to findings to be returned for Council review on November 15, 1983. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. After discussionl the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, ~ennings, Press, Reed and Zane Negative: Councilmember Conn Absent: Mayor Edwards 14-A: DISCUSSION OF FOREIGN POLICY: Continued to November 221 1983. 14-B: COMPENSATION OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS: Continued to November 22, 1983. 12 November 81 1983 14-C: FEDERAL CABLE LEGISLATION: Continued to November IS. 1983. 14-D: LIQOUR STORE ACTIVITIES: Continued to November 22, 1983. 14-E: DOUBLE MEMBERSHIP ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Continued to November IS. 1983. 14-F: RENT CONTROL BOARD AUTHORITY REGARDING LEGAL SERVICES: Continued to November IS. 1983. 14-G: RENT CONTROL BOARD REGISTRATION FEES: Continued to November 22. 1983. ll-E: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. At 12:50 A.M.. Councilmember Epstein moved to adjourn to Closed Session for the stated purposes. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The Counc~l reconvened at 1:05 A.M. with members present as at the roll call. Councilmember Conn moved to approve settlement of Case No. WEC 63955, Givens v. City, in the amount of $5,000. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards , Councilmember Conn moved to approve settlement of Case No. 531961. Yi v. City, in the amount of $6,000. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards Councilmember Epste~n moved to approve settlement in Case WEC 70686, Workis v. CitYI in the amount of $5,500. Second by CounciImember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards ADJOURNMENT: At 1:10 A.M., Councilmember Zane moved to adjourn to 7:30 P:M.. Tuesday, November 15, 1983, to consider Items 6-A, la-AI a port~on of 10-B, II-A, 11-CI Il-DI 11-E, 14-C, l4-E and 14-F, adjournment to be in memory of former Mayor W. B. Mills, Julia B~ntty Robertsonl Louise Smiley, Marie C. Downey, Lucille E. Reed, Richard Dale Purdue, Stuart Jerome, Franz Haefliger, John Brown 13 November 8, 1983 Osborne I Janet D'Willanna Stradley, Catharine Dowling Orena, Franklin L. Prince and Florence M. Black. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote; i~ ~ Council Vote; unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Mayor Edwards ATTEST; i t2~[ 7/zJJJA>--- Ann M. Shore City Clerk 14 November 8, 1983