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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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;
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Council Vote; unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Mayor Edwards
ATTEST;
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Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
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