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M-11/30/1982 . . . . 51 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 1982 A regular adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was held on November 30, 1982, having been continued from November 23, 1982. At 7:35 P.M. the ~eeting was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway, who led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmernber William H. Jennings Councilmember Dolores M. Press (entered at 7:37 P.M.) Councilmember Christine E. Reed (entered at 7:36 P.M.) Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Joann Jelly It was moved by Councilmember Conn and seconded by Mayor Yannatta Goldway to add Items 14-H and 14-1 to the agenda. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS. ll-E: Recommendation for authorization of staff to proceed with biddin9 and selection of beach concessionaires. The City Manager presented the staff report. He summarized that in April, 1982, Council had requested a staff report on a plan for improvements in the concession operations. Changes in State law have delayed development of a work program. In addition, the staff has proposed a Market Analysis be conducted prior to institution of a bidding process to obtain new concession agreements; continuation of existing concession service will therefore be necessary. A detailed schedule of events including selection of a Market Analysis Consultant is included in the staff report. He concluded outlining staff recommendation. Discussion was held. It was moved by Councilmember Conn and seconded by Councilmember Press to authorize the staff to proceed with the bidding and selection of the beach concessionaires in accordance with the schedule put forth in the report. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: 1 November 30, 1982 52 . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Il-F: Recommendation to authorize City Manaser to pegotiate contract with Hydroelectric Constructors, Inc., and to develo~, desi9n, finance and construct hydroelectric ~lant at City Water Treatment Plant site. The City Manager presented the staff report. After discussion relating to the minimal impact on water rates, and the revenue benefit to the City, Councilmember Conn moved and Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract, with Hydroelectric Constructors, Inc. to develop, design, finance and construct a hydroelectric plant at the City Water Treatment Plant site. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Il-G: Reco~endation to a~prove public not1ce ~rocedures for assessment districts. Presented was a staff report by the City Manager. There was a lengthy dicussion regarding the current notice of proposed assessment and the following changes were recommended: translation into Spanish on opposite side7 clarify exemption language regarding parking during street sweeping times; add preliminary cost information in assessment notice7 wherever possible, notices are to be distributed directly to tenants, as well as business managers; insert language in highlighted style regarding Community Development Block Grant assistance available to qualifying residential property owners7 (staff to clarify Community Development Block Grant language)7 allow a minimum 10 day posting requirement 7 insure that posted notice should be prominently displayed. . The staff was directed to prepare a report on above proposed changes as well as notifying owner and tenants by mail of the estimate of proposed assessed costs. Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to continue the item to January 11, 1983, to review incorporated amendments to the notice procedures. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: 2 November 30, 1982 . . . 53 Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: Reed 14. COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS: 14-B: Appointment of member to Commission on Older Americans. Mayor Yannatta Goldway announced that nominations were open for the vacancy on the Commission on Older Americans. Councilmember Zane nominated Judy Gewertz; Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards nominated Ann Coulson; and Mayor Yannatta Goldway nominated Michele Witting. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed. The vote was as follows: Ann Coulson: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards and Reed Judy Gewertz: Councilmembers: Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway By majority roll call, Judy Gewertz was appointed for an indefinite term on the Commision on Older Americans. 14-D: Request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss joint meetin9 of City Council, Commission members and Board members on January 31, 1983, 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers. After a brief discussion, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved and Councilmember Conn seconded to hold a joint meeting of the City Council, Commission members and Board members as outlined above. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta GOldway Negative: Councilmembers: None . 14-G: Request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss Council position regardin~ County plan to reduce ni~httime life~uard service. . A staff report was given by the Director of Recreation and Parks. Tom Viren, Lifeguard, spoke in opposition to reducing nighttime service, reporting that additional relief is provided through baCk-Up assistance to the Police Department and Fire Department. In the discussion that ensued, it was the consensus of Council that the cost savings versus the risk was inappropriate. 3 November 30, 1982 54 . Mayor Yannatta_~~ldway moved and Councilmember Zane seconded that Council go on record opposing the cuts, urge the Board of Supervisors not to take the action as proposed, and to direct the staff to inform the Supervisors that this was a unanimous decision. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None 14-H: Re~uest of Councilmember Reed to discuss the use of the Pier. Councilmember Reed presented her concerns for the use of the pier with questions as to Council policy, standards, and procedure followed when events on the Pier are scheduled. Her suggestion was that the staff, the Commission, the Task Force and the pier Lessees review these issues after the staff completes the study for Council on the use of the Pier. . Mayor Yannatta Goldway raised the question on the actual functioning and relationship of the Lessees' Association to the City and to what extent any suggested new policy could be implemented or incorporated with Pier renewal plans. The City Manager, John Alschuler, said that the staff would return with a report on Council concerns at that time. Discussion was held concerning recent activity at the Pier. Councilmember Conn moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to hear from Kathy Voight, representative of the Santa Monica pier Lessees' Association. The motion was approved unanimously. Kathy Voight explained that the activity has been discussed in a pier Task Force Meeting, and was known by the City's staff liaison. It was their understanding that this constituted approval. Councilmember Reed also questioned whether a potential conflict of interest existed for which the City would be responsible regarding the manner in which all of the events are put on by the production company, owned by the President of the pier Lessees. The City Manager suggested that and Council concurred that the subject be included in the report to be returned to Council in January. . 14-1: Re~uest of Ma~or Yannatta Goldway to discuss the reFavin~ flans for W11shire Bo~levard and accomodation with the Wilsh1re merchants. The City Manager referred the Council to a supplemental report of the item to include actions taken since November 23, 19B2, Council meeting. 4 November 30, 19B2 . . . . . 55 Following questions and discussion by staff, Maror Yannatta Goldway moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and motion was approved unanimously to hear, Michael Hecht. Mr. Hecht mentioned the concerns of the merchants who had had a I"meeting on the matter with staff relative to the timing, new ,e~cavation, and impassable alleyway between Thirteenth and :Fourteenth Streets. He suggested that notice be published to inform the public when the street will be returned to safe condition and passable. Icouncilmember Zane moved and Councilmember Reed seconded to ,approve the staff's negotiated agreement with the contractor. With the agreement of the maker and second, Mayor Yannatta Goldway added to the motion that a different emphasis be placed on the small half intersection areas at ['twelfth, Euclid and Fourteenth Streets originally planned to be e~cavated and paved following the completion of the work ,listed in the second item--this work is only done when it is a question of vehicle and pedestrian safety. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn. Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Councilmember Reed suggested that staff contact the radio j'station that handles public service announcements to advise the status of the work that is done. ,CLOSED SESSION. The Mayor announced that two courses of action had been I"taken place, and they were read by the City Attorney. These ,items were acted upon as follows: Councilmember Zane moved and Councilmember Conn seconded to approve settlement in the case of Christine Scantlin versus "City of Santa Monica in the amount of $10,266.60, Claim No. jWEC 061386. The motion was approved by the fOllowing roll ,call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn. Edwards, Jennings. Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: !ADJOURNMENT. Councilmembers: None At 11:50 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to adjourn the-meeting in memory of Jeanette E. Tabares and Linda Brennan. The motion was approved by the jfOlOwing voice vote: "5 November 30, 1982 56 . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None ATTEST: i L:"'--Y1 )72-1-1-~'tL___ Joann Jelly City Clerk (t;i;~'Z<~Lo/J~~?J Ruth ya(rt ta Goldway ,/ Mayor ' . . 6 November 30, 1982 .