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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MhRCH 9, 1982
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Counc11 was called to order by
Mayor Vannatta Goldway at 7:32 P.M. Tuesday, March 9, 1982. Mayor
Vannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the United States of America and introduced Reverend Michael Cowan
Venice United Methodist Church, who offered the invocation. '
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Vannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Absent:
Councilmember James P, Conn
Councilmember Zane moved to add Items 6-K, 14-E and l4-F to the
agenda. Second by Mayor Vannatta Goldway. The motion was approved
by unanimous vote.
4-A: COMMENDATION: Mayor Vannatta Goldway presented a
commendation for outstand1ng service to Beatrice Greene who has
served as prayer coordinator for Santa Monica City Council for the
past ten years.
4-B: CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION: Mayor Yannatta Goldway
presented Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Crime
Prevention Task Force and members of the support staff. Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards was commended on his efforts as chairman of the
Task Force.
5-A: FINANCIAL REVIEW: Presented was a staff report regarding
results of the mid-year budget review and transmitting a resolution
amending the 1981-82 Fiscal Year Budget, previously Items ll-E on
February 16 and March 2, 1982. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No. 6450(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82," reading by t1tle
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Affirmative: Councllmembers Edwards, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Vannatta
Goldway
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Negative:
Councilmembers Reed
Absent:
Councilmember Conn
5-B: MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS: Presented was the staff
report recommending authorization to contract with
Berryman-Stephenson, Consulting Engineers, Inc., and an
appropriation of $29,700 to study the feasibility of City-wide
assessment districts for street lighting energy and maintenance and
parkway landscaping maintenance, previously Item ll-C on March 2,
1982. Discuss10n was held. Mayor Pro TemfOre Edwards moved to
continue the matter for two weeks, in the 1nterim to request staff
to do a supplemental report on the possibility of a consultant
looking at potential assessment districts in other areas and
activities in other cities, such as fire districts, etc. Second by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Additional d1scussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved a substitute motion to refer the matter to
staff to return with a report considering the Council's concerns
when staff feels it is in a position to address those concerns more
comprehensively. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negat1ve:
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
Councilmember Conn
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented.
Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Items 6-C, 6-E, 6-F, 6-K, reading resolutions and
ordinances by titles only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
6-A: CRIME PREVENTION: Ord1nance No. 1248(CCS) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING
A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM", introduced February 23,
1982, was adopted.
6-B: REPAIR SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6451(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR fu~ PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF
SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-81-24)", setting a public
hearing for April 11, 1982, was adopted.
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6-D: POLICE RECORDS MANAGER: Resolution No. 6453(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR POLICE RECORDS MANAGER", was adopted.
6-G: CRIME RESISTANCE GRANT: A recommendation for appropriation
of $5,556 in matching funds as required by California Community
Crime Resistance Grant, application approved in Resolution No.
6448(CCS) adopted March 2, 1982, was approved.
6-H: BEACH MAINTENACE VAN: B~d No. 1688 was awarded to Claude
Short Dodge in the amount of $7,625 for one-half ton van for Beach
Maintenance.
6-1: MICROFILM/MICROFICHE READER PRINTER: Bid No. 1711 was
awarded to Mino-Micrographics, Inc., in the amount of $4,944.90 for
microfilm/microfiche reader-printer for City Clerk Records
Management.
6-J: PARKING STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE: Bid No. 1725 was awarded to
Consolidated Building Maintenance in amount of $27,408 for
custodial maintenance of City-owned parking structures.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-C: LIBRARY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a resolution waiving the formal bid procedure
and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract for direct purchase and installation of a replacement
chiller in the Library air condit~oning system. Discussion was
held as introduced by Councilmember Zane. Councilmember Zane moved
to adopt Resolution No. 6452(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 A
REPLACEMENT OF CHILLER IN LIBRARY AIR CONDITIONER", 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: Counc~lmember Conn
6-E: WORD PROCESSING VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINALS: Presented was a
staff report recommending transfer of $7,750 with~n the City
Attorney office budget for purchase of three word processing video
display terminals. Discussion was held as introduced by
Counc~lmember Zane. Councilmember Zane moved to approve a transfer
of $7,750 within the City Attorney office buaget for purchase of
three word processing video display terminals as recommended.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
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6-F: DISABLED ACCESSIBILITY: Presented was a staff report
recommendlng authorization for the City Manager to execute a
contract with People's Housing in the amount of $19,550 to prepare
a plan to provide accessibility for the disabled. Discussion was
introduced by Councilmember Reed. Steve Kirken representing
People's Housing responded to questions. Councilmember Press moved
to approve the staff recommendation thereby authorizing the City -
Manager to execute Contract No. 3751(CCS) with People's Housing in
the amount of $19,550 to prepare a plan to provide accessibility
for the disabled. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. After
discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
Councilmember Conn
6-K: POLICE DEPARTMENT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: Presented was a
staff report recommending authorization for the City Manager to
contract with John E. Denton and Associates for an amount not to
exceed $19,750 to design an alr conditioning system for the Police
Department. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to
authorize the City Manager to contract with John E. Denton and
Associates for an amount not to exceed $19,750 to design an air
conditioning system for the Police Department. Second by
Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Councl1 Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
7-A: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a public hearing on
assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and
curbs (SR-81-23). The staff report was presented. The public
hearing was declared open at 8:55 P.M. There being no one present
wishing to speak to the matter Councilmember Press moved to close
the public hearing at 8:55 P.M. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Zane moved to
adopt Resolution No. 6454(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTEND&~T OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS,
DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-81-23)", reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The
motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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Absent: Councilmember Conn
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a-A: SIGN CODE: Presented was a staff report transmitting an
ordinance for introduction adopting the Santa Monica Sign Code.
The public hearing was declared open at 9:02 P.M. The following
Imembers of the Architectural Review Board spoke in regard to their
: efforts on the sign Code and requested continuance to permit
opportunity to review the supplemental staff report: Don Prochnow.
Stephen Frew and Laurel Roennau. Member of the public Alison D. S.
L. Arnold spoke in support of referring the sign code to staff for
review and in favor of permitting posting of political signs on
public property and portable and free standing signs. There being
no one else wishing to speak to the matter, Councilmember Reed
moved to close the public hearing at 9:22 P.M. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to refer the matter
of the sign code to staff tor technical assistance and further
development, incorporating the discussion this evening, and
requesting that members of the Architectural Review Board and
Planning Commission have an opportunity to review the proposal and
make recommendations. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
8-B: Ml-A SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL HEIGHT DISTRICT: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction adding a
section to the Municipal Code relating to MI-A Special Industrial
Height District regulations. The public hearing was declared open
at 9:37 P.M. There being no one wishing to speak to the matter,
Councilmember Press moved to close the public hearing at 9:37 P.M.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote. (Councilmember Zane departed at 9:38 P.M.) ~ayor
Yannatta Goldway moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
SECTION 91200 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Ml-A
SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS", reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Press.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Counc~l Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Conn and Zane
8-C: DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction prohibiting demolition
of existing structures until a building permit has been obtained.
Discussion was held. (Councilmember Zane entered at 9:46 P.M.)
The public hearing was declared open at 9:47 P.M. The following
persons spoke in opposition to the ord~nance: James W. Baker, .
Alison D. S. L. Arnold, Harold Rosen and John Jurenka. There be~ng
no one else wishing to speak to the matter, ~~yor Pro Temrore
Edwards moved to close the publ~c hearing at 10:01 P.M. Second by
councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
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Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to introduce an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 9123 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES", reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Edwards. After further discussion, the motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Councilmember Conn
Absent:
a-D: MIXED-USE PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction amending mixed-use
parking requirements. The public hearing was declared open by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 10:21 P.M. There being no one present
wishing to speak to the matter, Councilmember Reed moved to close
the public hearing at 10:21 P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Discussion was held.
Councilmernber Zane moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
SECTION 9l29F2 OF THE S~~TA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
SHARED PARKING FOR MIXED-USE PROJECT", reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof, amended to provide that the
determination of the Traff~c and Parking Engineer shall be in
writing, notice of the decis~on shall be provided to persons within
300 feet radius of the property, and providing for an appeal to the
Planning Commission within 20 days, thereby allowing interested
parties to review the Traffic and Parking Engineer's decision but
without using the variance procedure. Second by Councilmember
Reed. The notion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0
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Absent: Councilmember Conn
lO-A: PIER CAROUSEL PARK: Continued to March 16, 1982.
10-B: S~l\1TA MONICA LOCAL COASTAL PLAN: Continued to March 16,
1982.
Councilmember Zane moved to hear Agenda Items l3-A and 14-A at this
time. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by a
vote of five in favor, Councilmember Reed opposed.
13-A: RENTAL HOUSING: Presented was the request of Barbara Shotel
to address the Council regarding the lack of rental housing. Ms.
Shotel described her search to find a rental unit in the City of
Santa Monica. Discussion was held in regard to the matter.
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14-A: WASHINGTON AVENUE TRAFFIC BARRICADES: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Reed for establishment of a date for a
staff report on barr1cades on Washington Avenue at 20th and 26th
Streets. Councilmember Reed introduced discussion. Councilmember
Reed moved to establish a Council meeting of May 11, 1982 as the -
date to hear the report of the Traffic Engineer regarding a traffic
management plan for the area bounded by Montana Avenue, Wilshire
Boulevard, 20th and 26th Streets7 further to request the City
Manager staff, including the Public Information and Community
Liaison officers, to do whatever they feel is necessary to involve
the public 1n the decision making process. Second by Councilmember
Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Conn
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to consider Item ll-A at this time.
Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approve by unanimous
! vote.
ll-A: STATE BEI<a-I LIFEGWI.RD SERVICES: Presented was a staff report
recommending approval of a One year agreement with the County of
Los Angeles and authorization for the City Manager to continue
negotiations for lifeguard services at Santa Monica State Beach and
an appropriation of $389,800. D1scussion was held. (Councilmember
Jennings departed at 10:55 P.M.) Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to
approve Contract No. 3752(CCS), a one year agreement with the
County of Los Angeles for lifeguard services at Santa Monica State
Beach, to appropriate $389,800 from the unbudgeted reserves of the
beach fund to Account 11-400-521-000-506, and to authorize the City
Manager to continue negotiations for lifeguard services at Santa
Monica State Beach. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Conn and Jennings
Il-B: BUILDING lL~D COASTAL PERMITS: Continued to March 16, 1982.
ll-C: WILSHIRE BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION: Presented was a staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution approving an agreement
with the State of California Department of Transportation and
authorizing the C1ty Manager to execute a program supplement with
the State regarding reconstruction of W11shire Boulevard from Ocean
Avenue to Twenty-first Street. Discussion was held. 7ayor
Yannatta Goldway moved to adopt Resolution No. 6455(CCS entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE c.:I1'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE ANNEXED PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO.2 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
_ STATE AGREEME~T FOR THE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION FROM
OCEAN AVENUE TO TWENTY-FIRST STREET," approving Contract No.
3753(CCS) with the State of California Department of
Transportation, reading the resolution by t1tle only and waiving
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further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Press. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Conn and Jennings
Il-D: ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION: Presented was a staff report
recommending realignment of positions within the City's
administration and analyzing the cost implication to the City.
(Councilmember Jennings entered at 11:07 P.M.) Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards moved to continue discussions past 11:00 P.M. Second by-
Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by a vote of four
in favor, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed opposed. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the administrative
reorganization as recommended, to direct the City Attorney to
prepare necessary changes to the City's Municipal Code, and direct
the City Manager to prepare necessary changes to the City's budget
to implement this table of organization. Second by Councilmember
Press. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
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Abstain:
Councilmember Jennings
Absent:
Councilmember Conn
12-A: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/1540 SEVENTH STREET: Continued to
March 16, 1982.
14-B: UNPAID ASSESSMENTS: Continued to March 16, 1982.
14-C: COUNCIL CHAMBER USE: Continued to March 16, 1982.
14-D: APARTMENT UTILITY SHUT-OFFS: Continued to March 16, 1982.
l4-E: CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD: Continued to March 16,
1982.
l4-F: CIVIC AUDITORIUM USE: Continued to March 16, 1982.
ll-E: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:15 P.M., Councilmember Zane moved to
recess to Close Session to consider pending litigation and
personnel matters. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. At 12:49 A.M., Council reconvened with
the followlng members ~resent: Mayor Yannatta Goldway, Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards, Councl1members Jennings, Press and Reed. Mayor
Yannatta Goldway moved to a~prove payment of the following
settlement cases: Wl11iam Nlemann vs. the City in the amount of
$3,500 (Case No. C354876); Debra Ann Kurstin vs. the City in the
amount of $5,000 (Case No. WEC 54927); Elizabeth Rose vs. the City
in the amount of $23,000 (Case No. C264760). Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Conn and Zane
.ADJOURNMENT: At 12:51 A.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to
jadJourn to 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 1982; adjournment to be in
.memory of James C. Ragsdale, native of Santa Monica, and actor John
Belushi. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
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Council Vote:
Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Conn and Zane
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