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M-11/24/1981 . . . . 157 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:40 P.M. Tuesday, November 24, 1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and introduced Reverend Alvin D. Sm~th, F~rst Presbyterian Church, who offered the Invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember Will~am H. Jennings councilmember Dolores M. Press Councilmember Christine E. Reed (entered 8:09 P.M.) Councilmember Dennis Zane Acting C~ty Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark City Clerk Ann M. Shore 4-A: POLICE DEPARTMENT INVOLVEMENT AWARD: Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented a Police Department Involvement Award to Corky Tenney, a Santa Monica resident. Council convened as the Redevelopment Agency at 7:43 P.M. and adJourned the Agency meeting at 7:50 P.M. Council convened as the Housing Authority at 7:50 P.M. and adjourned the Authority meeting at 8:03 P.M. Council convened in regular session at 8:03 P.M. 5-A: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT: Presented was the request of Gordana Swanson, District Director, Southern California Rapid Transit District, to address Council regarding public transportation issues, previously Item 12-A on October 27, 1981. Ms. Swanson described their services and area. (Councilmember Reed entered at 8:09 P.M.) 5-B: COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the matter of appointment of members to the Commission on the Status of Women, previously Item 14-A on November 10, 1981. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to waive the regulations contained in Council Resolution No. 4883 (procedures for appointments) and to make nominations at this Council meeting. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: 1 November 24, 1981 158 . Council Vote: Affirmat~ve: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Reed Follow~ng Further d~scussion, Councilmember Zane moved to open nominations. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 councilmember Jennings moved to nominate Howard Goldberg. Second by Councilmember Reed. Councilmember Press moved a substitute motion to nominate Aida Ferrarone, Doris Ford, Mattie Gardner, Sarah Howe, Kerry Ann Lobel, Barbara Jo Osborne, M~llie Rosenstein, LaVerne Ross, and Judith Rubenstein. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Dur~ng discussion regarding nomination procedures, Councilmember Press withdrew the substitute motion. Mayor Yannatta Goldway clarified that there are ten nominations presently on the floor for consideration. Councilmember Reed nominated Rose Kaufman, Timi Hallem and Sharon Farber. There being no other nominations, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to close nominat~ons. Second by Counc~lmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The vote on the nominations were as follows: . Howard Goldberg: Counc~lmembers Jennings and Reed Aida Ferrarone: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Doris Ford: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Mattie Gardner: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Sarah Howe: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Kerry Ann Lobel: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Barbara Jo Osborne: . Counc~lmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Millie Rosenstein: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway LaVerne Ross: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Judith Rubenste~n: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway 2 November 24, 1981 . J . . . . 159 Rose Kaufman: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Timi Hallem: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Sharon Farber: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Therefore, the following persons were nominated to the newly estab11shed Commission on the Status of Women: Aida Ferrarone, Doris Ford, Mattie Gardner, Sarah Howe, Kerry Ann Lobel, Barbara Jo Osborne, Millile Rosenstein, Laverne Ross, and Judith Rubenstein. 5-C: PERSONNEL BOARD: Presented was the request of Councilmember Conn for revivew of the present composition of the Personnel Board and possible removal of one or more members, previously Item 14-D on November 10, 1981. D1scussion was held, as introduced by councilmember Conn. Councilmember Conn moved that a transcript of the Counc11 discussion be sent to the Personnel Board and to authorize staff to agendize a work1ng session meeting between City Council and the Personnel Board to consider the matter. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 MEETINGS WITH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Councilmember Reed moved to request the Mayor and staff to attempt to work out a schedule of working meetings with other City Boards and Commissions spread out over several months. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the Consent Calendar w1th the exception of Items 6-T, 6-U and 6-W, 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: Unan1mously approved 7-0 6-A:: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of City Council meetings held September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, October 29, and November 3, 1981, were approved. 6-B: REVOLVING CASH FUNDS: A request for reimbursement of the following Departmental Revolving Cash funds: City Yards $214.23; Recreation and Parks $144.30; Transportation $97.91, was approved. 6-C: REFUSE BINS: Ordinance No. 1236(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 5228E OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANDATORY EQUIPMENT", authorizing the Director of General Services to requ1re refuse bins at commercial establishments, introduced November 10, 1981, was adopted. 3 November 24, 1981 160 . 6-D: REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6396(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ~~ PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS A"lD CURBS. (SR-81-22)", was adopted setting a hearing date on December 22, 1981. 6-E: BUS REPAIR: Resolution No. 6397(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PURCHASE OF BUS MAINTENANCE, PARTS, AND REPAIR SERVICES AT THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT", was adopted. 6-F: LIFT BOOM: Bid No. 1672 was awarded to Arko Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $29,155.30 for 32-foot insulated telescoping lift boom for Parking & Traffic Division. 6-G: REFUSE VEHICLE: Bid No. 1673 was awarded to Ray Gaskin Co. in the amount of $18,757.76 for 7600 gross vehicle weight truck with container lifting device installed for refuse collection. . 6-H: PIER LUMBER: Bid No. 1676 was awarded to Southwest Forest Industries, Inc.; Gemini Forest Products; and Can Cal Mills in the amount of $152,882.70 for pier lumber and approved transfer of funds. 6-1: STREET SWEEPER: Bid No. 1677 was awarded to Mar-Co Equipment Co. in the amount of $12,573.72 for high dump street sweeper for the city's Water Department. 6-J: FIRE AMBULANCE/VAN: Bid No. 1678 was awarded to Northwest Emergency Equipment Co. in the amount of $28,355.00 for ambulance/van for the Fire Department. 6-K: POWER MOWER: Bid No. 1682 was awarded to Toro Pacific Distributing Company in the amount of $7,939.40 for seven blade power mower for Water Division. 6-L: JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: Bid No. 1685 was awarded to Stanley Paper Co., Zellerbach Paper Co. and Gale Supply Co. for janitorial supplies for various departments and divisions. 6-M: LOADER/BACK HOE: Bid No. 1686 was awarded to Milo Equipment Co. in the amount of $24,796.58 for loader/back hoe for the Water Division. . 6-N: DUMP TRUCK/LOADER WATER DIVISION: Bid No. 1690 was cont1nued to December 8, 1981. 16-0: TRUCK/CRANE: Bid No. 1694 was awarded to Claude Short Dodge Co. in the amount of $30,263.00 for 10,000 gross vehicle weight service trUCk/crane for Water Division. 4 ~ovember 24, 1981 . . . . . 161 6-P: REFUSE LEACH BARS: Bid No. 1695 was awarded to Consolidated Fabricators, in the amount of $3,678.20 for 400 leach bars for refuse collection. 6-Q: RECYCLING PAILS: B1d No. 1696 was awarded to Norton Containers in the amount of $25,498.30 for plastic pails for the City curbside recycling program. 6-R: CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION: Contract No. 3723(CCS) was awarded to Leonard J. Russo Company to extend claims administration service contract. 6-S: COST ALLOCATION PLAN: City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute Contract No. 3724(CCS) with David M. Griffith and Associates in amount not to exceed $13,750 for the preparation of a cost allocation plan. 6-V: JOB CLASSIFICATION: A recommendation for approval of revised classification specifications for Harbor Patrol Guard, Parking Checker, and Police Sergeant, was approved. 6-x: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN: A recommendation for approval of the concept of implementing a coordinated countywide solid waste management plan, was approved. 6-Y: SELF PROPELLED LIFT: Resolution No. 6398(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A SELF-PROPELLED LIFT", for the Recreation and Parks Department, was adopted. 6-Z: SEDAN: Bid No. 1704 was awarded to Russ Thor, Inc. in the amount of $7,690.00 for 4-door volkswagen diesel sedan for the City Manager, was approved. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-T: SHELL OIL PIPELINE AGREEMENT: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of a 90-day extension of the Shell oil Pipeline Interim Agreement. Discussion was held, as introduced by Councilmember Conn. Councilmember Conn moved to approve a 90-day extension of the Shell oil Pipeline Interim Agreement (Contract No. 3654-CCS). Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the follow1ng vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-U: TENTATIVE TRACT/PARCEL/MAP NOS 41814, 42087 AND 14444: Presented was a staff report presenting for approval findings regarding the denial of certain Tentative Tract/Parcel Maps and Conditional Use Permits. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve the find1ngs regarding denial of Tentative Tract Map No. 41814 located at 1510 Princeton Street, Tentative Tract Map No. 42087 located at 2120 Wilshire Boulevard, Tentative Parcel Map No. 14444 5 November 24, 1981 162 . located at 631 California Avenue and Conditional Use Permits for the same properties. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negat~ve: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed 6-W: CIRCUS VARGAS: Presented was a staff report recommending that staff negotiate and execute a contract with Circus Vargas for a circus March 19-23, 1982 at the 2600 Beach Parking Lot. Discuss~on was held, as introduced by Councilmember Conn. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to direct staff to negotiate a contract with Circus Vargas to be presented to Council for review and approval. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 12-A AND 12-B: APPEALS REGARDING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AT 701 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND 2435 MAIN STREET: During discussion of the order of the agenda, Councilmember Reed moved to continue these matters as requested by the applicants. The motion was seconded and approved by unanimous vote. 7-A: STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT: Presented was a public hearing on confirmation of assessment of the street lighting district bounded by Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica Freeway, Fourteenth Street, and Pico Boulevard (excluding Eleventh Street). The staff report was presented. The public hearing was opened at 9:28 P.M. Beverly Collins spoke of her concern regarding the quality of lighting at Euclid and Michigan Avenues. There being no one else wishing to speak to the matter, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to close the hearing at 9:30 P.M. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Reed moved to acknowledge protests received from Adr~anne Harrop and Thomas and Barbara Nardin and to adopt Resolution No. 6399(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY LINCOLN BOULEVARD, SANTA MONICA FREEWAY, FOURTEENTH STREET AND PICO BOULEVARD (EXCLUDING ELEVENTH STREET)", reading by title only and wa~ving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The mot~on was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Reed and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers Press and Zane 6 November 24, 1981 . . . . . 163 Mayor Yannatta Go1dway moved to request staff to report to Council in regard to altering the policy of the 20 percent surcharge on corner properties, recommending as to what needs to be done to adopt that policy in an eff~cient, smooth administrative manner for future street lighting assessment districts. Second by Councilmember Conn. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-A: PARKING ON CITY STREETS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction amending Municipal Code Section 3375D reduc~ng the time period to 72 hours for continual parking on City streets. The public hearing was declared open at 9:38 P.M. There being no one wishing to speak to the matter, Councilmember Conn moved to close the public hearing at 9:38 P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA..>rrA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 3375D OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IMPOUNDING VEHICLE PARKED ON STREET", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-B: REPEAL OF OBSOLETE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS: Presented was a staff report introducing an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to repeal various sect~ons of the Municipal Code which are obsolete or preempted by state law. Discussion was held. The public hearing was declared open at 9:51 P.M. There being no one present wishing to address the matter, Councilmember Conn moved to close the public hearing at 9:51 P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINA..~CE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA..~TA MONICA REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, amended to delete Section 4203B {which prohibits an adult from being in a Municipal playground when not accompanied by a child} and Section 4224 (which establishes a curfew for persons under the age of 18 years). Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-C: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO PLACE ASSOCIATES (GREENWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2600 COLORADO AVENUE: withdrawn at request of staff. 'II-A: LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING: Presented was a staff report recommending approval in concept of a proposed low rent public housing site at Ocean Front Avenue between Bay Street and Bicknell Avenue. D~scussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to 7 November 24, 1981 164 . approve in concept the proposed low rent public housing site at Ocean Front Avenue between Bay Street and Bicknell Avenue and to direct staff to initiate street vacation procedures and obtain necessary coastal and environmental clearances, as recommended. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed requested that the record reflect that she will vote against the motion because the concept moves toward taking a public street for houslng without comment from adjacent neighborhoods, the matter of closing a street and bUll ding housing has not been discussed in the City before, and because she belleves that there are better locations in the City, for lnstance the municipal parklng lot on 4th Street north of Wilshire Boulevard, where the zoning is more appropriate and the coastline view would not be impacted. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway . Negative: Councilmember Reed Il-B: REPAIR OF CITY-OWNED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES: Presented was a staff report recommending amendment of the budget to increase estimated revenues by $91,791 and to appropriate $132,142 to enable repalr of City-owned residential properties at 419, 1616, and 1642 Ocean Avenue. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to approve an appropriation of $132,142 out of unapproprlated reserves to commence repair of City-owned rental properties at 419, 1616, and 1642 Ocean Avenue and to direct staff to provide a detailed line item report against which Council may make appropriate budget revisions at some future meeting. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Jennings Il-C: PHYSICAL FITNESS CLUSTERS: Presented was a staff report recommending acceptance of a donation by Santa Monica Hospital of physical fittness clusters and authorlzation to install the clusters ln Lincoln Park and Pacific Pallsades Park adjacent to the Senior Recreation Center. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby accepting the donation of Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center and authorizing installation of the Par course fitness clusters at the Senior Recreation Center in Palisades Park and in Lincoln Park. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8 November 24, 1981 . . . . . 165 Il-D: MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY: Presented was a staff report providing information regarding costs and options for declaring Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a City holiday. Discussion was held. Councilmember Jennings moved to go on record that every year the date of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday will be recognized, not as a holiday given to employees every year, but rather that the City establish a grant in his name to be given to a social service agency or some other social service entity for the purpose of furthering the goals that Mr. King tried durlng his lifetime to accomplish. Second by Councilmember Reed. Further discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved a substitute motion to adopt a policy of recognizing Martin Luther Klng, Jr.'s birthday, January 15th as a holiday for Santa Monica City employees, and that it be granted as a 12th paid holiday, which would standardize the holidays for all employees, provide for consistent supervision and closing of certain City facilities for the day, observation of the holiday to begin in 1982 for all employees. Second by Councilmember Conn. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councl1members Jennings and Reed Councilmember Jennings requested the record to reflect that his negative vote is not because he is opposed to recognition of of Mr. King's birthday but because of his feeling that the motion before them is a frivolous waste of City money. Councilmember Reed requested that the record to reflect that her negative vote is for reasons similar to Mr. Jennings and because she prefers the original motion. Mayor Yannatta Goldway, who voted yes for the motion, requested the record to indicate that there are some cost and energy savings involved in not operating the City's machines and buildings. Il-E: MODIFICATION OF CIVIC AUDITORIUM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE: Presented was a staff report recommending selection of an architect for modification to the east room of the Civic Auditorium to provide offlces for Rent Control Board and Recreations and Parks Departments staff. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve in concept plans for modification to the east room of the Civic Auditorium for this purpose and to request staff to report with additional information on bids before a dollar amount is speclfled. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Additional discussion was held. The motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councl1members Edwards, Jennings, Press and Reed 9 November 24, 1981 166 . Further discussion was held. Councilmember Press moved to approve the staff recommendatlon, thereby authorlzing the City Manager to negotiate Contract No. 3725(CCS) with James Mount, AlA, ln the amount of 56,850 to perform architectural pre-planning and design services for the east room of the Civic Auditorium and to authorize this expenditure from Account No. 01-500-455-000-901, entitled Project 901, page 298, Miscellaneous Repairs and Improvements to City Hall. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Reed Councilmember Zane moved to continue dlSCUSS10ns past 11:00 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by a vote of six in favor, Councilmember Reed opposed. . 12-A &~D 12-B: Earlier in the meeting, these items were continued at the request of the applicants. 12-C: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR A RETAIL/OFFICE/APARTMENT BUILDING AT 2110-2112 MAIN STREET: Presented was the matter of an appeal from the action of the Planning Commission in regard to Interim Development Review Permit 004 for a new three story retail/office apartment building at 2110-2112 Main Street. The staff report was presented. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to deny the appeal and approve the Interim Development Review Permit with conditions recommended In the report of the Planning Director to the Planning Commission dated November 16, 1981. Second by Councilmember Press. Discussion was held. Member of the public Tom Larmore spoke against the Interim Development Review Procedures. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote. Affirmatlve: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that while she has great sympathy for the developers who become before them under the in-lieu fee requirements, she does not believe the procedure is legal and therefore wishes to separate herself from the approvals by voting no. . 12-D: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CONCERNING CONDITIONAL HARDSHIP GRANTED FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING AT 2823-2825 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of an agreement with Santa Monica Projects. Ltd., related to a conditlonal hardshlp granted on September 22, 1981 (Claim No. M-079) for a three story 10 November 24, 1981 . . . . . 167 office building at 2823-2825 Santa Monica Boulevard. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby approving Contract No. 3726(CCS) with Santa Monica ProJects, Ltd. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Council Vote: Afflrmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed 13-A: JOHN LENNON REMEMBRANCE DAY: Presented was the request of Jerry Rubin to address Council requesting that December 8, 1981 be proclaimed as John Lennon remembrance day. Mr. Rubin presented his request. Councilmember Conn moved to proclaim the week of December 6 - 12, 1981 as human rights and world peace week which includes a number of related events. Second by councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the followlng vote: council Vote: Unan1ffiously approved 7-0 ,14-A: PLANNING COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of 'l'apPointment of a member to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Zane moved to waive the commission appointment regulations under IResolution No. 4883(CCS). Second by Councilmember Conn. The Imotion was approved by the following vote: I ! Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Reed Nominations were opened by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards nominated Cheryl Rhoden. Councilmember Reed nominated William Stephenson. There being no other nominations, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to close nominations. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The vote on nominations was as follows: Cheryl Rhoden: Councilrnembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway William Stephenson: Councilmember Reed Abstain: Councilmember Jennings Cheryl Rhoden was therefore appointed as a member of the Planning ,Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 1985. 14-B: FEDERAL BUDGET TRANSPORTATION BUDGET: Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion of a resolutlon ,opposing additional cutbacks 1n Federal Public Transportation :Budget for Fiscal Year 1982. Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented the 11 November 24, 1981 168 . matter and moved to adopt Resolution No. 6400(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S&~TA MONICA OPPOSING ADDITIONAL REDUCTION OF FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 1981 FEDERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUDGET", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the followlng vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14-C AND 14-D: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Presented were the requests of Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion on waiving the fee for use of the Council Chamber by Sister Cities Organization on December 9, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. and the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards for discussion of waiving the fee for use of the Council Chamber by the Assembly Crimlnal Justice Committee on December 1, 1981 at 9:00 A.M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve use of the Council Chamber by Sister Cities Organization and the Assembly Criminal Justice Committee as requested and to waive the fee. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Discussion was held. With the consent of the second, Mayor Yannatta Goldway included in the motion direction to staff to prepare a document for groups to sign agreeing to pay for damages incurred to the Council Chamber facility or equipment by such use. The motion and its addition was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14-E: SMOKE DETECTORS: Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion of installation of smoke detectors and her concern about the safety of the radioactive type. Discussion was held in regard to the current requirement that new installations will be of the photoelectric type unless the Fire Chief specifically authorizes another smoke detector system and that landlords and tenants are being so advised upon contacting staff. 14-F: COUNCILMEMBER EXPENDITURE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed for authorization to expend funds. Councilmember Reed moved to be authorized to expend $40 in registration fees from the trlps/meetings budget to attend the Second California Fiscal Outlook Conference in Santa Monica, December 7, 1981. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: unanimously approved 7-0 14-G: COUNCILMEMBER TRIP TO JAP~~: Councilmember Reed described her visit to Fujinomiya City, Japan. 14-H: AUTOMATION OF CRIME &~ALYSIS AND POLICE RECORDS: Presented was the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards for discussion of a staff report dated November 20, 1981, addressed to the Crime Task Force concerning hlring of two systems analysts for the automation of crime analysis and police records. Discussion was held, as 12 November 24, 1981 . J . . . . 169 introduced by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to appropriate $40,000 for the purpose of beginning automation of crime analysis and police records. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 There being no objection, Mayor Yannatta Goldway requested staff to report on the status of the 1981-82 budget in regard to additional appropriations, additional revenues and salary savlngs on authorized new positions that have not yet been filled. Il-F: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:37 P.M. Councilmember Conn moved to adJourn to Closed Session. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motlon was approved by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 12:51 A.M. with the following members present: Councilmember Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press and Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to direct staff to request the State IAttorney General to file an Amicus Curiae brief on the Airport I lcase and direct the City Attorney to contact legls1ators and icitizens in that regard. Second by councilmember Press. The Imotion was approved by the fOllowing vote: ! i Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Reed and Zane At 12:53 A.M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adjourn in memory of James Dick, resident of Santa Monica since 1928 and a pioneer in mining exploration; Walter French, local attorney and Santa Monica resident since 1939; Merrel Gage, famed wrlter and sculptor; and William Holden, oscar winner and Santa Monica resident. Second by Councilmember Jennings, the motion was approved by the following vote: council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Reed and Zane ATTEST: /7, . U~'-?t- ~~ Ann M. Shore City Clerk J;?r:' ~<?j:kc'ZJf2t-C Ruth ya natta GOldW~~~ (' Mayox' 13 November 24, 1981 . . . .