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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Reed and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers Press and Zane
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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
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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
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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:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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City Clerk
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