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M-11/10/1981 . . . . 145 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 1981 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:42 P.M. Tuesday, November 10, 1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America and introduced Reverend Andrew J. Welch, First Un~ted Methodist Church, who offered the invocation. Council met as the Redevelopment Agency at 7:44 P.M., adjourned the Agency meeting at 7:56 P.M. and convened as City Council at 7:56 P.M. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Dolores M. Press (entered at 11:10 P.M.) Councilmember Denn~s Zane Acting City Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark City Clerk Ann M. Shore Absent: Counc~lmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Conn moved to add Agenda Items 4-A, 6-0, 8-D, 14-C and 14-D. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to hear Item ll-C at this time. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. ll-C: CDBG!PICO CORRIDOR PROGRESS REPORT: Presented was a progress report on Community Development Block Grant projects currently funded for the pico Corridor. Councilmember Conn moved to hear members of the pUblic for three minutes each. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Arrie Bachrack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Pico Neighborhood Assoc~ation, requested speedy implementation of approved projects. Arnulfo Alvarez spoke to request wheel cha1r ramps. LaVerne Ross spoke to request a diverter and stop sign to control traffic. Consuelo Isaac spoke to request early installation of the traffic signal near Ed~son School. Rick Moore requested that work begin on the V~rginia Park Recreation Center. Hilda Bolotin requested assistance in finding a living unit. There being no one other members of the public wishing to sppeak, the matter was returned to the Council for discuss1on. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to request staff to make installation of the Pico 1 November 10, 1981 146 . Neighborhood Association CDBG projects a priority ~n their work over the next several months. Second by Councllmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Counc~lmembers Press and Reed 5-A: Considered after Item 8-D. 4-A: Contlnued to November 24, 1981. 5-B: WATER WELLS: Presented was a staff report making recommendation regarding water quality and supply. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation. thereby authorizing that State and Federal requlrements be followed in determin~ng water quality parameters, that Santa Monica Wells No. 2 and 3 be returned to service utilizing existing treatment techniques inCluding aeration and blendlng; and that Santa Monica Well No. 4 be drilled at the proposed location. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Councilmember Conn included ln the motion the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to add direction to staff to look into and report regard~ng the legal questions involved in terms of damages or costs for clean-up of the contaminated site near Centinela and Olympic Boulevard. The motion and its addition were approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed 5-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE: Presented was a staff report recommending preparation of an ordinance establishing a preferential parking zone in the area bounded by Ocean Park Boulevard, Clty Limits, Main Street and Third Street, previously Item Il-F on November 3, 1981. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a preferential parklng zone on the residential streets in the area bounded by Ocean Park Boulevard on the north, the Southern Clty limits on the south, Main Street on the west and Third Street on the East: further, that the ordinance be drafted to insure parking for churches and other appropriate uses, like schools, that are in the area which are free of the permit requirement. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards, Jennings, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Abstain: Councilmember Conn Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed 2 November 10, 1981 . 147 . 5-D: LEASE OF PARKING PROPERTY TO PIONEER BOULANGERIE RESTAURANT: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of an agreement with Pioneer Boulangerie Restaurant for purchase or lease of adjacent property on Neilson Way, previously Item Il-G on November 3, 1981. Discussion was held. Counc~lmember Zane moved to authorize staff to enter into Contract No. 3722(CCS), a lease agreement with Pioneer Boulangerie, to use City-owned property adjacent to their restaurant at 2012 Main Street permitting them to expand their public park1ng, providing for annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Second by Mayor Yannatta ~oldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 5-0 Absent: Counc~lmembers Press and Reed 5-E: Considered after Item 14-D. . 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of 6-A, 6-M and 6-N, reading resolutions and ordinances by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmember Press and Reed 6-B: REVOLVING CASH FUNDS: A request for reimbursement of the following Departmental Revolv~ng Cash Funds: Recreation & Parks, $94.39; Transportation $94.82; Purchasing $397.05; Library $95.64, was approved. 6-C: LICENSE REVIEW BOARD: Ordinance No. 1233(CCS) ent1tled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SANTA MO~ICA MU~ICIPAL CODE TO ABOLISH THE LICENSE REVIEW BOARD AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR LICENSE APPEALS", introduced November 3, 1981, was adopted. . 6-D: JOB SPECIFICATIONS/SALARIES: Job specifications for Sanitation Business Assistant was approved and Resolution No. 6390{CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR SANITATION BUSINESS ASSISTANT AND ELECTRICAL FACILITIES SUPERVISOR", was adopted. 6-E: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6391(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-81-21)", was adopted, setting hearing on December 8, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. 6-F: PAINT SUPPLIES: Bid no. 1689 was awarded to Sinclair Paint Co. and Dunn Edwards Corporation for paint and paint supplies for the period November 1, 1981 through October 31, 1982. 3 November 10, 1981 . 148 . 6-G: WATER DEPARTMENT TOOLS: Bid No. 1674 was awarded to Ingersoll-Rand Equip~ent corporation in the amount of $12,697.74 for Air Compressor and Air Tools for the Water D~vision. 6-H: STREET SWEEPERS: Bid NO. 1693 was awarded to San Diego Rotary Broom Company in the amount of $20,000.00 for Mobile Street Sweepers for the period of December 1, 1981 through November 30, 1982. 6-1: VEHICLE CONVERSIO~: Bid No. 1692 was awarded to Glotane corporation in the amount of $13,600.38 for propane conversion of e~ghteen C~ty vehicles. 6-J: PAVING VEHICLES: Bid No. 1684 was awarded to Essick/Hadeo Manufacturing in the amount of $13,356.00 for two paving rollers veh~cles for street maintenance. 6-K: WATER DIVISION PARTS: B~d No. 1681 was awarded to Taylor-Jett Co., Clow Co., Western Water Works, Reliable Iron Foundry, Lawson Co. and Parkson Co. in the total amount of $102,025.42 for cast iron valves and fittings for the Water Division. . 6-L: RECYCLING STRUCTURE: Contract No. 3721(CCS) was awarded to Summit Builders for des~gn and construction of a structure at C~ty Yards to shelter recycling program equipment and materials in amount of $19,825 and authorized necessary change orders not to exceed $2,175. 6-0: STREET LIGHTING: Resolution No. 6392(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA INSTRUCTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO GIVE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONSTRUCT STREET LIGHTING ON EUCLID STREET BETWEEN GEORGINIA AVENUE AND BRENTWOOD TERRACE, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, k~D OF ITS INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 6400-6632", was adopted, setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. December 8, 1981. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Continued to November 24, 1981. 6-M: RECYCLING COLLECTION: Presented was a staff report recommending preparation of an ordinance amendment regarding interference with curbside recycling collect~on. D~scussion was held, as introduced by Councilmember Jennings. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding interference with curbside recycling collection, further to report with alternative language in regard to low income individuals' scavenging and the impact of alternatives. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 4 November 10, 1981 . . . . . 149 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed 6-N: CIVIC AUDITORIUM MODIFICATION: Continued to November 24, 1981. 8-A: REQUIRING COMMERCIAL TRASH BINS: Presented for considerat~on was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction amending the Municipal Code to authorize the Director of General Services to require trash bins at commercial establishments, as requested September 22, 1981. The public hearing was declared open at 9:44 P.M. There being no one present wishing to speak to the matter, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to close the public hearing at 9:44 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. ~ayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to introduce an ordinance 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", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the follow~ng vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed (CouncilmeNber Conn departed at 9:45 P.M.) 8-B: Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to defer the matter for discussion at Councilmember Conn's return (after Item 8-C). Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. (Councilmember Conn entered at 9:48 P.M.) 8-C: AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPM~~T AT OCEAN AND COLORADO AVENUES: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ord~nance for re-introduction approving an agreement with Kendall Associates for development at Ocean and Colorado Avenues, previously Item 8-F on November 3, 1981. Discuss~on was held. The publ~c hearing was declared open at 9:58 P.M. There being no one present wishing to speak, Councilmember Zane moved to close the public hearing at 9:58 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "lL~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KENDALL REALTY COMPlL~, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS H. J. KENDALL ASSOCIATES, lL~D THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: councilmember Jennings 5 November 10, 1981 150 . Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed 8-B: PARKING OF TRAILERS/LARGE VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption amending the munlcipal code regarding parking of trailers and large vehicles in residentlal d~stricts, introduced November 3, 1981. Mayor Pro Tem~ore Edwards moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1234(CCS) entitled: "ILl\[ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA..'\fTA MONICA MENDING SECTION 3374A OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE", reading by title only and wa~ving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The Motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Aff~rmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Zane Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed . 8-D: Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to delay until later in the meeting consideratlon of the ordinance regarding Membership on the Comm~ssion on the Status of Women. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 5-A: ENERGY CONSERVATION: Presented was the request of Sandy Elster representing the Energy Task Force to address Council regarding a resolution on energy conservation, continued from November 3, 1981. Mr Sandy Elster spoke requesting Council to adopt an energy conservation resolution as proposed. Discussion was held. Following discussion, Mr. Elster was referred to staff and the City's Energy Task Force. 9-A: BUILDING CRIL1\IE PERMIT FEES: Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolution setting permit fees for use, storage and maintenance of cranes on publ~c property. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 6393(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE PERMIT FEES FOR THE STORAGE OF CRANES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY", reading by title only and waiving further readJ.ng thereof; further, to direct staff to report regarding recommendations to streamline the process. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed 9-B: PIER TASK FORCE: Presented was a resolution establishing a Citizens Task Force on Pier Restoration and Development. Councilmembr Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 6394(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A PIER RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE", 6 November 10, 1981 . . . . . 151 reading by tltle only and waivlng further reading thereof, the latitude and responsibilities of the Task Force to be expanded as indicated durlng Council discussion: further, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the invitation to apply for membership. Second my Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed II-A: PIER PARK: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of a design for a park at the eastern portion of Santa Monica Pier and appropriation of $125,000 from Recreation Unlt Tax Reserve, included as a goal in the 1981-82 budget. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve Alternatlve One, a concept for a design for a park at the eastern portion of Santa Monica Pier which provides two sand vOlley-ball courts with informal wood deck seating adJacent to the merry-go-round building; to appropriate $125,000 from unappropriated reserves of the Recreation and Parks Facilities Fund to the Parks Dlvision as a project, 53-400-511-000-909; to authorize staff to go ahead with plans for fill but, before any contract is let for the actual construction of the decking or anything other than the fill, that the Landmarks Commlssion, Architectural Review Board, Recreation and Parks Commission and City Council have an opportunity to review the drawings. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed Il-B: CDBG GRANT PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Presented was a staff report recommending amendment to the planning schedule for Community Development Block Grant program. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to amend the 8th Year 1982-83 CDBG Schedule adopted August 25, 19B1, by adopting the Revised Schedule submitted with the staff report dated October 28, 1981, setting a public hearing on Community Needs for March 23, 1982, and a public hearlng on the Final Eighth Year CDBG Program for April 13, 1982. Second by Councilmernber Jennings. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed ll-C: Considered earller ln the meeting. Il-D: FE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/CDBG FUNDS: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of use of Community Development Block Grant Funds and execution of necessary documents to purchase property at 2233 Fifth Street for FE (Fraternal Endeavors) 7 November 10, 1981 152 . neighborhood center, prevlously considered by Council on May 19, 19B1. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendat~on, thereby appropriating an additional S3,000 in CDBG funds to augment the existing acquisition budget of $165,000~ authorizing the City Manager to execute a "Written Offer to Purchase" for the purchase of the property at 2233 Fifth Street for a total price of S16B,000; and providing for an agreed-upon condition of the offer that the seller waive relocation rights under the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and that waiver be in accordance with the requirements of 24 C.F.R. Subsection 4223; further upon acceptance of the offer by the Seller and execution of a "Waiver of Relocation Rights" by the Seller, authorizing the City Manager to open escrow and execute all appropriate related documents; including in the motion the caveat of Mayor Yannatta Goldway that it be made clear to the community the use of the property, hours of operation, activities to take place there, and that the Community agrees to them before an agreement is entered into with FE. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed Councilmember Conn moved to continue discuss~ons past 11:00 P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 14-A: APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Continued to November 24, 19B1. 14-B: JOB-SHARING: Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion of a formal policy supporting employee job-sharing. Discussion was held, as introduced by Mayor Yannatta Goldway who referred to a staff report on the subject dated October 12, 19B1. Councilmember Jennings moved to direct staff to report to Council with an appropriate policy statement. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed . 14-C: MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY: Presented was the request of Councilmember Conn for discussion of setting January 15th, Martin Luther King's blrthday, as a municipal holiday. Following discussion, Councl1member Conn moved to request staff to look at this request in terms of a holiday for the C~ty and provide a cost analysis and report as to how it would interface with contracts of various employee groups, as well as in regard to other aspects they feel are important, etcetera. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the followlng vote: 8 November 10, 1981 . . . . . 153 council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Reed 14-0: PERSONNEL BOARD: Presented was the request of Councilmember Conn for discussion and review of the composition of the Personnel Board. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn requested the matter be placed on the agenda of November 24th, 1981, and that consideratlon be given at that time to removal of one or more members of the Personnel Board: further requested the City Attorney to research and report as to whether this matter can be or should be discussed during Closed Session. (Councilmember Press entered at 11:10 P.M.) 5-E: MAILING TO RESIDENTS: Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane for consideration of a mailing to residents regardlng the moratorium, development standards, and other Council activities, previously Item 5-B on October 20, 1981 and 5-B on November 3, 1981. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the appropriation of transfer of $6,500 from Salaries and Wages to Office Supplies and Expenses in the City Manager's budget to cover the cost of a maillng to residents regarding the moratorium, development standards and other Council activities, as amended: the letter to be printed on Council stationary signed by the Mayor. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion failed by the following vote (five votes being required to approve an appropriation) : Council Vote: Affirmatlve: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councllmembers Edwards and Jennings Absent: Councilmember Reed Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to approve the appropriation of transfer of $6,500 from the City Manager's Salaries and Wages budget to Office Supplies and Expenses to cover the cost of the mailing to resldents, as amended, to be signed "The City Council of the City of Santa Monica." Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Jennings Absent: Councilmember Reed ll-E: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:29 P.M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adjourn to Closed Session. Second by Councilmember Conn. The 9 November 10, 1981 154 . motion was approved by unan~mous vote. Council reconvened at 11:59 P.M. with all members present as at the roll call. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve payment of an Arbitration Award in the case of Mays versus the City in the amount of $4,315. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Reed 8-D: COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was a staff report presenting an emergency ordinance for introduction and adoption amending Municipal Code Section 2911 regarding membership on the Commission on Status of Women. The public hearing was declared open at 12:00 Midnight. There being no one present to wishing to speak to the matter, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to close the public hearing at 12:01 A.M. Second by Councilmember Press. councilmember Jennings moved to introduce and adopt Ord~nance No. 1235(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 2911 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY", amending Municipal Code Section 2911 to permit males to apply for membership on the Commission on the Status of Women, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Reed Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to waive the Council Resolution pertaining to procedures for appointment of commission members and to continue receiving applications for the Commission on the Status of Women through Wednesday, November 18, 1981; that nominations by Councilmembers be submitted to the City Clerk by 5 P.M. Fr~day November 20, 1981, for appointment on November 24, 1981. Second by Councilmember Press. The mot~on was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Reed ADJOURNMENT: At 12:11 A.M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adjourn in memory of Valerie Lou Barnard, an activist ~n the Ocean Park Community organization and founder of the Race Crisis Center of Los Angeles; and in memory of Dr. Wilfred Snodgrass, who was Chief of Staff of Santa Monica Medical Hospital Center. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: . 10 November 10, 1981 . . . . . 155 Absent: Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 6-0 Councilmember Reed ATTEST: /- "-,,-,' , L-f0C-;"L / ,/ L_~--eUL5---_ Ann M. Shore C1ty Clerk A;;~/ED;! ~ L--ftt{;~L,41 /tUU~%//:(lfU Ruth/V nnatta GO~/' Mayor 11 November 10, 1981