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M-4/12/1983 . . . . 223 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 12, 1983 The regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 1983, was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:36 P.M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America, and introduced Reverend John Shaw, Chaplain of Santa Monica Hospital, who offered the invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember Dolores M. Press (entered 8:01 P.M.) Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John Alschuler. Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers Acting Assistant City Clerk Ginny Piccolo Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Christine E. Reed Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to add Items 4-D, 4-E, 4-F, 6-K, 6-L, 7-B. and l4-C to the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to move up Item 9-A to be heard with Item 4-C. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. 4-A: Presentation of proclamation for National Library Week. Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented proclamation for National Library Week to Carol Aronoff, City Librarian, and declared April 17 - 23 National Library Week in Santa Monica. 4-B: Recommendation to support April 18 - 24, 1983 as Building Safety Week in California. Building Officer William Rome presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to write a letter recommending a proclamation for Building Safety Week due on the April 26, 1983 Agenda. The motion was unanimously approved. 1 April 12, 1983 224 . 4-C: Reco9nition of past service of Commission members and resolution of commendation for Helen Wallace for her outstandin9 service to the people of Santa Monica. Councilmember Zane moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to withdraw previous motion to add Item 9-A to 4-C. The motion was unanimously approved. Ma~or Yannatta Goldway moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to adopt Resolution No. 6660(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RECOGNIZING THE TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF HELEN WALLACE TO THE PEOPLE AND CHURCHES OF THIS COMMUNITY." Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented a plaque and read the resolution in its entirety commending Helen Wallace for her contributions to the community. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway . Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed 4-D: Proclamation for Santa Monica Visitors Appreciation Month. Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented a proclamation to Beverly Moore, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and proclaimed the month of Mayas Santa Monica Visitors Appreciation Month. 4-E: Presentation of proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented proclamation to John Rossi from State Commission on Child Abuse Prevention and proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Santa Monica. 4-F: Presentation of proclamation for Save the Santa Monica pier Week. . Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented proclamation and proclaimed May 23-29 as Save the Santa Monica Pier Week. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR. Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 6-L, reading ordinances and reSOlutions by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. 2 April 12, 1983 . . . . . 225 6-A: The minutes of March 1, 1983 were approved. The minutes of February 22, March 11, and March 15, 1983 were continued to April 26, 1983. 6-B: Ordinance No. l278(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES," was adopted. 6-C: Ordinance No. 1279(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE PROTECTION PROVISIONS," was adopted. 6-D: New classifications for Assistant Director of Finance, Library Building Technician and Parking Meter Collector, and revised classification specifications for Equipment Operator I, Equipment Operator II and Equipment Operator III, were approved and adoption of Resolution No. 666l(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY FOR THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, LIBRARY BUILDING TECHNICIAN, PARKING METER COLLECTOR, SENIOR PARKING METER COLLECTOR AND WATER PRODUCTION AND TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR," was adopted. 6-E: Resolution No. 6662(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION 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-83-45)," was adopted, setting a public hearing for May 10, 1983. 6-F: Resolution No. 6663(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ZONE ADJACENT TO 527 LINCOLN BOULEVARD," was adopted. 6-G: Recommendation to approve travel expenses for Planning Commission Chairperson to attend American Planning Associations National Planning Conference in Seattle, April 16 - 21, 1983. Withdrawn at the request of staff. 6-H: A recommendation to transfer funds within the Records 'Management Division for the purchase of seventeen units of ; storage shelving was approved. i '6-1: A recommendation to transfer funds within the Records Management Division for the implementation of microfilming -of City's primary documents was approved. 6-J: Resolution No. 6668(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE !LINCOLN PARK TOT LOT," was adopted. 3 April 12, 1983 226 . 6-K: Resolution No. 6664(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed 6-L: Recommendation to award Bid No. 1850 to Lawson and Lawson Auctioneers, Inc., at rates ~uoted plus two one-year optional extensions as the lowest and best bidder. Lynne Barrette, Deputy City Manager presented staff report. David Lawson of Lawson and Lawson Auctioneers, Inc., responded to questions of Council. . Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to award Bid No. 1850 to Lawson and Lawson Auctioneers, Inc., Pasadena, California at the rates quoted, and to have the bond deposit exceed the amount expected to be derived from the auction. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Geldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed 7-A: PUBLIC HEARINGS. 7-A: Public hearin~ on assessments of costs to repair dama~ed sidewalks, driveways and curbs on Pico Boulevard, Delaware Avenue and Ei~hteenth Street (SR-83-43). The City Manager presented the staff report. There being no one to address Council, Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Geldway seconded and motion carried unanimously to close the public hearing at 7:12 P.M. Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Press seconded to approve the staff recommendation, acknowledge that there were no protests and adopt Resolution No. 6665(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-83-43)," reading by title only and waiving furhter reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . 4 April 12, 1983 . . . . . 227 Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed a-A: ORDINANCES: 8-A: Ordinance for introduction and first readin~ providing seniors with simplified system of rebate for uti11ty user's tax. Withdrawn at the request of staff. 9-A: RESOLUTIONS. 9-A: Recommendation to adopt resolution declarin~ April 24 - 30, 1983 as National Consumers' Week. The City Attorney presented the staff report. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to adopt Resolution No. 6666(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING APRIL 24 THROUGH APRIL 30, 1983 AS CONSUMERS' WEEK," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn; Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed la-A: REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS. la-A: Transmittal of Library Board of resolution pertaining to safety of Ocean Park Branch Library. H. Richard Horst, Chairman of the Library Board, presented staff report and expressed concern over the Ocean Park Branch Library. I. Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Press seconded that Council has received the Library Board resolution and direct staff to report to Council during the budget study sessions in regard to this matter. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: II-A: Recommendation to award Bid No. 1836 for beach fund concessions. 5 April 12, 1983 228 ..-- . The City Manager presented the staff report. Discussion followed. Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to approve staff report and award Bid No. 1836, Contract No. 3895(CCS), to Pizza Works, Inc., Contract No. 3896(CCS) to N & J, Inc., and Contract No. 3897(CCS) to L & L Concession Supply for the proposed of beach concessions. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Il-B: Re~est for Closed Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. See Page 8. . ll-C: Recommendation to discontinue proceedings commenced by Resolu,tio.n No. 6625(CCS) on gutter construction and str~et r~surfacing on Broadway between Twentieth Street and Cloverfield Boulevard. (Item 7-A, March 8, 1983): and resolution ~ettin'3 public hearing for May"IO" 1983 on con~truction of concrete gu~ters and street resurfacing on Broadway be~ween Eleventh and Seventeenth Street. The City Manager presented the staff report. Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to discontinue assessment proceedings commenced by Resolution No. 6625(CCS). The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to adopt Resolution No. 6667(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AND INSTRUCTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO GIVE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONSTRUCT GUTTERS AND TO RESURFACE THE STREET ON BROADWAY BETWEEN ELEVENTH STREET AND SEVENTEENTH STREET, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, setting a public hearing for May 10, 1983. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative. Councilmembers. Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway 6 April 12, 1983 . . -' , - tt 229 Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed 12. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS: l2-A: Appeal of Ve~ma Navarrete in HE-022 from decision of Hearing Examiner denying a~plication for Police Permit. (Continued from A~ril 5, 1983.). The City Attorney presented the staff report. Wayne Wilford, Counsel for Velma Navarrete, presented an appeal to Council on her behalf. City Attorney further explained reasoning of denial. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved, Councilmember Press seconded to uphold decision of Hearing Examiner in case HE-022. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed 13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: l3-A: Re~uest of Jerry Rubin to address Council regarding proclaiming Friday, April 22 as Earth Day, 1983 in Santa Monica. Jerry Rubin, member of the public, requested council to proclaim Friday, April 22 as Earth Day, 1983 in Santa Monica. Councilmembr Conn moved. Councilmember Press seconded to request the Mayor to proclaim Friday, April 22. 1983 as Earth Day. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings, Reed and Mayor Yannatta Goldway 13-B: Request of El~is E. S~~ Rose to ~ddress Council ,regarding proposal for fund raising ,to support I reconstruction of Santa Monica Pier. Ellis E. St. Rose, member of the public, offered Council his professional photograph of the pier for promotional actitivies for fund raising purposes. The City Manager suggested Mr. Rose contact Mark Tigan, Director of Community and Economic Development to further discuss this matter. 7 April 12, 1983 230 . 14. COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS: l4-A: Appointment of member to the Commission on the Status of Women. Continued to April 26, 1983. l4-B: Request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss letter written by Alexander Po~e regarding Status of Pope versus SBE (New Construction Lawsuit). (Item l4-F April 5, 1983). After discussion, Mayor Yannatta GoldWar moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to direct C1ty Attorney's office to act in support of this lawsuit provided that a significant amount of time is not required. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. 14-C: Request of Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards to discuss support for AB 997 (Mello). . Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to take a position in support of AS 997 and direct staff to communicate City's support to legislators and other concerned parties. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. CLOSED SESSION: ll-B: Request for Closed Session to discuss pendin9 litigation and personnel matters. At 9:20 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Press seconded and motion carried unanimously to adjourn to Closed Session. At 9:26 P.M., Council reconvened. The following actions were voted upon: councilmember Conn moved, Councilmember Zane seconded to approve the settlement of Claim No. ASM 83-28, Kenneth Matsumoto versus the City of Santa Monica in the amount of $3,882.10. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: . Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Councilmember Conn moved, to approve the settlement Russell Garret versus the of $6,853.23. The motion call vote: Councilmember Zane seconded of Claim No. MB 82-12-226, City of Santa Monica in the amount was approved by the following roll 8 April 12, 1983 . . . tp . 23l Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to approve the settlement of Case No. C386398, Martin Lodawer versus the City of Santa Monica in the amount of $5,000.00. The motion was approved by the fOllowing roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded to approve the settlement of MBL 81-9-97; vicente Skup versus the City of Santa Monica in the amount of $4,500.00. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed ADJOURNMENT: At 9: 34 P.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards seconded to adJourn the meeting in the memory of Phillip Burton. The motion was approved by the following voice vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers: None Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed cZPPRO D: a 7 .,/ ;kt: fP/~.." / tI.' -., - I .t.. Z 'tt-.u.-tuL' ,'/ ~ ~~~~r Yr; atta Goldway U ~TTEST: /} / I ~/ L _ /l ! 0'--"1 7J'-kL/~~,,--- :Joann Jelly City Clerk 19 ; April 12, 1983 232 . . . .