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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 22, 1983
The Study Session scheduled for 6:00 P.M., February 22, 1983
was called to order by City Clerk Joann Jelly and adjourned
for lack of a quorum to 7:00 P.M.
At 7:10 P.M. the Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairperson Yannatta Goldway.
Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairperson Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member William H. Jennings
(entered 7:11 P.M.)
Agency Member Dolores M. Press
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
Executive Director John Alschuler, Jr.
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Joann Jelly
Absent:
Chairperson Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
It was moved br A~ency Member Conn and seconded by Agency
Member Zane to add Item RA-3 to the Agenda. The motion was
approved by the following voice vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Agency Members: Reed
Absent:
Agency Members: Edwards
RA-l: Annual Report to the Agency for Fiscal Year 1981-82.
The staff report was presented by the C1ty Manager.
Agency Member Conn moved and Agency Member Zane seconded to
accept the report and authorize the Executive Director to
transmit the suggested changes in Health and Safety Code
33449 to the City's legislative representatives in
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Sacramento. Agencr Member Zane moved to add an amendment to
add on page 2 "prepare development and management program,"
which was accepted by the ma~er of the motion. After
discussion, the motion was approved by the following voice
vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Chairperson Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Agency Members: Reed
Absent:
Agency Members: Edwards
Agency Member Reed asked that the record reflect that her
vote was no because she did not feel that she had enough
exact information about the legislative business to make a
judgment at that time.
RA-2: Recommendation to aut~orize the Agencr Chairpers~~ to
execute p~~missory notes,reg~rdi~g Agency debt to the City.
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The City Manager gave the staff report.
Agency Member Conn moved and Agency Member Zane seconded to
approve renewing'three promissory notes, one for the
Downtown Project and two for the Ocean Park Project for the
I 1983 calendar year covering funds loaned to the Agency by
I the City. The motion was approved by the following roll
I. call vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members: Conn, Press, Reed,
Zane and Chairperson Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Agency Members: None
Abstain:
Agency Members: Jennings
Absent:
Agency Members: Edwards
RA-3: Authorization for Executive Director to mail
Citr~wide rebuttal ~~_~rgument regardi~gOcean Park
R~develo~ment project.
The City Manager presented the staff report which suggested
that the mailing would clarify the extent of recreational
opportunities to be provided pursuant to the Settlement
Plan.
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Chair~erson ,Yannatta Goldway moved and Agency Member Conn
seconded and it was unanimOUSLY approved to hear the public
for 3 minutes each. The following members of the public
spoke in opposition to this mailing: Bernice Marshall,
Roberta Smith, wayne Hall, Tom Larmore, Sherman Stacey, D.
G. Epstein and Philip Anaya.
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After lengthy discussion, Agency Member Zane moved and
Agency Member Conn seconded to authorize the Executive
Director to send out a City-wide mailing with a detailed
description of proposed Agency activities in the Ocean Park
area. This mailing is to make no reference to incumbent
candidates or otherwise, include legal entanglements that
brought the City to seek negotiation with the developer, and
include the features of both the Original Plan and the
Settlement Plan laid out so that the public can compare
plans, indicating the expansion of park plans available to
all citizens from the Settlement Plan. This mailing is to
Ibe made from funds from the Agency budget. The motion was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members: Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Agency Members: Jennings and Reed
Absent:
Agency Members: Edwards
Agency Member Reed asked that the record reflect that she is
against the mailing because she feels it is improper use of
pUblic funds.
At 8:20 P.M., A~e~cy Member Conn moved, Agency Member Press
seconded and it was unanimously approved to adjourn the
meeting of the Redevelopment Agency.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING:
The regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was
opened at 8:22 P.M. by Mayor Yannatta Goldway who led the
assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States
of America, and introduced Reverend Stephen Hutchison of the
Trinity Baptist Church, who gave the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Councilmember James P. Conn
councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Joann Jelly
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
4-A: Announcement of vacancies on Architectural Reveiw
Board and Commission on the Status of Women.
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Mayor Yannatta Goldway made the announcement of the
above-mentioned vacancies.
4-B: Recosnition of ~ast ser~ice of Board ,and Commis~ion
members.
: Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented plaques to the following
Board and Commission members, aCknowledging with thanks
their dedicated service: Pr9sent were Doris Ford,
COmmission on the Status of Women, and Paul Silvern,
Architectural Review Board; not present was Melissa Hill,
Personnel Board.
4-C: _Service pin_presentation.
!James Jones, Laborer, was presented a pin by Mayor Yannatta
Goldway for his 30 years of employment with the City.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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COuncilmember Conn moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
to adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items
6-B, 6-E and 6-M, reading ordinances and resolutions by
title only and waiving further reading thereof, as follows:
~A~ , ApproV:1!l o~"minutes _~f December 21, 1982 and January
18, 1983.
The minutes of December 21, 1982 and January 18, 1983 were
approved.
6-C: Second reading a!,!C!..aqoption of ord~nance prohibitins
certain vehicles on th,e. ,_~each bikep,ath. , (Introduced
F~bruary 8, 198~)
Ordinance No. 1273(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3350B TO
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BICYCLES ON THE
SANTA MONICA BEACH BIKEPATH," was adopted.
6~D: Resolutiol'l_setting a pu~lic hearing for March 22, 1983
ion the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driv:eways, and curbs at variou~ locatio!,!s on EiShteenth,
Twenty-first, pe.~rl and Pr~nceton Streets (SR-83-42).
Resolution No. '6630(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION 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-83-42)," was adopted.
6-F: COntract No. 3875(CCS) was awarded to Noel J.
Tomberlin, lowest responsible bidder, in amount of $47,100
for construction of new emergency exit at the Library,
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replacement of retaining wall at 1640 Appian Way, removal of
ornamental screen at Parking Structure 2, 4 and 5 and
removal of structures at the rifle range; and authorize the
City Engineer to issue change orders in an amount not to
exceed contingencies for any necessary changes in accordance
with the Administrative Instructions.
6-G: Award of contract to Martin and Cha~man i,n amount of
$38;000 for election-services for City Clerk's Department.
Continued to March 8, 1983.
6-H: Bid No. 1814 was awarded to B & W Service Industries,
; Inc., lowest responsible bidder, for purchase of bus
interior cleaning services for Transportation Department for
period of March 1, 1983 through February 29, 1984 plus two
one-year options at unit prices quoted.
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6-1: Bid No. 1838 was awarded to Roger Williams Mint,
lowest responsible bidder, for purchase of 300,000 solid bus
tokens for Transportation Department in amount of $6,191.91
including tax.
6-J: Bid No. 1840 was awarded to Thorson Buick, lowest
respons~b1e bidder for purchase of one 4-wheel drive
off-road vehicle for Police Department in amount of
$11,518.50 including tax.
6-K: Bid No. 1841 was awarded to Claude Short Dodge, lowest
responsible bidder, for purchase of one 3/4-ton pickup truck
with lift tailgate for the Police Department in amount of
$10,111.11 including tax.
6-L: A recommendation to approve travel expense of $400
each for Planning Commissioners who are able to attend
annual Planning Commission Institute in Monterey on March
2-4, 1983, was approved.
6-N: Resolution No. 6633(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 41763," was adopted.
. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
6-B: Second readin~ and adopt ton of ordinance relating to
refuse requirements and lighting on Mall Court West and Mall
,Court East (introduced January.25 and reintroduced February
i8, 1983.)
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I Councilmember J~~nin~s mov~d, Mayor Yannatta Goldway
. seconded and unanimously approved to hear from members of
! the public on this item. Karl Schober spoke in favor with
I suggestion for modification. The Director of General
Services, Stan Scholl, answered questions of the Council in
the discussion that followed.
Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Press seconded to
'adopt the Ordinance No. 1272(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
: OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
i SECTION 3611A AND SECTION 3611B TO THE SANTA MONICA
. MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REFUSE REQUIREMENTS AND LIGHTING
ON MALL COURT WEST AND MALL COURT EAST," reading by title
I only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
i approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
6~E: Resolution authorizing the use of ta~e recorder by
H~ar~l!~ Examiner for co~duct ..of hearin~s.
Councilmember Press removed this item to clarify the
responsibility of the Council in adopting this resolution,
and the City Attorney explained that the recommendation on
the local level is to follow rules applicable to
administrative proceedings conducted under the State
Administrative Procedures Act and use tape recorders. A
recent opinion of the Attorney General has indicated that
tape recordings may not be used for such hearings. The
resolution would preclude any challenge to the present use
of a tape recorder.
councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 6631(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE
USE OF A TAPE RECORDER TO MAKE A RECORD OF HEARINGS BEFORE
THE CITY'S HEARING EXAMINER," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
the following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
6-M: Resolution extendin~ Proclamation of Local Emergency.
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Councilmember Reed questioned what the conditions were that
required the need to continue the extension of the local
emergency. The City Attorney stated that it was standard
practice to continue the adoption of emergency proclamations
until all Federal and State disaster assistance has been
received. In addition emergency conditions persist and a
number of dangerous conditions remain on the pier in the
salvage operations.
Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 6632(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA PROCLAIMING THE
CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion
was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
Councilmember Zane moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and it
was unanimously approved to hear the 13 Items next. See
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7-A: Resolution on assessment of costs to re?air damased
sidewalks, driveways and curbs at various locations on Yale,
Pri~ceton, Twenty-first Street and Twenty-first Place
(SR-83-4l).
The City Manager gave the staff report.
At 9:42 P.M., the public hearing was declared open; there
being no members of the public wishing to speak,
Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
and it was unanimously approved that the public hearing was
declared closed.
Council~ember Conn moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
to adopt the Resolution No. 6634(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-83-41)," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, overruling any ObJections. The motion was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
7-8: _~ublic hearin9 on t~~ intention to abate w~ed~ and
award of contract to Western Weed Abatement, lowest
respo~~ibl~_bidder, in amount-of $42,~13.43 for'weed
abatement services.
The City Manager presented the staff report and answered
questions of Council. At 9:44 P.M., there being no members
of the public wishing to speak, Councilmember Conn moved,
Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded and it was unanimously
approved to close the public hearing.
Councilmember Conn ~oved and Councilmember Press seconded to
award Contract No. 3876(CCS) in the amount of $42,513.43 to
Western Weed Abatement, the lowest responsible bidder. The
motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Geldway
Negative:
Counc ilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards and Reed
Councilmember Zane moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and it
was unanimously approved to hear Item ll-G to be
consolidated with Item 8-A.
8. ORDINANCES:
8-A: Introduction and first .~ead~ng of or4~nance reducing
the ~arkin9 meter rate i~ the area bounded by Broadway,
Olym~i~ Boulevard, the east c~ty limit~_and Lincoln
Boulevard.
The City Attorney presented the staff report.
ll-G: Recommen~~ti~~ ,that the City Council approve a ~lan
to mitj,gate the .effect of' ...earkins meters o~ residents and
emj?10yees in the area boundedby Broadway, _Colorado Avenue,
Ol~~ic Boulevard, Lincoln Boulev~~d and east city limits.
(Item 11-8 on December 21, 1982, Item ll-E,on Januarr l8~
1983 and_Item ll-B on February 8, .19831.
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councilmember Zane reported that the neighbors concur with
the reduction in the rate, and the other matters that have
been suggested, particularly removing the parking meters on
Broadway between 11th and 19th Street, preparation of the
ordinance and permits provided for employees in the area at
a rate of $10.00 a month.
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Council discussion was held concerning the relocation of
those meters and seeking other locations and requested staff
to return to Council within 60 days with a recommendation
for implementation of additional on and off street parking.
Councilmember Zane moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
to approve the staff recommendation as follows: 1) instruct
staff to remove the parking meters on Broadway between 11th
and 19th Streets; 2) instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance establishing the parking meter rate in the area
bounded by Broadway, Olympic Boulevard, east City limits and
immediately east of Lincoln Boulevard to 10 cents/hour; 3)
instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
establishing an on-street parking permit to be used at
designated parking meters in areas where there is
insufficient off-street employee parking with the permit fee
set by resolution at $lO/month; 4) instruct staff to
determine appropriate locations to relocate the meters
removed on Broadway, meet with affected employers and
employees of the proposed locations and return to Council
with recommendat1ons for installation; 5) instruct staff to
develop commendations for implementation of additional on
and off street parking and return to Council for approval
within 90 days. The motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
Councilmember Zane moved, Councilmember Conn seconded and it
was unanimously approved to close the public hearing on Item
8-A as there were no members of the public wishing to speak.
Councilmember Zane moved and Councilmember Conn seconded to
introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 3393A AND 3393B RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
! The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
9. RESOLUTIONS:
9-A: Resolution desi9n~tin9 l~cal representative for
purpo~e of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance.
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The City Attorney gave the staff report.
Councilmernber Conn moved and Councilmernber Press seconded to
adopt-Resoiution No. 6635(CCS) entitled: "DESIGNATION OF
APPLICANT'S LOCAL AGENT, JOHN H. ALSCHULER," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion
was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
110. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS:
10-A: Requests of .~t.~ ,Commission to submit grant
application in name of the.~ity to the California Arts
Council for support of Santa .~~nica Artist~_~n Schools and
Comm~~i~ies ~rogram.
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The City Manager gave the staff report. A discussion was
held regarding the difficulty in getting an application
prepared in time for the annual deadline. Mayor Yannatta
Goldway moved and Councilmember Press seconded to authorize
the Arts Commission to present an application for grant
support. The motion was approved by the following voice
vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Abstain:
Councilmembers: Reed
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
Councilmember Reed abstained due to absence of written
expression of interest from the City school system.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
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,~l-A: Recommendation to amen~ the Santa Monica Municipal
!Code to permit bingo games as_~equested by Santa Monica Band
iParents' Association.
The City Manager gave the staff report. The following
members of the public spoke: Neil Hofland, President of the
Santa Monica Band Parents' Association, and Karl Schober,
who asked and was granted permission to speak for 14 other
persons and was given up to 10 minutes to speak. They
requested permission to get a permit to play Bingo on Friday
land Saturday nights.
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Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Press seconded to
direct the city Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding
bingo to permit games on Friday and Saturday, and deleting
the need to own or rent property in the City with protection
by Police Department being maintained in the ordinance. In
the discussion that followed, the City Attorney explained
that the ordinance would have to be uniform for all that
will use the permits in order to be constitutional. The
motion was approved by the following voice vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
ll-~: One-year re?Ort on implementation of various Crime
Prevention Pro~rams in the Police Depar~ent as recommended
by Crime Prevention Task Force.
The City Manager gave the staff report which indicated the
adoption of recommendations of the Crime Prevention Task
Force, established under the leadership of Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards on February 23, 1982, and authorized $1,841,595 for
the hiring of eight additional police officers,
refurbishment of the police building and police facilities,
updating computer capability and initiating a crime analysis
unit. Also included in the report was an update on the
Domestic violence Unit.
The Council's comments included a request to name the
counselor mentioned on page 6 of the report, in the Domestic
violence Unit, a request for the number of women hired by
the Police Department, and a commendation for the success in
reducing crime and cases won due to the combined efforts of
the Police Department, Attorney's office and the anti-crime
programs making Santa Monica a safer place.
ll-C: Review of Ca~it~~ Improvemen~~._Prograrn Administrative
Instructions.
. The City Managerpresented the staff report from the Capital
Improvements Committee. This report included four proposed
Administrative Instructions which covered capital projects
development from conceptualization to completion in
comprehensive written procedures.
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Councilmember Jennings had questions concerning change
orders which the City Manager explained as far as criteria
governing such cases, which were protective of the City, and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway then accepted the report expressing
that it had met one of the goals of the Council.
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ll-D:" Res.~lut:!:.~n to ,re,peal R,;;solution No. 6226(CC~) a~<:l
adopt~n~ ~~ice_~nd f,;;e schedule for property and_~ervice
sold at W~odla~~ Cemetery and Mausoleum.
The City Manager presented the staff report, which reported
the increased costs that are causing the cemetery to operate
at a deficit.
Councilmember Conn moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
to adopt Resolution'-No. 6636(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 6226(CCS) AND ADOPTING THE PRICE AND FEE
SCHEDULE FOR PROPERTY AND SERVICE SOLD AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY
AND MAUSOLEUM," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
ll-E: Establislunent of public enterprise ~fund_to support
Cable Communic~~~ons Policy gevelopme~t and_Water fund. ~
(Item ll-A on ~~bruary 8, 1983).
Continued to March 8, 1983.
Il-F: Recommendations resarding implementatioq of
supplemental_fire safeti~reqll.~rements contained in Sant'!-
Monicas Ordinance No. 1217(CCS).
The City Manager presented the staff report. A lengthy
discussion was held concerning cost of sprinklers, effect of
rent, members making up the advisory group. height of
residential buildings and adaptability to solar heating.
The Council requested additional information from staff as
to when they can expect the building code ordinance and its
implications.
Councilmember Zane moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
to: 1) authorize "the City Manager to appoint a study team
of both City and commun~ty representatives to address
various aspects of fire safety requirements in the City of
Santa Monica. After organization of the study team, the
City Council will be provided with a more specific scope of
work for review and comment. 2) Delay the compliance date
for installation of sprinklers in buildings over 55' in
height for one year until January I, 1984. 3) Proceed with
implementation of supplemental Fire safety requirements as
contained in Santa Monica Ordinance 1217 with all other
provisions intact. Staff was requested to clarify the Item 2
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recommendation and to include representatives of the Rent
Control Board on the Review Committee. The motion was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
Il-G: See Page 8.
Il-H: Recommendation to certify adequacy of the Initial
StudJ[ and Ne~ative ~e~laration of Phase I, Pier Restoration
and Development Project~.
The City Manager presented the staff report. councilmember
Jennings pointed out an inaccuracy regarding a beach shuttle
originally planned by a developer who w111 not be prov1ding
the shuttle but has paid a fee in lieu of same.
Councilmember Zane moved the certification of the Initial
Study and Negative Declaration with the amendment adjusting
the reference relative to the shuttle systems, seconded by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
II-I: Recommendation to authorize the City Mana~er to enter
into an a9reement with Event Concepts for sp~~sorship of the
Santa Monica Beach Volleyball Open as outlined in the staff
report.
The City Manager presented the staff report.
Councilmember Reed moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
to authorize the City Manager to enter into Contract No.
3877(CCS) with Event Concepts for sponsorship of the Santa
Monica Beach Volleyball Open as outlined in the report. The
motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
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ll-J: Transmission of ?roposed Sub~ivisio~ Ordinance to the
Plannin9 'Commission for 45-day period fo~ comments.
withdrawn at the request of staff.
ll-K: Presentation of annual financial re~ort for Fiscal
Year endin9 .~une-jd; '1982.
The City Manager presented the staff report. The Finance
Director, Bob Green answered questions of Council.
Councilmember Conn spoke for the Council to receive the
report in gratitude for the comprehensive report.
ll-L: Transmission by City A~torney of 1982 Annual Report.
!counc,ilmember Conn ~oved, Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
land it was approved to extend the meeting past 11:00 P.M.,
with Councilmembers Jennings and Reed opposed.
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The City Attorney gave the staff report, which high-lighted
two areas: 1) office administration and 2) institution of
an operational procedures manual.
Councilmember Jennings inquired as to the delays in hearing
cases in court. After discussion, Councilmember Jennings
moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to request the City
AttOrney to draft legislation to help alleviate congestion
in the courts. Since the motion was not necessary to
advance the request, no action was taken.
The Council received the report.
ll-~: , Transmission by City Atto,rney of Fair Housing Program
,sem~-annual report.
;The City Attorney presented the staff report.
;Councilmember Reed requested a copy of the application form
I'that is used to select checkers, and inquired about the
,check list or standards that are applied in selecting
[volunteer checkers, which the City Attorney agreed to give
her.
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The Council received the report.
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13-A: Request of Alexander M. Man, Friends' Peace Center,
to addre~~ Coun~il re9arding considera~~qn of declarin9
Santa Monica a Nuclear Free Zone.
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There being 4 members of the public wishing to speak on this
item, Councilmember Zane moved, Councilmember Conn seconded
and it was approved unanimously to hear three members, after
Mr. Man spoke, for two minutes each. After Alexander Man
presented his suggested resolution to declare Santa Monica a
nuclear free zone, as a representative of the Friends' Peace
Center, the following persons spoke favor1ng similar views:
Dr. S. C. Plotkin, Patty Litwin and Jerry Rubin.
Councilmember Conn moved and councilmember Jennings seconded
that Mr. Man forward his resolution to the Citizens Advisory
Committeee of the Civil Defense and Disaster Council for
them to review and bring back a report to us. The motion
was approved by the following voice vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negat1ve: Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Counc1lmembers: Edwards
13-B: Request of Florica Apostoleann to address Council
requesting per~ission to display and sell paintin9s on
public streets in Santa Monica.
Florica Apostoleann was not present and her request was
denied.
13-C: Request of Robert Warren Hirsh to address Council on
behalf of the Santa Monica Chess Club re9ardin~ rental fees
currently paid to the City.
Mr. Hirsh outlined expenses of the Club and expressed his
regret over the expense of the $3,000 rent which prevented
their abililty to afford new equipment. He stated that many
people felt this should be a City service to their
organization, and to give the club president a key rather
than pay for the staff person who maintains the facility at
the Senior Citizens Center.
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permit indicated that they were being charged $270.00 for
access all year, and he suggested that Mr. Hirsh come in to
'discuss this charge to resolve what seemed to be a
difference in expenditure.
Councilmember Zane suggested referring the matter to staff.
and indicated to Mr. Hirsh that each organization will be
considered equally. but encouraged Mr. Hirsh to return to
Council if he wished. after meeting with staff. The_Council
concurred with this suggestion.
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14-A: Appointment of members to Citizens' Task Force on
Pier-Restoration and Development Task Force.
Councilmember Conn nominated Janet Vogelsang.
Councilmember Conn moved and Mayor Yannatta Goldway seconded
to appoint 'Janet Vogelsang. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
Councilmember Reed nominated Tom Noble. Councilmember Zane
nominated Herman Rosenstein, and nominations were closed.
The following votes were made:
Tom Noble: Councilmember Reed
Herman Rosenstein: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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Councilmember Conn moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to
waive the rules regarding nominations prior to the meeting
in order to add a nominee to the list. The motion was
approved with Councilmembers Jennings and Reed opposed.
Councilmember Conn nominated Barbara Flammang.
Councilmember Jennings nominated John Blumthal.
Councilmember Reed nonimated Jack Hampton.
The following vote was made:
John Blumthal: Councilmember Jennings
Jack Hampton: Councilmember Reed
Barbara Flammang: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Therefore the following members were appointed to the pier
Restoration and Development Task Force: Janet Vogelsang,
Herman Rosenstein and Barbara Flammang.
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14-~: Appointment of member to the Personnel Board.
Councilmember Press nominated Betty Mueller. Councilmember
Jennings nominated Vicki Daly Redholtz. The following votes
were made:
Betty Mueller: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Vicki Daly Redho1tz: Councilmember Jennings
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Therefore Betty Mueller was appo~nted to the Personnel Board
for a term expiring June 30, 1986.
14-C: Request of.~ayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss nuclear
waste disposal in the Pacific Ocean.
The Mayor presented the matter to the Council requesting
they take a position in favor of supporting the County of
Mendocino who oppose the disposal of nuclear waste in the
Pacific Ocean.
Mayor Yannatta Goldway mo~ed approval of taking a position
in support for County of Mendocino, the motion was duly
seconded and unanimously approved.
14-D: Reque~t of Mayor Yannatta ~ldway to discuss Jane
Golden's letter resardins completion of mural.
The Mayor presented the letter from Jane Golden asking for
an extension for the completion of the mural.
After discussion, Councilmernber Reed moved, Councilmember
Press seconded, and it was unanimously approved to give her
a six month's extension. The City Manager was requested to
draft a letter mentioning our concerns about the delays and
giving her six months extension.
CLOSED SESSION:
Il-N~ Request for Closed Session to discuss pendins
liti9ation and personnel matters.
At 11:55 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Yannatta
Goldway seconded and it was unanimously approved to adjourn
to Closed Session.
At 12:17 A.M., the Council reconvened with the following
members present: Councilmember Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed,
Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
Councilmernber Conn moved and Councilmember Zane seconded to
approve the decision on remand in the case of Barcohen
versus the City of Santa Monica, Case No. C391976.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and
*Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Abstain:
Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed
Absent:
Councilmembers: Edwards
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At 12:20 A.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldwa~..~oved, Councilmember
Conn seconded, and motion was unanimously approved to
adjourn the meeting to 6:00 P.M. for Tuesday, March 1, for
purposes of first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa
Monica Municipal Code regarding Bingo games, a Closed
Session on litigation and in memory of Laurette Coursol,
Caecelia Henry, William Perrill, Theresa Sletten, James A.
Wilding and Alrick S. Thomas.
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