M-10/9/1984
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~ITY OF SANTA MONICA
~ITY ~OUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 9, 1984
A special meeting of the Santa Monica CIty Council was called to
order by Mayor Edwards at 6:04 P.M., on Tuesday, October 9, 1984,
In the CouncIl Chambers.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Centered at 6:14 P.M.)
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember DavId G. Epstein
Councilmember WIlliam H. Jennings
Centered at 6:05 P.M.)
Councilmember ~hristine E. Reed
Centered at 6:28 P.M.)
~ouncilmember Dennis Zane
ActIng City Manager John JaIiIi
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
~ity Clerk Ann M. Shore
CLOSED SESSION: At 6:05 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved to
adjourn to Closed Session to dISCUSS personnel matters and
threatened litigation, pendIng litIgation and 11 tlgatlon to be
commenced by the Cl ty. Second by Councilmember EpsteIn. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at
7:28 P.M. It was announced no action was taken. CSee also Item
11 -C . )
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:29 P.M., Councilmember Epstein moved to
adjourn the SpecIal MeetIng of the City Council called for the
purpose of hOldIng the Closed SessIon. Second by Councllmember
Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUN~IL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Edwards called the Special JOInt Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency and CIty Council to order at 7:30 P.M. In
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call of Redevelopment Agency
Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epstein
Agency Member WIlliam H. Jennings
October 9, 1984
Agency Member ChristIne E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
ActIng ExecutIve Director John Jallli
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
Roll Call of City Council
Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember WillIam H. Jennings
Councilmember ChrIstine E.'Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Acting CIty Manager John Jalill
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Mayor Pro Tempore Press led the assemblage in the pledge of
allegiance to the United States of America. Reverend Ron Norris,
The Lighthouse, offered the invocation.
CC/RA-1: OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT TAX ALLOCATION BONDS:
Presented was a staff report recommendIng adoption of a
Redevelopment Agency resolution awarding $5,7000,000 bonds to the
best bidder and a City Council resolution approving the Issuance
of $5 f 700,000 principal amount of tax allocation bonds of the
Redevelopment Agency to finance portIons of the cost of the
redevelopment project known as Ocean Park Redevelopment Projects
Nos. 1 (A) and 1 (B). DISCUSSIon was held. A~ency Member Conn
moved to adopt Resolution No. 393(RAS) entItled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AWARDING
$5,700,000 BONDS OF SAID AGENCY TO THE BEST BIDDER (E.F. Hutton &
Co., Inc.), AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS," reading by title only
and waiVing further reading thereof. Second by Chairperson
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote:
Affirmative:
Members Conn, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Member Epstein
Member EpsteIn requested the record to reflect that his no vote
IS because he does not believe that all of the underlying
expenditures are either necessary or prudent.
Councllmember Conn moved to adopt ResolutIon No. 6922(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,700,000
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO FINANCE PORTIONS OF THE
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COST OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NOS. 1 (A) AND 1 (B), Il readlng by
title only and waivlng further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Edwards. The motlon was approved by the followlng vote:
Councll Vote:
Afflrmative:
Councllmembers Conn,
Press, Reed, Zane and
Edwards
Jennlngs,
Chalrperson
Negatlve:
Councilmember Epsteln
Councilmember Epsteln requested the record to reflect that his no
vote lS because he does not believe that all of the underlying
expenditures are elther necessary or prudent.
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:46 P.M., Chairperson Edwards moved to adJourn
the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Second by Agency Member
Epsteln. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
~EGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council reconvened ln regular meeting at 7:45 P.M. wlth
all members present.
Councilmember Conn moved to add Items 4-B and 14-F to the agenda.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
4-A: BOARDS AND COMMISSION VACANCIES:
that appllcations are invlted to fill
Commission.
The Clty Clerk announced
a vacancy on the Housing
4-8: EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN: Mayor Edwards presented an employee
serVlce pin to John Jalili, Actlng Clty Manager, for 10 years of
servlce, and expressed appreciation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented
whereby all ltems are considered and approved 1n one mot1on
unless removed from the Calendar for discusslon. Councilmember
Epstein moved to approve the (onsent Calendar wlth the exceptlon
of Items 6-D, 6-E and 6-F, readlng resolutlons and ordinances by
tltle only and walvlng further readlng thereof. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Councll Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES: The mlnutes of clty Councll meetings of June 12,
1984, and June 26, 1984, were approved as presented.
6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolutlon No. 6923(CCS)
entltled: "l RESOLUTION OF t8E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY," was adopted.
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6-c: HANDISAPPED NON-DISSRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Resolution
No. 6924{CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY SOUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING POLICIES FOR NON-DISCRIMINATION ON
BASIS OF HANDICAP," was adopted In complIance with requirements
upon Revenue SharIng fund recipients.
6-G: REFUSE CONTAINERS PARTS: BId'No. 1958 was awarded to Cubic
ContaIners Mfg. and Rotational Moulding Inc. ln the amount of
$40,440.18 for repair and replacement parts for refuse contalners
for the Refuse Collection/DIsposal DIVIsion.
6-H: TREE TRIMMING: Bid No. 1962 was awarded to Golden Bear
Arborists at unlt prIces bid for trimmIng and root pruning of
ficus trees.
6-1: RADIANT TUBE HEATERS: A recommendation to reject Bid No.
1961 for furnishlng and installing slxteen 50,OOO-btu radiant
tube heaters and authorizing Purchasing Agent to re-publlsh and
re-bId for Mechanlcal MaIntenance Division was approved.
6-J: CAB AND CHASSIS WITH PERSONNEL LIFT: Bid No. 1966 was
awarded to Truck Hydraulic Equipment So., Inc. in the amount of
$41,897.65 for cab and chaSSIS w1th a 34-foot personnel lift for
Electrical/Radio Facilities Division.
6-K: TELESCOPING PERSONNEL LIFT: Bid No. 1967 was awarded to
Cali fornia Truck EqUIpment Co. in the amount of $13,780.30 for
one 28-foot telescoping personnel 11ft for Electrical/Radio
FaCIlities Div1sion.
6-L: REFUSE TRUCKS: BId No. 1960 was awarded to Refuse
DIstrlbuting Corporation in the amount of $366,408.99 for four
refuse trucks from the Refuse Fund.
6-M: SEWER CLEANER: Bid No. 1964 was awarded to Dew-Par Sales &
Service in the amount of $111,452.25 for one high velocity sewer
cleaner from the Sewer Fund.
6-N: TRUSK TRACTOR: Bid No. 1959 was awarded to Mack Truck,
Inc. , In the amount of $53,782.50 for a model 80,000 gross
carrying welght rating truck tractor WI th tandem drive from the
Refuse Fund.
6-0: DEFINITION OF "HOLIDAY": OrdInance No. 1315(SCS) entItled:
"AN ORDINANCtOFH THE SITYCbUN':IL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SECTION 3388B TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF HOLIDAY," was
adopted, for the purpose of clarIfying parking enforcement
procedures.
6-P: TOXIC: CHEMICAL DISSLQSURE LAW: OrdInance No. 1316(CCS)
entItled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY SOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SESTION 5302 RELATING TO TOXIC
CHEMICAL DISSLOSURE," was adopted.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-D: RACE ROUTE: Presented was a staff report recommend 109
approval of an alternate race route for the Los Angeles
Internatlonal Marathon, authorization to the Clty Manager to
negotiate and execute a contract wlth LAIM Inc. for conducting a
running race in Santa Monica on February 10, 1985, and approval
of appropriate budget adJustments. Councllmember Jennings
introduced discussIon ln regard to reevaluating the locatIon of
the marathon race route. Discussion was held. Councllmember
Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby awarding
Contract No. 4226(CCS) to LAIM Inc. for conductIng a running race
In Santa Monlca on February 10, 1985, and directing staff to
return to Council with an amended resolution approving the
offICIal Olymplc Marathon route as an approved route for running
races. Second by Gouncilmember EpsteIn. After discusslon, and
w1th the consent of the second, Councilmember Conn amended the
motion to add d1rection to staff to reviewal ternatives to the
approved race route and report to Council on pOlICy opt1ons.
Discussion was held. The motlon was approved by the follow1ng
vote:
Counc1l Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-E: LIBRARY BOOKS: Presented was a staff report recommending
acceptance of the bequest of $25,283.19 from the Estate of
Charles Henry Rolker for the purchase of llbrary books and
approval of appropriate budget adjustments. Mayor Pro Tempore
Press introduced dlScusslon to express gratitude to the estate.
Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby accepting the bequest of $25,283.19 from
the Estate of Charles Henry Rolker for the purchase of library
books and approvlng appropr1ate budget adJustments. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the follOWIng
vote:
Counc1l Vote: UnanImously approved 7-0
6-F: VENICE FAMILY CLINIC: Presented was a staff report
recommendIng authorization to the City Manager to negotlate and
execute a contract W1th VenIce Family Clinic 1n the amount of
$50,000, contlngent upon environmental clearance of the project
by HUD. Councilmember Reed 1ntroduced d1Scussion regarding the
loan repayment schedule. Dur1ng discusslon, Councllmember Zane
moved to approve the staff recommend ation, thereby author 1Zlng
the City Manager to negotIate and execute Contract No. 4227(CCS)
with Venice Family Cl1nic providIng for a $50,000 Interest free
loan 1n partial funding of the acquisitIon of a community-based
heal th care facility servlng low and moderate income persons,
contingent upon environmental clearance of the project by HUD,
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Second by Mayor
Edwards. DurIng dIScussion, Councllmember Jennings moved to
amend the contract on page 2, Section 2 (Purpose), b-egin-nirig at
the 6th line, so that it read ".. .levels of service are met
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(descr~bed ln Section 13) and applicable Federal regulations are
met (described ln Section 11)." With the consent of the second,
the maker accepted the amendment and lncorporated it into the
maln motIon. Councilmember JennInes_~oved to amend the contract
on page 4, Section 9 (Insurance), to include fire insurance for
the period the loan is in effect. With the consent of the
second, the maker accepted the amendment and Incorporated It into
the maIn motIon. The motIon was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: STREET LIGHTING: Presented was a publIC hearing to
determine the convenience and necessity of street lighting on
Euclid Street between Brentwood Terrace and Marguerita. The
staff report was presented. The Public HearIng was declared open
at 8:05 P.M. Roy Ulrich and Robert Goon spoke in support of the
installation of street lighting. Mrs. Stan Susko spoke in
opposition to installatIon of street lighting due to being
assessed for two streets by living on a corner lot. There being
no one else w~shing to speak, Councilmember Epstein mov.ed to
close the Public Hearing at 8: 09 P.M. Second by Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by unanImous
vote. DIScussIon was held. founcilmember Epstein moved to
acknowledge the protests received and to adopt ResolutIon No.
6925 (CCS) entl tled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE' PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING AND ORDERING WORK ON
EUCLID STREET BETWEEN BRENTWOOD TERRACE AND MARGUERITA, ALL
WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION 6915 (CITY COUNCIL SERIES)," reading by title only and
waiving further readIng thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Press. The motIon was approved by the followIng vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: RENTAL EVETIONS AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING REPORTS:
Presented was a staff report transmltting an emergency ordinance
for adoptIon in regard to amending the Municipal Code concernlng
eVlctlons and ResidentIal BUIldIng Reports for bUlldlngs
converted to condominiums after AprIl 10, 1979, and recommendIng
dlrection to staff to implement the new adminlstrative procedure
regarding the lssuance of Resident~al BUllding Reports as
proposed. D1Scuss~on was held. The public hearing was declared
open at 8:20 P.M. John Jurenka spoke in opposition to the
procedure by WhlCh thlS ordlnance was brought to Council. There
being no one else wlsh~ng to speak, _~ouncllmember ~pstein moved
to close the public hearing at 8:25 P.M. Second by Councllmember
Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Discussion was
held. Councllmember Epstein moved to direct staff to lmplement
the proposed new administrative p-rocedure regarding issuance of
Residential Building Reports. Second by Councilmember Zane.
DIScussIon was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Counc1l Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
~o~ncilmember Zane moved to introduce and adopt an emergency
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDIN~' MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4812
CONCERNING EVICTIONS IN BUILDINGS CONVERTED TO CONDOMINIUMS AFTER
APRIL 10, 1979, AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY,"
read1ng by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. D1Scussion was held. The
motion fa1led by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmat1ve:
Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Negati ve:
Councilmembers Epste1n,
and Reed
Jennings
Councilmembers Epste1n and Jennings requested the record to
reflect that their reasons for vot1ng no are due to insuff1cient
facts to conclude that there 1S a genuine emergency.
Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect her negatIve
vote because there IS no factual showing of a state of emergency.
Co~ncilmember Zane moved to introduce for fIrst reading an
ordInance entItled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4812
CONCERNING EVICTIONS IN BUILDINGS CONVERTED TO CONDOMINIUMS AFTER
APRIL 10, 1979," reading by tItle only and waivlng further
reading thereof, authorIZIng staff to revise the ordInance to
comply with Introduction for fIrst readIng rather than emergency.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. During discussion,
Councilmember Reed moved an amen~ment on page 3 of the ordinance,
t'h-e second "WHEREAS" clause, to replace the words "are presently
occurring" with "may occur". WIth the consent of the second, the
maker accepted the amendment as frlendly and lncorporated It into
the main motlon. Councllmember Reed moved an amendment On page 2
of the ordinance, the second "WHEREAS" clause, to replace the
words "have construed" with "may construe". Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The amendment failed by the follOWIng
vote:
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
Councilmembers
and Reed
EpsteIn,
Jennlngs
Negative:
Councllmembers Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
f?pncilmember Reed moved an amendment on page 3 of the ordinance
to delete the last "WHEREAS" clause relating to curative
regulations for certain evictions. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. The amendment falled by the following vote:
Council Vote: AffIrmative:
Councilmembers Epstein,
and Reed
Jennings
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Negatlve:
~ouncllmembers ~onn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
During dlScussion, Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment on
page 4 of the ordinance, 4th line from the top, to place a perlod
after the words "said unit" and delete the rest of the sentence
WhlCh reads "or the unit has be~n converted pursuant to Article
XX of the City Charter." Second by Councilmember Reed. Wlth the
consent of the second, the maker accepted the amendment as
frlendly and lncorporated lt into the main motion. Discussion
was held. The maln motion, as amended, was approved by the
followlng vote:
Council Vote: Afflrmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Epsteln,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
~ouncllmembers Jennlngs and Reed
Councilmember Jennlngs requested the record to reflect his
negatlve vote in that he believes this ordlnance specifies an
eVlction permit which he thinks is not allowed ln the Blrkenfeld
Callfornla Supreme Court declslon. Councilmember Reed requested
the record to reflect her negative vote because the matter will
be before the voters ln about four weeks and she would prefer to
wait and see what they do.
During discussion, ~ouncilmember Jennln6s moved to direct staff
to report on the status of flnal tract maps that were granted
more than five years ago, whether or not the units have been
sold, and the advlsabllity of taking the necessary action to
revoke those flnal tract maps or revert them to acreage. Second
by Mayor Edwards. There being no obJectlon, Councllmember Reed's
suggestion to provlde Council with a list of affected addresses
was incorporated lnto the main motion. The motlon was approved
by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-B: DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT/SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Presented was
a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second
readlng adding to the Municlpal Code regarding dlscriminatlon on
the basis of sexual orientatlon, havlng been introduced for flrst
readlng on September 25, 1984. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1317(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO ARTI~LE
IV OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNI~IPAL CODE REGARDING DISCRIMINATION ON
THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION,>> reading by tltle only and
wal ving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Press. The motion was approved by the followlng vote:
Councll Vote: Afflrmatlve:
r::ounc llmembers Conn, J enn ings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Epsteln
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Councllmember Epstein requested ,the record reflect his negatIve
vote for reasons previously stated on thIS matter.
9-A: 321 CLUB/321 SANTA MONI~A BOULEVARD: Presented was a
staff report transmittIng a resolutIon for adoptIon requestIng
revocatIon of the ABC license, therefore requiring the Department
of AlcoholIC Beverage Control to hold public hearIngs in regard
to the 321 Club, 321 Santa Monica Boulevard. DiscussIon was
held. Victor Herman, Attorney representIng the 321 Club, spoke
to request a contInuance to allow tIme to respond to complaints.
DurIng dIScussion, Councllmember EpsteIn move~ to adopt
ResolutIon No. 6g26(CCS) entItled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING REVOCATION OF THE
321 CLUB'S LIQUOR LICENSE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL," readIng by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards. Dlscussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
CounCIl Vote: Unanlmously approved 7-0
10-A: ARTS COMMISSION 1984-85 ART PLAN: Presented was a report
of the Arts CommIssIon recommendlng additional recommendations to
the 1984-85 Art Plan of the Percent for Art Program and
transmittlng a resolution establIshing the Art Bank. DIScussion
was held. ~ouncllmember Jennin8s moved to adopt Resolution No.
6927(CCS) entltled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ~OUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE ART BANK POLICY," readIng by
title only and waivlng furth~ reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember lane. The motion was approved by the follOWIng
vote:
CounCIl Vote: AffirmatIve:
Councl1members Conn, JennIngs,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councl1members Epstein and Reed
Councilmember EpsteIn requested the record to reflect that,
although he supports public art, he is not satlsfied the proposal
solves the concerns prevlously raised by the Councll.
Councilmember Jennings moved to adopt the recommendation of the
Arts Commission regardIng payment of Juror's fees adding a third
criteria that persons who have been members of the Arts
Commlsslon are dIsqualIfied from serving as Jurors for a period
of one-year after leaVIng the Arts CommIssion, thlS procedure to
take effect with respect to all people leaving after the date of
the adoptlon of thlS resolution. Second by Mayor Edwards.
D1Scussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: UnanImously approved 7-0
Mayor Edwards moved to approve the proposed recommendatlons I as
presented and amended, regarding the Fourth Street Median ProJect
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and Art Bank Program. Second by Souncllmember lane. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jen:llngs,
Press, lane and Mayor Edwards
Negatlve:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed requested the record to reflect
that they support the recommendation regardlng Hotchkiss Park but
have concerns as previously expressed regarding the Art Bank.
Discussion was held.
10-B: STATE WELFARE-MEDI-CAL BUDGET/PROPOSITION 41/NOVEMBER 61
1984 ELECTION: Presented was the request of the Social Services
Commission to address Council regardlng Propositlon 41 (State
Measure on November 6, 1984 ballot which would limit the State's
Wel fare and Medi-Cal budget) and 1 ts impact on the residents of
Santa Monica. Sister Marllyn Rudy, representlng the Social
Services Commlssion, spoke ln opposition to the Proposition.
During discussion, Councilmember Zane moved to indicate that the
C 1 ty Councll has gone on record opposing Propos it ion 41 and to
communicate that ln the appropriate manner. Second by
Councllmember Reed. D1Scussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-A: PICO NEIGHBORHOOD REHABI~TATION LOAN PROGRAM: Presented
was a staff report recommendlng approval in concept of the deslgn
and operating procedures for the P1CO Nelghborhood Rehabilltation
Loan Program and of changes in the Community Development Block
Grant funds statement, and that the City Manager be authorlzed to
negotiate and execute an Operating Agreement between the City and
Security Paclfic Bank. D1Scusslon was held. Councilmember
Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby
approving in concept the deSign and operating procedures for the
Pico Neighborhood Rehabilitation Loan Program, the changes in the
Community Development Block Grant funds statement, and
authoriz ing the Ci ty Manager to negotlate and execute Contract
No. 4228(CCS), an Operating Agreement wlth Securlty Pacific Bank.
Second by Mayor Edwards. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Councll Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councllmember Jenninss moved to direct staff to explore the
possibil1ty of a program to assist owners and tenants in trailer
parks in the City in improving and upgrading the utility and
other lnfrastructure in those parks. Second by Souncilmember
Zane. D1Scussion was held. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 7-0
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11-8: PRISONER UNLOADING FACILITY/LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUNICIPAL
COO~T BUILDING: Presented was a staff' report recommending
granting of an easement to Los Angeles County for a prlsoner
unloadlng facllity at the Munlcipal Court BUIlding. DIScussion
waS held. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendatlon, thereby granting an easement to Los Angeles
County for a prisoner unloading facillty at the Santa Monica
Municipal Court BUIldIng, instructing the City Attorney to
prepare and the "::1 ty Manager to execute the grant of easement
upon payment of the prescribed annual fee, and approving
Increased FIscal Year 1984-85 revenue estimates in Revenue
Account No. 01-904-077-000-000 by $3,440. Second by Mayor
Edwards. With the consent of the second, the maker accepted as
frlendly and Incorporated into the motlon the suggestion of
Councilmember Reed to ensure adequate landscaping in the
construction of the facility. DIScussion was held. The motIon
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: UnanImously approyed 7-0
11-"::: CLO~ED SESS~ON: Held later 1n the meetlng.
13-A: CHILDREN'S PEACE AWARENESS MONTH: Presented was the
request of Jerry Rubin to address Council regarding proclamation
declarlng October 9, 1984, through November 6, 1984, as "Election
84: Children's Peace Awareness Month". Mr. Rubin spoke to
request approval of the proclamation. Discussion was held.
There being no obJectlon, Mayor Edwards offered to prepare an
appropriate proclamation.
14-A: PLANNING COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of the
appo1ntment of two members to the Plannlng Commisslon.
Nominations were declared open for the flrst appolntment. Mayor
Edwards nomlnated Edward KIrshner. Councilmember Epstein
nominated Margo Hebald-Heymann. Hearing no other nominations,
Mayor Edwards closed the nominat ions. The vote on the
nominatlons was as follows:
Margo Hebald-Heymann:
Councllmembers
and Reed
Epstein,
Jennings
Edward Kirshner:
Councllmembers Conn, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Edward Kirshner was appointed to the Plannlng
Commission for a term expirlng June 30, 1987.
Nominatlons were declared open for the second appointment on the
Planning Commlssion. Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated Margo
Hebald-Heymann. Councllmember Zane nominated Doris Ganga.
Councilmember Jennings nomlnated Monroe Allen. Hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominatlons. The vote on
the nominations was as follows:
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Monroe Allen:
Councilmember Jennings
Dorls Ganga:
Councllmember lane
Margo Hebald-Heymann:
Councllmembers Conn, Epsteln,
Press, Reed and Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Margo Hebald-Heymann was appolnted to the Plannlng
Commisslon for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
14-B: LIBRARY BOARD: Presented was the matter of the
appolntment of a member to the Library Board. Mayor Pro Tempore
Press moved to continue the matter to the Council meetlng of
October 23, 1984, to allow more time to review appllcations
recelved. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Afflrmatlve:
Councllmembers Conn,
Press and Mayor Edwards
JennIngs,
NegatIve:
Councllmembers Epstein, Reed and
lane
14-C: HOUSING COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of the
appointment of a member to the Housing Commlssion. Nominations
were declared open. Councilmember Reed nomInated Mlriam Conner.
Councllmember Epsteln nomlnated Ken Schonlau. Councilmember
JennIngs nomlnated Gloria Drexler. Discussion was held. Hearing
no other nomlnatlons, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
Mirlam Conner:
Councllmember Reed
Glorla Drexler:
Councilmembers Jennlngs, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Ken Schonlau:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein and Press
There being insufflcient votes for appointment, nominations were
reopened. Mayor Pro Tempore Vress nomlnated Gloria Drexler.
Councilmember Epstein nominated Ken Schonlau. Hearing no other
nominatIons, Mayor Edwards closed the nomlnations. The vote on
the nominations was as follows:
Glorla Drexler:
Councilmembers Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Ken Schonlau:
Councllmembers Conn, Epsteln and Reed
Therefore,
CommissIon
Gloria Drexler was appointed
for a term expirlng June 30, 1986.
to
the
Planning
14-D: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT pISTRICT:
Presented was the matter of appointment of a member to the'Los
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Angeles County West MOSqUIto Abatement DIstrict for a term
expiring October 18, 1986. NomInations were declared open.
Councilmember Reed nomInated Mallory Pearce. Councllmember Reed
moved that Mallory Pearce be apPoInted to the Los Angeles County
West Mosquito Abatement DIstrict by acclamation. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Press. The motIon was approved by the following
vote:
CouncIl Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-E: METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT: Presented was a request for
authorizatIon to publish a notice of vacancy InvitIng
applications to fill an expIrIng term of a member of the
MetropolItan Water District. Mayor Edwards moved to authorize
the CIty Clerk to publish a notice of vacancy. Second by
Councllmember Epstein. DIScussion was held. The motIon was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-F: HELICOPTER REGULATIONS: Presented was the request of
Mayor Edwards to discuss sending a letter to Congressman Mel
Levine in support of Increased helIcopter regulatIons by the
Federal Aviation AdminIstration (FAA). Mayor Edwards introduced
discussion. Mayor Edwards moved to authorIze the Mayor to send a
letter to Congressman Mel Levine (Santa Monica), Congressman
Norman Mlneta (San Jose) and Congressman JulIan DIxon
(neighboring community representatIve) in support of increased
helicopter regulations by the FAA. Second by Councilmember
EpsteIn. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the
follOWIng vote:
CounCIl Vote: UnanImously approved 7-0
11-C: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was the request for Closed
SeSSIon to discuss personnel matters and threatened litIgatIon,
pending 11 tigation and Ii tIgation to be commenced by the City.
At 10:43 P.M., Co~ncllmember Epstein moved to adjourn to Closed
Session for the stated purposes and to extend the meeting past
11:00 P.M.. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motIon was approved by
unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 11:16 P.M. WIth the
following members present: Councllmembers Conn, Epstein, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards. Councilmember Epstein moved to
approve settlement in the case of Daly vs. City, Case No. WEC
79529, In the amount of $10,000. Second by Mayor Edwards. The
motIon was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council Vote: UnanImously approved 6-0
Absent:
Councllmember Jennings
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve an arbItration award to
plaintiff Moore, Reader vs. CIty, Case No. WEC 81608, in the
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amount of $3,750. Second by Mayor Edwards.
approved by the followlng vote:
Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 6-0
The motion was
Absent:
Councilmember Jennlngs
ADJOURNMENT: At 11 :18 P.M., Councilmember
adjourn the Clty Council meeting in memory
Basehart. The motlon was duly seconded and
following vote:
Epsteln moved to
of Actor Richard
approved by the
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Councilmember Jennlngs
ATTEST:
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Ann M. Shore
Clty Clerk
Ken Edwards
Mayor
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