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M-10/9/1984 8 ~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 2 October 9, 1984 o 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. 3 October 9, 1984 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. 4 October 9, 1984 2 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 5 October 9, 1984 (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: 6 October 9, 1984 4 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 7 October 9, 1984 3~ 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 8 October 9, 1984 6 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 9 October 9, 1984 3~ 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 10 October 9, 1984 8 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: 11 October 9, 1984 3~ 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 12 Dc tober 9, 1984 o 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 13 October 9, 1984 4l 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: ~7h~ Ci:--~~ j Ann M. Shore Clty Clerk Ken Edwards Mayor 14 October 9, 1984