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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 23, 1989
A special joint meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, Parking
Authority, and Housing Authority was called to order by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel at 7: 07 p. m., on Tuesday May 23, 1989, in the
Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
(arrived at 8:12 p.m.)
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Council member Judy Abdo
Councilmember william H. Jennings
Councilmember Herbert Katz
(arrived during Closed Session)
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Absent: Councilmember Ken Genser
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Deputy City Clerk Charles Schitoskey
CLOSED SESSION: presented was a request for Closed Session.
councilmember Reed moved to adjourn to Closed Session. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, and at
7:08 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of
considering personnel matters and the following list of pending
litigation: Santa Monica Rent Control Board v. City of Santa
Monica, et al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEe 136 258;
City of santa Monica v. Shell Oil Company, et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. C714 602; Wesley v. City of Santa Monica,
Santa Monica superior Court Case No. WEC 090 279; and the claim
of Moran de Musee, Claim No. CSM 89-1-155. At 7:32 p.m., Council
reconvened. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel announced that no action
was taken in Closed Session.
4-A: EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS: Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel presented
employee service pins to Don Arnett, Director of Recreation and
Parks, for 25 years of service to the City, and Dorothy Schmeck,
Staff Assistant II at the Library, for 20 years of service to the
City.
4-C: EMERGENCY COLD WEATHER PROGRAM: Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel
presented commendations to social service agency staff members
who assisted with the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter program.
commendations were presented to Diane Carillo, Susan Fleishman,
Diane Foray, Karen Lamp, Sally Maciel, Mary smith and Richard
Usatine of the venice Family Clinic: Janet Chunn, Terence Hill,
Darlene Lasher and Carolyn Monastra of the Ocean Park Community
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Center; Brian Maus, Oslinda Mascarendas, sister Margaret peeples,
John Suggs and sister Bernie Ternes of the st. Joseph Center;
Gina Bevilacqua of step Up on Second; Arther Brown, James Cook,
G. David Heine and Al Holloway of the Clare Foundation; and Pam
Rice.
4-B: TREE CITY U.S.A. AWARD: The eighth consecutive Tree City
USA award was presented to the city of Santa Monica by the Los
Angeles County Fire Department, Forestry Division, on behalf of
the National Arbor Day Foundation, in recognition of the City'S
tree planting and preservation efforts.
4-D: ANNUAL VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Tempore Finkel announced that the city Clerk's
accepting applications to fill vacancies on various
and Commissions.
Mayor Pro
Office is
ci ty Boards
Councilmember Jennings led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the united States of America.
CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING:
A special joint meeting of the City Council and Parking Authority
was called to order by Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel at 7: 55
p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane
(arrived at 8:12 p.m.)
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel
Authority Member Abdo
Authority Member Jennings
Authority Member Katz
Authority Member Reed
Absent: Authority Member Genser
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting Authority Clerk Charles Schitoskey
PA-l: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: The Parking Authority minutes
of April 11, 1989, were presented for approval. Authority Member
Reed moved to approve the minutes as written. Second by
Authority Member Katz. The motion was approved, Authority Member
Genser and Chairperson Zane absent.
CC/PA-l: SALE OF AIR-RIGHTS/PARKING LOT 4/1116-46 4TH STREET:
Presented was a staff report transmitting recommendations
regarding the sale of air-rights over Parking Lot 4 at 1116-46
4th Street, to Retirement Housing Foundation for the development
of senior housing. Council asked questions of staff. At 7: 56
p.m., Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel declared the pUblic hearing
opened. Joy Fullmer spoke in opposition to the proposed
development of senior housing. Morris Rosen and Suzanne Mitchell
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spoke in support of the proposed development of senior housing.
At 8:07 p.m., there being no one else wishing to speak,
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel declared the public hearing
closed. Authority Member Katz moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 210 (PAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
TRANSFERRING PROPERTY OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Thereby authorizing the transfer of property at 1116-46 Fourth
Street from the parking Authority to the City, subject to
Retirement Housing Foundation's receipt of a section 202 loan
commitment. Second by Authority Member Abdo. Discussion was
held. Authority Member Reed requested the record to reflect that
her opposition to the transfer of the development rights on this
parcel is due to her belief that the City is placing the cart
before the horse in the process of transferring the development
rights without any firm assurance on the cost of the project or
the cost of the replacement of the public parking that exists on
the site; that Council is moving forward to apply for the funds
for this project before the City has begun construction on the
other senior housing proj ect across the alley and before the
environmental impact reports and other necessary examinations
have been made; and that those studies should be undertaken prior
to transferring the development rights. Chairperson Pro Tempore
Finkel moved a substitute motion to table this matter until later
in the meeting when Chairperson Zane is present. The motion died
due to lack of a second. Chairperson Zane arrived at 8:12 p.m.,
and took his place at the dais. The motion, on behalf of the
Parking Authority, to adopt the resolution authorizing the
transfer of property was approved by the following vote:
Parking
Authority vote: Affirmative:
Authority Members Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Chairperson Zane
Negative: Authority Member Reed
Absent: Authority Member Genser
Authority Member Reed requested the the record reflect her
reasons for voting "no" as previously stated.
Councilmemher Jennings moved to approve the staff recommendation
and adopt, on behalf of the City Council, Resolution No.
781.1 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COGNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TRANSFERRING PROPERTY OF THE PARKING
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY;" and Resolution No. 7812 (CCS) enti tl ed:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO SELL AIR RIGHTS OVER PROPERTY AT
1116-46 FOURTH STREET TO RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATIONj" reading
resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Thereby authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 5335 (CCS) which provides Retirement Housing
Foundation the exclusive right to purchase the air-rights of
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Parking Lot Four for the development of senior housing. Second
by councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Absent: Councilmember Genser
Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that her
negative vote was for the same reasons as previously stated.
At 8:14 p.m., the special meeting of the Parking Authority was
adjourned and a special meeting of the Housing Authority was
called to order.
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Chairperson Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel
Authority Member Abdo
Authority Member Jennings
Authority Member Katz
Authority Member Reed
Absent:
Authority Member Genser
Also Present:
Executive Director John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting Authority Secretary Charles
Schitoskey
HA-1: SECTION 8 HOUSING/ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT:
Presented was a recommendation to adopt a resolution approving
the revised Section 8 Housing Certificate Program Annual
Contributions Contract. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns regarding the distribution of housing
funds to senior citizens. Authority Member Abdo moved to approve
the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 36 (HAS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING SUPERSEDING PART I OF SECTION 8 HOUSING
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT NO. SF-520(E)
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION THEREOF," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Thereby authorizing the
execution of Contract No. 5336(HAS) with the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore
Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Housing
Authority vote:
Affirmative:
Authority
Jennings,
Zane
Members Abdo, Finkel,
Katz, Reed, Chairperson
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Absent: Authority Member Genser
At 8:20 p.m., the Housing Authority special meeting was
adjourned.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
all items are considered and approved in one motion unless
removed from the calendar for discussion. Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of Item 6-1, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of April 18,
and 25, 1989, were approved as written.
6-B: VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON THIRD STREET PROMENADE: Ordinance No.
1480 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3347C TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3612 TO PERMIT
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON THE THIRD STREET PROMENADE TRAVELING AT A
RATE OF 15 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS," introduced May 9, 1989, was
adopted.
6-C: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No.
7813 (CCS) entitled: uA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS
(SR-69-136/139) , II thereby setting a public hearing for June 27,
1989, on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driveways, and curbs on various streets, was adopted.
6-D: FINAL MAP 46572/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/603 OCEAN AVENUE:
Resolution No. 7814 (CCS) anti tIed: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46572," thereby approving
Final Tract Map 46572 for a 22 unit condominium at 603 Ocean
Avenue, was adopted.
6-E: PUBLIC WORKS WEEK: Resolution No. 7815(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING MAY 21-27, 1989 PUBLIC WORKS WEEK,II was adopted.
6-F: NEW ROOFS AT POLICE DEPARTMENT: A recommendation to award
Contract No. 5337 (CCS) to Saddleback Roofing in the amount of
$29,763 as the lowest and best bidder to install new roofs at the
police Department, and authorize the City engineer to issue any
change orders necessary to complete additional work to the extent
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of funds available in accordance with the Administrative
Instruction on Change Orders was approved.
6-G: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/1919 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD:
A recommendation to approve a statement of Official Action for DR
441, VAR 88-016, EIA 870 to approve the project at 1919 Santa
Monica Boulevard, pursuant to Council action on April 11, 1989,
was approved.
6-H: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/2801 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD:
A recommendation to certify the Statement of Official Action to
deny the appeal of Development Review 367A, Zone Change 28 and
Initial Study (EIA 836) for a proposed four storyj40', 66 room
addition to the existing three story, 82 room Comfort Inn located
at 2801 Santa Monica Boulevard, pursuant to Council action on May
2, 1989, was approved.
6-J: BID NO. 2215/REPAIR OF TRANSIT COACH SEATS/TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT: Bid No. 2215 was awarded to Sardo Bus & Coach
Upholstery, as the lowest responsible bidder, to provide
material, tools and labor to repair transit coach seats at
specified unit prices plus applicable sales tax, with two
one-year options, for the Transportation Department.
6-K: VALVES AND FITTINGS/WATER DIVISION/GENERAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Bid No. 2216 was awarded to Davis Taylor Jett as the
lowest and best bidder, to provide resilient seat gate valves,
ductile or gray iron fittings at specified unit prices, plus
applicable sales tax, for the Water Division of the General
Services Department.
6-L: STEEL TAPPING SLEEVES/WATER DIVISION/GENERAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Bid No. 2217 was awarded to Davis Taylor Jett as the
lowest and best bidder, to provide fabricated steel tapping
sleeves, at specified unit prices, plus applicable sales tax, for
the Water Divison of the General Services Department.
6-M: SENIOR NUTRITION AND RECREATION PROGRAM/GRANT
APPLICATION/CONTRACT: Resolution No. 7816 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING OF A
CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS, II thereby
authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Los
Angeles County Area Agency on Aging for funding in the amount of
$141,964 and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Contract No. 5338(CCS) to provide services to the elderly
through the City'S Senior Nutrition and Recreation Program, was
adopted.
6-N: CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN CONTRACT: A recommendation to
authorize the city Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
5339(CCS) with Planning and Design Solutions for the preparation
of the Civic Center Specific Plan, and the appropriation of
$13,167.00 to finance the contract, was approved.
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6-0: ANTI-DRUG PROGRAM/CITY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
Resolution No. 7817 (CCS) entitled: riA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING AN ANTI-DRUG
PROGRAM POLICY FOR THE CITY I S TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, .. was
adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-I: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/434 PIER
AVENUE: Presented was a recommendation to certify the Statement
of Official Action to uphold the appeal of Conditional Use Permit
89-003 and Tentative Parcel Map 20677 for a two Story/27', four
unit condominium to be located at 434 pier Avenue, pursuant to
Council action of May 2, 1989. Councilmember Abdo excused
herself due to a possible conflict of interest. Councilmember
Katz moved to approve the statement of official action. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Finkel, Jennings,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Abdo, and Genser
7-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a public
hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driveways, and curbs (SR-89-134/135). At 8:24 p.m., Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing opened. There being no one wishing
to speak, Mayor Zane declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 7818 (CCS) entitled: t1A 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-89-l34/135)," reading by
titled only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
8-A: NON-RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE: Presented was a staff report transmitting an
emergency Ordinance for introduction and adoption establishing a
moratorium on non-residential and hotel development citywide with
certain exemptions, for a period of 10 months and 15 days.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing opened. Joy Fullmer, Gerald Chong,
and Tom Nitti spoke in opposition to the proposed moratorium.
Allen Zahner spoke in support of the proposed moratorium. Chris
Harding, Joseph Cook, and Tom Larmore spoke in support of the
development of a hardship provision within the proposed
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moratorium.
development
moratorium.
speak, Mayor
Karl Schober spoke in support of exempting all
within the Bayside District from the proposed
At 9: 33 p.m., there being no one else wishing to
Zane declared the public hearing closed.
Council adjourned for a short recess at 9:35 p.m.
reconvened at 9:51 p.m.
Council
Councilmember Abdo moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Ordinance No. 1481(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CREATING A CITYWIDE
MORATORIUM ON NON-RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AND DECLARING
THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, with the amendment that the word
"demolition" be deleted from paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 2
of the proposed ordinance. Second by Councilmember Katz.
Councilmember Katz moved to amend the ordinance to provide a
window of thirty days from May 23, 1989, to allow developers to
submit completed development permit applications provided that
developers can prove that they were moving ahead on good faith
and in a diligent basis. The motion to amend died for lack of a
second. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved a
substitute motion to approve the ordinance, as amended, with an
additional amendment to change the date May 2, 1989, to May 30,
1989, in paragraph (e), section 3, of the proposed ordinance.
Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion
to amend the ordinance failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Reed
Negative: councilmembers Jennings, Katz, Mayor
Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
The main motion to adopt the ordinance, as amended by
Councilmember Abdo, was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to return to Council on
May 30, 1989, with a very focused proposed hardship amendment to
this ordinance, which would only apply to applicants who have
shown good diligence in proceeding along the lines of
development, and who purchased property for development during
the period of August 9, 1988, to May 2, 1989. Second by
Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. During discussion,
Councilmember Katz amended his motion to eliminate the dates
specified in the motion. The motion, as amended, was approved by
the following vote:
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council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Jennings, Katz, Reed,
Mayor Zane
Negative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel
Absent: Councilmember Genser
8-B: PROGRAM 10 CONDITIONS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
establishing Program 10 conditions. council asked questions of
staff. At lO:35 p.m., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing
opened. Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding the
proposed ordinance. Gary Neville spoke in opposition to the
proposed ordinance. At 10:45 p.m., there being no one else
wishing to speak, Mayor Zane declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion was held. Counci1member Abdo moved to approve the
staff recommendation and introduce an ordinance for first reading
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING PROGRAM 10 GUIDELINES," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel. The motion failed by the fallowing vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Mayor
Zane
Negative: Counci1members Jennings, Katz, Reed
Absent: Councilmember Genser
Immediately following the vote on this item, councilmembers Abdo
and Finkel changed their affirmative votes to negative.
B-C: ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS: Presented was an staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending Section 2651 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
regarding powers and procedures for issuance of revenue bonds.
council asked questions of staff. At 10:50 p.m., Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing opened. Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns regarding the proposed ordinance. At 10:53 p.m., there
being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Zane declared the
pUblic hearing closed. Counci1member Reed moved to approve the
staff recommendation and introduce, for first readingl an
ordinance entitled: II AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2651 TO SPECIFY THE POWERS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS,II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, with the amendment that this authority be limited to
only those cases where the City is acting jointly with other
governmental entities or other public agencies, but not for the
city acting in and of itself. Second by Counci1member Katz. At
the recommendation of the city Attorney, Counci1rnember Reed moved
to modify her original motion to direct staff to return on May
30, 1989, with an ordinance for first reading, reflecting her
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amendments. Second by Councilmember Katz.
approved by the following vote:
The motion was
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
8-D: TAX ON INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE
COMMUNICATION: Presented was a staff report transmitting an
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa
Monica Municipal Code Section 6621 to impose a tax on interstate
and international telephone communication. Council asked
questions of staff. At 11:00 p.m., Mayor Zane declared the
public hearing opened. Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns
regarding the proposed ordinance. At 11:02 p.m., there being no
one else wishing to speak, Mayor Zane declared the public hearing
closed. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff
recommendation and introduce, for first reading, an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6621
PERTAINING TO THE TELEPHONE USER'S TAX, II reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Abdo. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Genser
Councilmember Reed moved to direct staff to investigate the
ability of the City to impose the utility tax on cellular
telephone service activity in the city. Second by Councilmember
Jennings. The motion was approved, Councilmember Katz opposed,
Councilmember Genser absent, Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel abstained.
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 11: 30 p.m.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Jennings opposed.
8-E: PARKING METER RATES/PARKING METERS ON VARIOUS STREETS:
Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Sections 3393A, 3393B, 3393C, 3393D, 3393E, and 3393F and
repealing Municipal Code Section 3393G, increasing parking meter
rates and authorizing parking meters to be placed on various City
streets. council asked questions of staff. At 11:08 p.m., Mayor
Zane declared the public hearing opened. JOY Fullmer and Alex M.
Man spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. At 11:15
p. m., there being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing closed. Discussion was held. Mayor
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Pro Tempore Finkel moved to introduce, for first reading, an
ordinance entitled: II AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 3393A, 3393B, 3393C, 3393D, 3393E, 3393F AND REPEALING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3393G INCREASING PARKING METER RATES AND
AUTHORIZING PARKING METERS TO BE PLACED ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Abdo. Councilmember Reed moved to amend
the ordinance by deleting paragraph (c) of Section 3393A, and
deleting that language wherever it appears throughout the
ordinance, and replacing that language with the following:
"Parking meters shall be operated in such times as posted by the
Parking and Traffic engineer upon the adoption of a resolution by
the ci ty Council, II throughout the ordinance. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The amendment was accepted as friendly by
the maker and second of the original motion. At the direction of
the City Attorney, the proposed language for the amendment was
changed to read: "parking meters shall be operated in Zones
..... at such times as posted by the Parking and Traffic Engineer
and established by the City Council by resolution. II The motion
to introduce the ordinance, as amended, was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
II-A: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
I3-A: COOKING AND BICYCLE FACILITIES ON CITY LAND: Presented
was the request of Mitchell Lachman to address Council regarding
cooking and bicycle facilities on city land. Mr. Lachman
addressed Council in support of initiating a bicycle committee to
investigate initiating the following programs: requiring that
commercial developments provide bicycle parking~ the provision of
bicycle racks on City buses~ and the provision of free pUblic
bicycles to promote the use of bicycles as a means of
transportation in the City. Mr. Lachman further addressed
Council in support of the provision of outdoor cooking facilities
for the homeless. Discussion was held. Staff indicated to Mr.
Lachman and Council that the issue of bicycle facilities is being
addressed in the City'S Transportation Management Plan.
13-B: REQUEST OF GREGORY WIETZYCHOWSKI/PUBIC SAFETY ON THE PIER:
Presented was the request of Gregory wietzychowski to address
Council regarding gang activities and public safety on the Pier.
Mr. Wietzychowski expressed his concerns regarding the public
safety of people who use the Pier and park in the Pier parking
lots. The City Manager responded to the concerns expressed by
Mr. Wietzychowski. Staff was directed to prepare a report on the
City's policy regarding the issuance, by the Police Department,
of incident reports when no arrests are made.
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13-C: REQUEST OF MORAN DE MUSEE/SITE-SPECIFIC ART WORK:
Presented was the request of Moran de Musee to address Council
regarding a proposed art work. Mr. de Musee addressed Council
regarding his contract to prepare a site-specific sculpture in
the Ocean Park beach project. Councilmember Reed moved to
receive and file Mr. de Musee's communication. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Abdo, Finkel, Jennings, Katz, Reed,
Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
13-D: REQUEST OF DALE E. MOTLEY/BUSINESS LICENSE PENALTY:
Presented was the request of Dale E. Motley of C & K Aviation,
Inc. to address Council regarding business license penalty. Mr.
Motley requested that Council waive the business license penalty
assessed against C & K Aviation. Julie Banks, an employee of C &
K Aviation, testified before council that the check for the
payment of the business license was deposited in the mail prior
to the deadl ine for payment of business license taxes.
councilmember Katz moved to receive and file Mr. Motley's
communication. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote : Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: councilmembers Genser, Jennings
l4-A: ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Presented was the matter of
the appointment of a member to the Architectural Review Board,
continued from May 2, 1989. Councilmember Katz moved to continue
this appointment to the annual appointment process June 27, 1989.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Genser absent.
l4-B: AIRPORT COMMISSION: presented was the matter of the
appointment of a member to the Airport Commission. councilmember
Reed moved to defer this appointment to the annual appointment
process June 27, 1989. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion
was unanimously approved, Councilmember Genser absent.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to extend the meeting to 12 : 00
a.m. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved,
Councilmember Genser absent.
14-C: COOPERATION WITH LOS ANGELES AND CULVER ON TRAFFIC ISSUES:
Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss cooperation
with the cities Los Angeles and Culver City on traffic issues.
Mayor Zane initiated discussion and moved to direct staff to work
together with the relevant Los Angeles and Culver City staff to
jointly develop plans to effectuate improved traffic conditions
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on streets that are shared by the three cities,
recommendations, if any, be brought to Council
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
approved, Councilmember Genser absent.
and that all
for action.
unanimously
14-D: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT/ART ACTIVITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND
MANUFACTURING ZONES: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to
discuss amending the zoning Code to permit stage and performance
art and other performing arts activities in commercial and
manufacturing zones. Mayor Zane initiated discussion and moved
to direct staff to examine, in the context of the Zoning Code,
the advisibility of, and the circumstances under which theater,
performance art, and other forms of performing arts might be
permitted activities in commercial and manufacturing zones.
Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. During
discussion, councilmember Katz withdrew his second.
Mayor Zane moved to continue the meeting to 12:15 a.m. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved, Councilmember
Katz opposed, Councilmember Genser absent.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel seconded Mayor Zane's motion to direct
staff. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz,
Mayor Zane
Negative: councilmember Reed
Absent: Councilmembers Genser, Jennings
Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that she
thinks that the manufacturing zone needs some protection in the
city.
14-E: $10,000 ALLOCATION/SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION PROJECT:
Presented was the request of Mayor Zane and Councilmember Reed to
discuss an allocation of $10,000 for the Santa Monica Bay
Restoration Project, to be included in the current fiscal year
budget. Councilmember Reed ini tia ted discussion and moved to
approve the request for $10,000 to be included in the current
fiscal year budget. Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Genser, Jennings
l4-F: CROWD CONTROL MEASURES/SANTA MONICA CIVIC AUDITORIUM:
Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss crowd
control measures at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
Councilmember Reed initiated discussion and moved to direct staff
to change their practices with regard to "festival seatingll or
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"standing room only" performances, based on the kind of
performance at the auditorium. At the request of Mayor Zane,
Councilmember Reed amended her motion so that staff is directed
to provide a review of their policies and to address the issues
of "festival seating" and IIstanding room onlyll performances, and
that staff specifically examine the form of a notice to be
provided to all ticket-buyers to concerts where the Auditorium
staff contemplates this kind of situation, so that there will be
no inexperienced or uninformed concertgoers. Second by Mayor
Zane. The motion was approved, Councilmember Genser absent.
14-G: FEDERAL OFFSHORE OIL DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE HEARING/MAY
24, 1989: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane and
Councilmember Reed to discuss the Federal Offshore Oil
Development Task Force hearing in Los Angeles on May 24, 1989,
and the endorsement of Santa Barbara County policy statement
stressing conservation. Mayor Zane initiated discussion and
moved to endorse, on behalf of the City of Santa Monica, the
Santa Barbara County policy statement emphasizing conservation,
to be conveyed at the hearing before the Federal Offshore oil
Development Task Force hearing, as well as in letters to the
appropriate agencies within the federal government. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved, Councilmember
Genser absent.
14-H: COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEE/SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND PUBLIC
UTILITIES: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss
waiving the fee for the use of the Council Chambers by the Senate
Committee on Energy and Public utilities on Friday, June 2, 1989.
Mayor Zane moved to waive the fee for the use of the Council
Chambers for this meeting. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was approved, Councilmember Genser absent.
15. PUBLIC INPUT: There were no members of the public wishing
to speak.
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:12 a.m., the meeting was adjourned to May 30,
1989, at 7:30 p.m., to consider the following items: Item 8-C;
an ordinance amending Item a-A; and a pUblic hearing on the
Community Development Plan for Fiscal Year 1989-90 and Fiscal
Year 1990-91. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Elizabeth
Stern and E. L. Balmer.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Dennis Zane
Mayor
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Charles M. sdbitoskey
Deputy City Clerk
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