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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 1989
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel at 7: 05 P.M. I on Tuesday,
November 28, 1989, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
(arrived during Closed Session)
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Absent: councilmember william H. Jennings
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
CLOSED SESSION: At 7:05 P.M., council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering the following litigation
and threatened litigation: Bagby v. City of Santa Monica, Santa
Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 122 383; and Katz v. city of
Santa Monica (threatened litigation). At 7: 39 P.M., Council
reconvened. No Council action was announced from Closed session.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings
(arrived at 8:53 P.M.)
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
Councilmember Genser led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United states of America.
Council wished City Attorney Robert Myers Happy Birthday.
Mayor Zane presented a commendation to Jacqueline Des Lauriers of
radio station RCRW in appreciation for the station's innumerable
services to the residents of the City of Santa Monica.
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4-A/11-A: PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
BY THE SANTA MONICA COMMITTEE FOR YOUTH: Presented was a report
to the City Council by the santa Monica Committee for Youth.
Mayor Zane presented commendations to the members of this task
force. M~yor Pro Tem Finkel moved to consolidate Item ll-A with
this item. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved. The following members of the Santa Monica
commi t tee for Youth: Lupe Castro, Bob Harvey, Pam Brady, and
Barbara stinchfield, Manager of Community and Neighborhood
Services presented the report to Council. Mayor Zane opened the
public hearing at 8: 26 P.M. Councilmember Jennings arrived at
8:53 P.M. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns regarding the viability of the recommendations of the
Committee. Members of the public Teresa Potter, Terry Ogawa,
Leon Davidson, Joanne Leavitt, Tom Leavitt, Teresita Martinez,
Robin Moss, Barbara Markay, John smith, Patricia Hoffman, Kathy
McTaggart-Crosbie, Phyllis Morrison, Dan Kingsley, John Frank,
Suzanne Brewer, Judith Brunk, Susan Wilsin, Ida Bucher, Oscar de
la Torre, Emily De Fraites, Jean Gebman, Josephine Santiago, Tim
McAlevey, Harold Dunnigan, Alan Quinn, Lauren Burton, Mary Ann
Glicksman, Kit Dreyfuss, Bruria Finkel, and Art Casillas spoke in
support of the Task Force recommendations. Councilmember Katz
moved to hear late speakers. Second by Councilmember Genser.
The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the public Jack
Baptista spoke in support of increased consideration being given
to existing programs. Members of the public Ysidro Reynaga, Tony
Vazquez, and Jennifer Tardif spoke in support of the Task Force
recommendations. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 9: 50
P.M.
At 9: 50 P. M., Council adj ourned for a short recess.
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
At 10: 15
Mayor Pro Tem Finkel moved to accept the Santa Monica Committee
for Youth report; to adopt, in concept, the staff implementation
plan; to authorize the City Manager to implement year one of the
action plan; to begin cooperative efforts with other funders to
ensure the long-term implementation of the plan: to appropriate
$84,179 in the current fiscal year for the initiatives outlined
in the action plan in year-one: to authorize the creation and
hiring of the position of Senior Administrative Analyst to
coordinate youth child care activities for the City: to authorize
the creation and hiring of three as-needed positions to be filled
by young people for the Kid City initiative: and to authorize the
City Manager to implement the grant funding process for Youth and
Family Human Services, as specified in the action plan. Second
by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Council asked
questions of staff and representatives of the Task Force. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Reed moved to extend the meeting to 12: 00 A. M.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
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5-A: REQUEST OF LEONARD M. KURAS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THE COALITION OF SANTA MONICA HOMELESS: Mr. Kuras
addressed Council on behalf of The Coalition of Santa Monica
Homeless and offered the Coalition I s assistance to any
organization serving the homeless. Mr. Kuras proposed the
creation, on a three month trial basis, of an Information, Safety
and security Squad composed entirely of homeless people. Mayor
Pro Tem Finkel moved to grant Mr. Kuras an additional three
minutes to speak. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion
was unanimously approved. Council asked questions of Mr. Kuras.
Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to meet with Mr. Kuras
and return with a recommendation regarding his proposals. Second
by Mayor Pro Tern Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was
unanimously approved.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the consent Calendar,
whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the calendar for discussion. councilmember
Reed moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of
Items 6-B and 6-E, reading resolutions and ordinances by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro
Tern Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of November 7,
1989/ were approved as presented.
6-C: HANDICAPPED PARKING: Resolution No. 7937 (CCS) entitled:
II A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING PARKING ZONE FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF PEARL STREET EAST OF 16TH STREETIf and Resolution
No. 7938(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A PARKING ZONE FOR THE
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ADJACENT TO 1626 FRANKLIN STREET" were
adopted.
6-D: FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 18806/631 PACIFIC STREET:
Resolution No. 7939 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION J.1AP FOR TRACT NO. 18806" was adopted, thereby
approving a Final Map for a 4-unit, tenant-participating
conversion at 631 Pacific Street.
6-F: FINAL TRACT MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47487/1214 14TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7941 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47487" was adopted/ thereby
approving a Final Tract Map for Tract No. 47487, a 6-unit
condominium project at 1214 14th Street.
6-G: FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 19278/607 OCEAN PARK
BOULEVARD: Resolution No. 7942(CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 19278" was
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adopted, thereby approving a Final Parcel Map for Tract Map No.
19278, a 4-unit condominium project at 607 Ocean Park Boulevard.
6-H: ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
PROGRA11: Resolution No. 7943 (CCS) entitled: lIA RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SANTA MONICA
PARKS" was adopted, thereby authorizing the City Manager to
execute the necessary documents for the development of Santa
Monica parks under the above grant.
6-1: POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE: Resolution No. 7944(CCS) entitled:
IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING A SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER
TRAINEE II was adopted, thereby establishing the salary for a
Police Officer Trainee and approving the classification
specification.
6-J: EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO TRANSPORTATION FACILITY UNDERGROUND
FUEL LINE SYSTEM: A Resolution waiving competitive bids and
approving a contract with R & D Marketing, Inc., in the amount of
$70,000 for emergency repairs to the Transportation facility
underground fuel line system was withdrawn at the request of
staff.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-8: EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR OUTDOOR DINING AREA DAB
CORPORATION, DBA I CUGINI RESTAURANT/lS01 OCEAN AVENUE: city
Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute an easement
agreement for an outdoor dining area with OAB Corporation, DBA I
Cugini Restaurant, at 1501 Ocean Avenue. Discussion was held.
Mayor Zane moved to refer this item back to staff for further
evaluation. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved.
6-E: FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46516/1231 9TH STREET: Presented
was a staff report transmitting a resolution recommending
approval of a Final Map for Tract No. 46516, a 9- unit
tenant-participating conversion project at 1231 9th Street.
Member of the public Jack Baptista expressed his opposition to
the condominium conversion project. Counci1member Katz moved to
approve the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
7940 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION
MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46516," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tern Finkel. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Reed moved to continue Items a-A, 8-B, a-c, 8-0,
and Items 14-A through 14-1 to the meeting of December 5, 1989.
Second by Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
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8-A: MODIFICATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE/LANDSCAPE STANDARDS: A
staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first
reading regarding modification of section 9041.6 of the zoning
ordinance regarding landscape standards for building sites in
commercial districts, was continued to the City Council meeting
of December 5, 1989.
8-B: RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION INCENTIVE FEE PROGRAM: A
staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first
reading adding Section 7200B to the Santa Monica Municipal Code
establishing a Residential Water Conservation Incentive Fee
Program, was continued to the city Council meeting of December 5,
1989.
8-C: 1988 UNIFORM TECHNICAL CODES: A staff report transmitting
an ordinance for introduction and first reading adopting the 1988
Uniform Technical Codes and adopting the Santa Monica amendments
to the 1988 Uniform Technical Codes, was continued to the City
Council meeting of December 5, 1989.
8-D: MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF BASEMENTS AND UNDERGROUND
GARAGES: A staff report transmitting an emergency ordinance for
adoption creating a 45-day moratorium on the construction of
basements and underground garages beneath required yards in the
R-l Zone District, was continued to the City Council meeting of
December 5, 1989.
8-E: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/SANTA MONICA AIRPORT: Presented was
a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second
reading approving the Development Agreement for the Santa Monica
Airport residual lad between Reliance Development Group, Inc. and
the City of Santa Monica, reintroduced November 14, 1989.
Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Zane moved to approve
the staff recommendation, thereby adopting Ordinance No.
1503 (CCS), entitled: !IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and
approving Contract 5464(CCS) between the City and Reliance
Development Group, Inc. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
Discussion was held. The above motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmerobers Abdo, Jennings, Reed,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel,
Katz
Genser,
Mayor Pro Tem Finkel requested the record reflect that his "no"
vote is based upon being opposed to the project, with the
additional reason that the project may go forward even though the
mitigation that has been recommended might not take place due to
reasons beyond the City's control.
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Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that his
negative vote on this item is because the issue of traffic
intrusion has not been addressed and he believes that the EIR is
defective.
lO-A: FRAIL ELDERLY REPORT: Presented was a report by Leonard
Gross of the Commission on Older Americans, regarding the results
of a survey designed to locate the frail and isolated elderly in
Santa Monica. Council asked questions of Mr. Gross and then
received the report as presented.
II-A: SANTA MONICA COMMITTEE FOR YOUTH: The recommendation to
accept the final report by the Santa Monica Committee for Youth
and to approve staff recommendations on implementation was heard
in conjunction with Item 4-A.
II-B: CHILD CARE CENTER FOR MARINE PARK: A staff report
transmitting a recommendation to approve the operating structure
for a Child Care Center for Marine Park; approve classification
specifications; adopt a resolution establishing the salary for a
Child Care Program Coordinator; and authorize changes to the
Ci ty I S Employee Dependent Care Assistance Program was continued
to the City council meeting of December 12, 1989.
Councilmember Jennings moved to extend the meeting to 12:10 A.M.
The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
I3-A: 17TH STREET TENANTS ASSOCIATION: The request of the 17th
Street Tenants Association to address Council regarding the
withdrawl of residential rental units at 833, 837 and 839 17th
Street was continued to the Council meeting of December 5, 1989,
at the request of Council.
14-A: PEACE AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION: The request of the Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss directing the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance creating a Peace and Ecology Commission,
continued from November 21, 1989, was continued to the Council
meeting of December 5, 1989, at the request of Council.
14-B: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE/DONUT SHOPS: The request of
Councilmember Katz to discuss having staff return with an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance changing donut shops from
"retail" to "fast food," continued from November 21, 1989, was
continued to December 5, 1989, at the request of Council.
14-C: STRATEGIES TO PROTECT OLDER HOMES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS:
The request of Mayor Zane to discuss strategies to protect older
homes in residential areas which may be historic or cultural
resources, including a possible moratorium on the demolition of
pre-1940 buildings, continued from November 21, 1989, was
continued to the Council meeting of December 5, 1989, at the
request of Council.
14-D: RESIDENTIAL HEIGHT LIMITS: The request of Mayor Zane to
examine the setting of residential height limits by reference to
adjacent buildings, continued from November 21, 1989, was
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continued to the Council meeting of December 5, 1989, at the
request of Council.
14-E: LIBRARY BOARD: The matter of an appointment of a member
to the Library Board was continued to the Council meeting of
December 5, 1989, at the request of Council.
14 - F : PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The
matter of an appointment of a member to the Pier Restoration
Corporation Board of Directors was continued to the Council
meeting of December 5, 1989, at the request of Council.
l4-G: JOYCE PARKER-BOZYLINSKI/HOUSING COMMISSION: The matter of
the acceptance of a letter of resignation from Joyce
Parker-Bozy1inski of the Housing Commission and authorization to
the City Clerk to publish a notice of vacancy was continued to
the Council meeting of December 5, 1989, at the request of
Counil.
l4-H: COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEE/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR: The
request of Mayor Zane to discuss waiving the fee for use of the
Council Chambers by the United states Department of the Interior
on December 13, 1989, was continued to the Council meeting of
December 5, 1989, at the request of council.
14-I: MORATORIUM ON MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS PENDING THE COMPLETION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT: The
request of Mayor Zane to discuss a possible moratorium on
mUlti-family residential development applications until the
completion of the Housing Element, was continued to the Council
meeting of December 5, 1989, at the request of Council.
ll-C: CLOSED SESSION This closed session was held earlier in
the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Finkel moved to approve a settlement
in the case of Bagby vs City of Santa Monica in the amount of
$52,500. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:04 A.M., the City Council meeting was
adjourned to December 5, 1989, at 7:30 P.M., in memory of Leonard
Boudin.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Clarice E. Johnsen
city Clerk
Dennis Zane
Mayor
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