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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 1989
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City council was called to
order by Mayor Zane at 7:10 p.m., on Tuesday, February 28, 1989,
in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
CLOSED SESSION: At 7:10 p.m. Council adjourned to Closed Session
for the purpose of considering personnel matters and the
fOllowing litigation: Claim of Debra Tenny, Claim No. CSM
88-5-285; and City of Santa Monica v. Shell oil Company, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C 714 602. At 7: 36 p.m.,
Council reconvened with all members present. No action was
announced from Closed Session.
councilmemher Abdo led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flage of the United states of America.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to advance Item lO-A to the head
of the agenda. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was
unanimoUSly approved.
10-A: COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS/OPPOSITION TO MEDICARE
CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT: Presented was a recommendation to
approve the Commission on Older Americans letter of opposition to
the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act. Leonard Gross,
Chairperson of the commission on Older Americans, addressed
Council regarding improving the quality of life for all senior
citizens in Santa Monica, and urged all Santa Monicans to help
locate the frail, isolated, elderly in order to administer to
their needs. Mr. Gross requested, on behalf of the Commission on
Older Americans, that the Commission be granted permission to
take positions on various pending or completed legislation, and
to correspond those positions to the appropriate legislators
without first obtaining individual approval of the City council;
noting that the Commission will only take pesi tiens on matters
directly impacting senior citizens. Mr. Gross also requested
Council's authorization to communicate with appropriate officials
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as issues regarding the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act arise
in the future; specifically, permission to ask the lOlst Congress
to withhold implementation of this act to allow further study of
the provisions, its financial funding, and the impacts on the
interests of senior Americans. council asked questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved that the City Council authorize
the commission on Older Americans to communicate with elected
representatives in Congress and executives of the American
Association of Retired Persons on the specifics of the Medicare
Catastrophic Coverage Act, as well as future Medicare amendments
which may be proposed. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion
was held. The motion was unanimously approved.
CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: At 7: 50 p.m., Mayor Zane
convened a special joint meeting of the City council,
Redevelopment Agency, Parking Authority, and Housing Authority.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Agency Member Judy Abdo
Agency Member Ken Genser
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Herbert Katz
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen
PARKING AUTHORITY
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Herber Katz
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Also Present: Executive secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane
Vice Chairperson David B. Finkel
Commissioner Judy Abdo
Commissioner Ken Genser
Commissioner William H. Jennings
commissioner Herbert Katz
Commissioner Christine E. Reed
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Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen
RA-1: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES APPROVAL: The Redevelopment
Agency minutes of January 10, 1989, were presented for approval.
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the minutes as
presented. Second by Agency Member Genser. The motion was
unanimously approved.
PA-I: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES APPROVAL: The Parking Authority
minutes of April 26, and June 21, 1988, were presented for
approval. Authority Members Abdo and Genser abstained from
voting on this item. Authority Member Reed moved to approve the
minutes as present. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel.
The motion was approved, Authority Members Abdo and Genser
abstained.
CC/PA-2: SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT/PARKING LOT 4: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to adopt resolutions
approving in concept the development of a senior housing project
on Fourth Street parking lot, Lot 4, and authorize staff to
prepare and issue a Request for statement of Qualifications to
select a project development team. Authority/Council asked
questions of staff. Members of the public Joy Fullmer and Peter
Berke each expressed their concerns regarding this development.
Authority Member Katz moved to hear from a member of the public
who submitted a request to speak after the item had been called.
Second by Authori ty Member Genser. The motion was approved.
Member of the public Betty Bunnele expressed her concerns
regarding the impact of the project on the adjacent neighborhood.
Discussion was held. Chairperson Pro Tempore/Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel moved on behalf of the Parking Authority to approve the
staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 206(PAS) entitled:
t1RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIXTY-SEVEN UNITS OF AFFORDABLE
SENIOR HOUSING UTILIZING THE AIR-RIGHTS OVER PARKING LOT FOUR,"
and on behalf of the city Council to adopt Resolution No.
7767 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIXTY SEVEN
UNITS OF AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING UTILIZING THE AIR-RIGHTS OVER
PARKING LOT FOUR,II reading resolutions by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Authority/Councilmember Abdo.
After further discussion, Authority/Councilmember Katz moved to
amend the motion to have this item brought back after the
feasibility study has been thoroughly done, prior to acceptance
of the funding, so that the Parking Authority/City Council and
the neighborhoods know what the city is doing in regard to
parking and construction problems. The motion was not accepted
as friendly by the maker and second of the main motion.
Authority/Councilmember Katz moved a substitute motion to approve
the original staff recommendation with the condition that this
item be brought back for final approval prior to acceptance of
funds so that they can be sure that they are protecting the
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neighborhoods and not allowing intrusion, or capping off parking
that may, or may not be needed, and so that citizens are kept
well aware of why the city is doing this before it is done.
Second by AuthorityjCouncilmember Reed. During discussion, the
substitute motion was further amended to include direction to
staff to consider in their analysis, the possibility of city
funding for non-housing amenities, such as landscaping and common
rooms in order to produce a more attractive facility. The
substitute motion, as amended, was approved by the following
vote:
parking Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Authorityjcouncilmember Katz moved to approve the same motion on
behal f of the city Council. Second by Authority jCouncilmember
Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
~C/PA-3: EDISON EASEMENT/KEN EDWARDS CENTER: A recommendation
to adopt a resolution authorizing grant of easement to Southern
California Edison for the construction and maintenance of
electrical facilities servicing the Ken Edwards Center at 1527
4th street, was withdrawn at the request of staff. (See Item 6-P
of the Consent Calendar.)
HA-l: HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES APPROVAL: The Housing Authority
minutes of January 24, 1989, were presented for approval. Vice
Chairperson Finkel moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Second by Commissioner Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
HA-2: HOUSING VOUCHERS/ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT: Presented
was a staff report recommending the adoption of a resolution
authorizing the application for 95 housing vouchers and
authorizing the Executive Secretary to execute the annual
contribution contract. Commissioners asked questions of staff.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding
H.U.D. requirements and discrimination against singles and young
people. Commissioner Reed moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 33 (HAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 95 HOUSING
ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
SIGN SAID APPLICATION AND TO EXECUTE THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION
CONTRACT IF THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED, II reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof, thereby providing
authorization to increase the Housing Authority's revenue and
expenditure accounts in the amounts detailed within the staff
report (dated February 28, 1989) on an annual basis, contingent
upon the execution of the Annual contributions Contract. Second
by commissioner Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
CC/RA/PA/HA-1: MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND EXPENDITURE CHANGES:
Presented was a staff report transmitting resolutions
recommending the approval of Mid-Year budget revenue and
expenditure changes; personnel actions; Cable Fund fee schedules;
and approving loans to Cable and Airport Funds. Questions of
staff were considered. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns regarding the proposed salary increases in
the Mid-Year budget. Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved, on
behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, to adopt Resolution No.
424 (RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1988-89," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Agency Member Abdo. Discuss ion was held.
The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Redevelopment Agency vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Authority Member Genser moved, on behalf of the Parking
Authority, to adopt Resolution No. 207(PAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-89," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Authority Member Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Parking Authority vote: unanimously approved 7-0
commissioner Genser moved, on behalf of the Housing Authority, to
adopt Resolution No. 34 (HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL yEAR 1988-89," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by vice Chairperson Finkel. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Housing Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved, on behalf of the city Council, to
adopt Resolution No. 7768 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-89;" Resolution No. 7769(CCS) entitled: itA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING A SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF AUDITORIUM
BUSINESS SUPERVISOR; II Resolution No. 7770(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING A SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEER; II Resolution No. 7771 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING VIDEO
PRODUCTION FEES; It and Resolution No. 7772 (CCS) entitled: itA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING A SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF LEAD CARPENTER,"
reading the resolutions by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember ADdo. Councilmember Reed moved
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to amend the Exhibit G of the Mid-Year Budget Review to add the
condition that in no case shall Councilmembers have more than one
computer and one printer provided to them by the city, and that
the City shall in any event keep one or two portable computers
available for those councilmembers who might need one when they
travel, if that Councilmember does not in fact choose to have a
portable computer all the time. Second by Councilmember Katz.
Discussion was held. During discussion, the motion was amended
to allow the City to provide each Councilmember with one desk-top
computer, one lap-top computer, and one deskjet printer (a less
expensive model) as a matter of policy, and that Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel be provided with Councilmernber Reed t sprinter.
The motion to amend the main motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
The main motion to adopt the resolutions approving the Mid-Year
budget on behalf of the City council was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 9:30 p.m., the special joint meeting of the City Council,
Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority
was adjourned. The City Council recessed.
At 9: 50 p. m., Council reconvened with all members present, to
consider the remainder of the agenda.
5-A: REQUEST OF MIMI ADAMS/FEEDING THE HOMELESS: Presented was
the request of Mimi Adams to address council regarding locating a
place to feed the homeles, continued from February 14, 1989. Ms.
Adams addressed the council regarding the need for an indoor
location from which to operate a program for feeding homeless
people. No action was taken. Mayor Zane expressed Council's
gratitude for the efforts provided by Ms. Adams and the members
of her organization (Family Assistance Involving the Homeless),
and indicated that staff is currently working with members of the
business community and other organizations in the City in trying
to identify an indoor location for this program.
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. Councilmember Genser
moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items
6-H, 6-M, and 6-N, reading resolutions and ordinances by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of February 14,
1988, were approved as written.
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6-B: PROCEDURES/POLICIES/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM: Ordinance 1467 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TEH
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2940, 2942, 2943, 2944, AND 2946 RELATING
TO PROCEDURES AND POLICIES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM," was adopted.
6-C: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION/STREET RESURFACING/TREE PLANTING
ASSESSMENTS/COLORADO AVE. BETWEEN 14TH STREET AND CLOVERFIELD
BLVD.: Resolution No. 7773(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MARCH 28, 1989 TO HEAR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE
CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR GUTTER INSTALLATION, STREET
RESURFACING, AND TREE PLANTING ON COLORADO AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH
STREET AND CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD," was adopted.
6-D: FINAL PARCEL MAP 19110/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1128 22ND
STREET: Resolution No. 7774(CCS) entitled: IlA RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 19110," was adopted,
thereby accepting and approving Final Parcel Map 19110 for a
four-unit condominium project at 1128 22nd Street.
6-E: FINAL TRACT MAP 46585/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1121 PRINCETON
STREET: Resolution No. 7775 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF TEH
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46585," was adopted,
thereby approving Final Tract Map 46585 for a 5-unit condominium
project at 1121 Princeton street.
6-F: CANCELLATION OF COUNCIL MEETING: A recommendation to
cancel the regular City Council meeting scheduled for March 14,
1989, and to continue any public hearings scheduled for that date
to March 28, 1989, was approved.
6-G: SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN UPDATE/APPLICATION FOR
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS: A recommendation to authorize the city
Manager to file updates to the Short Range Transit Plan and
authorize City Manager to file applications for funds made
available by the Transportation Development Act, the state
Transit Assistance Fund, and the proposition A Program was
approved.
6-1: GALVANIZED COPPER AND PLASTIC PIPE: Bid No. 2207 was
awarded to Brandon Industrial at specified unit prices plus
applicable tax, as the lowest and best bidder, to furnish and
deliver galvanized copper and plastic pipe for various City
departments.
6-J: VALVES AND COCKS: Bid No. 2209 was awarded to Services
Industrial Supply at specified unit prices plus applicable tax,
as the lowest and best bidder, to furnish and deliver
miscellaneous valves and cocks for various departments.
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6-K: CEMENT PRODUCTS: Bid No. 2210 was awarded to Paragon
Building Products at specified unit prices plus applicable tax,
as the lowest and best bidder, furnish and deliver cement
products for various departments.
6-L: TRANSIT COACHES/MUNICIPAL BUS LINES: Bid No. 2157 was
awarded to Greyhound, Inc., in the total amount of $1,886,550,
including applicable sales tax, for the purchase of ten transit
coaches to replace ten i3-year old buses in the Municipal Bus
Lines fleet.
6-0: FRATERNAL ENDEAVORS HOUSE/2233 5TH STREET: A
recommendation regarding the disposition of the Fraternal
Endeavors house located at 2233 Fifth street, was withdrawn at
the request of staff.
6-P: EDISON EASEMENT/KEN EDWARDS CENTER 1527 4TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7777 (CCS) entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AT THE KEN EDWARDS CENTER, 1527 4TH
STREET," was adopted, thereby authorizing a grant of easement to
Southern California Edison for the construction and maintenance
of electrical facilities servicing the Ken Edwards Center at 1527
4th street.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-H: CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE/RENTAL HOUSING CODE
ENFORCEMENT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommendation to receive and file the Annual Report on
compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code section
17274 regarding rental housing code enforcement for calendar year
1988. Councilmember Genser initiated discussion and requested
staff to report, when convenient, regarding the average length of
time necessary for the investigation of complaints regarding
Housing Code violations. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns regarding Housing Code violations.
Counci1member Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation to
receive and file this report as the Calendar Year 1.988 report
required by the calfornia Revenue and Taxation Code section 17274
for the City of Santa Monica, with the addition that staff be
directed to report, at their earliest possible convenience, the
average length of time necessary to respond and resolve tenant
complaints regarding Housing Code violations. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved.
6-M: PIER FIREWORKS: Presented was a staff report transmitting
a recommendation to approve a change of date for a fireworks
display from February 4, 11, and 18, to March 11, 18, and 25,
1989, at dusk on the beach north of the Pier, to be presented by
the Santa Monica Pier Lessees. Councilmember Ganser moved to
hear from a member of the public who requested to speak on this
item. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved,
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Councilmembers Reed and Jennings opposed. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding the burden placed on
her neighborhood from the noise and crowds generated by a
fireworks display at the Pier. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to
approve the staff recommendation to grant the request of the Pier
Lessees t Association to conduct three fireworks shows on March
II, 18, and 25, 1989, at 6:30 p.m. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
The motion was unanimously approved.
6-N: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a resolution setting a public hearing for
April 11, 1989, on assessment of costs to repair damaged
sidewalks, driveways and curbs on various streets
(SR-B9-128/129) . Member of the public E. Bruce Jochim spoke
regarding the assessment for sidewalk, driveway, and curb repair
on the property at 2930 Colorado Avenue. Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel moved to approve the staff recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. 7776 entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF TEH 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-89-128/l29)," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Presented was a
staff report and public hearing on the assessment of costs to
repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-89-l24/125).
The pUblic hearing was declared opened at 10:10 p.m. There being
no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was declared closed.
~ayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7778 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING
REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS
(SR-89-124/125),1I reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, amended to delete 1067 Princeton from the list
of properties to be assessed. Second by Councilmember Katz. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: RESTAURANTS IN THE CM DISTRICT: An ordinance for
introduction and first reading regarding modification of Section
9023.7 of Zoning Ordinance regarding restaurants in CM District
was continued to the Council meeting of March 7, 1989.
B-a: ICE CREAM STORE: An ordinance for introduction and first
reading modifying Section 9023.2 (b) 13 to eliminate IINo Seatingll
restriction for ice cream, yogurt, and frozen dessert stores in
the Main street Special Commercial District was continued to the
Council meeting of March 7, 1989.
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8-C: SALE AND POSSESSION OF ASSAULT WEAPONS: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an Emergency ordinance for introduction
and adoption adding Chapter SA to the Santa Monica Municipal Code
to prohibit the sale and possession of assault weapons. Council
asked questions of staff. At 10:20 p.m., Mayor Zane declared the
public hearing opened. Robert Ruthven, E. Bruce Yochim, Joseph
Vinot, Rod Sabel, Tony Alvarez, Donna Alvarez, Judson Swearingen
Jr., Michael Robbins, Alan Zahner, C.J. McDonald, Marianne Fang,
Thomas E. Locke, and Randy Herrst spoke in opposi tion to the
proposed ordinance. Joy Fullmer and Peter Berke spoke in
support. There being no one else wishing to speak, at 1.0:57
p.m., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1468 entitled: IIAN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER SA TO
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND
POSSESSION OF ASSAULT WEAPONS AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN
EMERGENCY, II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
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 Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved.
8-0: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE H.: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending Section 3238H of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to
enlarge Preferential Parking Zone H. Councilmember Genser moved
to hear from a member of the public who submitted a request to
speak after the item had been called. Second by councilmember
Katz. The motion was approved. Mayor Zane opened the public
hearing at 1.1:06 p.m. Jerry Lank spoke in opposition to
expanding the preferential parking district. There being no one
else wishing to speak, Mayor Zane declared the public hearing
closed at 11:15 p.m. councilmember Genser 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 SECTION 3238H OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ENLARGE PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE H,11 reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved a
substitute motion to defer the matter of expanding this
preferential parking district until such time as council can work
with the small businesses effected (not the business park) to
solve the parking problem before enlarging the zone by adding
30th street. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Discussion was held.
The substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Katz
Negative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
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The motion to introduce the ordinance for first reading was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to return as soon as
they can with a strategy for dealing with parking for small
businesses located within preferential parking districts. Second
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Reed
8-E: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE M: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
adding Section 3238M to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to
establish Preferential Parking Zone M. Council asked questions
of staff. Mayor Zane was excused from the meeting at 11:45 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel declared the public hearing opened at
11:50 p.m. Bruce Dickinson, Doria Krohn, Nancy Gottesman, Cathy
Tauber, Dorothea Orgo, and Sylvia Merschel spoke in support of
establishing the preferential parking district. Manhar Patel
spoke in opposition. Mayor Zane returned to the dais at 11:50
p.m. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing closed at 12:05 a.m. Councilmember
Katz moved to extend the meeting to 12:30 a.m. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved, Councilmember
Jennings opposed. Councilmember Reed moved to introduce for
first reading the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238M TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING
ZONE M," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, with the following amendment: that the Preferential
Parking Zone M shall be a limited to two hours between 9:00 a.m.,
and 10:00 p.m., and parking shall be prohibited altogether from
10:00 p.m., to 2:00 a.m., unless appropriate permits are
obtained. Second by councilmember Genser. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Abdo moved a substitute motion to delay action on
this item until the April 11 meeting as a "5" item, to allow the
neighbors to facilitate a meeting among the neighbors and local
small business people of the preferential parking district, so
that they can discuss modifications to the hours of preferential
parking. Second by Councilmember Katz. The substitution motion
failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo and Katz
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Negative: councilmembers Finkel,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Genser,
The motion to approve the establishment of Preferential Parking
District M, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Genser,
Negative: councilmembers Abdo, Katz
Councilmember Reed moved to direct staff to insure that meters of
some short time duration, that meets the needs of the small
business and commercial neighborhood get placed in the pieces of
blocks that will be open and not under permit parking, so that
the commercial people get the guarantee of the turnover on the
spaces. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel
moved to amend the motion to instruct the staff to monitor this
program and fix a time now that the City Manager thinks is
appropriate to make a judgment as to whether or not the plan is
working, or is creating mare problems than it solves, and to
return to Council with a proposed amendment if the staff decides
that one is appropriate. The amendment was accepted as friendly
by the maker and second of the motion. During discussion, with
Council's consent, staff was directed to issue an information
item regarding this preferential parking district when staff
regularly reports regarding the status of all preferential
parking districts within the City. The motion, as amended, was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-F: REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING ACTIVITIES: An ordinance
for introduction and first reading amending Chapter 2 of Article
V of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to reflect changes in the
City'S refuse collection and recycling activities was withdrawn
at the request of staff.
lO-A: COMMISSION ON
CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE
commission on Older
Medicare Catastrophic
meeting.
OLDER AMERICANS/OPPOSITION TO MEDICARE
ACT: A Recommendation to approve the
Americans letter of opposition to the
Coverage Act was considered earlier in the
II-A: COMMERCIAL ALLOTMENT PROGRAM: Presented was a
recommendation to direct the preparation of an ordinance
establiShing the Commercial Allotment Program. Councilmember
Katz moved to open the public hearing and continue the public
hearing to the meeting of March 7, 1989. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved.
At 12: 35 a. m., Councilmember Reed was excused from the Counc il
meeting.
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Councilmember Genser moved to continue the remainder of the
agenda to March 7, 1989, except for Item II-B. second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved,
councilmember Reed absent.
11-B: CIRCUS TIHANY: Presented was a recommendation regarding
the proposed engagement of Circus Tihany during october and
November 1989. council asked questions of staff. councilmember
Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby
authorizing the City Manager to proceed with negotiaions
regarding a parking shuttle system and traffic management plan;
an appropriate financial agreement; insurance that Pier Lessee
and vendors concerns are adequately addressed; pier construction
staging plan to insure that Pier construction is not disrupted;
and appropriate location for housing of circus animals. Second
by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. Member of the
Public Milt Larsen spoke in support of the proposed circus. The
motion to approve the staff recommendation was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
ll-C: CLOSED SESSION: A request for Closed session for the
purpose of considering personnel matters and threatened
litigation, pending litigation and litigation to be commenced by
the city was not held.
12-A: C.U.P. 88-012/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/R3 DISTRICT: An appeal
of Planning commission approval of Conditional Use Permit 88-012
to permit construction of a three story, 36 I 8" high, nine unit
condominium constructed over 20 subterranean parking spaces at
1531 12th Street, located in the R3 district. Applicant: Paul
Zahler for PMA Development. Appellant: Mayor Pro Tempore David
Finkel, was continued to March 7, 1989.
14-A: ASSEMBLY BILL 5/MOTORCYCLE SAFETY: The request of Mayor
Zane to discuss support of AB 5 (Hansen) concerning motorcycle
safety, continued from February 14, 1989, was continued to March
7, 1989.
14-B: ARTS COMMISSION: The matter of the appointment of a
member to the Arts Commission was withdrawn at the request of
staff, to be considered at a later meeting.
14-C: RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION: The matter of the
acceptance of a letter of resignation from Rosemarie Menchaca
from the Recreation and Parks Commission and authorization to
City Clerk to publish notice of vacancy, was continued to March
7, 1989.
14-D: SECURITY FOR SANTA MONICA WEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE:
The request of Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss methods to
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provide greater and safer care for employees, staff and patients
at santa Monica West Mental Health service at 1525 Euclid street,
and request Council to send condolences to the family of Robbyn
Panitch, psychiatric social worker, who was slain there, was
continued to March 7, 1989.
15. PUBLIC INPUT: There were no members of the public wishing
to speak.
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:45 a.m., Council adjourned in memory of
Lawrence Wells, and Robbyn panitch.
ATTEST:
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Clarice E.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Dennis Zane
Mayor
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