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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 28, 1992
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Genser at 6:15 P.M. on Tuesday, April 28, 1992, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
(arrived during Closed Session)
Councilmember Herbert Katz
(arrived during Closed Session)
Absent: Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Also Present: city Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
CLOSED SESSION: At 6:15 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and
threatened litigation, pending litigation, and litigation to be
commenced by the City. No action was taken.
At 7:45 P.M., Council convened the regular meeting.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
(arrived at 9:35 P.M.)
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag of the united states of America.
Also Present:
INSPIRATION: A moment of inspiration was provided by City Clerk
Dykhouse who urged all eligible persons to exercise their right
to vote.
Mayor Genser moved to continue Item Nos. 5-A, 5-B, 5-C, and 5-D
until 9:30 P.M., when Councilmember Vazquez is expected to arrive
at the meeting. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Vazquez absent.
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At 7:47 P.M., a Housing Authority Special Meeting was convened.
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Chair Ken Genser
Chair Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
commissioner Robert T. Holbrook
Commissioner Herbert Katz
commissioner Kelly Olsen
commissioner Dennis Zane
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Absent:
commissioner Antonio Vazquez
Executive Director John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
HA-1: HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Housing Authority minutes of January 28, 1992. Commissioner
Holbrook moved to approve the Housing Authority minutes of
January 28, 1992, as presented. Second by commissioner Katz.
The motion was unanimously approved, Commissioner Vazquez absent.
Also Present:
HA-2: HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT:
Commissioner Holbrook declared a conflict of interest and excused
himself from deliberations on this item. Presented was the staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution approving amended
Exhibit II to Part I of Section 8 Existing Housing Voucher I
Program Consolidated Annual Contributions Contract No. SF-520(V)
and authorizing the Executive Director to execute the contract.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Commissioner Zane moved to authorize the Executive Director to
execute the CACC and adopt Resolution No. 52(HAS), entitled: IIA
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED EXHIBIT II TO PART I OF SECTION 8
EXISTING HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT NO. SF-520(V) AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by chair Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Housing Authority Vote:
Affirmative: commissioners Abdo, Katz,
Olsen, zane, Chair Genser
Absent: commissioners Holbrook,
Vazquez
commissioner Holbrook resumed his seat at the dais.
At 7:55 P.M., the Housing Authority Special Meeting was adjourned
and the City council Meeting was reconvened.
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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
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Katz moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of
Item No. 6-K, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Counci1member
Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: counci1members Zane, Olsen, Katz,
Holbrook, Abdo, Mayor Genser
Absent: counci1member Vazquez
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of March 31,
and April 7, 1992, were approved as submitted.
6 - B : SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE PROTECTION PROVIS IONS: Ordinance No.
1621(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE PROTECTION
PROVISIONS TO ELIMINATE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN HUD-INSURED HIGH
RISE BUILDINGS," was adopted on second reading.
6-C: FINAL OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICTING MAP: ordinance No.
1622 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA IMPLEMENTING THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE
AND ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADOPTING THE FINAL OFFICIAL DISTRICTING
MAP," was adopted on second reading.
6-0: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS/DAMAGED PAVEMENT: Resolution No.
8391 (CCS) entitled: "A 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, CURBS AND THE REMOVAL
OF HAZARDOUS PAVEMENT IN PARKWAY AREA (SR-92-181)," was adopted,
thereby setting a public hearing date of May 26, 1992.
6-E: STREET RESURFACING/PICO BOULEVARD: Resolution No.
8392 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 26, 1992, TO
HEAR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT
OF COSTS FOR STREET RESURFACING ON PICO BOULEVARD IN CONJUNCTION
WITH 1990-91 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM," was adopted, thereby
setting a public hearing date of May 26, 1992.
6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49015/CONDOMINIUMS/1405
OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD: Resolution No. 8393 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
49015 FOR A PROJECT AT 1405 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD," was adopted,
thereby approving a 5-unit condominium project at 1405 Ocean Park
Boulevard.
6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50147/TPC-123/1533
PRINCETON: Resolution No. 8394(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50147 FOR A
PROJECT AT 1533 PRINCETON, It was adopted, thereby approving a
6-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 1533 Princeton.
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6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50246/CONDOMINIUMS/1138-
1144 YALE STREET: Resolution No. 8395(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA I
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
50246 FOR A PROJECT AT 1138-1144 YALE STREET," was adopted,
thereby approving a 9-unit condominium project at 1138-1144 Yale
Street.
6-1: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50463/TPC-138/2221 OCEAN
AVENUE: Resolution No. 8396(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50463 FOR A PROJECT AT 2221
OCEAN AVENUE," was adopted, thereby approving a 22-unit
tenant-participating conversion project at 2221 Ocean Avenue.
6-J: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/APPEAL/DR 91-007/502 BROADWAY:
The statement of Official Action containing findings for the
denial of Development Review 91-007 was certified.
6-L: TREE TRIMMING SERVICES: Bid No. 2404 was awarded to West
Coast Arborists, Inc. at specified unit prices for tree trimming
for the Parks Division, Cultural and Recreation Services
Department.
6-M: CONSTRUCTION OF WASH RACK AND NOISE BARRIER AT AIRpORT:
Contract No. 5834(CCS) was awarded to Excel Paving Company in the
amount of $173,920 for the construction of a wash rack and noise
barrier at the Airport.
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6-N: APPROPRIATION OF TORCA FUNDS: $5,250,000 in TORCA funds
were appropriated to account number 14-720-264-20092-8906-99349.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-K: CITY BUDGET SESSIONS: Presented was the staff
recommendation to set City Council study sessions on proposed FY
1992/93 city Budget for the evenings of June 8, June 9, June 10
and June 11, 1992. Mayor Genser moved to conduct study sessions
on the proposed FY 1992/93 city Budget for the evenings of
Monday, June 8, Tuesday, June 9, from 6-7: 30 P. M., Wednesday,
June 10, and Thursday, June 11, if needed, with sessions
beginning at 6:00 P.M and that said study sessions be televised.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Vazquez absent.
7-A: APPEAL/CUP 91-015/VTTM 50523/CONDOMINIUMS/911 12TH STREET:
Presented was the appeal of condition of approval of a Planning
Commission approval of CUP 91-015 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map
50523 to allow the construction of a two-story, five-unit
residential condominium project at 911 12th street.
Applicant/Appellant: Richard Chang and Henry Wu. (Public
hearing on this item was held on February 4, 1992) .
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the appeal to allow the I
applicant to elect to comply with the provisions of Ordinance No.
1615 (CCS) and approve CUP 91-015 and VTTM 50523 with amended
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condition # 4 3 . Second by Councilmember Holbrook.
was approved by the following vote:
The motion
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Katz, Zane
Negative: Councilmember Olsen, Mayor Genser
Absent: councilmember Vazquez
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: Held after Item No. 15.
lO-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS/REMOVAL OF DAMAGED
PAVEMENT: Presented was the public hearing on assessment of
costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, curbs and the
removal of damaged pavement in the parkway areas at various
locations (SR-92-179). At 8:01 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the
public hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Genser closed the pUblic hearing. councilmember Katz moved to
acknowledge one protest and adopt Resolution No. 8397(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
(SR92-179) , II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Zane, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmember Vazquez
lO-B: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS/REMOVAL OF DAMAGED
PAVEMENT: Presented was the public hearing on assessment of
costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, curbs and the
removal of damaged pavement in the parkway areas at various
locations (SR-92-180). At 8:02 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the
public hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Genser closed the pUblic hearing. Councilmember Katz moved to
adopt Resolution No. 8398 (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, CURBS AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS PAVEMENT IN
PARKWAY AREAS (SR-92-l80)," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Olsen, Katz,
Holbrook, Abdo, Mayor Genser
Absent: councilmember Vazquez
13-A: ALEXANDER M. MAN: The request of Alexander M. Man to
address Council regarding public access to the beach from
Palisades Park was withdrawn at the request of Mr. Man.
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13-B: BARBARA BROWN/RUSS SHAVER/ERIC CHEN/J. TIMOTHY MURPHY: The
request of Barbara Brown, Russ Shaver, Eric Chen, and J. Timothy
Murphy to address Council regarding traffic in Sunset Park and on I
Pearl Street was wi thdrawn at the request of the above-noted
speakers. Mayor Genser stated this item will be continued to the
meeting of May 12, 1992, when Council will consider neighborhood
traffic plans.
14-A: WAIVER OF FEE FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR THE STATE LANDS
COMMISSION: Presented was the request of Mayor Genser to discuss
waiving the fee for use of the Council Chambers by the state
Lands Commission on Tuesday, May 26, 1992. Mayor Genser moved
to waive the $100 fee for use of the Council Chambers by the
state Lands commission on Tuesday, May 26, 1992, from 9:00 A.M.
to 4:30 P.M. to receive public comments on the Draft California
Comprehensive Offshore Resource study. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Vazquez
absent.
14-B: RESIGNATION OF PAM BRADY FROM THE COMJ.IIISSIION ON THE
STATUS OF WOMEN: Councilmember Zane moved to accept with regret
the letter of resignation of Pam Brady from the Commission on the
status of Women and authorize the city Clerk to publish a Notice
of Vacancy. Second by Councilmernber Katz. Mayor Genser moved to
amend the motion to accept with much regret. The motion was
accepted as friendly. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Vazquez absent.
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14-C: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS: councilmember Olsen
presented his request to discuss reducing campaign contributions
from $500 to $250. Councilmember Katz moved to consider this
item at the meeting of May 26, 1992, when the ordinance regarding
campaign contributions will be discussed. Second by
Councilmember Olsen and carried.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
council regarding terrorism, various wars, the media, and womens'
rights.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 8:17 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of discussing the following cases:
Rosenberg v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Santa Monica Superior
Court Case Number SC 012 124; Amato v. city of Santa Monica et
al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case Number WEe 132 906; Simon
v. City of Santa Monica, et a1., Santa Monica Superior Court Case
Number SC 007 587. No action was taken.
At 9:35 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present.
S-A: STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code section 9040.27 regarding standards for lighting. This item
was heard in conjunction with Item Nos. 5-B and 5-C.
5-B: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/RVC DISTRICT: Presented was
an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa
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Monica Municipal Code Section 9015.6
development standards in the RVC District.
in conjunction with Item Nos. 5-A and 5-C.
regarding property
This item was heard
5-C: APPEAL/FINAL EIR 90-007/DR 91-006/RPP 91-008/Z0NING
ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS 91-006 AND 91-007/SANTA MONICA PIER:
Presented was the appeal of Planning commission approval of a
resolution adopting the Final EIR 90-007, DR 91-006, RPP 91-008
and Council consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments 91-
006 and 91-007 for the proposed development on the Santa Monica
Pier. Applicant: Santa Monica pier Restoration Corporation.
Appellant: Diane Simpson. This item was heard in conjunction
with Item Nos. 5-A and 5-B. (The public hearings on this item
were held on March 31, and April 21, 1992).
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 Midnight.
Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
Discussion continued. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8390(CCS), changing section 9 to read, "The
certification of the EIR is limited to the Fun Zone and parking
lot improvements," and re-numbering the existing section 9 to be
Section 10, also including the addition provided by the Planning
Commission and, on the revised project, the system of Fun Zone
parking lot improvements and a statement of overriding
considerations with respect to two unavoidable significant
traffic impacts, which he believes are no longer unavoidable by
virtue of the assessment of the cumulative project in the
community, 40% of whose traffic is either fictitious or
speculative. Second by Councilmember Katz with the condition
that there be no mitigation on the traffic issue. The motion was
accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Vazquez, Katz,
Holbrook, Abdo
Negative: councilmember Olsen, Mayor Genser
By virtue of the above action, Resolution No. 8390(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE SANTA
MONICA PIER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT," was adopted.
Councilmember Zane moved to deny the appeal and approve a
Development Review Permit for the revised project consisting of
the Fun Zone and parking lot improvements, SUbject to findings
and conditions provided, including changes reconunended by the
Planning Commission, without changes made to heights of projects
on the building. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo.
Councilmember Katz moved to amend the motion to stipulate that
the roller coaster portion of the proj ect be delayed for six
months after the operation commences on the Fun Zone and then
reviewed for possible inclusion. Second by Councilmember
Holbrook. Discussion was held. The amendment failed by the
following vote:
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council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Olsen, Katz, Holbrook
Negative: Councilmembers Zane, Vazquez, Abdo, I
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Mayor Genser moved to amend the motion to include a condition
reading as follows: "The Fun Zone shall consist of no more than
70,000 square feet of pier deck area and shall provide a maximum
of twelve rides in addition to games and food booths. No less
than six children rides and no more than six general amusement
rides shall be located in the Fun Zone area. The general
amusement rides in the Fun Zone shall be limited to no more than
one ferris wheel and one roller coaster." The motion was
accepted as friendly with the condition that the number of game
booths be limited to twenty-one and one of the kiddy rides may
also be a kiddy ferris wheel. Discussion was held. Mayor Genser
moved to amend the motion to incorporate the following
clarifications to the conditions: 1) a police substation will be
provided: 2) the number of police officers described in the
supplemental staff report are a condition of the operation and
existence of the project; 3) a security plan must be approved by
the pol ice department; 4) Condi tion No. 22 : Language will be
changed whereby "should" will be changed to read "shall"
throughout the condition. Language with regard to additional
lanes to be accommodated under the pier will be revised to read,
"Two lanes shall be provided in one direction; one in the other
direction to accommodate peak inbound and outbound traffic
flows. " Further language would be added as follows: "The City I
Parking and Traffic Engineer shall prepare signal warrants at the
corner of Seaside Terrace and Ocean Avenue to determine if a
specially-designed traffic signal should be installed to allow
two lanes of traffic to enter southbound onto Ocean Avenue. The
warrants shall be conducted wi thin one year of the proj ect ' s
operation."; 5) Condition No. 23: Language will be changed
whereby "should" will be changed to read "shall" throughout the
condition. Eliminate the sentence which reads, "This exit point
will allow a majority of exiting vehicles direct access to the
freeway system or to downtown Santa Monica without using Appian
Way, Seaside Terrace, and Ocean Avenue routes."; 6) Condition No.
24: Revised language to read, "A 32'-wide roadway under the pier
ramp shall be provided to accommodate three lanes of traffic.
During peak periods, two lanes shall be used in one direction and
one in the other to accommodate peak inbound and outbound traffic
flows. The remainder of the language will be deleted. The
amendments were accepted as friendly. Mayor Genser moved to
amend the motion that weekday closing hours of the Fun Zone
between Labor Day and Memorial Day be limited to 9:00 P.M.
instead of 10: 00 P.M. Discussion was held. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. Mayor Genser moved to amend the motion to
restrict the ferris wheel to 85' in height. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. Mayor Genser moved
to amend the motion to restrict the other rides to 45' in height.
Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The I
amendment failed by the fOllowing vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Olsen, Mayor Genser
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Negative: Councilmembers zane, Vazquez, Katz,
Holbrook, Abdo
Councilmember Zane moved to amend his motion to restrict the drop
on the roller coaster to a maximum of 30'. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion, as
amended, was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Vazquez, Abdo,
Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmembers Olsen, Katz, Holbrook
Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he
voted "no" on this item based solely on his objection with regard
to delaying the roller coaster~ he feels that the remainder of
the project is good.
Councilmember Zane moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled: IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
9040.27 REGARDING STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING,II reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Vazquez, Katz,
Abdo, Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmembers Olsen, Holbrook
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to 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 9015.6 REGARDING PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS IN THE RVC DISTRICT, II as recommended by the Planning
Department, with the amendment to add a sentence to the end of
Subdivision (a) reading, "Maximum building height for the pier
platform shall be measured from the pier platform rather than
average natural grade," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. Council asked
questions of staff. Mayor Genser moved to amend the motion to
restrict the height of rides to conform with the Development
Review Permit with only one ride permitted a height of 85 feet.
The amendment was accepted as friendly with the condition that
one ferris wheel be restricted to a maximum height of 85 feet,
one roller coaster be restricted to a maximum height of 55 feet,
and any other ride being restricted to a maximum height of 45
feet. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Mayor Genser
moved to amend the motion to increase the height limit to 40' for
the replacement of the Sinbad's building only. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. Mayor Genser moved to amend the motion to
add the words, "... except parcels front ing on Ocean Avenue. II to
the end of SECTION lea), Pier Overlay: a.~ and make a finding
that this specific change is a clarification of and not a change
to existing law. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12: 45 A.M.
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Second by
approved.
councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
Councilmember Katz moved to approve a Reduced Parking Permit for
shared parking for the revised project consisting of the Fun Zone
and parking lot improvements subject to findings and conditions.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmember Olsen
5-D: ALCOHOL POLICY/SANTA MONICA PIER: Presented was the staff
recommendation to establish an alcohol policy for the Santa
Monica Pier. (Public hearing held on March 31, 1992) .
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the
Alcohol Beverage Service Policies as adopted by the Planning
Commission with the following addition: provide for no more than
nine (9) restaurants/cafes/night clubs with alcohol licenses, of
which five (5) shall be fUll-service, four (4) shall be limited
to beer and wine, with a maximum number of seats of 2,100 I
(including both inside and outside seating), with the
understanding that if there are to be any additional restaurant
uses proposed in the central area that it will only be by
subtracting from the envisioned uses on the provided list.
Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Katz wi thdrew his second. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Abdo. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to
amend the motion that the nine existing units which have alcohol
licenses are approved this evening and when the PRe returns with
an overall policy for the central area that the alcohol policy be
reviewed for the individual proposed project. The motion died
for lack of a second. Discussion was held. Mayor Ganser moved a
substitute motion to adopt policies which are pier-specific
policies (1-5) and continue the issue of
over-concentration/quantity. Second by Councilmember Olsen.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to extend the
meeting to 1: 00 A. M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The
motion failed, Councilmembers Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Genser
opposed. councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12:50
A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion failed,
Councilmembers Olsen, Vazquez, and Mayor Genser opposed.
Discussion of the establishment of an alcohol policy for the
Santa Monica pier was continued to the next Council meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 12:45 A.M., the meeting was adjourned in memory
of Michael David Reyes and Ruth Schaff Smith.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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C arice E. DY~~Se
City Clerk
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