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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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APRIL 21, 1992
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Genser at 7:35 P.M. on Tuesday, April 21, 1992, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herbert Katz
(arrived at 7:41 P.M.)
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember Olsen led the asseThblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to consolidate Item Nos. a-A, a-B, I
and 10-A. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Mayor Genser moved to advance three young speakers in the
speaking order. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion
was unanimously approved.
a-A: STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING: The ordinance for introduction and
first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code section
9040.27 regarding standards for lighting was continued to the
meeting of April 28, 1992.
8-B: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/RVC DISTRICT: The ordinance
for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica
Municipal Code Section 9015.6 regarding property development
standards in the RVC District was continued to the meeting of
April 28, 1992.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
10-A: APPEAL/PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL/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 public hearing on
appeal of Planning Commission approval of Final EIR 90-007, DR
91-006, RPP 91-008 and Council consideration of zoning Ordinance I
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. Council asked questions
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of staff. Member of the pier Restoration Corporation Board of
Directors Ruth Goldway and John Gilchrist, Executive Director of
the Pier Restoration Corporation, representing the applicant,
spoke in support of the proposed development on the Santa Monica
pier. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo requested an opinion from the city
Attorney with regard to a letter from Jeri Jackson which
indicated that Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo and Councilmember Zane may
have a conflict of interest on this item. City Attorney Myers
stated he had read the letter and in his opinion there was not a
conflict of interest. It was the City Attorney's opinion that
there would not be a conflict of interest and that they could
participate in the discussion and any decisions reached by the
Councilmembers. Council asked questions of the applicant. Diane
simpson, Leah Cavenaugh, and Graham Pope, speaking on behalf of
the appellant, spoke in support of development of the pier, but
in opposition to the inclusion of adult rides in the Fun Zone.
At 9: 41 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open.
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to waive the rules and hear a
wri tten statement by a child who had to leave the meeting.
Second by Councilmember Vazquez. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved, Councilmember Holbrook and Mayor Genser
opposed and Councilmember Katz abstained. The written statement
of Kristin Bowman in support of the proposed Fun Zone was read.
Members of the public Peggy Fontenot and Cynthia Fontayne spoke
in support of the proposed Fun Zone. Member of the public Denise
Fast spoke in support of the pier restoration but in opposition
to the roller coaster and ferris wheel in the Fun Zone. Member
of the pUblic John Bodin spoke in opposition to the proposed Fun
Zone. Member of the public Sharon Gilpin spoke in opposition to
the certification of the EIR. Councilmember Vazquez moved to
hear youth speakers, under the age of 18, before the break is
taken. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was
unanimously approved. Members of the public Ron RiSCh, Rocky
scotti, Alej andro Martinez, Kris Walker, Costa Karros, Alicia
Gonzalez, and Manuel Lares spoke in support of the proposed Fun
Zone. A petition with 730 signatures in support of the Fun Zone
was presented to the Councilmembers by Alejandro Martinez.
At 10: 28 P . M., Council adj ourned for a short recess.
reconvened at 10:45 P.M. with all members present.
Council
Mayor Genser moved to extend the meeting to 1:00 A.M. The motion
was duly seconded and approved, Councilmember Olsen abstained.
Members of the public Suzanne Rabuchin, Chris Amos, Dayle Kerry,
Joel Simpson, Morris Magid, Ron Magid, Mitchell Lachman, Donna
Alvarez, Audre Slater, and Francesca Runza spoke in opposition to
the proposed Fun Zone. Member of the public Jeri Jackson
discussed conflicts of interest and other legal improprieties of
certain councilmembers in participating in this decision. Member
of the public Stephanie Barbanell discussed various aspects of
the staff report and studies. Members of the public Brian
Morgan, Elinor Morgan, Al Gesulga, Renee Ellis, Terry Goggin,
Michael Breitner, Ernie Powell, Thaxter Trafton, and John Greer
spoke in support of the proposed Fun Zone. Members of the public
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Joe McKinsey, Marcel GeIsen, and Susan Morris spoke in opposition
to the proposed project. Members of the public Jerry Shanberg,
Paul Rosenstein, and Bruce Cameron spoke in support of the I
proposed project. Member of the pUblic Sally Reinman discussed
the history of the public process as it relates to this project
and also spoke in opposition to the certification of the EIR.
Member of the public Ron Rocco spoke in support of the
development of the pier predicated on addressing the problems of
gridlock, crime, and parking.
Councilmember Zane moved to hear late speakers for two minutes
each. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
Member of the pUblic Helen Cho spoke in opposition to the
proposed Fun Zone.
John Gilchrist, representing the applicant, presented a rebuttal.
Council asked questions of Mr. Gilchrist. Appellant Diane
Simpson presented a rebuttal. council asked questions of Ms.
Simpson. At 12:25 A.M., Mayor Genser closed the public hearing.
Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Katz moved to continue Item Nos. 8-A, 8-B, 10-A,
and ll-A as "5" items at the meeting to be held on April 28,
1992. Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved.
No action was taken on Item lO-A. This item was continued to the
meeting of April 28, 1992.
II-A: ALCOHOL POLICY/SANTA MONICA PIER: The recommendation to
establish an alcohol policy for the Santa Monica Pier was
continued to the meeting of April 28, 1992.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 12: 50 A.M., the meeting was adjourned in
memory of Jimmy Lennon, Sr., to 6:00 P.M., April 28, 1992.
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Clarice E. Dykhouse Ken Gense
City Clerk Mayor
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