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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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MARCH 3, 1992
An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo at 7:48 P.M. on Tuesday, March
3, 1992, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Councilmember Dennis Zane
(arrived at 8:16 P.M.)
Absent: Mayor Ken Genser
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
city Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember HOlbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United states of America.
councilmember Vazquez moved to add Item No. 6-0 to the agenda.
Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Zane and Mayor Genser absent.
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INSPIRATION: A moment of inspiration was provided by Ying Chao
Kuo presenting a song in celebration of Chinese New Year.
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved that the minutes reflect that Mayor
Genser is absent from this meeting and has been absent from
previous meetings in February with the permission of the city
Council. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Zane and Mayor Genser absent.
At 7:59 P.M., a City Council/Redevelopment Agency Special Joint
Meeting was convened.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present:
Chair Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook
Agency Member Herbert Katz
Agency Member Kelly Olsen
Agency Member Antonio Vazquez
Agency Member Dennis zane
(arrived at 8:16 P.M.)
Absent:
Chair Ken Genser
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Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency secretary Clarice E. Dykhouse
RA-1: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Redevelopment Agency minutes of January 14, and January 28,
1992. Agency Member Holbrook moved to approve the Redevelopment
Agency minutes of January 14, and January 28, 1992. Second by
Agency Member Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Agency
Member Zane and Chair Genser absent.
CC/RA-2: MID-YEAR BUDGET CHANGES: Presented for approval were
resolutions of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
recommending approval of FY 1991-92 Mid-Year budget revenue and
expenditure changes. Council/Agency asked questions of staff.
Councilmember/Agency Member Zane reported present at 8: 16 P.M.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor
Pro Tempore Abdo moved, on behalf of the City Council, to adopt
Resolution No. 8358 (CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1991-92," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by councilmember Olsen. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
Chair Pro Tempore Abdo moved, on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency, to adopt Resol ution No. 433 (RAS) , ent i tIed: .. A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92," reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Agency Member Olsen. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Redevelopment Agency vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Chair Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Chair Genser
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved, on behalf of the City Council, to
adopt Resolution No. 8359 (CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION
OF PERSONNEL SERVICES MANAGER, EMPLOYEE SERVICES COORDINATOR,
SENIOR PERSONNEL ANALYST, EMPLOYEE SERVICES TECHNICIAN, AND
PLANNING, PERMIT AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Olsen. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
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Councilmember Katz moved to direct the City Manager to return
with a report discussing options for methods of funding twenty
additional police officers to be discussed at a study Session.
Second by councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Vazquez moved to amend the motion that the city
Manager also include in his report the current ratio of police to
population and the deployment of those officers. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Discussion continued. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
At 8:35 P.M., the Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency Joint
Meeting was adjourned and the city Council Meeting convened.
5-A: MODIFICATION OF ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: The
Resolution of Intention to prepare an ordinance modifying zoning
and development standards to facilitate shelters, transitional I
housing, and other affordable housing on an interim basis was
continued to the meeting of March 17, 1992.
Councilmember Katz moved to suspend the rules of the Council and
substitute a rule that anyone speaking on three or more items on
the Consent Calendar consolidate those items and speak for a
total of three minutes. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The
motion was unanimously approved, Mayor Genser absent.
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
Olsen moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception
of Item Nos. 6-B, 6-D, 6-F, 6-H, 6-1, 6-K, 6-L, 6-M, and 6-N,
reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of February 4, I
and February 11, 1992, were approved.
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6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50l70/TPC-131/832 19TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8361 (CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50170 FOR A
PROJECT AT 832 19TH STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a
7-unit tenant-participating conversion at 832 19th Street.
6-E: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT/CEMETERY'S PERPETUAL CARE
Contract No. 5825(CCS) with RNC Capital Management Company
amount of $18,100 for investment management of the
Cemetery's Perpetual Care Fund was approved.
FUND:
in the
City's
6-G: DISABLED PARKING ZONES: The City Attorney was directed to
prepare an ordinance to amend section 3366A S .M.M.C., granting
authority to the City Parking and Traffic Engineer to establish
or remove Disabled Parking Zones, and replace the term.
"Physically Handicapped Zones" with "Disabled Parking Zones."
6-J: RENTAL FEES/KEN EDWARDS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Resolution No. 8363 (CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING RENTAL FEES FOR THE
USE OF THE GROUND LEVEL OF THE KEN EDWARDS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY
SERVICES OPERATED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted, thereby setting the rental
fees.
6-0: DIRECT PAYMENT OPTION/MWD/WATER STUDY CHARGE: Resolution
No. 8365(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO ELECT TO PAY IN LIEU OF IMPOSITION OF
STANDBY CHARGE, n was adopted, thereby exercis ing the direct
payment option to MWD relating to "Water Study Charge."
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns with Item
Nos. 6-0, 6-F, 6-H, 6-1, 6-K, and 6-L.
Councilmember Zane moved to approve Item Nos. 6-B, 6-D, 6-F, 6-
H, 6-1, 6-K, and 6-L, reading resolutions and ordinances by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 22621/TPC-128/633-637
GRANT STREET: Presented was a resolution setting a public
hearing for April 28, 1992 on the assessment of costs to repair
damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs on various streets.
Resolution No. 8360 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 22621 FOR A PROJECT AT
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633-637 GRANT STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 4-unit
tenant-participating conversion at 633-637 Grant street.
6-D: SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN: presented was the staff
recommendation to authorize the city Manager to file updates to
the Short Range Transit Plan and applications for transit subsidy
funds. The city Manager was authorized to file the required
updates to the Short Range Transit Plan and to file applications
for transit subsidy funds made available by the Los Angeles
County Transportation Commission.
6-F: RENTAL AND PARKING FEES/CIVIC AUDITORIUM/WESTSIDE HOMELESS
VETERANS FAIR 1992: Presented was the staff recommendation to
waive rental and parking fees for use of the civic Auditorium for
the IfWestside Homeless Veterans Fair 1992". Council waived the
rental and parking fees associated with the use of the Santa
Monica Civic Auditorium for the "Wests ide Homeless Veterans Fair
199211 scheduled from December 15-17, 1992.
6-H: SANTA MONICA GROUNDWATER TREATMENT PROJECT: Presented was
the staff recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a Joint Participating Agreement with the
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for the Santa
Monica Groundwater Treatment Project. Contract No. 5826(CCS), a
Joint Participating Agreement with the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California for the Santa Monica Groundwater
Treatment Project for the recovery and utilization of
groundwater, was approved.
6-1: REGULATION OF BUILDING FIRE SAFETY IN URBAN INTERFACE
AREAS: Presented was a resolution supporting Assemblymember Tom
Bates' proposed legislation to regulate building fire safety in
urban interface areas. Resolution No. 8362(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER TOM BATES TO
REGULATE BUILDING FIRE SAFETY IN URBAN INTERFACE AREAS," was
adopted.
6-K: GUTTERS/RESURFACING/SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented
was a resolution setting a public hearing on April 14, 1992 for
the confirmation of assessment of costs for gutter construction,
street resurfacing, repair of damaged sidewalks, driveways and
curbs, and the removal of hazardous pavement in parkway areas on
various City streets in conjunction with the 1990-91 street
resurfacing program. Resolution No. 8364(CCS) entitled: nA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 14, 1992, TO HEAR ANY PROTESTS
OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT OF COSTS FOR
GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, STREET RESURFACING AND THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED
SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS, AND THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS
PARKWAY PAVINGS ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
1990-91 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM,II was adopted, thereby setting
a public hearing date of April 14, 1992.
6-L: EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE: presented was the
staff recommendation to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
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amendment to the emergency water conservation ordinance relating
to filling of swimming pools and decorative fountains. The city
Attorney was directed to amend the emergency water conservation
ordinance to allow the construction of swimming pools, decorative
ponds and fountains if specific conditions are met.
6-M: RELEASE FINAL ALLOCATION/1991-92 BUDGET/SANTA MONICA MALIBU
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Presented was the staff recommendation
to release the final $500,000 installment allocated in the
1991-92 budget to the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School
District. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Katz
moved to continue this item to be heard subsequent to Item No.
12-A. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved, Mayor Genser absent.
6-N: BACKUP CONSTRUCTION LOAN/ASHLAND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
Presented was the staff recommendation to approve a backup
construction loan to the Ashland Limited Partnership for the
development of 45 units of affordable housing at 815 Ashland
Avenue. councilmember Katz declared a conflict of interest and
excused himself from deliberations. Councilmember Holbrook moved
to authorize the City Manager to execute a preliminary commitment
letter to provide a backup construction loan contingent on the
development team of CP-Century West and Volunteers of America
pursuing other previously identified sources of construction
financing for no more than $1,835,000. Second by Councilmember
Vazquez. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz
and Mayor Genser absent.
Councilmernber Katz returned to the dais.
a-A: INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM: Presented was an ordinance
for second reading and adoption amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Sections 9420 through 9433 relating to the inclusionary
housing program. Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Olsen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1615 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9420 THROUGH
9433 RELATING TO THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof, and direct staff
to return with an amendment addressing the problem of the
rounding formula for determining number of units and the parity
of inclusionary units and market rate units. Second by
Councilmember Vazquez. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Olsen, Vazquez,
Zane, Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Negative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz
Absent: Mayor Genser
Councilmember Katz
voted "no" on this
newspaper, this is
requested that the record reflect that he
item because, as reported recently in the
not helping the housing situation but is
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rather hindering it and Councilmember Katz stated his belief that
the City will suffer and not get the affordable housing because
of the punitive manner in which it is being pursued rather than I
encouragement through incentives.
Councilmember Zane moved to hear Item No. 6-M at this time.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved, Mayor Genser absent.
6-M: RELEASE FINAL ALLOCATION/l99l-92 BUDGET/SANTA MONICA MALIBU
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (RESUMED): Council asked questions of
Connie Jenkins, School Board President. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved that
the final $500,000 of the funds allocated in the 1992-93 budget
be released to the SMMUSD. Second by councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
At 9: 50 P. M., Council adj ourned for a short recess. Council
reconvened at 10:15 P.M. with all members present, Mayor Genser
absent.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
12-A: SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Presented was the staff
report recommending adoption of resolutions calling a special
Municipal Election on June 2, 1992, adding measures to the
ballot; requesting consolidation of the election with Los Angeles
County i and authorizing certain Counci1members to file written
arguments on the measures. Council asked questions of staff.
Members of the public James Baker and Joel Goldfarb spoke in
support of the TORCA amendment, but in opposition to the
inclusion of mobile home parks. Member of the public Paul
DeSantis spoke in support of the TORCA amendment, incorporating
the inclusion of mobile home parks. Member of the public Jay
Johnson spoke in support of the TORCA amendment. Counci1member
Zane moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Second by
Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was unanimously approved, Mayor
Genser absent. Members of the public Suzanne Abrescia and
Stephen Alpert spoke in support of the TORCA amendment. Member
of the public Claire Gould spoke in support of the TORCA
amendment, incorporating the inclusion of mobile home parks.
Member of the public Rosario Perry suggested an amendment to
TORCA with regard to its relationship to the Ellis Act.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved 1) that the
attached ballot measures for amendments to the Gann overrides and
for the revisions to the Tenant Ownership Rights Charter
Amendment be placed on the ballot with modifications of the
documents submitted on page 6 of Exhibit 1 replacing the language
which currently says that the form should be signed if the
person(s) currently intend to purchase the unit, with language to
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state, "; however, it is appropriate to sign this form if you
currently want and intend to buy the unit," 2) on page 37, the
dates need to be changed, as recommended by the City Attorney, to
June 2nd and June 1st, respectively, changing June 7th to June
2nd, and June 6th, to June 1st, 3) approving the resolution
requesting the Board of Supervisors to consolidate the election,
and 4) moving the resolution requesting election services from
the County. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
By virtue of the above action:
Resolution No. 8366(CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE
OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1992," was adopted, as amended;
Resolution No. 8367 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO BE HELD ON JUNE
2, 1992, WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
SAID DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 23302," was adopted,
and;
Resolution No. 8368 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1992,"
was adopted.
Councilmember Zane moved that Mayor Genser, Councilmember Zane
and Councilmember Katz will sign on the Gann override, and
Councilmember Zane, Councilmember Holbrook and Mayor Pro Tempore
Abdo will sign on the TORCA amendment. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
By virtue of the above action Resolution No. 8369(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING MEASURES TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1992," was adopted.
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13-A: YUVAL BAR-ZEMER/AMENDMENT/INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM:
Yuval Bar-Zemer presented his request to address council
regarding amending Ordinance No. 1532(CCS) relating to the I
applicability of 1990 revisions to the inclusionary housing
program to specify the effective date of the ordinance to be
after the 17th of April 1990. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to draft an
amendment to Ordinance No. 1532 (CCS) to stipulate "after April
17th" rather than "on April 17th." Second by Councilmember Katz.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
Absent: Mayor Genser
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 Midnight.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was unanimously
approved, Mayor Genser absent.
l4-A: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS/HOUSING COMMISSION: Mayor Pro
Tempor7 Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill the
vacanc~es on the Housing Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
moved to nominate Clare Branfman to the Housing Commission for a
term ending June 30, 1993. There being no other nominations,
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to appoint Clare Branfman by I
acclamation. The motion was duly seconded and approved, Mayor
Genser absent. The appointment of a member to the Housing
Commission for a term ending June 30, 1992, was continued to the
meeting of March 17, 1992.
14-B: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER/PERSONNEL BOARD: Mayor Pro Tempore
Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill the vacancy on the
Personnel Board. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo
moved to continue the appointment of a member to the Personnel
Board to the meeting of March 17, 1992. Second by Councilmember
Vazquez. The motion was unanimously approved, Mayor Genser
absent.
14-C: AUTHORITY OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO ACT AS LIAISON TO PLANNING
COMMISSION: Presented was Councilmember Olsen's request to
discuss the authority of Councilmembers to act as liaison to the
Planning Commission when they are not the appointed liaison.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to appoint Mayor Genser as liaison to
the Planning Commission. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The
motion was unanimously approved, Mayor Genser absent.
Councilmember Katz was excused from the meeting at 11:47 P.M.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed I
concern about increased City fees. Member of the public Art
Casillas addressed Council regarding gangs and drugs.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo announced that the meeting of March 10,
1992, is cancelled due to lack of a quorum.
councilmember Vazquez moved to extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was unanimously
approved, Mayor Genser absent.
9-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:50 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering the following cases: Ayad
v. city of Santa Monical et al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case
Number WEC 099 931: Brown, A. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.,
Santa Monica Superior Court Case Number SC 003 772: Ex v. City of
Santa Monica et al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case Number WEC
145 080; Whitney, McCray, Holland and Henry v. city of Santa
Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case Number WEC 122 522.
At 12:15 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present,
except Councilmember Katz and Mayor Genser.
Councilmember Holbrook moved 1) to approve settlement in the case
of Ayad v. City of Santa Monica, et al., in the amount of
$36,000; 2) to approve settlement in the case of Brown, A. v.
City of Santa Monica, et a1., in the amount of $35,000: and, 3)
to approve settlement in the case of Whitney, McCray, Holland and
Henry v. City of Santa Monica, in the amount of $80,000. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo.
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Olsen,
Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Pro Tempore
Abdo
Absent: Councilmember Katz, Mayor Genser
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:18 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to 7:30
P.M., on March 17, 1992. The regular meeting scheduled for March
10, 1992 was cancelled due to lack of a quorum.
ATTEST:
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Clarice E. Dykhouse
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Judy Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore
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