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M-12/17/1991 I I I 139 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 1991 A special meeting of the Santa Monica Housing Authority was called to order by Chair Genser at 7:35 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17, 1991, in the council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Chair Ken Genser Chair Pro Tempore Judy Abdo Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook Authority Member Herbert Katz Authority Member Kelly Olsen Authority Member Antonio Vazquez Authority Member Dennis Zane Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse HA-1: MINUTES APPROVAL: Authority Member Olsen moved to approve the Housing Authority minutes of October 8, 1991. Second by Authority Member Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved. Authority Member Holbrook excused himself from deliberations on Item HA-2 due to a conflict of interest. HA-2: SECTION 8 HOUSING: presented was the staff report recommending adoption of resolutions (1) approving a revised Section 8 Housing Certificate Annual contributions Contract, (2) approving execution of the Annual Contributions Contracts for 12 Housing Assistance Vouchers and 12 Certificates, and (3) approving submission of an application for 79 Housing Assistance Certificates and authorizing the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Authority Member Zane moved to (1) adopt Resolution No. 49 (HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AMENDED EXHIBIT II TO PART I OF SECTION 8 HOUSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT NO. SF-520 (E) AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof; (2) adopt Resolution No. 50 (HAS ) entitled: .. A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACTS FOR TWELVE SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES AND TWELVE SECTION 8 VOUCHERS,It reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof; and, (3) adopt Resolution No. 51 (HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA 110NICA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 79 HOUSING ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN SAID APPLICATION AND TO EXECUTE THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT IF THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by 1 December 17, 1991 140 Authority Member Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Housing Authority Vote: Affirmative: Authority Members Abdo, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Chair Genser II Absent: Authority Member Holbrook At 7:45 P.M., the Special Housing Authority Meeting was adjourned and the City Council Meeting was convened. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Herbert Katz Councilmember Kelly Olsen Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Councilmember Dennis Zane Also Present: city Manager John Jali1i 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. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the Consent Calendar, I whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos. 6-C, 6-I, and 6-K, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of November 19, 1991, were approved. 6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49533/CONDOMINIUMS/1753 EUCLID STREET: Resolution No. 8334(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49533 FOR A PROJECT AT 1753 EUCLID STREET,II was adopted, thereby approving a 5-unit condominium project at 1753 Euclid Street. 6-D: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/APPEAL/TPC l50/VTTM 50590: The Certification of statement of Official Action denying appeal of Planning Commission denial of TPC 150 and VTTM 50590 to allow the conversion of an eight-unit apartment building at 2021 II Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica, to condominiums was approved. 2 December 17, 1991 II II II 141 6-E: SALE OF REFUSE BODIES: Bid No. 2328 was awarded for the sale of three 22-cubic yard refuse bodies to the City of Pasadena in the amount of $75,000. 6-F: ULTRA LOW FLOW TOILET FIXTURES: Bid No. 2392 was awarded to Familian Bay Area Pipe and Supply at specified unit prices for miscellaneous ultra low flow toilet fixtures for the Environmental Programs Division. 6-G: LEASE/LOCALIZER DIRECTIONAL AID 5803(CCS) with the Federal Aviation placement of a localizer directional property was approved. ANTENNA: Contract No. Administration for the aid antenna on airport 6-H: FORK LIFT TRUCK: Bid No. 2374 was awarded to Clarklift of L.A. in the amount of $l6,0IS.S9 for a propane powered fork lift truck for the civic Auditorium Division, Cultural and Recreation Services Department. 6-J: RETIREMENT PLAN: Resolution No. 8335 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING 'THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AS NEEDED RETIREMENT PLAN' (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1992)," was adopted, thereby establishing a retirement plan for as-needed (temporary) City employees. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-C: REMODEL AND RENOVATE OFFICE SPACES IN CITY HALL: Presented was the staff recommendation to award a contract to remodel and renovate office spaces in City Hall. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Zane moved to award Contract No. 5802(CCS) to o. J. Construction Co., in the amount of $79,800 to remodel and renovate office spaces in City Hall. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-I: WATER CRANE TRUCK: The award of Bid No. 2381 in the amount of $91,200.31 for a water crane truck for Water Division, General Services Department, was withdrawn at the request of staff. 6-K: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT/FY 1990-91: Presented was the staff recommendation to receive and file the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 1990-91 and Budget Supplement Report. Discussion was held. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to receive and file the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 1990-9l and Budget Supplement Report. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Zane moved to reconsider Item No. 6-J. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 3 December 17, 1991 l42 6-J: RETIREMENT PLAN: Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8335 (CCS) entitled: "Resolution No. 8335 (CCS) II entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING ' THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AS NEEDED RETIREMENT PLAN' (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1992)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 a-A: VARIANCE PROCEDURES/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES/BUILDING ADDITIONS: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Sections 9l13.1, 9113.3, 91l3.5, 9113.7, 9113.8, and Subchapter 10Q to Article 9, Chapter 1 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to variance procedures, adjustment procedures, and building additions into required side yards. council asked questions of staff. Public discussion on this item was held at the Council meeting of December 3, 1991. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 9113.1, 9113.3, 9113.5, 9113.7, 9113.8, AND 9040.19 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SUBCHAPTER 10Q TO ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VARIANCE PROCEDURES, ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, AND BUILDING ADDITIONS INTO REQUIRED SIDE YARDS," for first reading with the inclusion of revised wording for section 9l13. 3 (e) as follows: "(e) Allow encroachment into no more than 25 percent I of one side yard setback, or the rear yard setback, or both, and, except in those zones where an increase in parcel coverage for state density bonus projects is already permitted, allow an increase in parcel coverage by no more than ten percent of parcel area, for projects conforming to state density bonus guidelines. In no case shall a rear yard setback of less than five (5) feet be allowed. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz, vazquez, Zane, Mayor Genser Negative: Councilmember Olsen 8-B: EXTENSION OF DEADLINE/CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2905 extending the deadline for the Charter Review Commission to issue its report. At 8: 20 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Genser closed the public hearing at 8:22 P.M. Councilmember Katz 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 2905 EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION TO ISSUE ITS REPORT," II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember Zane with the understanding that the Task Force return in January with a report 4 December 17, 1991 II II II 143 of completed items. vote: The motion was approved by the following Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 la-A: HOMELESS TASK FORCE: Presented was the continuation of the pUblic hearing to consider the Homeless Task Force findings and recommendations. Council asked questions of staff and task force members. Councilmember Katz moved to hear members of the public who did not speak at the December 3rd public hearing. Second by councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. The motion was approved, Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo opposed. Member of the public Dorienne Hodge spoke of the importance of the provision of jobs as opposed to merely the provision of homeless shelters. Member of the pUblic Mat Millen encouraged provision of shelters and services in other than the pico neighborhood, which has an abundance at this time. Member of the public Chris Hanson spoke in support of the Task Force recommendation but expressed concern with the proposed funding method. Member of the public Charles Sladky spoke in support of the Task Force recommendation. Member of the public Jon Hilldale spoke of the importance of due process for the homeless. Member of the pUblic Leslie Dutton discussed the dangers of the recycling activity which allows transients to obtain vouchers for recycling which they then utilize to purchase alcohol. Member of the public Edith Shane spoke of the health and criminal hazards with the homeless and expressed her concern that these issues were not directly dealt with in the task force report. Member of the public Richard Hassell expressed concern for the safety of senior citizens. Member of the public John Baron spoke in opposition to the proposed funding methods and discussed self-serving interests of the Task Force. Councilmember Katz asked the record to show the receipt of the petition signed by 3,000 residents regarding parks and encampment. At 9:50 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. reconvened at 10:00 P.M. with all members present. Council Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to accept and adopt in concept the report from the Task Force on Homelessness, entitled The Santa Monica Task Force on Homelessness: A Call to Action, and direct the city Manager and the City Attorney to begin implementation as outlined in the staff report, as soon as possible, and return to Council as each issue is ready. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to draft proposed ordinances on emergency interim shelters and banning encampments in public places. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: 5 December 17, 1991 144 council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to develop a II feasibility, cost analysis and implementation plan based on all recommendations of the Report to be presented to the Task Force and City Council no later than mid-March and establish an interdepartmental coordinating group within the city to ensure that this implementation plan is created in a cohesive manner consistent with the intent of the Task Force. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Zane moved to (1) move all meal programs indoors including the FAITH Program currently operating on the front lawn of City Hall; strengthen the link between these programs and existing social services; limit the size to 50 people per seating; establish a reservation system; and explore the regulatory process needed to ensure that large, outdoor, ongoing food distribution programs are not allowed, (2) assess the needs of the three priority housing projects to determine how the City can facilitate and assist in their development, including, (a) First United Methodist Church for 24 transitional housing units, (b) step Up on Second Street for 36 SRO (single room occupancy) units~ and (c) Ocean Park Community Center for 55 transitional housing beds, and (3) provide initial assessment of recommended changes to housing and zoning policies and programs to ensure I that the development of new shelter and housing for special needs populations is encouraged and enhanced. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to amend the motion to include language in the Shelter/Housing section which states, liTo assist in new development of she I ter and housing or projects designed to meet similar needs in a similar timeframe.lI The motion was accepted as friendly. Councilmember Zane moved to include a 20-40 shelter bed project within the Shelter/Housing section. The motion was accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to develop, as part of the City's midyear budget review, preliminary assessment of available City revenue for implementation of this Report, including the feasibility of initiating parking fine increases. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to amend the motion to add a sentence stating, "... and to begin immediately looking at outside sources of funding. II The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to amend the motion to look at the possibility of assessing the citizens of Santa Monica to help with this program. The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following II vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6 December 17, 1991 I II II 145 Counci1member Zane moved to continue and enhance efforts to work with Supervisor Ed Edelman and relevant County departments to create stronger County involvement in dealing with homelessness in Santa Monica, including: improving Santa Monica West Mental Health Clinic, exploring potential County funding sources, and developing partnerships with the County for health, drug and alcohol, mental health and employment programs. Second by Councilmember Katz. Councilmember Zane moved to amend his motion to direct the Task Force to reconvene and work with the appropriate legal staff and resources to investigate possible areas where there might be partners in potential litigation and to reflect an interest on the part of the city to attempt to create the kind of dialogue necessary with the Court system to see whether there are strategies to resolve issues, such as Court backlog, etc., which pertain to the city of Santa Monica. Discussion was held. Counci1member Katz moved to amend the motion to begin dialogue with neighboring cities with regard to this concept. The amendments were accepted as friendly. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Zane moved to commend and give the Task Force on Homelessness a standing ovation. Second by Mayor Genser with the comment that all members of the task force will be more formally thanked at a later date. The motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Olsen moved to extend the meeting to 11: 45 P.M. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved. 10-B: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/STREET RECONSTRUCTION/LINCOLN COURT: Presented was the public hearing on establishing an assessment district for street reconstruction on Lincoln court between Olympic Boulevard and Michigan Avenue. At 11: lO 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. 8336(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND APPURTENANT WORK AND ORDERS WORK TO BEGIN ON LINCOLN COURT BETWEEN OLYMPIC BOULEVARD AND MICHIGAN AVENUE AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NUMBER 8324 (CCS) ," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 10-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was the public hearing on assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs at various locations (SR-91-177). At 11:14 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. 8337(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA 7 December 17, 1991 146 MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-9l-177) ," reading by title only and waiving further reading I thereof. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES: This item was considered after Closed Session at the end of the meeting. l4-A: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER/MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Mayor Genser opened the floor to nominations to the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to appoint Karl Arnold by acclamation to the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District for a term ending October 18, 1994. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. 14-B: CABLE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991: Presented was Mayor Genser1s request to discuss support for the cable Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (HR 3560). Mayor Genser moved to support the Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (HR 3560) and convey said support to the appropriate members of Congress. Second by Counci1member Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 14-C: LOW-EMISSION AND ENERGY EFFICIENT VEHICLES: Presented was Councilmember Zane1s request to discuss a policy for conversion II of the City fleet to low-emission and energy efficient vehicles. Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to review the draft of a recommended fleet vehicle acquisition policy and return before the end of January with their opinion, revision, etc., in response to the issues raised therein. Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved. 14-0: RATE INCREASES/CENTURY CABLE:, Presented was Councilmember Katz's request to discuss rate 1ncreases by Century Cable. Councilmember Katz moved to direct the Mayor to write a letter to Century Cable objecting to their rate increase. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved. 14 -E: MAYOR I S APPOINTMENTS/DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO PUBLIC AGENCIES: Mayor Genser announced that the liaison appointments for the following year will remain the same with the exception of the following appointments: commission on Older Americans - Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo and Councilmember Antonio Vazquez. League of California cities (Los Angeles County Division) Councilmember Robert G. Holbrook (Delegate), Mayor Pro Tempore II Judy Abdo (Alternate). 8 December 17, 1991 I II I l47 U. S. Conference of Mayors - Mayor Kenneth Genser (Delegate), Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo (Alternate). Homeless Business Council - Councilmember Dennis Zane (Delegate), Mayor Kenneth Genser (Alternate). Independent Cities - Councilmember Robert G. Holbrook (Delegate). League of California cities (statewide) - Mayor Kenneth Genser (Delegate), Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo (Alternate). Southern California Association of Governments Tempore Judy Abdo (Delegate) Mayor Pro Wests ide summit - Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo (Delegate), Mayor Kenneth Genser (Alternate) Environmental Task Force - Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo and Mayor Kenneth Genser. Discussion was held. 14-F: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/TOM SOTO/CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: Councilmember Zane moved to accept with regrets the letter of resignation from Tom Soto from the Charter Review Commission. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed developer budgets, the composition of the Task Force on Homelessness, and religion. Member of the public Art casillas discussed the gang and drug problems in the pico Neighborhood. CLOSED SESSION: At 11:35 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. At 11:46 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present. l2 -A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES: Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to approve Contract No. 5804 (CCS) and adopt Resolution No. 8338 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES, If reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 9 December 17, 1991 148 ADJOURNMENT: At 11:46 P.M., the meeting was adjourned in memory of M. c. strittmatter. ATTEST: A~;fAf2~ Clarice E. DYkhO~e City Clerk ~: Ken Genser Mayor 10 December 17, 1991 I I I 149 I DECEMBER 24, 1991 Pursuant to Resolut~on No. 8168(CCS) when any Counc~l meeting falls on a hol~day the next regular meet~ng shall be held on the date of the regular meet~ng next follow~ng sa~d Tuesday. 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