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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 28, 1987
A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by
Mayor Conn at 7: 35 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 1987, in the
Council Chambers. Mayor Conn led the assemblage in the pledge of
allegiance to the United States of America. Reverend Regina R.
Young, Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church,
offered the invocation.
Roll Call: Present:
Mayor James P. Conn
Mayor Pro Tempore Herb Katz
Councilmember David B. Finkel
councilmember william H. Jennings
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
(entered at 7:42 p.m.)
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. shore
4-A: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN: Mayor Conn announced
that an employee service pin will be presented to Fire captain
Larry Larson for 20 years of service to the City.
Also Present:
4-B: SERVICE RECOGNITION: Mayor Conn presented plaques to the
following in recognition of their past service to the city: Sam
steinberg, Electrical Board of Appeals; Larry Israel, Planning
Commission; Russell Latimer, Planning Commission.
4 -C : RECOGNITION OF CONTEST WINNERS NAMING NEW AIRPORT ROAD:
Mayor Conn officially recognized and presented pins to the
following winners in the contest to name the new airport road:
General Public Winners: Rose Marie Layman, Donna M. Alvarez,
sally J. Fischer; Student Winners: Lisa Kaplan, Nina Berkson,
Jackson swingler, Isaac Rau, Michael Hurtado, Alana Lah, Amber
Walters, Johnny Navarro, and Vanessa Villegas; and to the
teachers who encouraged the students: Paula J. Freimund, Carol
Timmerman, Margaret Freeman, Cynthia MCClish, and Barbara
conrady.
4-D: TREE CITY U.S.A. AWARD: Mayor Conn officially received the
Tree City USA Award and acknowledged receipt of the award with a
letter of appreciation to the National Arbor Day Foundation.
4-E: TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS WEEK: Mayor Conn officially proclaimed
May 3 through 9, 1987, to be "Tuberous Sclerosis Week" in the
city of Santa Monica.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
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A special meeting of the Housing Authority was called to order by
Chairperson Conn at 7:55 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson James P. Conn
Chairperson Pro Tempore Herb Katz
Authority Member David B. Finkel
Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Alan S. Katz
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Authority Member Dennis Zane
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
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HA-l: RENTAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT/1937 18TH
STREET: Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolution
authorizing the execution of and amendment to the standard
Agreement related to the operational phase of the State of
California I s Rental Housing Construction Program of the Rental
Housing Construction Program (RHCP) project owned and managed by
Community Corporation of Santa Monica at 1937 18th street.
Authority Member Zane moved to adopt Housing Authority Resolution
No. 27 (HAS) entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE
OPERATIONAL PHASE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA I S RENTAL HOUSING
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Authority Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:59 p.m.,
Housing Authority meeting.
unanimously approved.
a motion was made to adj ourn the
The motion was duly seconded and
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/PARKING AUTHORITY:
A special joint meeting of the City council, Redevelopment
Agency, and Parking Authority was called to order by Mayor Conn
at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson James P. Conn
Chairperson Pro Tempore Herb Katz
Agency Member David B. Finkel
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Alan S. Katz
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
Roll Call of Redevelopment Agency:
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Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
RoJl Call of Parking Authority:
Present: Chairperson James P. Conn
Chairperson Pro Tempore Herb Katz
Authority Member David B. Finkel
Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Alan S. Katz
Authority Member Christine E Reed
Authority Member Dennis Zane
Also Present: Execurity Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
RA-l: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Presented for approval were the
Redevelopment Agency minutes of March 10, 1987 . Agency Member
Zane moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Member
Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
CC/RA/PA-2: AIR-RIGHTS/PARKING LOT THREE AT 1121-35 3RD
STREET/SENIOR HOUSING: Presented was a staff report recommending
certification of the environmental declaration, adoption of
resolutions regarding transfer, and authorization of
appropriations and execution of an option agreement regarding the
sale of air-rights over Parking Lot Three at 1121-35 3rd Street
for development of senior housing, contingent on the receipt of a
section 202 Loan to the Retirement Housing Foundation.
Discussion was held. The public hearing was declared opened.
Joy Fullmer spoke to request revision of HUD income requirements,
smaller unitsl and against locating senior housing in the
downtown area. Leonard Gross, represent ing the Commission on
Older Americans, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing
was declared closed.
Councilmember Zane moved to: (1) Certify the Initial Study and
Negative Declaration for the senior housing projectl the City
Council finding that they have reviewed and considered the
environmental documentation in connection with its determination
of whether or not to approve the project; (2) adopt Resolution
No. 7405(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TRANSFERRING PROPERTY OF THE PARKING
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, authorizing the transfer of property at 1121-35
3rd street owned by the Parking Authority to the City, subject to
RHF's receipt of a section 202 loan commitment; (3) adopt
Resolution No. 7406 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO
SELL AIR RIGHTS OVER PROPERTY AT 1121-35 THIRD STREET TO
RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATION1" reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof 1 authorizing the sale of the air-rights
to RHF, subject to RHF's receipt of a section 202 loan
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commitment, compliance with the prov1s1ons of the Subdivision Map
Act Sections 66410 et. seq., and execution of a Development and
Disposition Agreement; and (4) authorize the City Manager to
execute Contract No. 4903 (CCS), an option agreement to provide
RHF the exclusive right to purchase the air-rights of Parking Lot
Three for the development of senior housing. Second by
Councilmen\ber Reed. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Parking Authority Member Zane moved to adopt Resolution No.
20l(PAS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TRANSFERRING PROPERTY OF THE PARKING
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, authorizing the transfer of property at 1121-35
Third Street by the parking Authority to the City, subject to
RHF's receipt of a Section 202 loan commitment. Second by Member
Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Redevelopment Agency Member Zane moved to increase the
appropriation authority in the CHARP accounts by a total of
$77,094 as follows: 16-720-264-000-942, $39,594;
18-720-264-128-942, $27,375; and 18-720-264-129-942, $10,125; and
encumber and authorize the expenditure of up to $90,000 in
Redevelopment Agency funds from CHARP for the payment of
predevelopment expenses on the project from the following account
numbers: 16-720-264-000-942, $39,706; 18-720-264-128-942,
$14,856.50; and 18-720-264-129-942, $35,437.50. Second by Member
Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
CC/PA-3: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES/PARKS AND PARKING
AUTHORITY SITES: Presented was a staff report recommending that
Bid No. 2093 be awarded to California Landscape Maintenance Inc.
to provide landscape maintenance services for one year, $60,300
for Recreation and Parks Department sites and $11,400 for Parking
Authority Sites. Councilmember Reed moved to award Bid No. 2093
to California Landscape Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $60,300
for the Parks Division, Recreation and Parks Department, for a
one-year period including two additional one-year options, as the
lowest and best bidder. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Parking Authority Member Reed moved to award Bid No. 2093 to
California Landscape Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $11,400
for the Parking Authority for a one-year period including two
additional one-year options, as the lowest and best bidder.
Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore Katz. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
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Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
CC/RA-4: OCEAN PARK BEACH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT/OCEAN VIEW PARK:
Presented was a staff report recommending appropriation of
addi tional funds to complete the Ocean Park Beach Improvement
Project and to construct accessibility improvements in Ocean View
Park. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to approve
the staff recommendation, thereby increasing the General Fund
appropriation authority for the existing Ocean Park Beach
Improvement proj ect accounts as indicated in the staff report
dated April 28, 1987 i further to request that staff return to
Council when they have a design they can show on the fence and
report on the dimensions of the problems they are addressing that
necessitates the fence. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz.
Councilmember Finkel moved a substitute motion that, with respect
to the aesthetics of the fence, staff consult with the Arts
Commission before they report back. Second by Mayor Conn.
During discussion, Councilmember Reed accepted the substitute
motion as an amendment to the main motion. Discussion was held.
The motion as amended was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
(Note: See minutes of May 5, 1987, for Redevelopment Agency
action. )
ADJOURNMENT:
adjourned.
At 8:40 p.m., the special joint meeting was
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby all
items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed
from the calendar for discussion. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz
moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items
6-L, 6-S, 6-X, and 6-Y, reading resolutions and ordinances by
titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES: The minutes of March of 17, 1987 and March 24,
1987, were approved.
6-B: FINAL TRACT MAP 44741/927 5TH STREET: Resolution No.
7407 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF
TRACT NO. 44741," for a six-unit condominium project at 927 5th
Street, was adopted.
6-C: FINAL
20TH STREET:
OF THE CITY
APPROVING A
MAP 44173/TENANT-PARTICIPATING CONVERSION AT 2446
ReSOlution No. 7408 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 44173" was
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adopted, approving Tract No. 44173 for a six-unit
tenant-participating conversion TPC-018 at 2446 20th street.
6-D: PIER CAROUSEL BUILDING/NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK:
Resolution No. 7409 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING A BRONZE PLAQUE
IDENTIFYING THE SANTA MONICA PIER CAROUSEL BUILDING, ORIGINALLY
NAMED LOOFF HIPPODROME, AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK" was
adopted, thereby identifying the Santa Monica pier Carousel
Building as a National Historic Landmark.
6-E: FINAL MAP 44072/TENANT PARTICIPATING CONVERSION AT
2516-2518 VIRGINIA AVENUE: Resolution No. 7410 (CCS) entitled:
II A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
44072" was adopted, approving Tract No. 44072 for a ten-unit
tenant-participating conversion TCP-019 at 2516-2518 Virginia
Avenue.
6-F: FINAL TRACT MAP 44704/1128 17TH STREET: Resolution No.
7411 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF
TRACT NO. 44704," for a five-unit condominium project at 1128
17th Street, was adopted.
6-G: FINAL TRACT MAP 44147/944 9TH STREET: Resolution No.
7412 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF
TRACT NO. 44147," for a seven-unit condominium project at 944 9th
Street, was adopted.
6-H: FINAL TRACT MAP 17954/1217 22ND STREET: Resolution No.
7413 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF
TRACT NO. 17954," for a four-unit condominium project at 1217
22nd Street, was adopted.
6-1: FINAL MAP 44293/TENANT-PARTICIPATING CONVERSION AT 2525
14TH STREET: Resolution No. 7414 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 44293" was
adopted, approving Tract No. 44293 for a seven-unit
tenant-participating conversion TPC-029 at 2525 14th Street.
6-J: PIER PARKING LOT/SUMMER RATES: Resolution No. 7415 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SECTION 2A OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 5421 (CCS)
INCREASING PARKING LOT RATES ON THE SANTA MONICA PIER AND FINDING
THAT PARKING LOT RATE INCREASES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT" was adopted, increasing
the maximum rate for the Santa Monica pier parking lot during the
summer season.
6-K: THE COASTAL RESOURCES BOND ACT OF 1988: Resolution No.
7416 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 639, THE COASTAL
RESOURCES CONSERVATION BOND ACT OF 1988,11 was adopted.
6-M: STREETLIGHT ASSESSMENTS: Resolution No. 7418(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO
THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS
ON HILL STREET BETWEEN 23RD AND 25TH STREETS; YALE AND HARVARD
STREETS BETWEEN COLORADO AND SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD; 9TH, 12TH,
AND PRINCETON STREETS BETWEEN WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD; AND FRANKLIN STREET FROM WILSHIRE TO APPROXIMATELY
1800 I NORTHWESTERLY" was adopted, setting a public hearing for
May 26, 1987.
6-N: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Resolution No.7419{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 AND CURBS (SR-87-98)" was adopted, setting a
public hearing for June 9, 1987.
6-0: CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE: Ordinance No. 1407(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO ARTICLE VI OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND GRANTING OF
FRANCHISES OR PRIVELEGES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATION OF CABLE COMMUNICATIONS OR CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUING REGULATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF THESE FRANCHISES AND THE ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO
THEM" was adopted, having been introduced March 24, 1987.
6-P: PREVAILING WAGE/APPRENTICESHIP LAW: Ordinance No.
1408(CCS) entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 4A TO ARTICLE VII OF THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A PREVAILING WAGE AND
APPRENTICESHIP LAW" was adopted, having been introduced March 24,
1987.
6-Q: COLORADO AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION: A recommendation to widen
Colorado Avenue between 9th and 19th Streets from 55 feet to 60
feet curb-to-curb was approved.
6-R: BUS CLEANING SERVICES: A recommendation to award Bid No.
2099 to Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery at specified unit prices and
two one-year options to provide bus cleaning service was
approved.
6-T: AIRPORT NOISE MONITORING SYSTEM: A recommendation to award
Bid No. 2102 to Tracor Applied Sciences Inc. in the amount of
$190,741.50 to furnish and install an Airport Noise Monitoring
System for the Airport Department was approved.
6-U: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT/VENTILATING SYSTEM: A
recommendation to award Bid No. 2103 to Western Allied Service at
specified unit prices for monthly maintenance of heating,
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ventilating and air conditioning
Department was approved.
6-V: FAIRVIEW LIBRARY/REPLUMBING: A recommendation to award
Contract No. 4904(CCS) in the amount of $18,672 to J. Holder Co.
for replumbing of the Fairview Branch Library and to authorize
the City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to
complete additional work in conformance with the Administrative
Instructions was approved.
for the
Transportation
6-W: UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK RETROFIT: A recommendation to
award Contract No. 4905(CCS) in the amount of $98,759 to Charles
E . Thomas Company to retrof it 15 City-owned underground tanks
and to authorize the city Engineer to issue any change orders
necessary to complete additional work as required in an amount
not to exceed the funds available in conformance with the
Administrative Instructions was approved.
6-Z: MUNICIPAL PIER RECONSTRUCTION: A recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
4906(CCS) in the amount of $224,500 with Theodore E. Anvick and
KaplanjMcLaughlin/Diaz to provide architectural and engineering
services for the reconstruction of the Municipal Pier and to
authorize the appropriate accounting transfers was approved.
6-AA: NEWCOMB PIER RECONSTRUCTION: A recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract
4907 (CCS) for an amount not to exceed $176, 460 wi th Concept
Marine Associates to provide construction management services for
the reconstruction of Newcomb pier was approved.
6-BB: RECYCLING BUYBACK CENTER: A recommendation to authorize
the city Manager to Negotiate and execute Contract 4908(CCS) and
lease agreement with Ecolo-Haul, Inc. for operation of a
recycling Buyback Center and for purchasing recyclable materials
collected by the City was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-S: TREATED LUMBER: A recommendation to award Bid No. 2100 to
Southland Lumber and Supply Co. Inc. in the amount of $24,119.59
to furnish and deliver treated lumber for the Pier Management
Department was withdrawn at the request of staff.
6-L: COUNCIL RULES OF ORDER Presented was a staff report
recommending approval of a resolution establishing revised rules
of order and procedures for the conduct of city Council meetings.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the
staff recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution 7417 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CONDUCT
OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Herb Katz.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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6-X: MAIN LIBRARY REMODEL: Presented was a staff recommendation
to reject all bids and authorize staff to readvertise for the
remodel of the Main Library. Discussion was held. Member of the
public Daniel Kaufman requested that Council award the bid to H.
A. Kaufman Company, the lowest bidder. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Reed moved to confirm the lowest bidder and direct
that the appropriation of $170,000 (the approximate difference
between the low bid and the city Engineer's estimate) come from
the General Reserve Fund. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, H. Katz,
Reed, Mayor Conn
Negative: councilmembers Finkel, A. Katz, Zane
Councilmember Zane moved the staff recommendation to reject the
bids and rebid the project. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
A. Katz, Zane
Negative: Councilmembers H. Katz, Reed, Conn
6-Y: MAIN STREET TROLLEY: Presented was a staff report
recommending approval of authorizations and appropriations to
continue operation of the Main street Trolley through the end of
Fiscal Year 1987-88. Discussion was held. Mayor Conn moved to
continue the project with $20,000 to the end of the current
fiscal year, make the appropriate accounting transfers, authorize
the city Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement to
operate and maintain the trolley service for the period May 1,
1987 through June 30, 1987, and including in the motion
Councilmember Finkel's direction to staff to look into
alternative-fuel vehicles. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
7 -A: AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND ZONING
DISTRICT MAPS: Presented was a staff report and public hearing
regarding the resolutions certifying the Environmental Impact
Report and approving proposed amendments to the General Plan Land
Use Element and the Zoning District Maps reclassifying certain
proj ects in the vicinity of st. John 's Hospital and Health
Center. Councilmember Zane withdrew from discussions due to a
conflict of interest. Discussion was held. The public hearing
was declared opened. Sherman L. Stacey, on behalf of st. John's
Hospital and Health Center, and Paul Rosenstein, President of
Mid-City Neighbors, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Neal Richman, Director of Community Corporation, spoke regarding
affordable housing. There being no one else wishing to be heard,
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the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Reed moved
to approve the staff recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution
No. 7420(CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
EIA-828 ON ZONE CHANGES AND ASSOCIATED PROJECTS PROPOSED BY SAINT
JOHN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER," and Resolution No. 742l(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADOPTING GPA-04, AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND I
CIRCULATION ELEMENT MAP OF THE SANTA MONICA GENERAL PLAN, "
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and
directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance adopting
Zoning District Amendments 26 and 27 . Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn
Abstain: councilmember Zane
7-B: STREETLIGHT ASSESSMENTS: Presented was a staff report and
public hearing on the formation of a Streetlight Assessment
District for 33rd Street from Pearl to Ocean Park; 5th Street
from Pacific to Strand; 18th street from California to Wilshire
Place North; 19th Street from California to Wilshire; 11th Street
from Washington to Idaho; 23rd Street from pico to Pearl; and
Al ta from 4th street to First Court. The public hearing was
declared opened. Lawrence Brown spoke against the assessments
and expressed concern that senior citizens cannot afford them.
Ani ta wai tz spoke in support of the assessments but expressed
concern regarding the amounts. There being no one else wishing
to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Zane moved to acknowledge protests and
approve the staff recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution No.
7422 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETLIGHTING AND ORDERING WORK ON
33RD STREET FROM PEARL TO OCEAN PARK, 5TH STREET FROM PACIFIC TO
STRAND, 18TH STREET FROM CALIFORNIA TO WILSHIRE PLACE NORTH, 19TH
STREET BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AND WILSHIRE BLVD., 11TH STREET FROM
WASHINGTON TO IDAHO, 23RD STREET FROM PICO TO PEARL, AND ALTA
FROM 4TH STREET TO FIRST COURT AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION 7392 (CITY COUNCIL SERIES)," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof, including in the motion
Councilmember Reed's amendment to provide a discount policy for
corner properties that have been already included in a lighting
assessment district for one side of the property, with this to be
a uniform policy for all future assessment districts. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Finkel requested that it be stated publicly and for
the record that relief for assessments is available to senior
citizens and to those of low- or moderate-income.
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7-C: STREETLIGHT ASSESSMENTS: Presented was a staff report and
public hearing on the confirmation of assessments for the La Mesa
streetlight system replacement. The public hearing was declared
opened. John Atkins indicated that the lighting is not
sufficient to light his property and requested that the
assessment be reviewed. There being no one else wishing to be
heard, the public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Pro Tempore
H. Katz moved to acknowledge protests and approve the staff
recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution No. 7423 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR
LA MESA, II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Jennings, who asked that the
record reflect that the streetlighting was chosen by the
residents. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-D: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Presented was a staff
report and public hearing on assessments of costs to repair
damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs at various areas in the
City (SR-S7-97). The public hearing was declared opened. There
being no one wishing to be heard, the pUblic hearing was declared
closed. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution No. 7424 (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-87-97), reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Reed moved to hear Items 11-A, Il-B, 12-A, the '131
items, 14-M, hold a Closed Session, and to continue the remaining
items to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 1987. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
II-A: BEACH FOOD CONCESSIONS: Presented was a staff report
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to issue a new
Request for Proposals to operate beach food concessions.
Discussion was held, including participation by Doug Ring
representing McDonald's. Councilmember Jennings moveQ to approve
the staff recommendation, thereby authorizing the city Manager to
issue a new Request for Proposals to operate the beach food and
beverage concessions and to negotiate and execute any necessary
agreement with McDonald 1 s Corporation to insure continuous food
service during the summer of 1987. Second by Councilmember Zane,
with the caveat that staff is assured in the contract with
McDonald's that full service will be provided during the summer.
Discussion was held.
At 11: 00 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to extend the
meeting to 12:00 p.m. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion
was approved by unanimous vote.
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Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved a substitute motion that
McDonald's be held to their contract and, if they do not open,
signs be placed on the stands stating that McDonald I s did not
adhere to their contract and will not open to serve the public.
Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The
substitute motion failed by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers H. Katz, Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
A. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to the main motion that
staff be directed to include in the RFP language which
essentially requires that food containers used in food stands be
biodegradable. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion
failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers A. Katz, Reed, Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
H. Katz, Mayor Conn
Councilmember Finkel requested that the record show that the
reason for his no vote is that he believes the stipulation should
be included in the RPF as a desirable, not a mandate.
Councilmember A. Katz moved to include in the RFP that the use of
biodegradable containers at the 5i tes be strongly encouraged.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Negative: Councilmember Reed
11-B: MOVIE THEATER DEVELOPMENT: Presented was a staff report
recommending that Council direct the Planning commission to
review and comment within 45 days concerning options regarding
movie theater development. Discussion was held. The following
members of the public spoke in support of the staff
recommendation to locate new theaters in the downtown area:
Manfred Schlosser, Randi Johnson, Barbara Zheutlin, Susan
Webster, Bill Putnam, Pat Miller, Jean Sedi11os, Phill Jackson,
M. Brourman, Michael Perlman, stuart Ziff, Sandy Andrews, Jack
Baptista, Kelly R. Olsen, Gordon Payne, Geraldine Moyle, Tom
Kingsley, Bill Spiegel, Paul Rosenstein, Mindy Payne, Patrick
Smith, Henry Custis, and Laurel Roennau. Douglas Lowe and Chris
Harding spoke regarding the impact that a change in the zoning
ordinance may have on development now under way at 234 pico
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Boulevard. Zora Margolis expressed concern regarding the
politics of neighborhood interests versus those of developers.
Councilmember Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation with
one addition, that "or 12 screens" be added to recommendation
number I, thereby directing the Planning commission to review and
comment within 45 days concerning the following zoning and policy
options: (1) Allow cinema use, as of right, in the Third street
Mall Special Plan Area. When more than 4,000 or 12 screens are
developed, future development of theaters will be subj ect to a
Conditional Use Permit. (2) Allow new movie theater development
by Conditional Use Permit in the remainder of the downtown area.
(3) Allow existing theaters to remain, but prohibit new cinema
development in other areas of the city. Second by Councilmember
A. Katz. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved an amendment to set an
effective notice date of April 28, 1987. Second by Councilmember
Reed. Discussion was held. A motion to extend the meeting to
1: 15 a. m. was made, seconded, and unanimously approved. The
amendment was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz,
H. Katz, Reed, Conn
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Zane
Councilmember A. Katz moved an amendment to ask the Planning
Commission to consider the appropriate treatment for
"neighborhood" theaters away from the downtown area, the
one-screen type of theater with 650 seats or less, adding
Councilmember Reed's request that the Planning CommiE~sion examine
whether or not video theaters should be included in the whole
schema. Second by Councilmember Reed. councilmember Jennings
moved a substitute to the amendment that "cimena" and "movie" be
defined to include video theaters. Second by Councilmember
Finkel. Councilmember Zane accepted the amendment to the main
motion as friendly. During discussion, Councilmenlber A. Katz
removed the reference to video theaters from his amendment. The
motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was held. The main
motion as amended was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Jennings, A. Katz,
H. Katz, Reed, Zane, Mayor Conn
Negative: Councilmember Finkel
Councilmember Finkel stated that the reason for his no vote is
that implicit within the passage of this motion is the keeping
open the possibility of a theater on pico and Main. He is
opposed to that and believes the Council should go on record as
being against it.
11-C: REFUSE COLLECTION/DISPOSAL RATES: A recommendation to
adopt a resolution to increase refuse collection and disposal
rates and direct staff to explore forming a consortium with other
cities regarding solid waste disposal problems was continued to
May 5, 1987.
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11-D: CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the evening.
12-A: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/2225 4TH
STREET: Presented was the appeal of Planning Commission
condition of approval of Tentative Parcel Map 18025 and
Conditional Use Permit 435 regarding construction of a two-unit
condominium townhouse in conjunction with an existing grocery I
store at 2225 Fourth Street. The public hearing was declared
opened. Councilmember A. Katz moved that the hearing be
continued to May 5, 1987. Second by Councilmember Reed. The
motion was unanimously approved.
I3-A: HEALTH PROBLEMS OF HOMELESS: The request of Morris
Silverstein to address Council regarding health problems of
homeless persons was continued to May 5, 1987.
13-B: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE: Presented was the request
of Anoush Zehtab to address Council regarding obtaining exclusive
rights to provide public transportation service. Mr. Zehtab
spoke regarding Obtaining exclusive rights to provide public
transportation service.
13-C: WEED ABATEMENT/REFUSE CONTAINER ORDINANCES: The request
of Michael Minufo to address Council regarding enforcement of
weed abatement and refuse container ordinances was continued to
May 5, 1987.
13-D: HOUSING COMMISSION: Presented was the request of Donna
Dailey Alvarez to address Council regarding her possible
resignation as Housing Commissioner. Ms. Alvarez spoke regarding
her possible resignation as Housing Commissioner due to an
apparent conflict of interest. Council requested Ms. Alvarez to
meet with City Attorney staff to work out a resolution of the
conflict.
13-E: BIKE/SKATE RENTAL BUSINESS: Presented was the request of
Joey Harris to address Council regarding a bike and skate rental
business near the bike path. Mr. Harris requested that Council
address the Parks and Recreation Department to allow bidding for
such a proposal. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved
to direct staff to evaluate the appropriateness of the project
and appropriate sites and report back to Council. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
14-A: HOUSING COMMISSION: The matter of appointing a member to
the Housing Commission was continued to May 5, 1987.
14-8: RENT CONTROL LEGISLATION: The request of councilmember
Finkel to discuss opposition to AB 2260 opposing rent control and
SB 1646 allowing vacancy decontrol, and support of AB 1270
exempting new construction from rent control and AB 2082
regarding maximum rents was continued to May 5, 1987.
14-C: PLANNING COMMISSION: The matter of appointing members to
the Planning Commission was continued to May 5, 1987.
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14-D: AIRPORT COMMISSION: The matter of appointing a member to
the Airport commission was continued to May 5, 1987.
14-E: ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS: The matter of appointing a
member to the Electrical Board of Appeals was continued to May 5,
1987.
14-F: PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION: The matter of acceptance of
a letter of resignation from Cheryl D. Rhoden from the pier
Restoration corporation was continued to May 5, 1987.
14-G: PUBLIC COFFEE/COUNCIL MEETINGS: The
Councilmember Finkel to discuss instituting
providing coffee for the public during council
continued to May 5, 1987.
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14-H: LANDMARKS COMMISSION: The matter of acceptance of a
letter of resignation from Howard Van Amstel from the Landmarks
Commission was continued to May 5, 1987.
14-1: TRAVEL FUNDS: The request of Counci1member
discuss use of travel funds to attend the National
Seminar on June 1-5, 1987, was continued to May 5, 1987.
Reed to
Security
14-J: COUNCIL MEETING PRAYER: The request of Councilmember
Finkel to discuss the Council's present policy of starting
Council meetings with prayer was continued to May 5, 1987.
l4-K: SPONSORSHIP/"0NE THOUSAND CRANES II : The request of
Councilmember Finkel to discuss sponsoring a performance of "One
Thousand Cranes," a play about nuclear anxiety, was continued to
May 5, 1987.
14-L: BOARD/COMMISSION ATTENDANCE POLICY: The request of Mayor
Conn and Counci1member Reed to discuss redefinition of the
Board/Commission attendance policy was continued to May 5, 1987.
l4-M: COMMERCIAL RENT CONTROL LEGISLATION: Presented was the
request of Mayor Conn to discuss Council's taking a position on
SB 692, whiCh would prevent local jurisdictions from enacting and
enforcing commercial rent controls. Mayor Conn opened
discussion. Councilmember Reed moved that Council make the
distinction that it is not attempting to support commercial rent
control but rather is attempting to preserve its land-use
regulatory powers, and that is the direction that the legislative
consultant and any councilmembers who go to testify should get.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Finkel moved a substitute
motion to take the position only on the issue raised by Mayor
Conn, to give direction to the lobbyist to monitor the bill,
oppose it, and if necessary to testify against it, and to forego
taking any position on the question of connnercial rent control
until the lobbyist has been consulted regarding its potential
impact with respect to other pieces of legislation of concern to
the Council. Discussion was held. The substitute motion was
approved, Councilmember Reed abstaining.
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14-N: DOWNZONING OF OCEAN PARK: The request of Mayor Conn to
discuss downzoning of Ocean Park was continued to May 5, 1987.
14-0: COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS: The Mayoral appointment of
David Finkel as co-liaison to the Commission on Older Americans
was continued to May 5, 1987.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Continued to May 5, 1987.
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11-C: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was the request for Closed
Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and
threatened litigation, pending litigation and litigation to be
commenced by the city. At 1:40 a.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session to consider the following cases: In re California
Aviation, Inc., united States Bankruptcy Court Case No.
86-23264-JDi Shapiro v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Superior court Case No. C 74433 i Tallmadge v. City of Santa
Monica, united states District Court of Appeal court Case No. CV
86-2717 TJH (MCX) ~ and Claim of Laurie Rocha, Santa Monica Claim
No. ASM 86-150. At 1:56 a.m., Council reconvened with six
members present, Councilmember Zane absent.
Mayor Conn moved to grant City Clerk Ann Shore leave of absence
from May through July 1987, and to appoint Donna Betancourt as
Acting City Clerk at the "C" step of the city Clerk salary.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
The Closed Session was continued to May 5, 1987, to consider the
remaining items.
ADJOURNMENT: At 2: 00 a.m., Councilmember A. Katz moved to
adjourn the meeting to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 1987, to
consider the following items: 11-C, 11-D, 12-A, 13-A, 13-C, l4-A
through 14-L, 14-N, 14-0, and 15. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Adjournment was made in memory of Henry C ta and Cart 11
"Macl1 McCarns. Second by councilmember Re d. e mo, as
approved by unanimous vote. (
ATTEST:
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Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
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