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M-12/9/1986 (4) 199 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1986 A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by I Mayor Conn at 7: 35 p.m., on Tuesday, December 9, 1986, in the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the united States of America. Dr. Lemuel McKinnie, Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, offered the invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor James P. Conn Mayor Pro Tempore Herb Katz Councilmember David Finkel Councilmember William H. Jennings (entered at 7:50 p.m.) councilmember Alan S. Katz Councilmember Christine E. Reed (entered at 8:26 p.m.) Councilmember Dennis Zane Also Present: City Manager John Jalili city Attorney Robert M. Myers city Clerk Ann M. Shore There being no objection, late Items 4-A, 6-K, and l4-L were added to the agenda. 4-A: BEYOND WAR FOUNDATION: Mayor Conn presented a commendation to a representative of the Beyond War Foundation for their support of the Contadora Group which is seeking a nonviolent solution to the conflicts in Central America. 4-B: THIRD STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: The City Clerk announced that applications are invited to fill a vacancy on the Third Street Development Corporation, appointment to be made at the Council meeting to be held on January 13, 1987. CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING A special joint meeting of the city Council and Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairperson Conn at 7:45 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Chairperson James P. Conn Chairperson Pro Tempore Herb Katz Agency Member David B. Finkel Agency Member Alan S. Katz Agency Member Dennis Zane Absent: Agency Member William H. Jennings Agency Member Christine E. Reed 1 December 9, 1986 I 200 Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore CC/RA-l: MINUTES APPROVAL: Presented were the minutes of the Redevelopment Agency meetings held on August 26, September 9, and November 11, 1986. Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Member A. Katz. The motion was approved, Member Finkel abstaining. CC/RA-2: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN/PARKING FACILITY LEASE/REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of resolutions to confirm a reimbursement agreement between the city of Santa Monica and the Redevelopment Agency regarding the Downtown Redevelopment Plan for lease of a parking facility. Discussion was held. Member A. Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 413 (RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA MONICA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA RATIFYING AND REAFFIRMING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WITH RESPECT TO A PARKING FACILITY LEASED TO THE CITY IN THE SANTA MONICA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DUPLICATE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agency vote: unanimOUSly approved 5-0 Absent: Members Jennings and Reed Councilmember A. Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 7339 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RATIFYING AND REAFFIRMING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA MONICA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA WITH RESPECT TO A PARKING FACILITY LEASED TO THE CITY IN THE SANTA MONICA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DUPLICATE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, thereby approving Contract No. 4854 (CCS) , a reimbursement agreement between the Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency and the City of Santa Monica. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed CC/RA-3: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of the 1985-86 Annual Report of the Redevelopment Agency and directing the Executive Director to transmit the report to the California Department of Rousing and Community Development. Discussion was held. Member Finkel moved to receive the Report and direct the Executive Director to transmit the Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Second by Member A. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 2 December 9, 1986 201 ADJOURNMENT: At 7: 47 p. m., Member Finkel moved to adj ourn the meeting. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby all items are approved in one motion unless removed from the I calendar for discussion. Councilmember Finkel moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-1, 6-M, 6-R and 6-S, reading resolutions and ordinances by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by counci 1member A. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: held November 11, and presented. The minutes of the City council meetings November 25, 1986, were approved as 6-B: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Resolution No. 7340 (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-87-92) ," was adopted, setting a public hearing for January 13, 1987, on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs on various streets. 6-C: GUTTER/STREET RESURFACING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Resolution No. 734l(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE GUTTERS AND STREET RESURFACING AND APPURTENANT WORK ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS AS SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING NO. 5641 IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA,II was adopted, setting a public hearing for January 13, 1987. 6-D: AIRPORT OPERATORS LIABILITY INSURANCE: Resolution No. 7342 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA PERTAINING TO MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATORS AT THE SANTA MONICA AIRPORT,t1 was adopted, establishing standard requirements and minimum limits for liability insurance for commercial operators at Santa Monica Airport. 6-E: PIER RECONSTRUCTION: Resolution No. 7343 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ENDORSING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANTA MONICA PIER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD I S PUBLIC FISHING PIER PROGRAM," was adopted. 6-F: PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE/226 ALTA AVENUE: Resolution No. 7344 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 3 December 9, 1986 I 202 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ZONE ADJACENT TO 226 ALTA AVENUE," was adopted. 6-G: MARINE PARK UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT: Resolution No. 7345 (CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE REQUIRES WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREA, THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND FACILITIES SUPPLYING ELECTRIC SERVICES, AND DESIGNATING SUCH CERTAIN AREA AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD STRUCTURES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT AND THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF SUCH WIRES AND FACILITIES, n thereby amending the boundaries of the Marine Park Underground Utility District from the area bounded by Marine street from 17th street to Frederick Street, 16th street from Sunset Avenue to Dewey Street and Dewey street from 16th street to Robson Avenue; to the area bounded by Marine street from 17th Street to Frederick street, 16th Street from Ashland Avenue to Dewey street and Dewey street from 16th street to Robson Avenue, and ordering the underground installation of utilities. 6-H: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES: Resolution No. 7346 (CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATION (STA),II was adopted, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 4459(CCS), a Memorandum of understanding with the supervisory Team Associates (STA), to compensate employees required to hold a specific State license. 6-J: REFUSE CONTAINERS/SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION: Bid No. 2086 was awarded to Consolidated Fabricators Corp. in the amount of $26,778.09 to furnish and deliver 75 metal refuse containers for the Solid Waste Management Division. 6-K: PORTABLE WELDING SERVICES/WATER DIVISION: Bid No. 2087 was awarded to S & S Welding Company at $42.00 per hour as specified for a one-year period with two one-year renewal options to furnish portable welding services for the Water Division. 6-L: PIPES/WATER DIVISION: Bid No. 2088 was awarded to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company at specified unit prices to furnish and deliver pipe for the Water Division. 6-N: CAB & CHASSIS/ELECTRICAL FACILITIES DIVISION: Bid No. 2090 was awarded to Thorson GMC Buick Inc. in the amount of $34,308.98 to furnish and del i ver one 16, 500 GVW cab and chassis with special service body and personnel lift for the Electrical Facilities Division. 6-0: SEDANS/FIRE DEPARTMENT: Bid No. 2091 was awarded to Santa Monica Ford in the amount of $22,833.60 for two sedans for the prevention/Education Division of the Fire Department. 4 December 9, 1986 203 6-P: STREETLIGHTING/ARIZONA AVENUE: A recommendation was approved to (1) relieve paxin Electric of their bid for the construction of a metal halide streetlighting system on Arizona Avenue between Second street and Fourth street, (2) award Contract No. 4856(CCS) to Monahan's Electric in the amount of $129,400 for the construction of a metal halide streetlighting system on on Arizona Avenue between Second Street and Fourth street, and (3) authorize the city Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete additional work to the extent of funds available in accordance with the Administrative Instructions. 6-Q: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: A recommendation was approved to award Contract No. 4857 (CCS) to Sanders Engineering, Co., Inc., in the amount of $24,887 for improvements to the air conditioning system at the Transportation Department Administration Building and authorize the city Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work in conformance with the Administrative Instructions. 6-T: IN-LIEU MITIGATION FEES/MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT 1245 16TH STREET: A recommendation was approved to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No. 4858(CCS) with the Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center et al granting credit toward in-lieu mitigation fees related to development of a medical office building at 1245 16th Street. 6-U: CLOVER PARK RECREATION FACILITY: Resolution No. 7348(CCS) enti tIed: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARKLANDS ACT OF 1986 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: COMMUNITY BUILDING AT CLOVER PARK," was adopted, approving application for 1986 California Park1ands Bond Act monies for the construction of a recreation facility in Clover Park. 6-V: TENANT-PARTICIPATING CONVERSION PROJECT/722 COPELAND COURT: Resolution No. 7349 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 44225," was adopted, approving a final map for a 5-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 722 Copeland Court. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-1: HANDICAPPED CURB RAMPS: Presented was a staff report recommending award of a contract to Hared Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $25,400 for the construction of handicapped curb ramps at various locations in the City. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz introduced discussion regarding funding. Councilmember Jennings moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby awarding Contract No. 4855(CCS) to Hared Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $25,400 for the construction of curb ramps at various locations in the City and authorizing the city Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete additional work to the extent of funds available in accordance with the 5 December 9, 1986 I I 204 Administrative Instruction on Change Orders. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed (Councilmember Jennings arrived at 7:50 p.m.) 6-M: VEHICLE FUELS, OILS AND SOLVENTS: Presented was a staff report recommending award of bid to Gasca Gasoline, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Mock Resources at unit prices bid for vehicle fuels, oils and solvents for all City departments. Discussion was held. Councilmember Finkel moved to hear from a member of the public. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Joy Fullmer requested Council to deny Chevron all city contracts because of their waste dumping practices. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby awarding Bid No. 2089 to Gasco Gasoline, Inc., cosby oil Company Inc., Chevron u. S . A. Inc., and Mock Resources at the unit prices bid 1 as specified in the staff report dated December 91 1986. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Reed 6-R: PARADE ROUTE: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of a formal request of the Nichiren Soshu Soka Gakkai of America (NSA) for an alternate route for a parade celebrating 1987 and saluting Santa Monica on Sunday, January 4, 1987. Counci1member A. Katz introduced discussion. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 7347(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON JANUARY 4, 1987 ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTE 1 " reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, including in the motion councilmerober A. Katz's suggestion to notify the residents south of Pico Boulevard. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 6-8: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Presented was a staff report recommending direction to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 9148 to provide for discretionary Conditional Use Permit review of uses consistent with the General Plan but prohibited by the existing Zoning Ordinance. Councilmember Finkel introduced discussion regarding the text amendment proposed for use pending new zoning regulations and its effect on notice procedures and enforcement. Di scuss ion was held. Counci lmember Finkel moved the staff recommendation, thereby directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Zoning regulations 1 Article IX1 Chapter 1, section 9148, to return to Council for a public 6 December 9, 1986 205 hearing at its first reading, except that, in the proposed text for Section 9148.G, that the words "commercial or industrialll be deleted and it read II . . . uses not otherwise permi tted in any residential district may be permitted...subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit provided the proposed use is specifically identified as a permitted use for the...General Plan...". (This wording was revised during reconsideration after Item 12-B.) Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Reed (Item 6-8 was reconsidered after Item 12-B.) 7-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKSr DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a staff report and a public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-86-89), continued from October 14 , 1986 . At 8 : 14 p . m. , the publ ic 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. 7350 (CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT or THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-86-89)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Abstain: Councilmember Finkel Absent: Councilmember Reed 7-B: DAMAGED SIDEWALKSr DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a staff report and a public hearing on assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-86-90). Discuss ion was held . At 8: 16 p . m., the publ ic hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to close the public hearing. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommenda tion, thereby adopting Resol ution No. 7351 (CCS ) entitled: "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-86-90) , II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, acknowledging the letters of protest received. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers A. Katz and Reed 7 December 9, 1986 I I 206 7-C: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a staff report and a public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-86-91). At 8:20 p.m.1 the public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to be heardl the public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation 1 thereby adopting Resolution No. 7352 (CCS) entitled: IIRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS 1 DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-B6-91) 1 ,. 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 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers A. Katz and Reed 7-0: 1986-87 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Presented was a staff report and a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 1986-87 Community Development Plan and statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds to address receipt of additional deferral grant funds increasing the current year's allotment from $829/423 to $1/010,423. (Councilmember Reed entered at 8:26 p.m.) Discussion was held. At 8:30 p.m., the public hearing was declared opened. Joy Fullmer spoke generally in support of the staff recommendation and requested concentration of funding on disabled, homeless, low-income persons and renters. wayne Hall requested that funding of the pi co Kenter storm drain be included in the Plan. Councilmember A. Katz moved to close the public hearing. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion wasunanimously approved. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby (1) approving the proposed amendment to the Final statement of Communi ty Development Obj ecti ves and Projected Use of Funds 1 (2) authorizing the City Manager to amend grantee Contract No. 4700(CCS) with Neighborhood Resource and Development Corporation and to increase the Service Center Facility project amount approved at the City council meeting held May 291 1985, (3) authorizing the submittal of all documents required by HUD, and (4) approving the following budget adjustments: increasing the FY1986-87 revenue estimate of CDBG Revenue Account No. 19-932-094-000-000 by $171,000; allocating $3,593 to Neighborhood Resource and Development Corporation, Account No. 01-200-264-728-713, increasing the project budget from $239,086 to $242,679; and allocating $167,407 to Service Center Facility project, Account No. 19-720-262-000-946, increasing the proj ect budget from $650/000 to $817,407. The motion was duly seconded and approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-A: DOG CONTROL: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading requiring owners of dogs to control dog nuisances on public and private property. At 8 December 9, 1986 207 8:35 p.m., the public hearing was declared opened. Joy Fullmer and Wayne Hall requested that the ordinance be more restrictive. There being no one else wishing to be heard, Councilmember A. Katz moved close the public hearing. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Reed 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 4136 RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING OF DOGS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-B/8-C: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATIONS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an emergency ordinance and an ordinance for introduction and adoption regarding alcoholic beverage regulations. At 8: 50 p.m., the public hearing was declared opened. Wayne Hall spoke in support of the ordinance. There being no one else wishing to be heard, Councilmeraber A. Katz moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Councilmember A. Katz moved to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 139l(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF ORDINANCE NUMBER l3l9(CCS) AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY,II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Abstain: Councilmember Finkel Councilmember Jennings moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 1319 (CCS) ," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-D: REDEVELOPMENT PLAN LIMITATIONS FOR OCEAN PARK 1 (A), OCEAN PARK l(B), PACIFIC OCEAN PARK AND DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: Presented was a staff report transmitting ordinances for adoption and second reading pertaining to the establishment of required limitations for redevelopment plans for Ocean Park l(a), Ocean Park l(b), Pacific Ocean Park and Downtown Redevelopment Projects, introduced November II, 1986. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1392 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE OCEAN PARK PROJECT NO. l(a) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.4," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Counci1member A. 9 December 9, 1986 I I 208 Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn Negative: Councilmember Reed Abstain: Councilmember Finkel councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that her no vote is for the same reason she gave the last time this was before Council (she does not personally approve of the eminent domain language). Councilmember A. Katz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1393 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE OCEAN p~~ PROJECT NO. l(b) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AS REQUIRED BY CALIF0RNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.4, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn Negative: Councilmember Reed Abstain: Councilmember Finkel Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that her no vote is for the reason previously stated. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1394(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PACIFIC OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.4, II reading by ti tIe only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn Negative: councilmember Reed Abstain: Councilmember Finkel Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that her no vote is for the reason previously stated. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1395(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.4," reading by title only and waiving 10 December 9, 1986 209 further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Abstain: Councilmember Finkel II-A: COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER AT PARKING LOT NO. 22 ON 4TH I STREET: Presented was a staff report recommending approval and submission to the Planning Commission of the schematic design for the Community services Center to be developed at Parking Lot No. 22 on 4th street, and authorizing an amendment to the lease agreement with Santa Monica Place Associates transferring permit spaces to the Civic Center Parking Lot. Julie Eizenberg, Koning Eizenberg Architects, presented building design features. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to hear from the public for three minutes each. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 to 2, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed opposed. John Libby, Bernice Bratter, Duane Nightingale, and Carolyn Butcher spoke in support of the Center. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby approving the schematic design for the Community services Center and authorizing the submittal of all necessary documents to the Planning Commission, and authorizing the City Manager to undertake all necessary activities to effect the transfer of at least 34 Santa Monica place permit spaces from Lot #5 to the Civic Center Parking Lot and to negotiate terms and execute the necessary amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Santa Monica Place Associates dated December 22, 1978, recorded as County Document Number 78-1420862. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Il-B: MALL DESIGN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Presented was a staff report recommending authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Roma Design Group in amount not to exceed $450,000 for architectural and engineering services to design improvements for the Third street Mall. Discussion was held. councilmember H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 4859 (CCS) with Roma Design Group for architectural and engineering services to design improvements for the Third street Mall in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 ll-C: PARCEL AT 415 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY: Presented was a staff recommendation to re-ini tiate the process to lease the city-operated, state-owned parcel at 415 Pacific coast Highway and review a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) and outline of the proposed process. Discussion was held. Member of the public David Cameron requested Council to include the Landmarks 11 December 9, 1986 I 210 commission in the review process. Elizabeth Wilson spoke regarding traffic and parking problems. Richard Wilson requested that development not be out of scale with adjacent R-l property and that environmental quality be retained. Phyllis Nugent requested that there be a buffer between the houses and development and that no negative environmental impact be permitted. Discussion was held. Councilmember A. Katz moved to put the Request for Proposal on the table. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. councilmember A. Katz moved an amendment to include language that specifically discourages massing, encourages visual corridors, and reduces the maximum lot coverage from 70% to a lower figure. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. councilmember A. Katz withdrew his amendment at this time to facilitate staff calculations. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved an amendment to limit the height to 35 feet above the average current grade of Pacific coast Highway. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Finkel, A. Katz, H. Katz, Reed, Zane, Mayor Conn Negative: councilmember Jennings councilmember Finkel moved an amendment to direct staff to draft language which makes clear that the allowable uses will emphasize a spread of opportunities in terms of expense to the users; that means there have to be different types of facilities which play to different economic audiences. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. Councilmember Jennings moved an additional amendment that, rather than making it a requirement, it be an encouragement that uses be accessible to all economic categories. Councilmembers Finkel and Reed (the second) accepted Councilmember Jennings' amendment into their amending motion. Wi th the consent of the second, Councilmember A. Katz accepted the amended amendment into the main motion. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to delete the opportunity for providing overnight visitor accommodations on this particular project as a permitted Use. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Reed moved to limit the quantity of rooms allowed under overnight visitor accommodations to 40 rooms. The motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved. Discussion was held. Councilmember A. Katz moved an amendment to add language to the paragraph on page 6 of the RFP dealing with circulation to encourage steps to improve circulation and to discourage activity that would further deteriorate traffic circulation in front of this parcel. Second by Councilmember Zane. The maker and second of the main motion incorporated the amendment into the main motion. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to direct that no structures be built west of the 1921 mean high tide line, including solid fences. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember A. Katz moved a substitute amendment to allow for pUblic-serving structures west of the 1921 12 December 9, 1986 211 mean high tide line. Discussion was held. following vote: councilmember Jennings. motion failed by the Second by The substitute council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz, Zane Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, H. Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn The amending motion to disallow structures west of the high tide line was approved by the fOllowing vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, A. Katz, H. Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn Negative: Councilmembers Jennnings, Zane Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved an amendment that buildable space be 50% lot coverage east of the main high tide. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. During discussion, the second withdrew; therefore, the motion failed for lack of a second. councilmember Reed moved an amendment that the lot coverage be designated as 50% of the total lease area. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved a substitute amendment to limit the buildable lot coverage to 75% of the lot east of the mean high tide, allowing for 25% of that portion of the lot to be undeveloped space. Second by Councilmember Finkel. Discussion was held. The substitute amendment failed by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings, A. Katz, Reed The amending motion to limit the lot coverage to 50% of the total lease area was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Discussion was held. Councilmember Jennings moved an amendment that, to the maximum extent feasible, the open space in the area east of the 1921 mean high tide line be arranged in the form of site lines from the Coast Highway toward the ocean. The maker and second incorporated the amendment into the main motion as friendly. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to send the RFP back to staff to clean up the language, point out any inconsistencies, and return it to Council at the first meeting in January. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. During discussion, Councilmember Reed included in her motion that the Landmarks Commission be consulted for their input. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. Discussion was held. During discussion, Mayor Conn took the prerogative to fold the main motion into Councilmember Reed's motion and make Ms. Reed's 13 December 9, 1986 I I 212 motion the main motion. Councilmember Reed's motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 ll-D: BROWN ACT REVISIONS: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of an amendment to Council meeting procedures, Resol ution No. 7279 (CCS), to comply with the Brown Act revisions which go into effect January 1, 1987. Discussion was held. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to allow a member of the public to speak for three minutes. Michael Hill requested additional public access to information with computers and that participation be placed at the end of the Consent Calendar. councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 7353 (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, the motion to include Council review, after six months, of experience with the random access public input section, initially putting it at the end of the agenda. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. Councilmember Finkel moved an amendment in regard to Rule 17b that remarks be limited to three minutes and, at discretion of Council, speakers beyond a certain number and hour speak at the next meeting. During discussion, the amendment was withdrawn. The main motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember A. Katz moved to direct the City Attorney to review the Council rules in six months. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. ll-E: CLOSED SESSION: Presented later in the evening. 12-A: HOME SAVINGS OFFICE BUILDING/2600 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff report recommending that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared and the proj ect be remanded to the Planning commission in regard to an appeal of the Planning Commission decision denying D.R. 333 proposing replacement of an office building at 2600 Wilshire Boulevard: Applicant/appellant: Home Savings of America (continued from October 14, 1986). Discussion was held. The public hearing was declared opened. Roy Morando spoke regarding traffic and parking problems. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to remand this item to the Planning Commission for an Environmental Impact Report with the applicant's consent. Second by Councilmemher Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 12-B: DELBERS BRAKE SERVICE CENTER/2317 LINCOLN BOULEVARD: Presented was an appeal of Development Review No. 340 for the proposed construction of an automotive parts and brake service center at 2317 Lincoln Boulevard: Appl icant : Delmers Brake Service. Appellants: Various (continued from October 28, 1986). 14 December 9, 1986 213 Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby upholding the appeal and approving Development Review 340, incorporating the revised plan signed off on November 12, 1986, by the Parking and Traffic Engineer and adopting the Special Conditions stated in the staff report dated December 9, 1986, as well as the Findings and Standard Conditions contained in the September 15, 1986, Planning Commission statement of Official Action. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-S: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Councilmember Finkel moved to reconsider Item 6-S for the purpose of making a mechanical change in the language. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Discussion was held. Councilmemher Finkel moved that the language of Zoning Ordinance Section 9148.G be revised to read: "Other provisions of this Article notwithstanding, residential uses not otherwise permitted in any district may be permitted on a given site... II . The motion was duly seconded and approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 13-A: SCRATCH HOTEL/3I0S MAIN STREET: Presented was the request of Fae Miles to address Council regarding the Scratch Hotel. Ms. Miles spoke in objection to the hotel development at 3105 Main Street. Discussion was held. 13-B: PREFERENTIAL PARKING/2ND STREET AND ASHLAND AVENUE: The request of Elsa Petrucelli to address Council regarding preferential parking and traffic problems in the vicinity of 2nd street and Ashland Avenue was continued to January 27, 1987. 14-A: PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION: Presented was the matter of appointment of members to the Pier Restoration Corporation, continued from November 11, 1986. Councilmember Reed moved to waive the rules and accept whatever nominations councilmembers wish to make. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. The nominations were declared opened. Councilmember A. Katz nominated Margaret S. Henry. Councilmember Jennings nominated Paul J. Giuntini. councilmember Zane moved to appoint both Ms. Henry and Mr. Giuntini. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Reed nominated Barbara JiJi. Councilmember Reed moved that all three be appointed to the three seats. Second by councilmember Jennings. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Therefore, Margaret 5. Henry, Paul J. Giuntini, and Barbara JiJi were appointed to the pier Restoration Corporation for terms ending November 8, 1988. 15 December 9, 1986 I I 21t! 14-B: MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS: Presented was the matter of mayoral appointments of Councilmembers as delegates to agencies and liaisons to Boards and Commissions. Mayor Conn announced the following appointments of delegates, alternates and liaisons: Airport Commission: Liaison: Alan s. Katz Architectural Review Board: Liaison: Christine E. Reed Herb Katz Arts commission: Liaison: William H. Jennings commission on Older Americans: Liaison: Alan S. Katz commission on the status of Women: Liaison: Alan S. Katz Housing Commission: Liaison: Dennis Zane Landmarks Commission: Liaison: Christine E. Reed Library Board: Liaison: William H. Jennings Personnel Board: Liaison: David B. Finkel Planning Commission: Liaison: Herb Katz Christine E. Reed Recreation and Parks Commission: Liaison: David B. Finkel social Services commission: Liaison: William H. Jennings Convention and visitors Bureau: 16 December 9, 1986 215 Liaison: John Jalili pier Restoration Corporation: Liaison: Herb Katz Dennis Zane Third Street Mall Corporation: Liaison: Dennis Zane Herb Katz Independent Cities of Los Angeles County: Delegate: Alan S. Katz Alternate: Dennis Zane League of California cities, Los Angeles County Division: Delegate: Christine E. Reed Alternate: William H. Jennings League of California cities (~tatewide): Delegate: William H. Jennings Alternate: Christine E. Reed National League of Cities: Delegate: James P. Conn Alternate: Herb Katz u.s. Conference of Mayors: Delegate: James P. Conn Alternate: Herb Katz Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): Delegate: Christine E. Reed Alternate: Dennis Zane southern california Rapid Transit District Corridor Selection Committee (SCRTD): Delegate: Christine E. Reed Alternate: William H. Jennings city/School Cooperation Committee: Delegates: David B. Finkel, Alan S. Katz City/College Cooperation Committee: Delegates: David B. Finkel, Herb Katz 17 December 9, 1986 I I 216 City/Rent Control Board/Committee: Mayor Conn stated that he has requested the Rent Control Board to consider such a committee; appointment of delegates to be made at a later date. 14-C: LOCAL COASTAL PLAN/BALLONA WETLANDS AND MALIBU AREA: Presented was the request of Mayor Conn to discuss the City I s position on the Local Coastal Plan for the Ballona Wetlands area and the Malibu area. Discussion was held. l4-D: DISCIMINATORY ORGANIZATIONS: The request of Councilmember Finkel to discuss a proposed resolution prohibiting participation in organizations which discriminate against women or minorities was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 5 item. 14-E: ALCOHOL EFFECTS ON PREGNANT WOMEN: The request of Counci1member Finkel to discuss enacting an ordinance requiring warning signs on the effect of alcohol on pregnant women was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 5 item. 14-F: AUTO INSURANCE COSTS: The request of Councilmember Finkel to discuss relief for residents of high costs of auto insurance was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 5 item. l4-G: LOW-COST MEDICAL CARE: The request of Councilmember Finkel to discuss possible methods to make low cost medical care available to residents was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 5 item. . 14-H: CAMPAIGN SPENDING/PRACTICES: The request of Councilmember Finkel to discuss an ordinance to 1 imi t campaign spending and eliminate certain campaign practices was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 5 item. 14-I: STOP SIGNS IN ALLEYS: The request of councilmember Zane to discuss the need for stop signs in alleys was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 14 item. 14-J: ZONING PROCESS AMENDMENT: The request of Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz to discuss an interim resolution amending the zoning process to provide a one-step procedure for variances and projects was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 5 item. 14-K: CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The request of Councilmember Zane to discuss a possible ordinance requiring declaration of conflict of interest related to campaign contributors was continued to January 13, 1987 as a 14 itemw l4-L: COASTAL COMMISSION VACANCY: The request of Councilmember Jennings to discuss Council endorsement for a possible vacancy on the Coastal Commission was withdrawn at the request of Councilmember Jennings. 11-E: Session pending At 1: 00 CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed to consider personnel matters and threatened litigation, litigation, and litigation to be commenced by the city. a.m., a motion was made, seconded, and approved to retire 18 December 9, 1986 217 to Closed Session to consider the following cases: David v. City of santa Monica, Santa Monica superior Court Case No. WEC 88617; Atkinson v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 95704; Grandy v. city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 75045; Moore v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 84785, and; Stoakley v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 94419. At 1:30 a.m., Council reconvened with five members present, Councilmember Finkel and Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz absent. councilmember Reed moved to approve settlement in the case of Stoakley v. City in the amount of $8,000. The motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Council vote: Council vote 5-0 Absent: Councilmember Finkel, Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz ADJOURNMENT: At 1:30 a.m., there being no objection, the meeting was adj ourned in memory 0 f J e f frey II Skip II ~. ntz '. a Santa Monica resident, and Philip Watson, fo runty As as r. ~~~ P~OI Do J Ann M. Shore city Clerk ---- Conn 19 December 9, 1986 I 218 I NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT FOR LACK OF QUORUM OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the regularly scheduled Clty Councll meetlng of Tuesday, December 23, 1986, was adJourned at 7:30 P.M. for lack of a quorum. ~ I'), ~~ I, Ann M. Shore, Clty Clerk Clty of Santa Monlca