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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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city Clerk
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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.
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Ann M. Shore, Clty Clerk
Clty of Santa Monlca