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M-5/22/1990 125 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 22, 1990 A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by Mayor Zane at 7:35 P.M., on Tuesday, May 22, 1990, in the council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel Councilmember Judy Abdo Councilmember Ken Genser Councilmember william H. Jennings (arrived at 7:39 P.M.) Councilmember Herbert Katz Councilmember Christine E. Reed Also Present: city Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen CLOSED SESSION: Not held. Councilmember Genser led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the united states of America. S-A: RENT CONTROL REFORMS: Presented was Mayor Zane's request to discuss Rent Control reforms. Mayor Zane initiated discussion and moved to direct staff to prepare a ballot measure and evaluate a response to achieve the following obj ectives of his proposal: 1) To avoid Ellis and vacancy decontrol; 2) To ensure that rent levels provided do not create an incentive for property owners to engage in "monkey business: II and 3) To avoid gentrification. Second by Councilmember Genser. Councilmember Reed moved to hear from members of the public for two minutes each. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the publ ic Rosario Perry expressed the belief that Council and staff should not interfere with Rent Control matters. Councilmember Katz moved an amendment, to incl ude in concert wi th the main motion; 1) a proposal for vacancy decontrol for units which are voluntarily vacated; 2) the commencement of contributions by landlords to a fund for affordable housing; and 3) direction to staff to investigate the above possibilities. Second by Councilmember Reed. As a result of Council discussion, CouncilmeInber Katz withdrew his amendment. Mayor Zane moved to amend his motion to refer his proposal to the Rent Control Board for consideration and recommendations for Council action by June 12, 1990. Second by councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Katz restated his previous motion as a recommendation to refer his above proposal to the Rent Control Board for consideration and recommendations for council action by June 12, 1990. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved, Mayor Zane opposed. 1 May 22, 1990 126 Mayor Zane requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this motion as he believes that vacancy decontrol is a disastrous idea for the City of Santa Monica and does not feel that it merits the consideration of the Rent Control Board. with Council's consent, the City Attorney was directed to address the requirements of CEQA as it relates to any proposed ballot measure. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the Consent Calendar, whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-G, 6-1, 6-K, 6-L, 6-M, 6-N, 6-0, 6-P reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meeting of May I, and May 8, 1990, were approved. 6-B: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY HALL: Ordinance No. 1525 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4922 TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN CITY HALL," was adopted. 6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/245 HOLLISTER AVENUE: Resolution No. 8019 (CCS) entitled: uA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 19007, II thereby approving a 4-unit condominium project at 245 Hollister Avenue, was adopted. 6-0: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/12l7 24TH STREET: Resolution No. 8020 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 21561, II thereby approving a 4-unit condominium project at 1217 24th Street, was adopted. 6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/1630 BERKELEY STREET: Resolution No. 8021 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 21568,tI thereby approving a 4-unit condominium project at 1630 Berkeley street, was adopted. 6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUMS/650 PACIFIC: Resolution No. 8022(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47516,tI thereby approving an a-unit condominium project at 650 Pacific, was adopted. 6-H: REPLACEMENT OF ROOFS AND FLASHINGS/MAIN LIBRARY AND CIVIC CENTER: Council awarded Contract No. 5515 (CCS) for roof and flashings replacements at the Main Library and Civic Auditorium to the Bryant Organization, Inc., in the amount of $554,515. 2 May 22, 1990 127 Council further appropriated funds in the amount of $75,000 from the General Fund reserves to capital Improvement Project Account No. 01-710-613-21790-8910-99166, and authorized the City Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete additional work to the extent of funds available in accordance with the Administrative Instruction on Change Orders. 6-J: CAB AND CHASSIS: Council awarded Bid No. 2273 to Santa Monica Ford in the amount of $20,188.56, including applicable tax, to furnish and deliver one (1) new and unused 11,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rated (GVWR) cab and chassis with 2-cubic yard dump body. 6-Q: FY1990/91 BUDGET: council approved the review of City Council study sessions on the proposed FY1990/9l City Budget. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Katz was excused from the dais. 6-G: SENIOR NUTRITION GRANT: Presented was a recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of the final grant application to the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging for funding in the amount of $132,511 for FY 1990-91 as preliminarily allocated by the County, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for the provision of services to the elderly through the city I s Senior Nutrition and Recreation Program. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Councilmember Reed moved approve Contract No. 5514(CCS) with the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, and adopt Resolution No. B 0 23 (CCS) enti tIed: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Katz Councilmember Katz returned to the dais. 6-1: SENIOR NUTRITION HOT/FROZEN MEALS: Presented was a staff recommendation to award Bid No. 2271 to Unicorn Express Company to furnish and deliver hot meals at the rate of $2.28 per meal, and Bid No. 2272 for frozen meals at $2.33 per meal for the Senior Nutrition and Recreation Program. Councilmember Reed moved to award the bids as recommended by staff. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-K: KID'S DAY PARADE/FIREWORKS SALUTE/ALTERNATE PARADE ROUTE: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to 3 May 22, 1990 128 approve requests for a fireworks display and a parade on a route other than the City's authorized parade route, for Kid's Day on June 2, 1990. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Councilmember Ganser moved to approve the request for a Kid's Day fireworks salute at the Santa Monica Pier and to adopt Resolution No. 8024 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON JUNE 2, 1990, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY PARADE ROUTE," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved. 6-L: CUP 89-046/TTM 48039/CONDOMINIUMS/1253 11TH STREET: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation that findings for denial of Conditional Use Permit 89-046, Tentative Tract Map 48039, be adopted. Councilmember Katz moved to hear from the public. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion failed. Discussion was held. Councilmember Abdo moved to reconsider Council's previous action and set a public hearing on this matter for June 12, 1990. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Abdo stepped down from the dais. 6-M: LAUNDRY UNITS: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to award Contract No. 5516(CCS) to Pizazz Construction for the purchase and installation of commercial laundry units at Fire stations No.1, 2, 3, and 5, in the amount of $38 t 000, and to authorize the City Engineer to issue change orders necessary to complete additional work to the extent of funds available in accordance with the Administrative Instruction on Change Orders. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Abdo Councilmember Abdo returned to the dais. 6-N: LOW COST LODGING FEES: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second reading establishing a hardship procedure for reducing mitigation fees for the removal of low cost lOdging accommodations established by Ordinance Number 1516(CCS), introduced May 8, 1990. Councilmember Genser excused himself from deliberations on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1526 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A HARDSHIP PROCEDURE FOR REDUCING MITIGATION FEES FOR REMOVAL OF LOW COST LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 4 May 22, 1990 129 1516 (CCS) ," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Genser Councilmember Genser returned to the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Finkel moved to consolidate Items 6-0 and 6-P. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved. 6-0/6-P: BUSINESS LICENSE TAX/THIRD STREET PROMENADE/DOWNTOWN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT AREA: Presented was a staff report recommending the adoption of a resolution changing the additional business license tax levied in the Montana Avenue Business Improvement Assessment Area and the assessment levied in the Third Street Mall (Third street Promenade) and Downtown Assessment Districts. Discussion was held. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Councilmember Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 8025(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CHANGE THE ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX LEVIED IN THE MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT AREA," and Resolution No. 8026 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE FEE LEVIED FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE THIRD STREET MALL (THIRD STREET PROMENADE) AND DOWNTOWN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT I" reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Katz 7-A: CnBG FUNDING: Presented was a staff report and a pUblic hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Fiscal Year 1990-91. At 8: 58 P.M. I Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 9:00 P.M. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8027(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR FY1990-9l AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF CDBG STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES FOR 1990-91,11 reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 5 May 22, 1990 130 8-A: OZONE-DEPLETING COMPOUNDS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, and recycling of products which use ozone-depleting compounds. Council asked questions of staff. At 9:08 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Member of the public Joseph Palazzolo expressed concerns regarding exemption procedures. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 9:17 P.M. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO ARTICLE V OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, SALE, AND RECYCLING OF PRODUCTS WHICH USE OZONE-DEPLETING COMPOUNDS, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 By consent of Council, staff was directed to distribut copies of the ordinance to the National League of Cities, League of California Cities, and all cities in California. 8 - B: WATER CONSERVATION EMERGENCY ORDINANCE: presen ted was a staff report transmitting an emergency ordinance for introduction and adoption amending the provisions of Chapter 2A of Article VII of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to water conservation. At 9: 26 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the pUblic hearing opened. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer addressed Counc il . Mayor Zane closed the publ ic hear ing at 9 : 29 P . M. Councilmember Reed moved to introduce and adopt as an emergency ordinance, Ordinance No. 1527 (CCS) entitled: "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2A OF ARTICLE VII OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-C: BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES: An Ordinance for introduction and first reading repealing existing Chapters 1, 2, and 2B and amending various sections of Chapters 3A, 4, 7, 8, and 9 of Article VI of the Santa Monica Municipal Code and adding new Chapters 2, 2B, and 3B to Article VI of the Municipal Code relating to business license taxes and regulatory restrictions was withdrawn at the request of staff. 8-D: HARDSHIP EXEMPTION/NORTH OF WILSHIRE MORATORIUM: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second reading authorizing a hardship exception to Ordinance Number 1507 (CCS) regarding the North of Wilshire Moratorium. councilmember Katz moved to adopt Ordinance No. l528(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA 6 May 22, 1990 131 MONICA AUTHORIZING A HARDSHIP EXCEPTION TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 1507 (CCS) ,II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Katz, Reed Negative: Mayor Zane 8-E: HOUSING ELEMENT/PROGRAM 10 AMENDMENTS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second reading amending Ordinance Number 1486(CCS) to extend Program 10 of the Housing Element to apply to conversions and changes of use as well as demolitions. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1529 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1486(CCS) TO EXTEND PROGRAM 10 OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT TO APPLY TO CONVERSIONS AND CHANGES OF USE AS WELL AS DEMOLITIONS, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz, Reed councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that she was voting IIno" on this item because she feels that it is wrong to restrict replacement as to use. 10-A: PROPOSITION 107: Presented was a staff report recommending the adoption of a resolution supporting state Proposi tion 107. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8028 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING STATE PROPOSITION 107, 'I reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 II-A: CLOSED SESSION: Held at the end of the meeting. l2-A: LIQUOR LICENSE APPEAL: Presented was an appeal of Planning Commission denial of CUP 90-021 to allow the issuance of an on-sale General Alcohol License for a 117-seat restaurant/pub at 301 Santa Monica Boulevard. Applicant: Alan Boivin. Appellant: victor wichman. Council asked questions of staff. Applicant Alan Boivin spoke in support of the appeal. Appellant Victor Wichman spoke in support of the appeal. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer addressed Council. Members of the public steve Spencer, Tom Carroll, Bruce Cameron, and Bob Resnick spoke in support of the appeal. Councilmember Katz moved to uphold the appeal and reverse the Planning Commission's technical denial of 7 May 22, 1990 132 Conditional Use Permit 90-021. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Mayor Zane moved to amend the motion to eliminate Condition 12 from the findings and conditions contained in the Planning commission staff report dated June 4, 1990. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 councilmember Abdo moved to extend the meeting past 12: 00 A. M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved, Councilmember Genser opposed. Councilmember Katz moved to continue the 13 and 14 Items to the meeting of May 29, 1990. The motion was duly seconded and approved. councilmember Jennings moved to continue Item 12-C to May 29, 1990. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved. At 10:40 P.M., Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel was excused from the meeting. 12-B: WILSHIRE BOULEVARD APPEAL: Presented was an appeal of Planning Commission approval of DR 88-004, CUP 88-019, PSP 89-017, and EIR 916 for a three-story mixed commercial building on Wilshire Boulevard between 22nd and 23rd Street. Applicant: Century West Development, Inc. Appellants: Save Our Neighborhood Committee and Mid city Neighbors. Councilmember Katz moved to continue 13 and 14 items to May 29, 1990. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. council asked questions of staff. Michael Brourman and Manfred Schlosser spoke in support of the appeal. Sherman Stacey, representing the applicant, spoke in opposition to the appeal. Councilmember Jennings was excused from the meeting at 11:10 P.M. Discussion was held. Members of the public Regina Bonann, Norma Gonzales, Bob Gabriel, and Karl Schober spoke in support of the project. Members of the public Merritt Coleman, Philip Silberman, Jean Gebman, Russ Shaver, Conrad Melilli, Jack Baptista, Tom Kingsley, and Peter Solomon spoke in opposition to the project. Member of the public Paul Rosenstein spoke in support of a growth management plan. Appellant Michael Brourman presented a rebuttal to issues raised by opponents to the appeal. Councilmember Katz moved to deny the appeal and uphold Planning commission's certification of EIR 916 and approval of DR 89-004, CUP 89-019, and PSP 89-017 and adopt Resolution No. 8029(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE COMM:ERCIAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 2221 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, It reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof ( with the condition to allow only a right turn from the project exit on 23rd street. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Discussion was held. Mayor Zane moved to amend the motion to limit ingress and egress to Wilshire Boulevard only. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to 8 May 22, 1990 133 extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved, Councilmember Genser opposed, Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel and councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane moved to amend the motion to condition the approval of this project on ingress on Wilshire Boulevard, egress on Wilshire Boulevard right-turn-only, and egress on 23rd street right-turn-only. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved a substitute motion to approve the appeal and deny the project. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was held. councilmember Reed moved to extend the meeting to 12: 45 A.M. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved. The main motion, to deny the appeal, certify the EIR, and approve the project as amended, was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Abdo, Mayor Zane Katz, Reed, Negative: Counci1memher Genser Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings 12-C: cup 89-072/TPM 21640/CONDOMINIUMS/II09 16TH STREET: The reconsideration of an appeal of Planning Commission approval for CUP 89-072 and TPM 21640 to allow a 4-unit condominium at 1109 16th Street was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. 13-A: HOMELESS PROGRAM/SWASHLOCK: The request of Michele A. wittig to discuss a program to provide increased access to shower, laundry, locker, and job referral facilities for the homeless was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. 13-B: CAMPAIGN FINANCING REFORMS: The request of Paul Rosenstein to discuss proposals on campaign financing reforms was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. 13-C: LOW INCOME INCLUSIONARY HOUSING RULES: The request of Nathan Pratt to discuss amending the low income inclusionary housing rules for new construction was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. 14-A: PROPOSITION 107: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss support for state Proposition 107 "Housing and Homeless Bond Act of 1990," was considered with Item 10-A. 14-B: TORCA: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss a possible Charter amendment to prohibit non-TORCA condominium conversions was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. 14-C: PROHIBITION OF DEMOLITION OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss a Charter amendment to prohibit demolition of mUlti-family housing without a building permit for a replacement unit was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. 9 May 22, 1990 134 14-D: TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss the report of the Chamber of Commerce Task Force on Homelessness was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. l4-E: APPROPRIATENESS OF BROADWAY AS A ONE-WAY STREET: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss the appropriateness of Broadway as a one-way street was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. 14-F: HOT LINE FOR SENIOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION: The request of Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss the creation of a hot line for senior emergency information was continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. CLOSED SESSION: At 12:35 A.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and the following litigation: Yaconetti v. City of Santa Monica, United States District Court Case No. CV 90- 0863 JGD(GHKx)i and Simpson, et aI. v. city of Santa Monica, United States District Court Case No. CV 89-1712 (ER). At 12:36 A.M., Council reconvened. councilmember Genser moved to approve settlement in the following cases: Yaconetti v. City of Santa Monica in the amount of $90,000, and Simpson v. City of Santa Monica in the amount of $300,000. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: councilmembers Finkel, Jennings ADJOURNMENT: At 12: 39 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to 6: 00 P.M., May 29, 1990, for a special joint study Session with the School District. ATTEST: APPROVED: /~C6 - Clarice E. City Clerk p-, 11~ Dennis Zane Mayor 10 May 22, 1990