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M-5/8/1990 108 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 The regular meeting of the Santa Monica city council was called to order by Mayor Zane at 7:36 P.M., on Tuesday, May 8, 1990, in the Council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel (arrived at 9:20 P.M.) Councilmember Judy Abdo Councilmember Ken Genser councilmember William H. Jennings councilmember Christine E. Reed Absent: Councilmember Herbert Katz 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. At the request of Mayor zane, Item 4-A was continued to later in the meeting, to allow Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to present the proclamation. councilmember Genser moved to hear Item 14-F at Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved, Councilmembers Finkel and Katz absent. this time. unanimously 14-F: SANTA MONICA!MALIBU PTA: Presented was a request of Mayor Zane to allow representatives of the Santa Monica/Malibu PTA Council to address the city Council regarding permanent financial support for santa Monica I s public schools. councilmember Reed moved to hear representatives of the PTA council for fifteen minutes. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Finkel and Katz absent. Pam Brady, Mark Borenstein, and representatives from the Santa Monica High School students, requested a commitment from the City for long-term assistance for the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. Councilmember Reed moved to extend the time for public input an additionial five minutes. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Finkel and Katz absent. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to direct the city Manager to facilitate a meeting between the School Board and the city Council prior to adoption of the City budget. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Finkel and Katz absent. I May 8, 1990 109 At 8:20 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. P.M., council reconvened with all members present. At B: 35 PA-l: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: The approval of the parking Authority minutes of April 10, 1990, was continued to the meeting of May 15, 1990. CC/PA-2: PARKING METERS: A recommendation to adopt a resolution modifying the hours of operation (enforcement) of parking meters in various parking meter zones throughout the City was continued to the meeting of May 15, 1990. 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. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Consent calendar with the exception of Items 6-A, 6-G, and 6-K, reading resolutions and ordinances 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, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Genser, Absent: councilmembers Finkel, Katz 6-B: SANTA MONICA ARTS FOUNDATION/ARTS COMMISSION: Ordinance No. 1520 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2931 AND 2932 AND ADDING SECTION 2937 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SANTA MONICA ARTS COMMISSION," thereby consolidating the membership of the Arts commission and the Arts Foundation, was adopted. 6-C: COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN: Ordinance No. 1521 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9000.3 AND 9021.4 AND ADDING SECTION 9055.13 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN," thereby implementing the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan, and certifying the EIR review, was adopted. 6-D: EXEMPTION TO LANDSCAPE SETBACK: Ordinance No. 1522 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9041. 6 TO EXEMPT BUILDINGS WITHIN THE MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FROM THE MINIMUM LANDSCAPE SETBACK REQUIREMENT," was adopted. 6-E: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8013 (CCS) entitled: llA 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-90- 161)," thereby setting a public hearing for June 12, 1990, on the assessment of costs to 2 May 8, 1990 110 repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs on various streets, was adopted. 6-F: FINAL TRACT MAP/CONDOMI~IUM PROJ;ECT/1242-44 9TH STREET: Resolution No. B014 {CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48084," thereby approving Final Tract Map No. 48084 for an B-unit condominium project at 1242-44 9th street, was adopted. 6-H: PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN: A recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5512 (CCS) with Elliott/Maloney for the preparation of a Master Plan for the development and improvement of virginia Avenue Park and community Center was approved. 6-1: ANNUAL REPORT OF COMPLIANCE REGARDING HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT: Council received and filed the Annual Report on Compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 17274 regarding Rental Housing Code Enforcement for Calendar Year 1989. 6-J: SALARY CLASSIFICATION/FISCAL STAFF ASSISTANT III: Resolution No. 8015 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF FISCAL STAFF ASSISTANT III," was adopted thereby creating a new salary classification and approving the salary rate. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-G: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION DENIAL OF APPEAL OF CUP 89-079/837 & 839 FIFTEENTH STREET: Presented was a request to certify the Statement of Official Action to deny the appeal of CUP 89-079 to permit the construction of four condominium units at 837 and B39 Fifteenth Street and uphold the Planning Commission approval, and to correct page 2, finding #9, by replacing the word "slope" with the word lIlevel." Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Certification of the Statement of Official Action. Second by councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, Reed, Mayor Zane Abstain: councilmember Jennings Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz 6-K: BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS: Presented was a staff report regarding the scheduling of the city council study sessions on the proposed FY1990/91 city Budget for evenings of June 4, June 5, June 6, June 7, and scheduling adoption of FY1990/91 City Budget on June 26, 1990. Discusion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to amend the schedule to delete the meeting of June 7, and replace it with a meeting on June 11, if necessary, and to start 3 May 8, 1990 III the meetings at 6:00 P.M. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Genser, Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz 7-A: 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. At 8:43 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Member of the public Fred Bakshandeh spoke in opposition to the assessment for his property. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 8: 46 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved to acknowledge protests received, direct staff to remove the Rest Haven Motel from the assessment, and to adopt Resolution No. 8016 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-89-160),1I 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, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser, Katz 8-A: HARDSHIP PROCEDURE/LOW COST LODGING FEE: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading establishing a hardship procedure for reducing mitigation fees for the removal of low cost lodging accommodations established by Ordinance Number 1516(CCS). Councilmember Genser excused himself from deliberations on this item due to a possible conflict of interest and stepped down from the dais. At 8: 50 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 8:53 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved to introduce an ordinance for first reading 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 1516 (CCS) ,It reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Abstain: councilmember Genser Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz Councllmember Genser returned to the dais. 4 May 8, 1990 112 8-B: PROGRAM 10/HOUSING ELEMENT: An ordinance for introduction and first 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 was continued to the meeting of May 15, 1990. 8 -C: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY HALL: An ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4922 to prohibit smoking in City Hall was continued to the meeting of May 15, 1990. 8-0: HARDSHIP EXEMPTION/NORTH OF WILSHIRE MORATORIUM: Councilmember Reed moved to postpone Council's consideration of this item until Mayor Pro Tem Finkel arrives or the end of the meeting, whichever is first. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Finkel and Katz absent. 8-E: BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading repealing various sections of Chapters 1 and 2 of Article VI of the Santa Monica Municipal Code and adding Subchapters lA, lB, lC, and lD to Article VI of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to Business License Taxes. Councilmember Abdo moved to adopt Ordinance No. l523(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SUBCHAPTERS lA, IB, lC, AND 10 TO ARTICLE VI OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion failed by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser Negative: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz Mayor Z ane moved to recons ider this item later in the evening. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Finkel and Katz absent. Councilmember Jennings requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item as he feels it should be considered following Council's consideration of the proposed 1990-91 municipal budget. Councilmember Reed requested the record reflect that she voted "noli on this item as she does not feel that taxes should be increased until after determinations have been made on the municipal budget. 5 May 8, 1990 113 8-F: HONOR BOXES/BEACH PARKING LOTS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second reading adding Section 3202A to the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to deposit of beach parking lot fees into honor boxes. councilmember Reed moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1524 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3202A TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEPOSIT OF BEACH PARKING LOT FEES INTO HONOR BOXES," 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, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Genser Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz lO-A: SCULPTURE/CIVIC CENTER AREA: The recommendation by the Arts commission to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Paul Conrad to install a sculpture in the Civic Center area was withdrawn. 11-A: REFUSE HAULERS: Presented was a staff report recommending the adoption of a resolution which sets the fee for City refuse transfer station deposits by licensed private refuse haulers at $32 per ton. Council asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 8017(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE FEE FOR DEPOSIT OF REFUSE BY LICENSED PRIVATE REFUSE HAULERS AT THE CITY I S TRANSFER STATION, II reading by ti tIe only and waiving further reading. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Genser, Absent: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz 11-B: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TENANT OWNERSHIP RIGHTS CHARTER AMENDMENT (TORCA): Mayor Zane moved to continue consideration of the proposed amendments to Tenant Ownership Rights Charter Amendment, Section 2000. et seq. to the meeting of May 15, 1990. Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmembers Finkel and Katz absent. 12-A: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 89-091/CONDOMINIUMS/1404 CLOVERFIELD AND 2311 SCHADER DRIVE: The appeal of the Planning commission approval of Conditional Use Permit 89-091 to permit the development of a ten-unit, three-story condominium subdivision at 1404 C1overfie1d and 2311 Schader Drive was withdrawn at the request of the appellants. 6 May 8, 1990 114 12-B: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-020jALCOHOL LICENSE/SANTA MONICA PIER: Presented was an appeal of Planning Commission approval of conditional Use Permit 90-020 to permit a Type 47 On-Sale General Alcohol License for a 31B-seat restaurant located on the santa Monica Pier. Applicant: Pacific Fare corporation. Appellant: stephanie Barbanell. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel arrived at 9:20 P.M. Appellant stephanie Barbanell spoke in support of the appeal. Council asked questions of appellant. Applicant David Lambert spoke in opposition to the appeal. Council asked questions of applicant. Member of the public Ken Schonlau spoke in support of the appeal. Appellant stephanie Barbanell presented a rebuttal. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to continue this item for one week. The motion died for lack of a second. councilmember Genser moved to deny the appeal, uphold the findings of the Planning Commission, and allow the issuance of the liquor license. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Genser, Abstain: councilmember Finkel Absent: councilmember Katz Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel requested that the record reflect that he was abstaining from the vote on this issue, not because he has a concern about the merits of the project, but because he has a concern about not giving people an opportunity to state their case when they have objections to something, when there's no harm in giving them the chance to do so. 4-A: PROCLAMATION/OLDER AMERICANS MONTH: Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel presented a proclamation on behalf of the Mayor and City council to Leo Kessler of the commission on Older Americans proclaiming the month of Mayas Older Americans Month in the City of Santa Monica, and commending the Older Americans for their valuable contribution made through their involvement in the community. 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: Presented for approval were the City council minutes for the meetings of April 10 and April 17, 1990, as presented, and April 24, 1990, as corrected. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the minutes of April 10, and April 17 as presented, and to approve the minutes of April 24, 1990, with the following correction: Item 8-A, page 4, Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel's vote on the motion to continue the meeting to 12: 45 A.M., was affirmative. Second by Mayor Pro Tern Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmember Katz absent. B-D: HARDSHIP EXCEPTION/NORTH ~F WILSHIRE MORATORIUM: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading authorizing a hardship exception to Ordinance Number 1507 (CCS), regarding the North of Wilshire Moratorium. 7 May 8, 1990 115 Council asked questions of staff. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Suzanne Abrescia spoke in opposition to the hardship exception. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to introduce an ordinance for first reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING A HARDSHIP EXCEPTION TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 1507 (CCS) , If 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 Jennings, Reed Finkel, Genser, Negative: councilmember Abdo, Mayor Zane Absent: councilmember Katz Mayor Zane moved to reconsider Item 8-E. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved, Councilmember Jennings opposed, Councilmember Katz absent. 8-E: BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES: Mayor Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1523 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SUBCHAPTERS lA, IB, Ie, AND lD TO ARTICLE VI OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES," 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, Reed Absent: Councilmember Katz Councilmembers Jennings and Reed requested that the record reflect that they voted "noli on this issue for the reasons stated earlier this evening. Councilmember Genser moved to consolidate Items l3-A and 14-H. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. 13-A/14-H: MAIN STREET PARKING AND TRAFFIC ISSUES/MAIN STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/MAIN STREET COMMITTEE OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Brandon MacNeal, on behalf of The Main Street Assessment District and The Main street committee of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council regarding traffic and parking issues on Main Street. Discussion was held. councilrnember Abdo moved to direct staff to analyze recommendations as presented by Mr. MacNeal and report back to Council regarding possible parking modifications as soon as possible. Second by Councilmember Genser. Councilmember Genser moved to amend the motion to include 8 May 8, 1990 116 analysis of validated parking in Lot 9, consideration of needs of residents when adjusting meter length in Lot 11, and the possibility of narrowing Main street at the point of potential mid-block crosswalks. The amendment was accepted as friendly. The motion unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. l3-B/13-C: JUDITH FIRESTONE AND MARK ERWIN/TORCA CONVERSION: Presented were the requests of Judith Firestone and Mark Erwin to address Council regarding TORCA conversion/condominium subdivision. Ms. Firestone and city staff addressed Council regarding a possible abuse of the TORCA program. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to refer this matter to staff for investigation. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmember Katz absent. Councilmember Reed moved to have a study session at 6:30 P.M., May 15, 1990, regarding TORCA procedures. Mayor Zane moved to amend the motion to include a discussion of the definition of "resident". The amendment was accepted as friendly. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. 14-A: TROPICAL TIMBER: Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel initiated discussion regarding the preparation of an ordinance banning the use of tropical timber in municipal buildings and moved to direct the city Attorney to study the proposed ordinance which is currently being considered by the city of Berkeley to determine the possibility of adopting a similar ordinance by the City of Santa Monica and, having made a determination of scope, return with a proposed ordinance. Second by Councilmember Genser. Councilmember Reed moved a substitute motion to direct the City Attorney to draft and return to Council an appropriate resolution committing the city to not utilizing or purchasing any of the wood products referenced by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel's item to the council. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was held. councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved, Councilmember Reed opposed, Councilmember Katz absent. Discussion continued. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Reed Absent: Councilmember Katz Councilmember Reed requested that the record reflect that she voted "no" on this item as she does not feel that it is an appropriate use of the City Attorney's time. l4-B: CONDOMINIUM TAX: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss increasing the Condominium Tax. Mayor Zane moved to direct staff to survey other communities regarding the issue of condominium taxes. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmember Katz absent. 9 May 8, 1990 117 14-C: RENT CONTROL REFORMS: The request of Mayor Zane to discuss Rent Control reforms was continued to the meeting of May 15, 1990. 14-0: HOUSING COMMISSION: Presented was the appointment of a member to the Housing Commission. Genser moved to continue this appointment to the 15, 1990. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. matter of the Councilmember meeting of May The motion was 14-E: SB2551/S0LID WASTE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss endorsement of SB2551 (Marks), a bill to add section 41960 to the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste. councilmember Reed moved to endorse SB2551 and authorize staff to communicate Council's support to representatives and Senator Marks. Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. 14-G: PASSENGER RAIL AND CLEAN AIR BOND ACT/TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF AND SPENDING LIMITATION ACT/RAIL TRANSPORTATION BOND ACT: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss support for State Proposition 108 "Passenger Rail and Clean Air Bond Act of 1990," Proposition III "Traffic Congestion Relief and Spending Limitation Act of 1990," and Proposition 116 "Rail Transportation Bond Act." Mayor Zane moved to express Council's endorsement of Propositions 108, Ill, and 116, and to communicate said endorsement to citizens of Santa Monica and to the League of California cities. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. 15. PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Joy Fullmer and David Walsh addressed Council. Councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 11:45 P.M., for the purpose of meeting in Closed Session. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved, Councilmember Reed opposed, Counci1member Katz absent. CLOSED SESSION: At 11: 25 P.M., council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and the following litigation: Yaconetti v. City of Santa Monica, United states District Court No. CV 90-0863 JGD (GHKx); and Simpson, et al. v. City of Santa Monical United States District Court Case No. CV 89-1712 (ER). At 11:54 P.M., Council reconvened. Mayor Zane announced that no action was taken in Closed Session. 10 May 8, 1990 118 ADJOURNMENT: At 11:54 P.M., the meeting was adjourned to 6:30 P.M., May 15, 1990. ATTEST: APPROVED: /A~ /" Clarice E. Joh sen City Clerk p-t..- ~1~ - Dennis Zane Mayor ,~- 11 May 8, 1990