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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1990
A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by
Mayor Zane at 6:25 P.M., on Tuesday, March 13, 1990, in the
Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmernber Ken Genser
Councilmember Herbert Katz
(arrived at 6:40)
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
STUDY BESS ION: At 6: 25 P. M., Council adj ourned to a Study
Session for the purpose of considering a proposed increase in the
Business License Tax. Discussion was held.
CLOSED SESSION: At 7:10 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering the following pending
litigation: Yoakum, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, superior
Court Case No. WEC 101 646. At 7:30 P.M., Council reconvened.
No action was announced from Closed Session.
Candice Dunlap of Campfire Kids led the assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag of the United states of America.
4-A: PROCLAMATION CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK:
presented a proclamation naming the week of March
March 18, 1990, "Camp Fire Birthday Week. II
Mayor Zane
12 through
INSPIRATION: The Santa Monica High School Madrigal Singers
presented a moment of inspiration by performing a medley of Ira
Gershwin songs from the upcoming "stairway to the Stars, II March
22 and 23, 1990.
4-B: PROCLAMATION EARTH DAY: Mayor Zane presented a
proclamation naming April 22, 1990, "Earth Day" in Santa Monica
and announced a month-long program of environmental awareness
activities.
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING:
At 7: 50 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Zane convened a special joint
meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, Redevelopment Agency,
and Parking Authority.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Agency Member Judy Abdo
Agency Member Ken Genser
Agency Member Herbert Katz
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Absent: Agency Member William H. Jennings
Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen
parking Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Absent: Authority Member William H. Jennings
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
city Council
Roll Call: Present:
Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
Mayor Zane introduced the members of Boy Scout Troop 23 who were
present in the audience.
RA-l: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Redevelopment Agency minutes of January 9, 1990. Agency
Member Genser moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second
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by Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously
approved, Agency Member Jennings absent.
PA-l: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: presented for approval were
the Parking Authority minutes of January 9, and January 30, 1990.
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the minutes as
presented. Second by Authority Member Reed. The motion was
unanimously approved, Authority Member Jennings absent.
CC/PA-2: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: Presented was a staff report
recommending the award of Bid No. 2269 to Landscape West, Inc.
for landscape maintenance in the amount of $63,999.96 per year
for the Parks Division, cultural and Recreation Services and in
the amount of $7,500.00 per year for the Parking Authority.
Authority Member Reed moved, on behalf of the Parking Authority,
to approve the staff recommendation thereby awarding Bid No.
2269 to Landscape West, Inc. for landscape maintenance in the
amount of $7,500.00 per year. Second by Authority Member Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Parking Authority
vote: Affirmative:
Authority Members Abdo, Finkel,
Katz, Reed, Chairperson Zane
Negative:
Authority Member Genser
Authority Member Jennings
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved, on behalf of the city Council, to
approve the staff recommendation thereby awarding Bid No. 2269 to
Landscape West, Inc. for landscape maintenance in the amount of
$63,999.96 per year for the Parks Division, Cultural and
Recreation Services. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
City council
vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative:
Councilmember Genser
Absent:
Councilmember Jennings
CC/RA/PA-3: MID-YEAR BUDGET CHANGES / REVISED GANN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT / LOAN TO AIRPORT FUND / PERSONNEL ACTIONS:
Presented was a staff report recommending the approval of
Mid-Year budget revenue and expenditure changes; resolution
approving the City's revised FY1989-90 Gann Appropriations Limit;
recommendation to approve loan to the Airport Fund; and
resolution requesting personnel actions. council asked questions
of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. Councilmember Genser moved, on behalf of the City
Council, to approve the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution
No. 7984(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
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1989-90; fI Resolution No. 7985 (CCS) entitled: t1A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING THE GANN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90;t1 Resolution No.
7986 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS
OF PERSONNEL ANALYST AND LIBRARY INSPECTOR; n reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Authority Member Genser moved, on behalf of the parking
Authority, to approve the staff recommendation and adopt
Resol ution No. 212 (PAS ) entitled: II A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1989-90," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Authority Member Katz. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Parking Authority
vote: Affirmative:
Authority Members Abdo, Finkel,
Genser, Katz, Reed, Chairman Zane
Absent:
Authority Member Jennings
Agency Member Genser moved, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency
to approve the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
430 (RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1989-90," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Redevelopment Agency
vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Chairman Zane
Absent: Agency Member Jennings
At 8:40 P.M., the joint meeting of the city council,
Redevelopment Agency, and Parking Authority was adjourned and the
regular City council meeting was reconvened.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to add Items 14-B and l4-C to the
agenda. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved, councilmember Jennings absent.
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-E, 6-N, and 6-0, reading resolutions and
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ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the
fOllowing vote:
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The city Council minutes for the
meetings of February 13, and February 20, 1990, were approved as
presented.
6-B: REVOLVING DOOR ORDINANCE/RENT CONTROL BOARD: Ordinance No.
1517 (CCS) enti tIed: II AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 1.5 OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 2150 THROUGH 2157, TO INCLUDE RENT
CONTROL BOARD COMMISSIONERS AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE RENT
CONTROL BOARD AS PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE CITY I S REVOLVING DOOR
ORDINANCE, II was adopted.
6-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 7987(CCS)
entitled: IIA 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-90-159),1I was adopted,thereby
setting a pUblic hearing for April 10, 1990, on the assessment of
costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs on
various streets.
6-D: SALARY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS/REPROGRAPHICS
SPECIALIST I AND REPROGRAPHICS SPECIALIST II: Resolution No.
7988 (CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS
OF REPROGRAPHICS SPECIALIST I AND REPROGRAPHICS SPECIALIST II,"
was adopted.
6-F: CAB AND CHASSIS: Council awarded Bid No. 2266 to Dew-Par
Sales and Service in the amount of $60,322.61 to furnish and
deliver one 22,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rated Cab and Chassis
with side loading refuse packer body.
6-G: AIR, OIL, AND FUEL FILTERS/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
Council awarded Bid No. 2268 to Flxible Corporation at specified
unit prices to furnish and deliver miscellaneous air, oil, and
fuel filters for coaches for the Transportation Department.
6-H: AUTO, TRUCK, AND BUS BATTERIES/VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS:
Council awarded Bid No. 2270 to Keystone Batteries at specified
unit prices to furnish and deliver auto, truck and bus batteries
for a oneyear period for various departments.
6-1: REGIONAL CITIES' MEETINGS: Council approved the allocation
of $3,000 from the non-departmental contingency account to
support continuation of Regional Cities' meetings.
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6-J: VACATION OF A PORTION OF EUCLID COURT: Resolution No.
7989 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF EUCLID COURT BETWEEN OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
AND SANTA MONICA FREEWAY, IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
CALIFORNIA," was adopted.
6-K: LANDFILL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM/GAS RECOVERY FEASIBILITY STUDY:
The recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a contract with Dames and Moore Consulting Engineers to
conduct a Landfill Compliance Program and Gas Recovery
Feasibility Study of the closed Santa Monica landfill was
withdrawn at the request of staff.
6-L: STREET AND BEACH PARKING LOTS RESURFACING PROGRAM: Contract
No. 5491(CCS) was awarded to Shawnan Corporation in the amount of
$1,335,336.00, including contingencies, for 1989-90 Street and
Beach parking Lots Resurfacing Program.
6-M: FINAL TRACT MAP 46811/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/127 STRAND
AVENUE: Resolution No. 7990(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46811," was adopted,
thereby approving Final Tract Map 46811 for a 6-unit condominium
project at 127 Strand Avenue (address change 12/27/89, 2222
Neilson Way) .
6-P: INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS/VARIOUS CITY STREETS*:
Contract No. 5492 (CCS) was awarded to paxin Electric, Inc., as
the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $348,475.00 for
the installation of street lights on various city streets.
6-Q: FINAL TRACT MAP 21441/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1510 PRINCETON
STREET: Resolution No. 7991(CCS} entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 21441," was adopted thereby
approving Final Tract Map 21441 for a 4-unit condominium project
at 1510 Princeton Street.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-E: BEACH CONCESSION CONTRACT WITH PIZZA WORKS, INC.: Presented
was a recommendation to authorize the city Manager to negotiate
and execute a modification to beach concession Contract No.
5020 (CCS) with Pizza Works, Inc. Councilmember Katz initiated
discussion and moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a modification to beach concession Contract No.
5020(CCS) with Pizza Works, Inc. Second by Mayor Pro Tern Finkel.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
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6-N: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/CUP 89-080/1534 MONTANA
AVENUE: Presented was a staff report recommending that Council
certify the statement of Official Action for the Denial of the
Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of CUP 89-080 to permit an
alcohol license to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer
and wine within an existing, fUll-service, 49-seat restaurant
located at 1534 Montana Avenue. Discussion was held.
councilmember Katz moved to certify the statement of Official
Action. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Finkel. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Reed requested that the record reflect that she
voted "no" on this item because she does not believe that Council
can waive the Zoning Code requirements in the manner in which
they contemplate with this action.
6-0: CABLE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ACT OF 1984: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to support legislative
changes to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984.
councilmember Abdo moved to approve support of revisions to the
Cable Communications policy Act of 1984. Second by councilmember
Katz. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to amend the motion by
deleting from the staff recommendaiton, the words Itby permitting
telephone companies' entry to provide cable services It from the
staff report and in lieu thereof make the following changes:
before the word subject, insert the word Itand", change the word
subject to "subjecting", and after the word subjecting insert the
words "that industrylt. The amendment was accepted as friendly.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
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 9:07 P.M., Mayor
Zane declared the public hearing opened. There being no one
wishing to speak, Mayor Zane declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 7992 (CCS) entitled: nA 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-89-158), " reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: councilmember Jennings
8-A: TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 4853 and 4856
relating to tenant relocation assistance. At 9:08 P.M., Mayor
Zane declared the public hearing opened. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. There being no one else
wishing to speak, at 9:12 P.M. Mayor Zane declared the public
hearing closed. 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 AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 4853 AND 4856 RELATING TO TENANT
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE," 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,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Katz requested the record to reflect that he voted
"no" on this item because he feels that it is more punitive than
it is substantive for what the goal is and feels that tenants can
only be protected through the cessation of Ellis. Further, he
feels that vacancy decontrol would help solve the problem.
II-A: BEACH IMPROVEMENT PLAN: Presented was a staff report
recommending authorization of City Manager to negotiate and
execute a contract with POD/Sasaki for the preparation of the
Beach Improvement Plan, from the pier south to Bay street.
Council asked questions of staff. councilmember Katz moved to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
5493 (CCS) with POD/Sasaki for preparation of the Santa Monica
state Beachfront Improvement Plan. Second by Mayor Zane.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Absent: councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Reed requested that the record reflect that she
voted "no" on this item due to her concerns regarding the
adequacy of the revenue sources for the ultimate construction
work, which is why she voted against the design work.
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I1-B: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
12-A: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/WAREHOUSE WITH UNENCLOSED
ON-SITE PARKING/1713 EUCLID STREET: Presented was an appeal of
Conditional Use Permit 89-070 to permit the construction of a
7,500 square foot warehouse with unenclosed on-site parking at
1713 Euclid street. Applicant/Appellant: Architect Glen
Williams. Council asked questions of staff.
Kevin Kozel, speaking on behalf of the applicant/appellant, spoke
in support of the appeal and in opposi tion to two conditions
imposed by the Planning commission in approving the warehouse
project. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns. Discuss ion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to
uphold the decision of the Planning Commission, to approve
Conditional Use Permit 89-070 with the condition that the
applicant be allowed to have the enclosed parking, as indicated
on the revised drawings, and that the roll-up door on the east
end be narrowed so that it is no greater than 7' wide and 81 high
to allow access to forklifts. Second by Councilmember Genser.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: councilmember Jennings
13 -A: SANTA MONICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND
CULTURE: Louise Gabriel, of the Santa Monica Historical Society,
withdrew her request to address City council regarding support
for the relocation and funding for the Santa Monica Historical
society Museum of History and Culture.
14-A: COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS: Presented was the request
of Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss auuthorizing the
commission on Older Americans to communicate with elected
officials and other public and private entities concerning issues
of interest to senior citizens. Discussion was held. By consent
of Council, this item was continued to the meeting of March 27,
1990, as a USn item.
14-B: OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ACT: Presented was the
request of Mayor Zane to discuss endorsement of AB2603, the oil
spill Prevention and Response Act. Mayor Zane initiated
discussion and moved to approve endorsement of AB2603. Second
by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmember Jennings absent.
14-C: MALATHION SPRAYING: Presented was the request of Mayor
Zane to discuss opposition to malathion spraying. Mayor Zane
initiated discussion and moved to urge that the City of Santa
Monica go on record and communicate with the appropriate
authorities that aerial spraying of malathion be halted and staff
be directed to identify any other substantive actions which may
be taken to make effective that opposition. Second by
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councilmember Katz. Discussion was held.
approved by the following vote:
The motion was
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz,
Mayor Zane
Abstain: Councilmembers Genser, Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
Council regarding discrimination against single people, global
warming, use of the media, and AIDS among children in Romania.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:05 P.M., the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Clarice E.
city Clerk
fJ~ I~G-<-~
Dennis Zane
Mayor
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