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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 17, 1987
A meeting of the Santa Monica City council was called to order by
Mayor Conn at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 1987, in the
Council Chambers, having been adjourned from November 10, 1987.
Mayor Conn led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
United states of America.
Roll Call: Present:
Mayor James P. Conn
Mayor Pro Tempore Herbert Katz
Councilmember David B. Finkel
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present:
City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Ann M. Shore
The following items were considered, having been continued from
November 10, 1987.
lIB: LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN: Presented was a staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution adopting the Land
Use Plan of the Local Coastal Program as amended by the
California Coastal Commission, with certain modifications.
Discussion was held. The following members of the public spoke:
Judy Dean spOke in support of including Adelaide Drive in the
Plan and urged adoption even with its imperfections. Jay Johnson
spoke to request that the Plan limit Rand Corporation expansion
and delete office use at Pico, Main, Ocean, and Colorado due to
Rand's nuclear activity, retention of open space, and less
intensity. Mort Schaffer spoke to oppose expansion of Rand
corporation. Douglas Duri vage spoke in opposition to proposed
R-1 zoning of existing R-4 property north of the Pier. Irving
Reifman spoke in opposition to proposed R-l zoning of existing
R-4 property north of the pier in view of surrounding hotel uses.
Jean Ralph spoke in opposition to rezoning R-l properties on
Ocean Front from Broadway to Arizona to R-4 which imposes
hardship on owners of those small lots. Joy Fullmer spoke in
objection to permitting development of businesses or additional
housing on the beach. Tom Noble spoke in objection to fees on
new development north of the pier and use of funds for the
promenade extension; he inquired whether proposed residential
rezoning in this area permits granny quarters, and whether public
development on state beaches allows hotels and restaurants. Tom
Carroll spoke to request that the decision on the plan be delayed
in order to review changes in Coastal commission recommendations
to further restricting parking. Alex Castelli spoke in
opposition to office use in the Plan and in favor of hotel
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development. Jacki Tadich spoke in support of the staff
recommendation. Richard Wilson spoke in support of facilitating
bus transportation to the beach, phasing the Plan, and in support
of development of policies addressing the beaCh-goer. Karl
Schober spoke in objection to the Coastal Commission's demands to
prov ide costly parking for more beach goers, access, safety,
Least Tern protection, etc. Anthony Russo spoke in opposition to
the activities of Rand Corporation and expansion of use.
Discussion was held. Counci1member Zane moved to continue the
matter to a meeting in January to be set by staff. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. (Councilmember
A. Katz departed from the meeting at 9:10 p.m.) The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember A. Katz absent.
11-C: HOMELESS FUNDS/LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Presented was a staff
report recommending that the City Manager be authorized to
negotiate and execute an agreement with Los Angeles County to
receive $9,713 in County funds for motel vouchers for homeless
persons during cold weather and to approve technical budget
revisions. Discussion was held. Councilmember Finkel moved to
approve the staff recommendation, thereby authorizing the city
Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5042 (CCS) with the
County of Los Angeles to receive $9,713 in County funds for motel
vouchers provided to homeless persons during cold weather, and
approve the various budget revisions and appropriations indicated
in the staff report dated November 10, 1987. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember A. Katz
ll-D: FIREWORKS: Presented was a staff report recommending
continuation of 4th of July fireworks at dawn. Discussion was
held. Member of the public Joy Fullmer spoke in opposition
because of related noise. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to
repeat the 4th of July fireworks in the morning as we did last
year with the suggestion that we get music, at least over the
radio. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember A. Katz
ll-E: PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FORUMS: The matter of discussion
regarding proposed presidential candidate forums was withdrawn at
the request of staff.
Il-F: CLOSED SESSION: The Closed Session was not held.
I3-A: BICYCLE PATHS: Presented was the request of Nurit Whitney
to address Council requesting that joggers and walkers not use
the bicycle paths. Ms. Whitney was not present, therefore a
motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously (Councilmember
A. Katz absent) to receive and file the request.
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13-B: STREETLIGHTS: Presented was the request of Andrew M.
Weingarten to address Council regarding the delay in the
installation of street lights on 5th street between Wilshire
Boulevard and Washington Avenue. Mr. Weingarten spoke to urge
that the street lights be installed at an early date. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Zane moved to direct the City Manager to
report back to Council and neighbors as soon as possible
regarding a remedy. The motion was seconded and unanimously
approved, Councilmember A. Katz absent.
14-A: PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION: Presented was the matter of
appointment of four members to the pier Restoration Corporation,
whose terms had expired. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to
reappoint Judy Abdo I Rae Archibald, Ruth Yannatta Goldway, and
William Spurgin to the pier Restoration Corporation for terms
ending November 13, 1990. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember A. Katz absent.
14-B: DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE FEES: Presented was the request
of Councilmember Reed to discuss the return of free Sunday
parking in the downtown parking garages. Councilmember Finkel
departed the dias due to a conflict of interest in that his
office is located in the parking district. Councilmember Reed
introduced discussion and moved that staff reinstitute free
parking in the downtown parking garages as it used to be. The
motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Jennings moved to instruct parking enforcement
people not to enforce 12-hour meters on Sunday until 1:00 p.m.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. The
maker of the motion incorporated as a friendly amendment
councilmember Reed I s request to include direction to staff to
spot appropriate notices on levels where there are meters.
During discussion, Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz withdrew his second.
Councilmember Reed moved to hear from members of the public. The
motion was seconded but defeated for lack of sufficient votes.
During discussion, no further motions were made; therefore, the
policy remains as currently in effect. Councilmember Finkel
returned to the dias.
l4-C: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Presented was the request of
Mayor Conn to discuss waiving the fee for use of the Council
Chambers on December 4, 1987, by the state of California Coastal
Conservancy. Mayor Conn moved to waive the fees and permit the
use as presented. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote, Councilmember A. Katz
absent.
14-D: PROCESSING OF CITY PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Presented was the
request of Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz to discuss directing the
city Attorney to amend Municipal Code Section 4603 to allow
simultaneous processing of Rent Control Board and other city
permit applications to streamline the time process and
conditional on Rent Control approval. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz
introduced discussion and moved to direct staff to evaluate the
matter and return a draft ordinance to Council for consideration.
Second by Councilmember Jennings. Discussion was held. There
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being no objection, Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz rephrased the
motion as suggested by staff that the City Attorney is directed
to obtain Rent Control Board input and draft an ordinance for
Council consideration. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote, Councilmember A. Katz absent.
15. PUBLIC INPUT - Joy Fullmer spoke in objection to high use
tax rates. John Jurenka spoke to request that property owners of
a vacant lot at 1326 pine street be given a permit to build.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:30 p.m., the meeti~~~as ad~'b r
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