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M-11/17/1987 90 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 1 November 17, 1987 91 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. 2 November 17, 1987 92 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 3 November 17, 1987 93 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 ROVED .; , , ;: ~ con~ ~~~ e 4 November l7, 1987