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M-12/18/1990 .jl.~ CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 1990 The adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City council was called to order by Mayor Abdo at 7: 05 P.M., on Tuesday, December 18, 1990, in the Council chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser (arrived at 7:20 P.M.) Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Herbert Katz (arrived at 7:15 P.M.) Councilmember Kelly Olsen Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Councilmember Dennis Zane Also Present: city Manager John Jalili city Attorney Robert M. Myers city Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen council recessed at 7:06 P.M. council reconvened at 7:35 P.M., with all members present. Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the united states of America. Item l1.-A Closed Session was held later in the meeting. Items 14-I, 14-J, and 14-K were considered following the Closed Session. 14-L: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION: Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss the allocation of funds for the Martin Luther King Day celebration. councilmember Zane moved to approve the City's participation in the Martin Luther King Day celebration, and to approve the allocation of up to $10,000 for the celebration. second by councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14-M: EXEMPTION OF SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES FROM DEVELOPMENT FEES: Presented was the request of Councilmember Katz to discuss the exemption of social services agencies from development fees. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser excused himself from Council discussion regarding this matter due to a conflict of interest. Councilmember Katz moved to eliminate development fees for building construction by social services agencies, which are approved of and supported by the city, and to investigate the possibility of expanding the exemption to include all social services agencies. Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was approved by the following vote: 1 December 1.8,1.990 320 Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Absent: Councilmember Genser l.4-N: PUBLIC SPEAKING TIME: Mayor Pro Tem Genser moved to consolidate this item with Item No. 14-0 and continue both to the first meeting in January. second by Counci1member Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 14-0: PUBLIC SPEAKING TIME: This item was consolidated with Item No. 14-N and continued to the first meeting in January. 14-P: PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED CROSSWALKS: Presented was the request of councilmember Zane to discuss the need for pedestrian activated crosswalks on 4th street in the downtown area. Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to contact st. Augustine's Church for possible reconsideration of pedestrian-activated mid-block crosswalks if it is determined that the city is no longer opposed to such technology, and to also consider the appropriateness of installing such crosswalks at the 1400 block of 4th Street. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to amend his motion to direct staff to report back to Council on whether or not they feel it would be appropriate to reconsider pedestrian-activated mid-block crosswalks. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The amended motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: Councilmember Holbrook 15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed Council regarding traffic dangers to pedestrians, compensation assistance for veterans, time constraints on public speaking, drugs and alcohol. Councilmember Zane moved to hear a late speaker. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the public Art Casillas addressed Council regarding drugs, gangs, and crime. II-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 8:10 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters. (continued from December 12, 1990) Council reconvened at 12:10 A.M., with all members present. Mayor Abdo reported that during Closed Session a motion was made, seconded, and approved to extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M. 14-1: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY MANAGER: Presented was the request of Mayor Abdo to approve a compensation adjustment for the City Manager pursuant to Section l(C) of Contract No. 5275(CCS). Mayor Abdo moved that effective July 1, 1990, the salary for the City Manager be increased by 5% plus a 3% market adjustment and that there be an 8% bonus. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: 2 December 18,l990 321 Council vote: Affirmative: CouncilmeEbers Genser, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Abstain: Councilmember Holbrook 14-J: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY ATTORNEY: Presented was the request of Mayor Abdo to approve a compensation adjustment for the city Attorney pursuant to Contract No. 5276(CCS). Mayor Abdo moved that effective July 1, 1990, the salary for the city Attorney be increased by 5% with a 7% bonus with a modification in the contract to include the same type of compensation provided in the Executive pay Plan, allows for Deferred Compensation and Management Leave. Second by Mayor Pro Tempre Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Abstain: councilmember Holbrook 14-K: SALARY AND BENEFITS AMENDMENT - CITY CLERK: Presented was the request of Mayor Abdo to adopt a resolution amending salary and benefits for the position of city Clerk. Mayor Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 8145 (CCS ) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SALARY BENEFITS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK ," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Thereby stating that effective July 1, 1990, the salary for the City Clerk shall be $6,013 per month (step E) I that the city shall pay the City Clerk a performance payment in the amount of 7%, that the benefits accorded to this position shall be the same as for the members of the Executive Pay Plan with the exception of the merit bonus pool. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Ahdo Abstain: Councilmember Holbrook ADJOURNMENT: At l2:l5 A.M., the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Clarice E. Johnsen City Clerk Judy Abdo Mayor 3 December 18,l990 J~~ The City Council meet~ng of December 25, 1990, was adJourned due to lack of a quorum.