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M-12/12/1990 I 3U4 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1990 The adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by Mayor Abdo at 6: 10 P. M., on Tuesday, December 12, 1990, in the Council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser (arrived at 6:15 P.M.) Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived during Closed session) Councilmember Herbert Katz Councilmember Kelly Olsen (arrived during Closed session) Councilmember Antonio Vazquez councilmember Dennis Zane Also Present: city Manager John Jalili city Attorney Robert M. Myers city Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen Councilmember Zane moved to include the following real estate matters during Closed session: 1) The purchase by the City of Santa Monica of the C. W. Cook Property, loea ted on the north side of pico Boulevard between 21st and 22nd streets and adjacent to Virginia Park, within the City of Santa Monica. The negotiator for the City of Santa Monica is John Ja1ili, city Manager. The negotiator for the owners of the property is Paul Cook. and; 2) The purchase by the City of Santa Monica of the Bergamot Property, located on or near Olympic Boulevard between 26th street, Stewart Avenue and Exposition Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, from the Southern pacific Transportation Company. Negotiators for the City of santa Monica are John Jalili, City Manager, Dave Britton, Acting City Engineer, and Joseph Lawrence, Assistant city Attorney. Negotiators for Southern Pacific Transportation Company are Robert Stacy, John Moe, and Jill Rood. Second by Councilmember Katz. approved. The motion was unanimously CLOSED SESSION: At 6:10 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, real estate matters, threatened litigation, and pending litigation. At 7:40 P.M., Council reconvened. Mayor Abdo announced that no action was taken in Closed Session. 1 December 12, 1990 305 CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED: Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Herbert Katz 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 I Councilmember Zane led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United states of America. 4-A: EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN: Mayor Abdo presented a 20-Year Service pin to Al Schermerhorn of the Building and Safety Department, in recognition of his 20 years of employment with the City. 4-B: COUNTY SUPERVISOR DEANE DANA/AID TO CITY FuNDS: Mary Gray, Senior Deputy, County supervisor Deane Dana's office, congratulated the new members of the City Council, and Mayor Abdo and Mayor Pro Tempore Genser in their new positions, and presented a check on behalf of Supervisor Deane Dana in the amount of $441,717 for the maintenance of the city'S select system of streets using Aid to City Funds. Councilmember Zane moved to authorize the Mayor to prepare a special note of thanks to supervisor Dana for his assistance in securing the funds. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. councilmember Zane moved to add Item 14-L to the City council agenda. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING At 7: 45 P.M., Mayor Abdo called to order a Special Meeting of Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency. Redevelopment Agency Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Judy Abdo Chairperson Pro Tempore Ken Genser Agency Member Robert T. Holbrook Agency Member Herbert Katz Agency Member Kelly Olsen Agency Member Antonio Vazquez Agency Member Dennis Zane Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers Agency Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen 2 December 12, 1990 I 306 RA-1: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES: Presented for approval were the Redevelopment Agency minutes of September 11, 1990. Agency Member Zane moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. Agency Members Holbrook, Olsen, and Vazquez abstaining. RA-2: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1989-90. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Chairperson Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the Annual Report and direct the Executive Director to transmit the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. At 8:00 P.M., the Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting was adjourned. CITY COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: At 8: 00 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Abdo convened a Special Joint Meeting of the Santa Monica City Council and Parking Authority. Parking Authority Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Judy Abdo Chairperson Pro Tempore Ken Genser Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook Authority Member Herbert Katz Authority Member Kelly Olsen Authority Member Antonio Vazquez Authority Member Zane Executive Secretary John Jalili Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen Also Present: Item CC/PA-I was heard following Item CC/PA-2. CC/PA-2: PARKING OPERATOR/VALIDATION SYSTEM/PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Presented was a staff report requesting an appropriation of $65,000 to conduct a feasibility study of a parking operator/validation system for City parking lots in the Main Street area and to install a pedestrian traffic signal across Main street north of Ocean Park Boulevard. Authority Members asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the pUblic Peter Berke spoke in opposition to the proposal. Discussion was held. Authority Member Zane moved, on behalf of the parking Authority, to appropriate $25,000 for a study of the feasibility of converting Lots 9 and 11 from a parking meter operation to an operation/validation type operation and to appropriate $40,000 for the installation of a pedestrian traffic signal across Main street north of Ocean Park Boulevard between City Parking Lot 11 and the Edgemar Development. Second by Authority Member Genser. Discussion was held. Chairperson Pro Tempore Genser moved to 3 December 12, 1990 307 amend the motion to direct that the contract be returned to the Council/Parking Authority prior to expending funds. The amendment was accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by the following vote: Parking Authority Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Zane moved, on behalf of the City Council, to I appropriate $25,000 for a study of the feasibility of converting Lots 9 and 11 from a parking meter operation to an operation/validation type operation and to appropriate $40,000 for the installation of a pedestrian traffic signal across Main street north of Ocean Park Boulevard between City parking Lot 11 and the Edgemar Development with the contract to be returned to the Council/Parking Authority prior to expending funds. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: City council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 CC/PA-l: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Presented for approval were the Parking Authority Minutes of September 11, 1990. Chairperson Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the Parking Authority Minutes as presented. Second by Authority Member Zane. The motion was unanimously approved, Authority Members Holbrook, Olsen, and Vazquez abstained. At 8:30 P.M., the City Council/Parking Authority Special Joint Meeting was adjourned and the city Council Meeting was reconvened. 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 Holbrook moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-L, 6-0, 6-Q, 6-U, 6-X, 6-Y, 6-Z, and 6-aa reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meetings of October 30, and November 13, 1990, were approved as presented. 6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47698/CONDOMINIUMS/1533 18TH STREET: Resolution No. 8l31(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47698/1t was adopted, thereby approving a five-unit condominium project at 1533 18th Street. 6-C: FINAL 18TH STREET: OF THE CITY APPROVING A SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49560/CONDOMINIUMS/1518 Resolution No. 8132 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49560, n was 4 December 12, 1990 308 adopted, thereby approving a five-unit condominium project at 1518 18th street. 6-D: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 19992/CONDOMINIUMS/2920 6TH STREET: The Resolution accepting and approving a Final Subdivision Map for Parcel No. 19992 for a three-unit condominium project located at 2920 6th street was withdrawn at the request of staff. 6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 21640/CONDOMINIUMS/I109 16TH STREET: The Resolution accepting and approving a Final Subdivision Map for Parcel No. 21640 for a four-unit condominium project located at 1109 16th Street was withdrawn at the request of staff. 6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 21853/CONDOMINIUMS/1248 24TH STREET: Resolution No. 8133 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 28153, II was adopted, thereby approving a four-unit condominium project at 1248 24th Street. 6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47614/TPC-078/1950 CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD: Resolution No. 8134 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47614," adopted, thereby approving a 16-unit tenant-participating conversion at 1950 Cloverfield. 6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48338/TPC-087/1318 BERKELEY ~TREET: Resolution No. 8135(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48338," adopted, thereby approving a 7- unit tenant-participating conversion at 1318 Berkeley. 6-1: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49032/TPC-103/S19 19TH STREET: Resolution No. 8136(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49032," was adopted, thereby approving a six-unit tenant-participating conversion at 819 19th street. 6-J: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8137 (CCS) entitled: "A 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-91-166)," was adopted, thereby setting a public hearing for January 8, 1991. 6-K: STREET LIGHTING: Resolution No. 8138 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING ON VARIOUS STREETS, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was passed, adopted, thereby setting a public hearing for January 22, 1991. 5 December 12, 1990 309 6-M: NEW ROOFS/PUBLIC FA~ILITIES MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS: Contract No. 5625(CCS) was awarded to Rey-Crest Roofing and waterproofing company, as the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $57,249 to install new roofs on the Public Facilities Maintenance buildings at the city Yards, 2500 Michigan Avenue. 6-N: NEW ROOFS/CULT~RAL ARTS BUILDING/MEMORIAL PARK: Contract No. 5626(CCS) was awarded to J. Cab and Sons Roofing Inc., as the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $48,306 to install new roofs on the Cultural Arts Building at Memorial Park. 6-P: BAYSAVER FIXTURE REBATE PROGRAM: A recommendation to authorize the city Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5628 (CCS) with DMC Services to provide rebate processing and inspection services for the BAYSAVER Fixture Rebate Program. 6-R: DUMP TRUCK/STREETS DIVISION: Bid No. 2313 was awarded to Coleman Truck Center, as the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $75,417.81 for a dump truck for the streets Division of the General services Department. 6-S: CAB AND CHASSIS/FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION: Bid No. 2315 was awarded to Cummings Buick GMC Truck, as the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $17,818.04 for a 3/4-ton cab and chassis with stake bed and lift gate for the Fleet Maintenance Division of the General services Department. 6-T: PASSENGER VAN/SENIOR NUTRITION DIVISION: Bid No. 2316 was awarded to Downey Auto Center, as the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $23,515.96 for a passenger van with wheelchair lift for the Senior Nutrition Division of the Cultural and Recreation Services Department. 6-V: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/CUP 90-048/VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 22393/CONDOMINIUMS/2226 6TH STREET: Council approved the certification of a Statement of Official Action for the approval of ~onditional Use Permit 90-048 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 22393 to allow the construction of a four-unit residential building (four-unit condominium) on a 5600 square foot parcel in the OP-2 (Ocean Park Low Multiple Residential District) located at 2226 6th Street. 6-W: APPEAL/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP No. 126/VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 50120/2702 11TH STREET: Council set a public hearing for January 22, 1991, on an appeal of Tentative Parcel Map No. 126 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50120 located at 2702 11th Street. 6-bb: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49254/CONDOMINIUMS/1235 YALE STREET: Resolution No. 8140(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49254," was adopted, thereby approving a six-unit condominium project at 1235 Yale Street. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6 December 12, 1990 310 6-L: TRANSPORTATION PLANNER: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to approve the position of Transportation Planner and adopt a resolution establishing the salary rate for this position. Member of the public Peter Berke spoke in opposition to the proposal. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 8139 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY RATE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNER, tI reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: unanimously approved 7-0 6-0: ARCADIA WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize the Ci ty Manager to negotiate and execute a contract wi th Kennedy/Jenks/Chilton, Consulting Engineers and Scientists, to provide construction management support services for the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant expansion project in an amount not to exceed $l50,000 and authorizing the City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders and complete addidional work in conformance with the Administrative Instruction on Change Orders. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Katz moved to approve contract No. 5627(CCS) with Kennedy/Jenks/Chilton Consulting Engineers and scientists. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-Q; SEWER AND WATER LINES/FOURTH STREET ON-RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize the city Manager to execute utility Agreement Nos. 7UT-9271 and 7UT-9272 with the State of California which cover the relocation of water and sewer line facilities in conjunction with construction of the Fourth Street on-ramp project. Member of the public Peter Berke spoke in opposition to the proj ect. Councilmember Katz moved to approve Contract No. 5629(CCS) with Ca1trans for the relocation of sewer and water lines in connection with the Fourth Street On-ramp Construction Project. Second by councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-U; STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/CUP 90-015/1431 THIRD STREET PROMENADE: Presented was a staff report transmi tting a recommendation to approve a revised Statement of Official Action containing findings and conditions of approval for CUP 90-015. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the revised statement of Official Action for the appeals of the restaurant/bar/billiards club/banquet hall, Conditional Use Permit (CUP 90-015) for the property located at 1431 Third street Promenade. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: 7 December 12, 1990 311 council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-X: SALE OF PROPERTY/OLYMPIC BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff report transmitting a request for Council's approval, in concept, of the sale of city-owned property located on the north side of Olympic Boulevard at 21st street, at the appraised investment value; authorizing the Director of Community and Development to obtain an appraisal upon deposit by the adjacent owner/applicant of an amount to fully cover the cost of the appraisal; authorizing the city Manager to offer the property for sale to the appropriate public agencies as mandated by state law; authorizing the city Manager to negotiate and execute appropriate documents to sell the property to the adjacent owner, requiring as a condition of sale, that the owner construct curb, gutter, 6 foot sidewalk, 4 foot high decorative block wall, and provide a landscaped strip 5 feet in width between the wall and the sidewalk, and install street trees and one street light: and requiring as a condition of sale that a parcel map be created making one parcel out of the adj acent owner's parcel and the parcel to be sold by the City. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Charles Morrison spoke in support of the proposal. Discussion was held. councilmember Zane moved to approve the sale of property on the north side of Olympic Boulevard at 21st street to the adjacent property owner with the conditions outlined in the staff report. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-Y: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation that Council approve an additional appropriation of $51,000 from the General Fund reserves, $14,500 from the Water Fund reserves and $14,500 from the Wastewater Fund reserves to the ClP accounts described in this report to accelerate implementation of the ci ty' s Geographic Information System proj ect. Member of the public Peter Berke spoke in opposition to the proposal. councilmember Zane moved to appropriate the additional $80,000 for the City's Geographic Information Systems Capital Improvement proj ect. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: unanimously approved 7-0 6-Z: EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to appropriate $70,226 in additional funds from the Water Fund to the FY 1990-91 Environmental Division accounts listed in the staff report for the continuation of the city's current water conservation programs. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to appropriate the additional funds to extend the Emergency Water Conservation Program. Second by Councilmember Katz. Council asked questions of staff. The IDotion was approved by the following vote: 8 December 12, 1990 312 council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6aa: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT/1989-90: Presented was a staff report transmitting the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY1989-90. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Councilmember Holbrook moved to receive and file the city's comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1989-90. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 7-A: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to adopt a resolution confirming the assessment of fees for repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs. At 9:10 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Member of the pUblic Wayne Hall expressed his concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 9:14 P.M. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 814l(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-90-l65), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 At 9: 15 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. P.M., council reconvened with all members present. At 9: 35 a-A: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE R: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading establishing a Preferential Parking Zone (st. John's Hospital) for the area bounded by 20th Street, Broadway, 26th Street, and Wilshire Boulevard (though not including 26th Street itself) and excluding 24th and 25th streets between Santa Monica Boulevard and Broadway. Councilmember Zane excused himself from deliberations on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. Council asked questions of staff. At 9:34 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Members of the public Merritt Coleman, Daniel Galamba, Gary Levin, Jeff Green, and Mary Ann Solomon, spoke in support of the preferential parking zone. Members of the public John Paris, Hasmik Melikian, Joy Fullmer, and David vincent spoke in opposition to the preferential parking zone. Member of the public Tom Pyne, st. John's Hospital, presented himself to council for questions. council asked questions of Mr. pyne. Member of the public William Jennings spoke in support of 24-hour preferential parking. Member of the public Roy Morando spoke in support of a 2-hour parking limit except by permit. council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation and introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238R TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE R," reading by title only and waiving 9 December 12, 1990 313 further reading thereof. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo Absent: Councilmember Zane At 10:37 P.M., councilmember Zane returned to the dais. 12-A: appeal Permit at 951 APPEAL/CUP 90-026/CONDOMINIUMS/951 OCEAN AVENUE: The of a Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use 90-026 to allow the construction of a 16-unit condo~iniu~ Ocean Avenue was withdrawn at the request of staff. I3-A: JOHN JURENKA/CITY CABLE CHANNEL 16: Presented was the request of John Jurenka to address Council regarding the use of City Cable Channel 16 for political purposes during the election. Mr. Jurenka expressed his concerns and requested that council expand the city's administrative ordinance concerning the distribution of campaign information, to include broadcasts of City meetings over Channel 16, City TV. 13-B: FRED BAKSHANDEH: The request of Fred Bakshandeh to address Council regarding a Notice of Non-compliance (substandard housing) issued by the Building and Safety Department for property located at 2452 Lincoln Boulevard was withdrawn at the request of Fred Bakshandeh. 13-C: RALPH D. BUONCRISTIANI: The request of Ralph D. Buoncristiani, D.D.S., to address Council to appeal an assessed penalty for the late payment of a business license fee was withdrawn at the request of Ralph O. Buoncristiani. 13-0: JOANNE DONOVAN/BUSINESS LICENSE FEE: Presented was the request of Joanne Donovan to address Council to appeal an assessed penalty for the late payment of a business license fee. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that would provide Council (or a different appeal body) with the discretionary authority to waive penalties, solely in instances when one can demonstrate that the payment was submitted prior to the deadline, and that a mistake of the Post Office caused it to be postmarked after the deadline. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Negative: councilmember Olsen council vote: Affirmative: Councilmernbers Genser, Holbrook, Katz, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo l3-E: LINDA WILSON/PETER BERKE/BETTY BUNNELL/DEVELOPMENT AND BUDGETARY MATTERS: Presented was the request of Linda Wilson, Peter Berke, and Betty Bunnell to address Council regarding various development and budgetary matters. Peter Berke and Betty Bunnell addressed Council in support of reducing the amount of 10 December 12, 1990 314 new development in the City. No Council action was taken on this item. 13-F: RICHARD LAWRENCE/ROBERT SEGAL/KAREN JOHNSON/CHRISTOPHER HARDING/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LONG RANGE PLANNING REPORT: The request of Richard Lawrence, Robert Segal, Karen Johnson, and Christopher M. Harding to address Council regarding the Chamber of Commerce Long Range Planning Report was withdrawn at the request of the applicants. l3-G: CHARLES HARRIS/l616 OCEAN AVENUE: The request of Charles Harris to address Council regarding the City's management policy for the property located at 1616 Ocean Avenue was received and filed. Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 11:45 P.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. l4-A: SHOWERS/LOCKER FACILITIES IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS: Presented was the request of councilmember Zane to discuss the wisdom of requiring showers and locker facilities in all new developments as a way of encouraging bicycle use and walking to work. Councilmember Zane initiated discussion and moved to direct staff to examine this proposal and other broader strategies to encourage bicycle use in our community. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to hear from the public on this item. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion failed. The motion to direct staff to examine this proposal was unanimously approved. 14-B: APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES: Mayor Abdo announced the fOllowing appointments of liaisons and delegates to agencies, boards, and commissions: Accessibility Appeals Board - Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser Airport Commission - Councilmember Herb Katz, Mayor Judy Abdo Architectural Review Board - Councilmember Herb Katz Arts Commission - Councilmember Herb Katz, Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser Bayside District Corporation - Councilmemher Dennis Zane, Councilmember Herb Katz civic Center Specific Plan - Councilmember Herb Katz, Councilmember Kelly Olsen College Liaison - Councilmember Antonio Vazquez, Councilmember Dennis Zane Commission on the Status of Women - Mayor Judy Abdo Housing Commission - Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser 11 December l2, 1990 Jl~ Landmarks Commission - Councilmember Kelly Olsen Library Board - Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Commission on Older Americans - Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Peace and Ecology commission - Councilmember Kelly Olsen Personnel Board - Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Planning Commission - Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser Pier Restoration corporation - Councilmember Dennis Zane, Councilmember Herb Katz Recreation & Parks Comm. - Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook, Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Rent Control Board - Councilmember Dennis Zane, Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District - MPT Ken Genser, Mayor Judy Abdo Social Services commission - Council~ember Robert T. Holbrook, Councilmember Antonio vazquez Bay Restoration - Mayor Judy Abdo, Christine E. Reed California League of Cities - Mayor Judy Abdo Conference of Mayors - Mayor Judy Abdo, Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser Homeless Business Council - councilmember Dennis Zane, Mayor Judy Abdo Independent cities - Councilmember Herb Katz LoS Angeles League of cities - Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser Metropolitan Water District - Christine E. Reed National League of Cities - Mayor Judy Abdo Southern California Association of Governments - MPT Ken Genser Southern California Rapid Transit District - Mayor Judy Abdo Wests ide Summit - Mayor Judy Abdo, Councilmember Dennis Zane 14-C: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the matter of making an appointment to the Commission on the status 12 December 12, 1990 316 of Women. Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations. Mayor Abdo nominated Alice Fisher. councilmember Katz moved to appoint Alice Fisher by acclamation. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. Therefore, Alice Fisher was appointed to the Commission on the status of Women for a term ending June 30, 1993. 14-D: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Presented was the matter of appointing the City's representative to the Los Angeles county West Mosquito Abatement District. Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations. Councilmember Katz nominated Mallory Pearce. Councilmember Katz moved to appoint Mallory Pearce by acclamation. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved. Therefore, Mallory Pearce was reappointed to the Los Angeles County west Mosquito Abatement District for a term ending October 18, 1994. l4-E: SANTA MONICA AIRPORT COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of appointing a member to the Santa Monica Airport Commission. Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations. Councilmember Katz nominated Brian Ouzounian. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser nominated Veronica pickard. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Ouzounian - Holbrook, Katz, Vazquez, Abdo Pickard - Genser, Olsen, Zane Therefore, Brian Ouzounian was appointed to the Santa Monica Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 1993. 14-F: SANTA MONICA ARTS COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of the appointment of a member to the Santa Monica Arts Commission. councilmember Katz moved to continue this appointment for 60 days. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Threfore, this appointment was continued to the meeting of February 12, 1990. 14-G: PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Presented was the matter of the appointment of four members to the pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to reappoint the incumbents by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved. Therefore, Rae Archibald, Ruth Y. Goldway, william Bradley Jones, and william Spurgin were reappointed to the pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for terms ending November 13, 1993. 14-H: ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane to host and co-sponsor an environmental conference in April 1991. Councilmember Zane initiated discussion and moved to co-sponsor this conference wi th representatives from the cities of Los Angeles , Culver ci ty , Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood, for the purposes of sharing the successful environmental programs each of the communities is implementing~ discussing the ways in which the communities can collaborate in meeting the areas environmental needs~ and providing people with the chance to express their visions of what they would like to see their cities do~ and to appropriate up to 13 December 12, 1990 317 $25,000 but only allocate the necessary amount for holding this conference. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative 7-0 14-1: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY MANAGER: The request of Mayor Abdo to approve compensation adjustment for the City Manager pursuant to section l(C) of Contract No. 5275(CCS) was continued to the meeting of December 18, 1990. 14-J: COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - CITY ATTORNEY: The request of Mayor Abdo to approve compensation adjustment for the city Attorney pursuant to Contract No. 5276(CCS) was continued to the meeting of December 18, 1990. l4-K: SALARY AND BENEFITS AMENDMENT - CITY CLERK: The request of Mayor Abdo to adopt a resolution amending salary and benefits for the position of City Clerk was continued to the meeting of December 18, 1990. 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 initiated discussion and moved that council action on this item be taken at the council meeting of December 18, 1990. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. 15. PUBLIC INPUT: Blyden Boyle Jr. of increased Latino invol vement congratulated councilmember Vazquez council. JOY Fullmer expressed her discrimination. addressed Council in support in ci ty government, and on his election to the City concerns regarding drugs and Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12: 00 A. M. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. CLOSED SESSION: At 11:40 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following cases: Bernard Bros., Inc. v. City of Santa Monica et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C 727 047. Schurgin Development Companies et al. v . City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BC 002 1BO and C 741 155. Jett Mora v. City of Santa Monica, et aI, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEe 128 286. At 12:05 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present. Mayor Abdo moved to approve a settlement in the case of Bernard Bros., Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., in the amount of $600,000 and the appropriation from the Airport Fund to the Airport Capital Project Account in the amount of $377, 811.1l. The motion was duly seconded and approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo 14 December 12, 1990 JHI Absent: Councilmember Holbrook No further action was taken as a result of the Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:10 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to December 18, 1990, at 7:00 P.M. in memory of Or. Armand Hammer. ATTEST: - ~~/5#??~~ Clarice E. Johnsen City Clerk APPROVED: t~vI Judy Abdo Mayor l5 December 12, 1990