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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2000
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Geuser at 7:10
p.m., on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Ken Geuser
Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Absent:
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
INSPIRA TIONIPLEDGE The John Adams Middle School Jazz Band performed several numbers as
OF ALLEGIANCE the inspiration for the meeting.
Councilmember Bloom led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSTALLATION OF NEW 3-A: Resolution adopting results of the November 7, 2000, municipal
OFFICERS election - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9602 (CCS) entitled: "A
ELECTION RESULTS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER'S OFFICIAL CANVASS AND
OFFICIAL STATEMENT'OF VOTES CAST FOR THE
CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7,
2000, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF," was presented.
Member of the public Chuck Allord expressed various concern about voter
eligibility.
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Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
O'Connor, to adopt Resolution No. 9602 (CCS), reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Feinstein, McKeown, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tern O'Connor, Mayor Genser
None
Councilmember Rosenstein
NOES:
ABSENT:
RECOGNITIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor was recognized for her service as Mayor Pro
Tem. Mayor Genser presented a proclamation to Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor.
Mayor Genser was recognized for his service as Mayor, and was presented
with a proclamation.
ADJOURNMENT
On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting with the current City Council as
constituted, was adjourned at 7:45 p.m., with Councilmember Rosenstein
absent.
SWEARING IN OF NEW- The City Clerk called the meeting to order and administered the oath of
ELECTED OFFICERS office to the following newly-elected officials.
COLLEGE BOARD
3-B: Administration of oath of office to new members of the Santa
Monica College Board of Trustees:
Annette Shamey
Margaret Quinones
Pat Nichelsen.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD
3-C: Administration of oath of office to new members of the Santa
Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education Members:
Mike Jordan
Jose Escarce
Maria Leon-Vasquez
RENT CONTROL
BOARD
3-D: Administration of oath of office to new members of the Rent
Control Board Members:
M. Douglas Willis
Jeffrey Sklar
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
CONVENING OF NEW
CITY COUNCIL
3-E: Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica City
Council Members:
Michael Feinstein
Richard Bloom
Ken Genser
Herb Katz
The City Clerk asked the newly-elected Councilmembers to take their seats,
called the meeting to order, and conducted a roll call for the newly-
constituted City Council:
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
ELECTION OF MAYOR 3-G: Election of Mayor for the ensuing two years.
MAYOR ASSUMES
CHAIR
The City Clerk opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Genser
nominated Michael Feinstein to serve as Mayor for the ensuing two years.
Councilmember Holbrook nominated Pam O'Connor to serve as Mayor for
the ensuing two years. Councilmember O'Connor respectfully declined the
nomination.
There being no other nominations, Councilmember Feinstein was elected as
Mayor for the ensuing two years by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Feinstein, McKeown, Katz,
Holbrook, O'Connor, Genser
None.
None.
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor Feinstein assumed the Chair, and opened the floor for nominations
for Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuing two years.
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ELECTION OF MAYOR 3-D: Election of Mayor Pro Tern for the ensuing two years.
PRO TEM
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Councilmember Bloom to serve as
Mayor Pro Tem for one year and Councilmember McKeown to serve as
Mayor Pro Tern for the second year.
Councilmember Katz nominated Councilmember McKeown to serve as
Mayor Pro Tern for two years.
The motion for Councilmember Bloom to serve for one year as Mayor Pro
Tern, and Councilmember McKeown for the second year as Mayor Pro
Tern, was approved by the following vote:
For combined terms for Councilmembers Bloom/McKeown:
Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember Bloom
Councilmember Geuser
Mayor Feinstein
For Councilmember McKeown to serve for two years:
Councilmember Holbrook
Councilmember Katz
Councilmember McKeown
Councilmember McKeown requested his vote be changed to Councilmember
O'Connor's nomination, for the following final result:
For combined terms for Councilmembers Bloom/McKeown:
Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember Bloom
Councilmember Geuser
Councilmember McKeown
Mayor Feinstein
For Councilmember McKeown to serve for two years:
Councilmember Holbrook
Councilmember Katz
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PUBLIC INPUT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Member of the public Pro Se congratulated the new Council and thanked
City staff for their work. Members of the public Dawn Meier and Diana
Meier addressed the Council regarding mold causing health problems.
Member of the public Art Casillas discussed funding for the Police
Department. Member ofthe public Joe Natoli discussed the PRC and the
Boat House Restaurant. Member of the public Jerry Rubin commended the
Disabilities Task Force and urged the formation of an advisory committee.
Member of the public Katrina Lundy commented on Mad Cow Disease.
Member of the public Quincy indicated he would be filing an affidavit
contesting the election results. Member of the public Harry M. Keiley
commended and thanked the City Council. Member of the public Anita
Phillips expressed concern regarding a recent power outage.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting was adjourned
at 8:44 p.rn.
ATTEST:
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Michael Feinstein
Mayor
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