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M-12/19/2000 1428 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2000 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Feinstein at 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday, December 19,2000, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Michael Feinstein Mayor Pro Tern Richard Bloom Councihnember Ken Genser Councihnember Robert T. Holbrook Councihnember Herb Katz Councihnember Kevin McKeown Councihnember Pam O'Connor Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie City Clerk Maria M. Stewart CLOSED SESSIONS RECONVENEIPLEDGE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: ANNUAL REPORT CLOSED SESSIONS: On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 6:15 p.m., and then adjourned to consider closed sessions. Action taken on closed sessions was reported at the end of the meeting. On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m., with all members present. Councihnember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. On order of the Mayor, the regular Council meeting recessed to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency. At 7:29 p.m., on order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a special joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency, with all members present. 4-A: CCIRA-l: Annual report for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Monica. Motion by Chair Pro Tern Bloom. seconded by Agency Member Genser, to direct the Executive Director of the Agency to transmit the report to the Controller of the State of California. The motion was approved by the following vote: 1 December 19, 2000 1429 DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE/PARKING STRUCTURES 7 & 8 AYES Agency Members Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Chair Pro Tern Bloom, Chair Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT 4-B: CCIRA-2: Establishment of a Downtown Parking Task Force and approval of seismic upgrades for Parking Structures 7 and 8 - recommendation for the City Council to approve the establishment of a Downtown Parking Task Force to review policy and recommend solutions on downtown parking; and, for the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to authorize the City Manager and Executive Director, respectively, to negotiate and execute professional services Contract No. 7861 (CCS) with Black & Veatch, in the amount of$I,098,000, for engineering design services for seismic upgrades of Parking Structures 7 and 8. The following members of the public addressed various aspects of the recommendation: Joy Fullmer Kathleen Rawson, Gorton Vallely, Chuck Allord, Jerry Rubin. Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to approve the recommendation to award the contract and to establish a Parking Task Force, amended to five members with three Councilmembers, one Planning Commissioner, and one Bayside representative. Substitute motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to have seven members with 1 Planning Commissioner, two or three Councilmembers, 1 or 2 Bayside representatives, 1 environmentalist, and one at-large. The substitute motion failed by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Mayor Feinstein Councilmembers O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom None ABSENT: The main motion was approved by the following vote amended by the maker and approved by the seconder to have five members in the Task Force with two Council-members, one Planning Commissioner, and two Bayside District members; that the consultant look at the design and seismic concerns expressed by Councilmembers; and to include discussion of transportation and environmental points of view to the charge of the Task Force: 2 December 19,2000 1430 AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSEN1 Motion by Agency Member Genser. seconded by Agency Member O'Connor, to authorize the Executive Director to execute a contract with Black & Veatch, including the seismic and design concerns voiced earlier. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES Agency Members Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Chair Pro Tern Bloom, Chair Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: Discussion ensued regarding appointment ofCouncilmembers to the Task Force, and Councilmember Katz, Councilmember Genser, and Mayor Feinstein, expressed interest in being appointed. Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz to reconsider the part of the motion of the number of Councilmembers to be appointed to the Task Force. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, Katz, Mayor Feinstein NOES: Councilmembers McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom ABSENT. None Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to put three names in a hat and draw two names. Substitute motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to appoint three Councilmembers, two Bayside Board members, and one Planning Commissioner to the Task Force. The substitute motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Katz, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Feinstein NOES: Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom ABSENT: None As a result of the approved above motion, the City Clerk stated, for the record, that Councilmember Genser, Councilmember Katz, and Mayor Feinstein were duly appointed to the Task Force. 3 December 19,2000 1431 ADJOURNMENT On order ofthe Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 8:40 p.rn., and the Council reconvened to its regular meeting with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented, whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion. The following members of the public addressed various items on the Consent Calendar: Joey Fuller, Joe Natoli, Chuck Allord, and Quincy. At the request ofCouncilmember Bloom, Item 6-J was pulled off the Consent Calendar. At the request ofCouncilmember Katz, Items 6-A, 6-E, and 6-F were pulled off the Consent Calendar. Motion by Councihnember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar as presented, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: Councihnember Katz advised that he pulled Items 6-A, 6-E, and 6-F because he was not a Councihnember when these items were originally discussed and wants to abstain on the three items. Motion bv Councihnember Genser. seconded bv Councihnember McKeown, to approve the three Consent Calendar items pulled by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None Councilmember Katz NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES 6-A: Minutes of August 1, September 5, and September 12, 2000, City Council meetings, were approved as submitted. 4 December 19,2000 1432 EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT TAX AUDITING SERVICES MARQUIS WEST 6-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution - Resolution No. 9603 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted. 6-C: Transmittal of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000, was received and filed. 6-D: Contract amendment for continued property tax auditing and tax related services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 6821(CCS), in the amount of $42,400, with HdL Coren & Cone to continue providing property tax auditing and tax related services for the City, was approved. 6-E: Recommendation to approve Statement of Official Action for the Marquis West Restaurant's appeal of its exclusion from Final Meritorious Sign List, was approved. 814 BROADWAY - CLUB 6-F: Recommendation to approve Statement of Official Action on SUGAR appeal of conditional use permit for 814 Broadway (Club Sugar), was approved. PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY POLICE REPORT WRITING SOFTWARE PRC CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE MUSIC AND ART ENDOWMENT 6-G: Contract amendment for additional design services related to the development of the Public Safety Facility - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 6766(CCS), in the amount of$51,500, with Roma Design Group to provide additional design services for the Public Safety Facility, was approved. 6-H: Purchase of police mobile field report-writing software - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute sole-source Contract No. 7862 (CCS) with Motorola/SCA, Inc., in the amount of$525,000, to purchase a police mobile field reporting system software package, was approved. 6-1: Approval of amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Pier Restoration Corporation, was approved. 6-J: Endowment Campaign for Music and Art Programs in the Public Schools - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7863 (CCS) with the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation, in the amount of$200,000, for the purpose of conducting an endowment campaign for music and art programs in the Santa Monica- Malibu Unified School District, was presented. 5 December 19,2000 1433 ORDINANCES: GREEN BUILDING ORDINANCE Mayor Pro Tern Bloom advised that he had pulled this item off the Consent Calendar to highlight the importance of this achievement in assisting the school district. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 8-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1995 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 8.108 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE RELATING TO GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS;" and, second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1996 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 7.60 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS," were presented. Discussion ensued regarding the timing and the process for approval ofthe Waste Management Plan and the possible delaying of a project pending such an approval. Staff advised that the Waste Management Plan would be approved prior to the issuance ofa demolition or building permit, and also advised that plan checking for a project would not be held up because of pending submittal ofa Waste Management Plan by the developer. Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to adopt both ordinances taking into consideration the discussion ofthe Waste Management Plan process, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: 6 December 19,2000 1434 DANGEROUS ANIMALS 8-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1997 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.04.280 AND 4.040.290 RELATING TO DANGEROUS ANIMALS," was presented. Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: PURCHASING PROCESS 8-C: Ordinance for introduction and first reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.24, PURCHASING SYSTEM, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES; INCREASE THE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS; INCREASE THE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR CONVENIENCE PURCHASE ORDERS; CHANGE THE WORDING OF CERTAIN SECTIONS TO REFLECT CURRENT PURCHASING PRACTICES; AND, CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF LOWEST RESPONSffiLE BIDDER," was presented. There were no members ofthe public present for public comment. Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to introduce and hold first reading ofthe ordinance, amending section 2.24.190 to add the phrase "as he or she may deem necessary," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: 7 December 19. 2000 1435 STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS: 9-A: Approval of service agreement with the Santa Monica Pier PRC AGREEMENT; BY-Restoration Corporation; approval of amended by-laws; approval of LAWS AND WORK PLAN leasing guidelines; and, approval of Annual Work Plan - recommendation to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute proposed Services Agreement No. 7864 (CCS) between the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation; approve the proposed Leasing Guidelines for the Santa Monica Pier commercial areas and authorize the City Manager to implement the guidelines as approved; approve the Annual Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2000-01; and approve the amended and restated bylaws. The following members of the public spoke to various aspects of the recommendation: Joe Natoli, Naia Sheffield, Linda Sullivan, Ellen Brennan, Quincy, and Pro Se. RECESS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:49 p.m., and reconvened at 10:26 p.m., with all members present. Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve staff recommendation with the exception of the leasing guidelines, and asking the Pier Restoration Corporation to consider, and include in their activities and future workplan, making an increased effort for outreach in the notification of public meetings. The motion, as amended was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: On order ofthe Mayor, the matter of the leasing guidelines was continued to a meeting in February. ACCEPTANCE OF QUALIFIED PETITION AND SETTING ELECTION DATE 9-B: Recommendation to accept qualified petition for proposed charter amendment entitled "The Santa Monica Residents Protection and Homeownership Charter Amendment," and to set an election date for the placement of the measure on the ballot, was presented. Jerry Rubin spoke in support of waiting until the November 2002 election to place this matter on the ballot. 8 December 19,2000 1436 Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember McKeo~ to accept the qualified petition and establish the election date as November 5, 2002. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 10-A: Public hearing and adoption of resolution ordering the vacation EXCESS PUBLIC RIGHT- of excess public right-of-way located along 26th Street in the City of OF - WAY Santa Monica - recommendation to hold a public hearing, receive public comment, and adopt Resolution No. 9604 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF- WAY ALONG 26TH STREET IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was presented. There was no one present for public comment. Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: STREETLIGHT ASSESSMENT COSTS IO-B: Public hearing and adoption of resolution approving assessment diagram and confirming assessment costs for streetlighting on various city streets - recommendation to hold a public hearing, receive public comment, and adopt Resolution No. 9605 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT COSTS FOR THE LIGHTING DISTRICT," was presented. Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember Holbrook. to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: 9 December 19,2000 1437 AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN lO-C: Public hearing and adoption of resolution for the Santa Monica's Urban Water Management Plan - recommendation to conduct a public hearing, receive public comment, adopt Resolution No. 9606 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE 2000 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND AUTHORIZE THE UTILITIES MANAGER TO FILE THE PLAN WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER ADOPTION," was presented. There was no one present for public comment. Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember McKeo~ to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: RESOLUTIONS: S.M. POLICE OFFICERS ASSN. - MOU AMENDMENT l2-A: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a modification to Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Santa Monica Police Officers Association, was presented. Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof Discussion ensued regarding whether the resolution reflects the appropriate language or whether it is over broad. The motion was withdrawn. Staff was directed to return to bargaining unit and clarify the appropriateness of the language. 10 December 19,2000 1438 WRITTEN 13-A: Request from Rose Kendall to address Council requesting that ' COMMUNICATIONS: any City fees connected with installation and repositioning of dwellings REQUEST FOR WAIVER at the "Village Trailer Park" be waived, was presented. OF FEES REQUEST FOR SPEED BUMPS ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY CITATION COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS: LANDMARKS COMMISSION PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION Member of the public Darlene McNoma spoke in support of the request. Staff answered questions of Councihnembers regarding the fees in question and the City's options. Staff advised the City is looking into all possibilities available to waive the fees for the residents. On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed. 13-B: Request from Jason Meisler to address Council requesting that speed bumps be installed on 6tb Street between Hollister and Bay Street. Mr. Meisler not being present, and on order of the Mayor, the information. was received and filed. 13-C: Request from Joan Miller to address Council regarding her landlord's possible lack of compliance with the terms of a citation issued by Building and Safety for building repairs, was presented. Staff answered questions ofCouncihnembers and provided a progress repor1 on this matter. Staffwas directed to report to Council after 30 days regarding compliance with the violation. 14-A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30, 2002. On order ofthe Mayor, this matter was continued to January 9,2001. 14-B: Appointment to one full term on the Pier Restoration Corporation for term ending November 10, 2004. On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 9,2001 14-C: Appointments to the Pier Restoration Corporation - Appointments to the following terms on the Pier Restoration Corporation: One appointment for a term ending November 2001; three appointments for terms ending November 2002; three appointments for terms ending November 2003; and 2 appointments for terms ending November 2005, as recommended by the Pier Restoration Corporation. 11 December 19.2000 1439 On order ofthe Mayor, this matter was continued to January 9,2001. PUBLIC INPUT: Member ofthe public Pro Se spoke in support of funding for a Disabilities Commission. Joe Natoli expressed concerns regarding the Pier Restoration Corporation. Chuck Allord spoke regarding enforcement of zoning regulations. Ann McHugh spoke regarding health issues. Jerry Rubin spoke regarding Council Rules. CLOSED SESSIONS: On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council recessed at 11 :55 p.m., to hear the following closed sessions, and reconvened at 12:20 a.m., to report on action taken, with all Councilmembers present. 16-A: Conference with Labor Negotiator: City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director. Bargaining Units: Administrative Team Association Public Atty.'s Legal Support Staff Union Management Team Associates Municipal Employees Association Public Attorneys Union Firefighters Local 1109 Supenrisors Team Associates United Transportation Union Executive Pay Plan Police Officers Association ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken. 16-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Claim against the City of Santa Monica: Claim No. CSM 00-0820 - Alice Fellows. ACTION: Not heard. 16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Mark Haendel v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055 558. Motion bv Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to approve settlement for this case (16-C) and for Eckfelt v. City of Santa Monica (16-D), in the amount of $93,097.67, from Account No. 57233-522010. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: 12 December 19,2000 1440 16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Kristin Eckfeldt v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 053 860. ACTION: See action taken on Item 16-C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Jack Mohoi v. Citv of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055 968. Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember McKeown to approve appropriation and settlement in the amount of$87,417.57 from Account 57233-522010. The motion' was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeo~ Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: 16-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Daniel Reves v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 057 195. Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to approve appropriation and settlement in the amount of$90,138.23 from Acct. No. 57233-522010. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: 16-G: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ring Tradinl! Corporation v. Citv of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 172 044 (consolidated with Mountain View Mobile Inn Residents Association. Inc. v. City of Santa Monic~ et al). ACTION: Not heard. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce v. Citv of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 066 516. ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken. 13 December 19,2000 1441 ADJOURNMENT Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Alice Cole v. City of Santa Monica. Case No. SC 055 183. ACTION: Not heard. Conference with Legal Counsel - Claim against the City of Santa Monica: Claim No. CSM 01-1443 - Juan Guzman. Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve appropriation and settlement in the amount of$420,155.67 from Acct. No. 56232-522010. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein None None NOES: ABSENT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Number of cases: Two. ACTION: One case heard. No reportable action taken. 16-L: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: V-Haul Company. et al.. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 00- 10225 NM (RZx). ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken. On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:27 a.m., to January 9,2001, in memory of Michael M. Hobbs. ~s:~.~~ Maria M. Stewart City Clerk APPROVED:. I' ./ Michael F einstem Mayor 14 December 19,2000