M-11/13/2001
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 2001
A regular meeting ofthe Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Feinstein at
5:55 p.m., on Tuesday, November 13,2001, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Michael Feinstein
Mayor Pro Tern Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 7:25 p.m.)
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:55 p.m., with
Councilmember Holbrook absent. Councilmember McKeown led the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented, whereby all items are considered and
approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion.
Members ofthe public Joey Fullmer, Pro Se, and Brian Hutchings expressed
varIOUS concerns.
At the request of Mayor Feinstein, Item 1-J was removed from the Consent
Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember McKeown,
to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Item 1-J,
reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
November 13. 2001
MINUTES
EARTHQUAKE
RESOLUTION
DONATION OF USED
VEHICLES
SEWER CLEANING
TRUCK
TRANSIT MALL
OUTREACH
LEASE OF OFFICE
SPACE
STORM DRAIN
MAINTENANCE
I-A: Minutes of October 9, 2001, City Council meeting, were approved as
submitted.
1-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution - Resolution No. 9716 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL
EMERGENCY," was adopted.
1-C: Recommendation to approve donation ofthtee used Police vehicles
and other used Police equipment to the State of Sinaloa, Mexico, was
approved.
1-D: Purchase one sewer cleaning truck - recommendation to award Bid
No. 2837 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., in the total amount of
$212,845.32, to furnish and deliver one sewer cleaning truck for the
Wastewater Division, Environmental & Public Works Management
Department, was approved.
1-E: Contract amendment for public outreach on the Transit Mall
project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute contract amendments with Harris and Company, in the amount of
$150,000, for public outreach work on the Transit Mall project, was
approved.
1-F: Lease of office space at 1918 Main Street - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 8028
(CCS) with Maury Herman, as Trustee of The Maury Herman Family Trust
#1, and Catherine Popesco to lease office space, at an initial rent of$2.55
per square foot, at 1918 Main Street for the City's Civil Engineering
Division Offices, was approved.
1-G: Contract for Storm Drain Maintenance services - recommendation
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8029
(CCS) with Chrysalis, in the amount of$46,800, to provide maintenance
services for the catch basin cleanout and litter characterization, catch basin
insert and screen maintenance, and other urban runoff treatment systems,
was approved.
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URBAN RUNOFF
TREATMENT
INFANT CAR SEATS
FIRE STATION 2
COMMUNITY EVENTS
ORDINANCE
1-H: Resolution accepting grant funds for urban runoff treatment
system - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9717 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING A
$500,000 GRANT FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY
FOR AN URBAN RUNOFF TREATMENT SYSTEM IN THE
CENTINELA DRAINAGE BASIN, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
AND ANY AMENDMENTS," was adopted.
I-I: Resolution accepting grant funds for the Healthy Newborns Infant
Car Seat Program - recommendation that City Council adopt Resolution
No. 9718 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 8039 (CCS) WITH THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND THE VENICE
FAMILY CLINIC FOR ACCEPTANCE OF $53,000 IN GRANT
FUNDING FOR THE VENICE F AMIL Y CLINIC SAFE AND HEAL THY
NEWBORNS INFANT CAR SEAT PROGRAM," was approved.
1- K: Waiver of bidding requirements and award of construction
contract for Fire Station No.2 - recommendation to ratifY waiver of public
bidding procedures; ratifY Agreement No. 8031 (CCS) among the City,
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Amelco Construction for
completion of the project; authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Contract No. 8032 (CCS) with Smith Emery Company, in the
amount of $71,000 for Inspector of Record; authorize a purchase order in
the amount of$6,137.60 to pay for site security services by Barry's Security
Services; authorize a purchase order in the amount of$5,992.50 to pay for
temporary housing; and, approve the proposed budget adjustments, was
approved.
l-L: Ordinance No. 2024 (CCS) introduced on October 23,2001,
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (COMMUNITY
EVENTS CODE) RELATING TO PERMIT CRITERIA, PARADE,
RACE, AND WALK REQUIREMENTS, AND INDEMNIFICATION
PROVISIONS," adopted.
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ORDINANCE - AIRPORT 1-M: Ordinance No. 2025 (CCS), introduced October 23,2001,
REGULATIONS entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 10.04.04.040 AND
10.04.04.050 AND ADDING SECTION 10.04.055 RELATING TO
AIRPORT REGULATIONS, PURSUANT TO VOTER INITIATIVE
PROPOSITION MM AND PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL," was adopted.
SANTA MONICA PLACE 1-J: Contract amendment for Santa Monica Place Planning-
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
amendment to existing contract with ROMA Design Group, in the amount
of$120,000, to provide master planning services for the Santa Monica Place
property as part of the update to the Civic Center Specific Plan; and,
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8030
(CCS) with the Macerich Company for reimbursement of the professional
services cost associated with the Santa Monica Place master plan, was
presented.
Mayor Feinstein asked that Consultants be asked to consider all options
during the process, including underground parking and ways to connect the
promenade to the Civic Center, and as full re-model of the site as possible.
Motion by Mavor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz to approve
the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
CouncilmemberHollirook
NOES:
ABSENT:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
CHANGE IN AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom requested that item 8-B be continued to the
November 27th meeting due to members of the public not being able to
attend this meeting.
After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to continue item 8-B, 13-
A, 13-B, and 13-D.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:08 p.m. to consider
closed sessions. Action taken on closed sessions was reported at the end of
the meeting.
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SPECIAL ITEMS:
JOINT MEETING WITH
LffiRARY BOARD
Councilmember Holbrook
arrived at 7:25 p.m.
ADMIN. PROCEEDINGS:
APPEAL - 224 18TH
On order of the Mayor, the City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m., with
Councilmember Holbrook absent.
4-A: Joint Meeting with the Library Board - Discussion and review of
initial plans for the Main Library - recommendation that Council and the
Library Board review the draft conceptual plans and alternatives, comment
on them and approve further development.
On order of the Mayor, the joint meeting was convened. Library Board
members Gene Oppenheim, Ed Edwards, Sue Alexopoulos, Sheila Field,
and Dan Stem were present.
Staff presented the Conceptual Plans and Alternatives and answered
questions from Council and Library Board members.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the conceptual
plan and made various suggestions: Joey Fullmer, Brian Hutchings, Patricia
Hoffinan, Jerry Rubin, Paula Schneiderman, Roger Genser, Sherril Kushner,
Jonathan Arenberg, Geraldine Kennedy, Rose Kaufinan, Leonard Adler, and
Margo Alofsin.
Member of the public Sindy Hawke spoke in opposition to the plan and in
support of keeping the Main Library as currently exists.
Discussion ensued among City Council and Library Board Members
regarding the plan as presented and various alternatives, and on the
comments made by members of the public.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed, and the joint
meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m., with all members present.
6-A: Appeal of Landmarks Commission decision designating 224 18th
Street as a City Structure of Merit - recommendation to uphold the
Landmarks Commission decision designating the structure located at 224
18th Street as a Structure of Merit. Appellant: Mark Schrobilgen.
Appellant Mark Schrobil~en spoke in support of the appeal.
Members of the public Gregory Poirier, John Gibson and Jessica Van Aken
spoke in support of the appeal. There being no one speaking in opposition,
no rebuttal was made to public comment.
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ORDINANCES:
BUILDING ENERGY
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded bv Councilmember Genser, f
to deny the appeal and uphold the Landmarks Commission recommendation.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmember Holbrook
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Discussion ensued regarding the comments made by members of the
process, representations, and disclosure used by the real estate salespersons
when selling property.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to direct
staff to analyze requiring appropriate disclosure from the real estate
community and to explore the most effective way for potential real estate
buyers to obtain disclosure. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, with all members present.
7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2026 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS IN NEW AND RENOVATED COMMERCIAL AND
MULTI-FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY,"
and adoption of Resolution No. 9699 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS
REGARDING LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPO-
GRAPHIC CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO THE STATE HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
adopt the ordinance and 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 Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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AMENDMENT WITH
PERS
7-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2027 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(CALPERS)," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
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 Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
STREET PERFORMERS 7-C: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2028 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS GOVERNING
STREET PERFORMANCE AND VENDING, INCLUDING SECTIONS
ON SPACING, UMBRELLAS, HENNA TATTOOING, ROTATION
AND PENAL TIES," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, Genser,
Councilmembers McKeown, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom,
Mayor Feinstein
None
ABSENT:
Councilmember Katz requested a re-vote on the matter.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
have are-vote of the item. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with all members present.
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RETALIATION OF
EMPLOYEES IN
SUPPORT OF LIVING
WAGE ORDINANCE
HAZARDOUS VISUAL
OBSTRUCTIONS
The motion, on a re-vote, was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, Genser, Katz
Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom,
Mayor Feinstein
None
ABSENT:
7-D: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2029 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.64.030 RELATING TO
BURDEN OF PROOF IN MATTERS INVOLVING EMPLOYER
RETALIATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES WHO SUPPORT THE
ADOPTION OF MINIMUM WAGE AND BENEFITS LAWS," was
presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
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 Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-E: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9 REGARDING
HAZARDOUS VISUAL OBSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO VEHICLE
AND PEDESTRIAN RIGHT-OF-WAYS, AND FENCES AND WALLS
IN THE HAZARDOUS VISUAL OBSTRUCTION AREA," was
presented.
There was no one present for public comment on this matter.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to
introduce ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, amended to in a single-family R-l district, for detached garages that
can't be built off the side yard property line that abut an alley, there be a
choice to use convex mirrors in lieu of moving the garage over five feet, or
move the garage over five feet.
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STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:
RETAILIRESTAURANT
MIX - 3RD STREET
PROMENADE
CHAIN RETAIL
OUTLETS
Substitute motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember
McKeoM!, to introduce ordinance as proposed by staff, reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The substitute motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro
Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-A: Recommendation to approve actions proposed by the Bayside
District Corporation (BDC) Board of Directors to protect and foster
the appropriate mix of retail, restaurant and other uses on the Third
Street Promenade; authorize staff to implement approved actions;
conduct a public hearing to determine if the Bayside District Specific
Plan should be amended; and, direct staff to continue to work with
BDC to identify and propose additional desired strategies and actions.
(To be considered with Item 13-E.)
On order of the Mayor, this matter was considered with Item 13-E, as
follows:
13-E: Request of Mayor Feinstein to direct staff to conduct a public
process, receive public comment, and return with recommendations on
possible regulation of chain retail outlets in commercially-zoned
districts of the City.
the following members of the public expressed various opinions and made
suggestions to the two items: Patricia Hoffinan, Stephanie Barbanell, Janet
Morris, Bill Tucker, Vivien Benjamin, Merilyn Ruddell, Chuck Allord, Kelly
Olsen, Jerry Rubin, Wally Marks, Rob Radev, Christine Deschaine, Ellen
Brennan, and Arthur Harris.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the current state of retail and
restaurant mix, the public comments received, and the recommendations
from staff for strategies and actions.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to direct
staff to prepare emergency ordinance to control over-concentration of retail
on the 3rd Street Promenade, to preserve existing mix of uses as of
November 13, toJimit the establishment of retail uses that exceed a certain
size, to regulate retail and restaurant uses in the same manner to equalize
regulatory requirements.
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CROSSWALK
ENHANCEMENTS
SANTA MONICA
SHELTER
Councilmembers Holbrook
and Katz were excused at
12:29 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom was
excused at 12:31 a.m.
Discussion ensued on the proposed motion and the possibility of creating a
task force to analyze the issues discussed and propose recommendations.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Katz, to prepare emergency ordinance
to be in place for a maximum of 45 days and include the formation of a task
force that will consider the Bayside's recommendations.
Mayor Feinstein advised he wanted to recall the previous motion and
rephrase a new motion.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to direct
staff to prepare an emergency 45-day ordinance to control the over-
concentration of retail uses on the Promenade, to consider limiting the
establishment of retail uses that exceed a certain size, and to create a task
force. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES-
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT
8-B: Conceptual approval of Crosswalk Enhancements and Street
Modifications for 26th Street - recommendation to conceptually approve
crosswalk enhancements and street modifications for 26th Street; authorize
staff to proceed with the preparation of construction drawings and
specifications; and, appropriate $498,600 of funds, as proposed.
On order of the Mayor, and as approved at the beginning of the meeting,
this matter was continued to November 27,2001.
8-C: Replacement of the exterior, addition of insulation, heating and
air conditioning to the Santa Monica Shelter, and waiver of
competitive bidding - recommendation to waive competitive bidding
requirements and authorize the City Manager to: negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8033 (CCS) with Sprung Instant Structures, in the amount of
$148,048, for the replacement of the exterior membrane and the addition of
insulation to the Shelter; negotiate and execute Contract No. 8034 (CCS)
with Florida Exposition Services, in the amount of$39,000, for the
installation ofthe membrane and insulation; and, negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8035 (CCS) with Gaskills Heating and Air Conditioning, in the
amount of $36,250, for heating and air conditioning for the Shelter.
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WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS:
CHANGE OF HEARING
TIMES - ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR
NOTICING
REQUIREMENTS
There was no one present for public comment on this matter.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Mayor
Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
12-A: Request of the Neighborhood Council to address Council
requesting that the Zoning Administrator Hearing Times be changed
from daytime to evening hours, was presented.
Members of the public Brian Hutchings and Chuck Allord expressed various
concerns.
Motion by Mayor Feinsteill, to direct staff to examine issue of notification to
residents who comment on a decision that can be appealed. The motion
died for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember McKeo~ to
refer this matter to the , Architectural Review Board. The motion failed by
voice vote, with one abstention and Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz and
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent.
On order ofthe Mayor~ the information was received and filed.
12-B: Request of the Neighborhood Council to address Council
requesting new noticing radius on commercial developments, was
presented.
Member ofthe public Michael Bownman spoke in support dfthe request.
Motion by Councilmember McKeo~ to increase noticing radius to 1000-
feet for Development ~eviews and Conditional Use Permits considered by
the Planning Commission. Motion died for lack of a second.
On order of the Mayor;. the information was received and filed.
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FORESTffREE MASTER
PLAN
COUNCIL ITEMS:
ARB
PERSONNEL BOARD
BUILDING & SAFETY
COMMISSION ON
OLDER AMERICANS
AUTO DEALERS TASK
FORCE - RECOMMEN-
DATIONS
RESIGNATION
12-C: Request ofthe Neighborhood Council to address Council
requesting a Comprehensive review of the City's Community
Forest/Tree Master Plan, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, the information received and filed.
13-A: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Architectural
Review Board for a partial term ending June 30, 2002.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to November 27,2001
13-B: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Personnel Board for
a partial term ending June 30, 2004.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to November 27,2001
13-C: Appointment to two annual vacancies on the Building & Safety
Commission for terms ending June 30, 2005.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to November 27,2001
13-D: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on
Older Americans for a partial term ending June 30, 2003.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to November 27,2001
13-F: Request of Mayor Feinstein to direct staff to explore alternatives
when studying the recommendations of the Auto Dealers Task Force,
including locations other than Santa Monica Boulevard. Based on
discussions with some auto dealers, expanding the scope of the
scheduled study, while not delaying it, may result in a more
comprehensive look at the challenges of benefitting both the
commercial and residential interests.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to November 27,2001.
13-G: Acceptance of Maria Leon-Vazquez letter of resignation from
the Commission on the Status of Women, and authorization to the City
Clerk to publish the vacancy.
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AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
COMMISSION ON THE
STATUS OF WOMEN
PUBLIC INPUT:
CLOSED SESSIONS
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Mayor Feinstein, to
accept letter of resignation, with regrets. The motion was unanimously
approved, with Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, and Mayor Pro Tem
Bloom absent.
13-H: Request of Councilmember McKeown to direct staff to explore
the implications of recent unanticipated tourism-related layoffs of
Santa Monica residents, with respect to what short-term job losses may
mean to our long-term policies of sustaining our City's remaining
vacancy-decontrolled affordable housing stock; and to return with
timely recommendations.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to November 27, 2001.
13-1: Clarification of appointment made to the Commission on the
Status of Women at the meeting of October 23, for a term ending June
30, 2005.
The Mayor advised that at the October 23,2001, Council meeting Diana
Sahagun was appointed to the vacancy on this Commission.
Members of the public Chuck Allord, Michael Wood, Clifford Stem and
Brian Hutchings addressed various concerns.
The City Attorney reported the following action taken on closed sessions:
2-A: Public Employee Evaluation. Title of Employee:
Director of Records & Election Services (City Clerk)
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to adjust
the City Clerk's salary by the amount of$8,000 per year, effective July 1, 1999.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, McKeown, Mayor
Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: James Bell
v. City of Santa Monica. et aI., Case No. Be 052 215.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Michael
Glaser. et al.. v. City of Santa Monica. et al., Case No. SC 061 859.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
approve settlement in the amount of$25,OOO.00. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, McKeown, Mayor
Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Carmen
Cordova v. City of Santa Monica. et al., Case No. SC 062 180.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to approve settlement in the amount of$50,000.OO. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, McKeown, Mayor
Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Brian Evans
v. City of Santa Monica. et aI., Case No. SC 058 190.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co.. et aI., Case No. 313004.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Southern
California Water v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 064 682.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-H: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Mountain
View Mobile Inn v. Evans, Case No. 010000362.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT:
2-1: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ring
Trading. et al.. v. City of Santa Monica. et aI., Case No. BC 172 044.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-J Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Alice Cole.
et al.. v. City of Santa Monica. et al., Case No. SC 067 033.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-K: Conference with Legal Counsel- Pending Litigation.
Number of cases: Three.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 1 :30 a.m.
to November 20, 2001, in memory of Florence Frankel and Annette Del
Zoppo.
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
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Michael Feinstein'
Mayor
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