M-12/16/2003
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 16, 2003
A regular adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor
Bloom at 5:51 p.m., on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main
Street.
Roll Call:
Present
Mayor Richard Bloom
Mayor Pro Tern Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Pam O'Connor at (arrived at 6:20 p.m.)
Absent
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Also Present City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENEIPLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:51 p.m., with
Councilmembers O'Connor and Holbrook absent. City employee Lauralee
Asch led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed her view on various Consent
Calendar items.
At the request of Council member Feinstein, Item I-D was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented except Item I-D,
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MINUTES
GRANT FUNDS
AB 1160
MEDICAL BENEFITS
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS
RECESS TO JOINT
MEETING AND THEN
CLOSED SESSION
reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading
thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
I-A: The minutes of the November II, 2003, City Council meeting were
approved as submitted.
I-B: Resolution No. 9917 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING APPLICATION FOR
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS AND COASTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS," and
Resolution No. 9918 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ROBERTI-
Z'BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT FUNDS," were adopted.
I-C: Opposition to AB 1160 - Second UnitslDensity BonuseslHousing
on School sites - recommendation to oppose AB 1160 and authorize City
staff to take necessary actions, was approved.
I-E: Resolution No. 9919 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SETTING
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
FOR THE CITY'S NON-SAFETY EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISlDNG
A FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PLAN FOR COVERED
EMPLOYEES," was adopted.
I-D: General Guidelines for Development Agreement Applications ~
recommendation that Council approve the proposed guidelines for
development agreement applications, was presented.
Councilmember Feinstein requested to hold this matter until Councilmember
O'Connor is present.
On order of the Mayor, the Regular Council meeting recessed at 5:58 p.m.,
to a joint meeting of the Housing Authority and the Parking Authority,
reconvened at 6:00 p.m., recessed to closed session and reconvened again to
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Council member 0 'Connor
arrived at 6:20 p.m.
the regular meeting at 7:04 p.m., with Councilmember Holbrook absent, to
report the following:
2-A: Conference with Labor Negotiator:
City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Director of Human
Resources
Bargaining Units: Public Attorneys Legal Support Staff
Union (PALSSU)
ACTION:
Heard. See Item II-A.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Russell
Bernard v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 281367.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Santa
Monica Housing Council v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 074
683.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Company, Case No. 01CC04331.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel ~ Existing Litigation:
Mahbobeh Ashorzadeh v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 068 384.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
approve settlement of$57,500. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Irving
Pell v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 076 020.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
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DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS
approve settlement of $25,000. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, GEnser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: Six.
ACTION
action:
Heard five cases. On one case, Council took the following
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to approve joining the lawsuit of cities and counties against the State,
regarding the disbursement of vehicle license fees. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.
On order ofthe Mayor, all Councilmembers being present, discussion on
Item I-D continued.
I-D: General Guidelines for Development Agreement Applications ~
recommendation that Council approve the proposed guidelines for
development agreement applications, was presented.
Motion bv Councilmember Feinstein. seconded bv Councilmernber
O'Connor, to approve recommendation amended to add a 5th category for
projects that have the potential for creative mitigations that might not
otherwise be requirable. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES
NOES.
Councilmembers Feinstein, O'Connor
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown,
Mayor Bloom
Councilmember Holbrook
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown,
to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by voice vote,
with Councilmember Feinstein voting in opposition, and Councilmember
Holbrook absent.
Councilmember Feinstein stated, for the record, that he supports the
guidelines but voted in opposition because he does not believe Council gave
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ORDINANCES:
BOOTLEG UNITS
PUBLIC-RIGHT-OF-
WAY; VESTIBULES
DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW THRESHOLDS
itself enough flexibility to achieve the greatest public benefit.
7-A: Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2100
(CSS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
WAIVING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RENTAL
UNITS WHICH WERE BUILT OR CREATED WITHOUT PERMITS
AND REGISTERED WITH THE RENT CONTROL BOARD PRIOR TO
APRU., 22,2003," was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Katz,
to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-B: Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2101
(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING BUSINESSES TO PLACE FURNITURE, PORT ABLE
LANDSCAPING, AND CIGARETTE DISPOSAL RECEPTACLES
WITIllN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND THE DISPLAY OF
MERCHANDISE IN PRIVATE VESTffiULES," was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown
Councilmember Genser, Mayor Bloom
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT
7-C: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2102 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO MODIFY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW THRESHOLDS AND
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HOUSING PROJECTS FROM THE MODIFIED
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW THRESHOLDS," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
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REAL ESTATE:
DISCLOSURE OF
HISTORIC RESOURCE
PRIVATE DINING
FACILITIES
to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown, Mayor Bloom
Councilmembers O'Connor, Katz
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
encourage staff to explore the general topic of off-site affordable units and
the possibility that under certain circumstances require a greater number of
affordable units than would be required under the current inclusionary
housing plan. The motion was approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Katz voting in opposition and Councilmember Holbrook
absent.
7-D: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2103 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADDING CHAPTER 9.60 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE
OWNERS OR SELLING AGENTS OF REAL PROPERTY TO
DISCLOSE WHEN THE PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS A
mSTORIC RESOURCE OR LISTED ON THE CITY'S INVENTORY OF
mSTORIC RESOURCES," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-E: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2104 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO
AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE
THE ADDITION OF PRIVATE DINING FACILITIES TO EXISTING
RESTAURANTS ON MAIN STREET UNDER SPECIFIC
CIRCUMSTANCES, PURSUANT TO A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to
adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof
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ALCOHOL CUP'S
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown, Mayor Bloom
Councilmember Feinstein
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Feinstein stated, for the record, that he voted in opposition
because this is an example of spot zoning, there is not a demonstrable public
benefit, and the process precluded appropriate comprehensive planning for
the industry.
7-F: Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2105
(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CLARIFYING THAT BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WITH
ALCOHOL CONDmONAL USE PERMITS (CUP'S) MUST OBTAIN
NEW ALCOHOL CUP'S IF THE ESTABLISHMENT CEASES
OPERATING FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR," was
presented.
Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, to
adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT
7-G: Introduction and first reading of interim ordinance extending
the modifications to development standards, uses subject to a perform-
ance standards permit, uses subject to a use permit, prohibited uses
and the development review threshold within the C2 Neighborhood
Commercial District along Montana Avenue, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown.. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to introduce the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
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JOINT MEETING WITH
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
AGENCY'S ANNUAL
REPORT
DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT
AREA
thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT
On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting recessed at 7:33
p.m., to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency, with
Councilmember Holbrook absent, to consider the following:
8-A: Redevelopment Agency Annual Report - recommendation that
the City Council receive and file the report, and that the Executive Director
of the Agency transmit the report to the Controller of the State of
California, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Katz,
to receive and file the report. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-B: Ordinance related to incurring debt for the Downtown
Redevelopment Project Area - recommendation that City Council
introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance eliminating the time limit on
the establishment of loans, advances and indebtedness for the Downtown
Redevelopment Project Area; and that the Agency consent to this action,
was presented.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed various concerns.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to introduce the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilrnembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, !':1ayor Bloom
None
Councilrnember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
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REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN
ADJOURNMENT OF
JOINT MEETING
DEMOLmON OF
FORMER POLICE
BUILDING
AGENDA ITEMS OUT
OF ORDER
8-C: Introduction of ordinances related to the Earthquake Recovery,
Downtown, Ocean Park lA and Ocean Park IB Redevelopment Project
Areas - recommendation that the City Council introduce and hold first
reading of four ordinances, one for each project area, amending the
Redevelopment Plan for each specific project to extend certain time limits;
and that the Agency consent to this action, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
introduce the four ordinances, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT
On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting was adjourned and the
regular City Council meeting reconvened at 7:38 p.m., with Councilmember
Holbrook absent.
8-D: Demolition of vacant former Police Building - recommendation
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute design/build
Contract No. 8306 (CCS) with SKS Construction, in the amountof
$46,600, for pre-construction services and a contingency of $4,660 for the
demolition of the old police building, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
approve staffrecommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT
On order of the Mayor, Items 8-F and 8-G to be considered before
Item 8-E.
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PERS COUNCIL
ENROLLMENT
ELECTION REFORM
RECOMMENDATIONS
415 PCH
8-F: Enrollment of City Councilmembers in the Public Employee
Retirement System (PERS) - recommendation that Council deliberate and
provide direction to staff regarding enrollment of Councilmembers in PERS,
was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Bloom, to direct
staff to enroll Councilmembers in PERS. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT
8-G: Response to recommendations on elections submitted by the
Living Wage Commission - recommendation to consider information
supplied and evaluate whether to direct staff to take any further action
relative to the commission's proposals, was presented.
Members of the public Vivian Rothstein and Xandra Kayden spoke in
support of the recommendations and provided additional suggestions.
Motion by Mayor Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to direct
staff to review new information provided by members of the public and
return with an analysis, and if possible to capture information of who helped
qualify a measure. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Councilmember Holbrook absent.
8-E: 415 Pacific Coast Highway - recommendation to direct staff to
initiate the next steps in the planning and implementation process for the
redevelopment and adaptive reuse of 415 Pacific Coast Highway; approve
use of State grant funds for planning and design services; and authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to existing Contract
No. 7882 (CCS) with Rincon, in the amount of $2,450, and Contract No.
8307 (CCS) with Historic Resources Group, in the amount of$155,375,
was presented.
Member of the public Nina Fresco spoke in support of opening up the
grounds to members of the 'public and made suggestions for uses.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Feinstein,
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SCHOOL DISTRICT
FUNDING
SCHOOL FUNDING
OPTIONS
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown
was excused at 9:14 p.m.
to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to direct staff to investigate ways to make public access of the property to
members of the public sooner than proposed in the staff report. The motion
failed by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown
Councilmembers Katz, O'Connor, Mayor Bloom
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, Items 8-H and 13-1 to be considered concurrently.
8-H: Discussion of options for providing greater certainty to the
School District regarding City payments for public use of school
facilities ~ recommendation that Council deliberate and provide preliminary
direction to staff regarding possibilities for longer-term mechanisms of
support to the Unified School District in exchange for public access to
school facilities, was presented.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown recused himself from discussion ofltems 8-H
and 13-1 due to a conflict of interest because of his employment relationship
with the School District.
13 -I: Request of Council members Feinstein and Katz to direct stafTto
explore options for a 2004 ballot measure that could incorporate both
purchase and lease of part or all of the land and buildings of the Santa
Monica Malibu School District Properties, as well as purchasing non-
School District property at 2943 Exposition Boulevard, in order to meet
community education, open space, housing and parking needs; and, to
explore opportunities for additional donated properties to be part of
this process. Purchases and/or leases could utilize Mello-Roos
financing, was presented.
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J.>>LANNING DEPART-
MENT AUDIT
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown
returned at 10:20 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS:
MOU - PALSSU
Members of the public Lauralee Asch and Steve Talbot spoke in opposition
of expenditures that might contribute to the reduction of city services and
layoff of City employees.
Members of the public Emily Bloomfield, Maria Rodriguez, Shari Davis,
Linda Pina-Avila, and Nina Fresco spoke in support of additional funding for
the School District.
Discussion ensued on the current state of the State's budget, the state of the
City's finances, departmental programs and budgets, planning priorities, and
capital improvement projects.
Motion by Mayor Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct
staff to pursue the five bullet points identified by staff as follows:: 1) Pursue
long term contract with school district rather than year to year arrangement,
and if so, for how long? 2) Explore with School District staff the adequacy
of the valuation of the District's properties currently used by the City; 3)
pursue community access to additional District facilities; 4) Explore the use
of facilities held by other public/private entities for community benefit; 5)
include as part of the Community Priorities discussion on January 27,2004,
a prelin:rinary strategy in response to the answers to the above questions.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember
Holbrook and Mayor Pro Tern McKeown absent.
1O-A: Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City
Council direct a performance audit of the Planning Department, was
presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Discussion ensued on the request and on the current state of the Planning
Department given existing laws and processes.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
receive and file the request. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.
II-A. Resolution No. 9920 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
PUBLIC ATTORNEYS LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF UNION," was
presented.
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COUNCIL ITEMS:
COMMISSION ON
STATUS OF WOMEN
PLANNING
COMMISSION
COMMISSION FOR
SENIOR COMMUNITY
PERSONNEL BOARD
ARB
SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION
Motion by Councilmember GenseL seconded by Councilmember Feinstein,
to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
13-A: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on the
Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 2007.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 27,2004.
13-B: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Planning
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2004.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 13, 2004.
13-C: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission for the
Senior Community for a term ending June 30, 2006.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 27,2004.
13-D: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Personnel Board for
a term ending June 30, 2008, and one special vacancy for a term ending
June 30, 2006.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 13,2004.
13-E: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Architectural
Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2007.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Genser nominated Edouard Mimieux. There being no other
nominations, Mr. Mimieux was appointed by acclamation, with
Councilmember Holbrook absent.
13-F: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Social Services
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2006.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
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Mayor Bloom nominated Susan Crimmins. There being no other
nominations, Ms. Crimmins was appointed by acclamation, with
Councilmember Holbrook absent.
MWD
13-G: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Metropolitan Water
District Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2007.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated incumbent Judy Abdo for
reappointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Abdo was appointed
by acclamation, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.
HOUSING COMMISSION 13-H: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Housing
Commission for a term ending June 30,2005.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated Victor Ludwig. There being no other
nominations, Mr. Ludwig was appointed by acclamation, with
Councilmember Holbrook absent.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Member of the public Brian Hutchings ,addressed various issues
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:55
p.m.
ATTEST:
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
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Richard Bloom
Mayor
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