M-11/22/2005
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 25, 2005
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor O'Connor at
5:52 p.m., on Tuesday, October 25,2005, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Pam O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tern Herb Katz
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilrnember Ken GenSer
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 6:40 p.m.)
Councilrnember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:15 p.m.)
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 5:52 p.m., with
Councilrnembers Holbrook and Shriver absent. Councilmember Bloom 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 various concerns.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Item I-A was removed from the
consent calendar. At the request of Mayor O'Connor, Item l-C was
removed from the consent calendar. At the request of Council member
McKeown, Item I-G was removed from the consent calendar.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Katz. seconded bv Councilrnember McKeown.
to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented except for Items
I-A, I-C, and I-G, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and
waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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CENTINELA URBAN
RUNOFF MmGATION
TASK FORCE ON THE
ENVIRONMENT
914 14111 STREET
2015 IDAHO AVENUE
PERS-UTU
SOLID WASTE
SERVICES
MINUTES
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro
Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver
NOES:
ABSENT:
I-B: Centinela Avenue Urban RunofTMitigation Project-
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8519 (CCS) with Blios Construction, in the amount of
$1,199,000, to construct a treatment facility for the project; and Contract
No. 8520 (CCS) with DMR Team, in the amount of S 135,000, for
construction management services, was approved.
I-D: Recommendation to appoint a new member to the vacant
position on the City's Task Force on the Environment, was approved.
l-E: Resolution No. 10073 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO.
061161 FOR A 5-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 914 14TH
STREET:' was adopted.
I-F: Resolution No. 10074 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO.
53835 FOR A 6-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 2015 IDAHO
AVENUE," was adopted.
I-H: Resolution No. 10075 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TOY A Y AND
REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM THE VALUE OF UNITED
TRANSPORTATION UNION EMPLOYER-PAID MEMBER
CONTRIBUTIONS," was adopted.
1-1: Operations~ financial, and rate review of current solid waste
services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Agreement No. 8524 (CCS) with Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, in
the amount of $188,000, for professional services related to operations,
financial and rate review of solid waste services, was approved.
I-A: Approval of minutes of the October 11, 2005, City Council
meeting, was presented.
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STREETIPARK
LIGHTING PROJECT
Council member Genser was
excused at 5:59 p.m.
PATROL CAR VIDEO
CAMERA
Council member Genser
returned at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Katz advised he removed this item from the Consent
Calendar to request that staff double check the motion under item I-C, as he
believes he did not make the motion. At the request of Mayor Pro Tern
Katz, the minutes were continued to November 8,2005.
I-C: FY 2005 Street and Park Lighting Project - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8521
(CCS) with Steiny and Company, in the amount of$2,089,527, for
construction of the project; and Contract No. 8522 (CCS) with SA
Associates, in the amount of $120,000, to provide construction inspection
services, was presented.
Mayor O'Connor advised she removed this item from the Consent Calendar
on behalf of Councilmember Genser. Councilmember Genser advised he
had a conflict of interest in this matter and requested to be excused.
Motion by Councilrnernber McKeown. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz.
to approve Item I-C. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor O'Connor
None ~
Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser
NOES:
ABSENT:
I-G: Acceptance of federal grant funds and purchase of Patroller In-
Vehicle video camera system - recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to accept $493,322 from the U.S. Department of Justice 2005
Technology grant fund; and to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8523
(CCS) with Dell, Inc., for the purchase ofa digital Patroller In-Vehicle video
camera system, was presented.
Councilrnernber McKeown advised he removed this item from the Consent
Calendar to ask questions related to retention of the videos and privacy
issues. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz, to
approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilrnembers Bloom, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro
Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilrnembers Holbrook, Shriver
NOES:
ABSENT:
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CWSED SESSIONS:
Counci/member Shriver
arrived at 6: 15 p.m.
Council member Holbrook
arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Counci/memher Bloom was
excusedat 7:39 p.m.
On order of the mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:15 p.m., to hear
closed sessions and returned at 7:39 p.m., with Councilmember Bloom
absent, to report the following:
2-A: Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Director of Human
Resources
Bargaining Units: Santa Monica Police Officers Asso. (POA)
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2.B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: First
National Bank v. Baird aDd City or Santa Monica. et al., Case No.
02CV610.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Matthew
Kalan v. City oeSanta Monica, Case No. SC 081116.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Baroo & Budd. P.C., Case No. BC 315 186.
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ACTION:
Not heard.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Morley
Construction Company v. URS Corporation. et al., Case No. SC 080
605.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mllyor Pro Tem Katz,
to approve settlement in the amount of $850,000, to be paid by Morley
Construction to City; and City to receive a release relative to the
contamination at the City's new Library site. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
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2-F: Claim of Makai Restaurant against the City of Santa Monica~
Claim No. 05-9957.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-G: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b): one case, including a dispute
related to real property located at 1522 6th Street.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-H: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 402 Colorado
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Sears Roebuck and Company
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-1: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 430 Colorado
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Associated International Marketing
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-J: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1640 SU' Street
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Waldman Family Trust, Jill Spector
Kurtzrock, Scott Ian Spector, Stacie Ann Spector and Wells
Fargo Bank, Trustee of the Julia Spector Trust
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-K: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1636 Sth StreetC
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Jandy LLC
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
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2-L: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1300 4th Street
City Negotiator: JefT Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: A TC Building Company
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-M: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1301 4th Street
City Negotiator: JefT Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Virginia Tegner Spurgin Investments
Company
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-N: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1333 4th Street
City Negotiator: JefT Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Virginia Tegner Spurgin Investments
Company
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-0: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1222 4th Street
City Negotiator: JefT Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: South Bay Women's Club
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-P: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1415-27 5th Street
City Negotiator: JefT Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Mark S. Romney
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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ORDINANCES:
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Mayor Pro Tem Katz was
excused at 7:43 p.m.
2-Q: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 1437 ~ Street
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: PRU/JSM Trino LLC.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-R: Conference with Labor Negotiator to discuss compensation.
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember McKeo:1Y!!,
to award a performance bonus to the City Clerk of8.5% for fiscal year
2003-04, and 8.5% for fiscal year 2004-05. Motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Council members Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-A: Interim Ordinance No. 2172 (CCS) entitled: "AN INTERIM
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING AND
ADJUSTING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR PARCELS IN THE R-I DISTRICTS LOCATED IN
THE SUNSET PARK AND NORTH OF WILSHIRE NEIGHBOR-
HOODS," was presented.
Mayor Pro Tern Katz advised he.had a conflict of interest with this matter
and requested to be excused.
Motion bv Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember McKeown,
to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver,
Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom, Mayor Pro Tern Katz
NOES:
ABSENT:
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SEXUALLY-ORIENTED
BUSINESSES
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
returned at 7:44p.m.
AUTOMOBD..E
DEALERSHIPS
7-B: Ordinance No. 2173 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 9.44 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SEXUALLY-ORIENTED
BUSINESSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SEXUALL Y-
ORIENTED BUSINESS DEFINITIONS, LOCATION AND SPACING
REQUIREMENTS, APPLICATION PROCESSING AND CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL, SIGNAGE RESTRICTIONS, AMORTIZATION,
JUDICIAL REVIEW, AND RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND
TRANSFER," was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Katz. seconded by Councilmember McKeown,
to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reaping thereof
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-C: Resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report;
resolution making necessary CEQA findings and adopting Statement of
Overriding Considerations; introduction and fint reading of an
interim ordinance modifying and adding zoning regulations for _
automobile dealenhips and associated automobile parking and storage
structures, including, but not limited to, allowing and establishing
standards for the development of automobile parking and storage
structures in low and medium density housing districts and parking
overlay zones on properties currently used legally in conjunction with
an automobile dealenhip and establishing or modifying development,
design, review and operational standards in the C-4, C-6, LMSD, and
Ml zones for these uses; and resolution amending the Land Use
Element of the General Plan to allow development of automobile
parking and storage structures in low and medium density housing
districts and parking overlay zones on properties currently used legally
in conjunction with an automobile dealenhip subject to specified
standards, was presented.
The following members of the public expressed concerns, provided
comments, and made suggestions to various aspects of the ordinance: Joy
Fullmer, David Jensen, Mike Sullivan, Kevin Kozak, Mark Harding, Chris
Harding, Robert Ferguson, and Bill Rehwald.
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RECESS OF REGULAR
MEETING
STAFF ITEMS:
RELOCA nON
ASSISTANCE
Discussion ensued on the merits of the proposed ordinance and on the
various issues raised during public comment.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Katz, to introduce this ordinance for a period of
60 days, directing staff to return within 60 days, with a modified ordinance
addressing the issues raised and trying to resolve some of the problems
including the length of time for temporary use permits for storing cars,
minimizing landscaping, and not requiring a CUP for this type of an addition
to the entire project.
Discussion ensued on the merits of the ordinance and the motion, and the
time involved for the ordinance to become effective and the time staff will
have to return with a modified ordinance.
Above motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Council member Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz, to
continue the item; staff is directed to return with an amended ordinance by
the end of January 2006, amended based on comments made and issues
raised during the discussion, and that for the possible additions in the R
District, there be a graphic analysis defining setbacks and heights. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember
Bloom absent.
On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting was recessed to a
joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 9:34
p.m., with Councilmember Bloom absent.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE REDEVEWPMENT AGENCY:
8-A: Amended Relocation Assistance rules and Regulations -
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10076 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE RULES AND REGULATIONS
IMPLEMENTING EXISTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELOCATION
REGULATIONS", was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kat~ to
adopt Resolution No. 10076 (CCS) and Resolution No. 493 (RAS), reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved
by the following vote:
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AYES:
Councilrnernbers McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
RELOCATION APPEALS 8-B: Establishment of Reloeation Appeals Board for the
BOARD Redevelopment Agency and appointment of memben - recommendation
that City Council adopt Resolution No. 10077 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EST ABLISIDNG A
RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF
BOARD MEMBERS." and that the Redevelopment Agency receive and file
the report, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver to approve establishment of the appeals
board that is to include non-staff members. The motion died for lack of a
second.
Discussion ensued on the ability to convene such a committee within a short
time frame, the small number of times this committee will be required to
meet, and the biannual change of chairs on commissions. Additional
discussion ensued on membership including the Housing Commission, the
Social Services Commission and the Rent Board Commissioner and Rent
Board staff member.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to adopt resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, amended to include in the membership a member of the Social
Services Commission, the Housing Commission, the Commission for the
Senior Community, the Commission on the Status of Women, and the
Disabilities Commission; with each member to be recommended by the
respective Commission Chair, and appointment to be approved by the
Mayor for a term of two years. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, Shriver, Holbrook, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
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1943-59 IDGH PLACE
ADJOURNMENT OF
JOINT MEETING
2411 AND 2423
CENTINELA A VENUE
8-C: Affordable home ownership development at 1943-59 High Place:
- recommendation that the City Council and the Agency approve the
proposed concept, and authorize the City ManagerlExecutive Director
respectively, to negotiate and execute necessary agreements; that the City
Council approve the Relocation Plan, and that the Redevelopment Agency
adopt a Resolution No. 494 (RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING A REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE PROPOSED mGH PLACE EAST PROJECT', was presented.
Members of the public Paul DeSantis, Patricia Hoffinan, Joan Ling,
Rosemary Martinez, Stacey Franklin, Ana Maria Jara, and M. Ross spoke in
support of the proposal.
At the request of the City Attorney, staff specified that the model being
financed is a community land-trust model being used in the cities of
Berkeley, Petaluma, Salinas, and Arcata, where the land is generally owned
by a non-profit.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Council member Shriver,
to approve the project in concept and authorize the City Manager to execute
necessary documents. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, Shriver, Holbrook, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz to
approve the proposed relocation plan. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Redevelopment
Agency was adjourned at 10:34 p.m., and the regular Clty Council meeting
was reconvened with Councilmember Bloom absent.
8-0: Approval of relocation plan for proposed 2411 and 2423
Centinela A venue Project, was presented.
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RECESS TO JOINT
MEETING
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
YEAR-END BUDGET
CHANGES
Member of the public Sue Keintz spoke in support of the project.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Council member Genser.
to approve proposed relocation plan. The.motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor. the regular meeting of the City Council recessed at
10:35 p.m., to ajoint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency and the
Parking Authority, with Councilmember Bloom absent.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. THE REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY:
8-E: Adoption ofFY 2004-05 Year-End Budget Changes and FY
2005-06 Budget Changes; and resolution establishing various new
classification and salary rates - recommendation that the City Council, the
Redevelopment Agency and the Parking Authority approve the proposed
budget changes; and that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10078
(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
EST ABLISIllNG VARIOUS NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY
RATES", was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz,
to approve proposed budget changes. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, Shriver, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion byCouncilmember Holbrook. seconded by Mayor O'Connor, to
adopt resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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ADJOURNMENT OF
JOINT MEETING
WRITTEN REQUESTS:
COUNCIL ITEMS:
SENIOR COMMUNITY
COMMISSION
MATCHING GRANT
FUNDS
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, Shriver, Holbrook, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember:Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the Special Joint Meeting was adjourned at 10:43
p.m., and the City Council reconvened to its regular meeting, with
Councilmember Bloom absent.
12-A: Request of Mitchell Lachman to address Council to propose
that parking requirements for new multi-residential and commercial
developments be eliminated, with certain exceptions, to reduce traffic
congestion, was presented.
Member of the public Arthur Harris expressed concerns related to this
matter.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
13-A: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission for the
Senior Community for a term ending June 30, 2007.
On order ofthe Mayor, this matter was continued to November 22, 2005.
13-B: Request of Council member McKeown that the Council, from its
discretionary Fund, grant $1000 in matching funds to the John Adams
Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association to support the
invited participation of teacher Linda Kovaric in the 2005 U.S.-China
Joint Education Conference, December 2-9 in Beijing, was presented.
There was no one preseilt for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz.
to approve request. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, Genser, Mayor Pro
Tem Katz
Councilmember Shriver, Mayor O'Connor
Councilmember Rloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
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SHOTGUN HOUSE
.. Councilmember Shriver was
excused at 11:35 p.m.
13-C: Request of Council member McKeown that the Council direct
stafT to accommodate continued temporary storage of the historic
structure commonly known as "the shotgun bouse," provided tbe
owner of record supplies a written request for such temporary storage
along with a written release of City liability, and that the move ofthe
bouse from tbe current storage site at Santa Monica Airport to another
City location approved by. stafT be professionally completed before
November 1,2005, at no cost to the City, was presented.
Members of the public Hugh Browning, Tom Cleys, Sherrill Kushner, Mario
Fonda-Bonardi, and Rick Laudati spoke in support of the request.
Considerable discussion ensued on related issues including but not limited to
current legal ownership of the site, current physical state and location of the
building, action taken by proponents since last Council action, new location
for the house, moving costs and responsibility, and continued funding
sources for on-going maintenance.': ,
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz. to
wait until November 1, 2005, when City takes legal ownership of the
structure, and subject to sufficient donations allow the structure to be
moved to the former Fisher Lumber site, then transfer ownership to a noo-
profit as soon as possible going on the record to state that the Council's
intent to take title is to fill the gap until there is a non-profit to assume
ownership; if group does not raise the necessary funds, the City will
eventually demolish the structure. The motion failed for the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern Katz
Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Councilmembers Bloom, Shriver
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz,
to propose the same motion as above, with a guarantee of there being no
city money involved.
Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the motion. On order of the
Mayor, and with the consensus of Council, this matter was continued to
November 1, 2005, when there will be a full Council present.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING 13-D: Request of Councilmember Genser to direct staff to prepare for
PRODUcnON Council consideration an amendment to the Affordable Housing
GUIDELINES Production Guidelines to give priority eligibility to income-qualified
Santa Monica tenants in three-unit-or-Iess buildings that are .
decontrolled because of owner-occupancy, and who are constructively
evicted due to large rent increases, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmernber Genser. seconded by Councilrnernber McKeo~
to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Councilmembers Shriver and Bloom absent.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Members of the public M. Ross, Art Casillas and B.A. Gray, expressed
concerns relative to various issues.
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12: 15
a.m., in memory of Rosa Parks.
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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