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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 18, 1981
IA meeting of the Santa Monica C1ty Council was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, August 18, 1981,
having been continued from August 11, 1981. Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
United States of America.
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Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
(entered at 7:40 P.M.)
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Acting City Manager John Jalili
C1ty Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark
C1ty Clerk Ann M. Shore
Absent:
Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Councilmember William H. Jennings
ICouncilmember Conn moved to add Item 13-F to the agenda. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Zane and was approved by
unanimous vote.
IThe following matters were considered, having been continued from
August 11, 1981, and added to the agenda by motion:
7-A: REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, CURBS: Presented was a
ipublic hearing on assessment of costs of driveways and curbs at
'various areas within the City (SR-80-18). At 7:38 P.M. Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards re-opened the public hearing, having been opened
August II, 1981. No one being present wishing to speak on the
jsubject, Councilmember Conn moved to close the public hearing at
'7:39 P.M. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved
by unanimous vote.. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution
No. 6338 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ICITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
'STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS
(SR-80-l8)", reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved
Iby the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 4-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings, Reed and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
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(Councilmember Reed entered at 7:40 P.M.)
8-B: AIRPORT INSURfu~CE REQUIREMENTS Presented for consideration
was a staff report and an ordinance for introduction amending the
Municipal Code to permit insurance requirements at the Santa Monica
Airport to be set by resolution. The public hearing was declared
open by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards at 7:45 P.M. There being no one
present wish1ng to speak on the subJect. Councilmember Reed moved
to close the public hearing at 7:45 P.M. Second by Councilmember
Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember
Reed moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S~~TA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 10103
OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE". establishing airport operator
insurance requirements by resolution, read1ng by t1tle only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
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Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
9-A: OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS: Presented for consideration
was a staff report transmitting a resolution urging an end to
proliferation of nuclear weapons. Councilmember Press read the
resolution in its entirety and moved to adopt Resolution No.
6339(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA URGING AN END TO THE PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR
WEAPONS". Second by Councilmember Conn. After d1scuss1on. the
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn. Edwards.
Press and Zane
Negat1ve:
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
9-B: TASK FORCE ON THE ARTS: Presented for consideration was a
staff report transmitting a resolution creating a Citizens Task
Force on the Arts. Discussion was held. as introduced by
Councilmember Conn. Councilmember Conn moved to hear from members
of the public. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Alison D. S. L. Arnold spoke in
support of the resolution and suggested its amendment to include
the regular sale of works of art on the public thoroughfare and
expansion to artists of various art forms, such as representatives
from the symphony society and Santa Monica Playhouse. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No.
6340(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON THE ARTS". reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
touncilmember Zane moved to authorize the City Clerk to publish a
notice of vacancies on the Task Force on the Arts. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
9-C: WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a resolution supporting Women's Equality Day on August
22, 1981. Discussion was held. Councilmember Press moved to adopt
Resolution No. 634l(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
AND SUPPORTING THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT", reading by title only
qnd waiving further reading hereof, and to authorize transmittal to
4ppropriate legislators and presentation by Councilmember Press at
the Women's Equality Day March on August 22, 1981. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent:
councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
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9-D: TASK FORCES ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY: Presented was a
staff report transm1tting a resolution amending Resolution No.
6270(CCS) (which established Citizens Task Forces on Development in
the City) regarding responsibilities and appointment of Planning
Commissioners as liaison. councilmember Zane moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6342(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
qOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6270,
~HICH ESTABLISHED TASK FORCES ON DEVELOPM~T IN THE CITY, &~D
l'lPPOINTING PLANNING COMMISSIONERS TO THE TASK FORCES", reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent:
Councilmembers Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
llo-A: REEF PROJECT IN Sili'\fTA MONICA BAY: Presented for
consideration was a recommendation of the Recreation & Parks
Commission to endorse the concept of the Reef Project in the Santa
Monica Bay. A staff report was also presented. Discussion was
neld. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to request a report from
staff in regard to the 1973 Santa Monica Bay initiative. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Il-B: STOP SIGNS ON WASHINGTON STREET: Presented was a staff
report recommending installation of four-way stop signs at seven
intersections on Washington Street. Darryl Turner spoke in support
of the proposed installation. Discussion was held. Counc~lmember
Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation authorizing
installation of four-way stop signs on Washington Avenue at 4th
Street. 7th Street. Lincoln Boulevard. 11th Street. 14th Street.
17th Street and 20th Street. Second by Councilmember Press. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
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12-A: ART SHOW: Presented was the request of ProJect Return to
address the Council requesting permiss~on to hold an Art Show at
Palisades Park, November 28 and 29, 1981. Andy Posner, President,
and Rhoda Zusman. Director, ProJect Return (a program of the County
Mental Health Assoc~ation), spoke to request permission to hold an
Art Show. Discussion was held. Councilmember press moved to
authorize staff to negotiate an agreement to permit ProJect Return
to hold an Art Show on November 28-29, 1981, at Santa Monica Mall
or the South Beach Parking Lot, the agreement to specify liability
insurance requirements and profit percentages. Second by
Counc~lmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
12-B: RENT CONTROL LAW: Presented was the request of George
Poptsis to address the Council regarding current rent control laws
and procedures. Inasmuch as no one was present to speak to the
matter, the correspondence was received and filed.
13-A: REPRESENTATIVE TO MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Presented was
a staff report regarding appointment of a City representative to
the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District. In view
of no applications having been received in response to the
published notice, Councilmember Reed moved to extend the date for
fililng of applications, notify the Toxic Chemical Task Force of
the vacancy, and re-agend~ze the matter of appo~ntment. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The notion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
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13-B: COUNCIL AGENDA PROCEDURES: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Press for discussion of amendments to Resolution No.
4848 (Council procedures) relating to the order of items on the
agenda. There being no objection, the matter was continued to a
time when all Councilmembers are present.
13-C: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Jennings regarding declaration of the week of October
12, 1981, as Domestic Violence Awareness Week. On behalf of
Councilmember Jennings, councilmember Reed moved to request the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution of declaration. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
13-F: HOUSING ELEMENT: Presented was the request of Councilmember
Zane for consideration of the recommendation of the Planning
Commission urging Council support of AB 894 extending the deadline
for adoption of the Housing Element to March 1, 1982. Discussion
was held, as introduced by Councilmember Zane. Following
discussion, councilmember Zane moved to table the matter. Second
by Councilmernber Reed. The motion was approved by the fallowing
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Il-D: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed Session
for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and personnel
matters. There being no ObJection, Council adJourned to Closed
Session at 8:52 P.M. for the stated purposes. At 9:29 P.M.,
Counc~l convened with the following members Present:
Councilmembers Edwards, Conn, Press, Reed and Zane Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards authorized the C~ty Atttorney to raise the hourly
rate of Baurn & Cohen, Attorneys, from $60 to $75 per hour. Second
by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
ADJOU~~MENT: At 9:30 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved to adjourn in
memory of Mrs. Sydnie Fogel, a long-time resident of the community
and president and life-member of the Santa Monica Branch of the
American Association of University Women. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unan~mously approved 5-0
Councilmember Jennings and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
ATTEST:
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Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
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Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore
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