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M-8/18/1981 . . . . 25 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. I 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 1 August 18, 1981 26 . (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 . 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: . 2 August 18. 1981 . . . . . 27 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 i 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: i 3 August 18, 1981 28 . 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 . 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: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings and Mayor Yannatta Goldway 4 August 18, 1981 . . . . . 29 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: 5 August 18, 1981 30 . Absent: Council Vote: Unan~mously approved 5-0 Councilmember Jennings and Mayor Yannatta Goldway ATTEST: /) '/l,tl" ~'-"./' I /LxfA\...JJ-A"- Ann M. Shore City Clerk Z;:;?7ZJ; Ken Edwards Mayor Pro Tempore . . 6 August 18, 1981 .