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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH SANTA MONICA-~ffiLIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1982
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was held on Tuesday,
September 21, 1982, cont~nued from September 14, 1982, for a
special joint meeting with the Santa Monica-Malibu Un~fied School
iDistrict School Board of Education, and to consider items remaining
Ion the agenda from September 14, 1982. At 6:40 P.M., Mayor
IYannatta Goldway called the meeting to order.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Vannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember William H, Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
(entered at 7:00 P.M.)
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting City Clerk Ginny P~ccolo
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ilona Jo Katz, President
Connie J. Jenkins, Vice President
James M. Bambrick
Fred L. Beteta
Carole L. Currey
Mary Kay Kamath
Ann Sturnpus-Roby
Meredith Green, Student Representative
BASIC CONCEPT OF MEETING: This meeting was a discussion and
workshop type of meeting in conJunction with the School Board.
:CHILD-CARE PROGRAMS: One of the big needs is an assessment survey,
~e need to know what is available and what needs shoring up
lfinancially. The School doesn't have good programs for children in
fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The biggest problem of the school
at present is what to do with the children that don't qualify for
the programs that now exist: family day-care for groups of
children where the new State regulations have lowered the income
level, making some people ineligible; the integration program has
certain restrictions. Therefore, there is a large body of parents
who have nowhere to go for services--the Kindergarten through
fourth grade children.
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RECREATION PROGRAMS: Cut in current fiscal year budget has made it
necessary to be very prudent with recreational resources to
maintain programs at a constant level in parks and various
recreational sites. The school has a great need for after-school
care which they would like to get help from the Recreation
Department for the utilization of the park and their funding.
COOPERATIVE BUYING OF EQUIPMENT: Past experience has not been
successful because of availability of use, differing types of
equipment needed and cooperation of those using equipment.
TRANSPORTATION: Busing is an area to be explored as to whether or
not the blue buses could provide the looping service for the
schools. Busing for the handicapped calls for specialized buses
which would eliminate the City buses' use for that purpose.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSROOM USAGE: Councilmember Conn expressed a
desire to see agendized some discussion for making classrooms
available to utilize, especially on rainy days. Councilmember Reed
was interested in receiving a report on the usage of school
facilities during summertime and extended day school year programs.
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SENIOR-MEAL PROGRAMS: In many parts of the country senior meal
programs are held in schools, using their cafeterias. The
advantage of it is that programs can utilize the senior citizens in
the classrooms after they eat by working with children in the
classroom. Perhaps special education can be given to the senior
citizens. too. Lincoln Jr. High was mentioned as the best possible
area to consider for this. Possibly the City could contract with
the school on ordering the food and have it transported.
SUBSIDIZING PRE-SCHOOL OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: The decision is
left open as to what extent the City wants to get involved directly
in additional subsidy to the schools to provide pre-school programs
or after-school programs--taking money from one program and adding
to Recreational program. Local hospitals have been approached to
offer school systems some health care services. Maybe other
services are possible from from development agreements, if the City
can come up with some inovative programs.
ASSISTANCE WITH DEVELOPERS/LEASE OR SALE: School has 3 sites
available in the City: one across the street, the Administration
Building, Operation and Maintenance site on Colorado, east of Ninth
Street; Olympic School, near Memorial Park, ground's keeper
warehouse and Olympic continuation high school operation. Also the
school can lease out portions of school sites. Social service
agencies are often looking for space. It was suggested that the
School contact the Social Services Coordinator in the City to get
an idea of space need in the community. A land use study by the
City might include attention to these sites to work with the School
Board for these locations.
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WATER RATES: Should the City be a leader and reduce water rates
for other governmental agencies as a subsidy type situation? The
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result would mean that residential and other commercial owners
would then subsidize the cost of the water. Miss Green pointed out
that schools were charged at prime-time rates because of their
hours of operation, which seems an inequity. Mayor Yannatta
Goldway asked that the City Manager made sure that the bills are
correct, but review at fee-setting time and budget study time to
recognize the special nature of the schools would be appropriate.
Mr. Bambrick pointed out that the schools are going broke and need
the subsidy. The schools have evolved into the primary health-care
provider for low and minority income chl1dren in this community,
and are not getting any financial help, even though it is not
directly an educational problem. Mayor Yannatta Goldway asked Mr.
Bambrick to get more speciflcs regarding this program and what type
of support might be feasible for future discussion. Perhaps the
hospitals could benefit from this since they are also looking for
clients. Councilmember Jennings suggested reassessment of the
formula to determine the water rates for the school district.
Councilmember Reed explained that the size of the water meter for
the school was the same as the commercial houses, which was larger
and therefore gets charged a larger rate. It was suggested we look
at that one-third rate structure which applies to commercial use to
make it more equitable for the school system.
REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF FEES: Discussin was held regarding
facilities used by School or City for which fees are charged by the
opposite organizatlon. The School is charged when using the civic
Auditorium and Stairway of the Stars. The School is not charged
for use of playground facilities and Civic Center rooms. The City
was charged $409 for use of the School Auditorium and cafeteria,
and two uses for typing tests in school classrooms on Saturday at
$5.00jhr, Payment for the use of Lincoln pool by the City was
$15,303. When recreation programs are run in Lincoln and John
Adams gym, the City is charged $6,40 for 4 hours, which covers the
cost of the Edison Company light bill for an evening. On the other
hand, the School gets charged for fingerprint fees and is charged
for the civic Auditorium. There was no complete list on both sides
for charges. The School might end up with less money if there
would be a trade of facilities.
The School is obligated by State law to make space available to the
community free of charge, even when those using it charge a fee,
providing they are using the funds for public welfare within the
district. The City does not have a similar obligation, e.g.,
Stairway to the Stars.
Some questions of the City: Do we need more facilities for meeting
places? If so, rather than having to build more, is there a way to
use School facilities without their having to lose money? If there
is demand in the community for those kinds of buildings, we ought
to find some way to make them available at reasonable cost.
FOLLOW UP: The City needs to get some detailed research on
consideration of a City Council directed tax levy for public school
processes from the staff. Both School and City staff can
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communicate information on the various subjects discussed while
questions of committee meetings and surveys are taking place. No
definite structure for meeting again was set up pending the School
Board's future meeting to ascertain if meetings can be held by
committees. The College Board has been invited to participate in
future meetings, and they, too, await determination of this by the
School Board.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:22 P.M. ~ouncilmember Jennings moved to
adJourn the Joint meeting of the C~ty Council and the Santa
Monica/Malibu School Board. Second by Councilmember Reed. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 8:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 21, 1982,
having been continued from September 14, 1982. Mayor Yannatta
Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the
United States of America.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
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City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting City Clerk Ginny Piccolo
Councilmember Conn moved to add Items 4-A and 11-C to the agenda.
Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
4-A: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS: Mayor Yannatta
Goldway presented two 30-year service pins to employees of-the
Department of Transportation: Cliff Billings, Motor Coach
Supervisor and Charles Clark, Motor Coach Operator. Groundskeeper,
Rickie Rodriquez, a 35-year employee, was not able to attend to
receive his pin.
5-B: OLDER AMERICANS COMMISSION VACANCY: Presented was the
request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion regarding the
resignation of Mary M. Seguin from the Commission on Older
Americans, previously Item l4-D on September 7, 1982. Discussion
was held. ~ayor Yannatta Goldway directed the City Clerk to
advertise the vacancy, calling for a Santa Monica resident with
expertise in the fields of gerontology, aging or the problems of
older citizens and a non-voting member. Second by Councilmember
Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
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6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Presented for approval were minutes of
July 13, 1982 and July 27, 1982. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved
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to approve the minutes of July 13, 1982 and July 27, 1982. Second
by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
Councilmember Zane departed at 8:40 P.M.
9-A: PAVING PERMIT AND WORK AND INSPECTION FEES: Presented was a
resolution revising paving permit fees and work and inspection
fees, previously Item 9-A on August 24, 1982. Councilmember Conn
moved to adopt Resolution ~o. 6556(CCS) entitled: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING FEES CHARGED
FOR RESURFACING PERMITS AND WORK AND INSPECTION FEES," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
lO-A: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENES WEEK/COMMENDATION TO SOJOU~~:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation from the
Commission on the Status of Women to declare the week of October 9,
1982 through October 16, 1982 as Domestic Violence Awareness Week
and a recommendation to commend Sojourn for its good works. ~ayor
Yannatta Goldway moved to hear Barbara Jo Osborne, representing
Commission on the Status of Women, and Annie Doczi, representing
Sojourn to speak on this item. Second by Councilmember Conn, The
motion was unanimously approved. Barbara Jo Osborne, Vice Chairman
of the Commission on the Status of Women, expla~ned that domestic
v10lence was one of the top five issues that the Commission was
taking up currently, and announced plans for their Domestic
Violence Awareness Week including meetings with staff at noontime
and in the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M. on October 13, 1982. Annie
Docz~, ProJect Director of Sojourn, mentioned the walkathon and
rally that will take place in the City on October 16, starting at
9:00 A.M, in Douglas Park, and urged residents' support of Sojourn
for battered women. Councilmember Reed moved that the Council
endorse the walkathon and rally and declare Domestic Violence
Awareness Week for October 9, 1982 through October 16, 1982, and to
commend SOJourn for its good works; also to authorize the City
Attorney to accept the information from the Commission on the
Status of Women to draft a resolution for consideration and
adoption. Second by Councilmember Press. Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards suggested that the Mayor issue a commendation as well. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Il-B: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN: Presented was a staff report
commend~ng adoption of the City's Affirmat~ve Action Plan.
Councilmember Jennings opened discussion. Walter Shirt, President
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of Fire Fighters Union Local 1109, spoke regarding the position of
hlS association, which is to back every equal opportunity program
as well as instigate a program for recruitment and public
education. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adopt the City's
Affirmative Action Plan with the addition suggested by staff as
follows:
1. While sexual preference or orientation has not been found
to be protected under Title VII of the CiVl1 Rights Act, the
the Unruh Civil Rights Act has been construed to afford equal
opportunity on that basis. The Board does not ask that we take
affirmative action, but that we not practice discrimination, and
staff feels that this is a reasonable position for Council to
adopt.
2. Improved statistical capabilities are part of the Affirmative
Action Work Plan that staff is asking Council to adopt.
3. Greater specificity in goal setting may have the effect of
making Department/Division goals meaningless. A Department
which has few Black, Hispanics, women and disabled persons
could be given a goal to seek a Black female with a disability
for a vacancy when hiring a white women or a Hispanic male with
no disability would mean a significant gain. Perhaps
City-wide goals would lend themselves to this approach
more readily.
4. Staff would support a January 30, 1982 goal for
defining new procedures for increasing the number of women
and minority group members in the Police and Fire Department.
Since Affirmative Action Policies are most frequently challenged
by police and fire organizations, we should proceed carefully and
with appropriate consultation on these lssues.
5. Staff agreed that a tuition "loan" concept should be explored
to improve the current tuition reimbursement program.
6. Staff agrees that coples of the Affirmative Action Plan should
be more widely available and in locations that employees frequent.
7. A statement that "complaints of discrimination against an
appointed official of the City including the City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk, should be made in writing to the City
Council" could be added to the Complaint Resolution procedure.
8. The Board's desire to find ways of indicating alternate
desirable hiring outcomes and recognizing achievement of
desirable alternatives is one that staff shares. We will try
to develop methods of tracking such hires and including them in
progress reports. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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Absent: Councilmember Zane
12-B: Continued to September 28, 1982.
13-A: ACTIVIST HOTLINE/JERRY RUBIN: Presented was a request of
Jerry Rubin to address Council regarding an endorsement of the
Activist Hotline. Mr. Rubin said they publicized various
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activities, mainly political, and accepted all listings; also, they
planned a Candlelight Vigil in honor of John Lennon on October 9,
1982. Mr. Rubin was directed by Mayor Yannatta Goldway to contact
the City Public Information Officer and the Cit~ Clerk for
informat~on on public hearings or special activ~ties.
14-B: CABLE COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS: Presented was
the matter of appointments to the Cable Television Task Force,
Nominations were opened and were as follows: Councilmember Conn
nominated Laurence Bender, Chris Emhardt, Lisa Feinstein, John
Gabree, Neal Goldberg, Alan Goldman, Michael Holland, Helen
Kennedy, Mary Kushner, Laurie Lieberman, Patrician McCarthy,
Kathryn Montgomery, Frank Mullin, Fred Roe and Irene Wolt.
Councilmember Jennings nominated Paul DeLuca, Lawrence Kaplan and
Linda Lucks. Councilmember Reed nominated Linda Lockwood Morris.
There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Laurence Bender: Councilmember Conn, Edwards, Jennings and
Press
Paul DeLuca: Councilmembers Jennings, Press, Reed and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Chris Emhardt: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings and
Press
Lisa Feinstein: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings,
Press and Reed
John Gabree: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Neal Goldberg: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings,
Press and Reed
Alan Goldman: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press,
and Reed
Michael Holland: Councilmember Conn
Lawrence Kaplan: Councilmember Reed
Helen Kennedy: Counc~lmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings
and Press
Mary Kushner: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings and
Press
Laurie Lieberman:
Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press and
Reed
Linda Lucks: Councilmember Jennings
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Patrician McCarthy: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings
and Press
Kathryn Montgomery: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings
and Press
Linda Lockwood Morris: Councilmembers Edwards, Jennings and
Reed
Frank P. Mullin: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings and
Press
Fred Roe: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings and Press
Irene Wolt: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
The following members were therefore appointed to the Cable
Communications Task Force: Laurence Bender, Paul DeLuca, Chris
Emhardt, Lisa Feinstein, John Gabree, Neal Goldberg, Alan Goldman,
Helen Kennedy, Mary Kushner, Laurie Lieberman, Patrician McCarthy,
Kathryn Montgomery, Frank Mullin, Fred Roe and Irene Wolt.
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14-C: CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE CIVIL DEFENSE AND
DISASTER COUNCIL: Presented was the matter of appointments to the
Citizens Advisory Committee to the Civil Defense and D~saster
Council. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards opened discussion regarding the
number of people on this committee. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards
moved to extend the number of people beyond nine to a maximum of
sixteen and to appoint all of the applicants whose names were
submitted for nomination on this Committee as follows: Barbara
Bilson, Marcia Hogan, James Eichmann, Sinome Evans, Arthur Fisher,
Lynn Greenberg, Jimmy Hara, Marilyn Judson, Elizabeth Keller, Ben
Kogon, Fred Lowe, Reverend Alvin smith, William Stein, Lynn Tuite,
Eleanor Wasson and Randy Ziglar. Second by Councilmember Reed.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Councilmember Zane
These persons were therefore appointed to the Citizens Advisory
Committee to the Civil Defense and Disaster Council.
14-D: CITY WIDE VOTER REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN: Mayor Yannatta
Goldway moved to continue the d~scussion of a City-wide voter
registration campaign until the new City Clerk has been employed,
at the meeting of October 26, 1982. Second by Councilmember Press.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
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At 10:39 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved to continue the meeting
past 11:00 P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by a vote of 5-1, Councilmember Reed opposed
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ll-C: CLOSED SESSION: At 10:40 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved to
recess to closed session for the purpose of considering pending
litigation and personnel matters. Second by Mayor Yannatta
goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. At 12:22
A.M., the Council reconvened with the following members present:
Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway.
ACTING CITY CLERK: Councilmember Conn moved to ratify the City
Manager's action to instruct a salary adJustment for GLnny Piccolo
as Acting City Clerk, Step A. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
The motion was approved by the fallowing vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
CITY CLERK'S SALARY ADJUSTMENT: Councilmember Conn moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6557(CCS) entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S&~TA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY FOR THE
POSITION OF CITY CLERK," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
NEW CITY CLERK: Mayor Yannatta Goldway announced that an offer had
been made to Joann Jelly, currently City Clerk of Lakewood, and her
appointment is to begin on October 18, 1982 as permanent City
Clerk.
LEGAL SETTLEMENTS: Councilmember Conn moved to authorize the
payment of an arbitration award in the case of Shoff versus the
City of Santa Monica in Case WEC 57274 in the amount of $14,400.
Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Conn moved to authorize payment of an arbitration
award in the case of Seivert and Wycoff versus the City of Santa
Monica, Case WEC 54476 in the amount of $6,350.93. Second by
Councilmember Jennings, The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
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Councilmember Conn moved to authorize payment in the settlement of
the case of Rappin versus the City of Santa Monica, Case WEC 65510
in the amount of $13,301. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
Councilmember Conn moved to authorize the City Attorney to execute
Stipulation in the case of Elmer Locker versus James F. Keane,
Case C-397779N2, pursuant to the Stipulation affirm the decision of
the Hearing Examiner in the Administrative Hearing arising from the
revocation of a Police Permit for the BaIlon the terms and
conditions set forth in the St~pulation.
Mayor Yannatta Goldway wanted to pay special recognition to the
fine work of Officers Nancy Miehle and Bill Brown and Sergeant
Michael Cortrite for their work in the Ball ~nvestigation.
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ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember Conn moved to adJourn the meeting in
I memory of MaJor Sam Ash, Evelyn M. Stevens, Peggy West, Ruth
Quackenbush Hutchins, Princess Grace and David Davinsky. Second by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent:
Councilmember Zane
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