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M-8/10/1982 . . . . 407 CITY OF SANTA MONICA SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1982 A special joint meeting of the Santa Monica City Council and Redevelopment Agency was held on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, for the purpose of holding a closed session. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 6:12 P.M. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn (entered 6:15 P.M.) Councilmember W111ia~ H. Jennings Councilmember Dolores Press Councilmember Christine E. Reed (entered 6:15 P.M.) Councilmember Dennis Zane (entered 6:18 P.M.) City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers Acting Assistant City Clerk Ginny Piccolo 1. CLOSED SESSION: At 6:15 P.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. At 7:29 P.M. Council reconvened with the following ~embers present. Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Reed and Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6532(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The mot1on was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Zane Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adJourn the special joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 7:30 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: 1 August 10, 1982 408 . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmembers Press and Zane A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, August 10, 1982. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of ~erica. The Mayor introduced Reverend Stephen Hutchison of Trinity Baptist Church, who offered the invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Dolores M. Press (entered at 7:45 P.M.) Councilmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane . City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers Acting Assistant City Clerk Ginny piccolo Councilmember Conn moved to add Items 4-B, 5-B, 6-K, 8-C, 11-G, 11-H and 14-B to the agenda. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Press Mayor Yannatta Goldway announced that the following items were continued to August 17, 1982: 6-J, 8-C, ll-E, 11-G and II-H. 4: AWARDS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIO~ MEMBERS: Mayor Yannatta Goldway presented plaques as an award for service to retiring members of Boards and Commissions. Those Dresent to receive them were: Dan Cohen, Electrical Board of Appe~ls; Don Prochnow, Architectural Review Board; Dr. Saul Larks, Commission on Older Americans: Robert Kleigman, Landmarks Conmissionr Victor Plukas, Landmarks Commission: and Margaret Verge, Recreation and Parks Commission. . 4-B: INTRODUCTION TO STAR BASEBALL TEAM: Mayor Yannatta Goldway introduced the members of the Santa Monica Little League Star Baseball Team, who were leaving to visit seven cities in Japan, and their Manager, Frank Schwengel, Coach Jim Hookstratten and chaperones. 5-A: 1984 OLYMPIC MARATHON: Presented was a staff report recommending the authorization of negotiations and running of a portion of the Olympic Marathon in the City during the 1984 Olympics. Councilmember Press opened discussion. Members of the 2 August 10, 1982 . . . . . 409 public, Marilyn Engle and Wallace P. Wolfe, spoke in regard to the subject. City Manager, John Alschuler, introduced the following Olympic representatives: Charles Cale, Vice President for the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, William Bedford, Co-Commissioner of Athletics and David Simons, Assistant Vice President with the Olympic Committee. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved the staff recommendation to authorize the negotiation and running of a portion of the 1984 (women's and men's) Marathon in the City during the 1984 Olympics. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 5-B: APPOINTMENT TO PIER TASK FORCE: Mayor Vannatta Goldway nominated Joseph Gattuso to the pier Task Force. Second by Councilmember Reed. The being no further nominatlons, the vote was as follows, Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Joseph Gattuso was therefore appointed to the Pier Task Force. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-G, 6-H, 6-J and 6-K (6-J continued to August 17, 1982), reading resolutlons by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-A: SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION: Resolution No. 6533(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTIO~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Sk"lTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT, USE AND INVESTMENT OF ONE OR MORE DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS WITH CERTAIN BANKS AND SAVINGS "~~D LOAN ASSOCIATIONS; AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY C. ROBERT GREEN AND KAY WAT1L~ABE: AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS AN9 EMPLOYEES TO ENTER SAFE DEPOSIT BOX "B" AT THE FIRST INTERSTATE Flk'lK," was adopted. 6-B: MEDIAN BARRIER INSTALLATION: Resolution No. 6534(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A MEDIAN BARRIER INSTALLATION ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY NORTH OF THE MCCLURE TUNNEL TO BEACH PARKING LOT 7," was adopted. 6-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6535(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-82-3 2) ," was adopted setting a public hearing for September 14, 1982. 3 August 10, 1982 410 . 6-D: VACfu~CY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: A reco~mendation to authorize City Clerk to advertise for vacancy of representative on Mosquito Abatement District was approved. 6-E: ALTERNATE PARADE ROUTE FOR ISKON: Resolution No. 6536(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON AUGUST 29, 1982, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTE," was adopted approving alternate parade route for ISKON of California, Inc., subJect to City of Los Angeles approval of event. 6-F: DATA PROCESSING HOOKUP BOARD!QUIK fu~n QUIZ PROGRAMMING: Resolution No. 6537(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83," was adopted approving purchase of data processing terminal hookup board and Quick and Quiz programming assistance package. 6-1: TOWING SERVICE: Bid No. 1767 was awarded to Wilson and Vallely Towing, Inc., for period of September 1, 1982 through August 31, 1983 for towing service. . END OF CONSENT CALE'JDAR 6-G: TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO RECYCLING BUDGET: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation for $23,272 appropriation from State Solid Waste management grant funds into the Fiscal Year 1982-83 recycling budget. Councilmember Reed opened discussion. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve the staff recommendation appropriating $23,272 from State Solid Waste Management grant funds into the Fiscal Year 1982-83 recycling budget. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-H: SECURITY GATES FOR PARKS AND BEACH LOT: Presented was a resolution waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing City Manager to negotiate a contract for the installation of security gates at Stewart Street Park, Virginia Avenue Park, and the 2600 Beach Parking Lot. Discussion was held as introduced by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. City Attorney Robert Myers pointed out that the title of the resolution should specifically mention the names of the Parks which are referenced on the resolution as "Certain Parks." Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No. 6538 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FORMAL 8ID PROCEDURE &~D AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR INSTALLING SECURITY GATES AT STEWART STREET AND VIRGINIA AVENUE PARKS AND SANTA MONICA BEACH," amended to include Stewart Street Park and Virginia Avenue Park substituted for "Certain Parks," read~ng by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by CouncilmeMber Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 4 August 10, 1982 . . 411 6-J: EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS DAY: Continued to August 17, 1982. 6-K: TRACT MAPS NO. 36639 AND NO. 36640: Presented were resolutions approving Final Tract Map No. 36639, 6 units at 960 Twenty-first Street, and Final Tract Map No. 36640, 7 units at 755 Twenty-first Street. Councilmember Press opened discussion. Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 6539(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 36639," and Resolution No. 6540(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 36640," reading by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane ~ Abstain: Mayor Yannatta Goldway 7-A: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a public hearing on assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-82-30). The staff report was presented. The public hearing was declared open at 8:25 P.M. Michael McMillen spoke in regard to the matter. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to close the public hearing at 8:29 P.M. and aCknowledge Mr. McMillen's protest. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6541(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-82-30)," 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 7-0 a-A: REMOVAL OF RENTAL UNITS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an emergency ordinance for introduction and adoption establishing standards and procedures for removal of controlled rental units. Councilmember Reed opened discussion. Discussion was held. The public hearing was declared open at 8:40 P.M. The following members of the public spoke in regard to the matter: Bill Teachworth, Sherman L. Stacey, Michael Hill, James W. Baker and Tom Nitt1. There being no one else wishing to apeak, the public hearing was declared closed at 8:50 P.M. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Ordinance NO. 1255(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING STANDARDS ~VD PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF CONTROLLED RENTAL UNITS AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY." Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed offered an amendment on page 4 of the ordinance to delete the language "shall periodically review" and insert 5 August 10, 1982 4V . instead the language "shall review quarterly." Second by Councilmember Jennings. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed amended her motion to "shall review at least every three months." The motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway The main motion was called before the Council. Councilmember Jennings moved to amend the motion to: "shall review at least every six months." Councilmember Conn as well as the second accepteo the amendment. The motion was approved by the follow1ng vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 . Councilmember ~eed asked that the record reflect that, although she voted yes, she does not believe that this regulation meets the court's test, but that she does not want to see an unregulated situation in the community, and hopes that the court will order the City to have a much more specific regulation. 8-B: TOXIC CHEMIC.~ DISCLOSURE: Presented was a staff renort transmitting an ordinance for introduction amending the Sa~ta Monica Municipal Code Section 5302 relative to toxic chemical disclosure. Councilmember Zane opened discussion. The public hearing was declared open at 9:30 P.M. Wayne Hall, a member of the public, spoke as well as Jonie Anderson, speaking for Toxic Chemical Task Force. There be1ng no other members of the public wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 9:35 P.M. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AME~DING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5302 RELATI~G TO TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, amended to add "exclusively" before the words "non-chemical products" on page two. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-C: TAX RATE FOR PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT: Continued to August 17, 1982. 11-A: PARKING STRUCTURES/MALL ALLEYS: Presented was a recommendation for parking structure improvements and to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for improvements to mall alleys. The Staff report was presented. Councilmember Conn opened the discussion. Joe Miko, member of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke and expressed his thanks for the speed in which the staff had moved on this item, and to answer questions of the Council. Discussion . 6 August 10, 1982 . . . . . 413 was held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation that the C1ty Attorney prepare an ordinance 1. Requ1ring refuse containers to be enclosed and requiring all-night lighting to be installed by the property owner on the rear of each building in accordance with standards on file in the office of the Director of General Services. 2. Direct staff to remove the facades from each of the six parking structures and explore alternatives for facades. 3. Continue dialogue with merchants regarding changes in operations of the six parking structures as described and try to secure agreement regarding the reduction in hours of free parking and the charges for parking, as well as methods to make up any deficit in operations costs and return to Council within three months with a report. 4. Instruct staff to proceed with the improvements in signing and identification of the six structures. 5. Instruct staff to change direction of traffic in Mall Court East from Santa Monica Boulevard to Arizona when Arizona Avenue traffic is changed to two-way traffic. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Discussion was held. The motion was approved with the following vote: Council vote: Unani~ously approved 7-0 Council~ember Conn as~ed that when the staff compiles a report on this item that there be a summary on the four volumes of data in order to make a good judgement on the information. :ll-B: LIQUOR LICENSE/SUPER SUSHI: Presented was a staff report :transmitting a recommendation to withdraw opposit1on to liquor license for Super Sushi and to direct staff to advise Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. T. Michael Fehmel, representing the restaurant, spoke to encourage the granting of the license while Tony Haig, speaking for area residents, felt that the Main Street Plan was already violated by excessive bars, and opposes the additional liquor license, respectfuly asking that the Main Street Plan guidelines be followed. Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved for postponement of a decision on the matter until the following week awaiting further information to aid in providing staff direction on future permits and clarify implications for a vote on this permit. Second by Councilmember Press. Discussion was held. After discussion, Councilmembr Conn moved a substitute motion that the opposition to the liquor license request by Super Sushi be waived, and that we refuse to waive any future oppositions to liquor licenses on Main Street of any variety until we have coherent policies established and clear interpretation of the guidelines of the Main Street Plan, requesting that the staff bring us those items of information for future decisions regard1ng liquor licenses and restaurants on Main Street. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion failed by the following vote: 7 August 10, 1982 414 . Council Vote: Aff1rmative: Councilmembers Conn, Reed, and Z ane Negative: Councilmembers Jennings, Press, and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Abstain: Councilmember Edwards Discussion was held. Mayor Yannatta Goldway amended her original motion to request a staff report in two weeks instead of one week. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards and Reed Councilmember Edwards moved that the meeting be continued past 11:00 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-1, Councilmember Reed opposing. . ll-C: WINDWARD SCHOOLS/CHAR~OCK WELL FIELD: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with W1ndward Schools for the use of City-owned property at Charnock Well field. Councilmember Conn opened discussion. Timothy Corcoran of Windward Schools spoke in regard to the matter. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved that the Council award Contract No. 3828(CCS) to Windward Schools and authorize City Manager to negotiate a contract with Windward Schools incorporating the requirements enumerated in Exhibit B, Items 1 through 11, plus the appropriate subletting requirements that the City Attorney would draw into any contract. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 11-0: BEACH PARKING PERMITS: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to approve monthly beach parking permits on a trial basis, continuing at night time, in the following amounts: Monthly $20; Quarterly $70; Semi-Annually $100; Annually $120. Councilmember Jennings opened discussion. Councilmember Jennings suggested that the language be altered on the permits to be issued on a trial basis, and to read "as soon as is practical" rather than "during the Summer of 1983." Further discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved that staff return in a week with new figures on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual rates. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was unanimously approved. . Councilmember Reed left at 11:30 P.M. 11-E: 415 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY: Continued to August 17, 1982. 8 August 10, 1982 . . . . . 415 Il-F: CLOSED SESSION: Continued to later in the meeting. ,ll-G: I Augu st ,ll-H: PICO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING/REVITILIZATION: Continued to 17,1982. LOS ~~GELES MARATHON: Continued to August 17, 1982. 13-A: SENIOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Presented was the request of Martha Fitzgerald to address the Council regarding Senior Housing '~ssistance. Ms. Fitzgerald wanted her organization to be considered for funding. Discussion was held. Staff was requested to give a report on the status of shared housing. City Manager, John Alschuler, stated that he would send the Council the staff report originally submitted, and if there were questions beyond that then the staff will research it more fully. Councilmembers Jennings and Press left at 11:30 P.M. 13-B, l3-C, 13-D, 13-E, 13-F, 13-G, 13-H, 13-1, 13-J, 13-K, 13-L, AND 13-M: STATE OF ISRAEL: Presented were the requests of Philip L. Malmin, Dana Alvi, Maxine Fuller, Elinor Graham, Howard Goldberg, Richard Ellis, Sherry Vatter, Susan Ben-Chorin, Professor Edward L. Keenan, Barbara Goldberg Abou-El-HaJ, Samira Haj and Barbara L. Racy to address Council regarding the resolution in support of the State of Israel. The applicants spoke protesting the passage of the resolution. Public discussion ended at 12:30 P.M., after which Councilmember Zane restated that the resolution that the Council adopted was not intended to support the invasion of Lebanon. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards upheld the right of people to speak under Item 13, and stated that this item had maintained the same placement on the agenda since 1975. 14-A: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Contlnued to August 17, 1982. 14-B: LIQUOR LICENS€/2001 PICO BOULEVARD: Continued to August 17, 1982. Il-F: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:33 P.M., Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to recess to Closed Session to consider pendlng litigation and personnel matters. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. At 12:47 P.M., Council reconvened with the following members present: ~ayor Yannatta GOldway, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards, Councilmembers Conn and Zane. ~ayor Yannatta Goldway announced that no action had been taken. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:46 P.M, Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn the meeting to 6:00 P.M, August 17, 1982 for the purpose of continuing the Closed Session to consider pendlng litigation and personnel maters; adJournment to be in memory of Rachel Ann Stumpus. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the , following vote: 9 August 10, 1982 416 . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 4-0 ATTEST: Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Press and Reed .&~i~ GinnytlPiccolo Acting Assistant City Clerk 10 aOVED' M:::4::::~!:i"d MaYO~~ . . August 10, 1982 .