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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
JUNE 28, 1983
A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by
Mayor Edwards at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 1983.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Acting Assistant City Clerk Ginny piccolo
Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings
SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION: At 6:09 P.M., Councilmember Conn
moved to adjourn to Special Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing personnel matters. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Council reconvened at 7:20 P.M., and reported no action was taken.
Councilmember Epstein moved to adjourn the Closed Session. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairperson Edwards at 7:25 P.M., on Tuesday, June 28, 1983.
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epstein
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
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Executive Director John H. Alschuler, Jr.
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency secretary Joann Jelly
RA-l: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Agency Member Conn moved to approve the
minutes of January 25, 1983, February 22, 1983, and March 8, 1983.
Second by Agency Member Reed. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Agency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Chairperson
Edwards
Abstain:
Agency Member Epstein
At 7:30 P.M., Agency Member Epstein moved to adjourn the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Second by Agency Member Conn. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Edwards at 7:32 P.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 1983. Mayor
Pro Tempore Press led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to
the United States of America. Mayor Edwards introduced Reverend
Craig Scholl, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, who offered the invocation.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H., Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Joann Jelly
councilmember Conn moved to add Agenda Items 6-T, 6-U, 9-A, ll-C,
14-H, 14-1, 14-J, 14-K, 14-L and 14-M. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: unanimously approved 7-0
4-A: BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES: Vacancies on the Planning
Commission, Status of Women and Pier task Force were announced.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented.
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Items 6-C, 6-G, 6-H and 6-R, reading resolutions and
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ordinances by titles only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of April 26, 1983 were
approved. The minutes of May 10, 1983 were withdrawn at the request
of staff.
6-B: PARKING METER PERMITS: Ordinance No. 1280(CCS) entitled: ~AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3396 TO AUTHORIZE PARKING METER PERMITS," was
adopted.
6-D: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 6711(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY,"
was adopted.
6-E: STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT: Resolution No. 6712(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION
OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING ON VARIOUS STREETS, ALL WITHIN THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted setting Public Hearing for July
26, 1983 on assessments for street lighting on Twenty-fifth Street
from Pearl to Ocean Park Boulevard, Euclid between Brentwood Terrace
and Georgina, Twelfth Street between Marguerita and Alta and Berkeley
between Montana and Wilshire.
6-F: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION: Resolution No. 67l3(CCS) entitled: ~A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR GUTTER CONSTRUCTION ON WILSHIRE BOULEVARD BETWEEN
OCEAN AVENUE AND 21ST STREET,~ setting a hearing for July 26, 1983,
was adopted.
6-1: FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS, FITTINGS AND
SERVICES: A recommendation to reject the bid of John T. Malloy,
Inc. was approved. Contract No. 3914(CCS) was awarded to Brkich
Brothers Corporation in the amount of $149,980 for the furnishing and
installation of water mains, fittings and services at Arizona Avenue
from Lincoln Court to Fourteenth Court; Contract No. 39l5(CCS) was
awarded to Brkich Brothers Corporation in the amount of $50,950 for
furnishing and installation of water mains, fittings and services at
Twenty-second Street from Michigan Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue and
Michigan Avenue from Twenty-first Court to Cloverfield Boulevard;
Contract No. 3916(CCS) was awarded to Brkich Brothers Corporation in
the amount of $112,010 for the furnishing and installation of water
mains, fittings and services at Colorado Avenue from Eighteenth Court
to Cloverfield Boulevard; and authorization of the City Engineer to
issue any change orders necessary to complete the project.
6-J: BALLFIELD LIGHTING AT MEMORIAL PARK: Withdrawn at the request
of staff.
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6-K: REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO FUEL ISLAND
CANOPY: A recommendation to reject all bids for the modifications to
fuel island canopy was approved.
6-L: MOTOR GENERATED POWER CONDITIONER: A recommendation to reject
all bids on Bid No. 1857 for a motor generated power conditioner for
use by the Data Processing Division of City Manager's office was
approved.
6-M: WET STORAGE BATTERIES: Bid No. 1868 was awarded to Polaris
Battery Company, Inc., lowest and best bidder, at unit prices quoted
for period from July 1, 1983 through June 30, 1984 for wet storage
batteries for auto, truck and bus.
6-N: AUTOMOTIVE FILTERS: Bid No. 1869 was awarded to Mack Trucks,
Inc., lowest and best bidder, at unit prices quoted for period July
1, 1983 through June 30. 1984 for automotive filters in Var10US
maintenance accounts in Fire, General Services and Transportation
Department.
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6-0: LIQUID CHLORINE ITEMS: Bid No. 1874 was awarded to Jones
Chemicals, Inc., 'lowest and best bidder, for two liquid chlorine
items, and to Van Waters and Rogers, lowest and best bidder, for
caustic soda item, at unit prices quoted for period of July 1, 1983
through June 30, 1984.
6-P: STEWART STREET PARK RECONSTRUCTION: Contract No. 3917(CCS)
was awarded to Granada Landscape Co., Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in the amount of $149,777 for the Stewart Street Park
reconstruction and authorization of City Engineer to issue any change
orders necessary to complete the project.
6-Q: BULLET TRAP AT THE PISTOL RANGE: A recommendation to transfer
funds in the amount of $6,400 from Account 46-300-304-000-902 to
Account 01-300-306-000-901: award of Contract No. 3818(CCS) to
Eubanks Construction, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$17,900 for the design and construction of a bullet trap at the
pistol range in the Police facilities, and authorizat1on of City
Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete the protect
was approved.
6-S: LIGHTING MODIFICATIONS IN THE POLICE BUILDING: Contract No.
3920 was awarded to Weiss Electrical, the lowest responsible bidder,
in the amount of $46,000 for lighting modifications in the Police
building and authorization of the City Engineer to issue any change
orders necessary to complete the project.
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6-T: HEWLETT-PACKARD 2631B LINE PRINTER: A request for transfer of
$4,920 from Police Supplies and Expense Account into Police Capital
Item Account for the purchase of a Hewlett-Packard 2631B line printer
was approved.
6-U: TRACT MAP NO. 40252: Resolution No. 6714(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING
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AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NUMBER 40252," for 42-unit
condominium at 1034-1048 Fourth Street, Harris Toibb, was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
6-C: INN AT SANTA MONICA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ORDINANCE: Presented
was a staff report recommending adoption and second reading of an
ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Santa
Monica and Roman Properties, permitting expansion of ten stories of
the Inn at Santa Monica, 530 Pico Boulevard, having been introduced
June 14, 1983. Discussion followed. Councilmember Zane moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 1281(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ROMAN PROPERTIES AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," awarding
Contract No. 3921(CCS), reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Epstein asked that the record reflect that his vote
does not express approval of the current City policy regarding
development agreements. Councilmember Zane asked that the record
reflect that he supports the ten-story alternative over the six-story
alternative only because the nearby neighbors also support it.
6-H: CIVIC AUDITORIUM RESTROOM MODIFICATION: Presented was a staff
report recommending rejection of the lone bid submitted for Civic
Auditorium Restroom Modifications inasmuch as the bidder failed to
submit the required bid bond. Discussion followed. Ma~or Pro
Tempore Press moved to approve the staff recommendation. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-G: ALTERNATIVE BIRTH CENTER RENOVATION: Presented was a staff
report recommending rejection of all bids for the renovation of the
proposed Alternative Birth Center based on an incomplete bid and
remaining high bids, the project to be re-designed and rebid.
Discussion followed. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the
staff recommendation. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-R: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION/MODERNIZATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS:
Presented was a staff report recommending award of contract to S & W
electrical Contractors, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount
of $230,577 for traffic signal installation, modernization and
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related street work at various locations and authorization of the
City Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete the
project. Discussion followed. Councilmember Reed moved to approve
the staff recommendation, awarding Contract No. 39l9(CCS) to S & W
Electrical Contractors. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn. Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Jennings
7-A: WATER RATE DECREASE: Presented was a staff report sUbmitting a
resolution revising the water service rate. The pUblic hearing was
declared open at 7:49 P.M. There being no one present wishing to
speak Councilmember Epstein moved to close the public hearing at 7:50
P.M. and to adopt Resolution No. 6715(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING THE BASIC RATE
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE SUPPLIED BY THE SANTA MONICA
WATER DIVISION," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. After discussion, the motion
was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-B: REFUSE RATE INCREASE: Presented was a staff report submitting
a resolution for adoption increasing rates in certain categories of
refuse collection service. The public hearing was declared open at
7:55 P.M. There being no members of the public wishing to address
Council, and recognizing two written protests, Mayor Pro Tempore
Press moved to close the public hearing at 7:55 P.M. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 67l6(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REVISING FEES CHARGED FOR GENERAL CITY SANITATION FEES, SANITATION
BIN RENTAL AND ROLL-OUT SERVICES," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. After
discussion the motion was aproved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor
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Negative:
Councilmember Epstein
8-A: PARKING AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION: Presented a staff
report recommending adoption of an ordinance adding the Parking and
Traffic Engineering Division to the Department of General Services.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No.
1282(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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SATNA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2201 TO ESTABLISH A
DIVISION OF PARKING AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
9-A: FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL AGREEMENT: Considered in Closed Session,
Item 11-B.
10-Ar APPEAL/INTERIM DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/MINI MART RETAIL STORE:
Withdrawn at the request of staff.
II-A: HEALTH MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: Withdrawn at the request of
staff.
Il-B: Closed Session held end of meeting.
Il-C: EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAMS: Councilmember Conn and
Mayor Edwards departed from the dias due to a conflict of interest.
Presented was a staff report recommending 1) transfer of $20,000 from
Vitale-Gilpin reserves in Redevelopment Agency budget to Emergency
Food and Shelter Fund, Community and Neighborhood Services budgetr 2)
appropriate additional $6.725 to Community Services projects from
General Revenue Sharing interest income to the Community Service
Project budgetr and 3) allocate funds to Ocean Park Community Center
in amount of $59,567, Wests ide Food Bank, in amount of $24,158 and
Neighborhood Adult Participation Project in amount of $4,200 for
implementation of emergency food and shelter program. Discussion
followed. Member of the public. Altha Conner Wheatley spoke in favor
of these funding requests. Councilmember Epstein moved to transfer
$20.000 from the previously appropriated Vitale-Gilpin reserves
included in the Redevelopment Agency budget to the Emergency Food and
Shelter Fund (Commun1ty and Neighborhood Services budget). Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein. Jennings.
Reed. Zane and Mayor Pro Tempore
Press
Absent:
Councilmembers Conn and Mayor
Edwards
Councilmember Epstein moved to appropriate an additional $6,725 to
Community Services projects from General Revenue Sharing interest
income to the Community Service Project budget. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote;
Council Vote; Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein. Jennings,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Pro Tempore
Press
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Absent:
Councilmembers Conn and Mayor
Edwards
Councilmember Reed moved to allocate funds to the Ocean Park
Community Center in the amount of $59.567, to the Westside Food Bank
in the amount of $24,158, and the Neighborhood Adult Participation
Project in the amount of $4,200 for implementation of emergency food
and shelter programs. Second by Councilmember Zane. Councilmember
Epstein moved to amend the motion with respect to the capital
improvements of the Ocean Park Community Center. and request that
staff return the contract with the standards contained within.
Councilmembers Reed and Zane accepted the amendment as friendly,
therefore incorporating it into the main motion. Discussion
followed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Pro Tempore
Press
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Absent: Councilmembers Conn and Mayor
Edwards
Councilmembers Conn and Mayor Edwards resumed their positions on the
dias.
13-A: VIDEO GAMES ON THE BEACH PROMENADE: Presented was the request
of Richard Chacker, proprietor, to address Council regarding the
installation of video games in Perry's Pizza at 2410 and 2610 The
Promenade. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to
reject the request to install video games and direct staff to try to
resolve any profitability problems with Mr. Chacker of Perry's Pizza.
Motion died for lack of a second.
13-B: ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE: Presented was the request of Zorand
K. Basich regarding an On-Sale Beer and Wine License for Hank's
Bar-B-Que, 3105 Main Street. Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved to
receive and file the request in his absence. Second by Counci1member
Epstein, The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Councilmernber Reed moved to bring forward Item 14-M for discussion.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote. Following discussion, due to members of the public
wishing to speak on Item 14-E, and there being no obJection, it was
moved up to be heard at this time before Item 14-M.
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14-E: SAND AND SEA CLUB: Presented was the request of Councilmember
Epstein to discuss action regarding the Sand and Sea Club.
Counci1member E~stein moved to hear from members of the public for
three minutes. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Member of the public Linas Baskauskas
spoke in favor of retaining public park1ands. Presented was a staff
recommendation that staff report to Council the first meeting of
November, 1983, with a recommended policy regarding Sand and Sea
operations for calendar year 1984. Discussion followed.
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councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation.
second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
l4-M: OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING: Councilmember Conn
departed from the dias due to a conflict of interest on this item.
Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss
reconsideration of the reduction in Ocean Park Community Organization
funding. Councilmember Zane moved to hear from the public for three
minutes each. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council Vote:
Affirmative:
Councilmembers Epstein, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Jennings
Absent:
Councilmember Conn
The following members of the public spoke in favor of reconsidering
full funding for Ocean Park Community Organization: Mary Dove, Geanie
Lyons, Lisa Pello, Bina Rosenberg, Gunner Swanson, Julie Dad, Ted
Brock, Arrie Bachrach, Jacqueline Gist, Donald Lewin Nelson, Michael
Hill, Sue Mason, Dr. Glen Williams, Eileen Ireland, KerryAnn Lobel,
David Hurwitz, David Avshalomov, John Gabree, Candace Gomber, Tony
Haig, Barbara Effris Schulman, Vincent LeVegue, Irene Wolf, Geraldine
Moyle, David Sherr, Roger Genser, Martin Gomez, Maxine Shear, Harlan
Rotblatt, Kambiz Babaoff, Ada Weisser, Michael Winter, Roland Sonza
and Frank Sweitzer. The following members of the public spoke in
opposition to full funding of Ocean Park Community Organization:
John Jurenka, Kevin Postema, Chris Harding, Tom Larmore, Stephen
Anaya, Tom Nitti, Dr. Liucija Baskauskas, Linas Baskauskas, wilho
Miller and Wayne Hall. Discussion followed. No action was taken at
this time. At 10:55 P.M., Councilmember Epstein moved to extend the
meeting to 12:00 midnight. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: unanimously approved 7-0
At 10:56 P.M., a short recess was held. Council reconvened at 11:01
P.M. Councilmember Epstein suggested, and there being no objection,
agenda items were to be heard in the following order: 14-K, 14-C,
l4-H, 14-A and 14-D: Items 14-B, 14-F, 14-G, 14-1, 14-J and 14-L to
be continued to July 12, 1983.
14-K: SANTA MONICA PIER RESTORATION CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Presented was the request of Mayor Edwards to discuss soliciting
applicants for Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation Board of
Directors. Discussion followed. Councilmember Reed moved to
authorize the City Clerk to solicit applicants for the Pier
Restoration Corporation including in the advertisement an explanation
that criteria will be developed at a later date, and direct staff to
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develop for Council review desirable criteria for the applicants.
Second by Councilmember Epste1n. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
l4-C: USE OF CIVIC AUDITORIUM: Request of Mayor Edwards to discuss
request of California Public Utilities Commission for use of the East
Room of the Civic Auditorium with fee waived on November 29, 1983 at
2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved to waive the fee
for the use of the Civic Auditorium by the Californla PubllC
Utilities Comm1ssion as requested. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-H: CARDIAL PULMONARY RESUSCITATION PROGRAM: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss an appropriation for the
cardial pulmonary resuscitation program. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Epstein moved to appropriate $10,000 from
unappropriated General Fund Reserves to the Personnel Department in
their training account to be used as a grant to the CPR Program in
consideration that the CPR program provides training for the City
staff. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was approved by
the fOllowing vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-A: HOUSING COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of the
appointment of two members to the Housing Commission. Nomination was
declared open for the first appointment. Councilmernber Epstein
nominated Clytie Knight. Councilmember Zane nominated Joan Torres.
Councilmember Jennings nominated Raquel Kairoff. Hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:
Raquel Kairoff: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Clytie Knight: Councilmember Reed
Joan Torres: None
Therefore, Raquel Kairoff was appointed to the Housing Commission
for a term expiring 6/30/87.
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Nominations were declared open for the second appointment.
Councilmember Epstein nominated Clytie Knight. Councilmember
Zane nominated Joan Torres. Hearing no other nominations,
Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations
was as follows:
Clytie Knight: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
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Joan Torres: Councilmembers conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Joan Torres was appointed to the Housing Commission
for a term expiring 6/30/87.
14-D: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Presented was
the matter of appointment of members to various Boaras and
Commissions.
Three members to the Airport Commission were to be appointed, two
terms for four years and one term to fill an unexpired term for one
year. Nominations were declared open for the first four year term.
Councilmember Conn nominated Rachel Bonzon. Councilmember Epstein
nominated Thorvald Petersen. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on nominations was as
follows:
Rachel Bonzon: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Thorvald Petersen: Councilmembrs Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Therefore, rachel Bonzon was appointed to the Airport Commission
with a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Nominations were declared open for the second four year term.
Councilmember Conn nominated Robert Muhlbach. Councilmember Epstein
nominated Ann Mershon. Councilmember Reed nominated Larry
Farnsworth. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards closed
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Larry Farnsworth: Councilmember Reed
Ann Mershon: None
Robert MUhlbach: Councilmembers Conn, Jenn1ngs, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Robert Muhlbach was appointed to the Airport Commission
for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Nominations wre declared open for the one year unexpired term.
Councilmember Conn moved to suspend the rules in order to nominate a
current Commissioner to fulfill this unexpired term. Councilmember
Zane moved a substitute motion to waive Resolution No. 4626{CCS)
pertaining to the appointment of Commission members for this
nomination exclusively. Councilmember Conn accepted this substitute
! motion as friendly therefore incorporating it into the main motion.
I The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Epstein
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Councilmember Conn nominated James Hoyt. Councilmember Reed
nominated Thorvald Petersen. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
James Hoyt: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Thorvald Petersen: Councilmember Epstein
Therefore, James Hoyt was appointed to the Airport Commission for a
term expiring June 30, 1984.
lone member for the Architectural Review Board was to be appointed for
; a four year term. Nominations were declared open. Councilmember
I Reed nominated Ron Reimers. After discussion, Councilmembe~ Zane
I moved to table the appointment, re-advertise the vacancy for a
. landscape architect, and ask outgoing Commissioner Ron Reimers to
. continue to serve until Council makes an appointment to this
! position. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Councilmember ~enninss
'\mOVed an amendment to the motion to include seeking out appropriate
professional organizations for applicants. Councilmembers Zane and
'Epstein accepted as friendly the amendment therefore incorporating it
! into the main motion. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Three members of the Arts Commission were to be appointed for four
year terms. Nominations were declared opened for the first
appointment. Councilmember Epstein nominated MaryAnn Bonino.
Councilmember Conn moved to appoint Mary Ann Bonino by unanimous
vote. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Therefore, MaryAnn Bonino was appointed to the Arts Commission for a
, term expiring June 30, 1987.
I Nominations were declared open for the second appointment.
,Councilmember Epstein nominated Ann Mershon. Councilmember Jennings
!nominated Sue Taylor Martin. Councilmember Conn nominated Max
[' Benavidez. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
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'Max Benav~dez Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor
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Ann Mershon: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
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Therefore, Max Benavidez was appointed to the Arts Commission
for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
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Nominations were declared open for the third appointment.
Councilmember Jennings nominated Bruria Finkel. Councilmember
Epstein nominated Ann Mershon. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
Bruria Finkel: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Ann Mershon: Councilmember Reed
Therefore, Bruria Finkel was appointed to the Arts Commission for a
term expiring June 30, 1987.
Two members of the Building and Safety Commission were to be
appointed, one term for three years and one term to fill an unexpired
term for one year. Nominations were declared open for the three year
term. Councilmember Epstein nominated Mehrdad Farivar.
Councilmember Conn nominated C. J. Jones. hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:
Mehrdad Farivar: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, Reed, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
C. J. Jones: Councilmembers Conn and Press
Therefore, Mehrdad Farivar was appointed to the Building and Safety
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1986.
Councilmember Jennin9s moved to table the appointment to the Building
and Safety Commission for an unexpired one year term and solicit
applications for this appointment from handicapped organizations.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Two members to the Commission on Older
for four years terms. Nomination were
four year term. Councilmember Epstein
Councilmember Zane nominated Al Smith.
Mayor Edwards closed the nom1nations.
was as follows:
Americans were to be appointed
declared open for the first
nominated Florence Cardine.
Hearing no other nominations,
The vote on the nominations
Florence Cardine: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Al Smith: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Al Smith was appointed to the Commission on Older
Americans for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Nominations were declared open for the second four year term.
Councilmember Reed nominated Morris Rosen. Councilmember Epstein
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nominated Florence Cardine. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
Florence Cardine: None
Morris Rosen: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Morris Rosen was appointed to the Commision on Older
Americans for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Two members to the Commiss1on on the Status of Women were to be
appointed for four year terms. Nominations were declared open for
the first four year term. Councilmember Epstein nominated Inese
Lacey. Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated Ethel Gullette. Hearing no
other nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on
the nominations was as follows:
Ethel Gullette: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
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Inese Lacey: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Therefore, Ethel Gullette was appointed to the Commission on the
Status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Nominations were declared open for the second four year term.
Councilmemebr Reed nominated Rose Kaufman. Mayor Pro Tempore Press
nominated BarbaraJo Osborne. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
Rose Kaufman: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
BarbaraJo Osborne: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Therefore, BarbaraJo Osborne was appointed to the Commission on the
Status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Five members to the Convention and V1sitors Bureau were to be
appointed for one year terms, the courtesy of the Mayor or his
designee automatically being appointed to the Bureau leaves four
seats to be filled by Council. Nominations were opened for the first
one year term. Councilmember Epstein nominated Gregg Gittler.
Councilmember Reed nominated Ruth Yannatta Goldway. Hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the
nomination was as follows:
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Greg Gittler: Councilmember Epstein
Ruth Yannatta Geldway: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
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Therefore, Ruth Yannatta G01dway was appointed to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1984.
Nominations were opened for the second one year term.
Councilmember Epstein nominated Greg Gittler. Mayor Edwards
nominated Eli Bleich. Councilmember Zane nominated C. J. Jones.
Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Eli Bleich: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, Reed and Mayor
Edwards
Greg Gittler: None
C. J. Jones: Councilmembers Conn, Press and Zane
Therefore, Eli Bleich was appointed to the Convention and Visitors
Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1984.
Nominations were declared open for the third one year term.
Councilmember Reed nominated Linda Kopperud. Councilmember Zane
nominated C. J. Jones. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards
closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
C. J. Jones: Councilmembers Press and Zane
Linda Kopperud: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Reed and
Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Linda Kopperud was appointed to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1984.
Nominations were declared open for the fourth one year term.
Councilmember Epstein nominated Greg Gittler. Councilmember Conn
nominated Donald Girard. Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated C. J.
Jones. Hearing no other nominations. Mayor Edwards closed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Donald Girard: Councilmembers Conn and Reed
Greg Gittler: Councilmembers Epstein and Jennings
C. J. Jones: Councilmembers Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Due to lack of a majority vote, nominations were reopened for the
fourth one year term. Councilmember Conn nominated Donald Girard.
Councilmember Zane nominated C. J. Jones. Hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:
Donald Girard: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings and Reed
C. J. Jones: Councilmembers Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
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Therefore, Donald Girard was appointed to the Convention and Visitors
Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1984. Councilmember E~stein
moved to suspend by unanimous consent Council rules to reflect a
change in Mayor Pro Tempore Press' vote on the Convention and
Visitors Bureau, the third one year term, so as to vote for Linda
Kopperud. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote. Unanimously approved 7-0
Two members to the Electrical Board of Appeals were to be appointed
for three year terms. Councilmember Jenninss moved to appoint
William Higgins and Robert Brackett, the only nominees, to the two
vacant seats in the Electrical Board of Appeals with terms expiring
June 30, 1986. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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Four members to the Housing Commission were to be appointed, two
terms for three years and two terms for two years. Nominations were
declared open for the first three year term. Councilmember Epstein
nominated Roosevelt Roby. Councilmember Conn nominated Kevin Melia.
Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Kevin Melia: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Roosevelt Roby: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Therefore, Kevin Melia was appointed to the Housing Commission for a
term expiring June 30, 1986.
Nominations were declared open for the second three year term. Mayor
Edwards moved to waive the rules to accept an additional applicant.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Edwards nominated Seth Jacobson. Councilmember Conn nominated
Ventura Hernandez. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards
closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
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Ventura Hernandez: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein and Press
Seth Jacobson: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Therefore, Seth Jacobson was appointed to the Housing Commission
for a term expiring June 30, 1986.
Nominations were declared open for the first two year term.
Councilmember Reed nominated Ventura Hernandez. Councilmember Zane
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nominated Bernard Mack.
c~osed the nominations.
Hear~ng no other nominations. Mayor Edwards
The vote on the nominations was as fo~~ows:
Ventura Hernandez: Counci~members Epstein. Press. Reed and Mayor
Edwards
Bernard Mack: Counci~member Conn. Jennings and Zane
Therefore. Ventura Hernandez was appointed to the Housing Commiss~on
for a term expiring June 30. ~985.
Nominations were declared open for the second two year term. Mayor
Edwards nominated Bernard Mack. Councilmember Jennings nominated
Richard Buchard. Counci~member Conn nominated Rosemary Martinez.
Counci~member Reed nominated Fred Khane. Councilmember Zane moved
that Joe Carreras' application be cons~dered for the two year term
rather than the three year term for which it was ~isted. The motion
was du~y seconded and unanimous~y approved. Counci~member Zane
nominated Joe Carreras. Hearing no other nominations. Mayor Edwards
c~osed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as fo~~ows:
Richard Buchard: Counci~members Epstein and Jennings
Joe Carreras: None
Fred Khane: Counci~members Press. Reed and Zane
Bernard Mack: Councilmembers Conn and Mayor Edwards
Rosemary Martinez: None
Due to lack of a maJority. nominations were reopened. Counci~member
Reed nominated Fred Khane. Counci~member Epstein nominated Bernard
Mack. Hearing no other nominations. Mayor Edwards c~osed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as fo~~ows:
Fred Khane: Counci~member Reed
Bernard Mack: Counci~members Conn. Epste~n. Jennings. Press. Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Therefore. Bernard Mack was appointed to the Housing Commission
for a term expiring June 30. ~985.
One member of the Library Board was to be appointed for a four year
term. Councilmember Reed moved to waive the ru~es to consider ~ate
applications for nominations. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press.
The motion was unanimous~y approved. Nominations were declared open.
Counci~member Reed nominated Mary Lou Harbison. Mayor Pro Tempore
Press nominated Anne Powers. Counci~member Epstein nominated Phyllis
Ward. Hearing no other nominations. Mayor Edwards c~osed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as fo~~ows:
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Mary Lou Harbison, Councilmembers Reed and Zane
Anne Powers: Councilmembers Conn, Press and Mayor Edwards
Phyllis Ward: Councilmembers Epstein and Jenn~ngs
Due to lack of a majority, nominations were reopened. Councilmember
Reed nominated Mary LOu Harbison. Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated
Anne Powers. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards closed
the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Mary Lou Harbison: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Ann Powers: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Anne Powers was appointed to the Library Board for
a term expiring June 30, 1987.
,Presented was the matter of tabling the appointment to the Personnel
Board due to the nature of an existing Personnel Board hearing
concerning the termination of an employee, which hearing would
,have to be started over from the beginning at a great cost to the
jCity and all others involved if a new member were appointed at this
jtime. Councilmember Reed moved to delay filling the appointment
ton the Personnel Board and direct staff to agendize the matter of
'filling the appointment at the earliest possible date after
: completion of the referenced hearing. Second by Councilmember
[conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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One member to the Pier Restoration and Development Task Force was
to be appointed for an indefinite term. Nominations were declared
open. Councilmember Epstein nominated Karl Schober. Councilmember
Conn nominated Richard Bock. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as
,follows:
Richard Bock: Councilmembers Conn, press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Karl Schober: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Therefore, Richard Bock was appointed to the Pier Restoration and
Development Task Force for an indifinite term.
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Three members to the Planning Commission were to be appointed for
four year terms. Nominations were declared open for the first four
year term. Councilmember Conn nominated Gloria DeNecochea. Mayor
,Pro Tempore Press nominated KerryAnn Lobel. Hearing no other
inominations, Mayor Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:
Gloria DeNecochea: None
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KerryAnn Lobel: Counci1members Conn, Epstein, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Abstain: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Therefore, KerryAnn Lobel was appointed to the Planning Commission
for term expiring June 30, 1987.
Nominations were declared open for the second four year term.
Councilmember Conn nominated Gloria DeNecochea. Councilmernber
Epstein nominated Vito Cetta. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor
Edwards closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
Vito Cetta: none
Gloria DeNecochea: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Abstain: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Therefore, Doria DeNecochea was appointed to the Planning
Commission for a term exp~ring June 30, 1987.
Nominations were declared open for the third four year term.
councilmember Zane moved to waive Resolution 4626(CCS) to nominate
Herbert Katz (outgoing Commissioner) Second by Councilmernber Conn.
The motion fa~led by the fOllowing vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Press and
Zane
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
Reed and Mayor Edwards
Councilmember Conn moved to delay this appointment to July, 1983, to
coincide with an unexpired term, which will also be filled at that
time, and ask Herbert Katz to continue until that time. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Abstain:
Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Two members to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals were to
be appointed for three year terms. Councilmember Zane moved to
extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M. Second by Councilmember Press. The
motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Reed moved to appoint
Paul Bonner and R~cky Berger, the only nominees, to the two vacant
seats on the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals with terms
expiring June 30, 1986. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
One member to the Recreation and Parks Commission was to be appointed
for a four year term. Nominations were declared open. Councilmember
Epstein nominated Alva Libuser. Councilmember Conn nominated Janet
Vogelsang. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards closed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Alva Libuser: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Janet Vogelsang: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Therefore, Janet Vogelsang was appointed to the Recreation and Parks
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Two members to the Social Services Commission were to be appointed
for four year terms. Nominations were declared open for the first
four year term. Councilmember Reed nominated Martin Sosin. Mayor
Edwards nominated Manny Hellerman. Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated
Barbara Effros-Shulman. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards
closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
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Barbara Effros-Shulman: Mayor Pro Tempore Press
Manny Hellerman: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Martin Sosin: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed
Therefore, Manny Hellerman was appointed to the Social Services
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
Nominations were declared open for the second four year term.
Councilmember Conn nominated Sandra Saunders. Councilmember Reed
nominated Martin Sosin. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Edwards
closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Sandra Saunders: Counc11members Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Martin Sosin: Councilmember Reed
Therefore, Sandra Saunders was appointed to the Social Services
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
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Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12:45 A.M. Second
by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn. Jennings.
Press, Reed. Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Reed
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Two members to the Fair Election Practices Commission were to be
appointed for six year terms. By direction of Ordinance No.
979(CCS). the appointments were to be made at a random drawing.
Member of the public. Robert Sullivan. a former Planning
Commissioner. drew the names of Bruno J. pino and Kathy Shamey.
Therefore, Bruno J. Pino and Kathy Shamey were appointed to the Fair
Election Practices Commission for terms expiring June 30. 1989.
14-B: COUNCIL MEETING RULES: Continued to July 12, 1983.
14-F: REVIEW OF BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND TASK FORCES: Continued to
July 12, 1983.
14-G: PIER REPAIR: Continued to July 12, 1983.
14-1: MATCHING FUND GRANT CRITERIA: Cont1nued to July 12, 1983.
14-J: USE OF CITY HALL LAWN: Continued to July 12, 1983.
14-L: AB1787/TOURISM AND VISITORS: Continued to July 12, 1983.
Il-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:09 A.M., the motion was made and duly
seconded to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss pending litigation
and personnel matters. There being no objection, the motion was
approved. Council reconvened at 12:40 A.M. with all members present.
Mayor Edwards announced that Council postpone until July 12, 1983,
action on Item 9-A: Firefighters Local Agrement.
Counci1member Conn moved to approve payment of Case No. WEC59667,
Ron Holt vs. City of Santa Monica. in the amount of $3,929. Second
by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Conn moved to approve payment of Case No. 55606.
Carmen Rios vs. City of Santa Monica, in the amount of $2,800.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:44 A.M., Counc11member Conn moved to adjourn in
memory of Walter Carlson, Robert S. Geissinger. David B. Heyler, Sr..
and Dial Torgerson. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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