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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 14, 1983
The City Attorney noted that the agenda contained a "Study Session"
and advised that this was not a legally called meeting in that the
Budget Study Session of June 9, 1983 was not adjourned to this date
and time certain. The City Attorney stated that staff could
informally present their planned presentations for the benefit of
the public and Councilmembers7 however, no action could be taken by
the City Council. Staff members summarized a report on data
processing improvements proposed for the next three years and a
report regarding local tax increases and a revised business license
tax ordinance.
REGULAR MEETING:
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order at 7:33 P.M., on Tuesday, June 14, 1983 by Mayor Edwards who
led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States
of America. Mayor Edwards introduced Reverend Fred Judson of the
Trinity Baptist 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 Dennis Zane
City Manager John Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Joann Jelly
Absent: Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Zane moved to add Items 4-D, 6-M, ll-E, Il-F, 14-F
and 14-G. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved
unanimously.
4-A: RECOGNITION OF COMMISSION MEMBER: Mayor Edwards presented
I Brooks Gleason, member of the Building and Safety Commission, with
a plaque in recognition of past service.
4-B: COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was a letter from
Judith Rubenstein resigning from the Commission on the Status of
,Women. Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved to accept the letter of
resignation of Judith Rubenstein from the Commission on the Status
of Women and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for the
vacancy. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
4-C: PIER RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE: Presented was a
letter from Tamara Sylverstream resigning from the Pier Task Force.
Councilmember Epstein moved to accept the letter of resignation of
Tamara Sylverstream and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for the vacancy. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by the following vote.
Council Vote. Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent. Councilmember Reed
4-D. PLANNING COMMISSION/CONVENTION-AND VISITORS BUREAU. Presented
was a letter from Heather Ball resigning from the Planning
Commission and Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Zane
moved to accept the letter of resignation of Heather Ball from the
above Commission and Bureau and to authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for the vacancy on the Planning Commission, the Bureau
vacancy having already been advertised. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote.
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent. Councilmember Reed
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented.
Councilmember Conn moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Items 6-A, 6-F, 6-G, 6-H, 6-1, 6-K and 6-M, reading
resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote.
Council Vote. Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent. Councilmember Reed
6-B: PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 6698(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY,"
was adopted.
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6-C: ASSESSMENT OF COSTS OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, CURBS:
Resolution No. 6699(CCS) "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-83-49)," setting a
public hearing for July 26, 1983, was adopted.
6-D: EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY: Resolution
No. 6700(CCS) entitled: "A -RESOLUTION OF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF
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EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS," was adopted.
6-E: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING CONTRACT: Contract No.
3906(CCS) was awarded to California Highway Patrol for a one year
extension of the Hazardous Materials Training Contract between
California Highway Patrol and the Santa Monica Fire Department and
authorization to the City Manager to sign the necessary contracts
was approved.
6-J: WATER SYSTEM PIPE AND COUPLINGS: Bid No. 1855 was awarded to
Certainteed Corporation in the total amount of $150,058.39,
including tax, as the lowest and best bidder for water system pipe
and couplings for Water Department.
6-L: MEAL SERVICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: Bid No. 1863 was awarded
to Sorensen Catering at $2.25 cost per meal to provide meal service
for the 1983-84 Fiscal Year to the Senior Citizens Nutrition and
Recreation Program.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Epstein moved approval of
the minutes of April 12, May 3, and May 17, 1983, the minutes of
April 26, 1983, to be continued for staff review. Second by Mayor
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
6-F: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION/MODERNIZATION: Withdrawn at the
request of staff.
6-G: DISABLED BARRIER REMOVAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS: Presented was a recommendation that existing Barrier Removal
community Development Block Grant funds previously approved by
Council for specific project allocations be modified as follows:
(1) additional funds to YWCA project in the amount $3,106 and
additional funds to Ocean Park Community Center project in the
amount of $4,350; (2) award of contract to B. P. Kent Company,
Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $26,000 for
'removal of architectural barriers at the YWCA, construction of a
,wheelchair ramp to Treasurer's office at City Hall, and
Imodifications to the restroom at Montana Library; (3) authorization
.of City Engineer to issue change orders necessary to complete the
project. Discussion was held as introduced by Mayor Pro Tempore
Press. Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved to approve the staff
recommendation outlined above awarding Contract No. 3907(CCS) to B.
P. Kent Company, Inc. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
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Negative:
Councilrnernber Epstein
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
6-H. PARKING LOTS 11 AND llA: Presented was a staff report with a
recommendation to reject the bid of Accurate Builders, Inc., to
award a contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, Inc., the
second lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $91,433.60 for
the reconstruction and landscaping of Parking Lots 11 and llA on
Neilson Way between Hollister and Ocean Park Boulevard and to
authorize the City Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to
complete the project.
Councilmember Epstein moved to hear member of the public, Eric
Golder. Second by Councilmember Zane and approved unanimously.
Eric Golder, Attorney, representing Accurate Builders, Inc. spoke
in objection to reasons for rejecting their bid. Discussion was
held. Councilmernber Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendation to reject bid of Accurate Builders, Inc., approve
Contract No. 3908(CCS) to Sully-Miller Contracting company, Inc.,
in the amount of $91,433.60 for reconstruction and landscaping of
Parking Lots 11 and llA on Neilson Way between Hollister and Ocean
Park Boulevard and authorize the City Engineer to issue any change
orders necessary to complete the project to the extent of funds
available in accordance with the Administrative Instruction on
Change Orders. Second by Councilmember Zane.
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
6-I: BEACH AND GENERAL DEBRIS HAULING: Presented was a staff
report with a recommendation to award Bid No. 1817 to Erick and
Sons Transportation, Inc., lowest and best bidder, for period from
July I, 1983 through June 30, 1984 for beach debris removal, and to
; Saied Trucking Company, lowest and best bidder, for period from
July 1, 1983 through June 30, 1984 for general debris hauling. Rob
Erickson of Erick and Sons Transportation, Inc., spoke in regard to
the Saied Trucking Company's not having their bid signed in a
timely manner. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved
to approve the staff recommendation in that there does not seem to
be a breach of bidding requirements as imposed by State law.
Second by Councilmember Zane. Further discussion was held. Mayor
Pro Tempore Press moved a substitute motion to delay the decision
until this information could be checked. The substitute motion
failed for lack of a second. The main motion was approved by the
following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmernbers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Zane and Mayor
Edwards
Negative:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press
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Absent:
Councilmember Reed
6-K: REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK: Presented was a staff report
recommending award of Bid No. 1862 to International Harvester
Company in the amount of $79,821.68, including tax, as the lowest
and best bidder for refuse collection truck for the Refuse
Division. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to
approve the staff recommendation. Second by Councilmember Press.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Press
and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings
and Zane
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
. After further discussion, Councilmember Epstein moved to reconsider
the motion. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press and Mayor
Edwards
Abstain:
Councilmember Zane
Absent:
Councilrnember Reed
Councilmember E~stein moved to adopt the staff recommendation to
award Bid No. 1862 to International Harvester Company in the amount
of $79,821.68, including tax, as the lowest and best bidder, for
refuse collection truck for the Refuse Division. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
, Absent: Councilmember Reed
16-M: PAVING OF WATER TRENCHES: Presented was a staff report
recommending award of contract for asphalt concrete paving of
'pre-compacted water trenches to Bay District Paving Company in the
lamount of $55,230 and authorizing the City Engineer to issue any
!change orders necessary to complete the project. Discussion was
beld. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve Contract No.
~909(CCS) to Bay District Paving Company in the amount of $55,230
for asphalt concrete paving of pre-compacted water trenches and
authorize the City Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to
omplete the project. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion
as approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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7-A: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS ~D CURBS (SR-83-47): Presented was a
staff report on assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks,
driveways and curbs (SR-83-47). At 8:44 P.M. the public hearing
was opened. There being no members of the public wishing to speak
Councilmember Conn moved to close the public hearing. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote. Councilmember Epstein moved to acknowledge any protests and
adopt Resolution No. 6701(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-83-47)," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion
was approved by the following vote.
Council Vote. Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
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7-B. UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY DISTRICT. Presented was a staff
report recommending establishment of an undergrounding utility
district in the area bounded by the centerlines of Fourth Street,
Wilshire Boulevard, Seventh Street and and Colorado Avenue. At
8.46 P.M. the public hearing was opened. Gertrude McVicker and
Karin Klinkradt spoke. Discussion was held. There being no other
members of the public wishing to speak, Councilmember Conn moved to
close the public hearing. Councilmember Epstein seconded the
motion which was unanimously approved. Councilmember Zane moved to
overrule any protests verbal or written and to adopt Resolution No.
6702(CCS) entitled. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE REQUIRES, WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREA, THE UNDERGROUND
INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND FACILITIES SUPPLYING ELECTRIC,
COMMUNICATION OR SIMILAR OR ASSOCIATED SERVICES AND DESIGNATING
SUCH CERTAIN AREA AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD STRUCTURES
WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT AND THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF SUCH WIRES
AND FACILITIES," amended to incorporate the exception provided for
in Municipal Code Section 7905(e) regarding overhead wires attached
to buildings without crossing any public street, reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
7-C: GUTTER CONSTRUCTION AND STREET RESURFACING: Presented was a
staff repOrt recommending gutter construction and street
resurfacing on Sixteenth Street between Colorado Avenue and 50 feet
south of the Southern Pacific Railroad. At 8:54 P.M. the public
hearing was declared open. There being no members of the public
wishing to speak, Councilmember Epstein moved to close the public
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hearing. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was unanimously
approved. Councilmember Epstein moved to acknowledge there were no
protests and adopt Resolution No. 6703(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE GUTTERS AND STREET RESURFACING ON
SIXTEENTH STREET BETWEEN COLORADO AVENUE AND 50' SOUTH OF THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA",
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was duly seconded and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
7-D: TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE FORM: Presented was a staff report
recommending proposed changes to the Toxic Chemical Disclosure
Form. The public hearing was declared open. There being no
members of the public wishing to speak, Councilmember Zane moved to
close the public hearing. Seconded by Mayor Edwards and
unanimously approved. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution
No. 6704(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE FORM,"
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 Reed
8-A: PARKING METER PERMIT ORDINANCE: Presented was a staff report
recommending introduction of an ordinance for first reading adding
Municipal Code Section 3396 to authorize parking meter permits.
The public hearing was declared open. There being no members of
the public wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Epstein moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3396 TO AUTHORIZE PARKING METER PERMITS,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second
by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
'8-B: ADDING DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES: Presented
was a staff report recommending introduction of an ordinance for
first reading amending Municipal Code Section 2201 adding a
division to Department of General Services. The public hearing was
declared open. There being no members of the public wishing speak,
the public hearing was closed. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Zane moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL
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CODE SECTION 2201 TO ESTABLISH A DIVISION OF PARKING AND TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved
by the following vote;
Council Vote; Affirmative; Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
councilmember Epstein
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
8-C; EXPANSION OF lNN AT SANTA MONICA/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
ORDINANCE: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of a
Development Agreement between the City and Roman Properties for
expansion of the Inn at Santa Monica at 530 Pico Boulevard by
adoption of a resolution certifying the adequacy of the
Environmental Impact Analysis: consistent with the action of the
Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board, approval of a
la-story version of the project and findings: introduction of the
Development Agreement ordinance for first reading, including all
exhibits: and making certain mitigation measures as conditions of
project approval.
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Councilmember Epstein moved that the applicant be allowed to speak
for 10 minutes and members of the public for 3 minutes each.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote. Discussion was held. The applicant, Rick Allen, Los Angeles
office of Morgan, Lewis and Bockius, legal counsel to the project,
spoke regarding the proposed addition to the Inn at Santa Monica.
Doug Lowe, project architect, reviewed the project's design.
Discussion was held. At 9;50 P.M. the public hearing was opened
and the following members of the public spoke in favor of the
project; Marcy McGlaze, Mary Dove, Edward J. Carson, Beverly
Moore, Don Lehman, C. C. Bradley, Ken Schonlau, Ed Simmons, Pete
Barrett, John Treanor, Les Regos, Joe Mike, Bruce Reiter, Ernie
Powell and Randy McGrane. Mayor Edwards read a leter received from
Carol Marlow in favor of the project. At 10:16 P.M., there being
nO other members of the public wishing to speak, Councilmember Conn
moved to close the pUblic hearing. Second by Councilmember
Jennings. The motion was unanimously approved. Discussion was
held. COuncilmember Jenninss moved to adopt Resolution No.
6706(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON
THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND
ROMAN PROPERTIES," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by the fOllowing vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
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Councilmember Jennings moved to introduce an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROMAN PROPERTIES AND THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, with the following changes to the Development
Agreement: page 7, paragraph 9D, ninth line be amended to read:
"Project owner shall contact an organization such as the Ocean Park
Community Organization..;" page 23, paragraph 23, the first
paragraph be amended to read: The City agrees to provide a defense
for Project OWner (if desired by Project Owner) in any action
challenging the legality of this development agreement. In the
I event any such action shall successfully challenge the legality of
I this Agreement the City agrees to negotiate in good faith for the
creation of a new Development or other official approval of the
Project by the City with Project OWner immediately after an adverse
ruling in such action incorporating the terms and provisions of
this Agreement, with such modifications as may be required or
allowed by such ruling; page 24, paragraph 25, after last line, add
as follows: It is agreed that the immediate foregoing sentence
shall not apply in the event that the City notifies the project
owner or the requesting financial or lending institution within
such 10-day period of any such objections or revisions which the
City may have of such documents. Councilmember Jennings further
included in his motion approval of attachments to the agreement.
Second by Councilmember Zane. After discussion, Councilmember
Jennings, with consent of the second, amended his motion to approve
the form of the Development Agreement as amended, find that the
project is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan, and to incorporate the Exhibits, thereby approving
the ten-story version of the project. After discussion, and with
the consent of the second, Councilmember Jennings moved to amend
the language suggested on page 23 of the Development Agreement,
paragraph 23, to read "adverse final judgement" instead of "adverse
ruling. "
Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to delete the
\ following words on page 12 of the Development Agreement, paragraph
H, beginning with line 4: "and approved by the Santa Monica Arts
Commission." The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Epstein moved to delete from page 13, paragraph J,
the sub-paragraph (2) with reference to tipping of parking valets.
Second by Councilmember Press. The motion failed by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein
and Press
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Epstein moved to amend page 7, paragraph D, Hiring
Priority, to delete any reference to "priority." The motion failed
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for lack of a second. Councilmember Epstein moved to delete from
this same paragraph, line 9, reference to the specific community
organization. The motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Jennings, with the consent of the second,
included in the ma~n motion an amendment based on the desire of the
project owner and recommendations of Planning Commission to insert
the following on page 14 of the Development Agreement, paragraph
10, 7th line, after "Paragraph 9": "A, B, C, E, F, G, Hand K."
The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
COuncilmember Epstein requested that the record reflect that his
yes vote does not constitute an endorsement of the current
Development Agreement process.
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Councilmember Zane moved to introduce an ordinance 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," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Mayor Pro Temrore Press moved to hear items next where members of
the public wished to speak. (ll-B, Il-F, 13-A, 14-0, 14-F and
14-G). Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
unanimously approved.
II-A: Considered later in the meeting.
Il-B: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM/FIRE DEPARTMENT: Presented was a
staff report recommending approval of Affirmative Action Program
for Fire Department, direction to staff to continue with program
planning, direction to City Attorney to prepare resolution for
adoption, and inclusion of program funding in the budget process.
Walter Shirt, President of the local fire fighters union, spoke,
endorsing the City's affirmative action goals. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendation. Second by Councilmember Press. the motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
ll-C and 11-0: Considered later in the meeting.
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ll-F: SAND AND SEA CLUB: Presented was a staff report
recommending authorization for the City Manager to work with State
legislature and State Parks and Recreation Department to include
the Sand and Sea Club property in the State omnibus surplus
property bill. Member of the public, Dan Cohen expressed concern
to insure public use of the beach. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to authorize the staff to work with
Senator Herschel Rosenthal and State Park and Recreation Department
to develop an amendment to Senate Bill 549 to declare the Sand and
Sea property as State surplus property. Second by Councilmember
Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
13-A: BUSINESS LICENSES: Presented was the request of John
Jurenka to adress the Council regarding problems with business
licenses. Mr. Jurenka spoke regarding his three rental properties
which be lelieves should not have three separate business licenses.
Discussion was held.
Councilmember E~stein moved to proceed with the meetlng to 12:30
P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was unanimously
approved.
l4-A, 14-B and l4-C: Continued to June 28, 1983.
14-D: RESEARCH FUNDS FOR AIDS: Presented was a request of
Councilmember Reed to discuss support for legislation appropriating
State and Federal funding of research for AIDS (Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome.) Councilmember Zane moved to allow a member
of the public to speak on this item. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was unanimously approved. Morris Kight spoke in
ObJection to the great amount of publicity about this disease of
which little is known. Councilmember Zane moved that Council go on
record as supporting Senate Bill 910, S. 972, H.R. 2713 and H.R.
2350, requesting that the Mayor send a letter indicating support,
and requesting direction as to what Council might do to effect
passage. Second by Councilmember Press. Discusion was held. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote.
14-F: REQUEST REGARDING ANTI-NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT DAY: Presented
was a request of Councilmember Conn to discuss the naming of
Monday, June 20, 1983 as Anti-Nuclear Disarmament Day in Santa
Monica. Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved to hear members of the
public speak. Mayor Edwards seconded the motion which was
unanimously approved. Jerry Rubin spoke in support of anti-nuclear
disarmament. Councilmember Conn moved to request the Mayor to
write a proclamation proclaiming June 20, 1983 as Anti-Nuclear
Disarmament Day in Santa Monica. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Press. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative. Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative.
Councilmember Epstein
Absent.
Councilmember Reed
14-G: NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN.
Presented was a request of Mayor Pro Tempore Press to discuss
funding for a member of the Commission on the Status of Women to
attend a women's annual national conference. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore Press moved to appropriate $746 for LaVerne Ross,
Commissioner, to attend the National Association of Commissions for
Women National Convention on June 16-18, 1983. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote.
Council Vote: Affirmative. Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
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Abstain.
Councilmember Epstein
Absent.
Councilmember Reed
II-A. ISKON PARADE ROUTE. Presented was a staff report
recommending approval of the alternate parade route as requested by
ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Inc.) with
conditions and adoption of resolution authorizing the holding of
the parade on July 31, 1983 on other than the official City route.
Councilmember E~stein moved to adopt Resolution No. 6705(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON JULY 31, 1983. ON A
ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTE," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
ll-C: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FACILITIES DESIGN: Presented was a
staff report recommending authorization for the City Engineer to
issue a change order for Contract No. 3427(CCS) with DeLeuw Cather
and Company in the amount of $54,560 for additional design fees for
the new Transportation Department facilities and to issue
additional change order up to $20,000 if required. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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Absent: Councilmember Reed
11-0: Considered later in the meeting.
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ll-E: COUNTY PROPERTY TAX REVISIONS: Presented was a staff report
recommending discussion of City policy positions regarding proposed
reduction by the County in the allocation of property tax revenues
for Fiscal Year 1983-84. After discussion, Councilmember Zane
moved to adopt the policy positions as recommended in the staff
report and to instruct the City Manager to communicate these
policies to the City's legislative representatives in Sacramento
and to seek amendments to pending State legislation which
incorporates these policies. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
14-E: COUNCIL TRAVEL EXPENSE: Presented was a request of Mayor
Pro Tempore Press to discuss her request for approval of travel
expense. Discussion was held. Maror Pro Tempore Press moved to
approve the travel expense incurred to attend a Women's Lobby Day,
(which included lobbying effort on behalf of the City) in
Sacramento on May 23, 1983 in the in the amount of $118 for air
fare and $25 for transportation and meals. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
ll-D: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request to hold a Closed
Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. At
12:30 A.M., Councilmember Conn moved to continue Items 14-A, 14-B
and l4-C to June 28, 1983 and to extend the meeting to 12:45 A.M.
for purposes of holding a Closed Session. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Press. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. At
12:45 A.M., Council reconvened with the following members present:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor
Edwards. Councilmember Conn moved to approve arbitration award of
$3,500.00 in the case of Chambers vs. City, Case No. C64726.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
I Absent: Councilmember Reed
: ADJOURNMENT: At 12:46 A.M., Maror Edwards moved to adjourn
,meeting to Tuesday, June 2l, 1983 at 7:30 P.M., adjournment
i in memory of Greg Gomez, husband of Becky
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Gomez of the Department of General Services, and Maurice McKenna.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
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