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M-6/14/1983 . . . . 297 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: 1 June 14, 1983 298 . 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. . 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. . 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 2 June 14. 1983 . . . . . 299 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 3 June 14, 1983 300 . 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. . 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: . Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmernbers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Mayor Pro Tempore Press 4 June 14, 1983 . . 301 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: . . 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 r June 14, 19B3 302 . Absent. Councilmember Reed 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 . 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: . 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 ! 6 June 14, 1983 . . . . . 303 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 7 June 14, 1983 304 . 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. . 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: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Reed 8 June 14, 1983 . . . . . 305 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 9 June 14, 1983 306 . 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. . 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: . Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Reed ll-C and 11-0: Considered later in the meeting. 10 June 14, 1983 . . . . . 307 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: 11 June 14, 1983 308 . 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 . 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 . Absent: Councilmember Reed 11-0: Considered later in the meeting. 12 June 14, 1983 . . . . . 309 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 Ue to be 13 June 14, 1983 310 . Gomez of the Department of General Services, and Maurice McKenna. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. ATTEST: I 1 J/t.-- _ _--;:' ? !..6H'~ (;I~,,-,4 I' Joam~lJellY City Clerk C:::D: 'on 'd~ { Mayor . . 14 June 14, 1983 .