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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1984
A meeting of the Santa MonIca CIty Council was called to order by
Mayor Edwards at 6: 15 P. M., on Tuesday, September 11, 1984, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councllmember James P. Conn
Councllmember David G. EpsteIn
Councllmember William H. JennIngs
(entered 6;23 P.M.)
Councllmember Christine E. Reed
(entered 6:20 P.M.)
Councllmember Dennis Zane
ActIng CIty Manager John Jallll
Consultant/Former CIty Manager
John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
CIty Clerk Ann M. Shore
STUDY SESSION
A Study Session was called to order by Mayor Edwards at 6:17 p.M.
to consider the following matter;
SS-1: LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS: Presented was a staff
report on the Final Draft of the CIty'S Land Use and CIrculation
Elements. DIScussion was held.
At 7:29 P.M., there beIng no objection, the Study SessIon was
adJourned. A recess was held from 7:29 P.M. to 7:39 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City CouncIl was called to
order by Mayor Edwards at 7: 39 P. M., on Tuesday, September 11,
198!1, in the Council Chambers. Councllmember EpsteIn led the
assemblage in the pledge of allegIance to the United States of
America. Monsignor CyrIl Wood, St. Anne's Catholic Church,
offered the InvocatIon.
It was announced that Item 8-8 was wIthdrawn from the agenda.
CouncIlmember EpsteIn moved to add Item 14-B to the agenda.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by
unanImous vote.
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4-A: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: VacancIes on the LIbrary Board,
PlannIng CommiSSIon, Housing Commission and the Los Angeles
County West Mosquito Abatement DistrIct were announced.
5-A: LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS: Presented was a Public
HearIng on the FInal Draft Land Use and CIrculation Elements and
FInal EnvIronmental Impact Report, contInued from August 28,
1984. The following members of the publIc spoke: Donald Lewin
Nelson on behalf of the Mid-City Neighbors AssocIation; Vince
Muselli on behalf of the Santa MonIca Chamber of Commerce; R.
Dale Beland on behalf of CommercIal and Industrial Properties of
Santa Monica; Tom Larmore and Penny Perlman on behalf of
Concerned Homeowners of Santa Monica; Laura Heymann; Herb Katz
and Dave Roper on behalf of Sunset Park Associated Neighbors;
Herman RosensteIn; Lawrence Brown; Jean Uke; Jack BaptIsta;
Mallory Pearce on behalf of Ocean Park CommunIty Organization;
John SIlber on behalf of PICO NeIghborhood AssocIatIon; Joel
Hager; James Mount; Jerry Buteyn; PhIl Peters; George Bergstrom;
DavId Houtz; Fred Plotke; Alex Gorby; Len La Bella; Melba Blum;
LInda Masada; CherIe Le Brun; Joy Fullmer; Johanne Hanser; Karl
Schober; and Susan Anspach. At 10: 12 P.M., Mayor Edwards moved
to contInue the PublIC Hearing to 6:00 P.M., Septemb~r 18, 1984.
Second by CouncIlmember Conn. The motIon was approved by the
folloWIng vote:
CounCIl Vote:
UnanImously approved 7-0
At 10: 13 P.M., a recess was held. At 10:23 P,M. J CounCIl
reconvened WIth all members present as at the roll call (Mayor
Pro Tempore Press entered at 10:25 P.M.).
5-B: PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM: Presented was a staff report
recommendI~g approval of the FIscal Year 1984-85 Art Plan for the
Percent for Art Program and authorizatIon for transfer of funds
between capital budget program categorIes. DIScussion was herd.
Member of the public Brurla FInkel spoke in support of the Art
Plan. DIScussion was held. CouncIlmember Epstein moved to
approve the 1984-85 Art Plan for the Percent for Art Program with
the follOWIng changes: deletIon of the Fourth Street Median
ProJect, deletIon of the Art Bank, and directIon to the Arts
CommIssIon to prepare proposals for public sculpture, to allocate
those funds, and to specify that Jury fees only be paId for major
acqUIsitIons or proJects. Second by CouncIlmember Reed.
DIScussion was held. At 10:59 P.M., Mayor Edwards moved to extend
the meeting past 11:00 P.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press.
The motIon to extend was approved by unanImous vote. Discussion
was held. With the consent of the second, Councilmember EpsteIn
moved to revise the motIon of approval as follows: Approve the
Plan as proposed wi th the exception of the Art Bank and the
Fourth Street MedIan ProJect, request the Arts CommiSSIon to give
further consideration to returning WIth a recommendation that
would Include the $1,500 for Fourth Street and some of the TIer
II funds for a signifIcant public art project in the VIcinity of
Fourth Street, and to consider some of the other concerns raIsed
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by the CouncIl and give greater specIficity to the expenditure of
the remaIning funds, and also to consider the comments of the
Council in relation to criteria for jury expenditures.
Dlscussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved an amendment to
the motion to direct the Arts CommIssion to develop and elaborate
for Councll a policy regarding the payment of Jury fees. There
being no objection from the second, Councilmember Epstein
accepted the amendment as fr iendly, therefore incorporatl!'lg It
into the revlsed main motion. Councilmember Zane moved an
amendment to direct the Arts Commisslon to proceed with the Art
Bank Program, but to include in the development of the
acquisitIon program a concern for the comments of the Council,
not limiting thelr acquisitIon program to interlor, but also
includlng the prospect of acquiSltlon of major exterior pleces
such as sculptures. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The
amendIng motion faIled by a vote of three in favor, four opposed.
DIScussion was held. The revised main motIon, as amended, was
approved by the following vote:
CouncIl Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented
whereby all Items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the Calendar for discussIon. Councilmember
Reed moved to approve the Consent Calendar wIth the exceptIon of
Items 6-1 and 6-J, reading resolutions and ordinances by tItle
only and waivIng further readlng thereof. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
CouncIl Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: MINUTES: The mInutes of the CIty Council meetings held
June 2, June 5, June 6, June 7, and June 9, 1984, were approved.
6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No.
'6'9'" ( eeS) 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: LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL-AID EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECT:
Resolution No. 6912(CCS) entltled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DESIGNATING LOCAL AGENT FOR
EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS," was adopted authorizing the City Manager
to execute and file Program Supplement No. 5 to the Program of
Local Agency Federal-AId Emergency Relief ProJect.
6-D: RECREATION/PARKS GRANT FUNDS: Resolution No. 6913(CCS)
eOri'titled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF SANTA MONICA PARKS," was adopted.
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6-E: BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN FUNDS: Resolution No. 6914(CCS)
ent1tled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS
AUTHORIZED UNDER S8821," was adopted.
6-F: MURAL/FOURTH STREET OVERPASS: Contract No. 4219(CCS) was
awarded to David Gordon to install a mural on north side of the
Fourth Street overpass on Ocean Park Boulevard.
6-G: ALTERNATE RACE ROUTE FOR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL
MARATHON: WIthdrawn at th~request of itaff.
6-H: SANTA MONICA'S 110TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Withdrawn at
the request of staff.
6-K: STREET LIGHTS PETITION: ResolutIon No. 6915(CCS)
entItled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER
OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
CONSTRUCT STREET LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT WORK ON THOSE STREETS
SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING NO. 5344, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA," was adopted setting a Public Hearing for October 9,
1984, and declarIng the intent to construct street lightIng on
the 300 and 400 blocks of EUClId Street.
6-L: NEWSRACK ORDINANCE: OrdInance No. 1313(CCS) entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE 1979 NEWSRACK ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE AREA OF ZONE
A TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE CITY," was adopted, having been
introduced September 4, 1984.
6-M: LOT SIZE IN SUBDIVISIONS: Ordinance No. 1314(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA REPEALING SECTION 9390 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE f" was adopted regardIng lot size In subdivisions, having
been introduced September 4, 1984.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-1: SANTA MONICA PIER/HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY: Presented
was a st aff report recommend ing reJ ection of all bids for the
construction of a wheelchair ramp at Santa Monica PIer due to the
hIgh cost of the project coupled with access~bility design of the
proposed Carousel Park. (Councilmember JennIngs departed the
Counc11 Chambers at 11:17 P.M.) DISCUSSIon was held.
Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Second by Councilmember Epste1n. The motIon was approved by the
following vote:
CounCIl Vote:
Afflrmatlve:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
NegatIve:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press
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Absent:
Councilmember Jennings
6-J: JACK'S ON THE PIER/264 SANTA MONICA PIER: Presented was a
staff report recommending approval of execution of the Consent to
Assignment of Lease for premlses located at 264 Santa Monica Pier
from former lessees J. Jack Rosenfeld and Keun H. ChOl to present
lessees Jae Young Lee and Keun H. Choi dba Jack's on the Pier.
Member of the public Walter Schwartz spoke to request reVlew of
Pler lease rates to generate lncome for the City. Councilmember
Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby
approvlng the execution of Contract No. 4220(CCS), a Consent to
Assignment of Lease for premises at 264 Santa Monica Pier from J.
Jack Rosenfeld and Keun H. ChOl dba Jack r s on the Pler, to Jae
Young Lee and Keun H. ChOl dba Jack's on the Pier. Second by
Councllmember Zane. After discusslon, the motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: AffJ.rmatlve: Councllmembers Conn, Epste1n,
Press and Zane
Negat1ve: Councilmember Reed and Mayor
Edwards
Absent: Councilmember Jennlngs
There being no obJectlon, the 13 Items (Written Communlcatlons)
were moved to be heard next on the agenda.
13-A: AIR POLLUTION: Presented was the request
Mlnufo to address uCouncll regardlng alr pollutlon
llnes. There being no one present to speak to
Councllmember Epstein moved to receive and
communication. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press.
was approved by unanlmous vote.
of Michael
by the bus
the matter,
hIe the
The motlon
.13-B: TRAFFIC BUMP/2105 WASHINGTON AVENUE: Presented was the
request of Mary Rauworth to address Councll regardlng the traffic
bump at 2105 Washlngton Avenue. Mary Rauworth spoke in regard to
the noise 1n her home result1ng from the traff1c bump at 2105
Washington Avenue. D1Scussion was held. Staff indlcated a
status report would be provided to Council with a copy to Ms.
Rauworth.
13-C: ANIMAL SHELTER: Presented was the request of Ramona Tara
Forelle to address Council regardlng the Santa Monlca Anlmal
Shelter. Ramona Tara Forelle and T1mothy Gettllng spoke ln
regard to pet shelter practices and In objection to laboratory
purchase of pets. D1Scussion was held. Staff indlcated that a
report on the matter wlll be sent to Ms. Forelle when completed.
13-D: BUS DRIVERS: Presented was the request of Walter Schwartz
to address Council regardlng changlng of bus drivers at the
corner of Fourth Street and Colorado Boulevard. Walter Schwartz
spoke in regard to t1me spent durlng changing of bus drlvers at
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the corner of Fourth Street and Colorado Boulevard. Discuss1.on
was held. Staff l.ndicated that a report will be prepared on the
matter.
7-A: STREET LIGHTING: Presented was a staff report regarding a
Public Hearing on the conven1.ence and necessity of certaIn street
lighting and recommending adopt1.on of a resolution find1.ng that
the public convenience and necessity requIre the construction of
street lighting on: Twenty-fIfth Street between Pico and Pearl;
Strand between Sixth and Lincoln Boulevard; Princeton between
Santa Mon1.ca Boulevard and Colorado Avenue; Stanford, Berkeley
and Franklin between Santa Mon1.ca Boulevard and Colorado Avenue,
and Euclid Street between Broadway and Colorado Avenue (Only
commercIal properties w1.11 be assessed. CDBG funds w1.11 be used
to pay costs of residentlal propertIes as indicated in August 14,
1984 report.). The Public Hearing was declared open at 11:47
P.M. Member of the public, Mrs. Clyde Tlppit spoke in oppoSltlon
and presented a petition against lnstallation of street lights on
Strand between S1.xth Street and Lincoln Boulevard. There belng
no one else wlshing to speak to the matter, Councilmember Epsteln
moved to close the Publ ic Hear ing at 11: 51 P. M. Counc ilmember
Epsteln moved to acknowledge protests and adopt Resolutlon No.
6916(CCS) entltled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING AND ORDERING WORK ON
VARIOUS STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 6898(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)," reading
by title only and waiVIng further readIng thereof. Second by
Councilmember lane. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Counc1.1 Vote:
AffIrmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Reed, lane and Mayor Edwards
Abstaln:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press
Absent:
Councllmember Jennings
Councilmember Epstein moved to hear Item 11-B next on the agenda.
The motion was duly seconded and unanImously approved.
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A meeting of the Redevelopment Agency 1n Special Joint Sess10n
wIth the City Counc1.l was called to order at 11:59 P.M. by
Chairperson Edwards.
Roll Call: Present: Cha1.rperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epsteln
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member Dennis Zane
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ActIng ExecutIve Director John H. Jalill
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
Absent:
Agency Member Jennings
11-B: OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NO. 1 (1) AND (B):
Presented was a staff report transmitting resolutions authorizing
Issuance of bonds to fInance portions of the cost of Ocean Park
Redevelopment Projects No. 1(a) and 1 (b), authorizing inVItation
of proposals for purchase of tax allocations bonds, and related
actIons. DIScussion was held. Chairperson Edwards moved to
approve staff recommendatIon No. 1 thereby adoptIng ResolutIon
No. 391(RAS) entItled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$5,700,000 BONDS OF SAID AGENCY TO FINANCE PORTIONS OF THE COST
OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS KNOWN AS OCEAN PARK PROJECTS NO. 1 (A)
AND HB), reading by title only and waIVIng further reading
thereof. Second by ChaIrperson Pro Tempore Press. DIScussion
was held. Agency Member Reed requested the record to reflect
that she will not be voting for any of these motions related to
these Projects because it includes major borrOWIng to do what she
conSIders to be a very misbegotten greening of the beach to the
tune of four and a half millIon dollars. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Agency Vote:
AffH'matIve:
Members Conn, Press, Zane and
Chairperson Edwards
NegatIve:
Members Epstein and Reed
Absent:
Member Jennings
Councllmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that he is
voting no because he regards the underlying expenditure as
ImprOVIdent.
ChaIrperson Edwards moved to approve staff recommendatIon No. 2
thereby adopting ResolutIon No. 392(RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE INVITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TAX
ALLOCATION BONDS OF SAID AGENCY," readIng by title only and
waiving further readIng thereof. Second by ChaIrperson Pro
Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the follOWIng vote:
Agency Vote:
Affirmative:
Members Conn, Press, Zane and
Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Members Epstein and Reed
Absent:
Member JennIngs
Councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect that he is
voting no because he regards the underlYIng expendIture as
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improvident. Councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect
that she IS not voting for any of these motions related to these
ProJects because it includes major borrowIng to do what she
considers to be a very misbegotten greening of the beach to the
tune of four and a half million dollars.
Chairperson Edwards moved to approve staff recommendation No. 3
thereby directing the Secretary of the Agency to execute and
deliver to PaIne Webber Incorporated a Written Consent pursuant
to general Government Code Sub-Section 53691 (c) (2). Second by
ChaIrperson Pro Tempore Press. DIScussion was held. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote:
Afflrmat i ve:
Members Conn, EpsteIn, Press, Zane
and Chairperson Edwards
Negative:
Member Reed
Absent:
Member Jennings
ChaIrperson Edwards moved to approve staff recommendation No.4.
thereby reducing revenue account number 18-934-252-000-000 to
$4,049,750. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. DISCUSSIon was
held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote:
AffIrmative:
Members Conn, Epstein, Press, Zane
and ChaIrperson Edwards
Negative:
Member Reed
Absent:
Member Jennings
On behalf of the CIty Council, Mayor Edwards moved to approve a
reduction In revenue account number 18-934-252-000-000 to
$4,049.750. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was
approved by the fOllowIng vote:
CouncIl Vote:
AffIrmatIve:
Councilmembers Conn, EpsteIn,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councllmember Reed
Absent:
Councllmember Jennings
ADJOURNMENT: At 12:15 A.M., Chairperson Edwards moved to adjourn
the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Second by Agency Member
Epstein. The motion was approved by the follOWIng vote:
Agency Vote:
UnanImously approved 6-0
Absent:
Member Jennings
(Councilmember Zane departed the Council Chambers at 12:16 A.M.)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED
8-A: SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE PROTECTION PROVISIONS: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an ordinance for Introduction and fIrst
readIng amending supplemental fire protection provisions.
DiscussIon was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to continue the
matter to September 25, 1984. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press.
The motion was approved by a vote of four to one, Mayor Edwards
opposed.
8-8: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING REPORTS:
staff.
Wi thdrawn at request of
7-B: REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a
staff report regarding a Public Hearing on assessments of costs
to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs at various
locations (SR-84-58). The Public HearIng was declared open at
12: 18 A.M. There being no one wishing to speak to the matter,
Councilmember Epstei~ moved to close the PublIC Hearing at 12:19
A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motIon was approved
by unanimous vote. Councilmember EpsteIn moved to note that no
protests had been received and to adopt Resolution No. 6917(CCS)
entl tIed: "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-84-58)," readIng by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The mot Ion was
approved by the followIng vote:
CouncIl Vote:
Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent:
Councilmembers Jennings and Zane
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
A meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority In
SpecIal Joint Session with the city CouncIl was called to order
at 12:21 A.M. by ChaIrperson Edwards.
ROLL CALL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epstein
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
ActIng ExecutIve DIrector John Jallll
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
Absent:
Agency Member WillIam H. JennIngs
Agency Member DennIS Zane
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ROLL CALL OF HOUSING AUTHORITY
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards
Chalrperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Authorlty Member James P. Conn
Authority Member David G. Epstein
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Actlng Executlve Dlrector John Jalil1
Authority Attorney Robery M. Myers
C1ty Clerk Ann M. Shore
Absent:
Authority Member Willlam H. Jennings
Author1ty Member Dennls Zane
11-A: SENIOR CONGREGATE HOUSING PROJECT: Presented was a staff
report recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing
execution of a Standard Agreement and related documents,
acceptance of the California Department of Hous1ng Development
Rental Houslng Construction funds, afflrmation of conditions of
the deferred loan as recommended, establishment of a Housing
Authorlty Fund, and approval of an appropriate revenue account to
recelve the-Rental Housing Construction deferred loan funds, for
use in developing the senlor congregate housing proJect. During
dlScusslon, Authority Member Conn moved to adopt Resolution No.
16 (HAS) entl tled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND PARTICIPATION
IN THE RENTAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM," readlng by title
only and walving further readlng thereof. Second by Authority
Member Epstein. The motlon was approved by the followlng vote:
Authorlty Vote:
Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent:
Authorlty Members Jennings and
Zane
Asency Member Conn moved to afflrm the cond1tions of the deferred
loan as recommended 1n the staff report dated September 11, 1984.
Second by Agency Member Epsteln. The mot1on was approved by the
fOllowing vote:
Agency Vote:
Unanlmously approved 5-0
Absent:
Agency Members Jennings and Zane
Councilmember Epstein moved to authorlze the establishment of a
Housing-Authori ty" -Fund and an approprlate revenue account to
receive the Rental Housing Construction deferred loan funds.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motio'l was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote:
Unanlmously approved 5-0
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Absent:
Councllmembers JennIngs and Zane
There being no objection, ChaIrperson Edwards declared the
Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at 12:26 A.M.
There beIng no objection, Chairperson Edwards declared the
Housing Authority meetIng adjourned at 12:27 A.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED
11-C: CLOSED SESSION: Considered later in the meeting.
14-A: SMOKING REGULATIONS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Epstein to dISCUSS a request for a staff report on
an ordinance regulatIng smokIng in publ1C places. Dur1ng
dIScussion, CounCllmember Epstein moved to hear from a member of
the public. There being no obJection, member of the public,
Charles Mawson, Legislative Director for Californians for
Non-Smokerts RIghts, spoke In support of an ordinance regulating
smoking In publIC places. ~ouncilmember Epstein moved to direct
staff to 1nvestigate the matter of prohibIting smokIng 1n pUblic
places and offer pOlICy optIons and to speclf1cally consider the
merIts and demerits of a voluntary program with respect to the
workplace and restaurants, 1ncludi'1g discussion wIth interested
local ent1t1es. Second by Mayor Edwards. Discussion was held.
The motIon was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote:
AffIrmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Reed
and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Mayor Pro Tempore Press
Absent:
Councilmembers Jennings and Zane
14-B: PERSONNEL BOARD/DIRECT APPOINTMENTS POLICY: Continued to
September 25, 1984.
11-C: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was the request for Closed
SeSSIon to d1SCUSS pending litigatIon and personnel matters. At
12:35 A.M., Councilmember Epstein moved to adJourn to Closed
Sess ion. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motIon was approved by
unanImous vote. Council reconvened at 1:10 A.M. with the
follow1ng present: Councilmembers Conn, EpsteIn, Press and Reed.
Counc11member Conn moved to approve an arb1tration award In the
case of Brown versus C1 ty of Santa Mon1ca in the amount of
$5,500. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was
approved by the folloWIng vote:
Council Vote:
Unanlmously approved 4-0
Absent:
C:ouncllmembers Jennings, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
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Counc~lmember Epstein moved to approve an arbitration award 1n
the Case of Trachtenberg versus C1 ty of Santa Monica 1n the
amount of $2,750. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Counc~l Vote: Unanimously approved 4-0
Absent: Counc1lmembers Jenn1ngs, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
ADJOURNMENT: AT 1:23 A.M., Councilmember Epstein, moved to
adJourn "to 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 18, 1984, to consider
continued 1tems, adjournment to be 1n memory of Earl Clare
Ulrich. Second by Counc11member Conn. The motion was approved
by the fOllowing vote:
Counc11 Vote:
Unanimously approved 4-0
Absent:
Councilmembers Jennings, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
ATTEST:
z;::~.- ~
Ken Edwards
Mayor
~~~
Ann M. Shore
C1ty Clerk
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September 11, 1984