M-6/26/1984
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 26, 1984
A meeting of the Santa Monlca City Council was called to order at
6:13 P.M. by Mayor Edwards on Tuesday, June 26, 1984, in the
Council Chambers for the purpose of holding a Study Session,
Joint Meetings wlth the Redevelopment Agency and Parking
Authority and a Regular Councll meeting.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Councilmember James P. Conn
(entered 6:15 P.M.)
Councllmember David G. EpsteIn
Councllmember Wllllam H. JennIngs
Councllmember ChrIstIne E. Reed
Councllmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Clty Clerk Ann M. Shore
STUDY SESSION:
A SpecIal Study SeSSIon was called to order by Mayor Edwards at
6:13 P.M. to consIder the following matters:
SS-1: OCEAN PARK LIBRARY RENOVATION: Presented was an oral
staff report and drawings on renovation of the Ocean Park
Library. DIScussIon was held.
SS-2: GANN LIMIT OVERRIDE: Presented was
provIding information on the City's Gann LimIt
need for and nature of possIble override
Discussion was held.
a staff report
status and the
considerations.
At 7:15 P.M., there being no objection, the Study SeSSIon was
adjourned. A recess was held from 7:15 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Edwards at 7: 30 P. M., on Tuesday, June 26, 1984,
in the CouncIl Chambers. Councllmember Jennlngs led the
assemblage In the pledge of allegiance to the Unl ted States of
America. Reverend Alan Deuel, Flrst Presbyterlan Church, offered
the invocatlon,
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
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Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epste~n
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
C~ty Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr.
C~ty Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
Counc~lmember Epste~n moved to add Items CC/PA-1, 6-J (as
rev~sed), 8:"'A, 11-E (as revised), 14-C, 14-D, 14-E and 14-F to
the Agenda. Second by Mayor Edwards. The mot~on was approved by
unan~mous vote.
4-A: RESULTS OF ELECTION HELD. JUNE 5, 1984: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a resolution certifying the results of
a Special Municipal Elect~on held on June 5, 1984. Counc~lmember
Epste~n moved to adopt Resolution No. 6872(CCS) entltled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RETURNS FOR
PROPOSITIONS W, X, Y AND Z, AND TWO RENT CONTROL BOARD MEMBERS IN
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY
ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 5, 1984," reading by t~tle only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The
mot~on was approved by the following vote:
Counc~l Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
4-B: RENT CONTROL BOARD MEMBERS: The City Clerk administered
the Oath of Off~ce and presented a Certificate of Election to
Eileen Lipson and Penny Patric~a Nagler, newly elected members of
the Rent Control Board.
4-C: EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS: Mayor Edwards presented employee
serv~ce p~ns to Antonio Martinez, Asphalt Crew Leader, for 25
years of service, and to Alfred Velez, Airport Supervisor, for 25
years of service, and expressed appreciat~on.
4-D: OLYMPIC FLAG:
Organ~zing Committee
Counc~l.
B~ll Bedford of the Los Angeles Olympic
presented the Olymplc Flag to the City
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
A regular meetlng of the Redevelopment Agency in
w~th the City Councll was called to order at
Chairperson Edwards.
JOlnt session
7:55 P.M. by
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards
Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Agency Member James P. Conn
Agency Member David G. Epsteln
Agency Member William H, Jennlngs
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Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member DennIs Zane
Executive DIrector John H. Alschuler, Jr.
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
CC/RA-1: THIRD STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/MALL IMPROVEMENT
LOAN FUND: Presented was a staff report transmItting a
resolutIon authorIzing a principal repayment of $150,000 from the
Downtown Fund, recommendIng approval of a $300,000 loan to the
ThIrd Street Development Corporation to establIsh a Mall
Improvement Loan Fund, and directIng the City Attorney to prepare
and City Manager to execute necessary documents. Discussion was
held. Agency Member EpsteIn moved to adopt Resolution No.
386 (RAS) ent 1 tled: "A RESOLOTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING PARTIAL REPAYMENT OF DEBT
OWED THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ON PROMISSORY NOTE NUMBER ONE OF
THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT," reading by tItle only and
wal vIng further readIng thereof. Second by Agency Member Zane.
DurIng discussIon, Agency Member Reed moved an amendment to
delete the workIng capItal assistance as an-authorized use for
funds to be loaned. The motion dIed for lack of a second. The
main motion was approved by the following vote:
Agency Vote:
AffIrmatIve:
Members Conn, Epstein, JennIngs,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
NegatIve:
Member Reed
Councllmember Epstei,n moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby (1) approvIng a $300,000 loan to the ThIrd Street
Development Corporation at the terms stated 1n the staff report
dated June 26, 1984, to establish a Mall Improvement Loan Fund
which will be comprised of $150,000 from the General Fund and
$150,000 for the Community Development Block Grant Program; and
(2) approving the promissory note and loan agreement, Contract
No. 4171 (CCS) I and dIrecting the CIty Manager to negotiate and
execute the documents. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the follOWIng vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Counc1lmembers Press, Reed and Zane
Councilmember Reed asked the record to reflect her concern In
regard to the aspect of "maximum flexlbll1ty" Indlcated and that
she does not approve of thlS as a blank check program.
At 8:13 P.M., A6ency Member EpsteIn moved to adJourn the
Redevelopment Agency. Second by Agency Member Conn. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
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Agency Vote:
Unan1mously approved 7-0
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY
A special meet1ng of the Parking Author1ty 1n Joint session with
the City Council was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairperson
Edwards.
Roll Call: Present: Cha1rperson Ken Edwards
Cha1rperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
Authority Member James P. Conn
Author1ty Member David G. Epstein
Authority Member W11liam H. Jenn1ngs
Author1ty Member Christine E. Reed
Authority Member Dennis Zane
Execut1ve Secretary John H. Alschuler, Jr.
Author1ty Attorney Robert M. Myers
CIty Clerk Ann M. Shore
CC/PA-1: PARKING STRUCTURE NO.2: Presented was a staff report
transm1tting resolut1ons of the City Council and Park1ng
Authority approving modifications to Parking Structure No. 2
located at 1431 Second Street. Authority Member Epstein moved to
adopt Resolution No. 181 (PAS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THAT
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS OF PARKING STRUCTURE NUMBER 2 COMPLY WITH
THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY," reading by
title only and waiving further read1ng thereof. Second by
Chairperson Pro Tempore Press. The mot1.on was approved by the
following vote:
Author1.ty Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Epstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 6873 (Ges)
enh tled: II RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CONFIRMING THAT PROPOSED ALTERATIONS OF PARKING STRUCTURE
NUMBER 2 COMPLY WITH THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PARKING
AUTHORITY," reading by tItle only and waIving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was
approve by the follow1ng vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 8:17 P.M., Authonty Member Epste1n moved to adjourn the
Parking Authority meeting. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore
Press. The mot1on was approved by the following vote.
Author1ty Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED:
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The regular meeting of the City CouncIl was reconvened by Mayor
Edwards at 8: 18 P. M. wIth all members present as at the roll
call.
5-A: NUCLEAR FREE PETITION: Presented was a staff report
transm~tt~ng a Nuclear Free Santa Mon1.ca Charter Amendment
petItIon which has qualified for placement on the ballot for the
elect10n to be held November 6, 1984, cont1nued from June 12,
1984, Item 11-B. CouncilmemberEpsteln moved to hear the pub11c
for two m1nutes each. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion
was approved by a vote of f1ve to one. D1Scussion was held. The
follow1ng members of the public spoke on the matter: Michael
Brush, Kelly Hayes-Ra1.tt, Ph1.1 Chamberl1n, Jerry Rubin, Leon
V1ckman, Lawrence Teeter, Bonn1e Johnstone, Alex Man, Anthony
Russo, Kathryn May, Patrick Wall, Janet Br1dges, Robert Busch,
Mar1ssa Rubin and Bob McCloskey.
Mayor Edwards moved to d1rect the C1ty Attorney to prepare
necessary resolut1ons/ordinances to call the election to be held
on November 6, 1984, and to place the matter on the ballot.
Second by Councilmember Zane.
Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to dlrect the
Attorney to proceed with appropriate steps to seek an
determ1nat1on of the constitutionality of th1S measure.
by Councilmember Reed. D1scussion was held. The mot1on
by the following vote:
City
early
Second
fa1led
Counc11 Vote: Aff1.rmat1ve:
Councilmembers Epste1n and Reed
Negative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
D1Scuss1on was held.
follow~ng vote:
The ma1n mot1.on was approved by the
CounC11 Vote: Aff1rmative:
Counc11members Conn, Jenn1ngs,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmember Epste1n
Councilmember EpsteIn requested the record to reflect his no vote
for the following reasons: (1) to preserve his rIght to file an
actIon to keep thIS matter off the ballot, (2) as a protest
against what he cons1ders to be an abuse of the inItiat1ve
process to address an Issue appropriately addressed on the
federal level, and (3) to protest agaInst the impOSItion of costs
on the city and on the polItical communIty to debate a facially
and obviously unconst1tional proposal.
5-B: FOURTH STREET EASTBOUND FREEWAY RAMP: Presented was a
staff report transm1tting aiesolut1on re66mmendIng construction
of the Fourth Street Eastbound Freeway On-ramp, hav1ng been
continued from June 12, 1984, Item 11-D. Discuss10n was held.
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Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolut1on No. 6874(CCS)
ent1.tled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOURTH STREET EAST BOUND
FREEWAY ON-RAMP," reading by t1.tle only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. DiscuSSIon
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
all 1tems are considered and approved in one mot1on unless
removed from the Calendar for discuss1on. Councilmember Conn
moved to approve the Consent Calendar w1th the exception of Items
~ 6-E, 6-G, 6-K, 6-M, 6-0, 6-P and 6-S, reading resolutions
and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the
follow1ng vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the City Council
meeting held March 27, 1984 were approved.
6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 6875(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-D: FEDERAL-AID EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECT: Resolution No.
6877 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA DESIGNATING LOCAL AGENT FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
FUNDS," was adopted, authorizing the f1ling of an applicat10n
under the Federal Emergency Act for $3,380 1.1'1 funds to repair
storm damage to McClure tunnel and storm drain inlet at 700 block
of Pacific Coast Highway.
6-F: RENTAL HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT: A
recommendation that City Counc11 receive and file the report of
the BU11ding and Safety Div1sion rental housing code enforcement
activities in compliance with California Revenue and Taxation
Code Section 17299 for the years 1979 through 1983 was approved.
6-H: REFUSE COLLECTION: A recommendation that the City Attorney
be d1rected to prepare an amendment to Municipal Code Section
5227C to make m1nor modifications to the points of refuse
collections was approved.
6-1: _AUTO, TRUCK AND BUS BATTERIES: Bid No. 1949 was awarded to
Hawaiian Pacific Battery Corporat10n at the unit pr1.ces bid for
auto, truck and bus batteries.
6-J: GENERATOR AT POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY: Contract No.
4172(CCS) was awarded to Schultz Electric Co. in amount of
$98,855 for installation of a Generator to the Police Department
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fac111ty and author1zat1on was approved to issue necessary change
orders and make appropriatIon adjustments.
6-L: TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Contract No. 4174(CCS) was awarded to S &
W Electric ln the amount of of $13,813 for 1nstallat1on of
interconnects for traffIC s1gnals at various locat1.ons and
authorizat1on was approved to issue necessary change orders and
make appropr1atlon adjustments.
6-N: CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING IMPROVEMENTS: Contract No.
4176(CCS) was awarded to Diamond A1r Conditioning 1n the amount
of $22,777 for design and construction of HVAC modIfications at
C1ty Hall and authorIzatIon was approved to Issue necessary
change orders.
6-Q: CITY YARDS/SPRAYBOOTH AND CANOPY: Contract No. 4178(CCS)
was awarded to Spray Systems, Inc., in the amount of $34,217 for
des1gn and construction of truck paint spraybooth and canopy at
Ci ty Yards and authorization was approved to issue necessary
change orders.
6-R: HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATION AT CITY HALL:
Contract No. 4179(CCS) was awarded toR. G. Construction Company
in the amount of $33,330 for handicapped accessibility
modif~cation at City Hall and authorizatlon was approved to issue
necessary change orders.
6-T: BUS BRAKE PARTS: B1d No. 1948 was awarded to Graham Brake
and Diesel Inc. a-t- unit pr1ces bid for brake parts for transit
buses for the Transportat1on Department.
6-V: TRASH CONTAINERS: Bid No. 1951 was awarded to Dura Art
Stone at the unlt.- price of $143.78 for precast concrete trash
contaIners for the Recreation & Park Department.
6-W: 1983-84 GANN LIMIT: Resoluton No. 6878(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REVISING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84,"
was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-c: FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 15795/530 PICO BOULEVARD:
Councilmember Epstein lntroduced discuss10n in regard to a staff
report transmitting a resolut1on approv1ng Final Parcel Map 15795
for property at 530 Pico Boulevard subm1tted by developer Roman
Properties. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epste1n moved to
adopt Resolution No. 6876(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 15795," read1.ng by title only and
waiving further read1ng thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn.
Discussion was held. The mot10n was approved by the following
vote:
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Counc11 Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-E: FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON STATE BEACH: Mayor Pro Tempore Press
introduced d1scussion 1n regard to a staff report recommending
that Jonathan Club and Sand and Sea Club be granted permission to
conduct Fourth of July f1reworks displays on the State Beach.
D1scuss1.on was held. Member of the public Robert Johnson spoke
on behalf on the Jonathan Club request1.ng permiss1.on to conduct a
Fourth of July f1.reworks display. Discussion was held. Mayor
Pro Tempore Press moved to grant permiSS1.on to the Sand and Sea
Club for Fourth of July fireworks display. Second by
Counc11member Reed. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Counc1l Vote: Aff1rmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councllmember Epste1n
Counc1lmember Reed moved to grant perm1ss1on for Fourth of July
fireworks dIsplay by the Jonathan Club. Second by Councilmember
Jenn1ngs. D1scussion was held. W1th the consent of the second,
Councilmember Reed amended the mot10n to 1nclude the follow1ng
findings to perm1.t the Jonanthan Club to have a f1reworks
display: (1) the long history the C1ty has in permitting the
Jonathan Club to have f1.reworks, and (2) the City has annually
granted permits to other private membersh1p beach clubs to
display fireworks on the beach and the City should not perm1t one
club and not another. Discussion was held. The motion fa1.led by
the fOllOWIng vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jenn1ngs and
Reed
Negat1ve:
Councilmembers Epste1n, Press, Zane
and Mayor Edwards
Councilmember Epste1n requested the record to reflect that hIS no
vote 1S due to his belief that, along with the other application
for fireworks display, the traff1c and police problem generated
just1.fy not having more than one maJor fireworks d1splay at one
t1.me. Councilmember Zane requested the record to reflect that
h1s no vote is due to his concern about emergencies created at
the site and the lack of access1.b1hty to facilit1.es to handle
those emergenc1es should they occur. Mayor Edwards requested the
record to reflect h1S no vote 1S due to h1S concern that if an
attractive nuisance 1S created, there should be public fac1.11ties
available to meet the needs of the people who have been inv1ted
to that site.
Note: The motion was reconsidered on page 16.
6-G: EARTHQUAKE SAFETY: Mayor Edwards introduced discussion 1n
regard to a staff report recommendIng author1zatIon to request
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Senator Alquist to amend SB 1797 regarding earthquake safety to
1nclude Santa Monica 1n the list of exempt C1 ties. Discussion
was held. Counc1lmember Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendat1.on as presented. Second by Councilmember Reed. The
mot1on was approved by the follow1ng vote:
Council Vote: AffirmatIve:
Counc1lmembers Epstein, Jennings,
Reed and Zane
Negat1.ve:
Councilmembers
Mayor Edwards
Conn,
Press
and
6-K: 7TH STREET PARKING FACILITY STUDY: Counc1lmember Epstein
1ntroduced discuSSIon regarding a staff report recommend1ng award
of a contract to Gruen Assoc1ates in the amount of $28,000 to
conduct a feasib111ty and planning study of a 7th Street parking
facility in the vicin1ty of the City's Main Library with
commerc1al and pub11c open space. Following discussion,
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendat1on,
thereby award1ng Contract No. 4173 (CCS) to Gruen Assoc1ates 1n
the amount of $28,000 to conduct a feasibility study of a 7th
Street parking fac1lity, provided that the proposed park be
deleted from considerat1on. Second by Councilmember Jennings.
D1Scuss10n was held. Counc1lmember Conn moved a substitute
mot1on to approve the staff recommendat1on, thereby awarding
Contract No. 4173(CCS) to Gruen Associates ~n the amount of
$28,000 for professional serV1ces to conduct a feaSibility study
and do preliminary plann1ng for a 7th Street parking facil1ty
with commrc1.al and open space. Second by Mayor Edwards.
Councilmember Epste10 moved an amendment to include a specif1c
direct~ve that the 1ssues of security and defens~ble space be
addressed 1.n consideration of any park proposal. With the
consent of the second, the maker accepted the amendment as
fr1eodly and 111corporated it 1.nto the substitute mot1.on. The
substItute motion was approved by the following vote:
Counc1l Vote: AffIrmative:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
NegatIve:
Counc1lmember Epstein
6-M: PARKING STRUCTURE NO. 2 ALTERATIONS/1431 SECOND STREET:
Councilmember Jenn1ngs introduced d1scuss10n in regard to a staff
report recommend1.ng reJection of the bid of Knowleton Corporation
and award of the b1.d to B. P. Kent Company 1n the amount of
$213,000 for alteration of Parking Structure No. 2 located at
1431 Second Street and authorizat10n to issue necessary change
orders. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff
recommendatio"n, thereby (1r rejectIng the b1d of Knowleton
Corporation because of a major discrepancy, (2) award1.ng Contract
No. 4175(CSS) for alterat10n of Parking Structure No.2 to B. P.
Kent Company J the lowest responsible bidder, In the amount of
$273,000, and (3) authorizing the C1 ty Engineer to Issue any
change order necessary to complete additional work to the extent
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of funds available in accordance w1.th the Administrat1ve
Instruction on Change orders. Second by Councilmember Conn. The
mot1on was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanlmously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-0: 1983-84 SEWER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: Councilmember JennIngs
Introduced discuss10n in regard to a staff report recommending
award of a contract to Vicco Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$149,680 for the 1983-84 Sewer Replacement Program. Following
d1Scussion, Councilmember Epste1n moved to continue the matter to
July 10, 1984, to allow further staff reV1ew. Second by
Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 7-0
6-P: CLARE FOUNDATION BUILDING: DiscusS10n was held in regard
to a staff. re~6rt. re6omm~ndirig award of contract to B. G.
Construction Company in the amount of $23,500 for restroom and
handicapped access1.bil1ty modif1cations to Clare Foundation
building. M,,!,yor _ Edwarqs moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby (1) decreasing the appropriation
authori ty in the Community Development Block Grant No.
19-200-262-525-927 in the amount of $ 6,467, (2) increas lng the
aproprlation authority in Community Development Block Grant
Account No. 19-200-262-000-911 in the amount of $6,467. (3)
awarding Contract No. 4177 (CCS) for bathroom remodel and
accessibIlity modIfIcations to the Clare FoundatIon building to
B. G. Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in the
amount of $23,500, and (4) authoriZIng the City Engineer to issue
any change order necessary to complete additional work to the
extent of funds available In accordance WIth the Adm1nistrative
I nstruct ion on Change Orders. Second by Councllmember Conn.
The mot1on was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 7-0
6-S: LINCOLN PARK TOT LOT: Counc1.1member Jennings introduced
discuss1.on in regard to a staff report recommending reject10n of
bids for construction of a Tot Lot in Lincoln Park. After
discussion, Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the staff
recommendation - and to dIrect- - the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution allowing the CIty to do the appropriate portion of the
construction of the Tot Lot in L1ncoln Park. Second by
Councilmember Reed. With the consent of the second, Councilmember
Epste1n included 1n the motion direction to the C1ty Attorney to
prepare a resolution makIng the appropriate f1ndings and
rejecting all the bids. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote; UnanImously approved 7-0
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Dur1ng d1Scuss1on, Councilmember Conn moved to hear Item 12-A
after Item 7-A. The motion was duly seconded and, hearing no
object10n, the motion was approved.
7-A: TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE FORM: Presented was a staff
report transmitting a resolution conf1.rm~ng changes to the Toxic
Chem1cal D1.sclosure Form. The Public Hearing was declared open
at 9:49 P.M. Member of the pub11c Wayne Hall spoke in support of
toxic cleanup. There being no one else wishing to speak to the
matter, Counc~lm~mber Epstein moved to close the Pub11C Hearing
at 9:51 P.M. Second uby Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Coun,c~lmeml~er Epstein moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6879(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING CHANGES TO THE
TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE FORM," read1ng by title only and
wa1. ving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discussion was held. The motIon was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
12-A: 1605 SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD/CITY LANDMARK: Councilmember
Epstein. moved to hear the staff report, allow ten minutes to the
appellant to present the appeal, two minutes each for members of
the pub11c to speak to the matter and five m1nutes for the
rebuttal from the appellant. The mot1on dIed for lack of a
second. Presented was a staff report transm~tting an appeal from
a deciSIon of the Landmarks Commission designating the parcel,
including the structure and grounds at 1605 San Vicente
Boulevard, a City Landmark. Discuss10n was held. Councilmember
Conn moved to hear from members of the public for three m1nutes
each; Second by Councilmember Epste1.n. The motion was approved
by a vote of six to one. D1Scuss~on was held. Jerry Kay,
representing the appellant, spoke in support of the appeal.
Steve Green, developer for the appellant, responded to quest1.ons
of Council. The following members of the pub11C spoke 1n favor
of the property being designated as a City Landmark: David
Cameron, Dr. Jacque11ne Bouhoutsos, Esther Condon, Ken Cameron,
Suzanne Shellaby, Meryl Maler and Barton Phelps. Tonian Holberg,
J.R. Goldstein and Wilham Ludw1g spoke In opposition to the
property being designated as a City Landmark. Mr. Kay presented
a rebuttal to arguments in support of the designatIon of the
property as a Landmark.
CO,unc11lllember Epsteil'!, moved, to extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
Csunc1lmemberEpsteinmoved to sustain the findings of the
Landmarks CommiSSIon and deny the appeal thereby designatIng 1605
San Vicente Boulevard as a C1ty Landmark. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Press. Discusslon was held. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
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COUTIc11 Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
A recess was held at 11:22 P.M.
reconvened wlth all members present.
At 11:30 P.M., Council
,~ouncIlmember Epste1n moved to hear Item 14-B next on the agenda
and continue Item 11-C for two weeks. Second by Councilmember
Conn. The motlon was approved by unanimous vote.
14-B: MCDONALDS RESTAURANT AT BICKNELL AVENUE ON THE BEACH:
Presented was the request of Counc11member rpstein to d1SCUSS
construction of McDonalds at Bicknell Avenue on the Beach.
Councilmember Epstein 1ntroduced discuss10n in regard to the
height of the McDonalds stand. Counc11memb~f. Epstein moved to
suspend the rules to hear from the public r~r three m1nutes each.
Second by Counc1lmember Zane. The motion was approved by a vote
of SlX to one. Discussion was held. Ph1.lip Anaya, Steven Anaya
and Ken GeTIser spoke 1n obJect1.on to the he1ght of the restaurant
and the lack of public Input in the process of the construction
of McDonalds at th1s site. Discuss1.on was held. Counc1lmember
Epstein requested the record to reflect that Council has staff's
assurance that the McDonalds Restaurants at 930 and 2400
Promenade would not exceed 13 feet 6 inches above the hnished
floor. D1.ScUSS1on was held.
7-B: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a
PubllC Hearing and a staff report on . assessment of costs to
repair damaged sidewalks, dr1.veways and curbs (SR-84-56). The
Pub11c Hearing was declared open at 11:55 P.M. There beIng no
one WIshing to speak to the matter, Councllmember Epstein moved
to close the Public Hearing at 11:56 P.M. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The mot1on was approved by unan1mous vote.
Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolut1on No. 6880(CCS)
entitled: I1RESOLUTION 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-84-56) ,11 reading by t1tle only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Epsteln. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: ELECTION TO BE H,ELD NOVEMBER 6 I 1984: Presented was a
staff repor~ tr~nsmittiri~ an o~dIn~nce tor introduct1on and
adoption regard1ng nominatIon of cand1dates for the General
Municipal Elect1.on to be held November 6, 1984. The Public
Hear1ng was declared open at 11: 57 P. M. There being no one
wishing to speak to the matter, Councilmember Epstein moved to
close the Public Hearing at 11: 58 P. M. Second by Councilmember
Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Couc1lmember
Epste)n moved to 1.ntroduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1309 (ct-s)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SECTION 11000 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELA TING TO NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS,"
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read1ng by title
Second by Mayor
following vote:
only and
Edwards.
waivlng further
The motion was
readlng
approved
thereof.
by the
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-A: COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDS FOR SERVICES, TO ,LOW ~NCOME
RESIDENTS-: Presented was a staff report recommending approval uof
allocation of CommunI. ty Services funds 1.n amount of $58,084 to
P1CQ Neighborhood Associatlon and $85,773 to United Communl ty
Housing and Development Corporat1.on for low-income res1dents
employment program and $57,206 to LIEU-CAP for social serVIces 1n
the P1CO Ne1.ghborhood. Discussion was held. Councllmember
Epstein m<;>ved to approve fundIng LIEU-CAP for a soCial service
advocacy program in the amount of $28,500 for the first S1X
months, direct staff to provide them with special assistance to
implement their program, the contract to prov1de that the city's
funding be directed only towards provid1ng serV1ces to Santa
Monica residents, and consider funding for the second six months
upon estab11shment of costs. Second by Mayor Edwards.
Discussion was held. With the consent of the second,
Councilmember Epste1n amended the mot1on to approve funds to
LIEU-CAP in the amount $35,000 for the first SIX months rather
than $28,500. D1SCUSSlon was held.
Mayor P~o !e~por~ Pres~ ~?ved a substitute motion to approve the
staff -recommendation, thereby (1) approv1ng an allocat10n of
$58,084 to Pico Nelghborhood Association and $85,773 to Un1ted
Community Housing and Development Corporation for employment
programs from 1984-85 Community Serv1.ce account number
01-200-262-000-600; and (2) approving an allocat10n of $57,206 to
LIEU-CAP for a social service advocacy program 1.n the Pico
Neighborhood from 1984-85 Community Service account number
01-200-262-000-600, 1.ncluding CounCllmember Epstein's request
that City funds be dIrected toward Santa Mon1ca residents only.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the
follow1ng vote:
Counc1l Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
At 12:30 A.M. Councilmember Conn moved to extend the meeting.
Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion failed. Councilmember ,Conn
moved to extend the meeting to 1 :00 A.M. at which time --Counc11
will adjourn to Closed Session. Second by Councilmember Epstein.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
11~B~ ~ENANT.OWNERSHIP R~GHrS CHARTER AMENDMENT: Presented was
a staff report recommending approval of a three-month staff
preparation period for implementation of the Tenant Ownership
R1.ghts Charter Amendment (TORCA) and author1zat10n for
expend1 ture of related funds through October 15, 1984.
D1Scussion was held. CounC1~member Epstein moved to approve the
staff recommendation, thereby (1) approv1ng the concept of a
three-month preparation per1.od for implementation of the Tenant
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Ownership R1ghts Charter Amendment with a report due Counc11 by
October 1 st; (2) directing staff to evaluate proces1ng costs of
the program and recommend a fee structure for TORCA Wh1Ch covers,
but does not exceed, those costs, the evaluation and
recommendat1on to be a part of the workplan to be presented to
Council in October; (3) authorizing and approv1ng a loan from the
General Fund to the TORCA fund in an amount not to exceed
$56,900. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-C: DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT/SEXUAL ORIENTATION:
July 10, 1984.
Continued to
11-D: OIL DRILLING: Presented was a staff report recommending
authorization to the Mayor to convey to appropriate State and
Federal off1c1als concerns regard1ng the Federal Outer
Continental Shell 011 Drilling Lease Sale. Mayor Edwards
introduced d1scussion. Councilmember Reed moved to reaf~irm the
City's previous posit10n opposing Outer Continental Shelf Lease
sales 1n Santa Monica Bay and to make a blanket authorization for
all subsequent lease sales until a Councilmember re-agendizes the
matter to change the C1 ty' S pOS1 tion. Second by Councilmember
Conn. D1scussion was held. With the consent of the second,
Councilmember Reed accepted an amendment to the motion to d1rect
the C1ty Attorney to cont1nue to mon1tor the situat1.on and 1nform
Council if any posit10n on 11tigation is requued. The motion
was approved by the follow1ng vote:
Counc11 Vote: Unan1mously approved 7-0
11-E: OCEAN PARK BRANCH LIBRARY: Presented was a staff report
recommendIng award of a contract to Eubanks ConstructIon
Corporation 1.n amount of $846,583 for remodeling and expansion of
Ocean Park Branch LIbrary, authorization to lssue necessary
change orders. and approval of appropriatIon adjustments. Mayor
Pro Tempore Press moved to approve the staff recommendation
thereby awardIng Contract No. 4183 (CCS) to Eubanks Construction
Corporat10n in amount of $846,583 for remodeling and expansion of
Ocean Park Branch Library and approving necessary change orders,
appropriat10n authorit1es and an increase in the revenue account.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-F: CLOSED SESSION: Consldered later in the meeting.
12-A: 1605 SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD/CITY L~NDMARK:
earl1.er 1n the meeting.
Considered
14-A: ANNUAL BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Continued to
JulY 10, 1984.
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14-B: MCDONALDS AT BICKNELL AVENUE ON BEACH: Considered earlier
in the meeting.
14-C: ARTS COMMISSION: Presented was a letter of res~gnation
from Arts Commiss1.oner Deborah Ashin. ~ouncilmemer Epstein moved
to accept w1th regret the resIgnation of Deborah Ashin. Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unan1mously approved 7-0
14-D: FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS: Presented was the request of
CounCiiriiembe-r Reed to' discus-s establishing a schedule regardIng
funds for Schools. Councilmember Reed introduced the matter and
d1.scussion was held in regard to a staff report present1ng an
implementation plan for obJectives related to City/School
financ1.ng.
14-E: HAZARDOUS WASTE/LEGISLATION: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Reed for discussion of State legIslation regardIng
hazardous waste, support of AB 3119, AB 3274, AB 3865, AB 3566,
AB 3181, and AB 3667; and authorizatlon to travel to Sacramento
to ass1st 1n lobbying of these bills. Councilmember Reed
Introduced discusslon. Councilmember Reed moved that the CounCll
go on record as support1.ng AB 3667 (Campbell) regardlng
lndustrial waste treatment. Second by Councilmember Conn. With
the consent of the second, Councilmember Reed 1ncluded 1n the
motion Counc11member Epstein I s amendment to approve travel to
Sacramento as requested. D~scussion was held. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. There be1ng no obJect10n, discuss10n
regarding the rema1n1ng legislat1ve bills was cont1nued to July
10, 1984.
14-F: ANTI-RENT CONTROL STATE LEGISLATION: Presented was the
requ-est - --of Councitmember Zane to d1SCUSS extending special
appreciation to Senator Robert1 and Assemblyman Hayden for their
efforts to protect Santa Monica renters from threatening
anti-rent control State leglslation. After dIScussion,
Councllmember Zane moved to authorize the Mayor to send on
Council j s behalf-a lette-r of appreciation to Senator Rosenthal,
Senator Roberti and Assemblyman Hayden thanking them for their
efforts on behalf of the renters and rent control in Santa Monica
and hoping they cont1nue their sincere efforts. Second by
Councllmember Conn. The rnotlon was approved by the followlng
vote:
Council Vote: Afflrmat1ve:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Counc1lmember Epstein
11-F: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed
Session to d1SCUSS pend1ng 11tigation and personnel matters. At
12:52 A.M., Mayor Edwards moved to adJourn to Closed Sess1on.
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Second by Councilmember Conn. The motIon was approved by
unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 1:47 A.M. wIll all members
present.
6-E (Reconsidered): FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON STATE BEACH:
,CounClll~ember Epsteln moved to reconsider the motIon made earlier
In the meetIng in regard to a request for a perm1t for a
fireworks display on the Fourth of July by the Jonathan Club.
Second by Counc1lmember Reed. The motion to reconsider was
approved by voice vote.
Councilmember Erste1n moved to approve a
the cases of Hou vs. City, Case Nos. LASC
LASC 393291. Second by Councilmembel"'
approved by the follow1ng vote:
settlement agreement in
393289, LASC 393290 and
Conn. The motion was
Council Vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
CounC1lmember
to conduct a
July. Second
the follow1ng
Reed moved to grant a permit to the Jonathan Club
fireworks display at State Beach on the Fourth of
by Councilmember Conn. The mot10n was approved by
vote:
Council Vote: Aff1rmative:
Councimembers Conn,
Jennings and Reed.
EpsteIn,
Negative:
Counc1lmembers
Mayor Edwards
Press,
Zane
and
ADJOURNMENT:
At 1: 50 A. M., Councllrnernber Conn moved to adJourn 1n memory of
Nancy Marie Hough and Meredith W1lson. Second by Councilmember
Epste1n. The motion to adJourn was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Council Vote 7-0
ATTEST:
Azr:~S
~Ttc~
Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
Ken Edwards
Mayor
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