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CITY OF SANTA HONlCA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
August 9, 1977
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica was
called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Swink who led the assemblage
in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America. Mayor
Swink then introduced Rabbi Earl Jordan of Beth Sholom Temple who
offered the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Donna O'Brien Swink
Mayor Pro Tempore Seymour Cohen
Councilmembe: John J. Bambrick
Councilmember Perry Scott
Councilmember Nathaniel Trives
Councilmember van den Steenhoven
Absent:
City Manager James D. Williams
City Attorney Richard L. Knickerbocker
City Clerk Joyce Snider
Councilmember Christine Reed
Mayor Swink introduced Senor Rafael Tirado Canizalez, Mayor of the
City of Mazatlan, Mexico, a Sister City to the City of Santa Monica.
Mayor Canizalez addressed the Council briefly, presenting
the greetings of the citizens of Mazatlan and expressing his pleasure
in being able to visit the City of Santa Monica.
Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen moved to consider a recommendation regarding
department head salaries, presently listed on the agenda under adminis-
trative items, at an executive session. Second by Councilmember van
den Steenhoven and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Trives moved that time be reserved at the subject
executive session to discuss a summons served on the Council and staff
regarding the airport situation. Second by Councilmember Bambrick.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
At the request of Councilmember Scott, a resolution adding four
positions to City employ as previously budgeted by the City Council
was removed from the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Trives, an administrative report was
given by City Manager Williams regarding a proposed resolution listed
on the Consent Calendar which would approve the closure of Third
Street on August 21, 1977 for the Jaycees bed race.
The Consent Calendar was presented by the City Clerk after which
the Council took the following actions by a single motion, adopting
the resolution therein reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof on motion of Councilmember Trives, second by Council-
member van den Steenhoven.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Request for reimbursement of the following revolving cash funds were
approved: Administrative Services - $185.64; Fire - $54.63; Planning -
$16.40; Library - $93.79; Recreation and Parks - $146.57; Transporta-
tion - $56.97; Airport - $35.00; City Attorney - $68.93.
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Mavor of Mazatlan
introduced
Iepartment heads
salaries to be
considered at
executive session
Summons regarding
alI-port sltuat10n
for execut~ve session
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Resolution 4906
closure ot 5rd Steet
Settlement of claim
G. ~n~s vs. City
Settlement of claim
R. Joy VS. City
Contract 2356
Annual Report
Weed Abateroont
CETA contracts
approved
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Resolution No. 4906 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CLOS ING THIRD STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON
AVENUE AND WILSHIRE BOULEVARD BETWEEN 11:00 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. ON
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1977", was adopted.
The settlement of the claim of Gonzalina Denis vs. City of Santa
Monica was approved in the amount of $3,425.00.
The claim of Russell Joy vs. City of Santa Monica was approved
in the amount of $19,953.97.
Contract No. 2356 (CCS) was awarded to Breene Lithograph Company
in the amount of $6,302.76 for printing of the Annual Report.
New and revised job classification specifications were approved as
presented.
The 1977 Weed Abatement Assessment roll was confirmed as presented.
Authorization was approved for the City Manager to execute CETA
contracts for the period of June 1, 1977 to August 30, 1978 in the
total amount of $3,573.940.
The minutes of the Special Call City Council/Redevelopment Agency
meeting held July 26, 1977 and the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting held July 26, 1977 were approved as mailed.
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
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ResolutlOn 4907 After discussion during which Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen requested that
adds four positions monthly salary amounts hereafter be extended to show annual totals,
Councilmember van den Steenhoven moved to adopt Resolution No. 4907 (CCS) .
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4646 WHICH RESOLUTION ESTABLISHES
WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLoYMENT FOR
VARIOUS ClASSES OF POS IT IONS . Second by Councilmember Trives.
Resolution No. 4908
designat~ng certain
area Underground
Utility D1str~ct
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Bambrick, Cohen,
Trives, van den Steenhoven and
Mayor Swink
Negative:
Absent:
Councilmember Scott
Councilmember Reed
Establishnent of Lhder- Presented at this time was a public hearing to consider establishment
ground Utility Distnct of Underground Utility District No. 3680.08 on Pacific Coast Highway
on Pacific Coast and ordering the installation thereof. The proof of mailing was
Highway presented by the City Clerk and ordered filed. The report of the
staff outlining the necessity of undergrounding the utilities in the
subject area was presented. On order of Mayor Swink the public hearing
was opened at 7:49 P.M.
Ephraim Ralph of 1343 Ocean Front, Santa Monica spoke in opposition
to the establishment of an underground utility district in the proposed
area because of the prohibitive expense to the property owners. Douglas
Batt of 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica spoke in support of the
establishment of the underground utility district. The hearing was
closed at 7:55 P.M. on motion of Councilmember van den Steenhoven,
second by Councilmember Trives, by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
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Councilmember Trives moved to adopt Resolution No. 4908 (CCS) entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE
PUBLIC NECESS ITY, 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
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ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD
STRUCTURES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT AND THE UNDERGROUND INSTALlATION OF
SUCH WIRES AND FACILITIES". Second by Councilmember Bambrick.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
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Presented at this time was a public hearing to consider the reopening Pubhc hearing to
of the Santa monica Rifle Range on Sundays. The proof of publication cons~der re-opemng
was presented by the City Clerk and ordered filed. A staff report was of the Rifle Range on
presented outlining the request of the public who use the Rifle Range Sundays
that the Council reopen the Rifle Range on Sunday afternoons. Thereport of
physical improvements which have reduced the noise level but have not
reduced it to an acceptable level for the original petitioners desiring
the Range to be closed was presented and discussed briefly. On order
of Mayor Swink, the public hearing was opened at 7:56 P.M. and the
following persons spoke in favor of reopening the Rifle Range on Sunday:
Donald V. Chase, who presented a petition bearing 128 names supporting
reopening of the Range on Sundays, Bud Biorkman, Steve Harris and John
F. Malone.
The following persons spoke in opposition to reopening the Rifle Range:
}trs. L. Pucci and Vivian Hamilton. On motion of Councilmember van den
Steenhoven, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen, the public hearing was
closed at 8:06 P.M.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding various aspects of the use of the
Rifle Range for target practice including compromise schedules that
might be agreed upon; the possibility of the City providing air rifles
to be used for target practice rather than private weapons; the
possibility of enclosing the Rifle Range, whether usage is by clubs
or individuals and the type of equipment that is used.
Councilmember van den Steenhoven moved that the City purchase air
rifles for use by Rifle Range users. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen.
After discussion }~yor Pro Tempore Cohen withdrew his second and
the motion failed for lack of second. Councilmember Scott moved
to refer the matter to staff for report on 1) Comparability of
air rifles and 22 rifles. 2) The possibility of a compromise schedule
for use of Rifle Range. 3) The level of staffing required and cost.
4) Whether usage is by clubs or individuals and the type of equipment
they require. 5) A breakdown of the persons using rifles vs. pistols
and the income derived presently from the facility. Second by
Councilmember Trives.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 5.5 TO ARTICLE VII OF THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO HOUSE MOVING", was
introduced on motion of Councilmember Trives, second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Cohen, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Presented at this time was an ordinance entitled: '~N ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA A.~NDING SECTION 10101
OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNIC IPAL CODE, RElATING TO TAKE-OFF AND lANDING
OPERATIONS OF AIRCRAFT BETWEEN 11:00 O'CLOCK P,M. AND 7:00 O'CLOCK
A.M., for introduction and public hearing. The Council discussed at
length the advisability of holding the public hearing at this time,
as scheduled, or its deferral to a later date when additional fiscal
Staff to report to
Council on August 23,
1977 on use of Rifle
range
Ordinance introduced
pertaining to house
movmg
Introduction of
ordmance prohibiting
nighttime a~rcraft
operations at Santa
~bnica Auport
contmued to to
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Public hearing
opened regarding
nighttime aircraft
operat~ons
the need to gather
and assess more
fiscal data was
d.1scussed
data could be gathered in regard to this matter, and, when Councilmember
Reed would be present. Councilmember van den Steenhoven moved to defer
the matter to the meeting to be held August 23, 1977. Second by Council-
member Bambrick. After further discussion, the motion failed by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Bambrick, Cohen,
and van den Steenhoven
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Negative:
Councilmembers Scott, Trives and
Mayor Swink
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen moved to limit the time for each person to
speak to three minutes each. Second by Councilmember van den Steenhoven
and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
The public hearing was opened at 8:21 P.M. and the following persons
spoke in favor of continuing nighttime aircraft operations as presently
constituted: Julie James Turnbull, Robert F. Gunnell, Christine Janss,
R. Donald Jaye, John Trustham, Larry Janss, Rol Murrow, Stanley West,
Gary Lapinsky, Dan Dibble, Dick Robbin, Salvatore Crimi, Larry S.
Lindsay, W. R. Hall, Ken Krueger, Gerry Wicker, Chris Coughlan, John
H. French, Marc Verville and Henry Jordan.
The following persons spoke in opposition to nighttime aircraft
operations at the Santa Monica Airport: James Hoyt, Frank S. Linhart,
Allan Storms, Paul Ward, Tom Kinvan, Ted Esty, Les Hartley, John
Kaufman, Mildred E. Eddy, Alma Osolln, Charles Davis, Richard Fall,
Michael Emery, Mildred Todd, Walter Davis and Dorothy McGregor.
Councilmember Scott moved to introduce the ordinance reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Trives.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen moved to amend the ordinance to allow aircraft
to land at night. Second by Mayor Swink. After discussion the
amendment to the motion failed by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Bambrick, Cohen
Negative:
Councilmember Scott, Trives,
van den Steenhoven and Mayor Swink
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
The main motion to introduce the ordinance then failed by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Scott, Trives and
Mayor Swink
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Negative:
Councilmembers Bambrick, Cohen
and van den Steenhoven
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
The need to gather and assess more fiscal data in regard to the
night flight operations was discussed and City Manager Williams
informed the City Council that all major lessees had been contacted
in order to gather this type of information and the operators had
refused to give City staff the information, based on their
attorney's advice. Further discussion ensued regarding the financial
impact of stopping night flight operations, after which Councilmember
Scott moved to place the introduction of the ordinance on the agenda
of the Council meeting to be held August 23, 1977. Second by
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Councilmember Trives and spproved by the following vote;
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1065 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 9102 AND 9l29Fl OF, AND DELETING
SECTIONS 9l29Fla, 9l29Flal, AND 9l29Fla4 FROM THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREHENTS
AND THE DEFINITION OF ADJUSTED FLOOR AREA", reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Bambrick and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Presented at this time was the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that Rl Zoning regulations be amended to eliminate
certain automatic duplex approvals. Councilmember van den Steenhoven
moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Second
by Councilmember Bambrick. Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen moved a substitute
motion to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for further
consideration. Second by Councilmember Bambrick. After discussion
the substitute motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Bambrick, Cohen,
Scott and Mayor Swink
Negative:
Councilmember Trives and van den
Steenhoven
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
The time being 11:00 P.M. Councilmember Trives moved to continue the
meeting in order to complete the scheduled agenda. Second by Council-
member Scott and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote; Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Scott moved to approve the request for authorization
of a franchise renewal with Theta Cable of California subject to the
City Manager being assl~ne( the responsibility for completion
of appropriate negotiations, including public hearings to be set.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen moved to appropriate an additional $1,500,000
from reserve accounts to acquire land within the Downtown Redevelopment
Project for a period of twelve months at an annual interest rate of
6b;. Second by Councilmember Trives and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Councilmember Reed
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Orchnance 1065
adding definit~on of
adJusted floor area
to NLn1iClpal Code
Reconnnendation of
Planning Commission
that Rl zomng
regulations be
amended, referred
back to Comnussion
Franchise rene"al wi th
Theta Cable approved
$1,500,000
appropriation to
acquire land "ithin
the DrnmtoNn Redevel-
opment Project
approved
The request of Transit Shelters of America, ruc, to present a Bus shelter prograJll
proposal for a bus shelter program was presented at this time. filed
There being no one present to represent Transit Shelters of America, Inc.,
the matter was ordered filed on motion of Councilmember Scott, second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen and approved by the following vote:
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Request of Rosario
Perry regarding
organization of Santa
~bnica ~~ll Committee
tabled.
Resolution 4909
allowing public
cormren t dur~ng
certain portion of
Council meetlng
wi thout a vote of the
('1Junci1
$1,500 appropriated
for use of the Santa
~bnica Youth Soccer
Club
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
The request of Rosario Perry regarding organization of the Santa
Monica Mall Committee was presented at this time. Iza Feinstein
represented Rosario Perry and requested that the City Council
approve the appointment of those persons submitted by Mr. Perry
to serve on the Santa Monica Mall Committee. He also requested
that the Santa Monica Mall Committee be renamed the Central
Business District Revitalization Committee. After discussion
regarding the duties of the committee, Councilmember van den
Steenhoven moved to endorse the committee. Second by Counci1member
Bambrick. After a brief discussion regarding the scope of the
committee, Councilmember Trives moved to table the matter so that
guidelines could be set up for the duties and responsibilities of
the committee. Second by Councilmember Scott and approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Counci1member Reed
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Presented at this time was Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen's item, discussion
of public comment on administrative items on the City Council A~enda.
Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen moved to adopt Resolution No. 4909 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING THE RULES REGUlATING THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS", which ~vould allow public comment during discussion of
administrative items at City Council meetings without a vote of
the City Council. Second by Councilmember Trives and approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
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Presented at this time was the request of the Santa Monica Youth
Soccer Club for $1,500 in order for the club to be able to attend
a Soccer Tournament whose presentation was made ny Jose Lopez. Mr.
Lopez informed the Council that the Santa Monica Youth Soccer
Club has been invited to participate in a tournament in the State
of Washington. He outlined the fund raising activities completed
to date which have netted $2,600 and said the Club needs an additional
$1,500 in order to attend the tournament. Councilmember van den
Steenhoven moved to appropriate $1,500 for the Soccer Club, the
first $400 to come from the Social Services Account with the balance
of $1,100 to come from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund.
Second by Councilmember Trives. Discussion ensued during which
Councilmember Trives moved to amend the amount to be given to $1,100,
second by Councilmember Scott. After a brief discussion the amendment
was withdra~o/I1 with consent of the second. The main motion was then
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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Absent:
Councilmember Reed
At 11:25 P.M. the Council meeting was adjourned to an executive
session to be held August 10, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. on motion of van
den Steenhoven, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen
Unanimously approved 6-0
The recessed meeting of the City Council was called to order August
10, 1977 by ~~yor Swink at 7:03 P.M. with the following Councilmembers
present:
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Roll Call: Present: Mayor Donna O'Brien Swink
Mayor Pro Tempore Seymour Cohen
Councilmember John J. Bambrick
Councilmember Perry Scott
Councilmember van den Steenhoven
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City }~nager James D. Williams
City Attorney Richard L. Knickerbocker
City Clerk Joyce Snider
Councilmember Christine Reed
Absent:
(Councilrnember Nathaniel Trives arrived at
7:06 P.M. and joined the Councilmembers
in executive session)
Councilmember van den Steenhoven moved to recess to executive session
to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations as agendized.
Second by Councilrnember Bambrick and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Reed
Council recessed to
executive session
The Council reconvened at 9:50 P.M. after which Councilmember Trives
moved to adjourn to 8:00 A.M. Friday, August 12, 1977 to discuss
the items as previously agendized, second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Cohen and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
CounCll adjourned
until 8:00 A.M.
August 12, 1977
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Absent:
Councilmember Reed
The recessed meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Swink at 8:00 A.M., August 12, 1977 with the following:
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Donna O'Brien Swink
Mayor Pro Tempore Seymour Cohen
Councilmember John J. Bambrick
Councilmember Perry Scott
Councilmember van den Steenhoven
Councilmember Nathaniel Trives
City Manager James D. Williams
City Attorney Richard L. Knickerbocker
City Clerk Joyce Snider
Councilmember Christine Reed
Absent:
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The Council adjourned to executive session on motion of Councilmember
van den Steenhoven to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations
as agendized. Second by Councilmember Trives and approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Cornell adjourned
to executive session
Absent:
Councilmernber Reed
The Council reconvened at 9:35 A.M. Mayor Swink announced that
City Manager Williams had been given direction relating to labor
negotiations.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Sylvia Horowitz, Dr. John Parrott
and James J. McCarthy, on motion of van den Steenhoven, second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen.
Council Vote:
Unanimously approved 6-0
Councilmember Reed
Absent:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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