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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
July 26, 1977
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A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council 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
Reverend Terry Sterrenberg of Gateway Christian Church who offered the
invocation.
Roll Call: Present: ~fuyor Donna O'Brien Swink
Mayor Pro Tempore Seymour Cohen
Counci1member John J. Bambrick
Councilmernber Christine E. Reed
Counci1mernber Perry Scott
Councilmember Nathaniel Trives
City ~funager James D. Williams
City Attorney Richard L. Knickerbocker
City Clerk Joyce Snider
Absent:
Counci1mernber Pieter van den Steenhoven
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Assemblyman Mel Levine was recognized by the City Council and Mr. Levine
introduced two of his staff members Bill Andresen and Cathy Unger.
The Consent Calendar was approved, resolutions therein being adopted
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and the
following actions taken, on motion of Counci1member Reed, second by
Counci1member Trives, by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember van den Steenhoven
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Co~trac~ No. 2352 (CCS) for opening and improvement of Stewart Street
between Olympic Blvd. and Pico Blvd. was awarded to Sully-Miller
Contracting Company in the amount of $179,963.05.
Resolution No. 4901 (CCS) entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AN EASEMENT-AGREEMENT WITH THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY COVERING THE INSTALIATION OF
A SEWER AND WATER PIPES ACROSS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT STEWART STREET",
was adopted.
Contract No. 2353 (C~S) for printing of seascape was awarded to Lienett
Company in the amount of $14,903.60.
Resolution No. 4902 (CCS) entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RATIFYING THE COMPROMISE OF CIAL'1S FOR
THE CITY'S PUBLIC LIABILITY CHECKS ISSUED IN MAY & JUNE, 1977", was
adopted.
The minutes of the Council meeting held on June 28, 1977 were approved
as mailed. The minutes of the Council meeting held on July 12, 1977
were amended on Page 6, Paragraph 4, to include the following statement
in Councilmember Reed's motion: "that separate lots that may be included
in the annexation not be forgotten". The minutes were then approved as
amended.
Resolution No, 4903 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY -OF SANTA HONICA AMENDING SECTION 2E(2) OF RESOLUTION NO.
4231 (CCS), PERTAINING TO FEES FOR THE USE OF ATHLETIC FIELDS AT
MEHORIAL PARK, MARINE PARK, AND AT JOHN ADA.MS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL", was
adopted.
~esolu~ion No. 4904 (CCS) entitled: '~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CLOSING MAIN STREET BETWEEN PIER AVENUE
AND OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD BETWEEN 6: 00 A. M. and 9: 00 P. M. ON S UNDA.Y ,
AUGUST 21, 1977", was adopted.
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Contract 2352
imjHovement of
Ste\-iart Street
Res. 4901
easement agreement
with Southern Pac1f1c
Transportation Co.
Contract 2353
Lienett Co. Seascape
Resolution 4902
Claims --
ResoluUon 4903
fees for use of Park
athletic fields
Resolution 4904
Closure of Mam Street
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Public hearing held
on costs of recon-
structIon of s1.de-
walks in dn veway
areas, dr1.veway aprons
and restoration of
abandoned driveways
Staff to report on
cos ts 1.ncurred by
damage from roots of
C1. ty trees
Ordinance introduced
proVl.ding zonmg
ordinance definition
of adjusted floor
area
Ordinance 1064
granting franclllse
to Southern Cahfom1.a
Gas Company
E:xpression of
appreCl.at1.on to
ConmUSSlon on Older
Arneri cans
Con tract 2355
to develop Santa
H:mica energy saving
pro] ects
Presented at this time was a public hearing on costs of reconstruction
of sidewalks in driveway areas, driveway aprons and restoration of
abandoned driveways. On order of Mayor Swink the public hearing was
opened at 7:45 P.M. Mr. J. R. Rickard stated that the damage to the
sidewalk area adjacent to his home and the home of his neighbor, Dr.
Sims, had been caused by the roots of City trees. City Manager
Williams said that he had inspected this property personally and
concurred that the damage had been caused by roots of City trees; he
said that Mr. Rickard should not have been charged for the repair work
involved. At 7:49 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved to close the public
hearing, second by Councilmember Cohen.
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Counci1member van den Steenhoven
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding damage to sidewalks, driveways,
sewer lines and other utilities.
Councilmember Reed moved to refer the report and the entire matter
back to the staff for review of the facts regarding Mr. Hansen's
property and all other properties involved and report to the Council
at the next meeting of the City Council. Second by Councilmember
Trives.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember van den Steenhoven
Councilmember Reed moved to introduce "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CIIY OF SAt-.'TA MONICAP,'I':'TII'lG SECTIONS 9102 AND 9129Fl
OF, AND DELETING SECTIONS 9129F1a, 9l29Flal, AND 9129F1a4 FROM THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS AND THE DEFINITION OF ADJUSTED FLOOR AREA", reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Trives.
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Counci1member van den Steenhoven
Ordinance No. 1064 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDI~NCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY,
A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE PIPES
AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING GAS FOR ANY AND ALL
PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS
AND PIACES, AS THE SAl'1E NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN SAID MUNIC-
IPALITY", was adopted reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof on motion of Councilmember Trives, second by Counci1member Reed.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember van den Steenhoven
Presented at this time was an expression of appreciation to the City
Council from the Commission on Older Americans for increasing the
allocation of funds to people-oriented programs. The acknowledgement of
the Council was expressed by Councilmember Reed who moved to note and
file the communication from the Commission on Older Americans. Second
by Councilmember Trives.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember van den Steenhoven
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Presented at this time was the recommendation of the City Manager
for authorization of a contract with Fluid Energy Systems, Inc.
in the amount of $4,000 to develop Santa Monica energy saving projects.
Councilmember Reed moved to award Contract N9. 2355 (CCS) to Fluid
Energy Systems, Inc. in the amount of $4,000 to develop Santa Monica
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energy saving projects. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Cohen.
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember van den Steenhoven
Presented at this time was the staff recommendation regarding the
use of pedestrian flags at City crosswalks in order to enhance
pedestrian safety. Counci1member Trives moved that the program be
implemented at two test locations, the mid-block crosswalk at the
1300 block on Fourth Street and the 1300 block of Sixth Street (at
Library and YMCA); and that $500 be appropriated for the boxes and
flags from Unappropriated Reserves to Account No. 01-500-413-000-401.
Second by Councilmember Reed. Five affirmative votes being necessary
for the appropriation of funds, the motion failed on a four to two
vote, as follows:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Bambrick, Reed,
Trives and Mayor Swink
Negative:
Councilmembers Cohen and Scott
Absent:
Councilmember van den Steenhoven
The motion was then split and the implementation of the program was
voted upon and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote:
Affirmative:
Councilmembers Bambrick, Reed,
Trives and Mayor Swink
Councilmembers Cohen and Scott
Negative:
Absent:
Counci1member van den Steenhoven
The appropriation of $500 for the boxes and flags was then voted
upon and failed by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Bambrick, Reed,
Trives and Mayor Swink
Negative:
Absent:
Councilmembers Cohen and Scott
Councilmember van den Steenhoven
Presented at this time was the City Manager's recommendation regarding
development of a skateboard park. Councilmember Trives moved to
approve Alternative No. 2 of the staff's recommendations and authorize
staff to proceed with the development of a skateboard park on the
Deauville property. Second by Councilmember Reed and approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember van den Steenhoven
Discussion ensued during which City Manager Williams clarified that
proposals will be submitted to the Council for approval with a staff
recommendation before further action is taken.
Submitted at this time was the staff recommendation for acquisition
of a Hewlett-Packard computer disc drive. Councilmember Trives moved
to purchase the Hewlett-Packard computer disc drive at a price not
to exceed $8,500. Second by Councilmember Reed and approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Counci1member van den Steenhoven
Presented at this time were the staff report and recommendation
regarding helicopter operations at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
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Council approved use
of flags at City
crosswalks. Motion
to appropriate flIDds
failed
Staff to proceed
w1th the development
of a skateboard park
on the DeauVJ.lle
property
Acquis1tion of Hewlett
Packard computer
dlSC drlVC approved
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Prohlbition of all
helicopter pattern
fllght tra1iling at
Santa "b!l1ca Airport.
Attorney to prepare
ordinance
Horowitz request re-
garding be rth1ilg of
Catalma tabled
There being persons present wishing to address the Council regarding
this matter, Counci1member Scott moved to allow public participation.
Second by Councilmember Reed. Lengthy Council discussion ensued
regarding the pros and cons of how and when public participation would
be favorable.
The motion was then approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Bambrick, Reed, Scott, Trives
and Mayor Swink
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Negative:
Absent:
Councilmember Cohen
Councilmember van den Steenhoven
The floor was then opened to the public and the following persons spoke
in favor of allowing helicopter operations to continue as they are
presently constituted: John H. French, Bob Gunnell, Ro1 Murrow, Ken
Krueger, Stuart Henecke, Bill Shrewsbury, Peter Friedman and Bertram
Kramer.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the continuance of the
present helicopter operations at the airport: Ira Nestle, Robert Brink,
Richard Loveday, Dr. W. J. Bordelon, Dr. David Moon, Leo Partridge,
Ralph Freeman, Dorothy McGregor and Jim Hoyt.
Lengthy Council discussion then ensued with questions raised concerning
various aspects of the helicopter operation~including the helicopter
arrival and departure pattern altitude limitation, the use of Santa
Monica Airport by law enforcement helicopters and the City's contractura1
obligations with the Santa Monica Airport lessees.
Counci1member Trives then moved to concur with the staff recommendations
which included the prohibition of all helicopter pattern flight training
at Santa Monica Airport, authorization for the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance for introduction and the increase of helicopter arrival
and departure pattern altitude from 500 feet to 700 feet. Second by
Councilmember Scott.
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Discussion ensued regarding the anticipated position of the FAA
regarding raising the minimum altitude limits for the departure and
arrival of helicopters, after which the motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Counci1member van den Steenhoven
Presented at this time was the request of H. Horowitz regarding the
berthing of the 5.S. Catalina at the Santa Monica Pier. Mr. Horowitz
not being present, Councilmember Cohen moved to table the matter,
second by Counci1member Scott and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Councilmember van den Steenhoven
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On motion of Councilmember Cohen, second by Councilmember Scott,
discussion of Council rules and regulations was added to the agenda
and approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember van den 5teenhoven
After a brief discussion regarding public participation during City
Council meetings, Councilmember Trives said that he would place the
item on the agenda on a date to be selected by the City Clerk.
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At 10:02 P.M. Counci1member Bambrick moved to adjourn the meeting in
memory of Dr. Helen Bu1pitt and Anna M. Kelly, second by Counci1member
Scott:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent:
Counci1member van den Steenhoven
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Donna O'Brien Swink
Mayor