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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 1989
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Zane at 6:10 p.m., on Tuesday August 8, 1988, in the
Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Absent: Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
CLOSED SESSION: At 6:10 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters. At
7:34 p.m., Council reconvened. No action was reported from
Closed Session.
Councilmember Genser led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4-A: RECOGNITION OF PAST SERVICE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Presented was the matter of recognition of past service of Board
and commission members. Mayor Zane presented a plaque to
Gabrielle Goldaper in recognition of her service to the city on
the commission on the Status of Women. Plaques were also
prepared for Inese Lacey and Ethel Gullette on the Commission on
the status of Women, who were unable to attend the meeting.
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. Councilmernber Katz
moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items
6-B, 6-C, and 6-D, reading resolutions and ordinance by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
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6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The city Council minutes of July 25,
1989, were approved as written.
6-E: FINAL PARCEL MAP 18719/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2722 THIRD
STREET: Resolution No. 7862(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 18719," thereby approving
Final Parcel Map 18719 for a 4 unit condominium at 2722 Third
street, was adopted.
6-F: FINAL TRACT MAP 45454/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2913 THIRD
STREET: Resolution No. 7863(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45454," thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45454 for a 21 unit condominium project at 2913
Third street, was adopted.
6-G: FINAL TRACT MAP 45455(CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/3000 THIRD
STREET: Resolution No. 7864(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45455," thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45455 for a 26 unit condominium project at 3000
Third Street, was adopted.
6-H: FINAL TRACT MAP 45456/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/3019 THIRD
STREET: Resolution No. 7865(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45456, 11 thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45456 for a 10 unit condominium project at 3019
Third Street, was adopted.
6-I: FINAL TRACT MAP 45457/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/2115 THIRD
STREET: Resolution No. 7866(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45457," thereby approving
Final Tract Map 45457 for an 18 unit condominium project at 2115
Third Street, was adopted.
6-J: FINAL TRACT MAP 46490/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1531 12TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7867 (CCS) entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVIS ION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46490, n thereby approving
Final Tract Map 46490 for a 9 unit condominium project at 1531
12th street, was adopted.
6-K: FINAL TRACT MAP 46837/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/923 12TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7868 (CCS) entitled: !fA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46837,11 thereby approving
Final Tract Map 46837 for a 6 unit condominium project at 938
12th street, was adopted.
6-L: FINAL TRACT MAP 46432/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/90B 18TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7869 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46432," thereby approving
Final Tract Map 46432 for a 6 unit condominium project at 908
18th Street, was adopted.
6-M: FINAL TRACT MAP 46644/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/913 18TH STREET:
Resolution No. 7870(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 46644, II thereby approving
Final Tract Map 46644 for a 5 unit condominium project at 913
18th Street, was adopted.
6-N: BRASS FITTINGS/WATER DIVISION: Bid No.
Davis Taylor Jett, A. Y. McDonald, and James
and best bidders, to furnish and deliver
specified unit prices for Water Division,
Department.
2233 was awarded to
Jones as the lowest
brass fittings at
General Services
6-0: AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS/TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT: Contract No. 5414 (CCS) was awarded to
Nova-Mechanical Inc., DBA West-World in the amount of $90,000 for
air compressor system improvements at the Transportation
Department Maintenance facility and the City Engineer was
authorized to issue any change orders necessary to complete
additional work to the extent of funds available in accordance
with the Administrative Instruction on Change Orders.
6-P: MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCE ON THE CALIFORNIA INCLINE:
Resolution No. 7871 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR
ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE AMENDMENT OF SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 3346 TO LOWER THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMITATION OF VEHICLES
ON THE CALIFORNIA INCLINE, If thereby setting a public hearing on
October 24, 1989, to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code section
3346 relating to maximum weight allowance on the California
Incline, was adopted.
6-Q: STREET LIGHTS: A Recommendation to accept petitions,
approve the installation of street lights, and adopt Resolution
of Intention No. 7872 (CCS) entitled: flA 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 VARIOUS CITY STREETS AS SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING
NO. 5384, WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, tI thereby setting a
public hearing for September 12, 1989, was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-B: PERMANENT WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES: Presented
staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and
reading amending Chapter 2A of Article VII of the Santa
Municipal Code to make permanent existing emergency
was a
second
Monica
water
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conservation measures, introduced July 25, 1989. Councilmember
Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. 1490 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 2A OF
ARTICLE VII OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE PERMANENT
EXISTING EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATIO MEASURES," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
6-C: ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL ANTI-DRUG ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES TO
LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
resolution supporting the Board of supervisors' request that the
Federal Government reallocate Federal anti-drug enforcement
resources to Los Angeles County. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding the proposed resolution.
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 7860 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FOR ADDITIONAL LOCALLY BASED FEDERAL ANTI-DRUG RESOURCEs,n
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
6-D: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION/SOLID WASTE RECYCLING ACT OF
1989: Presented was a staff report transmitting a resolution
supporting AB $0 which would establish the Department of
Conservation as the lead agency responsible for the
administration of the Solid Waste Recycling Act of 1989, and
require cities and counties to cooperate in the preparation of
integrated solid waste management plans. Member of the public
Joy Fullmer addressed Council in support of the proposed
resolution. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7861 (CCS) entitled: itA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN
SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 80," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, and encourage additional state efforts
toward the implementation of economic incentives for source
reduction and disincentives for excessive packaging by
manufacturers. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
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Absent: Councilmember Reed
7-A: SIDEWALKS r DRIVEWAYS r AND CURBS: Presented was a staff
report and a public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair
damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs. At 7:50 p.m'l Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing opened. Arthur Eskelin addressed
Council regarding damage to sidewalks caused by parkway trees,
and urged council to express greater regard for pedestrians who
use the sidewalks. There being no one else wishing to speak,
Mayor Zane declared the public hearing closed at 7:55 p.m.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the
staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7873(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING
REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS
(SR-89-l44/l45)," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
8-A: HEARING OFFICER/EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS: Presented
was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and
first reading adding Section 21061 to santa Monica Municipal Code
implementing the use of a Hearing Officer in employee
disciplinary hearings. Mayor Zane opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Zane closed the public
hearing. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to
approve the staff recommendation and introduce for first reading
an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 21061 TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE IMPLEMENTING THE USE OF A HEARING OFFICER IN
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jenings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
9-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF
ASSOCIATION: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommendation to adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Legal Support Staff Association (LSSASM).
Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 7874 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LEGAL
SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof, and authorizing the City
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Manager to execute Contract No. 54l5(CCS), a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Legal Support staff Association of Santa
Monica. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
9-B: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ATTORNEYS OF
SANTA MONICA: Presented was a staff report transmitting a
recommendation to adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of
understanding with the society of Public Attorneys of Santa
Monica (SPASM). Councilmember Abdo moved to approve the staff
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 7875(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ATTORNEYS OF SANTA
MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, and authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No.
5416 (CCS), a Memorandum of Understanding with the Society of
Public Attorneys of Santa Monica. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
9-C: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/LIBRARY GUILD: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to adopt a resolution
approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Library Guild.
councilmember Abdo moved to approve the staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 7876 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY GUILD &
LIBRARY NON-PROFESSIONALS, AFSCME, LOCAL 1634," reading by title
only and waiving further reading therof, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute Contract No. 54l7(CCS), a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Library Guild & Library Non-Professionals,
AFSCME, Local 1634. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
ll-A: SANTA MONICA AIRPORT RESTAURANT LEASE: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize City
Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with Brian and Michael
Vidor to develop and operate a restaurant in the Clover Field
Terminal and Administration Building at Santa Monica Airport.
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Council asked questions of staff. Developer Brian Vidor also
answered questions from Council. CouncilmeInber Katz moved to
approve the staff recommendation and authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5418 (CCS), a lease with
Brian and Michael vidor for the restaurant concession and
leasehold in the Clover Field Terminal and Administration
Building at Santa Monica Airport. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
13-A: FRANK L. BETTGERISITE ACQUISITION FOR FUTURE LIGHT RAIL
VEHICLE STORAGE YARD: Presented was the request of Frank L.
Bettger to discuss support of acquisition of the industrial site
at 26th street and Steward Avenue property for future light rail
vehicle storage yard, as well as support of acquiring the
abandoned railroad right-of-way along Exposition Boulevard for
light-rail vehicle use. Mr. Bettger expressed his support for
the acquisition of these sites for mass transit purposes, and
commended council on their efforts in support of light rail mass
transit. council urged Mr. Bettger to address the officials of
neighboring cities in order to assist Council in generating the
kind of public interest necessary to make such a program viable.
13 -B: CHRISTOPHER HARDING/PRACTICE AND PLAYING SPACE FOR
AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION: The request of Christopher
M. Harding to address Council regarding lack of adequate practice
and playing space for American Youth Soccer Organization in Santa
Monica was continued to August 22, 1989, at the request of Mr.
Harding.
13-C: PENNY PERLMAN/CITY PARKS AND PLAYING FIELDS:
of Penny Perlman to address Council regarding the
City Parks and shortfall of playing fields was
August 22, 1989, at the request of Ms. Perlman.
The request
state of the
continued to
13-D: MIKE BERKOFSKY/INSUFFICIENT AND BADLY LIT PARK SPACE: The
request of Mike Berkofsky for American Youth Soccer Organization
to address Council regarding insufficient and badly lit park
space in the City was continued to August 22, 1989, at the
request of Mr. Berkofsky.
13-E: SUSAN C. WILSON/INADEQUATE SPACE AND GAME TIME IN CITY
PARKS: The request of Susan C. wilson to address Council
regarding inadquate space and game time in City parks was
continued to August 22, 1989, at the request of Ms. Wilson.
13-F: PETER BERKE/NOWR MORATORIUM TASK FORCE: The request of
Peter Berke to address Council regarding composition of the NOWR
moratorium task force was continued to August 22 ,1989, at the
request of Mr. Berke.
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14-A: VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT: The request of Councilmember
Reed to discuss relocation of Veterans Memorial Monument,
continued from August 1, 1989, was continued to August 22, 1989.
14-B: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the
matter of the appointment of members to the Commission on the
Status of Women. Councilmember Abdo nominated Pam Brady for a
I-year unexpired term. The nomination was approved by
acclamation. Pam Brady was thereby appointed to the Commission
on the status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Counci1member Abdo
2-year term. The
Michele Wittig was
status of Women for
nominated Michele Wittig for an unexpired
nomination was approved by acclamation.
thereby appointed to the Commission on the
a term expiring June 30, 1991.
Counci1member Abdo moved to continue the appointment for the
vacancy for a term expiring June 30, 1992, on the Commission on
the Status of Women, to the meeting of september 12, 1989.
Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved, Councilmember Reed absent.
14-C: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/SANTA MONICA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION:
Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss Santa Monica
sister city's Association request for financial assistance.
Mayor Zane initiated discussion on this matter. Councilmember
Katz moved to contribute $400 from the Council contingency fund,
toward the cost of a dinner and reception for the members of the
Mazatlan Sisters City Association. Second by Councilmember
Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Reed
5. PUBLIC INPUT - Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed
council regarding wastewater treatment, and the procedures of the
Rent Control, and Planning Departments.
11-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 8:30 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. At 9:00
p.m., Council reconvened. Mayor Zane announced that no action
was taken in Closed Session.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 9:01 p.m., the meeting was adjouned in memory of
John H. Lennon.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Clarice E. Johnsen
city Clerk
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Dennis Zane
Mayor
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