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M-8/1/1989 262 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1, 1989 A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, adjourned from July 25, 1989, was called to order by Mayor Zane at 7:40 p.m., on Tuesday, August 1, 1989, in the Council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel Councilmember Judy Abdo Councilmember Ken Genser Councilmember Herbert Katz Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Christine E. Reed Also Present: City Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen CLOSED SESSION: Not held. councilmember Abdo led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 5-A: JOHN JURENKA/CHARTER SECTION 1805 (b) (l)/UTILITY INCREASES; Presented was the request of John Jurenka to address Council regarding City Charter Section 1805, (b) , (1), that requires the City's utility increase be passed on to the renter, continued from July 25, 1989. Mr. Jurenka requested that Council allow landlords to pass on increases in utility and other City taxes to the renters. No Council action was taken. 5-B: JOHN F. BRANCHEAU/DEMOLITION PERMIT 1018 SECOND STREET: Presented was the request of John F. Brancheau to address Council regarding demolition permit at 1018 Second Street, continued from July 25, 1989. Mr. Brancheau addressed Council in an effort to preserve a single family home located at 1018 Second street from demolition, and requested that council withold its approval for the demolition of this home. No Council action was taken. ll-A: PLUMBING FIXTURE RETROFIT PROGRAM: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to approve plumbing fixture retrofit program, appropriate $479,000 to water supplies and expense operating budget; authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute contract with Metropolitan Water District for grant funding and with DMC Services for rebate processing and inspection services; and direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance establishing a plumbing fixture retrofit program, continued from July 25, 1989. Council asked questions of staff. 1 August 1, 1989 263 Member of the public John Jurenka spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby approving the plumbing fixture rebate program, with the added provision that the city consider engaging the services of a contractor who would perform the installations at the costs outlined in the staff report dated July 25, 1989; appropriating sufficient funds from the Water Fund reserves to implement the program in Fiscal Year 1989-90, and authorizing other expenditure and revenue changes as detailed in the Fiscal/Budget Impact section of the staff report: authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5410(CCS) with the Metropolitan Water District to accept funding support for the program and authorize program evaluation services: authorizing the city Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5411(CCS) with DMC Services to provide rebate processing and inspection services for the City; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a plumbing fixture retrofit program with surcharge and rebate provisions as outlined in the staff report dated July 25, 1989. Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed 21-B: CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the meeting. 14-A: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Presented was the matter of the Annual appointments to boards and commissions, continued from July 25, 1989. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy on Airport commission for a 4-year term. councilmember Katz nominated Reith Harris. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to appoint Mr. Harris by acclamation. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Keith Harris was thereby appointed to the Airport Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor the Airport Commission for nominated Pritchard White. The vote on the nominees was for nominations to fill a vacancy on a I-year term. Councilmember Katz Mayor Zane nominated Mary Adamson. as follows: Mary Adamson: Mayor Zane Pritchard White: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz Pritchard White was thereby reappointed to the Airport Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1990 2 August 1, 1989 264 Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a 4-year term. councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Terry Graboski for reappointment. The appointment was approved by acclamation. Terry Graboski was thereby reappointed to the Architectural Review Board for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a 4-year term. Councilmember Katz moved to continue this appointment to the meeting of september 12, 1989. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Counci1members Jennings and Reed absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Arts commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel nominated Johanne Todd. Councilmember Katz nominated Rodney Punt. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Johanne Todd: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Rodney Punt: Councilmember Katz Johanne Todd was thereby appointed to the Arts Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 4-year term on the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel nominated Tim Miller. The appointment was approved by acclamation. Tim Miller was thereby appointed to the Arts Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a l-year term on the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to continue this appointment to the meeting of September 12, 1989. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill three vacancies for 3-year terms on the Bayside District corporation Board of Directors. councilmember Abdo moved to reappoint all incumbents. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Lacy Goode, William C. Janss Jr., and Dan Ringwood were all reappointed to the Bays ide District corporation for terms expiring June 30, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 3-year term on the Building and Safety Commission. Councilmember Abdo nominated Douglas Lowe. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Douglas Lowe was thereby reappointed to the Building and Safety Commission for a term expiring June 3D, 1992. 3 August I, 1989 265 Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 3-year term on the Building and Safety Commission. Councilmember Katz nominated Bob Timmerman. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Bob Timmerman was thereby appointed to the Building and Safety commission for a term expiring June 30, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Accessibility Appeals Board. Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Gale Williams. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Gale Williams was thereby reappointed to the Accessibility Appeals Board for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 4-year term on the Accessibility Appeals Board. Councilmember Genser moved to continue this appointment to the meeting of September 12, 1989. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill two vacancies for 4-year terms on the commission on Older Americans. councilmember Katz moved to reappoint incumbents Langdon OeM. Bower, and Florence Cardine. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Langdon OeM. Bower and Florence Cardine were thereby reappointed for terms expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Commission on the status of Women. Councilmember Abdo moved to reappoint incumbent Phyllis Morrison. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Phyllis Morrison was thereby reappointed to the Commission on the Status of Women for a Term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 4-year term on the commission on the status of Women. Councilmember Ahdo nominated Gloria Curiel-Parker. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Gloria Curiel-parker was thereby appointed to the Commission on the status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor vacancy for a 4-year term on Women. Councilmember Abdo Councilmember Katz nominated nominations was as follows: for nominations to fill a third the Commission on the status of nominated Brenda Gottfried. Pam Brady. The vote on the Brenda Gottfried: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Pam Brady: Councilmember Katz 4 August 1, 1989 266 Brenda Gottfried was thereby appointed to the Commission on the status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to a 3 -year term on the Convention and Councilmember Abdo nominated Dorothy Councilmember Katz nominated Jean McNeil. nominations was as follows: fill a vacancy for Visitors Bureau. Ehrhart-Morrison. The vote on the Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Jean McNeil: Councilmember Katz Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison was thereby appointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 3-year term on the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Abdo nominated incumbent Michael Hill. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Michael Hill was thereby reappointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 3D, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a third vacancy for a 3-year term on the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Abdo nominated Jean McNeil. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Jean McNeil was thereby appointed to the Convention and visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 3D, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 3-year term on the Electrical Board of Appeals. Councilmember Katz nominated Paul Rosenstein. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Paul Rosenstein was thereby appointed to fill a technically qualified position on the Electrical Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 3D, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 3-year term on the Electrical Board of Appeals. Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Ronald Smith. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Ronald S~ith was thereby reappointed to fill a technically qualified position on the Electrical Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a third vacancy for a 3-year term on the Electrical Board of Appeals. Seeing no nominations to this position, Mayor Zane, with the consent of Council continued this appointment to the meeting of september 12, 1989. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Electrical Board of Appeals. councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Justin Abril. The nomination was 5 August 1, 1989 267 approved by acclamation. Justin Abril was thereby reappointed to the Electrical Board of Appeal for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 4 -year term on the Electrical Board of Appeals. Councilme1l\ber Abdo nominated carol Nolan. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Carol Nolan was thereby appointed to the Electrical Board of Appeal for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 2-year term on the Housing Commission. Councilmember Genser nominated Jane Irvine. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Jane Irvine was thereby appointed as a section 8 Housing Assistance qualified member to the Housing commission for a term expiring June 30, 1991. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 2-year term on the Housing Commission. Counci1member Genser nominated Martha Fisher. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Martha Fisher was thereby reappointed as a Section 8 Housing Assistance qualified member to the Housing commission for a term expiring June 30, 1991. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Housing Commission. Councilmember Abdo nominated Deidra Kinsey. Councilmember Katz nominated Miriam Conner. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Deidra Kinsey: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Miriam Conner: Councilmember Katz. Dierdre Kinsey was thereby appointed to the Housing Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy for a 4-year term on the Housing Commission. councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Ken Schonlau. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Ken Schonlau was thereby reappointed to the Housing commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Landmarks Commission. Councilmember Katz nominated Rodney Punt. Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Fran Hernandez. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Rodney Punt: Councilmembers Finkel, Katz Fran Hernandez: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, Mayor Zane Neither nominee received the minimum four votes necessary for appointment. Mayor Zane reopened the floor for nominations. 6 August 1, 1989 268 Councilmember Abdo nominated Pam 0 I Connor. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Pam O'Connor was thereby appointed to the Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 3D, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a second vacancy far a 4-year term on the Landmarks commission. Councilmember Katz nominated Rodney Punt. Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent Fran Hernandez. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Rodney Punt: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz Fran Hernandez: Councilmernbers Genser, Mayor Zane Nei ther nominee received the minimum four votes necessary for appointment. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to continue this appointment to the meeting of September 12, 1989. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Library Board. Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Ida Trives. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Ida Trives was thereby reappointed to the Library Board for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 5-year term on the Personnel Board. Councilmember Abdo nominated incumbent Clyde Longmire. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Clyde Longmire was thereby reappointed to the Personnel Board for a term expiring June 30, 1994. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Planning commission. Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Leslie Lambert. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Leslie Lambert was thereby reappointed to the Planning Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill three vacancies for 3-year terms on the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals. There being no nominations for these positions, the appointment of technically qualified members to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals was continued to the meeting of September 12, 1989. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term on the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals. Councilmember Abdo nominated incumbent Dennis Williams. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Dennis williams was thereby reappointed to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 3D, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for a 4-year term. on the Recreation and Parks Commission. 7 August 1, 1989 269 councilmember Abdo nominated Randi Johnson. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Randi Johnson was thereby appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill two vacancies for 4-year terms and one vacancy for a 2-year term on the Social Services Commission. There being no nominations for these positions, the appointments were continued to the meeting of September 12, 1989. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to fill a vacancy for the City's delegate to the Metropolitan cooperative Library System Advisory Board. Councilmember Genser nominated the current alternate Bemi Debus for this position. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Bemi Debus was thereby appointed to the position of delegate to the Metropolitan cooperative Library System Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 1991. Mayor Zane opened the floor for nominations to filla vacancy for the City's alternate to the Metropolitan cooperative Library System Advisory Board. Councilmember Abdo nominated Sue Alexopoulos. The nomination was approved by acclamation. Sue Alexopoulos was thereby appointed to the position of alternate to the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 1991. 14-B: VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT: The request of Councilmember Reed to discuss the relocation of the Veterans Memorial Monument, continued from July 25, 1989, was continued to August 8, 1989. 14-C: EILEEN HECHT/PLANNING COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of acceptance of a letter of resignation from Eileen Hecht of the Planning commission and authorization to the city Clerk to post notice of vacancy, continued from July 25, 1989. Councilmember Katz moved to accept Eileen Hecht's resignation with regret and with compliments for all the years of service she has given to the City, and authorize the City Clerk to post a vacancy notice. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. 14-D: ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 32/CALIFORNIA COAST BICYCLE ROUTE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Genser to discuss support of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 32 which would designate the California coast bicycle route, and communicate the City's support to appropriate agencies and individuals, continued from July 25, 1989. Councilmember Genser moved to request the Mayor to write a letter expressing the Council's support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 32, and that copies be sent to the appropriate individuals. Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. 8 August 1, 1989 270 14-E: L.A. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/PRIVATE CONTRACTORS PERFORMING PUBLIC SERVICE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Genser to discuss adopting a resolution requesting that the Los Angeles County Grand Jury study the effectiveness of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor's efforts to contract with private businesses to perform public service, continued from July 25, 1989. Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No. 7859 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING FOR THE 1989-90 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRAND JURY TO SPONSOR A COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT OF ALL PROPOSITIONA A CONTRACTS SINCE 1978," 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, Katz, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed l4-F: HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM CONSULTANT: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss hiring a consultant to organize the City'S outreach program regarding homeless and to coordinate work with other cities, continued from July 25, 1989. Mayor Zane initiated discussion and moved to direct the City Manager to hire a consultant, to develop an appropriate budget out of the Council contingency Fund, and to bring that back to Council so that everyone is properly and fully informed about the activities in this area. Second by councilmember Abdo. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Reed 15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the Public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding private contractors performing County functions. II-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 9:05 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and the following litigation: Brennan v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 089 966: Wesley v. city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 090 279. At 9: 25 Council reconvened. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve a payment of a judgment for cost in the case of Wesley v. City of Santa Monica in the amount of $23,596.00: and a settlement in the amount of $50,000 in the case of Brennan v. Ci ty of Santa Monica. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. 9 August 1, 1989 Lll ADJOURNMENT: At 10:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Michael Harrington. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~~ p~ '30 - - Clarice E. Johnsen Dennis Zane City Clerk Mayor 10 August 1, 1989