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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 10:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory
of Michael Harrington.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Clarice E. Johnsen Dennis Zane
City Clerk Mayor
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