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M-6/27/1989 229 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 27, 1989 A special joint meeting of the Santa Monica city council, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority was called to order by Mayor Zane at 7:35 p.m., on Tuesday June 27, 1989, in the Council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel councilmember Judy Abdo Councilmernber Ken Genser Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmernber Herbert Katz Councilmernber Christine E. Reed Also Present: City Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen CLOSED SESSION: Not held. 4-A: COMMENDATION FOR MURAL ARTISTS: Mayor Zane presented commendations to mural artists from Olympic Continuation High School in recognition of their artistic efforts to create a mural on the building remnants located on the bluffs above Pacific Coast Highway. Jose Gomez f Wayne Howard, Robert Davila Jr., Frank Juarez, and Luis Franco were commended for their artistic talent and their contribution to public art in Santa Monica. 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. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-B, 6-E, 6-H, and 6-N, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-A: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: The City Council minutes of May 23, May 3D, May 31, and June 1, 1989, were approved as presented. 6 -C : DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS f AND CURBS: Resol ution No. 7829 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-89-142/143) ," thereby setting a pUblic hearing for July 25, 1 June 27, 1989 230 1989, on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs on various streets, was adopted. 6-D: FINAL MAP 20120/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1825 WASHINGTON AVENUE: Resolution No. 7830 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 20120," thereby approving Final Tract Map No. 20120 for a 3 unit condominium at 1825 Washington Avenue, was adopted. 6-F: MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Bid No. 2221 was awarded to Crown Wholesale Electric, as the lowest and best bidder, to furnish and deliver receptacles, box switch/outlet, switches, transformers, wires and miscellaneous electrical supplies for various departments, at specified unit prices. 6-G: PIPES, ADAPTORS, AND COUPLINGS/VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Bid No. 2226 was awarded to Brandon Industrial, as the lowest and best bidder, to furnish and deliver split sleeves, tees, pipes, adaptors and couplings for various departments, at specified unit prices. 6-1: MISCELLANEOUS DUPLICATING PAPER: Bid No. 2231 #1 was awarded to Kirk Paper Co. and #2 Conservatree Paper Co., as the lowest and best bidders, to furnish and deliver miscellaneous duplicating paper for a one-year periOd at specified unit pricesJ for various departments. 6-J: COVERALLS/VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Bid No. 2232 was awarded to Long Beach Uniform, as the lowest and best bidder, to furnish and deliver coveralls for a one-year period for various departments, at specified unit prices~ 6-K: REPAIR OF DAMAGED TRANSIT COACHES/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: Bid No. 2234 was awarded to Cinedyne, Inc., as the lowest and best bidder, to provide labor to repair damaged transit coaches for the Transportation Department, with a one-year renewal option, per specified unit prices. 6-L: ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING MIXES/STREET DIVISION: Bid No. 2235 was awarded to Industrial Asphalt, as the lowest and best bidder, for hot asphaltic concrete paving mixes for the Street Division, General Services Department, per specified unit prices. 6-M: PIPE/WATER DIVISION: Bid No. 2236 was awarded to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, as the lowest and best bidder, to furnish and del i ver ductile iron bell and spigot pipe for the Water Division, General Services Department, at specified unit prices. 6-0: PUBLIC LIBRARY VIDEO CIRCUIT: A recommendation to authorize the withdrawal of Santa Monica from the Public Library video Circuit, and to direct the Library's representative to the 2 June 27, 1989 231 circuit commission to advise the Commission members of this action, was approved. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-B: GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FUND APPROPRIATION: Presented were resolutions establishing the City's Gann appropriation limit for FY 1989-90 at $59,163,406 and appropriating FY 1988-89 funds to Gann'ed reserve and/or designated Balance Sheet Accounts. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding the manner in which funds are appropriated. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution No. 7827 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90," and Resolution No. 7828(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROPRIATING FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 FUNDS TO GANN t ED RESERVE AND/OR DESIGNATED BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS, " reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-E: PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT INTERSECTIONS: presented was a recommendation to award a contract to C. T. & F. Inc. in the amount of $102,500 for installation of pedestrian signals at five intersections, increase appropriation by $5,524 and authorize necessary change orders. Council asked questions of staff. councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation with an amendment that the pedestrian signal is to be installed at the intersection of 11th street and Montana, not Montana and 17th street, as stated in the staff report, thereby awarding Contract No. 5349(CCS) to C. T. & F. Inc., to install pedestrian signals at five locations, in the amount of $102,500~ increasing the appropriation at the Capital Improvement Account No. 20-770-416-000-946 by $5,524: and authorizing the Parking and Traffic Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete addi tional work to the extent of funds available in accordance with the Administrative Instruction on Change orders. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-H: PAINTS AND PAINT SUPPLIES/VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Presented was a recommendation to award Bid No. 2228 to Dunn Edwards Corp., to furnish and deliver paints and paint supplies for a one-year period for various departments. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer spoke in opposition to the utilization of funds to purchase paint. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby awarding Bid No. 2228 to Dunn Edwards Corporation I as the lowest and best bidder, to furnish and deliver paints and paint supplies at specified unit prices. 3 June 27, 1989 232 Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-N: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/3007 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD: Presented was a recommendation to approve the Statement of Official Action to deny the appeal for DR 457, ZA 5377-Y, EIA 876, to allow the construction of a four story, 31,575 sq. ft., 68 room hotel with three rent controlled replacement units and a total of 74 parking spaces at 3007 Santa Monica Boulevard. Councilmember Genser addressed Council in opposition to the staff recommendation, based on his belief that the environmental study on this project was inadequate. Councilmember Jennings moved to approve the statement of Official Action containing findings and conditions of approval. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser 7-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Presented was a public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs. At 7:58 p.m., Mayor Zane declared the pUblic hearing opened. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Zane declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution No. 7831(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-89-138/139) , II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: At 8: 00 p.m., Mayor/Chairperson Zane convened a special joint meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and parking Authority. Redevelopment Agency Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel Agency Member Judy Abdo Agency Member Ken Genser Agency Member William H. Jennings Agency Member Herbert Katz Agency Member Christine E. Reed 4 June 27, 1989 233 Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers Agency Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen Parking Authority Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel Authority Member Judy Abdo Authority Member Ken Genser Authority Member William H. Jennings Authority Member Herbert Katz Authority Member Christine E. Reed Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen Housing Authority Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Dennis Zane Vice Chairperson David B. Finkel Commissioner Judy Abdo Commissioner Ken Genser commissioner William H. Jennings Commissioner Herbert Katz Commissioner Christine E. Reed Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to continue Item. 1.4-B regarding the appointment of members to City boards and commissions to the Council meeting of July 11, 1989. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. RA/HA/PA-l: Presented for approval were the Redevelopment Agency minutes of February 28, 1989, the Housing Authority minutes of April 25, and May 23, 1989, and the parking Authority minutes of April 4, May 9, and May 23, 1989. Authority Member Katz moved to approve the minutes of April 4, May 9, and May 23, 1989, on behalf of the Parking Authority. Second by Authority Member Reed. The motion was unanimously approved. Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the minutes of April 25, and May 23, 1989, on behalf of the Housing Authority. Second by commissioner Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Agency Member Abdo moved to approve the minutes of February 28, 1989, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved. 5 June 27, 1989 234 7-B & RA/HA/PA-2: Presented was a staff report transmitting a public hearing on the adoption of Fiscal Year 1989-90 Budgets for the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Reed moved to consolidate the public hearing for Item 8-A with the public hearing for Item 7-B. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved. At 8 : 17 P . m., Mayor Zane decl ared the consol idated publ ic hearing opened for Items 7-B and 8-A. Claudia Kallmeyer addressed Council in support of allocating funds for the institution of a dog park in Santa Monica. Marea Kelly and Frank Domenick Jr., spoke in support of enhanced funding for the westside Food Bank. Rosemary Regalbuto requested enhanced funds for Santa Monica Meals-On-Wheels. Vera Davis addressed Council in support of increased funding for L.I.E.U.-C.A.P. (Low Income Elderly united community Assistance Project). Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding the proposed allocation of funds to various social service agencies; increased funding for housing for single people; and proposed a tax on pornography as a means of obtaining revenue. David G. Cameron spoke in support of increased funding to provide for Sunday hours at the Santa Monica Libraries, and in support of Council's action to protect the Southern Pacific right-of-way for mass transit purposes. Bernice Bratter expressed her support of increased funding for the senior Health and Peer Counseling Center. Conrad Melilli spoke in support of increased staff funding at individual community organizations in Santa Monica. Kenneth Breisch and Nancy Desser spoke in support of increased funding for the North of Wilshire Residents community organization to help cover the cost of a staff community organizer. Jim Jaffe spoke expressed his support of increased funding for the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. sylvia Shniad, Margaret Kaderli, Janet Napier, and Gaye F. Deel spoke in support of increased funding for the Mid-City Neighbors neighborhood organization, and the Neighborhood Support Center. Dan Cohen spoke in support of the allocation of funds for the development of a centralized housing information office. Jack Baptista spoke in support of direct funding for the Mid-City Neighbors neighborhood organization. Bob Gabriel spoke in opposition to a proposed increase in the City's transient occupancy tax. Councilmember Genser moved to hear from a member of the public who submitted his request to address the Council after the item had been called. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Saxe Dobrin addressed Council in support of increased funding for the Neighborhood Support Center. At 9:10 p.m., Mayor/Chairperson Zane declared the public hearing closed and adjourned the special j oint meeting for a short recess. At 9: 30 p. m., the special joint meeting was reconvened with all members present. Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, thereby 6 June 27, 1989 235 adopting Resolution No. 425 (RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Agency Member Katz. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote: Redevelopment Agency vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 commissioner Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the Housing Authority, thereby adopting Resolution No. 37 (HAS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90,11 reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Commissioner Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Housing Commission vote: unanimously approved 7-0 Authority Member Abdo moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the Parking Authority, thereby adopting Resolution No. 211(PAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90,11 reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Parking Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the City Council, thereby adopting Resolution No. 7832 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 19B9-90," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to amend the motion to include direction to staff to have as their goal, in the work objectives, the development of a policy for cable television programming. The amendment was accepted as friendly by the maker and second of the main motion. Councilmember Genser moved to amend the motion to include direction to staff to develop a policy in concert with the P.E.N. users, for the utilization of the Public Electronic Network, to be approved by Council. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Councilmember Genser moved to amend the motion by modifying the language regarding the Main Street Parking Structure (Attachment 10 of the staff report) to read: IICoordinate the review and development for parking lot 9 on Neilson Way between Kinney and Hill, and alternate solutions to solve the Main Street parking problem, and implement, as appropriate, council direction regarding development or alternatives. II The amendment was accepted as friendly by the maker and second of the original motion. 7 June 27, 1989 236 Councilmernber Genser moved to amend the main motion to direct staff to include the provision for partial City funding, along with Hotel Development fees for the development of a hotel shuttle service, and to investigate ways that additional development in the City can contribute to the shuttle fund. The amendment was accepted as friendly by the maker and second of the original motion. Councilmember Genser moved to amend the main motion to direct staff to develop an updated barrier removal program in time for the mid-year budget review. The amendment was accepted as friendly. councilmember Genser moved to amend the main motion to increase funding for the Neighborhood Support Center to provide for four additional staff members. The motion died for lack of a second. councilmember Genser moved to amend the main motion to increase funding for the Neighborhood support Center to provide for two additional staff members. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to amend his original motion to enhance the budget for the Neighborhood Support Center to provide for one additional community organizer to work exclusively for the Mid-City Neighbors Organization for six months, or until development activity in this area has peaked, at which time the additional neighborhood organizer would be reassigned. The motion was seconded by Mayor Zane. Councilmember Genser moved a substi tute motion to provide an additional full-time community organizer to work for the Mid-city Neighbors Organization for the coming fiscal year, and set-aside funds for an individual organizer for the North of Wilshire Residents Organization, when that neighborhood meets the Council's minimum funding criteria. Discussion was held. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. councilmember Abdo moved to amend the main motion to include up to $50,000 in the budget for the Neighborhood Support Center, to provide the clerical support for an additional community organizer to work for Mid-Ci ty Neighbors. The amendment was accepted as friendly by the maker and second of the main motion. Councilmember Katz moved to amend the main motion to include the condition that the funding for the additional neighborhood organizer for the Mid-City Neighbors Organization be conditional upon the organization making a substantial effort to achieve the goal of more broad-based neighborhood representation on their board of directors. The motion on the amendments to the resolution approving the City Council budget for fiscal year 1989-90, was approved by the following vote: 8 June 27, 1989 237 Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor Zane Negative: councilmembers Jennings, Reed Councilmember Jennings requested the record to reflect that his reasons for voting "noli are that he does not feel that the criteria of the M.O.U. between the Mid-City Neighbors Organization and the Neighborhood Support Center have been met, and therefore, council should not be giving the Mid-City Neighbors Organization this money; secondly, this money might be better allocated to social services organizations; thirdly, Council should wait until the Mid-year Budget Review to do anything 1 ike this; and fourthly, he feel sit is a 1 i ttle hit strange for Council to give a neighborhood organization more direct staff than Council has. councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that the first three reasons that Mr. Jennings expressed were also her reasons for voting "noli. Counci Imember Kat z moved to extend the meet ing to 11: 30 p. m. Second by councilmember Genser. The motion was approved, Councilmember Jennings opposed. Councilmember Jennings moved to amend the budget to add a budget objective to the cultural and Recreation services Department to analyze the development of an area for the exercise of dogs in conj unction with some park in the city. The amendment was accepted as friendly by the maker of main motion. The motion to adopt Resolution No. 7832(CCS), as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Katz, Mayor Zane Negative: councilmember Reed Councilmember Reed requested that the record reflect that her reason for voting "no" is that she feels that the budgeted expenses exceed the revenue proj ections by approximately $4,500,000 thus necessitating reserves being used to balance the budget, and she can't vote for that. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation regarding salary rates and job qualifications, and adopt Resolution No. 7833 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF RECYCLING WORKER, ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER, COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUPERVISOR, LOSS CONTROL OFFICER, MAINTENANCE PROJECTS ASSISTANT, ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT, ACCOUNTING MANAGER, PAYROLL TECHNICIAN, PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN, CIVIL ENGINEER/ARCHITECT, TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST, DUPLICATING 9 June 27, 1989 238 MACHINE OPERATOR AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR," 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: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Abdo moved to approve the staff recommendation regarding the Cultural and Recreation Services policy for the use of facilities, and adopt Resolution No. 7834 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 7591(CCS) DECLARING ITS POLICY FOR THE USE OF FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE CULTURAL AND RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN REGARD TO THE REGULATIONS FOR USING SAME AND THE CHARGING OF FEES FOR USING SAME," 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: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation regarding the increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (Item 8-A) , and introduce for first reading, and ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6601A TO INCREASE THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER I, 1989," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Katz Councilmember Katz requested the record to reflect that his reasons for voting "no" are that he feels that Council is working contrary to its own goals on this issue. Council is allowing hotels to be built. The city is asking for tourists; and the proposed increase in the transient occupancy tax could discourage tourists and cost the City revenue that is needed to support the social services programs that Council intends to support. At 11:10 p.m., the special joint meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency I Housing Authority, and Parking Authority was adjourned, and the regular City Council meeting was reconvened. 8-B: PROGRAM 10 CONDITIONS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption and second reading establishing Program 10 conditions, introduced June 13, 1989. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. 1486(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE 10 June 27, 1989 239 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING PROGRAM 10 CONDITIONS," 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, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz, Reed Councilmembers Jennings, Katz, and Reed requested the record to reflect that their reasons for voting "no" on this matter are the same as expressed at previous council meetings. 9-A: SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES/MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: A recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Supervisory Team Associates (STA) was considered later in the meeting (See Closed Session) . II-A: CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the meeting. 14 -A: CONFERENCE ON STORM DRAIN SOLUTIONS: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss City sponsorship of conference on storm drain solutions, continued from June 20, 1989. Mayor Zane initiated discussion and moved to direct staff to work towards convening a regional conference with public officials from other communities that border Santa Monica Bay, on the problem of the storm drain pollution in the bay; to direct staff to work with this suggestion; to develop a program; and to return to Council for approval. Second by Councilmember Katz. During discussion, the motion was amended to include direction to staff to consult with the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project staff, the Flood Control District staff, Heal the Bay, and Assemblyman Hayden1s staff regarding the proposed conference. The motion, as amended, was unanimously approved. 14-B: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS/ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: The matter of the annual appointment of members to Boards and Commissions was continued to July 11, 1989. 15. PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public JOY Fullmer expressed her concerns regarding computers and the need for a tenants union. Member of the publ ic Jack Baptista addressed Council regarding Mid-city Neighbors. Member of the public Art Casillas addressed Council regarding the Police Sub-station in the pico Neighborhood. II-A: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:25 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed session for the purpose of considering personnel matters. At 12:08 a.m., Council reconvened, councilmember Katz absent. 9-A: SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES/MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Presented was a recommendation to adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Supervisory Team Associates 11 June 27, 1989 240 (STA) . Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation, and adopt Resolution No. 7835(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 SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. 5350 (CCS) between the City of Santa Monica and the supervisory Team Associates. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Counci1member Katz ADJOURNMENT: At 12:10 a.m., the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~~ Clarice E. Johnsen City Clerk p-,", ') ~Cl Dennis Zane Mayor ~ - 12 June 27, 1989