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M-7/26/1966 .,40 , e e PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA July 26, 1966 7:15 o'clock p.m. The Park1ng Author1ty of the City of Santa Monica met 1n spec1al session at the above named time and place. The pledge of allegiance was given. PRESENT: Members: Rex H. Minter, Wendell Corey, CIo Hoover, James B. Reidy, Jr., Herbert A. Spurgin, Kenneth B. Wamsley ABSENT: Members: Royal M. Sorensen ALSO PRESENT: Perry Scott, City Manager Robert COCkins, City Attorney W1lliam A. Hard, Assistant C1ty Manager Bartlett L. Kennedy, City Engineer Joseph D. Nadon, Parking and Traffic Eng1neer The date and time of the special meeting of the Parking Authority was mailed to all members on July 22, 1966, and an affidavit to that effect is on file in the office of the Parking and Traffic Eng1neer. Mr. M1nter opened the meeting, stating that Mr. Reidy had asked that item No. I on the agenda e1ther be deferred to permit the members more time for study, or that the item be d1scussed in a closed session before any action is taken. Mr. M1nter suggested that before reces- sing to discuss item No. 1 in closed session, the Author1ty take up item No. 2 on the agenda. Mr. Minter briefly reviewed previous recommendations by the Parking Advisory Committee w1th respect to parking time limits on Parking Authority Lot No. 18. It was reported that the Advisory Committee had recommended a two hour t1me limit on a portion of that lot, but that on recommendat1on of the Administration, no time l~mit had been 1mposed. Mr. Minter commented that this lot now is 100% occupied by all day parkers who are employees in the area. After some discussion, Mr. Minter made a motion that 25% of the meters on this lot be converted to a one hour time limit. Mr. Corey offered an amendment to the motion that 50% of the meters on th1s lot be converted to a one hour t1me lim~t. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spurgin. The amended motion was accepted for consideration by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : NOl' VOTING: Members: Members: Members: Members: Corey, Spurgin, Wamsley Hoover, lJIinter Sorensen Reidy , .. e e Parking Authority M~nutes Special Meeting July 26, 1966 Page 2 The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: NOT VOTING: Corey, Hoover, Spurgin, Wamsley, Minter None Sorensen Reidy Members: Members: Members: Members: The Chairman recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m. to permit a closed study session to discuss land values in relation to item No. 1 on the agenda. Mr. Sorensen entered the meet1ng Just as the meet~ng recessed and part1cipated in the discussion at the closed seSS1on. The Author1ty reconvened at 8:05 p.m. Mr. Minter asked if anyone wished to be heard on HA RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON FOURTH STREET BETWEEN ARIZONA AND WILSHIRE AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH SAID PURCHASE." This resolution refers to the southeast 25 feet of Lot G and all of Lot H of Block 121, commonly known as 1236 Fourth Street. The purchase price of this property 1S $157,500. As no one 1ndicated a desire to be heard, Mr. Spurg1n moved to waive further read1ng and adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wamsley. Mr. Reidy offered a substitute motion to defer action on thLs matter until an appraisal could be obtained on th1s property or other property in the outlying area and that the Manager attempt to obtain an extension of the opt1on to purchase, 1n the interim period. The motion was seconded by Mr. Minter and lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: I'1embers: Reidy, Sorensen, Minter Corey, Hoover, Spurgin, Wamsley None The orig1nal motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Nor VOTING: Corey, Hoover, Sorensen, Spurgin, Wamsley M1nter None Re1dy Members: Members: Members: Members: Resolution No. 119 (P.A.S.) , J e e Parking Authority Minutes Special Meeting July 26, 1966 Page 3 Mr. Minter stated that he had insufficient information as to land values, and while he is not opposed to the acquisition of this property, he st11l does not know if it is a fair pr1ce. Upon motion made by Mr. Spurgin, seconded by Mr. wamsley and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.