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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 1993
An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Abdo at
6 47 P M on Tuesday, August 3, 1993, in the CouncIl Chambers
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Judy Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore Antomo Vazquez
Councllmember Ken Genser
(amved at 7 00 PM.)
Counctlmember Asha Greenberg
Councllmember Robert T Holbrook
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager John JalIh
Acting City Attorney Joe Lawrence
City Clerk Clarice E Dykhouse
S-A REPAIR OF DAMAGED SIDEW ALKS/DRIVEW A YS/CURBS/REMOVE DAMAGED
PAVEMENT IN P ARKW A Y: Presented was the publIc hearmg on the confrrmatlOn of
assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, dnveways, curbs and remove damaged
pavement in the parkway areas on varIOUS streets (SR-93-188) At 6 50 PM., Mayor Abdo
declared the public heanng open Member of the pubhc Caroline West spoke in opposition to
the assessment Mayor Abdo closed the publIc heanng at 6'53 PM. Council asked questIOns
of staff Councllmember Holbrook moved to acknowledge protests and adopt Resolution No
8630(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT OF COSTS AND THE REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS,
DRIVEWAYS, CURBS AND REMOVAL OF DAMAGED PAVEMENT IN THE PARKWAY
AREA ON VARIOUS STREETS (SR-93-188)," reading by title only and walvmg further
readmg thereof. Second by Counctlmember Greenberg. The mohon was approved by the
followmg vote
Council vote Affumahve: CouncIlmembers Greenberg, Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstem,
Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Absent:
Councllmember Genser
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5-B' ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/RECONSTRUCTION/4TH COURT AND 9TH COURT
Presented was the public hearmg to establish an assessment distrIct for the reconstructIOn of 4th I
Court between Colorado Avenue and Broadway, and 9th Court from OlympIC Boulevard to 476
feet north. At 6:55 PM, Mayor Abdo declared the pubhc hearing open Member of the pubhc
Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearmg at 6.57 PM.
Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Genser reported present at 7:00 PM.
CouncIlmember Holbrook moved to adopt Resolution No. 8631(CCS) entItled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 4TH COURT BETWEEN COLORADO AVENUE AND
BROADWAY, AND 9TH COURT FROM OLYMPIC BOULEVARD TO 476' NORTH, II
reading by tItle only and waIving further reading thereof. Second by CouncIlmember
Greenberg. The motion was approved by the followIng vote:
Council vote: AffIrmatIve. Councilmembers Vazquez, Rosenstem,Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg. Mayor Abdo
Abstain'
Councilmember Genser
8-A: JUVENILE CURFEW: Presented was an emergency ordmance for mtroductIon and
adoption repeabng Santa Monica MuniCIpal Code SectIOn 4.08 370 and enacting a Juvenile
curfew proVIsion. CouncIl asked questlOns of staff At 7.22 P.M , Mayor Abdo declared the
publIc hearmg open. Members of the pubhc Jan Ludwinski, Polly Benson-Brown, Leonard
Gross, June Coleman, Dave Paley, William Coleman, Ronald Cano, Suzanne Brewer, and Leah
Kavanaugh spoke In support of the proposed curfew Member of the pubbc Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Members of the public Franceye SmIth, Russell Barnard, Laurie
Newman, Kathy WeremlUk, Bruce Cameron, Lmdsey Haley, NatI Vazquez, Stephen Alpert,
Alejandro Martmez, Dormmc AbbabIaka, Brandl Kishner, Margaret Franco, Paco Franco, Maya
HarrIS, Armando Santiago, Alex Gonzalez, Carlos Palommo, Javier Gonzalez, and Manuel Lares
spoke in opposition to the proposed curfew Member of the public Irene ZIvi spoke in
OpposIllon to the proposed curfew; however, If adopted, she urged a SIx-month trIal penod
Member of the pubhc Eric Parlee spoke ill support of the proposed curfew WIth a SIx-month
reVIew penod. CouncIlmember Genser moved to hear late speakers. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Vazquez. The motIon was unanimously approved. Members of the publIc Art
CaSIllas, David Silva, Jorge Manc1l1as, Jennafer Waggoner, Jim Fouratl, and Barbara Bonifas
spoke in OpposIllon to the proposed curfew Member of the public Sandy KIeuman dIscussed the
KYDS program in the City of Los Angeles. Members of the publIc Bill Imhoff, Tony Palermo,
and Laurie Romino spoke in support of the proposed curfew. Mayor Abdo closed the public
hearing at 9: 07 P M
At 9:07 PM., Council adjourned for a short recess Council reconvened at 9.35 P.M. with all
members present
8-A (RESUMED): Council asked questions of staff. Councllmember Greenberg moved to
adopt the ordinance as drafted by staff, with the following modIfications: 1) SECTION
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4 08.370(a) to read. "No person under the age of 18 years...;" make the adoption date in
SECTION 6 September 1, 1993; and SECTION 7, add "December 31" In order to make the
sunset date December 31, 1994 Second by Councilmember Holbrook DIscussion was held
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to amend the mohon that the adoption date of the
ordmanee be changed to October 30, 1993. Second by Mayor Abdo The mohon failed by the
following vote.
Council vote: AffirmatIve: Councilmember Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
NegatIve.
Counc1lmembers Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein
DIscussion was held. The main motion was approved by the follOWIng vote.
Council vote: AffirmatIve Counclhnembers Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein
Negahve Counclhnember Vazquez, Mayor Abdo
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item
because he feels that tins IS a regressIve ordmance and the nnplementahon of a curfew WIll not
address the Issues of crnne, unemployment, Job opportumtles, etc. Further, curfews do not
work even m small cities.
Counclhnember Olsen moved to direct the City Attorney, in conjunctIOn WIth the Pollee
Department and the Community and Cultural AffaIrs Department, to conduct a workshop to be
held In order to mform members of the commumty of procedures and the mechanics of the
curfew, IncludIng how the curfew works, how the parents WIll be contacted, how complamts and
gnevances can be filed, how to contact the City Manager's office, the CIty CouncIl, etc Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez. Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to amend the mohon
to include an InformatIOnal card whIch wIll Inform youths of therr nghts under this ordmance
The motion was accepted as friendly. DISCUSSIOn was held. The motion was approved by the
follOWIng vote.
CouncIl vote Unannnously approved 7-0
By vIrtue of the above action, OrdInance No. 1696(CCS) enhtled "AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4 08 370 AND ENACTING A mVENILE CURFEW
PROVISION," was Introduced for first readmg, as amended, by title only, waIving further
readmg thereof.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 Midmght CouncIlmember
Rosenstem moved a substitute mohon to extend the meeting to 11 :30 P M. Second by
Counclhnember Greenberg The mohon was approved, CouncIlmember Genser opposed
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8-B BUILDING HEIGHTS AND STANDARDS/R2R DISTRICT Counclhnember Genser
excused himself from deliberatIons on thIs Item due to a possible confhct of interest. Presented I
was an ordInance for mtroduction and fIrst readmg amending Santa Momca Mumclpal Code
Section 9.04 08 04 060 relatmg to bulldmg heights and standards m the R2R District (Text
Amendment 93- (03). Council asked questions of staff. At 10 50 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared
the pubhc heanng open There bemg no one wishing to speak, Mayor Abdo closed the pubhc
hearing Councilmember Holbrook moved to introduce for fIrst reading an ordinance entitled.
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIP ALCODE SECTION 9 04 08 04 060REGARDING
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R2R ZONING DISTRICT, " reading by
title only and walvmg further readmg thereof. Second by Councilmember Greenberg. The
motion was approved by the followmg vote.
Councll vote AffIrmative Councllmembers Vazquez, Rosenstem, Olsen, Holbrook,
Greenberg, Mayor Abdo
Absent Councllmember Genser
Councilmember Genser resumed hiS seat
8-C: UNEXCAVATED AREAS IN FRONT AND SIDE YARDS/LANDSCAPE AREA FOR
BUILDING SITES/SUBTERRANEAN PARKING STRUCTURES/SEMI- SUBTERRANEAN
PARKING STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL, RVC OR BCD ZONING DISTRICTS
Presented was an ordinance for mtroduction and fIrst readmg amendmg Santa Momca MuniCipal
Code Section 9 04 10 02 170 and (a) regardmg unexcavated areas in front and side yards,
SectIon 9.04.10 04.060 regarding required landscape area for buildmg sites, Section
9.04 10.08 200regardmg subterranean parkmg structures, and Section 9 04. 10.08.210 regarding
semi-subterranean parking structures in all residential, RVC or BCD Zomng Districts (Text
Amendment 93-004). Councll asked questions of staff At 1053 P.M , Mayor Abdo declared
the pubhc hearing open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor
Abdo closed the pubhc hearmg at 10 55 PM. DISCUSSIOn was held Councllmember Genser
moved to contInue the remamder of this item to the meeting of August 10, 1993, and ask staff
to prepare language that semi-subterranean parking structures will not be allowed to extend mto
the front half of the lot and that underground excursIOn of the front half of the lot be entIrely
underground. Second by Mayor Abdo The motIon was unanimously approved
8-D' DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS/R3 & R3A ZONES/OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD
Presented were ordinances for mtroductIon and first readmg adding a new section to Santa
Monica Mumcipal Code Subchapter 9 04 08 revismg development standards m the R3 and R3A
zones along Ocean Park Boulevard between Lmcoln Boulevard and 25th Street and reVising the
OffiCial Dlstrictmg Map (Text Amendment 93-005). At 11' 04 P M l Mayor Abdo declared the
public hearIng open. Member of the pubhc Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns Member of
the public T Y Koo Han spoke in oppositIon to the proposed ordinances Mayor Abdo closed
the pubhc hearing at 11 08 P M Council asked queStIons of staff Councllmember Genser
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moved to introduce for first reading an ordmance entItled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING PART 904.08.65 TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TIlE BR BOULEVARD
RESIDENTIAL R3 OVERLAY DISTRICT," reading by tItle only and walvmg further readmg
thereof, and mtroduce for fITst readmg an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING OFFICIAL
DISTRICTING MAP," readmg by title only and waiving further readmg thereof. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez The motion was approved by the following vote'
Unammously approved 7-0
9-A. MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The recommendation to approve the
1993 Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) was wIthdrawn at the request of staff
9-B CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting
14-A ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS' Mayor Abdo
announced that the floor would consIder nominations to fill vacanCIes of members to the various
Boards and COmnllSslOns Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nOmInatIOns for the Landmarks
Comnnssion Councilmember Genser nommated Helen Parks. There being no further
nominations, nOmInations were closed Mayor Abdo moved to appoint Helen Park by
acclamation to the Landmarks Commission for a term endmg June 30, 1994 The motion was
duly seconded and unanimously approved Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations for the
Planning CommISSIon Councllmember Genser moved to contInue the appomtment to the
Plannmg Commission to the next meetmg. Second by Councilmember Olsen. DiSCUSSIOn was
held The motion failed by the following vote:
CouncIl vote AffirmatIve CouncIl members Genser, Olsen, Mayor Abdo
Negative: CouncIlmembers Greenberg, Holbrook, Rosenstem, Vazquez
CouncIlmember Olsen nommated Jenmfer Polhemus Councilmember Rosenstem nonunated
Kathleen WeremlUk. Mayor Abdo nommated Dee Hatch There bemg no further nomInations,
nommatIons were closed On a call for the vote, Kathleen Weremiuk was appomted to the
Planning CommIssion for a term endmg June 30, 1995 The Arts CommIssion appointments
were continued to the meeting of September 14, 1993, when a resolutIon to reduce the size of
the Commission will be considered The Housmg CommISSIOn appointments were contmued to
the meeting of September 14, 1993
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14-B' OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 511STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW Mayor
Abdo presented her request to discuss OpposltIon to Assembly Bill 51 concerning amendments I
to the state housmg element law. DIScussIon was held Councllmember Genser moved to
oppose Assembly Bill 51. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Vazquez. The mol1on was approved
by the following vote
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-C: CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL PROCEDURES The request of Councilmember
Rosenstem to dISCUSS consideration of CouncIl procedures was contmued to the meetmg of
August 10, 1993.
15 PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer addressed CouncIl
9-B CLOSED SESSION At 11'20 PM., CouncIl adjourned to Closed SeSSIOn for the purpose
of consIdenng the case of PIckett, et al v Burgess, United States DIStrIct Court Case No. CV
92-2070 WMB(CTx). No actIon was taken At 11.25 P.M., Council reconvened WIth all
members present
ADJOURNMENT: At 11 25 PM, the meeting was adjourned to 5 :00 P .M. , August 10, 1993,
m memory of Ruth Pyle
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Clance E. Dykhouse
City Clerk
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Judy Abdo
Mayor
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