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M-8/11/1992 I I I 346 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1992 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica city council was called to order by Mayor Genser at 7:43 P.M. on Tuesday, August 11, 1992, in the Council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Herbert Katz Councilmember Kelly Olsen (arrived at 7:45 P.M.) Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Councilmember Dennis Zane Also Present: City Manager John Jalili city Attorney Robert M. Myers city Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. councilmember Katz moved to add Item No. HA-l to the agenda, to move Item No. a-B to be heard after Item No. lO-B, and to continue Item No. l4-B to the next regular meeting conditioned upon the fact that, based on the city Attorney's opinion, no work be done in the Sunset Park neighborhood until and after the meeting. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Olsen absent. Councilmember Olsen reported present at 7:45 P.M. At 7:46 P.M., a Housing Authority Special Meeting was convened. Housing Authority Roll Call: Present: Chair Ken Genser Vice Chair Judy Abdo commissioner Robert T. Holbrook Commissioner Herbert Katz Commissioner Kelly Olsen Commissioner Antonio Vazquez Commissioner Dennis Zane Also Present: Secretary John Jalili Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse HA-I: HOUSING ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS: Authority Member Holbrook excused himself from deliberations on this item due to a possible conflict of interest and left the dais. Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of a resolution of the Housing 1 August 11, 1992 347 Authority approving the submission of an application for 80 Housing Assistance Vouchers authorizing the Executive Director to sign said application and to execute the Annual contribution I Contract if the application is approved. Vice Chair Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 54 (HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 80 HOUSING ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN SAID APPLICATION AND TO EXECUTE THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT IF THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Commissioner Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Housing Authority Vote: Affirmative: commissioners Abdo, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Chair Genser Absent: commissioner Holbrook At 7:47 P.M., the Housing Authority special Meeting was adjourned and the City council Meeting was reconvened with all members present. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the Consent Calendar, whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion. Councilmember Katz moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos. 6-B, 6-J, and 6-K, reading resolutions and ordinances I by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of July 14, and July 21, 1992, were approved as submitted. 6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50714/TPC-159/1925 MONTANA AVENUE: Resolution No. 8460(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50714 FOR A PROJECT AT 1925 MONTANA AVENUE, II was adopted, thereby approving a 7 -unit tenant-participating conversion project at 1925 Montana Avenue. 6-D: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50771/TPC-160/837-843 11TH STREET: Resolution No. 8461(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50771 AT 837-843 11TH STREET, II was adopted, thereby approving a 20-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 837-843 11th street. 6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51120/TPC-191/1l07 19TH STREET: Resolution No. 8462(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE I CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51120 AT 1107 19TH STREET,II 2 August II, 1992 I I I 348 was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 1107 19th street. 6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 51146/TPC-204/2002 4TH STREET: Resolution No. 8463(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 51146 AT 2002 FOURTH STREET, " was adopted, thereby approv ing a 3 8 -unit tenant-participating conversion project at 2002 4th Street. 6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50891/TPC-172/2309-l7 5TH STREET/2310-12 6TH STREET: Resolution No. 8464(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50891 AT 2309-17 5TH STREET AND 2310-12 6TH STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 20-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 2309-17 5th Street and 2310-12 6th Street. 6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50894/TPC-193/629 IDAHO AVENUE: Resolution No. 8465(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50894 AT 629 IDAHO AVENUE," was adopted, thereby approving a 23-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 629 Idaho Avenue. 6-1: CALIFORNIA URBAN WATER CONSERVATION COUNCIL/SECOND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY CONFERENCE: The annual dues contribution to the California Urban Water Conservation council and funding support for the Second Annual California Water Policy Conference were approved. 6-L: PROPOSITION C/INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT PROGRAM FUNDS: Resolution No. 8466(CCS) entitled: t1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION C AND ISTEA PROGRAM FUNDS," was adopted. 6-M: RUNNING RACE/OKTOBERFEST: Resolution No. 8467 (CCS) entitled: lIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A RUNNING RACE ON OCTOBER 3, 1992, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTES, It was adopted, thereby authorizing the holding of a running race for st. Monica's Church Oktoberfest. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-B: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50704/TPC-166/2427 CENTINELA AVENUE: Presented was the resol ution accepting and approving a Final Subdivision Map for Tract No. 50704. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 8459(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50704 FOR A PROJECT AT 2427 CENTINELA AVENUE, n reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by 3 August II, 1992 349 Councilmember Katz. vote: The motion was approved by the following council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-J: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL/CITY OF CULVER CITY: Presented was the staff report recommending authorization for the city Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the City of Culver City to allow their residents to dispose of household hazardous waste at Santa Monica's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility on a fee for use basis. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. councilmember Katz moved to approve Contract No. 5862 (CCS) with the City of Culver city to allow Culver City residents to use Santa Monica's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility on a fee for use basis. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: unanimously approved 7-0 6-K: CERTIFICATION OF STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/APPEAL/TPC183/VTTM 50638/2110 4TH STREET: presented was the certification of statement of Official Action for appeal of a tenant-participating conversion project and vesting tentative tract map at 2110 4th street. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to continue this item to the meeting of September 8, 1992. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved. 7-A: APPEAL/LANDMARKS COMMISSION APPROVAL/VANITY FAIR APARTMENTS/822-824 THIRD STREET: The appeal of the Landmarks Commission approval of Landmark Designation LC-04-045, a streamline moderne apartment building known historically as the Vanity Fair Apartments at 822-824 Third street was continued to the meeting of september 8, 1992. 8-A: SPEED LIMITS: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3347A to establish posted speed limits on San Vicente Boulevard. Council asked questions of staff. At 8: 05 P. M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Genser closed the public hearing. Mayor Genser moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3347A TO ESTABLISH POSTED SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS CITY STREET SEGMENTS," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 I I 8-B: RUNOFF POLLUTION: To be heard after Item No. lO-B. 8-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE Y: presented was an ordinance I for adoption and second reading adding section 3238Y to the Santa Monica Municipal code to establish Preferential Parking Zone Y on 4 August 11, 1992 I I I 350 19th street between Santa Monica Boulevard and Broadway. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1639 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238Y TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE Y," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Zane, Vazquez, Olsen, Holbrook, Abdo, Mayor Genser Negative: councilmember Katz Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item because he feels that this is only a temporary solution which will merely move traffic to other areas. 8-0: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE Z: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading adding section 3238Z to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking Zone Z on Cedar Street between Lincoln Boulevard and loth Street. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to adopt Ordinance No. l640(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238Z TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE Z," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Genser Negative: Councilmember Katz Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item because he feels that this is only a temporary solution which will merely move traffic to other areas. 9-A: BAYSIDE DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN: Presented was the staff report recommending approval in concept of the draft Bayside District specific Plan, authorization for staff to initiate the environmental review process, and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a Bayside Zoning District. Council asked questions of staff. Members of the public Merritt Coleman and Stephanie Barbanell spoke in opposition to the proposal. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Tom Carroll presented the Bayside District Corporation's recommendations. Members of the public Mark Mawrence and Bob Resnick discussed the Bayside District Corporation's proposal. Member of the public Karl Schober spoke in support of the staff recommendation with amendments. Member of the public James Babington-Johnson spoke in support of the Bays ide District Corporation's proposal. Member of the public Paul Rosenstein spoke in support of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Zane moved to hear late speakers. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the pUblic Lacy Goode spoke in 5 August 11, 1992 351 support of the staff recommendation. Planning Commissioner Pam O'Connor urged Council to adopt the Historic Preservation Element in the Specific Plan. Member of the pUblic Nancy Dessor I expressed concern with parking. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved that the decision and motions with respect to the provisions of the Specific Plan be delayed until the meeting of September 15, 1992, in accordance with the City Manager's suggestion. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to prepare an interim ordinance for review and possible modification at the time action is taken on the Specific Plan which in essence would assure that the period between the adoption of the Specific Plan and its actual completion of environmental assessment and final adoption that the objectives of the plan not be prejudiced with respect to the agendas of limiting alcohol outlets, restaurants, and amusement facilities in particular. Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. At 10:15 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. reconvened at 10:37 P.M., with all members present Councilmember Vazquez. Council except 9-B: IMPROVEMENTS/VIRGINIA PARK: The recommendation to award a contract to Thomsen Landscape in the amount of $98,241 for improvements at virginia Park was withdrawn at the request of staff. 9-C: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting. I 10-A: REPAIR SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS/REMOVE DAMAGED PAVEMENT IN PARKWAY AREAS: Presented was the public hearing on assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and the removal of damaged pavement in the parkway areas (SR-92-l83) at various locations. At 10:40 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Genser closed the public hearing. Councilmember Katz moved to acknowledge that there were no protests and adopt Resolution No. 8468 (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, CURBS AND REMOVAL OF DAMAGED PAVEMENT IN THE PARKWAY AREA (SR-92-183) ," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Katz, Olsen, Zane, Mayor Genser Absent: Councilmember Vazquez Councilmember Vazquez reported present at 10:40 P.M. I 10-B: CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT: Presented was the public hearing on the proposed Cloverfield Boulevard Widening Project (Santa Monica Freeway to north of Colorado Avenue); 6 August 11, 1992 I I I 352 resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR): authorization to the city Manager to proceed with the right-of-way acquisitions, design and bidding; and approval of an appropriation of $2,558,133. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Genser moved to extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. Questions of staff continued. At 11:40 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Eric Chen spoke in opposition to the project as proposed and made suggestions. Members of the public Anthony Cole, Bert staggers, Eric Shapiro, Milton Swimmer, Tak Sumi, Paul Rosenstein, Donna Alvarez, and Ken Ward spoke in support of the project. Member of the pUblic Merritt Coleman spoke in opposition to the project. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to hear late speakers. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the pUblic Jean Gebman urged completion of a comprehensive community traffic study. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 8469 (CCS) entitled: riA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Vazquez, Olsen, Katz, Holbrook, Abdo Negative: Mayor Genser Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to authorize the City Manager to complete the design of the project improvements, negotiate and purchase the necessary right-of-way, advertise the proj ect for bidding, and appropriate $2,472,875 from the traffic mitigation fee balance to the capital improvement account. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to extend the meeting to ~:oo A.M. Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was approved, Councilmember Katz opposed. Councilmember Katz excused himself from the meeting. 8-B: RUNOFF POLLUTION: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading adding Chapter 2B to Article VII of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to regulate runoff pollution. At 12: 30 A.M., Mayor Ganser declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Steve Davis spoke in support of the intent of the ordinance but expressed concern with the ordinance as proposed. Members of the pUblic Jim Fouratt and Mark Gold spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Genser closed the public hearing at 12: 33 A.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 2B TO ARTICLE VII OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE 7 August II, 1992 353 URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Genser. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to amend her motion and change the term in I SECTION 7282(e) from "runoff factor" to "imperviousness factor." The motion was accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Genser Absent: Councilmember Katz 12-A: EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN: To be heard after Closed Session. 14-A: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Genser announced the floor would consider nominations to fill vacancies of members to the various Boards and commissions. Mayor Genser opened the floor to nominations for the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Zane nominated Jeff King. Councilmember Olsen nominated Clayton Smith. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote, the vote on the nominations was as follows: Jeff King - Councilmembers Zane, Vazquez, Abdo Clayton Smith - Councilmembers Olsen, Holbrook, Mayor Genser I Councilmember Zane asked that the record reflect that he changed his vote to Clayton Smith. Clayton Smith was appointed to the Convention and visitors Bureau for a term expiring June 30, 1994, Councilmember Katz absent. Mayor Genser opened the floor to nominations for the pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors. Mayor Genser nominated Glen L. Friedman. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. Councilmember Zane moved to appoint by acclamation Glen L. Friedman to the pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 8, 1994. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. Mayor Genser opened the floor to nominations for the Landmarks Commission. Councilmember Olsen nominated Dave Paley. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. Mayor Genser moved to appoint by acclamation Dave R. Paley to the Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30, 1993. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. Mayor Genser moved to continue appointment to the Personnel Board and Recreation and Parks Commission to the meeting of september 8, 1992. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was I unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. 8 August 11, 1992 I I I 354 l4-B: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC PLANS: The request of Councilmember Katz to discuss setting a public hearing regarding an information item on the status of the neighborhood traffic plans was continued to the meeting of September 8, 1992. l4-C: DISABLED PARKING: Mayor Genser presented his request to discuss direction to staff to prepare a resolution to allow the holders of State-issued disabled parking placards or plates to park in "Permit-Only" spaces in the downtown parking structures. Mayor Genser moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution to allow the holders of state-issued disabled parking placards or plates to park in "Permit-Only" spaces in the downtown parking structures. Second by Councilmernber Olsen. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Katz absent. 15: PUBLIC INPUT: Mernber of the public Mike Garcia discussed labor relations between the City and employee groups. Member of the public Art Casillas addressed Council regarding gang and drug problems in pico Neighborhood. 9-C: CLOSED SESSION: At 1:10 A.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and threatened litigation, pending litigation and litigation to be commenced by the city. At 1:14 A.M., council reconvened with all members present except Councilmember Katz. l2-A: EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN: Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of a resolution approving the Executive Pay Plan. Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt Resolution No. 8470(CCS) entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Genser Absent: Councilmember Katz ADJOURNMENT: At 1:14 A.M., the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: ~~A~ Clarice E. DYkhOUZ: City Clerk APPROVED: ~~~ Mayor 9 August 11, 1992 355 ADJOURNMENT NOTICE I, Rosalee Alello, Deputy Clty Clerk for the Monlca adJourned the Clty Councl1 meetlng at August 25, 1992, due to lack of a quorum. /7i-;:_.~ffi//) <. / Rosalee Alello Deputy Clty Clerk I Clty of Santa 7:30 P.M., I I