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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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JULY 14, 1992
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to
order by Mayor Genser at 7:35 P.M. on Tuesday, July 14, 1992, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Abdo
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kelly Olsen
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Absent: Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Antonio Vazquez
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
city Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember Olsen led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the united States of America.
4-A: AWARDS/GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES: Recognition awards were I
presented to five General services employees for outstanding
overall performance and/or development of a new means of saving
time or money and/or performance of a public service beyond the
line of duty and/or the contribution of an idea that has improved
job safety.
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. Mayor Pro
Tempore Abdo moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Item NO.6-I, reading resolutions and ordinances by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Olsen,
Holbrook, Abdo, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmembers Katz, Vazquez
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The city Council minutes of June 23,
1992, were approved as amended.
6-B: 1992 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT ROLL: The 1992
Weed and Rubbish Abatement Assessment Roll was confirmed and the I
contingency amount was increased by $869.46 for a new contingency
total of $4,839.46.
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6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50573/TPC-148/233l 28TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8432(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50573 AT 2331 28TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 5-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 2331 28th street.
6-0: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50574/TPC-149/2247 20TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8433(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50574 AT 2247 20TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 2247 20th street.
6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50798/TPC-164/2254-64 29TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8434(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50798 AT 2254-64 29TH
STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 12-unit
tenant-participating conversion project at 2254-64 29th Street.
6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50722/TPC-173/23l4 28TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8435(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50722 FOR A PROJECT AT 2314
28TH STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a lo-unit
tenant-participating conversion project at 2314 28th Street.
6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50863/TPC-168/1508 12TH
STREET: Resolution No. 8436(CCS) entitled: I1A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50863 AT 1508 12TH STREET,"
was adopted, thereby approving an II-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 1508 12th street.
6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50962/TPC-178/1315-17
STANFORD STREET: Resolution No. 8437 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
50962 AT 1315-1317 STANFORD STREET," was adopted, thereby
approving a tenant-participating conversion project at 1315-17
Stanford Street.
6-J: BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR OPERATORS: Bid No.
2414 was awarded to Valve Systems & Controls at specified unit
prices for butterfly valves with electric motor operators for the
Water Division, General Services Department.
6-K: BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH 5' EXTENSION AND ELECTRIC MOTOR
OPERATORS: Bid No. 2415 was awarded to CS Company at specified
unit prices for butterfly valves with 5' extension and electric
motor operators for the Water Division, General Services
Department.
6-L: PUMP AND WATER WELL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Bid
No. 2420 was awarded to General Pump Company and McCalla Bros. at
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specified unit prices for pump and water well repair and
maintenance services for the Water Division, General Services
Department.
6-M: DRY CAUSTIC SODA: Bid No. 2422 was awarded to Jones
Chemicals, Inc. at specified unit prices for dry caustic soda for
the Water Division, General Services Department.
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6-N: REFUSE CONTAINERS: Bid No. 2424 was awarded to
Consolidated Fabricators Corp. at specified unit prices for
refuse containers for the Solid Waste Management Division,
General Services Department.
6-0: MISCELLANEOUS TRASH BIN PARTS: Bid No. 2425 was awarded to
Cubic Container at specified unit prices for miscellaneous trash
bin parts for the Solid Waste Management Division, General
Services Department.
6-P: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50976/TPC-18l/950 6TH
STREET: The resolution accepting and approving a Final
SUbdivision Map for Tract No. 50976, for a 7-unit
tenant-participating conversion project TPC-l81 at 950 6th
Street, was continued to the meeting of July 21, 1992.
6-Q: CERTIFICATION OF STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/TEXT
AMENDMENT 90-004/DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE AT EXISTING FAST FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS: The Certification of statement of Official
Action for Text Amendment 90-004, C3 District to conditionally I
permit drive-through service at existing fast food establishments
in the C3 (Downtown commercial) District was continued to the
meeting of July 21, 1992.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-I: NATURAL DISASTER ACT: Presented was the staff report
recommending adoption of the resolution authorizing named
individuals to execute documents in accordance with P.L. 93-288
and the Natural Disaster Act. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8438 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING JOHN JALILI,
LYNNE C. BARRETTE, JAMES T. BUTTS, JOHN M. MONTENERO, AND LAURA
D. HERNANDEZ TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER P.L. 93-288 AS
AMENDED BY THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1988, OR STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE
NATURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT, It reading by ti tIe only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Abdo. The motion was approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Zane, Olsen,
Holbrook, Abdo, Mayor Genser
Absent: Counci1members Katz, Vazquez
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7-A: APPEAL/TPM 2l159/VARIANCE 92-013/3222-3232 23RD STREET:
Council asked questions of Paul Cook, representative of the
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applicant. council asked questions of staff. counci1member
Holbrook moved to continue this item to a date certain at the
request of the applicant. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Olsen moved a substitute motion to continue this
item until Councilmember Katz arrives at the meeting this
evening. Second by Mayor Genser. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Olsen withdrew his substitute motion. The motion
was unanimously approved, councilmembers Katz and Vazquez absent.
By virtue of the above action, the appeal of Planning commission
denial of Tentative Parcel Map 21159 and Variance 92-013 to allow
the subdivision of a parcel at 3222-3232 23rd Street was
continued to the meeting of September 22, 1992, at the request of
the applicant.
8-A: ELIMINATE APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF HEARING EXAMINER TO THE
CITY COUNCIL: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and
first reading amending Municipal Code section 6072 to eliminate
appeals from decisions of the Hearing Examiner to the city
Council. At 7:58 P.M., Mayor Genser declared the public hearing
open. Member of the public Thomas Nitti spoke in opposition to
the proposed ordinance. Mayor Genser closed the public hearing
at 8:01 P.M. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to
introduce the ordinance for first reading, amending same by
adding a new SECTION 2 and renumbering SECTIONS 2, 3, and 4 to
SECTIONS 3, 4, and 5, with the new SECTION 2 reading as follows:
liThe amendments to this section shall apply to any decision of
the Hearing Examiner rendered on or after July 14, 1992." Second
by Mayor Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Olsen,
Holbrook, Abdo, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmembers Katz, Vazquez
By virtue of the above action, an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 6072 TO ELIMINATE APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE
HEARING EXAMINER TO THE CITY COUNCIL," was introduced for first
reading, as amended, by title only, waiving further reading
thereof.
8-B: MANDATORY SEISMIC RETROFITTING ORDINANCE AND
AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FINAL EIR/RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION TO AMEND LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE: Presented was
an ordinance for introduction and first reading adopting the
mandatory seismic retrofitting ordinance and amendments, a
resolution certifying the Final EIR and a resolution of intention
to amend the City of Santa Monica Land Use and Zoning ordinance.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:20 P.M., Mayor Genser
declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Allen
Zahner urged Council to declare the El Cortez a medium-risk
rather than a high-risk building. Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the public Kenneth
Roberts, Russell Barnard, William Brantley, John Bohn, Karl
Schober, and Carl Lambert spoke in opposition to the ordinance as
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proposed. Planning Commissioner Pam O'Connor and member of the
public David Cameron discussed the possible impacts of this
ordinance on ci ty landmark buildings. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo I
moved to hear late chits. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The
motion was approved, councilmembers Katz and Vazquez absent.
Members of the public Charles Elswick, Joe Delia, Keith Lambert,
and Vince Muselli spoke in opposition to the ordinance as
proposed. Mayor Genser closed the public hearing at 9:27 P.M.
At 9 : 30 P. M. / Council adj ourned for a short recess. council
reconvened at 9:50 P.M., with all members present, Councilmembers
Katz and Vazquez absent.
Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved
to continue this item and direct staff to return at a Study
Session in approximately sixty days with information regarding
cost issues, wording of Division 5.00, procedures for review of
potentially architecturally significant buildings, information on
like-for-like replacement, tenant relocation, value of Level I
and Level II as seismic upgrades, trigger points for requirement
of seismic retrofitting, probabilities of seismic activities, and
the applicability of the ordinance to churches/Miles Playhouse.
Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmembers Katz and Vazquez absent.
8-C: MODIFICATION TO ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Presented
was an ordinance for adoption and second reading modifying zoning
and development standards to facilitate affordable housing. I
Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved
to adopt Ordinance No. 1635(CCS) Second by Councilmember Olsen.
Counci1member Holbrook moved to amend the motion to include
language that affordable housing proj ects not be allowed to be
more concentrated than one per every 1,000'. The motion died for
lack of a second. The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Zane, Olsen, Abdo,
Mayor Genser
Negative: Councilmember Holbrook
Absent: Counci1members Katz, Vazquez
Councilmember Holbrook requested that the record reflect that he
voted II noli on this item as he opposed the item at its
introduction.
By virtue of the above action, Ordinance No. 1635(CCS) entitled:
!IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MODIFYING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO FACILITATE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING," was adopted, on second reading by title
only, waiving further reading thereof.
8-D: EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN NON-PROFIT THEATRE FACILITIES/CITYWIDE I
MORATORIUM ON NON-RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT: The
ordinance for introduction and first reading exempting certain
non-profit theatre facilities from Ordinance No. l634(CCS), the
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Citywide moratorium on non-residential and hotel development, was
continued to the meeting of July 2l, 1992.
8-E: NOISE ELEMENT: The ordinance for introduction and first
reading amending Article IV, Chapter 3A implementing the Noise
Element, approval of the negative declaration and a resolution of
intention adopting the proposed Noise Element, was continued to
the meeting of July 21, 1992.
8-F: COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE/CHILD CARE: The
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending the Santa
Monica Comprehensive Land Use and zoning Ordinance relating to
child care, was continued to the meeting of July 28, 1992.
9-A: INITIAL PLAN REVIEW/RENOVATION/LINCOLN PARK AND PALISADES
PARK: Presented was the initial plan review for the renovation
of portions of Lincoln Park and Palisades Park. Council asked
questions of staff. Councilmember Zane moved to extend the
meeting to 12:00 Midnight. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Katz and Vazquez
absent. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Member of the pUblic Lou Moench criticized the Lincoln Park plan.
Member of the public David Cameron discussed historical aspects
of the park renovations. Planning Commissioner Pam 0' Connor
spoke in support of the proposed Lincoln Park renovation plan.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve in
concept the plans as submitted for Palisades Park with the
addition of the completion of the jogging path to California
street. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to amend the motion to include
wording that the railing which will be replaced, be replaced to
be consistent with historic railing. Discussion was held. The
motion was accepted as friendly. Mayor Genser moved to amend the
motion to omit additional funding for completion of the jogging
path from the original motion and revisit the issue when funds
are available. Discussion was held. The motion died for lack of
a second. Discussion was held. Councilmember Olsen moved to
amend the motion to include the suggestion from staff that
lighting at Palisades Park be constructed in such a manner that
the level of illumination can be dimmed if desired. The motion
was accepted as friendly. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Olsen, Zane, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmembers Katz, Vazquez
Councilmember Olsen moved to approve in concept the plans as
submitted for Lincoln Park with, the execution of which is
dependent on the passage of the Bond Measure in November, the
addition of funding for renovation of the turf. Second by
Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Olsen, Zane, Mayor Genser
Absent: CouncilmemDers Katz, Vazquez
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9-B: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
Councilmemher Zane moved to extend the meeting to 12: 30 A.M.
Second by Mayor Genser. The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmembers Katz and Vazquez absent.
la-A: REPAIR SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS/REMOVE DAMAGED PAVEMENT:
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 at various locations, and
resolution confirming the assessments (SR-92-l82). At 12:00
Midnight, Mayor Genser declared the public hearing open. There
being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Genser closed the public
hearing. Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved to acknowledge that there
were no protests and adopt Resolution No. 8439(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-92-182), U reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Olsen. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Olsen, Zane, Mayor Genser
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Absent: Councilmembers Katz, Vazquez
12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION:
Considered after Closed Session.
l4-A: APPOINTMENT/PERSONNEL BOARD: Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo moved
to continue the appointment of a member to the Personnel Board to
the meeting of August 11, 1992. Second by Mayor Genser. The
motion was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Katz and Vazquez
absent.
14-B: LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/MARGARET S. HENRY/PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION/PAMELA 0' CONNOR/LANDMARKS COMMISSION: Councilmember
Zane moved to accept with regrets and appreciation the letters of
resignation from Margaret S. Henry, Pier Restoration Corporation
Board of Directors, and Pamela 0' Connor, Landmarks Commiss ion,
and authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice of vacancies.
Second by Mayor Genser~ The motion was unanimously approved,
Councilmembers Katz and Vazquez absent.
14-C: AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE/GARAGE: Mayor Genser presented
his request to discuss direction to staff to prepare an amendment I
to the zoning code to allow for the placement of a garage
adjacent to the rear property line on reversed corner parcels at
an alley. Mayor Genser moved to direct staff to initiate a text
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amendment through the Planning commission and expedite it to the
extent possible. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Abdo. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Holbrook,
Olsen, Zane, Mayor Genser
Absent: councilmembers Katz, Vazquez
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: At 12:05 A.M., Council adjourned to Closed
Session for the purpose of considering a resolution authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
the United Transportation Union (UTU) Local 1785 (Item No. 12-A).
At 1:38 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present except
Councilmembers Katz and Vazquez.
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12 -A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION:
Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of a
resolution authorizing the city Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding with the United Transportation Union (UTU) Local
1785. Councilmember Zane moved to approve Contract No.
5859(CCS) and adopt Resolution No. 8440(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 UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION, LOCAL 178511 ,
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Counci1members Zane, Olsen,
Holbrook, Abdo, Mayor Genser
Absent: Councilmembers Katz, Vazquez
ADJOURNMENT: At 1: 40 A. M., the meeting was adj ourned to 7: 30
P.M., July 21, 1992, in memory of Lucille (Rita) Morgan.
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Clarice E. DYkhO~e
City Clerk
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