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M-9/10/1991 50 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES I SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Abdo at 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday, September 10, 1991, in the Council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Judy Abdo Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Genser Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Herbert Katz Councilmember Kelly Olsen Councilmember Antonio Vazquez Councilmember Dennis Zane Also Present: city Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse SS-l: STUDY SESSION/SEISMIC RETROFITTING ORDINANCE: The Study Session on the proposed seismic Retrofitting Ordinance for Unrein forced Masonry Buildings in Santa Monica was withdrawn at the request of staff. Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance I to the Flag of the united states of America. At 7: 31 P.M., a city Council/Parking Authority Special Joint Meeting was convened. Parking Authority Roll Call: Present: Also Present: Chair Judy Abdo Chair Pro Tempore Ken Genser Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook Authority Member Herbert Katz Authority Member Kelly Olsen Authority Member Antonio Vazquez Authority Member Dennis Zane Executive Secretary John Jalili Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers Authority Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse PA-I: MINUTES APPROVAL: Authority Member Genser moved to approve the Parking Authority minutes of June 25, 1991, as presented. Second by Authority Member Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Parking Authority Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 CC/PA-2: TRANSFER OF PARKING AUTHORITY LOT: Presented was the staff report recommending adoption of resolutions authorizing and I 1 September 10, 1991 I I I 51 accepting the transfer of Parking Authority Lot 4, holding a pUblic hearing on the sale of air-rights above Parking Authority Lot 4, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an option agreement with the Jewish Federation Council to purchase the air-rights. At 7:40 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the pUblic hearing open. Members of the public Betty Bunnell and Joy Fullmer expressed their concerns. Members of the public Ken Breisch and Suzanne Abrescia spoke in support of the proposal Mayor Abdo closed the pUblic hearing at 7:50 P.M. Discussion was held. Authority Member Zane moved, on behalf of the parking Authority, to adopt Resolution No. 217(PAS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TRANSFERRING PROPERTY OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, contingent on receipt of HUD Section 202 grant commitment. Second by Authority Member Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following vote: Parking Authority Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Katz moved, on behalf of the City Council, to adopt Resolution No. 8284(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TRANSFERRING PROPERTY OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Zane moved, on behalf of the City Council, to adopt Resolution No. 8285(CCS) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO SELL AIR-RIGHTS OVER PROPERTY AT 1116-46 FOURTH STREET TO JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LOS ANGELES," reading 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 By virtue of the above action, Contract No. 5757 (CCS) was also approved. At 8: 03 P.M., the Special City Council/Parking Authority Joint Meeting was adj ourned and the regular city Council Meeting was reconvened. Councilmember Katz moved to add Item No. 14-1 to the agenda. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved. 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-K, 6-L, 6-N, 6-0, and 6-P, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. 2 September 10, 1991 52 Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimous approved 7-0 I 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: August 13, August 20, submitted. The City Council minutes of August 6, and August 22, 1991, were approved as 6-B: BUSINESS LICENSE FEE EXEMPTIONS/CIVIC AUDITORIUM: Ordinance No. 1598 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6053B TO EXEMPT CIVIC AUDITORIUM LESSEES FROM BUSINESS LICENSE FEES," was adopted. 6-C: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8286(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-91-176),1I was adopted, thereby setting a public hearing for October 8, 1991. 6-D: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION: Resolution No. 8287 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETLIGHTING AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT STREETLIGHTING AND I APPURTENANT WORK ON SIXTH STREET BETWEEN SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND ARIZONA AVENUE AS SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING NO. 10036, WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted, thereby setting a public hearing for October 8, 1991. 6-E: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 22394/CONDOMINIUMS/1139 HARVARD STREET: Resolution No. 8288 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 22394, 1139 HARVARD STREET, II was adopted, thereby approving a 4-unit condominium project at 1139 Harvard Street. 6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 22674/CONDOMINIUMS/2450 CHELSEA PLACE: Resolution No. 8289(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 22674 FOR A PROJECT AT 2450 CHELSEA PLACE," was adopted, thereby approving a 4-unit condominium project at 2450 Chelsea Place. 6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48105/CONDOMINIUMS/1427 18TH STREET: Resolution No. 8290 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48105 FOR A PROJECT AT 1427 18TH STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 5-unit condominium project at 1427 18th Street. 6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48494/CONDOMINIUMS/1220 YALE: Resolution No. 8291(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE I 3 September 10, 1991 I I I 53 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48494 FOR A PROJECT AT 1220 YALE," was adopted, thereby approving a 10-unit condominium project at 1220 Yale street. 6-1: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 48784/CONDOMINIUMS/1114-28 PRINCETON STREET: Resolution No. 8292 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48784 FOR A PROJECT AT 1114-28 PRINCETON STREET, n was adopted, thereby approving an 18-unit condominium project at 1114-28 Princeton street. 6-J: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 49793/CONDOMINIUMS/1258 14TH STREET: Resolution No. 8293 (CCS) entitled: t1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 49793 FOR A PROJECT AT 1258 14TH STREET, tI was adopted, thereby approving a 6-unit condominium project at 1258 14th Street. 6-M: RESTORATION OF BILLIARD BUILDING/SANTA MONICA PIER: The recommendation to award a contract to Unique Buildings in the amount of $604,250 to restore the Billiard Building on the Santa Monica Pier was withdrawn at the request of staff. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-K: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/APPEAL/CUP 90-075/VTTM 50221/1226 11TH STREET: Presented was a certification of statement of official action for appeal of conditional use permit 90-075jvesting Tentative Tract Map 50221 to allow the construction of a six unit condominium at 1226 11th Street. Council asked questions of staff. Counci1member Katz moved to hear from the public for two minutes each. Second by councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the pUblic Rosario Perry, representing the appellant, spoke in support of reconsideration of previous action taken on this matter. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to reconsider this application and agreed to a time waiver of 60 days on October 22 r 1991. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved that the applicant present a specific design when this item is brought back before Council and provide information with regard to whether or not the units will be significantly more affordable as a result of approval of the project. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 6-L: ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT SERVICES/SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL BUS LINES: Presented was a recommendation to authorize the city Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with ATE Management & Service Company, Inc. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to 4 September 10, 1991 54 approve Contract No. 5758(CCS) in the amount of $74,994 with ATE Management & service Company, Inc. to prepare a line-by-line analysis of transit services for the Santa Monica Municipal Bus I Lines. Second by councilmember Katz. council asked questions of staff. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-N: PREPARATION OF ORDINANCES/PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES: Presented was a recommendation to establish two new preferential parking zones. Members of the public Jai Josefs, Joy FUllmer, and Terese Thibadeau spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Members of the public Bill Whalen, Philippa Phillips, and John Frank spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare ordinances to establish preferential parking zones as outlined in the staff report, direct the Planning staff to conduct an environmental evaluation of the proposed zones, and direct staff to revise the FY 91/92 revenue budget in the amount of $1,650. Second by councilmember Olsen. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-0: EXPANSION OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE L: Presented was a recommendation to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to expand Preferential parking Zone L around Santa Monica College. Council asked questions of staff. Members of I the public Daniel CoIner, Joe Casillas, and Royce Olsen spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Katz moved to direct the Ci ty Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code section 3238L to expand Preferential Parking Zone L around santa Monica College. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-P: PROPERTY DISPOSITION AGREEMENT/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Presented was a recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Property Disposition Agreement to develop 45 units of affordable housing. Councilmember Katz declared a conflict of interest and excused himself from deliberation on this item. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Josephine Chen presented herself for questions. Councilmember Holbrook moved to approve Contract No. 5759(CCS) designating the team of cp-century West and Volunteers of America as the developer for 45 new units of affordable housing at 2827 Lincoln Boulevard and 827-831 Ashland Avenue and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Property Disposition Agreement along the lines outlined in the staff report, with CP-Century West, to develop 45 units of affordable housing, authorize the Mayor to execute a Resolution I to Borrow from the State Urban Predevelopment Loan Program, and authorize the city Manager to re-execute all necessary state loan documents and to adopt Resolution No. 8294 (CCS) entitled: "A 5 September 10, 1991 I I I 55 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF AN INDEBTEDNESS, THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND ANY INDEBTEDNESS, THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A HOUSING PREDEVELOPMENT OR LAND PURCHASE LOAN FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Absent: Councilmember Katz 7-A: APPEAL/TPC 162/VTTM 50717/TPC 162/848 PACIFIC STREET: Presented was the Appeal of Planning Commission denial regarding TPC 162, VTTM 50717, a six-unit Tenant-Participating Conversion at 848 Pacific street. Applicant/Appellant: George McHose, Alex Tucciarone, and Linda Hibbs. Council asked questions of staff. Ken Kutcher, speaking on behalf of the appellant, spoke in support of the appeal. Councilmember Katz moved to approve TPC 162jVTTM 50717 subject to the findings and conditions contained in the Planning Commission staff report dated August 21, 1991. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 At 9: 30 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. reconvened at 9:55 P.M. with all members present. Council 8-A: MORATORIUM/MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Presented was an emergency ordinance for introduction and adoption establiShing a six-month moratorium on multifamily residential development with certain exemptions in order to comply with Proposition R. At 10: 00 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 10:02 P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1599(CCS) entitled: IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH PROPOSITION R AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY, II reading by title only and wai v ing further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: councilmembers Holbrook, Katz 8-B: 1991-92 TAX RATE/MAIN LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and adoption setting the 1991-92 tax rate for the Main Library 6 September 10, 1991 56 Improvement Project General Obligation Bonds. At 10:06 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Member of the pUblic Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Abdo closed the I public hearing at 10:07 P.M. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1600 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE 1991-1992 TAX RATE FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 8-C: MODIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION HOURS: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code sections 4313 and 4314 modifying construction hours. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1601 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 4313 AND 4314 MODIFYING CONSTRUCTION HOURS," 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 Genser, Olsen, Vazquez, Zanet Mayor Abdo Negative: Councilmembers HolbroOk, Katz I Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item because he feels that the real issue of construction noise is not being addressed and he feels that by making construction start-times later it will increase peak hour traffic problems. 10-A: LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM: The public hearing on the proposed Local Coastal Program was continued to the meeting of October 1, 1991. 10-B: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was the public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs at various locations (SR-91-175). At 10:13 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Abdo closed the pUblic hearing. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8295(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 (SR91-175) ," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Olsen. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 I I3-A: F. E. HARRIS/LOCAL COASTAL PLAN: The request of F. E. Harris to address Council regarding adopting an interim ordinance 7 September 10, 1991 I I I 57 that would incorporate all the standards of the new Local coastal plan for lots of 40 feet or less in width was continued to the meeting of October 1, 1991. 13-B: DAVID L. OH/CLARIFICATION OF BUILDING MORATORIUM/1666 20TH STREET OFFICE BUILDING: Presented was the request of David L. Oh of Gesundheit Architects to address Council regarding clarification of the current building moratorium (Ordinance No. 1570(CCS)) as it applies to the 1666 20th street Office Building. council asked questions of Mr. Oh. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to direct staff to return with an ordinance modifying the manner in which floor area is determined for the purposes of compliance with the interim ordinance only, that this modification not count covered parking floor area in these instances but only in cases where the ratio of the land area to the ratio of the maximum floor area permitted by the interim ordinance is such that bulkier buildings are not allowed to be built than would otherwise be permitted and only in instances where the covered at-grade parking is not visible from the street. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. Council asked questions of staff. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 13-C: JIM BERNET/CIGARETTE SMOKING: Presented was the request of Jim Bernet to address Council regarding proposed legislation limiting local laws prohibiting smoking. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to refer this item to staff to verify the status of the legislation regarding the "no smokinglf bill in order that the City can actively oppose it and ensure that the League of California Cities adopts a resolution in opposition of the legislation. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14-A: APPOINTMENTS/COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS/HOUSING COMMISSION: Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Commission for Older Americans and on the Housing Commission. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to continue this item to the meeting of September 24, 1991. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion was unanimously approved. 14-B: MODIFICATION OF SIGN ORDINANCE/PROMENADE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Katz to discuss the modification of the sign ordinance regarding the Promenade. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to refer this item to the Bayside District corporation for review of the design guidelines with respect to signs and to make a recommendation. Second by Councilmember Katz with the understanding that the study and recommendations be within the context of the total sign program. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved. 8 September 10, 1991 58 Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 11: 30 P.M. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. I 14-C: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/MALLORY PEARCE: Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to accept the letter of resignation from Mallory Pearce from the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District with deep regret and authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancy. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved. 14-0: FEDERAL URBAN RUNOFF PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss the status of Santa Monica's compliance with Federal Urban Runoff Permit requirements. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to request staff to provide a written report relating to all ten requirements addressing when they were submitted, etc., and if there were any omissions that staff advise a firm date of submission. Second by Councilmember Vazquez. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved. 14-E: MALIBU ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP: Presented was the request of Mayor Abdo to discuss co-sponsorship of the Mal ibu Environmental Workshop. Mayor Abdo moved to co-sponsor the Malibu Environmental Workshop and donation $500. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved. l4-F: APPOINTMENT/CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: Presented was the I request of Councilmember Vazquez to discuss the appointment of a member to the Charter Review Commission. councilmember Vazquez moved to continue this item to the meeting of September 24, 1991. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. l4-G: EMPLOYEE PUBLIC BEHAVIOR POLICY: Councilmember Olsen withdrew his request to discuss directing staff to return with a report on Santa Monica employee public behavior policies. l4-H: SHELTERS AT BUS STOPS: presented was the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Genser to discuss direction to staff to evaluate options for providing shelters at bus stops in the City. Mayo~ Pro Tempore Genser moved to direct staff to evaluate options for providing shelters at bus stops in the city. Second by councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to extend the meeting to 11: 45 P.M. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. l4-I: PROHIBITION OF CAMPING IN CITY PARKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY: Presented was the request of Councilmember Katz to discuss directing the City Attorney to prepare an emergency ordinance I prohibiting camping in City parks and on private property without special permission. Councilmember Katz moved to direct the city Attorney to prepare an emergency ordinance prohibiting camping in 9 september 10, 1991 I I I 59 city parks and on private property without special permission, using the similar Ordinances of Santa Barbara and West Hollywood for guidance, and to allow the homeless to temporarily sleep in the parking lot on the north side of the Pier. Discussion was held. The motion died for lack of a second Councilmember Zane moved to direct the city Manager to take the steps necessary to enforce existing City laws with respect to the utilization of public spaces and the intrusion on private property, whereby the city Manager and Police Chief would work together to assure the appropriate enforcement of the existing city laws consistent with the need for public safety. Second by Councilmember Katz. Councilmember Zane asked that copies of the two ordinances regarding camping in parks be forwarded to the Task Force on Homelessness for consideration and that they also be distributed to the City Council. Councilme1l1ber Katz moved to amend the motion to request the City Manager to report back to the Council on September 24, 1991. The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to extend the meeting to 12: 30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Katz and unanimously approved. Discussion continued. The city Manager requested that the date within which to report back to the Council be extended to 30 days from the date of this meeting. council agreed to the extension of time. The main motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed the correlation between violence and crack-downs on crime. Member of the public David Wachtel discussed the problems with homelessness. CLOSED SESSION: At 12: 05 A.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of considering the case of D'Ippolito v. city of Santa Monica, et al., Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 144 534. At 12:25 A.M., Council reconvened, with Councilmemhers Genser, Holbrook, Vazquez and Mayor Abdo present. Mayor Abdo moved to approve a settlement in the amount of $30,000. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Vazquez, Mayor Abdo Absent: Katz, Olsen, Zane ADJOURNMENT: At 12.25 A.M., the meeting was adjourned in memory of James Burgess. A~~ -/:Jf~ Clarice E. Dykhouse city Clerk APPROVED: 9k~ /1/ Judy Abdo Mayor 10 September 10, 1991