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M-7/23/1991 I I I 17 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 23, 1991 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by Mayor Abdo at 7:40 P.M., on Tuesday, July 23, 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 city Manager John Jalili city Attorney Robert M. Myers city Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the united states of America. Also Present: Councilmember Vazquez moved to add Item 14-D to the agenda. Second by councilmember Holbrook. The motion was unanimously approved. At 7: 42 P.M., a City Council/Housing Authority Special Joint Meeting was convened. Housing Authority Roll Call: 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. Johnsen HA-1: MINUTES APPROVAL: Chair Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the Housing Authority minutes of June 25, 1991, as presented. Second by Authority Member Holbrook. Discussion was held. Authority Member Vazquez moved a substitute motion to amend the motion to continue the approval of the minutes to the meeting of August 6, 1991. The motion was duly seconded and was unanimously approved. Also Present: HA-2: HOUSING ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS AND CERTIFICATES: Authority Member Holbrook declared a conflict of interest and removed 1 July 23, 1991 18 himself from consideration of this item. Presented was the staff report recommending adoption Of a resolution authorizing the submission of the application for additional Vouchers and I certificates. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 47 (HAS) entitled: lIA RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 72 HOUSING ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS/CERTIFICATES, 1I reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Chair Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: Parking Authority Vote: Affirmative: Authority Members Genser, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Chair Abdo Absent: Authority Member Holbrook At 7: 47 P.M., the Special City Council/Housing Authority Joint Meeting was adjourned and the City council Meeting was reconvened. 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 Zane moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 6-D, reading resolutions and ordinances 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 I 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The city Council minutes of July 9, 1991, were approved as submitted. 6-B: DEMOLITION, CONVERSION OR OTHER REMOVAL OF A CONTROLLED RENTAL UNIT FROM THE RENTAL HOUSING MARKET: Ordinance No. 1589 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4603 REGARDING DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OR OTHER REMOVAL OF A CONTROLLED RENTAL UNIT FROM THE RENTAL HOUSING MARKET, II was adopted. 6-C: LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS: Ordinance No. 1590(CCS) entitled: IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA ~mNICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS," was adopted. 6-E: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/BILLIARD BUILDING/250-256- 258 SANTA MONICA PIER: Resolution No. 8262 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD FOR EXERCISING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PERMITTING THE REMODEL AND RENOVATION OF THE I BILLIARD BUILDING LOCATED AT 250-256-258 SANTA MONICA PIER," was adopted, thereby extending the Certificate of Appropriateness permit for the maximum permitted 180 additional days. 2 July 23, 1991 I I I 19 6-F: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT MAP NO. 21599/CONDOMINIUMS/508 PIER AVENUE: Resolution No. 8263 (CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 21599," was adopted, thereby approving a 4-unit condominium project at 508 pier Avenue. 6-G: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL NO. 22154/CONDOMINIUMS/944 18TH STREET: Resolution No. 8264 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 22154 FOR A PROJECT AT 944 18TH STREET," was adopted, thereby approving a 3-unit condominium project at 944 18th street. 6-H: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50046/TPC-l24/2721 SECOND STREET: Resolution No. 8265(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50046," was adopted, thereby approving a 37-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 2721 Second street. 6-I: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 50047/TPC-122/521 MONTANA AVENUE: Resolution No. 8266(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 50047, II was adopted, thereby approving a 43-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 521 Montana Avenue. 6-J: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 22415/TPC-110/1004 10TH STREET AND 920-924 WASHINGTON STREET: Resolution No. 8267(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 22415," was adopted, thereby approving a 3-unit tenant-participating conversion project at 1004 lOth Street and 920-924 Washington street. 6-K: WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM: The 1991 Weed and Rubbish Abatement Assessment Roll was approved thereby confirming the costs and assessments. 6-L: LOW-EMISSION TRANSIT COACHES: Bid No. 2360 was awarded to TMCI, Inc. in the amount of $2,115,490 for ten low-emission transit coaches for the Santa Monica Bus Lines. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-D: HANDICAPPED PARKING: Presented was a resolution establishing parking zones for the physically handicapped adjacent to 1438 17th street and 1848 17th street. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 8261(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ZONES ADJACENT TO 1438 17TH STREET AND 1848 17TH STREET," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote: 3 July 23, 1991 20 Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to consider Item No. 7-A and Item I No. 7-B concurrently. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser withdrew his motion. 7-A: APPEAL/CUP 90-012/CONDOMINIUMS/113S-1144 YALE STREET: Presented was the appeal of two Planning Commission conditions of approval (No. 15 and No. 39) for Conditional Use Permit 91-012 to permit the construction of an 8-unit condominium project at 1138- 1144 Yale street. Applicant/Appellant: stark Family Trust. (The pUblic hearing on the appeal was held on July 9, 1991. ) Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to affirm the decision of the Planning Commission with the modification to delete Condition No. 15. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: Councilmember Katz 7-5: APPEAL/CUP 91-013/CONDOMINIUMS/1142 18TH STREET: Presented was the appeal of two Planning commission conditions of approval (No. 13 and No. 34) for Conditional Use Permit 91-013 to permit the construction of a 5-unit condominium project at 1142 18th street. Applicant/Appellant: Henry Yarmark. (The public I hearing on the appeal was held on July 9, 1991.) Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to leave in Condition No. 34 and delete Condition No. 13 and require that the Planning Commission must approve plans which show that there is no encroachment which exceeds 50% of the depth of the front yard. Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember Olsen. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser withdrew his motion. Councilmember Holbrook moved to deny the appeal of Condition No. 34 and uphold the appeal to delete Condition 13. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: councilmember Katz 8-A: REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX/TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX: Presented for introduction and first reading were ordinances entitled IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 61000, 61002 AND 61008, AND ADDING SECTION 61010 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE and "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6601 TO INCREASE BY ONE PERCENT THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX OF THE CITY I AND REPEALING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6601A and request to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Los Angeles County to collect real property tax 4 July 23, 1991 I I I 21 receipts and amend the 1991-92 Fiscal Budget to reflect increased revenues and an appropriation for capital improvements to Palisades Park. Council asked questions of staff. At 8:47 P.M., Mayor Abdo declared the public hearing open. Member of the public Polly Benson-Brown spoke in opposition to tax increases and in support of budget reductions. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the public Jack Siegal, Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison, Dino Nanni, Betty Griffin, Nancy Lynch, Sherrie Laveroni, Sherry Kellogg, Monica Neumann, Michelle NObriga and Beverly Moore spoke in opposition to an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax rate. Councilmelllber Zane moved to hear the completion of Item 8-A, Items 8-C, 8-0, S-E, 12-A, the "14" items, and the Closed Session this evening, and continue Items 9-A and 13-A to the August 6, 1991, meeting. Second by councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. At lO: 00 P. M., Council adj ourned for a short recess. reconvened at 10:30 P.M. with all members present. council S -A: REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX/TRANS lENT OCCUPANCY TAX (RESUMED): Member of the pUblic Dick Lawrence spoke in opposition to increasing taxes and in support of budget reductions. Members of the public Bill Conaway, Michael HirSCh, and Micky Ahmed spoke in opposition to increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax rate. Member of the public Diane Simpson spoke in support of reducing the number of transients rather than increasing taxes. Member of the public Irma Vargas spoke in opposi tion to the process employed by Council in the proposed increase of taxes. Members of the pUblic Rod Delson and Patricia o I Neill spoke in opposition to the proposed increase of the Property Transfer Tax. Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 12: 30 A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the public Larry Arreola spoke in opposition to the proposed increase of the Property Transfer Tax and in support of budget reductions. Member of the pUblic Jerry Bass urged Council to find methods to equally tax all who will benefit from additional police officers. Members of the pUblic Margaret Silbar and Andy Layman spoke in opposition to the proposed increase of the Property Transfer Tax. Members of the public Dale Coonse, Bill Worcester, Ernesto Carrillo, Rafael Igoa, Daniel Gregory, Leigh Kavanaugh, Ilana Rosen, Jeannete Prudencia, and Doris Vecchia spoke in opposition to the proposed increase of the Transient Occupancy Tax rate. Member of the public Shane Talbot spoke in support of the staff recommendation to fund additional police officers. Member of the public Soheol Sassoonian spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in Transient Occupancy Tax and in support of budget reductions. 5 July 23, 1991 22 Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 1:00 A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was unanimously approved. Member of the public Bruce Cameron spoke in support of the proposed increase in Property Transfer Tax with exemptions. Member of the public Armando Lopez spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in Transient Occupancy Tax. Member of the public Paul Radomski spoke in support of the need of additional police officers. Member of the public Art Casillas spoke in support of the staff recommendation and made suggestions. Member of the pUblic Stephen Alpert expressed his concerns. Member of the pUblic Jacqueline Clark spoke in opposition to the proposed increase of Property Transfer Tax. Member of the public Jacquie Banks spoke in opposition to the proposed tax increases and in support of budget reductions. Member of the public Haney Sabongy spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in Transient Occupancy Tax. Member of the public Neil Gluck spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in Property Transfer Tax. Mayor Abdo closed the public hearing at 12:17 A.M. Councilmember Katz moved to direct staff to review possible budget reductions with Council and in conjunction therewith consider the property Transfer Tax to determine its necessity. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. Councilmember Zane moved a substitute motion to adopt the staff recommendtion to introduce an ordinance increasing the Property Transfer Tax to $3.14 per $1,000, as amended by the City Attorney with the addition of the following sentence to the end of section 61001: IIprior to September 15, 1991, the tax at the rate of fifty-five cents ($0.55) for each $1,000.00 of property sale value or fractional part thereof shall remain in effect. II Second by Councilmember Vazquez. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to amend the motion to delay the implementation date to October 15, 1991; reduce the amount of Property Transfer Tax to $3 per $1,000 instead of $3.14; and, exempt TORCA, historic landmarks, and low income properties. Councilmember Zane accepted as friendly the amendment to reduce the amount to $3. Councilmember Zane moved to extend the meeting to 1:30 A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. The motion was approved, Councilmember Holbrook opposed. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to amend the motion to delay the implementation date to October 15, 1991- Second by Mayor Abdo. Councilmember Zane accepted the amendment as friendly. Discussion continued. The substi tute motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Genser, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: councilmembers Holbrook, Katz I I Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that the only reason that he voted uno" on this item is that he still I believes that it would be prudent to review the budget for any possible reductions even though it would not delay the hiring of any police officers. 6 July 23, 1991 I I I 23 Councilmember Zane moved to amend the FY1991-92 budget to reflect additional revenues of $1. 3 million and a $1. 3 million capital expenditure for improvements to Palisades Park. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: Councilmember Holbrook Abstain: Councilmember Katz Councilmember Zane moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement (Contract No. 5743(CCS)) with Los Angeles County to collect the city's Real Property Tax receipts. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Katz, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: Councilmember Holbrook By virtue of the above action, the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 61000, 61002 AND 61008, AND ADDING SECTION 61010 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE," was introduced for first reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. No action was taken on the Ordinance to increase the transcient occupancy tax. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to extend the meeting to 1:45 A.M. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. CLOSED SESSION: At 1:05 A.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session. At 1:40 A.M, Council reconvened with all members present, except Councilmember Katz. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to consolidate Item Nos. 8-B, 8-C, 8-D, and 8-E. The motion died for lack of a second. 8-8: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE U: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading adding section 3238U to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking Zone U on California Avenue between 17th Street and 20th Street. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1591(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238U TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE U," 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 7 July 23, 1991 24 Absent: councilmember Katz 8-C: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE V: Presented was an ordinance I for adoption and second reading adding section 3238v to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to Establish Preferential Parking Zone V on Pine Street and Maple Street between Lincoln Boulevard and loth Street. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1592 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 323 8V TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE V," 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 Genser, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Absent: Councilmember Katz Councilmember Katz returned to his seat on the dais. 8-0: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE W: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading adding section 3238w to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish preferential Parking Zone W on 29th Street between Ocean Park Boulevard and Pearl street. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Ordinance No. l593(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238W TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO I ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE W," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Holbrook. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook, Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: councilmember Katz Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item due to the negative impact this parking zone will have on the surrounding streets. 8-E: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE X: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading adding Section 3238x to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential Parking Zone X on Franklin Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt ordinance No. 1594(CCS) entitled: IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238X TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE X,II 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 Genser, Holbrook, I Olsen, Vazquez, Zane, Mayor Abdo Negative: Councilmember Katz 8 July 23, 1991 I I I 25 Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item due to the negative impact this parking zone will have on the surrounding streets. 9-A: OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES: The recommendation to approve Ocean Avenue and Third street Promenade Outdoor Dining Guidelines and authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute outdoor dining license agreements with restaurant operators and direction to staff to prepare citywide outdoor Dining Guidelines was continued to the meeting of August 6, 1991. 9-B: CLOSED SESSION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the written settlement agreement (Contract No. 5744(CCS) in the case of Diaz v. Jalili, et al. The motion was duly seconded and was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 12-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION: Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve Contract No. 5745 and adopt Resolution No. 8268 entitled: uA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANTA MONICA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION" 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 13-A: GANDHI STATUE: The request of Louise Gabriel, President, Santa Monica Historical society, to address Council regarding reconsideration of the placement of the Gandhi statue in Palisades Park was continued to the meeting of August 6, 1991. By council consent the meeting was extended to 2:00 A.M. 14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS & COMMISSION: Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill the vacancy on the Social Services Commission. Councilmember Vazquez moved to appoint Carol Rowe by acclamation to the Social services commission for a term ending June 3D, 1993. The motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Abdo opened the floor to nominations to fill the vacancy on the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Katz moved to appoint Kim Karie by acclamation to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term ending June 30, 1992. The motion was unanimously approved. l4-B: AMPLIFIED SOUND/PROMENADE AND PIER: Presented was Councilmember Zane' s request to discuss the use of amplified sound by performers on the Promenade and the Pier. Councilmember Zane moved to ask the City Manager to issue a directive to the Police Department to vigorously enforce the prohibition of amplification on the Promenade and pier if it can be heard indoors. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. 9 July 23, 1991 26 14-C: REWARD FUND FOR INFORMATION REGARDING HATE LETTERS: Presented was Mayor Abdo' s request to discuss creation of a reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction I of the person writing "Hate Letters" to santa Monica High School parents. Mayor Abdo moved to offer a $5,000 reward from the City Council Discretionary Fund. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Genser. Councilmember Vazquez moved to amend the motion to include a request for a written report from the Police Department and the Postal Service with regard to the results of the investigation of this matter without compromising the investigation itself. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved. ~4-D: BFI/MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY: Presented was Councilmembers Katz and Olsen's request to discuss approval to use travel funds to make a site visit to the BFI, Materials Recovery Facility on August 17, 1991. Mayor Pro Tempore Genser moved to approve the use of travel funds-to make a site visit to the BFI, Materials Recovery Facility. Second by Mayor Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved. 15. PUBLIC INPUT. There was no public input. ADJOURNMENT: At 2:03 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to August 6, 1991, in memory of Mayer Sweet. ATT~~ --crffi~e E. John. city Clerk AP'Yf~ Judy Abdo Mayor I I 10 July 23, 1991