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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 26, 1990
A meeting of the Santa Monica City council, was called to order
by Mayor Z ane at 7: 40 P . M., on Tuesday, June 26 , 1990 , in the
Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember William H. Jennings
(arrived at 7:41 P.M.)
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
councilmember Reed led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag of the united States of America.
INSPIRATION: A representative of the Iranian Relief committee
made a plea to the City of Santa Monica for active participation
in the relief efforts for victims of the earthquake in Iran, and
a delegation of students from Santa Monica High School provided a
moment of inspiration with regard to Kid city.
Councilmember Reed moved to hear Item 14-E before Council
consideration of the City Budget. Second by Councilmember Katz.
The motion was unanimously approved.
councilmamber Ganser moved to add
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel.
approved.
Item l4-F to the agenda.
The motion was unanimously
4-A: COMMENDATION/DAN COHEN/COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel presented a commendation on behalf of
the City Council, to Dan Cohen of the Commission on Older
Americans.
4-B: PROCLAMATION - LESBIAN AND GAY PRIDE WEEK: Councilmember
Abdo presented a prOClamation declaring the week of June 24
through June 30 to be Lesbian and Gay Pride Week in the City of
Santa Monica.
4-C: LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMENDATION:
Councilmember Reed made a presentation to Mayor Zane of a plaque
naming blue line car number 41 "Santa Monica.1f
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CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING:
At 7: 48 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Zane convened a special joint
meeting of the Santa Monica city Council, Redevelopment Agency,
and parking Authority.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present:
Also Present:
Parking Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Also Present:
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Also Present:
Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Agency Member Judy Abdo
Agency Member Ken Genser
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Herbert Katz
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen
Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Commissioner Judy Abdo
Commissioner Ken Genser
Commissioner william H. Jennings
commissioner Herbert Katz
Commissioner Christine E. Reed
Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
RA-1: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Redevelopment Agency minutes of March 13, 1990. Chairperson
Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Second by Agency Member Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
PA-l: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Parking Authority minutes of May 15, 1990. Chairperson Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second
by Authority Member Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
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HA-1: HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Housing Authority minutes of September 12, 1989. Chairperson
Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Second by Commissioner Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved.
CC/RA/PA/HA-2: FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 BUDGET/PRESENTATION TO DENISE
SCHWARTZ: Mayor Zane presented a plaque to Santa Monica High
School senior Denise Schwartz, designer of the 1990-91 Budget
cover.
14-E: MANDELA FESTIVAL: Presented was Mayor Zane's request for
City sponsorship of transportation and ad~ission fee to the
Mandela Freedom Celebration at the Coliseum on June 29, 1990.
Councilmember Reed moved to authorize the use of Proposition A
funds for bus transportation and council travel funds as back-up
(if unable to obtain proposition A commitment) as well as advance
ticket purchases. Discussion was held. Second by Councilmember
Genser. The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Jennings, Reed, Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Katz
CC/RA/PA/HA-2: FY1990-91 BUDGET (CONTINUED): Presented was a
staff report recommending the approval of resolutions adopting
the Proposed FY1990-91 Budget, as amended by the staff report.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:25 P.M., Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing opened. Members of the public Renee
Ellis, Betty Bunnell, and Roy Morando voiced concerns regarding
the homeless situation. Member of the public Eric Zucker stated
opposition to Safe Santa Monica Organization. Members of the
public Fae Miles and Wayne stufflebean supported help for the
homeless. Members of the pUblic Mark stephens and Lisa Alvarez
supported council's policy toward the homeless issue. Member of
the public Lorenzo Merritt supported continued funding for
Project Heavy West. Member of the public Rita Lowenthal
supported funding for youth services and family support. Member
of the public Kathy McTaggart-crosbie supported funding for IINew
start" drug intervention organization and L. A. Child Development
for very troubled young children. Members of the public Z ina
Markevicius and Tiffany Henning supported funding for Kid City
organization. Members of the public Fritzie Davis and John Birke
supported funding for "EI Nido" services. Member of the public
Stanley Leiken supported funding for children at Los Angeles
Child Development Center. Member of the public Ilene Straus
supported counselling for middle school-aged students. Member of
the public Joanne Leavitt supported expanded youth budget and
homeless assistance. Member of the pUblic Richard Maullin
supports increased funding for Latino Resource Organization.
Member of the public Kenny Kahn supported funding for homeless
people through the PEP (People Encouraging People) program.
Member of the pUblic Patricia Hoffman supported funding for Santa
MonicajMalibu Schools. Member of the public Nancy Bo expressed
concern with male prostitution, drug use, and drug sales in the
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beach area near Barnard Way. Member of the publ ic Way Chao
supported Safe Santa Monica organization program. Members of the
public Jennifer Chao and Phil Harnage expressed concern regarding
homelessness and crime. Members of the public Stephanie Gordon,
Tara Klein, Kokenda Johnson, Mallica Naidoo, and Amy McQueeny
support school mediation program. Member of the public Lauren
Burton supported youth and family services budget as well as a
school mediation program. Member of the public Forrest Freed
requested accommodations for sister city visitors. Member of the
public Larry Roth supported funding for westside Legal Services.
Member of the public Robin Moss supported funding for Jewish
Family Services. Member of the public Reggie Bowes supported
funding and services for homeless.
At 9: 50 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess.
P.M., council reconvened with all members present.
At 10:19
Members of the public Joy Fullmer and Kathleen Schwallie
expressed concerns wi th the proposed budget. Members of the
public Megan Muir and Elizabeth Bloom supported assistance for
the homeless community. Member of the public Thomas Leavitt
supported assistance for the homeless community, Kid City, and
SHWASHLOCK. Member of the publ ic Elena Bopp supported funding
for westside Legal Services and expressed concerns regarding
homeless services. Member of the public Nick steers expressed
concerns regarding the homeless and supported funding for parks
and beaches. Member of the public Bruria Finkel supported
funding for homeless services, beach amenities, and SHWASHLOCK.
Members of the public Jean Sedillos, Donna Alvarez, Carolyn
caesar, Polly Benson-Brown, Leonard Gross, Jan Lewinsky, and Bob
Peoples support views expressed by Concerned Homeowners of Santa
Monica. Member of the public Tom Adams supported funding for
Family Services of Santa Monica. Member of the public Berryl
Demby supported funding for schools. Member of the public
Jennifer Polhemus presented possible methods of increasing
revenues and decreasing expenditures for the City. Members of
the public Jim Mount and Maria Leon supported funding for
Community Corporation.
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 12: 30 A.M.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Members of the public Vivian Rothstein and Russell Barnard
supported funding for the Stepping stone program. Members of the
public Marguerite Horner and Lisa Olsen expressed concern with
regard to the homeless situation. Members of the public Russell
Shaver, Peter Donald, Joann Hatfield, Emily Hodgin, Jerry
Greenwald, and Barbara Brown opposed funding for Sunset Park
Associated Neighbors. Members of the public Vivian Misrahi and
Betty Matt supported funding for Family Services of Santa Monica.
Member of the public Jack Baptista expressed his concerns.
Member of the public Suzanne Brewer supported increased funding
for beach maintenance and safety in beaches and parks. Member of
the public John Smith supported funding for Stepping Stone and
Middlehouse. Member of the public James Baker supported a rent
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subsidy program if not supported by General Fund revenues.
Member of the public Oscar de la Torre supported funding for pico
Neighborhood organization and Latino Resource Organization.
Member of the pUblic Hector Perez Pacheco supported funding for
Latino Resource Organization.
councilmember Katz moved to hear late speakers. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved.
Member of the public Clyde Griffin suggested a possible solution
to the homeless problem. Member of the public Bill Butler
expressed concern regarding city funding for homeless programs.
Member of the public Richard Fitzgerald expressed his concerns
regarding the homeless situation.
Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 12:14 A.M.
councilmember Genser moved to approve the staff recommendation
and adopt Resolution 8042 (CCS) entitled, uA RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo.
Councilmember Katz moved to amend the motion to provide for
six-month transitional funding for the Latino Resource
organization. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was
held. Mayor Zane moved to amend the motion to provide
three-month transitional funding for Latino Resource organization
with conditions. The amendment was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Ganser moved to extend the
meeting to 1:30 A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The
motion failed, councilmembers Jennings, Reed, and Katz opposed.
Councilmember Katz moved to extend the meeting to 1: 00 A.M.
second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously
approved. Discussion continued. Councilmember Katz's amendment
was accepted as friendly by the maker of the main motion. Mayor
Zane moved an amendment to set aside $250,000 for the development
of a rent subsidy program. Discussion was held. The motion was
accepted as friendly. Further discussion was held. Mayor Zane
moved an amendment to allocate $27,000 for core funding for
stepping stone. The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Jenning's moved an amendment to direct
staff to develop objectives to provide for the development of
mechanisms to encourage better availability of housing for
families with children. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved an amendment for
both the Police Department and Recreation and Parks Department
performance objectives to work on a development plan to ensure
the provision of adequate emergency telephones and communication
of the availability of the 911 service. Discussion was held.
Councilmemher Reed moved an amendment to set aside $30,000 for a
homeless work program possibly for cleaning the beaches and
parks. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to
continue the meeting to 1:45 A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved. councilmember
Reed I s amendment was accepted as friendly. Councilmember Reed
moved an amendment to direct the Economic Development Department
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to develop procedures involving social service agencies on
contingency status. The amendment was accepted as friendly.
councilmember Reed moved an amendment to hire two more H.E.L.P.
officers. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed withdrew her
above amendment. Councilmember Reed moved an amendment to hire a
maximum of seven more officers (which includes adding officers to
the H.E.L.P. program as they are hired), with an evaluation of
the H.E.L.P. program after six months, and to raise the utility
users tax 1/2 point for funding. Discussion was held. The
amendment was accepted as friendly. Further discussion was held.
Mayor Zane moved an amendment to develop a public service officer
program and to direct staff to return to Council with
recommendations. Discussion was held. The amendment was
accepted as friendly. Councilmember Katz moved an amendment to
develop a homeless policy commission. The amendment was accepted
as friendly. Discussion was held. councilmember Genser moved an
amendment to schedule public budget hearings prior to the next
budget cycle. The motion was accepted as friendly.
councilmember Genser moved to direct that the Neighborhood
Support Center review eligibility guidelines and report back to
Council as soon as possible. The motion was accepted as
friendly. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to amend Councilmember
Genser I s amendment to include contracts as well as guidelines.
The motion was accepted as friendly. The main motion, to adopt
the Fiscal Year 1990-91 Budget, as amended, was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved, on behalf of the Housing
Authority, to approve the staff recommendation for the 1990-91
budget and adopt Resolution No. 38 (HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING
ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91, II reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Commissioner
Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Housing Authority Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Agency Member Reed moved, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency,
to approve the staff recommendation for the 1990-91 budget and
adopt Resolution No. 431 (RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91, II reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Agency Member Katz.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Redevelopment Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Authority Member Reed moved on behalf of the Parking Authority,
to approve the staff recommendation for the 1990-91 budget, and
adopt Resolution No. 213 (PAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91, It reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Chairperson Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Parking Authority Vote: Unanimously approved
Councilmember Reed moved to approve a loan of $350,000 to the
Airport Fund from the General Fund. Second by Councilmember
Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve Resolution No.
8043 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR THE
CLASSIFICATIONS OF BUILDING & SAFETY OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR,
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER, PERMIT
COORDINATOR, PERMIT SPECIALIST, UTILITIES BILLING COORDINATOR,
SOLID WASTE BUSINESS ASSISTANT, ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES MANAGER, CHIEF OF SURVEY PARTY, CITY PARKING & TRAFFIC
ENGINEER, SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR,
AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER, AIRPORT TECHNICIAN, CROSSING GUARD,
POLICE CADET, EVENT ATTENDANT I, POOL LIFEGUARD, CHIEF POOL
LIFEGUARD AND SWIMMING POOL MANAGER," 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to approve Resolution No.
8044 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING FEES CHARGED FOR SANITATION, BIN
RENTAL AND BIN ROLL-OUT SERVICES," Resolution No. 8045 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA REVISING THE WATER CONSTRUCTION AND CONNECTION FEE," and
Resolution No. 8046 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING THE CITY'S WATER
RATE STRUCTURE," reading all by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was
approved by the fOllowing vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance increasing the Utility User's Tax rate from
8% to 9.5% and to present the ordinance for first reading at the
July 10, 1990, City council meeting and, further, authorize the
City Manager to proceed with the implementation of a 9/80 work
schedule. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Abdo moved to (a) award funds to those agencies
recommended for funding in Exhibit G of the staff reporti (b)
approve the funding mechanisms and program requirements as
detailed under each agency recommended for funding in Exhibit Gi
and (c) authorize the city Manager to amend and execute contracts
with all agencies recommended for funding. Second by Mayor Zane.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Genser moved to continue the meeting to 2:00 A.M.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Finkel. 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. Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 6-Y, which was withdrawn at the request of
staff, reading resolutions and ordinances 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
At 1:47 A.M., the joint meeting of
Redevelopment Agency, parking Authority,
was adjourned, and the regular meeting of
reconvened with all members present.
the City Council,
and Housing Authority
the city council was
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meetings
of May 29, June 4, June 5, and June 11, 1990, were approved as
presented.
6-B: GANN LIMIT: Resolution No. 8047(CCS) entitled: itA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1990-91, II was adopted. Resolution No. 8048 (CCS) entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROPRIATING FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 FUNDS TO GANN'ED RESERVE AND/OR
DESIGNATED BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS, II was adopted.
6-C: FINAL TRACT MAP 48145/TPC-084/428 HILL STREET: Resolution
No. 8049(CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION
MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48145, tI was adopted thereby approving a final
map for a tenant-participating conversion at 428 Hill street.
6-0: DENIAL OF APPEAL OF DR 90-991, CUP 89-097 AND VESTING TTM
48784: Council certified the Statement of Official Action for
appeal of Planning Commission approval of Development Review
90-991, Conditional Use Permit 89-097, and vesting Tentative
Tract Map 48784, for a two-story plus 10ft, eighteen unit
condominium development located at 1114-1128 Princeton street.
6-E: TENANT IMPROVEMENTS/KEN EDWARDS COMMUNITY CENTER:
Resolution No. 8050 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE KEN EDWARDS COMMUNITY CENTER, II was adopted thereby waiving
competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
and execute Contract No. 5533 (CCS) with DTEC Construction and
appropriate funds in the amount of $155,400.
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6-F: COPPER & PLASTIC PIPE: Council awarded Bid No. 2277 to
Jimsco Plumbing & Heating Co., for galvanized copper and plastic
pipe at specified unit prices for various departments.
6-G: ALKALINE BATTERIES: Council awarded Bid No. 2278 to
Battery Specialties for miscellaneous alkaline batteries at
specified unit prices for various departments.
6-H: VALVES AND COCKS: council awarded Bid No. 2280 to Familian
Pipe & supply for miscellaneous valves and cocks at specified
unit prices for various departments.
6-1: RECEPTACLES, BOX SWITCH/OUTLET, SWITCHES, TRANSFORMERS AND
WIRES: Council awarded Bid No. 2283 to Armstrong Pacific for
receptacles, box switch/outlet, switches, transformers and wires
at specified unit prices for various departments.
6-J: BUSHINGS, CAPS, COUPLINGS, PLUGS, AND ELBOWS: Council
awarded Bid No. 2284 to Bay Area Pipe & Supply for bushings,
caps, couplings, plugs and elbows at specified unit prices for
various departments.
6-K: SPLIT SLEEVES, TEES, UNION PIPES, ADAPTORS AND COUPLINGS:
council awarded Bid No. 2285 to Brandon Industrial for split
sleeves, tees, union pipes, adaptors and couplings at specified
unit prices for various departments.
6-L: GALVANIZED NIPPLES: Council awarded Bid No. 2286 to Astro
Plumbing Supply Company for galvanized nipples at specified unit
prices for various departments.
6-M: REFURBISH FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE: Council awarded Bid
2287 to Crash Rescue Equipment Services to provide services
materials to refurbish a 1974 walters Aircraft Rescue
Firefighting vehicle at specified unit prices for the
Department.
No.
and
and
Fire
6-N: ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING MIXES: Council awarded Bid No.
2288 to Blue Diamond for hot asphaltic concrete paving mixes at
specified unit prices for the streets Division, General Services
Department.
6-0: MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER AND SUPPLIES: Council awarded Bid No.
2289 to Southland Lumber and Supply and Georgia Pacific at
specified unit prices for miscellaneous lumber and lumber
supplies for various departments.
6-P: COVERALLS: Council awarded Bid No. 2290 to Adamson Uniform
and Equipment for coveralls at specified unit prices for various
departments.
6-Q: BUSHINGS, CONNECTORS,
COUPLINGS: Council awarded
for bushings, connectors,
couplings at specified unit
CAP SERVICE, CLAMPS, CONDUITS AND
Bid No. 2293 to Brandon Industrial
cap service, clamps, conduits and
prices for various departments.
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6-R: OUTLET BOXES, SWITCH BOXES AND CONNECTORS: Council awarded
Bid No. 2294 to Brandon Industrial for outlet boxes, switch boxes
and connectors at specified unit prices for various departments.
6-S: DUCTILE IRON BELL AND SPIGOT PIPE: Council awarded Bid No.
2296 to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company for ductile iron
bell and spigot pipe at specified unit prices for the Water
Division, General Services Department.
6-T: COTTON RAGS: Council awarded Bid No. 2297 to Economy Mart
for cotton rags at specified unit prices for various departments.
6-U: JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: Council awarded Bid No. 2300 to Waxie
Enterprises for miscellaneous janitorial supplies at specified
unit prices for various departments.
6-V: NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS: Resolution No. 8051(CCS)
entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SUPPORTING REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR
THE ARTS, It was adopted.
6-W: MARINE PARK CHILD CARE CENTER: Council authorized the city
Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5534(CCS), an
Operating Agreement with the Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School
District for the operation of Marine Park Child Care Center.
6-X: CIVIC AUDITORIUM: Resolution No. 8052 (CCS) entitled: itA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR THE PLUMBING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT, SMOKE DETECTION AND FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS AT THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM," was
adopted.
6-Y: CHARTER AMENDMENT: The recommendation to discuss the
placement of a Charter Amendment on the November ballot regarding
the election of Councilmembers by district, limiting terms of
Councilmembers to two consecutive terms and providing for a
primary election proposed by the citizens United to Reform
Elections (CURE), was withdrawn at the request of staff.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Katz moved to hear Item 14-F at this time. Second
by Mayor Pro Temppore Finkel. The motion was unanimously
approved.
14-F: SISTER CITY VISITORS: Councilmember Genser excused
himself from deliberations on this item due to a conflict of
interest. Presented was Councilmember Katz's request to discuss
a request from Marguerite Horner, member of the Board of
Directors of the Santa Monica sister cities Association, to
provide funds to pay for the expenses of 32 musicians who will be
visiting from sister City Mazatlan, Mexico, from July 11 through
23. Marguerite Horner addressed Council regarding her request.
Councilmember Katz moved to allocate $4,000 from the unexpended
Council Travel Fund to cover the cost of housing. Second by
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Councilmember Reed.
vote:
The motion was approved by the following
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel,
Jennings, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmember Genser
8-A: BUSINESS LICENSE TAX: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading pertaining to the additional
business license tax levied in the Montana Avenue Business
Improvement Assessment District. Mayor Zane opened the pubIc
hearing. There being no one wiShing to speak, Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Genser moved
to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: ItAN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 960(CCS) TO CHANGE THE ADDITIONAL
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX LEVIED IN THE MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT," reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
11-A: TORCA/TENANT OWNERSHP RIGHTS CHARTER AMENDMENT: The
recommendation regarding the proposed amendments to Tenant
ownership Rights Charter Amendment, Santa Monica city Charter
Section 2000 et seg. was continued to the meeting of July 3,
1990.
ll-B: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
l2-A: APPEAL/CUP 89-046 AND TTM 48039/CONDOMINIUM/1253 11TH
STREET: The City Council reconsideration of denial of CUP 89-046
and TTM 48039 for the development of a five-unit condominium
subdivision at 1253 11th street was continued to the meeting of
July 3, 1990.
l3-A: DAVID E. BRADSHAW/SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT: David E.
Bradshaw withdrew his request to address Council regarding
termination of position with the Solid Waste Department.
l3-B: DOCTOR BILLS OF DAVID E. BRADSHAW: David M. Bradshaw
wi thdrew his request to address Council regarding the doctor
bills of David E. Bradshaw.
14-A: TALLER DEVELOPMENT/MORE OPEN SPACE: The request of
Counci1member Jennings to discuss encouraging open space by
allowing taller, less dense development was continued to the
meeting of July 3, 1990.
l4-B: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: The annual
appointments of members to various City Boards and Commissions
was continued to the meeting of July 3, 1990.
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14-C: SUPPORT FOR SB2868 (PETRIS) : Presented was Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel's request to discuss support for SB2868 (petris)
relating to health care. Mayor Zane moved to endorse SB2868
(Petris). Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved.
l4-D: COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The request of
Councilmember Abdo and Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel to discuss
direction to the city Attorney to prepare a Charter Amendment for
consideration concerning Council compensation and benefits was
continued to the meeting of July 3, 1990.
ADJOURNMENT:
1990.
ATTEST:
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Clarice E. Joh
City Clerk
At 2:00 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to July 3,
APPROVED:
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Dennis Zane
Mayor
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