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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 8, 1986
A meeting of the Santa Monica City council was called to order by
Mayor Reed at 6:00 p.m., on July 8, 1986, in the Council
Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Christine E. Reed
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
(entered at 6:32 p.m.)
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore William H. Jennings
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Ann M. Shore
88-1: CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENT: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a civic Center Improvement Program Background and
Technical Information Report. A presentation was given by Barton
Myers Associates, project consultants. Discussion was held.
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:35 p.m., a motion was made, duly seconded, and
unanimously approved to adjourn the study Session.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City council was called to
order by Mayor Reed at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 1986, in the
Council Chambers. Councilmember Epstein led the assemblage in
the pledge of allegiance to the United states of America.
Reverend James P. Conn, The Church in Ocean Park, offered the
invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Christine E. Reed
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Herbert Katz
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore William H. Jennings
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
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Councilmember Epstein moved to add late Items 9-A and 14-G to the
agenda. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved.
4-A: RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH: Mayor Reed officially accepted
a handmade quilt made by children in the Recreation and Parks
playground program, and proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation
Month.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
all items are approved in one motion unless removed from the
calendar for discussion. councilmember Conn moved to approve the
calendar with the exception of Items 6-C and 6-R, reading
resolutions and ordinances by titles only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meeting
held June 17, 1986, were approved as presented.
6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 7246(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY," arising from past storms, high tides and heavy surf,
was adopted.
6-D: LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM/LAND USE PLAN: Resolution No.
7248 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TRANSMITTING THE LAND USE PLAN OF THE SANTA
MONICA LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION," was adopted.
6-E: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No.
7249 (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-86-85),"
was adopted, thereby setting a hearing date on August 12, 1986 at
7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
6-F: AIRPORT BEACON ANTENNA: Resolution No. 7250(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZ ING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO
AGREEMENT NO. FA65WE-1194 (#1650 CCS) WITH THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF
NON-DIRECTIONAL BEACON ANTENNA AT SANTA MONICA AIRPORT," was
adopted.
6-G: ELECTION RESULTS/PROPOSITION M (TENANT INCENTIVE PROGRAM):
ReSOlution No. 7251 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RETURNS FOR PROPOSITION M IN SPECIAL
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY
1986," was adopted, at which election
adopted.
OF SANTA MONICA AND
ELECTION HELD JUNE 3,
Proposition M was not
6-H: THIRD STREET MALL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Ordinance No.
1377 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SPECIFYING THE POWERS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
FORMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA, AND CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS,lI was adopted, having
been introduced July 1, 1986.
6-1: MAUSOLEUM PERPETUAL CARE FUND: Ordinance No. 1378(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CREATING A MAUSOLEUM PERPETUAL CARE FUND BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE," was adopted, having
been introduced July 1, 1986.
6-J: PIER RESTROOM RENOVATION: Contract No. 4743 (CCS) was
awarded to Kevin Kraus in the amount of $43,228 for renovation of
the santa Monica restroom building, and the necessary change
orders to complete additional work to the extent of funds
available were authorized.
6-K: PIER CAROUSEL PARK: A recommendation to approve an
increase of $9,000 in Contract 4468(CCS) with FTR International
for the construction of Carousel Park (for a revised total
contract of $1,292,990), was approved.
6-L: UCLA BUS TERMINAL REMODELLING: A recommendation was
approved authorizing the city Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 4744 (CCS) with University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA) in the amount of $86,000 for remodeling of the UCLA bus
terminal used by the Santa Monica bus line, and located near the
intersection of Hilgard Avenue and strathmore Drive in Westwood.
6-M: BRAKE REPAIR PARTS/GENERAL SERVICES AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS:
Bid No. 2063 was awarded to Delmer I s precision Brake Shop at
specified manufacturer discount prices plus applicable sales tax
to furnish and deliver brake repair parts for the General
Services and Police Departments for a period of one year with two
one year options at the same price and conditions.
6-N: TRAFFIC AND SIGNAL CONTROLLERS: Bid No. 2067 was awarded
to Econolite Control Products per specified unit price to furnish
and deliver traffic signal controllers for the Parking & Traffic
Engineering Division.
6-0 CAUSTIC SODA/WATER DIVISION: Bid No. 2066 was awarded to
McKesson Chemical Company per the unit price specified plus
applicable salex tax to furnish and deliver dry caustic soda for
the Water Division.
6-P: RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT/1851-1901 AND 1907 11TH STREET:
A recommendation was approved to transfer the title of the
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housing development site at 1851-1901 and 1907 Eleventh street
from EAC Construction to the Bedford Group as permitted under the
terms of the recorded Grant Deed to accomplish timely completion
of affordable rental housing.
6-Q: ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHISE: Resolution No. 7252 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER OR NOT THE COMMUNITY
ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM WITH THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA AND/OR
GROUP W CABLE, INC. HAS BEEN FORFEITED FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ITS
TERMS," was adopted, thereby setting the public hearing on August
12, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
6-S: HOMELESS SHELTER/VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY:
Resolution No. 7253 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
S}iELTER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS ON VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION
PROPERTY" (in West Los Angeles) was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-C: OCEAN PARK REPLACEMENT HOUSING PROJECT: Presented was a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application
and execute the necessary documents required for a Housing
Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in support of the Ocean Park Replacement Housing
Project. Member of the public John Jurenka requested that the
housing issue be brought before the voters. Discussion was held.
Counci1member Epstein moved to approve the staff recommendation,
thereby adopting Resolution No. 7247 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS, AND THE EXECUTION OF
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE FUNDS UNDER THE U.s.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM, II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Counci1member Zane. Discussion was held.
Counci1member Conn moved an amendment that council go on record
that this is not a substitute for funding--using this money for
housing, but that it is in fact an addition and a supplement to
money that has already been set aside for housing. Second by
Counci1member Z ane. Counci1member Epstein, wi th no obj ection
from the second, accepted the amendment as friendly, thereby
incorporating it into the motion. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
6-R: CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/211 CALIFORNIA AVENUE: Presented was a
staff report recommending approval of an amendment to a
settlement agreement, being Contract No. 4648(CCS), regarding 211
California Avenue to permit a five-story, 50-foot building with
21 condominium units instead of a four-story, 50-foot building
with 21 units. Discussion was held. Sherman Stacy, attorney
representing the app1 icant, spoke in support of the proposal.
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Councilmember Epstein moved to authorize the City Manager to
amend the settlement agreement so that it would allow an
additional story with no increase in square footage, number of
units, or overall building height, and that that be specifically
referenced in the agreement. Discussion was held. Second by
Councilmemher Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
A. Katz, Zane, Mayor Reed
Negative: Councilmemher H. Katz
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Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
Councilmember H. Katz requested the record to reflect that his no
vote is because he does not want to vote on something he has not
seen, and he has not seen this proposal.
7-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CURBS: Presented was a
staff report and a public hearing on assessment of costs to
repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-86-83). The
public hearing was declared open. There being no one wishing to
be heard, Councilmember Epstein moved to close the public
hearing. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
Councilmember Epstein moved to acknowledge the written protest
and adopt Resolution No. 7254(CCS) entitled: "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 (SR-86-83)," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
8-A: SKATEBOARDING: Presented was a staff report transmitting
an ordinance for adoption and second reading prohibiting
skateboarding in certain locations, introduced July 1, 1986.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1379 (CCS) entitled: IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 3352 TO PROHIBIT SKATEBOARDING IN CERTAIN
LOCATIONS, II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Reed. Discussion was held. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmemhers Epstein, A. Katz,
Zane, Mayor Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Conn, H. Katz
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
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9-A: THIRD STREET MALL IMPROVEMENTS: A Resolution of Intent to
establish an assessment district for the improvement of Third
street Mall and levy of fee for the operation and maintenance of
improvements was continued to July 15, 1986.
II-A: CHILD CARE INITIATIVE PROGRAM: Presented was a staff
recommendation related to the expansion of child care facilities
and programming and approval of expenditure of $5,000 for
participation in the California Child Care Initiative program.
The public hearing was declared opened. Jane David, Phyllis
Nitti, Barbara Blakley, Barbara Snyder, Linda Gordon, Ellen
Khoka, and Judith Brunk spoke in support of the staff
recommendations. There being no one else wishing to be heard,
the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Epstein moved the staff recommendation, thereby (1)
authorizing the expenditure of $5,000 from account
#01-700-274-000-785 for participation in the Child Care
Initiative program organized by the BankAmerica Foundation for
the recruitment, training and support of day care home operators
in Santa Monica as an extension of the City's contract with
Connections for Children, (2) authorizing staff to pursue state
grants for the provision of after school child care for junior
high school age students on school property and/or for the
purchase of a portable unit to be located at Ozone, stewart,
Virginia or Joslyn Parks for rent to a a non-profit child care
provider for $1 a year for afterschool or full day programs, (3)
directing staff to explore the use of developer mitigation fees
to expand child care facilities in city parks, and (4)
directing staff to study the feasibiity of developing day camp
recreation programs for spring and winter breaks and other school
holidays on a trial basis to attempt to provide cost-covering
child care programs to serve working parents during those
periods. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held.
During discussion, Councilmember Epstein incorporated into the
motion Councilmember Zane' s suggestions (1) that staff bring
back an assessment of the suggestion of a child care coordinator
with specialized training in child development and whether we
need a staff position or a professional relationship with an
appropriate consultant, (2) that staff build upon these
(proposals) in the development of a workplan for a comprehensive
child care program, and (3) that the committee working on the
Airport proposals incorporate specific concerns in their review
and get the advice of people who are active on this issue in the
community as to the adequacy of the program there. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
Il-B: COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER/4TH STREET/BROADWAY/COLORADO:
Presented was a staff report recommending the City Manager be
authorized to execute a contract in the amount of $210,697 with
Koning Eizenberg Architects for architectural and engineering
services for the community services Center on 4th Street between
Broadway and Colorado avenues and to certify the Initial study
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and Negative Declaration. Discussion was held. Counci1member H.
Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby certifying
the Initial study and the Negative Declaration, and approving
Contract No. 4745 (CCS) in the amount of $210,697 with Koning
Eizenberg Architects for architectural and engineering services
for the Community Services Center on 4th street between Broadway
and Colorado Avenues. Second by Counci1member Epstein.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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11-C: CLOSED SESSION: Considered later in the evening.
14-A: PLANNING COMMISSION: The appointment of a member to the
Planning commission was continued to July 22, 1986.
14-B: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS: The appointment
of a member to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals was
continued to July 22, 1986.
14-C: OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING: The request of Counci1member
Epstein to discuss placing on the ballot a measure on offshore
oil drilling was withdrawn at the request of Counci1member
Epstein.
14-D: AIDS VICTIMS QUARANTINE: Presented was the request of
Counci1members A. Katz and Zane to discuss opposition to a
statewide ballot measure sponsored by Lyndon La Rouche requiring
the quarantine of AIDS victims, continued from July I, 1986.
Discussion was held. Councilmember A. Katz introduced discussion
and moved that Council go on record opposing this initiative.
Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. During
discussion, Councilmember A. Katz incorporated into the motion
Councilmember Zane's suggestion that we not only take a position
but that we communicate this position to all of our colleagues
and other local municipal bodies, the County Board of
Supervisors, the League of Cities and other organizations that we
are members of and that we ask the Mayor to send a letter on our
behalf urging that each and everyone of these agencies
themselves take a similar position. Discussion was held. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Abstain: Counci1member Epstein
Council vote: Affirmative: Counci1members conn, A. Katz,
H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Reed
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
14-E: NATIONAL GUARD UNITS IN CENTRAL AMERICA: Presented was
the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss direction to the
Mayor to send letters to the Governor opposing training exercise
for National Guard units in Central America, continued from July
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1, 1986. Councilmember Zane introduced discussion and moved that
Council adopt a resolution urging legislators to take action to
restrict the deployment of California National Guards to Central
America. Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held.
Councilmember A. Katz moved to table this matter (in order to
collect further information). Second by Councilmernber Epstein.
The motion was unanimously approved.
14-F: LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION: Presented was the request of
Councilmernber Zane to discuss council joining the Local
Government Commission and consideration of appointing him as
delegate, continued from July 1, 1986. Councilmember Zane
introduced discussion and requested to continue this item to July
22, 1986.
l4-G: CIVIC AUDITORIUM USE: Presented was the request of Mayor
Reed to permit Congressman Mel Levine to use East Room of the
Civic Auditorium the evening of August 27, 1986, and to waive the
room and parking fees. Mayor Reed introduced discussion.
Discussion was held in regard to the forthcoming election.
Councilmember A. Katz moved to table this item till next week.
Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by a
vote of 5 to I, Councilmernber H. Katz abstaining due to a
conflict of interest.
11-C: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was the request for Closed
Session to consider personnel matters, threatened litigation,
pending 1 i tiga tion and 1 i tiga tion to be commenced by the City.
At 9:40 p.m., Councilmember Epstein moved to adjourn to Closed
Session to consider the following cases: Santa Monica Municipal
Employees Association v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. C 562708; Shell Oil Co. v. City of Santa
Monica, united States District Court No. CV 82-2382 RJK (Gx);
Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights v. city of Santa Monica, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. WEC 101889; Richlin v. city of
Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C 70931;
Robinson v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case
No. WEC 83022; City of Santa Monica v. Group Wand Century
Communications Corporation (proposed litigation); and Claim of
stewart Shoen, Claim No. ASM 86-8. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was unanimously approved. At 10: 29 p. m., Council
reconvened with five members present, Councilmembers H. Katz and
Jennings absent.
Councilmember Conn moved to approve settlement in the claim of
stewart Shoen in the amount of $7,000. Second by Mayor Reed.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
Councilmember H. Katz
Councilmember Conn moved to approve settlement in the case of
Richlin v. city of Santa Monica in the amount of $3,400. Second
by Mayor Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
Councilmember H. Katz
Councilmember Epstein moved to approve settlement in the case of
Robinson v. City of Santa Monica in the amount of $4,500. Second
by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
Councilmember H. Katz
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:35 p.m., Councilmember Epstein moved to
adj ourn the meeting to 7: 30 p. m., July 15, 1986, to consider
Items 9-A and 14-G, adjournment to be in memory of Harriett
Leonore Smith, wife of David Smith, staff person of Independent
Cities Association, and Robert Stern, husband of Carol Edward
Stern, Education Minister of Unitarian Church. The motion was
duly seconded and unanimously approved.
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APPROVED:
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;/ Christine E. Reed
! Mayor
Ann M. Shore
City Clerk
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