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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 24, 1986
A meeting of the Santa Monica city council was called to order by I
Mayor Reed at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers. councilmember
H. Katz led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the
United states of America. Reverend James P. Conn, Church in
Ocean park, offered the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Christine E. Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Dennis Zane
(entered at 8:08 p.m.)
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
councilmember Epstein moved to add late Items 6-0, 8-F, ll-C,
14-G, 14-H, and 14-I to the agenda. Second by councilmember
Conn. The motion was unanimously approved. councilmember
Epstein moved to consider Item 4-A jointly with Items 8-A and 8-B
since they all concern the same subject matter (tenant relocation
assistance) . Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
unanimously approved. Discussion was held. Mayor Reed suggested
reordering the agenda as follows: all consent calendar items
which are withdrawn by counci1members be taken at the end of '11'
items, then Items 8-C and 8-D, and then the agenda in the
remaining order. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PARKING
AUTHORITY
Roll Call of Redevelopment Agency:
Present: Chairperson Christine E. Reed
Chairperson Pro Tempore William H. Jennings
Member James P. Conn
Member David G. Epstein
Member Alan S. Katz
Member Herb Katz
Absent: Member Dennis Zane
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Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore
Roll Call of Parking Authority:
Present: Chairperson Christine E. Reed
Chairperson Pro Tempore william H. Jennings
Member James P. Conn
Member David G. Epstein
Member Alan S. Katz
Member Herb Katz
Absent: Member Dennis Zane
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Ann M. Shore
RA/PA-l: MINUTES APPROVAL: Presented were the minutes of
Redevelopment Agency meetings held February 11, March 12, and
March 18, 1986. Member H. Katz moved to approve the minutes as
presented. Second by Member Conn. The motion was approved by a
vote of five to one, Member Epstein requesting that his
abstention be noted with respect to the March 12th meeting as he
was not present.
RA/PA-2: PARKING LOT THREE AIR RIGHTS/l121-35 THIRD STREET:
Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of a
resolution g~v~ng Notice of Intent to sell air-rights over
Parking Lot Three at 1121-35 Third Street for development of
senior housing. Discussion was held. Parking Authority Member
Epstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 194 (PAS) entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL AIR RIGHTS OVER PARKING LOT
THREE, II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, agreeing to sell to Retirement Housing Foundation the
air-rights over the parking lot at 1121-35 Third Street for the
development of senior housing, contingent on the receipt of a
section 202 loan commitment, and execution of a Development and
Disposi tion Agreement wi th RHF. Second by Member Conn.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Authority vote: unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Member Zane
Redevelopment Agency Member A. Katz moved to approve the staff
recommendation, thereby authorizing the expenditure of up to
$90,000 in Redevelopment Agency funds from the City-wide Housing
Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program Account number
16-720-264-000-942 for payment of architectural and engineering
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costs associated with the Section 202 project at 1121-37 Third
street. Second by Chairperson Reed~ The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Agency vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Member Zane
ADJOURNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: At 7:43 p.m.,
Member A. Katz moved to adjourn the joint meeting. Second by
Chairperson Reed. The motion was unanimously approved.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY:
CC/PA-l: PARKING STRUCTURE RENTAL CHARGES: Presented was a
staff report transmitting a resolution setting parking structure
rental charges for the Fiscal Year 1985-86 at a level equal to
the debt service and interest authorized by Contract No.
1688 (CCS) between the City and the Authority. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Epstein moved to adopt Resolution No.
7235 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 5 OF CONTRACT NO.
1688 (CCS) ," reading by title 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: Councilmember Zane
Parking Authority Member Epstein moved to adopt Resolution No.
195 (PAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 5 OF CONTRACT NO.
1688 (CCS) ," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Member H. Katz. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Authority vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Member Zane
ADJOURNMENT OF PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING: At 7:55 p.m., Member
H. Katz moved to adjourn the Parking Authority meeting. Second
by Member Conn. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously
approved.
4-A: TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: The request of Rent Control
Board Commissioner Finkel to address Council regarding the tenant
relocation assistance was combined with Items 8-A and 8-B.
5-A: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT: Presented was a staff report
and a public hearing on the amendment of boundaries of Marine
Park Underground Utility District to the area on Marine street
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from 17th street to Frederick street, on 16th street from Sunset
Avenue to Dewey Street and on Dewey Street from 16th Street to
Robson Avenue, and ordering the underground installation of
utilities, the public hearing having been opened June 10, 1986.
The public hearing was declared reopened. There being no one
wishing to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilmember Epstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 7236 (CCS)
entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA FINDING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
REQUIRES WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREA, THE UNDERGROUND
INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND FACILITIES SUPPLYING ELECTRIC SERVICES,
AND DESIGNATING SUCH CERTAIN AREA AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED
OVERHEAD STRUCTURES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT AND THE UNDERGROUND
INSTALLATION OF SUCH WIRES AND FACILITES," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof I initiating amendment of the
boundaries of the Marine Park undergrounding district. Second by
Councilmember H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
all items are considered and approved in one motion unless
removed from the calendar for discussion. Councilmember Conn
moved to approve the consent calendar with the exception of Items
6-HI 6-JI and 6-L, and 6-0, reading resolutions and ordinances by
titles only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meeting
held June 101 1986, were approved as presented.
6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 7237(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 surfl
was adopted.
6-C: PROPERTY EXCHANGE/CORINTH AND PURDUE NORTHWEST OF
WESTMINSTER AND BUTLER AVENUES: Resolution No. 7238(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DEDICATING PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES FOR FUTURE
STREET WIDENING AND AGREEING TO HOLD THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN
AS THE CHARNOCK WELL FIELD AS ONE PARCEL, II was adopted I
authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. 4696(CCS)I
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being a Covenant and Agreement to Hold Property as One Parcel
with the City of Los Angeles, pertaining to property adjacent to
and including the land now known as Corinth Avenue and Purdue
Avenue, northwesterly of Westminster, and Contract No. 4697(CCS),
being an "Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate" to the City of Los
Angeles a two-foot wide portion of City property commonly known
as the Charnock Well Field contiguous with the public
right-of-way of westminster Avenue and Butler Avenue to improve
the blighted appearance existing at Charnock Water Well Field.
6-0: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Resolution No.
7239 (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-86-84) II,
setting a pUblic hearing for July 22, 1986, was adopted.
6-E: GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT: Resolution No. 7240(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1986-87, If at $40,347,868 and Resolution No. 7241 (CCS)
entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROPRIATING FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 FUNDS TO GANN RESERVE
ACCOUNTS," were adopted.
6-F: ARTS FOUNDATION LOAN: A recommendation was approved to
forgive a $6,000 loan made to the Arts Foundation of Santa Monica
on July 9, 1985, and effectuate related fund transfers.
6-G: PARKING STRUCTURES/HOTEL PROJECT/R4 DISTRICT: A
recommendation was approved to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance to permit municipal and off-site parking
structures in conjunction with hotel development in the R4
Mul tip1e Family Residential District, subj ect to approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.
6-1: STREET LIGHTING: A recommendation was approved to approve
a plan for street lighting on Arizona Avenue between Second and
Fourth Streets to accommodate an evening farmers market and other
downtown events.
6-K: SMOKING POLICY/CITY EMPLOYEES: Resolution No. 7242 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADOPTING REGULATION OF SMOKING IN CITY FACILITIES," was
adopted.
6-M: OCEAN PARK BEACH AND OCEAN VIEW PARK: A recommendation was
approved to amend existing Contract No. 4579 (CCS) with Lukas
Wendel for construction management services relating to Ocean
Park Beach and Ocean View Park, extending the contract to April
I, 1987, and increasing the amount by $86,400.
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6-N: HOSPITAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN/LAND USE ELEMENT: A
recommendation was approved to award Contract No. 4698 (CCS) to
Planning Consultants Research in the amount of $42,130 for
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report on the proposed
Hospital Area Specific Plan of the Land Use Element.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-H: STREET PAVING MIX: Presented was a staff report
recommending award of Bid No. 2062 to Industrial Asphalt at
specified unit prices to furnish and deliver asphalt concrete
paving mixes for the Streets Division. councilmember Epstein
requested the record to show that he is withdrawing from this
item because of a possible appearance of impropriety because he
is involved, in his capacity as County Counsel, with some
litigation to which Industrial Asphalt is a party.
(Councilmember Epstein withdrew.) Mayor Reed moved to award the
bid to Industrial Asphalt to furnish paving mixes. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0
Absent: Councilmembers Epstein, Zane
(Councilmember Epstein returned.)
6-J: HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY IN CITY PARKS: Continued to July
1, 1986.
6-L: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP/I024 BAY STREET: continued to July 1,
1986.
6-0: DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE LEASE: Considered later in the
evening
7-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a
staff report and a public hearing on the assessment of costs to
repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-86-82). The
public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing
to be heard, Councilmember Epstein moved to close the public
hearing. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
unanimously approved. Councilmernber Epstein moved to adopt
Resolution No. 7244(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-86-82). If Second by councilmernber A.
Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
Absent: Councilmember Zane
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councilmember Epstein moved to combine the public hearing on Item
8-A and Item 8-B. Second by Councilmember Conn. There being no
objection, it was so ordered.
4-A!8-A!8-B: TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Presented were
staff reports and a public hearing in regard to emergency and
regular ordinances for adoption requiring tenant relocation I
assistance. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to
limit speakers who have spoken on this item before to two minutes
and new speakers to three minutes. Second by councilmember Conn.
The motion was unanimously approved. At 8:05 p.m., the public
hearing was declared opened. (Councilmember Zane entered at 8:08
p.m.) The following persons spoke in support of tenant
relocation assistance: Jack Baptista, Aaron, Dolores Press,
Thelma Baron, Joy M. Fullmer, Ron Rouda, Lisa Monk, Mallory
Pearce, Gabriel Vianney Varga, Ethel Hoffman, Claer-Marie
Hoffman, Maria Piatt, Evon Piatt, John Emanuello, Joanne W.
Proff it, Sam Abayhan, Michael Tarbet, Bill Weingarden, Wayne
Bauer, William Savidan, Dora Ashford, Julie A. Dad, and David
Finkel. The following persons spoke in opposition: Wal ter L.
Schwartz, Shirley Dowling, Charles Isham, Rosario Perry, and
Bernard Appelbaum. Beverly C. Andre spoke of additional problems
posed for relocated persons. Jacob Samuel spoke to request that
previous owner pay relocation fees on property under new
ownership. There being no one else wishing to be heard,
Councilmember Epstein moved to close the public hearing. The
motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.
Councilmember Epstein moved to introduce for first reading and
adoption Ordinance No. 1374(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 8B TO
ARTICLE IV OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TENANT
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN
EMERGENCY, II reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, amended to include the following modifications suggested
by the City Attorney during presentation of the staff report:
section 4861, Inapplicability of Chapter to Certain Evictions, be
revised to read: (a) Notwithstanding Section 4860, the
requirements set forth in this Chapter shall not apply to any
tenant whose tenancy is terminated pursuant to a lawful notice to
terminate tenancy pursuant to section l806(h) of the city Charter
served on or before June 10, 1986. (b) Section 4859 shall not
be applicable if the displacement and relocation of the tenant is
the result of a fire not caused by the landlord, earthquake, or
other natural disaster. Section 4862, Coordination with Other
Relocation Requirements, be revised to read: In the event that a
landlord is required by any other governmental body to provide
relocation benefits to a tenant who receives a notice to
terminate tenancy for one of the reasons set forth in Section
4851, such benefits shall be offset against the amount of
relocation benefits required by section 4853. This Chapter shall
not apply to any relocation plan approved by agreement by the
Rent Control Board on or before June 24, 1986. Second by
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Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. During discussion,
Councilmember Conn moved to ask the Mayor to make a ruling as to
whether Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings' discussion on the floor
(relating to assisted housing units) is germaine to the matter
that is before the Council. Mayor Reed ruled that Mayor Pro
Tempore Jennings' discussion is not germaine to the matter before
them. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings moved an amendment to the ordinance,
with respect to section 4853c, Amount of Relocation Benefits, in
regard to the additional $1,000 for displaced tenants who are
seniors, disabled, or tenants with minors, that it be limited to
tenants who have low or moderate incomes. Second Councilmember
H. Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember H. Katz moved a
substitute motion to request a staff report on how to achieve
limiting supplemental benefits to low and moderate income persons
based on need. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Discussion was
held. The maker and the second included in the motion Mayor Pro
Tempore Jennings' suggestion to include the $250 counseling fee
in the supplemental benefit based on need. Discussion was held.
The substitute motion, as amended, was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, A. Katz, H. Katz,
Mayor Reed
Negative: Councilmember Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings moved an amendment to delete from the
coverage of this ordinance owner-occupancy evictions with respect
to single family residences and condominiums. Second by
Councilmember H. Katz. Discussion was held. During discussion,
Councilmember H. Katz withdrew his second, therefore the motion
failed for lack of a second. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Zane moved an amendment that section 4853(a), Amount of
Relocation Fee, be altered to make the relocation fee $3,000 for
a bachelor apartment, $3,500 for one bedroom, and $4,000 for two
bedrooms. Second by Councilmember Conn. Councilmember A. Katz
moved a substitute motion to make the relocation fee $3,000 for
all uni ts. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Zane's amendment failed by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Mayor Reed
Councilmember A. Katz requested the record to reflect that he
thinks the amount should be the same for all units.
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councilmember A. Katz moved an amendment to the ordinance to make
the relocation fee a flat $3,000 for all units. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion failed by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, A. Katz, Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings,
H. Katz, Mayor Reed
The main motion, adopting Emergency Ordinance l374(CCS), as
amended, was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Epstein moved to introduce for second reading and
adoption Ordinance No. l375(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 8B TO ARTICLE IV OF THE SANTA
MONICAL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, II
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Epstein moved to direct the City Attorney to come
back to Council with a supplemental ordinance to the
non-emergency ordinance reflecting the various items that were
discussed prior to the public hearing and to direct staff to
report regarding the whole issue of priorities for Ellis
evictions in pUblicly-assisted housing. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Jennings. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings moved to direct the Planning
Commission and all other responsible city agencies to proceed as
rapidly as possible to conduct hearings and other proceedings (on
other housing issues.) Mayor Reed ruled this motion out of order
as it was not agendized. Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings moved to
overrule the Chair on this and consider the matter at this point.
Second by Councilmember H. Katz. Discussion was held. The
motion to overturn the ruling of the Chair failed by the
following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember H. Katz
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
A. Katz, Zane, Mayor Reed
Councilmember Epstein moved to add Item l4-J to the agenda:
Discussion of housing issues as related to the Hospital specific
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Plan. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by a vote of 6 to 1.
8-C: MAUSOLEUM PERPETUAL CARE FUND: continued to July 1, 1986.
8-D: SKATEBOARDING: Continued to July 1, 1986.
8-E: BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an emergency ordinance for introduction
and adoption establishing a business license tax amnesty and
audit program. Discussion was held. At 10:30 p.m., the public
hearing was declared opened. Joy Fullmer spoke in opposition to
the ordinance. There being no one else wishing to be heard,
Councilmember Epstein moved to close the public hearing. Second
by Councilmember Conn. The motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember A. Katz moved to adopt the emergency Ordinance
1376 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 6116 AND 6116B OF THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 6128 TO THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND
DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof, thereby establishing a
business license amnesty and audit program and making various
changes in business license tax administration. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Epstein moved to defer all items except 6-0, 11-C,
11-D, 14-A, and 14-1 and take a 5-minute break. Second by
councilmember Conn. The motion was unanimously approved.
II-A: COMMUNITY NOISE CONTROL: continued to July 1, 1986.
Il-B: MILES PLAYHOUSE RENOVATION/LINCOLN PARK:
July 1, 1986.
continued to
ll-C: GROCERY AND RETAIL PROJECT/PICO AND CLOVERFIELD
BOULEVARDS: Presented was a staff report recommending approval
of an agreement with Schurgin Development Company for City
participation in the development of a full-service grocery market
and retail project in the pico neighborhood (northwest corner
parcel of Pico and Cloverfield Boulevards). Discussion was held.
Councilmember Epstein moved to limit public speakers to two
minutes each. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The motion was
unanimously approved. Councilmember Zane moved to extend the
meeting to 12:30 a.m. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion
was unanimously approved. Members of the public Steve Young,
Douglas Willis, and Allen Lynch spoke in support of the project.
Walter Schwartz spoke in opposition. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Epstein moved to hear for two minutes from a member
of the public who turned in a late chit. Bob Gabriel spoke in
opposition to the project.
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Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 7245(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHURGIN DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, thereby approving Contract No. 4699 (CCS) with the
Schurgin Development Corporation for city participation in the
development of a retail project of approximately 65,000 square
feet, including a full-service grocery market, to be located at
the northwest corner of pico and Cloverfield Boulevards. Second
by Councilmember H. Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-0: DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE LEASE/GTE TO PHILPROP
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: Presented was a staff report recommending
adoption of a resolution approving the assignment of a parking
lease from the General Telephone Company of California to
Philprop Development Company. Councilmember Epstein moved to
adopt Resolution No. 7234 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF
CONTRACT NO. 1828 (CCS) ", reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, thereby assigning the lease of a minimum
of 265 parking spaces in a downtown parking structure (located on
Second street) to Philprop Development Company. Second by Mayor
Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Il-D: CLOSED SESSION: Considered later in the evening.
13-A: HOMELESS: The request of Morris Silverstein to address
Council regarding homeless persons was continued to July 1, 1986.
14-A: BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Presented was the matter of annual
appointments of members to fill vacancies on various City Boards
and Commissions. Councilmember Epstein moved to accept the
amended list given by the Clerk with late nominations on it as
well as late applications. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The
motion was unanimously approved.
One member to the Airport Commission was to be appointed.
Nominations were declared open for a four-year term.
Councilmember H. Katz nominated Gary Squier. Councilmember A.
Katz stated he is withdrawing his previous nomination of Jon
Schotz from the list as he will nominate Mr. Schotz for something
else. Councilmember Conn moved to elect Mr. Squier by unanimous
acclamation. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Therefore, Gary Squier was appointed
to the Airport Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Two members
appointed.
to the Architectural Review Board were
Nominations were declared open for the
to be
first
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four-year term. Counci1member Epstein moved that Ralph Mechur be
reappointed by acclamation. Second by Counci1member H. Katz.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Therefore, Ralph
Mechur was appointed to the Architectural Review Board for a term
expiring June 30, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for the second four-year term on
the Architectural Review Board. councilmember Epstein nominated
Phyllis Barnard. Councilmember Zane nominated Sara Faulds.
Counci1member H. Katz nominated Jil Abramsky. Hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:
Sara Faulds:
councilmembers conn, A. Katz, Zane
Phyllis Barnard:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, and Mayor
Reed
Jil Abramsky:
H. Katz
There being insufficient votes for appointment, nominations were
reopened. Councilmember Zane nominated Sara Faulds.
Counci1member Epstein nominated Phyllis Barnard. Hearing no
other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations. The vote
on the nominations was as follows:
Sara Faulds:
councilmember Conn, A. Katz, Zane
Phyllis Barnard:
Councilmember Epstein, Jennings, H. Katz
and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Phyllis Barnard was appointed to the Architectural
Review Board for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
One member to the Arts Commission was to be appointed.
Nominations were declared open for a four-year term. Mayor Pro
Tempore Jennings nominated Browne Goodwin. counci1member Epstein
moved to appoint Mr. Goodwin by unanimous consent. Second by
Mayor Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Therefore, Browne Goodwin was reappointed to the Arts Commission
for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Two technical members to the Building and Safety Commission were
to be appointed. Nominations were declared open for the first
three-year term. Councilmember Epstein nominated Barbara
Coffman. Counci1member Epstein moved to appoint Barbara Coffman
by unanimous consent. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Therefore, Barbara
Coffman was reappointed for a term expiring June 3D, 1989.
Nominations were declared open for the second three-year term on
the Building and Safety Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings
nominated Douglas Lowe. Councilmember A. Katz nominated Mehrdad
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Farivar. Councilmember H. Katz nominated Mehrdad Farivar.
Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Douglas Lowe:
Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
Zane and Mayor Reed
Mehrdad Farivar:
Councilmembers A. Katz, H. Katz
Therefore, Douglas Lowe was appointed for a term expiring June
30, 1989.
Four members to the comnunission on Older Americans were to be
appointed. Nominations were declared open for the first two
voting seats (four-year terms). Mayor Reed moved to appoint Mr.
Dan Cohen and Mr. Leonard Gross unanimously to two of the voting
seats. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. Councilmember Epstein
asked that the record reflect an abstention on his part regarding
Mr. Gross because Mr. Gross was a client of his when he was in
legal practice. Councilmember H. Katz stated that he may also
have conflict of interest with regard to Mr. Gross. Second by
Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote, Councilmembers Epstein and H. Katz abstaining in regard to
Mr. Gross. Therefore, Dan Cohen and Leonard Gross were
reappointed to voting positions on the Commission on Older
Americans for terms expiring June 30, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for the third voting seat on the
Commission on Older Americans. Councilmember A. Katz nominated
Gene Oppenheim. Mayor Reed nominated Aileen Schlef. Hearing no
other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations. The vote
on the nominations was as follows:
Gene Oppenheim:
Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, A. Katz,
H. Katz and Zane
Aileen Schlef:
Councilmember Epstein and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Gene Oppenheim was appointed to the Commission on
Older Americans for a voting term expiring June 30, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for one non-voting seat on the
Commission on Older Americans. Mayor Reed nominated Beulah
Juarez. Councilmember Zane nominated Millie Rosenstein. Hearing
no other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
Councilmember Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Beulah Juarez was appointed to the Commission on Older
Americans for a non-voting seat for an indefinite term.
Beulah Juarez:
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Three members to the Commission on the status of Women were to be
appointed. Nominations were declared open for the first
four-year term. Councilmember Zane moved to reappoint Gabrielle
Goldaper unanimously. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Therefore, Gabrielle
Goldaper was reappointed to the Commission on the Status of Women
for a term expiring June 3D, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for the second four-term on the
Commission on the Status of Women. councilmember Epstein
nominated Jeanette Steinberg. Councilmember A. Katz moved to
appoint Ms. steinberg unanimously. Second by Councilmember
Epstein. Counci1member Zane nominated Eleanor Katzman. Hearing
no other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nomination. The vote
on the nominations was as follows:
Eleanor Katzman: Councilmember Conn and Zane
Jeanette Steinberg: Councilmember Epstein, Jennings, A. Katz,
H. Katz and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Jeanette Steinberg was appointed to the Commission on
the Status of Women for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for a three-year term on the
commission on the Status of Women. Mayor Reed nominated Phyllis
Morrison. Counci1member Zane nominated Eleanor Katzman. Hearing
no other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations. The
vote on the nominations was as follows:
Eleanor Katzman:
councilmembers Conn and Zane
Phyllis Morrison:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, A. Katz,
H. Katz and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Phyllis Morrison was appointed to the Commission on
the Status of Women for a term expiring June 3D, 1989.
Five members to the Convention and Visitors Bureau were to be
appointed. Nominations were declared open. Mayor Reed moved to
appoint Donald Girard, Nancy Greenstein and Sandy Lewis for three
three-year terms. Second my councilmember A. Katz. The motion
was approved by a vote of 6 to I, councilmember H. Katz opposed.
Therefore, Donald Girard, Nancy Greenstein and Sandy Lewis were
appointed to the Convention & visitors Bureau for terms expiring
June 30, 1989.
Nominations were declared open for the remalnlng two two-year
terms. Mayor Reed moved to reappoint Robert Gabriel and Linda
Kopperud for the two remaining terms. Second by Councilmember H.
Katz. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Therefore,
Robert Gabriel and Linda Kopperud were appointed to the
Convention & Visitors Bureau for terms expiring June 30, 1988.
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Three technical members to the Electrical Board of Appeals were
to be appointed. Nominations were declared open. Councilmember
Epstein moved to reappoint Robert Brackett and Samuel steinberg
and appoint Arthur smith. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Therefore, Robert
Brackett, Samuel Steinberg and Arthur Smith were appointed as
technical members to the Electrical Board of Appeals for terms
expiring June 30, 1989.
Two members to the Housing Commission were to be appointed.
Nominations were declared open for the first four-year term.
Councilmember Epstein nominated Donna Alvarez. Councilmember
Zane nominated Seth Jacobson. Hearing no other nominations,
Mayor Reed closed nominations. The vote on the nominations was
as follows:
Seth Jacobson:
Councilmember Conn, A. Katz, Zane
Donna Alvarez:
Councilmember Epstein, Jennings, H. Katz
and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Donna Alvarez was appointed to the Housing Commission
for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for the second four-year term.
Councilmember A. Katz nominated Seth Jacobson. Councilmember H.
Katz nominated Terry Pullan. Councilmember Zane nominated Lisa
Monk. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Seth Jacobson:
Councilmember Conn, A. Katz, and Zane
Terry Pullan:
Councilmember Epstein, Jennings, H. Katz
and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Terry Pullan was appointed to the Housing Commission
for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Three members were to be appointed to the Landmarks Commission.
Nominations were declared open for two four-year terms.
Counci1member H. Katz moved to reappoint Evelyn Hitchcock and
Chris Johnson by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Zane. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote. Therefore, Evelyn
Hitchcock and Chris Johnson were reappointed for terms expiring
June 30, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for the third four-year term on
the Landmarks Commission. Mayor Reed nominated Howard Van
Amstel. Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings nominated Louise Gabriel.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Howard Van Amstel:
councilmember Conn, Epstein, A. Katz,
H. Katz and Mayor Reed
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Louise Gabriel:
Councilmember Jennings and Zane
Therefore, Howard Van Amstel was reappointed to the Landmarks
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Two members to the Library Board were to be appointed.
Nominations were declared open for two four-year terms.
Councilmember Epstein moved to reappoint Mary Lou Harbison by
unanimous consent. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
Therefore, Mary Lou Harbison was reappointed to the Library Board
for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Nominations were declared open for the second four-year term on
the Library Board. Mayor Reed nominated Barry Boehm.
Councilmember Epstein moved to appoint Barry Boehm by unanimous
vote. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved
by unanimous vote. Therefore, Barry Boehm was appointed to the
Library Board for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
One member to the Personnel Board was to be appointed.
Nominations were declared open for a five-year term.
Councilmember Epstein nominated Robert Sullivan. Councilmember
Zane nominated Betty Mueller. Hearing no other nominations,
Mayor Reed closed the nominations. The vote on the nominations
was as follows:
Betty Mueller:
Councilmember Conn and Zane
Robert Sullivan:
councilmember Epstein, Jennings, A. Katz,
H. Katz and Mayor Reed
Therefore, Robert Sullivan was appointed to the Personnel Board
for a term expiring June 30, 1991.
One member to the Planning Commission was to be appointed.
Nominations were declared open for a four-year term to the
Planning Commission. Councilmember H. Katz moved to reappoint
Mehrdad Farivar by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Epstein.
Councilmember Zane nominated Donald Nelson. Hearing no other
nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations. The vote on the
nominations was as follows:
Mehrdad Farivar:
Councilmember Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, and Zane
Donald Nelson:
Mayor Reed
Therefore, Mehrdad Farivar was reappointed to the Planning
commission for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
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Four members (three technical and one public) were to be
appointed to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals.
Nominations were declared open for two technical members for
three-year terms. Councilmember A. Katz moved to appoint Ricky
Berger and Satoshi Nitta by unanimous consent. Second by
Councilmember by Councilmember H. Katz. The motion was approved
by unanimous vote. Therefore, Ricky Berger and Satoshi Nitta I
were reappointed as technical members to the Plumbing and
Mechanical Board of Appeals for terms expiring June 30, 1989.
(The third technical appointment was not called at this meeting
due to clerical error. The appointment will be considered on
July 22, 1986.)
Nominations were declared open for a public member of the Appeals
Board for a four-year term. Councilmember A. Katz nominated Mary
Booth. Councilmember Epstein moved to appoint Mary Booth by
unanimous consent. The motion was duly seconded and approved by
unanimous vote. Therefore, Mary Booth was nominated as a public
member to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals for a term
expiring June 30, 1990.
Two members to the Recreation & Parks Commission were to be
appointed. Nominations were declared open for the four-year
terms. Councilmember H. Katz moved to appoint Jil Abramsky and
reappoint June Coleman by acclamation. Second by Councilmember
A. Katz. The motion was approved by a vote of 6 to 1,
Councilmember Epstein opposed. Therefore, Jil Abramsky and June
Coleman were reappointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission
for terms expiring June 30, 1990.
One member to the Social Services Commission was to be appointed.
Nominations were declared open for a four-year term.
Councilmember A. Katz nominated William Spiegel. Councilmember
H. Katz nominated Charissa Lee. Councilmember Zane nominated
Michael Hill. Councilmember Epstein nominated Jack Baptista.
Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Michael Hill:
Councilmember Conn and Zane
Jack Baptista:
William Spiegel:
Councilmember Epstein
Councilmemher Jennings, A. Katz
Charissa Lee:
councilmember H. Katz and Mayor Reed
There being insufficient votes for appointment, nominations wre
reopened. Councilmember A. Katz nominated William Spiegel.
Councilmember H. Katz nominated Charissa Lee. councilmember Zane
nominated Jack Baptista. Councilmember Conn nominated Michael
Hill. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the
nominations. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
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Michael Hill:
Councilmember Conn
william Spiegel:
Councilmember Epstein, Jennings, A. Katz
Zane and Mayor Reed
Charissa Lee:
Councilmember H. Katz
Therefore, William Spiegel was appointed to the Social Services
commission for a term expiring June 30, 1990.
Four members to the Third Street Development Corporation were to
be appointed. Nominations were declared open for two two-year
terms. Mayor Reed moved to reappoint Robert Bundy and Ernest
Kaplan unanimously. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The motion
was approved by unanimous vote. Therefore, Robert Bundy and
Ernest Kaplan were reappointed to the Third Street Development
Corporation for terms expiring June 30, 1988.
Nominations were declared open for the last two-year term.
Councilmember H. Katz nominated Jacky Tadich. Councilmember
Epstein moved to appoint Jacky Tadich by unanimous consent.
Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote. Therefore, Jacki Tadich was appointed to the
Third Street Development Corporation for a term expiring June 30,
1988.
Nominations were declared open for the remaining one year-term on
the Third Street Development Corporation. Councilmember A. Katz
nominated Jon Shatz. Councilmember Zane nominated Richard Cohn.
Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Reed closed the nominations.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Richard Cohn:
councilmember Conn, H. Katz and Zane
Jon Shotz:
Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, A. Katz,
and Mayor Reed
Therefore, John Shotz was appointed to the Third street
Development Corporation for a term expiring June 30, 1987.
14-I: PLANNING COMMISSION: Presented was the acceptance of a
letter of resignation of Margo Hebald-Heymann from the Planning
Commission and authorizing the posting of vacancy.
Councilmember H. Katz moved to accept the resignation of Margo
Hebald-Heymann with regret and to authorize the Clerk to post the
vacancy. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
approved by a vote of 6 to I, Councilmember Zane opposed.
l4-B: SAND CASTLE CONTEST: Continued to July I, 1986.
14-C: HOMELESS REGIONAL PROGRAM: Continued to July 1, 1986.
14-D: GOVERNMENT PAPERWORK BURDEN: Continued to July 1,1986.
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l4-E:
1986.
continued to July 1,
ANTI-PREDATORY CRIME TASK FORCE:
14-F: PICO-KENTER STORM DRAIN: continued to July 1, 1986.
14-G: BALLOT MEASURE/OFF SHORE OIL DRILLING: continued to July
1, 1986.
14-H: COUNCIL MEETING RULES: continued to July 1, 1986.
14-J: HOUSING ISSUES/HOSPITAL SPECIFIC PLAN: Continued to July
1, 1986.
ll-D: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was the request for Closed
Session to consider personnel matters and threatened litigation,
pending litigation, and litigation to be commenced by the city.
At 12:08 a.m., councilmember Epstein moved to adjourn to Closed
Session to consider the following cases: California Aviation v.
City of Santa Monica, United States District Court Case No. CV
84-6985 (CMB) (BX) and Los Angeles superior Court Case No. C
306538: Morrison v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior
Court Case No. WEC 94021: 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)i Robinson v. City
of Santa Monica, santa Monica Superior Court Case No. C 70931:
Richlin v. city of Santa Monica, Los Angeles superior Court Case
No. C 70931: Moore v. city of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. C 70931: City of Santa Monica v. Group Wand
Century Communications Corp. The motion was duly seconded and
unanimously approved. At 12:55 a.m., council reconvened with all
members present.
Councilmember
Morrison v.
Councilmember
vote:
H. Katz moved to approve settlement in the case of
ci ty in the amount of $ 8, 500. Second by
Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
Council vote:
Unanimously approved 7-0
ADJOURNMENT: At 12: 58 a.m., councilmember Epstein moved to
adjourn to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 1986, to consider
continued items, adjournment to be in memory of Lucille Brown
Greene, artist and educator, and Kathryn V. Carysfort, skater
from the Santa Monica Figure Skating Club. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Jennings. The motion was unanimously approved.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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~ristine E. Reed
Mayor
Ann M. Shore
city Clerk
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