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M-9/18/1990 "::::.5":::: CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by Mayor Zane at 6:15 P.M., on Tuesday, September 18, 1990, in the Council Chambers. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel Councilmember Judy Abdo Councilmember Ken Genser Councilmember Herbert Katz Councilmember Christine E. Reed Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings Also Present: city Manager John Jalili Assistant City Attorney Joseph Lawrence City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen CLOSED SESSION: At 6:15 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. At 7:35 P.M., Council reconvened. No action was announced from Closed Session. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel Councilmember Judy Abdo Councilmember Ken Genser Councilmember Herbert Katz Councilmember Christine E. Reed Absent: Councilmember william H. Jennings Also Present: City Manager John Jalili Assistant City Attorney Joseph Lawrence City Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen Councilmember Abdo led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the united states of America. 6-R: PAVILION SPACE ON THIRD STREET PROMENADE: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute leases with Cafe Promenade and AI's Newsstand for space in the north pavilion, and with The Flower Concierge for space in the south pavilion. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5585(CCS), a lease, with Cafe Promenade; Contract No. 5586(CCS), a lease, with AI's Newsstand for space in the north pavilion; and Contract No. 5587(CCS), a lease, with The Flower Concierge for space in the south pavilion. 1 September 18, 1990 233 Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings 8-B: NORTH OF WILSHIRE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION CONTROLS: Presented was a staff report recommending the adoption of a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the North of Wilshire Alternative Development controls; introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish revised development standards and a construction rate program: introduction and first reading of an ordinance to amend the Interim Districting Map; and direction to staff to implement a construction management program for the North of Wilshire neighborhood. Council asked questions of staff. councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No. 8081 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION FOR THE NORTH OF WILSHIRE NEIGHBORHOOD ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS, " reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Reed Absent: councilmember Jennings Councilmember Reed requested the record reflect that she voted "noll on this motion because she feels that the EIR is not entirely accurate. Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IMPLEMENTING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE INTERIM DISTRICTING MAP," (including Exhibit A), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Zane. Councilmember Katz moved a substitute motion to approve the staff recommendation without the provision for downzoning. Second by Councilmember Reed. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser withdrew his motion. Councilmember Katz withdrew his substitute motion. Discussion followed. Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IMPLEMENTING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE INTERIM DISTRICTING MAP," (including Exhibit A), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Zane. CouncilmemDer Katz moved a substitute motion to approve the staff recommendation without 2 September 18, 1990 234 the provision for downzoning. Second by councilmember Reed. The substitute motion failed by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Katz, Reed Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings The main motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Katz Abstain: Councilmember Reed Absent: Councilmember Jennings Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this motion as he feels that downzoning is wrong, the city will realize nothing in return, and staff IS recommendation is correct in that there will be no additional affordable units. Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SUBCHAPTER 4AA TO ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) CREATING THE NORTH OF WILSHIRE OVERIAY DISTRICT," as amended. Discussion was held. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Councilmember Katz moved to amend the motion to require an automatic review of the construction rate program in two years. The amendment was accepted as friendly. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings Counci1member Katz moved to direct staff to Construction Management Program for the North Neighborhood. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. was approved by the following vote: implement a of Wilshire The motion Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings At 9:38 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 10:05 P.M., Council reconvened. Councilmemher Jennings was absent. 3 September 18, 1990 235 S-E: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE 0: The ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 323Bo to expand Preferential Parking Zone 0 to include 21st street between Wilshire Boulevard and California Avenue was withdrawn at the request of staff. 8-F: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE T: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading adding Municipal Code Section 3238t to establish Preferential Parking Zone T on Dorchester Avenue between Exposition Boulevard and Delaware Avenue. At 10:06 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing opened. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Zane closed the pUblic hearing at 10:OB P.M. Councilmember Ganser moved to approve the Negative Declaration and introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238T TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE T." Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Reed, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmemher Katz Absent: Councilmember Jennings B-G: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE M: Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3238m to expand Preferential Parking Zone M to include Bicknell Avenue between Third and Fourth streets. At 10:10 P.M., Mayor Zane opened the public hearing. Member of the public Jan Ludwinski stated his support for this ordinance. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 10: 11 P.M. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Negative Declaration and introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 323 8M TO EXPAND PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE M." The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Reed, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Katz Absent: Councilmember Jennings Councilmember Katz requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item because he feels that by establishing preferential parking zones it merely moves the parking problems to surrounding neighborhoods and therefore treats the symptom rather than Salving the problem. 8-H: DEVELOPMENT A~REEMENT/MAGUIRE THOMAS PARTNERS: Presented was an ordinance for adoption and second reading approving the 4 September 18, 1990 ~jb Development Agreement between Maguire Thomas Partners Development and the city of Santa Monica. Councilmember Katz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1542 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MAGUIRE THOMAS PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Thereby approving Contract No. 5590(CCS). Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Genser Absent: councilmember Jennings 9-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES: The recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding with supervisory Team Associates (STA), was continued to the meeting of September 25, 1990. ll-A: PLANNING/ZONING/LAND USE FEES: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution setting planning, zoning, and land use fees. Council asked questions of staff. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to adopt Resolution No. 8082(CCS) entitled: !fA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND USE FEES," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings 11-B: FOURTH STREET ON-RAMP: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to eXecute a Freeway Agreement with the State of California for the construction of an eastbound Fourth Street On-Ramp. Council asked questions of staff. Councilmember Katz moved to approve Contract No. 5588(CCS) and adopt Resolution No. 8083 (CCS ) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING A FREEWAY AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOURTH STREET EASTBOUND ON-RAMP," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings 5 september 18, 1990 237 I3-B: THOMAS G. BARCUS/WATER CONSERVATION/COMMERCIAL AWNING MAINTENANCE: Presented was the request of Thomas G. Harcus to address Council. Mr. Harcus was not present. Councilmember Genser moved to receive and file the request of Thomas G. Harcus regarding exemption of water conservation rules for commercial awning maintenance. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 13-D: TOM ROUTSON/LEAF BLOWERS: The request of Tom Routson to address Council regarding banning the use of leaf blowers in the city was continued to the meeting of October 9, 1990, and staff was directed to contact Mr. Routson to advise him of prior City action regarding leaf blowers. 14-A: APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Presented was the matter of appointing members to various city Boards and Commissions. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations for the Airport commission. Councilmember Katz moved to reappoint pritchard White to the Airport commission for 4-year term by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved. Pritchard White was thereby reappointed to the Airport Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1994. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations for the Bayside District Corporation. Councilmember Katz nominated Maria Arechaederra to the Bayside District corporation. councilmember Genser nominated Bruce Cameron. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Arechaederra: Councilmembers: Abdo, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Cameron: Councilmembers: Finkel, Genser Maria Arechaederra was thereby reappointed to the Bays ide District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1992. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Bays ide District corporation for a 3-year term. Councilmember Reed moved to reappoint vito Cetta to the Bayside District Corporation by acclamation. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Vi to cetta was thereby reappointed to the Bayside District corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Bayside District corporation for a 3-year term. Mayor Zane nominated Robert Resnick to the Bayside District Corporation. Counci1Inember Reed nominated Richard Cohn. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Resnick: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor Zane Cohn: Councilmembers: Reed 6 September 18, 1990 238 Robert Resnick was thereby appointed to the Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Bayside District corporation for a 3-year term. Counci1member Katz nominated Joseph Mont to the Bayside District corporation. councilmember Genser nominated Bruce Cameron. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Mont: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Cameron: Councilmembers: Genser Joseph Mont was thereby reappointed to the Bayside District corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Bayside District Corporation for a 3-year term. Counci1member Genser nominated Bruce Cameron to the Bayside District Corporation. Mayor Zane nominated Todd Bracken. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Cameron: Councilmembers: Finkel, Genser Bracken: Counci1members: Abdo, Katz, Reed, Mayor Zane Todd Bracken was thereby appointed to the Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1993. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Bays ide District Corporation for a I-year term. Councilmember Reed nominated Barbara Tenzer to the Bays ide District Corporation. Counci1member Genser nominated Bruce Cameron. Mayor Zane nominated Patricia Young-Spivak. The results of the nomination are as follows: Tenzer: Councilmembers: Finkel, Katz, Reed Cameron: Councilmembers: Genser Young-Spivak: councilmembers: Abdo, Mayor Zane Due to the inconclusive results of the above vote, a second round of nominations was conducted. Mayor Zane nominated Patricia Young-Spivak. Councilmember Reed nominated Barbara Tenzer. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Young-Spivak: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Tenzer: councilmembers: Katz, Reed Patricia Young-Spivak was thereby appointed to the Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 1991. 7 September 18, 1990 L.:I~ Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Building and Safety Commission for a 3-year term. councilIDember Katz nominated Nabih F. G. Youssef to the Building and Safety commission. councilmember Genser moved to appoint Nabih F. G. Youssef to the Building and Safety Commission for a term ending June 30, 1993, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Commission on Older Americans for a 4-year term. councilmember Reed moved to reappoint Leonard Gross to the commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Commission on Older Americans for a 4-year term. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to appoint Harry Block to the Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmemher Jennings _ absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Commission on Older Americans to fill a 4-year term. Councilmember Reed nominated Rosemary Regalbuto to the Commission on Older Americans. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel nominated Irving H. Laskey. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Regalbuto: councilmembers: Katz, Reed Laskey: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Irving H. Laskey was thereby appointed to the Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 1994. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Commission on the status of Women for a 4-year term. Councilmember Abdo nominated Pam Brady to the commission on the status of Women. Councilmemher Abdo moved to reappoint Pam Brady to the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Commission on the Status of Women for a 4-year term. Councilmember Abdo nominated Madeleine R. stoner to the Commission on the Status of Women. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to appoint Madeleine R. Stoner to the Commission on the status of Women for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved, councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Housing Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser nominated Karin Pally to the Housing Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint Karin Pally to the Housing 8 September 18, 1990 240 Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmernber Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Housing commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser nominated John Zinner to the Housing commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint John Zinner to the Housing commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser nominated Dan Freund to the Landmarks Commission. Councilmember Katz moved to reappoint Dan Freund to the Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Genser nominated Naomi Meadows to the Landmarks commission. Councilmember Katz moved to reappoint Naomi Meadows to the Landmarks commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmember Jennings absent. Councilmember Katz moved to continue the appointment to fill a third vacancy on the Landmarks Commission to September 25, 1990, as a "14" item. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. ; Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Library Board for a 4-year term. Councilmember Reed moved to reappoint Sharla Boehm to the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominatons to fill a vacancy on the Library Board for a 4-year term. Councilmember Reed moved to reappoint Mary Lou Harbison to the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Personnel Board for a 5-year term. Councilmember Katz nominated James Lunsford to the Personnel Board. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint James Lunsford to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 1995, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. It was the unanimous consent of the Council to continue the Planning Commission appointments to the meeting of September 25, 1990, as a "5" item. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals for a 4-year term. Councilmember Katz nominated Mary Booth to the Plumbing and 9 September 18, 1990 241 Mechanical Board of Appeals. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint Mary Booth to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. It was the unanimous consent of the council to continue the appointment to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals to fill a vacancy for a 2-year term to the meeting of September 25, 1990, as a "14" item. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Katz nominated June Coleman to the Recreation and Parks coltlInission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to reappoint June Coleman to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmember Katz nominated Nick steers to the Recreation and Parks Commission. Mayor Pro Tel1}pore Finkel moved to reappoint Nick steers to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmember Jennings absent. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Arts Commission for a 4-year term. Councilmerober Reed nominated Teresa Adams to the Arts Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel nominated Rose Finkelstein. The vote on the nominations was as follows: Adams: Councilmembers: Reed Finkelstein: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz, Mayor Zane Rose Finkelstein was thereby appointed to the Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994. At the consent of Council, additional appointments to the Arts Commission were continued to the meeting of September 25, 1990, as a "14" item. Mayor Zane opened the floor to nominations to fill a vacancy on the Social Services commission for a 4-year term. Mayor Pro Tem Finkel nominated Rosemary Martinez to the Social Services commission. Councilmember Abdo moved to appoint Rosemary 'Martinez to the Social Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 1994, by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. At the consent of council, additional appointments to the Social services commisson were continued to the meeting of September 25, 1990, as a "14" item. 10 september 18, 1990 242 14-B: RESIGNATION/PHYLLIS MORRISON/COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the matter of accepting the letter of resignation from Phyllis Morrison on the Commission on the Status of Women. Councilmember Reed moved to accept Ms. Morrison's resignation with regrets, and authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice of vacancy. Second by councilmember Abdo. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 14-C: ALTERNATING SPEAKERS ON PUBLIC HEARINGS: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss providing for pro/con alternating speakers on public hearings for agenda items. Mayor Zane moved to direct the city Attorney to draft a resolution providing for pro/con alternating speakers on public hearings of agenda items where there are 10 or more chits and that the chits reflect the opportunity to indicate a pro/con position with respect to the staff recommendation as well as a reaffirmation that the City Clerk accept chits only from the natural persons who sign and submit them and, under no circumstances, accept chits from an individual on behalf of another. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Councilmember Katz withdrew his second. Mayor Zane moved to reaffirm city Council policy that individuals must personally turn in their chit to the City Clerk prior to the start of public hearings. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Councilmember Genser moved to extend the meeting to 12: 00 A.M. Second by Counclmember Abdo. The motion was approved, Councilmembers Katz and Reed opposed, Councilmember Jennings absent. 14-D: EXPANSION OF COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed and Mayor Zane to discuss support of a resolution expanding the County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members. Councilmember Reed moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution supporting the expansion of the County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members and to circulate said resolution to other cities in Los Angeles County to elicit their support. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 14-E: HALF-CENT SALES TAX PUBLIC TRANSIT MEASURE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss support of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission's half-cent sales tax public transit measure on the November Election ballot. Councilmember Reed moved that Councilmembers support the half-cent sales tax public transit measure on the November ballot and to direct staff to write a letter urging the governor to sign legislation authored by Mr. Russe which would permit the half-cent to be divided equally between public transit and jails, should the measure on the ballot supporting jail construction also pass. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 11 September 18, 1990 243 14-F: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT HOUSING: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss Council support of contribution to the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to table this item. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Councilmember Genser moved to consider Item 14-G with Item 14-H. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 14-G/14-H: PROPOSITION 128 "BIG GREEN": Presented were the requests of Councilrnember Genser and Mayor Zane to discuss support of the Big Green Initiative and authorization for the Mayor to sign the suggested resolution. Council1t\ember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No. 8084 (CCS) entitled: "YES ON PROPOSITION 128 ("BIG GREEN"}," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Mayor Zane Negative: Councilmember Reed Abstain: councilmember Katz Absent: Councilmember Jennings 14-1: PARKING METER HOURS: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss the extension of parking meter operation hours to midnight. Councilmember Reed initiated discussion Mayor Zane moved to allow Councilmember Reed to share her time with Anthony Minero. Second by Councilmember Katz. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to roll back street parking meters, except those in parking structures to 6:00 P.M. and direct staff to review the street meter hours in the Bayside District and return with recommendations. Second by Councilmember Katz. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved a substitute motion to direct staff to review the problems with the street meter hours and return with recommendations at the next meeting. Second by Councilmember Ahdo. Discussion was held. The substitute motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Katz Negative: Councilmember Reed, Mayor Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings Mayor Zane requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item as he would like action to be taken this evening in 12 September 18, 1990 I ~ 244 (This Item reconsidered at order to provide rel ief this week. end of meeting.) 14 -J: THE INTERNATIONAL MAKING CITIES LIVABLE COUNCIL: Mayor Zane continued his request to discuss ]ol.nl.ng in The International Making cities Livable Council to the meeting of September 25, 1990. 14-K: MAKING CITIES LIVABLE CONFERENCE: Presented was the request of Mayor Zane to discuss approval of the use of budgeted travel funds to attend the Making cities Livable Conference in San Francisco from February 26 to March 2, 1991. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the use of budgeted travel funds for the attendance of Mayor Zane and any Councilmember who desires to attend the Making Cities Livable Conference. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 14-L: OFFSHORE DRILLING BAN/NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss support for the continuance of the offshore drilling ban. Councilmember Reed "'- moved to reaffirm Council support of the offshore drilling ban and call for a national energy policy and direct staff to prepare a letter to be sent to the appropriate agencies. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. CLOSED SESSION: At 11:45 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the pending litigation of Stephanou v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Superior Court Case No. WEC 118 738 and Bobco v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court Case No. WEC 124 896. At 12:00 A.M., Council reconvened, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Councilmember Abdo moved to extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Mayor Zane moved to approve a settlement in the case of Stephanou v. City of Santa Monica, et al., in the amount of $70,000; and Bobco v. City of Santa Monica, in the amount of $40,000. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Councilmember Katz moved to reconsider Item 14-1. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. Discussion was held. The motion was approved, Councilmember Genser opposed, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. 14-1: PARKING METER HOURS (RECONSIDERED): Councilmember Katz moved to roll back the hours of all street parking meters, that had recently been changed at a previous Council meeting, including a portion of Main Street, to 6:00 P.M.; to leave the parking structure and parking lot hours as they are in the downtown area; to direct staff to return after consultation with the business and other interested sections of the community, with recommendations on how to deal with parking requirements in different areas. Second by Mayor Zane. The motion was approved, 13 September 18, 1990 245 councilmember Genser opposed, Councilmembers Jennings and Reed absent. Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he did not oppose the policy approved in the motion, but thoughtthis was the wrong procedure, in that Council is reversing itself after coming out of Closed Session, with no members of the press or public present. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:10 A.M., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Sam Jones. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~~ ~/C C arice E. Joh en City Clerk t". r~ t\....~ i ,~~-.sL-- Dennis Zane Mayor 14 September 18, 1990