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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER II, 1990
A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by
Mayor Zane at 7:39 P.M., on Tuesday, september 11, 1990, in the
Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Dennis Zane
Mayor Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ken Genser
councilmember Christine E. Reed
Absent: Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Herhert Katz
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
city Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
councilmember Reed led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag of the United states of America.
4-A: PAST SERVICE/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Zane presented
a plaque to Phyllis Barnard in recognition of her service on the
Architectural Review Board, and recognized Robert Bundy for his
service on the Bayside District Corporation. Mr. Bundy was
unable to attend the meeting to receive his plaque.
CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PARKING AUTHORITY, AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECAL JOINT MEETING:
At 7:44 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Zane called to order a Special
Joint Meeting of the City council, Redevelopment Agency, Parking
Authority and Housing Authority.
Redevelopment Agency
Roll Call: Present:
Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Agency Member Judy Abdo
Agency Member Ken Genser
Agency Member Christine E. Reed
Agency Member William H. Jennings
Agency Member Herbert Katz
Absent:
Also Present:
Executive Director John Jalili
Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers
Agency Secretary Clarice E. Johnsen
Parking Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Chairperson Dennis Zane
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Absent:
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Authority Member Judy Abdo
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Herbert Katz
Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
Also Present:
Housing Authority
Roll Call: Present:
Chairperson Dennis Zane
Chairperson Pro Tempore David B. Finkel
Commissioner Judy Abdo
Commissioner Ken Genser
Commissioner Christine E. Reed
Absent:
Commissioner William H. Jennings
Commissioner Herbert Katz
Executive Secretary John Jalili
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Authority Clerk Clarice E. Johnsen
city Manager Jalili recommended that Items 6-R, 8-E, 8-F, and 8-G
be continued to the meeting of september 18, 1990. City Clerk
Johnsen requested to continue Item 13-C to October 9, 1990.
These items were continued at the consent of Council.
Also Present:
RA-1: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Redevelopment Agency minutes of June 26, 1990. Agency Member
Reed moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Agency
Member Genser. The motion was unanimously approved, Agency
Members Jennings and Katz absent.
PA-l: PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Parking Authority minutes of June 26, 1990. Authority Member
Reed moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by
Authority Member Genser. The motion was unanimously approved,
Authority Members Jennings and Katz absent.
HA-1: HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: Presented for approval were
the Housing Authority minutes of July 24, 1990. Commissioner
Reed moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by
Commissioner Genser. The motion was unanimously approved,
commissioners Jennings and Katz absent.
CC/RA/PA/HA-2: YEAR-END BUDGET REVIEW; Presented was a staff
report recommending year-end budget adjustments for Fiscal Year
1989-90; transmitting year-end Performance Review and Capital
Improvement Program status report as of June 30, 1990; and
selected budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 1990- 91. Member of
the pub 1 ic Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Agency Member
Reed moved, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, to accept the
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report and allow Agency Members to consult with the City Manager
regarding any specific concerns. Second by Chairperson Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Redevelopment Agency Vote:
Affirmative: Agency Members Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Reed,
Chairperson Zane
Absent: Agency Members Jennings, Katz
Councilmember Abdo moved, on behalf of the City council, to
accept the report and allow Councilmembers to consult with the
City Manager regarding any specific concerns. Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: councilmembers Jennings, Katz
Chairperson Pro Tempore Finkel moved, on behalf of the Parking
Authority, to accept the report and allow Authority Members to
consult with the City Manager regarding any specific concerns.
Second by Authority Member Genser. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Parking Authority Vote:
Affirmative: Authority Members Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Chairperson Zane
Absent: Authority Members Jennings, Katz
At 7:57 P.M., the special joint meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency, Parking Authority, and Housing Authority was adjourned,
and the regular city council meeting was reconvened.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the consent Calendar,
whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the calendar for discussion. Councilmember
Genser moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of Items 6-D, 6-0, and 6-R, reading resolutions and ordinances by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the City Council meetings
of July 19, July 24, July 25, July 31, August 1, and August 7,
1990, were approved as presented.
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6-B: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 8076(CCS)
entitled: itA 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-90- 164)," was adopted
thereby setting a publ ic hearing for october 9, 1990, on the
assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and
curbs on various streets.
6-C: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/CONDOMINIUM PROJECT/1643 12TH STREET:
Resolution No. 8077 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 48216," was adopted, thereby
approving a 6-unit condominium project at 1643 12th Street.
6-E: PURCHASE OF EXCESS POWER: Council approved Contract No.
5580(CCS) with the Department of Water and Power of the city of
Los Angeles for the purchase of excess power generated by the
hydroelectric generating facility at the city's Water Treatment
Plant.
6-F: CONSTRUCTION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS/REPLACEMENT OF SPRINKLER
HEADS: Council approved Contract No. 5581(CCS) to S & M
Landscape in the amount of $83,690 for the construction of
irrigation systems at the Civic Auditorium, Ozone Park, and
sunset Park, and replacement of sprinkler heads at Clover,
Marine, and Memorial Parks.
6-G: INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT ANCHORAGE AND BRACING/CITY HALL:
Council rejected a bid to install non-structural equipment
anchorage and bracing to the City Hall roof-mounted equipment and
authorized the City Engineer to rebid the contract.
6-H: STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION/TPC 108/1518 YALE STREET:
Council certified the Statement of Official Action for Tenant
Participating Conversion (TPC) 108 to allow the conversion of an
eight-unit apartment building to condominiums at 1518 Yale
Street.
6-1: AWARD OF BID/DEBRIS HAULING SERVICES: Bid No. 2291 was
awarded to Saied Trucking Company at specified unit prices for
debris hauling services for the Water Division, General Services
Department.
6-J: AWARD OF BID/REBUILT VALVE HEADS, TURBOS, BLOWERS, AND
ENGINE PARTS: Bid No. 2301 was awarded to Valley Detroit Diesel
at specified unit prices to furnish and deliver new and rebuilt
valve heads, turbos, blowers and engine parts for the
Transportation Department.
6-K: SECURITY SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES: Bid No. 2303 was
awarded to Wells Fargo Guard Services in the amount of $4,156.32
per month to provide security services at City facilities located
at 602, 604, and 612 Colorado Avenue.
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6-L: TRASH BIN PARTS: Bid No. 2304 was awarded to Consolidated
Fabricators Corp. at specified unit prices to furnish and deliver
miscellaneous trash bin parts for the Solid Waste Management
Division, General Services Department.
6-M: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: Bid No.
Landscape West, Inc. in the amount of
provide complete landscape maintenance at
the Parks Division.
2305 was awarded to
$15,500 per month to
11 designated sites for
6-N: CHANGE ORDER/STREET RESURFACING CONTRACT/BEACH BIKE PATH:
Council authorized the City Engineer to negotiate and issue a
change order in an amount not to exceed $115,000 to the 1989-90
Street Resurfacing Contract for relocation of a portion of the
Beach Bike Path.
6-P: FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP/TRACT NO. 47878/CONDOMINIUMS/1424
26TH STREET: Resolution No. 8079(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 47878," was
adopted, thereby approving a 5-unit condominium project at 1424
26th street.
6-Q: FREEWAY ON-RAMP AGREEMENT: The 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 was withdrawn at the request of staff.
6-R: PAVILION SPACE ON THIRD STREET PROMENADE: The
recommendation to authorize the city Manager to negotiate and
execute leases with Ellen Galeski, Allen Brooks, Jan Rosa, and
Anna pieczyska for pavilion space on the Third Street Promenade
was continued to the meeting of September 18, 1990.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-0: FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT GRANT: Presented
was a staff report transmitting a recommendation to adopt a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant
under the Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Management Program
(FETSIM) through the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) to be used for the improvement of signal timing along
Pico Boulevard. council asked questions of staff. councilmember
Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 8078 (CCS) entitled: lIA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING FUEL EFFICIENT
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: councilmembers Jennings, Katz
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6-0: LAB EQUIPMENT/SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION PROJECT:
Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation that
Council approve an expenditure of $30,000 to provide assistance
to the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project. Councilmember Reed
moved to authorize the expenditure of $30,000 for temporary
personnel and the purchase of laboratory equipment for the Santa
Monica Bay Restoration Project; and to transfer appropriation
authority from non-departmental contingency account
01-700-274-00000-7785-00000 to General Services account number
01-500-401-54003-1150-00000 in the amount of $4,300. second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: councilmembers Jennings, Katz
7-A: SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a staff report
and a public hearing on the assessment of costs to repair damaged
sidewalks, driveways, and curbs. At 8:05 P.M., Mayor Zane
declared the public hearing opened. There being no members of
the public wishing to speak, Mayor Zane closed the public
hearing. councilmember Reed moved to adopt Resolution No.
8080 (CCS) entitled: t1A 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-90-163)," 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,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz
8-A: MAIN LIBRARY BONDS: Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and adoption setting the 1990-91 tax rate for the
Main Library Improvements project General Obligation Bonds.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8: 10 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 8:14 P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to introduce
and adopt Ordinance No. 1539(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE 1990-1991
TAX RATE FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, If reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by councilmember Genser. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz
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8-B: NORTH OF WILSHIRE ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
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. At 8: 45 P. M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing
opened. Members of the public Ken BreisCh, Nancy Desser, Sharon
Lav ing , Larry Skuce, and Allen Zahner stated their support of
down-zoning and alternative development controls. Members of the
public Larry Leister, Peter Berkel CoCo Reynolds, Sylvia SChniad,
Judy Keller, Kathleen Schwallie, Jay Johnson, Joe Fitzpatrick,
Suzanne Abrescia, and Kelly Olsen stated their support of
down-zoning. Members of the pUblic Dara Keyomasi and Joy Fullmer
expressed their concern. Member of the public Carolyn Guillot
stated her support of alternative development controls. Members
of the public Jacquie Banks, Karl Schober, Rosario Perry, Joel
Hoyt, and David Houtz spoke in opposition to down-zoning.
councilmember Genser moved to hear late chits. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved,
councilmembers Jennings and Katz absent. Member of the public
Tom Miller spoke in opposition to down-zoning and in support of
the staff recommendation. Member of the public Mehrdad Farivar
stated his belief that the proposed design standards must be
studied in more depth. Member of the public Soli Saeedi spoke in
support of the staff recommendation. Member of the public
Jeanine Perron spoke in opposition to down-zoning. Mayor Zane
closed the pUblic hearing at 10:45 P.M.
At 10:45 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess. At 11:05
P.M., Council reconvened.
Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to extend the meeting to 12: 00
A.M. Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously
approved, councilmembers Jennings and Katz absent.
Mayor Zane moved to re-open the public hearing and allow one
additional speaker to address this item. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved,
councilmembers Jennings and Katz absent. Member of the public
Joyce Hansen expressed her concerns. councilmember Abdo moved to
continue this item to the meeting of september 181 1990. Second
by Councilmember Reed. The motion failed, Mayor Pro Tempore
Finkel and Councilmember Genser opposed. Council asked questions
of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to table the remainder
of this item to the meeting of september 18, 1990. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved, Councilmember
Genser opposed, Councilmembers Jennings and Katz absent.
8-C: OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD ZONING: Presented was an emergency
ordinance for first reading and adoption extending the interim
modification of the zoning along Ocean Park Boulevard between
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Lincoln Boulevard and 25th street, and revising development
standards. At 11:30 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the pUblic hearing
opened. Members of the public Joy Fullmer, Ting-Ying Kao Han,
and Selivestr Savarovsky expressed their concerns. Members of
the publ ic Cathy Night and Bruce Favish spoke in support of
Alternative #1 lower height limits. Member of the public
Rosemary Elton stated her opposition to down-zoning. Mayor Zane
closed the public hearing at 11:45 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved
to approve the staff recommendation and introduce for first
reading and adoption an emergency Ordinance No. 1540(CCS}
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA EXTENDING THE INTERIM MODIFICATON OF THE ZONING ALONG
OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD BETWEEN LINCOLN BOULEVARD AND 25TH STREET,
REVISING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN
EMERGENCY, " reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, with the following addition: Page 4, SUbdivision (8) (b)
"A minimum of two 36" box trees with a minimum height of 12 feet
shall be planted in the front yard setback." Second by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Abdo, Finkel, Genser,
Reed, Mayor Zane
Absent: councilmembers Jennings, Katz
8-0: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE S: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adding Municipal Code Section
3238s establishing Preferential Parking Zone S on 16th and 17th
Streets between Montana and Alta Avenue. Council asked questions
of staff. At 11:50 P.M., Mayor Zane declared the public hearing
opened. Members of the public Susan stone and Marguerite Tanaka
spoke in opposition to the one-hour restricted parking limit on
Montana. Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel moved to extend the meeting to
12:30 A.M. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Katz absent.
Members of the public Ellen Hoffs, Theresia de Vroom, Robert
Hellwarth, Tom Gillman, and Ted LePine spoke in opposition to the
one-hour restricted parking limit. Member of the public Cathy
Seidman spoke in support of two-hour parking. Member of the
public Lou Mensch expressed his concerns. Members of the pUblic
Jack Skrebnik, Jonathan Horn, Orson Moses, Mackenzie Waggaman,
Polly Benson-Brown, and Norm Levine spoke in support of the
one-hour restricted parking limit. Members of the public Laura
Young and Christen Brown spoke in support of preferential
parking. Mayor Zane closed the public hearing at 12: 40 A.M.
Councilmember Genser moved to approve the staff reco~mendation to
approve the negative declaration, and introduce the ordinance for
first reading. Second by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was
held. councilmember Reed moved to extend the meeting to 1: 00
A.M. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Finkel. The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmembers Jennings and Katz absent.
The motion to introduce the ordinance for first reading was
approved by the following vote:
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Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Genser, Reed,
Mayor Zane
Negative: Councilmember Abdo
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz
Councilmember Reed was excused from the meeting.
Mayor Zane moved to reconsider the 9:00 P.M. restriction. Second
by Councilmember Abdo. The motion failed, councilmember Genser
opposed, Councilmembers Jennings, Katz, and Reed absent.
8-E: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE 0: The ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Section 32380 to expand Preferential Parking Zone 0 to
include 21st Street between Wilshire Boulevard and California
Avenue was continued to the meeting of September 18, 1990.
8-F: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE T: The 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 was
continued to the meeting of September 18, 1990.
8-G: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE M: The 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 was
continued to the meeting of September 18, 1990.
8-H: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/MAGUIRE THOMAS PARTNERS: The
ordinance for adoption and second reading approving the
Development Agreement between Maguire Thomas Partners Development
and the City of Santa Monica was continued to the meeting of
September IS, 1990.
8-I: PREFERENTIAL PARRING ZONE Q: Presented was an ordinance
for adoption and second reading adding Section 3238q to the Santa
Monica Municipal Code to establish Preferential parking Zone Q on
25th Street between Santa Monica Boulevard and Broadway.
Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1541(CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238Q TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE Q," 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,
Mayor Zane
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, Katz, Reed
9-A: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES:
The recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum
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of Understanding with Supervisory Team Associates (STA) , was
continued to the meeting of September l8, 1990.
ll-A: PLANNING/ZONING/LAND USE FEES: The resolution setting
planning, zoning, and land use fees was continued to the meeting
of September l8, 1990.
ll-B: CLOSED SESSION: Not held.
l2-A: APPEAL/EIR, EIA 887/DR 470/VARIANCE ZA 5368-Y: The appeal
of Planning Commission certification of an EIR, EIA 887 and
approval of DR 470 and variance ZA 5368-Y to allow construction
of a lOl,608 square-foot, 2.5 FAR, five-story, 66'6" tall,
all-office deve.lopment with driveway access on 23rd and 24th
streets and subterranean parking was continued to the meeting of
september 25, 1990.
l3-A: MARC STERN/l75 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD: Presented was the
request of Marc stern to address Council regarding consideration
of appointing a new agency to handle the apartment building at
l75 Ocean Park Boulevard. Council directed the City Manager to
prepare an information report.
l3-B: THOMAS G. HARCUS/WATER CONSERVATION/COMMERCIAL AWNINGS:
The request of Thomas G. Harcus to address Council regarding
exemption of water conservation rules for commercial awning
maintenance was continued to the meeting of September 18, 1990.
l3-C: LINDA M. ROSS/JAY DOUGHERTY/JOSEPH WEBBER/COLLEGE PARKING
STRUCTURE: The request of Linda M. Ross, Jay Dougherty, and
Joseph Webber to address Council regarding College Parking
Structures proj eat was continued to the meeting of October 9,
1990.
13-D: TOM ROUTSON/BANNING 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 September 18,
1990.
13-E: VELMA ROGERS GRIND/JlA SALUTE TO THE PRESIDENT": Presented
was the request of Velma Rogers Grind to address Council
regarding a request for a written commendation and financial
support to attend "A Salute to the President" in Washington, D.C.
Councilmember Genser moved to direct staff to prepare a letter to
Ms. Grind stating the determination that the city may not
contribute public funds to a partisan event. Second by Mayor Pro
Tem Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, councilmembers
Jennings, Katz, and Reed absent.
l4-A: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: The
annual appointments of members to various City Boards and
Commissions was continued to the meeting of September 18, 1990.
14-B: RESIGNATION/PHYLLIS MORRISON/COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF
WOMEN: The acceptance of a letter of resignation from Phyllis
Morrison of the Commission on the status of Women and
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authorization to the City Clerk to publish notice of vacancy was
continued to the meeting of September 18, 1990.
l4-C: ALTERNATING SPEAKERS ON PUBLIC HEARINGS: The request of
Mayor Zane to discuss providing for pro/con alternating speakers
on public hearings of agenda items was continued to the meeting
of September 18, 1990.
14-D: EXPANSION OF COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: 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 was continued to the meeting of september 18, 1990.
l4-E: HALF-CENT SALES TAX PUBLIC TRANSIT MEASURE: The request
of Councilmember Re.ed to discuss support of the Los Angeles
County Transportation Commission's half-cent sales tax public
transit measure on the November Election ballot was continued to
the meeting of September 18, 1990.
l4-F: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT HOUSING:
The request of Mayor Zane to discuss Council consideration of
contribution to the Southern California Association of Non-Profit
Housing was continued to the meeting of september 18, 1990.
15. PUBLIC INPUT: Daryoosh Noparast addressed council about a
project at 421 California Avenue which is not in compliance with
setbacks. Mr. Mack addressed council regarding alleged stolen
property.
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:10 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday,
September 18, 1990, at 7:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Clarice E.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Dennis Zanti
Mayor
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