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M-9/11/1990 221 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 1 September 11, 1990 L.L.L. 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 2 september 11, 1990 L.L.,j 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. 3 September 11, 1990 224 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. 4 September 11, 1990 225 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 5 September 11, 1990 .t.to 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 6 September 11, 1990 L.L./ 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 7 September 11, 1990 "::"'0 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: 8 September 11, 1990 LL;;J 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 9 september 11, 1990 230 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 lO September 11, 1990 231 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: ~ Clarice E. City Clerk APPROVED: ~ II JLb-r \:~ Dennis Zanti Mayor 11 September 11, 1990