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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 12, 1986
A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by I
Mayor Reed in the Council Chambers at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday, August
12, 1986.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Christine E. Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore William H. Jennings
(entered 6:20 p.m.)
councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
(entered 6:45 p.m.)
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
(entered 6:10 p.m.)
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: city Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed Session by
Special Notice for the purpose of considering personnel matters
and threatened litigation, pending litigation, and litigation to
be commenced by the city. At 6:03 p.m., Councilmember Zane moved
to retire to Closed Session to consider the following cases:
ci ty of Santa Monica v. County Board of Supervisors (proposed
litigation); California Aviation v. City of Santa Monica, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. C 306538 and City of Santa Monica
v. California Aviation, Los Angeles Superior court Case No. C
549178; Yong Cha Kinslow, et al v. City of Santa Monica, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. C 606944; Douglas v. City of
Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior court Case No. C 72548.
Second by councilmember Conn. The motion was unanimously
approved. (councilmember Epstein requested the record to reflect
that he did not participate in discussion regarding proposed
litigation with County Board of Supervisors.) At 7:24 p.m.,
Council reconvened with all members present.
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Reed
councilmember H. Katz moved to approve settlement in the case of
Douglas v. City in the amount of $8,534. Second by Mayor Reed.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Abstain: Councilmember Epstein
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ADJOURNMENT: At 7:26 p.m.,
adj ourn the Closed Session.
unanimously approved.
Councilmember Epstein moved to
The motion was duly seconded and
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING:
A regular meeting of the city Council was called to order by
Mayor Reed at 7: 35 p.m., on Tuesday, August 12, 1986, in the
Council Chambers. Councilmember Epstein led the assemblage in
the pledge of allegiance to the United states of America.
Reverend Frederick Fenton, st. Augustine-by-the Sea Episcopal
Church, offered the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Christine E. Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore William H. Jennings
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
city Attorney Robert M. Myers
city Clerk Ann M. Shore
4-A: YOUTH CONSERVATION MONTH: Mayor Reed proclaimed August as
Youth Conservation Month to recognize a City-wide recycling
program called the "Litter Ridder Campaign."
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 calendar with the exception of Item 6-G, and
a correction to the minutes of July 8,1986, reading resolutions
and ordinances 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 7-0
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of city council meetings
held July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29, 1986, were approved
with the following correction to the minutes of July 8, 1986, at
the request of Councilmember A. Katz: Item II-A, Council vote to
read 6-0, (rather than 7-0).
6-B: PROCLAMATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 7273 (CCS)
entitled: t1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY," arising from past storms, high tides and heavy surf,
was adopted.
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6-C: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Resolution No.
7274 (CCS ) entitled: II 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-86-87), II
was adopted, setting a public hearing for September 9, 1986.
6-D: STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION: Resolution No. 7275 (CCS) I
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO
THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREETLIGHTING ON VARIOUS
STREETS, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted,
setting a public hearing for September 9, 1986, to confirm
assessments for the installation of streetlights on California
between 18th and 20th Streets, 26th Street between Pica and
Pearl, 14th Street between Wilshire and Santa Monica, and
Berkeley between Wilshire and Santa Monica.
6-E: LIBRARY REMODELING: A recommendation was approved to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
4789(CCS) with A. Quincy Jones and Associates for architectural
design services for remodeling of the Main Library at 1343-6th
street.
6-F: TRACT MAP 16635/TENANT CONVERSION AT 2462 ARIZONA AVENUE:
Resolution No. 7276 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 16635," was adopted, thereby
approving a final map for a four-unit tenant-participating
conversion project at 2462 Arizona Avenue.
6-H: CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE: Resolution No. 7278(CCS)
entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER OR NOT THE COMMUNITY
ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE WITH THETA CABLE OF
CALIFORNIA AND/OR GROUP W CABLE, INC. HAS BEEN FORFEITED FOR
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ITS TERMS," was adopted, thereby setting a
public hearing for September 23, 1986.
6-1: CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES: Resolution No. 7279 (CCS)
entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CONDUCT
OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS," was adopted, placing time limitations
on specified numbers of persons wishing to address Council.
6-J: OBSOLETE POLICE RECORDS DESTRUCTION: Resolution No.
7280 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
RECORDS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 34090," was adopted.
6-K: VIRGINIA PARK SECURITY LIGHTING: Resolution No. 7281(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
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MONICA WAIVING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS ON THE INSTALLATION OF
SECURITY LIGHTING AT VIRGINIA PARK AND AUTHORIZING THAT THE WORK
BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES," was adopted.
6-L: THIRD STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONTRACT: A
recommendation was approved to authorize the city Manager to
negotiate and execute the Fiscal Year 1986-87 Third Street
Development Corporation Contract No. 4790(CCS).
6-M: FILTERS/TRANSPORTATION AND GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS:
Bid No. 2068 was awarded to Hausman Bus Sales in the amount of
$73,763.50 to furnish and deliver air, fuel and oil filters for
the Transportation and General Services Departments.
6-N: 1985-86/1986-87 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, YEAR-END PERFORMANCE
REVIEW, AND SALARIES: The 1985-86 Year End Performance Review
was received and a recommendation to approve selected budget
adjustments for 1985-86 and 1986-87 was adopted, and new salary
levels were approved for the personnel classifications of Cable
T.V. Manager and Cable T.V. Production Specialist.
6-0: HAZARDOUS WASTE LEGISLATION: A recommendation was approved
to support AB1655 (state funding for household hazardous waste
collection) through lobbying efforts in Sacramento.
6-P: AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION: Contract No. 4791(CCS) was awarded
to Bernards Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$4,003,000 for the construction of sitework, the full
Administration Building and a prefab Fixed Base Operator Hangar;
additional services were approved for construction administration
by Solberg & Lowe ArChitects, AlA, Inc. in amount not to exceed
$47,000, amending Contract No. 4551(CCS); the city Manager was
authorized to apply for and execute Contract No. 4792 (CCS) for a
CalTrans Aeronautics Account loan in the amount of $750,000 to
assist in financing the project and increase Revenue Account No.
52-132-247-000-000 by $750/000; payment of $61,358 of in lieu
fees to the Airport Fund was authorized; an interfund transfer of
$750,000 from Account No. 33-700-695-908 to Account No.
52-700-695-908 was approved; and any necessary change orders to
complete additional work were authorized.
6-Q: AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION: A non-responsive bid was rejected;
Contract No. 4793 (CCS) was awarded to Summit Builders in the
amount of $152,520 for the construction of the Airfield
Maintenance Building and change orders were authorized.
6-R: LIBRARY ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: Contract No. 4794 (CCS) was
re-awarded to Baker Insulation Inc. for the abatement of asbestos
in the Main Library in the amount of $688,850; the City Manager
was authorized to execute an agreement with Baker settling and
compromising the dispute over the initial contract award in the
manner set forth in the staff report dated August 12, ~986; and
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the City Engineer was authorized to issue the necessary change
orders.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-G: PIER CAROUSEL HISTORICAL DESIGNATION: presented was a
staff report transmitting a resolution in support of designating I
the Santa Monica pier Carousel Building as a National Historic
Landmark. Member of the public Wayne Hall spoke in opposition to
the recommendation. Councilmember Epstein moved to adopt
Resolution No. 7217 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF THE DESIGNATION
OF SANTA MONICA PIER CAROUSEL BUILDING AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC
LANDMARK, If reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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-86-85). At
7:45 p.m., the public hearing was declared opened. There being
no one wishing to be heard, Councilmember Conn moved to close the
public hearing. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was
unanimously approved. Councilmember Epstein moved to adopt
Resolution No. 7282 (CCS) entitled: "A 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-86-85),1t reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
7-B: THIRD STREET MALL SPECIFIC PLAN/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT: Presented was a staff report and a public hearing in
regard to the Final Draft Third Street Mall Specific Plan and
certification of Final Environmental Impact Report. Discussion
was held. At 8:07 p.m., the public hearing was declared opened.
The following persons spoke in support of the Plan: Ed Wenner,
Wally Marks, Nathan Singer, Faiz Rasul, Estelle Karp, Jackie
Tadich, David Khedr, Hilde Heidt, Isaac Levy, Gwen Meyer, Luis De
Castro, Mel Ross, and Joel McLafferty. The following persons
spoke in opposition to the Plan or certain aspects of it: Sylvia
Gentile, Eugene Shapiro, Susan Field, Sanford Snyder; G.D. Gaur,
Kent Taysom, George Shoe, Ashod Apelian, Bob MacIntire, Karl
Schober, Joseph Romano, Catherine Vidal, Joe Miko sr., and June
Steel. There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was declared closed. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 7283(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE THIRD
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STREET MALL SPECIFIC PLAN," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 7284(CCS)
entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADOPTING THE THIRD STREET MALL SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA, II reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, adopting the Plan as recommended by the Planning
commission and with changes recommended in staff the staff
report. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember H. Katz moved to direct the city Attorney to draft
an ordinance amending the Zoning Code establishing the "TSM"
(Third street Mall) District which contains the land use,
development, and other appropriate standards adopted in the
Specific Plan. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to ask the
Planning Commission to evaluate the recommendations provided in
the staff report dated August 12, 1986, pages 8-11; to review
issues pertaining to outdoor dining, hotel parking, etc.; to
advise Council on housing incentive programs that can be added to
the range of options available; and ask the Housing staff to make
that a concentrated focus. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to ask staff to
bring back a report, in consultation with the Third street
Development Corporation, regarding a vendor policy and the
delegation of appropriate responsibilities, and that this be made
a formal request. Second by councilmember H. Katz. There being
no objection, it was so ordered. Discussion was held.
CC/PA 7-C: THIRD STREET MALL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: A public
hearing regarding the intention to establish an assessment
district for improvements to the Third Street Mall area and to
levy an operation and maintenance fee, and consideration of
related lease, assignment and trust agreements is scheduled to be
held August 19, 1986.
8-A: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REVIEW HEARINGS: Presented
was a staff report transmitting an ordinance amending Santa
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Monica Municipal Code section 2946 to change the time to hold
community development program review hearings. Discussion was
held. The public hearing was declared opened. There being no
one wishing to be heard, Councilmember Epstein moved to close the
public hearing. Second by Councilmemher Conn. The motion was
unanimously approved. Councilmemher Conn moved to introduce for
first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY I
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2946 RELATING TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-B: PARKING METER ZONES/RATES: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance amending Sections 3393A and 3393E of
the Santa Monica Municipal Code establishing zones and rates for
Parking Meter Zones A and E. Discussion was held. At 9:50 p.m.,
the public hearing was declared opened. Joseph Cook and Donald
Nelson spoke in favor of the ordinance. There being no one else
wishing to be heard, Councilmember Epstein moved to close the
public hearing. Second by councilmemher Conn. The motion was
unanimously approved. Counci1memher Epstein moved to introduce
for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 3393A
AND 3393E OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING
METER ZONES," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, amended in Section 1, subdivision (b) to read as
follows: ...for an additional sixty (60) minutes for each $.35
(rather than $.25) in coin deposited thereafter. Second by
Counci1member H. Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to direct staff to
report back to Council regarding the parking meters on Montana
and recommendations as to changes. Second by councilmember A.
Katz. Discussion was held. There being no objection, it was so
ordered.
8-C: DOWNTOWN PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TAX
RATE: A staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction
and adoption setting the tax rate for Fiscal Year 1986-87 for the
Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District was continued
to August 19, 1986.
9-A: EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN: Considered after Closed Session.
9-B: MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING: Considered after Closed Session.
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II-A: JULY 4TH FIREWORKS: Presented was a staff report
recommending that July 4th fireworks on the pier be discontinued
and that a City-sponsored celebration be created as an
alternative. Discussion was held. councilmember Conn moved to
hear from a member of the public who turned in a late chit.
Second by councilmember A. Katz. The motion was unanimously
approved. Harold Klineman requested Council to shelve the idea
of banning the fireworks until a complete plan is organized.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to ask staff to
come back with several options of what might be done to celebrate
the Fourth of July and include fireworks among those options so
that Council can make some choices, incorporating Councilmember
A. Katz's suggestion to return this matter in sixty days. Second
by Councilmember H. Katz. Councilmember Epstein moved a
substitute motion to approve the staff recommendation, thereby
(1) discontinuing the July 4th fireworks display from the
Municipal Pier, (2) prohibiting the issuance of fireworks
display permits to beach clubs, and (3) instructing staff to
continue their efforts to create a City-sponsored July 4th
celebration as an alternative to the fireworks displays,
including Mayor Reed's suggestion that staff return with an
alternate plan within the sixty-day time frame but indicating
that it is the policy of the Council to do away with the
municipal and beach club fireworks. Second by Mayor Reed.
Discussion was held. The substitute motion failed by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Epstein, Mayor Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane
Discussion was held. The motion for staff to come back with
options, including fireworks, in sixty days was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane
Negative: Councilmember Epstein, Mayor Reed
11-B: CLOSED SESSION: considered later in the evening.
RA-l: OCEAN PARK/DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECTS: A
public hearing in regard to proposed statements of Existing
Obligations and Programs related to tax increment proceeds of the
Ocean Park and Downtown Redevelopment Agency projects is
scheduled to be held August 19, 1986.
12-A: PARCEL MAP 17599/CONDOMINIUM/2021-3RD STREET: Presented
was an appeal of a Planning Commission Condition of Approval of
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Tentative Parcel Map 17599 and Conditional Use Permit 416 for a
2-unit condominium at 2021-3rd street. Discussion was held in
regard to the applicant's request for continuance. Councilmember
Epstein moved to continue this item to the first regular meeting
in September. Second by Councilmember H. Katz. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, A. Katz,
H. Katz, Zane
Negative: Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings,
Mayor Reed
Abstain: Councilmember Conn
12-B: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW/l328 22ND STREET: Presented was a
staff report transmitting an appeal of a Planning Commission
decision approving Development Review 329 to permit the addition
of offices within an existing connector building at st. John's
Hospital and Health Center at 1328 22nd street. Applicant: st.
John's Hospital and Health Center. Appellant: Derek Shearer
(not present). Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved
to affirm the decision of the Planning commission adopting the
findings and conditions contained in Attachment C of the staff
report dated August 12, 1986. Second by Councilmember H. Katz.
(councilmember Zane withdrew from the dais because of a conflict
of interest). Discussion was held. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, H. Katz, Mayor Reed
Negative: Councilmember A. Katz
Abstain: Councilmember Zane
Discussion was held.
meeting to midnight.
was approved.
Councilmember Epstein moved to extend the
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion
l2-C: PARCEL MAP 17501/SUBDIVISION/GENERAL TELEPHONE PROPERTY AT
2020 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD: Presented was a staff report
recommending rejection of a request for a complaint hearing in
regard to the Planning Commission's decision to approve Tentative
Parcel Map 17501 for subdivision of General Telephone Company
property at 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard. Discussion was held.
councilmember H. Katz moved to accept the complaint and set the
date for a public hearing on September 9, 1986, including in the
motion that the appellant be allowed to designate someone else to
bring the appeal. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Discussion
was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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13-A: THIRD STREET MALL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN: Presented was the
request of Robert J. Fontaine to address Council regarding a
design to be incorporated into the Third Street Development
proposal. Mr. Fontaine proposed to develop Hands Across The Mall
to increase activity on the mall. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Epstein moved to thank Mr. Fontaine for coming, to
receive and file his communication and to urge him to take his
ideas to the Third street Development corporation, without
endorsement on the part of the Council. Second by Councilmember
A. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
13-B: PARK RANGERS/PALISADES PARK: Presented was the request of
Fae Miles (no longer present) to address Council requesting Park
Rangers to work week-ends and holidays in the Fall at Palisades
Park. Councilmember Conn moved to receive and file the
communication and ask the Mayor to write Ms. Niles regarding the
Council's order of activities. Second by councilmember Epstein.
The motion was unanimously approved.
13-C: SPEED BUMPS/23RD AND WASHINGTON STREETS: Presented was
the request of Patrick Smith to address Council regarding
maintenance of speed bumps on 23rd and Washington streets. Mr.
Smith spoke regarding speeding problems on 23rd Street and
requested Council to maintain the existing speed bumps and to
install additional speed bumps to slow down speeding motorists.
Discussion was held. There being no objection, staff was
requested to look into this matter.
14-A: KEN EDWARDS MEMORIAL/COMMUNITY MULTI-SERVICE CENTER:
Presented was the request of Mayor Reed and councilmember Epstein
to discuss naming the Community Multi-Service Center Building in
memory of Ken Edwards. Mayor Reed moved to indicate Council's
intention to name the building for former Mayor Ken Edwards, and
to direct staff to return to Council with an appropriate name for
the building and with an architectural design as to what will be
put up in the lobby to indicate that this building is a memorial
for Ken. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Discussion was held.
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennings moved to continue this item for one
week because some people want to be heard. The motion failed for
lack of a second. Discussion was held. The motion to designate
the memorial was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
14-B: COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL FUNDS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Epstein for permission to use travel funds for
attendance at a Local Government Finance Conference in San Mateo
on September 24, 1986. Councilmember Conn moved to allow
councilmember Epstein to use travel funds for the above meeting,
and to include authorization for use of travel funds by other
Councilmembers who may decide to go. Second by Councilmember A.
Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
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14-C: DISCRIMINATORY PRIVATE CLUB DUES: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss tax exemptions for
dues to discriminatory private clubs. Councilmember Epstein
introduced discussion and moved that Council endorse the
principle that membership dues to discriminatory private clubs
not be deductible to businesses and ask the Mayor to wri te
Assemblywoman Moore and State Board of Equalization Member
Collis. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was
approved unanimously.
14-D: WAGE REQUIREMENTS/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: Presented was
the request of Mayor Reed to discuss a method whereby it is
ensured that projects on public property and projects paid for
with public funds comply with the prevailing wage requirements of
the City Charter and that apprenticeship programs participate in
public works contracts and job orders. Mayor Reed introduced
discussion and moved to direct staff to take this matter under
consideration and report back by October 14, 1986, on the impacts
of the policy changes if Council were to make them. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was unanimously approved.
l4-E: BOARD/COMMISSION APPEAL: The request of Councilmember H.
Katz to discuss the inappropriateness of a Commission or Board
directly appealing items to Council after they have voted on it
was continued to August 19, 1986.
ll-B: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed
Session to consider personnel matters and threatened litigation,
pending litigation, and litigation to be commenced by the City.
At 11:25 p.m., Councilmember Epstein moved to adjourn to Closed
Session to consider personnel matters. At 12: 05 a. m., Council
reconvened with six members present, councilmember Conn absent.
Councilmember A. Katz moved adoption of (Item 9-A) Resolution No.
7285 (CCS) entitled: t1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN,u 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 Conn
councilmember A. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation
(Item 9-B), thereby adopting the Amended Agreement: Memorandum
of Understanding, amending Contract No. 4361(CCS), and
authorizing the city Manager to execute the Agreement with the
Municipal Employees Association. Second by Councilmember H.
Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0
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Absent: Councilmember Conn
ADJOURNMENT: At 12: 07 a.m., Councilmember A. Katz moved to
adjourn the meeting to 7:30 p.m., August 19, 1986, adjournment in
memory of Councilman Howard Finn of the City of Los Angeles.
(Councilmember Conn arrived at 12:07 a.m.). The motion was duly
seconded and unanimously approved.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Ann M. Shore
city Clerk
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Christine E. Reed
Mayor
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