M-6/19/2001
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2001
A regular adjourned meeting ofthe Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor
Feinstein at 7:02 p.m., on Tuesday, June 19,2001, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Michael Feinstein
Mayor Pro Tern Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENEIPLEDGE
STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:
FY' 2001-02 BUDGET
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council convened at 7:02 p.m., with all
members present. Councilmember McKeown led the assemblage in the
pledge of allegiance. It was the consensus of Council that the budget item
would be heard first, and concurrently with Items 8-B, 8-C, and 9-A.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. HOUSING
AUTHORITY. PARKING AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
On order of the Mayor, ajoint meeting with the Housing Authority, Parking
Authority and Redevelopment Agency was called to order, with all members
present, and the Mayor opened the public hearing.
8-A: CCIHA/P AIRA-l: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Budget -
recommendation that City Council adopt resolutions revision salary rates
and approving position changes, and adjusting and establishing various fees
and rates; recommendation that City Council, Housing Authority,
Redevelopment Agency and Parking Authority adopt resolutions adopting
the FY 2001-02 Budget; and approve revised objectives and performance
measures for the Police Department Downtown Transit Mall, and for the
City's Homeless Liaison Program, was presented.
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RECESS
CouncilmemberAlcKeown
was excused at 9:50 p.m.
CouncilmemberAlcKeown
returned at 10:48 p.m.
Councilmember Katz and
Alayor Pro Tem Bloom
were excused at 10:52 p.m.
Members of the public Phyllis Goff and Ken Ward spoke in support of
funding for the Mountain View Mobile Home site.
The following members of the public spoke in support offunds for the Santa
Monica-Malibu Unified School District: Tricia Crane, Cheri Orgel, Edith
Yapkowitz, Rick Yapkowitz, Julia Brownley, Debbie Mulvaney, Candace
Lira, Lynn Leavitt, Justin Brownstone, Janine Brownstone, George George,
Marty Smith, Wendy Laufer, Dylan Braun, Luise Jaffe, Jean Gebman, Shari
Davis, Judi Abdo, Eileen Corliss, Robin Saxon, Ari Rosemarin, Ralph
Mechur, Dennis Zane, Tom Cleys, Andrew Denyer, Betty Mueller, and Rick
Gates.
The following members of the public spoke in support of more funding for
affordable housing in the CitY, and of quality of life issues: Paul DeSantis,
Joanne Leavitt, David Cole, William Patterson, Franceye Smith, Beth Leder-
Pack, and Doris Ganga.
The following spoke in support of parks and green space: David Cole, Frank
Swchengel, Susan Cloke, and Forrester Faia.
The following spoke in support of zoning changes in Sunset Park: Allen
Davis, Kathy Knight, and Colin Maduzia.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:30 p.m., and
reconvened at 9:50 p.m., with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown advised he was recusing himselffrom the school
district funding discussion due to a conflict of interest.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve a
$500,000 increase to the School District's funding, from the current $2.5
million to $3 million. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Mayor
Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None ..'
Councilmember McKeown
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Katz and Mayor Pro Tern Bloom advised they were
recusing themselves from the discussion related to funding of school
playgrounds, due to a potential conflict of interest.
Discussion ensued regarding school parks and funding options and needs.
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Councilmember Katz and
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
returned at 11: 16 p. m.
Councilmember Katz and
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
were excused at 11: 23 p. m.
Councilmember Katz and
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
returned at 11:25 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to continue the meeting past 11 :00 p.rn. The motion was
approved by voice vote with Councilmember Katz and Mayor Pro Tern
Bloom absent.
At the conclusion of school playgrounds discussion, Councilmember Katz
and Mayor Pro Tern Bloom returned to the dais.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to advance in placement of Planning priorities the matter of consulting
services for the development of City standards for universal accessibility,
and staff to return with funding options.
Councilmember Katz and Mayor Pro Tern Bloom advised they were again
recusing themselves from the discussion related to funding of school
playgrounds, due to a potential conflict of interest.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember McKeo:yyn,
to set aside $100,000 to augment, ifnecessary, school and parks programs.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to reaffirm the City's $3.6 million, plus $1,993,000 set aside for affordable
housing, and reaffirm a commitment of using 1920 Ocean Way for
affordable housing. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Mayor Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve
the overall budget recommendations, as amended, and further amended to
include a commercial parking analysis for ways to increase parking solutions
on the east/west corridors, and make the best use of space for parking in
residential and commercial; and, include staff's proposed initiation ofa new
approach to code enforcement consisting of education, proactive
investigations and complaint investigations to maximize enforcement
resources, with periodic reports to Council on the status of enforcement.
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Motion to amend by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to approve moving ahead to the first quarter in Planning priorities a
text amendment for Ocean Park (in response to aa request for a variance for
a hillside project) without jeopardizing any project or re-prioritizing. The
motion failed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers McKeown, Genser, Katz
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Motion to amend by Councilmember McKeo~ to coordinate the public
processes for the consulting services for the noise ordinance standards and
the car dealership standards, to assist in determining the compatibility of the
feedback on the noise ordinance to the car dealership standards. Motion
was friendly to maker and seconder.
Discussion ensued regarding planning priorities and the concern raised by
Sunset Park residents regarding the erosion of the character ofthe
neighborhood. It was the consensus of Council to acknowledge the City's
willingness to work with the neighborhood to build a public record that may
serve as a basis for modifying development standards.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to ask staff
for a mid-year review of Planning priorities, and to recommend the proper
placement of an Ocean Park Text Amendment on the list. The motion was
accepted as friendly.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom,
to withdraw $2,740 in membership funds from the Chamber of Commerce.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmember Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Feinstein
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion to amend by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to set up a community energy
conservation and energy efficiency fund, with up to half of the amount ofthe
rebate identified from the utility users tax, and to place priority on providing
funding for energy conservation for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
School District, with the other halfbeing rebated to the consumer. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
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Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom
Mayor Feinstein
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Original main motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember
Katz. to adopt Resolution No.9673 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE CITY FY'2001-02
BUDGET," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmember O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Katz, Mayor
Pro Tern Bloom
Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Feinstein
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Holbrook stated, for the record, that he voted against the
motion because he opposed the severing of a 100-year relationship with the
Chamber of Commerce, and because the City is not refunding 100% of the
utility users tax rebate.
Mayor Feinstein stated, for the record, that he voted against because he does
believe the City did enough for energy conservation and efficiency which
would be the best way to save money for the residents and school district, in
both the short and long run.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein and seconded by Councilmember Kat~ to adopt
Resolution No. 9666 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA REVISING SALARY RATES AND APPROVING
POSITION CHANGES," Resolution No. 9667 entitled" "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING FEES CHARGED FOR
UTILITY EXCAVATION PERMITS," Resolution No. 9668 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING
USER FEES FOR SOCIAL SERVICE, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, CLASSES AND SERVICES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES,"
Resolution No. 9669 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA SETTING SOLID WASTE FEE STRUCTURE AND
SOLID WASTE FEE RATES," Resolution No. 9670 (CCS) entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING THE
FEE SCHEDULE FOR WOODLAWN CEMETERY SERVICES,"
Resolution No. 9671 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX INCREASE ON WASTEWATER RATES AND FEES," and
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ADJOURNMENT
JOINT MEETING WITH
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
PROMISSORY NOTES
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution No. 9672 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM," reading
resolutions by title only, and waiving further reading thereof. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to
approve the recommendation relative the Police Department Downtown
Transit Mall, and the City's Homeless Liaison Program. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order ofthe Mayor, the joint special meeting was adjourned at 1 :25 a.m.,
and the City Council reconvened to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment
Agency, with all members present.
8-B: CC/RA-2: Extension of time for outstanding promissory notes -
recommendation for City Council to renew seven outstanding loans and the
Redevelopment Agency to approve and authorize the Chairperson to
execute Promissory Notes between the Agency and the City, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve
staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the joint meeting was adjourned at 1 :27 a.m., and
the regular meeting of the City Council reconvened, with all members
present.
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GANN
APPROPRIATIONS
HUD ACTION PLAN
CLOSED SESSIONS:
8-C: Resolution approving Gann Appropriations Limit _
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9674 (CCS) entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING
THE CITY'S GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2001/02," and
Resolution No. 9648 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROPRIATING FY 2000/01 FUNDS TO
GANN'ED RESERVES AND/OR DESIGNATED BALANCE SHEET
ACCOUNTS," was presented.
Motion by Councilmernber McKeown. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom,
to adopt the resolutions reading by title only, and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
9-A: FY 2001102 One-Year Action Plan submitted to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -
recommendation to hold a public hearing and adopt the FY 2001/02 One-
Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, was presented.
There was non one present for the public hearing.
Motion bv Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember McKeown,
to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, all closed sessions were continued toa future
meeting.
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Tino
Degen v. Citv of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 060 575.
ACTION:
Not heard.
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2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Chateau
16th Street Villas. LLC and Norman Salter v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. BS 065 985.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Michael
Duffy v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 061611.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Alice
Cole. et al.. v. Citv of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055 183.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Pico
Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 063
874.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Citv of
Santa Monica v. Maria Stewart, Case No. SC 067 033.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: Two.
ACTION:
Not heard.
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Interim Ordinance No. 2021 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
SHORT-TERM HOUSING OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING THE
MORATORIUM MORATORIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND
CONVERSION TO SHORT-TERM HOUSING, AND DECLARING
THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," was presented for
introduction and adoption.
Councilmember Katz was
excused at 1:31 a. m.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin and Arthur Harris, spoke in support of
the ordinance.
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PUBLIC INPUT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to
introduce and adopt ordinance, reading by title only, and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmember Holbrook
Councilmember Katz
NOES:
ABSENT:
There was no one present for public input.
ADJOURNMENT at 1 :45 A.M. in memory ofRachael Diaz Holguin.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 1 :45
a.m., in memory of Rachel Diaz Holguin.
ATTEST:
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
APPROVpJI);
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Michael Feinstein
Mayor
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