M-6/26/2001
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 26, 2001
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Feinstein at
5:36 p.m., on Tuesday, June 26,2001, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Michael Feinstein
Mayor Pro Tern Richard Bloom
Councilmember K~n Genser (arrived at 6:00 p.m.)
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Also Present: Assistant City Manager Gordon Anderson
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Assistant City Clerk Beth Sanchez
CONVENEIPLEDGE On order of the Mayor the City Council convened at 5:36 p.m.,
with Councilmembers Genser and Holbrook absent.
Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented, whereby all items are
considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the
calendar for discussion.
Member of the public, Joey Fullmer expressed her concerns
regarding Item l-E on the Consent Calendar.
At the request ofCouncilmember Katz, item I-F was removed
from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Bloom, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar,
including the amendment to item I-A distributed by the City Clerk
and except item I-F, as presented, reading resolutions and
ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
I-A: The minutes ofthe April 24, 2001, City Council
meeting, were approved.
EARTHQUAKE
RESOLUTION
I-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution - Resolution No.
9676 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted.
STREET
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
l-C: Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Street Improvement Project -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Contract No. 7963 (CCS) with Palp, Inc., dba Excel
Paving Company, in the amount of$3,367,450 for construction of
street improvements; Contract No. 7964 (CCS) with Caltrop
Engineering, in the amount of $250,000, for construction
management of the project; and, approve recommended
appropriation of funds, was approved.
WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT
I-D: Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Water Main Replacement -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to: negotiate and
execute Contract No. 7965 (CCS) with Williams Supply Company,
in the amount of $1,199,832, for construction of the water main
replacement project; negotiate and execute Contract No. 7966 (CCS)
with DMR Team Inc., in the amount of$140,000, for construction
management project for the contract; and, approve recommended
appropriation of funds, was approved.
STUDY OF
WASTEWATER
RA TES/FEES
l-E: Study of the City's water wastewater rates and fees -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Contract No. 7967 (CCS) with The Keese Company/The
Reed Group, Inc., in the amount of $53,995, to prepare a study of
water and wastewater rates and fees, was approved.
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MATERIAL TESTING!
PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITY
GRANT FUNDS! BIG
BLUE BUS
CITIZENS' ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
CODE ENFORCEMENT
AND INSPECTION
SERVICES
I-G: Material testing and inspection services for the Santa
Monica Public Safety Facility - recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7969 (CCS)
with Twinings Laboratories of Southern California Inc., in the
amount of $181,175, for materials testing and inspection services for
the Santa Monica Public Safety Facility, was approved.
I-H: Authorization to submit applications for grant funds
for the Big Blue Bus - recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to submit applications for operating and capital funds
available to the Big Blue Bus from the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Fiscal Year 2001-2002,
was approved.
1-1: Recommendation to direct staff to solicit applications
from interested members of the public to serve on a Citizens'
Advisory Committee to the Lincoln Corridor Task Force, was
approved.
I-F: Provision of code enforcement and inspection services -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Contract No. 7968 (CCS) with JAS Pacific Corporation, in
the amount of $ $200,000, for inspection and enforcement services
for the Building and Safety Division, Planning and Community
Development Department, was approved.
Councilmember Katz stated that he would be voting against this item
because he believes it is a mistake to hire contract employees for
inspection purposes.
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom asked questions of staff.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor to approve the staff recommendation. The
recommendation was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern
Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
NOES: Councilmember Katz
ABSENT: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook
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RECESS
CLOSED SESSIONSz-A:
Councilmember Genser
arrived at 6: 00 p. m.
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:56 p.m., and
reconvened, with all members present at 7: 10 p.m.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Tino
Degen v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 060 575.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
Councilmember McKeown recused himself during Item 2-B to
avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest since he lives near the
project.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
Chateau 16th Street Villas. LLC and Norman Salterv. City of
Santa Monica, Case No. BS 065 985.
Motion bv Mavor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded bv Mavor Feinstein,
to approve the settlement agreement as follows: 1) Developer will
redesign the project in accordance with the Development
Standards set forth in Interim Ordinance No. 1977.2) The CUP
vesting tentative map shall be remanded to City Council for further
hearing. The hearing shall be scheduled on the first available City
Council date following submission of the revised plans by the
developer, review and compliance check by Planning, and
completion ofCEQA review and completion of the staff report and
the redesigned plans. The parties currently anticipate that the
hearing date would be September 11, 2001. 3) Prior to the City
Council meeting the developer shall share its revised plans with and
solicit input from affected neighborhood groups. 4) The
developer will pay the affordable housing fees under the Ordinance
and fee resolution in effect when its application was deemed
approved. 5) If the City Council grants the CUP and the vesting
tentative map, the lawsuit will be dismissed with prejudice, which
means it can't be renewed. If the City Council denies the CUP or
vesting tentative map, the parties will go forward with the Court
hearing on their Petition for a Writ of Mandate. 6) The Developer
acknowledges that the City must comply with CEQA before
approving the Developer's revised project. Given the redesign,
staffwill reevaluate whether the Class 32 CEQA exemption can be
used. 7) Each side will bear its own attorney's fees and costs for
the litigation.
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The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, Genser, Katz,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown returned to the dais.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Michael
Duffv v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 061 611.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Alice
Cole. et al.. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055183.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Pico
Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica, Case No.
SC 063 874.
ACTION
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Maria Stewart, Case No. SC 067 033.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ring
Trading Corp. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 172044
(consolidated with Mountain View Mobile Inn Residents
Association, Inc. v. City, Case No. SC 052 672).
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-H: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation:
David Levv. et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 063
147.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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ConferConference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: Four.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve settlement tenns and conditions with Cabot
and Linda Brown regarding a construction trailer that they placed on
their property. The terms of the settlement are as follows: 1) The
City will not take any enforcement action with request to Temporary
Use Permit 00-0046 conditions regarding on-site parking and on-site
trash bin storage so long as the Browns remove the on-site
construction trailer and transfer the construction activities that are
now in the trailer to their garage on or before July 13, 2001. 2) Until
August 31, 2001, the Browns will continue to store the trash bin that
is now on-site as reasonably practical. 3) The Browns will not sue
the City in connection with the Temporary Use Permit. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, Bloom,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None.
None.
NOES:
ABSENT:
INSPIRATION
Councilmember McKeown wished Irmgard Lennel, a Santa
Monica resident, a Happy 100th Birthday.
EMERGENCY ITEM -
ADDED Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Bloom requested that a 13 item be added to the
agenda because there is a need for immediate action and the facts
arose after the posting of the agenda. The request is that the City
Council consider authorizing staff to bid at auction on a Wurlitzer
Band Organ that has historical significance to the City of Santa
Monica.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. second by Mayor Pro Tern
Bloom, to add this item to the agenda. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEEDINGS:
1333 OCEAN AVENUE
Councilmember Holbrook
arrived at 7: 15 p. m.
6-A: Appeal of Landmarks Commission decision designating
1333 Ocean Avenue as a City Landmark - recommendation to
uphold the Landmarks Commission decision designating the structure
located at 1333 Ocean Avenue as a City Landmark, and deny the
appeal. Appellant: Sherman Stacey, Esq.
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ORDINANCES:
MINIMUM WAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ORDINANCE
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to July 24,2001
7-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 4.65 TO THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING MINIMUM WAGE
REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO BUSINESSES IN THE
COASTALZONEANDEXTENDEDDO~OWNCORE~TH
GROSS RECEIPTS OVER $5,000,000 AND TO THE CITY AND
ITS SERVICE CONTRACTORS", was presented.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the
ordinance: Reverend Sandie Richards, Edwin Valdez, Derek Smith,
Dona Van Bloemen, and Doug Appel.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition of the
ordinance: Chuck Allord, Gorton Valley, and Dwayne Garman.
Mary Ann Powell, CEO of Pacific Park requested a defined Safe
Harbor exemption based on the proposal previously made by
SMART. James Adler, appearing on behalf ofthe operator of Pacific
Park, spoke regarding hardship exemption criteria and requesting that
a task force be instituted to look at the hardship exemption criteria
outlined by SMART. Erika Zucker spoke in support ofthe ordinance,
including clarifications in the ordinance and supporting the formation
of a task force. Mike Ram regarding landlord-renter issues with
businesses in the coastal area.
Joey Fullmer and Jerome Schnitzer expressed various concerns.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Feinstein,
to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance, reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereot: with proposed revisions by
the City Attorney as follows: the defmition of coastal zone will be
changed as defined in the proposed revisions; the definition of the
extended downtown core will be defined as listed on page 7 of the
draft ordinance changing Fifth Court to Fifth Street; the definition of
Employee will end after the word "license" and delete the balance of
the paragraph; the definition of Employer will be deleted; under
Gross Receipts Threshold the Consumer Price Index shall be referred
to as the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
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Works in Los Angeles County; add a definition of Minimum Wage as
per the proposed revisions to be the last definition in the definitions'
section; strike the Section entitled Minimum Compensation for
Employees and in its place add a new section entitled Wage Payment
Requirements which is attached to the supplemental report, including
the following text: "The Gross Receipts of a contractor,
subcontractor, lessee, or sublessee received at the location for
performing part of the business activities of the private person or
corporation shall be included in determining whether the gross
receipts threshold is exceeded"; under Exemption for Severe
Economic Hardship, the word "Employer" shall be changed to
"employer"; under Prohibitions against Retaliation and
Circumvention, the word "individual" shall substitute for the word
"Employee"; and the word "Employer" shall be substituted with
"employer" in the ordinance.
Amendment by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bloom, to include both sides of Wilshire and both sides of Colorado
by using the definition that was covered in the draft ordinance (page
7) and change Fifth Court to Fifth Street. The amendment was
accepted as friendly by the maker and seconder of the motion.
Councilmember Katz recused himself from the ensuing discussion
regarding a hardship exemption process.
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, McKeown, Genser, Mayor
Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
NOES: Councilmembers Holbrook and Katz
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Feinstein.. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to direct staff to form the working group to establish
administrative regulations and instructions as soon as possible and
to prioritize the work regarding exemptions and hardships.
The motion was approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers
Holbrook and Katz voting in opposition.
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RESOLUTIONS:PUBLIC II-A: Resolution Number 9677(CCS) entitled: "A
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AND HOSPITAL CARE SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO
ACT (DOMESTIC ELECT TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
PARTNERS) MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT", was adopted.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. duly seconded, to combine
items IIA & lIB. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote,
with all members present.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT
(ELECTED OFFICIALS)
II-B: Resolution Number 9678(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT ONLY
WITH RESPECT TO THE NON-PERS ELECTED OFFICIALS
CATEGORY AND FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S
CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES AND THE
EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION FOR ANNUITANTS AT
DIFFERENT AMOUNTS", was adopted.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed her concerns.
Councilmember Holbrook stated for the record that he feels this is
very discriminatory because there are a number of circumstances
where people of opposite sex can't get married because ofloss of a
retirement benefit or religious problem or someone not willing to
grant a divorce, but we have to have insurance.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to adopt resolutions for items II-A and II-B, 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 Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS:
NEIGHBORHOOD
COUNCIL MEETINGS
CONSTITUTION DAY
PARADE
RECESS
PIER LEASING
GUIDELINES
12-A: Request of Jerry Rubin to address Council requesting
that representatives of City-recognized neighborhood
organizations (The Neighborhood Council) do not bar the
public from attending and observing the Neighborhood
Council Meetings, was presented.
Member of the public Pam Vavra spoke regarding the
Neighborhood Council meetings and how the neighborhood
organizations view them. Member of the public Chuck Allord
spoke in favor of the request.
Staff provided information concerning the use of City facilities with
regard to meetings.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Feinsteill,
to receive and file the item. Motion approved unanimously by
voice vote.
12-B: Request of Ron Pickard to address Council requesting a
waiver of fees for the U.S. Constitution Day Parade and to
approve an alternate route.
Ron Pickard informed Council that the U.S. Constitution Day
Parade will not take place this year.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Mayor Feinstein, to
receive and file the request.
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:30 p.m., and
reconvened at 9:36 p.m., with all members present.
12-C: Request of Naia Sheffield to address Council
requesting review of the leasing guidelines procedures, and
requesting that the bidding on the Pier leases be reopened, was
presented.
Members of the public Kelly Bixby, Rick Howard, Cindy Pfieffer,
and Mike Ram spoke in support of Ms. Sheffield's request.
Members of the public Joe Natoli spoke in opposition of Ms.
Sheffield's request.
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SANTA MONICA
OBSERVER
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
POCKET ROCKETS
AFFORDABLE
DEPARTMENT STORES
Discussion ensued. On order of the Mayor, the item was received
and filed.
12-D: Request of David Ganezer to address Council
requesting that The Santa Monica Observer be appointed as
the Official Newspaper of the City, pursuant to Charter
Sections 6.09 and 6.17, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, the item was received and filed.
13-A: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom to request Council
direct staff to prepare an ordinance: (a) banning the sale of
small, easily concealable handguns known as "pocket rockets";
(b) requiring thumb printing on dealer record of sales for
purchase of firearms and requesting the State to require all
prospective firearm buyers in California to be fingerprinted;
and (c) requiring an annual criminal background clearance
for the purchase of ammunition, was pres~nted.
Member of the public Chuck Allord spoke in opposition to the
ordinance.
Member of the public Art Casillas expressed his concerns.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke in support the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve the request. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote, with all members present.
13-B: Request of Councilmember Holbrook to direct staff to
define the term Daffordable department storesD and explore
incentives to encourage development of the use. Incentives
may include, but not be limited to, revised development
standards, financial assistance, and modifications to zoning
districts, was presented.
Member of the public Mike Ram expressed his concerns.
Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor to continue the meeting past 11 :00 p.m. The motion
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was approved unanimously by voice vote, with all members
present.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by
Councilmember Holbrook to pursue strategies providing affordable
shopping in Santa Monica.Motion to amend by Mayor Pro Tern
Bloom to look at retaining local, non-chain business. The motion
was accepted as friendly.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, with all
members present.
EMERGENCY ITEM
Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom that the City Council
consider authorizing staff to bid at auction on a Wurlitzer
Band Organ that has historical significance to the City of
Santa Monica, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom.. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown to approve the request and that the Council
discretionary fund be used to finance the bid, if successful.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Bloom to approve the request and to authorize staff to
spend the entire amount in the discretionary fund to finance the
bid, if successful. The substitute motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown,
Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ANNUAL V ACANCIES- 13-C: Annual vacancy appointments to various boards and
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS commissions. (Continued from June 12,2001)
Member of the public Dwayne Garman-Faux expressed his
concerns regarding street performers sitting on the Bayside District
Corporation Board of Directors.
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Councilmember Genser nominated Jean Gebman for reappointment
to the Airport Commission for a term ending June 30,2005.
There being no other nominations, Mr. Gebman was appointed by
acclamation.
Councilmember Katz nominated Joan Charles and Iris Oliveras for
reappointment to the Architectural Review Board for terms
ending June 30, 2005. There being no other nominations, Ms.
Charles and Ms. Oliveras were appointed by acclamation.
The Arts Commission appointment continued to July 10, 2001 by
unarumous consensus.
Mavor Feinstein nominated Wally Marks III. William Tucker. and
John Warfel for appointment to the Bayside District Corporation
for terms ending June 30, 2005. There being no other nominations,
Mr. Marks, Mr. Tucker, and Mr. Warfel were appointed by
acclamation.
On order of the Mayor, two annual appointments to the Building
and Safety Commission were continued to July 10, 2001.
Councilmember Genser nominated Kristina Andresen for
appointment to the Building and Safety Commission for a term
ending June 30, 2005. There being no other nominations, Ms.
Andresen was appointed by acclamation.
Councilmember Genser nominated Audrey Parker and John
Whitbread for reappointment to the Accessibility Appeals Board
for terms ending June 30, 2005. There being no other nominations,
Ms. Parker and Mr. Whitbread were appointed by acclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom nominated Ed Muzika for reappointment
to the Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June
30, 2005. There being no other nominations, Mr. Muzika was
appointed by acclamation.
Mavor Pro Tern Bloom nominated Barry Seid for appointment to
the Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30,
2005. There being no other nominations, Mr. Seid was appointed
by acclamation.
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Mayor Pro T em Bloom nominated Rosemary Regalbuto for
reappointment to the Commissioner Emeritus position on the
Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30,
2003. There being no other nominations, Ms. Regalbuto was
appointed by acclamation.
Mayor Feinstein nominated Darlene Evans and Patricia Galarza for
appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women for
terms ending June 30,2005. There being no other nominations,
Ms. Evans and Ms. Galarza were appointed by acclamation.
On order of the Mayor, one vacancy on the Commission on the
Status of Women was continued to Ju1y 10,2001.
Mayor Feinstein nominated Nathaniel Trives for reappointment to
the Convention & Visitors Bureau for a term ending June 30,
2005. There being no other nominations, Mr. Trives was appointed
by acclamation.
On order of the Mayor, one vacancy on the Convention &
Visitors Bureau was continued to Ju1y 10, 200 I.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Warren Malfer for
reappointment to the Housing Commission for a term ending
June 30, 2005, and Lovonia Cross and Lewis Steele for terms
ending June 30, 2003. There being no other nominations, Mr.
Malfer, Ms. Cross, and Mr. Steele were appointed by acclamation.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Chloe Edwards Bird for
appointment to the Housing Commission for a term ending June
30,2005. There being no other nominations, Ms. Bird was
appointed by acclamation.
Councilmember O'Connor requested that the appointment to the
seat of local historian on the Landmarks Commission be
continued to Ju1y 24,2001. Councilmember O'Connor nominated
Barbara Schnitzler for appointment to the Landmarks
Commission for a term ending June 30,2005. There being no
other nominations, Ms. Schnitzler was appointed by acclamation.
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom nominated Dan Stem for reappointment to
the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2005. There being
no other nominations, Mr. Stem was appointed by acclamation.
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On order of the Mayor Feinstein, the City Clerk was requested to
republish the vacancy for the Metropolitan Cooperative Library
System Advisory Board. Request by Councilmember Genser that
the Library post within its community. Request for
Councilmember Holbrook that a description of the Board be
included in the posting/publishing.
Councilmember Katz nominated Thomas Tolman for
reappointment to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30,
2006. There being no other nominations, Mr. Tolman was
appointed by acclamation.
On order of the Mayor, one unscheduled vacancy on the
Personnel Board was continued to July 10,2001.
Councilmember Katz nominated Arlene Hopkins for appointment
to the Planning Commission. Councilmember O'Connor
nominated Tony Anthony Loui for reappointment to the Planning
Commission. Arlene Hopkins was appointed to the Planning
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2005, by the following
vote:
Hopkins:
Pro
Loui:
Abstain:
Councilmembers Holbrook, McKeown, Katz, Mayor
Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmembers O'Connor
Councilmember Genser
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom nominated Conway Collis for appointment
to the Recreation & Parks Commission for a term ending June
30,2005. There being no other nominations, Mr. Collis was
appointed by acclamation.
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom nominated Lori Nafshun for appointment
to the Recreation & Parks Commission for a term ending June
30, 2004. There being no other nominations, Ms. Nafshun was
appointed by acclamation.
Mayor Feinstein nominated Samoan Barish and Dr. Eleanor
Blumenberg for appointment to the Social Services Commission
for terms ending June 30, 2005. There being no other nominations,
June 26, 2001
PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION
PUBLIC INPUT
Councilmember Katz was
excused at 11 :40 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ms. Barish and Dr. Blumenberg were appointed by acclamation.
13-D: Three appointments to full terms on the Pier
Restoration Corporation; one with a term ending November 9,
2004 (continued from April 10, 2001), and two with terms
ending November 8,2005. (Continued from June 12,2001)
Member of the public Dwayne Garman-Faux expressed his
concerns regarding street performers sitting on the Pier
Restoration Corporation Board of Directors.
Motion by CounciImember Katz. seconded by Mayor Feinstein, to
continue the item to July 10, 2001, as a continued item at the
beginning of the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote:
AYES: CounciImembers Holbrook, McKeown, Katz, Mayor
Feinstein
NOES: CounciImembers O'Connor, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern
Bloom
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Joseph D. PaoLucci,
Jennie Scheer, Pro Se, and Jerry Rubin spoke regarding the Santa
Monica Disabilities Commission.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at
11 :44 p.rn. to July 10, 2001, in memory of Mr. Wille Patton,
Rachel Diaz Holguin, and Charlotte Feinstein.
ATTE~
\J.~.~ ~ .~o.h
Beth Sanchez \. ~
Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED:
Michael Feinstein
Mayor
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