M-7/8/2003
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 8, 2003
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:56
p.m., on Tuesday, July 8,2003, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present.
Mayor Richard Bloom
Mayor Pro Tern Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert 1. Holbrook (arrived at 7:05 p.m.)
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Pam 0' Connor
Also Present City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:56 p.m., with
Councilmemher Holbrook absent. Steven Stark, the City's new Finance
Director, led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Joe Natoli and Jerry Rubin discussed
various matters on the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Item I-G was removed from
the Consent Calendar. At the request of Council member Genser, Items l-E
and I-F were removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented excep
Items I-E, I-F. And I-G, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AUDITING SERVICES
BAY SAVER-WATER
CONSERVATION
AYES
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
I-A: Provision of auditing services to the City - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8211
(CCS) with Conrad & Associates, in the amount of$500,000, for audit
services for a five-year term, was approved.
I-B: Bay Saver Water Conservation Program - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to extend for two years the contract with
KEMA-XENERGY, in the amount of$115,000 per fiscal year, to provide
monthly administrative and inspection services for the City's Bay Saver
Water Conservation Program, was approved.
SUSTAINABLE GARDEN l-C: Sustainable demonstration garden for water efficiency
-recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Grant Contract No. 8213 (CCS) with the Bureau of Reclamation for the
Water Conservation Field Services Program for a sustainable demonstration
garden at 1540 Appian Way, was approved.
WATER - BACTERIA
MAXIMUM LOADS
I-D: Compliance with L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board's
bacterial total maximum daily load requirements - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract Nos. 8214
(CCS) and 8215 (CCS) with neighboring municipalities within the sub-
watersheds of the Santa Monica Bay-Ballona Creek Watershed to develop
implementation and monitoring plans to comply with the L.A. Regional
Water Quality Control Board's bacterial total maximum daily load
requirements, was approved.
BA YSIDE DISTRICT - l-E: Recommendation to approve the proposed Bayside District
BUDGET & MARKETING Corporation budget and Annual Operations and Marketing Plan for
PLAN Fiscal Year 2003-04, was presented.
Councilmember Genser requested this item be continued to a future meeting
in order to have some time for discussion.
Motion bv Councilmember Genser. seconded bv Councilmember Feinstein.
to continue this matter to a future meeting. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with all Councilmember Holbrook absent.
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LEASING GUIDELINES I-F: Bayside District Leasing Guidelines - recommendation to approve
the revised Bayside District Leasing Guidelines, and, that the City Manager
be authorized to implement the Leasing Guidelines as approved, was
presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
PRC BUDGET AND
WORKPLAN
I-G: Recommendation to approve the proposed Santa Monica Pier
Restoration Corporation budget and Annual Plan of Work for Fiscal
Year 2003-04, was presented.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown advised he removed this item from Consent
Calendar to discuss the possibility of giving additional direction of staff
regarding the leasing of a specific site, and a recycling program for the Pier
Discussion ensued and staff answered questions from Councilmembers.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to approve recommendation and direct staff to look at implementing a City-
wide recycling program in City facilities. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT
CLOSED SESSIONS:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:30 p.m., to hear
closed sessions and returned at 7:30 p.m., with all members present.
Council member Holbrook
arrived at 7:05 p.m.
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Russell
Barnard v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 281 367.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., Case No. 01CC4331.
ACTION
Not heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: 2000
Main Street v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 067 899.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: LADWP
ex reI Armenta v. James Jones Co., Case No. BC 173 487.
ACTION
Not heard.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Jose
Navarette. et at v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 072811
ACTION
Not heard.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: Six.
ACTION: Two cases heard. No reportable action taken on one case,
and the following action taken on the second case:
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded bv Councilmember Katz,
that regarding the claims filed by the Sunset Park Neighborhood Residents
who have spent substantial funds on plans for remodels relying on existing
standards, and who are now being required to comply with changed
standards, to allow those residents to proceed with their remodeling plans
under the old standards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADMIN. PROCEEDINGS: 6-A: Appeal of Planning Commission's denial regarding the
808 WILSHIRE BLVD. conversion of a service station and removal of three auto repair bays
within the existing building located at 808 Wilshire Boulevard-
recommendation to uphold the appeal and overturn the Planning
Commission's denial of the proposed modifications related to the conversion
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of a service station and removal of three auto repair bays within the existing
building based on the proposed findings, was presented.
Members of the public David Hibbirt and Dan Emmett, representing
appellant, spoke in support of the project.
Member of the public Ellen Hannen spoke in support of additional parking in
the project area.
Member of the public Kelly Olsen spoke in support of the project
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Katz.
to approve staff recommendation, uphold the appeal and approve the project
with the proposed parking spaces to be made available by appellant for
Miles Playhouse parking. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmember Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ORDINANCES:
7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2085 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.08.070 TO ALLOW
ISSUANCE OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING
PERMITS TO COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED IN CITY-
DESIGNATED HISTORIC LANDMARK STRUCTURES WInCH
PROVIDE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AND WInCH ARE
LOCATED IN RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY," was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded bv Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT
INTERIM ORDINANCES 7-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2086 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SECTION 9.04.20.16.060 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF TIME INITIAL INTERIM
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CHANGE OF
COMMISSION NAME
SIDEWALK CAFES
ORDINANCES MAY REMAIN IN EFFECT," was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmember Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-C: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2087 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CHANGE THE NAME OF COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS
TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE SENIOR COMMUNITY," was
presented.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein.. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-D: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2088 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
EXTENDING INITIAL INTERIM ORDINANCE ALLOWING
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF SIDEWALK CAFES AND
WAIVING THE PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR SIDEWALK CAFES
OF A SPECIFIED SIZE," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmember Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ARB NOTIFICATION
NEIGHBORHOOD
MARKETS
7-E: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
Section 9.32 of the Municipal Code to impose site posting notification
requirements for projects subject to architectural review; or,
alternately, introduction and first reading of the Architectural Review
Board's proposed ordinance to require site posting and mailing
notification requirements for projects subject to architectural review,
was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
introduce and hold first reading of the staff-recommended ordinance,
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and amended to
rewrite the last paragraph on page 13 of the ordinance to read "Within ten
days after an application for architectural review has been filed, the applicant
shall post the property with a preprinted sign or signs prepared by the City
measuring 30 inches by 40 inches in size/ Except as set forth in this Section,
the posting shall be in accordance with the requirements as to content,
location, number of signs, height, lettering . . ." The motion, as amended,
was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-F: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
Section 9.04.14.080 of the Municipal Code to allow the Planning
Commission, or City Council on appeal, to modify the Special
Conditional Use Permit standards for existing neighborhood markets,
was presented.
Members of the public Drew Allan Cicconi, Jerry Rubin and Kelly Olsen
spoke in support of the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to
introduce and hold first reading of the staff-recommended ordinance,
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and amended to
change the first sentence of the past paragraph on page 5 of the ordinance to
read: "(m) The Planning Commission (or City Council on appeal) may
modify subsections (d), ( e), (g) and (I) of this Section . . ." and amended to
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STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:
SMC LffiERAL ARTS
BUILDING
Counci/member Katz was
excused at 9:20 p.m.
add the phrase "except subsection (e) of this section as it relates to extended
hours of operation" after the phrase "Section 9.04.18.030. II The motion, as
amended, was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting was recessed and a
joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency was convened at 9: 19 p.m.,
with all members present. Councilmember Katz excused himself from this
matter due to a conflict of interest..
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF mE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
8-A: Public hearing on advance of funds for replacement of the Santa
Monica College Liberal Arts Building - recommendation to hold a public
hearing; approve budget actions as outlined in the staff report; consent to
the advance payment of redevelopment funds for the Project; adopt
Resolution No. 9872 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA DETERMINING AND FINDING THAT
REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS ARE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT
AREA, AND OTHER DETERMINATIONS"; adopt Resolution No. 483
(RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENT OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENDA TO ALLOW FUTURE
REDEVELOPMENT TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS TO BE USED
TO REIMBURSE THE AGENCY FOR PROJECT COSTS"; and authorize
the Executive Director to negotiate and execute Cooperation Agreement
No. 8216 (CCS) with Santa Monica College to provide a means for carrying
out the Project, was presented.
Members of the public Herb Roney and Jerry Rubin spoke in favor of the
recommendation. Member of the public Joey Fullmer spoke in opposition of
the recommendation.
Motion bv Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve the proposed budget adjustments, consent to advance
payment of funds and adopt the resolution reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
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ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
STORMWATER
PARCEL REPORT
Council member Katz
returned at 9:37 p.m.
UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmember Katz
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Mayor Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct
staff to work with the College to explore ways in which the two institutions
can better address planning issues that affect both institutions, keeping in
mind the concerns of the community and the educational mission of the
college. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Katz absent.
On order of the Mayor, the joint special meeting adjourned, and the regular
City Council meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m., with Councilmember Katz
absent.
9-A: Public hearing and approval of the 2003 Stormwater Parcel
Report describing each parcel in the City and the amount of each
parcel's Stormwater Management User Fee, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded bv Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
9-B: Public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
Marine Street Underground Utility District; and, adoption of
Resolution No. 9873 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT ALONG MARINE STREET, BETWEEN LINCOLN
BOULEVARD AND FREDERICK STREET," was presented.
Members of the public Joyce Rosenbaum, Jade Jewett, Martin Gould, Liz
Gould, Tom Stringer, Kimba Hills, Murray Harreschou and Mark Olson
spoke in favor of the recommendation.
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Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to
adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, and requesting that ifthere is a problem with the order of priority of
future projects, staff and/or Edison return to Council for direction. The
motion was appr~ved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Feinstein,
to direct staff to work the best strategies to realize the implementation of the
districts, prioritize and return to Council with any actions that may need be
taken, including but not limited to a possible resolution or actions declaring
a certain alley a street and approaching the Public Utilities Commission. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
RESOLUTIONS: II-A: Resolution setting new user fees related to inspections and
INSPECTION ENFORCE- enforcement of compliance in commercial zones - recommendation to
MENT FEES adopt resolution setting new user fees in the Planning and Community
Development Department related to systematic inspections and enforcement
of compliance with conditions of approval of conditional use, development
review, and performance standards permits for developments located in
commercial zones, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
direct staff to rework the proposal with a stretched out schedule, and that if
a business shows substantial compliance, waive a number of future
inspections. Further, staff to return with proposal budgeting positions, but
not filling them until a future time, if necessary.
Motion by Mayor Bloom, that staff may prepare alternative plans to meet
the same goal. The motion was accepted as friendly.
The motion as amended was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS:
LIVING WAGE
COMMISSION REPORT
COUNCIL ITEMS:
ANNUAL
APPOINTMENTS
12-A: Request of Vivian Rothstein, representing S.M.A.R.T., to
present report on campaigning tactics used in the November 2002,
municipal election, related to the Living Wage Referendum and
request that Council direct staff to study the Living Wage Commission
of Inquiry's recommendations, was presented by Xandra Kamden.
Members of the public Todd Flora and Paul Ryan spoke in support of the
request.
Motion by Mavor Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct
staff to analyze the recommendation on pages 11 and 12, and return to
Council with a report. The motion was approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Holbrook voting in opposition, and all members present.
Councilmember Holbrook stated, for the record, that he voted in opposition
because the request is self-serving sour grapes, will be a waste of effort for
staff, and should be handled by the courts.
13-A: Annual and special vacancy appointments to boards and
commissions:
AIRPORT COMMISSION On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the Airport
Commission two terms ending June 30,2007.
ARB
ARTS COMMISSION
Councilmember Genser nominated incumbent David Kaplan for a third term.
Mr. Kaplan was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
Councilmember Genser nominated Mark Young for the second term. Mr.
Young was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, nominations to the Architectural Review Board
were continued to July 22, 2003.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the Arts
Commission for three terms ending June 30,2007.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated the two incumbents Gregory Spotts
and Donna Sternberg. Mr. Spotts and Ms. Sternberg were appointed by
acclamation, with all members present.
Councilmember Holbrook nominated Myung Deering.
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BA YSIDE DISTRICT
CORPORATION
COMMISSION ON
OLDER AMERICANS
COMMISSION ON THE
STATUS OF WOMEN
DISABILITIES
COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated Fred Dewey.
Mr. Dewey was appointed by the following vote:
Myung Deering:
Fred Dewey:
Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz
Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, duly seconded, to appoint Mr. Dewey
by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved, by all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, nominations for three terms ending June 30, 2007, on
the Bayside District Corporation were continued to July.22, 2003.
On order of the Mayor, nominations for vacancies on the Commission on Older
Americans were continued to July 22, 2003.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Commission on the Status
of Women.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated the two incumbents, Kelly Hayes-Raitt
and Mar Preston to terms ending June 30, 2007. Both incumbents ~ere
appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for two terms
ending June 30,2007.
Councilmember Katz nominated Richard Hilton. Mr. Hilton was appointed to
one of the terms by acclamation, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the other vacancy was continued to August 26,2003
HOUSING COMMISSION On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for two terms
ending June 30,2005.
LffiRARY BOARD
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated incumbents Lewis Steele and Allan
Tainsky. Both incumbents were appointed by acclamation, with all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for one term
ending June 30,2007, on the Library Board.
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PERSONNEL BOARD
Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Edward Edwards. Mr. Edwards
was reappointed by acclamation, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, nominations for the Personnel Board were continued
to July 22, 2003.
PLANNING COMMISSION On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for three terms
ending June 30,2007, on the Planning Commission.
RECREATION AND
PARKS COMMISSION
SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION
EXPANSION OF
RESTAURANTS
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated incumbent Barbara Brown. Ms. Brown
was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated incumbent Darrell Clark. Mr. Clark was
appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated incumbent Kelly Olsen.
Councilmember Katz nominated Terry O'Day,
Mr. O'Day was appointed by the following vote:
Kelly Olsen: Councilmember Genser, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor
Bloom
Terry O'Day: Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Katz, Feinstein
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for one vacancy
for a term ending June 30,2007, on the Recreation & Parks Commission.
Councilmember Katz nominated incumbent Neil Carrey. Mr. Carrey was
appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for three terms
ending June 30, 2007.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated two of the incumbents Linda Huizar and
Anthony Pullara. Ms. Huizar and Mr. Pullara were appointed by acclamation,
with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the third vacancy was continued to July 22,2003.
13-B: Request of Councilmember Holbrook to direct staff to initiate a
text amendment to the Ml Zoning District in order to allow expansion of
existing restaurants, was presented.
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HONORING PRICES
POSTED
RESIGNA nON
ASSESSMENT OF
NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY
PUBLIC INPUT:
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed,
13-C: Request of Mayor Pro Tern McKeown that Santa Monica support
State of California legislative efforts requiring retailers to honor prices
posted at the time of sale and to charge the lowest price when more than
one price is posted, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
all members present.
13-0: Acceptance of Barbara Schnitzler's letter of resignation from the
Landmarks Commission, and authorization for City Clerk to publish
vacancy, was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Feinstein. to
accept the letter with regrets and authorize the City Clerk to publish the
vacancy. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all
members present.
13-E: Request of Councilmember Feinstein to provide conceptual
approval for ACA 16 (Hancock) a constitutional amendment to reform
parts of Proposition 13 to require all non-farm non-residential commercial
property to be assessed annually at market value.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with all members present.
Members of the public John Deasy, Maria Rodriguez, Shari Davis, Art Casillas,
and B.A. Gray addressed the Council on various issues.
On order of the Mayor; the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12: 4 5 a.m.,
to July 22, 2003.
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
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