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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
JUNE 15, 2004
A special meeting of the Santa Monica Parking Authority, was called to order by Chair Bloom at
7:20 p.m., on Tuesday, June 15,2004, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Chair Richard Bloom
Chair Pro Tern Kevin McKeown
Authority Member Michael Feinstein
Authority Member Ken Genser
Authority Member Robert T. Holbrook
Authority Member Herb Katz
Authority Member Pam O'Connor
Also Present: Executive Director Susan McCarthy
Authority Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Authority Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE
On order ofthe Chair, a special meeting with the Housing Authority, was
convened at 7:20 p.m. with all members present.
On order of the Chair, Items 8-B and 9-A to be heard concurrently.
MINUTES
8-A: Approval of minutes of the Parking Authority for respective
meeting dates February 27, June 19, October 23,2001, March 26, June 18,
October 22,2002, January 9, February 25, June 17, and October 28,2003,
was presented.
Authority Member Katz requested that the minutes for October 28,2003, be
removed for the City Council.
Motion bv Chair Pro Tern McKeown. seconded bv Chair Bloom, to approve
the minutes, excluding October 28, 2003. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Authority Members O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Chair Pro Tern McKeown, Chair Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Motion by Chair Pro Tern McKeown. seconded bv Authority Member
O'Connor. to approve the minutes for October 28,2003. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Authority Members Feinstein, Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Chair Pro Tern McKeown, Chair Bloom
None
None
Authority Member Katz.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ADOPTION OF BUDGET 8-B: Adoption or the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Budget - recommendation
that each of the four Agencies adopt respective resolutions approving the
2004-05 Budget. Recommendation that the City Council approve
Community Priorities; adopt resolution establishing new classifications and
salary rates; adopt six resolutions establishing fees for use of facilities and
parking; use of the Swim Center and Miles Memorial Playhouse; setting
taxicab decal fees; setting emergency medical services fees; amending fee
provisions for annual inspections; and, setting fees for use of traffic
database. Also, that City Council direct staff to return with resolution
placing a measure on the November 2004 election to increase in the
Transient Occupancy Tax:, adopt a resolution establishing Gann
Appropriations Limit; and, approve the Planning and Community
Development Priorities.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Council adopting
a living wage: Lauralee Asch, Erica Zeitlin, Bruria Finkel, Sonya Sultan,
Sandy Richards, and Vivian Rothstein. .
Members of the public Nathaniel Trives, David Bendett, Mary Elizabeth
Booth, John Petring, Francis Gasking, Jennifer Argento, Paul Dolia, and
Arthur Fisher spoke in support of funding for the symphony.
Members of the public Louise Gabriel, Jean McNeil Wyner, and
lao Katagiri spoke in support of funding for the Historical Society.
Members of the public Morgan Moore, Maynard Ostrow, June Lockhart,
Sally Molloy, Chuck Allard, Gleam Davis, Ana Jara and Mariza Bravo
spoke in support of funding for various projects including the Police
Mounted Unit, domestic violence, and the Pico Neighborhood.
Discussion ensued on comments made during public comment, including
the support for funding a living wage in the City.
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Motion bv Authority Member O'Connor. seconded by Authority Member
Feinstein, to adopt Resolution No. 241 (PAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR THE 2004-05 FISCAL YEAR." The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Authority Members O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Chair Pro Tern McKeown, Chair Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC BEARINGS:
CDGB ONE-YEAR
ACTION PLAN
9-A: Public Hearing to receive pubic comment and recommendation
to adopt the FY 2004-05 One-Year Action Plan, as required by the U.S.
Department of Bousing and Urban Development, was presented.
On order of the Chair, the intormation was received and filed. Only the City
Council took further action on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Parking Authority, was
adjourned at 11: 12 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Maria M. Stewart
Authority Clerk
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