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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
JUNE 15, 2004
A special meeting of the Santa Monica Housing 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
Vice Chair Kevin McKeown
Commissioner Michael Feinstein
Commissioner Ken Genser
Commissioner Robert T. Holbrook
Commissioner Herb Katz
Commissioner Pam O'Connor
Also Present: Secretary Susan McCarthy
Authority Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Authority Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE
On order of the Chair, a special joint meeting with the City Council,
Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Redevelopment Agency 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 Housing Authority for respective
meeting dates January 9, February 27, May 22, June 12, June 192001,
February 26, June 18, August 13,2002, February 25, April 8 and June 17,
2003, was presented.
Motion by Vice Chair McKeown. seconded by Chair Bloom, to approve the
minutes. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Vice Chair McKeown, Chair Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
1
June] 5,2004
ADOPTION OF BUDGET 8-B: Adoption of 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 ofthe public Louise Gabriel, Jean McNeil Wyner, and
Iao Katagiri spoke in support of funding for the Historical Society.
Members of the public Morgan Moore, Maynard Ostrow, June Lockhart,
Sally Molloy, Chuck Allord, Gleam Davis, Ana lara 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.
Motion by Commissioner O'Connor. seconded by Commissioner Feinstein,
to adopt Resolution No. 79 (HAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
HOUSING 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:
Commissioners Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook, Vice
Chair McKeown, Chair Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
2
June 15, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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 Housing and Urban Development, was presented.
On order of the Chair, the information 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 Housing Authority was
adjourned at 11: 12 p.rn.
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Maria M. Stewart
Authority Clerk
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Chair
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June 15,2004