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M-0413197668 Mr. McCloskey reviewed a summary dated March 17 which he had prepared regarding information given the councilmembers pertaining to the Central Business District Development and requested that all the councilmembers, who so wished, be kept advised on any changes in the project. Mrs. Pat Schneider reviewed the status of the Heritage Square project and the problems encountered thus far. At 10:45 P.M, Mrs. Reed moved that the councilmembers adjourn to executive session to discuss with the city Legal staff possible litigation regarding airport noise standards with the Federal Aviation Administration. The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried unanimously. At 10:55 P,M, the meeting reconvened with all councilmembers present, after which Mayor Trives announced that they had discussed pending Litigation with the City Attorney and his staff and that no action was taken, At 11:00 P.1, Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn in memory of Gary Cook and Police Officer Ward Be11, residents of the community who had passed away recently. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously. • APPROVED /:~°d~="'~~ T-LU---a~- /(L~~-.~~',~. /~ .l"1:~,.~f~ Nathaniel Trives, Mayor Kenneth O, Grubbf/City Clerk COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA April 13, 1976 7:30 o'clock P.M, The City Council met in regular session at the above named time and place. The pledge of allegiance was given after which Reverend E, L. Holmes, First Baptist Church of Venice, gave the invocation. PRESENT: Councilmen: Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A, Cohen, Fred :S. Judson, Christine E. Reed, Donna 0. Swink, Pieter van den Steenhoven ABSENT; Councilmen: John W. McCloskey ALSO PRESENT; James D, Williams, City Manager Richard L. Knickerbocker, City Attorney • E, Douglas McAteer, City Engineer Kenneth 0. Grubb, City Clerk The minutes of the meeting held Dfarch 23, 1976 were approved as mailed. Mayor Trives announced that Boy Scouts of various troops of the Great Western Council (Santa Monica) in observance of the 5th Annual Citizenship Day had conducted an election similar to those municipal elections held in Santa Monica, that seven Scouts were elected as councilmembers and that they were sitting in on this meet- ing as well as Maurice Fulkerson, Scout executive, and other Scouts who were filling administrative positions in the City government as follows: Richard Garcia, Mayor; Vincent Landay, Mayor Pro Tempore; Gordon Bradley, Raymond Rapko, David Flood, Roderick Prasad, Larry Yuzuki (Councilmembers); Kevin McCloskey, City Manager; Mark Casillas, Attorney; Eugene Nishina, City Clerk; Steven Tompkins, City Engineer; Bill Landis, Director of Recreation and Parks; Dale Yuzuki, Purchasing Agent; Paul Thomas, Airport Director; Robert Buentjen, Fire Chief; Reggie Lee, Director of Planning and Kenny Carpenter, Health Officer. Mr. Cohen moved as follows: Reimburse the Administrative Services-$186.68; Airport-$44.41; • Library-$39.95; Recreation & Parks-$123.16; Transportation-$61.15; Public Works-$42.86; and City Attorney-$64.45 revolving cash fund accounts, 69 Purchase a sub-compact station wagon from Crenshaw Motors for $4,243.50 (low bidder). Contract 2231 Approve the agreement caith Southern California Association SCAG-Federally of Governments for transportation information in conjunction with the required study federally required study. Contract No. 2231(CCS) Approve the settlement of Case No. WEC 34575 (Ethel B. Clark vs. City), Resolution 4731 Waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: 1976 Fourth of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA July Fireworks WAIVING FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE 1976 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY". Resolution No, 4731(CCS) Resolution 4732 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA Contract 1848D APPROVING A SUPPI.EDIENTAL AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE EASEMENT-AGREEMENT So. Pacific Trans. WITH THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH Supplemental THE WIDENING OF CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD". Resolution No. 4732(CCS) Agreement-Clover- Contract No. 1848D(CCS) field Widening "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA Resolution 4733 DESIGI~TATING A CERTAIN AREA AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT, ORDERING Underground THE REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES, AND ASSOCIATED OVER-HEAD STRUCTURES Utility District THEREFROM, AND ORDERING THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND FACILITIES FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC, COMMUNICATION, AND SIMIII~R OR ASSOCIATED SERVICE". (Broadway from 20th St. to 26th St.) Resolution No. 4733(CCS) Resolution 4734 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA Off Ramp to 4th APPROVING THE ANNEXED AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE and 5th Streets SHARING OF COSTS OF THE OFF-RAMP TO FOURTH AND FIFTH STREETS AND Contracts 2232- ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY PROPERTY THEREFOR". Resolution No. 4734(CCS) 2233 Contracts 2232 - 2233 (CCS) Resolution 4735 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA Contract No. 2234 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT [dITH THE CALI- Calif. State FORNL9 STATE PERSONNEL BOARD, COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, FOR THE Personnel Board PURPOSE OF PERFORMING EXAMINING SERVICES". Resolution No. 4735(CCS) Examining Services Contract No. 2234(CCS) Make the award to Advance Uniform Co, to furnish the uniform rental service for three years, estimated to cost $25,000 (low bidder). Contract 2230 Approve the agreement with General Analysis Corporation for Height Limit the height limit analysis. Contract No. 2230(CCS) Analysis The motion caas seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the following vote: AYES; Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES; Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Mr. Cohen moved to hold over the resolution entitled "A RES- OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES FOR MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO PUBLIC BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS" for incorporating the input from the councilmembers. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Scaink and carried unanimously. Resolution 4736 The Clerk read the title to a resolution entitled "A RES- lst phase of OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING General Plan PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION OF THE FIRST PHASE OF THE GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM". Program :Yrs. Reed moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution with the following revisions: "Section lA - Subject to the general direction of the Planning Commission the staff shall prepare and the Citizens Advisory Committee shall review and may revise, amend or change general plan elements which are required by law or set forth in the policy plan adopted by the City Council in July of 1975 until such time as said committee ceases to operate on December 1, 1976. In the course of such review the Citizens Advisory Committee may make such alterations and modifi- cations of said respective elements as it deems necessary." "Section 1B - Following such preparation and review, each proposed element or revision as approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee shall be submitted to the Planning Commission. All such revised or new elements shall be submitted to the Planning Commission by the Citizens Advisory Committee on or before December 1, 1976; pro- vided however, that the revised Land Use Element shall be submitted to the Planning Commission by the Citizens Advisory Committee on or before November 1, 1976." "Section 1D - The Planning Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing on each and every element or revised element which has been prepared or which is submitted by the Citizens Advisory Committee." The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Resolution No. 4736(CCS) • r1 u • 70 Mrs. Reed moved to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONLCA AMENDING THE DISTRICTING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE g, SECTION 9103 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE WADSWORTH-HOLLISTER AND CENTRAL BEACH TRACTS". The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried by the following vote; AYES: Councilmen: Judson, Reed, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES; Councilmen; Swink ABSENT; Councilmen: McCloskey ABSTAIN; Councilmen: Cohen Reverend Judson moved to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 10209A OF THE SANTA MONICA :SUN ICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MOORING FEES". The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the following vote; AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: .McCloskey Reverend Judson moved to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 3208 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE IN REGARD TO PERMIT PARKING OF MOTORCYCLES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING STRUCTURES". The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES; Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to caaive further reading and introduce the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 6243, 6243C, 6243 D, 6243E, 6243F, 6243G, 6243I, AND 6126, OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 6243K TO THE SANTA NIONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SOLICITATION". The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the following vote; AYES; Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen; None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to caaive further reading and adopt the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE DISTRICTING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9103 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING PORTIONS OF LOT 16, BLOCK 33, EAST SANTA MONICA TRACT. The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Ordinance No. 1029(CCS) Mr. Cohen moved to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTIONS 7143A, 7143B, 7143C, 7143D, AND 7143E TO ARTICLE VII OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SEWER-USER CHARGES". The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed. The staff report was given after which several persons spoke and questioned the formula used to set the fee schedule. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Ordinance No. 1030(CCS) Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING (A) SEWER SERVICE CHARGE; (B) AVERAGE • SEWAGE DISCHARGES FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF USERS; AND (C) INDUSTRIAL WASTE QUALITY SURCHARGE FACTORS". The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen; None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Resolution No. 4737(CCS) Ordinance 1029 Rezone Lot 16 Block 33 East Santa Monica Ordinance 1030 Sewer-User Tax Resolution 4737 Establishing Sewer Service Charges 71 At 9:00 P.M, a short recess was held at which time Mayor Trives thanked the Boy Scouts for attending the meeting after which they departed. Clyde Fitzgerald, Airport Director, presented the Commission's recommendation, dated March 11, indicating it was unalterably opposed to any shortening of the runway; also to any deletion of the north taxiway area pending the firming up of development plans for the McDonnell-Douglas airport areas on the north side. Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to receive and file the communication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried unanimously. The staff report, dated April 5, regarding the status of the fire training facility was received and filed. The staff report, dated March 10, establishing criteria for disbursing funds for social services was reviewed. Mrs. Reed commented on her report, dated April 6, listing questions to be considered in evaluating the various services to be funded, she then moved to adopt both reports but that the weighted percentages be withheld pending further discussion at budget time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried with Council- man Judson voting "NO". Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney and make a settlement for $17,500 of the claim against the City (Mahoney vs City - Case No. WEC31889). The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, • van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McCloskey Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to impose a moratorium on constructing buildings in excess of 125 feet in the C3 and C4 districts, as recommended by the Planning Commission by memo dated February 23, but to exclude the Miramar properties, during the time the Commission considers alterations to the height limit therein. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed but it did not pass with Council- members Reed, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE". Mayor Trives moved to accept the offer of Mrs. Reed and transfer $100 from her travel account (Council budget) to the Planning Depart- ment budget to pay the conference fee of four Landmarks Commission members or three members and one staff member to attend the California Historic Preservation Conference to be held at Riverside, since no funds are available in that budget for that purpose. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed but did not carry with Councilmen Reed, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE". Reverend Judson moved to appropriate $25 for each Landmarks Commission member to attend the conference. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed. Mayor Trives moved to table the item until the administration submits a report on the issues discussed. The motion was seconded • by Mr. Cohen but did not carry with Councilmen Cohen, Swink and Trives voting "AYE". The pending motion did not carry with Councilmen Judson, Reed and van den Steenhoven voting "AYE". Mayor Trives moved to table the item for two weeks pending the receipt of a report by the administration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried with Reverend Judson voting "NO". Mrs. Pat Schneider urged the City to drop the lawsuit it present- ly is joining in with the State regarding the encroachment onto the beach (mean high tide line) by some of the adjoining property owners. Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to agendize the item for consider- ation at an executive session at the next hearing and further that the City Attorney prepare a report for their information prior to the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously. Mrs. Reed reviewed her report, dated April 13, summarizing the events and actions that took place at the South Coast Regional Commission meeting held April 12 during the hearing on the develop- ment of Heritage Square. She also stated that she had been advised that due to the delays, etc. that the Chronicle, restauranteur that was going to operate the restaurant there, would be unable to do so • and had pulled out of the project. After the City Manager indicated that the project is now terminated, Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to ask the City Planager to send a letter to the South Coast Regional Commission to inform them that this project is dead and there is no ~2 further interest from other related projects. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried with Reverend Judson voting "NO". At 10:30 P,M. Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn in memory of Mr. Melzar Lindsey, longtime resident of the area, and Dr. Horace N, Mays, Executive Director, Los Angeles Council of Churches, both of whom • passed away recently. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously. APPROVED ~ ~~`~`~~~ ~~"`"`-'- Nathaniel Trives, Mayor Kenneth O. Grubb,,{Eity Clerk COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA April 27, 1976 7:30 o'clock P.M. The City Council met in regular session at the above named time and place. The pledge of allegiance was given after which Reverend Judson gave the invocation. PRESENT: Councilmen; Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A. Cohen, • Fred M. Judson, John W. McCloskey, Christine E, Reed, Donna 0. Swink, Pieter van den Steenhoven ABSENT; Councilmen: None ALSO PRESENT: James D, Williams, City Manager Richard L. Knickerbocker, City Attorney E. Douglas McAteer, City Engineer Kenneth 0. Grubb, City Clerk The minutes of the meeting held April 13, 1976 were approved as mailed. Mrs. Reed moved as follows: Reimburse the Airport-$27.20, Library-$51.69 and Police-$44.49 revolving cash fund requests. Purchase an electric forklift from Sebor Equipment Co. for $3,074-low bid. Award the contract to J. Gaeta & Sons Construction Co. to construct a mezzanine in the Transportation Department shop-$6,370- low bid. Contract No. 2235(CCS) Award the contract to Stones Construction Co. to add a rail on the existing railing on the Pier-$8,520-low bid. Contract No. 2236(CCS) Accept the bid ($25,309) of Daniel S, Diaz to construct a restroom on the Pier. Contract No. 2237(CCS) Accept the bid ($12,722) of Ryco Construction Co. to turf and install a sprinkler system in Memorial Park. Contract No. 2238(CCS) Award the contract to Packard Construction Co, to remodel rest- rooms in various parks and the City Hall for handicapped persons - $11,620-low bid. Contract No. 2239(CCS) Transfer $10) from unappropriated surplus funds to A C No. 12-8251-282 for four Landmarks Commissioners to attend the Historic Preservation Conference at Whittier. Accept a grant of $22,000 and approve the agreement with the State of the City to prepare a local pilot Coastal Plan Program. Contract No. 224G(CCS) The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried by the following vote: AYES; Councilmen; Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES; Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None (Mayor Pro Tempore Swink cast a negative vote on transferring $100 for four Landmarks Commissioners to attend the Historic Preservation Conference.) Contract 2235 Gaeta & Sons Mezzanine/Transp Contract 2236 RailJPier Railing Contract 2237 Diaz-Restroom/ Pier Contract 2238 Ryco Constr. Col Sprinkler System Contract 2239 Restrooms/Parks/ City Ha11 Contract 2240 Pilot Coastal Plan Program