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M-04271976~2 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 73 The Clerk read the title to an 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 9, SECTION 9103 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE WADSWORTH-HOLLISTER AND CENTRAL BEACH TRACTS". Numerous persons spoke after which Mr. McCloskey, in an • effort to determine the percentage of property owners (as cae11 as the frontage) favoring and opposing the adoption of the ordinance, moved that the staff bring the matter back for Council consideration when that information is available. The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried unanimously. Ordinance 1031 The Clerk read the title to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE Resolution 4738 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 10209A Mooring and OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MOORING FEES" and a Storage Fees resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION N0. 2812 AS LATER AMENDED BY RESOLUTION N0. 2876, AND ADDING SUBSECTION 1 TO SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION N0. 4231 PERTAINING TO MOORING AND STORAGE FEES". Mrs. Reed moved to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance and resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried by the following vote: AYES; Councilmen: Cohen, Reed, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: Judson, McCloskey, Swink ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance No, 1031(CCS) Resolution No. 4738(CCS) The title was read to an 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 PERitiIIT PARKING OF MOTORCYCLES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING STRUCTURES". Mr. McCloskey moved to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to redraft it to include the parking rate structure, define the parking areas for motorcycles, etc. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously, Resolution 4739 The title was read to a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION Appointments to OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES Boards and FOR MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO PUBLIC BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS". Commissions Mr. Trives moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. 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 Resolution No. 4739(CCS) Resolution 4740 The title was read to a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF Educational Films THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 5 OF Fees RESOLUTION NUMBER 2812(CCS) PERTAINING TO FEES FOR COMMERCIAL STILL AND MOTION PICTURE FILMING ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY". • Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen; None (Educational Films) Resolution No. 4740(CCS) Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to ask the administration to consider future changes, caithout prejudicing in favor necessarily of changes, and report back in thirty days. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously. Mr. McCloskey moved to grant the request of former Mayor Herbert Spurgin, Vice Chairman, Bicentennial Committee and appropriate $1,500 to Budget 85271 (Community Promotion- 1976-77) to assist in the Bicentennial celebration proposed for July 4. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, Trives NOES: Councilmen: Cohen, van den Steenhoven ABSENT: Councilmen: None n U 14 Velma Latimore, Vice President, Local 1108, A.F.S.C.M.E., urged the City's financial help and "dialogue" concerning pre- school, day care programs, etc. After it was pointed out that their course of action should be directed to the Board of Education, Mr. McCloskey moved to receive the communication for file. The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried caith Mr. Trives voting "NO". The status report regarding the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) programs was accepted for file. Mrs. Reed moved to hold over until May 11 the staff re- port regarding the 18th Street improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr. McCloskey and carried unanimously. Mrs. Reed moved to approve the Police Reserve Corps program as outlined in the staff report dated April 15. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen; None Mrs. Reed moved to put over for further Council review the staff report and recommendation regarding the Tree Code and Tree Planting program. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously. • Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to accept the staff re- Contract 2241 commendation, dated April 6, and retain COM Consultants to conduct COM Consultants a telecommunications analysis in an effort to update and reduce Telecommunication the cost of the City Hall, etc. telephone system. The motion Analysis- was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the following vote: Telephone System AYES; Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: McCloskey ABSENT: Councilmen: None Contract No. 2241(CCS) Mrs. Swink moved to accept the staff recommendation dated April 19, and retain a sound engineer to determine the cost of reducing the "outside noise" originating at the rifle range in the Corporation Yards and further that the report be returned at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen; None Sim Congdon, representing the Ocean Park Community Center, urged that the fee of $100 for holding a street carnival be waived. Upon a query from the Council the City Attorney indicated that there were no provisions in the present code to waive the fee. At the request of the City Attorney, Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn the meeting to an executive session to discuss pending beach encroachments litigation and a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously. At 1:05 A.M, the regular meeting was reconvened with all Councilmembers in attendance after which Mayor Trives announced that the litigation was discussed but no action was taken. Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn in memory of Katherine M. LJhelan, Former City Librarian and resident of the City for 89 years, who passed away recently. The motion was seconded by Mr. McCloskey and carried unanimously. APPROVED ~ ~'~~~_'`"~ ~2to-..:- Nathaniel Trives, Mayor Kenxieth 0. Grubb, ~ty Cl~fk