M-08121975Mrs. Sylvia Silberman, President, Santa Monica Navy League
remitted a check for $289.12 (the amount of City funds unexpended in
hosting navy personnel in observance of July 4th.)
Mr, Trives moved to grant the request, dated June 27th, of
Ysidro Reyes, Chairman, St. Monica's Centennial Committee and waive
the fees for a religious observance (The Feast of Saint Monica) on
August 27th to, be held in Palisades Park at St. Monica's Statue,
preceded by a parade.
The motion was seconded by Mr, van den Steenhoven and carried
unanimously. (The cost will be charged to existing budget accounts).
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved that the City Attorney prepare
an ordinance (suggested by the City Attorney) that would be helpful
in controlling the placement etc. of newspaper racks on City property.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that a study is being made of the
parking problem and its remedy in the Wilshire Blvd. - 14th St, area.
Mr, van den Steenhoven requested the administration to make a
survey and report regarding what is feasible and what has been done
in other communities regarding property maintenance,
Mr, van den Steenhoven in commending on the amount of trash
and litter that was tossed on the beach by the July 4th weekend
visitors, requested that the Police Department and local newspapers
cooperate in obtaining enforcement of the anti-litter regulations,
Mr. Trives stated that all the Council members had received a
letter, dated July 15th, from the Housing Authority of the City requesting
that another member of the City Council be appointed as liaison to replace
Mrs, Reed in view of recent statements that appeared in a local newspaper.
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to receive and file the letter.
Mr. Trives seconded the motion, After a brief discussion, Mr. Trives
requested that the Council members go into executive session to discuss
the matter, The Council members adjourned to an executive session. The
Council meeting reconvened wtih all Council members present afterwhich the
motion "to receive and file" was carried with Mr. McCloskey voting "NO",
Mr. Trives stated that subsequent to the last Council meeting
a request had been received from the Sister City Association for $2,000
to defray the cost of the parade held last Sunday and in the meantime
a check for $3,000 was received from participants in the parade for
Sister City use and assigned to the City Council Account 201 for Sister
City activities.
Mr. Trives announced that he would represent the City on a
Sister City trip to Hamm, Germany and he would be gone for ten days.
At 11:00 P,M. Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn in memory of Merrill
L, Granger, prominent attorney and longtime resident of the City, who
passed away recently.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried
unanimously.
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APPROVED ; ~,.
Nathaniel Trives, Mayor ~! O, G ,~bK, City Jerk
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
August 12, 1975 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The City Council of the City of Santa Monica met in regular
session at the above named time and place. The pledge of allegiance
was given after which Reverend Donald J. Shelby, First Methodist Church
of Santa Monica gave the invocation.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A. Cohen
Fred M. Judson, John W. McCloskey,
Csristine E, Reed, Donna 0, Swink,
Pieter van den Steenhoven
ABSENT: Councilmen; None
ALSO PRESENT: James D. Williams, City Manager
Sam Streichman, Assistant City Attorney
E, Douglas McAteer, City Engineer
K. 0, Grubb, City Clerk
June 27th, The
Feast of Saint
Monica's. No
fees.
Housing Authority
requesting replacs
ment of Mrs. Reed.
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The minutes of the meeting held July 22nd were approved as
mailed.
Mayor Trives presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Ralph H. Bowen, former member of the Library Board.
Mrs. Swink moved the following:
Reimburse the revolving cash fund demands: Administrative
Services $105.15, Transportation $178.19, Library $47.12, Recreation
and Parks $64.59 and Airport $31.00.
Purchase firemen's protective clothing from Halprin
Supply Company ($6,725.70 - only responsive bidder)
Lease three automobiles for Police Department use until
June 30th from Marmelco, Inc, ($6,121,60 - lowest & only responsive
bidder).
Contract with Lienett Company, Inc. ($11,180.88 - Low bid)
to print the newsletterJrecreation program guide.
Resolutiom 4646-A Waive the reading and adopt a resolution entitled "AN
Apprentice Bus AMENDMENT TO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
Drivers MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4646 WHICH RESOLUTION ESTABLISHES WAGES,
HOURS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYP4ENT FOR VARIOUS CLASSES
OF POSITIONS".
(Motor Coach Student Operator) Resolution No. 4646-A(CCS)
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
~Ir. McCloskey moved that in the future when the Council is
requested to grant raises beyond those generally given to all employees
that a full report be made spelling out the difference in duties and
responsibilities that justify increases.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried
unanimously.
Classification Mrs. Swink moved to approve the classification change from
change from Admin. Administrative Assistant-Grants to Director of Grants and Community
Assistant-Grants Services (salary range $1525 - $1883 month) as recommended by the
to Dir. Grants Personnel Board.
& Comm. Services 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
Mr. Cohen moved to waive the reading and introduce for
first reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 3347A OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE, DESIGNATING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN
STREETS PURSUANT TO SPEED ZONE SURVEY."
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and
carried by the following vote:
AYES; Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: Reed
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 1006 The title was read to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
New height stand- OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 9115B1
ards in C-2 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO BUILDING HEIGHT IN
District THE C-2 DISTRICT" that was given first reading on July 22nd.
Reverend Judson moved to waive further reading and adopt the
ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried by the
following vote;
AYES; Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, van den
Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: Scaink
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance No. 1006 (CCS)
Ordinance 1007 The title was read to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
Prohibit condo's. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 6657
in R-1 Districts AND 9106A OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT
CONDOMINIUPiS FROM R-1 ZONES" that was given first reading on July 22nd.
Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and
adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the
following vote:
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AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Ordinance No. 1007 (CCS)
Reverend Judson moved to waive further reading, introduce
and adopt the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING AND FURTHER DECLARING A MORATORIUM
ON CONSTRUCTION ON AND THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR ALL PROPERTY
LYING WITHIN THE AREA WESTERLY OF OCEAN AVENUE OR NEILSON WAY, EXCEPT
FOR THAT PROPERTY INCLUDED WITHIN THE OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AND PALISADES PARK AND DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY".
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
Ordinance No. 1004 (CCS)
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Mrs. Reed moved to waive the reading and introduce for
first reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING AND FURTHER DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON
CONSTRUCTION ON AND THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR ALL PROPERTY
LYING WITHIN THE AREA WESTERLY OF OCEAN AVENUE OR NEILSON WAY, EXCEPT
FOR THAT PROPERTY INCLUDED WITHIN THE OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AND PALISADES PARK".
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. Swink moved to waive further reading, introduce and
adopt the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ?,MENDING SECTION 4241 AND 4242 OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO PARADE ROUTES AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE
OF AN EMERGENCY".
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
Ordinance No. 1005 (CCS)
Mr. Cohen moved to waive the reading and introduce for
first reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 4241 AND 4242 OF THE SANTA
• MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO PARADE ROUTES".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES; Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mrs. Swink moved to waive further reading and adopt the
resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON AUGUST 27, 1975, ON A
ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY ROUTE".
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
Resolution No. 4665 (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 APPROVING AND RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDER-
. STANDING WITH A RECOGNIZED GROUP OF EMPLOYEES".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 1004
Moratorium on
Construction on
Beach Front
(emergency)
Ordinance 1005
Council can des-
ignate parade
routes (emergency)
Resolution 4665
Parade route
(St. Monica's
to Palasides Pk.
Resolution 4666
Lib.Cust.Assoc.
Contract 2153
Sup.Team Assoc/
MEA Contract 2184
Memo of under-
standing
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Resolution No. 4666 (CCS
Library Custodians Assoc. Contract No. 2183 CCS
Supervisors Team Assoc./MEA Contract No. 2184 CCS
Resolution 4667 Mr, Cohen moved to waive further reading and adopt the
Federal Funds for resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Crime Control Act SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
73. A GRANT OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink 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. 4667 (CCS)
Resolution 4668 Reverend Judson moved to waive further reading and adopt
Contract 2185 the resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CUUNCIL OF THE
Contract with CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
Ocean Park Commun, EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH THE OCEAN PARK
Center. COMMUNITY CENTER".
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
Contract No. 2185 (LCS)
Resolution No. 4668 (CCS)
Resolution 4669 Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and
Contract 2186 adopt the resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Contract with THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND RATIFYING A RENTAL AGREEMENT
Richard Koch - WITH RICHARD K. KOCH, DOING BUSINESS AS WESTWIND SAILING CLUB AND
Sail Boats. SAILING SCHOOL".
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
Resolution No. 4669 (CCS)
Contract No. 2186 (CCS)
Tennis reservatio n The report, dated August 4th, from the Recreation and Parks
syste:ri. Commission and one, dated August 5th, from the Staff regarding the
tennis reservation system were discussed. Reverend Judson moved to
accept the Staff's recommendation and continue the present reservation
system and amend Resolution 4231 by adding Section 2-1 to establish
the fee schedule to be in effect.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried with
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Councilmen Reed and van den Steenhoven voting "NO".
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to grant the request of the
Planning Commission for a 90-120 day extension in which to submit
its recommendation regarding C-4A zoning to the City Council.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously.
Public hearing on Reverend Judson moved to grant the request of the Planning
Conservation Commission and set August 26th for the public hearing on the Conservation
Element of the Element of the Master Plan and further that all written comments
Master Plan. from commission or board members for the Council's consideration be
sent to them more than a week prior to the public hearing.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
Nestle vs City Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to accept the recommendation of
the City Attorney and approve the settlement of the claim Nestle vs
City.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
Resolution 4670 Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to adopt a resolution entitled
Sport & Arts "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DESIGNATING
Festival AUGUST 22 - SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 AS THE 14TH ANNUAL SPORTS AND ARTS
FESTIVAL".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
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AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution No. 4670 (CCS)
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The Staff report, dated August 5th, recommending the purchase
of a new computer was discussed. Tom Marsh, Xerox Computer Services,
requested that his company be given the opportunity to submit a bid.
After the City Manager and Staff commented on the bidding
procedure used and the reasons for the recommendation that was made,
the equipment from Hewlett-Packard as the lowest bidder complying
• with the specifications.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: Reed
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Contract No. 2187 (CCS)
Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to accept the administration's
recommendation and authorize negotiations for a lease-purchase
agreement through the Santa Monica Bank at not more than 5.5J interest
rate per year.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Trives and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Swink
Contract No. 2188 (CCS)
• Robert L. Whitfield, III, commented on his letter to the
Council requesting that the overnight on-street parking restriction
for recreational vehicles be lifted in view of the hardship it
creates.
Reverend Judson moved to refer the matter to the City
Attorney for study and report.
The motion was not seconded.
No other action forthcoming, the letter was ordered filed.
Contract 2187
Hewlett-Packard
Co. Computer Equil
Contract 2188
S.M. Bank to
finance purchase
of computer.
Ulysses Gibson urged that the Steward Street extension Stewart St.
project be undertaken rather than the Cloverfield Boulevard widening extension
that is now being given the number one priority.
In answer to a query from Mayor Trives, the City Manager
indicated that a report concerning the two projects would be submitted
to the Council members at the next meeting.
At the request of Mayor Trives, the City Attorney briefly
reviewed the Brocm Act that pertains to holding regular and special
Council meetings. Mayor Trives also commented on possible future
Council procedure for selecting board and commission members,
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to appropriate $237.50 as the
City's share to seek Federal Government compliance with the National
Environmental Protection Act regarding off shore oil drilling, as
. requested by the Council of Local Governments.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McCloskey and carried by
the following vote;
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Reverend Judson commented on necaspaper articles pertaining
to the proposed Financial Plaza Complex, growth vs no growth status
of the City etc.
At 10:30 P.M. Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn to executive
session to discuss appointments to boards and commissions.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried.
At 10:50 P.M. the meeting was reconvened with all Council
members in attendance, afterwhich Mayor Trives stated that the
announcement of the newly appointed board and commission members would
be made public after the persons had been notified of their appointments
and had agreed to serve.
At 10:55 P.M. Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to adjourn
until 7:00 P.M., August 19th, in memory of Charles Abelar Jr. and
Mrs. Gloria G. Witte, Santa Monica residents, and Mrs. Reed moved
• to adjourn in memory of Dr. Edward T. Tyler, westside resident, all
who passed away recently.
The motions were seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried
unanimously.
National Environ-
mental Protection
Act
APPROVED:~~~~~~ y~ / /'~"b'e'd
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Nat aniel Trives, Mayor K. 0. G b, City Clerk