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D'Ir. McCloskey moved that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance
for consideration at the next meeting generally in support of the L'. S.
Supreme Court's decision regarding the validity of the Be11e Terre
ordinance, amending Code Section 9106a to redefine uses permitted in the
R1 Zone and define occupancy, amending Code Section 9102 to redefine
family and boarding house, and finally adding a section to the Code
regulating the renting of a home in the R1 district to prohibit multiple
usage, all as set forth in the City Attorney's letter, dated October 13th,
to the Council.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson.
After it was pointed out that the Planning Commission was hold-
ing a hearing on certain of the items just enumerated, the motion failed
with Councilmen Judson and McCloskey voting "AYE",
Mr. McCloskey, in commenting on the Staff's negotiations with
McDonnell Douglas over land contracts, moved that a highly qualified
person be hired to negotiate all City contracts.
The motion caas seconded by Reverend Judson and lost with
Councilmen Judson, McCloskey and Swink voting "AYE".
At 11:10 P.M. motions were made, duly seconded and carried to
adjourn in memory of Mrs. Nora E. Morrison, Mrs. May Sutton Bundy,
William J. Gaffney, Donald L. McGuirk, Roosevelt Glenn, Charles H. Barnard,
Larry Rober and Velma Brooks former residents of the area who passed away
recently.
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Nathaniel Trives, fayor K. l0. Gru , Ci~Ey ~EYerk
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
October 28, 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 Richard Baglein, St. Paul's Lutheran
Church 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
K. O. Grubb, City Clerk
The minutes of the meeting held October 14th were approved
as mailed.
Mrs. Swink moved as follows:
Reimburse the revolving cash fund demands of the Library $20.08,
Police $93.61, Public Works $49.31 and Administrative Services $71.66.
Purchase brass fittings from Keenan Pipe & Supply Co. $468.22,
Taylor-Jett Co. $5,179.16, Western Waterworks Supply Co. $9,442.40, James
Jones Co. $8,501.33 and Telford-Smith Supply Co. $430.09 (low Bidders).
Contract 2200 Award contract to reconstruct the pedestrian boardwalk on the
Brutoco Eng. & Santa Monica Pier to Brutoco Engineering and Construction Inc. ($43,590-
Const. Boardwalk low bid). Contract No. 2200 (CCS)
on Pier. Purchase a new fuel tank pump for the Airport from Petro
Builders Inc. ($2,777.20 - low bid).
Contract 2201 Award the contract to construct a concrete block wall in the
Masonry Const. Inc. Police Facilities Building to Plasonry Constructors Inc. ($2,386.00 - low
Block wall in Pot- bid). Contract No. 2201 (CCS)
ice. Establish a revolving account to provide initial funding for
replacement of damaged sidewalks, driveway areas, curbs and wheelchair
ramps during 1975-76, the funds to be repaid through assessment of
adjacent property owners.
Contract 2202 Award the contract to reconstruct damaged sidewalks, etc. to
C.R. & D.E. Welsh- C.R. & D.E. Welshiemer ($19,52C - lo~a bid). Contract No. 2202 (CCS)
iemer Sidewalks etc. Authorize the Santa Monica Disaster Council to dispose of
excess emergency shelter supplies to charitable institutions.
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Waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA Resolution 4688
RATIFYING THE COMPROMISE OF CLAIMS FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC LIABILITY". Compromise of
Resolution No. 4688 (CCS Claims.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA Resolution 4689
• DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THAT Vacate portion of
CERTAIN COURT KNOWN AS LINCOLN COURT FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CITY BOUNDARY Lincoln - Ozone to
TO OZONE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA" S,E, City limits.
Resolution No. 4689 (CCS)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA Resolution 4640
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AN Apply for Federal
APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE OLIN IBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS funds Police &
ACT OF 1968''. Resolution No. 4690 (CCS) Planning.
(Also transfer $999 from A/C O1-8301-100 to J.O. 99-7760-101
The motion was seconded by :fr. van den Steenhoven and carried
by the following vote;
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Scvink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: Alone
ABSENT: Councilmen: A'one
Kent Williams (Lincoln Company - not recommended as the success- Mr. Williams re-
ful bidder to install a water control system at the Municipal Pool) quest submit an
requested that his company be permitted to submit an alternate bid in view alternate bid.
of the bidding procedure used. At the Staff's request, Mr. McCloskey
moved to refer the matter back to Staff for review and report back to the
Council at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and
carried unanimously.
• Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to accept the recommendation of Settlement of
the City Attorney and approve the settlement of the case City v. USA City v. USA Federa
(Federal Aviation Administration) pertaining to the operation of the Aviation Admin.
Airport.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously.
The public hearing coos opened upon the appeal against the Public hearing on
Planning Commission's approval of a condominium conversion at 1917 - 11th condominium con-
Street. version at 1917
After the Staff report was presented, Christopher Bourke, owner 11th St.
of the apartment building and Attorney Gerald Condon (representing him)
urged that the appeal be denied. Several other persons spoke aftercvhich
Reverend Judson moved to close the hearing. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Cohen and carried unanimously.
Mr. Cohen moved that the Planning Commission's recommendation
be rejected and deny the approval of Subdivision Tract Map 28111 upon
the determination that the affect of the conversion's overall impact on
"schools, parks, utilities, neighborhoods, streets, traffic, parking and
other community facilities and resources" is adverse from the point of
view of "sound community planning, the economic, ecological, cultural
and aesthetic qualities of the community, and on public health, safety,
and general welfare" as per Section 9123A1 S.M,M,C,
The motion was seconded by Dfrs. Reed and lost with Councilmen
Cohen and Reed voting "AYE",
Reverend Judson moved to waive further reading and adopt the Resolution 4691
resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Public hearing
SANTA :SONICA CONSENTING TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SANTA & Joint meeting
MONICA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A on Housing
DATE THEREFOR AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING". Element.
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, 4691 (CCS)
The Staff's report, dated October 9th, cvas presented recommend- Extend bldg. permi
ing that the expiration date for a building permit for 2931 - 3rd Street at 2931 3rd st.
be extended to January 13, 1976 and that an adhoc committee be created by Create adhoc comm.
authorizing the Mayor and Chairmen of the Planning Commission and Housing
Authority to appoint one member from each of their respective agencies
to the committee to meet with the owner of the property in an effort to
reach an acceptable agreement on the matter.
Reverend Judson moved to extend the expiration date for the
building permit until January 13, 1976.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried with Councilmen
Judson, McCloskey, Swink, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE",
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'Moratorium on The Planning Commission and Staff reports Caere presented urging
condominium a 180 day moratorium on condominium conversions be reinstituted.
conversions. Reverend Judson moved to reinstitute a 180 day moratorium on
condominium conversions caith the stipulation that the moratorium will
expire if the Housing Element is adopted in the interim.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed.
Mr. Cohen moved for a substitute motion and that an emergency
ordinance be put into effect (be drafted.) for a 12C day moratorium on
condominium conversions. The motion was seconded by yirs. Reed and
carried with Councilmen Cohen, Reed, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting
"AYE".
Public Hearing on Mrs. Reed moved to accept the recommendation, dated October 22,
Nov. 11 on pro- of the Staff and set a public hearing for November 11th on the proposed
posed Noise & Noise and Seismic Safety Elements of the Master Plan.
Seismic Safety The motion cuas seconded by N1rs. Scaink and carried unanimously.
Elements of Master
Plan. At the request of the Commission on Older Americans the title
was read to a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ENDORSING THE EMERITUS COLLEGE PROGRAM WITHIN
THE COMMUNITY". The motion was seconded by Mr. Trives.
Mr. McCloskey moved to table the matter. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried with Councilmen Cohen, McCloskey, Reed
and Swink voting "AYE".
Contract 2203 Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to approve the funding approval
Housing & Urban and acceptance of documents for Federal Housing and Community Development
Dev. Ocean Park Urgent Needs Funds in the amount of $400,000.00 for replanning of the
Project. Ocean Park Redevelopment Project to reflect Coastal Commission restrict-
ions and authorize the Manager to execute these documents.
The motion cuas seconded by Nirs. Reed 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. 2203 (CCS)
Increase deduct- :Ir. van den Steenhoven moved to accept the Staff's recommendat-
ible on insurance ion, dated October 17th, as follocas: Increase the deductible on the excess
liability policy. insurance liability policy from $10,000 to $100,000; appropriate $23,000
from unappropriated reserves to Account ?f01-8274-302 to pay for the
increase in premium for the excess Liability policy recommended by the
Insurance Committee; the policy expiration dates be changed to bfay 15th
of each year to facilitate budgeting for premium increases, if any; the
Staff reviecu alternative methods of placing the City's liability
insurance and report back to the Council within ninety (90) days; and the
City Attorney's office be directed to cooperate with other cities, the
League of California Cities and the insurance industry in efforts to
reduce premiums for those cities caith comprehensive risk management
programs.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink.
Mr. McCloskey moved to amend the motion and extend the present
$10,000 deductible coverage (with a corresponding increase in the premium)
for the period August 20 through May 15, 1976. The motion coos seconded
by Mr. Trives and lost with Councilmen Judson, McCloskey, Scaink and Trives
voting "AYE" (five votes being needed for the appropriation).
The original motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Scaink, van den
Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: McCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Purchase Reverend Judson moved to accept the Staff's recommendation,
Woodlacan Mausol- dated October 17th, and transfer $128,284 from the Capital Improvement Fund
eum. to A/C 37-8641-920 (Cemetery Structures and Improvements), authorize the
City Attorney to do the necessary things to transfer the assets of the
Woodlacan Mausoleum from .lark Gates Jr. to the City, authorize the City
.tanager to sign the documents subject to Council approval at its next
meeting to be held November 11th, and further that emergency and
regular ordinances together with a resolution establishing fees at the
Mausoleum be prepared for consideration at the same meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Judson, P1cCLoskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Nnne
(The advance from the Unappropriated Contract No. 2204 (CCS)
Surplus to the Cemetery Fund will
bear interest at 8% per annum)
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Mrs. Alys Drobnick, William S. Hart, Jr., and Gerald Condon Housing Authority
(members of the Santa Monica Housing Authority) commented on the advisory capacity
Authority's broad scope of duties and pocaers and requested that its only.
status be clearly delineated.
Reverend Judson moved that a Council task force be appointed
by the Mayor to make an in depth study of the matter and report back to
• the Council. The motion was not seconded.
Mr. Cohen moved that the City Council act as the Housing
Authority and that this commission act only in an advisory capacity and
further that the appropriate resolution be prepared authorizing the
transfer of authority. The motion coos seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried
with Councilmen Cohen, Reed, Scaink, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting
"AYE".
Marvin Chaskin, ocmer of a car washing business protested the
increase (approx. 50%) in his water bills due to the rate increases
recently put in effect by the City and urged that some relief be given to
the commercial users.
Reverend Judson moved to file the letter but to note that he
personnally feels that the general price trend is an unfair situation
that exists, it's going to continue to exist and you're just out of luck.
The motion was duly seconded and carried.
Jack Hampton, 1819 - 11th Street, in pointing out the increased
vandalism and public nuisances in his and other neighborhoods suggested
that the "neighborhood meeting approach" be instituted and offered his
services in the matter.
Reverend Judson moved to refer the item to the administration
for study and recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried
• unanimously.
Reverend Judson briefly reviewed a letter from Mrs. Glenn
Cramer commenting on the activities carried on and organization at the
Senior Citizens Center in Palisades Park and other senior citizen
activities throughout the City afterwhich he moved that the letter be
referred to the administration for study as to the validity of the
comments and report back to Council in a couple of weeks.
The motion was seconded by rir. van den Steenhoven and carried
unanimously.
Reverend Judson indicated he would put on the next agenda the
report on resolutions affecting cities discussed at the recent League
of California Cities meeting.
To a query from Reverend Judson the City Manager read a memo,
dated October 2Sth, from the Police Chief outlining the corrective steps
taken regarding certain deficiencies in the jail as noted by a represent-
ative of the County Health Service Department during an inspection made
on July 25th..
Mr. McCloskey stated that he would discuss the Lear Siegler
Lease at the next meeting.
. iir. McCloskey moved to grant the City Clerk a $1000 annual
salary increase. The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and the
roll call was as follows•
AYES: Councilmen: Judson, McCloskey, Swink, van den Steen-
hoven
NOES: Councilmen: Cohen, Reed, Trives
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The administration was requested to bring back a report at
the next meeting regarding the availability of funds for transferring to
the appropriate account to determine the status of the motion.
At 10:55 P.M. Firs. Swink moved to adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Reverend Judson and carried.
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