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COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
November 13, 1975 3:00 o'clock P.M.
The City Council of the City of Santa Monica met in an adjourned
regular session, the meeting having been adjourned from the regular
meeting held at 7.30 o'clock P.M. on November 11 in the Council Chamber,
at the above named time and place.
The order of adjournment was posted on the Council Chamber
door at 8:30 o'clock A.M. November 12 and the affidavit of posting
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The pledge of allegiance was given.
PRESENT• Councilmen• Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A. Cohen,
Fred M. Judson, John Ld. McCloskey,
Christine E. Reed, Donna 0. Swink,
Pieter van den Steenhoven
ABSENT• Councilmen• None
ALSO PRESENT• David Dolter, Assistant City Manager
Samuel Streichman, Assistant City Attorney
E. Douglas McAteer, City Engineer
K. 0. Grubb, City Clerk
Consideration to In accordance with the recommendation of the Recreation and
construct paddle Parks Commission, Mrs. Reed moved to set a public hearing for 7 30 o'clock
tennis courts P.M, on January 13, 1976 to consider a request by Douglas Badt to
construct four paddle tennis courts above a beach auto parking lot on •
the southerly side of the Sand and Sea Club. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
Mr. Cohen moved to authorize the preparation of an ordinance
establishing a procedure for making refunds on business tax overpayments.
The motion was seconded by :frs. Swink and carried unanimously.
City Attorney Richard Knickerbocker entered the meeting.
Construction of Mrs. Reed moved to authorize the staff to approve Alternate
Bicycle Path No. 5 of the report dated October 29 for the construction of a bicycle
on Promenade path on the Promenade along the 2600 lot and allow unrestricted
riding upon that portion of the Promenade with the understanding
that it would be striped to provide a 14 foot wide bicycle path and
a 6 foot wide pedestrian caalkway and further that the staff not accede
to the construction of a movable walkway to separate pedestrians and
bicyclists in the area around Synanon. The motion was seconded by
Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried ~oith Councilmen Cohen, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE".
Reverend Judson moved to transfer $2,500.00 from A/C 8274-101
to A/C 8201-150 to provide for a part time clerk in the City Council
office. 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
The staff report, dated October 17, proposing to relocate
and construct the Fire Department Training Facility at another location
at the Corporation Yards, was discussed.
PYrs. Swink moved to approve the first phase of the program
as proposed and authorize the call for bids. The motion was seconded
by Reverend Judson and carried with Councilman McCloskey "ABSTAINING".
Mrs, Pat Schneider commented on and questioned the status of
the ownership of the beaches in Santa Monica in view of state
legislation several years ago.
Reverend Judson moved to instruct the City Attorney to
make a report to the Council regarding the legal status of the
beaches. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously.
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Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to put over for further consider-
ation the letter, dated November 3, from Mrs. Louise Ness requesting
a 180 day extension of Building Permit No. 45473 (1323 - 1337 Palisades
Beach Road) pending receipt of the staff report concerning this matter.
• The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to authorize an expenditure of 1C Seaside Environ-
per capita in the city to assist Seaside Environmental Alliance (SEA) mental Alliance
in obtaining public relations and legal assistance so as to procure (SEA)
the best advisable terms for off shore oil leasing. The motion was
seconded by Reverend Judson and Lost with Councilmen Reed and van den
Steenhoven voting "AYE",
Mrs. Swink moved to waive the fee of $500.00 for the use
of the auditorium parking lot on November 22 for the Centennial Ball.
The motion was seconded by Mr, van den Steenhoven and carried unanimously.
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to empower the City Attorney to Off Shore Oil
join with the other cities in the off shore oil lease suit. The Lease Suit
motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried with Councilman
Cohen "ABSTAINING".
At 4:45 P.M. Mayor Trives announced that the meeting would
adjourn and reconvene at 1723 - 4th St., the offices of the Santa
Monica College Board of Trustees and then be continued with the
Board of Trustees to discuss parking in the vicinity of the college.
A brief discussion was held during which members of the
• Council and Trustees and President of the college participated in
after which it was decided that a joint subcommittee would be formed
to pursue the matter further,
At 5:25 P,M, Mayor Trives moved that the meeting adjourn
until November 18 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chamber. The
motion was duly seconded and carried.
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a{haniel Trives, Mayor K. O. Gr~b, City Clerk
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA,
CALIFORNIA
November 18, 1975 7:30 o'clock P,M,
The City Council of the City of Santa Monica met in an
adjourned regular session, the meeting having been adjourned from
the adjourned regular meeting held at 3:00 o'clock P.M, on November
13, 1975 in the Council Chamber, at the above named time and place.
The order of adjournment was posted on the Council Chamber
door at 1:50 P,M, on November 13 and the affidavit of posting is on
• file in the office of the City Clerk.
The pledge of allegiance was given after which Reverend
(Councilman) Fred M. Judson gave the invocation.
PRESENT; Councilmen: Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A. Cohen
Fred M, Judson, John j,'. McCloskey,
Christine E, Reed, Donna 0. Swink,
Pieter van den Steenhoven.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ALSO PRESENT; James D. Williams, City :tanager
Richard L, Knickerbocker, City Attorney
E, Douglas McAteer, City Engineer
K. 0. Grubb, City Clerk
The minutes of the meetings held November 11th and 13th were
approved as mailed.
Councilman Pieter van den Steenhoven recognized members of
Boy Scout Troop 2, some of whom were working on their civic merit
badges and welcomed them to the meeting.
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In response to queries from Reverend Judson, the following
information was given and actions taken:
1. Plans to enhance the entrance to the beach at the foot
of the California Incline are prepared and will be submitted in the
near future to the State and Coastal Commission for approval and it
is planned to have the entrance completed by May, 1976.
2. Reverend Judson moved to refer the matter of requiring
the property owners to pay for sidewalks damaged by the tree roots
(the policy was changed this year from having the City pay) to the
City Manager for a report at the next Council meeting. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
3. Mayor Trives instructed the City Clerk to inform the
City-School Joint Study Committee on Parking to investigate parking
in the vicinity of Lincoln Jr. High School in view of the additional
programs carried on there. Mayor Trives also appointed Councilman
Judson, himself and staff members from the City Manager's, City
Attorney's and Traffic Engineer's offices to represent the City.
4. The traffic signals at Fifteenth Street and Wilshire
Boulevard will be installed by December 22, barring any unforeseen
delay.
Possible removal Mrs. Pat Schneider, in commenting on the possible removal
and restoration of and restoration of two old residential buildings from 1003-7 Ocean
two old residers- Avenue to a location on the southwesterly corner of Main Street and
tial buildings- Ocean Park Boulevard to be used as a restaurant and museum, furnished
1003-7 Ocean Ave. the Council with a proposal from Lud Renick and Stefan S. Harrison
and Associates and one from Grand American Fare, Inc. for operating
the restaurant.
Former Mayors Clo Hoover and Herbert Spurgin in behalf of
the Historical Society of Santa Monica and Bicentennial Committee of
Santa Monica respectively, reported the organizations' interest and
study of the project.
At the request of Mrs. Schneider, Mayor Trives offered the
names of Councilmen Judson, Swink and van den Steenhoven (assisted
by Peter Kipp, staff member of the City Attorney's office) to meet
as a Developer Selection Committee to study the proposals.
Reverend Judson moved to approve the revolving cash funds
of the Recreation and Parks Department - $91.52 and Police Department-
$65.53. The motion was seconded by Mr, van den Steenhoven and carried
unamimously.
Resolutior. 4696
Vacation of The public hearing was opened upon the intention to vacate
Lincoln Court to Lincoln Court from the southeasterly City limits to Ozone Avenue.
Ozone Avenue After the staff report was given Glenn Sapp, Joe Delia and Frank
Giroux spoke in favor and Phyliss and Gordon Woodward and Paul Ward
spoke in opposition to the vacation. A letter from Robert Chymber
was received in favor of the vacation, As no one else wished to be
heard Mrs. Swink moved to close the hearing. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Cohen and carried unanimously.
P4r. Cohen moved to adopt a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN COURT KNOTdN
AS LINCOLN COURT FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CITY BOUNDARY TO OZONE AVENUE
IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA".
The motion was seconded by Mrs, Reed and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES; Councilmen: Judson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution No. 4696 (CCS)
Resolution 4697 Mrs. Reed moved to adopt a resolution entitled:
Designate SCAG as "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
Areawide Planning MONICA DESIGNATING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Agency-Water AS AN AREAWIDE PLANNING AGENCY FOR 208 WATER QUALITY PLANNING".
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. 4697 (CCS)
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Mrs. Reed moved to adopt a resolution entitled: Resolution 4698
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA City Council
DECLARING ITSELF TO BE THE CONLiIISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF to be Housing
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA". Authority
Mrs. Alt's Drobnick, Chairman, Housing Authority, commented on
the proposed transfer of membership of the Authority to the City Council.
• The motion, seconded by Mrs. Swink, was carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen: Judson, McCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution No. 4698, (CCS)
It was pointed out that the Housing Authority members had Ordinance 1019
done a fine job and their efforts were appreciated but that in view Housing
of the wide powers the Authority had, it was felt the Council members, Commission
who were directly accountable to the voters, should make the decisions.
At the request of Mayor Trives the City Attorney offered an
ordinance entitled;
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONLCA
CREATING A HOUSING COMMISSION AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY".
Mr. van den Steenhoven, in moving to add the item to the
agenda, stated that he felt it was a matter of semantics that the
ordinance was called "emergency", to him it was considered "continuity".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried with Councilmen Cohen,
Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE".
Mrs. Reed moved to introduce and adopt the ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the following vote;
AYES: Councilmen: Cohen, Reed, Swink,
• van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmen; Judson, McCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmen; None
Ordinance No. 1019 (CCS)
The staff report, dated November 7, regarding the proposed Contract 2199
contract with Santa Monica Bay Area Health Screening Clinic for S.M. Bay Area
screening the elderly was reviewed after which Mrs. Reed moved to Health Screening
accept the Alternate No. 2 recommendation therein and authorize the Clinic
City Attorney to prepare the necessary contract for execution. The
motion was seconded by Reverend Judson 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. 2199 (CCS)
Reverend Judson moved to approve Alternate 2 recommendation Contract 2207
in the staff report dated November 7 and authorize an application to HUD HOUSING
the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Section under Sec. 8
8 housing as recommended by the Housing Authority of Santa Monica. 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
Contract No. 2207 (CCS)
The title was read to a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SECURITY PATROL SERVICES FOR THE
PARKING STRUCTURE/MALL AREA FOR WAIVING THE CALL FOR BIDS".
Mr. Isa Feinstein, President Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
spoke after which Mr. McCloskey moved to table the item until the first
meeting in January and that the Administration study the matter further
and submit a report at that time. The motion was seconded by Reverend
Judson and carried unanimously.
In accordance with the request of Sherry Wilds, Director,
"The Children's PLace", United Methodist Church in Ocean Park, Reverend
Judson moved to sell to her for one dollar the used surplus carpeting
that was replaced in the Civic Auditorium for use in "The Children's
Place". 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
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Contract 2208 Reverend Judson moved to grant the request of Mrs. Corinne
Corinne Dunn Dunn and transfer 51,200.00 from A/C 14-8602-559 to A/C 14-8602-550
Ex-Helps Hotline (Ex-Helps) to assist in defraying the expenses of the Ex-Helps Hotline
program, and further authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for
same. The motion was seconded by Nfrs, 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. 2208 (CCS)
Mr. Cohen moved to approve the staff recommendation, dated
November 11 and approve for a three month period commencing before
January 31, 1976, SCRTD's operation of a minibus shuttle service on
Friday and Saturday nights between Veteran Avenue and Westwood Village,
subject to the conditions that the Santa Monica Municipal Bus Line
will be selected to furnish any subsidized shuttle service beyond the
three month period and further that the Santa Monica Director of
Transportation approve an exact description of the route and schedule
prior to the initiation of the service, The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously.
Mrs. Reed moved to appoint Devin Zook (First Presbyterian
Church), Carol Ponton (John Adams Jr. High School), and Richard
Sorenson (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Santa Monica
Ward) for one year terms on the Santa Monica Youth Advisory Council.
The motion was seconded by Mrs, Swink and carried unanimously.
Mr. McCloskey moved that the appointment to the Commission
on Older Americans be put over until the next meeting. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried unanimously.
Mayor Trives in requesting that the Council members be
prepared to consider appointments to the Citizens' Advisory Committee
on General Plan, Commission on Older Americans, Building and Safety
Commission and Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals at the next
meeting, moved that the above appointments be considered in open
session at that time, The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and lost
with Councilmen Reed, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE",
At 10:30 P.:f. Mayor Trives declared the meeting adjourned.
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Nathaniel Trives, Mayor K. O, Grubb, City Clerk
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
November 25, 1975 7:30 o'clock P.M.
PRESENT: Councilmen: None
ABSENT; Councilmen: Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A. Cohen,
Fred M. Judson, John td. McCloskey,
Christine E. Reed, Donna 0. Swink,
Pieter van den Steenhoven
Due to the absence of all Council members, the City Clerk
adjourned the meeting.
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NaDhaniel Trives, Mayor K. (0. Grub, City Clerk
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