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Reverend Judson moved to approve Alternative ~`kl of the staff
report, dated October 5, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance authorizing the refund to qualified persons of utility taxes
paid the city.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McCloskey and carried unanimously.
Mr. McCloskey moved to authorize the employment of "As-needed"
help as recommended in the staff report.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
unanimously.
Reverend Judson moved that the amount necessary to finance the
program be taken from the Unappropriated Surplus account and that the
program be reviewed at budget time,
The motion was seconded by Mrs, Reed and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Judson, .1cCloskey, Reed, Swink, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers; None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Cohen, van den Steenhoven
The staff report, dated October 1, was reviewed, recommending
that the city should continue operation and maintenance of the housing
at 175 Ocean Park Boulevard until 100 units of senior citizen housing
in the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project is complete and then move the
tenants remaining at 175 Ocean Park Boulevard to the new project.
Reverend Judson moved to refer the matter back to staff for a
study and report regarding the possibility of building more low-cost
units on the property, selling the property and relocating them else-
where in the city, and the cost of rehabilitating the 27 units now on
the property.
The motion was seconded by Mr, McCloskey and carried with
Mayor Pro Tempore Swink "ABSTAINING".
Mr. McCloskey moved to accept the staff recommendation, dated
October 6, and place hot air dryers only in those restrooms without
paper towels in the Upland Parks and continue to not supply towels or
tissues for drying hands in the beach restrooms (Alternatives 5 and 6).
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
unanimously.
Mrs. Reed moved that the City Council go on record as en-
dorsing Propositions A and B (reorganize the county government structure)
at the November 2 election.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried with
Mayor Pro Tempore Swink voting "NO '.
Reverend Judson moved to grant the request of Charles Morris,
in behalf of the Pacific Chapter - The United Nations Association
of the United States, and authorize, at no cost to the city, the
replacement of a memorial stone (which was stolen) in Palisades Park,
dedicated in 1955 in recognition of the tenth anniversary of the
birth of the United Nations in California.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
At 9:20 o'clock P,M, Irs, Swink moved to adjourn in memory
of William S. Mortensen, Jr „ son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mortensen, Sr.-
(prominent banker) who was killed in an automobile accident this past
Sunday.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously.
APPROVED: ~~1.-~"'~~` ~'`"~`J
Nathaniel Trives, Mayor
Kenneth 0. Grubb,~~Yity'Clerk
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
October 26, 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
John Shaw, Chaplain of Santa Monica Hospital, gave the invocation.
PRESENT• Councilmembers: Nathaniel Trives, Fred M. Judson,
John W. McCloskey, Christine E,
Reed, Donna 0. Swink, Pieter van
den Steenhoven
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Seymour A, Cohen
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ALSO PRESENT: James D. iJilliams, City Manager
Richard L. Knickerbocker, City Attorney
E. Douglas McAteer, City Engineer
Kenneth 0. Grubb, City Clerk
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The minutes of the council meeting held October 12, 1976
were approved as mailed.
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved as follows:
Reimburse the Airport - $38.51, Administrative Services -
• $26.34, Fire - $43.11, Library - $29.80, Planning - $6.71, Public
Works - $51.27, Recreation and Parks - $103.45 and Transportation -
$52.11 revolving cash fund requests.
Make the award to Sinclair Printing and Litho., Inc. to print
50,000 copies of the community guide - $3,803.28.
Purchase a truck complete with a street flusher body installed
from Ray Gaskin Service - $35,533.95.
Purchase a truck chassis and cab from International Harvester
Company - $16,287.43.
Purchase one truck chassis and cab from Ray Gaskin Service -
$27,485.80.
Purchase 3 truck chassis (2 with dump body, 1 with cab) from
International Harvester Company - $34,806.61.
Purchase an airless paint spray system from J. E, Bauer Coat-
ings - $4,726.05.
Purchase sewer cleaning equipment from International Harvester
Company - $19,464.12 and from Farron Freeman, Inc. - $17,991.38.
Purchase a portable cardiac telemetry and voice radio from
Biocom, Inc. - $4,399.00.
Purchase 4 portable radio transceivers from General Electric
Company - $3,519.20.
Award bid to furnish and install acoustical treatment of the
Rifle and Pistol Range to Bevan Construction - $12,981.00.
Contract No. 2283(CCS)
• Settle the claim of Dennis Rozsa vs. City of Santa Monica -
($35,000) and the companion case Board of Administration (PERS) vs.
City of Santa Plonica, as per City Attorney's memo dated October 13,1976.
Waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
LdAIVING FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR
PURCHASE OF A METAL SHEAR". Resolution No. 4804(CCS)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
[dAIVING FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR
PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE OSCILLOSCOPE WITH ACCESSORIES".
Resolution No. 4805(CCS)
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried by the follow-
ing vote;
AYES: Councilmembers: Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES; Councilmembers: None
ABSENT; Councilmembers: Cohen
Mrs. Reed moved to accept the staff recommendation and lease
three (3) cars from Claude Short Dodge, Inc. for $4,319.71 for the
period November 1, 1976 - June 30, 1977. The motion was seconded by
Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried with Councilmembers Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE".
Mrs. Reed moved that the City Council go on record as endorsing
• Proposition 2 (Park Bond Act of 1976) to be voted upon statewide on
November 2.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried
with Councilmembers Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting
"AYE",
The public hearing was opened upon the City Council's intention
to vacate an alley known as Pico Place North from Ocean Avenue to Appian
Way as requested by Joseph Stepner, owner of a majority of the property
abutting the alley.
Howard Silber, representing Synanon, Perry Johnson (property
owners abutting the alley) and Elaine Fagel, lessee of property abutting
the alley, spoke in opposition to the vacation of the entire alley.
Robert Collins, in behalf of Holiday Inns, owner of property abutting
the alley, submitted a letter in protest of the proposed vacation.
Joseph Stepner and his architect presented plans for the proposed im-
provement of his property if the vacation were approved.
As no one else wished to be heard, Mayor Trives announced
that the hearing was closed.
Reverend Judson moved to deny the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. McCloskey.
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to make a substitute motion and
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
ALLEY KNOWN AS PICO PLACE NORTH BETWEEN APP IAN WAY AND OCEAN AVENUE, ALL
IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven,
Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: Judson, McCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Cohen Resolution No. 4806(CCS)
(Portion adjoining lots 1-5 and 14-18
all in Tract 1111)
Contract 2283
Acoustical trtmt.
Rifle/Pistol Rg.
Resolution 4804
Direct negoti-
ation /purchase
metal shear
Resolution 4805
Direct negotiation
purchase of
portable
oscilloscope
Resolution 4806
Vacation/Alley/
Pico Place
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Contract 2284 P1r. van den Steenhoven moved to accept the recommendation
Feasibility Study of the Library Board and retain Raymond M. Holt and Associates to
Ocean Pk/Library conduct a feasibility study concerning the library facilities in
the Ocean Park area at a cost not to exceed $6,675.00.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, •
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers• Cohen Contract No. 2284(CCS)
Reverend Judson moved to authorize the preparation of an
ordinance adopting the 1976 Construction and Fire Codes.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried
unanimously.
Reverend Alvin Smith read his letter, dated September 29, re-
questing that up to 20 spaces be reserved in Parking Structure d~6 for
more than the present three-hour limit for persons designated by the
[destside Ecumenical Conference and First Presbyterian Church in con-
junction with certain programs at the church.
Reverend Judson moved to grant the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. McCloskey.
Mrs. Reed moved to make a substitute motion and refer the
matter to the staff for study and recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried with Councilmembers Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE".
Dors. Reed nominated Pos. Meryl J. Maler and Mrs. Swink nomi-
nated Ms. Betty Wisda to fill one vacancy on the Landmarks Commission,
the term to expire on June 30, 1977. •
The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Judson, Reed, Trives - Maler
Councilmembers DlcCloskey, Swink - Wisda
Councilmember van den Steenhoven - Abstained
After it was determined that four votes were required to
make the appointment, Mayor Trives ordered the matter put over until
the November 9 meeting with the understanding that the two nominees
would be acted upon at that time.
Mrs. Ann Stumpus, in behalf of the Santa Monica P.T.A.,
requested that some action be taken to reduce the number of dogs at
large on the playgrounds and throughout the city as well as prohibit
the depositing of fecal matter by dogs on public property.
Mrs. Reed moved to refer the matter to the Administration
for study and report back in 30 days.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
Lillian Abelson stated that a committee had been formed
to promote a tree planting program on Pico Boulevard and asked that
the city provide funds for it.
Mrs. Reed moved that a report be made to the Council
regarding the matter. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and
carried unanimously.
Reverend Judson briefly reported on the property tax •
proposal voted on at the League of California Cities Conference
he attended.
At 9:35 o'clock P.M. Mr. McCloskey moved to adjourn, The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
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APPROVED: ~Git!°6Yw~ f ~'Lu° t~ ! ._~ --C-~
Nathaniel Trives, Mayor i~Kenneth O, Grubb City Clerk
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
November 9, 1976 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The City Council of the City of Santa Monica met in regular
session at the above time and place. The pledge of allegiance was
given after which Dr. Sue Sikking, Minister of Unity by the Sea, gave
the invocation.
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