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The City Manager stated that the staff recommends no extension
of the beach front moratorium.
Mrs. Reed moved to adopt the resolution entitled: "A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RECOGNIZING
FRANK 0. GEHRY AND ASSOCIATES AND RAYMOND KAPPE FOR THEIR A000MPLISH-
MENTS IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE",
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES; Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers; van den Steenhoven
Resolution No. 4811(CCS)
Ms. Margaret Horst (Chairperson of the Citizens Advisory
Committee - General Plan) requested that the committee's "life" be
extended from December 1, 1976 to February 1, 1977 after which
Mrs. Reed moved to extend it until January 15, 1977.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried with
Councilmembers Judson, McCloskey, Reed and Swink voting "AYE",
Mr, Cohen moved to include for consideration on the
November 23rd agenda the resolution ordering the undergrounding
of utilities on Arizona Avenue from 6th Court to 20th Street.
The motion caas seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously.
At 10:25 P,M, Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn in memory of
Joe Tropea and Earl J. Clabby, long-time residents of the city,
• who passed away recently and further that the meeting be adjourned
until 10:00 A.M, on November 19 in the Council Chambers so that
a study session can be held to discuss proposed "bingo" legislation.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
unanimously.
APPROVED /~"~~a~=Y-` T2Wt~'
Na haniel Trives, Mayor
Kenneth 0. Grubb/City '6~erk
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
November 23, 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 Reverend Terry L. Sterrenberg, Gatewood Christian
Church, gave the invocation.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A. Cohen,
Fred M, Judson, John W. McCloskey,
Christine E. Reed, Donna 0. Swink,
Pieter van den Steenhoven
ABSENT: Councilmembers: 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 council meeting held November 9, 1976 were
approved as mailed,
Mayor Trives publicly thanked Francis Goplen and Hilliard
Lawson for having served as Santa Monica's Director on the Metropolitan
[dater District Board and Trustee on the Los Angeles County West Mosquito
Abatement District Board respectively and for agreeing to serve a second
term on each board.
Nominations were called to fill one vacancy on the Landmarks
Commission.
Mrs. Reed nominated Ms. Meryl J. Maler
Mrs. Swink nominated Ms. Betty Wisda
Ms. Maler was appointed with Councilmembers Judson, Reed,
van den Steenhoven and Trives voting for her.
Resolution 4811
Recognition of
Frank 0. Gehry &
Assoc. & Raymond
Kappe-accompl.
in field of
architecture
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Mr. van den Steenhoven moved as follows;
Reimburse the Administrative Services - $33.82, Fire - $36.47,
Planning - $26.39, Library - $78.55, Police - $61.26, Cemetery - $21.42,
Recreation and Parks - $191.17 and Transportation - $37.14 revolving
cash fund requests.
Purchase 1400 feet of 1~ inch and 700 feet of 4 inch fire hose
from Halprin Supply Company for $4,955.50 (low bid).
Approve filing a claim for the city's share of $16,918 for a
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility (SB821) on the Pier.
Waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions:
Resolution 4812 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Subdivision Map/ ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO, 32577"
Tract 32577 Resolution No. 4812(CCS)
Accept/Approve "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Resolution 4813 WAIVING COP4PETITIVE BID PROCEDURE FOR NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL
Newsp, Adv. ADVERTISING" Resolution No. 4813(CCS)
Resolution 4814 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
Operating Grant- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR THE OPER-
Urban Gass - ATING GRANT UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF
Transportation 1964, AS A:4ENDED". Resolution No, 4814(CCS)
Resolution 4815 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
File Application DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT
for Grant-Urban UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED".
Mass-Transp. Resolution No. 4815(CCS)
Resolution 4816 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Public Liability RATIFYING THE COMPROMISE OF CLAIMS FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC LIABILITY -
Claims - CHECKS ISSUED 6/1/76 - 10/31/76". Resolution No. 4816(CCS)
6/1 - 10/31/76 Approve the settlement of Dana Investment Company, Inc., eta1.
Dana Investment suit vs. City of Santa Monica as recommended by the City Attorney,
vs City of S,M, The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES; Councilmembers: None
ABSENT; Councilmembers: None
Reverend Judson moved to waive further reading and introduce
the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE 111 OF THE SANTA D4ONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE FIRE CODE, REPEALING CHAPTERS 1, 2,
3, 4, 6, 7 AND 8 OF ARTICLE VIII PERTAINING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS,
ADDING CHAPTER 1 TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS AND TECHNICAL
CONSTRUCTION CODES",
The motion was seconded by Mr. Trives and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers; Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES; Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers; None
Ordinance 1047 Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and
Utility Tax adopt the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Rebate THE CITY OF SANTA PiONICA PROVIDING FORA UTILITY TAX REPATE TO
CERTAIN QUALIFIED PERSONS",
The motion was seconded by P4rs, Reed and carried by the
following vote;
AYES: Councilmembers: Judson, McCloskey, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: Cohen
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Ordinance No. 1047(CCS)
Resolution 4817 The title was read to a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THAT THE
PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE REQUIRES, WITHIN A
CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREA, THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND
FACILITIES SUPPLYING ELECTRIC, COMMUNICATION OR SIMILAR OR ASSOCIATED
SERVICES ON ARIZONA AVENUE BETLdEEN SIXTH COURT AND TWENTIETH STREET
AND DESIGNATING SUCH CERTAIN AREA AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED
OVERHEAD STRUCTURES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT AND THE UNDERGROUND INSTAL-
LATION OF SUCH 4JIRES AND FACILITIES".
Mr. Cohen moved to waive further reading and adopt the
ordinance, The motion was seconded by Mrs, Reed.
The staff report, dated November 15, was presented regarding
possible financing procedures for property owners who will have to
pay a portion of the cost.
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: Judson, McCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Resolution No. 4817(CCS)
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The title was read to a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS IN-
TENTION TO GRANT TO THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA AUTHORITY TO INCREASE
THE RATES FOR CATV SERVICE idITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND TO FIX
A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN AND WHERE ANY PERSON HAVING ANY
• INTEREST THEREIN OR ANY OPPOSITION TO THE GRANTING THEREOF MAY APPEAR
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAY BE HEARD THEREON",
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and
adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and
the resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers; None
ABSENT; Councilmembers; Alone
Resolution No. 4818(CCS)
Mayor Trives recognized and welcomed to the meeting the
various members of the official city family who were in the audience:
John Bambrick, James Hoyt, Herbert Roney, Lincoln Vaught - Airport
Commission; Herbert Katz, Ms. Pat Schneider - Planning Commission;
Donald Brunson - Commission on Older Americans; John Jurenka, John
Hult, Lillian Abelson, Ken Edwards - Citizens Advisory Committee
(General Plan); Jim Rodriguez - Youth Advisory Council; Daniel
Cohen - Electrical Board of Appeals.
Reverend Judson moved to accept the recommendation of
the Planning Commission as outlined in the staff report, dated
November 8, and authorize the preparation of an ordinance proposing
a site plan review grocedure in connection with city zoning regulations.
• The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried with
Councilmembers Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven and
Trives voting "AYE".
The staff report, dated October 18, submitting the Airport
Commission's recommendation relative to a letter it had received
imposing additional restrictions on Airport operations was presented
after which Mr. Cohen moved that the matter be one of the items
scheduled to be reviewed at a joint Council-Airport Commission meet-
ing to be held at 3:30 P,M, on December 15 at a meeting place to be
selected,
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to approve the request of
Phil Davis (Santa Monica Cab Company) and the recommendation of
the staff and authorize the preparation of an ordinance increasing
the flag drop rate for taxi cabs.
The motion was seconded by Mr, Cohen and carried unanimously.
Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to authorize the filing of
four applications (as outlined in the staff report, dated November 1,
namely: renovation of Santa Monica Pier, replacement of inadequate
water mains, renovation of water reservoirs and drill and equip
additional water wells) including all understandings and assurances
contained therein, and direct and authorize the City Manager as the
official representative of the applicant to act in connection with
the application and provide such additional information as may be
required,
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Frank Bettger commented on a problem he had with night auto
parking in the alley adjoining his property and suggested that a
night parking checker service be initiated.
The staff report, dated November 15, was presented indicating
the cost of such a program after which Mrs. Reed moved to refer it
back to staff so that it could be discussed further at the 1977-78
budget study sessions.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Trives and carried
unanimously.
Mr. Trives moved to refer his letter, dated November 16,
regarding air safety to the Airport Commission in view of the recent
aircraft accidents.
• The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
with Councilmembers Judson, McCloskey, Reed and Trives voting "AYE",
Resolution 4818
Increase in Rates-
Theta Cable
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Contract 2285
Severence Agmt.
& Acceptance
of Dedication-
BOCA-MONICA -
relocation of
houses to Main
Street & O.P,Blvd.
Heritage Square
Ms, Lillian Abelson reiterated her request to obtain
financial help to plant trees on Pico Boulevard,
Mr, McCloskey commented on the staff report, dated
November 23, pertaining to the matter, after which he moved that
129 trees be planted, that $12,900 be appropriated from MAR fund
and that $20,000 be set aside in the 1977-78 budget for additional
tree planting on Pico Boulevard,
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson,
Mrs, Reed moved for a substitute motion that the Council
go on record as approving the Trees on Pico Program, plant trees
on city-owned property abutting Pico Boulevard and finally discuss
the project again at budget time,
The motion was seconded by Mr, Cohen,
Mrs, Swink moved for a second substitute motion that the
tree planting program be instituted on a one-half city, one-half
property owner contribution basis,
The motion was seconded by Mr, Cohen and carried by the
following vote:
AYES; Councilmembers: Cohen, Reed, Swink
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: Judson, McCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mrs, Reed moved to authorize the City Manager to sign
the Severence Agreement and Acceptance of Dedication with
BOCA-MONICA Developers whereby two dwellings on Lots V, W and X_,
Block 75, Town of Santa Monica (commonly known as 1003-1007 Ocean
Avenue) will be dedicated to the city for relocation to Main Street
and Ocean Park Boulevard to be known as Heritage Square.
The motion was seconded by Mrs, Swink.
To a query from Councilman Cohen concerning the city's
liability with regards to the tenants, the City Attorney stated
that the acceptance could be made subject to arranging adequate
provisions for the tenancy to terminate,
After the City Manager concurred in this suggestion,
the motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Judson, Reed, Scaink, van den
Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: Judson, DcCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Contract No, 2285(CCS)
At 9:30 o'clock P.M, Mrs. Swink moved to adjourn in memory
of John Kilgore, long-time resident and business man in the city,
while Mrs, Reed moved to adjourn in memory of Louise Whitehead,
also a long-time resident of the city.
The motions were duly seconded and carried unanimously.
APPROVED: ~~Tl~.:.~, ~~-~-°-' ~_~"~ ~-:~ ~~(_~ f ~'r~ ~t'"C~_,
Nat aniel Trives, Mayor Kenneth 0. Grubb ity Clerk
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
December 14, 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 Reverend Richard Baglein, St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, gave the invocation.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A, Cohen,
Fred M, Judson, John W, McCloskey,
Christine E, Reed, Donna 0, Swink,
Pieter van den Steenhoven
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: James D, Ldilliams, City Manager
Richard L. Knickerbocker, City Attorney
E, Douglas McAteer, City Engineer
Kenneth 0. Grubb, City Clerk
The minutes of the council meeting held November 23, 1976
were approved as mailed,
Mrs, Meryl J. Maler subscribed to the oath of office as a
member of the Landmarks Commission after which Mayor Trives presented
a certificate of appointment to her,
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