M-121419761L5
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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Representatives of Arthur Young & Company commented on their Arthur Young & Co.
report of the management systems and controls in the office of the Report of Mgmt. &
City Attorney that they were hired to prepare after which Mrs. Reed Controls - City
moved to accept the report for study and review. Attorney's Office
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried unanimously.
Mr. van den Steenhoven moved as follows:
Reimburse the Administrative Services - $42.21, Airport -
$38.51, City Attorney - $71.82, Fire - $50.42, Library - $38.22,
Planning - $8.37, Public Works - $31.92, Transportation - $46.37,
Police - $53.81 revolving cash fund requests.
Purchase a diesel-driven electric generator set from E. M.
Southwest, Inc. ($17,839.80 - low bid).
Sell used autos and miscellaneous equipment for $3,950.00
to high bidders as per recommendation dated November 24, 1976.
Purchase a closed circuit television system for the Fire
Department from Tri-Tronics, Inc. ($2,453.37 - low bid).
Buy 14 roll over protective structures for vehicles from
Burris Enterprises, Inc. ($8,065.07 - low bid).
Award the bid for furnishing election supplies and services
to Martin & Chapman Company as per its bids, dated November 29 and
December 6, 1976 (basic estimate $18,044.20 to include $1,750 charge
by County). Contract No. 2286(CCS)
Increase bid award amount by $1,004.82 to purchase 3 sub-
compact station wagons from Santa Monica Ford Company.
Approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for
funds for the City to administer training programs under CETA Title 1.
Contract No. 2287(CCS)
Approve job classification specifications as noted on staff
. report, dated December 1, 1976.
Approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for it
to service City-owned vehicle traffic counters.
Contract No. 2288(CCS)
Waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT N0. 24733".
Resoluticn No. 4819(CCS)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4646 WHICH RESOLUTION ESTABLISHES
WAGES, HOURS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
VARIOUS CLASSES OF POSITIONS".
(EDP Programmer Trainee) Resolution No. 4646H(CCS)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COLTTTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 12, 1977".
Resolution No. 4820(CCS)
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
The public hearing was opened upon the request of Theta
Cable Television to increase its rates to subscribers. Several
persons spoke in favor of the increase necessitated by the mounting
costs in operation after which Mrs. Swink moved to close the hearing.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried.
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 i[ONICA GRANTING TO THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE RATES FOR CATV SERVICE [JITHIN THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES; Councilmembers; Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT; Councilmembers: None
Resolution No. 4821(CCS)
Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and
introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 4,
SECTION 6430 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
• TAXICAB RATES".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers; Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES; Councilmembers; None
ABSENT: Councilmembers; None
Contract 2286
Martin & Chapman
Election Supplies
Contract 2287
CETA Title 1
L. A. County
Contract 2288
L. A. County
Service vehicle
traffic counters
Resolution 4819
Approval of
Subdivision Map
Tract 24733
Resolution 4646H
Wages, hours, etc.
for various
classes/positions
Resolution 4820
Services to the
City re Municipal
Election
Resolution 4821
Increase in rates-
Theta Cable
125
Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and
introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTIONS 9111, 9111A, 9111B,
9111C, 9111 D, 9111E, 9111F AND 9111G TO CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX
OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SITE PLAN REVIEW",
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES; Councilmembers: McCloskey
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
The title was read to the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING CHAPTER 1
OF ARTICLE LII OF THE SANTA MONICA 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 I TO ARTICLE VIII
OF THE SANTA MONICA :IUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF ADI~ILN-
ISTRATIVE PROVISIONS AND TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION CODES".
Mrs, Reed moved to delete the fire suppression portion of
the ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and
carried with Councilmembers Cohen and Swink voting "NO".
Mrs. Swink moved to accept for f11e the Planning Commission
memorandum, dated December 6, outlining anticipated procedures re-
lating to the consideration of plans for the development of the
McDonnell-Douglas and City-owned Airport properties.
The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
unanimously.
Contract 2289 Mrs. Reed moved to retain Brown Brothers Adjusters to
Brown Brothers provide adjusting and investigative services at a cost of $34,500
Adjusters with funding for this fiscal year to be paid out of the existing
adjusting service account plus transferring $7,750 from Unappro-
priated Surplus Account, as recommended by the staff.
The motion was seconded by Mrs, Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Judson, Reed, Swink,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: McCloskey
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Cohen
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Contract No. 2289(CCS)
Contract 2290 Mr, Cohen moved to retain Mund, McLaurin for one year at
:'fund, McLaurin- a cost not to exceed $7,000 to implement changes in the City's
Risk Management Risk Management Program.
Program The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
by the following vote;
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
None
None
Contract No. 2290(CCS)
EXTRA I Mrs. Reed moved that a resolution be prepared commending
Don Barrett, dba Bay Cities Adjustment Company, for the outstanding
service he has rendered in representing the city in claims filed
against it.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously.
Mrs, Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation, dated
December 7, and amend the municipal code sections pertaining to fines
for dogs cited for running at large, provide additional help and
equipment for the Humane Division and in addition direct the admin-
istration to work with the school officials to minimize problems
concerning dogs on school property.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried with
Councilmembers Cohen, Reed, Swink and Trives voting "AYE",
The staff report, dated December 6, regarding vehicle
parking for handicapped persons was reviewed.
Mrs. Reed moved to approve recommendations 1 and 2 therein
and, in addition, instruct the staff to contact businesses in areas
where blue curbing (space set aside for handicapped parking) could
be installed, to request them to provide space for handicapped
parking and in the event the businesses would not or could not
install the spaces, then consider the blue curbing.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers; None
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The staff report, dated December 7, recommending changes
in parking procedures, etc, on the beach parking lots was reviewed.
Mrs, Reed moved that public hearings be held to discuss
alternate recommendation No. 5.
. The motion was seconded by Reverend Judson and carried
unanimously.
Richard B, Wagnon (Santa Monica Unified School District)
commented on the cost sharing between the School District and the
City to present "Stairway of the Stars" program at the Civic
Auditorium in March, 1977.
Reverend Judson moved to waive the rental fee and all
fees for use of the auditorium (use of microphones, spot lights,
equipment, insurance, security and house Labor and recording fees)
with the understanding that the School District will pay union fees
and absorb all other related costs of the program.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey,
van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers; Reed, Swink
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Ms, Marilyn A. Angle urged the Council to give support to
bringing before the voters a proposition for the formation of a
Santa Monica County (to include the entire city) for the primary
purpose of substantially lowering the property taxes for all the
property owners.
• Mayor Trives thanked her for her presentation and accepted
for file the material she passed to each councilmember.
Mrs. Reed moved to appoint a committee (composed of Council-
members Cohen, herself and Mayor Trives) and, in addition, the
Director of Administrative Services and City Clerk to serve as staff
to the committee to make preparations to fill the vacancy that will
occur due to the retirement of the City Clerk.
The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and
carried unanimously.
Mr. McCloskey moved to waive further reading and adopt a
resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA HONORING MR. AND MRS. FRANK DEMARCO ON THEIR 62ND
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY".
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Judson, McCloskey, Reed,
Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives
NOES: Councilmembers; None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Resolution No. 4822(CCS)
Reverend Judson gave a brief report on the National League
• of Cities Conference recently held in Denver, Colorado.
At 10:15 o'clock P.M, Mrs. Swink moved, in memory of Mrs.
Vera Chown, longtime civic and social leader; Mrs. Mabel I. Nalband,
former longtime merchant; and Mrs, Frieda T. Weidling, longtime
resident of the city, to adjourn until 3:30 o'clock P.M. on
December 15, in the Council Chamber, to meet in a joint study session
with the members of the Airport Commission.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
APPROVED: ~//~-~`~' I~-"-~--' C~--~~-~ ~J ~ k/`d
Nathaniel Trives, Mayor 'Kenneth O, Gsubb,~City Clerk
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
January 11, 1977 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 and
invocation having been given in the Parking Authority meeting just
concluded, were dispensed with.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nathaniel Trives, Seymour A. Cohen,
John W. McCloskey, Christine E.
Reed, Donna 0. Swink,
Pieter van den Steenhoven
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Fred M. Judson