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M-011119771L6 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 127 ALSO PRESENT: James D. Williams, City Manager Richard L. Knickerbocker, City Attorney Stanley E. Scholl, Director of General Services Kenneth 0. Grubb, City Clerk Resolution 4646I Wages, hours & Conditions of employment-various positions Resolution 4823 Comp. of Claims- Public Liability 11/1 -11/30/76 Resolution 2824 Say Cities Adj. Don Barrett Resolution 4825 Prop.U-Election Resolution 4826 Parcel Map 7201 Resolution 4827 Brown Bros. Adj. Resolution 4828 Weed Abatement Resolution 4829 Nutrition Program for the Elderly The minutes of the meetings held December 14 and December 28, 1976 were approved as mailed. Mr. Cohen moved as follows: Reimburse the Airport - $40.73, Library - $78.29, Recreation and Parks - $158.10, Transportation - $109.60 and Public Works - $26.46 revolving cash fund requests. Approve job classification specifications listed in the staff report dated December 27, 1976. Award the bid to J. B. Bryant, Inc. to re-roof the Mausoleum and Fire Station No. 2 as per its bid of $13,000. Purchase 48 fire hydrants from James Jones Company (low bidder) - $11,241.94. Purchase a diving board and stand from Lincoln Company (low bidder) - $2,978.21. Purchase a two-way radio system for the Transportation Depart- ment from Motorola, Inc. (low bidder) - $276,366.70. Purchase radio equipment for the Fire Department from Solid State Communications, Inc. (low bidder) - $8,957. Award the bid to re-roof portions of the Sky Commerce build- ing to T. E. Harms Roofing (low bidder) - $4,576.01. Waive further reading and adopt the resolutions entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4646 WIIICH RESOLUTION ESTABLISHES WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR VARIOUS CLASSES OF POSITIONS" (Building Inspector Trainee) Resolution No. 4646I(CCS) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA P40NICA RATIFYING THE C0MPROb1ISE OF CLAIMS FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC LIABILITY - CHECKS ISSUED 11/1/76 - 11/30/76". Resolution No. 4823(CCS) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA COMMENDING DON BARRETT, dba BAY CITIES ADJUSTMENT COMPANY FOR THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE HE HAS RENDERED IN REPRESENTING THE CITY IN CLAIDIS FILED AGAINST IT". Resolution No. 4824(CCS) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CERTIFICATION OF VOTES, PERTAINING TO THAT CERTAIN PROPOSITTON U AT THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1976" Mall Bonds Resolution No. 4825(CCS) ~~ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING PARCEL MAP N0. 7201". Resolution No. 4826(CCS) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF ONE OR MORE DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS TdITH CERTAIN BANKING INSTITUTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY TO DRAW DRAFTS ON SUCH ACCOUNTS". (Brown Brothers Adjusters) Resolution No. 4827(CCS) "RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING UPON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE". Resolution No. 4828(CCS) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE ON AGING FOR A NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY L'NDER TITLE VII OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED". Resolution No. 4829(CCS) The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson The title was read to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 4114, 4115, 4136 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 4122A T0, THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO CONTROL OF ANIMAL NUISANCES". Mrs. Reed moved to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: McCloskey ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson U • • 128 The title was read to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR AND THE GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1977 IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, • AND IN THAT PORTION OF THE SANTA MONICA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY LYING OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND ESTABLISHING THE PRECINCTS AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR SAID ELECTION". Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the following vote; AYES: Councilmembers; Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT; Councilmembers: Judson The title was re-read to the above ordinance. Mr. Cohen moved to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried by the following vote: • AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: None Ordinance No. 1048(CCS) ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson The title was read to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER II TO ARTICLE VI OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF BINGO GAMES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND REGU- LATING THE TIMES, PLACES AND PERSONS CONNECTED WITH THE OPERATION OF SUCH GAMES". After the City Attorney had suggested that the second sentence in Section 61103E be changed to read "Such signs shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the outside of the room to be used for the con- ducting of a bingo game and no sign concerning bingo shall be visible from the street", Mrs. Reed moved to waive further reading and intro- duce the ordinance, including the suggested change. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: van den Steenhoven ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson Ordinance 1048 General Municipal Election The title was read to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE Ordinance 1049 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 9111, Site Plan Review 9111A, 9111B, 9111C, 9111D, 9111E, 9111F AND 9111G TO CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE LX OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SITE PLAN REVIEW", Mr. Cohen moved to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr, van den Steenhoven and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: McCloskey ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson Ordinance No. 1049(CCS) The title was read to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE Ordinance 1050 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ARTICLE VI, Increase in CHAPTER 4, SECTION 6430 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE PER- Taxicab Rates TAINING TO TAXICAB RATES". Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cohen and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT; Councilmembers: Judson Ordinance No. 1050(CCS) • Mrs. Reed moved to receive and file the memorandum from the Recreation and Parks Commission concerning the increase in the fees proposed by the Director of Recreation and Parks. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously. Mrs. Reed moved that an ordinance be prepared imposing a moratorium on new billboards as proposed by the Planning Commission in its recommendation, dated December 6, but limit it to six months. The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven but lost with Councilmembers Reed, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE". 129 Mrs, Reed moved to adopt the recommendation, dated December 6, of the Planning Commission to increase the height limit in excess of 25 feet to accommodate sloping roofs in the R2R Duplex District and that architectural review procedures be made applicable to this • district, The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven but lost with Councilmembers Reed, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE", Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to adopt the recommendation without the requirement for architectural review procedures and authorize the preparation of the necessary ordinance, The motion was seconded by Mr, Cohen and carried with Councilmembers Cohen, McCloskey, Swink, van den Steenhoven and Trives voting "AYE", Mr, van den Steenhoven moved to grant the request of the Personnel Board and hold over until January 18 the council discussion regarding charter amendments proposed by the Personnel Board for in- clusion at the April 12 municipal election so that the Board could set the amendments again for public hearing on January 17 and in turn make its recommendation for the council hearing scheduled for January 18. The motion was seconded by Mrs, Reed and carried unanimously. Mrs. Reed moved that the request from the Youth Advisory Council, that the Director of Recreation and Parks (serving as Secretary to the Council) be instructed to attend the meetings, be received for file and that the Council be thanked for its interest. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously. Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to approve the staff recommendation, • dated December 29, and in addition set a public hearing on Housing and Community Development needs for February 8 and a public hearing on the Final Third Year Community Development Block Grant Application for February 22. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried unanimously. The City Manager commented on the staff report, dated January 3, requesting authority to purchase four vehicles for designated employees in lieu of giving them car allowances for their cars used for city business. After he indicated that he would investigate the possibility of supplying the Cemetery Superintendent with some type of passenger carrier vehicle in lieu of an automobile, Mrs. Reed moved to approve the Manager's purchase of three other automobiles, The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink but lost (five AYE votes were required) by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Reed, Swink, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: McCloskey, van den Steenhoven ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson Mayor Trives, on behalf of the City Council, presented a replica of the medallion that was made in recognition of the Cen- tennial recently celebrated by the City of Santa Monica as well as • pictures of the city, to Susan Schulte, a Santa Monica Sister Cities Association's exchange student from Hamm, Germany. Mayor Trives acknowledged the presence of numerous members of the Sister Cities Association whonwere in the audience for the presentation. Resolution 4830 Contract 2171B P10U - MEA-PACT The title was read to a resolution entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND RATI- FYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION/PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES". Mr. van den Steenhoven moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs, Reed and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson Resolution No. 4830(CCS) Contract No, 2171B 130 A staff report, dated December 28, was reviewed proposing increases in fees for the use of city owned athletic fields. Mr, McCloskey moved to disapprove the recommendation in view of the data submitted in the report. The motion was not seconded. Mrs. Reed moved to refer the matter back to staff for further • information and then reconsideration by the council at a later date. The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried with Mrs. Swink voting "NO". Ken Schonlau (Western Los Angeles Health Service Council) spoke and requested that a traffic signal be placed at 26th Street and Pico Boulevard as a safety measure. A report, dated August 3, from the City Traffic Engineer was presented indicating that the intersection did not meet any of the warrants listed in the State Traffic Manual. Mrs. Reed moved that the staff investigate this matter further and be prepared to address the matter of a signal at this location at budget time and provide the Council with additional infor- mation. The motion was not seconded. Mrs. Reed moved to concur with the recommendation of the Heritage Square Society Board of Directors and appoint Frank Knowlton, Elizabeth Leslie and Rosario Perry to fill three vacancies on the Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Swink and carried with Mr. McCloskey abstaining. The discussion regarding the city's policy in handling sewer backups requested to be included on the agenda by Council- member Judson was held over until the next meeting due to his • absence. The title to a resolution was read entitled: "A RESOLUTION Resolution 4831 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA HONORING HARRY AND Honoring Harry & JACK MARKOWITZ FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Jack Markowitz OF SANTA MONICA OVER A PERIOD OF 50 YEARS", for their contr. Mr, McCloskey moved to waive further reading and adopt the to growth & resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried by development of SM the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, McCloskey, Reed, Swink, van den Steenhoven, Trives NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Judson Resolution No, 4831(CCS) A brief discussion was held regarding a report, dated January 3, from the City Council listing six matters relating to the Airport for further consideration. Mr, McCloskey moved to set a public hearing on February 8 on the implementation of a displaced threshold and consideration of the flight pattern over Panmar Golf Course with a turn over the ocean; the second session would be for discussing the general economic use of the Airport; the third session would be the reduction and SENEL from 100 db to 90 db and prohibiting take offs prior to 7:00 A.M, or lower SENEL limit to 80 db between 11:00 P,M, and 7:00 A,M,; and the fourth session would be elimination of pattern flying on weekends and eliminations of helicopter training at the Airport (it being understood that the last three sessions would commence not less than sixty days after the first session and that Environmental Impact reports as well as other data would be made available for those sessions). The motion was seconded by Mr, van den Steenhoven and carried unanimously, Mr. Cohen moved to set February 22 to discuss the realignment of the traffic lanes on 4th Street and the traffic flow at 4th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Mr. van den Steenhoven and carried unanimously. At 10:35 P,M, Mrs, Swink moved to adjourn until 7:30 o'clock P,M. on January 18, 1977 in the Council Chambers. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reed and carried unanimously. APPROVED: /( ~~ Y~ ~"~-1 Nathaniel Trives, Mayor Kenneth 0. Grubb, City Clerk