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M-080983391 • CITY OF SANTA MONICA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA MONZCA AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1983 • A Study Session of the City Council was held on August 9, 1983, at 6:00 P.M. preceding the regular meeting of the City Council. Ro11 Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember David G. Epstein (arrived 6:05 P.M.) Councilmember William H. Jennings (arrived 8:04 P.M.) Councilmember Christine E. Reed (arrived 6:14 P.M.) Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Ann M. Shore SS-1: CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: A report on planned activities of the Convention and Visitors Bureau was presented by Beverly Moore, Executive Director of the Bureau. Council discussion was held and appreciation expressed for the report. SS-2: LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN: Presented was a report prepared by the Department of Community and Economic Development summarizing the purpose, process and policy framework behind the current effort to review the Land Use and Circulation Elements of Santa Monica's General Plan. discussion was held. , ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION: At 7:00 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved to adJourn the Study Session. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: j Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING: A Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to order 7;00 P.M. to hold a Closed Session to discuss pending litigation regarding Ocean Park Redevelopment Project. 1 August 9, 1983 u 392 • Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press Agency Member James P. Conn Agency Member David G. Epstein Agency Member William H. Jennings (arrived 8:04 P.M.) Agency Member Christine E. Reed Agency Member Dennis Zane Executive Director John H. Alschuler, Jr. Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore BRA-1: OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: At 7:02 P.M. Agency Member i Epstein moved to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss pending litigation regarding the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project. Second by Agency Member Conn. The motion was duly seconded and approved by the .following vote: Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Agency Member Jennings At 7:32 P.M., the Agency reconvened. Chairperson Edwards announced that no action was taken at the Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:33 P.M., AyencX Member Conn moved to adjourn the Special Call Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. Second by Agency Member Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Agency Member Jennings JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: A special joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:35 P.M., by Mayor Edwards. Mayor Pro Tempore Press led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States America. Mayor Edwards introduced Dr. Alvin Smith of First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, who gave the invocation. City Council Ro11 Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember David G. Epstein Councilmember William H. Jennings (arrived 8:05 P.M.) Councilmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Ann M. Shore 2 August 9, 1983 • LJ 393 Agency Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Ken Edwards Chairperson Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press Agency Member James P. Conn Agency Member David G. Epstein Agency Member William H. Jennings (arrived 8:05 P.M.) Agency Member Christine E. Reed Agency Member Dennis Zane Executive Director John H. Aslchuler, Jr. Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers Agency Secretary Ann M. Shore L J L I CC/RA-1: OCEAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Presented was a staff report summarizing the Settlement Plan with Pacific Dominion Property approved by the Council on December 7, 1982, and recommending as follows in regard to completion of the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project: acceptance of conditions of the amended Coastal Permit; approval of the First Supplemental Stipulation for Judgement, Revised Judgement and the Amended Sales Agreement; direction to staff to proceed with implementation of the on-site portion of the Alternate Plan; prepare within six months a specific housing plan and implementation strategy including involvement of a non-profit corporation in the development of off-site affordable housing and HARP (Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation Program), and to prepare plans and applicable cost estimates for various levels of beach improvement for consideration by Council/Agency within six months. Council/AyencX Member Conn moved to hear from members of the public for three minutes each. Second by Council/Agency Member Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Genevieve Betton submitted a petition containing approximately 1,140 signatures of Ocean Park residents requesting that Ocean Park Boulevard not be narrowed to two lanes between Lincoln Boulevard and the Ocean for reasons of traffic safety and beach access. The following persons spoke in objection to narrowing Ocean Park Boulevard: June Steele, Dorothy Fulwider, Dorothea Brand, Wayne Hall, Susan Foote and Al Weiss. The following persons spoke in support of the staff recommendation: Tom Larmore, Co-Chairman, Santa Monica Coalition; Sherman Stacey, attorney representing plaintiffs in pending litigation; Liucija Baskhuskas; and Joel Goldfarb. (Council/Agency Member Jennings arrived at 8:04 P.M.) Discussion was held. On behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to accept conditions of the amended Coastal Permit. Second by Council/Agency Member Conn. Council/Agency Member Epstein moved an amendment to accept the conditions of the amended Coastal Permit for the Alternate Plan. During discussion, Council/Agency Member Epstein withdrew the motion to amend. The main motion was approved by the following vote: Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Council/Agency Member Epstein requested the record to reflect that he supports only the Alternate Plan. August 9, 1983 • 394 On behalf of the City Council, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to accept conditions of the amended Coastal Permit. Second by Council/Agency Member Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Council/Agency Member Epstein requested the record to reflect that he supports only the Alternate Plan. On behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to approve the First Supplemental Stipulation for Judgement, Revised Judgment and Amended Sales Agreement, Contract No. 3873(CCS). Second by Council/Agency Member Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 •. On behalf of the City Council, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to approve the First Supplemental Stipulation for Judgement, Revised Judgment and Amended Sales Agreement, Contract No. 3873(CCS). Second I by Council/Agency Member Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 On behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, Council/Agency Member Zane moved that the Agency elect the Alternate Plan contingent upon dismissal of pending litigation within thirty days. Second by Council/Agency Member Epstein. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agency Vote: Affirmative: Agency Members Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Reed, Zane and Chairperson Edwards Negative: Agency Member Press On behalf of the City Council, Council/Agency Member Zane moved that the Council elect the Alternate Plan contingent upon dismissal of pending litigation within thirty days. Second by Council/Agency Member Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmember Press On behalf of the Redevelopment Agency Council/Agency Member Zane moved to direct staff to prepare within six months a specific housing plan and implementation strategy including involvement of a non-profit corporation and development of offsite affordable housing in the HARP program. Second by Council/Agency Member Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: 4 August 9, 1983 r1 U • 395 n U • Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 On behalf of the City Council Council/Agency Member Zane moved to direct staff to prepare within six months a specific housing plan and implementation strategy including involvement of a non-profit corporation and development of offsite affordable housing in the HARP program. Second by Council/Agency Member Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 On behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to direct staff to prepare plans and applicable cost estimates for various levels of beach improvement for consideration within six months in both capacities by the Council and Agency. Second by Council/Agency Member Reed. With the consent of the second, Council/Agency Member Zane amended the motion to include a request to staff to examine traffic flow issues that have been raised by the residents with respect to narrowing of a small one-block portion of Ocean Park Boulevard; possible traffic problems if the Bicknell entrance becomes the main entrance; and provide suggestions for additional traffic controls, street reconfiguration, signage, etc. at Pico and Main, Pico and Nielsen, and Bay Street. With the consent of the second Council/Agency member Zane included in his motion the request of Council/Agency Member Epstein to have the following four issues considered: the fact of storms and high tides, the protection of parking capacity for out-of-town and in-town visitors to the beach, crime prevention considerations (that is, the way public furniture may affect crime, etc.), and preservation of the view. biscussion was held. The motion and its amendments were approved by the following vote: Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 ~J On behalf of the City Council, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to direct staff to prepare plans and applicable cost estimates for various levels of beach improvement for consideration within six months by the Council and Agency in both capacities; staff be directed to examine traffic flow issues that have been raised by residents with respect to the narrowing of a small one-block portion of Ocean Park Boulevard, possible traffic problems if the Bicknell entrance becomes the main entrance, and provide suggestions for additional traffic controls, street reconfiguration, signals, etc. at Pico and Main, Pico and Nielson, and Say Street; and that there also be considered by staff the fact of storms and high tides, protection of parking capacity for out-of-town and in-town visitors to the beach, crime prevention considerations (that is, the way public furniture may affect crime, etc.), and preservation of the view. Second by Council/Agency Member Reed. The motion was approved 'by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-O 5 I August 9, 1983 396 • ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING: At 8:28 P.M., on behalf of the Agency, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to adjourn the joint meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and City Council. Second by Council/Agency Member Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agency Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 On behalf of the City Council, Council/Agency Member Zane moved to adjourn the joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. Second by Council/Agency Member Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Edwards on August 9, 1983 at 8:30 P.M. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Edwards Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press Councilmember James P. Conn Councildmember David G. Epstein Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane City Manager John H. Alschuler, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Myers City Clerk Ann M. Shore Councilmember Epstein moved to add to the Agenda Items 9-A, 9-B, 9-C, 9-D, 14-F and 14-G. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Epstein moved to hear Items 13-A through 13-F after the Consent Calendar. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press and Zane Negative: Councilmember Reed and Mayor Edwards 6. .CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented. Conncilmember Conn moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 6-A, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 6-B: PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 6729(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONZCA PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted. 6 August 9, 1983 u • • 397 • • C~ 6-C: OCEAN PARR BRANCH LIBRARY: Resolution No. 6730(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FUNDS FROM THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT AND CERTIFYING THE AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL FUNDS," was adopted. 6-D: STREET LIGHTING: Resolution No. 6731(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING ON VARIOUS STREETS, ALL WITHiN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted setting a Public Hearing for September 13, 1983. 6-E: SIDEWALKS,/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 6732(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS. (SR-$3-49)," was adopted setting a Public Hearing for September 13, 1983. 6-F: CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS: A recommendation to approve five new classification specifications for Administrative Services Officer, Civil Engineer, Lead Plumber, Recycling Crew Leader and Trade supervisor and nine revised/retitled classifications for Electrical Facilities Superintendent, Public Facilities Maintenance Superintendent, Recycling Coordinator, Waste Water Supervisor; Waste Water Crew Leader, Water and Waste Water Superintendent, Water Meter Repairer. Water Supervisor-Construction and Water Supervisor-Meters as approved in 1983-84 budget were approved. 6-G: PLUMBING SUPPLIES: Bid No. 1884 was awarded to Bay Area Pipe and Supply Company, the lowest and best bidder, at unit prices loffered for the period from August 1, 1983 through July 31, 1984 for miscellaneous plumbing supplies. 6-H: TOWING SERVICE: Bid No. 1885 was awarded to Continental Truck and Towing Company, Inc., the lowest and best bidder, at unit prices offered for the period from September 1, 1983 through August 31, 1984 plus two one-year options, for towing service. 6-I: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS: Bid No. 1887 was awarded_to George Ozawa, the lowest and best bidder, at unit prices quoted for period from :September 1, 1983 through August 31, 1984, plus two one-year options, .for repair and rebuilding of automotive generators and alternators. '6-J: LOCKSMITH SERVICES: Bid No. 1888 was awarded to Miller's Lock .Shop, the lowest and best bidder, at unit prices offered from August 1, 1983 through July 31, 1984, plus one one-year option, for locksmith services. 6-K: DETERGENTS: Bid No. 1889 was awarded to C & W Enterprises, the lowest and best bidder, at unit prices offered for period of August 1, 1983 through July 31, 1984, plus one one-year option, for liquid ;synthetic detergents. 7 August 9, 1983 • 398 6-L: AIR CONDITIONING: Bid No. 1891 was awarded to All Seasons Air Conditioning, Inc., the lowest and best bidder, in the total amount of $6,932.00 including tax for an evaporative condensor for the Civic Auditorium. 6-M: SEWER REPLACEMENT: A recommendation to approve emergency change order to Vicco Construction, Inc., in the amount of $7,000 to complete the 1982-83 Sewer Replacement Program was approved. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-A: APPROVAL MINUTES: Councilmember Epstein moved to approve the minutes of May 24, 1983, as written and approve the minutes of July 19, 1983, corrected as follows: page 2, second full paragraph, under Item 11-F, change to read "private enterprise business experience"; third paragraph second line, change to read "public sector business experience"; page 4, Item 14-E, change to read "After discussion, no action was taken." Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 7-A, 7-B, 8-A, 8-B: Considered later in the meeting. 13-A through 13-F: OZONE PARK TOT AREA FENCING: Presented were the requests of Susan Taylor, Linda de Martinez, Dorice Kennerly, Julie Malanaphy, Leslie Labowitz and Maryka Collins to address The Council to discuss fencing of tot area at Ozone Park. Dorice Kennerly and Linda Martinez spoke to request that a four sided fence be installed around the tot area at Ozone Park to protect children from wandering into traffic. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to direct staff to move swiftly to present Council with a proposal for dealing with the problem and to request the Recreation and Parks Commission to make recommendations. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved a substitute motion directing staff to build a fence as fast as it can be built. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Press. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved an amendment to the subsitute motion to approve an appropriation of up to $3,000 in contingency funds within the Community Development Block Grant for construction of a four sided fence aound the tot lot area at Ozone Park. Second by Councilmember Zane. After discussion, the substitute motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 7-A: SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Presented was a staff report regarding assessments of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-83-50). At 8:50 P.M., the public hearing was declared open. There being no one present wishing to speak to the matter. Councilmember Conn moved to close the public hearing at 8:51 P.M. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Epstein moved to acknowledge the protest received from Brenda Cunningham and adopt Resolution No. August 9, 1983 • • • • 399 6733(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-83-50)," reading by title only and wiaving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 7-B: RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST COURT: Presented was a staff report regarding confirmation of assessments for reconstruction on First Court between Colorado Avenue and Broadway. The public hearing was declared open at 8:55 P.M. There being no one wishing to speak to the matter, Councilmember Epstein moved to close the public hearing at 8:56 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Epstein moved to acknowledge that there are no protests and to adopt Resolution No. 6734(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST COURT BETWEEN COLORADO AND BROADWAY ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 • 8-A: COMPETITIVE BIDDING: Presented was a staff report recommending introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to competitive bidding for City purchases, pursuant to direction at the City Council meeting of May 24, 1983. The public hearing was declared open at 9:01 P.M. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was declared closed at 9:02 P.M. Councilmember Zane moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2506A, 2507, 2509 AND 2509 RELATING TO COMEPTITIVE BIDDING," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Edwards. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmember Esptein '8-B: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO PLACE, LTD: Presented was a (staff report recommending adoption and second reading of an ordinance amending the Development Agreement with Colorado Place, Ltd., having ;been introduced at the meeting of July 26, 1983. Councilmember Zane 'moved to amend the Development Agreement on page 5 so that language about good faith effort to develop and submit for City concurrence a 'plan providing free weekday parking for Park visitors be revised to ;read "shall submit the plan or its explanation, if it deemed such a ;plan unfeasible, to the City for its concurrence." Second by August 9, 1983 • 400 Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held in regard to the need to re-introduce the ordinance if revised. Robbie Monsma, attorney for Colorado Place, Ltd., spoke in favor of passage of the agreement as written in that timing is critical. She stated for the record that her understanding of the present language also means that if they were unable to come up with a plan after exhibiting good faith efforts the Council could concur with that. Accepting the advise o£ the City Attorney and the consent of the attorney for the developer, Councilmember Zane moved a substitute motion to approve the language of the Development Agreement Contract No. 3719(CCS) Amendment as written and to adopt Ordinance No. 1283(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLORADO PLACE LIMITED AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmember Epstein 9-A, 9-B, 9-C, 9-D: Considered later in the meeting. 11-A: PICO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING TRUST FUND PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Councilmember Jennings announced a conflict of interest and departed from the dias at 9:10 P.M. Presented was a staff report recommending approval of allocation of $175,000 from the Pico Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund for purposes of acquiring, rehabilitating, and managing property located at 2017-2023 Twentieth Street. Members of the public Seth Jacobson and Audrey L. Johnson spoke in support of the recommendation. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation on this project approving the funding request to allocate $175,000 from the Pico Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund for purposes of acquiring, rehabilitating and managing the property; approving the long term funding commitment upon satisfaction of appropriate contingencies not to exceed $132,000 for the project; authorizing the staff to prepare the deed of trust note and regulatory agreement to effect this transaction; authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents upon approval by city staff of the final loan package; and directing staff to expedite the issuance of necessary building permits. Second by Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the Following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Preas, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmember Epstein and Reed Absent: Councilmember Jennings 10 August 9, 1983 • u 401 • Councilmember Reed requested that the record reflect that her no vote is due to the constitution of the Board of the Community Corporation. Jennings returned to the dias at 9:37 P.M. 11-B: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTEE AGREEMENTS: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of the Community Development Program grantee workplans and budgets; authorization to the City Manager to add contract language on procedures for grantee advances to Mid City Neighbors contract; and authorization for the City anager to execute grantee agreements. Discussion was held. ouncilmember Reed moved to approve the grantee workplans with the xception of the Ocean Park Community Center and the Santa Monica Mid ity Neighbors. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Discussion was eld. Councilmember Jennings moved an amendment that the budget for he workplan for Pico Neighborhood Association be revised to increase is fund raising goal ten percent of the total amount of money that • s received from the City. Second by Councilmember Reed. After iscussion, the amendment to the motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards main motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 cilmember Reed moved to approve workplans of the Ocean Park unity Center program. Second by Councilmember Epstein. Mayor rds and Councilmember Conn announced that they would abstain from ussion and departed from the dias at 10:02 P.M. Mayor Pro ore Press presided to call the vote. The motion was approved by following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane Absent: Councilmember Conn and Mayor Edwards • ayor Edwards and Councilmember Conn returned to the dias at 10:02 .M. ncilmember Reed moved, for purposes of discussion, to approve the City Neighbors workplan deleting approval for any publicly funded s mailings or newsletters. Councilmember Epstein seconded the ion for discussion purposes. Discussion was held. Councilmember e moved a substitute motion to approve the Mid City Neighbors kplan, deleting the language offered by staff with respect to nges in the standard contract and return the language in this case the standard contract language which provides for quarterly review does not hinge on disbursement of the funds upon the outcome of August 9, 1983 • 402 that review. Second by Mayor Edwards for purposes of discussion. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane's substitute motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Press and Zane Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Reed, and Mayor Edwards Following discussion, Councilmember Conn moved a substitute motion to approve the staff recommendation as proposed, thereby approving the Mid City Neighbors contract with revised language regarding demonstrated progress prior to quarterly cash advances. Second by Councilmember Press. The substitute motion failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings and Press Negative: Councilmembers Epstein, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Mayor Edwards moved a substitute motion to approve the Mid City Neighbors Contract No. 3492(CCS) but that no quarterly review of money be withheld unless the matter is brought before the Council explaining the reasons, if the matter cannot be brought before the Council within a reasonable time, the money is to be paid and retracted only after the vote has been taken by the Council to withhold funds. Second by Councilmember Zane. Following discussion, the substitute motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings and Reed 11-C: TELEPHONE RATE INCREASE PROCEEDINGS: Presented was a staff report recommending the City Attorney be authorized to participate on behalf of the City in 1983 General Telephone rate increase proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission. Discussion was opened to the public. Daryl Gustafson, Executive Representative, General Telephone Company, requested a meeting with Council to discuss the rate increase. T. Santora, on behalf of the Communications Workers of America Local 11574, and representing General Telephone workers, and John Jurenka spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. Discussion was held. Councilmember Epstein moved to extend discussions past 11:00 P.M. Second by Mayor Edwards. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to authorize the City Attorney's office to participate, on behalf of the City, its cesidents and phone users, in the 1983 General Telephone Rate increase proceedings. The motion failed for lack of a second. Further discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore 12 August 9, 1983 • • • • 403 Press moved to approve the staff recommendation adding direction to staff to return to the Council with information as to their recommendation before taking a position. Second by Councilmember Conn. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmembers Epstein and Reed A recess was held at 11:13 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 11:20 P.M. with all members present. 12-A: INTERIM DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF STRAND AND LINCOLN: Presented was an appeal from the Planning Commission's denial of an application for an Interim Development Permit for construction of Mini-Mart, a retail store and convenience market at the northwest corner of Strand and Lincoln and a staff recommendation to deny the appeal without prejudice and return it to the Planning Commission for consideration. Councilmember Reed moved to deny the appeal based on the appellant not being present. Second by Councilmember Press. During discussion, Councilmember Reed suggested that a motion to reconsider denial could be made at the next meeting if a valid explanation for the absence is present. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14-A: BUILDING AND SAFETY COMMISSION: Presented was the matter of an appointment of a member to the Building and Safety Commission. Mayor Edwards opened nominations. Councilmember Epstein nominated Eleanor Wells. Mayor Edwards nominated David D. Bell. The vote on j the nominations was as follows: David D. Bell: Councilmembers Conn, Press and Mayor Edwards Eleanore Wells: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, Reed and Zane 14-B: FILMING LIGHTS IN CHAMBERS: Presented was the request of Councilmember Jennings to discuss filming lights in the Council Chambers. Councilmember Jennings moved to direct staff to adopt a policy to notify filming personnel to turn off bright lights when not actually filming. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Therefore, Eleanore Wells was appointed to the Building and Safety Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1984. Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-O 14-C: USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Presented was the request of Mayor Edwards to discuss waiving the fee for use of the Council Chambers by 13 August 9, 1983 404 the California State Consumer Advisory Council on August 26, 1983. Mayor Edwards moved to approve the use as requested. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14-D: SEASCAPE PUBLICATION: Presented was the request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss the content of the July/August 1983 issue of Seascape and its article relating to the Pico Neighborhood housing rehabilitation program. Councilmember Epstein moved to direct that a clarifying statement be placed in the next issue of Seascape on the front page in approximately the same position explaining that the program was not officially adopted by the City, nor rejected; further directing the staff that when the Seascape covers actions of groups that are not official actions of the City j clarifying language be included to that effect to distinguish between official City policy and the policy of private groups. Second by Councilmember Reed. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmember Conn 14-E: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASE SALE: Presented was the request of Councilmember Reed to discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Sale S0. Councilmember Reed moved to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Federal Minerals Management Service commending on the DEIS and noting especially our concerns for the lack of specificity in the current lease sale, the City's consistent opposition to lease sales in the Bay and problems posed for our beaches. Second by 'Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14-F: FAIR ELECTION PRACTICES COMMISSION: Presented was the request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss the recommendation of the Fair Election Practices Commission regarding changing the City elections code. Councilmember Conn moved to request the Fair Election Practices Commission to report to the City Council within 45 days with specific recommendations, if any, regarding changes to the City Elections Code and that the Council consider such proposals at that time. Second by Mayor Edwards. During discussion, and there being no objection from the second, Councilmember Epstein included in the motion a request to the Commission to include in their report any suggestions about their future. Further discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 14 August 9, 1983 n U 405 • 14-G: SANTA MONICA MALL: Presented was the request of Councilmember Epstein to discuss the request of Multiplex Corporation, doing business as Gallerie Gourmet, to have a piano player outside at Santa Monica Mall. Councilmember Epstein moved to refer the request to staff and give staff, at their discretion, authority to issue an interim permit until the matter can be brought back before the Council. Councilmember Epstein included in his motion the suggestion by Councilmember Reed that the piano player be permitted for a free one month trial as an experiment without lease negotiation at this time and see how many people complain or commend the activity. Councilmember Epstein also included in the motion the suggestion of Mayor Edwards that the standard hold-harmless clauses be required during the experiment. The motion was duly seconded and, after discussion, approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 • 14-H: COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was the request of Mayor Edwards to discuss waiving the fee for use of the Council Chambers by the California Commission on the Status of Women on September 10, 1983. Mayor Edwards moved to approve the use as requested. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 11-D: CLOSED SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL MATTERS: At 1208 A.M., Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was duly seconded and approved by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 12:08 A.M. with all members present. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of Ezapollah and Manouchr Barcohen vs. City of Santa Monica. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 • Councilmember Conn moved to approve the payment of the Claim No. ASM 83-70 of Chips Auto Radio, in the amount of $5,511.00. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 Councilmember Conn moved approval of settlement in the case of !Reffett vs. the City of Santa Monica, Case No. C64270 in the amount of $6,050.95. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 iCouncilmember Epstein moved approval of an arbitration award in the 'case of Cornejo versus the City, Case No. C65284, in the amount of 15 August 9, 1983 • 406 ,914.00 Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by e following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 ouncilmember Epstein moved approval of an arbitration award in the amount of $4,035.00 collectively for the plaintiffs Blanca Saucedo, Raul Saucedo in the case of Rebecca Whitfield vs. City of Santa onica, Case No. WEC 70015. Second by Councilmember Conn. The pnotion was approved by the following vote: i Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 9-A: LIBRARY/GUILD MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the ity Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the ibrary Guild (AFSCME Local 1634). Mayor Edwards abstained from discussion and voting on the matter. Mayor Pro Tempore Press !presided. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6735(CCS) :entitled: "A RSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ~IONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF 'UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE LIBRARY GUILD, AFSCME LOCAL 1634," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof and approving Contract No. 3994(CCS). Second by ouncilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane Abstain: Mayor Edwards B: LIBRARY NON-PROFESSIONALS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: esented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution thorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding th the Library Non-Professionals (AFSCME Local 1634). uncilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6736(CCS) entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA THORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE LIBRARY NON-PROFESSIONALS, SOME LOCAL 1634," reading by title only and waiving further reading ereof and approving Contract No. 3995(CCS). Second by uncilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane Abstain: Mayor Edwards -C: UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: resented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution uthorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding ith the United Transportation Union Local 1785. Councilmember Conn August 9, 1983 ~J U • • 407 moved to adopt Resolution No- 6737(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION, LOCAL 1785," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof and approving Contract No. 3996(CCS). Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards Negative: Councilmember Epstein 9-D: ELECTION OF COVERAGE UNDER THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CODE: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution of intention to file an election of coverage under Section 710.5 of the Unemployment Insurance Code on behalf of Library Guild (AFSCME Local 1634) and Library Non Professionals (AFSCME Local 1634). Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6738(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA OF THE INTENTION TO FILE AN ELECTION OF COVERAGE UNDER SECTION 710.5 OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CODE ON BEHALF OF LIBRARY GUILD (AFSCME LOCAL 1634) AND LIBRARY NON-PROFESSIONALS (AFSCME LOCAL 1634)," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Epstein. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Epstein, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane Abstain: Mayor Edwards ADJOURNMENT: AT 12:45 A.M., Councilmember Epstein moved to adjourn the meeting in memory of Ramiro Casillas, Dorothy F. Harrison, Harry Z, Press, William M. Ramsey, Zaria E. Webb, Theodore E. Breeken and on behalf of Councilmember Reed in memory of Edward Carson, former member of the Commission on Older Americans. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7-0 ATTEST: `' A OVED: Ann M. Shore en Edwards City Clerk Mayor 17 August 9, 1983