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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA MONZCA AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
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AUGUST 9, 1983
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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,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:
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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
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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
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