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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 1995
An adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Rosenstein
at 6:32 P.M., on Tuesday, February 21, 1995, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Paul Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tempore Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
(arrived at 6:46 P.M.)
Councilmember Pamela O'Connor
(arrived at 6:40 P.M.)
Councilmember Judy Abdo
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Mazsha Jones Moutrie
Assistant City Clerk Beth Sanchez
Councilmember Ebner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
8-A: REPAIR CRITERLA/RETROFITTING STANDARDS/CRITICAL FACILITIES: The
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1737(CCS)
regarding repair criteria and retrofitting standards for critical facilities and amending Santa Monica
Municipal Code Section 8.04.230 will be considered with Item No. 10-B.
9-A: MULTI-FAMILY EARTHQUAKE REPAIR LOAN PROGRAM: Presented was the
request to approve amended guidelines and procedures for the Multi-family Earthquake Repair
Loan (MEAL) program, funding distribution by program category, and budgeting of
$25,000,000 in Emergency Supplemental Community Development Block Grant funds.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to approve the Amended Guidelines and
Procedures for the Multifamily Earthquake Repair Loan Program; approve the funding
distribution by program category recommended by the Housing Commission; and approve the
budgeting of $25,000,000 in Emergency Supplemental CDBG funds, as presented by staff, with
the following changes: 1) the amount of the allocation in column 2 for post-earthquake
purchasers of buildings be limited to $2 million at this time; 2) green-tagged units be eligible
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for funding under column 3; 3) ask staff to investigate and work with the Housing Commission
in analyzing the possible need for subsidizing existing low-income tenants who might not be able
to afford pass-throughs of repair costs for the units; 4) approve now, subject to HUD approval,
and ask staff to seek that HUD approval, that affordable replacement units can be constructed on
non-earthquake-impacted sites; 5) staff work with Housing Commission and other appropriate
agencies to ensure that displaced tenants are notified when repaired housing comes on-line; 6) staff
work with Housing Commission to assure that the processing for the loans is streamlined so that
there is truly a responsive situation; 7) staff to continue to analyze the needs of the people with
Section 8 certificates who aze temporazily displaced; 8) staff to report to Council with an
information item (or in whatever manner staff deems appropriate) with progress on the vazious
issues. Second by Councilmember Abdo. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Holbrook
Councilmember Ebner requested that the record reflect that she voted "no" on this item because
she feels that it is only a political maneuver as the majority of the Council is so concerned with
perpetuating its political phIlosophy that it is willing to sacrifice the broader community. Further,
Councilmember Ebner stated her belief that this action does not serve the community; it is very
lopsided and she does not think that the people who live in the City are served by this action.
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg requested that the record reflect that she voted "no" on this item
because although she believes it is a start and it is important to get funding to the people and get
the units repaired, the program does not go far enough to ensure that people are returned
expeditiously to their homes. Also, Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg said that the addition of green
tagged buildings in column 3 would actually lead to the displacement of residents of Santa
Monica.
Councilmember Holbrook requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item because
of the $32 million in disaster funds which were received, $9.546 million has been approved for
use that he does not believe relates to the federal intent that it was given.
9-B: CLOSED SESSION: Held at end of meeting.
10-A: ASSESSMENT COSTS/REPAIRS TO SIDEWALKS/DRNEWAYS/Ci7RBS/
REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT: The public hearing and recommendation to adopt a resolution
confirming assessment costs and the report of the Superintendent of Streets regazding repairs to
damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs and removal of damaged pavement in the parkway area
on vazious city streets (SR-95-191) was continued to the meeting of February 28, 1995.
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- 8-A: REPAII2 CRITERIA/RETROFITTING. STANDARDS/CRITICAL FACILITIES:
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 1737(CCS) regarding repair criteria and retrofitting standards for critical facilities and
amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 8.04.230.
10-B: SAFETY ELEMENT: Presented was the public hearing on the Safety Element and final
Environmental Impact Report; adoption of resolutions certifying the final Environmental Impact
Report, approving the adoption of the Safety Element, amending the Public Safety and Seismic
Safety Elements of the General Plan, making findings necessary to approve the Safety Element,
and adopting the mitigation monitoring program for the Safety Element of the General Plan.
Council asked questions of staff. At 8:21 P.M., Mayor Rosenstein declared the public hearing
open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Member of the public Sharon
O'Rourke discussed proposed safety measures which may be taken by the Gas Company.
Member of the public Mark Olson spoke in support of the Safety Element. Member of the
public John Lykes discussed the possible victimization of tenants after situations such as the
recent earthquake. Mayor Rosenstein closed the public hearing at 8:37 P.M. Mavor Pro
Tempore Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 8862(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember
Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Ebner, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenbere moved to adopt Resolution No. 8863(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING
THE SAFETY ELEMENT AND AMENDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT AND
SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Ebner, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 8864(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING
FINDINGS NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE SAFETY ELEMENT;" and Resolution No.
8865(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE SAFETY
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Abdo. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Ebner, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
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Councilember Abdo moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 1737(CCS) REGARDING REPAIR CRITERIA AND
RETROFITTING STANDARDS FOR CRITICAL FACILITIES AND AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.04.230," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilnembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Greenberg, Genser, Ebner,
Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
14-A: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Discussion was held. Members
of the public Jim Donaldson and Brian Ouzounian discussed the composition of the Airport
Commission. Discussion was held. Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Pier Restoration Corporation. Councilmember Holbrook nominated Linda
Sullivan. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed. Councilmember
Genser moved to appoint Linda Sullivan by acclamation to the Pier Restoration Corporation for
a term ending November 9, 1997. The motion was duly seconded and approved, Mayor Pro
Tempore Greenberg abstained. Councilmember Abdo moved to continue the appointment to the
Airport Commission for at least one week. Discussion was held. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Greenberg. :The motion was approved, Councilmember Ebner opposed and
Councilmember Genser abstained. Discussion was held.
Appointments to the Arts Commission and Pier Restoration Corporation were continued.
14-B: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/GREGORY SPIESS/BAYSIDE DISTRICT
CORPORATION: Councilnember Holbrook moved to accept with regrets the letter of
resignation from Gregory Spiess of the Bayside District Corporation and authorize the City Clerk
to publish a Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy. Second by Mayor Rosenstein. The motion was
unanimously approved.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns with various
issues. Member of the public Simon LeDuff spoke in opposition to the retrofit of soft story
construction. Member of the public Jim Donaldson discussed problems with the Santa Monica
Airport.
9-B: CLOSED SESSYON: At 9:05 P.M., Council adjourned to Closed Session for conference
with Legal Counsel with regard to existing litigation as follows:
1. Santa Monica Housine Council v City of Santa Monica, LASC #/SS005191.
Councilmember Ebner was excused from the meeting at 9:50 P.M. No action was taken.
At 11:20 P.M., Council reconvened with all members present except Councilmember Ebner.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 11:20 P.M., the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, February 28, 1995, in
memory of Davy Forston, Robert Monchton, and Salvador T. Palomino, Jr.
ATTEST:
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Beth Sanchez
Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED:
Paul Rosenstein
Mayor
February 21, 1995