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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 9, 1995
A regulaz meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Rosenstein at
6:36 P.M., on Tuesday, May 9, 1995, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Paul Rosenstein
Mayor Pro Tempore Asha Greenberg
Councihnember Judy Abdo
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Ken Genser
(arrived at 6:42 P.M.)
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Pamela O'Connor
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Mazsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Clarice E. Dykhouse
Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
4-A: PROCLAMATION/PRESERVATION WEEK/MAY 14 1995: Mayor Rosenstein
presented a proclamation declazing the week of May 14, 1995 as "Preservation Week" in the City
of Santa Monica.
Councilmember Genser reported present at 6:42 P.M.
4-B: PRESENTATION/FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Chief Bridges presented commendations
to Laura Hernandez, Disaster Coordinator, and Jim Hone, Fire Division Chief, for their
contributions to the Oklahoma City bombing recovery effort.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented was the Consent Calendaz, whereby all items are
considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion. Members
of the public Ron Taylor and Joy Fullmer discussed items on the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro
Tempore Greenberg moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos. 6-A,
6-D and 6-E, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Second by Councilmember Ebner. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers O'Connor, Ebner, Greenberg Genser, Holbrook,
Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
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6-B: CONTINIIING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY: Resolution No. 8897(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted.
6-C: REJECTION OF BID/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE VEHICLE: Bid No.
2520 to purchase a hazardous materials response vehicle for lease/purchase for the Fire Department
was rejected.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: Discussion was held. Councilmember Genser moved to continue
the minutes of the meetings of April 11 and 25, 1995, and ask the City Clerk, to the best of her
ability, to revise same to indicate the actual attendance of Councilmembers throughout the meetings.
Second by Councilmember O'Connor. Discussion was held. Mayor Rosenstein moved a substitute
motion to approve the minutes of the meetings of April 11 and 25, 1995, as prepazed. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg. Discussion was held. The substitute motion was approved,
Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, and O'Connor opposed.
6-D: AWARD OF CONTRACT/STRIPING/SIGNING MODIFICATIONBROADWAY/
7TH. 11TH AND 17TH STREETS: Discussion was held. Mayor Rosenstein moved to award
Contract No. 7141(CCS) to Sterndahl Enterprises Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount
of $73,622 for the installation of striping and signing modifications along Broadway, from Lincoln
to 26th Street; 7th, 1 lth and 17th Streets, from Wilshire to Pico Boulevard; and authorize the City
Parking and Traffic Engineer to issue any change orders necessary to complete additional work to
the extent of funds available in accordance with the Administrative Instruction on Change Orders.
The motion was duly seconded. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
Negative: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Holbrook
6-E: GUARANTY AGREEMENT/AMBAC/SURETY BOND/WASTEWATER
ENTERPRISE REVENUE BONDS 1993 REFUNDING SERIES: Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg and Councilmember Ebner excused themselves from deliberation on this item due to a
possible conflict of interest. Mayor Rosenstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 8898(CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GUARANTY AGREEMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was duly seconded. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affumative: Councilmembers Abdo, Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor, Mayor
Rosenstein
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entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.68.010, 2.68.030, 2.68.040,
2.68.050, 2.68.060, 2.68.070 AND 2.68.080 RELATING TO PROCEDURES AND POLICIES OF
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM," reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember O'Connor. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Ebner, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
8-C: ORDINANCE/REGISTRATION OF AMMUNITION SALES: Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and first reading adding Chapter 3.25 to the Santa Monica Municipal
Code regazding registration of ammunition sales. Council asked questions of staff. At 7:30 P.M.,
Mayor Rosenstein declared the public hearing open. Members of the public Irene Zivi, Joanne
Leavitt, Mayor Rick Cole (City of Pasadena), and Susan Cloke spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance. Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns. Members of the public
Bruce Jochim and John Jurenka spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mayor Rosenstein
closed the public hearing at 7:50 P.M. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Rosenstein moved
to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF -THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 3.25 TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGISTRATION OF AMNfCTNITION SALES," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof, and ask staff to communicate this action with other
cities in the region. Second by Councilmember Genser. Councilmember Genser moved to amend
the motion to also ask staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature thanking the City of
Pasadena for showing leadership on this issue. The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion
was held. Council asked questions of staff. Mayor Pro Tempore Greenbere moved to amend the
motion to ask staff to research the possibility of regulating the purchase of ammunition through the
mail and report back to Council. The motion was accepted as friendly. Council asked questions of
staff. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Abdo, Ebner, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Rosenstein
8-D: ORDINANCE/AMENDING C4, C6, AND Ml DISTRICTS: Presented was an ordinance
for introduction and first reading amending vazious provisions of the Zoning Ordinance related to
the C4, C6, and Ml districts, accessory building standards; landscaping standards and parking
standazds provisions; repealing certain provisions of the project design and development standazds;
and adding provisions regarding development spanning zoning districts, automobile washing
facilities, and operating hours of certain auto-related uses. Council asked questions of staff. At 8:12
P.M., Mayor Rosenstein declazed the public hearing open. Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns. Mayor Rosenstein closed the public hearing at 8:13 P.M. Council asked
questions of staff. Councilmember Genser moved to introduce the ordinance with findings with
substitute language as follows: SECTION 2, 9.04.08.26.030(b) to read: "Expansion of existing
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Negative: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Holbrook
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg requested that the record reflect that she voted "no" on this item
because it reduces the funds for Virginia Avenue Park and the plan does not adequately address
public safety and economic opportunities for Santa Monica residents.
Councilmember Holbrook requested that the record reflect that he voted "no" on this item because
he believes that the report and recommendations of staff were appropriate and he supported that.
Councihnember Ebner requested that the record reflect that she voted "no" on this item because it
took money away from Virginia Avenue Park, it did not in any way address the needs of the
residents of Pico Neighborhood, and although she supported the staff recommendation she cannot
support the amendment which eliminated funds for open space.
13-A: THOMAS F. SCULLY/REBUILDING/VETERANS' MEMORIAL: Presented was the
request of Thomas F. Scully to address Council regazding rebuilding the veterans' memorial.
Council asked questions of Mr. Scully. Members of the public Reuben Wein, Abban Grey, and
Harold Boston spoke in support of rebuilding the veterans' memorial. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Abdo moved to direct staff to return with proposals to restore the memorial,
including up-to-date language and veterans through current times, and research the possibility of an
eternal flame. Second by Councilmember Genser. Discussion was held. Mavor Pro Tempore
Greenbere moved to amend the motion that the proposals be presented when the budget is presented.
The motion was accepted as friendly. Discussion was held. The motion was unanimously
approved.
14-A: LETTER OF RESIGNATION/STEPHEN HARBY/LANDMARKS COMMISSION:
Councilmember Holbrook moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Stephen Harby of the
Landmarks Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy.
Second by Councilmember Genser. The motion was unanimously approved.
14-C: MAYORAL APPOINTMENT/COUNCIL LIAISONS/SANTA MONICA-MALIBU
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION/SANTA MONICA
COMNIUNI'I'Y COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mayor Rosenstein announced
the appointment of himself and Councilmember Holbrook as liaisons with Santa Monica-Malibu
Unified School District Boazd of Education and Santa Monica Community College District Boazd
of Trustees.
14-B: SET PUBLIC HEARING/MH)-CITY TRAFFIC PLAN: Mayor Rosenstein and
Councilmember Holbrook declazed conflicts of interest and excused themselves from the
proceedings. Presented was the request of Councilmember Ebner to discuss setting a public hearing
regarding the Mid-City Traffic Plan. Council asked questions of staff. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Ebner moved to hold a public hearing regarding the Mid-City Traffic Plan and
direct staff to report back on the results of the last six months. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
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