m-072181CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
JULY 21, 1981
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:40 P.M. Tuesday, July 21, 1981, having
been continued from July 14, 1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the
assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of
America.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway
Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember William H. Jennings
(entered at 8:3�j'�.M.)
Councilmember Dolores M. Press
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
(entered at 7:44 P.M.)
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Acting City Manager John Jalili
Acting City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark
City Clerk Ann M. Shore
6 -L: JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARIES: Presented was the matter of
salaries for the-Director of Personnel, the Director of Purchasing
and the Recycling Coordinator, continued from July 14, 1981. There
being no objection, the matter was rescheduled to August 11, 1981,
to permit the Personnel Board to meet and consider in the interim.
6 -U: PRINTING BUS SCHEDULES: Presented was a staff report
regarding bids for printing bus schedules, continued from July 14,
1981, to receive a staff report on granting bids for printing to
union employees only. Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane
moved to award Bid No. 1624 to Vaughn Printing Co. for printing
Transportation Department bus schedules in an estimated amount of
$21,000 as recommended by staff. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5 -0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
(Councilmember Reed entered at 7:44 P.M.)
Councilmember Zane moved to direct the City Attorney to draft an
appropriate resolution reflecting the Council's wishes to attach a
condition to the granting of contracts for bids for printing items
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only to those printers which employ union labor. Second by
Councilmember Conn. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore
Edwards moved to hear members of the public. Second by
Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Terry Vaughn, representing Vaughn Printing Co., spoke in support of
leaving the bid process open to both union and non -union shops.
The motion to request a resolution was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta
Goldway
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
Councilmember Conn moved to add Items 9 -C, 10 -C, 13 -P and 13 -Q to
the agenda. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by a vote of five in favor, Councilmember Reed opposed and
Councilmember Jennings absent. Councilmember Reed requested the
record to reflect that she is voting against the motion because the
items were submitted to the Council too late for her to have an
opportunity to read them.
7 -G: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT AT 1048 PEARL
STREET: Presented for consideration was Claim No. M -042 of Sandra
J. B. Sollars for an exemption from the building moratorium to
construct a 5 -unit townhouse at 1048 Pearl Street, referred to
hearing examiner at the meeting of July 14, 1981. The staff report
was presented. The hearing was opened. Sandra Sollars, already
sworn on July 14, 1981, responded to questions and spoke in support
of the project. Discussion was held. (Councilmember Jennings
entered at 8:35 P.M.). There being no one else wishing to speak,
the hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved to grant
the hardship exemption with a condition that the applicant enter
into an agreement to insure that the unit that is to be occupied by
the applicant or a family member remain available to a low /moderate
income family following the applicant or family member vacating
that unit. During discussion, Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards included
in the motion the request of Councilmember Reed that the
restriction to low /moderate income family after the family use has
stopped be either by sale or by rental; further that there be an
agreement with the City that if the owner decides to sell, the City
has right of first refusal. Second by Councilmember Reed.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved a substitute motion
to grant the haradship exemption subject to the conditions that (1)
one unit be occupied by the owner and (2) should the applicant be
unable to obtain the construction loans necessary to begin the
project by October 1 the project become subject to any requirements
for condominium development that are enacted by the Council at the
expiration of the moratorium; the City Attorney to prepare
appropriate documents. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The
substitute motion was approved by the following vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Reed and Zane
Negative: Councilmembers Jennings and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Councilmember Conn moved to deny the claim for vested right on this
project. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmembers Jennings and
Reed
8 -A: PARKING METER RATES: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction increasing parking meter
rates on Main Street between Colorado Avenue and Pico Boulevard.
The hearing was declared open by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 8:50
P.M. There being no one present wishing to speak to the matter.
Councilmember Conn moved to close the hearing at 8:50 P.M. Second
by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. (Councilmember Jennings departed at
8:50 P.M.) The motion to close the public hearing was approved by
unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to introduce an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SECTION 3393A OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ",
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second
by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6 -0
Absent: Councilmember Jennings
(Councilmember Jennings entered at 8:52 P.M.)
8 -B: DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Presented was a staff
report transmitting an ordinance for introduction reducing offense
of drinking in public. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn
moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 4204a
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 3606a TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ", reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The
public hearing was declared open by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 9:01
P.M. Alison D. S. L. Arnold requested clarification of the
reference in the ordinance to drinking in public areas. There
being no one else wishing to speak, Councilmember Zane moved to
close the public hearing at 9:04 P.M. Second by Councilmember
Conn. The,motion to close the hearing was approved by a vote of
six in favor, Councilmember Reed opposed. The motion to introduce
the ordinance was approved by the following vote:
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July 21, 1981
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmember Reed
8 -C: ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction relating to
administrative reorganization as approved in the 1981 -82 City
budget. Discussion was held. The public hearing was opened at
9:16 P.M. There being no one wishing to speak to the matter,
Councilmember Conn moved to close the hearing at 9:16 P.M. Second
by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote. Councilmember Conn moved to introduce an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CREATING CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS OF CITY GOVERNMENT ", revised in
Section 2227 to indicate that the Director of Community and
Environmental Services shall be the head of the Community and
Neighborhood Services Department, reading by titly only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmembers Jennings and
Reed
8 -E: PARKING LOT METERS: Presented was a staff report
transmitting an ordinance for introduction authorizing parking
meters on publicly -owned or operated parking lots. The public
hearing was opened at 9:22 P.M. There being no one wishing to
speak to the matter Councilmember Conn moved to close the hearing
at 9:22 P.M. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to introduce
an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3393F TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE ", reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
9 -C: WATER CONNECTION FEES: Presented for consideration was a
staff report transmitting a resolution establishing water
connection fees for new construction. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to adopt Resolution No. 6321(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ESTABLISHING A WATER CONSTRUCTION AND CONNECTION FEE ",
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second
by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
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Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to hear Item 13 -Q at this time.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
13 -0: CAROUSEL AT THE PIER: Presented for consideration was the
request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss plans for operation of
the Carousel during remaining summer months and restoration of'the
Carousel building. Barbara Williams, Archivist, presented a
proposal for a grand opening weekend at the Carousel on August 14,
15 and 16, 1981 and a Carousel operations schedule August 14
through September 30, 1981. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Zane moved to grant to the City Manager the authority to negotiate
the appropriate contracts and make necessary arrangements to
operate the Carousel from August 14 through September 30, 1981,
with a grand opening weekend on August 14, 15, and 16, 1981.
Second by Councilmember Conn. With the consent of the second,
Councilmember Zane included in the motion the suggestion of
Councilmember Reed that on Saturday and Sunday August 15th and 16th
children 5 years and under accompanied by an adult be admitted
free. With the consent of the second, Councilmember Zane included
in the motion authorizing the City Manager to pay transportation
for the President of the National Carousel Association to come to
Santa Monica to train personnel. The motion, as amended, was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to direct the City Manager to discuss
with the Pier Lessees Association plans by which they can
coordinate and facilitate the promotion of this fund - raising event.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to authorize the City Manager to
proceed with development of plans and cost estimates for renovation
of the Carousel building for Council review. Second by
Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Contract No. 3701(CCS).
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to consider Item 13 -N at this time.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
13 -N: DISABLED PERSONS OFFICE: Presented for consideration was
the request of Councilmember Press for discussion of establishment
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of an office for disabled persons within City government. Brooks
Gleason, Marcia Gayle and Jane Small Sanford spoke in support of an
office serving disabled persons. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to prepare a report of
recommendation for Council on the matter of a disabled persons
office. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. After discussion, the
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmember Reed
10 -A: C3 SITE REVIEW DISTRICT: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation of the Planning Commission that the
City attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance establishing a
Site Review District for the C3 district located between Ocean
Avenue, Second Street, Wilshire Boulevard and Colorado Avenue.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the staff directing
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance establishing a
Site Review District in the C3 district within the area of Ocean
Avenue, Second Street, Wilshire Avenue and Colorado Avenue and that
the ordinance be returned for consideration in a coordinated
fashion with deliberations and recommendations from the Moratorium
Task Forces. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
10 -C: HOUSING ELEMENT EIR: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a recommendation of the Planning Commission and City
Attorney that City retain consultants to assist in preparation of
the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the City Attorney that outside
consultants be retained in the preparation of the Housing Element
Environmental Impact Report and to approve an appropriation of
$30,000 for that purpose. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards.
With the consent of the second, Councilmember Zane included in the
motion an amendment requested by Mayor Yannatta Goldway that the
Planning Commission be directed to delete from consideration the
portion of the Citizens Advisory Committee recommendations
pertaining to inclusionary in -lieu fees for remodeling in R -1
areas, the proposal with respect to allowing the addition of an
extra unit in the backyard in single- family areas, and the proposal
to make it legal to rent out a room in the R -1 area. After
discussion, the motion as amended, was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
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Negative: Councilmember Jennings
11 -E: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 41461: Presented was a staff report
regarding Final Tract Map No. 41461 submitted by John Kaufman and
Steve Wiseman for a 5 unit office condominium conversion at 1750
Fourteenth Street. Discussion was held. (Councilmember Conn
departed at 10:47 P.M.) Councilmember Zane moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6322(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 41461 ", reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards,
Jennings, Reed and Zane
Councilmember Press and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Councilmember Conn
(Councilmember Conn entered at 10:51 P.M.)
Councilmember Conn moved to extend discussions past 11:00 P.M.
Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by a vote of
6 in favor, Councilmember Reed opposed.
11 -G: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM/BAY AREA
MULTI - SERVICE CENTER: Presented was a staff report reviewing the
Annual Community Development Block Grant program and recommending
an allocation, carry -over of funds, setting of deadlines and a
public hearing. Staff reported in regard to a proposal received
from the Bay Area Multi- Service Center requesting an extension of
six months to continue searching for an appropriate building for
use as a social service center. Harry Gewertz, Board Chairman of
the Center, spoke in support of their request. Discussion was
held. Councilmember Conn moved to approve extended use of CDBG
funds to the Bay Area Multi- Service Center for an additional six
months and approve allocation of $21,500 in CDBG funds for
extension through the end of December 1981. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore Edwards. During discussion, and with the consent of the
second, Councilmember Conn included in the motion direction to
staff to work with the Bay Area Multi- Service Center to evaluate
various options with the understanding that within six months there
will be before Council a specific proposal for either
rehabilitation or new construction to provide a
multi- social - service center. After discussion, the motion and its
addition was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
Councilmember Conn moved to direct staff to schedule and publish
notices of a public hearing in September in conjunction with the
required CDBG performance assessment hearing and to direct staff to
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carry forward $1,621,925 in prior year CDBG funds to be
incorporated in the City's 981 -82 budget. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
13 -A: EL SALVADOR INTERVENTION: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Conn for discussion of a resolution opposing
intervention in E1 Salvador. Discussion was introduced by
Councilmember Conn. Councilmember Conn moved to direct the City
Attorney's office to prepare a resolution expressing opposition to
U. S. intervention in the internal affairs of E1 Salvador. Second
by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed
moved a substitute motion to direct the drafting of a resolution
which calls upon the government of this country to cease and desist
from deporting El Salvadorians who have fled the ravages of
internal strife in their own country and change the misdirected
policies currently adopted with regard to withholding political
asylum for these people. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The
substitute motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
Councilmember Conn moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution expressing opposition to U. S. intervention in E1
Salvador. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. After discussion, and
with the consent of the second. Councilmember Conn included in the
motion the request of Councilmember Jennings that the resolution
include language with respect to the involvement of all foreign
powers in the affairs of E1 Salvador. Member of the public, Alison
D. S. L. Arnold, raised the question of whether the City should be
taking stands on issues such as these. The motion, as amended, was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmember Reed
13 -8: TASK FORCE ON THE ARTS: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Conn for discussion of appointment of a Task Force on
the Arts as preparation for a Commission on the Arts. Discussion
was held, as introduced by Councilmember Conn. Councilmember Conn
moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
establishing a Task Force on the Arts in preparation for making
appointments and studying the issue. Second by Councilmember Zane.
After discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane, and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmember Reed
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I I - 3-C: WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY: Presented was the request of
Cuncilmember Conn for discussion of a resolution designating
August 22nd as Women's Equality Day and supporting demonstrations
and fund raisers related to programs of the National Organization
of Women. Councilmember Conn introduced the matter. Discussion
was held. Councilmember Conn moved to direct the City Attorney to
prepare a resolution in support of Women's Equality Day on August
22nd and in support of those activities that will lead toward
adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment. Second by Councilmember
Press. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
13 -F: COASTAL RESOURCES (SB 735): Presented was the request of
Mayor Yannatta Goldway for discussion regarding SB 735 (Coastal
Resources). Mayor Yannatta Goldway introduced discussion.
Councilmember Conn moved to authorize the Mayor to write
Assemblyman Levine and other appropriate people indicating Council
support of SB 735. Second by Councilmember Jennings. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
13 -G: NUCLEAR WEAPONS: Presented was the request of Councilmember
Press for a resolution opposing nuclear weapons. Councilmember
Prss introduced discussion. Councilmember Zane moved to adopt a
resolution in opposition to nuclear war preparation using wording
of the resolution adopted by the City of San Francisco on the same
subject. Second by Councilmember Press. Councilmember Zane moved
to hear from members of the public. Second by Councilmember Press.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Jerry Rubin spoke in
support of the resolution. Following discussion, and with the
consent of the second, Councilmember Zane amended the motion to
direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution opposing nuclear
war preparation using as a model the resolution adopted by the City
of San Francisco. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor
Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Councilmember Reed requested that the record reflect that she does
not believe the City needs a foreign nor military policy.
Councilmember Zane requested the record to reflect that this could
hardly be called a military policy and that the City has no budget
pertaining to military activity.
13 -H: OFFSHORE DRILLING /MARINE SANCTUARIES: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Zane for consideration of a proposed
resolution opposing offshore drilling in California and supporting
protection of marine sanctuaries. Councilmember Zane introduced
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discussion. Councilmember Zane moved to authorize the Mayor to
write a letter to be sent prior to July 31st to the Secretary of
the Interior, other relevant agencies and the Callifornia
delegation, opposing the sale of any tracts for offshore drilling
off the coast of California and to assure the protection of marine
sanctuaries, in particular in the Channel Islands area off the
coast near Santa Barbara as well as throughout the lease sale area
off the Santa Monica coast; further that the letter be signed by
all Councilmembers who wish to do so. Second by Councilmember
Reed. After discussion, the motion was approved by the following
vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
13 -I: DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCES: Presented was the request of
Councilmemebr Zane for discussion of proposed changes to the
resolution pertaining to Development Task Forces. Discussion was
introduced by Councilmember Zane. Councilmember Zane moved to
direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution amending
Resolution No. 6270(CCS) as follows: On page 5, Priority I:c., the
second half which reads "and what residential zones might be
rezoned to accommodate mixed uses" should be moved to be the
responsibility of the Residential Task Force; also on page 5,
Priority II:1., regarding establishment of fees or other provisions
to meet increased demand for recreational, cultural, transportation
and social services, should be moved to Priority I; on page 3, the
last line be changed to indicate that the public hearing is to be
held no later than August 17th (rather than August 3rd) to fit in
with the Planning Commission's hearings on the Housing Element and
to give additional time to the Task Force; on page 5, that Priority
II:l., be included to consider the development of any standards for
commercial condominium conversions in the City; further that the
resolution include the appointment of Planning Commissioner Robert
Kleffel to the Commercial /Industrial Development Task Force,
Planning Commissioner Robert Sullivan to the Residental
Development Task Force, and Planning Commissioner Herbert Katz to
the Neighborhood Planning /Permit Process Task Force. Second by
Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. After discussion, the motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
13 -J: PERMIT EXPIRATION DATES: Presented was the request of Mayor
Yannatta Goldway for discussion of an ordinance establishing
expiration dates on permits issued and not pursued, such as the
Architectural Review Board, Environmental Impact Report, etc.
After discussion, Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to direct staff to
review permits and report as to those which should have expiration
dates. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
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13 -K: FARMERS MARKET ON THE MALL: Presented was the request of
Councilmember Reed for discussion of the audit procedures and
repayment of appropriate internal accounts from revenues related to
the Farmers Market. Councilmember Reed introduced discussion and
moved that the Street Department accounts be reimbursed for the
cost of posters and other affiliated costs for the Farmers Market
from the Farmers Market revenues before any revenues accrue to the
General Fund. Second by Councilmember Jennings. Discussion was
held, including participation by Cynthia Wornham, manager of the
Farmers Market, who described their project and responded to
questions. Councilmember Conn moved a substitute motion to refer
the matter (Councilmember Reed's motion) to staff for a report.
Second by Councilmember Zane. After discussion, the substitute
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Jennings, Press, Zane and
Mayor Yannatta Goldway
Negative: Councilmember Reed
Councilmember Conn moved to direct staff to provide Council with a
complete report on the status of the Farmers Market, particularly
as it relates to other associations with which the City is
involved. Second by Councilmember Zane. After discussion, the
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
13 -L: BEACH PARKING PERMITS: Presented for consideration was the
request of Councilmember Jennings for discussion of the sale of
monthly permits for beach parking. Councilmember Jennings
introduced discussion. There being no objection to a later staff
report, if appropriate, no action was taken at this time.
13 -M: EQUAL PAY: Presented was the request of Councilmember Press
for discussion of equal pay for work of comparable value.
Councilmember Press introduced discussion. There being no
objection, the matter was continued to be returned to the agenda
when the staff report on the subject is available.
13 -0: TREE PLANTING POLICY: Presented was the request of Mayor
Yannatta Goldway for discussion of the City's Tree Planting Policy
and its current status. Mayor Yannatta Goldway introduced
discussion noting that the matter had been referred to the
Architectural Review Board. There being no objection, staff was
requested to make current tree planting standards available to all
Councilmembers and return the matter to the agenda of August 25,
1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to request staff to make an
administrative report to Council on a tree preservation ordinance.
Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0
13 -P: KCRW ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE: Mayor Yannatta Goldway
announced that the KCRW annual subscription drive is in process.
ll -J: CLOSED SESSION: At 1:05 A.M. Councilmember Conn moved to
adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation and personnel matters. At 1:30 A.M., Council convened
with the following members present: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards,
Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Mayor Yannatta Goldway
moved to agree to pay an additional $500 toward court and legal
costs in the case of California versus Watt in protecting the
California Coastline. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5 -0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve payment in the settlement
of the cases of Eileen Benner versus the City, and Klein versus the
City. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5 -0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
ADJOURNMENT: At 1:32 A.M. Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn to
7:30 P.M. Friday, July 24, 1981, and 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 25,
1981 to hold Closed Sessions for the purpose of discussing
selection of a City Manager. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5 -0
Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Ann M. Shore Ruth Yannatta Goldway
City Clerk Mayor
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