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m-072881CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JULY 28, 1981 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Yannatta Goldway at 7:41 P.M. following a Housing Authority Meeting which convened at 7:38 P.M. and adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Mayor Yannatta Goldway led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America and then introduced Reverend Michael Cowan, Venice United Methodist Church, who offered the Invocation. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ruth Yannatta Goldway Mayor Pro Tempore Ken Edwards Councilmember James P. Conn Councilmember William H. Jennings Councilmember Dolores M. Press Councilmember Christine E. Reed Councilmember Dennis Zane Acting City Manager John Jalili City Attorney Robert M. Myers Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stark City Clerk Ann M. Shore Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to add Items 11 -F, 11 -G and 13 -A through 13 -E to the agenda. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilmember Conn moved to consider Items 9 -C and 9 -B at this time. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 9 -C AND 9 -B: EL SALVADOR INTERVENTION: Presented for consideration were resolutions stating opposition to foreign intervention in E1 Salvador and urging the U.S. government to cease deportion E1 Salvadorians. Discussion was held. Assymblyman Mel Levine, Hugh Byrne and Karin Pally spoke in support of the resolutions. Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6327(CCS) entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN OPPOSITION TO UNITED STATES AND OTHER FOREIGN INTERVENTION IN EL SALVADOR ", amended at the request of Councilmember Zane so that SECTION 1 read: "That all foreign intervention in El Salvador immediately cease and that the people of El Salvador be given the right of self - governance through democratic elections to be held pursuant to a negotiated peace settlement." Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. After discussion, Councilmember Jennings moved amendments as follows: the third and fourth WHEREASES be amended to read "WHEREAS the Human Rights Commission of the Archdioceses of San Salvador has documented thousands of assassinations and atrocities committed by the forces of both the left and right, and WHEREAS the United States and other 1 July 28, 1981 foreign powers have supplied and continue to supply advisors and aid to the government of El Salvador and to the opponents of such government; and SECTION 2 be revised to read "that the President and Congress of the United States immediately stop all military aid to El Salvador, including military advisors, and call upon all other foreign powers to immediately stop their aid to the opponents of such country." Second by Councilmember Reed. After discussion, the amendment failed by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway The original motion adopting the resolution as amended by Councilmember Zane was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers Jennings and Reed Councilmember Conn moved to adopt Resolution No. 6328(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN OPPOSITION TO THE DEPORTATION OF EL SALVADORIAN NATIONALS ". Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Councilmember Reed moved the following amendments to the resolution: The second WHEREAS clause to read "WHEREAS because of the terrorism, violence and other human rights violations, many persons have fled E1 Salvador, sought refuge in the United States, and some of them in Santa Monica, and Section 1 to read: "That the City Council of the City of Santa Monica is opposed to the summary deportation of E1 Salvadorian refugees and urges the United States Government to grant asylum to E1 Salvadorian refugees and to grant these refugees a fair hearing prior to any deportation action." Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. With the consent of the second, Councilmember Conn included Councilmember Reed's amendment into the main motion. Discussion was held. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 4 -A: RECOGNITION OF SERVICE: May, plaques and expressed appreciation members for past service on Boards Airport Commission; Edward Carson, Sylvia Silberman, Personnel Board; Commission. Dr Yannatta Goldway presented to the following outgoing and Commissions: Herbert Roney, Commission on Older Americans; Geraldine Kennedy, planning CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the 2 July 28, 1981 exception of Items 6 -D, 6 -L, 6 -0 and 6 -R, adopting resolutions and ordinances therein, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 6 -A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of City Council Meetings held June 10, June 16, June 23 and June 30, 1981, was approved. 6 -B: REVOLVING CASH FUNDS: Request for reimbursement of the following Departmental Revolving Cash Funds: Purchasing $224.78; Recreation & Parks $143.07, was approved. 6 -C: PARKING METER RATES: Ordinance No. 1212(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 3393A OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ", increasing parking meter rates on Main Street between Colorado Avenue and Pico Boulevard, was adopted, having been introduced July 21, 1981. 6 -E: WORD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT: Resolution No. 6323(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FURTHER FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PURCHASE OF WORD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ", with Agile Corporation in amount of $13,193.66, was adopted. 6 -F: REFUSE BIN TRAILER: Resolution No. 6324(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FURTHER FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PURCHASE OF A SIX BIN TRAILER ", authorizing City Manager to execute purchase agreement to Midway Fishing Tool Co. in amount of $8,957.16, was adopted. 6 -G: ENGINE TESTER: Resolution No. 6325(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FURTHER FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PURCHASE OF AN ENGINE TESTER ", 'authorizing City Manager to execute purchase agreement to Sun Electric Corporation for Mechanical Maintenance engine tester in amount of $6,088.64, was adopted. 6 -H: TENNIS CONCESSION: Recommendation to award Bid No. 1628 to Leon Singleton Michael Anderson for tennis instruction concession at Lincoln Park, was approved. 6 -I: PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: Recommendation to award Bid No. 1613 to Dewitt Co., Gale Barstow, United Wilshire and Douglas Oil Co. in various amounts to furnish and deliver petroleum products, was approved. 6 -J: BUS CLEANING: Recommendation to award Bid No. 1622 to B & W Service Industries for bus cleaning services to July 31, 1982, in amount of $22,000, was approved. 3 July 28, 1981 6 -K: COMPUTER PAPER: Recommendation to award Bid No. 1629 to Burroughts Corporation for Greenbar Continuous Computer Stock Paper in amount of $16,482.68, was approved. 6 -M: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TREASURER: Recommendation to direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance amendments designating Director of Finance as Redevelopment Agency Treasurer and allowing appointment of Agency Deputy Treasurer (City Treasurer), was approved. 6 -N: LITTER CONTROL GRANT: Recommendation to appropriate $7,851 to 1981 -82 budget of the Street Sweeping /Cleaning Division for Litter Control Grant Program, was approved. 6 -P: WEED ABATEMENT: Resolution No. 6326(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE 1981 WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PREPARED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS ", was adopted. 6 -Q: NEWSRACK ORDINANCE: Recommendation to direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending the Newsrack Ordinance to enlarge the area of Zone A, was approved. 6 -S: CLAIMS SUPERVISION: Recommendation to defer EBASCO contract to study claims supervision for the City, was approved. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. 6 -D: ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION: Presented was an ordinance for adoption having been introduced July 21, 1981, relating to administrative reorganization, pursuant to approval of the 1981 -82 City Budget. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1213(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CREATING CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS OF CITY GOVERNMENT ", reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Press. 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 6 -L: PRE -MIXED CONCRETE: Presented was a staff report recommending that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a change order to purchase pre -mixed concrete. Discussion was held, as introduced by Councilmember Zane. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a change order in amount of $20,000 to Livingston - Graham to cover the purchase of pre -mixed concrete. Second by.Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: 4 July 28, 1981 Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 6 -0: ANIMAL PLACEMENT: Presented was a staff report recommending the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution waiving placement and license fees for senior citizens who adopt from the Animal Shelter. Discussion was held, as introduced by Councilmember Reed, who confirmed that vaccination records will be kept to assure public safety. Councilmember Reed moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution waiving animal placement and dog license fees for senior citizens who adopt neutered dogs and cats from the Animal Shelter. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 6 -R: HYPNOTIST LICENSING: Presented for consideration was a staff report recommending that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance which would permit hypnotists to practice under a general business license. Councilmember Conn moved to continue the matter to August 4, 1981, to permit time for full Council discussion. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 7 -A: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT AT 211 CALIFORNIA AVENUE: Presented was Claim No. M -038 of Manouchehr Barcohen and Ezatolah Barcohen for exemption from the building moratorium to construct a 21 -unit 6 -story condominium at 211 California Avenue (previously Item 7 -C on July 14, 1981). The staff report was presented. The hearing was opened. Sherman Stacey, representing the claimant, spoke in support of the project. Rose Bain, adjacent resident, spoke in opposition to development of additional condominiums in the area. Discussion was held. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Zane moved to refer the matter to a hearing examiner. Second by Councilmember Reed. After further discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane Negative: Mayor Yannatta Goldway 7 -B: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT AT 201 -217 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND 1347 -1353 SECOND STREET: Presented was Claim No. M -041 of Century West Development, Inc., & Corinth Associates for exemption from the building moratorium to construct a 6 -story commercial office building at 201 -217 Santa Monica Boulevard and 1347 -1353 Second Street (previously Item 7 -F on July 14, 1981). The staff report was presented. The hearing was opened. Sherman Stacey, representing the claimant, spoke in support of the project. There being no one else wishing to speak to the matter, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Conn moved to grant the claim for vested right. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. The motion was approved by the following vote: 5 July 28, 1981 Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Reed and Zane Negative: Councilmember Press Abstain: Mayor Yannatta Goldway 7 -C: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT REMODELING AT 1520 SECOND STREET: Presented for consideration was Claim No. M -044 of Thomas Landau for exemption from the building moratorium to remodel an existing structure for an architectural from at 1520 Second Street. The staff report was presented. The hearing was opened. David Hibbert, project designer, and Sally Landau, claimant, were sworn and spoke in support of the project. Discussion was held. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Conn moved to grant the hardship exemption but to refer the project to the Architectural Review Board with the condition that the facade be redesigned to remain compatible with surrounding buildings on that block. Second by Councilmember Press. After further discussion, the motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 7 -D: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT AT 2722 -30 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND 1214 -22 HARVARD STREET: Presented for consideration was Claim No. M -045 of RSRW Partnership for exemption from building moratorium to construct a six -story commercial office building at 2722 -30 Wilshire Blvd., and 1214 -22 Harvard Street. The staff report was presented. The public hearing was opened. Chris Harding, attorney representing the claimant, spoke in support of the project. Discussion was held. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Press moved that this claim for vested right be denied due to the fact that prior to April 22, 1981, the claimant had not obtained the last necessary governmental approval to proceed with construction and expenditures made and liabilities incurred were not of a type or magnitude as would establish a vested right. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers Edwards and Reed Abstain: Councilmember Jennings Councilmember Jennings requested the record to reflect that the reason for his abstention is that although he does not believe the moratorium is legal, he does believe the claimant may have a vested right with respect to the moratorium, but not necessarily a vested right to build on residential property; therefore he cannot in good conscience vote in favor of commercial development on the R2 portion of the project. 6 July 28, 1981 Councilmember Conn moved to deny the claim for hardship exemption. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote. Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Reed Abstain: Councilmember Jennings 7 -E: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT AT 1803 -22ND STREET: Presented for consideration was Claim No. M -046 of Scott L. Shafer for exemption from the building moratorium to construct an office building and parking at 1803 - 22nd Street. The staff report was presented. The public hearing was opened. Scott Shafer, claimant, was sworn and spoke in support. Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved to instruct staff to get together with Mr. Shafer to draw up a development agreement which supports the concept of a 7,500 square foot office building to be built above grade level parking at 1083 - 22nd Street with no waiver of Architectural Review Board requirements. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards. Discussion was held. Councilmember Conn moved to extend the hearing to permit a member of the public to speak. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. James E. Ward, resident at that address, was sworn and spoke in support of the project. There being no onle else present wishing to speak to the matter, the hearing was closed. After discussion, and with the consent of the second, Councilmember Reed included in the motion the request of Councilmember Zane to exclude from the motion the phrase about grade level parking. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane Abstain: Mayor Yannatta Goldway Councilmember Zane moved to continue discussions past 11:00 P.M. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 7 -F: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT CONVERSION OF USE AT 728 -14TH STREET AND 1323 MONTANA AVENUE: Presented for consideration was Claim No. M -047 of Francisco Mir for exemption from the building moratorium to convert a liquor store to a restaurant at 728 -14th Street and 1323 Montana Avenue. The staff report was presented. The hearing was opened. James Mount, architect representing the claimant, and Rachel Cronin and Michael Cronin, owners, were sworn and spoke in support of the project and submitted a petition in favor. Discussion was held. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Zane moved to grant the hardship exemption on this project. Second by Councilmember 7 July 28, 1981 Reed. During discussion, Councilmember Zane included in the motion an amendment by Councilmember Reed that the owner of the property at 1323 Montana and 728 - 14th Street be required to maintain both the parking lot and the residential property in the standard of maintenance that is common in the single family residential neighborhood. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Jennings, Press, Reed and Zane Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards and Mayor Yannatta Goldway At 11:25 P.M., Councilmember Reed moved to hold a recess. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 11:36 P.M. with all members present as at the roll call. 7 -G: CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TO PERMIT REMODELING AT 1413 SANTA MONICA: Presented for consideration was Claim No. M -048 of Monsieur Crepe for exemption from the building moratorium to remodel an existing structure for a restaurant at 1413 Santa Monica Mall. The staff report was presented. Councilmember Zane moved to grant the hardship exemption. Second by Councilmember Reed. The public hearing was opened and closed, no one wishing to speak to the matter. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 8 -A: COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction creating a Commission on the Status of Women. The public hearing was declared open at 11:45 P.M. Jane Small Sanford, Kerry Lobel, Diana Cherman, Anne Morin and Barbara Jo Osborne spoke in support of the ordinance. Alison D. S. L. Arnold spoke in opposition to the ordinance requesting solution without a commission. There being no one else wishing to speak to the matter, the public hearing was closed at 12:01 A.M. Discussion was held. Councilmember Press moved to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CREATING A COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ", amended to delete the child care provision, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Conn. Mayor Pro Tempore Edwards moved an amendment to delete the section providing compensation to Commissioners. Second by Councilmember Reed. The amendment was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards, Jennings, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmembers Conn and Press 8 July 28, 1981 Councilmember Reed moved an amendment that Section 2911 be changed to indicate that at least six members of the Commission shall be women. Second by Councilmember Zane. During discussion, and there being no objection, Councilmember Reed included in the motion the provision that all members be City residents. After discussion, the amendment was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards, Jennings, Reed and Zane Negative: Councilmembers Conn, Press and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Councilmember Zane moved an amendment to direct the City Attorney to include for second reading specific language that gives the powers and duties of this Commission to investigate concerns of medical health and maternity. Second by Councilmember Conn. The amendment was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Edwards, Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Conn The main motion introducing the ordinance as amended was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to prepare and agendize at the next regular Council meeting a staff report with respect to compensation of regularly appointed standing commissions within the City and to address the options available to the City to assure provision of adequate child care for all commissioners in need of such child care. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 8 -C: DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption reducing the offense of drinking in public, introduced July 21, 1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1214(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 4204a OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 3606a TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ", reading by title only. Second by Councilmember Press. The motion was approved by the following vote: 9 July 28, 1981 Council Vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Jennings, Press and Mayor Yannatta Goldway Negative: Councilmember Reed Abstain: Councilmember Zane 8 -D: PARKING METERS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for adoption authorizing parking meters on publicly -owned or operated parking lots, introduced July 21, 1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1215(CCS) 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 Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 11 -D: PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: The matter of a response to St. Augustine's Church regarding parking assessment district fees was withdrawn. ll -F:. EXEMPTION IN -LIEU FEE AGREEMENT: Presented was a staff report recommending approval of an in -lieu fee agreement between the City and 1426 California Avenue. Councilmember Conn moved to approve the staff recommendation thereby approving an in -lieu fee agreement (Contract No. 3700 -CCS) with 1426 California Avenue, a California limited partnership, as a condition of Claim No. M -015 granted a hardship exemption from the building moratorium on June 2, 1981. Second by Councilmember Zane. 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 11 -G: SECOND -HAND DEALERS: Presented was a staff report recommending that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance relating to second -hand dealers to regulate illegal activities. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare such an ordinance. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 7 -0 (Councilmember Jennings departed at 12:58 A.M.) 10 -B: AIRPORT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Presented was a staff report transmitting a recommendation of the Airport Commission concerning insurance requirements for aircraft based at Santa Monica Airport. Councilmember Reed moved to authorize an 10 July 28, 1981 appropriation of $5,500 for a half -time balance of the fiscal year specifically insurance requirements; further to dire, draft an ordinance permitting insurance by resolution. Second by Councilmember approved by the following vote: staff person for the to monitor Airport ;t the City Attorney to requirement fees to be set Conn. The motion was Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6 -0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 8 -B: STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction establishing supplemental procedures for creating street lighting assessment districts. The public hearing was opened at 1:00 A.M. Alison D. S. L. Arnold spoke in support of street lighting and requested a joint meeting with the Rent Control Board toward including in the ordinance passing along costs to renters. There being no one else wishing to speak, Councilmember Conn moved the hearing be continued to August 4, 1981. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. 13 -A: CITIZENS PLANNING TASK FORCES: Presented was the matter of appointment of a member to fill a vacancy on the Citizens Planning Task Force and discussion of attendance at meetings. Councilmember Zane moved to nominate Greg Broughton to fill the vacancy on the Commercial /Industrial Planning Task Force caused by resignation of Denise Duncan. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6 -0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings Councilmember Reed submitted to the Council and Clerk a letter from Robert Barnett resigning from the Residential Planning Task Force. There being no objection, Mayor Yannatta Goldway requested the Clerk to report to the Mayor regarding attendance on these Task Forces. 13 -D: PIER CAROUSEL: Presented was the request of Mayor Yannatta Goldway to discuss promotional plans for opening week of the Pier Carousel on August 14, 1981. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to authorize the City Manager to allow the sale of tickets at the Civic Auditorium booth for fund - raising events at the Pier Carousel the weekend of August 14 through 16. Second by Councilmember Conn. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 6 -0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 11 -E: CLOSED SESSION: At 1:05 A.M., Councilmember Conn moved to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing pending 11 July 28, 1981 litigation and personnel matters. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 1:30 A.M. with the following members present: Councilmembers Conn, Edwards, Press, Reed and Mayor Yannatta Goldway. Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to authorize payment to Herman Selvin for attorney fees in the case of Pines 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 Zane Mayor Yannatta Goldway moved to approve stipulation for judgment in the case of Henry 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 Zane ADJOURNMENT: At 1:34 P.M. Councilmember Reed moved to adjourn to 730 P.M. Tuesday, August 4, 1981, to consider remaining agenda items, and wishing every good wish to Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding this day; and on behalf of Mayor Yannatta Goldway, in memory of Patricia O'Donnell born in Santa Monica, former resident, graduate from Santa Monica High School, and whose parents are long -time residents; on behalf of Councilmember Press, in memory of Harry Chapin, a great creative artist and a man with a deep social conscience about hunger in the world. Second by Mayor Yannatta Goldway. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Vote: Unanimously approved 5 -0 Absent: Councilmembers Jennings and Zane ATTEST: APPROVED: Ann M. Shore Ruth Yannatta Goldway City Clerk Mayor 12 July 28, 1981