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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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