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m-012373Resolution 4320 Diagram of lights Resolution 4321 Sets hearing for determining necessity of lights Lincoln Blvd Pico Blvd. 16th St. and Ocean Park Blvd. Resolution 4322 Declaring its inten- tion to construct street lighting in area bounded by Lincoln Blvd., Pico Blvd., 16th St., and Ocean Park Blvd. Resolution 4323 Declaring certain weeds to be a public nuisance Resolution 4324 Establishing deposit accounts COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA January 23, 1973 4:00 o'clock P.M. The City Council of the City of Santa Monica met in special session at the above named time and place. The pledge of allegiance was given, after which Reverend Charles C. Anker, First Methodist Church, gave the invocation, PRESENT: Councilmen: Anthony L. Dituri, Robert M. Gabriel, Clo Hoover, John W. McCloskey, James B. Reidy, Jr., Arthur L. Rinck ABSENT: Councilmen: Nathaniel Trives (Mr. Trives was recuperating from an operation) ALSO PRESENT: Perry Scott, City Manager Richard L. Knickerbocker, City Attorney E. Douglas McAteer, City Engineer K. 0. Grubb, City Clerk The Clerk reported that the notice of the call for the meeting was delivered personally to all members on January 18 and January 22, 1973. as mailed. The minutes of the meeting held January 9, 1973 were approved The City Manager stated that President Richard Nixon had declared Thursday a national day of mourning in observance of former United States President Lyndon Johnson's death on Monday and that unless the Council disapproved the City employees of Santa Monica would be given the day off as was being done elsewhere throughout the United States. The Council by its silence indicated its approval of the City Manager's action. The Clerk read the titles to the following resolutions: HEARING FOR THE LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT ♦n.. Ui11 uuurvulL ut Inc U111 Ur SANTA MUNiCA SETTING PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIEN A AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT OCFAN WORK IN THE AREA NATIONAL BANK, THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNL9 FIRST NATIONAL BOUNDED BY LINCOLN BOULEVARD PICO BOULEVARD SIXTEENTH THE STREET AND OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA . Resolvtinn Nn. GR9T CCS 7E "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COTTNCTT. nF TTTF. r.TTV nF IZAKTA mnnrTrA nVr,T no Tmn Tmc INTENTION TO GONSTRUCT STREET LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT WORK IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY LINCOLN BOULEVARD PICO BOULEVARD SIXTEENTH STREET AND OCFAN PARK BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, AND DETERMINING NATIONAL BANK, THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNL9 FIRST NATIONAL THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR AND DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT ONE -HALF THE uJJUL VL V1V h UlJ1ffill.l Resolution No. 4322 (CCS) Mr. Reidy moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolutions. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hoover and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives The Clerk read the title to a resolution entitled: ' Mrs. Hoover moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Resolution No. 4323 (CCS) The Clerk read the title to a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CTTY C nflMr.TT. f1R TWF rTTV nr• cAmmA Mrt A7TrA AT.mTTn..r.,—,.. ;.., MENT AND USE OF ONE OR MORE DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS WITH THE SANTA MONICA BANK THE BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION THE UNITE CALIFORNIA K CUR TION L BANK UNION UNION BANK THE C H ANK R. . E M CROCKER- CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNL9 FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE FIRST WESTERN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY WELLS FARGO BANK THE A111 1v nnn.T.. 1-- .. ..,,. SANK OF CALIFORNIA _ Mr. Gabriel moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reidy and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel McCloskey Reidy NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: NOT VOTING: Councilwoman: I e > Rinck, Dituri None Trives Hoover Resolution No. 4324 (CCS) The Clerk read the title to a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICER nr. neiay movea to waive rurtner reaaing ana adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives NOT VOTING: Councilmen: McCloskey Resolution No. 4325 (CCS) The Clerk read the title to a resolution entitled: Mr. Gabriel .moved to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives (Third Wednesday of each month) Resolution No. 4326 (CCS) Authorize certain officers to enter Safe Deposit Box B UC Bank Personnel Board to meet 3rd Wednesday each month The Clerk read the title to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE Ordinance 906 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR Call Municipal AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY Election April 10, APRIL 10 1973 CITY OF SANTA MONK LIFORN L9 ND IN T T PORTION1973 L 1�VVnLV AGJ lVR DH1y OLL'1.11V1V- Mrs. Hoover moved to waive further reading, introduce and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None - ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Ordinance No. 906 (CCS) Mr. Reidy moved to accept the recommendation of the Airport Commission and grant the request of Woody Duke to sublease a portion of Parcel 20 -A (Contract No. 938 CCS) to American Solenoid Co., Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck. Mr. McCloskey moved to amend the motion and limit the sublease to two years. The motion was not seconded. The original motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, Reidy, Rinck NOES: Councilmen: McCloskey ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives NOT VOTING: Councilmen: Dituri Mr. Rinck moved to reimburse the revolving cash fund as follows: R. N. Aronoff $ 23.30 P. T. Brownell 44.23 J. F. Hutchison 25.50 The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Woody Duke to sublease portion of Parcel 20 -A to American Solenoid Co., Inc. Quitman T. White in .commenting on the report, dated December 27, Traffic pattern 1972, regarding the traffic pattern change in certain alleys, thanked the changes in certain Council for the time spent in response to his request several weeks ago andalleys stated that he was of the opinion that the problem which he was concerned about would solve itself. In view of the Administration's recommendation to place a 15 mile per hour speed limit sign in 12th Court in the vicinity of the Will Rogers Post Office parking lot entrance, Mr. Reidy moved to file the report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried unanimously. OF THE SANTA MONICA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY LYING OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND ESTABLISHING THE PRECINCTS AND OTHER L 1�VVnLV AGJ lVR DH1y OLL'1.11V1V- Mrs. Hoover moved to waive further reading, introduce and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None - ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Ordinance No. 906 (CCS) Mr. Reidy moved to accept the recommendation of the Airport Commission and grant the request of Woody Duke to sublease a portion of Parcel 20 -A (Contract No. 938 CCS) to American Solenoid Co., Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck. Mr. McCloskey moved to amend the motion and limit the sublease to two years. The motion was not seconded. The original motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, Reidy, Rinck NOES: Councilmen: McCloskey ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives NOT VOTING: Councilmen: Dituri Mr. Rinck moved to reimburse the revolving cash fund as follows: R. N. Aronoff $ 23.30 P. T. Brownell 44.23 J. F. Hutchison 25.50 The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Woody Duke to sublease portion of Parcel 20 -A to American Solenoid Co., Inc. Quitman T. White in .commenting on the report, dated December 27, Traffic pattern 1972, regarding the traffic pattern change in certain alleys, thanked the changes in certain Council for the time spent in response to his request several weeks ago andalleys stated that he was of the opinion that the problem which he was concerned about would solve itself. In view of the Administration's recommendation to place a 15 mile per hour speed limit sign in 12th Court in the vicinity of the Will Rogers Post Office parking lot entrance, Mr. Reidy moved to file the report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried unanimously. Jack Sikking commented on his letter requesting that the City Manager be removed at the conclusion of his present contract. L. M. C. Clunes spoke of the increase in the cost of City govern- ment over the past years, while P. E. Philbrick commended the City Manager on his efficient and businesslike operation. Mr. Reidy moved to file the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck and carried unanimously. Robert Potwin, Field Deputy for James A. Hayes, Supervisor, Fourth District, Los Angeles County, was introduced. Mr. McCloskey moved to file the request of the League of California Cities to appoint a Chairman for the American Revolution Bicentennial Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried unanimously. At 5:20 o'clock P.M., Mr. Reidy moved to recess and reconvene the meeting at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the Civic Auditorium. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the Civic Auditorium with all the Council members except Mr. Trives in attendance. Boy Scout Troop 107 furnished the color guard and led the meeting in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Plaque presented to -Mayor Anthony Dituri presented a plaque to John M. Bohn, Chairman, .john M. Bohn Santa Monica District, Great Western Council, Boy Scouts of America, in commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Construction of garden Mr. Gabriel moved to approve the recommendation, .dated January type crypts along a 17, 1973, for the construction of garden type crypts along a portion of the portion of 14th St. 14th Street side of Woodlawn Cemetery. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reidy and carried with Councilmen Hoover and McCloskey voting "NO'. Mr. Reidy moved to accept the recommendation of the Administration and deny the request for an encroachment permit at 2810 Kansas Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hoover and carried unanimously. Contract 1990 -8 Mr. Reidy moved to ratify the agreement with the United States Extend PEP program Department of Labor to extend the emergency employment program through through May 15, 1973 May 15, 1973. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following. vote: - AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Contract No. 1990 -B (CCS) Development of proper- Mr. Gabriel moved to accept the recommendation of the Adminis- ty on northwesterly tration, dated January 18, 1973, and approve the development of the corner of 3rd St, and property on the northwesterly corner of Third Street and Wilshire Boulevard, Wislhire Blvd. subject to the Building Code standards and other applicable regulations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck and carried with Councilman Reidy "NOT VOTING ". Council members Mr. Gabriel moved to authorize any Council members who might be authorized to attend able to attend the annual carnaval in Mazatlan (Mexico), Santa Monica's annual carnaval in Sister City, to do so. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reidy. Mazatlan, Mexico L. M. C. Clones commented on what he felt was bad publicity on . a recent television program concerning Mazatlan. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Mr. Reidy moved to file until budget time the report on recom- mended priorities for Recreation and Parks expenditures with federal revenue sharing funds. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried unanimously. Paper towels to be Mr. Reidy moved to accept the low bids and purchase paper towels purchased from Blake and tissue from Blake Moffitt and Towne (approx. $600.00) and Gale Supply Moffitt and Towne and Co. (approx. $9,500.00). The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hoover and Gale supply Co, carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Hoover, McCloskey, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Jack Sikking commented on his letter requesting that the City Manager be removed at the conclusion of his present contract. L. M. C. Clunes spoke of the increase in the cost of City govern- ment over the past years, while P. E. Philbrick commended the City Manager on his efficient and businesslike operation. Mr. Reidy moved to file the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck and carried unanimously. Robert Potwin, Field Deputy for James A. Hayes, Supervisor, Fourth District, Los Angeles County, was introduced. Mr. McCloskey moved to file the request of the League of California Cities to appoint a Chairman for the American Revolution Bicentennial Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried unanimously. At 5:20 o'clock P.M., Mr. Reidy moved to recess and reconvene the meeting at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the Civic Auditorium. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the Civic Auditorium with all the Council members except Mr. Trives in attendance. Boy Scout Troop 107 furnished the color guard and led the meeting in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Plaque presented to -Mayor Anthony Dituri presented a plaque to John M. Bohn, Chairman, .john M. Bohn Santa Monica District, Great Western Council, Boy Scouts of America, in commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The public hearing was opened on the ocean front revitalization that had been tabled at the Council meeting held November 9, 1971. Mr. Reidy requested that the report of Moffatt and Nichol, Engineers, Long Beach, California, dated November 6, 1972 (study of the Harbor), and an environmental impact statement for the Santa Monica Island, dated November 27, 1972, prepared for Mutual Development Corporation by World Life Research Institute, Colton, California, be entered into the record. Charles L. Doherty (Mutual Development Corp.), Dr. Bruce Halstead (World Life Research Institute), Sam Wacht (Samuel Wacht & Associates, Architects) and John Sue (Ribera & Sue, Landscape Architects) presented opinions and commented on conclusions of the proposed Island concept. At 12:05 o'clock A.M., Wednesday, January 24, 1973, after numerous persons spoke (37 against and 4 for the Island concept, 15 for retaining the Pier and 8 to put the Island concept on the April ballot), Mr. Reidy moved to close the hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck and carried. Mr. Reidy requested that the record show that the Shoreline Effect Report, dated November 6, 1972, prepared by the marine engineering firm of Moffatt and Nichol, indicated on Pages 6, 7 and 8 that we, the City of Santa Monica does not currently have a dredging problem and that the construction of the proposed development or the restoration of the breakwater would create a continuous dredging problem, and for this reason moved that the development plan be disapproved and the developer's security deposit be returned pursuant to Section 5.05 of Contract No. 2020 (City Council Series). The motion was seconded by Mr. Gabriel and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri NOES: Councilmen: Hoover, McCloskey ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives Mr. McCloskey moved that the ordinance entitled "Santa Monica Bay Ordinance of 1973" being proposed by initiative petition procedure, either for adoption by the City Council or to be voted upon at the General Municipal Election to be held on April 10, be placed on the ballot for that election provided sufficient signatures are obtained as set forth in the California Elections Code. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hoover and carried unanimously. Mr. Rinck moved that the Administration be instructed to serve notice on the Bay Amusement Corporation to begin demolition under terms of its contract, on or before November 1, 1973, and that the Administration also be instructed to include in the 1973 -1974 budget the amount required for the demolition of the Santa Monica Pier and that demolition and removal of the Santa Monica Pier be made concurrent with the demolition and removal of the Newcomb Pier. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reidy and carried by the following vote: - AYES: Councilmen: Gabriel, Reidy, Rinck, Dituri, NOES: Councilmen: Hoover, McCloskey ABSENT: Councilmen: Trives - At 1:00 o'clock A.M.; Wednesday, January 24, 1973, Mr. Reidy moved to adjourn in memory of the late Lyndon B. Johnson, former President of the United States of America. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rinck and carried unanimously. Cy Clerk ANTHONY U: DITURI f Mayor Moffatt and Nichol development plan disapproved Santa Monica Bay Ordinance to be placed on ballot Bay Amusement Corp. to begin demolition of Santa Monica Pier and Newcomb Pier y APPROVED ' "" �/�� ` K. 0.� RUBB,