City Council Meeting: 06/23/98

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

JUNE 23, 1998

A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor at 6:20 p.m., on Tuesday, June 23, 1998, in the Council Chambers.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Robert T. Holbrook

Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor

Councilmember Ruth Ebner

Councilmember Michael Feinstein

Councilmember Ken Genser

Councilmember Asha Greenberg

Councilmember Paul Rosenstein

Also Present: City Manager John Jalili

City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie

Assistant City Clerk Beth Sanchez

CLOSED SESSIONS: At 6:20 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session to consider the following:

16-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Charmont v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 007397.

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

16-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Wil-Fourth v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 045458.

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ring Trading Corporation v. City of Santa Monica, LASC Case No. BC 172044.

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Mountain View Residents Association, et al., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 052672.

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

16-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:

Number of cases: One

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

RECONVENE Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.

PLEDGE Councilmember Ebner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

4-A: 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANTA MONICA CIVIC AUDITORIUM: Mayor Holbrook presented a proclamation in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: At 7:30 p.m., a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority was convened.

MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to make appointments to Boards and Commissions at the beginning of the agenda.

Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to move only the appointments to the Bayside District Corporation to the beginning of the agenda.

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, accepted as friendly, that any appointments not made this evening be placed first on the agenda for the next meeting.

The motion, requiring a two-thirds vote, failed by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor

Absent: None

The Mayor announced that Item Nos. CC/HA/RA/PA-2 and 10-A will be combined and heard concurrently.

CC/HA/RA/PA-2: PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 PROPOSED BUDGET: Presented was the public hearing and the recommendation to approve revisions to the FY 1998-99 proposed budget; approve program adjustment relative to reallocation of $682,680 of CDBG MERL funds, as outlined in the staff report; adopt a resolution revising various salary rates and approving list of reclassifications; adopt a resolution approving City of Santa Monica's budget for FY 1998-99; adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority's budget for FY 1998-99; adopt a resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency's budget for FY 1998-99; adopt a resolution approving the Parking Authority's budget for FY 1998-99; and, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District for services related to the implementation of the Childcare, Recreation, Enrichment and Sports Together (CREST) Program.

10-A: PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE FY 1998-99 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS: Presented was the public hearing and the recommendation to approve the 1998-99 One-Year Action Plan as required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive and implement HOME and CDBG entitlement funds. Staff Report

On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened with children being heard first during the public hearing.

Members of the public Michaela Fitten, Christabeth, Ann Resnick, Tobin Watenmaker, Allie Ettenger, Kathy Triplet, and Jessica Ettenger spoke in support of funding of the development of the residual airport land into a recreation facility.

Members of the public Rai-Nesha Weldon, Ari Zlotoff, and Maggie Casey spoke in support of the provision of additional recreation facilities.

Members of the public Neil Carrey, Chris Harding, and Maryanne LaGuardia spoke in support of the staff recommendation, particularly as it relates to parks and recreational facilities, and spoke in support of the development of the residual airport land into a recreation facility.

Member of the public Doris Ganga requested the inclusion of a provision in the budget mandating that loan payments under the MERL program be required to be used for affordable housing.

Member of the public Linda O'Connor requested assurance that the child care programs comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Member of the public Irene Zivi requested that Council re-state its "no turn-away" policy relating to working parents who need subsidy for the CREST program and requested assurance that the child care programs comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Member of the public Shirley Leeds requested the provision of police services on Main Street and on Santa Monica Boulevard from Shutters to the border with Venice and complained about traffic on Santa Monica Boulevard and Neilson.

Member of the public Frank Schwengel spoke in support of the budget as recommended by staff.

Members of the public Joey Fullmer and Brian Hutchings expressed their concerns.

Member of the public Clarence-Jon Heisler urged the councilmember who is contemplating leaving the City to resign as soon as the decision to leave is made and before voting on the budget.

Member of the public James Kelley spoke in support of continued funding for animal control in Joslyn Park and spoke in opposition to the funding of design improvements for the park.

Members of the public Quinn Kelley and Linda Wilson spoke in support of continued funding for animal control in Joslyn Park.

Members of the public Sheila Wells spoke in support of funding for the Santa Monica Symphony and the purchase of baffles for the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Members of the public John Petz and Gina Fitten spoke in support of funding for the expanded model for after school programming and funding for additional recreation facilities. Member of the public Tricia Crane spoke in support of the expanded model for after school programming. Member of the public Susan Wilson spoke in support of the provision of additional recreation facilities and additional funding for the skate park to enable it to be open for more hours during the summer.

Member of the public Louise Jaffe spoke in support of the provision of additional recreation facilities, additional funding for the skate park to enable it to be open for more hours during the summer, in support of the expanded model for after school programming, and in support of re-stating the "no turn-away" policy relating to working parents who need subsidy for the CREST program.

Members of the public Heather Gebman and Jean Gebman spoke in support of funding for new uniforms for the Santa Monica Band. Member of the public Ed Muzika expressed his belief that there should have been more public process before the adoption of the budget. Member of the public Sherrill Kushner spoke in support of the staff recommendation for the library and park set asides and in support of the expansion and renovation of the library, and requested City financial assistance for the library bond campaign. Member of the public Bob Stern urged Council to supplement the CityTV budget.

Member of the public Kevin McKeown spoke in support of additional recreation facilities and parkland acquisition.

Member of the public Eileen Lipson spoke in support of the expanded model for after school program and the 2.2% COLA for the Community Development program.

HEAR SPEAKER OUT OF ORDER On order of the Mayor, a member of the public will be heard out of order in order to accommodate transportation needs.

15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Pro Se invited Council to visit his handicapped-designated unit and discussed the failure of Community Corporation to address the accessibility needs.

Return to regular order of the agenda.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to hear late speakers for one minute each. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

Member of the public Louise Gabriel requested $40,000 to help carry out the plans with the City for the millennium celebration, the City's 125th birthday celebration and the Historical Society's 25th birthday celebration.

Member of the public Donna Block spoke in support of the expanded model for after school programming. Member of the public Bob Godfrey urged Council to approve the proposal for purchasing baffles for the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Member of the public Ronn Pickard urged Council to support the Santa Monica High School Band.

RECESS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:25 p.m., and reconvened at 9:41 p.m., with all members present.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to approve staff recommendations, and adopt the resolution approving the City Council budget for Fiscal Year 1998-99, amended to include new budget objectives as recommended by staff.

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to require that any money returned from the MERL program this year be applied toward the City's affordable housing program.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to ask staff to return in the coming fiscal year for a policy direction on the use of MERL funds for future years, even though the policy is being set for this year.

Councilmember Rosenstein clarified his amendment that the money returned from the MERL program in the current fiscal year and upcoming fiscal year budgets would be allocated toward affordable housing programs and staff would be directed to return at the appropriate time with the opportunity to make policy judgements about the future years' use of the funds.

On order of the Mayor, the above amendment will be considered after the approval of the other motions.

Motion by Mayor Holbrook, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to include membership to the United States Conference of Mayors in the budget in the amount of $2,500.

Motion by Mayor Holbrook, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to ask staff to do a personnel set aside for two full time equivalent employees for the Woodlawn Cemetery until a future time in the coming year when the issue can be discussed further and in a more indepth manner; if a determination is made that more staff is necessary, funding will be available.

Mayor Holbrook withdrew his motion in favor of Councilmember Genser's suggestion that staff be asked to analyze this issue and report back in the first few months of the upcoming fiscal year with recommendations relating to a possible increase in staff by mid-year.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to ask staff to report back within approximately ninety days with plans on how the issue of having accessible parking spaces in commercial areas and of curb cuts on street corners will be addressed in this fiscal year and in future years.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, to amend the motion to split the $3 million park and library set aside into $1.5 million for the park and $1.5 million for the library, and consider appropriating funds from the Civic Auditorium Reserve Fund to add another $1.5 million to land acquisition for a total of $3 million.

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m., and at the same time move up the Bayside District appointments to be heard immediately with budget considerations immediately following.

Discussion ensued and Councilmember Rosenstein withdrew his motion.

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to amend the motion to move $1.5 million from the Civic Auditorium Reserve Fund for the purpose of public land acquisition. The motion failed by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor

Noes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Mayor Holbrook

Absent: None

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to amend the motion to divide the $3 million set aside to have $1.5 million earmarked for the library system and $1.5 million for public land acquisition. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: Councilmember Rosenstein

Absent: None

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to provide funds in the amount of $22,300 in order to televise school board meetings.

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, accepted as friendly, to amend the amendment to ask staff to explore the possibility of providing a grant to the school district to construct a sound studio on-site and explore possible restructuring over the long term.

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to discontinue video taping Airport Commission meetings in favor of audio taping. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: Councilmembers Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor

Absent: None

Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to appropriate $14,545.46 for the purchase of baffles, as requested by the Santa Monica Symphony.

Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to amend the motion to appropriate $40,000 for uniforms for the Santa Monica High School Band.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to amend the amendment to appropriate $20,000 on a matching fund basis for uniforms for the Santa Monica High School Band.

Substitute motion by Councilmember Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to have a set aside of $40,000 for band uniforms, matching $20,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis; pending the receipt of a full accounting Council can decide whether or not it desires to release the additional funds.

Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to amend the substitute motion to provide a grant of $20,000 toward band uniforms, matching up to an additional $10,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis, for a total contribution of up to $30,000. The substitute motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor

Noes: Councilmember Feinstein, Mayor Holbrook

Absent: None

Councilmember Feinstein requested that the record reflect that he supports funding of the band uniforms, but he felt that it should have been 100% of the amount needed.

Mayor Holbrook requested that the record reflect his concurrence with the sentiments expressed by Councilmember Feinstein.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Rosenstein, to continue the meeting to 12:00 a.m. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, accepted as friendly, to allocate $6,000 to tape and re-broadcast two additional candidate forums and to enable a second broadcast of additional candidate statements near the end of the campaign.

Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to grant the Historical Society $40,000 for appropriate staffing.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to extend the meeting to 12:30 a.m., and take action on the Consent Calendar and make appointments to the Bayside District Corporation. There were no objections.

The amendment relating to the Historical Society failed by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor

Absent: None

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to amend the motion to set aside $185,000 for lease management services for the Santa Monica Pier, to be provided by the Pier Restoration Corporation, with none being spent until the services agreement with the Pier Restoration Corporation is considered. The amendment failed by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Rosenstein, Greenberg

Noes: Councilmembers Ebner, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook

Absent: None

The main motion, as amended this evening, and incorporating all of the new budget objectives introduced in the staff report and the supplemental staff report, contingent upon the amendments, was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: Councilmember Feinstein

Absent: None

Councilmember Feinstein requested that the record reflect that while he agrees with approximately 99% of what was approved, and believes that staff has done a wonderful job of translating community priorities into budget priorities, he does not believe that Council has done enough for parks and open space land acquisition.

By virtue of the above action, Resolution No. 9276(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99," was adopted;

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to adopt Resolution No. 9277(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ASSISTANT - MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY LIAISON, CONSUMER AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GIS PROGRAM COORDINATOR, INTERNET APPLICATIONS ANALYST, INTERNET SYSTEMS COORDINATOR, PIER AND HARBOR GUARD, PLAN CHECK ENGINEER, POLICE AUTOMATION SPECIALIST, SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST - MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT, SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST - REAL ESTATE, SENIOR TRANSFER STATION ASSISTANT, SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER, SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR, STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT, SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR, TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST, UTILITIES SUPERVISOR, LIBRARY PAGE AND SYSTEMS AND NETWORK OFFICER," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: None

Absent: None

Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to adopt the FY 1998-99 One-Year Action Plan, as required by HUD. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: None

Absent: None

CC/RA-3: RENEWAL OF SEVEN OUTSTANDING PROMISSORY NOTES: Presented was the staff report recommending renewal of two outstanding Promissory Notes for the Downtown Project, three for the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project, and two for the Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project; and that the Redevelopment Agency approve and authorize the Chairperson to execute the Promissory Notes between the Agency and the City.

On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.

There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve renewal of two outstanding Promissory Notes for the Downtown Project, three for the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project, and two for the Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook

Noes: None

Absent: None

Motion by Agency Member Genser, seconded by Agency Member Feinstein, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to execute the Promissory Notes between the Agency and the City. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Agency Members Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner, Chair Pro Tem O'Connor, Chair Holbrook

Noes: None

Absent: None

Councilmember Rosenstein was excused at 12:15 a.m.

At 12:10 p.m., the Special City Council/Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency/Parking Authority Special Joint Meeting was adjourned and the City Council Meeting was reconvened.

CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented, whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion.

Member of the public Brian Hutchings addressed items on the Consent Calendar.

Councilmember Genser removed Item No. 6-Q from the Consent Calendar.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 6-Q, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook

Noes: None

Absent: Councilmember Rosenstein

6-A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 19, 1998, regular City Council meeting were approved.

6-B: EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY RESOLUTION (JANUARY 1994 EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9278(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted. Staff Report

6-C: FY 1998-99 GANN APPROPRIATIONS: Resolution No. 9279(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99," was adopted; and, Staff Report

Resolution No. 9280(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROPRIATING FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 FUNDS TO GANN'ED RESERVE AND/OR DESIGNATED BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS," was adopted.

6-D: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN: Resolution No. 9281(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 401(a) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986," was adopted; and, Contract No. 7273(CCS) was approved with the Public Employees Benefits Services Corporation (PEBSCO) to administer the plan. Staff Report

6-E: RESOLUTION FOR GRANT APPLICATION FOR SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM: Resolution No. 9282(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE MEAL SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS," was adopted; and, Contract No. 7274(CCS) was approved with the County for the provision of services to the elderly through the City's Senior Nutrition and Recreation Program. Staff Report

6-F: RESOLUTION INCREASING PARKING LOT RATES IN THE SANTA MONICA PIER DECK LOT: Resolution No. 9283(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 2A OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 5421(CCS) INCREASING PARKING LOT RATES ON THE SANTA MONICA PIER AND FINDING THAT PARKING LOT RATE INCREASES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT," was adopted. Staff Report

6-G: APPROVAL OF STORMWATER PARCEL REPORT: The 1998 Stormwater Parcel Report describing each parcel in the City that receives a property tax bill from the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor's Office, and the amount of each parcel's Stormwater Management User Fee, was reviewed and approved. Staff Report

6-H: APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS, AND PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FOR AN AUTOMATED MOBILE FIELD REPORTING SYSTEM: The City Manager was authorized to apply for, negotiate, and execute all COPS MORE '98 grant-related documents, in order to receive up to $400,000 in funds to be used for the Santa Monica Police Department's Automated/Mobile Field Reporting System; Contract No. 7275(CCS), a sole-source contract, was approved for not more than $500,000 with Motorola and UCS, Inc., for the PoliceWorks report writing software package; related budget appropriations were approved; and, Council was notified of an exception to Resolution No. 8966 (conducting business with firms doing business in or with Burma). Staff Report

6-I: CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REPAIRS AT CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES: Contract No. 7276(CCS) was approved with E. W. Moon, Inc., + O'Brien-Kreitzberg, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for construction management of Facilities Maintenance Program Repairs at City-owned properties. Staff Report

6-J: CONTRACT TO COMPLETE FACILITY UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY PARKS: Contract No. 7277(CCS) was approved with Art Deck Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,184,510, to complete facility upgrades and maintenance improvements to various city parks; and Contract No. 7278(CCS) was approved with E. W. Moon, Inc., + O'Brien-Kreitzberg, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for construction management services of the above construction project. Staff Report

6-K: CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF REPAIRS FOR THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, AT VARIOUS CITY PARKS: Contract No. 7279(CCS) was approved with Zeballos+Smulevich Architects, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for design of repairs for the Facilities Maintenance Program, Various City Parks, Years 2 and 3. Staff Report

6-L: CONTRACT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL SYSTEM: Contract No. 7280(CCS) was approved with Carrera Consulting Group, in the amount of $550,800, for technical services for the implementation of the City's Human Resources and Payroll System. Staff Report

6-M: PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND NOTIFICATION OF EXCEPTION TO COUNCIL POLICY RE DOING BUSINESS WITH BURMA: Contract No. 7281(CCS) was approved with Motorola, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $700,000, for the purchase of police radio equipment for the Police Department, and notification of an exception to Council policy regarding conducting business with firms doing business in or with Burma. Staff Report

6-N: PURCHASE OF TWO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) POWERED PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES: The City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a purchase order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $53,861.58, for the purchase of two CNG powered parking enforcement vehicles. Staff Report

6-O: PURCHASE OF FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEM SIMULATOR FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a purchase order with FATS, Inc., in the amount of $62,000, for the purchase of one firearms training system simulator for the Police Department.

6-P: BID AWARD FOR LEASE FINANCING FOR ONE NEW TRACTOR DRAWN AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS: Bid No. 2690 was awarded to Municipal Services Group, in the amount of $117,501.85 per year, for a five-year period, to provide lease financing of one tractor drawn Aerial Fire Apparatus for the Fire Department. Staff Report

6-R: BID AWARD TO FURNISH, DELIVER, AND ASSEMBLE OUTDOOR BLEACHERS: Bid No. 2700 was awarded to Tomark Sports, in the amount of $53,666.71, to furnish, deliver and assemble outdoor bleachers for the Parks and Sports Division, Community and Cultural Services Department. Staff Report

6-S: ALTERNATE ROUTE FOR U.S. CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1998: Resolution No. 9284(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1998, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY PARADE ROUTE," was adopted, requiring parade organizers to limit its duration to one hour, 15 minutes (not including staging time), including frequent traffic breaks for bus crossing. Staff Report

6-T: PURCHASE OF MICROFILTRATION UNIT AND ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION UNIT FOR THE DRY WEATHER RUNOFF RECLAMATION FACILITY: Competitive bidding requirements were waived and the City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a price agreement for Zenon Municipal Systems' microfiltration unit and Trojan Technologies' ultraviolet disinfection unit to be used in the Dry Weather Runoff Reclamation. Staff Report

6-Q: BID AWARD TO PURCHASE 2-CUBIC YARD METAL REFUSE CONTAINERS: Councilmember Genser asked for an explanation of the rationale for purchasing additional metal refuse containers when these type of containers are being discontinued by the City. Staff Report

Staff responded to Councilmember Genser's question.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Greenberg, to award Bid No. 2688 to Consolidated Fabricators Corporation, to furnish and deliver 2-Cubic Yard Refuse Containers, at specified unit prices, for the Solid Waste Division of Environmental and Public Works Management Department. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Greenberg, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, and Mayor Holbrook

Noes: None

Absent: Councilmember Rosenstein

Councilmember Ebner was excused at 12:20 a.m.

Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to continue the "14" items to the next meeting as "5" items. The motion failed by voice vote.

Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to continue only the appointments to the next meeting as "5" items. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmembers Ebner and Rosenstein absent.

14: COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS

14-A: LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR CONTROL VACANCY: The appointment to the Los Angeles County West Vector Control for one vacancy for a term ending December 31, 1999, was continued to July 14, 1998, as a 5 item.

14-B: COMMISSION ON OLDER AMERICANS VACANCY: The appointment to the Commission on Older Americans for one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2000, was continued to July 14, 1998, as a 5 item.

It was the consensus of Council to consider Item No. 14-C at this time.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to combine Item No. 14-C and the Bayside District Corporation portion of Item No. 14-E. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, Councilmembers Ebner and Rosenstein absent.

14-C: BAYSIDE DISTRICT CORPORATION VACANCIES: Appointments to three vacancies for terms ending June 30, 2000.

14-E: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE BAYSIDE DISTRICT CORPORATION VACANCIES FOR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2001:

Councilmember Feinstein nominated Nancy Desser, West Hooker, and Don Wheeler for reappointment to the Bayside District Corporation for terms ending June 30, 2001. The nomination was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner and Rosenstein absent.

Councilmember Genser nominated Michael Segal for appointment to the Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 2001, and Scott Freshwater, Wally Marks III, and John Warfel for terms ending June 30, 2000. The nomination was unanimously approved, Councilmembers Ebner and Rosenstein absent.

14-D: PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY: The appointment to one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2000, was continued to June 23, 1998, as a 5 item.

14-E: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES FOR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 1998, WERE CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JULY 14, 1998, AS A 5 ITEM:

Airport Commission (1) - term ending June 30, 2002

Architectural Review Board (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Arts Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Building & Safety (1) - term ending June 30, 2001

Commission on Older Americans (3) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Commission on the Status of Women (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Convention and Visitors Bureau (3) - terms ending June 30, 2001

Housing Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Landmarks Commission (3) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Library Board (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Personnel Board (1) - term ending June 30, 2003

Planning Commission (1) - term ending June 30, 2002

Recreation & Parks Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002

Social Services Commission (2) - terms ending June 30, 2002

14-F: ELECTED MAYOR: The request of Mayor Holbrook that Council direct staff to prepare language for a Charter Amendment measure to be placed on the November 3, 1998, General Election to allow voters to vote for a Mayor every four years was continued to July 14, 1998.

14-G: APPOINTMENT TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: The appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Convention & Visitors Bureau for a term ending June 30, 2000, was continued to July 14, 1998, as a 5 item.

14-H: APPOINTMENT TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS COMMISSION: The appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 1999, was continued to July 14, 1998, as a 5 item.

14-I: APPOINTMENT TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION: The appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending June 30, 1999, was continued to July 14, 1998, as a 5 item.

14-J: RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: The recommendation to accept the letter of resignation from Adine Forman from the Commission on the Status of Women and authorization for the City Clerk to publish the vacancy was continued to July 14, 1998.

15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Brian Hutchings expressed his concerns on various issues.

ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m., to July 14, 1998, at 6:15 p.m., in memory of George Peralta and Helen Garot.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Beth Sanchez,

Assistant City Clerk

Robert T. Holbrook,

Mayor