CITY OF SANTA MONICA

REGULAR ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

CLOSED SESSION FROM 6:15 TO 7:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2000

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INSPIRATION

ROLL CALL

6. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Public discussion permitted. All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.)

6-A: Approval of minutes of February 22, 2000, City Council meeting.

6-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution declaring the continuing existence of a local emergency (January 1994 Earthquake Damage).

6-C: Environmental Impact Report for studio expansion project at 3030 Olympic Boulevard/3131 Exposition Boulevard - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Rankin Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $116,500, to prepare an EIR for the Lantana Entertainment Production Studio Expansion project at 3030 Olympic Boulevard and 3131 Exposition Boulevard. Project applicant will reimburse the City for costs of the contract.

6-D: Purchase of Microsoft Office Software under the City's computer equipment replacement program - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ASAP Software, in the amount of $187,000, for a three-year purchase, installation, and maintenance contact.

6-E: Construction and management services contracts for Sewer Repair Project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Preussag Pipe Rehabilitation, in the amount of $1,345,291, for repair of earthquake-damaged sewer mains at various locations; and a contract with Harris & Associates, in the amount of $228,320, to provide construction management and inspection services.

6-F: Relinquishment Study of a portion of Lincoln Boulevard from Caltrans - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Willdan and Associates, in the amount of $94,000, to prepare a study to determine the sum of money the City will accept in exchange for assuming ownership of portions of Lincoln Boulevard from Caltrans.

6-G: Construction and installation of playground at Los Amigos Park - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with: ABC Lawn Sprinkler Co., Inc., in the amount of $146,325, to construct and install a playground at Los Amigos Park; and a contract with DMR Team, in the amount of $15,122, to provide construction management services for the project.

6-H: Acceptance of U.S. Department of Justice COPS 2000 Technology Grant funds and designation of proposed use of funds by the Police Department.

6-I: Recommendation to award contract for environmental assessment at 1600 Lincoln Boulevard and 700-720 Colorado Avenue - recommendation to authorize staff to negotiate and execute necessary documents to award a contract to Komex H2O Science, Inc., in the amount of $74,564, for an environmental assessment for properties located at 1600 Lincoln Boulevard and 700-720 Colorado Avenue, collectively known as "the Bekins properties".

7. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

7-A: Appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit 99-032 to allow an addition to an existing automobile dealership and repair facility at 3020 Santa Monica Boulevard. Applicant: Herb Katz, RTK Architects. Appellant: Ed Simonian. Property Owner: Judith A. Richards Company Trust, et al.

8. ORDINANCES: (Public discussion permitted on emergency ordinances and ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)

8-A: Introduction and adoption of an interim ordinance modifying development standards for projects developed within the R2 low density multiple family residential, R3 medium density multiple family residential, and R4 high density multiple family residential districts, modifying the requirements for demolition permits, and declaring the presence of an emergency.

8-B: Introduction and adoption of an emergency ordinance of the City of Santa Monica amending Ordinance Number 1970(CCS) to specify the order of proof in civil cases and to strengthen available remedies in actions brought against employees who retaliate against employers who retaliate against employees for minimum wage and benefit advocacy.

9. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

9-A: Rejection of bids for construction of the Public Safety Facility and Olympic Drive and approval to negotiate on the open market - recommendation to reject all bids for construction of the Public Safety Facility and Olympic Drive, and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate on the open market for construction contracts for the project.

9-B: Approval of amendments to the Consolidated Rental Housing Trust Fund Guidelines - recommendation to approve amendments to the Guidelines to: establish local preference for Santa Monica residents and workers in tenant selection; provide for automatic loan forgiveness in exchange for a 25-year extension of Regulatory Agreement; grant trust funds when Redevelopment bond proceeds are used; and, increase per unit and per project maximum loan and grant amounts for acquisition/rehabilitation projects.

9-C: Waiver of Consolidated Rental Housing Trust Fund Guidelines for affordable housing project at 225 San Vicente Boulevard and approval of grant funds for the project - recommendation that the City Council approve a one-time waiver from the Consolidated Rental Housing Trust Fund Guidelines to exceed the per unit and the per project loan amount to Community Corporation of Santa Monica for the acquisition of 225 San Vicente Boulevard as an affordable housing project; approve a waiver of the Guidelines to allow granting of Redevelopment bond proceeds to fund affordable housing projects.

9-D: Recommendation to adopt a plan for long-term operation and maintenance of the Woodlawn Cemetery.

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

13-A: Request of Brian H. Ouzounian to address Council requesting reconsideration of action taken on the agenda item regarding a Lease extension for American Flyers for management and operation of third fixed based operator facility at Santa Monica Airport, on April 18, 2000.

14. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

14-A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Airport Commission for a full term ending June 30, 2003. (Continued from March 28, 2000.)

14-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission on Older Americans for a term ending June 30, 2000. (Continued from March 28, 2000.)

14-C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending June 30, 2001.

15. PUBLIC INPUT: (Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Please note that State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.)

16. CLOSED SESSIONS:

16-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Number of cases: Four.

16-B: Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Property: 700 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica. Negotiating parties: Jeff Mathieu, City representative, and owners of record Nason Warehouse & Partners; Hillgreen Warehouse Properties. Under negotiation: Option for acquisition of real estate property.

16-C: Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Property: 718-720 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica. Negotiating parties: Jeff Mathieu, City representative and owners of record Charles and Carol Sievers, Trustees of the Charles R. Sievers Trust, and J. Cleary, Co-Trustee of the J. Cleary Trust. Under negotiation: Option for acquisition of real estate property.

16-D: Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Property: 1600 Lincoln, Santa Monica. Negotiating parties: Jeff Mathieu, City representative, and owners of record Charles and Carol Sievers, Trustees of the Charles R. Sievers Trust, and J. Cleary, Co-Trustee of the J. Cleary Trust. Under negotiation: Option for acquisition of real estate property.

16-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Foodmaker, Inc., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 007 078.

ADJOURNMENT.