CITY OF SANTA MONICA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2000

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

OPEN SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INSPIRATION

ROLL CALL

4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

4-A: Proclamation declaring August 1, 2000, to be National Night Out in the City of Santa Monica.

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

6-B: Adoption of resolution modifying Preferential Parking Zone I regulations - recommendation to adopt a resolution modifying Preferential Parking Zone I to allow two-hour parking without permits between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the area bounded by Strand Street, Third Street, Ocean Park Boulevard and Main Street, and amendment to Resolution No. 9344 (CCS).

6-C: Contract amendment with USA-PRO to provide consulting services for the Big Blue Bus new, liquid natural gas fueling facility - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract amendment to Contract Number 7287(CCS) with USA-PRO in the amount of $50,000, for a total of $90,000, for additional consulting services.

6-D: Adoption of resolution approving Final Map Number 25559 for 4-unit condominium project at 812 Euclid Street.

6-E: Purchase of one new truck tractor for the transport of trash - recommendation to award Bid No. 2770 to Boerner Truck Center, in the amount of $139,147.80, to furnish and deliver one new bi-fuel GCW truck tractor for the Environmental & Public Works Department.

6-F: Adoption of resolution to accept funds in the amount of $27,535 from the State of California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling, for beverage container recycling services; and recommendation to appropriate funds, as proposed.

6-G: Recommendation to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to control the possession of vicious or dangerous animals and to establish administrative review procedures and infraction penalties for violations of the ordinance.

6-H: Purchase of six compressed natural gas powered sedans - recommendation to Award Bid No. 2787 to Scott Robinson Honda, in the amount of $117,342.81, to furnish and deliver six new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered intermediate sedans for various departments.

6-I: Contract Amendment for provision of Utility Users Tax and Franchise Tax audit services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 6629, with MBIA MuniServices Company/Municipal Resource Consultants, on a fixed fee basis, to provide utility users tax and franchise tax audit services.

6-J: Resolution suspending the prohibition against surcharges at automated teller machines - recommendation to adopt a resolution suspending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.32.040(c) related to the prohibition against surcharges to non-customers at automated teller machines in Santa Monica.

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: Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 6.72 of the Municipal Code (Utility Users' Tax). (Introduced July 11, 2000.)

8-B: Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Section 4.08.096 to the Municipal Code prohibiting the use of Chess Park and Muscle Beach between sunset and sunrise. (Introduced July 11, 2000.)

8-C: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 6.112.020 and 6.112.030 relating to street performance to restrict vending and prohibiting the use of sound amplification equipment on the Third Street Promenade during peak hours; and report on the efficacy of street performance laws.

8-D: Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Santa Monica amending the City's Transportation Management Plan ordinance; and adoption of resolution revising employer annual transportation fees for employers who choose an emission reductions option for their annual emission reduction plan.

9. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

9-A: Resolution Placing the Proposed Santa Monica Taxpayer Protection Charter Amendment and the proposed Santa Monica Living Wage Charter Amendment on the November 7, 2000, Election Ballot; and adoption of other related resolutions.

9-B: Recommendation to direct staff to prepare the necessary resolutions to place a City Charter amendment on the November 7, 2000, election ballot to provide for the setting of the amount of fines imposed for violations of City codes by ordinance.

12. RESOLUTIONS:

12-A: Adoption of resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Legal Support Staff Association of Santa Monica(LSSASM).

To be considered after Closed Session.

12-B: Adoption of resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Santa Monica Police Officers Association (POA).

To be considered after Closed Session.

14. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

14-A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2001.

14-B: Acceptance of John Zinner's letter of resignation from the Planning Commission and authorization for the City Clerk to publish vacancy.

14-C: Annual vacancy appointment to the Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 2004. (Continued from July 11, 2000.)

14-D: Annual vacancy appointment to the Recreation & Parks Commission for a term ending June 30, 2004. (Continued from July 11, 2000.)

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 Real Property Negotiators:

Property: 1819 Ocean Avenue

City Negotiator: Mark Richter

Owners of Record: Sunstone Hotel Investors

Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease.

16-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Daniel Reyes v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 057 195.

16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Walsh v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 057065.

16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Santa Monica Housing Council v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 230 106.

16-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ring Trading Corp. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 172 044 (consolidated with Mountain View Mobile Inn Residents Association, Inc. v. City, Case No. SC 052 672).

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

16-G: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., et al., Case No. 313004.

16-H: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Conoco, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. 99-12075 RAP (Cwx).

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

Number of Cases: Four.

16-J: Conference with Labor Negotiator:

City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director.

Bargaining Units: Legal Support Staff Association of Santa Monica(LSSASM)

Santa Monica Police Officers Assn. (POA)

ADJOURNMENT.