CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 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
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.)
6-A: Approval of minutes April 18, and May 2, 2000, City Council meetings.
Staff Report6-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution declaring the continuing existence of a local emergency (January 1994 Earthquake Damage).
Staff Report6-C: Purchase of one full-size sedan - recommendation to award Bid No. 2792 to Ford West, in the amount of $26,112.07, as part of the City's Vehicle Replacement Program.
Staff Report6-D: Construction of Santa Monica Airport Landscaping, Irrigation and Drainage Improvements - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Pima Corporation, in the amount of $207,810, for construction of the landscaping, irrigation and drainage improvements to the Santa Monica Airport.
Staff Report6-E: Resolution designating representatives to sign California Office of Emergency Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency documents on behalf of the City of Santa Monica.
Staff Report6-F: Purchase of office work space furnishings for the Building and Safety Division - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to award a purchase order to Knoll, Inc., in the amount of $63,483.74, to furnish, deliver and install modular office work space furnishings for the Building and Safety Division.
Staff Report6-G: Contract amendment for provision of interim planning services for the Planning Division - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7510 (CCS) with Willdan Associates, in the amount of $83,129, to provide additional interim planning services.
Staff Report6-H: Contract for license extension for use of software for Human Resources and Payroll programs - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with PeopleSoft, Inc., in the amount of $27,063, for an extended enterprise license to the City's existing software program.
Staff Report6-I: Recommendation to set a public hearing for October 24, 2000, to reconsider denial of meritorious sign appeal for the Marquis West Restaurant.
Staff Report6-J: Adoption of local Implementation Report on the City's Congestion Management Goals and adoption of resolution finding that the City is in compliance with the 1999 Congestion Management Program.
Staff Report6-K: Contract amendments for the construction of the Pacific Coast Highway Sewer Replacement Project and appropriation of funds - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute: an amendment to Contract No. 7490 (CCS) with Modern Continental Construction Company to delete a portion of the construction work and to resolve various compensation issues; an amendment to Contract No. 7476 (CCS) with Black & Veatch, Inc., up to the amount of $1,368,037, for construction management services; an amendment to Contract No. 7216 (CCS) with Montgomery Watson Americas, up to the amount of $404,000, for design and Engineer of Record services; an amendment to Contract No. 7355 (CCS) with Harris and Company, up to the amount of $259,000 for community outreach services for the Pacific Coast Highway Project; and approval of appropriation of funds as proposed in the staff report.
Staff Report6-L: Resolution establishing Year 2000 Maximum Allowable Rents and Purchase Prices for the Inclusionary Housing Program, and resolution establishing Year 2000 Maximum Allowable Rents for the Affordable Housing Production Program.
Staff Report6-M: Contracts for Street Improvement Project for street resurfacing, slurry sealing, and repairs to curbs, gutters, curb ramps, bus pads and sidewalks - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with All American Asphalt, in the amount of $3,324,810, for the construction of the Street Improvement Project on various City streets; and negotiate and execute a contract with Construction Management Inspection, in the amount of $198,320, for construction management services of the project.
Staff Report6-N: Recommendation to approve Street Closure Policy for community events.
Staff Report6-O: Resolution authorizing the holding of the U.S. Constitution Day Parade on September 16, 2000, on a route other than the official City Parade Route, and recommendation to waive costs.
Staff Report7. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:
7-A: Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit 98-047 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 52649 to allow construction of a ten-unit condominium project with twenty-two subterranean parking spaces at 834-838 16th Street, and recommendation to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision. Applicant/Appellant: Norman Salter
Staff Report8. ORDINANCES: (No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
8-A: Second reading and adoption of an interim ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 6.14.040(d) and modifying the development standards in the
Staff ReportRVC and BSC Districts to allow fortunetelling as a permitted use in the BSC-1 Portion of the BSC District and on Ocean Front Walk. (Ordinance introduced July 11, 2000.)
8-B: Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 6.112.020 relating to street performance to restrict vending. (Ordinance introduced on July 25, 2000.)
Staff Report8-C: Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Santa Monica amending the City's Transportation Management Plan ordinance. (Ordinance introduced on July 25, 2000.)
Staff Report8-D: Introduction and adoption of an emergency interim ordinance extending and amending the Construction Rate Program for multi-family development in all multi-family residential districts and the Design Compatibility Permit Requirement for the development of condominiums and other multi-family housing.
Staff Report9. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
9-A: Approval of conceptual Crosswalk Enhancements and Street Modifications for Wilshire, Santa Monica, Broadway and Ocean Park Boulevards; authorization to staff to proceed with preparation of construction drawings and specifications; and appropriation of funds, as proposed in the staff report.
Staff Report13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
13-A: Request of Naia Sheffield to address Council regarding preserving the "Boathouse Restaurant" on the Santa Monica Pier.
14. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
14-A: Acceptance of John Given's letter of resignation from the Housing Commission and authorization for the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
14-B: Acceptance of James Lunsford's letter of resignation from the Landmarks Commission and authorization for the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
14-C: Acceptance of Lee Mizell's letter of resignation from the Social Services Commission and authorization for the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
14-D: Request of Mayor Genser to direct staff to analyze and return with recommendations to assure that all workers in the City of Santa Monica are afforded the minimum protections guaranteed by State law with respect to minimum wages and fair labor standards.
14-E: Request of Councilmember Bloom that the Council adopt a resolution conveying concern over the cessation of the agreement between Blue Cross Insurance and St. John's Health Center (which will result in the inability of thousands of Santa Monica residents, visitors, and employees who are insured by Blue Cross to utilize St. John's for their health care needs); and request that staff report back on options available to join with other interested agencies and organizations to advocate for more effective County, State and Federal health care policies and funding initiatives. Include contact with Blue Cross, St. John's, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, the Westside Health Coalition and representatives of the State of California Department of Managed Care, as well as and State and Federal elected officials.
14-F: Request of Councilmembers McKeown and Rosenstein to modify commercial filming permits to afford greater protection for public safety, traffic flow and the ongoing business of the community.
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: Palisades Beach Property Owners Association v. State of California Department of Transportation, Case No. BC 220 026.
16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Santa Monica Housing Council v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 230 106.
16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Conoco, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. 99-12075 RAP (Cwx).
16-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., et al., Case No. 313004.
16-F: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Number of Cases: Three.
ADJOURNMENT.