CITY OF SANTA MONICA

REGULAR ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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: Commendation to Bonnie Freeman for her commitment to the environment, contribution to sustainability of the community, and outstanding service to students, schools, and residents of the City.

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: Contract for provision of curb-to-curb paratransit and fixed route shuttle service - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Transportation Concepts, Inc., in the amount of $1.5 million over a three-year period, to provide curb-to-curb paratransit service and fixed route shuttle service. (Continued from September 12, 2000.)

6-B: Recommendation to approve an amended and restated Pacific Shore Hotel lease agreement with Elkor Realty Corporation, including assignment and modification, and termination of the existing agreement with Sunstone Hotels, LLC, as outlined in the staff report.

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

8-A: Recommendation to adopt resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report; to not adopt resolution amending the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan; to adopt resolution amending recommended Civic Center Specific Plan Policies; to adopt resolution adopting Statement of Overriding Considerations; and introduction and first reading of an ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and the RAND Corporation.

8-B: Resolution certifying the final Environmental Impact Report evaluating impacts of the proposed Parking Structure B Replacement at Santa Monica College; resolution making necessary CEQA findings to approve an amendment to existing Development Agreement, and adopting Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Plan; and, introduction and first reading of an ordinance adopting the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City and Santa Monica College.

(To be considered with 9-A)

8-C: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance suspending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.32.040 related to automated teller machine surcharges.

9. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

9-A: Approval of agreement for joint use of facilities with Santa Monica College for use of the new Municipal Pool - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement for joint use of facilities with the Santa Monica College.

(To be considered with 8-B)

12. RESOLUTIONS:

12-A: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Supervisors Team Associates.

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

13-A: Request of Pro Se to address Council requesting Council to go on record in support of establishment of a California State Disabilities and to direct staff to contact other cities urging their support.

13-B: Request of Ralph Mechur, representing the Yes for Kids Committee, requesting that Council endorse Proposition Y, the parcel tax measure.

13-C: Request of John J. Coluccio that Council consider purchasing the property located at 137, 145 and 147 Bay Street because the current owners have filed an Ellis Act application, and to preserve rental housing for existing tenants and for future low-income tenants.

14. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

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

14-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30, 2002.

14-C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 2002.

14-D: Appointments to two full terms on the Pier Restoration Corporation for terms ending November 10, 2003.

14-E: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2002.

14-F: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 2004.

14-G: Request of Councilmember McKeown and Councilmember Bloom that the Council adopt a resolution expressing its deep regret over the decision of the Los Angeles Times and its parent corporation, the Chicago Tribune, to discontinue publication of the Santa Monica edition of Our Times; and conveying the City's thanks and appreciation to the staff of Our Times for their service to our community and commitment to high journalistic standards.

14-H: Acceptance of Jorge Pardo's letter of resignation from the Arts Commission and authorization for the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.

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 Labor Negotiator: City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director. Bargaining Units: Supervisors Team Associates (STA)

16-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Bank of America v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. 99-4817 (VRW) (U.S. Dist. Court, ND Cal).

16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: CGU v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 060 830.

16-D Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Lawrence v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 056 171.

16-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Godla v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 058 734.

16-F: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Rest v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 230 265.

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

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

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

16-J: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Alice Cole, et al., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055 183.

16-K: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Number of cases: Seven.

ADJOURNMENT.