CITY OF SANTA MONICA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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 May 30, May 31, May 31 special meeting, and June 20, 2000, City Council meetings.  (Not available electronically.  Available at the City Clerk's Office and at City public libraries.)

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

6-C: Rejection of bids for purchase of curb and gutter machine - recommendation to reject bids submitted by Terry Equipment, Inc., and Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, and direct staff to research open market for additional competitive bids.

6-D: Purchase of Parking and Traffic Control signs - recommendation to award a purchase order to Zumar Industries, Inc., at specified unit prices for an estimated annual expenditure of $150,000, to purchase parking and traffic control signs for the Planning & Community Development Department.

6-E: Senior Recreation Center Improvements Project in Palisades Park - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pugh Scarpa Architects, in the amount of $160,000, to provide architectural services for the project.

6-F: Document conversion services for electronic storage of City's official records - recommendation to approve a purchase order with PC Imaging, Inc., in the amount of $70,000, to convert legislative history documents to electronic format in the City Clerk's Office.

6-G: Lease for office space for City offices - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a ten-year lease with Equity Office Properties Trust for office space for the City's Transportation Management/ Parking Operations and Parking Citation Hearing Offices.

6-H: Design services for Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum Office Addition and Electrical Repairs Project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Richard Berliner Architect, in the amount of $60,000, for design services for the project.

6-I: Resolution approving Records Retention Schedules - Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving new Records Retention Schedules for the Environmental and Public Works Management (EPWM) and the Resource Management Departments, and approving revised Schedules for the City Attorney's Office, City Clerk's Office, City Manager's Office, and the Finance Department.

6-J: Lobby and restroom area renovation project for Parking Structures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Richard Berliner Architect, in the amount of $300,000, to design the renovation project.

6-K: Construction of soundwall on South Side of Interstate 10, between Cloverfield Boulevard and Stewart Street - recommendation to adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for receipt of grant funding of the project; to negotiate and execute a contract with Wei Koo & Associate, in the amount of $115,000, to design the soundwall project; and, approve proposed budget actions.

6-L: Final Tract Map 52875 for 6-unit condominium project at 1513 9^th Street, and approval of agreement for completion of public improvements - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement for completion of public improvements, and to adopt resolution accepting and approving a final subdivision map for Tract No. 52875 to subdivide the property.

6-M: Contract amendment for Environmental Impact Report Professional Services for the Big Blue Bus Facility Expansion Master Plan - Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to increase the City's Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Professional Services Contract No. 7444 with Terry A. Hayes Associates from $65,000 to $95,000 for the Big Blue Bus Facility Expansion Master Plan.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

7-A: Recommendation to deny Marquis West's appeal of its exclusion from the Final Meritorious Sign List and recommendation to City Council regarding hearing procedures. Appellant: Marquis West Restaurant, 3110 Santa Monica Boulevard. (Public hearing closed except for chits submitted. Continued from October 24, 2000.)

(Please see October 24, 2000, agenda for staff report.)

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

8-A: Introduction and adoption of an emergency interim ordinance/or introduction and first reading of an ordinance to modify Article IX of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to Development Review Thresholds in the RVC Residential Visitor Commercial District, various other Commercial Districts, M1 Industrial Conservation District and LMSD Light Manufacturing and Studio District to 7,500 square feet. (Public hearing held. Continued from October 24, 2000.)  (For emergency interim ordinance see October 24, 2000, agenda.  For ordinance for first reading, click below. )

8-B: Introduction and first of ordinance amending Chapter 7.10 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to Urban Runoff Pollution.

8-C: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6.72 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code (Utilities Tax) to exclude gas used to propel vehicles from the tax.

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

10-A: Public hearing regarding potential acquisition of site located at 1930 Stewart Street, known as Mountain View Park - recommendation to hold a public hearing and receive public input; adopt a resolution certifying the final Environmental Impact Report on the Mountain View Mobile Home Park located at 1930 Stewart Street; authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase agreement with Ring Trading Corporation for the acquisition of said property; and approve proposed budget changes.

12. RESOLUTIONS:

12-A: Adoption of resolution establishing Preferential Parking Zone "XX" to include 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, and Euclid Streets between Wilshire Boulevard and Colorado Avenue; and Arizona Avenue between Lincoln Boulevard and 14^th Street; and approval of proposed budget adjustments.

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

13-A: Request of Adrian Johnson to address Council regarding obtaining overnight parking permits at the beach parking lots.

13-B: Request of Kelly Landis to address Council requesting a review, discussion and revision of ADA/Affirmative Action policies and programs relating to City employment for the disabled.

14. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

14-A: Appointment to two unscheduled vacancies on the Commission on Older Americans. One for a term ending June 30, 2003 (continued from October 24, 2000) and one 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. (Continued from October 24, 2000.)

14-C: Appointments to two full terms on the Pier Restoration Corporation for terms ending November 10, 2003. (Continued from October 24, 2000.)

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

14-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown that staff research recommendations to Council on how a more stable electric power system can be effectuated for the welfare and safety of residents and local institutions and businesses.

14-F: Request of Councilmember Rosenstein to authorize staff to take aggressive action to insure reliable electrical power service to Santa Monica residents and businesses. Steps taken may include: pursuing a rate decrease and opposing Edison's current rate increase proposal; monetary claims against Edison for damages from power failures; and, legal action and requests for assistance from the Public Utilities Commission.

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 - Existing Litigation: Douglas Heller, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. SS 009558.

16-B: 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 of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. SC 052 672.

16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ray Hart v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 058 435.

16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica V. Shell Oil Company, et al., Case No. 313004.

16-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: U-Haul Company, et al., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 00-10225 NM (Rzx)

16-F: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: David Levy, et al., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 063147.

16-G: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: James Bell v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 052215.

16-H: Conference with Legal Counsel - Claim against the City of Santa Monica: Claim No. CSM 00-0820 - Alice Fellows.

16-I: Conference with Legal Counsel - Claim against the City of Santa Monica: Claim No. CSM 00-0822 - Sleep 'n Aire.

ADJOURNMENT.