CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT

 

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING

 

AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDAS

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2001

 

MEETING BEGINS AT 5:15 P.M.

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

 

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

 

1-A:     Approval of minutes for October 10 and October 24, 2000, City Council meetings.  (Not available electronically.  Available in the City Clerk’s Office and at all branch libraries.)

 

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

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Contract amendment for environmental analysis for mixed use projects at 2012-24 and 2021-29 Main Street B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7744 (CCS) with EIP Associates, for a new total amount of $122,110.45, to conduct a new analysis to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for proposed construction of two mixed-use buildings, located at 2012-24 Main Street and 2021-29 Main Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Classification and compensation consulting services for City employment positions - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Hay Management Consultants, in the amount of $30,000, for classification and compensation consulting.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Provision of Civic Center planning process services  - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ROMA Design Group, in the amount of $725,000, to provide professional services for the Civic Center Planning process.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Big Blue Bus revised Alcohol and Anti Drug Program Policy B recommendation to adopt a revised Alcohol and Anti-Drug Program Policy for the Big Blue Bus.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Street Light Circuit Conversion Adelaide Drive B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Benergy, Inc., in the amount of $159,540, for construction of the Adelaide Drive Street Light Circuit Conversion Project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Repair of Earthquake-Damaged Sanitary Sewer Mains B recommendation to waive competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Preussag Pipe Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $2,529,809, for sewer repairs in the area bounded by Pico Boulevard, the Easterly City Limits, Ocean Park Boulevard and 4th Street; and, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Tetra Tech ASL, Inc., in the amount of $346,120, for construction management and inspection services for the project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Sublease office space at 1717 Fourth Street B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Times Mirror Company to sublease additional office space located at 1717 4th Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-J:      Purchase of refuse collection vehicles -recommendation to award Bid No. 2810 to Golden State Truck Center, in the amount of $931,068, to furnish and deliver four 30-cubic yard automated side loader refuse collection vehicles for the Environmental & Public Works Management Department.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-K:     Purchase of two aerial lift trucks B recommendation to award Bid No. 2818 to Altec Industries, Inc., in the amount of $158,534.29, to furnish and deliver two 35-foot aerial lift trucks for the Environmental & Public Works Management Department.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2. CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Jose Ramos, et al. v. City, Case No. SC 057 863.

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Ahron Etehad v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 060 887.

 

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

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: U-Haul Co., et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 00-10225 MN (Rzx).

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: David Levy, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 063 147.

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation.

Number of cases:  Four.

 

6:45 P.M. RETURN TO REGULAR PUBLIC SESSION:

 

4.  SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

 

4-A:     Recognition of participating Councilmembers in recent Super Bowl-A-Thon by Chamber of Commerce.

 


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

 

7-A:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance requiring the removal of vehicles from time-limited parking zones, within the posted time limits, and amending the Santa Monica Municipal Code. (Continued from February 13, 2001. Public hearing closed.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance establishing speed limits pursuant to an Engineering and Traffic Survey and the California Vehicle Code and amending the Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.12.490.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance establishing permit requirements, operating conditions and enforcement provisions for valet parking, and adopt resolution establishing filing fees and space use fees for valet parking permits.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

 

8.  STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE PARKING AUTHORITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

 

8-A:     CC/HA/PA/RA-1:  Fiscal Year 2000-01 Mid-Year Budget Review and adoption of associated budget changes including designation of FY 1999-00 year end savings for major Capital Improvements or other potential uses B recommendation that City Council and the Redevelopment Agency adopt resolutions amending the budget for the FY2000-01; that City Council adopt a resolution changing job classifications and adopting salary rates for various positions, approve the resolution revising the City=s FY2000-01 Gann Limit, and, approve two promissory notes making funds immediately available for affordable housing projects.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

 

ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING.

 


8-B:     Master Plan to allow expansion of the City=s Big Blue Bus facility - recommendation to conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution certifying the Big Blue Bus Facility Expansion Master Plan Environmental Impact Report; adopt a resolution approving a Statement of Overriding Considerations; approve the Big Blue Bus Facility Expansion Master Plan; and introduce for first reading an ordinance to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 9.04.08.22.060 and 9.04.08.34.060 to address height and floor area of City-owned parking structures located in the C4 and M1 districts west of Lincoln Boulevard and Section 9.04.10.04.070(a) to allow for Architectural Review Board modification to the landscaping requirements for paved areas which provide parking primarily for buses and similar oversized vehicles.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-C:     Santa Monica Main Library Expansion - Recommendation to incorporate an additional 5,000 square feet of space in the Santa Monica Main Library Expansion and renovation project for the Santa Monica Historical Society Museum; approve major lease terms; authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with the Museum; and to amend the professional service agreement with Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners, in the amount of $150,000, for related design services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

9.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

9-A:     Public hearing to adopt resolution amending Preferential Parking Zone E, and approval of budget adjustments - recommendation to adopt a resolution amending Preferential Parking Zone E bordered by San Vicente Boulevard, 26th Street, Carlyle Avenue and 21st Place, and amending City Council Resolution No. 9344 (CCS).

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Appointment to one full term on the Pier Restoration Corporation for term ending November 10, 2004.  (Continued from February 13, 2000.)

 

13-B:   Request of Councilmember O=Connor for use of the Council Chamber by the California Preservation Foundation for a workshop seminar on Friday, March 30, 2001, and waive the customary charge for use of the room.

 


14.  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.) 

 

ADJOURNMENT.