CITY OF SANTA MONICA AGENDA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF

 

THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND SPECIAL JOINT

 

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 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 of March 27, 2001 (continued from May 22, 2001), April 3, and April10, 2001, City Council meetings.

 

            MINUTES

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION

 

1-C:     Review of Zoning Regulations relative to antennas and wireless telecommunication facilities – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Kreines & Kreines, in the amount of $50,950, to conduct technical analysis and to prepare recommendations for modifying the City’s zoning regulations relative to antennas and wireless telecommunications facilities.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Field auditing for Section 8 program compliance and applicant eligibility- recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services contract with Douglas Eaton, in the amount of $60,000, to conduct field audits to ensure Section 8 program compliance and to assist staff in determining the eligibility of Section 8 waiting list applicants.

 

 

            STAFF REPORT


1-E:     Contract amendments for Ocean Neilson Relief Sewer Project – recommendation to waive competitive bidding requirements and authorize the City Manager to: negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7602 (CCS) with KEC Engineering, in the amount of  $3,072,916, for construction of sewer mains on Ocean Avenue, Neilson Way and Main Street from Seaside Terrace to the southerly City limits; negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract 7476 (CCS) with Black and Veatch, in the amount of $400,000, for construction management services; negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7216 (CCS) with Montgomery Watson Americas, in the amount of $135,680, for Engineer of Record services during construction; negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract 7355 (CCS) with Harris Company, in the amount of $85,000, for community outreach services; and appropriate funds as proposed in the staff report.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Resolution adopting Final Track Map for a 4-unit condominium project at 931 10th Street – recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the final subdivision map for Tract No. 25508 to subdivide the property at 931 10th Street for condominium purposes, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a subdivision improvement agreement for the project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Contract amendment for Call Pilot voice processing system - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to an existing contract with Nextira Communications (formerly Williams Communications) in the amount of $12,000 for a new total not to exceed $237,000, to cover the payment of sales tax for the purchase, installation and maintenance of the Call Pilot voice processing system.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Award of bid to purchase one street sweeper - recommendation to award Bid No. 2833 to GCS Western Power & Equipment, in the amount of $173,755.80, to furnish and deliver a street sweeper for the Environmental & Public Works Management Department.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Contract amendment for organizational development services – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a amendment to Contract No. 7735 (CCS) with Innovative Resources Consultant Group, Inc., in the amount of $35,000, to provide additional organizational development services for the Environmental and Public Works Management Department.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-J:      Designation of uses for State Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant Funds - recommendation to approve several eligible uses for remaining $485,543 of COPS funding and to appropriate $276,184 of those funds for expenditures, for the Police Department.

 

            STAFF REPORT


1-K:     Review of existing automobile dealership zoning code regulations - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Cotton/Bridges/Associates, in the amount of $103,520, to assist in reviewing existing conditions and current land use regulations affecting automobile dealerships, conduct a public process and assist the City in preparing zoning code modifications for consideration by the Planning Commission and the City Council.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-L:     Nexus studies of relationship between child care and new development and artist space/arts programs and new development - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., in the amount of $140,000, to prepare a nexus study analyzing the relationship between new development and child care, and a nexus study analyzing the relationship between new development and art needs.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-M:    Study of user fees for the building permit, plan check and inspection services – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Zucker Systems, in the amount of $75,600, for a fee study of fees charged by the Planning and Community Development Department.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-N:     Pacific Coast Highway Sewer Replacement Project – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to: negotiate and execute a construction contract with Modern Continental Company, Inc., in the amount of $9,057,000, for construction of the Pacific Coast Highway Sewer Replacement project; negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7355 (CCS) with Harris and Company, in the amount of $245,000, for community outreach services; negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7476 (CCS) with Black & Veatch, Inc., in the amount of $1,188,609, for construction management services; negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7216(CCS) with Montgomery Watson Americas, in the amount of $221,404, for Engineer of Record services during construction of the project; and, appropriate proposed funds.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:   Conference with Labor Negotiator:

           City Negotiator:        Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director.

           Bargaining Units:    Administrative Team Associates; Public Attorney=s Legal Support Staff Union; Management Team Associates; Municipal Employees Association; Public Attorneys Union; Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109; Santa Monica Police Officers Assn.; Supervisors Team Associates; United Transportation Union; Executive Pay Plan.

 

2-B:   Public Employee Evaluations.

Title of Employees:  City Manager, City Clerk

 

2-C:  Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

         Property:                     2931-2944 Nebraska, Santa Monica

         City Negotiator:         Mark Richter

           Owner of Record:    Santa Monica Bungalows

           Under Negotiation: Purchase of Properties Known as Drescherville

 

2-D:   Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

Property:                    2932 Nebraska Ave., Santa Monica

           City Negotiator:        Mark Richter

           Owner of Record:    Santa Monica Bungalows

           Under Negotiation: Purchase of Properties Known as Drescherville

 

2-E:  Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

         Property:                     3000 Block of Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica

                                                (APN # 4268010014 and APN#4268010015)

 City Negotiator:        Mark Richter

         Owner of Record:     Santa Monica Studios

         Under Negotiation:   Purchase of Properties Known as Drescherville

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Henry Walther, Case No. SC 043 522.

 

2-G:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Chateau 16th Street Villas & Norman Salter v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 065 985.

 

2-H:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Santa Monica Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Monica et al., Case No. BC 249 121.

 

2-I:       Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce & Daniel Ehrler v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 066 516.

 

2-J:      Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Food Maker Inc., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 007 078.

 

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

 


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

 

2-M:    Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation.

Number of cases:  Five.

 

6:45 P.M.  RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:

 

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

 

7-A:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 4.65 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code creating minimum wage requirements applicable to certain businesses located in the coastal zone and extended downtown core and to City service contracts.  (Introduced May 22, 2001)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8.  STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

 

ROLL CALL OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

 

8-A:       CC/HA-1:  Public hearing and approval of Public Housing Authority Agency

            Plan 2001 – recommendation that the Housing Authority hold a public hearing, approve the Public Housing Authority Agency Plan 2001, and certify compliance with the FY’2000-2005 Consolidation Plan. (Continued from May 22, 2001)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

 

ROLL CALL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

8-B:     CC/RA-1:  Santa Monica Palisades Bluff Project  - recommendation that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency authorize the City Manager and Executive Director, respectively, to negotiate and execute a contract with Black & Veatch, in the amount of $680,000, for Program Management services of the Santa Monica Palisades Bluff Project; and, execute a reimbursement agreement between the City and the Redevelopment Agency for the Santa Monica Palisades Bluff Project.  (Continued from May 22, 2001)

 

              STAFF REPORT

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

8-C:     Implementation of Disability Task Force recommendations and alternatives - recommendation to 1) determine the model for input and involvement of people with disabilities in local government; 2) approve other staff recommended strategies as described in the report; and 3) direct staff to include necessary budget appropriations to implement these strategies in the FY 2001-02 budget.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

            SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF REPORT

 

8-D:     Reallocation of grant funding from Community Partners-Parachute Program/Projecto Adelante/Santa Monica Barrios Unidos to the Woodcraft Rangers-Pico Neighborhood Youth and Family Center targeting older youth and young adults – recommendation to approve funding for a start-up grant to the Woodcraft Rangers-Pico Neighborhood Youth and Family Center for program services targeting older youth and young adults in the Pico Neighborhood, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the necessary contract documents for FY 2000-2003.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

            (There are no staff reports for the remaining agenda items.)

 

10.  REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

 

10-A:   Planning Commission presentation and recommendations to the Council regarding Planning Department priorities and code compliance issues for consideration during the budget discussion.

 

11.  RESOLUTIONS:

 

11-A:   Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to Memorandums of Understanding with the Administrative Team Association, Public Attorney's Legal Support Staff Union, Municipal Employees Association, Public Attorneys Union, Supervisors Team Associates, and United Transportation Union (Local 1785).

 

11-B:   Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Management Team Associates.

 

11-C:  Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding setting the terms and conditions of medical insurance coverage with Management Team Associates, Supervisory Team Associates, Administrative Team Associates, Municipal Employees Association, Public Attorneys’ Union, United Transportation Union (Local 1786),Public Attorneys’ Legal Support Staff Union, and Executive Pay Plan.

 

11-D:  Resolution amending the City’s Executive Pay Plan.

 

12.  WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

 

12-A:   Request of Edward Bell to address Council asking that staff reinstate $23,000 in funding to the “Parachute Program for Prison Outreach and Mentoring” in the African-American and Latino community.

 

12-B:   Request of Jerry Rubin to address Council requesting that representatives of City-recognized neighborhood organizations (The Neighborhood Council) do not bar the public from attending and observing the Neighborhood Council Meetings.

 

12-C:  Request of Ron Pickard to address Council requesting a waiver of fees for the U.S. Constitutional Day Parade and to approve an alternate route.

 

12-D:  Request of Naia Sheffield to address Council requesting review of the leasing guidelines procedures, and requesting that the bidding on the Pier leases be reopened.

 

12-E:   Request of Pro Se to address Council requesting amendments to Section 2 and  3 of the Resolution of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Continuing Local emergency,” to address residents on life support.

 

12-F:   Request of David Ganezer to address Council requesting that The Santa Monica Observer be appointed as the Official Newspaper of the City, pursuant to Charter Sections 6.09 and 6.17.

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom to request Council direct staff to prepare an ordinance: (a) banning the sale of small, easily concealable handguns known as “pocket rockets”; (b) requiring thumb printing on dealer record of sales for purchase of firearms and requesting the State to require all prospective firearm buyers in California to be fingerprinted; and (c) requiring an annual criminal background clearance for the purchase of ammunition. (Continued from May 22, 2001.)

 

 13-B:  Request of Councilmember Holbrook to direct staff to define the term “affordable department stores” and explore incentives to encourage development of the use.  Incentives may include, but not be limited to, revised development standards, financial assistance, and modifications to zoning districts.   (Continued from May 22, 2001.)


 13-C: Annual vacancy appointments to the following boards and commissions:

 

Airport Commission

(1)

Term ending 06/30/05

Architectural Review Board

(2)

Term ending 06/30/05

Arts Commission

(2)

Term ending 06/30/05

Bayside District Corporation

(3)

Term ending 06/30/05

Building & Safety Commission

            Accessibility Appeals Board

(3)

(2)

Term ending 06/30/05

Term ending 06/30/05

Commission on Older Americans

            Commissioners Emeritus

(2)

(1)

Term ending 06/30/05

Term ending 06/30/03

Commission on the Status of Women

(3)

Term ending 06/30/05

Convention & Visitors Bureau

(2)

Term ending 06/30/05

Housing Commission

(2)

(2)

Term ending 06/30/05

Term ending 06/30/03

Landmarks Commission

(2)

Term ending 06/30/05

Library Board

(1)

Term ending 06/30/05

Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Advisory Board

(1)

Term ending 06/30/03

Personnel Board

            Unscheduled Vacancy

(1)

(1)

Term ending 06/30/06

Term ending 06/30/04

Planning Commission

(1)

Term ending 06/30/05

 

Recreation & Parks Commission

            Unscheduled Vacancy

            (Continued from 05/22/01)

(1)

(1)

Term ending 06/30/05

Term ending 06/30/04

Social Services Commission

(2)

Term ending 06/30/05

 

13-D:  Three appointments to full terms on the Pier Restoration Corporation; one with a term ending November 09, 2004  (continued from April 10, 2001), and two with terms ending November 08, 2005.

 

13-E:   Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom that the City Council re-iterate its long standing policy in support of Rapid Transit on the Exposition corridor as proposed by the MTA; in addition that the City Council convey to the MTA and other appropriate agencies its overriding preference for light rail and, further request that the MTA provide all appropriate mitigations to fully address local communities impacted by the improvements.  Direct staff to take all appropriate actions regarding these matters to ensure that the project moves expeditiously and that it receives adequate funding.  In addition, it is requested that City Council communicate its support for "Rapid Bus" on Wilshire Boulevard but its opposition to the removal of traffic lanes or parking along the "Rapid Bus" route within the City of Santa Monica.

13-F:   Request that City Council accept Kerry Kilar’s letter of resignation from the Social Services Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.

 

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.