CITY OF SANTA
MONICA
REGULAR
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JULY
24, 2001
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:15 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items will be
considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for
discussion.)
1-A: Earthquake
Recovery Resolution declaring the continuing existence of a local emergency
(January 1994 Earthquake Damage).
1-B: Construction
Contracts for the Santa Monica Airport Safety Improvement Project – Phase II
- recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract with Clarke Contracting Corporation, in the amount of $573,819, for
construction of the Santa Monica Airport Safety Improvements Project; negotiate
and execute a construction management contract with H-Com & Associates, in
the amount of $50,000, for construction management services; and, approve budget
adjustments as recommended.
1-C: Resolution
authorizing application for grant funds under the Safe Neighborhood Parks,
Clean Air and Coastal Protection Act of 2000.
1-D: Architectural
and engineering services contracts for Virginia Avenue Park Expansion Project -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract with Koning Eizenberg Architecture, in the amount of $1,265,000, for
architectural and engineering services for the Virginia Avenue Park Expansion
Project.
1-E: Appropriation
and designation of use of the 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grants funds,
for advanced forensic services in investigating violent crimes, and approval of
recommended budget adjustments.
1-F: Resolution
granting temporary Utility Users Tax Rebate - recommendation to adopt a
resolution granting a Temporary Utility Users Tax Rebate to offset
extraordinary increases in electricity and gas utility costs; and, authorize
the Tax Administrator to administratively adjust the actual rate charged during
the rebate period.
1-G: Contract
amendments for plan check, geotechnical, and engineering report review services
for the Building and Safety Division
– recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
amendment to Contract No. 7740 (CCS) with EsGil Corporation, in the amount of
$130,000, for construction plan reviews; an amendment to Contract No. 7741
(CCS), with EQE International, in the amount of $87,000, for seismic retrofit
plan and report reviews; and amendment to Contract No. 7742 (CCS) with Bing Yen & Associates, in the amount of
$60,000, for review of geotechnical & engineering geologists reports.
1-H: Acceptance
of grant funds from the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning for
Police Department technology upgrades – recommendation to accept $98,119 in grant funds under the Career
Criminal Apprehension Program State-of-the-Art grant program for technology
upgrades for crime analysis, and approve proposed budget changes.
2.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing
Litigation: Sandra Seacat, et al.,
v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 062 571.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing
Litigation: Pico Neighborhood
Association v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 063 874.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing
Litigation: Alice Cole at, et al.,
v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055 183.
2-D: Conference with Legal Council – Claims
against the City:
Claim No. CSM 01-2215, Claimant
Doris Faxon.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel –
Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: One
6:45 P.M. RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:
INSPIRATION: The Sweet Adelines
4.
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
4A: Proclamation
declaring August 7, 2001, to be National
Night Out in the City of Santa Monica.
5.
CONTINUED ITEMS:
5-A: 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. (Continued
from July 10, 2001).
6.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:
6-A: Appeal of
Landmarks Commission decision designating 1333 Ocean Avenue as a City Landmark –
recommendation to uphold the Landmarks Commission decision designating the
structure located at 1333 Ocean Avenue as a City Landmark, and deny the
appeal. Appellant: Sherman Stacey, Esq. (Continued from June 26, 2001)
Continued to August 14, 2001.
7.
ORDINANCES: (No public
discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
7-A: Second
reading 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 with gross receipts over $5,000,000
and to the City and its Service Contractors.
(Introduced on June 26, 2001.)
(Continued from July 10, 2001.)
7-B: Second
reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Section 9.04.18.040 of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code to allow existing nonconforming commercial and industrial
uses to continue through the extension or renewal of a conditional use permit
or use permit. (Introduced July 10,
2001.)
7-C: Second
reading and adoption of ordinance adding Section 11.04.175 to the Santa Monica
Municipal Code relating to the initiative process information sheets (introduced
July 10, 2001); or, Introduction and first reading of an ordinance adding
Section 11.04.175 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to information
sheets for initiative, referendum, and recall petitions.
7-D: Introduction
and first reading of an Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2 relating to
Emeritus Commissioners on the City’s Commission on Older Americans and the
Commission on the Status of Women.
7-E: Resolution
of intent to approve an amendment to the contract between CalPERS and the City
of Santa Monica; introduction and first reading of an ordinance authorizing an
amendment to the contract between CalPERS and the City of Santa Monica to
provide Section 21574 Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits for local police
members only; and, recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the Board of Administration of CalPERS and the City of Santa
Monica.
7-F: Introduction
and adoption of an emergency ordinance establishing additional disclosure
filing requirements applicable to campaign committees supporting and opposing
ballot measures.
7-G: Report on conditions on the Santa Monica
Pier; proposals for revisions to Street Performance Regulations; introduction and adoption of an ordinance
amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code relating to relating to street
performance vending and the use of a portable table or cart on the Santa Monica
Pier, and declaring the presence of an emergency; and, resolution establishing
special zones for Street Performers and persons, including vendors, utilizing
tables or carts for the purpose of displaying or distributing goods, written
materials, merchandise, or food on the pier.
8.
STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
8-A: Certification
of the Open Space Element Final Environmental Impact Report and adoption of the
Open Space Element – recommendation
to adopt resolution certifying the Open Space Element Environmental Impact
Report; a resolution approving the Statement of Overriding Considerations and
adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program; and, a resolution amending the Open
Space Element of the General Plan.
8-B: Approval
of Outdoor Dining Standards for Santa Monica Boulevard and Broadway Avenue in
Conjunction with the Downtown Transit Mall Improvements.
8-C: Architectural and engineering services for City Hall Renovation Project – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with SARES/REGIS Group of Northern California, in the amount of $455,000, for the City Hall Renovation Project.
8-D: Discussion of election reform including possible modifications to the City’s Campaign Financing Restrictions.
8-E: Modification
to start time for City Council meetings, discussion of the deliberation
process, and recommendation to adopt resolution effecting proposed changes, or
to direct staff to return with a resolution reflecting Council preferences.
13.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13-A: Annual
vacancy appointments to the following boards and commissions: (Continued
from July 10, 2001)
|
Arts
Commission |
(1) |
Term ending
06/30/05 |
|
Building
& Safety Commission |
(2) |
Term ending
06/30/05 |
|
Convention
& Visitors Bureau |
(1) |
Term ending
06/30/05 |
|
Landmarks
Commission |
(1) |
Term ending 06/30/05 |
|
Personnel
Board (Unscheduled Vacancy) |
(1) |
Term ending
06/30/04 |
13-B: Appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on
the Social Services Commission for a partial term ending June 30, 2003.
13-C: Request
of Mayor Feinstein to direct staff to prepare an ordinance requiring the
distribution of an information sheet regarding the recall and referendum
processes.
13-D: Request of Mayor Feinstein and
Councilmember McKeown that the City Council pass a resolution opposing the
extension of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the Free Trade
Area of Americas (FTTA); send a letter to Santa Monica's federal representatives
opposing so-called "Fast Track" legislation that would eliminate
existing Congressional powers to amend trade treaties, thereby disempowering
local communities and local control over local issues; and work with State and
Federal officials on ensuring that environmental, public health, and worker
protections at the State and local level are not compromised by such federal
legislation
13-E: Request of Councilmembers McKeown and Genser to request
staff to explore inclusion of a labor peace clause for all lessees of
City-owned or City-controlled real property.
13-F: Request of Councilmember Genser and Councilmember Katz to direct staff
to prepare and
schedule
for public hearing a draft ordinance to remove “henna tattoos” from the list of
Tangible Art Objects in Section 6.112.020 of the Municipal Code. The effect of this change would be to
eliminate henna tattooing from the list of approved activities of street
performers.
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.