CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AGENDA (Revised 10/19/01 –
See 13-L)
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, THE PARKING AUTHORITY
AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 23, 2001
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 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 August 14, September 11, and September 25, City Council
meetings.
1-B: Earthquake
Recovery Resolution declaring the continuing existence of a local emergency
(January 1994 Earthquake Damage).
1-C: Contract
for Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Assessment for proposed Santa
Monica Pier Access Improvements - recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $153,500, for preparation of an EIR/EA for the proposed
Santa Monica Pier Access Improvement Project.
1-D: Trailer
Office addition for Clover Park – recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Alfa 26 Construction, in the
amount of $269,000, for an addition of a trailer office at Clover Park.
1-E: Adoption
of resolution providing for continuation of salary and benefits for permanent
City employees called to active military duty since September 14, 2001.
1-F: Adoption of resolution approving submittal of application for grant funds in the amount of $175,000 for improvements to the Santa Monica Carousel Building and restoration of the carousel and band organ.
2.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
2-A: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
2000 Main Street v. City
of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 067 899.
2-B: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
The Observer v. City of
Santa
Monica, Case No. SC 067 747.
2-C: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Evans v. City of Santa
Monica,
et al., Case No. SC 058 190.
2-D: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., et al., Case No. 313004.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing
Litigation: Southern California
Water v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 064 682.
2-F: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation.
Number of cases: Three.
6:45
P.M. RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:
4.
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
4-A: Commendation to the Santa Monica Little
League.
4-B: Recognition
of Finance Department Staff for receiving the Government Finance Officers
Association Award and the California Society of Municipal Finance
Officers Award for excellence in financial reporting.
7.
ORDINANCES: (No public
discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
7-A: Introduction
and first reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code Sections
governing Street Performance and Vending, including sections on Spacing,
Umbrellas, Henna Tattooing, Rotation and Penalties. (Continued from October 9, 2001.)
7-B: Introduction
and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code (Community
Events Code) relating to permit criteria, parade, race, and walk requirements,
and indemnification provisions.
7-C: Introduction
and first reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 10.04.04.040
and 10.04.04.050 and adding Section 10.04.055 relating to Airport Regulations,
pursuant to voter initiative Proposition MM and public comment received by the
City Council. (Public hearing
closed. Continued from October 9,
2001.)
7-D: Introduction
and first reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 4.64.030
relating to burden of proof in matters involving employer retaliation against
employees who support the adoption of minimum wage and benefits laws.
8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
SPECIAL
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE PARKING AUTHORITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
8-A: Recommendation
to adopt Fiscal Year 2000-2001 budget changes, adopt a resolution establishing
new classifications and new salary rates, and adopt resolutions establishing
new fees.
To
be considered with Item 13-K.
ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING.
8-B: Contract
for design-build services for the Civic Center Parking Structure Project -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract with ARB, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,100,000, for
design-build services for the Civic Center Parking Structure.
8-C Lincoln
Corridor Task Force Appointments - recommendation to appoint one member of
the public to serve on a Citizens’ Advisory Committee to the Lincoln Corridor Task
Force. (Continued from October 9,
2001.)
8-D: Recommendation
to receive information on the potential Fluoridation of City Drinking Water and
provide policy direction to City Staff.
8-E: Proposed Charter Amendments relative to
the Santa Monica Rent Control Law – recommendation that Council consider
the proposed Charter Amendment, conduct a public hearing, and either revise or
approve the proposed Charter Amendment.
12.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
12-A: Request
of the Neighborhood Council to address Council requesting that the Zoning
Administrator Hearing Times be changed from daytime to evening hours.
12-B: Request
of the Neighborhood Council to address Council requesting new noticing radius
on commercial developments.
12-C: Request
of the Neighborhood Council to address Council requesting a Comprehensive
review of the City's Community Forest/Tree Master Plan.
13.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13-A: Appointment
to one special vacancy on the Personnel Board for a partial term ending June
30, 2004. (Continued from September
25, 2001.)
13-B: Appointment
to two annual vacancies on the Building & Safety Commission for terms
ending June 30, 2005. (Continued
from September 11, 2001.)
13-C: Appointment
to one annual vacancy on the Commission on the Status of Women for a term
ending June 30, 2005. (Continued
from October 9, 2001.)
13-D: Appointment
to one annual vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30,
2005. (Continued from October 9,
2001.)
13-E: Appointment
to one special vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending June 30,
2003. (Continued from October 9,
2001.)
13-F: Request
of Mayor Feinstein that Council appoint a representative to the Madison
Advisory Group being created by Santa Monica College to promote a broad mix of
views and input on the proposed Madison Theatre Project.
13-G: Appointment
to one special vacancy on the Commission on Older Americans for a partial term
ending June 30, 2003.
13-H: Appointment
to one special vacancy on the Social Services Commission for a partial term
ending June 30, 2004.
13-I: Appointment
to one special vacancy on the Library Board for a partial term ending June 30,
2002.
13-J: Acceptance of Heather Trim’s letter
of resignation from the Recreation and Parks Commission, and authorization to
the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
13-K: Request
of Mayor Feinstein to direct staff to explore ways of communicating to our
local residents and community about importance of buying locally during the
next several months, including the holiday season for purposes of bolstering
the local economy and sustaining City revenues.
To
be considered with Item 8-A.
13-L: Request
of Mayor Feinstein to direct staff to explore alternatives when studying the
recommendations of the Auto Dealers Task Force, including the potential of
creating an auto mall and/or auto service area in the area bounded by Colorado
Boulevard, Olympic Boulevard, Lincoln Boulevard and 11th Street.
To be heard
November 13, 2001.
13-M: Request
of Councilmember Katz that the work plan for the sidewalk and Transit Mall east
of 5th Street be delayed to allow for reconsideration of widening of
the Mall and the sidewalks to 6th Street.
13-N: Request
of Councilmembers Katz and Holbrook to adopt a resolution conveying the City’s
full support of President Bush and of the men and women of our armed forces
engaged in war against terrorism.
13-O: Request from Mayor
Feinstein to direct staff to explore ways to promote and ensure the right of local workers laid off as a
result of the September 11th attacks, to return to their jobs as their
respective industries recover from the current economic downturn, and to make
recommendations to achieve these ends.
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.
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