CITY OF SANTA MONICA

REGULAR ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING, SPECIAL JOINT

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,

AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE

FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDAS

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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 October 30, 2001, City Council meeting.

Minutes

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

Resolution

1-C: Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) for Virginia Avenue Park Expansion Project and the Airport Park Project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7521 (CCS) with Culbertson, Adams & Associates, in the amount of $38,918, to provide environmental analysis necessary to complete the Virginia Avenue Park EIR and the Airport Park EIR.

Staff Report

1-D: Setting of a public hearing for January 22, 2002, for proposed vacation of public service utility and right-of-way easements at Sixth Court for the Main Library Expansion Project.

Staff Report

1-E: Statement of Official Action for property located at 1251 Third Street (Gaucho Grill) - recommendation to approve certification of the Statement of Official Action for appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit for an existing Restaurant at 1251 Third Street Promenade.

Staff Report

1-F: Resolution adopting Final Parcel Map for project at 1719 Ocean Front Walk - recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the final subdivision map for Tract No. 52838, to subdivide the property located at 1719 Ocean Front Walk for a 5-unit condominium project.

Staff Report

2. CLOSED SESSIONS:

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

2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Southern California

Water v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 064 682.

2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 01CC04331.

2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Boathouse, Inc., Case No. 01S00357.

2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Boathouse, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 01-07106.

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

4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

4-A: Commendation to Retiring City Employee, Israel Paiess.

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

ROLL CALL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

8-A: Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 - recommendation that the City Council receive and file Report; and, that the Redevelopment Agency direct the Executive Director to transmit the report to the Controller of the State of California.

Staff Report

8-B: Approval of Conceptual Plan for the Main Library - recommendation for the Redevelopment agency to receive and file the information; and, for the City Council to approve the conceptual plan and authorize staff to proceed with schematic design and the Environment Impact Report process.

Staff Report

ADJOURNMENT

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY:

ROLL CALL OF THE FINANCING AUTHORITY

8-C: Public hearing and adoption of resolutions authorizing the issuance of additional Santa Monica Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 Bonds, for the Public Safety Facility Project and approval of documents, actions, and proposed budget changes.

Staff Report

ADJOURNMENT

8-D: Review and acceptance of City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2000-01.

Staff Report

8-E: Conditional Use Permit for Jack in the Box drive-up Window extended hours at 2423 Wilshire Boulevard – recommendation to approve amended conditional use permits for extended hours from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week; 10:00 p.m. to midnight on Sunday Through Thursday nights; and 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights based upon the proposed findings and conditions.

Staff Report

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

9-A: Public hearing on the Draft Historic Preservation Element - recommendation to hold a public hearing, receive public input, approve in concept the draft Element, and direct staff to conduct the necessary environmental review and provide direction regarding staffing implications and workload priorities.

Staff Report

11. RESOLUTIONS:

11-A: Adoption of resolution for Preferential Parking Zone T, bounded by Exposition Boulevard, Stewart Street, and Virginia and Centinela Avenues - recommendation to adopt resolution amending and enlarging Preferential Parking Zone T, eliminating Zone UU, and amending Resolution 9344 (CCS).

Staff Report

13. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

13-A: Request of Mayor Feinstein to direct staff to explore alternatives when

studying the recommendations of the Auto Dealers Task Force, including locations other than Santa Monica Boulevard. Based on discussions with some auto dealers, expanding the scope of the scheduled study, while not delaying it, may result in a more comprehensive look at the challenges of benefiting both the commercial and residential interests. (Continued from November 27, 2001.)

13-B: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Personnel Board for a partial term ending June 30, 2004. (Continued from December 11, 2001.)

13-C: Appointment to two annual vacancies on the Building & Safety Commission for terms ending June 30, 2005. (Continued from December 11, 2001.)

13-D: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on Older Americans for a partial term ending June 30, 2003. (Continued from December 11, 2001.)

13-E: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending June 30, 2004. (Continued from December 11, 2001.)

13-F: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on the Status of Women for a partial term ending June 30, 2002.

13-G: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a partial term ending June 30, 2002. (Continued from December 11, 2001.)

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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