CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

JUNE 12, 2001

A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Feinstein at 5:35 p.m., on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Michael Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Bloom, Councilmember Ken Genser (arrived at 6:40 p.m.), Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 6:40 p.m.), Councilmember Herb Katz, Councilmember Kevin McKeown, Councilmember Pam O'Connor

Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy, City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie, City Clerk Maria M. Stewart

On order of the Mayor the City Council convened at 5:35 p.m., with all members present. Councilmember O'Connor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Consent Calendar was presented, whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion.

The following members of the public addressed items in the Consent Calendar: Warren Kaufman spoke in opposition to item 1-N; Chuck Allord spoke in opposition to item 1-K; Pro Se spoke regarding item 1-B; and Kecia Weller spoke regarding item 1-D.

At the request of Councilmember McKeown, item 1-M was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Mayor Feinstein, item 1-N was removed from the Consent Calendar.

Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar except items 1-M and 1-N, as presented, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook

1-A: The minutes of March 27, April 3, and April 10, 2001, City Council meetings, were approved.

1-B: Resolution No. 9655 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted.

1-C: Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7947 (CCS) 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, was approved.

1-D: Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional services Contract 7948 (CCS) 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, was approved.

1-E: 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, was approved.

1-F: Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9656 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 25508 TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROPERTY AT 931 10^TH STREET FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES," and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute subdivision improvement Agreement No. 7960 (CCS) for the project, was approved.

1-G: 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, was approved.

1-H: 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, was approved.

1-I: Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an 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, was approved.

1-J: 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, was approved.

1-K: Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7949 (CCS) 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, was approved.

1-L: Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7950 (CCS) 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, was approved.

1-M: Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7951 (CCS) with Zucker Systems, in the amount of $75,600, for a fee study of fees charged by the Planning and Community Development Department, was approved.

Councilmember McKeown advised he wanted to explore adding to the study a two-year inspection cycle to conditional use permits. Staff answered related questions of Councilmembers.

Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Feinstein, to include in existing concept, the study of on-going inspection to conditional use permits, and adding $15,000 to the authorization. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook

1-N: Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to: negotiate and execute construction Contract No. 7952 (CCS) 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, was presented.

Mayor Feinstein asked for staff feedback to the concerns expressed by Mr. Kaufman during public comment. Staff provided information and answered questions of Councilmembers.

Motion by Mayor Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m., and reconvened, with all members present at 7:35 p.m. to report on action taken on closed sessions.

Councilmembers Holbrook and Genser arrived at 6:40 p.m.

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.

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

2-B: Public Employee Evaluations. Title of Employees: City Manager, City Clerk

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

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 Drescherville Properties

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

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 Drescherville Properties

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

2-E: Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

Property: 3000 Block of Olympic Boulevard

City Negotiator: Mark Richter

Owner of Record: Santa Monica Studios

Under Negotiation: Purchase of Drescherville Properties

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

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

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Chateau

16^th Street Villas & Norman Salter v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 065 985.

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

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.

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

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.

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

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

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve settlement as follows: Jack-in-the-Box would keep its drive-up window closed from midnight to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., on weekend nights; would agree to maintain its silent system speaker in the hours between 10:00 p.m., and the closure of the drive-up window; Jack-in-the-Box's agreement to limit the drive-up operation is contingent with the City approving an amendment to the restaurant's conditional use permit which would allow the drive-up window to operate between the hours of 6:00 a.m., and 7:00 a.m., 7 days per week, and 10:00 p.m., to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., through Friday and Saturday, and would only be conditioned on Jack-in-the-Box maintaining the silent speaker system and not operating the window in a manner which constitutes a public nuisance. The City would pay for the installation of pylon sign at Jack-in-the-Box's Santa Monica outlet and pay attorney fees $278,700. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

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).

Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, to approve settlement as follows: U-Haul would retain its pole sign and attached reader board; would add no new signage to the property unless signage exempt by the Sign Code; would be allowed to replace its pole sign and reader board if they were damaged by an act of God or unsanctioned action by any person or entity, however, if replaced, the size and dimension of the size could not be materially altered; could alter or replace the modular portion of the sign if its federally registered trademark were altered so long as the size and dimensions of the sign were not changed; and the City would pay U-Haul $22,500 in attorney fees and $300 in court costs.

Councilmember Genser advised he would abstain from voting because he was not present for the discussion. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Katz, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: Councilmember Genser

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

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

2-M: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Number of cases: Five.

ACTION: Heard, no reportable action taken.

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)

Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct staff to more precisely clarify the wording on the ordinance including Santa Monica City workers; a clearer definition of the applicable zone; under the section relating to circumvention of the ordinance, the applicable language be "folded" into the employer definition such that it doesn't become necessary to show intent to evade, but that the employer is defined in such a way that subcontractors were being included; that instead of using the national consumer price index, use the local consumer price index; and, correction of the spelling of the word "supersession" to "supercession." Staff was further directed to effect changes and return at the next regular meeting with the ordinance for first reading. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: Councilmember Holbrook

ABSENT: None

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed to a special joint meeting with the Housing Authority at 7:50 p.m. with all its members present.

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, was presented.

There was no one present for public comment:

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

On order of the Mayor the City Council adjourned the special joint meeting with the Housing Authority at 8:00 p.m., and reconvened to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency with all members present.

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 Contract No. 7953 (CCS/RAS) 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 No. 7954 (CCS/RAS) between the City and the Redevelopment Agency for the Santa Monica Palisades Bluff Project.

There was no one present for public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 8:08 p.m., and the regular meeting of the City Council reconvened with all members present.

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, was presented.

The following members of the public spoke in support of creating a Disabilities Commission: Mike Ram, Anita Phillips, Joe Natoli, Audrey Parker, Kecia Weller, Terry Schiller, Pro Se, J.D. Harber, Amy Boersman, Randy Wallburger, Erika Johnston, Margaret Dorantes, Jerry Rubin, Christopher Skinner, Marissa Rubin, Mark Courtney, Cheri Hill, Jamar Schoesson, Rita Lowenthal, Chris Knauf, Robin Waner, and Larry Roberts.

Member of the public Bill Bolt spoke against the creation of a Disabilities Commission.

Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, to create a Community Access Committee that reports to and is appointed by City Council, and that will work with staff on disability-related issues and on the ADA Transition Plan Self Evaluation Update; approve other staff recommended strategies, and direct staff to include budget appropriations to implement in the FY 2001-02 budget. In addition, appointments to be for one-year, with the Committee to return with recommendations on how long appointments should last. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: Councilmember Genser

ABSENT: None

Councilmember Genser advised he voted no because he felt that the issues that are facing the disabled community are of enough significance that they deserve to be treated like many other issues in the community.

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 10:29 p.m., and reconvened at 10:35 p.m., with all members present.

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 (Contract No. 7955 (CCS) for FY 2000-2003, was presented.

The following members of the public addressed various issues regarding funding needed for youth programs in the community: Chuck Allord, Edward Bell, Alfred Joy Haynes, Bonnie Dunn, Charlotte Leonard, Joe Frances, Patricia Bell, LaVerne Ross, Cathie Mostavoy, Kim West, Francisco Juarez, Ron Wilkins, Mariana Vivanco, Tony Vasquez, Oscar de la Torre, Brent Kastenbaum, Iris De La O, Dario Navarro, Darrell Goode, Robbie Jones, Mike Jackson, Cynthia Santiago, Elizabeth Delgado, Lili Furumoto, Aliya Robinson, German Burrola, Tonyer Jones, and Mike Ram.

Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Mayor Pro Tem Bloom was excused at 12:00 a.m.

10-A: Planning Commission presentation and recommendations to the Council regarding Planning Department priorities and code compliance issues for consideration during the budget discussion, was made by Chair Kelly Olsen.

The following members of the public spoke in support of the recommendations: Chuck Allord, Giles Smith, Ellen Brennan, and Robin Waner.

On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.

On order of the Mayor the following items are to be taken out of order.

Councilmembers Katz and Holbrook were excused at 12:45 p.m.

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.

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001.

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, was presented.

Members of the public Chuck Allord, Daniel Walker, Darrel Clarke, Kenneth Alpern, and Quincy spoke in support of the request.

Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, and Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent.

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, was presented.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Feinstein, to accept resignation, with regrets, and approve recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, and Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent.

11-A: Resolution No. 9657 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ASSOCIATION," Resolution No. 9658 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC ATTORNEY'S LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF UNION," Resolution No. 9659 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION," Resolution No. 9660 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PUBLIC ATTORNEYS UNION," Resolution No. 9661 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SUPERVISORS TEAM ASSOCIATES," Resolution No. 9662 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION," were presented.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Feinstein, to approve item 11-A, above, as well as items 11-B through 11-D below, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown,

Mayor Feinstein

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom

11-B: Resolution No. 9663 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MANAGEMENT TEAM ASSOCIATES," was adopted.

11-C: Resolution No. 9664 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA 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 THE EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN," was adopted.

11-D: Resolution No. 9665 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN," was adopted..

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, was presented.

On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.

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.

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001.

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.

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001.

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, was presented.

On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.

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.

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001.

13-A: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom to request Council to 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.

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 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.)

On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 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 (3); Term ending 6/30/05

Accessibility Appeals Board (2); Term ending 06/30/05

Commission on Older Americans (2); Term ending 6/30/05

Commissioners Emeritus (1); 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); Term ending 06/30/05

Housing Commission (2); Term ending 06/30/03

Landmarks Commission (2); Term ending 06/30/05

Library Board (1); Term ending 06/30/05

Metropolitan Coop.Library System (1); Term ending 06/30/03

Personnel Board (1); Term ending 6/30/06

Personnel Board Unscheduled Vacancy (1); Term ending 6/30/04

Planning Commission (1); Term ending 06/30/05

Recreation & Parks Commission (1); Term ending 6/30/05

Recreation & Parks Unscheduled Vacancy (1); Term ending 06/30/04

Social Services Commission(2); Term ending 06/30/05