CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2002

 

 

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:     Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility (SMURRF) Project Phase II Distribution System – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Majich Bros., Inc., in the amount of $1,235,089, for construction of the SMURRF Project; negotiate and execute a contract with Black and Veatch Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $160,000, for construction management services; and approve proposed appropriation.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-B:     Re-roofing of Airport Avenue Building and installation of Photovoltaic Energy System – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Southern California Roofing Company, in the amount of $517,000, for re-roofing services and installation of a photovoltaic energy system; and approve recommended budget actions.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Contract amendment for Sewer Projects 10 and 15B – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7593 (CCS) with Tetra Tech, in the amount of $39,000, for construction management services for the Project 15B; and negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7771 (CCS) with Harris Associates, in the amount of $24,000, for construction management services for Sewer Project 10.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Recommendation that the City Council no longer consider renaming Ocean Avenue south of Pico Boulevard to Barnard Way.

 

            STAFF REPORT


1-E:     Recommendation to certify Statement of Official Action of the Landmarks Commission’s decision designating the structure located at 1855 Main Street (Civic Auditorium) as a City Landmark.

           

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Appropriation of California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) Grant funds – recommendation that Council appropriate and approve proposed uses for $56,566 of 2001 State CLEEP Grant Program funds.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Award bid to furnish and deliver 300 Litter containers – recommendation to award Bid No. 2848 to Quick Crete Products Corp., in the amount of $164,648.25, to furnish and deliver 300 litter containers for the Solid Waste Management Division, with one additional one-year renewal option.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a proposal to the California Arts Council’s Arts in Education Demonstration Project and to execute all necessary documents.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Resolution releasing funds to L.A. County to provide a hearing officer under the Juvenile Offender Intervention Network (JOIN) – recommendation to adopt a resolution transferring the City’s right to receive $51,000 JOIN Block Grant funds to the County of Los Angeles to hire a hearing officer for early intervention for non-violent first time minor offenders in Santa Monica.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-J:      Authorization to negotiate terms and conditions for acquisition of real property located at 400 Santa Monica Boulevard through 1442 Fifth Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Michael Sweet, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. BC 255 035.

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Vicki Luckenbach v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. SC 069 112.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Andrew Bleisner v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. SC 067 217.    

 

2-D:     Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

Property:                     516 Colorado Avenue

City Negotiator:         Mark Richter, Real Estate Manager

Owner of Record:    Jacqueline McMahan

Under Negotiation:  Acquisition of Real Property

 

2-E:     Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

Property:                              400 Santa Monica Blvd. Through 1442 Fifth Street

City Negotiator:                  Mark Richter, Real Estate Manager

Owner of Record:              Henshey’s

            Under Negotiation:            Acquisition of Real Property

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Maria Stewart,

Case  No. SC 067 033.

 

2-G:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co.,

Case No. 01CC04331.

 

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

            Number of cases:  Four.

 

2-I:       Conference with Labor Negotiator:

City Negotiator:      Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director.

Bargaining Units:   Santa Monica Police Officers Association

 

2-J:      Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Theresa Hill, et al., v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 064 466.

 

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

 

6.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

 

6-A:     Appeal of Landmarks Commission’s denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of semi-subterranean garage for project located at 2553 3rd Street – recommendation that City Council uphold the decision of the Landmarks Commission to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow for construction of a semi-subterranean garage with balcony and entry stairs at the front of the property, located at 2553 3rd Street, under the existing first floor of a residence that is a contributor to the Third Street Neighborhood Historic District, based on the proposed findings. Applicant/Appellant:  Shirley Bly (Continued from May 21, 2002.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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

 

7-A:     Second reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 4.72 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to prohibit entering into an agreement for services with an unlicensed building maintenance service contractor; and requiring that such contractors have valid City Business Licenses.  (Ordinance introduced May 21, 2002.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Second reading of an ordinance consenting to the renewal of a cable television franchise with Century-TCI California L.P. (aka Adelphia Communications Corporation).  (Ordinance introduced May 21, 2002.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code providing remedies for violations and an escalator to the local campaign contributions limit.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Modification of Virginia Park Expansion Project Design relating to Pavilion Area and Wading Pool and Stats Report on Public Art Mural – recommendation to approve proposed design changes including the replacement of the existing PAL Fitness Gym building, replacement of the wading pool with a water jet play area and modifications to the pool support building and surrounding landscaping; and update on design of the public art mural.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Resolution placing two measures and a referendum on the November 5, 2002, General Municipal Election ballot – recommendation to adopt a resolution placing the proposed Voters Election Reform Initiative for a True Accountability System Charter Amendment; proposed Santa Monica Residents Protection and Homeownership Charter Amendment; and proposed referendum to Ordinance No. 2015 (CCS) known as The Living Wage Ordinance on the November 5, 2002, ballot; authorizing Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against the measures, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of each measure.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-C:     Proposed Amendments to Article XVIII of the City Charter, Santa Monica’s Rent Control Law, to afford legal protections to Santa Monica tenants.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

10.       REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

 

10-A:   Request of the Arts Commission to address Council concerning appointing a representative of the Arts Commission to the Civic Center Working Group.

 

11.  RESOLUTIONS:

 

11-A:   Resolution creating Preferential Parking Zone UU, amending Zone ZZ, eliminating Zones NN and RR; and amending City Council Resolution No. 9344 (CCS) – recommendation to: adopt a resolution creating Preferential Parking Zone UU (including Ocean Ave., 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, between Wilshire and Montana, and Montana, Idaho, Washington, and California Avenues between Ocean Ave. and 4th Street); amend Preferential Parking Zone ZZ (5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, between Wilshire and Washington, and Washington and California Avenues between 4th Street and 7th Street); eliminate Zones NN and RR; and amend City Council Resolution No. 9344 (CCS).

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

 

12-A:   Request of Eileen Hecht, representing owners of property located at 2902 Nebraska, to reinstate to public use the use of parking spaces in front of the property which are currently striped for 5 head-in parking spaces. 

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Request of Councilmember Holbrook to instruct staff to look for an opportunity to name or rename a street located at or near the Santa Monica Airport in the name of General James Harold Doolittle.

 

13-B:   Request of the Housing Commission Chair to declare a Commissioner’s seat vacant and staff recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.

 

13-C:  Request of Mayor Feinstein and Mayor Pro Tem McKeown to discuss agendasequencing of City Council closed session and study session items, and todirect staff to return with a revised resolution clarifying existingambiguities.

 

13-D:   Request of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting  and advocating the transfer of state-owned Ballona Wetlands "Area C" (north of Ballona Creek and east of Lincoln) into the California State Park system, to address regional open space deficiencies and provide environmental, aesthetic, recreational and economic benefits to the residents of Santa Monica.

 

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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