CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 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:     Contract for curb ramp construction – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Torres Construction, in the amount of $169.069, for construction of curb ramps as part of the Accessibility Compliance plan.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-B:     Hazardous waste transportation, management, and recycling/disposal services – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a renewable contract with Hazpak, Inc., in the amount of $200,000 for each fiscal year, to provide hazardous waste transportation, management, and recycling/disposal services for the City.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Administrative and inspection services related to the Bay Saver Retrofit Program – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with XENERGY, in the amount of $115,000, for administrative and inspection services related to the Bay Saver Retrofit Program for FY 2002/03.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Purchase of eleven 3-wheeled parking enforcement scooters – recommendation to award a purchase order to Municipal Maintenance Equipment, in the amount of $331,933.47, to purchase and deliver eleven three-wheel parking enforcement scooters.

 

            STAFF REPORT


1-E:     Analyses of relationships between new development and impact on public art – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., in the amount of $95,000, to prepare a study analyzing the relationships between new development and its impact on the City’s art and related cultural resources.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Purchase of liquefied natural gas for Big Blue Bus fleet – recommendation to ward a purchase order to Alternative LNG Technologies, in the amount of $850,000, to provide fuel to the Transit Services Division, Big Blue Bus Department from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Contract amendment for Storm Drain System Maintenance services – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to an existing contract with Chrysalis, in the amount of $100,000, for monthly maintenance services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Arthur Smith v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 032 827.

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Penny Mirsky v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 067 123.

 

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

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Shell, Case No. 01CC04331.

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  David Levy, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. B 157587.

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Action Apartment Association v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 271 062.

 

2-G:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Chateau 16 Street Villas, LLC and Norman Salter v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 065 985.

 

2-H:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Santa Monica Airport Association v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 059 450.

 

2-I:       Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: 

Number of cases:  Four.

 

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

 

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

 

7-A:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code providing remedies for violations of the local campaign contributions limits ordinance. (Introduced June 11, 2002.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code provisions governing street performance and vending on the Third Street Promenade, Transit Mall and Pier, including provisions on permits, performance staging and location, art objects and penalties and provisions governing blocking sidewalks; and adoption of resolution establishing special zones for street performers and vendors. (Continued from 5/21/02). 

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Santa Monica amending Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code to eliminate family member occupancy restriction governing “Ellised” units.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Resolution placing two measures and a referendum on the November 5, 2002, General Municipal Election ballot and supplemental staff report - 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.  (Continued from June 11, 2002.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Resolution placing two City Charter Amendments, which would amend the City’s Rent Control Law, on the November 5, 2002, General Municipal Election ballot.

 

            STAFF REPORT


12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

 

12-A:   Request of Micki McClure to address Council requesting a special variance(s) or interim zoning amendment for 1319 Pacific Coast Highway for a 5-unit project.

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Annual and special vacancy appointments to the following boards and commissions:

 

Airport Commission

1

Term ending 06/30/06

Architectural Review Board

2

Term ending 06/30/06

Arts Commission

            *Special Vacancy

2

1

Term ending 06/30/06

Term ending 06/30/04

Bayside District Corp.

4

Term ending 06/30/06

Commission on Older Americans

     Commissioners Emeritus

            *Special Vacancy

3

2

1

Term ending 06/30/06

Term ending 06/30/04

Term ending 06/30/03

Commission on the Status of Women

            *Special Vacancy

2

1

Term ending 06/30/06

Term ending 06/30/04

Convention & Visitors Bureau

3

Term ending 06/30/06

Housing Commission

2

Term ending 06/30/06

Landmarks Commission

            *Special Vacancy

3

1

Term ending 06/30/06

Term ending 06/30/04

Library Board

2

Term ending 06/30/06

Personnel Board

            Special Vacancy

1

1

Term ending 06/30/07

Term ending 06/30/04

Planning Commission

1

Term ending 06/30/06

Recreation & Parks Commission

2

Tern ending 06/30/06

Social Services Commission

2

Term ending 06/30/06

 

            *Continued from May 14, 2002

 

13-B:   Appointment to one 2001 annual vacancy on the Building & Safety Commission for a term ending June 30, 2005.  (Continued from May 14, 2002.)

 

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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