CITY OF SANTA MONICA  (Revised – Item 10 deleted)

 

REGULAR ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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:     Approval of minutes of the June 18, 2002, City Council meeting.

 

            Minutes

 

1-B:     Citywide co-mingled recycling program - recommendation to expand the existing pilot program of commingled recycling citywide.  (Continued from July 23, 2002.)

 

            Continued to October 8, 2002.

 

1-C:     Contract amendment for thirty-seven LNG-Powered Transit Buses and miscellaneous spare parts - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract 7634 (CCS) with North American Bus Industries, in the amount of $250,000, to furnish and deliver 37 new 40-foot, low-floor, lightweight, liquid natural gas powered buses with miscellaneous spare parts for the Big Blue Bus.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-D:     Authorization of sale of a used Smith & Wesson revolver to retired Police Officer.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-E:     Recommendation to approve Statement of Official Action for project at 834-838 16th Street.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-F:     Contract for lobbying services in Washington D.C. – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with The Ferguson Group, in the amount of $63,600, to continue lobbying services in Washington D.C. on behalf of the City.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-G:     Resolution in support of The Act to Leave No Child Behind Bill (S. 940/H.R. 1990), to ensure Children a head start by providing access to adequate childcare, health care, and education.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-H:     Construction contracts and increase to contingency for Cloverfield Soundwall Project – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Peterson-Chase, in the amount $687,025, for construction of the Cloverfield Soundwall Project; a contract with CALTROP, in the amount of $143,000, for construction management services; and an amendment to Contract No. 7844 (CCS), in the amount of $25,000, with W. Koo & Associates.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-I:       Modification to agreements for sewer Project 13 – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7892 (CCS), in the amount of $125,050, with Preussag Pipe Rehabilitation, Inc., and to Contract No. 7893 (CCS), in the amount of $88,950, with Tetra Tech Inc., for construction of sanitary sewers in the area bounded by Pico Blvd., 4th Street, Ocean Park Blvd. and the Easterly City limits.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-J:      Establishment of new maximum allowable rents and purchase prices for the Inclusionary Housing Program and Affordable Housing Production Program – recommendation to adopt resolutions establishing 1) maximum allowable rents and purchase prices for inclusionary housing units developed under the Inclusionary Housing Program; and, 2) maximum allowable rents and purchase prices for on-site and off-site affordable units developed under the City’s Affordable Housing Production Program.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-K:     Modification to lease for hanger and ramp space at Santa Monica Airport - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a modification to Lease Agreement No. 7009(CCS) with Bill’s Airplane and Repair, Inc. for the lease of hanger and ramp space at 3147 Donald Douglas Loop South at the Santa Monica Airport.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-L:     Fiscal management contract for the Sustainable Works/Green Team Project - recommendation to authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Community Partners, in the amount of $150,000, to provide fiscal manage-ment of the Sustainable Works/Green Team Project.

 

            Staff Report

 

1-M:    New rebate programs for water efficient devices - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute two contracts with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to establish new rebate programs for water efficient devices. 


            Staff Report

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  John Biel v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. SC 064 724.

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Kenneth Ward v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 066 122.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  In re:  Adelphia Communications Corporation, et al., Case No. 02-41729 (REG).

 

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

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Department of Water and Power, ex rel. Armenta v. James Jones Company, et al., Case No. BC 173 487.

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Scott Blagman v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 260 129.

 

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

            Number of cases:  Three.

 

2-H:     conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Volkswagen Santa Monica v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 069 667.

 

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

 

4.  SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

 

4-A:     Presentation by Tracy Daly, Metro Westside/Central Service Sector General Manager of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, regarding  decentralization of the countywide bus operations into five geographical service sectors.

 

4-B:     Recognition of Melodi Pearson, Records Management Coordinator, in achieving the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

 

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

 

7-A:     Introduction and adoption of Ordinance setting FY 2002-03 Tax Rate for 1990 and 2002 Main Library General Obligation Bonds.

 

            Staff Report

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Approval of conceptual design plan for the proposed Civic Center Parking Structure and authorization to staff to proceed with schematic design and public review process.  

 

            Staff Report

 

8-B:     Recommendation to adopt resolution to approve, in concept, the formation of Westside Council of Governments including Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood.

 

            Staff Report

 

11.  RESOLUTIONS:

 

11-A:   Recommendation to adopt resolution modifying Preferential Parking Zone KK (17th Street between Colorado and Santa Monica; 18th Street between Colorado and Broadway) enlarging it to be bounded by Santa Monica Boulevard, 19th Street, Colorado Avenue, and 14th Street, eliminating Preferential Parking Zone Y, and amending Resolution 9344 (CCS) by replacing Exhibit A.

 

            Staff Report

 

13.       COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Appointment to three annual vacancies on the Commission on Older Americans for terms ending June 30, 2006, and to one special vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2003.  (Continued from August 13, 2002.)

 

13-B:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30, 2004.  (Continued from August 13, 2002.)

 

13-C:  Appointment to one special vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2004.  (Continued from August 13, 2002.)

 

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

 

13-E:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Housing Commission for a term ending June 30, 2003.  (Continued from August 13, 2002.)

 

13:F:   Appointment to two annual vacancies on the Architectural Review Board for terms ending June 30, 2006.  (Continued from August 13, 2002.)

 

13-G:  Initial appointments to eleven seats on the Disabilities Commission (with two terms ending June 30, 2003, three terms ending June 30, 2004, three terms ending June 30, 2005, and three terms ending June 30, 2006) and appointment of Council staff liaison.

 

13-H:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 2003.

                                                          

13-I:     Acceptance of Margot Alofsin’s letter of resignation from the Landmarks Commission, and recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.

 

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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