CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2003

 

 

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 May 13, 2003, City Council meeting.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Rental structure and lease terms for beach concession stands and café – recommendation to approve the proposed rental structure and lease term for concession stands and cafe for subsequent submission to the State Legislature.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Restaurant Water Efficiency Retrofit Program - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract, in the amount of $9,792, with Community Partners in partnership with Sustainable Works, to administer the restaurant water efficiency retrofit program.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Grant applications for used oil recycling and household hazardous waste - recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the City Manger to submit and execute Used Oil Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Grant Applications to the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Acceptance of grant funds for used oil recycling and social survey services – recommendation to accept $246,400 in used oil recycling grant funds, and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Lodestar Management/Research, Inc., in the amount of $98,468.50, to provide social survey services for the Used Oil Survey Project and Sustainable City Plan Indicators Project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Wilshire Boulevard and Montana Avenue Storm Drain Diversions – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7995(CCS) with Burns & McDonnell, in the amount of $55,000, for additional study and design services for the Wilshire and Montana storm drain debris removal and diversion systems.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Residential Water Conservation Rebate Program – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the Metropolitan Water District for the Residential Water Conservation Program.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Sustainable Gardens demonstration project at Santa Monica City College – recommendation to authorize the City Manger to negotiate and execute a grant contract with the Metropolitan Water District for the City Makeover Grant to implement the project, and approve the proposed budget changes.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Comprehensive Medical Facility Turn-Key Program for reduction of water consumption – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the California Department of Water Resources for the Comprehensive Medical Facility Turn-Key Program Grant and implement the proposed budget changes.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-J:      Appointments to fill vacancies on the Task Force on the Environment – recommendation to appoint two new members to fill the vacant position on the Santa Monica Task Force on the Environment.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-K:     Resolution authorizing the establishment and use of bank and brokerage accounts and updating the list of persons authorized to conduct transactions with the State Local Agency Investment Fund.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-L:     Approval of certification of Statement of Official Action for appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a 17-unit condominium development located at 1544 Seventh Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-M:    Selective demolition and stabilization at 415 Pacific Coast Highway (Marion Davies Estate) – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Westport Construction, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, for demolition and stabilization of the project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-N:     Public hearing on Local Congestion Management Program – recommendation to hold public hearing, receive public comment, and adopt a resolution finding the City to be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program and adopting the Local Implementation Report in compliance with the 2002 Congestion Management Program.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-O:     Notification to Council regarding the cost to provide two years additional service credit benefit with CalPERS for certain job classifications – recommendation to receive and file information.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Labor Negotiator:

            City Negotiator:      Karen Bancroft, Director of Human Resources

            Bargaining Units:   Administrative Team Association (ATA)         

                                                Executive Pay Plan           

                                                Public Attorney’s Legal Support Staff Union (PALSSU).

                                                Management Team Associates (MTA)

                                                Municipal Employees Association (MEA)

                                                Public Attorneys Union (PAU)

                                                Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 (SMFFA)

                                                Supervisors Team Associates (STA)                                                                                                                United Transportation Union (UTU)

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Jose Navarette, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 072 811.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  LADWP ex rel Armenta v. James Jones Co., Case No. BC 173 487.

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Coastal Commission, et al., Case No. SS 011 647.

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  2000 Main Street v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 067 899.

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., Case No. 01CC4331.

 

2-G:     Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  Santa Monica HSR, Limited Partners v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 083 977.

 

2-H:     Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  Santa Monica Food Not Bombs v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. 03-0032 JTLX.

 

2-I:       Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  Santa Monica Housing Council v.  City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 074 683.
 

2-J:      Conference with Legal Counsel -  Existing Litigation:  Russell Barnard v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 281 367.

2-K      Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation.

Number of cases:  One.

 

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

 

4.  SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

 

4-A:     Commendation to Ettore Berardinelli, Fire Chief, upon his retirement for his dedication and service to the City of Santa Monica.

 

6.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

 

6-A:     Discussion of Lantana Studio Project Development Agreement Concept Plan – recommendation that Council discuss the appropriateness and potential public benefit of a development agreement for the project and provide direction to staff on possible negotiating points.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

6-B:     Appeal of Landmarks Commission Decision designating 128 Hollister Avenue as a City Landmark - recommendation to uphold the decision of the Landmarks Commission to designate the Foursquare residential structure located at 128 Hollister Avenue as a City Landmark based on the proposed findings.  Applicant:  City of Santa Monica Landmarks Commission. 

Appellant:  Rosario Perry.

 

STAFF REPORT

 

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

 

7-A:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the City’s Architectural Review Ordinance (Section 9.32.180) to impose site posting notification requirements for projects subject to architectural review.  (Introduced July 8, 2003.)

           

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Section 9.04.14.080 of the Municipal Code to allow the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, to modify the Special Conditional Use Permit standards for existing nonconforming neighborhood markets.  (Introduced July 8, 2003.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Parks

Maintenance Code, Section 4.55.060, to create an exception to the general prohibition against the installation of structures and displays which would apply to winter displays in a portion of Palisades Park.

 

STAFF REPORT

 

7-D:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance repealing Section 4.32.040 of the Municipal Code related to Automated Teller Machine surcharges.

 

            STAFF REPORT 

 

7-E:     Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance amending the City’s Noise Ordinance, Chapter 4.12 of the Municipal Code.

 

            STAFF REPORT            SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT

 

7-F:     Resolution of Intention to approve amendment to contract with CalPERS; and introduction and first reading of an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City and the Board of Administration of CalPERS.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

11.  RESOLUTIONS:

 

11-A:   Street Performer sites on the Pier - resolution establishing six temporary zones for Street Performers and persons, including vendors, utilizing tables or carts for the purpose of displaying or distributing goods, written materials, merchandise, or food on the Pier and designating the new locations as the temporary central performance zone. (Continued from June 10, 2003)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Annual and special vacancy appointments to the following boards and commissions:  (Continued from July 8, 2003.)

 

Architectural Review Board

1

Term ending 06/30/07

Bayside District Corporation

3

Term ending 06/30/07

Commission for the Senior Community

            Special (Cont’d from 5/13/03)

            Emeritus

2

1

1

Term ending 06/30/07

Term ending 06/30/06

Term ending 06/30/05

Personnel Board

            Special

1

1

Term ending 06/30/08

Term ending 06/30/06

Social Services Commission

1

Term ending 06/30/07

 

13-B:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Pier Restoration Corporation for a term ending November 11, 2003. 

 

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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