CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

September 9, 2003

A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:52 p.m., on Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Richard Bloom

Mayor Pro Tem Kevin McKeown

Councilmember Michael Feinstein

Councilmember Ken Genser

Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)

Councilmember Herb Katz

Councilmember Pam O’Connor (arrived at 6:05 p.m.)

Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy

City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie

Records Manager Coordinator Melodi A. Pearson

CONVENE/PLEDGE

On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:52 p.m., with Councilmembers Holbrook and O’Connor absent. Stephanie G. Negriff, Director of Transit Services, led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.

Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed various concerns.

At the request of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Item 1-F was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Mayor Bloom, Item 1-M was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember Katz Item 1-P was removed from the Consent Calendar.

At the request of the City Manager, Item 1-D was withdrawn from the agenda.

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exceptions of Items 1-D, 1-F, 1-M and 1-P, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook and O’Connor

MINUTES

1-A: Minutes of July 22, 2003, City Council meeting were approved as submitted.

LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUNDS

1-B: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds – recommendation to appropriate and designate for the proposed uses the LLEBG grant funds and approve the recommended budget changes, was approved.

BBB TRANSIT SERVICES ANALYSIS

1-C: Big Blue Bus transit services analysis – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8269 (CCS) with Perteet Engineering, in the amount of $143,973, to prepare a line-by-line analysis of transit services and prepare a Service Improvement and Efficiency Program, was approved.

PARATRANSIT SERVICES

1-D: Provision of curb-to-curb paratransit services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Transportation Services, in the amount of $1,717,364 over three years, for provision of paratransit services.

This item was withdrawn at the request of the City Manager.

HR2626 AND S995

1-E: Recommendation to support HR 2626, Farm to Cafeteria Projects Act; and S 995 Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, was approved.

DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

1-G: California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds for drunk driving enforcement program – recommendation to accept $340,000 in grant funds and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreement Contract No. 8271 (CCS) with the California Office of Traffic Safety to implement a drunk driving safety program, and approve the proposed budget adjustments, was approved.

SEAT BELTCOMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN

1-H: California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds for seat belt compliance campaign – recommendation to accept $14,941 in grant funds and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreement Contract No. 8272 (CCS) with the California Office of Traffic Safety for a California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign, and approve the proposed budget adjustments, was approved.

808 WILSHIRE BLVD.

1-I: Approval of Statement of Official Action taken on appeal for project at 808 Wilshire Boulevard, was approved.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1-J: Advanced Traffic Management System for Downtown – recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9885 (CCS) entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING FURTHER FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM OPERATING SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR IT TO OPERATE CITY TRAFFIC SIGNALS”, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8273 (CCS) with Econolite Control Products, in the amount of $280,000, to purchase a central traffic signal system for the downtown area, was approved.

PURCHASE NEW BUSES AND SPARE PARTS

1-K: Purchase of new Big Blue Bus Buses and miscellaneous spare parts – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8274 (CCS) with New flyer of America, in the amount of $21,434,677, to furnish 52 new LNG powered buses and spare parts, was approved.

RUNOFF DIVERSION

1-L: Wilshire Dry-Wet Weather Runoff Diversion – recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9886 (CCS) entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILSHIRE DRY-WET WEATHER RUNOFF DIVERSION AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE PROJECT,” and authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and enter into Contract No. 8275 (CCS) in the amount of $980,000 with the State of California Water Resources Board for construction of the runoff diversion and best management practice project in the Wilshire Boulevard storm drain system, and approve proposed budget adjustments, was approved.

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

1-N: Joint Powers Authority Agreement Contract No. 8276 (CCS) and By-Laws for the Westside Council of Governments, was approved.

FEMA

1-O: Creation of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, as required by FEMA, as a prerequisite to receive future funding or other public assistance following significant disasters, was approved.

POLICE MOTORCYCLES

1-Q: Purchase of Eight Police Motorcycles – recommendation to award a purchase order to A&S BMW Motorcycles, in the amount of $159,329.36, to furnish and deliver eight motorcycles for the Police Department, was approved.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown was excused at 6:00 p.m.

834-838 16^TH STREET

1-F: Final Tract Map 52649 and agreement for project at 834-838 16^th Street – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 8270 (CCS), and adopt Resolution No. 9884 (CCS) entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 52649 TO SUBDIVIDE A PROPERTY AT 834-838 16^TH STREET,” was presented.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown recused himself from voting on this item because he lives on the same block where the property is located.

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

AYES: Councilmembers Katz, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Bloom

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, O’Connor, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown.

WATER EFFICIENCY RETROFIT PROGRAM

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown returned at 6:01.

Councilmember O’Connor arrived at 6:05 p.m.

1-M: Medical Facility Water Efficiency Retrofit Program – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8143 (CCS) with Community Partners, in the amount of $30,000, to administer the retrofit program, was presented.

Mayor Bloom stated that he pulled this item to ask a question about the zero water consumption urinals, which could be a potential savings of many gallons of water. Staff was asked to provide an information report to update Council.

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

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook

402 COLORADO AVENUE

1-P: Authorization to negotiate terms and conditions for possible acquisition of real property located at 402 Colorado Avenue, was presented.

Councilmember Katz stated that he pulled this item to ask where the funds would come from if Council decides to authorize the acquisition. Staff responded to Councilmember’s question.

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to approve authorization to negotiate terms and conditions for possible acquisition of real property as presented. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.

CLOSED SESSIONS:

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:15 p.m., to hear closed sessions and reconvened at 7:25 p.m., with all members present, to report the following:

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

ACTION: Not heard.

2-B: Conference with Real Estate Negotiator.

Property: 402 Colorado Boulevard

City Negotiator: Mark Richter

Owners of Record: Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Under negotiation: Possible acquisition of real estate property.

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

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

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

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

ACTION: Not heard.

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

ACTION: Not heard.

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

Number of cases: One.

ACTION: No reportable action taken.

Councilmember Holbrook arrived at 7:15 p.m.

STUDY SESSION:

3-A: Formula Business Regulation, Bayside District Assessment Formulas and proposed Work Plan for Implementation of Promenade Uses Task Force Recommendations information, was presented.

Motion by Mayor Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to combine Item 3-A and Item 7-E. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.

PROMENADE USES

7-E: Introduction and first reading of an interim ordinance requiring new or expanded uses on the Third Street Promenade to have a Promenade Frontage that does not exceed 50 linear feet and requiring any remaining Promenade Frontage within the building or site to provide a minimum depth of 50 feet; adoption of Resolution No. 9889 (CCS) entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE BAYSIDE DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN RELATED TO OUTDOOR DINING AREAS, PERMITTED SIGN AGE AND NUMBER OF PERMITTED RESTAURANTS”; and adoption of Resolution No. 9890 (CCS) entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE TEXT OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO NEW AND EXPANDED RESTAURANTS AND PERMITTED TYPES OF ALCOHOL LICENSES,” was presented.

Members of the public Joe Natoli, Bill Tucker, Kathleen Rawson, Rod Rader and Jerry Rubin expressed various views.

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

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following votes:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt the resolutions, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

CONTINUED ITEMS:

COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM

5-A: Civic Center Parking Structure Community Meeting Room - recommendation that Council direct the placement of a partially isolated community meeting room at the street level of the proposed Civic Center Parking Structure, was presented.

Member of the Public Jerry Rubin spoke in favor of having the community room located on the first floor.

Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember O’Connor, put the Community Room on the first floor, fully isolated.

Substitute motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to have a partially isolated community meeting room on the fifth floor. The motion failed by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

NOES: Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, O’Connor, Mayor Bloom

ABSENT: None

Substitute motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, to suspend all activity on this parking structure until staff can file an application to remove the required element that there be a community room. The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

NOES: Councilmember O’Connor

ABSENT: None

RECESS

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. with all members present.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP

6-A: Appeal of Planning Commission’s approval regarding 301 Santa Monica Pier (Bubba Gump Shrimp) – recommendation to uphold the appeal, adopt Resolution No. 9887 (CCS) entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL EIR;” adopt Resolution No. 9888 (CCS) entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN; AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT, CUP, AND REDUCED PARKING PERMIT, MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO RESTRICTS SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BASED ON THE PROPOSED FINDINGS”,was presented.

Dale J. Goldsmith, representing appellant Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, spoke in support of the appeal.

Members of the public Joe Natoli, Jerry Rubin and Linda Sullivan spoke in favor of the project.

There was no rebuttal presented by appellant.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to uphold the appeal in part; incorporating a change in alcoholic sales to 30%; modify the construction fence to conform to what the applicant prefers; allowing five crossing per day, for up to two minutes each to move construction materials, at the bike crossing; add a public display case to post listing of pubic events happening on the Pier; staff to work with applicant to revise the elevator access so that there is a clear public path of travel to the elevator from each level; and, staff to have the option to request the beach bike path be restored with a different design as long as it stays within the same cost as the current design.

Motion to amend by Councilmember O’Connor, to change page 27, section 57 (b) bullet point 6 to keep the sign in place and protect it where it is; to change the language on page 28 (c) deleting “of the property” from the text because it doesn’t have to do with the environment of the Boathouse; and delete from the last sentence in the same section “as would be the Boathouse building’s basic footprint.” The motion was accepted as friendly.

Motion to amend by Councilmember Feinstein, to add that the Tower be no higher than the elevator shaft.

After some discussion with staff and appellant regarding the Tower’s importance artistic element and silhouette, Councilmember’s Feinstein motion to amend was withdrawn.

Motion to amend by Councilmember Genser, to accept the existing height of the Tower, minus two feet. The motion was accepted as friendly.

The main motion as amended was approved by the following vote:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt Resolution No. 9887 (CCS) certifying the final EIR, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to adopt Resolution No. 9888 (CCS) adopting overriding considerations and mitigation monitoring plan, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor Bloom, to move Item 13-A and Item 13-B up on the agenda. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote with all members present.

COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

BAYSIDE DISTRICT CORPORATION

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

On order of the Mayor, the floor was open for nominations for three positions to Bayside District Corporation.

Councilmember Feinstein nominated Ruth Elwell.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated Barbara Bryan. Ms. Elwell was appointed by the following vote for a term ending June 30, 2007.

Ruth Elwell: Councilmembers O’Connor, Holbrook, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Bloom

Barbara Bryan Councilmember Genser, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

Councilmember Feinstein nominated Barbara Bryan for the second appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Bryan was appointed by acclamation, to a term ending June 30, 2007, with all members present.

Councilmember Feinstein nominated Johannes Van Tilburg for the third appointment.

Mayor Pro Tem McKeown nominated Arthur Harris. Mr. Van Tilburg was appointed by the following vote to a term ending June 30, 2007.

Johannes Van Tilburg Councilmembers O’Connor, Katz, Feinstein, Mayor Bloom.

Arthur Harris Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

On order of the Mayor the following appointments were continued to September 23, 2003.

Commission for Senior Community 2 Term ending 06/30/07

Special 1 Term ending 06/30/06

Emeritus 1 Term ending 06/30/05

Personnel Board 1 Term ending 06/30/08

Special 1 Term ending 06/30/06

LANDMARKS COMMISSION

13-B: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term ending June 30, 2005.

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

Councilmember Feinstein nominated John Berley. There being no other nominations, Mr. Berley was appointed by acclamation, with all members present.

RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA SCHEDULE

Mayor Bloom and Councilmembers Katz and Holbrook were excused at 1:10 a.m.

Mayor Bloom requested to be excused. Mayor Pro Tem McKeown assumed the Chair.

ORDINANCES:

YMCA

7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2094 (CCS) entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 9.04.02.030.718 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A ZONING ORDINANCE DEFINITION FOR A SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS EMANCIPATED FROM FOSTER CARE AND TO AMEND SECTION 9.04.08.02.050(b) TO ALLOW THE USE IN THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, was presented.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O’Connor, to adopt the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following votes:

AYES: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, O’Connor and Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, Mayor Bloom

OBJECTS IN PUBLIC PARKS

7-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2095 (CCS) entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 4.55.060 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF OBJECTS IN PUBLIC PARKS,” was presented.

AYES: Councilmembers O’Connor, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Mayor Bloom

NOISE ORDINANCE

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

On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to September 23, 2003.

PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE VESTIBULES

7-D: Introduction and first reading of interim ordinance authorizing businesses to place furniture, portable landscaping, and cigarette disposal receptacles within the public right-of-way, and the display of merchandise in private vestibules.

On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to September 23, 2003.

LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

7-F: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2093 (CCS) entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE 2003-04 TAX RATE FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,” was presented.

There was no one present for public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember O’Connor, to introduce and adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers O’Connor, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem McKeown

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Mayor Bloom

STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:

SUSTAINABLE CITY ADVISORY BODY

8-A: Proposed Sustainable City Advisory Body – recommendation that Council determine and establish the most appropriate form of Sustainable City advisory body to advise the City Council.

On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this item was continued to a future date.

PRC SERVICES AGREEMENT

8-B: Pier Restoration Corporation Services Agreement - recommendation to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Services Agreement between the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation.

On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this item was continued to October 14, 2003.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

PET ANIMALS

12-A: Request of Bill Dyer, Field Representative for In Defense of Animals, to request that City Council adopt an ordinance changing the word “owner” to “guardian” relative to pet animals, was presented.

Member of the public Dr. Ellliot Katz spoke in favor of this request. Member of the public Pro Se spoke against this request.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to direct the City Attorney to return with advice and options for an ordinance. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook and Mayor Bloom absent.

COUNCIL ITEMS:

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

13-C: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2007.

On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this item was continued to September 23, 2003.

DISABILITIES COMMISSION

13-D: One annual appointment to the Disabilities Commission for a term ending June 30, 2007.

On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this item was continued to September 23, 2003.

PLAYA VISTA

13-E: Request of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown that Council direct staff to request of the City of Los Angeles an extension from 60 days comment on the recently released Playa Vista Phase II Draft Environmental Impact Report to 180 days, pursuant to previous Council action of May 11, 1999, so as to allow adequate time for assessing and addressing potential negative impacts of Playa VistaPhase II on Santa Monica traffic and air pollution, as well as loss of

open space and possible damage to the Santa Monica Bay environment, among other issues affecting Santa Monicans' quality of life, was presented.

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

RESIGNATION

13-F: Acceptance of Geraldine Moyle’s letter of resignation from the Planning Commission, and authorization for City Clerk to publish vacancy.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to accept the letter with regrets, and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz and Mayor Bloom absent.

PUBLIC INPUT:

Members of the public Pro Se, Art Casillas and Ned Landin discussed various issues.

ADJOURNMENT:

On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 1:30 a.m. in memory of Jalonnie Carter, Laura Pearson-King, and all the September 11, 2001, victims and heroes.

ATTEST: APPROVED: