CITY OF SANTA
MONICA
REGULAR
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY,
AUGUST 3, 2004
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
2.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
2-A: Conference
with Labor Negotiator.
Bargaining Units: ATA, Executive Pay Plan, PALSSU and
STA
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Abraham Supino v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. SC 080 283, and related cases.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd,
PC, et al., Case No. BC 315 186.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Robert Holbrook and Herb Katz v. City of
Santa Monica, Case No. BS 086 908.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Martin Erck v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 078 278.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel –
Anticipated Litigation.
Number of
cases: Two.
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co.,
Case No. 01CC4331.
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 of the
City of Santa Monica deleting Municipal Code Section 6.12.150 relating to
Downtown Valet Parking. (Ordinance introduced July 27, 2004.)
7-B: Second reading and adoption of an
ordinance of the City of Santa Monica modifying Municipal Code Sections
9.04.08.16.020, 9.04.16.050 and 9.04.08.16.060 relative to permitted uses,
prohibited uses, and Develop-ment Standards within the C2 Neighborhood
Commercial District along Montana Avenue.
(Ordinance introduced July 27, 2004.)
7-C: Second
reading and adoption of an ordinance of the City of Santa Monica amending the
Municipal Code to amend the definition of park facility and to prohibit golfing
in City parks. (Ordinance
introduced July 27, 2004.)
7-D: Introduction
and first reading of an ordinance of the City of Santa Monica amending Chapter
11 of the Municipal Code relating to campaign finance reporting
requirements. (Continued from July
27, 2004.)
7-E: Introduction and first reading of an
interim ordinance of the City of Santa Monica modifying the threshold at which
a structure is determined to be substantially remodeled and thereby subject to
all current applicable zoning code regulations, establishing exceptions to the
substantial remodel requirements, and authorizing zoning administrator
adjustments in specified circumstances.
(Continued from July 27, 2004.)
7-F: Introduction and first reading of an
ordinance of the City of Santa Monica amending Sections 4.04.150 and 4.04.160,
and adding Sections 4.04.155, 4.04.165, 4.04.166 and 4.04.415 to the Municipal
Code and repealing Municipal Code Section 3.04.110 restricting animals at
large, regulating dogs on public property, prohibiting dogs in specified areas
and feeding in off-leash areas, and modifying provisions on vicious dogs.
8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
8-A: Partnership Opportunities with Santa Monica College –
recommendation to consider and identify potential partnership projects in the
context of other capital needs, provide direction as to acceptable land use
protections, offer contingent support of the College’s ballot measure and
direct staff to attempt to develop an agreement that would form the basis for
partnership and allow for full support by September 30, 2004. (Continued from July 27, 2004.)
8-B: Resolution placing measure on the
November 2, 2004, General Municipal Election to increase Transient Occupancy
Tax from 12% to 14% - recommendation to adopt resolution placing one
measure on the November 2, 2004, General Municipal Election which would amend
Chapter 6.68 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to increase the Transient
Occupancy Tax from 12% to 14%; authorizing City Council members to file written
arguments for or against the proposition; and, directing the City Attorney to
prepare an impartial analysis of the measure.
12.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
12-A: Request of Foumiko Kometani Greenfeld to
address Council requesting
assistance in securing
a facility for two weeks to house an exhibition, and
requesting the City to
sponsor or co-sponsor “The Hiroshima Nagasaki A-
Bomb
Exhibition” in March 2005. (Continued from July 27, 2004.)
12-B: Request
of Jerry Rubin to address Council requesting opposition to the proposed
universal military draft, specifically including HR 163 and S. 89. (Continued from July 27, 2004.)
13. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13-A: Annual
and special vacancy appointments to the following boards and commissions: (Continued from July 27, 2004.)
|
Airport
Commission |
1 |
Term ending 06/30/08 |
|
Bayside District Corporation |
1 |
Term ending
06/30/08 |
|
Building and Safety Commission |
2 |
Term ending
06/30/08 |
|
Commission for the Senior Community Special |
1 |
Term ending
06/30/07 |
|
Commission
on the Status of Women |
1 |
Term ending 06/30/08 |
|
Disabilities Commission |
1 |
Term ending
06/30/08 |
|
Landmarks
Commission |
1 |
Term ending 06/30/08 |
|
Personnel Board 2003 Annual Special |
1 1 |
Term ending
06/30/08 Term ending
06/30/06 |
|
Pier Restoration Corporation Special |
1 |
Term ending
11/08/05 |
|
Recreation & Parks Commission |
1 |
Term ending
06/30/08 |
|
Social Services Commission |
2 |
Term ending
06/30/08 |
13-B: Request
of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown that the City of Santa Monica support State Senate
Bill 1160 (Cedillo), the Immigrant Responsibility and Security Act, providing
legal driving options for currently unlicensed California drivers.
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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