CITY OF SANTA MONICA AGENDAS

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT

 

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2006

 

 

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 23, May 24, May 25, and June 13, 2006, City Council meetings.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Purchase of miscellaneous tires - recommendation to award Bid No. 2897 to Tarulli Tire Inc., in the estimated amount of $480,000 for a three year term, to provide miscellaneous tires for the Fleet Management Division.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Parking equipment for Civic Center - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a sole-source contract with Sentry Control Systems, in the amount of $231,761, to furnish and install parking equipment.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Purchase of emergency response vehicles - police interceptors - recommendation to award a purchase order to Folsom Lake Ford, in the amount of $1,017,844.18, to furnish forty police interceptors.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

 

1-E:     Recommendation to set a public hearing on September 12, 2006, for the formation of Street Light Assessment Districts on 30th Street, between Pico Boulevard and Pearl Street; and on Georgina Avenue, between 4th and 7th Streets.

 

            STAFF REPORT


1-F:     Provision of code enforcement, plan check, inspection and permit services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8430 (CCS) with California Code Check, in the amount of $250,000, for additional services during FY 2006-07; and an amendment to Contract No. 8155 (CCS) with JAS Pacific, in the amount of $794,270, for services during FY 2006-07.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Euclid Street Neighborhood Park Construction - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Thomsen Landscape, in the amount of $622,005, for construction of the Park project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Westside Mobility Action Plan - recommendation to adopt a resolution in support of the Westside Cities Council of Governments Proposed Westside Mobility Action Plan; and direction to staff to prepare a resolution in support of the State Transportation Infrastructure bonds and implement an educational program on the projects planned if bonds are approved by voters in November.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Resolution amending the Executive Pay Plan - recommendation to adopt a resolution amending the Executive Pay Plan to provide for the annual cost of living increase being granted to other bargaining units, and to adjust the base salary for the Director of Planning and Community Development position.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-J:      Recommendation to issue an emergency order allowing for placement of security cameras on the Pier, a designated landmark.  (Continued from June 27, 2006.)

 

            (Item 1-J to be considered after 6:45 p.m.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  Palisades Beach Property Owners Assoc., Inc., et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. BS 103 819.

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  City Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd, P.C., Case No. BC 315 188.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  City adv.  Shell Oil Company (arbitration regarding compliance with settlement agreement in City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., Case No. 01CC4331)


2-D:     Anticipated Litigation:  Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): an estoppel and related claim(s) involving real property located at 923 20th Street, and a challenge to Ordinance No. 2191 (CCS) (affordable housing requirements).

 

2- E:    Consultation with Santa Monica Police Chief - matters posing a threat to public facilities, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  Betty Robinson v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court Case No. SC 086327.

 

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

 

3.  STUDY SESSION:

 

3-A:     Discussion of Solid Waste Study Phase II - Request for Proposal Elements for Commercial Operations and Transfer Facility.

 

            PRESENTATION

 

5.  CONTINUED ITEMS:

 

5-A:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code to revise the review process and standards regulating the conversion of any portion of a food use to any other new or expanded use located on the ground floor level adjacent to the Third Street Promenade.  (Continued from June 27, 2006.)

 

            (To be heard before Item 3-A.)

 

            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 Zoning Ordinance to authorize food serving businesses to establish ancillary sidewalk dining cafes of up to 200 square feet in area without providing required parking in the RVC, BCD, BSCD, C2, C3, C3-C, C4, C6 CM and C-P Zoning Districts.  (Introduced June 27, 2006.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Second reading and adoption of an interim ordinance modifying and extending an interim ordinance waiving certain development standards for rental units which were built or created without permits and registered with the Rent control Board prior to April 22, 2003, to eliminate the cut off date for registration of units with the Rent Control Board.  (Introduced June 27, 2006.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Ocean Park (1B) Project to extend certain time limits; Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the Redevelopment Plan for Ocean Park (1A) Redevelopment Project to extend certain time limits; Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project to extend certain time limits; and, Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Redevelopment Project to extend certain time limits.  (Introduced June 27, 2006.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-D:     Introduction and first reading of the following four interim ordinances affecting City Zoning Regulations:

            (a)  Interim ordinance extending interim ordinances clarifying that business establishments with alcohol CUP's must obtain new alcohol CUP's if the establishment ceases operating for a period in excess of one year, except that, for premises in the CM District, the time period shall be six months.

            (b)  Interim ordinance extending the interim ordinances allowing administrative approval of the number and type of driveways required for parking structures with over 40 parking spaces in multi-family, commercial, and industrial districts in the city.

            (c)  Interim ordinance extending the interim ordinances authorizing the placement of furniture, portable landscaping, and cigarette disposal receptacles within the public right-of-way and the display of merchandise in private vestibules.

            (d)  Interim ordinance extending interim ordinances 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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Recommendation to appoint three Councilmembers to participate in interviews for Homeless Continuum of Care System and program evaluation.

 

            STAFF REPORT


8-B:     Alternative strategies to preserve the City's zoning flexibility while advancing key Land Use and Circulation Element Interests in light of proposed State Proposition 90 - recommendation that Council consider whether elements of the Shape the Future 2025/Motion by the Ocean (Land Use and Circulation Elements) effort may and should be expeditiously implemented to address community concerns related to building height, scale, density and character, and give staff appropriate direction.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

 

ROLL CALL OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

8-C:     Housing Trust Fund Loan and Grant for proposed 19-unit affordable housing development at 2900 4th Street - recommendation that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency approve a Housing Trust Fund loan and grant to the Community Corporation of Santa Monica in the amount of $5,867,993, for the acquisition, general rehabilitation, and remediation of the project; and authorize the City Manager and Executive Director to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to provide this funding.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-D:     Housing Trust Fund Loan and Grant for proposed 22-unit affordable housing development at 2211 4th Street - recommendation that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency approve a Housing Trust Fund loan and grant to the Community Corporation of Santa Monica in the amount of $6,782,455, for the acquisition, general rehabilitation, and remediation of the project; and authorize the City Manager and Executive Director to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to provide this funding.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

 

12.  WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

 

12-A:   Request of Santa Monica Conservancy to discuss a proposal to establish a Preservation Resource Center in the rehabilitated Shotgun House. The Conservancy request that the City Council: (1) direct staff to pursue ownership of the house; (2) Identify an appropriate site on designated city property for the permanent relocation of the house in Ocean Park; (3) direct staff to initiate a process to select a nonprofit organization to raise funds and potentially lease the house for public benefit purpose; and (4) create a lease agreement that clearly delineates responsibilities of both lessor and lessee.  (Continued from June 27, 2006.)

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Request of Mayor Holbrook that Council re-affirm Council member Richard Bloom as the Governing Board Representative to the Westside Cities Council of Government (COG) and designate an Alternate Governing Board Representative. On May 25, 2006, Council member Bloom was elected to be the first Chair of the COG. The Joint Powers Authority and By-laws require each City Council to annually designate one of its Councilmembers as a Governing Board Representative and one Councilmember as an Alternate Governing Board Representative.

 

13-B:   Annual and special vacancy appointments to the following boards and commissions:  (Continued from June 27, 2006.)

 

Board/Commission

No. of Appts.

Term Ending

Airport Commission

1

06/30/2010

Architectural Review Board

2

           06/30/2010

Arts Commission

2

           06/30/2010

Bayside District Corporation

4

06/30/2010

Commission for the Senior Community

3

06/30/2010

Commission on the Status of Women

2

06/30/2010

Convention & Visitors Bureau

3

06/30/2010

Disabilities Commission

3

06/30/2010

Housing Commission

2

06/30/2010

Landmarks Commission

3

06/30/2010

Library Board

2

06/30/2010

Personnel Board

1

06/30/2011

Planning Commission

1

06/30/2010

Recreation & Parks Commission

2

06/30/2010

Social Services Commission

            Special vacancy

2

1

06/30/2010

06/30/2007

 

13-C:  Request of Councilmember Bloom that the City Council allocate up to $15,000 of Council discretionary funds to Project Echo for the purpose of facilitating travel to and accommodations in Shanghai, China, for nine Santa Monica High School students who won the right to represent the United States in the Sage World Cup, an international competition designed to foster ethical and socially responsible entrepreneurship on a global level.  (Continued from June 27, 2006.)

 

13-D:  Request of Councilmember McKeown that, pursuant to a letter from the Arts Commission regarding the currently ongoing temporary art project called "A Red Line Connects Us," the Council consider policy options for authorizing specific such temporary art projects in public spaces, and direct staff to prepare implementing amendments to ordinances.

 

13-E:   Request of Councilmember McKeown that Council direct the City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Manager, or appropriate designees, to report back to Council as soon as possible on the feasibility and potential costs of instituting "clean money" campaign finance reform for City Council elections, with the intent of placing the matter before the voters on the November 7, 2006, ballot.

 

            RELATED INFORMATION

 

13-F:   Request of Mayor Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tempore Shriver and Councilmember O’Connor that Council adopt a resolution requesting the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency immediately and permanently withdraw its plans to construct a toll road through the San Onofre State Beach and across the Trestles State Surf Beach and urging that Santa Monica refrain from acquiring any bonds for, or making any financial investments in, the Toll Road project.

 

13-G:  Request of Mayor Holbrook and Mayor Pro Tempore Shriver that Council consider canceling the second regularly scheduled Council meeting of August 22, 2006.

 

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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