CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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 August 8, 2006, City Council meeting.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Special events at the Santa Monica Pier Carousel - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Kid's Play, to promote, book and supervise special events and filming at the Pier Carousel.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Installation of catch basin trash excluder devices - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with L.A. County Flood Control District to allow installation of 141 catch basin trash excluder devices in City-owned basins.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Pier structural rehabilitation and repair project - recommendation to waive competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to existing Contract No. 8621 (CCS) with John S. Meek Company, in the amount of $484,760, to complete additional work for the project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Airport noise monitoring system upgrades - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second amendment to existing Contract No. 8015 (CCS) with BAE Systems, in the amount of $15,000, for upgrades to the noise monitoring system.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipal Employees Association.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Supervisory Team Associates.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd, P.C., Case No. BC 315 186.

 

2-B:     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-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  Ruth Burke v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 087 916.

 

2-D:     Anticipated Litigation:  Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):  three matters involving real property at 1047 11th Street, 1940-44 Cloverfield Boulevard, and 161 Ocean Park Boulevard.

 

2-E:     Conference with real property negotiator:
           Property:  120 Colorado Avenue
           City Negotiator:  Miriam Mack
           Under negotiation:  Interest in Real Property

           Owner of Record:  Felcor Hotel Asset Company

2-F:     Conference with real property negotiator:
           Property:  2715 Exposition Bouelvard/1800 Stewart Street
           City Negotiator:  Miriam Mack
           Under negotiation:  Interest in Real Property

           Owner of Record:  Richlar Partnership Lease

2-G:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  Fifth/Arizona                   Investors, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, LASC Court Case No. SC083204,             Court of Appeals Case No. B185512.

 

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

 

3.  STUDY SESSION:

 

3-A:     Big Blue Bus Facility Expansion Project – Revised Plan.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

6.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

 

6-A:     Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of development review and vesting tentative map for proposed 16-unit condominium project at 1940-44 Cloverfield Blvd. - recommendation to adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report; adopt a resolution making necessary CEQA findings, approving a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approving a Mitigation Monitoring Program; and approve appeal, development review and vesting tentative tract map.  Applicant/Appellant:  Torkian Construction

 

            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 adding Section 2.32.280 to the Municipal Code to prohibit City employees from serving on legislative bodies whose members are all appointed by the City Council.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4.44 of the Municipal Code to prohibit smoking at all outdoor dining areas, outdoor service areas, areas within 20 feet of entrances, exits or open windows of buildings open to the public, the Third Street Promenade, and Farmers Markets.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 4.36.100 and 4.36.120 relating to temporary tenant relocation benefits.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Adoption of Sustainable City Plan - recommendation to adopt the Sustainable City Plan Implementation Plan; adopt recommendations to amend the Sustainable City Plan by Task Force on the Environment; and adopt staff recommendations to amend the plan and update the indicators and targets, including the adoption of a target for greenhouse gas emission reductions.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

9.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:


 

9-A:     Public hearing on proposed Street Lighting Assessment District for 30th Street (between Pico and Pearl), and Georgina Avenue (between 4th and 7th Sts.) - recommendation to hold a public hearing regarding the formation of Assessment Districts A and B; close the public hearing and direct the City Clerk to accept the ballots submitted, tabulate the vote, and present the results at the November 14, 2006, Council meeting.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

12.  WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

 

12-A:   Request of Walt Davis for enforcement of the noise and the street performers’ ordinances as it relates to the amount of space used, and the level of noise produced, by breakdancers.

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Request of Councilmember Bloom that the City report on progress of review of safety and other measures being considered for Ocean Park Boulevard in the vicinity of 16th Street.

 

13-B:  Annual appointments to the following boards and commissions:  (Continued from October 3, 2006.)

           

Bayside District Corporation                 - 1

Commission for the Senior Community - 2

Convention & Visitors Bureau                - 1

Arts Commission                                   - 1

 

13-C:  Request of Mayor Holbrook that Council consider a request from the Martin Luther King Jr. Westside Coalition for additional funds to support a free concert by the Santa Monica Symphony on Martin Luther King Day, January 15, 2007.

 

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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