CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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:     Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 062830 for a 4-unit condominium project at 1814 12th Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-B:     Analysis of mitigation measures for ponding at Pier Storm Drain Diversion site - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 1270 with Psomas, in the amount of $20,000, to add Pier Storm Drain analysis to the contract's scope of work.

 

             STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Coordinated case management for homeless continuum of care services - recommendation to accept Federal Supportive Housing Program Renewal Grant funds from the L.A. Homeless Services Authority, in the amount of $381,941, for coordinated case management; authorization for the City Manager to execute related agreements; and authorize an amendment to Contract No. 8407(CCS) with Chris Fonner to administer the ClientTrack data management system for the City.

 

             STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     415 Pacific Coast Highway Rehabilitation Project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Midwest Environmental Control, Inc., in the amount of $679,133, for abatement of asbestos and lead containing materials and selective demolition.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving Final Parcel Map No. 65149 to subdivide a property at 2909 Exposition Boulevard.

 

             STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Staff report withdrawn.

 

1-G:     Streetlight Assessment District on Georgina from 4th to 7th Streets - recommendation to accept the attached certified results of the streetlight assessment district election as tabulated by the City Clerk; approve the formation of an assessment district on Georgina Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street; and adopt a resolution to assess property owners for the construction cost of streetlight improvements, and issue bonds as security for unpaid assessments in conformance with Proposition 218.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: June Shaw v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 089111.

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Oscar and Eros Saenz v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 088218.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Peter Withers v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 087 283.

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Jessie Dixon v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 308831.

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Or Khaim Hashalom v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Case No. CV 06-06932 ABC (FFMx).

 

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

 

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

 

2-H:     Anticipated Litigation:  Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):  two matters involving      real property disputes at 1047 11th Street and 161 Ocean Park Boulevard.

 

2-I:       Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Alfred Reyes v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 088032.

 

2-J:      Initiate Litigation:  Initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):  one matter involving a collection action.

 

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:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance banning non-recyclable plastic disposable food service containers.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Land Use and Circulation Element Goals - recommendation to endorse the draft goals as recommended by the Planning Commission and direct staff to proceed with the next stage of the Land Use and Circulation Element process.

 

             STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Short-term leasing of property in the Civic Center - recommendation to adopt a policy permitting the short-term leasing of property in the Civic Center for cultural events; authorize staff to issue a “Request for Proposals” to private event producers for use of said property, returning to Council with short-term leasing recommendations; and approve the selection criteria to be used for evaluating lease proposals.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-C:     Senior Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria - recommendation to approve the eligibility criteria and program services outlined in the report for the Senior Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Program.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-D:     Preferential parking on Alta Avenue adjacent to the Montana Business District - recommendation to deny the petition from the 1100 block of Alta Avenue and affirm that no preferential parking should be implemented on Alta Avenue between Lincoln and 17th Street; and, that a two-space exception for homes with primary entrances on Alta should not be created.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:  Appointment to three annual vacancies on the Pier Restoration Corporation with terms ending November 14, 2010.

 

13-B:   Request of Councilmember McKeown to direct staff to clarify the status of incidental food use zoning on Montana Avenue.

 

13-C:  Request of Mayor Holbrook to schedule a special meeting on December 5, 2006, to adopt the results of the November 7, 2006, Municipal Elections; installation of new officers; and convening of new City Council.

 

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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