CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

 

 

CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M.

 

PUBLIC SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

 

5:00 P.M.  BEGIN WITH CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Public Employee Evaluations.

            Title of Employees:  City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Council - Anticipated Litigation:  Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): one dispute involving real property at 2219 Ocean Avenue.

 

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

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  In the Matter of Compliance with Federal Obligations by the City of Santa Monica, California, FAA Docket No. 16-02-08

 

7:00 P.M.  RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:

 

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 August 28, 2007, City Council meeting.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Senior Nutrition Program – recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of amendment documents and the signing of contract amendments to provide meal and telephone reassurance services for elderly persons; and  authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment  to existing contract with Los Angeles County for provisions of services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Annenberg Community Beach Club Identity and Graphic Design Services – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with AdamsMorioka, Inc., in the amount of $150,000, for graphic design services related to the Annenberg Community Beach Club, with an option to extend scope of services in FY 08/09 in an amount not to exceed an additional $100,000.

           

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Homeless Management Information System – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Canavan Associates, in the amount of $81,402.00, for consulting services for the selection and implementation of a Homeless Management Information System.

 

            STAFF REPORT


1-E:     Annual Street and Park Lighting Project – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract with KDC, Inc., dba Dynalectric, in the amount of $3,894,900; and, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with TCM Group, in the amount of $266,420, for construction inspection services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – recommendation for Council to appropriate $58,993 in grant funds; designate their use for the DNA/Advanced Forensic Evidence project; and, approve the proposed budget changes.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Patient Care Tracking and Reporting System - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a software license and a mainte-nance contract, in the total amount of $142,907, with Proper LLC to purchase a patient care tracking and reporting system for the Fire Department; and, approve the proposed appropriation of funds.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Westside Cities Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority - recom-mendation to authorize the Mayor to execute the amended Joint Powers Authority Exercise of Joint Powers Agreement as proposed; and approve proposed procedure for "stand-in" voting representation.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

3.  STUDY SESSION:

 

3-A:     Homeless Update.

 

6.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

 

6-A:     Two-Lot Subdivision at 939 San Vicente Blvd. – recommendation to approve Tentative Parcel Map 06TM-013 (Map No. 63173) for a two-lot subdivision, in lieu of a three-lot subdivision, at 930 San Vicente Boulevard, subject to proposed findings and conditions and resolution of appeal.

 

            STAFF REPORT


7.  ORDINANCES:  (No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)

 

7-A:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 4.56.020 relating to tenant harassment to confirm to a recent decision of the California Supreme Court.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 4.36.040 and 4.36.110 to clarify the Council's intent with respect to the timing of permanent relocation benefits increases.

           

            STAFF REPORT

           

7C:      Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to require the installation of    approved gas shutoff devices in buildings, structures and mobile home parks prior to sale or exchange, when newly constructed or when the cost of additions or alterations exceed $10,000. (Introduced September 11, 2007)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A      Automated Red Light Enforcement – recommendation to proceed with a one year three intersection red light automated enforcement pilot project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Trolley Design Transit Coaches – recommendation to award Bid No. 2924 to North American Bus Industries, in the amount of $2,354,596, for the purchase of five CNG trolley design transit coaches and miscellaneous spare parts, with option to purchase up to 25 additional coaches.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-C:     Stormwater Management Projects funded by Measure V – recommendation to review and conceptually approve the proposed phase I plan for use of Measure V funds; approve Measure V low income waiver provisions and adopt  resolution setting income limits for clean beaches and ocean parcel tax exemption eligibility; approve proposed membership, scope and responsibilities for Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee; and direct staff to proceed with preparation of analysis and recommended actions to borrow capital funds for proposed Measure V capital projects through issuance of revenue bonds supported by Measure V revenues.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

9.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:


 

9-A:     Public Hearing and Resolution to Confirm Assessment Costs for the Yale Street Improvement Project – recommendation to hold public hearing, consider public input, and adopt a resolution approving assessment diagram depicted in City Engineer’s Drawing Series No. 6518-A and confirming assessment costs for the street and parkway improvements on Yale Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT


13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions for terms ending June 30, 2007.  (Continued from September 11, 2007.)

 

Board/Commission

No. of Appts.

Term Ending

Commission for the Senior Community

2

6/30/2011

 

13-B:   Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 13, 2010.

 

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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