CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007

 

 

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 September 11, and 25, 2007, City Council meetings.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Beach greening project – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract with PCN3, Inc., in the amount of $535,552, for the Beach Greening Project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Updating Pavement Management System and appropriation of grant funds - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with KMS and Associates, Inc., in an amount of $120,000, for updating the Pavement Management System; and approve proposed appropriation of funds.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Reject bids for the Mountain View Mobilehome Park Utility & Site Improvements Project and authorize negotiations – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for the Project, waive formal bidding procedures, and authorize the City Engineer to negotiate with the two responsive bidders for the construction of the project.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute: a contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,238,100, for construction of the project; and an agreement with DMR TEAM, Inc., in the amount of $197,000, for construction management and inspection services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Property and documentary transfer tax auditing, fiscal consultant reports, tax information reporting services and other related services – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with HdL Coren & Cone, in the amount of $465,000, to provide the City and the Redevelopment Agency with property and documentary transfer tax auditing services, fiscal consultant reports associated with bonds, tax information reporting services and other related services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Proposed use of property located at 1324 and 1326 5th Street for seasonal ice skating event - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a License Agreement with the Bayside District Corporation for use of City-owned property at 1324 and 1326 5th Street, for a seasonal ice skating event.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Public Employee Evaluations.

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

 

2-B:     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.

 

2-C:     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-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Treesavers v. City of Santa Monica, Case No.   ____ (filed:  October 5, 2007).

 

2-E:     Anticipated Litigation:  Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): including one matter  involving the Village Trailer Park.

 

4.  SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

 

4-A:     Commendation to Little League California District 25 Girls Minor League “Angels” Softball Team – Tournament of Champions winners.

 

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

 

6.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

 

6-A:     Appeal of Landmarks Commission's denial of reconstruction of brick work

at 2402 4th Street - recommendation to deny appeal and uphold the Landmarks Commission's denial pf certificate of appropriateness. 

(Continued from July 10, 2007.)

 

            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 Municipal Code Section 4.56.020 relating to tenant harassment to confirm to a recent decision of the California Supreme Court.  (Introduced September 25, 2007)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Second reading and adoption 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.  (Introduced September 25, 2007)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 Manual of Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Request for direction on implementation of runway safety enhancements at the Santa Monica Airport by preparing an ordinance for Council consideration, seeking legislative changes and other means.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Discussion of Concept Plans for the Village Trailer Park site at 2930 Colorado Avenue – recommendation to direct staff to pursue the Development Agreement negotiation and review process with the applicant to determine if an appropriate project that satisfies the removal requirements of City Charter §1803(t) can be identified and approved upon execution of memorandum of understanding; and discuss the applicant’s Development Agreement proposal and provide direction regarding its potential public benefits and appropriateness for the redevelopment of the Village Trailer Park site and the consideration of alternatives.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

12.  WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

 

12-A:   Request from Mona L. Kyle that Council approve the issuance of a fireworks display for a private wedding reception on November 3, 2007, to be held at the Jonathan Club, 850 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica.

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 13, 2010. (Continued from September 25, 2007).

 

13-B:   Request of Councilmember McKeown, pursuant to communication received by Council from the City's Task Force on the Environment, to direct staff to perform an analysis and generate recommendations to develop an effective ban on plastic bags for commercial establishments in Santa Monica.

 

13-C:  Request of Councilmember Genser that the Council direct the City Attorney to work with the Bayside District Corporation to analyze existing laws applicable to assessment districts and business improvement districts, and to return with appropriate revisions to local law necessary for the implementation of proposed changes to the downtown assessment and improvement districts, at the time those revisions will be considered by the 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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