CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008

 

 

MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

 

(Please note that Agenda Items may be reordered during the Council meeting at the discretion of the City Council.)

 

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 October 14, 2008, City Council meeting.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Mills Act Contracts – 2617 3rd Street and 2101 La Mesa Drive – recommendation to adopt resolutions authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Historic Property Preservation Agreements between the City of Santa Monica and the property owners of one contributing structure to the Third Street Neighborhood Historic District at 2617 Third Street and one designated City Landmark at 2101 La Mesa Drive.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Historic Resources Analysis Contract Amendment – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to Contract 8912 (CCS) with PCR Services Corporation, in the amount of $85,921.70 for a new total amount not to exceed $204,921.70, to provide historic resources analysis for the City Planning Division.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 062922 for a Nine-Unit Condominium Project at 125 Pacific Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Statement of Official Action denying appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Tentative Map for construction of a condominium project at 860 Third Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Statement of Official Action denying appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Tentative Map for construction of a condominium project at 858 Third Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Award of bid for Motor Oil and Transmission Fluid – recommendation to award Bid No. 2950 to Rosemead Oil Products, Inc., in the amount of $336,000 annually, to provide motor oil and transmission fluid to the Big Blue Bus Department and the Fleet Management Division.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Interpretive Elements for the Annenberg Community Beach House - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement in the amount of $300,000, with Second Story, for development and fabrication of interpretive elements and displays at the Community Beach House.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Purchase Order for Pay-By-Space Machines in Beach Parking Lots – recommendation to award purchase order to Digital Payment Technologies, in the amount of $240,000, to supply and install replacement of pay machines, related parts and accessories at the beach parking facilities.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     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-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: United States of America and Peters v. City of Santa Monica, USDC, Case No. CV08-02695 CW(Ex).

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Smiley v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC394492.

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Larry Gulihur v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court Case Number SC 095055.

 

2-E:     Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 161 Ocean Park Boulevard.

 

2-F:     Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 2300 Wilshire.

 

2-G:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – NMBroadway Studios, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 110077; Lincoln Studios, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 110078; Nebraska Studios, LLC v of Santa Monica, Case No. BS 110079.

 

2-H:     Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: one case.

 

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

 

5.  CONTINUED ITEMS:

 

5-A:     Request of Mayor Katz and Mayor Pro Tempore Bloom that Council make a $15,000 donation on behalf of the City to Santa Monica High School to support the Choral’s Spring European Tour in April 2009. (Continued from October 14, 2008)

 

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

 

7-A:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance modifying the Municipal Code to modify fence, wall, and hedge standards, to grandparent existing nonconforming fences, walls and hedges that have been properly registered; to clarify/establish criteria for the repair and replacement of registered nonconforming fences, walls and hedges; to establish administrative and discretionary height modification procedures; to require the maintenance of hedges; and to specify a self-help remedy for overhanging hedges.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Resolution supporting local and statewide laws that prohibit the sale and promotion of tobacco products in pharmacies and drugstores in California; and urging all local pharmacies and drugstores not to sell or promote tobacco products; and introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4.44 of the Municipal Code on smoking to prohibit smoking in common areas of multi-unit residential properties; and adding Chapter 4.45 to the Municipal Code to create a tobacco retailer licensing program. (Continued from October 14, 2008)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Appointments to Measure V Oversight Committee - recommendation to appoint at least three members to the Oversight Committee. (Continued from October 14, 2008)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Report on Transportation Impact Fee - recommendation to review information presented and direct staff as needed.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions for terms ending June 30, 2008. (Continued from October 14, 2008.)

 

Board/Commission

No. of Appts.

Term Ending

Architectural Review Board

1

6/30/2012

Arts Commission

1

6/30/2012

 

13-B:   Appointment to two unscheduled vacancies on the Commission on the Status of Women for terms ending June 30, 2011 (Continued from October 14, 2008)

 

13-C:  Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 2012.

 

13-D:  Request of Councilmember Pam O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tem Richard Bloom that the City of Santa Monica sign the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action & Sustainability Charter and instruct the City Manager to support and participate in this worthwhile effort and, further, that the City of Santa Monica encourage other local jurisdictions and key stakeholders throughout Los Angeles County to formally participate in this Collaborative. (Continued from October 14, 2008)

 

            MOTION

            BRIEFING DOCUMENT

            CHARTER

 

13-E:   Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom and Mayor Katz that the City Manager present the City Council and community with an update on economic matters of concern to the City of Santa Monica, including analysis of short and long term economic trends and their impact on the City's economy, recent Federal legislation to address the banking and credit industries and the recently adopted State budget. (Continued from October 14, 2008)

 

13-F:   Request of Councilmember McKeown that Council make a $15,000 donation on behalf of the City to the Santa Monica High School Choral Parents Association, which is a sub-division of the Santa Monica High School Band Parents Association (a California non-profit corporation, separate from the school district), to support the Choral¹s Spring European Tour in April 2009.

 

            (May be considered with Item 5-A.)

 

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.)

 

Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at the City Clerk's Counter located at City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, during normal business hours.

 

Any member of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Comments may also be e-mailed to: clerk@smgov.net

 

ADJOURNMENT.

 

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