CITY OF SANTA MONICA AGENDAS

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL

 

MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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.)

 

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS:

 

A:        Resolution adopting results of November 4, 2008, municipal election - recommendation to adopt resolution certifying the results of the Official Canvass and Official Statement of Votes Cast for the Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 4, 2008, and declaring the results thereof.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL, AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED. 

 

MEETING TURNED OVER TO CITY CLERK.

 

B:        Administration of oath of office to new members of the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees.

 

C:        Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education Members.

 

D:        Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica Rent Control Board Members.

 

E:        Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica City Council Members.

 

CONVENING OF NEW CITY COUNCIL:

 

F:         Roll Call

 

G:        Election of Mayor for the ensuing two years.

           

H:        Election of Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuing two years.

 

END OF INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

 

1.  CONSENT CALENDAR:  (All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.)

 

1-A:     Purchase of Biodiesel Fuel – recommendation to approve an extension of the current purchase order with General Petroleum to supply and deliver B20, B50 and B99 biodiesel fuel blends to the Big Blue Bus Department and the Fleet Management Division for a 60 day period beginning January 24, 2009.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

 

ROLL CALL

 

1-B:     Replacement Housing Plan for 430-508 Pico Boulevard  - recommendation that the Redevelopment Agency adopt the proposed Resolution approving a replacement housing plan in conjunction with the proposed 430-508 Pico Boulevard Project. (Continued from December 2, 2008.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

3.  STUDY SESSION:

 

3-A:     Status update on Fire Dispatch Evaluation and Comparative Study.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

4.  SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

 

4-A:     Commendation to den Cub Scout mother for her dedication and hard work with the Cub Scouts Organization.

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRAVIE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Extended Commercial Events Policy - recommendation to approve revisions to the policy regarding extended commercial use of the beach parking lot at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway to provide more flexibility in event selection, approve extended commercial event selection guidelines, and authorize the award of license agreements in accordance with the approved guidelines.  (Continued from November 25, 2008.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

            SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 2012. (Continued from 12/02).

 

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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