CITY OF
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF
THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -
TUESDAY,
JANUARY 27, 2009
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: Resolution
approving Final Tract Map No. 066778 for a six-unit Condominium Project at
1-B: Purchase
of CNG-fueled Forensic Specialty Vehicles - recommendation to award Bid No.
2959 to
1-C: Purchase
of CNG-fueled conventional cab trucks - recommendation to award Bid No.
2965 to
1-D: Purchase
of LNG engine parts for Big Blue Bus - recommendation to award Bid No. 2946
to Cummins Cal Pacific, LLC, in the annual amount of $191,000, to furnish and
deliver new and remanufactured liquid natural gas engine parts for the Big Blue
Bus.
1-E:
1-F: Amendment
to Lease Agreement for
1-G: Plan Check, Code Enforcement, Building Inspection and Permit Administration staffing services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8800 (CCS) with JAS Pacific, in the amount of $150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $591,114, for FY 2008-2009; and authorize contract authority for two one-year options for an additional $804,000 through FY 2010-2011 for additional services.
1-H: Resolution
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Executive Pay Plan to delete the
position of "Risk Manager" from coverage by the Plan.
1-I: Pier Carousel Operation and Maintenance -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
two-year management services agreement with three one-year options for renewal
with Roth Management for operation and routine maintenance of the Santa Monica
Pier Carousel.
1-J: City Attorney's Office access to criminal history –
recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing prosecutors in the Santa Monica City
Attorney’s Office to access state and federal criminal history information for
employment purposes as required by California Penal Code Section 11105 (b)
(11).
1-K: Pier
Storm Drain Improvement Project - recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with KEC Engineering, in the amount
of $1,024,040; negotiate and execute a construction contract with Tetra Tech,
Inc., in the amount of $130,520, for construction management services; and,
negotiate and execute an amendment to Agreement (CCS 8933) with Psomas, in the amount of $190,000, for a total of $440,000,
for services related to the project.
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:
2-C: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Oshiro
v. City of
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Cynthia Walker v. City of
2-E: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Mahmoudi
v. City of
2-F: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Brogger
v. City of
6:45
P.M. RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:
INSPIRATION
4.
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
4-A: Greetings to delegation of dignitaries from
Sister
4-B: Recommendation
to adopt a resolution declaring a vacancy on the City Council, and discussion
of options and procedure to fill vacancy, as provided for in Section 603 of the
City Charter.
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 amending Chapter 4.44 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
on Smoking to Regulate Smoking In Common Areas of Multi-Unit Residential
Properties; and recommendation for direction related to public education and
outreach. (Introduced January 13, 2009)
7-B: Second
reading and adoption of an interim ordinance extending the current interim
ordinances modifying the development review thresholds to require that any
housing project in excess of fifty units obtain a development review permit and
to adjust the applicability provision of these ordinances. (Introduced
January 13, 2009)
8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
ROLL CALL OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
8-A: Agreement
with Cirque du Soleil -
recommendation that the Redevelopment Agency: hold a public hearing for
consideration of a short-term lease between the agency and the city; approve
the temporary use of a portion of the Agency-owned Civic Center property
located at 1700 Main Street, and authorize the Executive Director to negotiate
and execute a short-term lease with the City to sublease the site to allow for
temporary event parking for the Cirque du Soleil. Recommendation that City Council authorize
the City Manager to execute a short-term lease with the Agency; and authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Cirque du
Soleil for use of a portion of the 1550 lot for theatrical performances and a
sublease agreement for a portion of the Civic Center property for public
parking operation during the period September 14 through December 31, 2009.
8-B: Acquisition
of Property at 1334 5th Street – recommendation that the Council:
authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent for the City to
acquire the property and to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement
and other related documents; to adopt a resolution finding the use funds for to
be of benefit to the Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project Area; and
authorize the City Manager to execute Cooperation Agreement between the City
and the Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of acquiring said property. Recommendation that the Redevelopment
Agency: adopt a Resolution finding the use of funds for the acquisition of said
property to be of benefit to the Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project
area; and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Cooperation Agreement
between the City and the Redevelopment Agency to grant funds to the City for
the acquisition of said property.
ADJOURNMENT
OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
8-C:
8-D: Preliminary
Concept Designs for the Ocean Park Boulevard Streetscape Project –
recommendation that Council review the two proposed design alternatives for the
project, and direct staff to proceed with additional public participation,
refinement of concepts and input from the Planning Commission. (Continued from 1/13/09)
8-E: Five-year
financial forecast, public comment on budget priorities including comments on Community
Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Act Programs and
Discussion of Community Priorities for FY 2009-10 Budget Development –
recommendation to receive the FY2009-10 through FY2013-2014 Five Year Financial
Forecast as background for develop-ment of the
FY2009-10 budget; receive public comments on FY2009-10 budget priorities,
including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment
Partnership Act (HOME) program funds; and provide staff with direction on
Community Priorities to guide the development of the FY2009-10 budget and
FY2010-11 budget plan.
8-F: Mid-year
2008-09 Council Budget -
recommendation that Council appropriate FY 2008-09 budget changes and adjust
revenue budgets; adopt a resolution establishing classification and salary
rates for various positions; and approve position and classification changes
proposed.
8-G: Appointments
to Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee - recommendation to appoint two
members to the Citizens Oversight Committee,
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9-A: Public
Hearing concerning Big Blue Bus service changes including re-routing of the
Tide Ride - recommendation that City Council conduct a public hearing,
receive public comment, and approve proposed Big Blue Bus schedule and route
changes, including service reductions and enhancements.
(NOTE: Discussion on re-routing of the
Tide Ride will be continued to the February 10, 2009, Council Meeting.)
11.
RESOLUTIONS:
11-A: Resolution
amending Preferential Parking Zone EE - recommendation to adopt a
resolution amending Preferential Parking Zone EE and amending Resolution 9344
(CCS) to restrict parking to residents at all times on Longfellow Street
between Marine and Ozone Streets; Navy Street between Longfellow Street and
Lincoln; and, Ozone Street between Longfellow Street and Lincoln Boulevard.
13.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13-A: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the
Pier Restoration Corporation for a term ending November 11, 2012. (Continued
from January 13, 2009).
13-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on
the Disabilities Commission for a term ending June 30, 2010. (Continued
from January 13, 2009).
13-C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission for
the Senior Community for a term ending June 30, 2011. (Continued from January 13, 2009.)
13-D: Request
of Mayor Genser to consider amending Rule 6 of
Council Rules Resolution No. 10290 (CCS) relating to giving notice of the time
for holding and reconvening from closed sessions.
13-E: Recommendation
to accept Yoram Tal’s resignation from the Airport
Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
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.)
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the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item
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City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, during normal business hours.
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but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written
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ADJOURNMENT.
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