CITY OF SANTA MONICA AGENDAS

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF

 

THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

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 2401 28th Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-B:     Purchase of CNG-fueled Forensic Specialty Vehicles - recommendation to award Bid No. 2959 to Carmenita Truck Center, in the amount of $136,279, to furnish and deliver two new ¾ ton CNG fueled forensic specialty vehicles to the Police Department.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Purchase of CNG-fueled conventional cab trucks - recommendation to award Bid No. 2965 to Carmenita Truck Center, in the amount of $193,563, to furnish and deliver four new CNG fueled conventional cab trucks to the Water Division.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Bicknell Avenue Green Street Project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $538,477; and to negotiate and execute an amendment to existing agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $52,000 for design services during construction.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Amendment to Lease Agreement for 1433 Fourth Street - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Lease No 8638 (CCS) with Metropolitan Pacific Capital, LLC, in the amount of $9,123.73, for a total of $179,124, for construction oversight services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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).

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            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: Oshiro v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 08-07035 SJO.

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Cynthia Walker v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC096593.

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Mahmoudi v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC096836.

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Brogger v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court Case No. BC378071.

 

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

 

INSPIRATION

 

4.  SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:

 

4-A:     Greetings to delegation of dignitaries from Sister City of Mazatlan, Mexico.

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

 

8-C:     20th Street and Cloverfield Improvements Project - recommendation to approve the concept for the improvement project and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8581 (CCS) with Ahbe Landscape Architects, in the amount of $175,000 for a total of $625,000.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-G:     Appointments to Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee - recommendation to appoint two members to the Citizens Oversight Committee,

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

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.

 

            RESOLUTION NUMBER 10290 (CCS)

 

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.)

 

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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