CITY OF
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -
TUESDAY, JUNE
9, 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: Approval
of minutes of the May 12, 2009 regular meeting and the May 12, 2009,
special City Council meeting.
1-B: Demonstration
of Battery-Powered Electric Utility Truck – recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with the South Coast Air Quality Management
District for participation in a project for the Demonstration of Battery-Powered Electric Utility Truck; and approve
a purchase order, in the amount of $174,410, to Electorides
for cost of a Zero Utility Truck.
1-C: Purchase
of alternative fuel transit coaches for the BBB – recommendation to award
Bid No. 2969 to North American Bus Industries, in the amount of $11,628,563, to
purchase 11 articulated, low-floor, compressed natural gas transit coaches and
miscellaneous spare parts.
1-D: Approval
of Final Tract No. 068353 for condominium project at 1434 14th
Street – recommendation to adopt a resolution accepting and approving the
final subdivision map for Tract No. 068353 to subdivide a property at 1434 14th
St.
1-E: Legal
services for assistance with labor and employment law – recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to existing
agreements with Atkinson, Adelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Law Firm, for a new not to exceed amount of $100,000;
and with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for a new total
amount of $140,000, for assistance with workplace investigations, labor and
employment law.
1-F: Annual
Street Improvement Project – recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a contract with Sequel Contractors, in the amount of
$3,969,150 for construction services; a contract with Civil Source, in the
amount of $477,273 for construction management and inspection services; and
accept $100,000 in grant funds and approve the proposed budget changes.
1-G: Big
Blue Bus Facility Security Services – recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to execute an interim purchase order with A&A Protective Services, for
a monthly amount of $54,000 to provide security services at the Big Blue Bus
facilities.
1-H: Economic
Analysis and Forecasting for the Land Use & Circulation Element (LUCE) and
EIR consulting services –
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment
with Whitney & Whitney, Inc. (Contract #8868) in the amount of $80,000 for
economic services in conjunction with the LUCE update.
2.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
2-A: Conference
with real property negotiator (Govt. Code section 54956.8):
Property: (three
parcels seaward of the 1921 Mean High Tide Line and adjacent to
City negotiator:
Negotiating parties: City and Jonathan Club
Under negotiation: Lease pricing and terms
2-B: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: In the Matter of Compliance with
Federal Obligations by the City of
2-C: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
2-D: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant
to Section 54956.9c (initiation of 1 case to collect transient occupancy taxes
owing from on-line booking companies; retention of counsel).
2-E: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Halashizadeh
v. City of
2-F: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b): matters involving
signage at
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing
Litigation: Gasdaglis v. City of
2-H: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated
Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1): one case
2-I: Conference with Real Property
Negotiators
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation: Interest
in Real Property
Owner of Record: Santa
Monica Bay Women’s Club
2-J Conference with Real Property
Negotiators
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation: Interest
in Real Property
Owner of Record: Viola
S. Thomas Trust
2-K: Conference with Real Property
Negotiators
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation: Interest
in Real Property
Owner of Record: Virginia
T. Spurgin Investment Co., LLC, et. al.
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 6:45 p.m., or as soon thereafter when Council returns from Closed Session.
6.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:
6-A: Appeal of Landmarks Commission
designation of 301 Ocean Avenue as a City Landmark – recommendation to uphold the appeal and deny the Landmarks Commission
Designation of 301 Ocean Avenue as a City Landmark based on proposed
findings. Appellant: Trammell Crow Company
6-B: Appeal
of Planning Commission approval of the extension of permits related to the
9-unit condominium project at
WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPELLANT
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: Introduction
and first reading an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections
9.04.10.02.220, 9.04.10.02.030, 9.04.10.02.070, 9.04.10.02.140, and
9.04.10.02.180 pertaining to Solar Energy Systems Design Standards and related
provisions to facilitate the installation of Solar Energy Systems. (Continued from May 12, 2009.)
(This
ordinance will be continued to June 30, 2009.)
8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
8-A: Redevelopment
Agency Capital Funding Priorities: Supplemental Information on Remaining
Recommended Projects – recommendation that the City Council provide
additional information on long-term funding priorities for the Redevelopment
Agency and prioritize the remaining recommended capital improvement projects.
RELATED BUDGET INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
STAFF
REPORT – From the May 12, 2009 City Council meeting
STAFF
REPORT – From the April 14, 2009 City Council meeting
8-B: Future use of beach
property leased by Jonathan Club – recommendation to assess if there has been
a material change in the need for public use of the three beach parcels leased
to the Jonathan club for private use. If it is determined that the need for
public use has materially changed since the lease was executed in 1984, then
make appropriate findings and direct staff to notify the club that the renewal
option has been extinguished by the findings; or, if the need for public use
has not materially changed, authorize the City manager to negotiate and execute
a ten-year extension of the lease.
8-C: Water
Shortage Response Plan and declaration of an Advisory Water Shortage Emergency
– recommendation to adopt a resolution adopting a Water Shortage Response Plan;
and adopt a resolution declaring an Advisory Water Shortage Emergency effective
July 1, 2009. (Continued from May 12,
2009.)
11.
RESOLUTIONS:
11-A: Resolution
amending Preferential Parking zone G and amending Resolution 9344 (CCS), by replacing
Exhibit A -recommendation to adopt a
resolution amending Preferential Parking zone G and including Alta Avenue
between 9th and 17th Streets.
13.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13-A: Appointment
to one unscheduled vacancy to the Pier Restoration Corporation for a term ending on November 10, 2009: (Continued
from May 12, 2009)
13-B: Recommendation to accept Ted Winterer’s resignation from the
Recreation and Parks Commission.
13-C: Request
of Councilmember Bloom and Mayor Pro Tem O’Connor that the City Council direct
staff to investigate intrusive and invasive activities of "paparazzi"
photographers and videographers around areas where children congregate or
attend classes, and return with recommendations on actions that can be taken to
protect the privacy and safety of those children and their families and
teachers.
13-D: Request
of Councilmember Bloom that the City Council direct staff to return with
recommendations for memorials 1) commemorating the life and achievements of
Mayor Herb Katz and 2) commemorating the life and achievements of
environmentalist and Heal the Bay founder Dorothy Green.
13-E: Request
of Mayor Genser that the Council allocate $50,000 from the existing Council
Contingency Fund to the Pier Restoration Corporation for the production of an
additional concert in the 2009 Twilight Dance Series, and for other activities
related to the celebration of the Pier's 100th Anniversary.
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,
ADJOURNMENT.
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