CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

 

 

MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M.

 

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS

 

 

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 27, 2009, City Council meeting.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Microsoft software license, upgrades, and tracking servicesrecommenda-tion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Dell Marketing, in the amount of $1,279,422, for the purchase of Microsoft software licenses, software license upgrades, and license tracking services over a period of five years; and authorize four additional one-year renewal options at an estimated annual expenditure of $255,885.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Setting of public hearing date for vacating excess public right-of-way within Woodlawn Cemetery – recommendation to adopt a resolution declaring the City’s intention to order vacation of a portion of excess public right-of-way within the Woodlawn Cemetery grounds, and setting a public hearing for December 8, 2009, regarding the proposed vacation.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Sewer Diversion Maintenance – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a three-year contract with General Environmental Management Inc., in the amount of $300,000, for servicing and cleaning of urban runoff sewer diversions and treatment systems.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Civic Auditorium Parking Lot and Civic Center Parking Structure use by Los Angeles County – recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Agreement 61543 with the County of Los Angeles for 325 parking spaces in either the Civic Auditorium Parking lot or Civic Center Parking Structure for $583,599.25 per year for a one year term ending 11/14/10, with an option to extend the term for a period of 15 additional months, at a license fee of $751,354.50 for the option term; and approve modification of operational policies and responsibilities.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 068101 for a 6-Unit Condominium Project at 1319 Yale Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Statement of Official Action taken upholding Appeal of Landmarks Commission Designation of 3030-3060 Nebraska Avenue as a City Landmark.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Cemetery price cost analysis, price adjustments and payment plans – recommendation to adopt a resolution revising the fee schedule for Woodlawn Cemetery Services to increase fees for interment property, endowment care and Cemetery services, and establishing payment plans and discounts.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Implementation of electronic plan check software – recommendation to authorize the City manager to negotiate and execute a contract with AVOLVE Software, in the amount of $298,000, for the purchase and maintenance of software for online site through which plans will be submitted, reviewed, checked and approved. 

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Real Property Negotiators

Property:                              1800 Stewart Street

City Negotiator:                  Andy Agle, Director of Housing and Economic Development

Under Negotiation:            Term

Lessee of Record: CF Santa Monica VI, LP

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation:  Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1):  Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Block 16 of the Woodlawn Cemetery.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Pier Sign.

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1): Makai Restaurant, 101 Broadway, Case Number BS-09COM0078 (Administrative Proceeding).

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9c California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Clean Up and Abatement Order No. R4-2008-0034, the former Gillette Paper Mate facility, 1681 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA.

 

2-F:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1): one case.

 

2-G:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Chubna et al. v. City Santa Monica,  USDC Case No. CV09-5046 CBM (Ex).

 

2-H:     Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Harris v. City of Santa Monica, Case Number LASC BC 341 569.

 

2-I:       Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1): Snyder Diamond, 1399 Olympic Blvd., Case Number 07COM-0055 (Administrative Proceeding) and Four Oaks Garage, 1547 7th Street, Case Number 06COM1408 (Administrative Proceeding).

 

2-J:      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1): Claim by City of Los Angeles Moss Avenue Coastal Interceptor Sewer System Payments.   

 


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. 

 

3.  STUDY SESSION:

 

3-A:     Discussion of concept massing, urban design, circulation and cost implications for rebuilding downtown Parking Structures 1 and 6 – recommendation to review information presented and provide direction on which concepts to pursue for schematic design for the parking structures.

 

            STAFF REPORT

            POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (Given during the November 10, 2009 meeting)

 

3-B:     Taxicab Franchising Request for Proposals Evaluation Factors – recommendation to review and provide feedback on the taxicab franchise request for proposals evaluation criteria and process.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

3-C:     Annual review of Plan for Homeless Services; update on the Action Plan to address homelessness in the City; and report from Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs staff on the status of their initiatives for homeless veterans   - recommendation to hold a public hearing on the City’s Plan for Homeless Services; and receive a progress update on the Action Plan to address homelessness in the City.

 

            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 of an interim ordinance extending the interim ordinance that modifies property development standards in the OP-4 Ocean Park High Multiple Residential District relating to sideyard setback and open space requirements until November 10, 2011. (Introduced October 27, 2009)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding section 4.04.275 to the Municipal Code banning onychectomy and flexor tendonectomy (declawing) procedures on cats. (Introduced October 27, 2009)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 7.20 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Woodlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, including eliminating residency requirement, authorize the Cemetery Administrator to adopt rules and regulations re the management, supervision and use of the Cemetery, and to enter into interment sales orders.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 


8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Exchange of City-owned property at 1920 Ocean Way with privately owned property at 1828 Ocean Avenue – recommendation to authorize a six-month “Economic Uncertainty Period,” through May 31, 2010, for staff and Neptune Walk LLC/Edward Thomas Companies (“ETC”) to negotiate and finalize the terms of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (“ENA”); and if the ENA terms are finalized by the end of the initial six-month period and if ETC demonstrates that it cannot obtain development financing, allow one six-month extension of the “Economic Uncertainty Period” at the discretion of the City Manager. 

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Recommendation to approve proposed Santa Monica Farmers Markets Rules, Regulations and Policy Guide.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-C:     Recommendation that City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopt the Redevelopment Agency’s FY 2009-2010 through FY 2013-2014 5-Year Implementation Plan.

 

            (Continued to November 17, 2009.)

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions. (Continued from October 27, 2009)

 


Board/Commission

No. of Appts.

Terms Ending

Accessibility Appeals Board

1

06/30/2013

13-B:   Annual appointments to three positions on the Pier Restoration Corporation for terms ending on November 10, 2013.

 

13-C:  Request of Councilmember Bloom and Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor that the Council direct staff to consider revisions to the Municipal Code that would expand the opportunity of Santa Monica businesses to use different types of signage, without impeding the public right of way, including temporary signs to market their goods and/or services to the public and that staff return with options and recommendations for said revisions no later than March 2010 after meeting with merchants, residents and other stakeholders.

 

13-D:  Recommendation to accept Monte Perez’s resignation from the Pier Restoration Corporation 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.  State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.)

 

ADJOURNMENT.

 

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