052416 mins.pdfCITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 24, 2016
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Vazquez at 5:44 p.m., on
Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Tony Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ted Winterer
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Sue Himinelrich
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Terry O'Day
Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Denise Anderson -Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:44 p.m., with all
members present.
CLOSED SESSIONS There was no one present for public comment on closed sessions.
Councilmember O'Connor On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:46 p.m., to consider
recused herself at 6:59 in closed sessions and returned at 6:59 p.m., with Councilmember O'Connor
regards to Item 1.A absent, to report the following:
I.A. Conference with. Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Pico Neighborhood Association, Maria Loya and
Advocates for Malibu Public Schools v. City of Santa Monica, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 616 804
The City Attorney reported that this item was heard, with no reportable
action taken.
I.B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(4)(1): Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority v. City of
Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 563 050
The Assistant City Attorney reported and recommended the City approve
an agreement with Metro in the amount of $19,950,000 for the 4 1 Street
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and Colorado train station.
Councilmember O'Connor recused herself due to a conflict of being on the
Metro Board.
_Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to approve Agreement No. 10311 (CCS) in the amount of $19,950,000.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember O'Connor I.C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
returned at 7:01 p. in. has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): City of Santa Monica v. United States of America, et al.,
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth District Case Number 14-
55583
The City Attorney reported that this item was heard, with no reportable
action taken.
I.D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Justice Aviation, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., U.
S. District Court Case Number 2:16 -CV -2043
The City Attorney reported that this item was heard, with no reportable
action taken.
I.E. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Justice Aviation Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Part 16
Complaint, FAA Docket No. 16-16-07
The City Attorney reported that this item was heard, with no reportable
action taken.
I.F. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): City of Santa Monica v. Justice Aviation, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case Number 16ROO754
The City Attorney reported that this item was heard, with no reportable
action taken.
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I.G. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - one case
The City Attorney reported that this item was heard, with no reportable
action taken.
I.H. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(4)(2) - one case
The City Attorney reported that this item was heard, with no reportable
action taken.
TRAVEL REPORT Mayor Vazquez reported that he traveled to Washington, D.C. for the
Medal of Valor presentation for two Santa Monica Police Officers.
SPECIAL AGENDA 2.A. Proclamation: Perinatal Depression Awareness Month, was
ITEMS: presented.
2.13. Presentation of 2016 Boards & Commissions Video Report:
"Preserving, Enhancing & Strengthening our Hometown of Santa
Monica", was withdrawn by council.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Jonathan Foster, and Andria
McFerson commented on various Consent Calendar items.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to approve the Consent Calendar, reading resolutions by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PURCHASE PICKUP 3.A. Bid Award for the Purchase of Thirty One Compressed Natural
TRUCKS Gas Ford F150 Pickup Trucks, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid 94238 to Fritts Ford, a California-based company, for the
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purchase and delivery of 31 Ford F150 Compressed Natural Gas
Pickup Trucks;
2. Authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a purchase
order with Fritts Ford for the purchase and delivery of 31 Ford F150
Compressed Natural Gas Pickup Trucks in an amount not to exceed
$1,350,229 with future year funding contingent on Council Budget
approval.
ELECTRONIC DATA 3.8. Agreement for Purchase, Installation and Configuration
STORAGE AREA Services of Storage Array System, was approved.
NETWORK
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP# 72 to Nth Generation, a California-based company,
for the purchase of hardware and services related to the installation,
configuration and tree years of maintenance of an electronic data
Storage Area Network solution, to replace the City's aging
Dell/Conrpellent data storage system; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contractual
service Agreement No. 10303 (CCS) with Nth Generation in an
amount not to exceed $500,000 (includes a 10% contingency) over
a three-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council
budget approval.
NEIGHBORHOOD 3.C. Award Construction Contract for Community Development
LIGHTING PROJECT Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Lighting Project for Enhanced
safety, Walking and Community Access, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid 4SP2435 to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., a California-
based company, for the installation of new pedestrian light poles and
the replacement of existing high pressure sodium (HPS) street lights
luminaires with Light Emitting Diode (LED) street light luminaires;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10304 (CCS) with Elecnor Beleo Electric Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $738,364 (including a $67,124 contingency);
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary
change orders to complete additional work within contract authority.
PURCHASE 3.D. Purchase and Deliver Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Fuel to
RENEWABLE NATURAL Big Blue Bus, was approved.
GAS
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4228 to Clean Energy Fuels Corporation, a California -
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based company, for the purchase and delivery of Renewable Bio -
Liquid Natural Gas.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10305 (CCS) with Clean Energy Fuels Corporation for the purchase
and delivery of Renewable Bio -Liquid Natural Gas in the amount
not to exceed $2,959,499, including a 10% contingency for one year,
with four additional 1 -year renewal option(s) on the same terms and
conditions for a total not to exceed $17,671,997, with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
PARKING STRUCTURE 3.E. Award Bid for Replacement of Dry -Standpipe at Parking
IMPROVEMENTS Structures 44 & #5, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid# SP2397 to Concept Consultant, Inc., a California-based
company, for the Dry -Standpipe Replacement at Parking Structures
#4 and #5 project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10306 (CCS) with Concept Consultant, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $ 238,000 (including a 10% contingency);
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary
change orders to complete additional work within contract authority.
4. Authorize the budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts &
Budget Actions section of this report.
CULVER CITY BUS 3.F. Agreement to Manage Culver City Bus Advertising Sales
ADVERTISING SALES Program, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter
into three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 10307 (CCS)
with the City of Culver City to manage the bus advertising sales program
for Culver CityBus, with two one-year options to renew. No new costs are
associated with this program.
FIRE STATION NO. I 3.G. Design Contract Modification for New Fire Station No. 1., was
approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a first modification to professional services
agreement #9960 (CCS) in the amount of $55,000 with Rob Wellington
Quigley, FAIA Corporation, a California-based company, for additional
design services related to the complex code and zoning requirements that
relate to the Fire Station No. 1 design and the City -owned 5"' Street
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property land swap. This will result in a 5 -year amended agreement with a
new total amount not to exceed $1,825,219.
WATER TREATMENT 3.H. Sole Source Purchase of Water Treatment Chemical Analyzer
Equipment, Instruments and Reagents, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Purchasing Services
Manager to issue a blanket purchase order with Hach Company, a
Colorado -based company, for water treatment chemical analyzer equipment
and reagents. This recommended award is made as an exception to the
competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.080 (d) and is for a
total amount not to exceed $350,000 over a five-year period ending June
30, 2021 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
CITY YARDS 3.1. Grant for Santa Monica City Yards Advanced Energy District,
was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount
of $1,487,609 from the California Energy Commission:
Accelerating the Deployment of Advanced Energy Communities for
the Santa Monica Advanced Energy District project at the City
Yards, and to accept all grant renewals.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
accept the grant and all grant renewals.
3. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts &
Budget Actions section of this report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT 3.1 Purchase of a Specialized Response Vehicle for the Police
VEHICLE Department, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10308 (CCS) with Lenco hldustries, Inc., a Massachusetts-based
company, for the purchase of a Specialized Response Vehicle. This
recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive
bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.080 (b) and is for a total
amount not to exceed $316,701.
2. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts &
Budget Actions section of this report.
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BEACH DUNE 3.K. Memorandum Of Understanding for Beach Dune Restoration
RESTORATION Pilot Project, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and enter into Memorandum of Understanding No. 10309 (CCS)
with The Bay Foundation to conduct a pilot restoration of a three acre
portion of Santa Monica State Beach.
HIPPODROME 3.L. Carousel Fare Roll Back to 5 Cents on .lune 12, 2016 for Looff
CENTENNIAL Hippodrome Centennial Celebration, was approved.
CELEBRATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10959 (CCS)
entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC RIDE FEE ON JUNE
12, 2016 FOR THE SANTA MONICA PIER CAROUSEL".
PURCHASE POLICE 3.M. Purchase of Tasers for the Police Department, was approved.
EQUIPMENT
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Purchasing Services
Manager to issue a purchase order with Proforce Law Enforcement, an
Arizona -based company, for the purchase of Taser Model X26P. This
recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding
process pursuant to Section 2.24.080(d) and is for a total amount not to
exceed $232,585.18.
METER OPERATIONS 3.N. Contract Modifications for Ongoing Meter Operations and
AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement 49496 (CCS) in the
amount of $7,247,219 with IPS Group, Inc., a California-based company
and extend the term of the agreement for an additional five years for the
ongoing maintenance for parking meters and sensors, battery
replenishment, miscellaneous parts, credit card processing communication
services, and a web -based management system. This will result in a 10 year
amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $17,544,169,
with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
PURCHASE ELECTRIC 3.0. Bid Award for the Purchase of 23 Westward Industries GO -4
VEHICLES Electric Vehicles, was approved.
Recommended Action
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Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4235 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment. Inc., a
California-based company for the purchase and delivery of 23
Westward Industries GO -4 Electric Vehicles;
2. Authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a purchase
order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment. Inc. for the purchase
and delivery of 23 Westward Industries GO -4 Electric Vehicles in an
amount not to exceed $1,064,263.
PARKING STRUCTURES 3.P. First Modification for the Parking Structure Condition
ASSESSMENT Assessment, Testing, Analysis and Repair Services for Parking
Structures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 10, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a first modification to professional services
agreement 410148 (CCS) in the amount of $264,063 (including a 15%
contingency) with Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc., a California-based
company, for the development of construction documentation for Parking
Structures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 10 and for the development of a detailed
structural engineering assessment involving testing and analysis at Parking
Structures 1 and 3. This will result in a one year amended agreement with
a new total amount not to exceed $420,063 (including a 15% contingency),
with future year Rinding contingent on Council budget approval.
MINUTES 3.Q. Approval of Minutes for the City Council - Regular Meeting -
Apr 26, 2016 at 5:30 P.M., were approved.
MINUTES 3.R. Approval of Minutes for the City Council - Special Meeting -
Apr 26, 2016 at 4:30 P.M., were approved.
REPORT ON MEETING Pursuant to State law, City Clerk Denise Anderson -Warren announced that
COMPENSATION Council will receive $50 in compensation for meeting as the Housing
Authority and no compensation for meeting as the Redevelopment
Successor Agency.
SPECIAL JOINT On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a special joint
MEETING meeting with the Redevelopment Successor Agency and the Housing
Authority at 7:31p.m,, with all members present.
STUDY SESSION: 4.A. Financial Status Update, FY 2016-17 Proposed Operating
PROPOSED BIENNIAL Budget, and FY 2016-18 Proposed Biennial CIP Budget, was presented.
CIP BUDGET
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive the FY 2015-16 through FY 2019-20 Financial Status
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Update; and
2. Review and provide direction to staff regarding the FY 2016-17
Proposed Operating Budget and FY 2016-18 Proposed Biennial
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.
Questions were asked of staff and answered regarding building a Civic
Center Sports Field and a temporary field; League of Woolen SMART
Voters, fees for Landmark buildings; funding for the Mt. Olivete project;
the possibility to move the Public Landscape equipment to another location
and put down grass at the old Fisher lumberyard for a possible field while
the Airport and Memorial Parks are being created; Planning staff priorities
regarding landmarks, waiver of fees for landmarks, demolitions at historical
properties, fees or penalties for illegal demolition, whether there enough
resources in Planning to assist with these matters, Historic Preservation;
whether there a way to earmark money out of the reserves to move along
the Civic Center playing field; if there sufficient resources in Code
Enforcement; does Police have sufficient resources to enforce traffic rules
in single family neighborhoods as well as enforcing burglaries and home
invasions; Non departmental revenues, Investment income, Utility Users
Tax, Transient Occupancy tax, and Expenditures and the addition of full-
time staff; our water supply and using the Charnock funds to reach self-
sufficiency
elfsufficiency goals by 2020; andif money from the water settlement be used
for other remediation issues that may come up when working towards
creating parks and recreation purposes.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Maryanne LaGuardia (time donated
by Ben Kolmos), Victor Komlos (time donated by Will Komlos), Larry
Arreola, Dolores Sloan, Randy Grube, Carol Lemlein, John C. Smith, Ann
Hoover (time donated by Tricia Crane), Jalen Marnita, Mitch Dorf, Lance
Zuckerbraun, Andrew Browning, Lori Brown, Craig Foster, Zina Joseph,
Jerry Rubin, Mary Polhemus, Emma Polhemus, Ann Polhemus, Zoe
Muntaner, and Andria McFerson spoke on the recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
readjusting priorities to include resources in affordable housing, playing
fields, open space, mobility, and diversity; landlords not accepting Section
8 vouchers; a partnership with SAMOHI and the Big Blue Bus; create ways
to help accelerate the process to create the Civic Center sports field sooner
than the scheduled timeline; be mindful and fiscally responsible when
creating the sports field and recognize that it should be fully functioning in
order to allow for the maximum use; whether or not to allocate the full
funding, and go to the school district for a partnership to come up with the
remaining amount; earmark revenue to fund the playing fields in the next
two years, and take action to call for oversight and keeping abreast of
progress of the project.
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Motion by Councilmember/Authority Member/Agency Member
Himmelrich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Chair Pro Tem
Winterer, to adopt the staff recommendation, and direct staff to assign $3.5
million dollars to the development of the park, and that the City Manager
include an update on a quarterly basis to Council.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmernbers/Authority Members/Agency Members
McKeown, Davis, I-Iimmelrich, O'Day, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Chair Pro Tem Winterer,
Mayor/Chair Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor/Chair, the special joint meeting with the Housing
SPECIAL JOINT Authority and the Redevelopment Successor Agency was adjourned at
MEETING 10:24 p.m. and the regular City Council meeting was reconvened, with all
members present.
ORDINANCES: 7.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 251.6 (CCS)
141919TH STREET entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL DISTRICTING
MAP FOR 1419 19TH STREET", was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Davis seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1626 LINCOLN 7.B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2517 (CCS)
BOULEVARD entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE CITY'S OFFICIAL
DISTRICTING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR
A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1626 LINCOLN
BOULEVARD FROM M1 (INDUSTRIAL CONSERVATION) TO MUB
(MIXED USE BOULEVARD)", and Ordinance No. 2518 (CCS)
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entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
NO. 10310 (CCS) BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND DK BROADWAY LLC" was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
Deputy City Attorney Barry Rosenbaum included a statement for
clarification on the map ordinances for Item 7-A and 7-B. Section 1
provides that the official districting map of the City is hereby amended to
the extent set forth in Exhibit A. Except as modified by Exhibit A and by
Ordinance No. (CCS), the existing official districting map remains
unaltered. The ordinance referenced here is the ordinance that you will be
adopting in 7-B. 7-B has the same provision which is referring back to the
Ordinance in 7-A. The reason is that if we do not cross-reference them,
then the Ordinance adopted by 7-11 will nullify the Ordinance adopted by 7-
A. This is the way to make sure that both Ordinances are adopted.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving farther reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ZONING ORDINANCE 7.C. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the
Zoning Ordinance (Divisions 1-5 of SMMC Article 9) and Land Use
and Zoning Related Provisions (Division 6 of SMMC Article 9) Malting
Minor Clerical Changes, Corrections, and Clarifications, was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading the
attached ordinance amending the City's Zoning Ordinance and Land Use
and Zoning Related Provisions making minor clerical changes, corrections,
and clarifications. These amendments fall into the following general
categories: spelling, granunar, and punctuation; section references;
formatting and organization; clarification; continuity frorn prior zoning
ordinance; internal consistency with existing ordinance; and Council
direction.
Questions were asked of staff about processes, concerns about some of the
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revisions, how it affects the Zoning Code that was approved by Council,
and expressed some confusion about some of the changes. Staff responded j
to the questions by explaining that most suggested changes were to provide
continuity with other sections of the Zoning code.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Zina Josephs, Tricia Crane, Amy
Aukstikalnis (time donated by Andrew Hoyer), and Kevin Kozal spoke on
the reconunended action.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrieh, to send back to the Planning Commission items of concern in
Attachment B of item 7-C: Numbers 14 (Active uses), 23 (Reference to
Prop. S), 35 (buildings allowing bicycles on limited sidewalk space), 41
(director waivers), all between 45 56 inclusive (old codes brought back),
58 (examples of letting a 20 foot first story with no setbacks), and 61
(garage and obstacle visual obstruction), 71 (parking in front of schools),
76 (dwelling units for other than residences or dwellings), introduce and
hold first reading of the ordinance for the remaining reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, made a friendly motion to allow the City
Manager and Planning Director, to determine if any of these matters are
causing immediate complications in interpreting the Zoning Ordinance that
they come back in three weeks, and others that deal with broader issues go
back to the Planning Commission. The motion was considered friendly by
the maker and seconder.
Deputy City Attorney Rosenbaum provided clarification, and the motion,
with amendments was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DOWNTOWN 7.D. Introduction for First Reading an Interim Ordinance Extending
COMMUNITY PLAN Interim Ordinance 2487 (CCS) Establishing Development Procedures
and Standards in the Downtown Core Land Use Designation Pending
Adoption of the City's Downtown Community Plan, Waiving the
Alcohol Establishment Cap in the Bayside Commercial Zoning
Districts for Restaurants, and Prohibiting the Conversion of Existing
Full Service Restaurants into Restaurants that do not Provide Full
Service Within the BSC -1 Zone, was presented.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading an
interim ordinance extending Interim Ordinance 2487 (CCS) to August 31,
2017 establishing interim development procedures and standards pending
adoption of the Downtown Community Plan, Waiving the Alcohol
Establishment Cap in the Bayside Commercial Zoning District for
Restaurants, and Prohibiting the Conversion of Existing Full Service
Restaurants into Restaurants that do not Provide Full Service Within the
BSC -1 Zone.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Brian Dolber, Paula Larmore, Scott
Schonfeld (time donated by Carl Liseberger), Zina Josephs, and Andrew
Hoyer, spoke on the recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof, with the amendment to add
ten additional restaurant and existing fast-food courts in the Bayside
Commercial zoning district with alcohol service.
A substitute motion by Councilmember_ _ O'Connor, seconded by
Councilmember Davis, to increase the number to fifteen additional
restaurants and existing fast-food courts in the Bayside Commercial zoning
district with alcohol service.
The substitute motion did not pass by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, O'Day, O'Connor
NOES: Councilmembers McKeown, Himmelrich,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
ABSENT: None
The main motion was reintroduced and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tefn Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ZONING 7.E. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend
Santa Monica Municipal Code Table 9.11.020 Governing the MUBL,
Councidnzember O'Day u,as MUB, GC, and NC Zoning Districts to Only Apply Specific Limitations
excused at 12:23 a.m. #17 and 419 to Commercial Uses Not Currently Subject to
Discretionary Review and to Expand the Discretionary Review
Requirement for Office Uses, Media Production Support Facilities,
Medical Offices, and Dental Offices in Specific Limitation #21, was
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presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading the
attached ordinance amending the City's Zoning Ordinance for the Mixed -
Use and Commercial Districts to apply Specific Limitations #17 and #19 in
SMMC Table 9.11.020 to commercial uses that are not currently subject to
discretionary review and to expand the discretionary review applicability
for office uses in Specific Limitation #21.
Staff informed Council that the Applicant requested a minor modification
to the proposed amendment 421, a clarification to show that the conversion
of non -office or non -media production support facilities is included in the
text amendment language, because media production support facilities
while not classified as an office space, is still subject to specific limitation
21 which involves office uses.
Carl Liseberger and Paula Larmore spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Members of the public Dave Rand, Scott Schonfeld, Jennifer McElvea,
David Karle, JP Barceras, and Trevor Sterry, spoke generally in favor of
the recommended action.
Members of the public Zina Josephs, Tricia Crane, Amy Aukstikahris, and
Catherine Eldridge spoke generally in opposition to the recommended
action.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmembers
O'Connor, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer,
Mayor Vazquez
NOES: Councilmembers I-Iimmelrich, McKeown
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
STAFF 8.A. City Services Building Schematic Design, was presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS: Recommended Action
CITY SERVICES Staff recommends that the City Council review and comment on the
BUILDING schematic design and cost estimates for the City Services Building, and
direct staff to proceed with design development.
There were no members of the public present to comment on this item.
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Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9.A. Public Nearing for the City of Santa Monica's 2015 Urban
URBAN WATER Water Management Plan, was presented.
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Recommended Action
Councilfnenzber O'Connor Staff recommends that City Council:
i,i�as excused at 1: 33 a. in. 1. Hold a public hearing and receive public comment to be
incorporated into the City's 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
(UWMP);
2. Adopt Method 1, establishing 123 gallons per capita per day, as the
year 2020 target pursuant to SBx7-7 (Water Code Section 10608) as
the method for establishing the City's water usage target;
3. Approve attached Resolution No. 10960 (CCS) entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE 2015 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN."
There were no members of the public present to comment on this item.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown seconded by Ma or Pro Tem
Winterer, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Himmelrich, Davis, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers O'Day, O'Connor
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: 10.A. 2016 Boards and Commissions Report.
BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS REPORT Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review and comment on the 2016 Boards & Commissions Video
Report, and the attached Written Reports comprised of projects that
were completed during the 2015 calendar year; and
2. Direct staff to proceed with any modifications to the format of
future Boards and Commissions Reports.
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On order of the Mayor, this item was continued to the June 14, 2016
meeting.
RESOLUTIONS: 11. A Resolution No. 10961 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
TELECONFERENCING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGARDING OFFICIALS' PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS
GOVERNED BY THE BROWN ACT BY MEANS OF
TELECONFERENCING FROM OUTSIDE TIIE COUNTRY," was
presented.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution recognizing that members of City bodies may
participate in meetings by teleconfereneing from any geographic location
so long as the state requirements for open meetings are met.
There were no members of the public present to comment on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Himmelrich, Davis, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem. Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers O'Day, O'Connor
COUNCILMEMBER 13.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services
DISCUSSION ITEMS: Commission for a term ending on 0613012018, was presented.
SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION There were no members of the public present to comment on this item.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Elaine Barringer.
Councilmember Davis nominated Ellis Kirschenbaum.
Elaine Barringer was appointed by the following vote:
Barringer: Councilmembers McKeown, Himmelrich,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
Kirschenbaum: Councilmember Davis
Councilmember Davis changed her vote to Barringer, thereby appointing
Elaine Barringer by acclamation to the Social Services Commission, with
Councilmembers O'Connor and O'Day absent.
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RESIDENT SURVEYS 13.13. Request of Mayor Pro Tem Winterer and Councilmembers
Himmelrich and McKeown that the Council authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a modification of up to $40,000 to
professional services Agreement No. 10141 (CCS) with Goodwin
Simon Strategic Research, to conduct additional resident surveys to
gauge support for various potential affordable housing funding
strategies, focusing on the possibility of a .5% affordable housing
measure as well as combinations with parks and open space, was
presented.
There were no members of the public present to comment on this matter.
Motion by Councilmember Himmehich, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to adopt the staff reconunendation. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day, O'Connor
SANTA MONICA ARTS 13.C. Request of Mayor Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer and
PARENTS ASSOCIATION Councilmember Davis that the Council allocate $5000 of discretionary
funds to the Santa Monica Arts Parents Association, a 5010 nonprofit,
to help underwrite the $20,000 rental fee for Disney Concert Hall for
the Santa Monica High School Orchestra's benefit concert for victims
of terrorism. Council had previously allocated $24,000 towards the
total cost of $357,000 of the orchestra's spring Europe tour, whieh was
cancelled after the March 22nd terror attacks in Brussels. An
insurance claim has been filed to recover the trip fees and Council's
initial contribution may be recouped in part or in full, was presented.
There were no members of the public present to comment on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Mayor Pro Teen
Winterer to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Himmehrich, Davis, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day
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PUBLIC POLICY 13.D. Request of Mayor Pro Tem Winterer and Councilmember
INSTITUTE Davis that the Council award $7500 of its discretionary funds to the
Public Policy Institute of Santa Monica College to assist in covering
expenses for its recent Spring Symposium "Re -Imagine Environmental
Justice." The program presented a series of presentations, panel
discussions and debates that addressed the issue of global citizenship
and advocacy around climate change. The program notably included
intergenerational and gender -related issues in the discussion. The
ambitious program ran a shortfall and the PPI is asking for some
assistance in making up that shortfall, was presented.
Considerable discussion ensued on the fact that this is not a reimbursement
request, but instead funding is being requested to fulfill a shortfall.
Staff requested that this item be continued to a future meeting, due to a
possible conflict of interest.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Jerome Eluale, Gerry Peck, Charlie Vire, Art
Casillas, Johnathan Foster, and Andria McFerson commented on various
local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 2:08
a.m., with Councilmembers O'Connor and O'Day absent, and in memory
of Emily Hodgin.
ATTEST:
Denise Anderson -Warren
City Clerk
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