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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 13, 2021
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Himmelrich at 5:31 p.m.,
on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, via teleconference pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 at City
Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Sue Himmelrich
Mayor Pro Tem Kristin McCowan
Councilmember Phil Brock
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Oscar de la Torre
Councilmember Christine Parra
Absent: Councilmember Lana Negrete
Also Present: Interim City Manager John Jalili
Interim City Attorney George Cardona
City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:31 p.m., with all
members present except Councilmember Negrete. Councilmember Brock led
the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA
MANAGEMENT
Mayor Himmelrich ask Council if they would like to continue the
appointments Item 13.A. through 13.J. until July 27th, when there is a full
Council.
Motion by Mayor Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
continue the appointments until the July 27th meeting. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
CLOSED SESSIONS
There was no public comment on closed sessions.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:35 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 6:30 p.m., with all members present, except
Councilmember Negrete to report the following:
1.A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Litigation
has been Initiated Formally Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)
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(1): Alfonso Lara v. City of Santa Monica et al., Los Angeles Superior
Court, Case No. BC693323.
The Interim City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable
action taken.
1.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Litigation
has been Initiated Formally Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)
(1): Carlos Delmar v. City of Santa Monica et al., Los Angeles Superior
Court, Case No. BC714119.
The Interim City Attorney advised this Plaintiff alleges back injuries resulting
from a three-vehicle accident involving a Big Blue Bus that occurred when
plaintiff made a left turn at the intersection of Pico and La Cienega Boulevards
on September 21, 2017 and for which he contends the City is at fault. The City
does not admit these allegations, but to avoid the expense and burden of further
litigation, the City Attorney’s Office recommended settlement in the amount of
$45,000.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember de la Torre, to
approve Settlement No. 11171 (CCS) in the amount of $45,000. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Brock, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
1.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Litigation
has been Initiated Formally Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)
(1): Santa Monica Bayside Owners Association v. City of Santa Monica,
California Coastal Commission, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.
21SMCP00269.
The Interim City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable
action taken.
1.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
John Doe #1, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los
Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 20STCV36226; John Doe #1 v. City of
Santa Monica, Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court,
Case No. 20STCV39505; John UA Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica,
Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.
20STCV43543; John AI Doe v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica PAL,
et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 20STCV44059; John Doe #7,
et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court, Case No. 20STCV46215; John PS Doe v. City of Santa
Monica, Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.
20STCV48207; John FM Doe, et al. v. Roe #1, Roe #2, et al., Los Angeles
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Superior Court, Case No. 20STCV49643; John UN Doe v. City of Santa
Monica, Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.
21STCV00968; John OQ Doe, et al. v. Santa Monica PAL, City of Santa
Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21STCV04365; John
Doe #17 v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court, Case No. 21STCV07070; John Doe #18 v. City of Santa
Monica, Santa Monica PAL, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.
21STCV08464.
The Interim City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable
action taken.
CONSENT
CALENDAR:
All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Janet Morris, John Alley and Jeff
Harlen commented on various Consent Calendar items.
At the request of Councilmember Brock, Item 3.B. was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 3.B, reading resolutions by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
COVID-19 3.A. Adoption of Resolution No. 11349 (CCS) entitled “AN
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2.16 OF THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF
EXISTENCE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCLAMATIONS THERETO”, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the
Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services declaring the
existence of a local emergency in the city of Santa Monica and the
Supplements to that Order.
MINUTES 3.C. Minutes of the June 29, 2021 City Council Special Meeting, were
approved.
PARKING
STRUCTURE #3
3.B. Award Bid #2610 and RFP #2610 for the Demolition of Parking
Structure #3, was presented.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the environmental findings in the July 13, 2021 City staff report.
2. Award Bid #2610 to AMPCO Contracting, Inc., to provide demolition
construction services for the Demolition of Parking Structure #3 (PS3)
Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 11172
(CCS) with AMPCO Contracting Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$2,552,566 (including a 15% contingency);
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change
orders to complete additional work within the contract authority;
5. Award RFP #2610 to Arcadis for construction observation services for
the Demolition of Parking Structure #3 Project for the Public Works
Department; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 11173
(CCS) with Arcadis, in an amount not to exceed $172,800; and
7. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change
orders to complete additional work within the contract authority.
Staff read into the record an amendment to add to the recommended action to
6. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with
Arcadis in the amount of $172,800.
Councilmember Brock pulled this item to receive a staff report and ask
questions of staff. Questions asked and answered of staff included: is there a
reason the city is pursuing this now since there is no plan for a replacement for
this property right now; what was the rough parameters for the RFP for
housing that is proposed to be built at this location; was there a seismic study
done on this property; which other parking structures have seismic structure
issues as well; if we aren’t going to close the structure until late 2022, is there a
reason we need to vote to demolish it today, can we delay the demolition until
say December 31st to allow the merchants to benefit during the holidays; and,
what is the estimated revenue loss for closing this structure.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, to
approve the recommendation, with the amendment. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Parra, Mayor Pro Tem McCowan,
Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Brock, de la Torre
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
Councilmembers Brock and de la Torre changed their votes to ayes, making
the vote unanimous by Council.
ORDINANCES:
LIABILITY CLAIMS
7.A. Second Reading And Adoption Of Ordinance No. 2675 (CCS),
entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
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SECTION 2.44.050 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE
RISK MANAGER TO SETTLE LIABILITY CLAIMS UP TO $95,000,
AUTHORIZE THE RISK MANAGER TO SETTLE WORKER’S
COMPENSATION CLAIMS UP TO $25,000, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS
IN EXCESS OF $25,000”, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council waive reading in full and adopt the
attached Ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to adopt
the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
TASK FORCE ON THE
ENVIRONMENT
CONVERSION
7.B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter
2.67 to the SMMC converting Task Force on the Environment to the
Commission on Sustainability and the Environment, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading an
Ordinance adding Chapter 2.67 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to convert
the Task Force on the Environment to the Commission on Sustainability and
the Environment.
There was no public comment on this item.
Motion by Councilmember de la Torre, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof.
Councilmember de la Torre proposed an amendment to the name of the new
Commission to include Justice and the Environment. The amendment was
considered friendly by the seconder.
The motion, with the amendment changing the name to Commission on
Sustainability, Environmental Justice and the Environment was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Brock, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
STAFF 8.A. Housing Priority for Historically Displaced Households, was
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ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:
HOUSING
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve proposed revisions to the
Affordable Housing Production Program Guidelines and the Housing Trust
Fund Guidelines to:
1. Establish a pilot program to prioritize households on the City’s
affordable housing waitlist who were displaced by the Civic Auditorium
or I-10 Freeway projects; and
2. Incorporate changes related to Santa Monica worker priority to broaden
diversity in the applicant pool.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Paulina Sahagun, Ericka Leslie, Robbie
Jones, and Michael Soloff spoke to the recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: are there any other areas in
the city besides Belmar and areas surrounding the freeway that displaced
residence of color; what are the documents required to prove displacement or a
history of displacement; people are not being given housing, only affordable
housing, correct; the families that would be placed on the waitlist, they would
not be taken off because of income; is this being viewed as a first step that after
the pilot program, the city will be looking at other areas and means that have
had a negative impact on certain people in the community; is there a way to
identify families who may be eligible for reparations, but may not qualify for
this pilot; as we do research, can businesses be included in the database of
those affected by displacement; any idea on what the original outreach effort is
going to look like, and who are the other partners involved in getting the word
out to those impacted; are we looking at grant opportunities to assist with this
project as well; want clarification that this pilot is not a race based project, but
more about those who were displaced by these large projects; and, are there
lists of those 600 families that were displaced in order for comparison.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Parra, to adopt
the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
STREETLIGHT
ASSESSMENT
9.A. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 11350 (CCS)
entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE STREET
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS ON 10th STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA” and Resolution No. 11351 (CCS) entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE STREET
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS ON 25th STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA”, was presented.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, receive public
comment, and adopt the attached resolutions confirming assessment costs for
the installation of streetlights in the following assessment districts:
1. District “A” – 10th Street between Carlyle Avenue and Marguerita
Avenue; and
2. District “B” – 25th Street between Idaho Avenue and Washington
Avenue.
There was no public comment on this item.
Questions asked and answered of staff included, how many lights were
installed in each district, and why are these lights different from other lights
installed around town.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
adopt Resolutions Nos. 11350 (CCS) and 11351 (CCS), and the staff
recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Brock, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
REPORT ON
MEETING
COMPENSATION
Pursuant to State law, City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren announced that
Council will receive no compensation for meeting as the Public Financing
Authority.
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a special joint meeting
with the Public Financing Authority at 8:26 p.m., with all members present,
except Authority member Negrete.
CITY YARDS
MODERNIZATION
PROJECT
9.B. Adoption of Resolution No. 11352 (CCS), entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE
CITY OF A GROUND LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, AN
INDENTURE, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING
DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE
OF SANTA MONICA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE
REVENUE BONDS (CITY YARDS PROJECT), SERIES 2021,
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000,
AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS” and Resolution No. 17
(PFA), entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GROUND
LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, AN INDENTURE AND A BOND
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF
SANTA MONICA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE
BONDS (CITY YARDS PROJECT), SERIES 2021, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS”, was
presented.
Recommended Actions
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing, receive public comment, adopt the attached
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (City Yards
Project) Series 2021 (Attachment A), and approve the related documents
required for the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (City Yards Project),
Series 2021 (Attachments C, D, E, F, G, and H).
Staff recommends that the Public Financing Authority:
1. Hold a public hearing, receive public comment, adopt the attached
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (City Yards
Project), Series 2021 (Attachment B), and approve the related documents
required for the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (City Yards Project),
Series 2021 (Attachments C, D, E, F, G, and H).
There was no public comment on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, to
adopt Resolution No. 11352 (CCS) and the staff recommendation. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
Motion by Authority Member Brock, seconded by Authority Member Davis, to
adopt Resolution No. 17 (PFA), and the staff recommendation. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Authority Members Parra, Davis, Brock, de la Torre,
Chair Pro Tem McCowan, Chair Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Authority Member Negrete
MINUTES 9.C Approval of minutes for Public Financing Authority meeting, was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Public Financing Authority approve the minutes of
the March 23, 2021 meeting.
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Motion by Chair Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Authority Member Brock,
to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Authority Members de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra,
Chair Pro Tem McCowan, Chair Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Authority Member Negrete
ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Chair/Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Public Finance
Authority was adjourned at 8:33 p.m., and the regular meeting of the City
Council was reconvened, with all members present, except Councilmember
Negrete.
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSIONS:
ANNUAL
APPOINTMENTS
13.A. Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions for terms
ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021, was continued to the July 27, 2021
meeting.
Board/Commission Number of
Appointments
Term
End Date
Requirements
Airport Commission 1 6/30/2025 Santa Monica
Resident
Architectural Review
Board
2 6/30/2025 -
Arts Commission 2 6/30/2025 Work or Reside in
Santa Monica
Audit Subcommittee 1 6/30/2025 Santa Monica
Resident
Building and Fire-Life
Safety Commission
1 6/30/2025 State of California
Licensed or
Registered
Architect
2 6/30/2025 -
Commission for the
Senior
Community
2 6/30/2024 Santa Monica
Resident; Over the
Age of 60 (2)
2 6/30/2025
Commission on the
Status of Women
2 6/30/2024 Santa Monica
Resident
3 6/30/2025
Disabilities Commission 3 6/30/2024 Santa Monica
Resident; Self
Identify Person
with Disabilities (2)
3 6/30/2025
Housing Commission 2 6/30/2023 Santa Monica
Resident and
Section 8
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Member. One
Section 8
Member must be
62 years of age
or older.
2 6/30/2025 Santa Monica
Resident
Landmarks Commission 2 6/30/2025 Santa Monica
Resident
Personnel Board 1 6/30/2026 Santa Monica
Resident
Planning Commission 1 6/30/2025 Santa Monica
Resident
Recreation and Parks
Commission
1 6/30/2025 Santa Monica
Resident
Santa Monica Library
Board
1 6/30/2025 Santa Monica
Resident
Santa Monica Travel and
Tourism, Inc.
2 6/30/2025 -
Social Services
Commission
2 6/30/2024 Santa Monica
Resident
2 6/30/2025
Urban Forest Task Force 9 6/30/2023 Santa Monica
Resident or
Persons who do
Business or are
Employed in the
City of Santa
Monica
ARTS COMMISSION 13.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission
for a term ending on 6/30/2024, was continued to the July 27th meeting.
BUILDING AND FIRE-
LIFE SAFETY
COMMISSION
13.C. Appointments to two unscheduled vacancies on the Building and
Fire-Life Safety Commission for terms ending on 6/30/2024, was continued
to the July 27th meeting.
CLEAN BEACHES 13.D. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Clean Beaches
and Ocean Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee for a term ending on
6/30/2022, was continued to the July 27th meeting.
COMMISSION FOR
THE SENIOR
COMMUNITY
13.E. Appointment to two unscheduled vacancies on the Commission for
the Senior Community for terms ending 6/30/2022 and 6/30/2023, was
continued to the July 27th meeting.
DISABILITIES
COMMISSION
13.F. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities
Commission for a term ending on 6/30/2022, was continued to the July 27th
meeting.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION
13.G. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services
Commission for a term ending on 6/30/2022, was continued to the July 27th
meeting.
AUDIT
SUBCOMMITTEE
13.H. Appointment to one annual Councilmember vacancy on the Audit
Subcommittee for a term ending June 30, 2025, was continued to the July
27th meeting.
CLEAN POWER
ALLIANCE
13.I. Request of Mayor Himmelrich that the Council designate one
representative to serve as a director of the Board of Clean Power Alliance.
The Joint Powers Authority requires each Party of the governing body to
appoint and designate in writing one regular Director who shall be
authorized to act for and on behalf of the Party on matters within the
powers of the Authority. The person appointed and designated as the
Director shall be an elected or appointed member of the governing body of
the Party, was continued to the July 27th meeting.
WESTSIDE CITIES OF
COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
13.J. Request of Mayor Himmelrich to appoint a Councilmember as a
Governing Board Representative to the Westside Cities Council of
Governments (COG) and designate an Alternate Governing Board
Representative. The Joint Powers Authority and By-laws require each
City Council to designate one of its Councilmembers as a Governing
Board Representative and one Councilmember as an Alternate Governing
Board Representative, was continued to the July 27th meeting.
LOBBYIST
ORDINANCE
13.K. Request of Councilmembers Brock and Parra that Council direct
staff to return with a proposed ordinance, similar to that in place in
Beverly Hills, that: (1) more precisely defines what constitutes a
lobbyist/legislative advocate; (2) precludes any individual who in the prior
two years has been acting as a lobbyist/legislative advocate from being
appointed to a board, commission, or task force; and (3) precludes any
member of a board, commission, or task force from simultaneously acting
as a lobbyist/legislative advocate, was presented.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Mark Verville and Tricia Crane, spoke
on the recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Mayor Himmelrich, to adopt
the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Brock, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
AB 832 OUTREACH 13.L. Request of Mayor Himmelrich, Mayor Pro Tem McCowan and
Councilmember Negrete that staff create an enhanced communications
campaign to inform renter residents and property owners about the
resources available to them after the passage of AB 832 and how to access
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these resources. Staff should consider what methods (mail, doorhangers,
emails, hotline etc.) will be most inclusive and cost-effective in reaching
SM renters and property owners to help them understand their
opportunities and know where and how they apply for these resources,
was presented.
There was no public comment on this item.
Motion by Councilmember de la Torre, seconded by Councilmember Parra, to
adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Jonathan Foster and John Medlin commented on
various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Denise Anderson-Warren Sue Himmelrich
City Clerk Mayor
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