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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2001
A regular meeting ofthe Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Feinstein at
6:15 p.m., on Tuesday, January 9,2001, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Michael Feinstein
Mayor Pro Tern Richard Bloom
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Herb Katz
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones .Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CLOSED SESSIONS
RECONVENEIPLEDGE
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT:
CLOSED SESSIONS: On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council convened
at 6: 15 p.m., and then adjourned to consider closed sessions. Action taken
on closed sessions was reported at the end of the meeting.
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council convened at 7:10 p.m., with all
members present. Councilmember Genser led the assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Mayor Feinstein announced the following Council Liaison appointments to
City Boards and Commissions:
Airport Commission
ARB
Arts Commission
Building & Safety
Commission/Older Americans
Commission/Status of Women
Housing Commission
Landmarks Commission
Councilmembers Genser and Holbrook
Councilmembers Katz and Genser
Councilmembers McKeown and O'Connor
Councilmember Katz
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom
To be announced.
Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmember O'Connor
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CHANGE ORDER OF
AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR:
EARTHQUAKE
RECOVERY
RESOLUTION
Library Board
Councilmember O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom
To be announced.
Councilmember McKeown
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom,
Councilmember Holbrook
Mayor Feinstein, Councilmember McKeown
Mayor Feinstein
Councilmembers Genser and Katz
Councilmember Katz,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom
Councilmember Genser, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmember O'Connor, Mayor Feinstein
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks
Social Services Commission
Bayside District
PRC
SMC/SMMUSD
Convention & Visitors
Environmental Task Force
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded bv Councilmember Genser.
to reorder the agenda to hear Item 6, Consent Calendar first , with pulled
items heard at a later date.- This motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with all Councilmembers present.
The following members of the public commented on the Consent Calendar:
Chuck Allord and Joey Fullmer spoke against item 6-F and 6-L; Joe
Weichman, Bob Seldon, and Debbie Mulvaney spoke in favor ofItem 6-F;
Quincy spoke regarding power alternatives and election procedures.
At the request ofCouncilmember Katz, Items 6-A and 6-1 were removed
from the consent calendar. At the request ofCouncilmember McKeown,
Item 6-F was removed from the consent calendar.
Motion by Mavor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded bv Councilmember McKeown..
to approve all items, on the Consent Calendar as presented, with the
exception ofItems 6-A, 6-1 and 6-F, reading resolutions by title only and
waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, Holbrook,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom and Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
6-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution - Resolution No. 9607 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING THE CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY (January 1994 Earthquake Damage), was adopted.
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ANIMAL SHELTER
FACILITY
DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PROGRAM
6-C: Contract for design improvements at the Animal Shelter Facility _
Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 7869 (CCS) with STY Incorporated, in the amount of
$59,830, to design new kennels, remodel restroom facility, and redesign
storm water drainage at the municipal Animal Shelter, was approved.
6-D: Resolution approving Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Program -"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9608
(CCS) APPROVING THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ENGINEERING DIVISION DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR PROJECTS THAT RECEIVE
FEDERAL IDGHW A Y ADMINISTRATION FUNDING," was
adopted.
NATURAL GAS FUELING6-E: Contract for design services for the Big Blue Bus Natural Gas
FACILITY Fueling Facility - Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an amendment to Professional Services Contract No.
7445(CCS) with RNL/Interplan, Inc. dba RNL Design, in the amount of
$295,000 for a total amount not to exceed $815,000, for design of the Santa
Monica Big Blue Bus Natural Gas Fueling Facility, was approved.
BUS TRANSFER
TICKETS
SEDANS
CARPET FOR EVENT
FACILITIES DIVISION
6-G: Award of bid for bus transfer tickets - Recommendation to award
Bid No. 2802 to Electronic Data Magnetics, Inc., in an estimated amount of
$55,000, with two one-year renewal options, to furnish and deliver special
thermal bus transfer tickets required by the new automated fare boxes, was
approved.
6-H: Award of bid for two sedans - Recommendation to award Bid No.
2812 to Scott Robinson Honda, in the amount of$39,114.28, to furnish and
deliver two intermediate sedans for the Transportation Management
Division of the Planning and Community Development Department, and the
City Attorney's Office, was approved.
6-J: Award of bid for provision of carpet - Recommendation to award Bid
No. 2813 to Continental Flooring Company, in the amount of$52,143.25,
to furnish and deliver twenty rolls of carpet for the Event Facilities Division,
Community and Cultural Services Department, was approved.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
PUBLIC EDUCATION
INITIATIVES
RECYCLING OF
RESIDENTIAL YARD
WASTE
MINUTES
PICKUP TRUCKS
6-K: Contract for design and production of outreach materials for the
City's Environmental Public Education Initiatives - The City Council
authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7871
(CCS) with Cowan Communication Arts, in the amount of$101,300, for
the design and production of outreach materials for the City's
Environmental Public Education Initiatives.
6-L: Purchase orders for the recycling of residential yard waste -
Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into open
negotiations with American Waste Industries and River Ranch Recycling, in
an amount not to exceed $150,000, for purchase orders for the recycling of
yard waste collected from residents, was approved.
6-A: The minutes of August 8, 2000, City Council meeting, were
presented.
Councilmember Katz advised the reason he had pulled this item was because
he was not a Councilmember at the time and wished to abstain.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember Genser. to
approve the minutes of the August 8, 2000, City Council meeting. The
motion was approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Katz abstaining.
6-1: Award of bid for two pickup trucks - Recommendation to award Bid
No. 2795 to Claude Short Dodge, in the amount of$50,877.50, to furnish
and deliver two conventional pickup trucks with bin lifts for the Solid Waste
Management Division, Environmental and Public Works Management
Department, was presented.
Councilmember Katz advised he wished to abstain from voting due to a
conflict of interest.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember Genser. to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, and Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember Katz
None
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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On order {)fthe Mayor, the remaining Consent Calendar Item 6-F to be
heard at the end of the agenda, before public comment.
On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting recessed to a
special joint meeting at 7:25 p.m.
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING:
On order of the Mayor, a special joint meeting with the Housing Authority,
the Parking Authority and the Redevelopment Agency was convened with
all members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES4-A: HNP A-I: Minutes of the Housing Authority and Parking Authority
meetings of January 11 and 18, 2000, were presented.
Motion by Agency/Authority Member McKeown. seconded bv
Agencv/ Authority Member Holbrook, to approve the Housing Authority
and Parking Authority meeting minutes of January 11 and January 18, 2000.
The motion was approved by voice vote, with all Agency/Authority
Members present and Agency/Authority Member Katz abstaining.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
4-B: CC/HNPAIRA-l: Public comment, discussion, and identification
of Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2001/02 - recommendation to receive
public comment, hold discussion and identifY budget priorities for Fiscal
Year 2001/02, including Community Development Block Grant and Home
Investment Partnership Act Programs, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, this item was opened for public comment
The following members of the public provided input on the 2001/02 Fiscal
Year Budget: Patrick Cole, Reynaldo Cruz, Cody Armstomg, Jen Robins,
Quincy Jackson, Chelsey Antid, Emily Thomas, Courtney Zupan, Pro Se,
Chuck Allord, Daniel Ehrler, Rabbi Frwin Ruch, Diana Meier, Dawn Meier,
Dereck Launch, Terry Schieler, Jack Dillenberg, Joey Fullmer, Annette
Shoney, Don Guard, Herbert Roney, Tom Donner, Charles Donaldson,
Nehasi Lee, Annie Bird, Piedad Robertson, Betsy Hiteshaw, Karen Kaye,
Ellen Brennan, Maryanne La Guardea, Joe Glutman, Anthony Pullasa, Josh
Needle, Gary Gardon, Leslie Paonessa, Joe Pepersky, Steve Mount, Heather
Trim, Frank Schuengel, Kathleen Rawson, Ann Greenspun, Bill Imhoff,
Patricia Hoffinan, Bill Tucker, Art Har~ Lillie Schlessinger, Michael Rich,
June Stoddard, Bob Saldoll, Sandy Grant, and Rich Abelson
RECESS
On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting was recessed at 9:35 p.m.,
and reconvened at 9:45 p.m., with all members present.
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BUDGET PRIORITIES
Counci/member Holbrook
was excused at 11:45 p.m.
Counci/member McKeown
was excused at 12:04 a.m.
and returned at 12:14 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
The following members of the public provided input on the 2001/02 Fiscal
Year Budget: Joanne Leavitt, Joe Padlucci, Oscar De Ie Torre, Estela Arian,
Tiffany Davis, Veronica Casillas, Thomas Flores, Maria Loya, Araceli
Torres, Ana Jara, Mariana Mendez, Maria Vivanco, Brian Menendez, Angel
Villasenor, Robert Bryant, Mike Jackson, Cesar Chavez, Marilynn McGrath,
Judy Abdo, Martha Padilla, Patrick Cole, Ben Robbins, Quincy Jackson,
Emily Thomas, Courtney Zupan, Hector Pacheco, Jose Escane, Shari Darin,
Quincy, Tom Pratt, Craig Hamilton, Dennis Zone, Ralph Mechen, Harry
Keiley, Wendy Laufer, Rick Gates, Louise Jaffee, Mike Jordan, Julia
Brommley, Gleam Davis, Linda Sullivan, Deidre Roney, Maria Leon
Vasques, Keeley Olsen, Cesar de Ie Torre, Ilya Vaynshleyn, Ilya
Vaynshleyn, Lin de la Torre, Elias Serna, Gene Gebman, and Jerry Rubin.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Katb
to continue past 11 :00 p.rn. The motion was approved by voice vote, with
all members present.
Discussion ensued on concerns regarding the five priority items. Mayor
Feinstein encouraged residents to continue providing their input and
feedback on budget issues to the City Council.
Councilmember McKeown advised he would be leaving the dais during the
discussion of funding for the School District. Councilmember McKeown
returned to the dais upon the end of the School District discussion.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser.
to continue work on the top five priorities set last year: Education, Afford-
able Housing, Quality of Life /Neighborhood Livability, Mobility, and
Environment/Sustainability. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom and Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting was adjourned at 12:15
a.m., and the regular City Council was reconvened with Councilmember
Holbrook absent.
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ORDINANCES:
BIDDINGIPURCHASING
PROCEDURES
DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW THRESHOLDS
8-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance NO. 1998 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE
THE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES;
INCREASE THE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACTS; INCREASE THE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR
CONVENIENCE PURCHASE ORDERS; CHANGE THE WORDING
OF CERTAIN SECTIONS TO REFLECT CURRENT PURCHASING
PRACTICES; AND, CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER," was presented. (Ordinance introduced on
December 19,2000.)
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded bv Mayor Pro Tern O'Connor,
to adopt Ordinance No. 1998 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, O'Connor, Genser, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom and Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-B: Introduction and adoption of an Emergency Interim Ordinance
extending an Interim Ordinance which modifies Development Review
Thresholds in the following districts: RVC Residential Visitor
Commercial District; BCD Broadway Commercial District; C2
Neighborhood Commercial District; C4 Highway Commercial District;
C5 Special Office Commercial District; C6 Boulevard Commercial
District; C M Main Street Commercial District; CP Commercial
Professional District; Ml Industrial Conservation. District; and, LMSD
Light Manufacturing and Studio District, to 7500 square feet, and
declaring the presence of an emergency, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, the hearing was opened for public comment.
Member of the public Chuck Allord spoke in favor of this item. Member of
the public Chris Harding expressed various concerns.
Motion bv Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Feinstein. to
direct staff to evaluate letters and comments received during the public
hearing and bring the matter back on January 23,2001, with a revised
ordinance for first reading and not as an emergency ordinance. The motion
was approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Katz and Councilmember
O'Connor voting in opposition, and with Councilmember Holbrook absent.
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Counci/member 0 'Connor
was excused at 12:46 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS:
FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL
1109
Co unci/member 0 'Connor
returned at 12:48 p.m.
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER
ITEMS:
LANDMARKS
COMMISSION
PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION
Motion bv Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Genser. to direct
staff to evaluate interim ordinance procedures and recommend any changes
as necessary. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom and Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember Holbrook and Councilmember O'Connor
NOES:
ABSENT
12-A: Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9610 (CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SANTA
MONICA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1109 (SMFFA)."
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser
to adopt Resolution No. 9610 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern
Bloom and Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
13-A: Request of Jerry Rubin that the City Council direct staff to
study and return with recommendations to establish a policy
prohibiting smoking in outdoor cafeteria and coffee house patio areas.
At the request of Mr. Rubin, this item was continued to January 23,2001
14-A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Landmarks
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2002.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 23,2001
14-B: Appointment to one full term on the Pier Restoration
Corporation for term ending November 10, 2004.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 23,2001
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PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION
ELECTRIC ENERGY
CRISIS
ELECTRICITY CRISIS
COUNCIL MEETING
START TIME AND
ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
14-C: Appointments to the Pier Restoration Corporation -
Appointments to the following terms on the Pier Restoration Corporation:
One appointment for a term ending November 2001; three appointments for
terms ending November 2002; three appointments for terms ending
November 2003; and 2 appointments for terms ending November 2005, as
recommended by the Pier Restoration Corporation.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 23,2001
At the request of Mayor Feinstein, and with Councihnembers concurring,
Items 14 D and 14-F were combined.
14-D: Request ofCouncilmember Katz to discuss the electric energy
crisis and any steps the City might take to protect the residents from
the situation.
14-F: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom that staff be directed to
investigate the current crisis in the cost and availability of electricity.
On order of the Mayor, the items was opened for public comment.
Member ofthe public, Mark Olson, Region Manager Southern California
Edison, spoke regarding the energy crisis.
Motion bv Councihnember Genser. seconded bv Councihnember Katz.
authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to state and federal representatives on
behalf of the City similar in content to a resolution adopted by the City of
Rosemead addressing corporate manipulation of energy market, renewable
energy, energy conservation, reliable supplies of energy, conservation,
cautious and prudent use of energy, and similar issues. The motion was
unani.'llously approved by voice vote, with COlliicilmember Holbrook absent.
14-E: Request of Mayor Feinstein and Mayor Pro Tem Bloom to
discuss setting an earlier starting time for regular City Council
meetings and the possible need to change the order of business on the
agenda from that currently observed, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, this item was opened for public comment. Member
of the public, Chuck Allord, expressed various concerns regarding this item.
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Motion by Mayor Feinstein. seconded by Councihnember Genser. to direct
staff to poll Councihnembers on how early they can arrive; whether closed
sessions can be completed before the start of the regular meeting; evaluate
the order of the agenda as to which items can be moved up and if there are
disadvantages to reordering; evaluate how it will affect KCR W coverage;
return with recommendations on starting times for closed sessions, for
regular meetings and for special meetings, on January 23, 2001. The motion
was unanimously approved by voice vote, Councihnember Holbrook absent.
CROSSWALK DESIGN On order of the Mayor, the remaining item of the Consent Calendar.
6-F: Contracts for Crosswalk Design and construction management
services and resolution accepting grant funds from MT A - Resolution
No. 9609 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE L.A. COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUmORITY TO RECEIVE $857,000 IN
GRANT FUNDS," was adopted and the City Manager was authorized to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 7870 (CCS) with Willdan, Inc., in the
amount of $360,000, for Phase 2 Crosswalk Design Services; and an
amendment to Contract No. 7583 (CCS) with CBM Consulting, in the
amount of$115,000 for a total amount not to exceed $340,000, for Phase 1
Project/Construction Management Services, was presented.
Councihnember McKeown advised he had pulled this item in order to
discuss the addition of the intersection of 26th and Washington to this phase
of the contract.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Feinstein.
to approve staff report, amended to add the intersection of 26th and
Washington to Phase II to the Contract.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councihnember
O'Connor. to approve as originally presented.
Discussion ensued regarding the lack of noticing and public input on the
proposal. Councilmember McKeown thereafter withdrew his original
motion.
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PUBLIC INPUT:
CLOSED SESSIONS:
The motion was approved by the following vote:
II!m1l
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Mayor Pro
Tern Bloom and Mayor Feinstein
Councilmember Katz
CouncilmemberHollirook
NOES:
ABSENT:
Member of the public, Chuck Allord addressed the Council regarding
preferential parking. Joe Natoli spoke regarding the Pier Restoration
Corporation and his concerns regarding the director. Quincy spoke
regarding the voting process.
On the order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed to Closed Session at
I :20 a.m., and reconvened at 2:05 a.m. to report the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiator:
City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director.
Bargaining Units: Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109
ACTION:
See action taken under Item 12-A.
Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Santa
Monica Chamber of Commerce v. City of Santa Monica, LASC
Case No BS 066 516.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: U-Haul
Co.. et at v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 00-10225 NM
(Rzx).
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
16-D: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Alice Cole.
et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055 183.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: Two.
ACTION:
Two cases heard. No reportable action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT:
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting ofthe City Council was
adjourned at 2:10 a.m., to January 23,2001.
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January 9,2001