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M-3/23/1999 (2) 860 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 23, 1999 A regular meetIng of the Santa Mornca City Council was called to order by Mayor O'Connor at 628 pm, on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at the Mam LIbrary AudItorium, 1343 6th Street Roll Call Present Mayor Pam O'Connor Mayor Pro Tern Ken Genser Councllmember MIchael FeinsteIn Councilmember Robert T Holbrook Councdmember Kevin McKeown Councllmember Paul RosensteIn Also Present CIty Manager John Jalib CIty Attorney Marsha Jones Moutne CIty Clerk Mana M Stewart CLOSED SESSIONS On order of the Mayor, the CIty Counctl convened at 6 28 pm, and then recessed to consIder the followmg closed sessions 16-A Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Santa Monica Housin& Council v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. Be 184061. There was no reportable actIon taken 16-B Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Tiffany Allen v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 049021. There was no reportable actIon taken 16-C Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Number of Cases: Two. There was no reportable action taken 1 March 23, 1999 I I I I I I 861 RECONVENEIPLEDGE On order of the Mayor the Cny CouncIl reconvened at 7 17 pm, wIth all members present Councllmember McKeown led the assemblage m the Pledge of Allegiance JOINT MEETING WITH At 7 18 pm, a SpecIal Jomt Meetmg of the CIty CouncIl and the Parkmg PARKING AUTHORITY Authonty was convened 100 WILSHIRE PARKING LEASE CC/PA-l Resolutions assigning parking lease from 100 Wilshire Associates to Douglas Emmett Realty Fund - Staff presented recommendatlOns to City CouncIl and Parkmg Authonty to adopt resolutions approvmg assignment of parkmg lease from 100 Wtlshrre Associates to Douglas Emmett Realty Fund, and authorizmg the City Manager and the ExecutIve Secretary, respectIvely, to execute Consent to AsSIgnment Member of the pubhc Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns Ken Kutcher spoke m support of the recommendation MotIon by CouncIlmernber Femstem, seconded by Councllmember McKeown, to approve staff recommendatlOns and adopt CIty Councll Resolution No 9376(CCS) and Parking Authonty ResolutIOn No 232(PAS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SMiA MONICA APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO 1828(CCS) FROM 100 WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES TO DOUGLAS EMMETT REALTY FUND 1998," AND "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO 1828(CCS) FROM 100 WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES TO DOUGLAS EMMETT REAL TY FUND 1998," respectively The motion was approved by the followmg vote AYES CouncIlmembers Femstein, McKeown, Rosenstem, Holbrook, Mayor pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None NOES ABSENT On order of the Mayor, the speCIal Jomt meetmg was adjourned and the regular City Councll meetmg was convened at 7 29 pill, wlth all members present CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented to conSIder and approve all Items m one mottOn unless removed from the calendar for dISCUSSIon 2 March 23, 1999 MINUTES EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY HOMELESSNESS PLAN 862 Member of the pubhc Joy Fuller expressed vanous concerns Vincent COb] A G Velks, Elame Golden Gealer, Todd Isreahte, Don RIchards, MIldred Borden, Michael Attar and Ron Velks addressed Item 6-D and spoke agam the two-hour parking wIthout permlt, and in favor of parkIng by permIt only Bnan Hutchmgs and Pro Se spoke m favor of 6-C and of homeless Issues Ken Ward addressed Councd on Item 6-L and m favor of more sIdewalks and safety prevention At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Item 6-D was pulled from the Consent Calendar At the request of Councilmernber McKeown, Item 6-M was pulled from the Consent Calendar Motton by Councllmember Feinstem, seconded by Mavor O'Connor, to approve all Items on the Consent Calendar as presented except for Items D and M, readmg resolutIons and ordmances by tItle only and waJ.vmg further readmg thereof The motIon was approved by the following vote AYES Councilmembers Holbrook, Rosenstem, McKeown, Femstem, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None I NOES ABSENT 6-A The minutes of February 2, 1999, CIty CouncIl meetmg were approved 6-B Earthquake Recovery Resolution - ResolutIon No 9377 (CCS) entItled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted 6-C Resolution No. 9378(CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING FOR A NATIONAL PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS," and requestmg the PreSIdent of the Umted States and Congress to develop and lffiplement a comprehensive natIonal plan for the homeless was adopted I .., :> March 23, 1999 I I I 863 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT 6-E Resolution No. 9380(CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SA.""il"T A MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE FOR THE PURCHASE (IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000), AND INSTALLATION OF OPTICOM TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRE-EMPTION EQUIPl\1ENT WITH JOHN C HENBERGER CO , INC WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING;- was approved LEASE -100 WILSHIRE 6-F Lease of space at 100 Wilshire Blvd. for public safety radio equipment - The recommendatlOn to authonze the City Manager to negotiate and execute Lease No 7467(CCS) with 100 Wilshire Associates, for the purpose of contInued utilizabon of rooftop space for Santa Momca- owned pubhc safety radlO eqUipment, was approved BUS TAlT.T.IGHTS 6-G Purchase ofmiscellanwus bus taillights - The recommendation to award Bid No 2748 to Umversal Coach Parts, at specified urnt pnces, WIth two one-year renewal options for the purchase of nuscellaneous tmllIghts for the TransportatIon Department, was approved METAL REFUSE BINS 6-H Purchase of2-cubic yard front loading metal refuse bins - The recommendatIon to award Bid No 2747 to Consolidated Fabricators Corp , at specIfied unit pnces, With one one-year renewal optIon, to furnIsh 2-cubIC yard front loading metal refuse bms for the Envlfonmental & Pubhc Works Department, was approved PURCHASE OF MINI- TRUCK 6-1 Purchase of one gasoline powered mini truck - The recommendatIon to award BId No 2744 to Albertson Olds/Chevrolet, 10 the amount of $22,41620, to deliver one gasoline powered 4X4rnmt truck With extended cab for the Poltce Department, was approved SPORTS ADVISORY COUNCIL 6-1 Recommendation to endorse the Recreation & Parks Commission and the Sports Advisory Council's involvement in the SM-MUSD's planning process for use of Proposition X bond funds - The recommendation to endorse the Recreation & Parks Comrrussion and the Sports AdVISOry CouncIl partiCipation 10 the planning process for Santa Monica-Mahbu Urnfied School DIstnct's use of Pro po sitton X School faClhtles bond funds mc1udmg use of funds for school-based recreatlOnal improvements, was approved 4 March 23, 1999 864 ELECTRIC SHUTTLE BUSES 6-K Purchase of two electric shuttle buses - The recommendatlOn to I authonze the City Manager to negotiate and execute sole source Agreement No 7468 (CCS), in the amount of $520,000, WIth APS Systems to purchase two 26-foot, low-floor electric buses, necessary spare parts and test eqUlpment for the Transportation Department, was approved STREET RESURFACING 6-L Contracts for the construction of street improvements for 1997-98 Street Resurfacing Project - The recommendation to authonze the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No 7469(CCS) With Sylvia ConstructiOn, Inc , m the amount of $2,445, 717, for the 1997-98 Street Resurfacmg Project, and, to authonze the City Manager to negouate and execute Contract No 7470(CCS) with C M I Engineering Consultants, in the amount of$129,220, for construction management services for the proJ ect was approved PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE 6-D Resolution establishing Preferential Parking Zone SS Mayor Pro Tern Genser directed questions to staff based on the concerns raised by members of the public Staff responded and proVided appropnate mformatlOn Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Genser, seconded by Counci1mernber Rosenstein, to approve the negative declarauon for the proposed zone and I adopt ResolutiOn No 9378(CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE 5S," on 2300 and 241h Street between Wilshire Boulevard and California Avenue, amended to proVide for no parkmg between 7 00 am, to mldmght Without a penrut, daily Substitute motion by CouncIlrnember McKeown, seconded by Councilrnember Holbrook, to direct staff to meet with reSidents and return at the next Council meetmg with complete mformatlOn so CouncIl can act as quickly as possible, and have the input from reSidents on adjacent streets The substitute motion fatled by the followmg vote AYES NOES ABSENT Councl1members McKeown, Holbrook Counctlmembers Femstein, Rosenstem, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None 5 March 23, 1999 I I I I r c 865 The main motion was approved by the followmg vote AYES Councilmembers Holbrook, Rosenstem, McKeown, Feinstem, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None NOES ABSENT MAIN STREET ASSESS- 6-M Resolution of Intention to set public hearing to establish a Main MENT DISTRICT Street Business Improvement Area Assessment District and to repeal Resolution No. 9018(CCS) ORDINANCES: TRANSPORTATION MGMT. PLAN Staff responded to questlOns from Councllmember McKeown regardmg car dealerslups in the affected mstrict Motion by Councllmember Femstem, seconded by Mayor O'Connor, to approve recommendatIOn and adopt ResolutIOn No 9381(CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MODIFY AND AMEND THE MAIN STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A.1\ID REPEALING RESOLUTION NO 9018(CCS)," and to set a pubhc heanng for first reading of the proposed ormnance on Apnl13, ]999 The mob on was approved by the followmg vote AYES Counctlmembers Holbrook, Rosenstem, McKeown, Femstein, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None NOES ABSENT 8-A Staff presented for adoption and second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF TRF. MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN ORDINANCE BY UPDATING TERMINOLOGY TO REFLECT INDUSTRY STANDARDS, ADDRESSING CHANGES IN AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS, AND CLARIFYING EXISTING LAW." 6 March 23, 1999 STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS CLOVERFIELD WIDENING PROJECT 866 Motion by Councdmember Holbrook, seconded by CouncIlmember I McKeown, to adopt Ordmance No 1 938(CCS), readmg by tItle only and W81vmg further reading thereof The motton was approved by the foUowmg vote AYES Councllmembers Holbrook, Rosenstein, McKeown, Femstem, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None NOES ABSENT 9-A Approval of final design for the Cloverfield Boulevard Widening Project, Phase D, purchase and sale of property necessary for the widening project - Staff presented recommendations to adopt Addendum No I to Final Environmental Impact Report, approve the final design for the Cloverfield Boulevard WIderung Project, Phase II, authonze the CIty Manager to negotIate and execute Contract No 7471 (CCS) With Southern Califonna Disposal, in the amount of $38,896, for the purchase of property located on Delaware Avenue, to negotiate and execute a contract with Southern Cahforma DIsposal, m the amount of $64,390, for the sale of surplus property located at the Dty Yards, and to adopt resoluttons Walvmg advertIsement requirements, authonzmg the sale of surplus property and excess right-of way, and a resolutlOo of mtent to order vacation of excess I street right -of-way On order of the Mayor the pubhc hearing was opened Joy Fuller expressed her concerns There being no other speakers, the public heanng was closed Motion by Counctlmember Rosenstem, seconded by Counctlmember Femstem, to adopt Addendum No 1 to the Fmal EnVIronmental Impact Report The motion was approved by the following vote AYES Counctlrnembers FeinstelO, McKeown, RosenstelO, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None NOES ABSENT 7 I March 23, 1999 867 I Mobon by Counctlmember feinstem, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook.. to approve the final design for the Cloverfield Boulevard Wldening ProJect, Phase II The monon was approved by the followmg vote AYES NOES ABSENT Councumembers Holbrook, Rosenstem, McKeo~'tl, Femstein, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None Motion by Counctlmember Holbrook seconded by Counctlmember Femstem, to adopt Resolution No 9382(CCS), enbtled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA W AlVING ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CITY YARDS IN BLOCK 29 OF ERKENBRECHER SYNDICATE SANTA MOl\TJCA TRACT," readmg by title only and wmvmg further readmg thereof The motton was approved by the following vote AYES I NOES ABSENT Councilmembers Femstein, McKeown, Rosenstem, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None MOllon by Counctlmember McKeown, seconded by Councllmember Holbrook, to adopt ResolutlOn No 9383 entitled "A RESOLUTION Of THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF EXCESS RIGHT-Of-WAY PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DELAW ARE AVENUE AND HIGH PLACE IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," readmg by title only and WaIvmg further readmg thereof The motion was approved by the followmg vote AYES NOES ABSENT I Councdmemhers Holbrook, Rosenstem, McKeown, Femstem, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None 8 March 23, 1999 NON.CONFORMING SIGNS 868 MotIon by Counctlmember McKeown, seconded by Councllmember I Holbrook, to adopt ResolutIOn No 9384(CCS) entItled ~'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF EXCESS STREET RIGHT- OF WAY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DELAWARE AVENUE AND HIGH PLACE," readmg by title only and WaIvmg further readIng thereof The motion was approved by the following vote AYES Councdmembers Femstein, McKeown, RosensteIn, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None NOES ABSENT MotIon bv Councllmember FeInstem, seconded by Councllmember Holbrook., to authorize the CIty Manager to negottate and execute Contract No 7471(CCS), as recommended The motIon was approved by the following vote AYES Councdmembers Holbrook, RosensteIn, McKeown, FeInstem, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None I NOES ABSENT 9-B- Citywide sign inventory and enforcement process for non- conforming signs - Staff presented recommendatIOns to provide mput on the meritonous sign critena; direct staff to wtiate an amendment to the Sign Ordmance to exclude meritonous sIgns from the requrrements of Sectlon 9 52210 (d) and create the designatton and certrlication process for meritorious signs. and authorize the City Manager to negotIate and execute an amendment to Contract No 6972(CCS) with Larlon/Lamb Associates, m an amount not to exceed $25,000, for addt.t1onal services related to the CItYWIde SIgn mventory The following members of the public spoke on trus matter Joy Fullmer and Brian Hutchmgs expressed vanous concerns Darnel Ehrler, representmg the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the recommendatlon Motion bV Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Counctlmember RosensteI!!, to approve staff recommendatIOn 9 I March 23, 1999 I I I WRITfEN COMMUNICATIONS: COUNCll..MEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS: MONTANA A VK MASTER PLAN 869 MotlOn by Councilmember Rosenstem to amend motion to direct staff to estabhsh the reVIew board/task force that IS proposed m the report earlIer than recommended, to work with the community to develop detads, to host commurnty mput process, and to continue workmg WIth the Chamber on tins project MotIOn accepted as fnendly Monon by Mayor Pro T em Genser, to advertIse the community and business appointments to the reVIew board/task force the same as other board and corrumSSIon vacanCIes and accept recommendatIOns for nommatlOns from eXIstl.ng boards as proposed MotIon accepted as frIendly AYES Councilmembers Femstein, McKeown, Rosenstem, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Genser, Mayor O'Connor None None NOES ABSENT 13-A Request of A. Holcomb to address Council requesting funding for a full-time foot-bicycle Police patrol for area south of Pico from 4th Street and west to the beach. The matter was withdrawn at the request ofMs Holcolmb 14-A Councilmember McKeown presented his request to direct staff to suggest a process for development of a Montana Avenue Master Plan, returning to Council with an appropriate timetable. Member of the publIc Robm Waner spoke in support of the request There bemg no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public heanng Mohon by Councllrnernber McKeown, seconded by Councdmember F emstein, to approve request and return for Counctl considerahon as part of the budget pnoritIes The motion was unanImously approved by VOIce vote, WIth all Counctlmembers present Motion by Councilmember Feinstem, seconded by Councilmember McKeown., to contmue the meetmg past 11 00 P m MotIon approved by VOIce vote, WIth Counctlmember Rosenstem votmg agamst the motIOn 10 March 23> ] 999 870 MAYOR'S CONFERENCE 14-B Mayor O'Connor presented a request to approve travel funds I for having attended the U.S.-China Mayor's Conference on Building Liveable and Economically Vibrant Cities for the 21st Century, sponsored by the US Conference o(Mayors~ January 29-31,1999. Motion by CouncIlmember Rosenstem, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Genser, to approve request Motion unanImously approved by voice vote, With all Councilmembers present GUN CONTROL 14-C Mayor O~Connor and Mayor Pro Tempore Genser presented their request to direct the City Attorney to draft gun control measures including: a prohibition on Santa Monica firearms dealers from selling a handgun to anyone who has purchased one in the State of California in the previous thirty days; a ban on the sale of large ammunition magazines for assault weapons; a prohibition on the sale or lease of guns without child safety or trigger locks; and direct statT to prepare an analysis of litigation against the gun industry for product liability and negligence for selling guns without safety features. Members of the pubhc Art CasIllas and Brian Hutchmgs spoke In favor of the request Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Genser, to I approve request MotIOn unanimously approved by V01ce vote, WIth all Councdmemhers present QUALITY AND SAFETY 14-D Mayor O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tempore Genser presented STANDARDS FOR GUNS their request to support state legislation SB15 (Polanco) to establish basic quality and safety standards for handguns manufactured and sold in California. MotIon by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Genser, to approve request Motion unammously approved by VOlce vote, WIth all Councilmembers present PUBLIC INPUT 15 PUBLIC INPUT. Member of the publIc Chuck Allord addressed CouncIl regardmg the need for enforcement of CIty laws and accountablhty when there is lack of enforcement Bnan Hutchings addressed Council regardmg various Items I 11 March 23, 1999 I I I ADJOURNMENT 871 On order of the Mayor, the Cny CouncIl meetmg was adjourned m memory of Mane Kanan, Mrs Zmner and Beth ShapIro at 11 24 pm, to a specIal meeting on March 30, 1999, at 7 00 P m -- ATTE~ ~b_~_.~ ~ _~~..~ Mana M Stewart City Clerk Pam O'Connor Mayor APPROVED ~ 12 March 23, 1999