M-2/27/2001 (2)
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
A regular meeting ofthe Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Feinstein at
5:17 p.m., on Tuesday, February 27,2001, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Michael Feinstein
Mayor Pro Tern Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor (arrived at 6:15 p.rn.)
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
RECONVENEIPLEDGE On order of the Mayor the City Council reconvened at 5: 17 p.m., with
Councilmember O'Connor absent. Councilmember Holbrook led the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented, whereby all items are considered and
approved in one motion unless removed from the calendar for discussion.
The following members of the public addressed various items on the
Consent Calendar: Joey Fullmer, Pro Se, and Chuck Allord.
At the request ofCouncilmember Katz, Item I-A was pulled off the Consent
Calendar. At the request ofCouncilmember Genser, Item I-J was pulled off
the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Holbrook,
to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented with the
exception of itemsl-A and I-J, reading resolutions and ordinances by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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EARTHQUAKE
RECOVERY
2012-24 & 2021-29 MAIN
STREET
CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION
STUDIES
CIVIC CENTER
PLANNING PROCESS
BIG BLUE BUS -
ALCOHOL/DRUG
POLICY
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember O'Connor
NOES:
ABSENT:
I-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution - Resolution No. 9621 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL
EMERGENCY," was adopted.
l-C: Contract amendment for environmental analysis for mixed use
projects at 2012-24 and 2021-29 Main Street - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to
Contract No. 7744 (CCS) with EIP Associates, for a new total amount of
$122,110.45, to conduct a new analysis to prepare an Environmental Impact
Report for proposed construction oftwo mixed-use buildings, located at
2012-24 Main Street and 2021-29 Main Street, was approved.
I-D: Classification and compensation consulting services for City
employment positions - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Agreement No. 7889 (CCS) with Hay Management
Consultants, in the amount of $30,000, for classification and compensation
consulting; was approved.
l-E: Provision of Civic Center planning process services -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 7890 (CCS) with ROMA Design Group, in the amount of
$725,000, to provide professional services for the Civic Center Planning
process, was approved.
I-F: Big Blue Bus revised Alcohol and Anti Drug Program Policy-
recommendation to adopt a revised Alcohol and Anti-Drug Program Policy
for the Big Blue Bus was approved.
STREETLIGHT CIRCUIT I-G: Street Light Circuit Conversion Adelaide Drive - recommendation
CONVERSION to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Contract No. 7891
(CCS) with Benergy, Inc., in the amount of$159,540, for construction of
the Adelaide Drive Street Light Circuit Conversion Project, was approved.
SEWER REPAIR
I-H: Repair of Earthquake-Damaged Sanitary Sewer Mains-
recommendation to waive competitive bidding and authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7892 (CCS) with Preussag
Pipe Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of$2,529,809, for sewer repairs in
February 27, 2001
LEASE OF OFFICE
SPACE
AERIAL LIFT TRUCKS
MINUTES
REFUSE COLLECTION
VEmCLES
the area bounded by Pico Boulevard, the Easterly City Limits, Ocean Park
Boulevard and 4th Street; and, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute professional services Agreement No. 7893(CCS) with Tetra
Tech ASL, Inc., in the amount of $346, 120, for construction management
and inspection services for the project, was approved~
1-1: Sublease office space at 1717 Fourth Street - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 7894
(CCS) with Times Mirror Company to sublease additional office space
located at 1717 4th Street.
l-K: Purchase of two aerial lift trucks - recommendation to award Bid
No. 2818 to Altec Industries, Inc., in the amount of$158,534.29, to furnish
and deliver two 35-foot aerial lift trucks for the Environmental & Public
Works Management Department, was approved.
I-A: Approval of minutes for October 10 and October 24,2000, City
Council meetings.
Councihnember Katz advised he had pulled this item off because at the time,
he was not a Councihnember yet and wished to abstain from action.
Motion by Councihnember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to
approve the minutes, as submitted. The minutes were approved by voice
vote, with Councihnember Katz abstaining and Councihnember O'Connor
absent.
I-J: Purchase of refuse collection vehicles -recommendation to award Bid
No. 2810 to Golden State Truck Center, in the amount of$931,068, for
four 30-cubic yard automated side loader refuse collection vehicles for the
Environmental & Public Works Management Department, was presented.
Staff replied to questions ofCouncihnember Genser regarding the type and
quality of the vehicles.
Motion by Councihnember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to
approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councihnembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, Mayor
Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councihnember O'Connor
NOES:
ABSENT:
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RECESS/CLOSED
SESSIONS
Councilmember 0 'Connor
arrived at 6: 15 p. m.
On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting recessed at 6:28
p.m., to hear closed sessions. Action taken on closed sessions was reported
at the end of the meeting:
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council reconvened to its regular meeting
at 6:52 p.m., with all members present.
SPECIAL ITEMS 4-A: Recognition of participating Councilmembers in recent Super
SUPER BOWL-A- THON Bowl-A- Thon by Chamber of Commerce.
TIME-LIMITED
PARKING ZONES -
REMOVAL OF PARKED
VEmCLES
SPEED LIMITS
Members of the Chamber of Commerce recognized and thanked
Councilmembers for recently participating in the event.
7-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance requiring the
removal of vehicles from time-limited parking zones, within the posted
time limits, and amending the Santa Monica Municipal Code.
On order of the Mayor, this item was withdrawn at the request of staff.
7-B: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS PURSUANT TO AN
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY AND THE CALIFORNIA
VEmCLE CODE AND AMENDING THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.12.490."
On order ofthe Mayor, and there being no one for public comment, the
public hearing was opened and closed.
Motion bv Mayor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded by Councilmember McKeo~
to introduce the ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, and to direct staff to look at the various streets
discussed during deliberations including 5th Street between Wilshire and
Montana, Ocean Park Boulevard from Centinela to 23rd Street, and Dewey
Street. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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VALET PARKING - 7 -C: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance entitled: "AN
FILING AND SPACE USE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
FEES FOR PERMITS ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, OPERATING
CONDITIONS AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS FOR VALET
PARKING," AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9622 (CCS)
ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING FILING FEES AND SPACE USE FEES FOR
VALET PARKING PERMITS."
On order of the Mayor, there being no one present to comment, the public
hearing was opened and closed.
Discussion ensued regarding conditions imposed on permits. The City
Attorney suggested a change to Section 6.120.140 of the proposed
ordinance to address Council's concerns. The suggested amendment would
read: "(a) Conditions reasonably necessary to protect the peace and
tranquility of any residential area, mitigate traffic impacts . . . . welfare and
safety, may be imposed on permits and modified subject to permit holders'
rights to notice and the opportunity to be heard."
There was also discussion regarding Section 6.120.150 and the use of the
term "franchise" relative to the establislunent of rules and regulations.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded bv Councilmember Katz, to
introduce the ordinance and adopt the resolution, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof, and amended to reflect the changes
suggested by the City Attorney to Section 6.120.140, and deleting the term
"franchise" from Section 6.120.150. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
AYES:
STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING: MID-YEAR
BUDGET REVIEW
On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council recessed at
7:50 p.m., to a special joint meeting with the Housing Authority, the Parking
Authority and the Redevelopment Agency, with all members present.
8-A: CCIHA/P AlRA-1: Fiscal Year 2000-01 Mid- Year Budget Review
and adoption of associated budget changes including designation of FY
1999-00 year end savings for major Capital Improvements or other
potential uses - recommendation that City Council and the Redevelopment
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Agency adopt Resolution Nos. 9624 (CCS) and 470 (RAS), respectively;
amending the budget for the FY2000-01; that City Council adopt Resolution
No. 9623 (CCS) changing job classifications and adopting salary rates for
various positions, approve Resolution No. 9625 (CCS) revising the City's
FY2000-0 I Gann Limit, and, approve two promissory notes making funds
immediately available for affordable housing projects.
The following members ofthe public spoke in support offunding the Arts,
education; and child care: Joey Fullmer, Donna Block, Maria Leon Vasquez,
Gleam Davis, Carol Coote, Mark Maurence, Ralph Mechur, Judy Abdo,
Louise Jaffe, Jean Gebman, and Quincy.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom.. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
adopt Resolution Nos. 9623,9624, and 9625 (CCS), reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
Motion by Agency Chair Pro Tern Bloom.. seconded by Agency Member
O'Connor. to adopt Resolution No. 470 (RAS), reading by title only and
waiying further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Katz, Genser, Holbrook, O'Connor,
McKeown, Chair Pro Tern Bloom, Chair Feinstein
None
None
Motion by Council/Agency Member O'Connor. seconded by Mayor/Chair
Pro Tern Bloom, to approve the promissory notes presented. The motion
was approved by the following yote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency/Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown,
Genser, Katz, Chair/Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Chair/Mayor
Feinstein
None
None
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Counci/member McKeown
was excused at 8:40 p.m.,
and returned at 9:02 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL MEETING
EXPANSION OF BIG
BLUE BUS FACILITY
Councilmember McKeown excused himself at 8:40 p.m., during the
discussion of financial assistance to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
School District, due to a conflict of interest. Councilmember McKeown
returned at 9:02 p.m., after the end of the discussion on the School District
Motion bv Mayor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded bv Councilmember Katb of$3
million balance, allocate $500,000 to the Santa Monica Education
Foundation Endowment for Music and Arts, conditioned that when the
endowment fund reaches the $5,000,000 level, half of the funding may be
allocated earlier (at the discretion of staff) and that the City Manager work
with the Foundation to formulate a plan for use of the funds; $150,000 for
Barnum Hall restoration; and that balance of $3 million be earmarked for
existing capital improvement projects to be determined by staff and
recommended to Council in the future. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order ofthe ChairlMayor, the joint special meeting was adjourned at
9: 1 0 p.rn., and the City Council recessed and then reconvened to its regular
meeting at 9:30 p.rn., with all members present.
8-B: Master Plan to allow expansion of the City' Big Blue Bus facility-
recommendation to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 9626
(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE BIG BLUE BUS FACILITY EXPANSION MASTER
PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS;" adopt Resolution No. 9627 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE
BIG BLUE BUS FACILITY EXPANSION MASTER PLAN;" and
introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.04.08.22.060AND
9.04.08.34.060 TO ADDRESS HEIGHT AND FLOOR AREA OF CITY-
OWNED PARKING STRUCTURES LOCATED IN THE C4 AND Ml
DISTRICTS WEST OF LINCOLN BOULEVARD AND SECTION
9.04.1O.04.070(A) TO ALLOW FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
BOARD MODIFICATION TO THE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
FOR PAVED AREAS WHICH PROVIDE PARKING PRIMARILY FOR
BUSES AND SIMILAR OVERSIZED VEHICLES," was presented.
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LIBRARY EXPANSION -
mSTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM
The following members of the public spoke against the proposed public
parking lot, Phase 5: Larry Beufait, Mike Nicho, Mark Boxon, Steve
Carrere, Chuck Allord, Frederick Nason, and Kelly Olsen.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to adopt Resolution Nos. 9626 and 9627 (CCS), reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded bv Councilmember O'Connor,
to approve Phases 1-4 of the Plan only, and not approve Phase 5. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to
introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof, only as to modifYing the landscape
requirements. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Genser,
Katz, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-C: Santa Monica Main Library Expansion - Recommendation to
incorporate an additional 5,000 square feet of space in the Santa Monica
Main Library Expansion and renovation project for the Santa Monica
Historical Society Museum; approve major lease terms; authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute Lease Agreement No. 7895 (CCS) with
the Museum; and to amend the professional service agreement with Moore
Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners, in the amount of$150,000, for
related design services.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PREFERENTIAL
PARKING WNE
COUNCIL ITEMS:
PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION
Member of the public Mary Booth spoke in favor of the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to
approve staff recommendation, amended to require that the Historical
Society Museum be open some hours in the evening and/or weekends to
allow for the most accessibility by members of the general public.
AYES
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT
9. Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 9628 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
PREFERENTIAL PARKING WNE E, BORDERED BY SAN
VICENTE BOULEVARD, 26TH STREET, CARLYLE A VENUE AND
21 ST PLACE, AND AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
NO. 9344 (CCS),"and approval of budget adjustments.
The following members ofthe public spoke in support of the
recommendation: Nancy Stark, Gleam Davis, Don Coscarelli, Ken Shaerd,
Shelley Kay, and Jerry Rubin.
Motion bv Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember McKeown.
to continue the meeting past 11 :00 p.m. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with all members present.
Motion bv Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to
adopt the resolution, reading by title 'only and waiving further reading
thereof: and approving staff recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmember Katz
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
13-A: 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 March 27,2001
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USE OF COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Co unci/member Katz was
excused at 11:25 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT:
CLOSED SESSIONS
13-B: Request of Councilmember O'Connor for use of the Council
Chamber by the California Preservation Foundation for a workshop
seminar on Friday, March 30, 2001, and waive the customary charge
for use of the room.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Councilmember Katz absent.
Member of the public.Art Casillas discussed Police Department issues.
Chuck Allord spoke regarding neighborhood groups and U.S. Post Office
policies. Jerry Rubin spoke in support of a Disabilities Commission.
The City Attorney reported the following action taken on closed sessions:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Jose Ramos.
et at. v. City, Case No. SC 057863.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mavor Pro Tern Bloom, to
approve settlement in the amount of$62,500. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES.
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, Mayor Pro
Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember Katz
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Ahron
Etehad v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 060 887.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook to approve settlement in the amount of$21,000. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AY ~S
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Holbrook, Mayor Pro
Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember Katz
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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ADJOURNMENT:
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Foodmaker. ~
Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 007 078.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: V-Haul Co..
et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 00-10225 MN (Rzx).
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: David Levy.
et al. V. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 063 147.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: Four.
ACTION:
2 cases heard. No reportable action taken.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11 :40
p.m., to March 6,2001, in memory of Ray Fenochio.
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February 27,2001