M-5/14/2002
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 14, 2002
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Pro Tern Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser (arrived at 8:14 p.m.1
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Absent:
Mayor Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Also Present City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENEIPLEDGE On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council convened at 6:00 p.m.,
with Mayor Feinstein and Councilmembers Genser and Holbrook absent.
Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
CouncilmemberJor discussion. On order of the Mayor, Item l-C was
withdrawn from the Consent Calendar at the request of staff
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented except l-C,
amending the minutes for minor administrative corrections, reading
resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Bloom, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown
None
Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, Mayor Feinstein
NOES:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
I-A: Minutes of April 9, 2002, City Council meeting, were approved, as
amended.
May 14, 2002
LmRARY
IMPROVEMENTS
BBB ADVERTISING
CONCESSION
AIRPORT PARK EIR
BUS BENCHES
RAND CORPORATION
837-839 18TH STREET
CLOSED SESSIONS
I-B: Additional design services for the Branch Library f
Improvements Project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an amendment to existing contract with Killifer
Flammang Purtill Architects, in the amount of$13,685, for additional design
services for the Branch Library Improvements projects, was approved.
l-C: Contract for Big Blue Bus Transit Advertising Concession _
recommendation to terminate the current agreement 7484 (CCS) with
Gateway Outdoor Advertising; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a contract with Viacom Outdoor Group, Inc., for the transit bus
advertising concession, was withdrawn at request of staff.
I-D: Environmental analysis for the Airport Park EIR -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
Contract No. 7521 (CCS) with Culbertson, Adams & Associates, in the
amount of$71,825, to prepare additional environmental analysis necessary
for the projects, was approved.
l-E: Purchase of 250 bus stop benches - recommendation to award
purchase order to Landscape Forms, Inc., in the amount of$355,272.56, for
250 bus stop benches for Transit Services Division, Big Blue Bus
Department, was approved.
I-F: Tieback License Agreement with Rand Corporation -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Tieback License Agreement No. 8107 (CCS) with the RAND Corporation
to allow for tieback encroachments necessary for the development of the
new RAND Headquarters, was approved.
I-G: Resolution and subdivision agreement for 837- 839 18tb Street -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. 8113 (CCS) and adopt Resolution
No. 9759(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53277 FOR A 5-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 837-839 18TH STREET," was approved.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:15 p.m., and
reconvened at 6:50 p.m., to report the following action taken:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Action
Apartment Association v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 271 062.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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STUDY SESSION:
MAIN LIBRARY
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Councilmember Genser
arrived at 8: 14 p. m.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Penny
Mirsky V. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 067 123.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Andy and
Rachel Goldbel1! B. Planning Commission. et al., Case No. SS 020 548.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Company, Case No. 01CC04331.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
N umber of Cases: Four.
ACTION:
One case heard. No reportable action taken.
3-A: Review Main Library Schematic Design Report -
recommendation to review draft schematic design plan for the new Main
Library and provide comments and feedback to stafl: as appropriate, was
presented.
The following members of the public commented on various aspects ofthe
design: Michele Wittig, Barbara Inatsugu, Darlene Evans, Nat Trives,
Miriam Goldsmith, Oscar de la Torre, Jerry Rubin, Roger Genser, and Sindy
Hawke.
Study session held. Discussion ensued on the proposed Design and on
comments made at public comment. On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, the
information was received and filed.
4-A: Proclamation declaring May 13-17,2002, "Historic Preservation
Week" in the City of Santa Monica.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, the proclamation was issued.
DAY OF THE TEACHER 4-B: Proclamation honoring Santa Monica Teachers on the occasion
of May 8th's "Day ofthe Teacher."
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, the proclamation was issued.
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ORDINANCES:
CODE ENFORCEMENT
FINES/PENAL TIES
STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
7-A Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2032 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 1 AND 8 RELATING TO
CODE ENFORCEMENT AND THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRA-
TIVE FINES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to adopt the ordinance, reading.by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, Bloom, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown
None
Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Feinstein
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-A: Adoption of Resolutions for the Regular Municipal Election to
be held on November 5, 2002 - recommendation that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 9760 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO CALL FOR THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002,"
Resolution No. 9761 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION," Resolution No. 9762 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REQUESTING SERVICES FROM THE L.A. COUNTY REGISTRAR-
RECORDER FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION," and
Resolution No. 9763 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO OBTAIN
CONSULTANT SERVICES AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR THE
CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Bloom.. to
adopt resolutions, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Bloom, Genser, Katz, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown
None
Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Feinstein
NOES:
ABSENT:
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STATE HOUSING
ELEMENT REFORM
TORCA CHARTER
AMENDMENT
8-B: Authorization to advocate State Housing Element reform
policies consistent with adopted City Housing Policy and to oppose AB
1866 (exempts second units in the single family districts from local
development standards) and AB 2292 (prohibits cities from applying
development standards that prevent developments from reaching
general plan residential densities and allows attorneys' fees for cases
challenging the development standards), was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to approve recommendation, amended so that in conjunction with the 3
principles stated in the report, to advocate for recognition that this
jurisdiction and others are built out and have been built out for decades, and
unlike most in the State, this jurisdiction is firmly committed to affordable
housing. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmember Katz, Genser, Bloom, O'Connor, Mayor Pro
Tern McKeown
None
Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Feinstein
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-C: Proposed amendment to the Santa Monica City Charter Section
2009 to allow all TORCA tax revenues to be used for low income
housing - recommendation to consider the proposed amendment for
submission to the voters, was presented.
Members of the public Paul DeSantis and Jason Parry spoke in support of
the proposal and provided some suggestions.
Motion bv Councilmember Bloom. seconded bv Councilmember Genser, to
approve staff recommendation and place matter on the November 5, 2002,
municipal election ballot. . The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Bloom, Genser, Katz, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown
None
Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Feinstein
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, staffwas directed to analyze and return
with a report on the suggestions made by Mr. Parry during public comment
regarding possible changes to the program to facilitate participation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
BBBFARE
ADJUSTMENTS
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS:
HOUSING/MIXED USE
EXEMPTION
COUNCIL ITEMS:
BUILDING & SAFETY
9-A: Public Hearing and Adoption of proposed Big Blue Bus Fare
Adjustments - recommendation that the City Council hold a public hearing,
receive public comment, and adopt the proposed adjusted fares for Santa
Monica's Big Blue Bus effective July 1,2002, was presented.
The following members of the public spoke to the proposal: Joey Fullmer,
Lynne Brenstein, Jerry Rubin, David Haltman, Sindy Hawke, Joe Natoli and
Reina Alvarez.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded bv Councilmember Katz, to
approve the proposed rate increase.
Discussion ensued on the various aspects of the proposal. After
considerable deliberation, Councilmember O'Connor withdrew her motion.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to increase the local cash fare to $.75 cents; the token little blue
card to increase to $.70 cents; the student, senior/disabled and student will
remain at current fare; line 10 express regular increase to $1.75; line 10
express senior/medicare remain at $.60; Line 10 express disabled remain at
$.25; interagency transfer remain at $.25; and transfer will remain free. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Bloom, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown
Councilmember Genser
Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Feinstein
NOES:
ABSENT:
12-A: Request of Christopher Harding, on behalf of Jose Sigal, to
modify the housing/mixed-use exemption in Ordinance 1999, an
ordinance which lowered the development review thresholds in most
commercial districts, was presented.
Members of the public Arthur Harris and Ellen Brennan expressed their
concerns to the request.
Motion bv Councilmember Katz, to direct staff to consider the request and
return with an ordinance. The motion failed for lack of a second.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the information was received and filed.
13-A: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Building & Safety
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2005.
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COMMISSION
COMMISSION ON
OLDER AMERICANS
COMMISSION ON THE
STATUS OF WOMEN
LANDMARKS
COMMISSION
ARTS COMMISSION
SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, this matter was continued to June 25,
2002.
13-B: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on
Older Americans for a partial term ending June 30, 2003.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, this matter was continued to June 25,
2002.
13-C: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Commission on the
Status of Women, for a partial term ending June 30, 2004.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, this matter was continued to June 25,
2002.
13-D: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Landmarks
Commission, for a partial term ending June 30, 2004.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, this matter was continued to June 25,
2002.
13-E: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Arts Commission,
for a partial term ending June 30, 2004.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, this matter was continued to June 25,
2002.
13-F: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Social Services
Commission, for a partial term ending June 30, 2002.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, this matter was continued to June 25,
2002.
FILM AND TELEVISION 13-G: Request of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown that the Council adopt
WORKERS Resolution No. 9764 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING SANTA MONICA FILM AND
TELEVISION WORKERS AND BUSINESSES WHOSE LIVELIHOODS
ARE BEING SIPHONED OFF TO CANADA BY UNFAIR SUBSIDY
PRACTICES, AND ASKING FOR FEDERAL TRADE REMEDIES AND
RELIEF," was presented.
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The following members of the public spoke in support of the request: Brent
Swift, Michael Katz, Earl Brendlinger, Kent McCord, Randi Feldman, Scott
Wilson, Judi Townsend, Ron Vargas, JeffWeyler, Gary Dunham, Katie
Santore, and Michael Everett.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Bloom,
to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Holbrook and Mayor Feinstein absent.
COUNCIL TRAVEL
FUNDS
13-H: Request of Mayor Feinstein that Council authorize travel funds
for the Mayor to attend the 70th Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in
Madison, Wisconsin on June 14-18,2002, was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Councilmember Holbrook and Mayor Feinstein absent.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Members of the public Pro Se, Pam Vavra, Ned Landin, and Brian
Hutchings addressed the Council on various concerns.
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, the City Council meeting was adjourned at
11:55 p.m., to May 21,2002.
ATTEST:
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Kevin McKeown
Mayor Pro Tem
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