M-5/25/2005
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 25, 2005
A regular adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor
O'Connor at 6:15 p.m., on Wednesday, May 25,2005, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main
Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Pam O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tern Herb Katz
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Bobby Shriver
Absent:
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, the City Council convened at 6: 15 p.m., with
Councilmember Holbrook absent. Councilmember Shriver led the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
STUDY SESSION:
2005 - 2006 Budget Study Session Presentations:
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Pro Se, Sarah Stegrnoller, and Joe Natoli
spoke in support of various City-funded programs.
City Manager Susan McCarthy and staff presented fiscal reviews for the
following departments:
Community and Cultural Services
Police Department
Environmental and Public Works Management
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: There was no one present for public comment.
PERS-RENTCONTROL
BOARD
APPLICANT CRIMINAL
HISTORY
1920 OCEAN WAY
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Katz, Item l-C was removed from tht:
Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember Shriver, Items I-D and
l-E were removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Council members Genser, Shriver, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor
Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
I-A: Resolution No. 10039 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA FOR PAYING AND REPORTING THE
VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR
EMPLOYEES OF THE RENT CONTROL BOARD," was adopted.
I-B: Resolution No. 10040 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ACCESS TO
STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL SUMMARY CRIMINAL mSTORY
INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT," was
adopted.
l-C: Proposed development of affordable housing at 1920 Ocean Way
- recommendation to authorize staff to take necessary steps to develop
affordable housing in the City-owned real property located at 1920 Ocean Way,
was presented.
Mayor Pro Tern Katz advised he removed this item from the Consent Calendar
because of a request from a member of the public to continue action for 30
days to allow for continued negotiations and possibly more affordable housing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Katz. seconded by Councilmember Bloom. to
continue this matter to June 28, 2005. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown, Shriver, Genser, Mayor
Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
NEW LmRARY
1-D: Marketing campaign for opening of new' Main Library-
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Services Agreement NO.8475 (CCS) with Allison & Partners, in the amount of
$85,000, to assist in developing community awareness during the grand
opening of the new Main Library and its ongoing outreach and public education
initiatives, was presented.
Councilmember Shriver advised he removed this item from the Consent
Calendar because he had questions regarding the scope of the work proposed,
the need for the work, and the high related costs. Staff replied to questions of
Councilmembers.
Discussion ensued on the specific marketing actions and activities and on
possible ways to save funds.
Motion by Council member Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz, to
approve the recommendation requesting specifically that staff minimize the
advertising budget, such as eliminating Los Angeles Times, and minimize
wherever else may be possible. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmernbers Bloom, McKeown, Shriver, Genser, Mayor
Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING l-E: Affordable Housing Production - recommendation to authorize the
PRODUCTION City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to existing Contract No.
8476 (CCS) with Hamilton, Rabinovitz and A1schuler, in the amount of
$35,000, for additional costs associated with analysis involving strategies to
increase affordable housing production, was presented.
Councilmember Shriver advised he removed this item from the Consent
Calendar because this recommendation addresses prior discussions held
regarding financial and constraints analysis. Staff replied to questions of
Councilmember Shriver.
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CLOSED SESSIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Motion by Councilmember Bloom. seconded bv Council member Genser, to
approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown, Shriver, Genser, Mayor
Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the closed sessions were not discussed.
2-A: Public Employee Evaluation.
Title of Employee: City Manager
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Abraham
Supino v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 080 283, and related cases.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd, P.C., BS 315 186.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: First
National Bank v. Baird Com{Jany, et al., Case No. 02 CV 610.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation.
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b)(I): 1 potential case.
ACTION:
Not heard.
7-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance adding Section
6.04.025 to the Municipal Code relating to business license tax exemptions
for small businesses, was presented.
Member of the public Cheryl Rhodan spoke generally in favor of the proposed
ordinance and offered additional suggestions.
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Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Council member Genser,
to introduce the ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown, Shriver, Genser, Mayor
Pro Tern Katz, Mayor O'Connor
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS:
SENATE BILL 33
1O-A: Request from the Commission on the Status of Women that the
City Council Support State Senate Bill 33 (SB 33) and communicate
support to appropriate' parties, was presented by Commissioner Tia Skulki.
Member of the public Alison Angrim spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Katz. seconded by Councilmernber McKeoWl!, to
approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Holbrook absent.
COUNCIL ITEMS:
USE OF COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
13-A: Request of Mayor O'Connor that the City Council waive
customary fees for use of Council Chambers to allow the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board to host a publ~ meeting on
Thursday, August 4, 2005, from 8:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m., was presented.
.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Katz, to
approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Holbrook absent.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Members of the public Pro Se, Joe Natoli, and Betsi Anne spoke on various
local issues.
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at i 0: 10 p.m.
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Maria M, Stewart
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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\ Pam O'Connor
Mayor
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