M-11/14/2006
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14,2006
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Holbrook at 6:05
p.m., on Tuesday, November 14,2006, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
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Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Robert T. Holbrook
Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:20 p.m.)
Councilmember Richard Bloom (arrived at 6:25 p.m.)
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam 0 'Connor
Also Present: City Manager P. Lamont Ewell
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council convened at 6:05 p.m., with
Councilmember Bloom and Mayor Pro Tern Shriver absent.
Councilmember Katz led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented..
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed various concerns.
At the request of Councilmember McKeown, Item I-G was removed
from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented
except Item I-G, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Mayor Holbrook
None
Councilmember Bloom, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver
NOES:
ABSENT:
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181412TH STREET
PIER STORM DRAIN
DIVERSION
HOMELESSNESS
CONTINUUM OF CARE
415 PCH
2909 EXPOSITION
I-A: Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10182 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 062830 FOR A 4-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1814 12TH STREET," was approved.
I-B: Analysis of mitigation measures for ponding at Pier Storm
Drain Diversion site - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8653 (CCS)
(previously Contract No.1270) with Psomas, in the amount of $20,000, to
add Pier Storm Drain analysis to the contract's scope of work, was
approved.
l-C: Coordinated case management for homeless continuum of
care services - recommendation to accept Federal Supportive Housing
Program Renewal Grant funds from the L.A. Homeless Services
Authority, in the amount of$381,941, for coordinated case management;
authorization for the City Manager to execute related Agreement No.
8651 (CCS); and authorize an amendment to Contract No. 8407(CCS)
with Chris Fonner to administer the ClientTrack data management
system for the City, was approved.
I-D: 415 Pacific Coast Highway Rehabilitation Project-
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8652 (CCS) with Midwest Environmental Control, Inc., in
the amount of$679,133, for abatement of asbestos and lead containing
materials and selective demolition, was approved.
l-E: Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10183 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 65149 TO SUBDIVIDE A
PROPERTY AT 2909 EXPOSITION BOULEVARD," was approved.
REPORT WITHDRAWN I-F: Staff report withdrawn.
STREETLIGHT I-G: Streetlight Assessment Distri.~t on Georgina from 4th to 7th
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Streets - recommendation to accept the'hfWched certified results of the
streetlight assessment district election as ,t~bulated by the City Clerk;
approve the formation of an assessment district on Georgina Avenue
from 4th Street to 7th Street; and adopt Resolution 10184 (CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CONFIRMING THE VOTES IN FAVOR OF FGRMA TION OF ONE
STREET LIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND AGAINST
FORMATION OF THE OTHER DISTRICT; FINDING THAT THE
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
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CLOSED SESSIONS:
Mayor Pro Tern Shriver
arrived at 6:20 p.m.
Co unci/member Bloom
arrived at 6:25 p.m.
AND NECESSITY REQUIRES THE INST ALLA TION OF STREET
LIGHTING," was presented.
Councilmember McKeown advised he removed the item from the
Consent Calendar because he had questions related to the choice of lamp
and the "dark sky" effect. Staff responded to questions and provided
information related to the streaming of the lamplight sideways and
downwards, not up into the sky.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Council members Katz, McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Mayor Holbrook
None
Councilmember Bloom, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver
NOES:
ABSENT:
Member of the public Brian Hutchings commented on various closed
session matters.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:00 p.m, to consider
closed sessions and returned at 7:38 p.m., with all members present, to
report the following:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: June
Shaw v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 089111.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Oscar
and Eros Saenz v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 088218.
ACTION:
Not Heard.
2.C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Peter
Withers v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 087283.
ACTION:
Not Heard.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Jessie
Dixon v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 308831.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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ORDINANCES: BAN -
NON-RECYCLABLE
PLASTIC DISPOSABLE
FOOD CONTAINERS
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Or
Khaim Hashalom v. City of Santa Monica, et aI., Case No. CV 06-
06932 ABC (FFMx).
ACTION:
Not Heard.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd. P.c.. Case No. BC 315186.
ACTION:
Not Heard.
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: City
adv. Shell Oil Company (arbitration re compliance with settlement
agreement in City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co., Case No.
0ICC4331).
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-H: Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): two
matters involving real property disputes at 1047 11th Street and 161
Ocean Park Boulevard.
ACTION:
Not Heard.
2-1: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Alfred
Reyes v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 088032.
ACTION:
Not Heard.
2-J: Initiate Litigation: Initiate litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(c): one matter involving a collection action.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
7-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance banning non-
recyclable plastic disposable food service containers.
On order of the Mayor and at the request of staff, this matter was
withdrawn from consideration.
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STAFF ITEMS:
LAND USE AND
CIRCULATION
CIVIC CENTER
PROPERTY LEASING
8-A: Land Use and Circulation Element Goals - recommendation to
endorse the draft goals as recommended by the Planning Commission
and direct staff to proceed with the next stage ofthe Land Use and
Circulation Element process, was presented.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed various concerns. Members
of the public Russell Sidney, Jacob Samuel, Tom Larmore, Gary Gordon"
Jerry Rubin, Gwynne Pugh, Zina Josephs and Genise Schnitman
discussed various issues including but not limited to development,
housing, parking, effects of recommendations on businesses, and on the
environment.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,
Genser, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-B: Short-term leasing of property in the Civic Center -
recommendation to adopt a policy permitting the short-term leasing of
property in the Civic Center for cultural events; authorize staff to issue a
"Request for Proposals" to private event producers for use of said
property, returning to Council with short-term leasing recommendations;
and approve the selection criteria to be used for evaluating lease
proposals, was presented.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke in support of the proposal and
made suggestions.
Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember Bloom, to
approve recommendation, amended to include language on page 7 to
involve participation by local schools, residents, and community
programs. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Katz,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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SENIOR HOMELESS
PREVENTION
PREFERENTIAL
PARKING
8-C: Senior Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Program
Eligibility Criteria - recommendation to approve the eligibility criteria
and program services outlined in the report for the Senior Homeless
Prevention and Rental Assistance Program, was presented.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed various concerns.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Shriver, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Katz,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-D: Preferential parking on Alta Avenue adjacent to the Montana
Business District - recommendation to deny the petition from the 1100
block of Aha Avenue and affirm that no preferential parking should be
implemented on Aha Avenue between Lincoln and 17th Street; and, that
a two-space exception for homes with primary entrances on Aha should
not be created, was presented.
Member of the public Jane Walker spoke in support of the
recommendation and made suggestions. Members of the public Greg
Coote and Shannon Daley spoke in opposition of the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to extend existing preferential parking zone, with existing
rules, on one southside block of Aha, between 11 th and 12th Street.
Substitute motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by
Councilmember Katz, to approve staff recommendation. The substitute
motion failed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Katz, Mayor Holbrook
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro
Tern Shriver
None
ABSENT:
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
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COUNCIL ITEMS:
PRC
INCIDENTAL FOOD
USE - MONT ANA AVE.
DECEMBER 5TH -
COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC INPUT:
ADJOURNMENT:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro
Tern Shriver
Councilmembers Katz, O'Connor, Mayor Holbrook
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
13-A: Appointment to three annual vacancies on the Pier
Restoration Corporation with terms ending November 14, 2010.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Katz nominated the three incumbents for reappointment.
There being no other nominations incumbents Kent Smith, Josefina
Santiago, and Allan G. Lipsky were reappointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
13-B: Request of Council member McKeown to direct staff to clarify
the status of incidental food use zoning on Montana Avenue.
On order of the Mayor, and at the request of Council member McKeown,
this item was withdrawn.
13-C: Request of Mayor Holbrook to schedule a special meeting on
December 5, 2006, to adopt the results of the November 7, 2006,
Municipal Elections; installation of new officers; and convening of
new City Council, was presented.
Member ofthe public Jerry Rubin commented on the results of the
election and the upcoming selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern.
Discussion ensued. On order of the Mayor, and with the consensus of
Council, the meetings of December 12 and December 26, were cancelled,
and a regular adjourned meeting was scheduled for December 5, 2006.
Members of the public Steve Corchado, Art Casillas and Richard
Eastman commented on various issues.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:01
p.m., in memory of Bertha Mae Stewart.
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City Clerk
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