M-6/12/2001
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2001
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Feinstein at
5:35 p.rn., on Tuesday, June 23, 2001, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Ro II Call:
Present:
Mayor Michael Feinstein
Mayor Pro Tern Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser (arrived at 6:40 p.rn.)
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 6:40 p.m.)
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
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 5:35 p.m., with all
members present. Councilmember O'Connor 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 items in the Consent
Calendar: Warren Kaufman spoke in opposition to item 1-N; Chuck Allord
spoke in opposition to item 1-K; Pro Se spoke regarding item 1-B; and
Kecia Weller spoke regarding item I-D.
At the request of Councilmember McKeown, item 1- M was removed from
the Consent Calendar. At the request of Mayor Feinstein, item I-N was
removed from the Consent Calendar.
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MINUTES
EARTHQUAKE
RESOLUTION
Motion bv Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Katz,
to approve all items on the Consent Calendar except items I-M and I-N, as
presented, reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
I-A: The minutes of March 27, April 3, and April 10, 2001, City Council
meetings, were approved.
1-B: Earthquake Recovery Resolution - Resolution No. 9655 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL
EMERGENCY," was adopted.
-i
ANTENNASIWIRELESS 1-C: Review of bnfng l!egulations relative to antennas and wireless
ZONING REGULATIONS telecommunication facilities - recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 7947 (CCS) with Kreines &
Kreines, in the amount of $50,950, to conduct technical analysis and to
prepare recommendations for modifying the City's zoning regulations
relative to antennas and wireless telecommunications facilities, was
approved.
SECTION 8
COMPLIANCE AND
ELIGmILITY
OCEAN/NEILSON
SEWER PROJECT
1-D: Field auditing for Section 8 program compliance and applicant
eligibility- recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute professional services Contract 7948 (CCS) with Douglas Eaton, in
the amount of$60,000, to conduct field audits to ensure Section 8 program
compliance and to assist staff in determining the eligibility of Section 8
waiting list applicants, was approved.
1-E: Contract amendments for Ocean/Neilson Relief Sewer Project -
recommendation to waive competitive bidding requirements and authorize
the City Manager to: negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No.
7602 (CCS) with KEC Engineering, in the amount of $3,072,916, for
construction of sewer mains on Ocean Avenue, Neilson Way and Main
Street from Seaside Terrace to the southerly City limits; negotiate and
execute an amendment to Contract 7476 (CCS) with Black and Veatch, in
the amount of$400,000, for construction management services; negotiate
and execute an amendment to Contract No. 7216 (CCS) with Montgomery
Watson Americas, in the amount of$135,680, for Engineer of Record
services during construction; negotiate and execute an amendment to
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931 10TH STREET
CALL PILOT VOICE
PROCESSING SYSTEM
STREET SWEEPER
ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY
GRANT FUNDS
Contract 7355 (CCS) with Harris Company, in the amount of $85,000, for ",.
community outreach services; and appropriate funds as proposed in the staff
report, was approved.
I-F: Resolution adopting Final Track Map for a 4-unit condominium
project at 93110tb Street - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9656
(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.
25508 TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROPERTY AT 93110TH STREET FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES," and authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute subdivision improvement Agreement No. 7960 (CCS)
for the project, was approved.
I-G: Contract amendment for CaD Pilot voice processing system -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
amendment to an existing contract with Nextira Communications (formerly
Williams Communications) in the amount of $12,000 for a new total not to
exceed $237,000, to cover the payment of sales tax for the purchase,
installation and maintenance of the Call Pilot voice processing system, was
approved.
I-H: Award of bid to purchase one street sweeper - recommendation to
award Bid No. 2833 to GCS Western Power & Equipment, in the amount o'
$173,755.80, to furnish and deliver a street sweeper for the Environmental
& Public Works Management Department, was approved.
1-1: Contract amendment for organizational development services-
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
amendment to Contract No. 7735 (CCS) with Innovative Resources
Consultant Group, Inc., in the amount of $35,000, to provide additional
organizational development services for the Environmental and Public
Works Management Department, was approved.
I-J: Designation of uses for State Citizens' Option for Public Safety
(COPS) Grant Funds - recommendation to approve several eligible uses
for remaining $485,543 of COPS funding and to appropriate $276,184 of
those funds for expenditures, for the Police Department, was approved.
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AUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIP ZONING
CHILD CARE NEXUS
USER FEES
1-K: Review of existing automobile dealership zoning code regulations
- recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 7949 (CCS) with Cotton/Bridges/Associates, in the amount of
$103,520, to assist in reviewing existing conditions and current land use
regulations affecting automobile dealerships, conduct a public process and
assist the City in preparing zoning code modifications for consideration by
the Planning Commission and the City Council, was approved.
1-L: Nexus studies of relationship between child care and new
development and artist space/arts programs and new development -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 7950 (CCS) with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., in the
amount of$140,000, to prepare a nexus study analyzing the relationship
between new development and child care, and a nexus study analyzing the
relationship between new development and art needs, was approved.
1-M: Study of user fees for the building permit, plan check and
inspection services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 7951 (CCS) with Zucker Systems, in
the amount of$75,600, for a fee study offees charged by the Planning and
Community Development Department, was approved.
Councilmember McKeown advised he wanted to explore adding to the study
a two-year inspection cycle to conditional use permits. Staff answered
related questions ofCouncilmembers.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded bv Mavor Feinstein, to
include in existing concept, the study of on-going inspection to conditional
use permits, and adding $15,000 to the authorization. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
PCH SEWER PROJECT 1-N: Pacific Coast Highway Sewer Replacement Project -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to: negotiate and execute
construction Contract No. 7952 (CCS) with Modem Continental Company,
Inc., in the amount of$9,057,000, for construction of the Pacific Coast
Highway Sewer Replacement project; negotiate and execute an amendment
to Contract No. 7355 (CCS) with Harris and Company, in the amount of
$245,000, for community outreach services; negotiate and execute an
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RECESS
amendment to Contract No. 7476 (CCS) with Black & Veatch, Inc., in the ~
amount of$I,188,609, for construction management services; negotiate and
execute an amendment to Contract No. 7216(CCS) with Montgomery
Watson Americas, in the amount of$221,404, for Engineer of Record
services during construction of the project; and, appropriate proposed funds,
was presented.
Mayor Feinstein asked for staff feedback to the concerns expressed by Mr.
Kaufman during public comment. Staff provided information and answered
questions of Councilmembers.
Motion bv Mavor Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz, to approve
staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m., and
reconvened, with all members present at 7:35 p.rn. to report on action taken
on closed sessions.
CLOSED SESSIONS: 2-A:
Councilmembers Holbrook
and Genser arrived at 6:40
p.m.
Conference with Labor Negotiator:
City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director.
Bargaining Units: Administrative Team Associates; Public
Attorney's Legal Support Staff Union; Management Team
Associates; Municipal Employees Association; Public Attorneys
Union; Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109; Santa Monica
Police Officers Assn.; Supervisors Team Associates; United
Transportation Union; Executive Pay Plan.
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
Public Employee Evaluations.
Title of Employees: City Manager, City Clerk
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
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Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
Property: 2931-2944 Nebraska, Santa Monica
City Negotiator: Mark Richter
Owner of Record: Santa Monica Bungalows
Under Negotiation: Purchase of Drescherville Properties
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
Property: 2932 Nebraska Ave., Santa Monica
City Negotiator: Mark Richter
Owner of Record: Santa Monica Bungalows
Under Negotiation: Purchase of Drescherville Properties
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
Property: 3000 Block of Olympic Boulevard
City Negotiator: Mark Richter
Owner of Record: Santa Monica Studios
Under Negotiation: Purchase of Drescherville Properties
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Citv of
Santa Monica v. Henry Walther, Case No. SC 043 522.
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: ~hatea1!.
16th Street Villas & Norman Salter v. City of Santa Monica, Case No.
BS 065 985.
ACTION
Heard, no reportable action taken.
2-H: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Santa
Monica Police Officers Association v. Citv of Santa Monica et at,
Case No. BC 249 121.
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
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2-1: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce & Daniel Ehrler v. City of
Santa Monica, Case No. BS 066 516.
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
2-J: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Food
Maker Inc.. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SS 007 078.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded by Councilmember McKeo~
to approve settlement as follows: Jack-in-the-Box would keep its drive-up
window closed from midnight to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and
from 1 :00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., on weekend nights; would agree to maintain its
silent system speaker in the hours between 10:00 p.m., and the closure of
the drive-up window; Jack-in-the-Box's agreement to limit the drive-up
operation is contingent with the City approving an amendment to the
restaurant's conditional use permit which would allow the drive-up window
to operate between the hours of6:00 a.m., and 7:00 a.m., 7 days per week,
and 10:00 p.m., to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. and 1 :00
a.m., through Friday and Saturday, and would only be conditioned on Jack-
in-the-Box maintaining the silent speaker system and not operating the
window in a manner which constitutes a public nuisance. The City would
pay for the installation of pylon sign at Jack-in-the-Box's Santa Monica
outlet and pay attorney fees $278,700. 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:
2-K: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: U-Haul
Co.. et at v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 00-10225 NM (RZx).
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Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom,
to approve settlement as follows: V-Haul would retain its pole sign and
attached reader board; would add no new signage to the property unless
signage exempt by the Sign Code; would be allowed to replace its pole sign
and reader board if they were damaged by an act of God or unsanctioned
action by any person or entity, however, ifreplaced, the size and dimension
of the size could not be materially altered; could alter or replace the modular
portion of the sign if its federally registered trademark were altered so long
as the size and dimensions of the sign were not changed; and the City would
pay V-Haul $22,500 in attorney fees and $300 in court costs.
Councilmember Genser advised he would abstain from voting because he
was not present for the discussion. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, McKeown, Katz,
Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
Councilmember Genser
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
2-L: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Alice
Cole. et al.. v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 055183.
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
2-M: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: Five.
ACTION:
Heard, no reportable action taken.
ORDINANCES:
LIVING WAGE
7-A: Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter
4.65 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code creating minimum wage
requirements applicable to certain businesses located in the coastal
zone and extended downtown core and to City service contracts.
(Introduced May 22, 2001)
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to direct staff to more precisely clarify the wording on the ordinance
including Santa Monica City workers; a clearer definition of the applicable
zone; under the section relating to circumvention of the ordinance, the
applicable language be "folded" into the employer definition such that it
doesn't become necessary to show intent to evade, but that the employer is
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defined in such a way that subcontractors were being included; that instead
of using the national consumer price index, use the local consumer price
index; and, correction of the spelling ofthe word "supersession" to
"supercession." Staff was further directed to effect changes and return at
the next regular meeting with the ordinance for first reading. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmernbers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
Councilmember Holbrook
None
NOES:
ABSEN
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed to a special joint meeting
with the Housing Authority at 7:50 p.m. with all its members present.
STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS: SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY:
PLAN 2001
ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL MEETING
JOINT MEETING WITH
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
PALISADES BLUFF
8-A: CC/HA-l: Public hearing and approval of Public Housing
Authority Agency Plan 2001 - recommendation that the Housing
Authority hold a public hearing, approve the Public Housing Authority
Agency Plan 2001, and certifY compliance with the FY'2000-2005
Consolidation Plan, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment
Motion bv Mavor Pro Tern Bloom. seconded by Councilmernber Holbrook,
to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmernbers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT
On order of the Mayor the City Council adjourned the special joint meeting
with the Housing Authority at 8:00 p.m., and reconvened to ajoint meeting
with the Redevelopment Agency with all members present.
8-B: CCIRA-l: Santa Monica Palisades BlutTProject -
recommendation that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
authorize the City Manager and Executive Director, respectively, to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 7953 (CCSIRAS) with Black & Veatch,
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RECONVENE TO
REGULAR MEETING
DISABILITY TASK
FORCE
in the amount of$680,000, for Program Management services ofthe Santa
Monica Palisades Bluff Project; and, execute a reimbursement Agreement
No. 7954 (CCSIRAS) between the City and the Redevelopment Agency for
the Santa Monica Palisades Bluff Project.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom, to
approve staff's recommendation. 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
On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Redevelopment
Agency was adjourned at 8:08 p.m., and the regular meeting of the City
Council reconvened with all members present.
8-C: Implementation of Disability Task Force recommendations and
alternatives - recommendation to: 1) determine the model for input and
involvement of people with disabilities in local government; 2) approve other
staff recommended strategies as descnbed in the report; and 3) direct staff to
include necessary budget appropriations to implement these strategies, was
presented.
The following members of the public spoke in support of creating a
Disabilities Commission: Mike Ram, Anita Phillips, Joe Natoli, Audrey
Parker, Kecia Weller, Terry Schiller, Pro Se, J.D. Harber, Amy Boersman,
Randy Wallburger, Erika Johnston, Margaret Dorantes, Jerry Rubin,
Christopher Skinner, Marissa Rubin, Mark Courtney, Cheri Hill, Jamar
Schoesson, Rita Lowenthal, Chris Knauf, Robin Waner, and Larry Roberts.
Member of the public Bill Bolt spoke against the creation of a Disabilities
Commission.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bloom,
to create a Community Access Committee that reports to and is appointed
by City Council, and that will work with staff on disability-related issues and
on the ADA Transition Plan Self Evaluation Update; approve other staff
recommended strategies, and direct staff to include budget appropriations to
implement in the FY 2001-02 budget. In addition, appointments to be for
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one-year, with the Committee to return with recommendations on how long l"'""'"
appointments should last. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilinembers Katz, McKeown, O'Connor, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
Councilinember Genser
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Genser advised he voted no because he felt that the issues
that are facing the disabled community are of enough significance that they
deserve to be treated like many other issues in the community.
RECESS
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 10:29 p.m., and
reconvened at 10:35 p.m., with all members present.
REALLOCATION OF
GRANT FUNDS
8-D: Reallocation of grant funding from Community Partners-
Parachute Program/Projecto Adelante/Santa Monica Barrios Unidos to
the Woodcraft Rangers-Pieo Neighborhood Youth and Family Center
targeting older youth and young adults - recommendation to approve
funding for a start-up grant to the Woodcraft Rangers-Pico Neighborhood
Youth and Family Center for program services targeting older youth and
young adults in the Pico Neighborhood, and authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute the necessary contract documents (Contract No. 7955
(CCS) for FY 2000-2003, was presented.
The following members of the public addressed various issues regarding
funding needed for youth programs in the community: Chuck Allord,
Edward Be~ Alfred Joy Haynes, Bonnie Dunn, Charlotte Leonard, Joe
Frances, Patricia Be~ LaVerne Ross, Cathie Mostavoy, Kim West,
Francisco Juarez, Ron Wilkins, Mariana Vivanco, Tony Vasquez, Oscar de
1a Torre, Brent Kastenbaum, Iris De La 0, Dario Navarro, Darrell Goode,
Robbie Jones, Mike Jackson, Cynthia Santiago, Elizabeth Delgado, Lili
Furumoto, Aliya Robinson, German Burrola, Tonyer Jones, and Mike Ram.
Motion bv Councilinember Holbrook. seconded bv Councilmember Katz, to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilinembers Katz, Genser, McKeown, O'Connor,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Feinstein
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
June 12, 2001
REPORTS OF BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS:
PLANNING DEPT.
PRIORITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
was excused at 12:00 a.m.
lO-A: Planning Commission presentation and recommendations to the
Council regarding Planning Department priorities and code
compliance issues for consideration during the budget discussion, was
made by Chair Kelly Olsen.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the
recommendations: Chuck Allord, Giles Smith, Ellen Brennan, and Robin
Waner.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
AGENDA ITEMS OUT OF On order of the Mayor the following items are to be taken out of order.
ORDER
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Councilmembers Katz and
Holbrook were excused at
12:45 p.m.
RAPID TRANSIT
12-B: Request of Jerry Rubin to address Council requesting that
representatives of City-recognized neighborhood organizations (The
Neighborhood Council) do not bar the public from attending and
observing the Neighborhood Council Meetings.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26,2001.
13-E: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom that the City Council re-
iterate its long standing policy in support of Rapid Transit on the
Exposition corridor as proposed by the MT A; in addition that the City
Council convey to the MT A and other appropriate agencies its
overriding preference for light rail and, further request that the MT A
provide aU appropriate mitigations to fuUy address local communities
impacted by the improvements. Direct staff to take aU appropriate
actions regarding these matters to ensure that the project moves
expeditiously and that it receives adequate funding. In addition, it is
requested that City Council communicate its support for "Rapid Bus"
on Wilshire Boulevard but its opposition to the removal of traffic lanes
or parking along the "Rapid Bus" route within the City of Santa
Monica, was presented.
Members of the public Chuck Allord, Daniel Walker, Darrel Clarke,
Kenneth Alpern, and Quincy spoke in support ofthe request.
Motion bv Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
McKeoM!, to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, with Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, and Mayor Pro Tern
Bloom absent.
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RESIGNATION
RESOLUTIONS:
BARGAINING UNITS
13-F: Request that City Council accept Kerry Kilar's letter of
resignation from the Social Services Commission and authorize the
City Clerk to publish the vacancy, was presented.
Motion bv Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mavor Feinstein, to accept
resignation, with regrets, and approve recommendation. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook,
and Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent.
tt-A: Resolution No. 9657 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ASSOCIATION," Resolution No. 9658
(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC ATTORNEY'S LEGAL
SUPPORT STAFF UNION," Resolution No. 9659 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION," Resolution No.
9660 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF mE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE PUBLIC ATTORNEYS UNION," Resolution No. 9661
(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE SUPERVISORS TEAM ASSOCIATES," Resolution No.
9662 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION," were presented.
Motion bv Councilmember Genser. seconded bv Mavor Feinstein, to
approve item tt-A, above, as well as items II-B through tl-D below,
reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
ASSOCIATES
MEDICAL INSURANCE
COVERAGE
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown,
Mayor Feinstein
None
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
II-B: Resolution No. 9663 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
ASSOCIATES," was adopted.
ll-C: Resolution No. 9664 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING SETTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH MANAGEMENT
TEAM ASSOCIATES, SUPERVISORY TEAM ASSOCIATES,
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ASSOCIATES, MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, PUBLIC ATTORNEYS' UNION,
UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION (LOCAL 1786), PUBLIC
ATTORNEYS' LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF UNION, AND THE
EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN," was adopted.
EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN II-D: Resolution No. 9665 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE CITY'S
EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN," was adopted..
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS:
GRANT FUNDS
ALTERNATE PARADE
ROUTE
PIER LEASING
GUIDELINES
12-A: Request of Edward Bell to address Council asking that staff
reinstate $23,000 in funding to the "Parachute Program for Prison
Outreach and Mentoring" in the African-American and Latino
community, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
12-C: Request of Ron Pickard to address Council requesting a waiver
of fees for the U.S. Constitutional Day Parade and to approve an
alternate route.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001.
12-D: Request ofNaia Sheffield to address Council requesting review of
the leasing guidelines procedures, and requesting that the bidding on the Pier
leases be reopened.
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REQUEST TO AMEND
RESOLUTION
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001
12-E: Request of Pro Se to address Council requesting amendments to
Section 2 and 3 of the Resolution of the City of Santa Monica Declaring
the Existence of a Continuing Local emergency, " to address residents on
life support, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER 12-F: Request of David Ganezer to address Council requesting that
The Santa Monica Observer be appointed as the Official Newspaper of
the City, pursuant to Charter Sections 6.09 and 6.17.
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
AFFORDABLE DEP AR-
MENT STORES
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26,2001
13-A: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom to request Council to direct
staff to prepare an ordinance: ( a) banning the sale of small, easily
concealable handguns known as "pocket rockets"; (b) requiring thumb
printing on dealer record of sales for purchase of firearms and
requesting the State to require all prospective firearm buyers in
California to be fingerprinted; and (c) requiring an annual criminal
background clearance for the purchase of ammunition.
On order ofthe Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001
13-B: Request of Councilmember Holbrook to direct staff to define the
term "affordable department stores" and explore incentives to
encourage development of the use. Incentives may include, but not be
limited to, revised development standards, financial assistance, and
modifications to zoning districts. (Continued from May 22,2001.)
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26, 2001
APPOINTMENTS TO 13-C: Annual vacancy appointments to the following boards and
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS commissions:
Airport Commission;(1); Term ending 06/30/05
Architectural Review Board (2); Term ending 06/30/05
Arts Commission (2); Term ending 06/30/05
Bayside District Corporation (3); Term ending 06/30/05
Building & Safety Commission (3); Term ending 6/30/05
Accessibility Appeals Board (2); Term ending 06/30/05
Commission on Older Americans (2); Term ending 6/30/05
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Commissioners Emeritus (1); Term ending 06/30/03
Commission on the Status of Women (3); Term ending 06/30/05
Convention & Visitors Bureau (2); Term ending 06/30/05
Housing Commission (2); Term ending 06/30/05
Housing Commission (2); Term ending 06/30/03
Landmarks Commission (2); Term ending 06/30/05
Library Board (1); Term ending 06/30/05
Metropolitan Coop.Library System (1); Term ending 06/30/03
Personnel Board (1); Term ending 6/30/06
Personnel Board Unscheduled Vacancy (1); Term ending 6/30/04
Planning Commission (1); Term ending 06/30/05
Recreation & Parks Commission (1); Term ending 6/30/05
Recreation & Parks Unscheduled Vacancy (1); Term ending 06/30/04
Social Services Commission(2); Term ending 06/30/05
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26,2001.
PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION
13-D: Three appointments to full terms on the Pier Restoration
Corporation; one with a term ending November 09, 2004 (continued
from April 10, 2001), and two with terms ending November 08,2005.
On order ofthe Mayor, this matter was continued to June 26,2001
PUBLIC INPUT:
There was no one present for public comment.
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 1 :10
a.m., in memory of Alfonzo Lodge and Russ Saunders.
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Michael Feinstein
Mayor
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