M-9/9/2003
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 9,2003
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:52
p.rn., on Tuesday, September 9,2003, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Richard Bloom
Mayor Pro Tern Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook (arrived at 7:15 p.rn.)
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Pam O'Connor (arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
Also Present: City Manager Susan McCarthy
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
Records Manager Coordinator Melodi A. Pearson
CONVENEIPLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:52 p.rn., with
Councilmembers Holbrook and O'Connor absent. Stephanie G. Negri1f,
Director of Transit Services, led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by
a Councilmember for discussion.
Member ofthe public Joey Fullmer expressed various concerns.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Item 1.F was removed from
the Consent Calendar. At the request of Mayor Bloom, Item 1-M was
removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request ofCouncilmember
Katz Item 1.P was removed from the Consent Calendar.
At the request of the City Manager, Item 1.D was withdrawn from the
agenda.
Motion bv Councilmember Katz. seconded bv Councilmember Feinsteill,
to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented, with the
exceptions ofltems 1.D, 1-F, 1.M and 1.P, reading resolutions and
ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion
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MINUTES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
GRANT FUNDS
was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmembers Holbrook and O'Connor
NOES:
ABSENT:
1.A: Minutes of July 22, 2003, City Council meeting were approved as
submitted.
1-B: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds - recommendation
to appropriate and designate for the proposed uses the LLEBG grant
funds and approve the recommended budget changes, was approved.
BBB TRANSIT SERVICES 1-C: Big Blue Bus transit services analysis - recommendation to
ANALYSIS authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8269
(CCS) with Perteet Engineering, in the amount of$143,973, to prepare a
line.by-line analysis oftransit services and prepare a Service Improvement
and Efficiency Program, was approved.
P ARATRANSIT
SERVICES
DR2626 AND S995
DRUNK DRIVING
ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM
SEAT BELT
COMPLIANCE
CAMPAIGN
1-D: Provision of curb-to-curb paratransit services-
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
a contract with Transportation Services, in the amount of$1,717,364
over three years, for provision of paratransit services.
This item was withdrawn at the request of the City Manager.
1-E: Recommendation to support DR 2626, Farm to Cafeteria
Projects Act; and S 995 Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, was
approved.
1-0: California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds for drunk
driving enforcement program - recommendation to accept $340,000 in
grant funds and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
agreement Contract No. 8271 (CCS) with the California Office of Traffic
Safety to implement a drunk driving safety program, and approve the
proposed budget adjustments, was approved.
1-H: California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds for seat belt
compliance campaign - recommendation to accept $14,941 in grant
funds and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreement
Contract No. 8272 (CCS) with the California Office of Traffic Safety for
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808 WILSHIRE BLVD.
TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
a California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign, and approve the proposed
budget adjustments, was approved.
I-I: Approval of Statement of Official Action taken on appeal for
project at 808 Wilshire Boulevard, was approved.
1-J: Advanced Traffic Management System for Downtown -
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9885 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA W AlVING FURTHER FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND
AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM OPERATING SOFTWARE AND
HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR IT TO OPERATE CITY TRAFFIC
SIGNALS", and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8273 (CCS) with Econolite Control Products, in the amount
of$280,000, to purchase a central traffic signal system for the downtown
area, was approved.
PURCHASE NEW BUSES 1-K: Purchase of new Big Blue Bus Buses and miscellaneous spare
AND SPARE PARTS parts - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Contract No. 8274 (CCS) with New flyer of America, in the
amount of$21,434,677, to furnish 52 new LNG powered buses and spare
parts, was approved.
RUNOFF DIVERSION
JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY
1-L: Wilshire Dry-Wet Weather Runoff Diversion -
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 9886 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING TIlE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A
GRANT APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO A GRANT CONTRACT
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES BOARD
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILSHIRE DRY-WET WEATHER
RUNOFF DIVERSION AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
PROJECT," and authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application and enter into Contract No. 8275 (CCS) in the amount of
$980,000 with the State of California Water Resources Board for
construction of the runoff diversion and best management practice project
in the Wilshire Boulevard storm drain system, and approve proposed
budget adjustments, was approved.
1-N: Joint Powers Authority Agreement Contract No. 8276 (CCS)
and By-Laws for the Westside Council of Governments, was
approved.
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FEMA
1-0: Creation ofa Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, as required by
FEMA, as a prerequisite to receive future funding or other public
assistance following significant disasters, was approved.
POLICE MOTORCYCLES 1-Q: Purchase of Eight Police Motorcycles - recommendation to
award a purchase order to A&S BMW Motorcycles, in the amount of
$159,329.36, to furnish and deliver eight motorcycles for the Police
Department, was approved.
834-838 16TH STREET
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown was
excused at 6:00 p.m.
WATER EFFICIENCY
RETROFIT PROGRAM
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown
returned at 6:01.
Councilmember 0 'Connor
arrived at 6:05 p.m.
1-F: Final Tract Map 52649 and agreement for project at 834-838
16th Street - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 8270
(CCS), and adopt Resolution No. 9884 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION
MAP FOR TRACT NO. 52649 TO SUBDIVIDE A PROPERTY AT
834-838 16TH STREET," was presented.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown recused himself from voting on this item
because he lives on the same block where the property is located.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Feinstein.
to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Bloom
None
Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown.
1-M: Medical Facility Water Efliciency Retrofit Program-
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
an amendment to Contract No. 8143 (CCS) with Community Partners, in
the amount of$30,000, to administer the retrofit program, was presented.
Mayor Bloom stated that he pulled this item to ask a question about the
zero water consumption urinals, which could be a potential savings of
many gallons of water. Staffwas asked to provide an information report
to update Council.
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402 COLORADO
AVENUE
CLOSED SESSIONS:
Councilmember Holbrook
arrived at 7: 15 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Katz. to approve
staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Katz, Genser, O'Connor, Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom.
None
Councilmember Holbrook
NOES:
ABSENT:
1-P: Authorization to negotiate terms and conditions for possible
acquisition of real property located at 402 Colorado Avenue, was
presented.
Councilmember Katz stated that he pulled this item to ask where the
funds would come from if Council decides to authorize the acquisition.
Staff responded to Councilmember's question.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Genser. to
approve authorization to negotiate terms and conditions for possible
acquisition of real property as presented. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:15 p.rn., to hear
closed sessions and reconvened at 7:25 p.m., with all members present, to
report the following:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Santa
Monica Housing Council v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 074 683
ACTION
Not heard.
2-B Conference with Real Estate Negotiator.
Property: 402 Colorado Boulevard
City Negotiator: Mark Richter
Owners of Record: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Under negotiation: Possible acquisition of real estate
property.
ACTION
No reportable action taken.
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STUDY SESSION:
PROMENADE USES
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Russell
Barnard v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 281367.
ACTION:
No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation:
Mildred Hill v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 064 466.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: City of
Santa Monica v. Shel!, Case No. 01CC4331.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
Number of cases: One.
ACTION:
No reportable action taken.
3-A: Formula Business Regulation, Bayside District Assessment
Formulas and proposed Work :Plan for Implementation of
Promenade Uses Task Force Recommendations information, was
presented.
Motion by Mayor Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Feinstein., to
combine Item 3-A and Item 7-E. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote, with all members present.
7-E: Introduction and first reading of an interim ordinance
requiring new or expanded uses on the Third Street Promenade to
have a Promenade Frontage that does not exceed 50 linear feet and
requiring any remaining Promenade Frontage within the building or
site to provide a minimum depth of 50 feet; adoption of Resolution
No. 9889 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE BA YSIDE DISTRICT
SPECIFIC PLAN RELATED TO OUTDOOR DINING AREAS,
PERMITTED SIGN AGE AND NUMBER OF PERMITTED
RESTAURANTS"; and adoption of Resolution No. 9890 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER
AN AMENDMENT OF mE TEXT OF THE CITY'S WNING
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ORDINANCE RELATED TO NEW AND EXPANDED
RESTAURANTS AND PERMITTED TYPES OF ALCOHOL
LICENSES," was presented.
Members ofthe public Joe Natoli, Bill Tucker, Kathleen Rawson, Rod
Rader and Jerry Rubin expressed various views.
On order of the Mayor, the information received during the study session
was received and filed.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Kat~
to introduce and hold first reading ofthe ordinance, reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following votes:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown and Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember Katz,
to adopt the resolutions, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown and Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
CONTINUED ITEMS: 5-A: Civic Center Parking Structure Community Meeting Room -
COMMUNITY MEETING recommendation that Council direct the placement of a partially isolated
ROOM community meeting room at the street level ofthe proposed Civic Center
Parking Structure, was presented.
Member of the Public Jerry Rubin spoke in favor of having the community
room located on the first floor.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
put the Community Room on the first floor, fully isolated.
SeDtember 9.2003
RECESS
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEEDINGS:
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP
Substitute motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by
Councilmember GenSer, to have a partially isolated community meeting
room on the fifth floor. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, O'Connor, Mayor
Bloom
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Substitute motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern McKeo~ to suspend all activity on this parking structure until staff
can file an application to remove the required element that there be a
community room. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, Katz, Feinstein,
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
Councilmember O'Connor
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:15 p.rn. and
reconvened at 9:35 p.rn. with all members present.
6-A: Appeal of Planning Commission's approval regarding 301
Santa Monica Pier (Bubba Gump Shrimp) - recommendation to
uphold the appeal, adopt Resolution No. 9887 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING
THE FINAL EIR;" adopt Resolution No. 9888 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN; AND APPROVE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT, CUP, AND REDUCED
PARKING PERMIT, MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL TO RESTRICTS SALES OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES, BASED ON THE PROPOSED FINDINGS",was
presented.
Dale J. Goldsmith, representing appellant Bubba Gump Shrimp Company,
spoke in support of the appeal.
Members of the public Joe Natoli, Jerry Rubin and Linda Sullivan spoke
in favor of the project.
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There was no rebuttal presented by appellant.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember Katz. to
uphold the appeal in part; incorporating a change in alcoholic sales to
30%; modifY the construction fence to conform to what the applicant
prefers; allowing five crossing per day, for up to two minutes each to
move construction materials, at the bike crossing; add a public display
case to post listing of pubic events happening on the Pier; staff to work
with applicant to revise the elevator access so that there is a clear public
path of travel to the elevator from each level; and, staff to have the option
to request the beach bike path be restored with a different design as long
as it stays within the same cost as the current design.
Motion to amend by Councilmember O'Connor, to change page 27,
section 57 (b) bullet point 6 to keep the sign in place and protect it where
it is; to change the language on page 28 (c) deleting "of the property"
from the text because it doesn't have to do with the environment of the
Boathouse; and delete from the last sentence in the same section "as
would be the Boathouse building's basic footprint." The motion was
accepted as friendly.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Feinstein. to add that the Tower be
no higher than the elevator shaft.
After some discussion with staff and appellant regarding the Tower's
importance artistic element and silhouette, Councilmember's Feinstein
motion to amend was withdrawn.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Genser. to accept the existing height
of the Tower, minus two feet. The motion was accepted as friendly.
The main motion as amended was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to adopt Resolution No. 9887 (CCS) certifying the final EIR,
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Councilmembers Feinstein, Katz, Genser, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to adopt Resolution No. 9888 (CCS) adopting overriding
considerations and mitigation monitoring plan, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Genser, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tern McKeown, Mayor Bloom
None
None
CONSIDER ITEMS OUT Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Mayor Bloorn. to move
OF ORDER Item 13-A and Item 13-B up on the agenda. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote with all members present.
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
BA YSIDE DISTRICT
CORPORATION
13-A: Annual and special vacancy appointments to the following
boards and commissions:
On order of the Mayor, the floor was open for nominations for three
positions to Bayside District Corporation.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Ruth Elwell.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated Barbara Bryan. Ms. Elwell was
appointed by the following vote for a term ending June 30, 2007.
Ruth Elwell:
Barbara Bryan
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, Katz,
Feinstein, Mayor Bloom
Councilmember Genser, Mayor Pro Tern
McKeown
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LANDMARKS
COMMISSION
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Barbara Bryan for the second
appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Bryan was
appointed by acclamation, to a term ending June 30, 2007, with all
members present.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Johannes Van Tilburg for the third
appointment.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeown nominated Arthur Harris. Mr. Van Tilburg
was appointed by the following vote to a term ending June 30, 2007.
Johannes Van Tilburg Councilmembers O'Connor, Katz, Feinstein,
Mayor Bloom.
Arthur Harris Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown
On order ofthe Mayor the following appointments were continued to
September 23, 2003.
Commission for Senior Community 2
Special 1
Emeritus
Personnel Board
Special
Term endiJ;1g 06/30/07
Term ending 06/30/06
Term ending 06/30/05
Term ending 06/30/08
Term ending 06/30/06
13-B: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Landmarks
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2005.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated John Berley. There being no other
nominations, Mr. Berley was appointed by acclamation, with all members
present.
RETURN TO REGULAR Mayor Bloom requested to be excused. Mayor Pro Tern McKeown
AGENDA SCHEDULE assumed the Chair.
Mayor Bloom and
Councilmembers Katz and
Holbrook were excused at 1: 10
a.m.
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ORDINANCES:
YMCA
OBJECTS IN PUBLIC
PARKS
NOISE ORDINANCE
7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2094 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADDING SECTION 9.04.02.030.718 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH A ZONING ORDINANCE DEFINITION FOR A
SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
FOR YOUNG ADULTS EMANCIPATED FROM FOSTER CARE
AND TO AMEND SECTION 9.04.08.02.050(b) TO ALLOW THE
USE IN THE R-l SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. 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 votes:
AYES:
Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, O'Connor and Mayor
Pro Tern McKeown
None
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook, Mayor Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2095 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADDING SECTION 4.55.060 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF OBJECTS IN PUBLIC
PARKS," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. 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 O'Connor, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro
Tern McKeown
None
Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Mayor Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT
7-C: Introduction and first rc~ading of an ordinance amending the
City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 4.12 ofthe Municipal Code.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to September
23,2003.
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PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY AND PRIVATE
VESTmULES
LmRARY GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS
STAFF ADMIN. ITEMS:
SUSTAINABLE CITY
ADVISORY BODY
PRC SERVICES
AGREEMENT
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS:
PET ANIMALS
7-D: Introduction and first r'eading of interim ordinance
authorizing businesses to plact~ furniture, portable landscaping, and
cigarette disposal receptacles within the public right-of-way, and the
display of merchandise in priv.ate vestibules.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to September
23, 2003.
7-F: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2093 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING THE 2003-04 TAX RATE FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to introduce and adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers. O'Connor, Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro
Tern McKeown
None
Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz, Mayor Bloom
NOES:
ABSENT:
8-A: Proposed Sustainable City Advisory Body - recommendation
that Council determine and establish the most appropriate form of
Sustainable City advisory body to advise the City Council.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, this item was continued to a future date.
8-B: Pier Restoration Corporation Services Agreement-
recommendation to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
the proposed Services Agreement between the City of Santa Monica and
the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this item was continued to October 14,
2003.
12-A: Request ofBm Dyer, Field Representative for In Defense of
Animals, to request that City Council adopt an ordinance changing
the word "owner" to "guardian" relative to pet animals, was
presented.
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COUNCIL ITEMS:
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
DISABILITIES
COMMISSION
PLAYA VISTA
RESIGNATION
Member ofthe public Dr. Ellliot Katz spoke in favor ofthis request.
Member of the public Pro Se spoke against this request.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to direct the City Attorney to return with advice and options for
an ordinance. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook and Mayor Bloom absent.
13-C: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Architectural
Review Board for a term ending June 30,2007.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this item was continued to September
23, 2003.
13-D: One annual appointment to the Disabilities Commission for a
term ending June 30,2007.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this item was continued to September
23,2003.
13-E: Request of Mayor Pro Tem McKeown that Council direct
staff to request of the City of Los Angeles an extension from 60 days
comment on the recently released Playa Vista Phase II Draft
Environmental Impact Report to 180 days, pursuant to previous
Council action of May 11, 1999, so as to allow adequate time for
assessing and addressing potential negative impacts of Playa Vista
Phase II on Santa Monica traffic and air pollution, as well as loss of
open space and possible damage to the Santa Monica Bay
environment, among other issues affecting Santa Monicans' quality
of life, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, with Councilmembers Katz, Holbrook and Mayor Bloom
absent.
13-F: Acceptance of Geraldine Moyle's letter of resignation from
the Planning Commission, and authorization for City Clerk to
publish vacancy.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Genser. to accept the letter with regrets, and authorize the City Clerk to
publish the vacancy. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with Councilmembers Holbrook, Katz and Mayor Bloom absent.
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PUBLIC INPUT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Members of the public Pro Se, Art Casillas and Ned Landin-discussed
vanous Issues.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tern, the City Council meeting was adjourned
at 1 :30 a.m. in memory of Jalonnie Carter, Laura Pearson-King, and all
the September 11, 2001, victim~ and heroes.
ATTEST:.
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Melodi A. Pearson
Records Management Coordinator
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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