M-7/11/2006
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 11, 2006
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Holbrook at
5:50 p.m., on Tuesday, July 11,2006, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Robert T. Holbrook
Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:35 p.m.)
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor (arrived at 6:05 p.rn.)
Also Present: City Manager P. Lamont Ewell
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:50 p:m., with
Councilmember O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tem Shriver 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 Councilmember for. discussion.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed various concerns.
On order of the Mayor and at the request of staff, Item I-J was
removed from the Consent Calendar.
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Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to approve .all items on the Consent Calendar as presented
except I-J, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Katz, McKeown, Genser,
Mayor Holbrook
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MINUTES
PURCHASE OF TIRES
PARKING EQUIPMENT
POLICE EMERGENCY
VEHICLES
NOES:
ABSENT:
None
Councilmember O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver
I-A: The minutes of the May 23, May 24, May 25, and June 13,
2006, City Council meetings, were approved as submitted.
I-B: Purchase of miscellaneous tires - recommendation to award
Bid No. 2897 to Tarulli Tire Inc., in the estimated amount of
$480,000 for a three year term, to provide miscellaneous tires for the
Fleet Management Division, was approved.
l-C: Parking equipment for Civic Center - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute sole-source
Contract No. 8611 (CCS) with Sentry Control Systems, in the amount
of $231,761, to furnish and install parking equipment, was approved.
I-D: Purchase o( emergency response vehicles - police
interceptors - recommendation to award a purchase order to Folsom
Lake Ford, in the amount of $1,017,844. 18, to furnish forty police
interceptors, was approved.
STREETLIGHT l-E: Recommendation to set a public hearing on September 12,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2006, for the (ormation of Street Light Assessment Districts on
30th Street, between Pico Boulevard and Pearl Street; and on
Georgina Avenue, between 4th and 7th Streets, was approved.
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
SERVICES
EUCLID PARK
I-F: Provision of code enforcement, plan check, inspection and
permit services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8430 (CCS)
with California Code Check, in the amount of $250,000, for additional
services during FY 2006-07; and an amendment to Contract No. 8155
(CCS) with JAS Pacific, in the amount of $794,270, for services
during FY 2006-07, was approved.
I-G: Euclid Street Neighborhood Park Construction -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Contract No. 8610 (CCS) with Thomsen Landscape, in the
amount of $622,005, for construction of the Park project, was
approved.
WESTSIDE MOBILITY I-H: Westside Mobility Action Plan - recommendation to adopt
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ACTION PLAN
EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN
SECURITY CAMERAS
ON PIER
CLOSED SESSIONS:
Councilmember 0 'Connor
arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Shriver
arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Resolution No. 10152 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF THE WESTSIDE
CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROPOSED WESTSIDE
MOBILITY ACTION PLAN'; and direction to staff to prepare a
resolution in support of the State Transportation Infrastructure bonds
and implement an educational program on the projects planned if
bonds are approved by voters in November, was approved.
I-I: Resolution amending the Executive Pay Plan -
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10153 (CCS) entitled: 'A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
THE EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL
COST OF LIVING INCREASE BEING GRANTED TO OTHER
BARGAINING UNITS, AND TO ADJUST THE BASE SALARY
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT POSITION," was approved.
I-J: Recommendation to issue an emergency order allowing for
placement of security cameras on the Pier, a designated
landmark.
This item was withdrawn from consideration at the request of staff.
On order ofthe Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m., to
consider closed sessions and returned at 7:06 p.m., with all members
present to report the following:
2-A: ConfereI!ce with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation:
Palisades Beach Property Owners Assoc.. Inc.. et al. v. City of
Santa Monica. et aI., Case No. BS 103819.
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: City
Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd. P.C., Case No. BC 315188.
ACTION:
Not heard.
2-C:, Confere.n.~e with LegaICounsel-'Ex~sting Litigation: City
adv. Shell Oil Company (arbitration regarding compliance with
settlement agreement in City of Santa Monica v. Shell Oil Co.,
Case No. 01C~4331).
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
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2-D: Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): an
estoppel and related claim(s) involving real property located at
923 20th Street, and a challenge to Ordinance No. 2191 (CCS)
(affordable housing requirements).
Motion by Councilmember Katz, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, that as to the estoppel and claim related to the 923 20th
Street 5-unit condo project, and the semi-subterranean garage
construction that may be impermissible in the front yard setback and
other work not undertaken according with the approved plans,
approve a settlement (Contract No. 8615 (CCS)) as follows:
Developer will be allowed to retain the garage as constructed subject
to the developer diligently and satisfactorily resolving to the City's
satisfaction the other work not completed in accordance with
approved plans, either by revising the work to be consistent with the
plans or by obtaining necessary approval; developer will pay City for
the additional enforcement costs the amount of $5,250; developer will
pay all required filing fees for additional review that is required by the
Architectural Review Board; City will issue a temp Certificate of
Occupancy for the project only after the developer has obtained all
required final City approvals for the unauthorized work and the City
will not issue a permit Certificate of Occupancy until all work has
been completed by a date certain. 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:
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, that as to the claim related to Ordinance 2191, that the
ordinance have an effective date of30 days after adoption. 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:
2- E: Consultation with Santa Monica Police Chief - matters
posing a threat to public facilities, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.
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STUDY SESSION:
CONTINUED ITEMS:
ACTION:
Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
Betty Robinson v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court Case
No. SC 086327.
Motion by Councilmember Katz. seconded by Councilmember Bloom,
that as to this bus accident related case, approve post-judgment
settlement costs in the amount of $8,444.95 plus $1,553.58 in interest,
for a total amount of$9,998.53. 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:
3-A: Discussion of Solid Waste Study Phase n - Request for
Proposal Elements for Commercial Operations and Transfer
Facility, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
5-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code to revise the review process and
standards regulating the conversion of any portion of a food use
to any other new or expanded use located on the ground floor
level adjacent to the Third Street Promenade, was presented.
The following members of the public spoke to various parts of the
proposal, expressed concerns and made suggestions: Joe Natoli, Jerry
Rubin, Kathleen Rawson, Bill Tucker, Chris Harding and Jennifer
Hranilovich.
Motion by, Councilmember Genser.secondedby Councilmember
Katz, to introduce the ordinance, reading by, title, and waiving further
re~ding thereof, and amended as follows: the frontage standard to be
2/3 ofexisting outdoor dining frontage; 50% of existing restaurant
frontage; but no less than 16 feet; and the minimum depth for the
retail1ed food-use shall be no less than 75 feet on any point as
measured from the front property line. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
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ORDINANCES:
SIDEWALK DINING
Council member Katz
was excused at 9:33 p.m.
BOOTLEGGED UNITS
Councilmember Katz
returned at 9:36 p.m.
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,
Genser, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2192
(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO
AUTHORIZE FOOD SERVING BUSINESSES TO ESTABLISH
ANCILLARY SIDEWALK DINING CAFES OF UP TO 200
SQUARE FEET IN AREA WITHOUT PROVIDING REQUIRED
PARKING IN THE RVC, BCD, BSCD, C2, C3, C3-C, C4, C6 CM
AND C-P ZONING DISTRICTS," was presented..
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Bloom, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
Councilmember Katz
NOES:
ABSENT:
7-B: Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No.
2193 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA MODIFYING AND EXTENDING AN
INTERIM ORDINANCE WAIVING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR RENTAL UNITS WHICH WERE BUILT OR
CREATED WITHOUT PERMITS AND REGISTERED WITH THE
RENT CONTROL BOARD PRIOR TO APRIL 22, 2003, TO
ELIMINATE THE CUT OFF DATE FOR REGISTRATION OF
UNITS WITH THE RENT CONTROL BOARD," was presented
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Katz,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
NOES:
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ABSENT: None
REDEVELOPMENT AND 7-C: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2194
EARTHQUAKE (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
RECOVERY PROJECTS MONICA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE OCEAN PARK (IB) PROJECT TO EXTEND CERTAIN
TIME LIMITS"; second reading and adoption of Ordinance No.
2195 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR OCEAN PARK (IA) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO
EXTEND CERTAIN TIME LIMITS"; second reading and
adoption Ordinance No. 2196 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EARTHQUAKE
RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO EXTEND
, .
CERTAIN TIME LIMITS"; and, second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 2197 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO EXTEND CERTAIN TIME
LIMITS," were presented.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to adopt Ordinance 2194 (CCS), reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. 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:
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Holbrook,
to adopt Ordinance 2195 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. 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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ALCOHOL CUP'S
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt Ordinance 2196 (CCS), reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof 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:
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to adopt Ordinance 2197 (CCS), reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof 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:
7-D: Introduction and first reading ofthe following four
interim ordinances affecting City Zoning Regulations was
presented:
(a) Interim ordinance extending interim ordinances
clarifying that business establishments with alcohol CUP's must
obtain new alcohol CUP's if the establishment ceases operating
for a period in excess of one year, except that, for premises in the
CM District, the time period shall be six months.
DRIVEWAYS - PARKING (b) Interim ordinance extending the interim ordinances
STRUCTURES allowing administrative approval of the number and type of
driveways required for parking structures with over 40 parking
spaces in multi-family, commercial, and industrial districts in the
city.
RIGHT OF WAY AREAS
AND VESTffiULES
SUBSTANTIAL
REMODELING
(c) Interim ordinance extending the interim ordinances
authorizing the placement of furniture, portable landscaping, and
cigarette disposal receptacles within the public right-of-way and
the display of merchandise in private vestibules.
(d) Interim ordinance extending interim ordinances
modifying the threshold at which a structure is determined to be
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substantially remodeled and thereby subject to all current
applicable zoning code regulations, establishing exceptions to the
substantial remodel requirements, and authorizing zoning
administrator adjustments in specified circumstances.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed various concerns.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to introduce interim ordinance extending interim ordinances
clarifying that business establishments with alcohol CUP's must obtain
new alcohol CUP's if the establishment ceases operating for a period
in excess of one year, except that, for premises in the CM District, the
time period shall be six months, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof 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:
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown to introduce interim ordinance extending the interim
ordinances allowing administrative approval of the number and type of
driveways required for parking structures with over 40 parking spaces
in multi-family, commercial, and industrial districts in the city, reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof 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:
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to introciuce interim ordinance extending the interim ordinances
authorizing the placement of furnitute,portable landscaping, and
cigarette disposal,receptacle~ within, the public 'right-of-way and the
display, of merchandise in private vestibules, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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STAFF ITEMS:
HOMELESS
CONTINUUM
OF CARE
PROPOSITION 90
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,
Genser, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to interim ordinance extending interim ordinances
modifYing the threshold at which a structure is determined to be
substantially remodeled and thereby subject to all current applicable
zoning code regulations, establishing exceptions to the substantial
remodel requirements, and authorizing zoning administrator
adjustments in specified circumstances, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof 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-A: Recommendation to appoint three Councilmembers to
participate in interviews for Homeless Continuum of Care
System and program evaluation, was presented.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke in support of the program.
Motion by Councilmember GenseL seconded bv Councilmember
O'Connor, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Shriver and Councilmembers
Bloom and Katz. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with all members present.
8-B: Alternative strategies to preserve the City's zoning
flexibility while advancing key Land Use and Circulation
Element Interests in light of proposed State Proposition 90 -
recommendation that Council consider whether elements of the Shape
the Future 2025/Motion by the Ocean (Land Use and Circulation
Elements) effort may and should be expeditiously implemented to
address community concerns related to building height, scale, density
and character, and give staff appropriate direction, was presented.
The following members of the public expressed concerns about the
effects of the proposed State Proposition 90 and in support of Council
taking necessary action: Lorraine Sanchez, Gale Feldman, Denny
Zane, Jeanne Dodson, Diana Gordon, and Sean Milliken.
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Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to direct staff to evaluate the economic implication of certain
ranges of incentives and the ability to support the viability of the
ordinance and the ability to defend in court. 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:
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
MEETING:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council was
2900 4TH STREET recessed and a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency was
convened at 10:51 p.m., with all members present.
8-C: Housing Trust Fund Loan and Grant for proposed 19-unit
affordable housing development at 2900 4th Street -
recommendation that the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency approve a Housing Trust Fund loan and grant to the
Community Corporation of Santa Monica in the amount of
$5,867,993, for the acquisition, general rehabilitation, and remediation
of the project; and authorize the City Manager and Executive Director
to negotiate and execute all documents (Contract No. 8612
(CCSIRAS)) necessary to provide this funding, was presented.
Member of the public Joan Ling spoke in support of the
recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Katz, to approve staff 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:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 8:"D: Housing Trust Fund Loan for proposed 22-unit affordable
2211 4TH STREET housing development at 2211 4th Street - recommendation that the
City Council ami the RedevelopmentAgency apprqve a Housing
Trust Fund loan to the Community Corporation of Santa Monica in
the amount of$6,782,455, for the acquisition, general rehabilitation,
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ADJOURNMENT OF
JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL ITEMS: COG
REPRESENTA nON
Council member Katz was
excused at 11:00 p.m.
and remediation of the project; and authorize the City Manager and
Executive Director to negotiate and execute all documents (Contract
8613 (CCSIRAS)) necessary to provide this funding, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Katz, McKeown, O'Connor,O
Genser, Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting with the
Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 11 :02 p.m., and the regular
City Council meeting reconvened, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, Items 13-A through 13-D to be considered
out of order.
13-A: Request of Mayor Holbrook that Council re-affirm
Council member Richard Bloom as the Governing Board
Representative to the Wests ide Cities Council of Government
(COG) and designate an Alternate Governing Board
Representative. On May 25, 2006, Council member Bloom was
elected to be the first Chair of the COG. The Joint Powers
Authority and By-laws require each City Council to annually
designate one of its Councilmembers as a Governing Board
Representative and one Councilmember as an Alternate
Governing Board Representative, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Shriver. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to reaffirm Councilmember Bloom as the City's
representative and appoint Councilmember McKeown as an alternate
representative. The motion was approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Katz absent.
APPOINTMENTS TO 13-B: Annual and special vacancy appointments to the following
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS boards and commissions:
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On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for
vacancies on boards and commissions.
Airport Commission - one vacancy for a term ending June 30,2010.
Councilmember Genser nominated Ofer Grossman. Mr. Grossman
was appointed by acclamation with Councilmember Katz absent.
Architectural Review Board - two vacancies for terms ending June
30,2010.
Councilmember Bloom nominated Rodolfo Alvarez and William
Adams. Messrs. Alvarez and Adams were appointed by acclamation,
with Councilmember Katz absent.
Arts Commission - two vacancies for terms ending June 30,2010.
Councilmember Mckeown nominated Hara Beck and Jacob Samuel.
Ms. Beck and Mr. Samuel were appointed by acclamation, with
Councilmember Katz absent.
Bayside District Corporation - four vacancies for terms ending June
30,2010.
Councilmember Genser nominated Patricia Hoffman, David Martin, and
Rob Rader. The three nominees were appointed by acclamation, with
Councilmember Katz absent.
On order of the Mayor, and at the request of Council member Genser, the
fourth va~ancY,was continued to July 25,2006.
. .' ,
Commission for the Senior Community - three vacancies for terms
ending June 30, 2010. One Emeritus vacancyfor a term ending June 30,
2008,
Mayor Holbrook nominated Marilyn, K.orad~- Wilson to one annual
vacancy and Melva Heinsohn to the Emeritus vacancy. Ms. Korade-
Wilson and Ms. Heinsohn were appointed by acclamation with
Councilmember Katz absent.
On order of the Mayor, the two remaining appointments were continued
to July 25, 2006.
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Commission on the Status of Women - two vacancies for terms ending
June 30,2010. One Emeritus vacancy for a term ending June 30,2008.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Tia Skulski to the annual vacancy
and Darlene Evans to the Emeritus vacancy. Ms. Skulski and Ms. Evans
were appointed by acclamation with Councilmember Katz absent.
On order ofthe Mayor, the remaining appointment was continued to
July 25,2006.
Convention & Visitors Bureau - three vacancies for terms ending June
30, 2010.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Nancy Desser and West Hooker.
Ms. Desser and Mr. Hooker were appointed by acclamation with
Councilmember Katz absent..
On order of the Mayor, the third vacancy was continued to July 25,
2006.
Disabilities Commission - three vacancies for terms ending June 30,
2010.
Mayor Holbrook nominated Carol Agate, Elizabeth Bogen, and Patricia
Richardson. The three candidates were appointed by acclamation with
Councilmember Katz absent.
Housing Commission - two vacancies for terms ending June 30,2010.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Jason Parry for a third term and
Richard Gerwitz for a second term. Messrs. Parry and Gerwitz were
appointed by acclamation with Councilmember Katz absent.
Landmarks Commission - three vacancies for terms ending June 30,
2010.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Roger Genser, Ruthann Lehrer,
and Deborah Levin. The three candidates were reappointed by
acclamation, with Councilmember Katz absent.
Library Board - two vacancies with terms ending June 30, 2010.
Mayor Holbrook nominated Gene Oppenheim and Kenneth Breisch.
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PROJECT ECHO
FUNDING
Councilmember 0 'Connor
was excused at 11: 15 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Shriver was
excused at 11:23 p.m.
Messrs. Oppenheim and Breisch were appointed by acclamation, with
Councilmember Katz absent.
Personnel Board - one vacancy for a term ending June 30,2011.
Mayor Holbrook nominated Robert Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was
reappointed by acclamation with Councilmember Katz absent.
Planning Commission - one vacancy for a term ending June 30,2010.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Jay Johnson. Mr. Johnson was
reappointed by acclamation with Councilmember Katz absent.
Recreation & Parks Commission - two vacancies for terms ending
June 30,2010.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Susan Cloke. Ms. Cloke was
reappointed by acclamation with Councilmember Katz absent.
On order of the Mayor, the remaining vacancy was continued to July 25,
2006.
Social Services Commission - two vacancies for terms ending June 30,
2010. One special vacancy for a term ending June 30,2007.
Councilmember Bloom nominated Karen Gunn for one vacancy. Ms.
Gunn was appointed by acclamation with Councilmember Katz absent.
At the request of Council member Bloom, and on order of the Mayor, the
second annual vacancy and the special vacancy were continued to later
during the continued meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2006.
13-C: Request of Councilmember Bloom that the City Council
allocate up to $15,000 of Council discretionary funds to Project
Echo for the purpose of f~u;i'itating travel to and accommodations
in Shanghai, China, for nine Santa Monica High Schoolstudents
who Won the right to represent the United States in the Sage World
Cup, an international competition designed to foster ethical and
socially responsible entrepreneurship on a global level, was
present.ed.
. . I .
Members of the public Ruben Hanson, Doug Monroy, Carlton
Fosterberry and Christopher Peterson spoke in support of the request.
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A RED LINE CONNECTS
US
RECESS TO
WEDNESDAY , JULY 12.
RECONVENE
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS:
SHOTGUN HOUSE
Motion by Councilmember Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to approve request. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmember Genser, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor
Holbrook
None
Councilmembers O'Connor, Katz, Mayor Pro Tern
Shriver
NOES:
ABSENT:
13-D: Request of Councilmember McKeown that, pursuant to a
letter from the Arts Commission regarding the currently ongoing
temporary art project called "A Red Line Connects Us," the
Council consider policy options for authorizing specific such
temporary art projects in public spaces, and direct stafTto prepare
implementing amendments to ordinances, was presented.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the request:
Abby Sher, Phyllis Green, Linnea du Val, Tom Eatherton, Robert Israel,
Bruria Finkel, Jan Baetz, Jerry Rubin, and Anthony Schmidt.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, with Councilmembers Katz, O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tern
Shriver absent.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 12:24 a.m., and
continued the meeting to Wednesday, July 12, 2006, not earlier than
5:45 p.m., and no later than the end of the special meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, July 12.2006 at 5:45 p.m.
On order of the Mayor, the regular recessed meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, July 11,2006, reconvened on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at
8:56 p.m., after the adjournment of the Wednesday, July 12, 2006,
special meeting, with Councilmember O'Connor absent.
12-A: Request of Santa Monica Conservancy to discuss a proposal
to establish a Preservation Resource Center in the rehabilitated
Shotgun House. The Conservancy request that the City Council: (1)
direct stafT to pursue ownership of the house; (2) Identify an
appropriate site on designated city property for the permanent
relocation of the house in Ocean Park; (3) direct stafT to initiate a
process to select a nonprofit organization to raise funds and
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SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION APPT.
CLEAN MONEY
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
REFORM
potentially lease the house for public benefit purpose; and (4) create
a lease agreement that clearly delineates responsibilities of both
lessor and lessee, was presented by Sherrill Kushner and Mario Fonda-
Bonardi.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve request. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Katz, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tern Shriver
Mayor Holbrook
Councilmember 0' Connor
NOES:
ABSENT:
Social Services Commission - two vacancies for terms ending June 30,
2010. One special vacancy for a term ending June 30,2007.
At the request of Council member Bloom, Karen Gunn' s appointment to
the Social Services Commission to be reconsidered, as Ms. Gunn did not
wish to be reappointed.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Shriver
to rescind Ms. Gunn's appointment. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmember O'Connor absent.
Councilmember Bloom nominated Christopher Taylor and Leigh
Brumberg for the two annual vacancies. The two candidates were
appointed by acclamation, with Councilmember O'Connor absent.
On order of the Mayor, the Special vacancy was continued to July 25,
2006.
13-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown that Council direct
the City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Manager, or appropriate
designees, to report back to Council as soon as possible on the
feasibility and potential costs ,of instituting "clean money"
campaign finance reform for City Council elections, with the intent
of placing the matter before the voters on the November 7, 2006,
ballot, was presented.
Members of the public Genise Schnitman and Brandon Marlowe spoke
in support of-the request.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
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Katz to approve request. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmember Genser, McKeown, Katz, Bloom, Mayor
Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
Councilmember O'Connor
NOES:
ABSENT:
PROPOSED SAN ONOFRE 13-F: Request of Mayor Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tempore Shriver
TOLL ROAD and Councilmember O'Connor that Council adopt Resolution No.
10154 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA REQUESTING THE FOOTHILL/EASTERN
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY IMMEDIATEL Y AND
PERMANENTLY WITHDRAW ITS PLANS TO CONSTRUCT A
TOLL ROAD THROUGH THE SAN ONOFRE STATE BEACH AND
ACROSS THE TRESTLES STATE SURF BEACH," and urging that
Santa Monica refrain from acquiring any bonds for, or making any
financial investments in, the Toll Road project, was presented.
Member of the public James Berkelund spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Shriver. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to adopt resolution, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Bloom, Katz, McKeown, Genser,
Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, Mayor Holbrook
None
Councilmember 0' Connor
NOES:
ABSENT:
CANCELLATION OF
AUGUST 22 MEETING
13-G: Request of Mayor Holbrook and Mayor Pro Tempore
Shriver that Council consider canceling the second regularly
scheduled Council meeting of August 22, 2006, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Mayor Holbrook seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Shriver, to
approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Councilmember O'Connor absent.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Member of the public Art Casillas expressed various concerns.
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ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned on
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 10:02 p.m, in memory ofPudgie Stockton,
first female body builder at Muscle Beach.
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Robert T. Holbrook
Mayor
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