M-092507CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:03 p.m.,
on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Richard Bloom
Mayor Pro Tem Herb Katz
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Bobby Shriver
Also Present: City Manager P. Lamont Ewell
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Mazia M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:03 p.m., with
all members present. Assistant City Manager Gordon Anderson led
the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSIONS: Members of the public Martin Rubin, Gwen Rinehart, Bob Fitzpatrick
and Diane Moss expressed concerns regarding the item relating to 2-
D, and spoke in support of airport safety.
Mayor Pro Tem Katz was On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:15 p.m., to
excused at 7.•30 p. m. consider closed sessions and returned at 7:30 p.m., to report the
following with Mayor Pro Tem Katz absent.
2-A: Public Employee Evaluations.
Title of Employees: City Attorney, City Clerk,
City Manager
ACTION: Not Heazd.
2-B: Conference with Legal Council -Anticipated Litigation:
September 25, 2007
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b): one dispute involving real
property at 2219 Ocean Avenue.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: C~
of Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd, P.C., Case No. BC 315186.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: In
the Matter of Compliance with Federal Obligations by the City of
Santa Monica, California, FAA Docket No. 16-02-OS
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed various subjects.
Member of the public Mark Olson spoke in support of Item 1-E.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve the Consent Calendar, reading resolutions by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Shriver, Holbrook, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Katz
MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of the August 28, 2007, City Council meeting
were approved as submitted.
SENIOR NUTRITION I-B: Senior Nutrition Program -recommendation to adopt
PROGRAM Resolution No. 10247 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF AMENDMENT DOCUMENTS AND THE SIGNING OF
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO PROVIDE MEAL AND
TELEPHONE REASSURANCE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY
PERSONS"; and, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an amendment to existing Contract No. 8608 (CCS) with Los
Angeles County for provisions of services, was approved.
1-C: Annenberg Community Beach Club Identity and Graphic
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ANNENBERG COMMU- Design Services -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
NITY BEACH CLUB negotiate and execute Agreement No. 8824 (CCS) with Adams
Morioka, Inc., in the amount of $150,000, for graphic design services
related to the Annenberg Community Beach Club, with an option to
extend scope of services in FY 08/09 in an amount not to exceed an
additional $100,000, was approved.
HOMELESS MANAGE- 1-D: Homeless Management Information System -
MENT INFORMATION recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
SYSTEM execute Agreement No. 8825 (CCS) with Canavan Associates, in the
amount of $81,402.00, for consulting services for the selection and
implementation of a Homeless Management Information System, was
approved.
STREET AND PARK I-E: Annual Street and Park Lighting Project -recommendation
LIGHTING PROJECT to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
8826 (CCS) with KDC, Inc., dba Dynalectric, in the amount of
$3,894,900; and, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Agreement No. 8827 (CCS) with TCM Group, in the amount of
$266,420, for construction inspection services, was approved.
GRANT FUNDS 1-F: 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant -
recommendation for Council to appropriate $58,993 in grant funds;
designate their use for the DNA/Advanced Forensic Evidence project;
and, approve the proposed budget changes, was approved.
PATIENT TRACKING 1-G: Patient Care Tracking and Reporting System -
& REPORTING SYSTEM recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute software license Agreement No. 8828 (CCS), and
maintenance Contract No. 8829 (CCS), in the total amount of
$142,907, with Proper LLC to purchase a patient care tracking and
reporting system for the Fire Department; and, approve the proposed
appropriation of funds, was approved.
WESTSIDE CITIES COG 1-H: Westside Cities Council of Governments Joint Powers
JPA Authority -recommendation to authorize the Mayor to execute the
amended Joint Powers Authority Exercise of Joint Powers Agreement
No. 8276 (CCS) as proposed; and approve proposed procedure for
"stand-in" voting representation, was approved.
STUDY SESSION: 3-A: Homeless Update.
ACTION: Information received and filed.
September 25, 2007
ADMIN. ITEMS: 6-A: Two-Lot Subdivision at 939 San Vicente Blvd. -
recommendation to approve Tentative Parcel Map 06TM-013 (Map
No. 63173) for atwo-lot subdivision, in lieu of a three-lot subdivision,
at 939 San Vicente Boulevard, subject to proposed findings and
conditions and resolution of appeal, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser,
O'Connor, McKeown, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Katz
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
TENANT HARASSMENT Municipal Code Section 4.56.020 relating to tenant harassment to
confirm to a recent decision of the California Supreme Court, was
presented.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer commented on various aspects of
the ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to introduce the ordinance for first reading, reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Shriver, Holbrook, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Katz
RELOCATION BENEFITS?-B: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
Municipal Code Sections 4.36.040 and 4.36.110 to clarify the
Councilmember Genser was Council's intent with respect to the timing of permanent
excused at 8:16p.m. relocation benefits increases, was presented.
Councilmember Genser requested to be excused from this matter due
to a conflict of interest.
There was no one present for public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to introduce the ordinance for first reading, reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Shriver,
Holbrook, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Councilmember Genser
GAS SHUT OFF DEVICES 7-C: Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to require
the installation of approved gas shutoff devices in buildings,
Councilmember Genser structures and mobile home parks prior to sale or exchange, when
returned at 8.• 19 p. m. newly constructed or when the cost of additions or alterations
exceed $10,000, was presented.
Discussion ensued on the information presented by staff related to the
effect of ordinance on condominiums and other structures and on the
impact to revenue if ordinance is implemented as presented. At the
request of staff, second reading of this ordinance was tabled, and staff
is to return with a revised ordinance addressing the issues discussed.
STAFF ITEMS: 8-A Conceptual Approval of Automated Red Light
Enforcement Pilot Project -recommendation to proceed with a one
year three intersection red light automated enforcement pilot project,
was presented.
Member of the public Joy Fullmer discussed various aspects of the
proposal.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Shriver, Holbrook, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Katz
TROLLEY DESIGN 8-B: Trolley Design Transit Coaches -recommendation to awazd
TRANSIT COACHES Bid No. 2924 to North American Bus Industries, for $2,354,596, to
purchase 5 CNG trolley transit coaches and miscellaneous spare parts,
with option to purchase up to 25 additional coaches, was presented.
September 25, 2007
Member of the public Kathleen Rawson spoke in support of the
concept.
Discussion ensued on the proposed design of the trolley and the need
to have a design that is unique and identifiable with the City of Santa
Monica. After considerable discussion, staff was directed to consult
with the supplier regarding revising the design to address the ideas,
suggestions and comments made during the discussion and return to
Council at the next regular meeting with options.
MEASURE V PROJECTS 8-C: Stormwater Management Projects funded by Measure V -
recommendation to review and conceptually approve the proposed
phase I plan for use of Measure V funds; approve Measure V low
income waiver provisions and adopt Resolution No. 10248 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING INCOME LIMITS FOR CLEAN BEACHES AND
OCEAN PARCEL TAX EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY"; approve
proposed membership, scope and responsibilities for Measure V
Citizens Oversight Committee; and direct staff to proceed with
preparation of analysis and recommended actions to borrow capital
funds for proposed Measure V capital projects through issuance of
revenue bonds supported by Measure V revenues, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councihnember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to conceptually approve the proposed phase I plan for use of
Measure V funds, subject to review by the Oversight Committee. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Mayor Pro
Tem Katz absent.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, Seconded by Councihnember
O'Connor, to direct staff to return with a resolution setting the charge
and responsibilities and the number of members for the Oversight
Committee. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Mayor Pro Tem Katz absent.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Shriver, to approve the low income waiver provisions and adopt
Resolution No. 10248 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Shriver, Holbrook, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Katz
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to direct staff to proceed with preparation of analysis and
recommended actions to borrow capital funds for proposed Measure V
capital projects through issuance of revenue bonds supported by
Measure V revenues. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Katz absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: Public Hearing and Resolution to Confirm Assessment
YALE STREET Costs for the Yale Street Improvement Project -recommendation
IMPROVEMENT to hold public hearing, consider public input, and adopt Resolution
PROJECT No. 10249 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Councilmember O'Connor DEPICTED IN CITY ENGINEER'S DRAWING SERIES NO. 6518-
was excused at 9:30 p.m. A AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT COSTS FOR THE STREET
AND PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON YALE STREET," was
presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve recommendation, reading the resolution by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Councilmember O'Connor
COUNCIL ITEMS: 13-A: Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions for
APPOINTMENTS terms ending June 30, 2007.
Councilmember O'Connor Board/Commission No. of Appts Term Ending
returned at 9.•32 p. m. Comm. Senior Community 2 6/30/2011
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the
Commission for the Senior Community.
September 25, 2007
Mayor Bloom nominated Bruce Kragen. There being no other
nominations Mr. Kragen was appointed by acclamation with Mayor
Pro Tem Katz absent.
On order of the Mayor, the second vacancy being an Emeritus
position, and there being no nomination recommendations from the
Commission, the vacancy was continued until such a time that the
Commission has a recommendation for the vacancy.
UNSCHEDULED 13-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Pier
VACANCY Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending
November 13, 2010.
On order of the Mayor, and with the consensus of Councilmembers,
this matter was continued to October 9, 2007.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public M. Ross, Brian Hutchings and Catherine
Eldridge discussed various issues and concerns.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:43
p.m. to October 9, 2007, in memory of Walter Marcyan, Ysidro Eugene
Reyes, Jonathan Moore, and Sharon Carter.
~_ A`~..«~ PROVED:
Maria M. Stewart 'chard Bloom
City Clerk Mayor
September 25, 2007