M-06102008CITE' OE SANTA MONICA
CITE' COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2008
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Katz at 5:50 p.m.,
on Tuesday, June 10, ?008, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Herb Katz
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:30 p.m.)
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Richard Bloom
Also Present: City Manager P. Lamont Ewell
City- Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENEIPLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:50 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent. Deputy
City Manager Mona Miyasato led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAIB: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed
by a Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Roxana Janka, Debbie Lee, and
Jerry Rubin commented on various Consent Calendar items.
At the request of Councilmember McKeown, Item 1-E was removed
from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Genser. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented
except Item 1-E, reading resolutions by title only and waiving fitrther
reading thereof. The mofion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriner, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of the May 13, 2008, City Council meeting were
approved as submitted.
ANNENBERG COMMU- 1-B: Furnishings selection and installation for the Annenberg
NITY BEACH HOUSE Community Beach House -recommendation to authorize the City-
Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 8931 (CCS} with
Perkins+~Vill, in The amount of $88,500, for selection and installation of
interior and exterior furniture for the Annenberg Conununity Beach
House at 415 Pacific Coast Highway, was approved.
~VEBSITE SERVICES 1-C: City website services -recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8861
(CCS) with PMC, in the amount of $40,000, for the redesign of the
City's Intranet and Human Resorrrces website, was approved.
2i7-223 BICKNELL AVE. 1-D: Resolution No. 10296 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FNAL TRACT MAP
N0.61863 FOR A SEVEN UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 217- j
223 BICKNELL AVENUE," was adopted.
STORM DRAINS 1-F: Storm Drain Improvement Project - recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8933
(CCS) with Psomas, in the amount of $250,000, for project management
services for the project; and, approve the proposed budget changes, was
approved.
NO-SMOHING OUT- 1-E: Non-smoking ordinance outreach campaign and
REACH CAMPAIGN supplemental report -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 8932 (CCS) with Southard
Communications, in the amount of $150,000, to design and implement a
comprehensive branding and public education program for the City's non-
smoking ordinances, was presented.
Councilmember McKeown advised he removed this item from the
Consent Calendar to underscore his commitment to making this
campaign work effectively for the City.
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Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mavor Katz, to
approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Comicilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
CLOSED SESSIONS: On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:09 p.m., to
consider closed sessions and returned at 7:17 p.m., with Mayor Pro Tem
Bloom absent, to report the following:
Cozrneilmember Sht•ivef• 2-A: Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
m~rived at 6.•30 p. m. litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9{b): 161
Ocean Park Boulevard.
ACTION: Heard No reportable action taken.
2-B: Anticipated Litigafion: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 2300
`Vilshire.
ACTION: Not Heazd.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: In the
Matter of Compliance with Federal Obligations by the City of Santa
Monica, California, FAA Docket No. 16-02-08.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: United
States of America and Peters v. City of Santa Monica, USDC, Case
No. CV08-02695 CW{Ex).
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-E: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 1701 - 1725 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica
City Negotiator: Andy Agte, Director,
Housing and Economic Development
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Owner of Record: Santa 1Vlonica Redevelopment Agency
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ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation:
Hermosa Beach v. Superior Court (MacPherson Oil Co.),Ct. of
Appeal B205386 -request for support of petition for review.
City Attorney Marsha Moutrie announced that the City Council
authorized the City's supporting Hermosa Beach's petition for review.
INSPIRATION: Members of the Santa Monica High School Symphony Orchestra
played various pieces for the audience and conveyed their
appreciation for Council's continued support of their endeavors.
SPECIAL ITEMS: 4-A: The Mayor issued a proclamation celebrating the Civic
Center's 50th Anniversary.
ORDINANCES: 7 ~A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2266 {CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER
7.16 OF THE Mt3NICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WATER
CONSERVATION," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Cotmcilmember
Holbrook, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title onl}~ and waving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeoum, O'Connor, Genser, Shriner,
Holbrook, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
STAFF ITEMS: JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
VILLAGE - DDA
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a joint meeting with
the Redevelopment Agency, with Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent.
8-A: Disposition and Development Agreement for the Civic Center
Village -recommendation that the Redevelopment Agency and the CitF~
Council adopt respective Resolution Nos. 10297 (CCS) and 507 {RAS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MAKING SPECIFIC FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND LEASE
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND RELATEDlSANTA
MONICA VILLAGE, LLC FOR THE CIVIC CENTER VILLAGE," and
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respective Resolution Nos. 508 (RAS) and 10298 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA STATING THAT
THE CITY COUNCILlREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HAVE
REVIE~~ED THE FINAL EIR, AS AMENDED." Recommendation that
The Redevelopment Agency authorize the Executive Director to execute
all documents, and take all necessary actions, to complete the
Development and Disposition Agreement and Lease Agreements for the
Civic Center Village. Recommendation that Cormcil approve an
amendment to Contract Na. 8556 (CCS) with Keyser Marston
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $40,000, for real estate economics
services associated with the project, was presented.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Jerry Rubin, Paul DeSantis, Joan
Ling, James Motmt and Patricia Hoffman spoke generally in support of
the project.
Member of the public Sam Epstein expressed concern regarding the
financial status of the Related companies.
Motion by A~enevJCouncilmember Genser, seconded by
AgencylCouncilmember O'Connor, to adopt resolutions affirming review
of the certified final EIR. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Agency/Councilmembers McKeown, O'Comlor, Genser,
ChairlMayor Katz
NOES: Agency/Councilmembers Shriven, Holbrook
ABSENT: Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
Motion by Councilmember NleKeown, seconded bti Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt resolution approving the DDA and making findings.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Mayor
Katz
NOES: Councilmembers Shriven, Holbrook
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
Motion by Agency Member O'Comior, seconded b~gency Member
McKeown, to adopt resolution recommending approval of the DDA, and
authorizing the Executive Director to execute the DDA and related
documents. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Agency Members McKeown, O'Connor, Genser, Chair
Katz
NOES: Agency Members Shriven, Holbrook
ABSENT: Chair Pro Tem Bloom
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
amendment to Contract No. 8556 (CCS). The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Mayor
Katz
NOES: Couulcilmembers Holbrook, Shriven
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
Councilmember Sln-iver stated, for the record, that he voted "no" because
it is going to be a much bigger, taller development than expected. He
added that he is in support of building affordable housing and likes the
purchase rehab ideas, which are a better use of money.
Councilmember Holbrook stated, for the record, that he voted "nd'
because it was never his vision to have this large a housing project in the
Civic Center, and is chagrined that over 50% of people using housing
will be people that work in Santa Monica already and who need this kind ~_
of housing, and the City is providing housing for people who don't live in '` '
the Citv.
AD.IOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the Special Joint Meeting was adjourned at 8:21
SPECIAL JOINT p.m., and the regular Council meeting was reconvened, vv9th Mayor Pro
MEETING Tem gloom absent.
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 8-B: Adoption of Resalutions related to the General Municipal
GENERAL MUNICIPAL Eleetion to beheld on November 4, 2008- recommendation that the
ELECTION City Council adopt Resolution No. 10299 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALLING THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER
4, 2008' ;Resolution No. 10300 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION"; Resolution No.
10301 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA REQUESTING SERVICES FROM THE L.A. COUNTY
REGISTRAR-RECORDER FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE
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STATEMENTS' ;and Resolution No. 10302 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY CLERK TO OBTAIi`T CONSULTANT SERVICES AND
SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION";
was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt the four resolutions 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 Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
LAND USE AND CIRCU- 8-C: Land Use and Circutarion Element {LUCE) Strategy
CATION ELEMENT framework - recommendafion that Council review the LUCE Strategy
Framework, and based upon the review and Planning commission and
community input, endorse the Framework with appropriate comments
and direct the staff to proceed with economic, transportation and
environmental analysis and evaluation, was presented.
The following members of the public spoke generally in support of the
plan and expressed concerns, suggestians and ideas related to various
aspects of the project: Russell Sydney, Joey Fullmer, Michael Hill, Mike
Matthews, Gregory Runyon, Ken Ward, .Terry Rubin, Susan McCarthy,
Tom Cleys, Jean McNeil Wyner, Louisa Fish, Jeanine Harrington, Kent
Strumpell, Darrell Clarke, Nina Fresco, Asuka Hisa, Greg Ames, Mark
Harding, Iao Katagiri, Tish Starbuck, Alex Thomson, Mihai Petell, and
Tom Larmore.
Discussion ensued on the merits of the Framework presented by staff, on
the public participation and on the remaining points of discussion.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed and the
matter was continued to July 17, 2008.
AGENDA On order of the Mayor, given the lateness of the hour and following
MANAGEMENT Council Rules, discussion ensued on management of the remainder of the
agenda.
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Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to hear 13-items. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Comior. Genser. McKeown
NOES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Mayor Katz
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
After some discussion on the merits of the motion, Councilmember
Genser requested to change his vote to "No" in order to make the
following motion:
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmembers
O'Connor, to reconsider the motion. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser, Mayor
Genser
NOES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
Motion by Corncilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to hear the remaining items and end by 11:30 p.m. The
motion was approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers Shriver• and
Holbrook voting in opposition, and Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent.
COUNCIL ITEMS: 13-A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Pier
PIER RESTORATION Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending
CORPORATION November 10, 2009.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Genser, nominated Eric Faber. There being no other
nominations, Mr. Faber was appointed by acclamation, with Mayor Pro
Tem Bloom absent.
PERSONNEL BOARD 13-B; Appaintment to one annual vacancy on the Personnel Board
for a term ending 3une 30, 2011.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 24, 2008.
PREVENTION OF FARM 13-C: Request of Councilmember McKeown that the Council, in
ANIMAL CRUELTY ACT acknowledgment of the distaste many Santa Monica food consumers
have for the sometimes inhumane practices employed by factory
farms, endorse the "California Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty
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Act," an initiative measure sponsored by the humane Society of the
United States and others, and scheduled for the November 4, 200$
ballot, was presented.
Members of the public Valerie Belt, Armati May, and Brian Hutchings
spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Couneilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Bloom absent.
PUBLIC' INPUT: Members of the public Pro Se, Louisa Fish and Brian Hutchings
commented on various issues.
AD3OUI2NMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:23
p.m.
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Marra M. Stewart
City Clerk
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