M-091608CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Katz at 5:47 p.m., on
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Herb Katz
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:19 p.m.)
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 5:47 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver absent. Elaine Polacheck, Deputy City
Manager, 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.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer and Pro Se commented on various
Consent Calendar items.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Items 1-O and 1-P were
removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented
except 1-O and 1-P, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
September 16, 2008
AYES: Coancilmembers Holbrook, Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Mayar : -
Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of the July 1, July 8, July 9 and July 15, 2008, City
Council meetings were approved as submitted.
WATER & SEWER 1-B: Traffic control services for water and sewer main
MAINS construction - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a second amendment to Contract No. 1169 (8965
(CCS)) with Traffic Management, Inc., in the amount of $20,000 for a
total amount of $90,000, for additional traffic control services for the
project, was approved.
STREET LIGHT 1-C: Setting of public hearing for formation of street light
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT assessment district on 15th Street and on Urban Avenue -
recommendation to accept the signed resident petitions and set November
11, 2008, as the date of the public hearing for the formation of a street
light assessment district on 15th Street, between Alta and Montana
Avenues, and on Urban Avenue between Yorkshire and Dorchester
Avenues, was approved.
PICO AREA 1-D: Pico Area resurfacing project -recommendation to authorize
STREET/SIDEWALK the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract NO. 8966 (CCS)
RESURFACING with Sequel Contractors, in the amount of $407,000, for street and
sidewalk improvements in the area bounded by Cloverfield, Pico, Lincoln
and the Santa Monica Freeway, was approved.
PUBLIC SAFETY 1-E: Public Safety Storage Facility site feasibility study -
STORAGE FACILITY recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8967 (CCS) with Gensler Architects, in an amount not to
exceed $107,080, plus a 10% contingency, for a total amount not to
exceed $117,788, to provide site feasibility study and public outreach for
the project, was approved.
COMMUNICATION AND 1-F: Fire Department Communication and dispatching systems
DISPATCHING SYSTEMS evaluation -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
EVALUATION and execute Contract No. 8968 (CCS) with GeoComm, in the amount of
$95,000, for consulting services to evaluate the most efficient means to
provide fire dispatching and communication services, was approved.
September 16, 2008
CONTROL & 1-G: Supervisory control and data acquisition system
DATEACQUISITION improvements for the Moss Avenue Pumping Station and Urban
SYSTEM Runoff Facility -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 1583 (8969 (CCS))
with Beavens Systems, in the amount of $65,000 for a total contract
amount of $135,000, to furnish the hardware for the system, was
approved.
OFFICE SPACE NEEDS 1-H: Analysis services for administrative office space needs -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8970 (CCS) with Gensler Architects, in the amount of
$220,000, for a space needs analysis; and authorize the proposed budget
changes, was approved.
HISTORIC RESOURCES 1-I: Citywide update of Historic Resources Inventory -
INVENTORY recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
an amendment to Contract No. 8599 (CCS) with Jones & Stokes
Associates, in the amount of $33,211 for a total contract amount of
$313,211, for additional historic resource analysis, was approved.
2301 10~h STREET 1-J: Resolution No. 10337 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP
NO. 67124 FORA 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 2301
10TH STREET," was adopted.
1048 10`h STREET 1-K: Resolution No. 10338 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP
NO. 062854 FORA 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1048
10TH STREET," was adopted.
WINDWARD SCHOOL 1-L: Windward School side yard maintenance and lot tie affidavits
- recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute Covenant
and Agreement No. 8971 (CCS) regazding maintenance of the yards for
an oversized building; and Covenant and Agreement No. 8972 (CCS) to
hold property as one pazcel for City-owned property being leased to
Windward School, was approved.
S.M. PIER CAROUSEL 1-M: Operation and maintenance of Santa Monica Pier Carousel -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
an amendment to Contract No. 8569 (CCS) with Roth Management, for
an additional six months for the operation and maintenance of the Pier
Carousel, was approved.
September 16, 2008
BUSINESS 1-N: Business License software and cash receipting systems -
LICENSESOFTWARE recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
an amendment to Contract No. 6943 (CCS) with HdL Software
Companies, in the amount of $11,000, to integrate the business license
software system with the Active networks cash receipting system, was
approved.
ARTICULATING 1-Q: Hydraulic telescopic articulating aerial devices -
AERIAL DEVICES recommendation to award Bid No. 2951 to Reynolds Buick/Pontiac/
GMC Trucks, in the amount of $262,981.23, to furnish and deliver two
new 37-foot insulated hydraulic telescopic articulating devices for use in
repair and maintenance of street lights and outdoor facility Lighting, was
approved.
REFUSE PACKER UNITS 1-R: Purchase of front load refuse packer units -recommendation
to award Bid No. 2949, in the amount of $1,274,235, to Boerner Truck
Center to furnish and deliver five front load refuse packer units with
dedicated CNG engines.
DONATION OF CITY 1-S: Donation of documents to the Historical Society -
DOCUMENTS recommendation that the City Council approve the donation of 132
property assessment ledgers to the Santa Monica Historical Society,
amended to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No. 8975
(CCS), with the Historical Society providing that although the Society
has custody of the documents, the City retains the right to have
immediate access to the documents for any purpose including research,
public records act requests, litigation, etc.
ICE SKATING RINK 1-O: Seasonal Ice Skating Rink - recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 8973 (CCS) with
the Bayside District Corporation for use of City-owned property at 1324
and 1326 5th Street for a seasonal ice skating program from 10/1/08
through 01/19/09; and approve contribution of $25,000 to assist with the
cost of providing electrical service to the site, was presented.
GREENING PROGRAMS 1-P: Sustainable Works Community and Business Greening
Programs -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute Agreement No. 8974 (CCS), in the amount of $257,500,
with Community Partners for outreach programs to engage the
community in the Sustainable City Plan, was presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom advised he removed Item 1-P to highlight the
raising of public awareness regarding sustainability, and to ask staff what
analysis was done regarding the sustainability applicable to Item 1-O.
September 16, 2008
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers regarding public
awareness regarding sustainability.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to approve Items 1-O and 1-P. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Mayor
Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
PARKING STRUCTURE On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m., to a joint
NO.2 SEISMIC meeting with the Redevelopment Agency.
RETROFIT
1-T: Parking Structure 2 Seismic Retrofit Project -recommendation
that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
third amendment to Contract No. 8732 (CCS) with KPFF Consulting
Engineers, in the amount of $20,000 for a total contract amount of
$651,500, for additional conceptual design options of a bicycle station
facility; and recommendation that the City Manager and the Executive
Director of the Redevelopment Agency execute an amendment to
Cooperation Agreement No. 8733 (CCS) between the City and the
Redevelopment Agency for payment of the costs associated with the
project, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third
amendment to Contract No. 8732 (CCS) with KPFF Consulting
Engineers for additional conceptual design options of a bicycle station
facility. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, O'Connor, McKeown, Mayor
Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
Motion by Aeency/Councilmember O'Connor seconded by Aeenc~
September 16, 2008
Councilmember Holbrook, to authorize respectively the Executive
Director and the City Manager to execute an amendment to Cooperation
Agreement No. 8733 (CCS) between the City and the Redevelopment
Agency for payment of the costs associated with the project. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Agency/Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser, Holbroo]
Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Chair/Mayor Katz
NOES:None
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmember Shriven
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting was adjourned at 6:09
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING p.m., and the regular City Council meeting was re-convened with
Councilmember Shriven absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS: Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Pro Se, and M. Ross commented on
various Closed Session items.
Councilmember Shriven
arrived at 6:19 p.m. On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:16 p.m., and
reconvened at 7:20 p.m., with all members present to report the
following:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Maria
LeBrun v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 095 735.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve Settlement No. 8976 (CCS) in the amount of
$100,000. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriven, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES:None
ABSENT: None
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation:
Narenda Raval v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 095 309.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Katz, to
approve Settlement No. 8977 (CCS) in the amount of $199,895.50 for
damages caused by a sewer backup. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser, Shriven, Holbroo.
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES:None
September 16, 2008
ABSENT: None
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 Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Smiley
v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC394492.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation:
NMBroadway Studios, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS
110077; Lincoln Studios, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BS
110078; Nebraska Studios. LLC v City of Santa Monica, Case No.
BS 110079.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-G: Anticipated litigation: Palms Property No. 13 LLC v.
Colasanti, LASC Case No. 08U01998 - Reguest that City file amicus
brief.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-H: Anticipated litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 161
Ocean Park Boulevard.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-I: Anticipated litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 2300
Wilshire.
September 16, 2008
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-J: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Ellen
Potts v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 095 085.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
ADMIN. PROCEEDINGS: On order of the Mayor, Items 6-A and 6-B to be heard concurrently.
858 3AO STREET APPEAL
6-A: Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of vesting
tentative tract map for 12- unit condominium project at 858 3rd
Street -recommendation to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning
Commission's approval of the tract map allowing airspace subdivision for
a 12-unit residential condominium project subject to recommended
findings and conditions. Appellants: William Pirtle, et al. Applicant:
Federal Avenue Partners, LLC.
6-B: Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of vesting
tentative tract map for condominium project at 860 3rd Street -
recommendation to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning
Commission's approval of the tract map allowing airspace subdivision for ;-
a 12-unit residential condominium project subject to recommended
findings and conditions. Appellants: William Pirtle, et al. Applicant:
Federal Avenue Partners, LLC.
Appeals were presented by staff.
Carolina Vincent, William Pirtle and Lester Meck, representing the group
of appellants, spoke in opposition to the project.
Howard Robinson, representing applicant, spoke in support of the
project.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Francis Hachey and Shireen
Enayali commented on various aspects of the project.
The appellants did not present a rebuttal.
Mr. Robinson presented a rebuttal to public comments made.
Considerable discussion ensued.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to close the public hearing and continue to September 23 to allow time
September 16, 2008
for the Rent Control Board to provide its opinion on comments made by
the appellants and members of the public as to Ellis Act applicability.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES:None
ABSENT: None
3030-3060 NEBRASKA 6-C: Appeal of Landmarks Commission designation of commercial
APPEAL building at 3030-3060 Nebraska Avenue as a City Landmark -
recommendation to uphold the appeal and designate the subject property
as a City Landmark based on revised findings.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to a future meeting.
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2269 (CCS)
HANDBILLS entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REPEALING AND DELETING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
Councilmember O'Connor 4.08.700 RELATING TO HANDBILLS," was presented.
was excused at 9.•00 p. m.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, McKeown, Mayor P~
Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor
CAMPAIGN 7-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2270 (CCS)
CONTRIBUTIONS entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MODIFYING MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS REGULATING
Councilmember O'Connor CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS," was presented.
returned at 9: 01 p. m.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Kati to
adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES:None
ABSENT: None
September 16, 2008
SOLICITING FROM 7-C: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2271 (CCS)
PUBLIC CHAIRS AND entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA MONICA CITY
BENCHES COUNCIL PROHIBITING SOLICITING FROM PUBLIC CHAIRS
AND BENCHES ON THE THIRD STREET PROMENADE," was
presented.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Katz, to adopt
the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONER 7-D: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance adding Section
EMERITUS 2.12.155 to the Municipal Code to create the position of
Commissioner Emeritus on the Recreation and Parks Commission,
was presented.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance. ,,
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mavor Pro Tem
Bloom, to introduce ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VENDING MACHINES 7-E: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
Municipal Code Chapter 6.28 relating to publication vending
Councilmember Shriver was machines (newsracks), was presented.
excused at 9:08 p. m.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Kati to
introduce ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, amended that the changeover to the new concept
will be gradual. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
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Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC 7-F: Adoption of Resolution No. 10339 (CCS) entitled: "A
SYSTEM STANDARDS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING
FINDINGS OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND
Councilmember Shriver TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS AS REQUIRED TO ADOPT
returned at 9.•13 p. m. LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE"; and introduction and first reading of an
ordinance establishing standards to ensure public safety for all
structures equipped with solar photovoltaic systems," were presented.
Member of the public Patricia Foulterod spoke in support of the proposal.
Fire Marsha117im Glew noted for the record that on page three,
subsection 8.24.080 was included by inadvertence and should be deleted.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser, Shriver, Holbroo
Mayor Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to introduce the ordinance for first reading, amended to delete
the subsection noted above, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser, Shriver, Holbroo:
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF ITEMS: 8-A: Bicknell Avenue "Green Street" Demonstration Project -
BICKNELL GREEN recommendation to approve the final design concept for the
STREET DEMO demonstration project intended to provide water quality improvements by
PROJECT reducing impervious street surface and installing landscaped biofilter
swales and infiltration areas to improve the quality and reduce the
quantity of stormwater runoff, was presented.
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Member of the public Simon Robins expressed concerns regarding traffic
and parking as it relates to the project.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
to approve recommendation amended to direct staff to investigate the
concerns expressed about traffic, safety and exiting and entrances to the
large parking garages of the 2021 Ocean building; staff to report back to
Council with its findings. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmember McKeown, O'Connor Genser, Shriver, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: Public hearing and adoption of resolution ordering vacation
VACATION -HIGH of excess public right-of--way along High Place -recommendation to
PLACE hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed
vacation; and, to adopt Resolution No. 10340 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF EXCESS PUBLIC STREET RIGHT- ,
OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG HIGH PLACE IN THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA," was presented.
Patricia Hoffman, Paul De Santis, and Joan Ling spoke in support of the
project.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to approve recommendation and adopt resolution, reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: On order of the Mayor, Items 12-A and 13-J to be heard concurrently.
NoneWRITTEN
REQUESTS: 12-A: Request from the Santa Monica High School Viking
SAMOHI VIHING Marching Band for a matching fund of $35,000 to assist with the
MARCHING BAND costs of playing on New Year's Day, January 1, 2009, at the 23rd
annual New Year's Day Parade and Festival in London, England,
was presented. -
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13-J: Request of Councilmember McKeown that the Council
congratulate the 130-member Samohi Marching Band on its
invitation to participate in this year's 23rd annual New Year's Day
Parade and Festival in London, England; and that the Council
contribute $25,000 from the Council contingency fund to the Santa
Monica Band Parents Association (a California non-profit
corporation, separate from the school district) to support financial
assistance for Viking Band members from low-income families.
Members of the public Ellen Rennell, Adriana Wong, Jerry Rubin, and
Brian Hutchings spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Councilmember Censer, seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to approve matching funds of $25,000. The motion was approved by the
following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Censer, Shriver, Holbroo
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES:None
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL ITEMS: 13-A: Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions for terms
ANNUAL APPTS. ending June 30, 2008.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the
Airport Commission.
Board/Commission No. of Anuts. Term Endive
Airport Commission 1 6/30/2012
Councilmember Censer nominated Richard Brown. Mr. Brown was
appointed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, Censer, O'Connor, McKeown, Mayor P
Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: Councilmember Holbrook
ABSENT: None
Architectural Review Board
6/30/2012
On order of the Mayor, this appointment was continued to September 23.
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Arts Commission 3 6/30/2012
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the Arts
Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Romy Ann Phillips and Michael
Robert Myers for two of the seats. There being no other nominations,
Ms. Phillips and Mr. Myers were appointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
On order of the Mayor, the remaining appointment was continued to
September 23.
UNSCHEDULED 13-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Airport
VACANCY Commission for a term ending June 30, 2011.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the
Airport Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated Peter Donald. There being no other
nominations, Mr. Donald was appointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
13-C: Appointment to two unscheduled vacancies on the
Commission on the Status of Women for terms ending June 30, 2011.
On order of the Mayor, this appointment was continued to October 14,
2008.
BICYCLE FOR A DAY 13-D: Request of Councilmember McKeown that the Council
declare Saturday, September 20th, 2008 as "Bicycle for a Day" day
in Santa Monica, and authorize bicycle valet parking at the Pier for
the event.
At the request of 13-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown that, in
Councilmember McKeown, acknowledgment of growing evidence regarding the crucial role of
this matter was Food production in global climate change, the Council elevate food
withdrawn.GLOBAL sustainability to a priority focus in this year's Sustainable City Plan
WARMING implementation; include food purchasing in the City's sustainable
procurement efforts; and sign Santa Monica on to the global
warming education and empowerment program called the "Cool
Foods Pledge," was presented.
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Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Katz, to
approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with all members present.
SISTER CITIES 13-F: Request of Mayor Katz and Councilmember Holbrook that
the Council approve the Santa Monica Sister City Association's
recommendation for the aff"ifiliation of the cities of Cassino and
Sant'Elia, Italy as Sister Cities to Santa Monica, with the aim of
establishing a relationship of friendship and good will, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Katz, seconded by Councilmember Shriver, to approve
request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all
members present.
RESIGNATION 13-G: Recommendation to accept Tshombe Sampson's resignation
from the Social Services Commission and authorize the City Clerk to
publish the vacancy, was approved.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve recommendation. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with all members present.
PROPOSITION - 8 13-H: Request of Councilmember Ken Genser and Mayor Pro Tem
Richard Bloom that the Council support equality, freedom and
fairness for everyone and oppose Proposition 8, on the November 4,
2008 ballot. Proposition 8 would re-write our California
Constitution to provide that only marriage between a man and a
woman is valid or recognized in California --denying gays and
lesbians the respect, dignity and responsibility that come with
marriage, was presented.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings commented on the aspects of the
request.
Motion by Mavor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with all members present.
MEASURER 13-I: Request of Councilmembers O'Connor and Shriver to
support Measure R and adopt Resolution No. 10341 (CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT
OF MEASURE R TO SEEK VOTER APPROVAL IN THE
NOVEMBER 4, 2008, ELECTION OF A 30 YEAR HALF-CENT
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SALES TAX TO FUND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY INCLUDING EXPO LIGHT RAIL TO
SANTA MONICA AND THE WESTSIDE EXTENSION OF THE
SUBWAY," was presented.
Member of the public Denny Zane spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Shriver, to adopt the resolution in support of Measure R. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES:Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COLLEGE MEASURE AA 13-K: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom and Councilmember
Genser that the City Council endorse Proposition AA on the
November 4, 2008 ballot, the Santa Monica College Career and
Educational Improvements Bond, was presented.
Members of the public Louise Jaffe, Nancy Greenstein and Brian
Hutchings spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Kati to approve
request. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeow
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:08
p.m.,
in memory of Edwin O. Guthman, Anthony "Tony" Russo, Thomas
Patrick Caffrey, and Phi """'
ATTEST:
Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
16 September 16, 2008