M-120208CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 2, 2008
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Katz at 5:52 p.m., on
Tuesday, December 2, 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
Absent: Councilmember Bobby Shriver
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 5:52 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver absent. Andy Agle, Director of Economic
Development Department, 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 commented on various Consent
Calendar items. Members of the public Paul Pearson, Beaulieu and
Russell Sydney commented in support of Item 1-K.
Motion by Mayor Katz, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to
approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented, reading
resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, O'Connor,
December 2, 2008
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
BBB DESIGN SERVICES 1-A: Interior Design Services for the BBB Operations Building -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
three modifications to Contract No. 8956 (CCS) with Harley Ellis
Devereaux Corporation, in the amount of $71,395 for a revised contract
total of $265,349, for interior design services, was approved.
ELECTRIC UTILITY 1-B: Purchase of Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Utility Trucks -
VEHICLES recommendation that City Council award Bid No. 2955 to Miles Electric
Vehicles to furnish and deliver thirteen new and unused Neighborhood
Electric Vehicle (NEV) utility trucks in the total amount of $316,973,
was approved.
STREET RESURFACING 1-C: Resolution No. 10367 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD STREET RESURFACING PROJECT FOR
PROPOSITION IB FUNDING," was adopted.
CITY TV FACILITIES 1-D: Design services for City TV Facility tenant improvements -
IMPROVEMENTS recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement
No. 9014 (CCS) with Nonzero Architecture for design and bid
preparation documents for the tenant improvements for the new City TV
facility for an amount not to exceed $198,550; authorize the Director of
Public Works to issue any modifications to the agreement; and approve
budget changes as set forth in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
section, was approved.
1236 25th STREET 1-E: Resolution No. 10368 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP
NO. 061187 FOR ATHREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT
1236 25r" STREET," was adopted.
FUEL 1-F: Purchase of Biodiesel Fuel - recommendation to award Bid
#2956 to General Petroleum Corporation, in the amount of $3,140,520, to
supply and deliver B20, B50 and B99 biodiesel fuel blends to the Big
Blue Bus Department and the Fleet Management Division.
On order of the Mayor, and at the request of staff, this matter was
continued to December 9, 2008.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING 1-G: Organizational Development and Training Services -
December 2, 2008
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
an amendment to the professional services contract with Glaser &
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $20,000 for a new contract amount of
$125,000, to provide organizational development and training services
for the Big Blue Bus' Supervisory Team in FY2008-09, was approved.
SEASCAPE 1-H: Design, layout and coordination services for Seascape
NEWSLETTER newsletter -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute Contract No. 9015 (CCs) with Diane Kuntz Design, in an
amount not to exceed $63,600 for the first year with future yeazs subject
to cost of living increases, for Seascape newsletter services, was
approved.
LAND USE/DEVELOP- 1-I: Preparation of a Travel Demand Model and a Nexus Study -
MENT IMPACT FEE recommendation to: authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
STUDY Agreement No. 9016 (CCs) with Fehr & Peers, in an amount not to
exceed $565,000, for the preparation of a travel demand model,
evaluation of existing and future land use and transportation scenarios for
the Land Use and Circulation Element ,and preparation of
documentation for the Environmental Impact Report; authorize staff to
negotiate and execute the additional contract provision with Fehr &
~ Peers, in an amount not to exceed $114,600, for the preparation of a
nexus study to support atransportation-based development impact fee;
and, authorize identified budget changes, was approved.
CEMETERY FUND 1-J: Investment Management Services for the Cemetery and
INVESTMENT SERVICES Mausoleum Perpetual Care Funds -recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a modification to the existing
Agreement No. 8870 (CCs) with RNC Capital Management LLC (RNC)
for investment management of the Cemetery and Mausoleum Perpetual
Care Funds changing the terms of the contract to month-to-month
terminating no later than February 28, 2009.
MEDIUM-SPEED 1-K: Resolution No. 10369 (CCs) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
VEHICLES THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING FEDERAL
REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH AMEDIUM-SPEED VEHICLE
(MSV) CLASSIFICATION," was adopted.
RESTAURANT 1-L: Restaurant Concession at 1633 Ocean Front Walk-
CONCESSION recommendation to authorize staff to submit a request to the State for
approval of the bid requirements and contract term for concession stand
at 1633 Ocean Front Walk; and approve specific evaluation criteria for
selection of an operator to provide concession services, was approved.
December 2, 2008
CANCELLATION OF 1-O: Recommendation to cancel regular meeting scheduled for
COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 23, 2008, was approved.
REDEVELOPMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was recessed to a joint
AGENCY ANNUAL meeting with the Redevelopment Agency at 6:31 p.m., with
REPORT Councilmember Shriver absent.
1-M: Annual Report for FY 2007-2008 for the Santa Monica
Redevelopment Agency -recommendation that Council receive the
Annual Report; and the Redevelopment Agency direct the Executive
Director to transmit the report to the Controller of the State of California
for filing; and authorize the City Manager to report to the Los Angeles
County Auditor-Controller that the Agency intends to remit the required
Education Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) payment for 2008-09 by
May 10, 2009, was presented.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer commented on the proposal.
Motion by Aeencv/Councilmember Genser. seconded by Aeencv/
Councilmember O'Connor, to approve recommendation. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Agency/Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, O'Connor
McKeown, Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Chair/
Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmember Shriver
430-508 PICO BLVD. 1-N: Replacement Housing Plan for 430-508 Pico Boulevard -
recommendationthat the Redevelopment Agency adopt the proposed
Resolution approving a replacement housing plan in conjunction with the
proposed 430-508 Pico Boulevard Project.
On order of the Chair of the Redevelopment Agency, this matter was
continued to December 9, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the joint meeting of the City Council and the
SPECIAL MEETING Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 6:34 p.m., and the regular
meeting of the City Council was reconvened with Councilmember
Shriver absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS: Members of the public Pro Se, M. Ross, and Brian Hatchlings
commented on various Closed Session items.
4 December 2, 2008
On order of the Mayor the City Council recessed at 6:40 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and reconvened at 8:13 p.m., with Councilmember
Shriver absent, to report the following:
2-A: Conference with I
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation
Owner of Record:
teal Property Negotiators.
1654 19"' Street
Andy Agle, Dir. Housing and Economic
Development
Interest in Real Property
Guntram & Liane Ossa Trust
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-B: Conference with Real Property Negotiators.
Property: 1776 Main Street
1700 Ocean Avenue
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Dir. Housing and Economic
Development
Under Negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Rand Corporation
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-C: Conference with I
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation,
Owner of Record:
teal Property Negotiators.
1640 Fifth Street
Andy Agle, Dir. Housing and Economic
Development
Interest in Real Property
Waldman Family Trust, et. al.
ACTION: Not Heazd.
2-D: Conference with I
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation,
Owner of Record:
teal Property Negotiators.
1224 4"' Street
Andy Agle, Dir. Housing and Economic
Development
Interest in Real Property
Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club
ACTION: Not Heard.
5 December 2, 2008
2-E: Conference with Real Property Negotiators.
Property: 1320 Fourth Street
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Dir. Housing and Economic
Development
Under Negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with I
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation,
Owner of Record:
teal Property Negotiators.
2640 Main Street
Andy Agle, Dir. Housing and Economic
Development
Interest in Real Property
Ocean Park Restaurant Corporation
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-G: 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: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-H: 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-I: 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-J: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Smilev
v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC394492.
ACTION: Not Heard.
6 December 2, 2008
STUDY SESSION: 3-A: Annenberg Community Beach House Operations Plan, was
ANNENBERG presented by staff.
COMMUNITY BEACH
HOUSE Members of the public Fred Deni, Henry Borenstein, and Joey Fullmer
spoke generally in support of the project and provided ideas and
suggestions.
On order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
MEDIAN @ 4T" ST. AND 3-B: Neighborhood Impacts of Group Exercise on 4`h Street
ADELAIDE DRIVE Median at Adelaide Drive, was presented.
Members of the public Brian Hutchings, Elaine Culotti, and Dale Launet
commented on the use of the median.
Discussion ensued on the current use of the median at the intersection by
trainers and by individuals exercising, on the impacts of these uses on the
residents, and on the safety issues related to potential traffic accidents in
the area.
Motion b~Mayor Pro Tem Bloom. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to direct staff to consider the comments made by members of
the public and by Councilmembers, proceed with the public process
identified in the staff report, and return with a report, update, and
'' - strategies as appropriate to address the issues voiced, and to pay special
attention to the on-going safety issue of pedestrians in the street. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember
Shriver absent.
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending
SOLAR ENERGY Chapter IX of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to
STANDARDS solar energy development and design standards.
On order of the Mayor, this item was continued to a future date.
FLOODPLAIN 7-B: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance adding
MANAGEMENT Chapter 7.68 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code establishing
Floodplain Management Regulations, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
7 December 2, 2008
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, 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,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
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COUNCIL ITEMS: 13-A: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Bloom and Councilmember
SOLAR ENERGY FEED- O'Connor that the City Council direct staff to investigate and report
IN TARIFFS back regarding appropriate steps to develop implementation
strategies fora "feed-in tariff 'for solar energy incentives, was
presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Mayor Kati to approve
request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Shriver absent.
APPOINTMENT 13-B: Appointments to one annual vacancy on the Architectural
Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2012.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Genser nominated Amy Rothman. There being no other
nominations, Ms. Rothman was appointed by acclamation, with
Councilmember Shriver absent.
13-C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social
Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 2012.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to December 9, 2008.
13-D: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Pier Restoration
Corporation for a term ending November 11, 2012.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 13, 2009.
13-E: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2010.
December 2, 2008
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to January 13, 2009.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Pro Se, M. Ross, Brian Hutchings, and Art
Casillas commented on various local matters.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:10
p.m., to December 9, 2008.
NEST: APPR
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Maria M. Stewart Rrchard Bloom
City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem
December 2, 2008