M-072308CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NLY 23, 2008
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom at
5:43 p.m., on Tuesday, July 23, 2008, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Richard Bloom
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:15 p.m.)
Absent: Mayor Herb Katz
Also Present: City Manager P. Lamont Ewell
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council convened at 5:43
p.m., with Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz absent. Lee
Swain, Director of Public Works, 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 Jerry Rubin commented on
various Consent Calendar items.
At the request of the City Manager, Item 1-C and Item 1-E were
continued to later in the meeting.
At the request of Councilmember Genser, Item 1-R was removed from
the Consent Calendar.
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Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, 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,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of the June 24, 2008, City Council meeting were
approved as submitted.
BBB TRANSIT COACHES 1-B: Purchase of alternative fuel transit coaches and spare parts -
AND SPARE PARTS recommendation to award Bid No. 2948 and approve Contract No. 8963
(CCS) to Creative Bus Sales, in the amount of $4,127,544, to purchase
five gasoline/electric hybrid transit coaches and miscellaneous spare
parts, was approved.
GRAPHIC DESIGN 1-D: Graphic design services for environmental programs
SERVICES outreach -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute Contract No. 8955 (CCS) with Cowan Communication Arts,
in the amount of $100,000 annually, to provide graphic design services
for public outreach initiatives and programs sponsored by the City, was
approved.
BBB OPERATIONS 1-F: Interior design services for the BBB Operations Building -
BUILDING recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Agreement No. 8956 (CCS) with Harley Ellis Devereaux, in the amount
of $193,954, to provide interior design services at the BBB Operations
Building at 1660 7th Street, was approved.
20"' & CLOVERFIELD; 1-G: 20th and Cloverfield, and bus stop and shelter improvement
BUS SHELTERS projects - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10326 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING No. 8957 (CCS)
WITH THE L.A. COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAPITAL
RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE 20TH AND CLOVERFIELD, AND
BUS STOP AND SHELTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS," was
approved.
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SCBA APPARATUS 1-H: Purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) -
recommendation to award a purchase order to LN Curtis, in the amount
of $360,093, to supply and deliver replacement self contained breathing
apparatus, related parts and accessories, was approved.
954 Sth STREET 1-L Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 026640
FORA 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 954 5TH STREET,"
was adopted.
OCEAN PARK BLVD. 1-J: Ocean Park Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project -
STREETSCAPE recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
an amendment to Contract No. 8958 (CCS) with Urban Studio, in the
amount of $29,496, for design development, cost information and traffic
and civil engineering analysis, was approved.
CONSULTING SERVICES 1-K: City employee benefits consulting services - recommendation to
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 8959
(CCS) with Gallagher Benefits Services, in the amount of $191,000 for a
3-year term, was approved.
CIVIC PARKING 1-L: Civic Parking Structure Tenant Improvements Project -
STRUCTURE recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
design-build Contract No. 8960 (CCS) with TLD Construction, in the
amount of $270,000, for preconstruction services, was approved.
VACATION OF HIGH 1-M: Proposed vacation of High Place - recommendation to adopt
PLACE Resolution No. 10328 9CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
VACATION OF A PORTION OF EXCESS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ALONG HIGH PLACE IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2008," was
approved.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 1-N: Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
UNIT DEVELOPMENT SANTA MONICA AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE
COST AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT DEVELOPMENT COST
PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE BASED ON CHANGES IN
CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND LAND COSTS," was adopted.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING 1-O: Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
UNIT BASE FEE SANTA MONICA AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE i
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT BASE FEE FOR NEW MARKET-
RATE MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE BASED ON CHANGES IN CONSTRUCTION
COSTS AND LAND COSTS," was adopted.
COTS GRANT FUNDS 1-P: Appropriation of grant funds from California Office of
Traffic Safety -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to accept
$59,500 from the California Office of Traffic safety in support of the
DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program, and approve the proposed
budgetary changes, was approved.
RECYCLING AND 1-Q: Review and analysis related to recycling and disposal services
DISPOSAL SERVICES -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
an amendment to Contract No. 8524 (CCS) with Gershman, Brickner and
Bratton, in the amount of $50,000, to provide additional review and
analysis services, was approved.
BIODIESEL FUEL 1-R: Purchase of Biodiesel Fuel -recommendation to award Bid No.
2922 to General Petroleum, in the amount of $3,437,500 annually, to
supply and deliver biodiesel fuel blends, was presented.
Councilmember Genser advised he removed this item from the Consent
Calendar to ask questions regarding the footprint of the award and to
confirm that this was a temporary purchase. Staff answered questions
from Councilmembers.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve recommendation fora 6-month period without
renewal options. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
RECESS OF COUNCIL On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council meeting was recessed
MEETING to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency at 5:56 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz absent.
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PARHING STRUCTURE 1-S: Parking Structure Nos. 1-6 Fagade Improvements -
NOS. 1-6 FACADE recommendation that City Council authorize the City Manager to
IMPROVEMENTS negotiate and execute Contract No. 8961 (CCS) with AWI Builders, Inc.,
in the amount of $3,291,911 for fagade improvements. Recommendation
that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency respectively
authorize the City Manager and the Executive Director to execute
Cooperation Agreement No. 8962 (CCS/RAS) with the City for costs
associated with the project; and adopt respective Resolution Nos 10331
(CCS) and 551 (RAS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA CONSENTING TO THE USE OF REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 3345," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contract.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
Motion by Council/Aeency Member O'Connor, seconded by
Council/Agency Member Genser, to respectively authorize the City
Manager and the Executive Director to execute Cooperation Agreement
No. 8962 (CCS/RAS) with the City for costs associated with the project;
and adopt respective resolutions, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Agency/Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, O'Connor,
McKeown, Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmember Shriver, Chair/Mayor Katz
RECESS OF SPECIAL On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the special joint meeting with the
JOINT MEETING Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 5:58 p.m., to a special joint
meeting with the Parking Authority, with Councilmember Shriver and
Mayor Katz absent.
July 23, 2008
BUDGET AMENDMENT 1-T: Amendment to the FY 2008-09 Budget and addition of a
AND ADDITION OF Transportation Demand Program Manager and a Principal
TWO POSITIONS Transportation Planner and appropriation -recommendation that the
City Council and the Parking Authority approve the proposed changes to
the adopted budget; and that Council adopt Resolution No. 10332 (CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING
SALARY RATES FOR TWO NEW POSITIONS," and approve
proposed appropriation of funds, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Council/Authority Member O'Connor, seconded by
Council/Authority Member McKeown, to approve the changes to the
adopted budget. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council/Authority Members Holbrook, Genser,
O'Connor, McKeown, Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council/Authority Member Shriver, Chair/Mayor Katz
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: t
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the Special Joint meeting with the
SPECIAL JOINT MTG. Parking Authority was adjourned at 6:00 p.m., and the City Council
reconvened with Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz absent.
Members of the public Pro Se and Brian Hutchings commented on the
listed closed sessions.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m.,
to consider closed sessions and reconvened at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor
Katz absent, to report the following:
CLOSED SESSIONS: 2-A: Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 161
Ocean Park Boulevard.
July 23, 2008
Councilmember Shriven ACTION: Not Heard.
arrived at 6:15 p. m.
2-B: Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 2300
Wilshire.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
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. CVOS-02695 CW(Ex).
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Smilev
v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC394492.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
STUDY SESSION: 3-A: Presentation of Shared Use opportunities between the Civic
Auditorium and Santa Monica High School Campuses, review of the
Councilmember Shriven High School site studies and report on redevelopment funding
was excused at 8:15 p.m. eligibility of joint use community facilities on the High School
campus, was presented.
The following members of the public commented on the various points
made during the presentation and the mutual benefits proposed: Hugo
Pedroza, Elizabeth Stearns, Maryanne LaGuardia, Laurie Snyder, Laurie
Lieberman, Carey Upton, Judith Meister, Alison Kendall, Michael Hill,
Chris Hazding, Jerry Rubin, Betsy Hiteshew, and Virginia Hyatt.
Discussion ensued on the presentation and the public comment received.
After considerable discussion, on order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the
information was received and filed.
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ORDINANCES: 7-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
SIGN ORDINANCE Municipal Code Sections 9.52.020, 9.52.030, 9.52.120, 9.52.130,
9.52.140, and 9.52.150 and adding Municipal Code Sections 9.52.125,
and 9.52.135 relating to signs and deleting Section 4.08.700 requiring
attribution on handbills to conform the Code to the requirements of
current case law, to address temporary signage, and to clarify
existing law; discussion of City sign policy and possible additional
Sign Code modifications, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to direct staff to return with information and potential
amendments to the ordinance that will allow for exceptions for non-
commercial signs; to not include signs which are inconsistent with the
general provisions of the code; to look at and comment as appropriate on
a provision for business directional signs based on linear frontage of
building; to clarify that the ordinance does not allow any signs on public
right-of--way other than those authorized in the ordinance; and to analyze
and consider different dimension for signs inside of windows that may
have a larger dimension of three feet. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz
absent.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to introduce the ordinance, amended to include only the section
repealing Section 4.08.700 that pertains to handbills . The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
CAMPAIGN 7-B: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance modifying
CONTRIBUTIONS Municipal Code provisions regulating campaign contributions and
suggestions regarding possible future modifications, was introduced.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer and Brian Hutchings commented on
the proposed change.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, to introduce the ordinance
amended to prohibit corporate donations to candidates in Santa Monica
municipal elections. The motion died for lack of a second.
July 23, 2008
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bloom, to introduce the ordinance as submitted. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
LIBRARY GENERAL 7-C: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2267 (CCS)
OBLIGATION BONDS entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING THE 2008/09 TAX RATE FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Genser, O'Connor,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
SOLICITATION FROM 7-D: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance prohibiting
PUBLIC CHAIR AND soliciting from public chairs and benches on the Third Street
BENCHES Promenade, was presented.
Members of the public Kathleen Rawson and Jerry Rubin commented on
the possible effects of the ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to introduce the ordinance for first reading amended to
include the Promenade, Santa Monica and Broadway transit malls from
2nd to 4"' Streets, 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
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
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HEDGES, FENCES, 7-E: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2268 (CCS)
WALLS entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE CURRENT FENCE, WALL, AND HEDGE
INTERIM ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR
PENDING FENCE, WALL, AND HEDGE OBJECTION APPEALS BY
ASSIGNING THESE APPEALS TO AN INDEPENDENT HEARING
EXAMINER INSTEAD OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND
DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," was
presented.
The following members of the public commented on various aspects of
the proposed ordinance: Baldev Devgan, Mange Devgan, Brian
Hutchings, Virginia Kohfeld, James Kohfeld, Carol Mary Lawsen, L.
Shahrany, Linda Velonis, Monika Bialas, Kathie Santore, Bahman Kian,
Leah Mendelsohn, and Stephanie Barbanell.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the public hearing was closed, and
deliberations were continued to Thursday, July 24`h.
STAFF ITEMS: On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the regular City Council meeting was
recessed to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency at 10:35
p.m., with Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz absent.
HIGH PLACE EAST 8-A: High Place East Affordable Homeownership Demonstration
AFFORDABLE HOME Project -recommendation that the City Council and the Redevelopment
OWNERSHIP PROJECT Agency approve the proposed project parameters on a one-time basis for
1943-59 High Place including subordination of the affordability
restrictions in the land-use deed restriction to bank loans if required by
lenders; a resale price based upon the Area Median Income index;
indemnification by City of the project sponsor from potential risk with
respect to challenges of the facial validity of the City's resale price and
income eligibility restrictions; Homebuyer Selection Policies; and, a loan
amount for the homeownership project that conforms to the Housing
Trust Fund Guidelines limit for affordable rental housing projects, was
presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Agency/Councilmember Genser, seconded by Agency/
Councilmember McKeown, to approve staff recommendation. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Agency/Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmember Shriver, Chair/Mayor Katz
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the Special Joint Meeting was adjourned at 10:50
SPECIAL JOINT p.m., and the regular City Council meeting was reconvened, with
MEETING Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz absent.
WESTERN REGIONAL 8-B: Recommendation that Council designate a Councilmember to
HOUSING SUMMIT represent the City at the Western Regional Housing Summit on
August 25-26, 2008, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to designate Mayor Pro Tem Bloom as the City's representative.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz absent.
UUT BALLOT MEASURE 8-C: Resolution placing a measure on the November 2008 ballot to
maintain and update the Utility Users Tax on telecommunications,
continuing unchanged the existing tax rate -recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 10333 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A MEASURE
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
RELATING TO THE UTILITIES TAX AND AUTHORIZING CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR OR
AGAINST THE PROPOSITION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE
MEASURE," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt the resolution, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof; and to designate Councilmembers Holbrook and
O' Connor to prepare an azgument in favor of the measure. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: Stormwater Parcel Report and Management User Fee for FY
STORMWATER 2008-09 -recommendation to hold a public hearing and approve the
PARCEL REPORT Stormwater Parcel Reports pursuant to the California Health and Safety
Code, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
CONGESTION MGMT. 9-B: Congestion Management Program -recommendation to hold a
PROGRAM public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 10334 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE
CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PLAN (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Katz
WRITTEN REQUESTS: 12-A: Request from Treesavers Group that Council begin a process
URBAN FORESTRY to establish a City of Santa Monica Urban Forestry Commission, was
COMMISSION presented by Jerry Rubin.
Member of the public Pro Se spoke in opposition to the request.
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Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom,
to direct staff to return with a process for examining the issue so Council
may decide to either creation a body to deal with the subject matter, or
assign it to an existing part of the city's structure. The motion was
approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook voting in
opposition, and Councilmember Shriver and Mayor Katz absent.
RECESS TO THURSDAY, On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council meeting was recessed
JULY 24, 2008 at 11:10 p.m., and reconvened on Thursday, at 5:32 p.m., with all
members present.
WASTE & RECYCLING On order of the Mayor, the two continued Consent Items were presented.
BINS -CONTINUED
Member of the public Gene Burke spoke in opposition to Item 1-E.
At the request of Councilmember Genser, Item 1-E was removed from
the Consent Calendar.
1-C: Recommendation to award Bid No. 2941 to U.S.
Transportation to provide waste and recycling bins in an amount of
$1,000,000, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded b~Mayor Kati to approve
recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FLUORIDATION 1-E: Acceptance of fluoridation grant funds -recommendation to
GRAND FUNDS adopt Resolution No. 10335 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS ACCEPTING FUNDING
FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILIES
FIRST -PROPOSITION 10 COMMISSION, TO IMPLEMENT THE
ORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT"; and
establish a revenue budget in the amount of $1,000,000, was presented.
Councilmember Genser advised he removed this item from the Consent
Calendar because although he believes fluoridation is safe and
appropriate for people to ingest voluntarily, he believes it is inappropriate
for the City to put things in the water unless they are absolutely necessary
to deliver a safe supply of water.
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Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bloom, too approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: Councilmember Genser, Councilmember McKeown
ABSENT: None
IIEDGES, FENCES, 7-E: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2268 (CCS)
WALLS -CONTINUED entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING THE CURRENT FENCE, WALL, AND HEDGE
INTERIM ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR
PENDING FENCE, WALL, AND HEDGE OBJECTION APPEALS BY
ASSIGNING THESE APPEALS TO AN INDEPENDENT HEARING
EXAMINER INSTEAD OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND
DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY," was
presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to introduce and adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, Genser, O'Connor, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: Councilmember Holbrook
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Katz, to
direct staff to set September as the date to adopt a permanent ordinance.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Genser, to direct staff to place this
matter on the Planning Commission's agenda at the earliest opportunity,
to notice the Planning Commission that this will be the Commission's
single opportunity to give public comment on the ordinance as a body
and that any non-action will be deemed as waiver of their public
comment, and return to Council as soon as September, or as soon as
possible thereafter, to adopt a permanent ordinance. The motion was
accepted as friendly by the maker and seconder. The motion, as amended
was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Bloom, Mayor Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned on
Thursday, July 24, at 6:09 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stew c d Bloom
City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem
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