M-012709CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2009
A regulaz meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Genser at 5:49 p.m,
on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor (arrived at 6:01 p.m.)
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
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 5:49 p.m., with
Councihnember Shriver and Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor absent. Tony
Antich, City Engineer, 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, Simon Robins, Gres DiBiase,
Bernice Glenn, and Michael Mason commented on vazious Consent
Calendar Items.
Mayor Genser requested Item 1-E be removed from the Consent Calendar
to ask questions regarding issues raised during public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Bloom, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented except
1-E, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, McKeown, Mayor
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Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
240128`" STREET 1-A: Resolution No. 10374 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP
NO. 066778 FOR ASIX-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 2401
28~' STREET," was adopted.
FORENSIC SPECIALTY 1-B: Purchase of CNG-fueled Forensic Specialty Vehicles -
VEHICLES recommendation to award Bid No. 2959 to Carmenita Truck Center, in
the amount of $136,279, to furnish and deliver two new'/a ton CNG
fueled forensic specialty vehicles to the Police Department, was
approved.
CONVENTIONAL CAB 1-C: Purchase of CNG-fueled conventional cab trucks -
TRUCKS recommendation to award Bid No. 2965 to Carmenita Truck Center, in
the amount of $193,563, to furnish and deliver four new CNG fueled
conventional cab trucks to the Water Division, was approved.
BBB ENGINE PARTS 1-D: Purchase of LNG engine parts for Big Blue Bus -
recommendation to award Bid No. 2946 to Cummins Cal Pacific, LLC,
in the annual amount of $191,000, to furnish and deliver new and re-
manufactured liquid natural gas engine parts for the Big Blue Bus, was
approved.
1433 4`h STREET LEASE 1-F: Amendment to Lease Agreement for 1433 Fourth Street -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to Lease No. 8638 (CCS) with Metropolitan Pacific Capital, LLC, in the
amount of $9,123.73, for a total of $179,124, for construction oversight
services, was approved.
PLANNING SERVICES 1-G: Plan Check, Code Enforcement, Building Inspection and
Permit Administration staffing services -recommendation to authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No.
8800 (CCS) with JAS Pacific, in the amount of $150,000 for a total
amount not to exceed $591,114, for FY 2008-2009; and authorize
contract authority for two one-year renewal options for an additional
$804,000 through FY 2010-2011 for additional services.
EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN 1-H: Resolution No. 10375 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
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THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN TO
DELETE THE POSITION OF "RISK MANAGER" FROM
- COVERAGE BY THE PLAN" was adopted. -
PIER CAROUSEL 1-I: Pier Carousel Operation and Maintenance -recommendation
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute two-year
management services Agreement No. 9023 (CCS) with three one-year
options for renewal with Roth Management for operation and routine
maintenance of the Santa Monica Pier Carousel, was approved.
CITY ACCESS TO 1-J: City Attorney's Office access to criminal history -
CRIMINAL HISTORY recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10376 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING
PROSECUTORS IN THE SANTA MONICA CITY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE TO ACCESS STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES AS REQUIRED
BY CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 11105 (B) (11)," was
approved.
PIER STORM DRAIN 1-K: Pier Storm Drain Improvement Project -recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9024
(CCS) with KEC Engineering, in the amount of $1,024,040; negotiate
and execute construction Contract No. 9025 (CCS) with Tetra Tech, Inc.,
in the amount of $130,520, for construction management services; and,
negotiate and execute an amendment to Agreement 8933 (CCS) with
Psomas, in the amount of $190,000, for a total of $440,000, for services
related to the project, was approved.
BICKNELL AVENUE 1-E: Bicknell Avenue Green Street Project -recommendation to
GREENING PROJECT authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute construction
Contract No. 9022 (CCS) with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, in the
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor amount of $538,477; and to negotiate and execute an amendment to
arrived at 6:01 p. m. existing Agreement No. 8904 (CCS) with Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc., in the amount of $52,000, for design services during construction,
was presented.
Mayor Genser advised he removed this item from the Consent Calendar
to acknowledge safety concerns expressed by residents; to ask staff to
communicate with interested residents; provide an information report to
Council; and to confirm that the contract, if approved, will allow for
some flexibility if it's determined that further modification to address
concerns is necessary. Staff answered questions of Councilmembers.
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Motion by Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to
approve recommendation with the understanding that the community will ';
be consulted and that approval will not preclude the opportunity to make
changes, if necessary. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, Bloom, Mayor
Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
CLOSED SESSIONS: On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:08 p.m., to
consider closed sessions and returned at 7:03 p.m., to report the
Councilmember Shriver following:
arrived at 6: 08 p. m.
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: In the
Matter of Compliance with Federal Obligations by the City of Santa
Monica, California, FAA Docket No. I6-02-08.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-B: 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-C: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Oshiro
v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 08-07035 SJO.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Cynthia
Walker v. City of Santa Monica. Los Angeles Superior Court Case
No. SC096593.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor, to approve Settlement No. 9026 (CCS) in the amount of
$125,000. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation:
Mahmoudi v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court
Case No. SC096836.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mavor Pro Tem
O'Connor, to approve Settlement No. 9027 (CCS) in the amount of
$40,000. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Broeeer
v. City of Santa Monica, Superior Court Case No. BC378071.
ACTION: Not Heard.
SPECIAL ITEMS: 4-A: Greetings to delegation of dignitaries from Sister City of
MAZATLAN Mazatlan, Mexico, including the Mayor and the Chief of Police of
DELEGATION Mazatlan, were expressed by the City Council
DECLARATION OF 4-B: Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10377 (CC5)
VACANT SEAT ON CITY entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
COUNCIL DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL, AND
DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS AND PROCEDURE TO FILL
VACANCY, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 603 OF THE CITY
CHARTER," was presented.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Pro Se, Mark Armour, Zina Josephs
and Jerry Rubin commented in support of appointing to the vacancy.
Member of the public Ted Winterer spoke in support of a special election
to fill the vacancy.
Motion by Mavor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Bloom, to adopt the resolution reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof, and direct staff to proceed with publishing notice
inviting applications for the appointment process. The deadline for
accepting applications shall be set at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, February 17,
2009. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Shriver, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2282 (CCS)
SMOHING IN COMMON entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AREAS AMENDING CHAPTER 4.44 OF THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE ON SMOKING TO REGULATE SMOKING IN
COMMON AREAS OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES;
AND RECOMMENDATION FOR DIRECTION RELATED TO
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Bloom, to adopt ordinance, reading by title and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councihnembers McKeown, Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEVELOPMENT 7-B: Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2283
REVIEW THRESHOLDS (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA EXTENDING THE CURRENT INTERIM ORDINANCES
MODIFYING THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW THRESHOLDS TO
REQUIRE THAT ANY HOUSING PROJECT IN EXCESS OF FIFTY
UNITS OBTAIN A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT AND TO
ADJUST THE APPLICABILITY PROVISION OF THESE
ORDINANCES," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Genser, to
adopt ordinance, reading by title and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF ITEMS: On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 8:06 p.m., to a joint
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL meeting with the Redevelopment Agency with all members present.
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JOINT MEETING WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
8-A: Agreement with Cirque du Soleil -recommendation that the
Redevelopment Agency: hold a public hearing for consideration of a
short-term lease between the agency and the city; approve the temporary
use of a portion of the Agency-owned Civic Center property located at
1700 Main Street, and authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and
execute Lease No. 9028 (CCS/RAS) with the City to sublease the site to
allow for temporary event parking for the Cirque du Soleil.
Recommendation that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute Lease No. 9028 (CCS/RAS) with the Agency; and authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute License Agreement No. 9029
(CCS) with Cirque du Soleil for use of a portion of the 15501ot for
theatrical performances and a sublease agreement for a portion of the
Civic Center property for public parking operation during the period
September 14 through December 31, 2009, was presented.
Members of the public Jeff Klocke and Mary Ann Powell spoke in
opposition to the recommendation.
Members of the public David Curell, Jennevieve Ang, Jeff King, Misti
Kerns, Jerry Rubin, Megan Sheehy, Lynne Thomas, Michael Farzam, Rik
Moos, Ben Franz Knight, and Paul Hortobagi spoke in support of the
recommendation.
Motion by Chair Genser, seconded by Agencv Member McKeown, that
the Redevelopment Agency approve the temporary use of a portion of the
Agency-owned Civic Center property located at 1700 Main Street, and
authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute Lease No. 9028
(CCS/RAS) with the City. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Agency Members Bloom, Holbrook, Shriver, McKeown,
Chair Pro Tem O'Connor, Chair Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Bloom, that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Lease No. 9028 (CCS/RAS) with the Agency; and authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute License Agreement No. 9029 (CCS)
with Cirque du Soleil. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Shriver, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PURCHASE OF 1334 ST" 8-B: Acquisition of Property at 1334 5`h Street -recommendation
STREET PROPERTY that the Council: authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent
for the City to acquire the property and to negotiate and execute a
Purchase and Sale Agreement No. 9031 (CCS) and other related
documents; to adopt Resolution No. 10378 (CCS) ENTITLED: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THE
USE FUNDS FOR TO BE OF BENEFIT TO THE EARTHQUAKE
RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA"; and authorize
the City Manager to execute Cooperation Agreement No. 9032
(CCS/RAS) between the City and the Redevelopment Agency for the
purpose of acquiring said property. Recommendation that the
Redevelopment Agency: adopt Resolution No. 514 (RAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SANTA
MONICA FINDING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE OF BENEFIT TO THE EARTHQUAKE
RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA"; and authorize
the Executive Director to execute Cooperation Agreement No. 9032
(CCS/RAS) between the City and the Redevelopment Agency to grant
funds to the City for the acquisition of said property, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councihnember
Holbrook, authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent for the
City to acquire the property and to negotiate and execute Purchase and
Sale Agreement No. 9031 (CCS) and other related documents; to adopt
Resolution No. 10378 (CCS); and authorize the City Manager to execute
Cooperation Agreement No. 9032 (CCS/RAS) between the City and the
Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of acquiring said property. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Shriver, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion b~gencv Member McKeown. seconded by Agency Member
Bloom, to adopt Resolution No. 514 (R AS); and authorize the Executive
Director to execute Cooperation Agreement No. 9032 (CCS/RAS)
between the City and the Redevelopment Agency to grant funds to the
City for the acquisition of said property. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Agency Members McKeown, Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom,
Chair Pro Tem O'Connor, Chair Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting was adjourned at 8:58
JOINT MEETING p.m., and the regular meeting of the City Council reconvened, with all
members present.
20th STREET AND 8-C: 20th Street and Cloverfield Improvements Project -
CLOVERFIELD recommendation to approve the concept for the improvement project and
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to
Contract No. 8581. (CCS) with Ahbe Landscape Architects, in the
amount of $175,000 for a total of $625,000, was presented.
Members of the public Michael Cohn, Matt Robertson and Alison
Kendall commented on various aspects of the project, including safety
issues, backing out of driveways and proposed design.
Considerable discussion ensued on different aspects of the project,
including but not limited to safety, aesthetics, bike lanes and city-wide
bike plan.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was defeated
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor, Mayor Genser
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to continue the matter to a future meeting, as soon as
possible, and for staff to return with a recommendation that takes into
consideration concerns addressed during discussion, including that staff
investigate if it is appropriate to put "sharrows" on 20~' St; to begin
suggested environmental process for bikelanes if required and the need to
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have a context of how much traffic is going to be carried on the street.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members
present.
OCEAN PARK BLVD. 8-D: Preliminary Concept Designs for the Ocean Park Boulevard
STREETSCAPE Streetscape Project -recommendation that Council review the two
proposed design alternatives for the project, and direct staff to proceed
with additional public participation, refinement of concepts and input
from the Planning Commission, was presented.
The following members of the public commented on various aspects of
the proposed project: Bob Taylor, Ted Winterer, Michael Cahn, Dennis
Allard, Roger Genser, Scott Flay, Matt Robertson, Mitchell Lackman,
Mike Feinstein, Mary Marlow, Jeff Jarow, and Judy Abdo.
Motion by Councihnember McKeown, seconded by Councihnember
Bloom, to approve recommendation and pursue Alternate A including the
possibility of swapping the bike and bioswells positions on the street, and
for staff to pay more attention to the 2"d and 5"' Street crossings as it
relates to safety and the nearby schools.
Discussion ensued on the motion and the options presented.
Motion to amend by Mayor Genser, to make the motion less specific and
direct staff to proceed generally and staff to look at opportunities as
appropriate, and working with the community for modification; and to
look at the Lincoln/Ocean Park intersection for eastbound traffic.
Councilmember McKeown agreed, provided it was understood that his
intent was that Alternate A was taken as a basis to proceed.
At the request of the Mayor, and with consensus of Council, the above
was given to staff as a direction, rather than a motion, with all members
present.
FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL 8-E: 5-year financial forecast, budget priorities including com-
FORECAST ments on CDBG and Home Investment Partnership Act Programs
and Community Priorities for FY 2009-10 Budget -recommendation
to receive the Five Year Financial Forecast as background for develop-
ment of the FY2009-10 budget; receive public comments on FY2009-10
budget priorities, including CDBG and Home Investment Partnership Act
program funds; and provide staff with direction on Community Priorities
to guide the development of the FY2009-10 budget and FY2010-11
budget plan.
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On order of the Mayor, this matter to be continued to February 10, and
those individuals present for public comment that cannot return on the
10th to be heard tonight.
The following members of the public spoke as follows: Tracy Mizvaki in
support of funding for the Santa Monica Museum of Art; Jennifer
Kennedy and Iao Katagiri in support funding for child care and child
programs; Jean McNeil Wyner and Jesus Torres Antonio in support of
funding for the Police Activities League; Ana Maria Jaza, on behalf of the
Commission on the Status of Women, in support of certain State fair-pay
legislation and funding for women's services. Jerry Rubin and Gillian
Ware in support of funding for various issues including a tree commis-
sion. Linda Piera-Avila in support of funding for community gazdens
and a tree commission.
MID-YEAR BUDGET 8-F: Mid-year 2008-09 Council Budget -recommendation that
Council appropriate FY 2008-09 budget changes and adjust revenue
budgets; adopt a resolution establishing classification and salary rates for
various positions; and approve position and classification changes
proposed.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to February 10, 2009.
MOTION TO CONTINUE Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember
PAST 11:00 P.M. McKeown, to hear the remaining items on the agenda. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
MEASURE VOVER- 8-G: Appointments to Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee -
SIGHT COMMITTEE recommendation to appoint two members to the Citizens Oversight
Committee, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Mavor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councihnember
Shriver, to appoint Vanessa Meier and Reza Iranpour for 1-year terms;
and designate as two-year appointments the original three appointees to
the Committee. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with all members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: Public Hearing concerning Big Blue Bus service changes
BIG BLUE BUS/T'IDE including re-routing of the Tide Ride -recommendation that City
RIDE SERVICE Council conduct a public hearing, receive public comment, and approve
CHANGES proposed Big Blue Bus schedule and route changes, including service
reductions and enhancements, was presented.
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Staff advised that discussion of the Tide Ride was being continued to
February 10, 2009.
There was no one present for public comment.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed changes and the impacts to
residents and bus riders, the state of the economy, and the need to notify
and communicate with the public.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councihnembers McKeown, Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS: 11-A: Resolution amending Preferential Parking Zone EE -
PREFERENTIAL recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10379 (CCS) entitled: "A
PARKING ZONE EE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE EE AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION 9344 (CCS)," to restrict parking to residents at all times
on Longfellow Street between Marine and Ozone Streets; Navy Street
between Longfellow Street and Lincoln; and, Ozone Street between
Longfellow Street and Lincoln Boulevard, was presented.
Members of the public Bob Taylor and Dennis Woods spoke in support
of the project.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Mayor Genser, to adopt
resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Shriver, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL ITEMS: 13-A: Appointment to one annual vacancy on the Pier Restoration
APPOINTMENTS Corporation for a term ending November 11, 2012.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
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Mavor Genser nominated Ellen Brennan for a third term. There were no
other nominations. Due to a third term requiring atwo-thirds vote, the
nomination failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Bloom
NOES: Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Genser
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
There not being enough votes for atwo-thirds approve, subsequently
Mayor Genser voted "no" for the purpose of being able to reconsider the
matter.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to February 10, 2009.
13-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2010.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to February 10, 2009.
13-C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission
for the Senior Community for a term ending June 30, 2011.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to February 10, 2009.
HOLDING OF CLOSED 13-D: Request of Mayor Genser to consider amending Rule 6 of
SESSIONS Council Rules Resolution No. 10290 (CCS) relating to giving notice
of the time for holding and reconvening from closed sessions, was
presented.
Motion by Mavor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Bloom, to direct
staff to consider this matter and return with suggestions for rule changes
to accommodate this goal. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, Holbrook
ABSENT: None
RESIGNATION 13-E: Recommendation to accept Yoram Tal's resignation from the
Airport Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the
vacancy, was presented.
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Motion by Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Shriver, to accept
recommendation with regrets. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote, with all members present.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Pro Se, M. Ross, and Ken Ward commented on
various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:34
p.m., in memory of Ken Schonlau, James Hambrick, and Lee Devine.
A ES APPROVED:`'
Maria M. Stewart! Ken GOen e§ r
City Clerk
Mayor
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