M-060909CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 9, 2009
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Genser at 5:54 p.m,
on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ken Genser
Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Bobby Shriver (arrived at 7:06 p.m.)
Also Present: City Manager P. Lamont Ewell
City Attorney Mazsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:54 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver absent. Donna Peter, Director of Human
Resources, 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, Mark Olson, Catherine Eldridge,
M. Ross, Susan Hartley and Louisa Steiner commented on various
Consent Calendaz items.
At the request of Mayor Genser, Item 1-F was removed from the Consent
Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember
Davis, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented except
Item 1-F, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
June 9, 2009
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of the May 1 Z, 2009 regular meeting and the May
12, 2009, special City Council meeting were approved as submitted.
ELECTRIC UTILITY 1-B: Demonstration ofBattery-Powered Electric Utility Truck-
TRUCK recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No.
9070 (CCS) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District for
participation in a project for the Demonstration ofBattery-Powered
Electric Utility Truck; and approve a purchase order, in the amount of
$174,410, to Electorides for cost of a Zero Utility Truck, was approved.
BBB TRANSIT COACHES 1-C: Purchase of alternative fuel transit coaches for the BBB -
recommendation to award Bid No. 2969 to North American Bus
Industries, in the amount of $11,628,563, to purchase 11 articulated, low-
floor, compressed natural gas transit coaches and miscellaneous spare
parts, was approved.
143414TH STREET 1-D: Approval of Final Tract No. 068353 for condominium project
at 143414"' Street - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10395
(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO.068353 TO SUBDIVIDE A
PROPERTY AT 1434 14TH STREET." was approved.
LEGAL SERVICES 1-E: Legal services for assistance with labor and employment law
- recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an amendment to existing Agreement No. 9071 (CCS) with
Atkinson, Adelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Law Firm, for a new not to
exceed amount of $100,000; and Agreement No. 9072 (CCS) with
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for a new total amount of $140,000, for
assistance with workplace investigations, labor and employment law, was
approved.
BBB SECURITY 1-G: Big Blue Bus Facility Security Services -recommendation to
SERVICES authorize the City Manager to execute an interim purchase order with
A&A Protective Services, for a monthly amount of $54,000 to provide
security services at the Big Blue Bus facilities, was approved.
LUCE CONSULTING 1-H: Economic Analysis and Forecasting for the Land Use &
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SERVICES Circulation Element (LUCE) and EIR consulting services -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to Contract No. 8868 (CCS) with Whitney & Whitney, Inc. in the amount
of $80,000 for economic services in conjunction with the LUCE update,
was approved.
STREET IMPROVE- 1-F: Annual Street Improvement Project -recommendation to
MENT PROJECT authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9073
(CCS) with Sequel Contractors, in the amount of $3,969,150 for
construction services; Contract No. 9074 (CCS) with Civil Source, in the
amount of $477,273 for construction management and inspection
services; and accept $100,000 in grant funds and approve the proposed
budget changes, was presented.
Mayor Genser advised he removed this item from the Consent Calendar,
in response to comments from the public and to ask staff to assure there
is caution by the contractor in the pruning of tree roots to assure the tree
is not harmed. Staff provided information and answered questions.
Motion b}~ Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to
approve item directing staff that proper caution is exercised to preserve
tree roots. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
CLOSED SESSIONS: On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:16 p.m., and
returned at 7:51 p.m., with all members present, to report the following:
Councilmember Shriver
arrived at 7.•06 p.m. 2-A: Conference with real property negotiator (Govt. Code Section
54956.8):
Property: (three parcels seaward of the 1921 Mean High
Tide Line and adjacent to 850 Palisades Beach Road)
City negotiator: Andy Agle
Negotiating parties: City and Jonathan Club
Under negotiation: Lease pricing and terms
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: In the
June 9.2009
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-C: 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-D: Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9c (initiation of 1
case to collect transient occupancy taxes owing from on-line booking
companies; retention of counsel).
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation:
Aalashizadeh v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court
Case No. SC 093 291.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Genser, to
approve Settlement No. 9075 (CCS) in the amount of $25,000. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shriver
ABSENT: None
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (b): matters involving signage at 1844 Lincoln
Boulevard and 1547 7th Street.
The City Attorney advised a recommended settlement regarding the roof
sign at 1844 Lincoln, which was missed during the City's first initial
survey of signs resulting in the owner not receiving a notice for removal,
that the owner will be allowed to retain sign for six years and then
remove it.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
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Bloom, to approve the settlement proposed by the City Attorney. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shriver
ABSENT: None
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation:
Gasdaglis v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. SC096593
Motion b~~ Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Gleam, to
approve Settlement No. 9076 (CCS) in the amount of $45,000. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shriver
ABSENT: None
2-H: Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1): one case
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-I: Conference with R<
Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation:
Owner of Record:
al Property Negotiators
1224 4th Street
Andy Agle, Director Housing &
Economic Dev.
Interest in Real Property
Santa Monica Bay Women's Club
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-J: Conference with Real Property Negotiators
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Property:
City Negotiator:
Under Negotiation:
Owner of Record:
ACTION: Not Heard.
1415-1437 5th Street
Andy Agle, Director Housing &
Economic Dev.
Interest in Real Property
Viola S. Thomas Trust
2-K: Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: 1301-1333 4th Street
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Director Housing &
Economic Dev.
Under Negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Virginia T. Spurgin Investment Co.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
ADMIN. ITEMS: The Mayor announced prior to considering Item 6-A, that Item 6-B had
been withdrawn at the request of the Appellant.
125 PACIFIC 6-B: Appeal of Planning Commission approval of the extension of
permits related to the 9-unit condominium project at 125 Pacific
Street -recommendation to deny appeal and uphold Planning
Commission approval of the extension of Design Compatibility Permit
08-004 and Development Review Permit 08-007 based upon proposed
findings. Appellant: Diane Miller
Councihnember McKeown requested an opportunity to give direction to
staff on an issue related to Item 6-B.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Davis, to direct staff to evaluate options for policy requiring or
encouraging the integration of affordability into projects that have vested
tract maps but for which the development and design review have lapsed;
return to Council as soon as possible with specific suggestions for such a
policy and/or implementing ordinance if needed, and hold further such
permit applications off the Planning Commission agenda for now, where
legally possible, until such a policy has been adopted. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
301 OCEAN AVENUE 6-A: Appeal of Landmarks Commission designation of 301 Ocean
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Avenue as a City Landmark- recommendation to uphold the appeal
and deny the Landmarks Commission Designation of 301 Ocean Avenue
as a City Landmark based on proposed findings. Appellant: Trammell
Crow Company, was presented.
Mayor Genser was
excused at 7:55 p. m. Mayor Genser announced that he is recusing himself because he lives
immediately next door across the alley from the property and, at a
minimum, there may be an appearance of a conflict of interest.
Chris Harding, representing Appellant, spoke in support of the appeal.
There was no one present on behalf of the Applicant Landmarks
Commission.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the appeal:
Louise Steiner, Susan Harltley, Titus Wapato, Dish Taylor, Louis
Scaduto, Jamal Kord, Kit Snedaker; Linda Liles, John Hanley, Chris
Wallace, Bobbie Houston, John Berley, Gale Feldman, Irene Zivi, Jody
Hummer, Alan Toy, Angela Ungunean, Cathy Hoover Hedges, Ron
Bergen, Julia Salstrom, Pat Becker, Sandra Wooton, Sheridan De Wees,
Stephen Dietrick, Lily Ball, Jerry Rubin, Rochelle Fanali, Tony Haig, and
Gail Kronenberg.
Members of the public Nat Travis, Tom Cleys, and John Boan spoke in
support of the appeal.
Chris Harding, representing Appellant, provided a rebuttal to public
comment.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor, to uphold the appeal. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, Mayor Pro
Tem O'Connor
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, McKeown
ABSENT: Mayor Genser
Councilmember McKeown stated, for the record, that his "no" vote
reflects a belief that the building not only has important connections with
the former Mayor (Clo Hoover) but was symbolic of the fight against rent
control, one of the most historic things that has happened in Santa
Monica.
June 9, 2009
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Introduction and first reading an ordinance amending Santa
SOLAR ENERGY Monica Municipal Code Sections 9.04.10.02.220, 9.04.10.02.030,
SYSTEMS 9.04.10.02.070, 9.04.10.02.140, and 9.04.10.02.180 pertaining to Solar '.
Energy Systems Design Standards and related provisions to facilitate
the installation of Solar Energy Systems.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 30, 2009.
STAFF ITEMS: 8-A: Redevelopment Agency Capital Funding Priorities:
REDEVELOPMENT Supplemental Information on Remaining Recommended Projects -
AGENCY CAPITAL recommendation that the City Council provide additional information on
FUNDING PRIORITIES long-term funding priorities for the Redevelopment Agency and prioritize
the remaining recommended capital improvement projects, was
presented.
Members of the public Neil Carrey, Nat Trives, Mary Ann La Guardia,
Michael Hill, Laurie Lieberman, John Lee, Richard McKinnon, and
Oscar de la Torre spoke in support of funding for various projects
including but not limited to the school joint use project, green space, and
a Pico Neighborhood Library.
Councilmember Mckeown Councilmember McKeown advised he was recusing himself from the
was excused at 11:03 p. m. discussion on the proposed joint use project with the School District due
to a conflict of interest due to his employment by the District.
Considerable discussion ensued related to staff recommended projects
and, funding available, and funding needed for completion of the
projects.
Motion by Councilmember Gleam. seconded by Mavor Genser, to
commit a total of $118 million in funding to develop athletic facilities at
Santa Monica High School for the use of the entire community. The
motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Davis, Mayor Genser
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom, Mayor Pro
Tem O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to allocate $73.3 million for the athletic facilities, provided that the issue
of moving the soccer field, the financing strategy to fill the gap, the
shared responsibilities including operations and maintenance, and
working together on a joint design, be a condition of the allocation.
June 9, 2009
Motion to amend by Councilmember Shriver, to include the suggestion
made by a member of the public regarding the possibility of the School
District deeding a piece of property to the City in exchange for the
funding. The motion was accepted as friendly. The motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Shriver
NOES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor, Mayor Genser
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown
Motion by Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to allocate
$73.3 million to develop the athletic facilities, directing City and School
staff to explore solutions to the issue of moving the soccer field, the
financing strategy to fill the gap, the shared responsibilities including
operations and maintenance, and working together where feasible on
joint design, and include the suggestion made by a member of the public
regarding the possibility of the School District deeding a piece of
property to the City in exchange for the funding. The motion failed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Davis, Mayor Genser
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, Holbrook, Bloom, Mayor Pro
Tem O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown
Councilmember McKeown On order of the Mayor, having completed deliberations on the portion of
returned at 12:45 a. m. the joint use project with the School District, Councilmember McKeown
was invited back to the meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver, that Council meet on June 29, 2009,
to complete this matter. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Davis, that due
to the lateness of the hour, this meeting be continued to Wednesday, June
10, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Holbrook, Mayor Genser
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, Bloom, McKeown, Mayor Pro
Tem O'Connor
ABSENT: None
June 9, 2009
Discussion ensued relative to a more appropriate date to which to
continue this meeting. After considerable discussion, Councilmember
Bloom requested to change his vote to "aye" on the above motion, with
the motion being approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Holbrook, Bloom, Mayor Genser
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor
ABSENT: None
RECESS On order of the Mayor, the meeting was recessed at 12:55 a.m., and
reconvened on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 6:54 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver absent, to continue with Item 8-A.
Councilmember McKeown Councilmember McKeown recused himself from discussion on the joint
was excused at 6:55 p. m. use project due to his employment relationship with the School District
and the resulting conflict of interest.
Considerable discussion ensued on the funding needed for the joint use
project with the School District and the related financing gap, and on the
various projects recommended by staff.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to set a contingency fund of $16 million for the joint use project subject
to resolution of issues including: determine the District's financing
strategy for the gap between the base funding and total amount needed to
complete the project; work out shared responsibilities for operations and
maintenance and construction development; work to achieve joint design
development cost savings where feasible; and with Council's
determination that the issue of the soccer field has been properly
addressed; and that if the funds are not allocated to the joint use project,
then funds will be used for a secondary use to be determined. The motion
failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Bloom, Mayor Genser
NOES: Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver
Councilmember McKeown On order of the Mayor, having finished deliberations on the joint use
returned at 7:26 p.m. project with the School District, Councilmember McKeown was invited
to return to the meeting.
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Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, to approve the recommendations
j proposed by staff on Attachment B of the staff report and the balance be
allocated to Memorial Park for a new soccer field. The motion died for
lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, to allocate the full $77 million for
affordable housing. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to allocate
$48 million to affordable housing, $27 million for downtown parking site
acquisition, and $2 million for freeway capping. The motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McKeown, Mayor Genser
NOES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Mavor Pro Tem
O'Connor, to approve the list of projects, allocate $8.4 million to the
Pico Area; the balance of $8.9 million allocated to affordable housing;
and to shift $7.7 million from traffic signals to affordable housing for a
total of $16.3 million. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Bloom
NOES: Councilmember McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Mayor
Genser
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to allocate $27 million for
downtown parking site acquisition, $40 million for affordable housing,
$2 million for freeway capping;, and $8+ million for Pico Area
enhancements.
After considerable discussion on the merits of the motion, the motion
was withdrawn.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to allocate $27 million to downtown parking land acquisition;
$2 million for freeway capping; $2 million for signal improvement for
part of phase 4 of the traffic signal master plan and the remaining to
affordable housing.
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Motion to amend by Councilmember Holbrook, to finish the phase 4 of
traffic signal improvements. The motion was accepted as friendly.
Mayor Genser re-stated the motion as follows: allocate $27 million to
downtown parking land acquisition; $2 million for freeway capping; $4.4
million for signal improvement for phase 4 of the traffic signal master
plan and the remaining $43.6 million for affordable housing. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Genser
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor requested to change her vote to "aye" for a
unanimous vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
JONATHAN CLUB 8-B: Future use of beach property leased by Jonathan Club -
LEASE recommendation to assess if there has been a material change in the need
for public use of the three beach parcels leased to the Jonathan club for
private use. If it is determined that the need for public use has materially
changed since the lease was executed in 1984, then make appropriate
findings and direct staff to notify the club that the renewal option has
been extinguished by the findings; or, if the need for public use has not
materially changed, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
a ten-year extension of the lease.
On order of the Mayor, this item was continued to a future meeting.
WATER SHORTAGE 8-C: Water Shortage Response Plan and declaration of an
RESPONSE PLAN Advisory Water Shortage Emergency -recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 10396 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A WATER SHORTAGE
RESPONSE PLAN"; and adopt Resolution No. 10397 (CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING
AN ADVISORY WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2009," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to adopt resolution No. 10396 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
Motion by Councilmember Bloom. seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to adopt Resolution No. 10397 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
RESOLUTIONS: 11-A: Resolution amending Preferential Parking Zone G and
PARHING ZONE G amending Resolution 9344 (CCS), by replacing Exhibit A -
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10398 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE G AND INCLUDING ALTA
AVENUE BETWEEN 9'`i AND 1713 STREETS," was presented.
Members of the public Brian Barnum, Joey Lin and Anne Rimer spoke in
support of the amendment to the parking zone.
Motion by Mayor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Holbrook, Bloom,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Genser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
COUNCIL ITEMS: 13-A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy to the Pier
APPOINTMENT Restoration Corporation for a term ending on November 10, 2009.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to June 23, 2009
RESIGNATION 13-B: Recommendation to accept Ted Winterer's resignation from
the Recreation and Parks Commission.
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Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mavor Genser to
accept resignation with regrets. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote, with Councilmember Shriver absent.
INVASIVE CONGREGA- 13-C: Request of Councilmember Bloom and Mayor Pro Tem
TION OF PAPARAZZI O'Connor that the City Council direct staff to investigate intrusive
and invasive activities of "paparazzi" photographers and
videographers around areas where children congregate or attend
classes, and return with recommendations on actions that can be
taken to protect the privacy and safety of those children and their
families and teachers, was presented.
Members of the public Justin Henry and Geoff Blake spoke in support of
the request.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to direct staff to look into the intrusive activities that occur around pre-
schools, and also other areas in which this behavior may be occurring,
and return with recommendations. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Shriver absent.
COMMEMORATION OF 13-D: Request of Councilmember Bloom that the City Council
LIFE ACHIEVEMENTS direct staff to return with recommendations for memorials 1)
commemorating the life and achievements of Mayor Herb Katz and
2) commemorating the life and achievements of environmentalist
and Heal the Bay founder Dorothy Green, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Mavor Genser, to
approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Councilmember Shriver absent.
SANTA MONICA PIER 13-E: Request of Mayor Genser that the Council allocate $50,000
ANNIVERSARY from the existing Council Contingency Fund to the Pier Restoration
Corporation for the production of an additional concert in the 2009
Twilight Dance Series, and for other activities related to the
celebration of the Pier's 100th Anniversary, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Mavor Genser, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to
approve request. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Censer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public M. Ross and Evelyn Salem commented on various
local matters.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:15
p.m., in memory of James Crawford, Aurora Martinez, Brooke Shearer
and Noah Krom.
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