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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 & 2 June 9, 2009 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 4 June 9, 2009 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 5 June 9, 2009 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 6 June 9, 2009 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. 10 June 9, 2009 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. 11 June 9, 2009 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. 12 June 9, 2009 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. 13 June 9, 2009 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: 14 June 9, 2009 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. ~`AnT-TEST: APPROVED: `~o=..~a~~w3 Maria M. Stew Ken G nser City Clerk Mayor 15 June 9, 2009