M-072407CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Katz at
5:53 p.m., on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Herb Katz
Councilmember Ken Censer
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Bobby Shriver
Absent: Mayor Richard Bloom
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Also Present: Assistant City Manager Gordon Anderson
City Attorney Mazsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Mazia M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:53 p.m., with
Councilmember McKeown and Mayor Bloom absent. Senior Land
Use Attorney Barry Rosenbaum 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, Jerry Rubin, Catherine Eldridge,
Joe Natoli and Pro Se commented on various Consent Calendar items.
Due to a conflict of interest, and at the request of Councilmember
Censer, Item I-D was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Staff advised that because the resolutions recommended for adoption in
Items 1-E and 1-F were continued from a previous meeting, the language
referring to the effective date and the effective date of the resolutions
were being modified accordingly. Staff also requested that Item 1-K be
withdrawn from consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
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O'Connor, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items
1-D and 1-K, and with Items 1-E and 1-F as revised, reading resolutions
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Katz
MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of the June 19 and June 26, 2007, City Council
meetings were approved as submitted.
TEMPORARY AGENCY 1-B: Temporary agency employees and professional services for
EMPLOYEES Building and Safety Division -recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute Contract Nos. 8800 to 8803 (CCS)
with various temporary agencies for professional services for the
Building and Safety Division, was approved.
YALE STREET I-C: Resolution No. 10228 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
IMPROVEMENT THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007, TO HEAR ANY PROTESTS OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT COSTS
FOR THE STREET AND PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON YALE
STREET," was adopted.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 1-E: Resolution No. 10229 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
UNIT BASE FEE THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT BASE FEE FOR NEW
MARKET-RATE MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.56.070(B) BASED ON CHANGES IN
CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND LAND COSTS," was adopted.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 1-F: Resolution No. 10230 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
DEVELOPMENT COST THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT DEVELOPMENT COST
PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.56.070(C) BASED
ON CHANGES IN CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND LAND COSTS,"
was adopted.
WESTSIDE SUBWAY 1-G: Westside Subway Extension Project support -recommendation
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WESTSIDE SUBWAY 1-G: Westside Subway Extension Project support -recommendation
EXTENSION that Council support the Westside Subway Extension Project as next
priority after the Exposition Light Rail Project to Santa Monica, and
work to participate in route alignment and advocacy efforts, and confirm
the proposed guidelines principles developed by the WSCOG
Transportation Committee, was approved.
BBB RETROFITTING 1-H: Retrofitting of Big Blue Buses - recommendation to Award Bid
No. 2930, in the amount of $1,659,234, to Ironman Parts & Services to
retrofit New Flyer buses, was approved.
BAYSIDE DISTRICT 1-I: Bayside District Corporation's Operations and Marketing
BUDGET Plan and FY 2007-08 Budget, was approved.
BBB EXPANSION 1-J: BBB Expansion Project Services - recommendation to authorize
PROJECT the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 8804 (CCS)
with Smith-Emery Company, in the amount of $244,600, for deputy
inspection and materials testing services; and Agreement No. 8805 (CCS)
with Environmental Network Corporation, in the amount of $270,443,
for environmental management services, was approved.
CHARNOCK WELL 1-K: Charnock Well Fields restoration project -recommendation to
FIELDS authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with
Harris & Company, in the amount of $250,000, for community outreach
and for the planning, pre-design, environmental documentation and final
design phases for the project.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, and at the request of staff, this matter
was withdrawn from consideration.
PLANNING SERVICES 1-L: Plan check and tree protection inspection services -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 8806 (CCS) with R. Dan Jensen & Associates, in the annual
amount of $50,000, for plan check and tree protection services, was
approved.
415 PCH CONCESSION 1-M: Approval of bid requirement for restaurant concession at 415
PCH (Annenberg Community Beach Club) - recommendation to
authorize submittal of a request to the State of California for approval of
the minimum bid requirements, including the contract term, for the
restaurant concession at the Annenberg Community Beach Club, was
approved.
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SMPOA - MOU 1-N: Resolution No. 10231 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
SANTA MONICA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, was adopted.
130-142 SAN VICENTE 1-D: Statement of Official Action denying appeal of Landmarks
Commission designation of a City Landmark for 130-142 San
Councilmember Genser Vicente Boulevard, was presented.
excused at 6:10 p. m.
Councilmember Genser advised he had a conflict of interest with this
matter and requested to be excused.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Katz, to approve Statement of Official Action. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Shriver, Holbrook, Mayor
Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Genser, McKeown, Mayor Bloom
SPECIAL JOINT On order of the Mayor Pro Tem the regular City Council meeting was
MEETING recessed to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency at 6:12 p.m.,
PARHING STRUCTURE with Councilmember McKeown and Mayor Bloom absent.
NO.4
1-O: Parking Structure 4 Seismic Retrofit Project -City Council
Councilmember Genser recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
returned at 6:12 p. m. Construction Contract No. 8807 (CCS) with West Valley Investment
Group, in the amount of $4,315,500; Contract No. 8808 (CCS) with
Black & Veatch Corporation, in the amount of $463,581, for
management services; -and an amendment to Contract No. 8473 (CCS)
with Black & Veatch, in the amount of $211,769, for engineer-of-record
services. Recommendation that City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute
Cooperation Agreement No. 8809 (CCS/RAS) between the City and the
Redevelopment Agency for payments of associated costs; and adopt
~, respective Resolution Nos. 10232 (CCS) and 503 (RAS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING THAT
THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF THE PROJECT IS OF BENEFIT TO
THE EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract with West Valley Investment and a contract and contract
amendment with Black & Veatch. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
Motion by Chair Pro Tem/Mavor Pro Tem Katz, seconded. by
Council/Agency Member Genser, to direct the City Manager/Executive
Director to execute Cooperation Agreement No. 8809 (CCS/RAS)
between the City and the Redevelopment Agency for payments of
associated costs; and adopt respective Resolution Nos. 10232 (CCS) and
503 (RAS), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council/Agency Members O'Connor, Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council/Agency Member McKeown, Mayor/Chair Bloom
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the special joint meeting was adjourned
SPECIAL MEETING and the regular City Council meeting was reconvened at 6:15 p.m., and
then recessed to consider closed sessions. The City Council reconvened
at 7:27 p.m., with Councilmember McKeown and Mayor Bloom absent
to report the following:
CLOSED SESSIONS: 2-A: Public Employee Evaluations.
Title of Employees: City Clerk, City Attorney
ACTION:. Not Heard.
2-B: Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Negotiator: Karen Bancroft, Director of
Human Resources
Bargaining Units: Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
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2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation:
Abraham Supino v. City of Santa Monica (and consolidated cases),
Case No. SC 080 283.
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Ci of
Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd. P.C., Case No. BC 315186.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Judv
Austin v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 350470.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Peter
Tarbox v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 091328.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-G: 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: Not Heard.
2-H: Conference with Legal Council -Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b): one dispute involving real property at 2219
Ocean Avenue.
ACTION: Not Heard.
2-I: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Ci of
Santa Monica, et al. v. City of Los Angeles (Playa Vista, Case No.
B189630.
ACTION: Not Heard.
3-A: Homeless Update.
Member of the public Debbie Mitchell spoke in support of resources for
homeless residents.
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Staff provided an update of efforts already undertaken and efforts under
way to provide assistance to the homeless. On order of the Mayor Pro
Tem, the information was received and filed.
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Second reading and adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 2235
TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA EXTENDING INITIAL INTERIM ORDINANCE
MODIFYING THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE
A TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION THAT RETAINS ASINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH NONCONFORMING SETBACKS UNDER
SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
FENCES, HEDGES, AND 7-B: Introduction and first reading of an interim ordinance to
WALLS extend the current interim ordinances modifying fence, wall and
hedge standards, grandparenting existing nonconforming hedges,
fences and walls, and establishing administrative and discretionary
height modification procedures; to clarify the criteria for assessing
objections to nonconforming fences, walls and hedges; to require all
legal nonconforming fences, walls, and hedges to be registered, to
require the maintenance of hedges; and to specify aself--help remedy
for overhanging hedges. Consideration of additional regulation
modifications governing the height of hedges adjacent to an alley and
the height offences, walls, and hedges on corner properties and
reversed corner lots, was presented.
The following members of the public commented on various aspects of
the proposal including but not limited to the grandparenting of existing
hedge heights, enforcement, the complaint process and the need for a
permanent ordinance: Gita Kammann, Leah Mendelsohn, Stephanie
Barbanell, Jerry Bass, Baldev Deegan, Virginia Kohfield, Paul Doose,
Scott Hampton, Art Casillas, Suzanne Brogger, Michael Picice, Peter
Broderick, Pro Se, Monika Bialas, Zivia Weinstein, Perry Clennon, Mira
Muller, Jim Tenecowcz, and Katie Santore.
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Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kati to
introduce the ordinance and direct staff to start work on a permanent
ordinance with the goal of having it return to Council in the winter of
2008, and amended to include language to clarify the ten foot depth of
alley-adjacent hedges that are eligible for unlimited height; include
language for considerations in appeals and to the issue of age of a hedge
related to the time of acquisition of a property; address the vermin
problem noted by members of the public; and directing staff to look at
the height of required fences from the higher grade of the adjacent
neighbor's property rather than the lower grade.
Sr. Land Use Attorney Rosenbaum provided the following language for
alley-adjacent hedges: Subsection c(1) to read, "A hedge shall not exceed
12 feet in height except that there shall be no height limit for hedges
adjacent to, and located within 10 feet of an alley measured
perpendicularly from the side or rear property line that is adjacent to the
alley."
The City Attorney advised that, based on the amendments: subsection
(g)(1) will have the following language added, " ... including age and
height at the time of the complainant's acquisition or occupancy of the
property."; that subsection (d) will have the following added language, ".
..other related factors such as history of prior complaints, presence of
vermin, and history of hedge maintenance."; and, to address notice of
hedge removal by adjacent neighbors the following language to be added
to subsection (j), "...the adjoining property owner shall, after giving 30
days notice and opportunity to cure, have the right to remove those
portions of the hedge ..."
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Shriver, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
STAFF ITEMS: 8-A: Village Residential, Open Space, and Retail Components of
CIVIC CENTER the Civic Center Specific Plan; and alternative concept plan for the
VILLAGE -ITEM Civic Center Village -recommendation that the Redevelopment Agency
WITHDRAWN approve in concept proposed plan for Village residential, open space and
neighborhood-serving retail programs for entitlement applications; and
authorize the Related Companies of California to apply for a
Development Agreement and related entitlement applications and
discrete amendments to the Civic Center Specific Plan.
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Recommendation that City Council authorize staff to begin Development
Agreement negotiations with the Related Companies of California.
This item was withdrawn by staff and the special joint meeting was
cancelled.
LAND USE AND 8-B: Land Use and Circulation Element Planning for the City's
CIRCULATION Industrial Areas -recommendation to direct staff to prepare an interim
ELEMENT ordinance establishing revised standards for development in the Light
Manufacturing Studio District and the Industrial Conservation District or
establishing a moratorium or partial moratorium to protect planning
options until the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan
have been updated, was presented.
The following members of the public spoke to various aspects of the
recommendation: Joey Fullmer, Catherine Eldridge, Jeanne Laurie, Jerry
Rubin, Joe Natoli, Susan Hartley, Jeanne Dodson and Jack Walter.
Motion by Councilmember Geneer to direct staff to proceed with option
number three, but with exploration of lower thresholds, for example: 8
units and 5,000 square feet. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Katz, to approve the recommendation to prepare an interim ordinance
with option number three, establishing revised development standards not
to exceed either the 7,500 square feet or 15 units. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
SMC BUNDY CAMPUS 8-C: Extension of Motor Vehicle Egress and Pedestrian License
Agreement Continuing Access to Airport Property from Santa
Monica College Bundy Campus -recommendation to authorize
extension of the Motor Vehicle Egress and Pedestrian License Agreement
with Santa Monica College to February 2008, with an automatic
extension to August 2008, if staff determines that there has been
affirmative movement on the implementation of the signal proposed on
Bundy Drive by the City of Los Angeles, was presented.
Members of the public Susan Hartley, Dennis Zane, Rob Rader and
Carolyn Feruzzi spoke in support of the recommendation.
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Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
AB 700 8-D: Legislative Position to support creation of an inter-
jurisdictional task force on Santa Monica Airport through AB 700 -
recommendation that City Council support Assembly Bi1170Q as
amended by the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality, to create a
task force of appropriate state and local agencies, community members
and airport users regarding solutions to decrease aircraft emission
impacts on communities surrounding the Santa Monica Airport.
However, staff recommends opposition to the unfunded mandate portion
of the bill, consistent with on-going Council policy.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin, James Donaldson, Susan Hartley and
Martin Rubin spoke in support of the original Bill.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve recommendation clarifying that Council will
continue to support the original direction of the original bill, and to direct
staff that to the extent that there have been health studies done in the past
by other airports, that staff study them and make them available to the
public. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
METROPOLITAN 8-E: Nomination of Santa Monica candidate to serve on the
TRANSPORTATION Metropolitan Transportation Authority Westside/Central Service
AUTHORITY Sector Governance Council, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to nominate Joe Stitcher, resident and City employee. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
9-A: Public Hearing and approval of Stormwater Parcel Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS: and Management User Fee for FY 2007-08 -recommendation to hold a
STORMWATER PARCEL public hearing and approve the 2007 Stormwater Parcel Report that
REPORT describes each City pazcel receiving a property tax bill from the County
of Los Angeles, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
BBB SERVICE PLAN 9-B: Public hearing on proposed new routes and approval of Mini
Blue Service Plan and Transit Partnership with Santa Monica
College -recommendation to hold public hearing, receive public
comment, approve the Mini Blue Service Plan concept and specific
routes; and approve the Tide Ride, Pico Farmers' Market Ride,
Downtown Market Ride, Sunset Ride and Line 6 -Santa Monica College
Commuter, was presented.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the
recommendation and provided suggestions and ideas: Rob Rader, Dennis
Zane, Jason Van Buren and Ken Ward.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
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RESOLUTIONS: 11-A: Resolution creating Parking Zone "U" to restrict blocks
PREFERENTIAL closest to Santa Monica High School with "no parking, except by
PARHING ZONE U permit" and allow "two-hour parking, except by permit" in the
remainder of the zone, and amending Resolution No. 9344 (CCS) by
replacing Exhibit A, was presented.
The following members of the public spoke in support of preferential
parking: Carolyn Feruzzi, Robert Studenny, James Dufourd, Susan
Hartley and Debbie Mitchell.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to approve recommendation and adopt resolution, deleting the portion of
submitting an application to the Coastal Commission.
Discussion ensued on the merits of the motion and on the need to discuss
use of parking space at the new Civic Center parking structure. At the
conclusion of the discussion, Councilmember Genser made a second
motion:
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to continue consideration of this matter until there is a full Council
present. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver, Genser
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Katz
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
Additional discussion ensued, after which the Mayor Pro Tem requested
a vote on Councilmember Genser's first motion.
Councilmember Genser clarified for members of the public that although
he is in support of his motion he plans to vote "no" in order to have the
ability, as one of those voting on the prevailing side, to request that the
matter return to Council for reconsideration.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to approve recommendation and adopt resolution, deleting the portion of
submitting an application to the Coastal Commission. The motion failed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver
NOES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem Katz
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
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Councilmember Shriver requested to change his vote to "no" for a final
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook
NOES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Genser, Shriver, Mayor Pro
Tem Katz
ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown, Mayor Bloom
Councilmember Genser requested that staff place on the next agenda a
motion to reconsider this vote.
COUNCIL ITEMS: 13-A: Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions for terms
APPOINTMENTS ending June 30, 2007.
Board/Commission No. of Appts. Term Ending
Airport Commission 2 6/30/2011
Architectural Review Board 1 6/30/2011
Arts Commission 3 6/30/2011
Bayside District Corporation 3 6/30/2011
Senior Community 3 6/30/2011
Status of Women 2 6/30/2011
Disabilities Commission 2 6/30/2011
Housing Commission 2 6/30/2011
Library Board 1 6/30/2011
Personnel Boazd 1 6/30/2011
Planning Commission 3 6/30/2011
Recreation & Pazks Commiss ion 1 6/30/2011
Social Services Commission 3 6/30/2011
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to a future
meeting.
RESIGNATION 13-B: Recommendation to accept Josefina Santiago's letter of
resignation from the Pier Restoration Corporation, and authorize
the City Clerk to publish the vacancy, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Katz, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to
approve recommendation, with regrets. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmember McKeown and Mayor
Bloom absent.
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CONTINUANCES OF 13-C: Councilmembers Holbrook and O'Connor request that the
APPEALS City Council change its rules to direct Staff to schedule appeals on
meeting nights when at least six Councilmembers are expected to be
present. In the event that an appeal is ready to be heard and fewer
than six Councilmembers are present, the appellant shall have the
option to continue the hearing to a future date.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to future
meeting.
VOTING DELEGATE(S) 13-D: Designation of City's voting delegate and alternate(s) to the
League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento from
September 5, to September 8, 2007, was presented.
Motion by Councihnember Holbrook. seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kati
to designate Mayor Bloom as the voting delegate for the City, and
designate Councilmember McKeown as the alternate voting delegate.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with
Councilmember McKeown and Mayor Bloom absent.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public M. Ross, Debbie Mitchell, Dawn Harrison and
Pro Se discussed various issues.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:38
a.m., in memory of Martin Libuser, long time city resident; Claudia
Thompson, legal administrative staff assistant in the City Attorney's
Office; and Aaron Bloom, father of Mayor Richard Bloom.
ATTEST:
Maria M. Stew
City Clerk
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