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M-051110(NOT APPROVED) CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 11, 2010 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor at 5:56 p.m., on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor Councilmember Richard Bloom Councihnember Terry O'Day Councihnember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Gleam Davis Councilmember Kevin McKeown Councilmember Bobby Shriver Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie City Clerk Maria Stewart CONVENE/PLEDGE On order ofthe Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council convened at 5:56 p.m, with all members present. Councilmember Shriver led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR: Member of the public Joey Fullmer commented on various Consent Calendar items. Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, Holbrook, O'Day, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of the April 13, 2010, City Council meeting were approved as submitted. May 11, 2010 BBB -SECURITY GUARD I-B: Security Guard Services for Big Blue Bus Facility -! SERVICES recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute', Contract No. 9208 (CCS) with U.S. Security Associates, Inc. in the amount! of $336,000 with two additional one-year renewal options, for security guard services at the Big Blue Bus facility, was approved. ACTUARIAL SERVICES 1-C: Risk Management actuarial services-recommendationtoauthorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9209 (CCS) with the Tiller Consulting Group, Inc. inthe amount of$33,499 to include preparation of the 2010 actuarial reports and expand the scope of work, for a total contract value of $83,429, was approved. PARKING ENFORCE 1-D: Integrated parking enforcement management system - -MENT MANAGEMENT recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 9210 (CCS) with Affiliated Computer Systems, Inc., in the amount of $1,400,000, for an integrated parking management system, was approved. PURCHASE OF TIRES 1-E: Purchase of tires for heavy-duty vehicles -recommendation to awazd Bid No. 2973 to Tarulli Tire, Inc., in the amount of $26,667 for the remainder of the fiscal yeaz, and an estimated annual amount of $160,000 for the next two years, for the purchase and delivery of tires for heavy-duty vehicles, was approved. PROPOSITION 16 1-F: Resolution No. 10470 (CCS) entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXPRESSING THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA' S OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 16 THAT WOULD ADD ADDITIONAL CONSTRAINTS ON A CITY'S ABILITY TO PURSUE COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION TO ACHIEVE ITS NET ZERO ENERGY CITY GOALS AND TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, was adopted. PURCHASE OF 1-G: Purchase of heavy-duty batteries -recommendation to award Bid BATTERIES No. 2989 to Advanced Battery Systems, Inc., in the amount of $120,000 with two one-year renewal options, to provide heavy-duty batteries for the transit buses at the Big Blue Bus, was approved. HOMELESS HOUSING 1-H: Supportive Housing Program funding application - GRANT PROGRAM recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10471 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM 2 May 11, 2010 FUNDING TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS"; and authorize the City Manager to execute related required documents to complete the application, was approved. CLOSED SESSIONS: Members of the public Patrick Poon, Jesse Bornstein, Cindy Hammer, Alison St. Onge, and Lisa Hughes commented on Item 2-D. On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council recessed at 6:22 p.m., to consider closed sessions and reconvened at 7:21 p.m., with all members present, to report the following action taken: 2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Chlubna et al. v. City of Santa Monica, USDC Case No. CV09-5046 CBM (Ex). The City Attorney reported this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. 2-B: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Harris v. City of Santa Monica, Case Number LASC BC 341 569. The City Attorney reported this matter was not heard. 2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Ci of Santa Monica v. BlackRock, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number SC106784. The City Attorney recommended the following Settlement Agreement: B1ackRock would agree to revise the Development Agreement and Deed Restriction so that the current Affordable Housing Programs Ordinance and guidelines apply; to select tenants from the City's wait list, better insuring income qualification; conduct affordable housing training and hire permanent staff experienced in affordable housing; pay the city for the next audits on both properties in early 2011; subject themselves to the current monetary penalties for violation of the above-cited ordinance; pay relocation for unqualified tenants if tenancy resulted from Blackrock's negligence; drop trash and water fees exceeding the MAR for units and reimburse for the fees back to January 2008; update unit lists; attach restrictions to all leases; accommodate residents' Councils at the properties; and pay attorneys fees to the City. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Bloom, to approve Settlement No. 9211 (CCS). The motion was approved by the following vote: 3 May 11, 2010 AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, Holbrook, O'Day, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None 2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 103811th Street; 2510 7th Street. The City Attorney reported the matter regarding 1038 11~' Street was not heard. In the estoppel claim matter of 2510 7"'Street, the City Attorney reported that the City rejects the owners' settlement offers; has decided to stop negotiations with the owner; stands on its position that the permits have expired; and terminates the standstill agreement that was effective during negotiations. 2-E: ConferencewithLegalCounsel-Iniflationof Litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: lcase -1901-1925-1933 S. Bundy, 12333 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. The City Attorney reported this matter was heard and no reportable action ''i - -- was taken. 2-F: ConferencewithLegalCounsel-Initiation of Litigationpursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: 1 case The City Attorney reported this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. SPECIAL ITEMS: 4-A: A proclamation, declaring May 2010 as OlderAmericans Month PROCLAMATION in the City of Santa Monica, was presented to Barry Seid, Vice Chair of the Commission for the Senior Community, and Commissioner Nel Steele by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor . PROCLAMATION 4-B: Aproclamation,declaringMay2010asMentalHealthAwareness Month in the City of Santa Monica, was presented to T. J. Hill, Chair of Disabilities Commission, Commissioner Kecia Weller and Commissioner Marti McCarty, by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor. 4 May 11, 2010 PROCLAMATION 4-C: A proclamation ,declaring May 2010 as Historic Preservation Month in the City of Santa Monica, was presented to Carol Lemlein, president of the Santa Monica Conservancy and Landmarks Commissioner Mazgazet Bach, by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor. ELECTION OF MAYOR 4-D: Election of Mayor through Council Reorganization after the November 2010, Municipal Election, was presented. Members of the public Denise Barton, Pro Se, and Jerry Rubin expressed support for their choice of Mayor. On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the floor was opened for nominations. Councilmember Bloom nominated Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor. Councilmember Holbrook nominated Councilmember Shriver. Substitute Motion by Councihnember O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Bloom, to continue the item in order to elect both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The substitute motion failed by voice vote, with Councilmembers Bloom and O'Day voting in favor and Councilmembers Holbrook, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, and Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor voting in opposition. The substitute having failed, and the Mayor Pro Tem having called for a roll call on the nominations, the vote resulted in a tie, as follows: Shriver: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Holbrook O'Connor: Councilmembers Davis, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor Abstain: Councilmember O'Day On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, and with the consent of Council, the selection of the Mayor was continued to the May 25, 2010 meeting, and staff was directed to add the election of the Mayor Pro Tem, if necessary. ORDINANCES: 7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2311 (CCS) COOPERATIVE entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APARTMENT SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF A `COOPERATIVE APARTMENT' SUBJECT TO THE SUBDIVISION Councilmember Holbrook REGULATIONS OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE AND was excused at 7.•45 p. m. PROVIDING FOR AN OCCUPANCY PERMIT FOR PROPERTY OWNED AS AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST OF LAND COUPLED WITH 5 May 11, 2010 THE UNRECORDED AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY OF FOUR OR FEWER UNITS FOLLOWINGI WITHDRAWAL UNDER THE ELLIS ACT, was presented. There was no one present for public comment. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Bloom Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councihnember Holbrook TRANSFER STATION 7-B: Adoption of Resolution No. 10472 (CCS) entitled: "A LAND USE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR THE SCD TRANSFER STATION SITE"; Resolution No. 10473 (CCS) ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR THE CITY TRANSFER STATION SITE"; and Resolution No. 10474 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA----- AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE GENERAL PLAN". Introduction and first reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 9.04.08.34.060 and 9.04.08.35.050 modifying the allowable height for existing solid waste transfer stations, material recovery facilities, and public utilities service centers, or their improvement thereto, in the Ml and LMSD Zoning Districts and to exempt these facilities or their improvement thereto from the building volume envelope requirements of Municipal Code Section 9.04.10.02.040, was presented. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis to direct staff to continue examining ways to mitigate in every possible way the impact to the neighbors, particularly Mountain View Mobile Home Park and remain sensitive to the overall cumulative environmental impact to the area. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with Councilmember Holbrook absent. 6 May 11, 2010 Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councihnember Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 10472 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving Further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to adopt Resolution No. 10473 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook Motion by Councilmember Davis. seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to adopt Resolution No. 10474 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to introduce ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook 7 May 11, 2010 1301-1333 4TH STREET 7-C: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance approving the act of entering into certain lease and reimbursement agreements related to the acquisition of property at 1301-1333 4th Street, was considered with Item 8-E. (Please see action taken under Item 8-E.) STAFF ADMIN ITEMS: 8-A: Development Agreement Compliance Review - DEVELOPMENT recommendation to reviewthe status ofcompliance,determine good faith AGREEMENTS - compliance for those that are in compliance, and direct staffto return to COMPLIANCE City Council regarding remaining agreements, was presented. Members of the public Tim Irons, Jerry Rubin, and Patrick Perry commented on vazious aspects of the recommendation. Motion by Councilmember Bloom, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to find the Rand Corporation, Lantana East, Lantana South, and the Santa Monica College Community Pool Development Agreements in compliance; direct staffto return in September with a report on the five that are in substantial compliance; and to direct staff to return annually with a compliance report on all current Development Agreements in force for Council's consideration. Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, to direct staffto analyze and include estimated compliance enforcement review costs into future development agreements. The amendment was accepted as friendly by the maker. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook CODE, PERMIT, DEED, 8-B: Enforcing Code Provisions, Permit Conditions, Deed AND DA ENFORCEMENT Restrictions and Development Agreements -recommendation that POLICIES Council review and comment on enforcement policies and practices described in the report, endorse or revise those policies and practices, and direct staffto continue its ongoing effort to ensure that enforcement of code provisions, permit conditions, deed restrictions, and Development Agreement requirements is consistent, fair, timely and effective, was presented. May 11, 2010 Member of the public Catherine Eldridge commented on the recommendation. Discussion ensued on the merits of the recommendation. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve recommendation and endorse the limits on the number of written warnings and ask staff to expeditiously refer non- compliance to the City Attorney's Office. Motion to amend by Councilmember Bloom, that written reports document exceptions due to special circumstances. The motion was accepted as friendly. The motion, as amended, was approved, by the following vote AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook PARKING RATES On order ofthe Mayor Pro Tem, and at the request of staff, Items 8-C and 8-D were considered concurrently. 8-C: New parking rates for Downtown Structures, Main Library, Civic Center Parking Structure and Civic Auditorium Lot - recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10475 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW PARKING RATES FOR DOWNTOWN STRUCTURES 1-9, MAINLIBRARY, CIVIC CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE, AND CIVIC AUDITORIUM LOT, was presented. PARKING STRUCTURE 6 8-D: Preconstruction and design for Parking Structure 6 - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute design-build Contract No. 9212 (CCS) for architectural and engineering design services with Morley Construction Company for the demolition and rebuilding of Parking Structure 6 for a guaranteed maximum price of $3,694,350, was presented. Members of the public Denise Barton, Jerry Rubin, and Steven Siegman commented on the recommendation. 9 May 11, 2010 Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember Davis, that for Item 8-C, adopt Resolution No. 10475 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook Councilmember Bloom Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember was excused at 9: 30 p. m. O'Dav, that for item 8-D, approve staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom JOINT MEETING - On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the regular City Council meeting REDEVELOPMENT recessed to a special joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency at AGENCY: 9:32 p.m., with Agency/Councilmembers Holbrook and Bloom absent. 1301-1333 FOURTH 8-E: Acquisition of Property at 1301-1333 Fourth Street - STREET recommendation that the Council adopt Resolution No. 10476 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY"; authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute lease and Agree- ment No. 9213 (CCS/RAS) with the Redevelopment Agency for the property; and introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance approving the act of entering into certain lease and reimbursement agreements. Recommendation that the Redevelopment Agency authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a Letter of Intent, Purchase and Sale Agreement No. 9214 (CCS/RAS) and other documents; and execute a lease and reimburse-ment agreement with the City for acquisition of the property, was presented. Member of the public Denise Barton commented on the recommendation. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 10476 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: 10 May 11, 2010 AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Dav, to introduce ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom Motion by Aeencv Member McKeown, seconded by Aeencv Member Davis, to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a Letter of Intent, Purchase and Sale Agreement No. 9214 (CCS/RAS) and other related documents; and execute a lease and reimbursement agreement with the City for acquisition of the subject property approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Agency Members McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day,. Chair Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Agency Members Holbrook, Bloom ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the joint meeting of the City Council JOINT MEETING: and Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 9:35 p.m., and the regular City Council meeting was reconvened, with Councilmembers Holbrook and Bloom absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: Public hearing and approval of the proposed FY 2010-15 CDBG & HOME FUNDS Consolidated Plan and proposed FY 2010-11 One-Year Action Plan allocating Federal Community Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program (FIOME) entitlement grant funds -recommendation to hold a public heazing and receive public comment; approve the proposed Consolidated Plan and the proposed One-Year Action Plan; and, authorize staff to submit all necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to accept the City's annual CDBG and HOME entitlement grant funds, was presented. 11 May 11, 2010 Member of the public Albin Gielicz commented on the recommendation. Councilmember Shriver asked that staff to add language to documents being submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing the City's frustration with the Veteran's Administration in regards to working with homeless veterans. Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to approve the recommendation, amended to add language that denotes the City's frustration and the difficulty of working with the Veteran's Administration to establish and secure housing services for veterans. Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis to emphasize special needs services, other than childcare, for children 0-3 years old. The motion was accepted as friendly to the maker of the main motion. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to authorize staff to submit all necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development . The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom COUNCILMEMBER 13-A: Annual appointment to one position on the Pier DISCUSSION ITEMS: Restoration Corporation for a term ending on November 10, 2013. ANNUAL APPOINTMENT On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to May 25, 2010. 12 May 11, 2010 FOURTH OF JULY 13-B: Request of Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor and Council PARADE Members Bloom and Holbrook that the City Council allocate $17,500 in City Council contingency funds for the purpose of supporting out-of-pocket costs for the 2010 Main Street Fourth of July Parade.", was presented. Member of the public Lori Nafshun spoke in favor of the request. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Shriver, to approve request. AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Shriver, Davis, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom RIGHTS OF THE CHILD I3-C: Request of Councilmember Davis that the Council consider adopting Resolution No. 10477 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD," was presented. Members of the public Sam Cortese, Lauren Speigel, Robin Wong, and Jamie Bando spoke in support of the request. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Dav, to adopt Resoluton No. 10477 (CCS), reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom SOCCER TOURNAMENT 13-D: Request of Councilmember Davis that the City Council provide $5,000 out of its discretionary budget for Santa Monica's Girls under 12 Soccer Team to attend the Sister City tournament in Santa Monica's Sister City of Fujinomiya, Japan. The money will provide allow 20 girls and 2 coaches to attend the tournament (which is held in Japan every 5 years) without regard to the girls° financial situation, was presented. 13 May 11, 2010 Members of the public Emma Enciwas and Anna Nabel spoke in support of the request. '; Motion by Councihnember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Dav, to approve request. AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom CLEAN/ENERGY 13-E: Request of Mayor Pro Tempore O'Connor and EFFICIENT MOTOR Councilmember Bloom to adopt Resolution No. 10478 (CCS) VEHICLES entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD'S LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING CLEAN AND ENERGY EFFICIENT MOTOR VEHICLES, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, ZERO EMISSION TECHNOLOGIES AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE IN CALIFORNIA" ,was presented. Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 10478 (CCS), reading by title only and- waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom PRESERVATION 13-F: Request by Mayor Pro Tempore O'Connor to support the FOUNDATION Annual California Preservation Foundation Conference (CPF) to CONFERENCE FUNDING beheld in Santa Monica in Apri12011 through contributing $15,000 as a Keystone Sponsor and Conference Partner. Funds would be allocated from the Council's FY 2009-10 contingency funds, was presented. Member of the public Cazol Lemlien commented on the request. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve request. 14 May 11, 2010 AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Davis, Shriver, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Holbrook, Bloom PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public Denise Barton, Pro Se, Deneiv Dyor, Catherine Eldridge, Barry Camilly, Maya Sghafi, Jesse Bornstein, Lisa Hughes, and Andre Nemec commented on various local issues. ADJOURNMENT: On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m., in memory of Ben and Diane Newlander, Jana Collins, and Max Palevsky. AT EST: APPROVED: Maria Stewart 'Pam O'Connor City Clerk ~ Mayor Pro Tem 15 May 11, 2010