M-081010CITY OF SANTA MCDNICA
CITY C®UNCIL NDNUTES
AUGUST i0, 2010
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
at 5:52 p.m., on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at City Cotimcil Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Cotmeilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Terry O'Day
Absent: Mayor Bobby Shriner
Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENEJPLEDGE On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council convened at 5:52
p.m., with Mayor Shriner absent. Councilmember Davis led the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Denise Barton, and Jerry Rubin
commented on various items.
Councilmember Davis requested that items 1-D and I-E be removed
from the Consent Calendar and heard together.
Motion by Cormcilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
O'Dav, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except
Items 1-D and 1-E, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmetnbers McKeown, O'Day, Davis, Holbrook,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriner
August 10, 2010
MINUTES 1-A: The minutes of June 24, July 1, July 6, and July 13, 2010, City
Council meetings were approved as submitted.
TRAFFIC 1-B: Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds -
ENFORCEMENT recommendation to authorize the City Manager to accept match grant
funds in the amount of $154,403, from the California Office of Traffic
Safety; and approve proposed budgetary changes, was approved.
BEACH RESTROOMS 1-C: Beach Public Restroom Facility Replacement Project -
recornmendation to authorize the City Manager to: negotiate and execute
Contract No. 9254 (CCS) with CWS Systems Inc., in the amount of
$4,159,164, for the construction of the replacement beach public
restroom facilities; and negotiate and execute an amendment to
Agreement No. 8856 (CCS) with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects,
in the amount of $71,500 for a total amount of $334,696, for additional
design services of the Project, was approved.
1334 5TH STREET - 1-F: Lease assignment and modification for 1334 5th Street
ANGELO'S PAWN SHOP {Angelds Pawn Shop} -recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute documents relating to a lease of City-owned
property at 1334 5th Street, authorizing: 1) an assignment of Lease No.
9257 {CCS) with Angelo's Pawn Shop to Angelo's Pawn Shop II, Inc.;
and, 2j an amendment of Lease No. 9069 (CCS) to extend the term until r-
December 3 i, 2012, provide for three hvo-year options with the ability of
either party to terminate the lease, and increase the rent to $5,141 per
month in the first year, with annual increases thereafter, was approved.
WATER/WASTEWATER 1-G: Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plan -
ASSET MANAGEMENT recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
PLAN an amendment to Agreement No. 9120 (CCS) with GHD, Inc., to address
a change in scope and term only, was approved.
BBB IMPROVEMENTS 1-H: Big Blue Bus Operations Building Improvements -
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute:
Contract No. 4258 (CCS} with Thomco Construction, Inc., in the amount
of $2,965,328, for constnzction of the tenant improvements; Contract No.
4259 (CCS) with Interior Office Systems, in the amount of $891,995 to
purchase furniture; an amendment to Contract No. 8956 (CCS} with
Harley EIHs Devereaux Corporation, in the amount of $69,300 for a total
amount of $480,179, to provide additional services; and, Contract No.
9260 (CCS) with Design Space Modular, in the amount of $253,000, for
provision of temporary trailers to house staff on-site during consttliction,
was approved.
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BORDERLINE 1-I: Borderline Neighhorhood Improvements Project -
NEIGHBORHOOD recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 9261 {CCS) with Miramontes Constniction Company, Inc.,
in the amount of $1,570,118, far the Borderline Neighborhood
Improvements Project, was approved.
INJITRY PREVENTION 1-J: Workplace injury prevention services -recommendation to
SERVICES authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9262
{CCS), with two one-year renewal options, vGrith PRECARE Ina, in the
amount of $231,000 for a possible total amount of $400,000, for
workplace injury prevention services, was approved.
BBB LOBBYING 1-K: Big Blue Bus Washington Represen#ative/Lobhying Services -
SERVICES recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate Professional
Services Agreement No. 9263 {CCS} with The Ferguson Group, LLC, in
an amount not to exceed $35,000 for the total contractual autharity of
$111,000, for Federal representative and lobbying services, was
approved.
AUGUST 24TH COUNCIL 1-L: Recommendatian #o cancel the August 24, 2010 regular City
iVIEF.TING Council meeting, was approved.
BIG BLUE BUS SIGNAGE 1-M: Real Time Signs for the Big Blue Bus -recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9264
(CCS) with Trapeze Group, in the amount of $1,992,110, to provide for
the licenses, software intzgration, production, installation, and for a
support program for 96 real-time signs for bus shelters created for the bus
stop redevelopment program; and, approve the proposed appropriation of
funds, was approved.
TREE PARTNERSHIP 1-N: South Coast AQiVID Tree Partnership Grant -
GRANT recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No.
9269 {CCS} to accept a $198,250 grant awarded from the South Coast
Air Quality Management District for a greenhouse gas uban tree project
involving the planting of 1,000 trees; and approve proposed budget
changes, was approved.
TIDE RIDE 1-O: Elimina#ion of iYlini Blue's Tide Ride Service -
recommendatian to authorize the elimination of the ciu~•ent weekend-only
Tide Ride service effective September 7, 2010, was approved.
August 10, 2010
PARKING RATES 1-P: Resolution setting parking rates -recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 10517 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLI-
SHING PARKING RATES AND PERMIT FEES FOR ALL CITY
PARKING FACILITIES AND RESOURCES", was approved.
PIER CUSTODIAL At the request of Councilmember Davis, Items D and E were heard
SERVICES concurrently.
1-D: Custodial services at the Santa Monica Pier -recommendation
to award Bid No. 2980 to Diamond Contract Services, Inc.; authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9255 (CCS) with
Diamond Contract Services. Inc. for custodial services at the Santa
Monica Pier, for a three and three-quarter year term, for an initial
three-quarter year $313,969 expenditure and an estimated annual
$441,291 thereafter; and appropriate proposed budget increases, was
presented.
PSF CUSTODIAL 1-E: Custodial Services at the Public Safety Facility (PSF) -
SERVICES recommendation to award Bid No. 2987 and authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9256 (CCS) with Diamond
Contract Services, Inc. for custodial services at the PSF for a three and
three quarter year term, for an estimated expenditure amount from
Octaber 1-June 30, 2011 of $166,481, and an annual $221,975 thereafter,
was presented.
Councihnember Davis advised she removed these items from the
Consent Calendar to ask staff questions regarding compensation and
clarification of the contract terms. Staff provided answers and
information as requested.
Councilmember Davis expressed concerns that although the contractor is
paying a living wage, the contractors do not provide any sick leave, paid
medical benefits, life insurance, or retirement benefits.
Motion by Councihnember Davis, seconded by Couneilmember Bloom,
to approve the recommendafion for items 1-D and 1-E. The mation was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriver
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Motion by Couneilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Bloom,
to revisit the living wage standard, examining: how it is being used by the
City; the requirements placed upon the contractors, and the contractors'
performance, and potential alternatives. The recommendation was
approved by voice vote, with Counctlmember Holbrook opposed and
Mayor Shriver absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS: Member of the public Pro Se commented on closed session protocol.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council recessed to consider
closed sessions at 6:21 p.m., and returned at 7:23 p.m., with Mayor
Shriver absent, to report the following:
2-A: Conference with Real Property Negatiator
Property: 2909 Exposition Boulevard West
City Negatiator: Andy Agle, Dir., Housing
~i Economic Dev.
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
Owner of Record: Santa Monica Community
College District
City Attorney Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
2-B: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 2909 Exposition Boulevard Sauth
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Dir., Blousing &
Economic Dev.
Under Negotiation: Price ~ Terms
Owner of Record: Ver9zon California lnc.
City Attorney Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
2-C: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 3400, 3500 Airport Avenue
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Dir., Housing &
Economic Dev.
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
Owner of Record: City of Santa Monica
City Attorney Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
August 10, 2010
2-D: Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Negotiator: Donna Peter, Director of Human
Resources
Bargaining Units: Coalition of Santa Monica City
Employees:
Administrative Team Associates {ATA)
Public Attorney's Legal Support Staff Union {PALSSU)
Management Team Associates (MTA}
Municipal Employees Association (MEA)
Public Attorney's Union (PAU}
Santa Monica Firefighters, Laca11109 (SMFFA)
Supervisory Team Associates {STA)
United Transportation Union, Local 1785 (UTU)
Ciry Attorney Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
2-E: Conference wsth Legal Counsel - Inifiation of Litigation
pursuant to subdivision {c) of Section 54456.4: 1 case -1241 Sth
Street.
City Attorney Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Griffin
v. City of Santa Monica, U. S. District Court Case No. CV 09-07545
AHM.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve Settlement No. 9265 {CCS), in the amount of
$78,500 and ADA training for Big Blue Bus employees. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriver
Z-G: Confference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: Finley v.
City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number SC
104027.
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City Attorney Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
2-H: Conference wsth Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation: 1)e h~zm
v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number
SC 100777.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Davis, to approve the Settlement No. 9266 (CCS), in the amount of
$47_,000. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davzs, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriver
2-I: Conference with Real Property Negotiatars
Property: 1301-33 4th Street
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Director of Housing and
Economic Development
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Owner of Record: Virginia Tegner Spurgin Investment
Co., LLC, et. al.
City Attorney Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
SPECIAL ITEMS: 4-A: Recognition of City staff by Macerich for their ~eork on the
STAFF RECOGNITION re-opening of Santa Monica Place, was cancelled.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke in support of the re-opening of
the mall.
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2318 (CCS),
SECOND HAND SMOKE entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
IN MULTI-RESIDENTIAL OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.44 OF THE SANTA
UNITS MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ON SMOKING TO EXPAND
PROTECTIONS FROM SECOND-HAND SMOKE IN MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES", evas presented.
Motion by Coumcilmember 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:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shrives
GLOW FESTIVAL 7-B: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2319 (CCS)
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
IMPOSING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS AND OTHER LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS WITHIN STATED BOUNDARIES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AONE-NIGHT ARTS FESTNAL
AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY"; and
adoption of Resolution No. 10518 (CCS} entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY S ANTA MONICA ALLOWING OVERNIGHT
PARKING ON 9/25110 IN ALL BEACH LOTS", were presented.
Members of the public Ben Franz-Knight, representing the Pier
Restoration Corporation, and Kathleen Rawson, representing Bayside
District, spoke in favor of the recommendation and suggesting a later
closing time for the festival.
Motion by Councihnember McKeown, secanded by Councilmember r
Davis, to introduce and adopt the ordinance, amended to change the
closing time from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m; and to adopt the resolution, reading
both by titles only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Davis, Holbrook,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shrives
LIBRARY BONDS 7-C: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2320 (CCS)
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE 2010/11 TAX RATE FOR THE
LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS", was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Counciimember McKeown, seconded by Councihnember
Davis, to introduce and adopt ordinance, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriver
SMOKII~~G ON THE PIER 7-D: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
Chapter 4.44 of the Municipal Code to prohibit smoking at any
location on the Santa Monica Pier, was presented.
Members of the public Ben Franz-Knight, Jerry Rubin, Esther Schiller,
Wendy Natividad, Trisha Roth, Ste~•en Gallegos, Robert Berger, Robin
Sheree, Beth Miller, and Willow Evans spoke in support of the
recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
O'Dav, to introduce ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and
waiving fui~Cher reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Couneilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Davis, Holbrook,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriver
STAFF ITEMS: 8-A: Exposition Light Rail integration in the Cflty of Santa Monica
EXPO LIGHT RAIL Part II; Colorado Street -Running Secfion -recommendation to adopt
{ITEM WITH7)RAW~ defined "baseline" elements for inclusion in the Colorado Avenue
street-naming section of the Exposition Light Rail project in Santa
Monica; direct staff to initiate the next steps for the inclusion of
signalizEd pedestrian crossings at 10th Street, 12th Street, Euclid Street
and 15th Court; prioritize recommended enhancements for the Colorado
section so that detailed cost estimates can be developed; and authorize
an amendment to Contract No. 9172 {CCS) with Cityworks Design to
provide continued technical support on performance specifications, cost
estimating, and urban design guidelines, was withdrawn at request of
staff.
1318-1320 FOURTH 8-B: AMC Theater Project at 1318-1320 Fourth Street -
STREET recommendation to discuss applicant's Development Agreement Concept
Plans and direct staff to initiate the Development Agreement negotiation
process; and provide direction for negotiafing potential public benefits,
parameters for site redevelopment, and design alternatives identified by
the Planning Commission and staff, was presented.
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Members of the public Pro Se, Denise Barton, Jerry Rubin, and Brian
Hutchings commented on various aspects of the recommendation.
Members of the public Mark Weintraub, Tom Larmore, and Howard
Robinson expressed concerns regarding the impact to nearby businesses.
Member of the public Kathleen Rawson spoke in support of the project.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councihnember
McKeown, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by
unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Shriver absent.
PIER BRIDGE 8-C: Pier Bridge Replacement Project -recommendation to direct
staff to proceed with the initiation of a project to replace the Pier Bridge
and prepare and submit air application for federal transportation funding,
was presented.
Members of the public Ben Franz-Knight and George Nigro commented
on various aspects of the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Bloom, to approve recommendation, amended to direct staff to involve
the Landmarks Commission in the process. The motion was approved by
the unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Shriver absent.
MOUNTAIN VIEW 8-D: Mountain View Mobile Home Park Rental Unit Replacement
MOBILE HOME PARK -recommendation that, in order to replace the 20 existing City-owned
travel trailers and mobile homes with new, affordable and sustainable
manufactured housing, the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. (CCS) with Cavco Industries, an
Arizona-based company, in the amount of $3,000,000, to design, build
and install the manufactured homes to replace existing rental units; and
approve the proposed budget changes, was presented.
Members of the public Joy Fullmer, Catherine Eldridge, Belinda Van
Sickle, Chris McCloud, Ken Ward, and Brian Hutchings commented on
various aspects of the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, to remand to staff and send out a
new Request for Proposals (RFP). Motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion ensued on the options of sending out a new RFP and going
out into the market.
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Motion by Councilmember O'Day. seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to reject all bids and direct staff to seek a solution on the open
market. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Davis, Holbrook.
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriver
JGINT MEETING WITH On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council recessed to a joint
THE REDEVELOPMENT meeting with the Redevelopment Agency at 10:54 p.m., with Mayor
AGENCY: Shriver absent.
5-YEAR IMPLEMENTA- 8-E: Cooperation Agreement for the Agency°s FY 2009-10 through
TION PLAN FY 2013-14 Five-Year Implementation Plan Projects -
recommendation that Council adopt Resolution No.10519 (CCS)
entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA CONSENTING TO THE USE OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RDA FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE
AGENCY'S CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE FIVE-YEAR
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445
AND 33334.2", and authorize the City Manager to execute Cooperation
Agreement No. 9267 (CCSIRAs) with the Redevelopment Agency for
costs associated with the Projects. Recommendation that the
Redevelopment Agency adopt Resolution Na. 527 (RAS} entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENTING TO THE USE OF AGENCY FUNDS FOR PAYMENT
OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RDA FUNDED PROJECTS Ihl
THE AGENCY'S CURRENT AND PROSPECTNE FIVE-YEAR
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445
AND 3333 2", and authorize the Executive Director to execute a
Cooperation Agreement with the City for costs associated with the
Projects, was presented.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings commented on the
recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Davis , to adopt the resolution on behalf of the City, as amended, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Davis, Holbrook,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriven
Moton_bv Agency Member McKeown, seconded by Aeencv Member
Davis , to adopt the resolution on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency,
as amended, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the
Cooperation Agreement. The motion was approved by the follawing
vote:
AYES: Agency Members Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, O'Day,
McKeown, Chair Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: Nane
ABSENT: Chair Shriven
ADJOURNMENT OF On arder of the Mayor Pra Tem, the special joint meeting was adjourned
SPECIAL JOINT at 11:01 p.m., and the regular City Council meeting reconvened with
MEETING Mayor Shriven absent.
CONTINUING PAST Motion by Councihnember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
11:00 P.M. Davis, to continue with the remaining agenda items. The motion was
approved by unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Shriven absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: City Compliance with the Congestion 14lanagement Program -
CONGESTION recommendation to hold public hearing, accept public comment, and
MANAGEMENT adopt Resoiution No. 10520 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
PROGRAM THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FINDING
THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CHIP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65084," was
presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor, to approve reconunendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Davis, Holbrook.
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Shriven
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COUNCIL ITEMS:
ANNUAL APPTS.
SENIOR COMMUNITY
COMMISSION
DISABILITIES
COMMISSION
COMMISSION ON THE
STATUS OF WOMEN
13-A: Annual Appointments to the following Boards and
Commissions:
Board/Commission
Commission for the Senior
Commrmity
Emeritus Seat
No. of Appts. Terms Ending
3 06/30/2014
1 06130/2012
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the floor was opened for nominations to
the Commission for the Senior Community.
Councilmember Holbrook nominated incumbent Louisa Fish. incumbent
Elizabeth Wilson, and the incumbent emeritus Laverne Ross. There
being no other nominations, the incumbents were appointed by
acclamation, with Mayor Shriver absent.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, appointment to the third vacant seat was
continued to September 14, 2010.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the floor was opened for nominations to
the Disabilities Commission.
Board/Commission No. of Appts. Terms Ending
Disabilities Commission 1 06/30/2014
Councilmember McKeown nominated incumbent Thomas Hill. There
being no other nominations, Mr. Hill was appointed by acclamation, with
Mayor Shriver absent.
Board/Commission No. of Appts. Terms Ending
Comm./Status of Women 1 OS/30I2014
Emeritus Seat 1 06/30/2012
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to September
14, 2010.
RECREATION c& PARKS 13-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation
& Parks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2013.
On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, this matter was continued to September
14, 2010.
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DESIGNATION OF 13-C: Designation of voting delegate and two alternate voting
VOTING DELEGATE delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference
taking place September 15-17, 2010, in San Diego, was presented.
Motion by Councihnember Holbrook, seconded by Mavor Pro Tem
O'Connor, to designate Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor as the voting delegate.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Shriver
absent.
COMMISSION FOR THE 13-D: Recommendation to accept Monroe Friedman's resignation
SENIOR COMMUNITY from the Commission for the Senior Community and authorize the
City Clerk to publish the vacancy, was presented.
Motian by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, to accept the resignation. The
motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Shriver
absent.
AIRPORT -FLIGHT 1 ~-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown to authorize staff to
PATH CHANGES respond should the Federal Aviation Administration declare a
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI} with respect to the
Cozzncilmember Bloom wcrs contemplated permanent "250 Heading°' flight path changes for
excused at 11:08 p. m. , Instrument Flight Rule piston-driven aircraft, which has routed
additional flights over the Sunset Park and Ocean Park
neighborhoods, among others; and to pursue, instead of a FONSI, a
comprehensive environmental study as called for under federal law,
was presented.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Valerie Griffin, Susan Hartley,
Martin Rubin, and Brian Hutchings commented on various aspects of the
recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Davis, to direct staff to respond appropriately and immediately should the
Federal Aviation Administration declare a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI). The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote,
with Councilmember Bloom and Mayor Shriver absent.
AJR 41-AIRPORT 13-F: Request of Councilmember McKeown that the City Council
SAFETY, NOISE AND support AJR 41 (Lieu/Pavley), as amended, whereby the California
POLLUTION REVIEWS Legislature would call upon the Federal Aviation Administration
and the federal Environmental Protection Agency for safety, noise,
and pollution reviews at Santa Monica Airport, for adequate buffer
zones between aircraft operations and residences, and for honoring
the City of Santa Monica's legislated ban on faster Category C and D
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aircraft; and direst staff to take appropriate actions to express our
support, was presented.
Members of the public Valerie Griffin, Jerry Rubin, Susan Hartley,
Martin Rubin, and Brian Hutchings commented on the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown seconded by Councilmember
O,Dav, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by
unanimous voice vote, with Councilmember Bloom and Mayor Shriver
absent.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, Pro Se, and Brian Hutchings
commented on various local issues.
ADJt?URNii~IENT: On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council meeting was
adjourned at 11:28 p.m., in memory of Jon Douglas and Stan Robbins.
~TTE` APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Pam O'Connor
City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem
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