M-120710CITY ®F SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCII. MINUTES
7, 2010
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Shriver at
5:44 p.m., on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Bobby Shriver
Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Richard Bloom
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Terry O'Day
Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CGNVENEIPLEDGE On order of Mayor the City Council convened at 5:44 p.m., with all
members present. Councilmember Davis led the assemblage in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGE ORDER ®F 1-A: Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation.
AGENDA Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956(c).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember
Bloom to consider Item 1-A at the end of the agenda. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Shriver
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL AGENDA 2-A: Resolution adopting results of November 2, 2010, municipal
ITEMS: election -recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10547 (CCS)
GFFICIAL CANVASS GF entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
MUNICIPAL ELECTIGN OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
RESULTS REGISTRAR RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICIAL
CANVASS AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST FOR
December 7, 2010
THE CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON
NOVEMBER 2, 2010, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
THEREOF, was presented.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Denise Barton, and Jerry Rubin;
commented on the results of the election and on the selection of the
new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
COUNCIL RECESS Member of the public Pro Se attempted to provide public input while
holding up a large sign, and was asked by the Mayor to put the sign
down as the size of the sign was blocking the TV cameras airing the
Council meeting.
After Mr. Pro Se declined several requests to put the sign down, Mayor
Shriver declared Mr. Pro Se out of order. City Manager Gould
requested Council Chambers cleared and asked the Sergeant-at-Arms
to remove Mr. Pro Se from Cormcil Chambers.
On order of the Mayor and in order to allow for the removal of Mr. Pro
Se from Council Chambers, the City Council recessed at 5:55 p.m., and
returned at 6:03 p.m., with all members present.
OFFICIAL CANVASS Members of the public Cris Gutierrez, and Valerie Griffin commented
(CONTINUED) on the results of the election and on the selection of the new Mayor and
Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion by Councilmember O'Dav, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to adopt Resohrtion No. 10547 (CGS), reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councihnembers Bloom, Holbrook, Davis, O"Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Shriver
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the City Council, as presently constituted, was
COUNCIL AS adjourned and the meeting was turned over to City Clerk Maria M.
PRESENTLY Stewart.
CONSTITUTED
INSTALLATION OF 2-B: Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica-
NEWLY ELECTED Malibu Unified School District Board of Education Members.
OFFICERS
City Clerk Stewart administered the oath of office to newly-elected
December 7, 2010
School District Board of Educafion Members Laurie Lieberman, Oscar
de la Torre, Ralph Mechur and Nimish Patel.
2-C: Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica Rent
Control Board Members.
City Clerk Stewart administered the oath of office to newly-elected
Rent Control Board Commissioners Marilyn Korade Wilson, Bill
Winslow, Todd Flora, and Chris Braun.
2-D: Administration of oath of office to new Santa Monica City
Conncil Members.
City Clerk Stewart administered the oath of office to newly-elected
City Councihnembers Kevin McKeown, Pam O'Connor, Bob
Holbrook, Gleam Olivia Davis and Terry O'Day.
CONVENING OF THE 2-E: Convening of new City Conncil,
NEW CITY COUNCIL
AND ELECTION®F On order of the City Clerk, with the newly constituted City Council
MAYOR seated, the Council meeting was convened at 6:15 p.m., with all
members present.
City Clerk Stewart opened the floor for nominations for Mayor.
Councilmember O'Connor, nominated Councilmember Bloom as
Mayor for a term of two years.
Councilmember Davis, nominated Councilmember McKeown as
Mayor for a term of two years.
Councilmember Bloom was appointed as Mayor for a term of two
years by the following vote:
Bloom: Councilmembers O'Day, Holbrook, O'Connor, Bloom
McKeown: CoLmcihnembers McKeown, Davis, Shriver
MAYOR BLOOM Mayor Bloom assumed the Chair and opened the floor for nominations
ASSUMED THE CHAIR for Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember O'Connor, nominated Councilmember Davis as
Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuing two years.
Councilmember Shriver, nominated Councilmember McKeown as
December 7, 2010
Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuung two years.
Coumcilmember Holbrook, nominated Councilmember Davis and
Councilmember O'Day as Mayor Pro Tem for one year each. All
nominations failed by the following vote:
McKeown: Councilmembers Shrives, McKeown
Davis: Councilmembers O'Connor, Davis
Davis/O'Day: Councilmember Holbrook, O'Day, Mayor Bloom
Councilmember Holbrook. nominated Councilmember Davis and
Cotmcihnember O'Day as Mayor Pro Tem for one year each.
Councilmember Shrives, nominated Councilmember McKeown as
Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuing two years.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Councilmember Davis as Mayor
Pro Tem for a term of two nears.
Councilmember Davis was appointed as Mayor Pro Tem for a term of
two years by the following vote:
Davisl0'Day: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Day
McKeown: Councilmember Shriner
Datids: Councilmembers O'Connor, Davis. McKeown,
Mayor Bloom
END OF INSTALLATION On behalf of the Council and the City residents, Mayor Bloom
OF NEW OFFICERS conveyed a deep appreciation to the out-going Mayor and Mayor Pro
Tem for their work and service.
SEATING ORDER OF Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Councilmember
COIJNCILMEMI3ERS O'Day, that instead of choosing lots for new Council seating
assignment around the dais, as provided for in the City Council Rudes
contained in Resolution 10541 (CCS), that Councilmembers keep their
current seating. The motion was approved by a majority vote, with
Councilmember McKeown abstaining.
On order of the Mayor, the installation of new officers was completed
and the Council continued consideration of the remaining agenda
items.
4 December 7, 2010
CONSENT CAl.ENl)AR: Member of the public Denise Barton commented on various consent
calendar items.
At the request of Councilmember Halbrook, Item 3-B was removed
from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor. seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Davis, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as presented,
except Item 3-B, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1021 GRANT STREET 3-A: Adoption of Resolution No, 10548 {CCS) entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 66574 TO SUBDIVIDE A
PROPERTY AT 1021 GRANT," was approved.
P NG STRUCTURES 3-B: Construction Contract for Grant-Funded Bicycle parking
facilities in Parking Structures 7 and 8 -recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute construction
Contract No. 9301 (CCS) with Icon West, Inc., in the amount of
$1,385,907; authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
construction management Agreement No. 9302 (CCS) with Civil
Source, in the amount of $393,938; and, authorize the Director of
Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete
additional work within budget authority, was presented.
Councilmember Holbrook advised he removed this item from the
Consent Calendar to ask for information on the project, the projected
uses, and building costs. Staff provided additional information and
answered questions of Councilmembers.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Davis, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Holbrook, Shriner,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
December 7, 2010
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending
STREET Santa Monica Municipal Code provisions relating to street
PERTORMANCE performance and the use of equipment and amplification in certain
public spaces and adding a provision restricting sex offenders
contact with children, was presented.
Members of the public Tom Ivicevich, John Foster, Sherwood Haisty,
Al Sanchez, Barry Gordon, Jerry Rubin, Kathleen Rawson, Stephen
Bradford, Krystina Kessler, and Anna Coral spoke generally in support
of the proposed ordinance and provided ideas and suggestions on
enforcement efforts.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook. seconded by Councilmember
O'Day, 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 Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7-B: Introduction and first reading of an interim ordinance to
extend Interim Ordinance No. 2250 {CCS) and Interim Ordinance
No. 2279 {CCS) until December 31, 2012, clarifying that only one
new multi-family construction project is allowed within a five
hundred foot radius in the City's multi-family residential districts
and which establishes twenty-one months as the maximum length
of time that projects subject to the construction rate program can
be delayed, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to introduce ardinance for first reading, reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councihnembers McKeown, O'Day, Holbrook, Shriver,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
December 7, ?010
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: Public hearing and annual review of City's Plan for
ANNUAL HOMELESS Homeless Services -recommendation to hold a public hearing on the
REVIEW Annual Review of the City's Plan for Homeless Services; and receive
the 2010 update to the City's Action Plan to Address Homelessness in
Santa 1Llonica, was continued to the January 1 i, 2010 Council meeting.
On order of the Mayor, and with the consensus of Councilmembers,
Item 9-A was continued to the January 11, 2011, Council meeting.
CLOSED SESSIONS: Member of the public Denise Barton commented on the closed session
item.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 7:2'7 p.m., to
consider closed sessions and returned at 7:44 p.m., with all members
present, to report the following:
1-A: Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation.
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956(c).
City Attorney Marsha Moutrie reported that this matter was heard with
no reportable action taken.
PUBLIC INPU'T': On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:15
p.m. in memory of Joe Cerrell , Jr.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Maria M. Stewart
City Clerk
Richard Bloom
Mayor
December 7, 2010