M-082311CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 23, 2011
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:36 p.m., on
Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Richard Bloom
Mayor Pro Tern Gleam Davis
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Terry O'Day
Councilmember Shriver (arrived at 6:30 p.m.)
Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:36 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver absent. Councilmember O'Day led the assemblage
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSIONS Member of the public Denise Barton commented on various closed session
items.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:37 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 6:31 p.m., with all members present, to
report the following:
1 -A: Conference with Legal Counsel —Existing Litigation: Sweeten
v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC
437073.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis,
to approve Settlement Agreement No. 9445 (CCS) in the ammmt of
$20,000. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor, O'Day, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shriver
ABSENT: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
I -B: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation: Aguese v.
City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number SC
110568.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis,
to approve Settlement Agreement No. 9446 (CCS) in the amount of
$22,500. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Cormor, Holbrook, O'Day, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shriver
ABSENT: None
1 -C: Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (b): Claim of Michael McKinsey — Development
Agreement for 2834 Colorado (Colorado Creative Studios).
City Attorney Marsha Moutrie reported that this item was heard with no
reportable action taken.
Councilmember Shriver advised he abstained from voting in the above two
cases because he was not present for the discussion during closed session.
All items are considered in one motion unless removed from the Consent
Calendar by a Councilmember for discussion.
There being a Consent Calendar for each the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency, on order of the Mayor, and with the consensus of
Councilmembers, the Council convened to a joint meeting with the
Redevelopment Agency at 6:35 p.m., and the two Consent Calendars were
heard concurrently.
Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Denise Barton, Jerry Ruble, Kelly
Smith and Martin Rubin commented on various Consent Calendar items.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem. Davis, Item 3 -1 was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
Motion by Council /Agency Member McKeown, seconded by Agency/
Councilmember O'Day, to approve the Consent Calendar except for item 3-
I, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Agency /Coumcilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Holbrook,
O'Connor, Shriver, Chair /Mayor Pro Tem Davis,
Chair /Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES 3 -A: The minutes of the August 9, 2011, City Council meeting were
approved as submitted.
AIRPORT AIR SPACE 3 -13: Analysis and consulting services for air space management
effecting Santa Monica Airport and surrounding communities —
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 9447 (CCS) with ARSC Research and Technology to extend
consulting services until June 30, 2012 and increase the amount from
$65,000 to $75,000 for air space analysis and consulting services, was
approved.
LIBRARY COMPUTER 3 -C: Integrated library computer system —recommendation to
SYSTEM authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9448
(CCS) with Polaris Library Systems, in the amount of $400,000, to provide
software licensing, data migration services, training, computer hardware,
and peripherals and first year maintenance for an integrated library
computer system, was approved.
PERMIT FEES 3 -D: Resolution No. 10600 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ELIMINATING, ON A TRIAL BASIS,
PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION PERMIT FEES OF THE
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
RETROFITTED GREY WATER AND RAINWATER HARVESTING
SYSTEMS," was approved.
SOLAR SANTA MONICA 3 -E: Solar Santa Monica Program — reconmlendation to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 9449 (CCS) with
EcoMofon, for an annual cost of $75,000, to provide project development
and implementation services to the Solar Santa Monica program, was
approved.
223 BROADWAY 3 -F 223 Broadway Lease modification — recommendation to authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Lease No.
8549 (CCS), with Third Street Limited, for the Big Blue Bus transit
customer information center, to modify the term, increase the rental rate,
and rate for annual adjustments, was approved.
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PRINT SHOP/MAIL 3 -G: Print Shop and Mail Room lease at 163017"' Street —
ROOM recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Lease AKrcement No. 9450 (CCS) with STG Three Properties, LLC at
1630 17t Street, for occupancy by the Print Shop and Mail Room for a ten -
year term, with one five -year option, and approve the proposed budget
changes, was approved.
URBAN FOREST 3 -H: Urban Forest Maintenance Program — recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to
Contract No. 9370 (CCS) with West Coast Arborist, Inc., in the amount of
$1.7 million to include funding for urban forest renewal for a total amount
of $7,986,926 over five years, was approved.
GROUNDWATER 3 -J: Groundwater assessment services — recommendation to authorize
ASSESSMENT the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9451 (CCS) with
Richard C. Slade and Associates, in the amount of $89,870 to perform
groundwater assessments of groundwater basins from which the City
currently pumps, was approved.
STREETLIGHT 3 -K: 15"' Street Streetlight Assessment Project— recommendation to
ASSESSMENT authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute construction Contract
No. 9452 (CCS) with Freeway Electric, Inc. in the amount of $144,144 foi
the Streetlight Assessment Project, was approved.
BBB PROMOTIONAL 3 -L: Promotional campaign services for the Big Blue Bus —
SERVICES recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 9453 (CCS) with Trailer Park in the total amount of $226,000
for promotional campaign development and production for the Big Blue
Bus to improve the rider experience and increase ridership for the next two
years, with a one -year option, was approved.
BBB GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 -M: Graphic Design Services for the Big Blue Bus —recommendation
SERVICES to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9454
(CCS) with Robin O'Connell Design, in the total amount of $120,000, for
graphic design services used to produce public information materials for
the next two years, with a one -year option, was approved.
LANDSCAPE 3 -N: Landscape maintenance services —recommendation to authorize
MAINTENANCE the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No.
SERVICES 8479 (CCS) with TrtiiGreen Landcare in the amount of $220,464, for a total
contract amount of $1,817,434, to perform a variety of on -going and one-
time landscape maintenance services, including seven additional City sites,
was approved.
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BBB BUILDING 3 -0: Big Blue Bus Administration Building Improvements —
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
amendment to Agreement No. 8956 (CCS) with Harley Ellis Devereaux
Corporation, in the amount of $76,544, for a total contract amount of
$487,423, for additional design and construction administration services;
and amendment to Contract No. 9258 (CCS) with Thomco Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $462,000, for a total contract of $3,427,328, for
additional construction services for the tenant improvements; and, an
amendment to Agreement No. 9260 (CCS) with Design Space Modular, in
the amount of $28,922, for a total contract amoumt of $338,722, for a trailer
lease extension to house staff on -site in temporary trailers during the
construction, was approved.
818 LINCOLN BLVD. 3 -P: Resolution No. 10602 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP
NO. 63695 FOR A 5 -UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 818
LINCOLN BOULEVARD," was adopted.
HOMELAND SECURITY 3 -Q: FY 2008 Supplemental State Homeland Security Grant
GRANT Program — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to accept
supplemental grant fiords from The Department of Homeland Security in
the amount of $118,840 and execute related Agreement No. 9455 (CCS) to
fund purchases for urban search and rescue equipment, and for terrorism
liaison training for Fire Department members; and, authorize budget
changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of
this report, was approved.
BBB /SMC BUS 3 -R: Big Blue Bus Unlimited Ride Program with Santa Monica
PROGRAM College — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Agreement No. 9456 (CCS) to renew the unlimited transit pass
program with Santa Monica College for an amoral amount of $1,219,480,
was approved.
JOINT MEETING: 3 -S: Redevelopment Agency Enforceable Obligation Payment
AGENCY OBLIGATION Schedule — recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 533 (RAS) entitled:
PAYMENTS "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE,"
was approved.
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency
JOINT MEETING was adjourned at 6:42 p.m., and the regular City Council meeting was
reconvened, with all members present.
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PIER EMERGENCY 3 -I: Pier emergency gangway and Phase 4 Structural Upgrade
GANGWAY Project — recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10601 (CCS) entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING
THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE PIER GANGWAY AND PHASE
4 STRUCTURAL UPGRADE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE PROJECT," was presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis advised she removed this item from the Consent
Calendar to request additional information regarding the need of the
project. Staff provided additional information and answered questions
from Councilmembers.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Councilmember McKeown,
to approve recommendation and adopt the resolution, reading by title only
and waiving ftuther 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
STUDY SESSION: 4 -A: Draft Bike Action Plan — recommendation to review the Draft
BIKE ACTION PLAN Bike Action Plan and provide input and direction on key programs,
facilities, and five -year implementation priorities, was presented.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin and Michael Brodsky spoke in support
of the draft plan.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mavor Pro Tenr Davis,
to receive and file the information, conmiend staff on their work and invite
the community to engage in the board and commission process. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members
present.
ORDINANCES: 7 -A: Development Agreement for proposed 4- story, 191,982 square
2834 COLORADO AVE. foot creative arts /entertainment production facility at 2834 Colorado
Avenue (Lionsgate) - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No.
2367 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 9458
(CCS) BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AND COLORADO CREATIVE STUDIOS, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY," was presented.
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Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmembers Shriver, McKeown
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Shriver stated he voted "no" because of the public
comments expressed related to possible negative impact to the Village
Trailer Park by this project and is very concerned regarding the matter.
Councilmember McKeown stated he voted "no" because there is no
guarantee that the City will retain the valued employer Lionsgate as a result
of this; because lie felt there was no adequate integration or concerns about
adjoining properties, including the elderly residents of Village Trailer Park;
and because a decision this important, if not held while there was a larger
Council, might at least have been held after giving the choice to both the
applicant and those who opposed the project as to whether it was okay to
go ahead with only four Councilmembers present.
AB1X 27 7 -B: Continuation of the Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency —
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2368 (CCS) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTARY REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ALLOWED UNDER ABIX 27," was presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis,
to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all
members present.
LIBRARY BONDS 7 -C: Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2366 (CCS).
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING THE 2011/12 TAX RATE FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS," was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Councilmember O'Day,
to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF ITEMS: 8 -A: Relinquishment of Lincoln Boulevard — recommendation to
LINCOLN BOULEVARD authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Cooperative
Agreement No. 9457 (CCS) with the State of California to relinquish to the
City the portion of Lincoln Boulevard from the Santa Monica Freeway to
the southern City limit, was presented.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke in support of the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmenrber
O'Day, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
168126" STREET 8 -B: Development Agreement (DA) float up for new mixed -use
project at 168126"' Street by Hines (former Papermate site) —
recommendation to discuss the Applicant's DA proposal and determine
whether sufficient progress has been made; discuss the proposal in the
broader context of the LUCE and draft principles and plan underway for
the Bergamot Area Plan and provide direction to staff on priority issues;
and, direct staff to initiate the DA negotiation and review process, was
presented.
Colin Shepherd, representing Applicant Hines, presented the proposed
project and spoke in support of the Applicant.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Brian Chase, Ron Davis, Mike
Grunning, Patti Oblath, Irene Zivi, Barbara Bowen, Gerhard Mayer,
Jefferson Shierbeek, Wayne Blank, Alison Marik, Joel Zeno, Kersten Barr,
Allen Wolf, Ramesh Wolf, Hillel Kellerman, Dominic Rand, Chris Woods
and Gary Kavanagh spoke in support of the project.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Jeanne Laurie, Brenda Barnes,
Catherine Eldridge, Peter Naughton, Ellen Hannan, Valerie Griffin, Sue
Griffin, Daniel Galamba, Lauren Cole, Art Casillas, Dennis Zane, Diana
Gordon, Mary Marlow, Susan Scarafra, Linda Piera- Avila, Katherine Gray,
Lorraine Sanchez, Gregg Heacock, Ellen Brennan, Mark Kreher, Mario -
Fonda Bernardi, Thane Roberts, Tricia Crane, Heather Benfreld, Roger
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Swanson, Jeanne Dodson, Alice Moyradian, Bruce Weller, Jeff Nugent,
Mitch Lachman and David Ewing expressed various concerns including,
but not limited to impact on traffic, existing housing, uses and compliance
with the LUCE, and spoke generally in opposition to the project.
Colin Shepherd, representing Applicant, provided a brief rebuttal to public
comment.
Considerable discussion ensued on various aspects of the project including
but not limited to: Design of the project, increased mixed use, compliance
with the LUCE, community concerns, impact to existing housing, the scale
of the project, compatibility with the area, formula for a balance of
residential and business use, and traffic mitigation.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to
direct staff to initiate the development agreement negotiation and review
process, and that staff take into account all of the consideration the
Councilmembers have mentioned during the above discussion in the
negotiate -on. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmember McKeown
ABSENT: None
Councilmember McKeown stated, for the record, that he voted "no"
because the Council does not have sufficient information on the likely
impacts of the project.
CONTINUING PAST 11:00 Motion by Councilmember O'Day, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to
P.M. continue with items remaining on the agenda. The motion was approved
by voice vote, with Coumcilmember Shriver voting in opposition and with
all members present.
COUNCIL ITEMS:
13 -A: Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions
ANNUAL BOARD AND
COMMISSION
Board /Commission
No. of Appts.
Term Ending
APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission
2
06/30/2015
Architectural Review Board
1
06/30/2015
Arts Commission
3
06/30/2015
Com. for the Sr. Community
2
06/30/2015
Com. on the Status of Women
2
06/30/2015
Disabilities Conmiission
2
06/30/2015
Housing Commission
2
06/30/2013
Library Board
1
06/30/2015
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Personnel Board 1 06/30/2016
Planning Commission 3 06/30/2015
Recreation and Parks Commission 1 06/30/2015
Social Services Commission 3 06/30/2015
The Mayor opened the floor for two nominations to the Airport
Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated the two incumbents Peter Donald
and David Goddard. There being no other nominations, the incumbents
were reappointed by acclamation, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to one vacancy on the
Architectural Review Board.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Pamela Grace Burton. There being
no other nominations, Ms. Burton was appointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for three vacancies on the Arts
Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated incumbents Edward Horowitz and
Iao Katagiri. There being no other nominations, the incumbents were
reappointed by acclamation, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Edward Edwards to the third
vacancy. There being no other nominations, Mr. Edwards was appointed
by acclamation, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to two vacancies on the
Commission on the Senior Community.
Councilmember Holbrook nominated incumbents Rochelle LeBlanc and Al
Weintraub. There being no other nominations, Ms. LeBlanc and Mr.
Weintraub were reappointed by acclamation, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to two vacancies on the
Commission on the Status of Women.
Councilmember O'Day nominated incumbent Ann Goeke. There being no
other nominations, Ms. Goeke was reappointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
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Councilmember McKeown nominated Melissa Dagodag. There being no
other nominations, Ms. Dagodag was appointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to two vacancies the
Disabilities Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis nominated incumbent Glenda Berg. There being no
other nominations, Ms. Berg was reappointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Jerma Amy Rodman. There being
no other nominations, Ms. Rodman was appointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to two vacancies on the
Housing Commission.
Councilmember McKeown Richard Hilton and Rene Jean Buchanan.
There being no other nominations, Mr. Hilton and Ms. Buchanan were
appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to one vacancy on the Library
Board.
Councilmember O'Day nominated Kathleen Sheldon. There being no other
nominations, Ms. Sheldon was appointed by acclamation.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to one vacancy on the
Personnel Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis nominated incumbent Marcia Zimmer. There being
no other nominations, Ms. Zimmer was reappointed by acclamation, with
all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to three vacancies on the
Planning Commission.
Councilmember O'Day nominated incumbents Jason Parry, Jim Ries, and
Ted Winterer. There being no other nominations, the incumbents were
reappointed by acclamation, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to one vacancy on the
Recreation and Parks Commission.
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Councilmember Holbrook nominated Harry Matthew Keiley. There being
no other nominations, Mr. Keiley was appointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to three vacancies on the
Social Services Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated incumbent Brian Buchner. There
being no other nominations, Mr. Buchner was reappointed by acclamation,
with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Maria Dylan and Dan Sussman.
There being no other nominations, Ms. Dylan and Mr. Sussman were
appointed by acclamation, with all members present.
STATUS OF WOMEN 13 -B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission
on the Status of Women for a term ending on June 30, 2012.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to one vacancy on the
Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Jillian Alexander. There being no
other nominations, Ms. Alexander was appointed by acclamation, with all
members present.
SOCIAL SERVICES 13 -C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services
Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2013.
Commissioner Albin Gieliez spoke in support of delaying this appointment
until the Commission has an opportunity to make a recommendation to the
Council.
On order of the Mayor, this matter was continued to a future meeting
pending a recommendation fiom the Commission.
STATUS OF WOMEN 13 -D: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission
on the Status of Women for a term ending on June 30, 2014.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to one vacancy on the
Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Rebecca Lantry. There being no
other nominations, Ms. Lantry was appointed, by acclamation, with all
members present.
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PLANNING 13 -E: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning
COMMISSION Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2012.
Member of the public Albin Gielicz spoke in support of his application and
appointment to the Planning Commission.
On order of the Mayor, and the consensus of Council, this matter was
continued to the next meeting to allow time for Councilmembers to
interview applicants.
RESIGNATION 13 -F: Recommendation to accept Asuka Hisa's resignation from the
Arts Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy,
was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councibnember
McKeown, to accept resignation with regrets and approve recommendation.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members
present.
BAN SALE OF SHARK 13 -G: Request of Mayor Richard Bloom that the City Council adopt a
FINS resolution supporting AB 376, a bill that would ban the sale of shark
fin products in California in an effort to reverse the near collapse of
shark populations worldwide, including California and to stop cruelty
to sharks whose fins are severed and then, unable to swim, left to die,
was presented.
Member of the public Sarah Sikich spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Councilmember O'Day, seconded by Mayor Bloom, to approve
request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all
members present.
DEATH PENALTY 13 -H: Request of Councilmember McKeown that the Council support
SB490 (Hancock), which would allow California voters to decide
whether to change death penalty sentences to life imprisonment
without the possibility of parole, and direct staff to convey the City of
Santa Monica's support to state legislators and Governor Brown, was
presented.
Member of the public Genise Schnitman spoke in support of the request.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis,
to approve request. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with all members present.
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PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, Jerome Green, Anthony Hilder,
Dhun May, Caroline Dixon and Liz Barris expressed concerns on various
local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:29
a.m. in memory of Millie Rosenstein and Julie Kingsinger.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Richard Bloom
City Clerk
Mayor
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