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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 August 23, 2011 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: August 23, 2011 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. August 23, 2011 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. August 23, 2011 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. August 23, 2011 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. August 23, 2011 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: 7 August 23, 2011 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 August 23, 2011 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 August 23, 2011 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. 10 August 23, 2011 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. 11 August 23, 2011 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. 12 August 23, 2011 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. 13 August 23, 2011 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 14 August 23, 2011