m-102312CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2012
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Bloom at 5:36 p.m., on
Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 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 Bobby Shriver (arrived at 5:50 p.m.)
Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Sarah P. Gorman
CONVENE/PLEDGE
CLOSED SESSIONS
Councilmember Shriver
arrived at 5:50 p.m.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:36 p.m., with
Councilmember Shriver absent. Councilmember O'Connor led the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the public, Mr. Babak Naderi and Catherine Eldridge
commented on Item 1 -B.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:40 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 6:58 p.m., with all Councilmembers present,
to report the following:
1 -A: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding City Claim No. 12-
0101— Claimant's name: Richard Newton
The City Attorney recommended a settlement in the amount of $25,000 for
a bus accident.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis,
to approve Settlement No. 9653 (CCS) in the amount of $25,000. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
October 23, 2012
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1 -B: Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (b)- 2 cases: 1) 2009 La Mesa Drive 2) Village
Trailer Park
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
1 -C: Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation:
Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (c) —1 case: appeal of Post Office closure
decision
ACTION: Heard. No reportable action taken.
SPECIAL AGENDA 2 -A: Presentation of the 2012 Siemens Sustainable Community Award,
ITEMS: was received by Mayor Bloom.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Joy Fullmer, Denise Barton, and David Murphy
commented on various consent calendar items.
At the request of Councilmember Shriver, Item 3 -0 was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Item 3 -B was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Holbrook, Item 3 -I was removed from
the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
O'Day , to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 3 -B,
3 -1, and 3 -0, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Shriver, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES 3 -A: Approval of minutes for the August 28, 2012 City Council
meeting, was approved.
BID NO. 4021 3 -C: Award bid for Reverse Osmosis Chemicals -recommendation to
award Bid No. 4021 to King Lee technologies, in an amount not to exceed
$185,000 for one year for the purchase and delivery of reverse osmosis
antiscalant chemicals at the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant, with two one-
year renewal options, for an amount not to exceed $555,000, was approved.
UNIVERSALLY 3 -1): Modification to Agreement for Universally Accessible
ACCESSIBLE Playground Project — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
PLAYGROUND negotiate and execute a second modification to Professional Services
Agreement No. 9388 (CCS), with Katherine Spitz Associates, in the
amount of $10,378 to provide additional scope of work to complete the
design and permitting process for the Universally Accessible Playground
Project, resulting in a new agreement total amount of $130,416, was
approved.
BID NO. 4029 3 -E: Award bid for Purchase of Lumber for the Santa Monica Pier —
recommendation to award Bid No. 4029 to Gemini Forest Products, in an
amount not to exceed $35,000 for the purchase of lumber for the Santa
Monica Pier, with two one -year renewal options for a total amount not to
exceed $115,000, was approved.
INSTRUCTOR 3 -F: Instructor Agreements Exceeding $100,000—recommendation
AGREEMENTS that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Agreement Nos. 9654 (CCS), 9655 (CCS), 9656 (CCS), 9657 (CCS), and
9658 (CCS) with Health Edutainment Corporation, Richard Goldenson,
Irene D'Arcus, Sarah Marsh, and Anna Flynn respectively, in an amount to
exceed $100,000 to provide classes and campus offered through the
Community and Cultural Services Department's Community Recreation
over three fiscal years FY 2010 — 2013, was approved.
BID NO. 4009 3 -G: Purchase of Medical Supplies —recommendation to award Bid
No. 4009 to Bound Tree Medical, LLC, in the amount of $100,000 for the
purchase and delivery of Fire Department medical supplies for the first year
with two additional one -year renewal options, with a possible 5.0%
manufacturer's price increase per year, for a total amount not to exceed
$315,250, was approved.
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BID NO. 3083 3 -H: Rejection of Bus Detailing Bid —recommendation to reject all bid
responses to Bid No. 3083 received for bus detailing services at the Big
Blue Bus, and direct staff to issue a new Notice Inviting Bids in order to
obtain the best bidder for this project, was approved.
PROPOSITION 37 34: Resolution in Support of Proposition 37 — recommendation to
adopt Resolution No. 10710 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA RIGHT TO
KNOW GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD ACT ", was adopted.
BID NO. 4006 3 -K: Provide Motor Oil & Other Lubricants to BBB and City Fleet
Management Division — recommendation to award Bid No. 4006 to
Rosemead Oil Products, Inc. in the amount of $266,000 for the purchase
and delivery of motor oil (recycled and new), automatic transmission fluid
and other lubricants to the Big Blue Bus and City Fleet Management
Division for a term of one year with two additional one -year renewal
options for a total amount not to exceed $811,300, was approved.
FIRE STATION NO. 1— 3 -L: Agreement for Fire Station No. 1 Project —recommendation to
DESIGN AND authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional
PRE CONSTRUCTION Services Agreement No. 9660 (CCS) with Rob Wellington Quigley, in an
amount not to exceed $1,770,219 to provide design and preconstruction
services for the Fire Station No. 1 Project, was approved.
CITY HALL 3 -M: Contract Change for City Hall Public Restrooms Remodel —
RESTROOMS recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
change order to Construction Contract No. 9594 (CCS) in the amount of
$8,039 with RS Construct, Inc., for additional construction services for the
restroom remodel at City Hall, resulting in a new contract total amount of
$142,425; and any necessary changes, was approved.
STATE FUNDED 3 -N: Modification to existing Resolution 9936 to add State funded
PROJECTS projects —recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10711 (CCS) entitled,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ON MATTERS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERALLY
FUNDED HIGHWAY PROGRAMS ", was adopted.
FIRE STATION NO. 1— 3 -P: Fire Station No.1 Land Exchange: CEQA Review —
LAND EXCHANGE recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10713 (CCS) entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
October 23, 2012
MONICA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE FIRE
STATION NO.1 LAND EXCHANGE AND CONSTRUCTION ", was
adopted.
EXPOSITION LIGHT 3 -Q: Expo Compensation for City -owned property at 160114"' Street
RAIL — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to accept compensation
of $1.41 million for the City's dedication of an 8,297- square fooT portion
of City -owned property at 1601 14th Street as public right of way associated
with the Exposition Light Rail Transit project, was approved.
SHORT RANGE TRANSIT 3 -B: Short Range Transit Plan, Application for Funds,
PLAN Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program — recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to file the FY 2013 -15 Short Range Transit
Plan with Metro; adopt Resolution No. 10709 (CCS) entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE THE FY
2013 -2015 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN, TO SUBMIT GRANT
APPLICATIONS AND TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE GRANT
AGREEMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SHORT RANGE
TRANSIT PLAN"; and adopt the BBB's Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Program, was presented.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised she pulled this item to question staff if the
Short-Range Transit Plan had specific reference to local circulators, such as
the downtown DASH line. Staff responded that they are currently
evaluating a number of options and will be starting a public- outreach
process in early Spring of 2013. Council requested staff cast a wide net and
inform all residents. Council requested an update from staff about the
implementation of the Rapid 20 Line, which is currently integrated in the
end of the Expo Line; and also questioned staff of the possibility a similar
service from office -heavy areas, such as the Bergamot Station area. Staff
provided the requested information.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to
approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Shriver, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BUS DONATION 3 -I: Donation of Bus to Historic Transportation Association —
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Agreement 9659 (CCS) with the Reading -Berks Historical Association,
October 23, 2012
Inc. to donate the City of Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus 1986 New Look
bus, No. 5180, was presented.
Councilmember Holbrook advised he pulled this item to question staff as to
why the Big Blue Bus and City of Santa Monica insignia on the GMC New
Look Bus will be removed. Staff assured they would request of the
museum officials that City of Santa Monica insignia and branding remain
on the bus after it has been refurbished.
City Attorney Marsha Moutrie suggested keeping the City insignia and
branding a condition of the donation.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to approve the recommendation, as amended. 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
PROPOSITION 34 3 -0: Resolution in support of Proposition 34 regarding death penalty
— recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10712 (CCS) entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 34, THE DEATH
PENALTY INITIATIVE STATUTE ", was presented.
Councilmember Shriver advised that he pulled this item for further
information from staff.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to
approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
APES: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, O'Day,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION: 4 -A: Future of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Study Session —
CIVIC AUDITORIUM recommendation that City Council review and provide direction on which
options for the future of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, their wishes
for staff to further analyze for future decision making, was presented.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Sepp Donahower, Carol Lemlein,
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Frank Gruber, and Nina Fresco commented on the item.
Considerable discussion ensued including but not limited to: the financial
viability of the Civic Center, its importance as a cultural asset, and the
development of open space.
Motion by Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to adhere to current schedule to temporarily mothball the
Auditorium was of July 1, for this Council's purposes.
The motion was approved by voice vote with Councilmember McKeown
voting in opposition, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown stated for the record that his `no' vote reflects a
concern that the closure was decided when there was a plan for the future
use of the Civic and the concern that if it closes without a plan in place that
it will not reopen.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor,
to return to council in late December or early January with an update on:
the number of people employed at the Civic Auditorium; how many staff
members have been relocated into other jobs; and what the prospects are of
those who have not been relocated.
The motion was approved by voice vote, with all members present. On
order of the Mayor, the information was received and filed.
ORDINANCES:
7 -A: Second reading of Ordinance No. 2415 (CCS) entitled "AN
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, A MUNICIPAL
Councilmember Shriver was
CORPORATION AND 1548LUXENMS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA
excused at 9:06p. m.
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ", was presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, 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 McKeown, O'Day, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 7 -13: Second reading of Ordinance No. 2409 (CCS) entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
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SECTION 9.56.070 TO ELIMINATE THE DISCOUNT TO THE
AFFORDABLE IIOUSINGUNIT BASE FEE WHICH IS CURRENTLY
A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT IN INDUSTRIAL /COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS AND A TWENTY -FIVE PERCENT DISCOUNT IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS WHEN CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE
MET ", was presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Davis, 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, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
SMOKING — 7 -C: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2410 (CCS)
MULTI -UNIT entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
RESIDENTIAL OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.44 OF THE SANTA
PROPERTIES MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ON SMOKING TO EXPAND
PROTECTIONS FROM SECOND -HAND SMOKE IN MULTI -UNIT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ", was presented.
ROOFTOP
STRUCTURES
Councilmember McKeown
was excused at 9:10 p. m.
Councilmember Shriver
Motion by Councilmember O'Day, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to
adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmember McKeown, O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmember Shriver
Councilmember McKeown stated for the record that his `no' vote reflects
concern about the inclusion of the designate and disclose provision, which
does not help any smoke - sensitive, current residents, but does create a
potential mechanism for tenant harassment. Alleged benefits for new
people moving in to Santa Monica in the future does not justify harassment
and harm to current residents.
7 -1): Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend
SMMC Section 9.04.08.12.060 regarding Roof Top Structures on the
Santa Monica Pier in the RVC — Residential Visitor Commercial
District, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
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returned at 9:11 p.m. Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Davis, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the
Councilmember O'Day was following vote:
excused at 9:11 p.m.
AYES:
Councilmembers O'Connor, Holbrook,
Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers O'Day, McKeown
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Shriver
MEDICAL MARIJUANA 7 -E: Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2411 (CCS) entitled, AN
URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Councilmember McKeown CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
returned at 9:13 p.m. 2408 (CCS), THE INITIAL INTERIM 45 -DAY ORDINANCE
IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, WITH SPECIFIED
EXCEPTIONS ", was presented.
Member of the public, Nathan Donahoe, spoke in favor of the item.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Davis, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only, waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, O'Connor, Shriver,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
EVENT VENUES 7 -F: Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Santa Monica Prohibiting the Operation of
a Single - Family Residential Properties As An Event Venue for
Commercial Purpose of Selling the Property, was presented.
Members of the public Carrie O'Dell, Chris Newman, Diane Dykema,
Carrie Richman, Catherine Corlin, Steve Pokress, Ania Patterson, Paula
Ross Jones, Gisela Friedman, Elinor Meyer, Fiona Mason, Peter Nelson,
Ann Osher, Mark Knighton, Roy Nabel, Kevin Kozal, Shari Davis, Fred
Noble, Jerry Manpearl, Richard Corlin, John C. Smith and spoke in favor
of the recommendation.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Frank Gruber, Ben Reznik, Lance
Strumpf, Gary Schechner, Gary Culotti, Susan Cohen, Ryan Bannister,
Laura Mayer, Matt Vernon, Lori Rischer, Alice Williams, Angela Moser,
Bonita Mitchell, Jim Hancock, Clottee McAfee, Morgan Martin, Chris
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Harding, Philip Jamigui, Cameron Strang, Jason Sydney, Jack Joseph
Puig, Jan Goodman, Simon T., and Tyler Barth spoke in opposition to the
recommendation.
Councilmember McKeown invited Ms. Culotti, the homeowner, a chance
to speak to Council. Ms. Culotti answered Council's questions.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Mayor Bloom, to adopt the
ordinance, with the following modifications: 1. Amend Section 1 -
Prohibitions of the ordinance to read "no person shall, for a commercial
purpose, operate such residential property as a residential facility. 2.
Count staff and volunteers as part of maximum number of people.
Discussion ensued including whether to adopt the ordinance as an
emergency ordinance, introduce it as a regular ordinance, and the legal
ramifications resulting from both options.
Main motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Mayor Bloom, to
adopt the ordinance , reading by title only, waiving further reading thereof.
The motion failed by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Connor, Shriver
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
Substitute motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by
Councilmember Shriver, to introduce the ordinance on first reading, and
bring it back for adoption on second reading at the next council meeting,
including the modifications mentioned in the main motion.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor, Holbrook, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
Councilmember Shriver requested of staff to ensure that the Police
Department will be out in force for the next function and that all reasonable
measures to be taken.
Councilmember McKeown requested of staff that tally of taxpayers money
that is spent.
SPECIAL JOINT On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed its regular meeting at
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MEETING 11:52 p.m. to a joint meeting with the Housing Authority and Successor
Agency, with Councilmember O'Day absent.
STAFF ITEMS: 8 -A: FY 2011 -12 Year -End Changes, FY 2012 -13 Budget
BUDGET Adjustments and Position Changes, and FY 2012 -14 Capital
Improvement Program Budget Adjustments — recommendation that the
City Council, Housing Authority, and Santa Monica Redevelopment
Successor Agency appropriate funds to the Fiscal Year 2011 -12 and Fiscal
Year 2012 -13 Revised Budgets; and that City Council approve a change to
the Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Capital Improvement Budget Plan; adopt
Resolution No. 10714 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR ADMIN
AIDE, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST, COMMUNITY
FOREST SUPERVISOR, CROSSING GUARD, CUSTODIAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, FACILITIES ATTENDANT,
FACILITIES SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, FUNERAL SERVICES
TECHNICIAN, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, FINANCIAL
SYSTEMS ANALYST, LABORER TRAINEE, LIBRARY PAGE,
MOTOR COACH OPERATOR TRAINEE, ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR, PAYROLL
ADMINISTRATOR, PAYROLL SPECIALIST, TRANSIT FACILITIES
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, TRANSIT PLANNING
ADMINISTRATOR, TRANSIT PLANNER, TRANSIT SCHEDULER,
VIDEO INTERN AND ZERO WASTE COORDINATOR, was presented.
Member of the public Denise Barton commented on the recommendation.
Motion by Authority/Agency /Councilmember McKeown, seconded by
Authority /Agency /Councilmember Holbrook, to approve the
recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Authority /Agency /Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor,
Holbrook, McKeown, Chair /Mayor Pro Tem Davis,
Chair/Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Authority /Agency /Councilmember O'Day
CONTINUE WITH NEW Motion by Councilmember McKeown, to continue with the remaining
ITEMS PAST 12 AM items on the agenda past 12 a.m. The motion was approved by voice vote,
with Councilmember Shriver in opposition and Councilmember O'Day
absent.
ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Housing
SPECIAL JOINT Authority and Successor Agency was adjourned and the City Council
MEETING reconvened to their regular meeting at 12:05 a.m.
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TOURISM DISTRICT 8 -B: Santa Monica Tourism Marketing District - recommendation
that City Council accept petitions submitted by hotels within the City to
form a Tourism Marketing District; certify that there are sufficient petitions
from more than 50% of the lodging businesses to be assessed; and adopt
Resolution No. 10708 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE SANTA MONICA TOURISM
MARKETING DISTRICT (SMTMD) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF" was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Shriver, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, O'Connor, Shriver,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
DEVELOPMENT FEES 8 -C: Resolution Revising and Setting Various Development- Related
Fees in the Planning and Community Development Department —
Councilmember Shriver was recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10715 (CCS) entitled, "A
excused at 12:11 a.m. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING VARIOUS FEES IN THE PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, was presented.
There was no one present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Holbrook, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers O'Day, Sluiver
COUNCIL ITEMS: 13 -A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts
ARTS COMMISSION Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2016.
The Mayor opened the floor to one nomination for the Arts Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Joan Robey.
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There being no other nominations, Ms. Robey was appointed by
acclamation, with Councilmembers O'Day and Shriver absent.
PUBLIC INPUT: Denise Barton commented on various local items.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:20
a.m. in memory of Lillian Libuser.
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