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m-081313CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2013 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor O'Connor at 5:32 p.m., on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pam O'Connor Mayor Pro Tern Terry O'Day Councilmember Gleam Davis Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Kevin McKeown Councilmember Tony Vazquez Councilmember Ted Winterer Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie City Clerk Sarah P. Gorman CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:32 p.m., with all members present. Councilmember McKeown led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance CLOSED SESSIONS There was no one present for public comment on closed sessions. On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:35 p.m., to consider closed sessions and returned at 6:42 p.m., with all members present, to report the following: 1 -A: Public Employee Evaluation Title of Employee: City Manager The City Attorney advised these matters were heard and no reportable action was taken. 1 -B: Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) —1 case August 13, 2013 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. 1 -C: Conference with Legal Counsel— Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) — 2 cases: 1) Beach Encroachment 2) 1 case The City Attorney advised these matters were heard and no reportable action was taken. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 2 -A: Presentation of a Distinguished Leadership Award by the California Chapter of the American Planning DISTINGUISHED Association — Los Angeles Section, to the Planning and LEADERSHIP AWARD Community Development Department, was presented. The Distinguished Leadership Award was accepted by the Mayor. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. Members of the public D'Lynn Watson, Zoe Muntaner, Denise Barton, Paula Larmore, John Cyrus Smith, Zina Josephs, Nina Fresco, and Sepp Donahower commented on various Consent Calendar items. At the request of staff and upon order of the Mayor, Item 3 -K was withdrawn from the agenda. At the request of Councilmember Vazquez, Item 3 -M was removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Councilmember Winterer. seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 3 -K and 3 -M, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None August 13, 2013 MINUTES 3 -A: The minutes for the July 9 and July 23, 2013 City Council meetings, were approved as submitted. 1731 -1733 20TH STREET 3 -13: Disposition of City -Owned Property at 1731 -1733 20th Street — recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10760 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARIN CITY - OWNED PROPERTY AT 1731 -1733 20th STREET AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS FOR SALE OF PROPERTY TO CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCE"; and, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute purchase and sale Agreement No. 9776 (CCS) with the Crossroads School of Arts and Science for the sale of this remnant parcel, was approved. PICO BRANCH LIBRARY 3 -C: Automated Materials Handling System for Pico Branch Library — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to: 1) negotiate and execute professional services Agreement No. 9777 (CCS) with Bibliotheca, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $182,443, to provide sorting and conveyor equipment; computer software configuration services; hardware and peripherals; implementation and support services; training and a one -year warranty for a library Automated Materials Handling System; 2) to negotiate and execute four additional one -year renewal options in the amount not to exceed $97,077, to cover maintenance and support for the Automated Materials Handling System upon completion of the first year warranty term, with future funding contingent on Council budget approval; and 2) to negotiate and execute a software license agreement that defines the terms of use for the software purchased under the professional services agreement, was approved. 12040 -12048 WILSHIRE 3 -1): Limited Term Lease Agreement for 12040 -12048 BOULEVARD Wilshire Boulevard — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease Agreement No. 9778 (CCS) with TruGreen LandCare, in the amount of $5,000 per month, for the use of the City -owned property located at 12040 -12048 Wilshire Boulevard for a three years with two one -year options to extend at the City's sole discretion, and authorize any budget changes, was approved. BERGAMOT STATION 3 -E: Bergamot Station Arts Center Lease Modification — ARTS CENTER recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease modification with Bergamot Station, Ltd., to provide a two -year lease term option extending the lease to August 13, 2013 December 31, 2017 with an accompanied rent reduction of $3,664 per month for a new monthly rent of $44,000; and authorize any budget changes, was approved. DOWNTOWN SANTA 3 -17: Downtown Santa Monica Inc. Work Plan/Budget for MONICA INC. Fiscal Year 2013/14 — recommendation that City Council approve Downtown Santa Monica Inc.'s FY 2013/14 Work Plan and Budget, was approved. 2012 URBAN AREA 3 -G: Acceptance of 2012 Urban Area Security Initiative SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) Grant Funds — recommendation to authorize the City (UASI) Manager to accept grant Award No. 9779 (CCS) in the amount of $422,286 from the 2012 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to purchase equipment and training that supports regional homeland security goals, and authorize any budget changes, was approved. EXPOSITION LIGHT RAIL 3 -H: Exposition Light Rail Street Lighting Upgrades— South Side of Colorado Avenue from 5 "' Street to 16"' Street - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 9780 (CCS) with the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority in an amount not to exceed $875,000 to perform final engineering services and construction of street lighting upgrades on the south side of Colorado Avenue between 5t" and 16`h, and authorize any necessary changes, was approved. CHERRINGTON BEACH 3 -L• Purchase of Cherrington Beach Cleaner— CLEANER recommendation to award a sole source bid to Powerland Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $137,543 to purchase a Cherrington Beach Cleaner, was approved. PARKING STRUCTURE 6 3 -J: Professional Services Agreement Modification for Deputy Inspection Services for Parking Structure 6 — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to Professional Services Agreement No. 9575 (CCS) with Willdan Geotechnical, in the amount of $55,000 to provide additional deputy inspection services during the rebuilding of Parking Structure 6, resulting in a two -year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $423,000, was approved. BALLONA CREEK 3 -L: Execute Cost Sharing Memoranda of Understanding to Develop Enhanced Watershed Management Programs for the Ballona Creek and Santa Monica Bay Watersheds — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate August 13, 2013 and execute of Agreement (MOA) No. 9781 (CCS) with the Cities of Los Angeles, El Segundo, Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the County of Los Angeles to share the cost of developing an Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) for Jurisdictional Groups 2 & 3 of the Santa Monica Bay watershed. The total cost share for the City's participation in the preparation of the Jurisdictional Group 2 & 3 Santa Monica Bay EWMP is $205,405; and, negotiate and execute MOA No. 9782 (CCS) with the Cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, West Hollywood, Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the County of Los Angeles to share the cost of developing an Enhanced Watershed Management Program for the Ballona Creek watershed. The total cost share for the City's participation in the preparation of the Ballona Creek EWMP is $3,834, was approved. PICO BRANCH LIBRARY 3 -N: Agreement for Pico Branch Library Furniture Procurement - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services Agreement No. 9783 (CCS)with Interior Office Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $156,197, to provide furniture procurement services for the Santa Monica Pico Branch Library, was approved. ELECTRONIC AGENDA 3 -0: Electronic Agenda Management Services — MANAGEMENT recommendation authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services Agreement No. 978 (CCS) with IQM2, in an amount not to exceed $85,357 for a web -based agenda management software system with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and appropriate budget increases, was approved. SANTA MONICA BAY 3 -P: Cost - sharing Monitoring Plan for the Santa Monica BEACHES Bay Beaches Bacterial Total Maximum Daily Load — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) No. 9785 (CCS) with the City of Los Angeles to implement a cost -share monitoring plan to comply with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board's Bacterial Total Maximum Daily Load requirements for the Santa Monica Bay Beaches, and appropriate budget increases, was approved. PICO BRANCH LIBRARY 3 -Q: Third Contract Modification with R.C. Construction for the Pico Branch Library Project — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to Contract No. 9587 (CCS), with R.C. August 13, 2013 Construction Services, Inc., in the amount of $363,000, to provide additional construction services for the new Pico Branch Library, resulting in an amended contract with a new total amount not to exceed $7,278,020; and, authorize any necessary changes, was approved. WASTE COLLECTION 3 -R: Contract Modification for Waste Collection Route Optimization and Field Monitoring System to include Route Optimization of Street Sweeping Services — recommendation that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to Contract No. 9194 (CCS) with WM Logistics, LLC, in the amount of $91,250 to provide street sweeping routing software, dispatching and programming services, resulting in an amended contract with a new total amount not to exceed $459,495; and to negotiate and execute a second modification to Contract No. 9194a (CCS) in the amount of $10,500 with WM Logistics, LLC for annual software maintenance and support, resulting in an amended contract with a new total amount not to exceed $30,200, was approved. PARKING REVENUE 3 -K: Purchase New Parking Revenue and Access Control System — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with WPS USA Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000 for the purchase, installation and maintenance of the Parking Access and Revenue Control System for the downtown parking structures, Main Library parking structure, Civic Center parking facilities, Ken Edwards Center, and Pier Deck parking lot, with three additional one year renewal options in the amount of $600,000, for a total amount not to exceed $5,400,000 over a ten year period, with future year funding contingent on Council approval; the purchase and installation proposed amount is not to exceed $3,400,000 and a maintenance and service amount not to exceed $200,000 annually, was continued. SANTA MONICA CIVIC 3 -M: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Advisory Group AUDITORIUM Qualifications and Criteria — recommendation that City Council: 1) approve the establishment, objectives and composition of a temporary advisory body that will convene a community process and serve in an advisory capacity to Council regarding options for the future of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; 2) approve eligibility criteria for the appointment of members to the Civic Working Group (CWG); and 3) authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancies on the CWG, with nominations to close on September 16, 2013, was August 13, 2013 presented. Councilmember Vazquez advised that he removed the item to hear the staff report. Discussion ensued on topic including inclusion of representatives from outside Santa Monica and conflict of interest regulations. City Attorney Moutrie responded to a question from Council regarding applicable conflict of interest regulations. Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to move the staff recommendation with a change to remove the restriction that members live in Santa Monica, but to create a preference for Santa Monica residents, which means to live or work in Santa Monica, as defined in the staff report. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tom O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None CONTINUE BERGAMOT Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded b ITEM Councilmember Vazquez, to continue consideration of Item 8- B, Adoption of the Bergamot Area Plan and Findings of Consistency with the LUCE EIR in Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, to the Council meeting on September 10, 2013 or the next meeting where a full Council is present. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Davis, Vazquez NOES: Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor ABSENT: None ORDINANCES: 7 -A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2434 (CCS) entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ZONING CHANGE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE CITY'S OFFICIAL DISTRICTING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR 7 August 13, 2013 A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3402 PICO BOULEVARD FROM R2 TO C2 ", was presented. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None REAL PROPERTY 7 -B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2435 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.24.110 TO UPDATE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PROCEDURES FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY," was presented. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Dav, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None GLOW 2013 7 -C: Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Emergency Ordinance No. 2436 (CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 A ONE -NIGHT ARTS FESTIVAL AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY" and Resolution No. 10761 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE RATE FOR FOOD TRUCKS ON SEPTEMBER 2S, 2013 IN August 13, 2013 DESIGNATED BEACH LOTS FOR GLOW," was presented. Members of the public Jerry Rubin spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None LIBRARY GENERAL 7 -D: Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2433 OBLIGATION REFUNDING (CCS) entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY BONDS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE 2013/14 TAX RATE FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS," was presented. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day; Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None MEDICAL MARIJUANA 7 -E: Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2437 (CCS) DISPENSARIES entitled, "AN URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2408 (CCS), THE INITIAL INTERIM ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, WITH SPECIFIED EXCEPTIONS," was presented. Members of the public Susan O'Leary, Ian James Johnston, Hootan Soleiman, and Jeff Dowd spoke in opposition to the 9 August 13, 2013 staff recommendation. Mayor O'Connor announced a brief break in the Council meeting. Discussion ensued on topics including the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, the availability of medical marijuana. Staff direction was provided. In response to a question from Council, City Attorney Moutric confirmed that the Council is not taking action on approving a medical marijuana ordinance at this evening. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to provide direction that staff return to Council without delay with a responsible medical marijuana ordinance as part of the zoning code update. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers McKeown, Winterer, Davis, Vazquez NOES: Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None BERGAMOT AREA PLAN 7 -F: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the Interim Zoning Ordinance to clarify that the Bergamot Area Plan Standards Apply when Provisions are in Conflict with the Zoning Ordinance as specified, was continued to a later meeting in companion with Item 8 -B. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE 8 -A: Downtown Specific Plan CEQA Analysis Parameters ITEMS: — recommendation to review and discuss development concepts and strategies for the Downtown Specific Plan, 10 August 13, 2013 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC review and select the height and density parameters to be PLAN studied as part of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR); and, direct staff to proceed with preparation of the PEIR based on Council input using the height and density options proposed in this report, or as revised by Council, as the basis for the project description required to commence CEQA analysis, was presented. Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to allow speakers who have submitted a request to speak for two minutes to donate their time to another speaker; the donor would give up their entire two minutes and the designated speaker would receive one donated minute, with a maximum of seven minutes permitted for each designated speaker. City Attorney Moutrie stated that a two - thirds vote was required to pass the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor O'Connor NOES: Councilmember Davis, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day ABSENT: None City Attorney Moutrie provided information regarding the public input rule change. Mayor O'Connor announced a brief break in the Council meeting. Members of the public Michael McCoy, Julia Ladd, Carl Hansen, Dwight Flowers, Alli Hewitt, Dorothy Chapman, Cory J. Walker, Bethany Proctor, Jeff Jarow, Chris Lavinger, Debra Feldman, Tom Corcoran, Paula Larmore, RJ Comer, Jerry Rubin, Eric Parlee, Bruce Johnston, Ken Kutcher, Barry Snell, Rob York, Kathleen Rawfon, Susan McCarthy, Michael Feinstein, Judy Abdo, and Tom Cleys, spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Lois Beall Eisen, Simone Gordon, Diana Gordon, Miriam Ginzburg, John C. Smith, Danielo Bach, Zina Josephs, Jane Koehler, Taffy Patton, Elizabeth Vandenburgh, Ellen Brennan, Mary Marlow, Pete Betts, Roger Jinks, Armen Melkonians, Gregg Heacock, Denise Barton, 11 August 13, 2013 Lauren Paull, Kenneth Robin, Peter Naughton, Karen Coonegys, Ron Goldman, Andrew Hoyer, Suzanne Verge, Alan Epstein, Denny Zane, Frances Christopher, Roger Genser, Ozzie Gonzales, Steve Linett, Cristina Gerla, and Zoe Muntaner spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to, three dimensional renderings, setting of FAR parameters and height limits, evaluation of uses and circulation improvement. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, to adopt the staff recommendation, with the following amendments: (a) modifying the max FAR for the majority of downtown (not opportunity sites) by .5, with a 1.0 bonus for housing; (b) modify the transit adjacent zone boundaries to be the 10 Freeway on the South, 7`h Court on the East, Santa Monica Boulevard on the North, with the westerly border being Third Street, traveling to the 10 Freeway; and (c) for the eight opportunity sites, changing the max FAR to 4.0, and deletion of the height limits of 120 to 135 feet specific to location; and (d) preparation of a no plan alternative. Motion by Councilmember Winterer, which was accepted as friendly by the maker and seconder, to follow the staff recommended subarea FAR for the majority of downtown, excluding the opportunity sites, for transit adjacent sites, have a maximum FAR of 4.5 including a .5 housing bonus, and for the opportunity sites, have a maximum FAR of 5.0 including a 1.0 bonus for lower trip generating uses; and to modify the transit adjacent zone boundaries to be the 10 Freeway on the South, 7 ' Court on the East, traveling West to Broadway, at which point the Northern border will be Santa Monica Boulevard, with the westerly border being Third Street, traveling to the 10 Freeway. AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None Staff direction was provided. 12 August 13, 2013 BERGAMOT AREA PLAN 8 -B: Adoption of the Bergamot Area Plan and Findings of Consistency with the LUCE EIR in Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) — recommendation that that the City Council: 1) find that the adoption of the Bergamot Area Plan is within the scope and covered by the Land Use & Circulation Environmental Impact Report (LUCE EIR), in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 2) adopt the Bergamot Area Plan pursuant to Municipal Code §9.04.20.18.040, per the attached Resolution; and, 3) direct staff to begin Phase I implementation measures, including negotiations of development agreements based on the adopted Plan and development of a proposal to establish a non - profit Transportation Management Association (TMA) for the Bergamot Plan area, was continued to a later meeting. COUNCIL ITEMS: Boards and Commissions Annual appointments (Continued from June 25, 2013) B &C ANNUAL Arts Commission 2 6/30/2017 APPOINTMENTS Building and Fire -Life Safety 1 6/30/2017 Commission (Should be a State of California licensed /registered architect, civil engineer /structural engineer, a licensed building contractor, a Certified Access Specialist, or a Registered Fire Protection Engineer) Commission for the Senior 1 6/30/2017 Community Commission on the Status of 3 6/30/2017 Women Convention and Visitors Bureau 1 6/30/2017 Disabilities Commission 6/30/2017 (Position must be filled by a 1 person with a self - identified disability) Housing Cornrnission 1 6/30/2017 Landmarks Commission 2 6/30/2017 Library Board 1 6/30/2017 Personnel Board 1 6/30/2018 Recreation and Parks Commission 1 6/30/2017 Social Services Commission 1 6/30/2017 13 August 13, 2013 There was no one present for public comment. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for two appointments to the Arts Commission. Councilmember McKeown nominated Michael James Masucci for appointment. There being no other nominations, Mr. Masucci was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. Councilmember McKeown nominated George Minardos for reappointment. There being no other nominations, Mr. Minardos was reappointed by acclamation, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to an appointment to the Building and Fire -Life Safety Commission. Councilmember McKeown nominated Barbara J. Coffman for the appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Coffman was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to an appointment to the Commission for the Senior Community. Councilmember McKeown nominated Elliot Goldberg for the appointment. There being no other nominations, Mr. Goldberg was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for three appointments to the Commission for the Status of Women. On order of the Mayor, Item 13 -B was combined with this item. Councilmember McKeown nominated Jamie Gallo for reappointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Gallo was reappointed by acclamation, with all members present. Mayor Pro Tem O'Day nominated Jessica Lail for appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Lall was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. 14 August 13, 2013 Councilmember McKeown nominated Gauri Brienda Ramnath for appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Ramnath was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. Councilmember McKeown nominated Nicole Susan Phillis to fill the vacant appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Phillis was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for an appointment to the Disabilities Commission. Discussion ensued regarding appointment of appointment of commissioners to consecutive terms. On order of the Mayor, staff direction was provided and the item was continued to a later meeting. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for an appointment to the Housing Commission. Councilmember McKeown nominated Amy Aukstilkalnis for appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Aukstilkalnis was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for two appointments to the Landmarks Commission. Councilmember Winterer nominated Leslie Lambert for appointment. There being no other nominations, Ms. Lambert was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, staff direction was provided and the second appointment to the Landmarks Commission was continued to a later meeting. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to an appointment to the Library Board. Councihnember McKeown nominated Bryce Snell. Councilmember Winterer nominated Anne Elizabeth Pearson. 15 August 13, 2013 Bryce Snell was appointed by the following vote: Snell: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor Pearson: Councilmembers Holbrook, Winterer Councilmembers Holbrook and Winterer changed their votes to Mr. Snell, thereby appointing him by acclamation to the Library Board, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to an appointment to the Personnel Board. Councilmember Davis nominated Elliot Gordon. Councilmember McKeown nominated incumbent Donald Burris. Elliot Gordon was appointed by the following vote: Burris: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Vazquez Gordon: Councilmembers: Councilmembers Holbrook, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor Councilmembers Vazquez and Winterer changed their votes to Mr. Gordon. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to an appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission. Councilmember Winterer nominated Lori Brown. Councilmember McKeown nominated Steve Duren. Lori Brown was appointed by the following vote: Brown: Councilmembers Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor Duron: Councilmembers Vazquez, McKeown Councilmembers Vazquez and McKeown changed their votes to Ms. Brown, thereby appointing her by acclamation to the Recreation and Parks Commission, with all members present. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to an appointment to the Social Services Commission. 16 August 13, 2013 Councilmember McKeown nominated Tania Bradkin. Ms. Aukstilkalnis was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. COMMISSION ON THE 13 -13: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the STATUS OF WOMEN Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending on June 30, 2016, was presented. On order of the Mayor, this item was combined with Item 13- A. TASK FORCE ON THE 13 -C: Appointment of one new member to the vacant ENVIRONMENT position on the Task Force on the Environment, was presented. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for a nomination to the Task Force on the Environment. Councilmember Winterer nominated David Pettit. Mr. Pettit was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA 13 -D: Designation of voting delegate and alternate for the CITIES League of California Cities 2013 Annual Conference scheduled for September 18 -20 in Sacramento, CA, was presented. Mayor O'Connor nominated herself for the position of voting delegate. Mayor O'Connor was appointed by acclamation, with all members present. PERSONNEL BOARD 13 -E: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2014, was presented. Motion by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Mavor O'Connor, to reconsider the appointment of Mr. Elliot Gordon to the Personnel Board as part of Item 13 -A, and instead to appoint him to the vacant position included in this agenda item The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with all members present. PUBLIC INPUT OPTIONS Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Mayor O'Connor for staff to provide options for public input at the upcoming Council retreat. 17 August 13, 2013 PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, John Foster, Kevin Smith, and Harvey Edger commented on various local issues. ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 1:35 a.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: �'�` ' Pt—, _ Sarah P. Gorman Pam O'Connor City Clerk Mayor 18 August 13, 2013