M-091013CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor O'Connor at 5:31 p.m., on
Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pam O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tern Terry O'Day (arrived at 5:36 p.m.)
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 5:31 p.m., with Mayor Pro
Tom O'Day absent. Armando Rangel led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSIONS There being no one present for public comment, the City Council recessed at 5:35
p.m., to consider closed sessions and returned at 6:56 p.m., with all members
Mayor Pro Tern O'Day present to report the following:
arrived at 5: 36 p. m.
1 -A: Public Employee Evaluation
Title of Employee: City Clerk
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was
taken.
1 -13 Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has
been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) —
City of Santa Monica et al. v. California Department of Finance et al.,
Sacramento Superior Court Case Number 34- 2013 - 80001383
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) —1 case: 1) Beach Encroachment
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The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was
taken.
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 Jerry Rubin commented on
various Consent Calendar items.
REPORT ON MEETING
COMPENSATION Pursuant to a new State law, City Clerk Sarah Gorman announced respectively that
Council will receive no compensation for meeting as the Redevelopment Successor
JOINT MEETING Agency.
There being a Consent Calendar each for the City Council and the Redevelopment
Successor Agency, on order of the Mayor and with consensus of Councilmembers
the Council convened to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Successor Agency
at 7:03 p.m. and the two Consent Calendars were heard concurrently.
At the request of Agency /Councilmember Vazquez, Item 3 -A was removed from
the Consent Calendar. At the request of Agency / Councihnember Winterer, Items 3-
I and 34 were removed from the Consent calendar.
Motion by Agency /Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by aency /Council
member Winterer, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 3 -A,
3 -I, and 3 -J, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Agency /Councihnembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis,
Vazquez, Chair/Mayor Pro Tem O'Day,
Chair /Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AHtPORT 3 -B: Construction Contract for Airport Administration Fire Alarm —
ADMINISTRATION recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract
No. 9795 (CCS) with Golden Phoenix Construction Company, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $182,683 for the Airport Administration Fire Alarm Upgrade Project,
and authorize any necessary change orders, was approved.
CROSSWALK STRIPING 3 -C: Crosswalk Striping Materials and Installation — recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9796 (CCS) with
Super Seal and Stripe, in an amount not to exceed $455,000 to continue crosswalk
striping services at the same prices under Bid #F4034; and award a sole source
purchase order to Flint Trading, Inc., in the amount of $105,600 for the purchase of
pre - formed thermoplastic materials resulting in a two year total purchase order
amount not to exceed $193,000, was approved.
MEASURE V 3 -1): Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee Name Change -
NAME CHANGE recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10766 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF-THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CHANGING
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THE NAME OF THE CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.64.080 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO THE CLEAN BEACHES AND OCEAN PARCEL, TAX CITIZENS
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ", was adopted.
LED SIGNAL 3 -E: Purchase of General Electric LED Signal Products — recommendation to
PRODUCTS award a sole source purchase order to JAM Services, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $60,000 for the purchase of General Electric signal products, with four one-
year renewal options for a total amount not to exceed $300,000 over a five -year
period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, was
approved.
URBAN AREA 3 -17: Second Amendment to 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
SECURITY INITIATIVE Grant — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from The
(UASI) GRANT Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $99,378; execute a second
amendment to the 2009 UASI Grant No. 9286 (CCS) in the amount of $149,378
and execute related agreements to purchase equipment and training that supports
regional homeland security goals; and appropriate budget increases and authorize
budget changes, was approved.
FLEET MANAGEMENT 3 -G: Fleet Management Purchase Orders for with Multiple Renewal Option
Years Exceeding $100,000 — recommendation that the City Council extend
renewal options and authorize the issuance of new purchase orders for the list of
Fleet Management's vendors whose cumulative authorized purchase amount would
exceed $100,000 in fiscal year 2013 -14; the total cumulative amount of the
purchase orders would not exceed $555,863, was approved.
RESTROOM
3 -H: Award Construction Contract for the Hotchkiss and Marine Park
RENOVATION
Restroom Renovation Project — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
PROJECT
negotiate and execute Contract No. 9797 (CCS) with G2K Construction, hie, in an
amount not to exceed $532,400 for the Hotchkiss and Marine Park Public Restroom
Renovation Project, and authorize any necessary change orders, was approved.
OBLIGATION
3 -K: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule: January 2014 through June
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
2014 and Administrative Budgets — recommendation that the City Council adopt
& HOUSING
Resolution No. 10767 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING AND
BUDGET
ADOPTING THE HOUSING BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 2014 —
JUNE 2014, INCLUSIVE'; and serving as the Santa Monica Redevelopment
Successor Agency, adopt Resolution Nos. 15 (SA) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE SANTA MONICA REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 2014 — JUNE 2014, INCLUSIVE" and 16 (SA) entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA MONICA REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2014 — JUNE 2014 ", was adopted.
ADJOURNMENT OF The Special Joint meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency,
JOINT MEETING and Housing Authority was adjourned at 7:14 p.m., and the regular City Council
meeting reconvened, with all members present.
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3 -A: The Minutes of the August 13, August 14 and August 27, 2013 City
Council meetings, were presented.
Councilmember Vazquez advised that he removed the item to split the vote on the
August 13, 2013 minutes from the vote on the August 14 and August 27, 2013
minutes.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, to approve the
minutes of August 13, 2013. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Councilmember McKeown requested that the August 13, 2013 minutes be amended
on page two to reflect the spelling of D'Lynn Waldron.
AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve the
minutes of August 14 and August 27, 2013. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Vazquez
100 WILSHIRE 3 -1: New License Agreement for Rooftop Space at 100 Wilshire Boulevard
BOULEVARD for Public Safety Radio Communication System Infrastructure —
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute License
Agreement No. 9798 (CCS) with Douglas Emmett 1998, LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $263,750, for lease of rooftop space at 100 Wilshire Boulevard for a five
year term, was presented.
Councilmember Winterer advised that he removed the item to discuss the Douglas
Emmett ownership of The Shores property.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to
approve the staff recommendation. 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
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to
provide staff direction to direct special efforts towards the short term rental
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challenges and to make sure tenants are treated equally. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Vazquez, Davis, Winterer,
Mayor Pro Tom O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: Councilmember Holbrook
ABSENT: None
PARKING STRUCTURE 3 -J: Approval of Design Modification for Parking Structure 6 Alley
6 Elevation — recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed design
modifications for the Parking Structure 6 Alley Elevation, was presented.
Councilmember Winterer advised that he removed the item to hear information
from staff regarding the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the public art program.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Mayor O'Connor, to approve the
staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMBINATION OF On the order of the Mayor, Item 7 -A was combined with item 8 -A.
AGENDAITEMS
ORDINANCES: 7 -B: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Sign
ANIMATED SIGNS Code to Allow the City and Schools Use of Animated Signs for Public Safety
and School Purposes, was presented.
Members of the public Monsignor Lloyd Torgerson and Thomas Gasper
commented in support of the recommended action.
Discussion ensued on topics including the ARB application process, use of
animated signs by schools, and animated signs in neighborhoods.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, to
introduce the ordinance for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof.
Substitute motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, to introduce the ordinance relating only to public safety and traffic
direction, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
ABSENT: None
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Mayor O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tem O'Day stated for the record that they voted
no for this motion because they were comfortable with it going together as the main
motion.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to
introduce the ordinance relating to public and private schools, reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Winterer, to modify Councilmember Davis'
motion to select alternative number 1 in the staff report. The motion was not
considered friendly by the maker. There was no second to the motion.
Substitute motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, to adopt the alternative number 1 in the staff report. The substitute motion
failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Winterer, McKeown
NOES: Councilmembers Davis, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day,
Mayor O'Connor
ABSENT: None
The main motion was re- stated by Councilmember Davis, and was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez,
Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer
ABSENT: None
Councilmember McKeown stated for the record that he voted no for this motion
because it provides insufficient protection to residents that live near these signs.
BERGAMOT AREA 7 -A: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the Interim
PLAN Zoning Ordinance No. 2428 (CCS) to Clarify that the Bergamot Area Plan
Standards Apply When in Conflict with the Zoning Ordinance as specified and
to Specify an Interim Use Permit Approval Process, was presented.
STAFF 8 -A: Adoption of the Bergamot Area Plan and Findings of Consistency with
ADMINISTRATIVE the LUCE FIR in Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
ITEMS: (CEQA) — recommendation that that the City Council: 1) find that the adoption of
BERGAMOT AREA the Bergamot Area Plan is within the scope and covered by the Land Use &
PLAN 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 attached
Resolution No. 10768 (CCS); 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 presented.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Doug Rimerman, Asura Hisa, Juan Matute,
Dave Rand, Anne Heller, Craig Krull, Peter Fetterman, Gary Kavenaugh, William
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Turner, Carol Lemlein, James Jacobsen, Fred Fisher, Carter Rubin, Howard
Robinson, and Cynthia Rose spoke generally in favor of the recommended action.
Members of the public John C. Smith, Kathy Knight, Ken Robin, Nancy Morse,
Cris McLeod, Catherine Eldridge, Jeanne Laurie, Donald Murchie, Andrew Hoyer,
Regula Ziegler, Oscar de la Torre, Denise Barton, Paula Larmore, Fein Gubbins,
Carol Landsburg, Jane Koehler, Meyera Robbins, Phil Brock, Sally Allen, Mary
Marlow, Mario Fonda Bernardi, Diana Gordon, Mike Salazar, Zina Josephs,
Lorraine Sanchez, Valerie Griffin, Christel Andersen, Joseph Curiam, Armen
Melkonians, Dan Westcott, Ellen Brennan, Michael Tarbet, Denny Zane and Lori
Brown spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to labor
agreements, scope of the plan, parks, affordable housing, and community benefits.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tom O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to
approve the staff recommendation and additional increase private space on the Art
Center space for Tier 3 to 2.5 FAR and for Tier 2 to 1.5 FAR.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, to permit housing by CUP. The
motion was accepted as friendly by the maker and seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, to require periodic checks or regular
reporting on meeting goals in Bergamot Area Plan. The motion was accepted as
friendly by the maker and the seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, to provide that open space can include
dog parks, community gardens and other open space uses. The motion was accepted
as fi•iendly by the maker and the seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, to provide that relating to affordable
housing, the density bonus applies to 120% of AMI, not 150% of AMI. The motion
was accepted as friendly by the maker and seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, that no more than 50% of density
bonus allocated for units above 80 %. The motion was accepted as friendly by the
maker and seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, that there should be no density bonus
for singles.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, that marketing including first
responders, public service, police, fire, nurses, doctors, teachers in the marketing
plan. The motion was accepted as friendly by the maker and seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, to allow one food and beverage sale
facility up to 15,000 square feet. The motion was accepted as friendly by the maker
and seconder.
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Motion to amend by Councilmember Winterer, to ensure that the calculation based
on total floor area that shall not subtract existing or demolished floor area on an
area wide basis. The motion was not friendly to the maker.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by McKeown, to ensure
that the calculation based on total floor area that shall not subtract existing or
demolished floor area on an area wide basis.
The motion was approved on the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Davis, Vazquez
NOES: Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day,
Mayor O'Connor
ABSENT: None
Motion to amend by Councilmember McKeown, to amend the AHPP figures by
amending Tier 3 to 50% higher using the same income categories and apply
residential zone standards within the Bergamot Area and concurrently giving
direction to staff to work on the AHPP and return with it at a later date. The motion
was not friendly to the maker.
Motion to amend by Councilmember McKeown. seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, that for Tier 3 projects and the calculation of where things become a
community benefit that the AHPP numbers be increased by 50 percent and that staff
be directed to come back with an AHPP ordinance that would only affect this area
that would generally increase the AHPP standards by 50 %, which would catch the
tier 1 and tier 2 projects as well.
The motion was not approved on the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Winterer, McKeown
NOES: Councilmembers Davis, Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day,
Mayor O'Connor
ABSENT: None
Councihnember Davis noted for the record that her vote no is not as a reflection of
any objection to increasing affordability but because she is concerned that without
any economic study this change could create a situation where no housing is
generated at all.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Day noted for the record that he voted no because it would apply
only to projects where the City would have full discretion to require affordable
housing, as it was described, the motion was viewed as a gesture at best with the
complications Councilmember Davis recognized.
Mayor O'Connor noted for the record that she voted no because they want to
achieve a sustainable affordable neighborhood with housing but there could be
unintended consequences without further economic analysis and understanding.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to
direct staff to return with a revised AHPP ordinance that would increase the
affordability by 50% which can include the economic analysis and advice from staff
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regarding how to proceed, with the understanding that Council may amend the
ordinance according to the information provided.
The motion was approved on the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Davis, Vazquez,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Day
NOES: Councilmember Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
ABSENT: None
Mayor O'Connor noted for the record that she voted no because she thinks they
could make the decision pretty quickly with the information but she does not want
to jump the gun without a real understanding of the unintended consequences and
effects of this because her ultimate goal is affordable housing and a sustainable
neighborhood.
Motion to amend the main motion by Councilmember McKeown, to remove items
4 and 7 from the errata. The motion was not accepted as friendly by the maker. The
motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion to amend the main motion by Councilmember Winterer, to revise errata
item 4 to state that the calculation of the FAR is derived by counting 75% of street
dedication property towards gross FAR. The motion was not accepted as friendly
by the maker.
Restatement of the main motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, seconded by
Councilmember Holbrook, to move the staff recommendations and amendments to
the plan, with the amendment including the errata sheet (attachment C), and the
following additions: (1) substitute language for E.43. for aggressive marketing
available for housing opportunities for area employees and fast responders, teachers
and nurses; (2) adding a sentence to LU 1.3 that says the calculation will be based
on the total floor area not subtracting the existing demolished floor area on an area
wide basis; (3) under open space, added dog parks and community gardens to the
list of types of open space, noting that the zoning code definition of parks already
includes dog parks and community gardens; (4) amending table 5.03 food and
beverage sales in the BTV (Bergamot Transit Village), will add a note to the table
to specify that one food and beverage sale facility will be allowed in the plan area
up to 15,000 square feet; (5) on arts center private properties, tier 2 FAR 1.5, tier 3
FAR 2.5, housing allowed by CUP; (6) for the density bonus, maximum
affordability up to 120 %, at least 50% of the bonus units must be 80% AMI or
lower and only for 1 bedroom units or greater, no singles; (7) direction given to
staff regarding the AHPP amendment; (8) periodic checks and status of plan goals.
The motion was approved on the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: Councilmember McKeown
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ABSENT: None
Councilmember McKeown noted for the record that he voted no because as much
as he appreciates the sustainability and vision of this plan, he fears a yes vote would
be an empty promise. We know what it takes to deliver a sustainable neighborhood
with reduced traffic and appropriate affordable housing is key to that, and that
would have reduced commutes in and out of the city and crossing through our
neighborhood. The failure to do this caused the no vote.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor O'Connor, to direct staff to
give considerations to dedicating some portion of the an open space fee to the
Bergamot Plan area to assure the public about the seriousness of funding open space
in the area. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, will all members
present.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor O'Connor, to direct staff to
provide regular reports about traffic in the as the City moves into the plan. The
motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, will all members present.
7 -A: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the Interim
Zoning Ordinance No, 2428 (CCS) to Clarify that the Bergamot Area Plan
Standards Apply When in Conflict with the Zoning Ordinance as specified and
to Specify an Interim Use Permit Approval Process, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to
introduce and hold first reading of 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,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: Councilmember McKeown
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Mayor O'Connor, to
direct staff to dialogue with the school district about the potential
implications about the adoption of this plan with the district's long range
plan. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, will all members
present.
BERGAMOT AREA
PLAN ORDINANCE
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9 -A: Report on Water Quality and Public Health Goals — recommendation
WATER QUALITY that the City Council hold a public hearing, receive public comments on City of
REPORT Santa Monica Water Quality Report Relative to the Public Health Goals, and accept
the report; and affirm that the above recommended action related to the City's 2013
report on water quality are exempt from review pursuant to the California
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
ANNUAL
APPOINTMENTS
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b), was presented.
There were no members of the public present for public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to
approve the recommended action. 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
13 -A: Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions (continued from
August 13, 2013)
Board /Commission
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Disabilities Commission
(Position must be filled by a person with a
self - identified disability)
Landmarks Commission
Personnel Board
No. of Appts. Term Endh
1 6/30/2017
There were no members of the public present for public comment.
6/30/2017
6/30/2017
6/30/2018
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to one vacancy on the
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Councilmember Winterer, nominated Don Luis Aniseto Camacho. There being no
other nominations, Mr. Camacho was voted by acclamation, with all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to one vacancy on the
Disabilities Commission.
Councilmember McKeown, nominated Mariana Ines Bidart. There being no other
nominations, Ms. Bidart was voted by acclamation, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to one vacancy on the
Landmarks Commission.
Councihnember Winterer, nominated John Berley. Per Council discussion, he
could not be appointed because he did not meet the current requirements for the
position. Staff direction was provided to return with a resolution amendment. The
appointment is continued until then.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to one vacancy on the
Personnel Board.
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Councilmember Winterer, nominated Virginia Coles. There being no other
nominations, Ms. Coles was voted by acclamation, with all members present.
CHURCH IN OCEAN 13 -B: Request of Mayor Pro Tempore O'Day and Councilmembers Vazquez
PARK and Winterer that the Council allocate $5000 of contingency funds to the
Church in Ocean Park, a 501(e)3 nonprofit, for its California Climate Change
Councilmember Holbrook Exchange to produce several broad -based community forams on climate
was excused at 1:50 a. m. change, to disseminate information to individuals who want to address climate
change and to match those individuals to nonprofits according to their specific
interests and concerns, was presented.
Members of the public Valerie Griffin, Katharine King and Michael Tarbet spoke in
support of the request.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to
approve the request.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Winterer, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tom O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Holbrook
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, Larry Block, Kevin Smith and John Foster
commented on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 2:03 a.m. in
memory of Alfredo Leon.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Sarah P. Gorman Pam O'Connor
City Clerk Mayor
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