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m-070814CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 2014 Motion by Councilmember McKeown that in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern that Councilmember Winterer be asked to chair the meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with all members present excepting Mayor O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tern O'Day. A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Councilmember Winterer at 5:32 p.m., on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pam O'Connor (arrived at 5:38 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tern Terry O'Day (arrived at 5:55 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 Councilmember Winterer, the City Council convened at 5:32 p.m., with all members present excepting Mayor O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tern O'Day. Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSIONS There was no one present for public comment on closed sessions. Mayor O'Connor arrived On order of Councilmember Winterer, the City Council recessed at 5:35 p.m., to at 5:38 p.m. consider closed sessions and returned at 7:04 p.m., with all members present, to report the following: Mayor Pro Tem O'Day arrived at 5:55 p.m. I -A: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Carmon v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number # BC 502 232 The City Attorney advised this litigation arose from a personnel complaint in which the employee is alleging failure to accommodate to her disabilities. The July 8, 2014 City Attorney recommended settlement in the amount of $375,000. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to,l approve Settlement No. 9932 (CCS), as recommended by the City Attorney. 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 ABSTAIN: None 1 -B: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Riel v. City of Santa Monica, United States District Court, Central District, Western Division Case Number 2:14 -CV -04692 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. 1 -C: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54656.9(d)(1): Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company v. City of Santa Monica, Lod Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 524 106 The City Attorney advised this litigation arose from an insurance subrogation claim relating to water damaged caused by an accident involving a City vehicle. The City Attorney recommended settlement in the amount of $111,000. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to approve Settlement No. 9933 (CCS), as recommended by the City Attorney. 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 ABSTAIN: None 1 -D: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Redden v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 545191 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action wa; taken. 2 July 8, 2014 1 -E: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54656.9(d)(1): Kathy Galloway v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number SC 117318 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. 1 -F: Conference with Labor Negotiator. City Negotiator: Donna Peter, Director of Human Resources Bargaining Units: Administrative Team Associates (ATA) SM Fire Executive Management Association(FEMA) SM Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF (Fire) Municipal Employees Association (MEA) SM Police Officers Association (POA) Supervisory Team Associates (STA) California Teamsters Local 911 (Teamsters) United Transportation Union (UTU) The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. 1 -G: Existing Litigation — Litigation has been formally initiated; listing pursuant to Government Code Section 5 4956.9(d)(1): Part 16 administrative complaint filed by NBAA against City on 7/2/14 re grant expiration date. The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. SPECIAL AGENDA 2 -A: Proclamation declaring July 2014 as Park and Recreation Month was ITEMS: presented by Mayor O'Connor. PROCLAMATION CONSENT All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a CALENDAR: Councilmember for discussion. Members of the public Jerry Rubin and Denise Barton commented on various Consent Calendar items. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve the Consent Calendar, reading resolutions 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 3 July 8, 2014 NOES: None ABSENT: None EXPOSITION LIGHT 3 -A: Exposition Light Rail Intersection Pavement Betterments on Colorado RAIL Avenue — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Agreement No. 9934 (CCS), with the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to upgrade the roadway pavement to concrete paving at five intersections paving on Colorado Avenue; and authorize any necessary change orders to complete additional work within budget authority, was approved. URBAN RUNOFF 3 -B: Award Contractual Services Agreement for Membrane Replacement RECYCLING at the Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility — recommendation to FACILITY award Bid #4155 to J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc., and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contractual services agreement No. 9935 (CCS), in an amount not to exceed $282,000 for delivery, installation, removal, and commissioning of membranes at the Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility (SMURRF) , was approved. MANAGEMENT 3 -C: Modification to Contract for Permit and Land Management Software SOFTWARE — recommendation authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to Contract 49509 with Accela, Inc., in the amount of $21,000 to provide services for the City's new permit and land management software) resulting in a five -year amended contract with a new total amount not to exceed $567,672, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, wa� approved. SUSTAINABLE 3 -1): Modification of Agreement for the Development of a Sustainable WATER MASTER Water Master Plan — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to PLAN negotiate and execute a second modification to Professional Service Agreement 9563 (CCS) with Kennedy /Jenks, in the amount of $100,000 to provide professional services for the development of the Sustainable Water Master Plan, resulting in an amended three -year agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $971,856, was approved. SHIFT 3 -E: Adopt Resolution No. 10820 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF DIFFERENTIAL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING A PAYMENT SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION," wasadopted. ORDINANCES: 7 -A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2460 (CCS) entitled: INTERIM "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEVELOPMENT SANTA MONICA AMENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NUMBER 2455 STANDARDS (CCS), WHICH ESTABLISHED INTERIM DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES PENDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LUCE, INCLUDING 4 July 8, 2014 MODIFICATIONS ADDRESSING ORDINANCE APPLICABILITY, CM DISTRICT NON - CONFORMING USES, SHARED PARKING AND FAR CALCULATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN, EXEMPTIONS FOR CITY PROJECTS, PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PERMITTED NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS IN THE CM DISTRICT, THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PUBLIC PARKING SPACES WITHIN PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURES IN BSC -2 AND C3 -C ZONING DISTRICTS, AUTHORIZED EXISTING NONCONFORMING AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP USES AND MINOR EXPANSIONS THERETO IN RESIDENTIAL AND "A" OFF - STREET PARKING OVERLAY ZONES, MODIFIED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MINISTERIAL PROCESSING OF 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING OF 50 OR FEWER UNITS, MODIFIED FLOOR AREA RATIO CALCULATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT FOR OUTDOOR DINING, PROVIDED AN INTERIM USE PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE BERGAMOT PLANNING AREA AND CLARIFIED THAT THE BERGAMOT AREA PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR TIER I PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZED USES SUPERSEDE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE EXTENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY," was presented. Motion by Councilmember Winterer, 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 Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None INDUSTRIAL 7 -B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2461 (CCS) entitled: WASTEWATER "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER CONTROL REGULATIONS, was presented.. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, 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 FEE WAIVERS FOR 7 -C; Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2462 (CCS) entitled: SEISMIC "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA RETROFITTING MONICA AMENDING SECTION 8.60.060 OF THE SANTA MONICA July 8, 2014 MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE PERMIT FEE WAIVERS FOR SEISMK' RETROFITTING OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALII BUILDINGS," was presented. Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, 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 Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None AUTOMOBILE 7 -D: Introduction and first reading an ordinance adopting Development DEALERSHIP Agreement 12DEV -020 to allow a 33,400 square -foot automobile dealership (MINI) including of a 6,144 square -foot show room, 507 square -foot cafe, 21 service bays, 1 wash bay, and 135 parking spaces within an enclosed surface parking area and a two -level subterranean parking garage; adopt a Resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report 14EIR -004; and, adopt a Resolution making the necessary CEQA findings, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring Plan. Paula Larmore made a presentation for the applicant. Members of the public Jennifer Suthard, Emma McCarron, George Marsh, Jerr}I Rubin, and Carl Hansen spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Elaine Antonio (donated time by Heidi Wyckoff) spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including mitigation of demolition effects, outreach by the developers to the neighborhood, and the proximity of other Mini dealerships to Santa Monica. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, to adopt Resolution No. 10821 (CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE 1402 SANTA MONICA BLVD. AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP PROJECT." 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 6 July 8, 2014 Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to adopt Resolution No. 10822 (CCS), entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE 1402 SANTA MONICA BLVD. AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP PROJECT, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION, AND MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN." 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 Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to introduce for first reading an ordinance adopting Development Agreement 12DEV -020 to allow a 33,400 square -foot automobile dealership (MINI) including of a 6,144 square -foot show room, 507 square -foot c66, 21 service bays, 1 wash bay, and 135 parking spaces within an enclosed surface parking area and a two -level subterranean parking garage. 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 Staff direction was provided. HISTORICAL 7 -E: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance amending SMMC PROPERTY Section 9.36.270(g) Regarding Historical Property Contracts (Mills Act). CONTRACTS Members of the public Carol Lemlein, Ruthann Lehrer, Ruth Shari, and Mario Fonad - Bondari spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Discussion ensued on topics including a possible cap, benefits of the tax reduction, and comparison with other cities. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, 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, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None 7 July 8, 2014 Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to direct staff to amend the Mills Act application form to require a detailed work plan, to closely monitor Mills Act contract, and to require that the property be inspected for code compliance contemporaneously with the application. 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 CRUDE PETROLEUM 7 -F: Hold Public Hearing for a First Reading of an Ordinance Granting a PIPELINE Franchise Agreement to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. for a Crude Petroleum Pipeline. There were no members of the public present to speak on the item. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, 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 McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None STAFF 8 -A: Proposed City Council Initiative that would Amend The City Charter ADMINISTRATIVE to Explicitly Preserve the City's Authority to Manage or Close The Santa ITEMS: Monica Airport, Restrict Development at the Airport Unless and Until SANTA MONICA Adoption and Implementation of a Specific Plan for the Reuse of Airport AIRPORT Land, And Compete Directly With the Initiative Proposed By Aviation Interests - recommendation that the City Council direct preparation of the resolutions necessary to place on the November ballot an initiative that would: (1) preserve the City Council's authority to manage the Santa Monica Airport ( "Airport") for however long it remains open and its authority to close all or part of the Airport to aviation use, subject to applicable legal restrictions; (2) prohibit or restrict new development at the Airport until the City adopts and implements a specific plan governing reuse of the Airport land that ensures compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods and uses; and (3) compete with the Airport initiative proposed by aviation interests. Members of the public Jerry Rubin, David Klass, Jonathan Stein, Alan Levenson, Jim Redden, Christine Hardin, John Fairweather, Frank Gruber, Zina Josephs Susan Hartley, and Ken Ward spoke generally in favor of the recommende action. July 8, 2014 Members of the public John Jerabek and Denise Barton, spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to modifications to the proposed measure, voting on specific plan, modifications to the charter, and requirements for competing measures. Motion by Councihnember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to provide staff direction to return with a refined ballot initiative with three options, including an option to vote early in the process at the time of a conceptual plan regarding changes in land use, specifically asking for language as simple and direct as possible, an option with language on page four of the proposed charter amendment in the agenda packet that lists the types of activities that would be allowed at the airport, and states that anything else would require a vote of the people, and an option for an up /down vote on a specific plan in the future. 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 AFFORDABLE 8 -13: Real Estate Transfer Tax and Affordable Housing Ballot Measures — HOUSING BALLOT recommendation to: 1) adopt an ordinance setting the real estate transfer tax at $9 MEASURE per $1,000 of sales price for all real estate sales of $1 million or greater, subject to a vote of the electorate at the November 4, 2014 election; and 2) adopt Mayor Pro Tem O'Day Resolution No. 10823 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY was excused at 9 :55 p.m. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A MEASURE PROPOSING TO SET THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX RATE AT NINE DOLLARS PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF SALE VALUE FOR ALL SALES OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS OR GREATER, ALONG WITH AN ADVISORY, COMPANION MEASURE ASKING WHETHER THE INCREASED REVENUES SHOULD BE SPENT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014, AND AUTHORIZING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THE MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE," was presented. Members of the public Neal Richman, Patricia Hoffman, Denise Barton, Jerry Rubin, Frank Gruber, Ken Ward, Richard Hilton, Tod Lipka, William Raymond and Carter Rubin spoke generally in favor of the reconunended action. Member of the public Art Casillas and David Engelberg, spoke generally in 9 July 8, 2014 opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to ability fol families to continue living in Santa Monica, and ability to build housing through nonprofit providers. Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt an ordinance setting the real estate transfer tax at $9 per $1,000 of sales price for all real estate sales of $1 million or greater, subject to a vote of the electorate at the November 4, 2014 election. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor O'Connor NOES: Councilmember Holbrook ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern O'Day Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to adopt Resolution No. 10823 (CCS) placing measures on the November 4, 2014 ballot that would: set the documentary transfer tax at $9 per thousand dollars of sales price for all real estate sales of $1 million or greater; allow voters to express their preference that if the transfer tax increase is adopted, funds should be used to support affordable housing production and preservation; authorize Mayor Prd Tern O'Day and Councilmembers Winterer, Vazquez and Davis to submii arguments and rebuttals concerning the measure; and, direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor O'Connor NOES: Councilmember Holbrook ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern O'Day CITY CHARTER 8 -C: Rent Control Board's Proposal to Amend the City Charter to AMENDMENT Authorize An Annual Registration Fee of Up to $288 Per Rental Housing Unit and to Limit the Pass Through to Tenants to Half of the Fee - recommendation that the City Council consider and grant the request from the Rent Control Board to place on the November 2014 ballot an amendment to the City Charter that would establish a maximum annual registration fee of $288 per controlled unit and cap the portion of the fee that landlords pass through to tenants to half of the fee. Members of the public Nikohl Vandel, Jerry Rubin, Todd Flora, and Patricia Hoffman spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Member of the public Denise Barton spoke generally in opposition to the 10 July 8, 2014 recommended action. Discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to rent control fees. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt 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: Mayor Pro Tem O'Day COUNCILMEMBER 13 -A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission for the DISCUSSION ITEMS: Senior Community for a term ending on June 30, 2015. (Continued from June SENIOR 10 "' meeting) COMMUNITY There were no members of the public present to speak on the item. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to continue items 13 -A, 13 -B and 13 -C to the September 9, 2014 Council meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with all members present excepting Mayor Pro Tern O'Day. ANNUAL VACANCIES Board /Commission No. of Term Ending Appts. Airport Commission 1 6/30/2018 Architectural Review Board 2 6/30/2018 Arts Commission 2 6/30/2018 Commission for the Senior Community 3 6/30/2018 Commission on the Status of Women 2 6/30/2018 Convention and Visitors Bureau 3 6/30/2018 Disabilities Commission 3 6/30/2018 Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. 3 6/30/2018 Housing Commission 2 6/30/2018 Landmarks Commission 3 6/30/2018 Library Board 2 6/30/2018 Personnel Board 1 6/30/2019 Planning Commission 1 6/30/2018 Recreation & Parks Commission 2 6/30/2018 11 July 8, 2014 Social Services Commission 6/30/2018 13 -B: Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: There were no members of the public present to speak on the item. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to continue items 13 -A, 13 -B and 13 -C to the September 9, 2014 Council meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with all members present excepting Mayor Pro Tern O'Day. ARTS COMMISSION 13 -C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2015. There were no members of the public present to speak on the item. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to continue items 13 -A, 13 -B and 13 -C to the September 9, 2014 Council meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with all members present excepting Mayor Pro Tem O'Day. PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Nikohl Vende, Denise Baton, Art Casillas, and Jonathan Foster commented on various local issues. ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Sarah P. Gorman Pam O'Connor City Clerk Mayor 12 July 8, 2014