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m-062414CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day at 5:31 p.m., on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pam O'Connor (arrived at 5:38 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tem Terry O'Day Councilmember Gleam Davis (arrived via teleconference at 5:35 p.m.) Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook Councilmember Kevin McKeown Councilmember Tony Vazquez Councilmember Ted Winterer (arrived at 6:00 p.m.) Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie City Clerk Sarah P. Gorman CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council convened at 5:31 p.m., with all members present excepting Mayor O'Connor, Councilmember Davis and Councilmember Winterer. Councilmember Vazquez led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSIONS Members of the public Daryl Bristol and Denise Barton commented on closed sessions. On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:35 p.m., to consider closed sessions and returned at 7:05 p.m., with all members present and Councilmember Davis teleconferencing from 555 Corporate Drive, Windsor, Connecticut, to report the following: 1 -A: 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 545 191 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. June 24, 2014 1 -B: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Vergara v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number SC 118 104 The City Attorney advised this litigation arose from a traffic accident where a person was struck by a City bus and her back was injured. The City Attorney recommended settlement in the amount of $600,000. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'DU, to approve Settlement No. 9926 (CCS), as recommended by the City Attorney. 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 ABSTAIN: None 1 -C: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2): 1 case — 402 Colorado The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. I -D: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) — 2 cases The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. 1 -E: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BS 147 678. The City Attorney advised this litigation is a CEQA challenge to the City's approval of the Hines project. The City Attorney recommended settlement with a dismissal where the Plaintiffs preserve the right to reinstate the action if another discretionary project were proposed for the same site. 2 June 24, 2014 Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to approve Settlement No. 9927 (CCS), as recommended by the City Attorney. 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 ABSTAIN: None 1 -F: Conference with Re Property: City Negotiator: Under Negotiation: Owner of Record: al Property Negotiator 1337/1345 7th St. Andy Agle, Dir., Housing 6& Economic Dev. Price & Terms 1337 7"' Street LLC The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and no reportable action was taken. 1 -G: 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. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. There were no members of the public present for comment on Consent Calendar items. At the request of Councilmember Vazquez, Item 3 -B was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of staff, Item 3 -D was removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 3 -13 and 3 -D, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: 3 June 24, 2014 AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES 3 -A: The minutes of June 10, 2014 City Council meeting, were approved. NATURAL GAS TANK 3 -C: Liquid Natural Gas /Compressed Natural Gas Tank REIMBURSEMENT Refurbishment and Repair Services on Transit Buses — recommendation to award Bid #4142 and execute Contract No. 9929 (CCS) to Agility Fuel Systems, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide bus Liquid Natural Gas /Compressed Natural Gas (LNG /CNG) tank refurbishment and repair services on transit buses, with two additional one -year renewal options in the amount of $800,000, for a total not to exceed $1,200,000 over a three -year period, with future year funding contingent on Council approval and budget adoption, was approved. RECYCLING BINS 3 -E: Purchase of Plastic Refuse/Recycling Bins for Multi- Vehicle Use — recommendation to award proposal #41114 to Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for FY 2014 -15 for the purchase of 3/4, 1 and 1 1/4 -yard plastic refuse /recycling bins, with two one -year options to renew at the same terms and conditions, for a total award amount not to exceed $300,000 over a three -year period, with future year funding contingent upon Council budget approval, was approved. ANIMAL CONTROL 3 -F: Bid Award for the Purchase of Four Ford CNG Transit VEHICLES Connect Animal Control Vehicles — recommendation to award Bid #4130 to South Bay Ford Lincoln, in an amount not to exceed $196,993 for the purchase and delivery of four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Ford Transit Connect vehicles for the Animal Control Unit, was approved. CNG AERIAL TRUCKS 3 -G: Bid Award for Purchase of Two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Aerial Trucks — recommendation to award Bid #4132 to Fritts Ford, in an amount not to exceed $323,831 for the purchase and delivery of two CNG - powered aerial trucks, was approved. CNG HONDA CIVIC 3 -11: Purchase of a Second Additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Honda Civic — recommendation to approve a change order to Purchase Order 373792 -OP in the amount of $27,433 with Scott Robinson Honda, for the purchase and delivery of a second additional CNG Honda Civic vehicle, resulting in an amended purchase order with a new total amount not to exceed $192,031, was approved. 4 June 24, 2014 WATER MAIN 3 -I: Award Construction Contract for FY13 114 Water Main REPLACEMENT Replacement Project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to PROJECT negotiate and execute Contract No. 9921 (CCS) with Environmental Assessment and Remediation Management, Inc. dba EAR Engineering, Construction and Support Services for the FY 2013 -14 Water Main Replacement Project in the an amount not to exceed $4,132,341; and authorize necessary changes, was approved. 401 BROADWAY 34: 401 Broadway Subsurface License Agreement — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute subsurface license Agreement No. 9922 (CCS) with 401 Broadway LLC for a term of 75 years for a portion of the public right -of -way at 401 Broadway, as required by the property's Development Review Permit 12 -006, was approved. SMPC FY 2014/15 WORK 3 -K: Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) FY 2014/15 Work Plan PLAN and Budget — recommendation that the City Council approve the Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) Work Plan and Budget for FY 2014/15, was approved. HOMELESS OUTREACH 3 -L: Joint Homeless Outreach Service Provider — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9923 (CCS) with The West Coast Care Foundation, Inc. for outreach services to homeless persons, in an amount not to exceed $239,786, with three additional one -year renewal options in the amount of $719,358, for a total amount not to exceed $959,144 over a 4 -year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, was approved. SENIOR CRIMINALIST 3 -M: Contract for Senior Criminalist — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute sole - source Contract No. 9924 (CCS) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, in an amount not to exceed $156,000.00, for the services of one Senior Criminalist to perform forensic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis and testing, to process crime scenes for DNA evidence, to provide associated courtroom testimony, and to train Santa Monica Police Department staff (Forensics Specialists and detectives) for a period of one year, was approved. DEVELOPMENT FEES 3 -N: Agreement with HR &A Advisors, Inc. to Provide Additional Services Regarding Financial Feasibility of Two Proposed New Development Fees— recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to a sole source Professional Services Agreement No. 9804(CCS) with HR &A Advisors, Inc., to conduct financial feasibility testing of two proposed new development fees, in the amount of $47,273, resulting in a two -year amended contract with a new total amount not to exceed $145,268 with future year funding contingent on Council approval and budget adoption, was approved. 5 June 24, 2014 ASSEMBLE' BILL 1532 3 -0: Support of California Assembly Bill 1532 — recommendation to support Assembly Bill 1532 to create penalties for non - injury hit — and -tun incidents in which a person has been struck, was approved. LOCAL COASTAL 3 -P: Application for a California Coastal Commission Local Coastal PROGRAM Program (LCP) Grant to Update the City's Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Develop an Implementation Plan for Certification — recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10814 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IS FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 AND THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM," was approved. TOWING SERVICES 3 -B: Towing Services for Transit Buses — recommendation to award Bid 94140 and execute Contract 9928 (CCS) with Tom John Towing, in an amount not to exceed $92,000 to provide transit bus and fire apparatus towing services, with two additional one -year renewal options in the amount of $184,000, for a total not to exceed $276,000 over a three -year period, with future year funding contingent on Council approval and budget adoption, was approved. Councilmember Vazquez advised that he removed item 3 -13 to ask questions regarding the towing service. Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, 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 MAP DIRECTORIES 3 -D: Contract Modification for Replacement of Five Additional Map Directories on the Third Street Promenade — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first change order to contract 9856 (CCS) with AD /S Companies in an amount not to exceed $132,750 for the fabrication and installation of five additional map cases on the Third Street Promenade between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, resulting in an amended contract with a new total amount not to exceed $229,561, was approved. Staff advised that they requested the item be removed from the consent calendar to request that Council extend the contract through June 30, 2015. 6 June 24, 2014 Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O,Day, to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Coimcilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES: 7 -A: Introduction for first reading of an ordinance to amend Interim INTERIM Ordinance No. 2455 (CCS), which sets forth interim development DEVELOPMENT standards and procedures pending implementation of the Land Use STANDARDS and Circulation Element (LUCE) through adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance, to authorize certain (i) exercise facilities in the LUCE Downtown District and (ii) ground level outdoor dining areas along the Main Street LUCE Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed -Use Boulevard Low Districts. Interim Ordinance No. 2455 (CCS) is in effect until December 31, 2014, was presented. Members of the public Ramon Castillon, Scott Sunonfeld, Carl Hansen, Kevin Kozal, and Joe Pipersky, spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Joe Pipersky and Gary Gordon spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. 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 Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to provide staff direction regarding restaurant use on Main Street. 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 June 24, 2014 Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to provide staff direction to consider what might be done to protect the Pico and mid -city area and determine what the boundaries of the affected area would be and what actions to take in another amendment to the interim zoning ordinance to effect protection for the existing affordable occupied housing stock. 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 Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to provide staff direction regarding displays on private property. 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 WASTEWATER 7 -B: Introduction for first reading of an ordinance amending Santa CONTROL Monica Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 updating industrial wastewater control regulations, was presented. There were no members of the public present for public comment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, 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 FEE WAIVERS FOR 7 -C: Introduction for first reading of an ordinance amending Santa SEISMIC Monica Municipal Code Section 8.60.060 to eliminate plan check and RETROFITTING permit fee waivers for seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings, was presented. There were no members of the public present for public comment. June 24, 2014 Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Mayor O'Connor, 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 STAFF 8 -A: Proposed City Council Initiative That Would Empower Voters ADMINISTRATIVE to Decide Future of Santa Monica Airport and Meanwhile Preserve the ITEMS: City's Ability to Manage The Airport and Mitigate Its Impacts While SANTA MONICA Airport's Future Is Decided - Staff recommends that the City Council AIRPORT direct preparation of the resolutions necessary to place an initiative on the November ballot that would empower the voters to decide the future of the Santa Monica Airport ( "Airport") and in the meantime preserve the City's authority to manage the Airport and mitigate its adverse impacts, was presented. Members of the public Frank Gruber and Christine Hardin, spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Denise Barton, Zina Josephs, David Klass, Jacquie Jordan, Jim Redden (donated time by Lois Banner), Peter Donald, Jonathan Stein (donated time by Linda Hong Sun), John Laslete, Michael Brodsky, Andrew Hoyer, and Cathy Larson spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to conflicting Charter amendments, freezing of the status quo, airport leasing guidelines, retroactivity, and rents. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to provide staff direction. 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 ELECTRONIC SMOKING 8 -B: Report and Recommendation that Council Amend the City's DEVICES Smoking Ordinance to Regulate Electronic Smoking Devices the Same as Traditional Cigarettes — recommendation to direct staff to prepare an Ordinance for first reading which would include electronic smoking 9 June 24, 2014 Councilmember McKeown devices within the definition of "smoke" and "smoking" for purposes of the was excused at 10:10 p.m. City's smoking laws, was presented. Councilmember McKeown Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Esther Schiller, Barbara Bronie, Violet returned at 10:15 p.m. J. Ruiz, Beth Miller, and Jim Levesque spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Erin M. Belcher, Joseph Harrrington, Due Blassingame, Adam Wright, Griffin Pujol, Sasha Zohuru, Omar Abaza, Jay Oki, Ashraf Spahi, Justin Renken, Christian Villeneuve, Phil Daman (donated time by Mark Burton), Seif Asear, Anthony J. Miranda, Celina Tompkins, Joey Mariano, Jeff Freeman, and People of California spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to regulation of e- cigarettes, vapor bars, and regulations in other jurisdictions. Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to hear a late submitted speaker card. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember McKeown Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, to approve the staff recommendation and also permit grandparenting in of stores that currently exist, noting that vaping in the stores in permitted, requiring appropriate ventilation of those stores, evaluating proximity to schools and similar uses, and receiving an evaluation of the proliferation issue. 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 Staff direction was provided. REPORT ON MEETING Pursuant to State law, City Clerk Sarah Gorman announced respectively COMPENSATION that Council will receive $50 for meeting as the Housing Authority and $50 for meeting as the Parking Authority. 10 June 24, 2014 PUBLIC HEARINGS: On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a special joint SPECIAL JOINT meeting with the Housing Authority and Parking Authority, with all MEETING members present. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9 -A: Adoption of the Second Year of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 -15 2013 -15 BIENNIAL Biennial Budget, Adoption of the First Year and Approval of the BUDGET Second Year of the FY 2014 -16 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget, and Approval of FY 2013 -14 Year -End Budget Changes — recommendation that the City Council, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority adopt Resolution No. 10815 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE SECOND YEAR (FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15) OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 -15 BIENNIAL BUDGET AND ADOPTING ITS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 AND APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 -16'; adopt Resolution No. 89 (HAS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE SECOND YEAR (FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15) OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 -15 BIENNIAL BUDGET AND ADOPTING ITS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 AND APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 -16'; adopt Resolution No. 254 (PAS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE SECOND YEAR (FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15) OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 -15 BIENNIAL BUDGET AND ADOPTING ITS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 AND APPROVING ITS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 -16'; and approve certain changes to the FY 2013 -14 Revised Budget, as listed in Attachment B2. Staff also recommends that the City Council: adopt Resolution No. 10816 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING PORTIONS OF THE CITY'S SCHEDULE OF VARIOUS PERMIT AND USER FEES IN THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC WORKS, POLICE, FIRE, RECORDS AND ELECTION SERVICES, FINANCE, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES, AND LIBRARY DEPARTMENTS "; adopt Resolution No. 10817 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING FORTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICPAL CODE, SETTING CIVIL PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS AND FOR THE LATE PAYMENT OF PENALTIES, AND SETTING FINES FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSES TO EXCESSIVE FALSE FIRE ALARMS'; adopt Resolution No. 10818 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW 11 June 24, 2014 CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE, ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN, AIRPORT OPERATIONS ANALYST, AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER, ASSOCIATE PLANNER, BROADBAND PROGRAM MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUPERVISOR, CROSSING GUARD, EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR TO THE CITY MANAGER, FACILITIES ATTENDANT, FARMERS' MARKET ATTENDANT, LABORER TRAINEE, LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST - PERMITTING SYSTEMS, LIBRARY PAGE, MOTOR COACH OPERATOR TRAINEE, MOTOR COACH OPERATOR (LATERAL TRANSFER), POLICE CADET, PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST - INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PRINCIPAL NETWORK ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL PLANNER, RECYCLING ASSISTANT, SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST - LIBRARY FISCAL SERVICES COORDINATOR, SENIOR PLANNER, SENIOR TRANSIT MAINTENANCE WORKER, SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ANALYST - PERMITTING SYSTEMS, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATOR, TRADES INTERN, TRANSIT FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, URBAN FOREST SUPERVISOR, VENUE SERVICES ASSISTANT, VIDEO INTERN, AND VIDEO TECHNICIAN I'; adopt Resolution No. 10819 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15'; approve the Proposed FY 2014 -15 Human Services Grants Program (HSGP), incorporating the proposed Fiscal Year 2014 -15 funding levels (Attachment GI); approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 -15 Organizational Support Program (OSP) Grants for Arts and Culture Nonprofits, incorporating the proposed funding levels (Attachment G2); authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 9925 (CCS) with Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau, a California- based company, in an amount not to exceed $377,195 to administer a one- year shuttle program with four additional one -year grants in the amount of $272,000, for a total amount not to exceed $649,195 over a five -year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; accept Federal Supportive Housing Program (SHP) Renewal Grant funds, now known as Continuum of Care (CoC) funds, from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in the amount of $389,215 for Coordinated Case Management; accept Federal Supportive Housing Program (SHP) Renewal Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $446,822 for the Serial Inebriate Program; authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $398,064 from CalRecycle for a program to improve illegal dumping response time and maintain clean alleys; allocate $190,000 of Council discretionary funds to the Pico Youth and Family Center (PYFC) and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a one year 12 June 24, 2014 contract with the PYFC, a California non - profit corporation, for the operation of a drop -in and referral center; and allocate $92,688 of Council discretionary funds to Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a one -year contract with HTA, a California non -profit corporation, to provide assessment and employment assistance to 50 program participants, was presented. Members of the public Jerry Rubin and Melanie Luthern spoke generally in favor of the recommended action, Members of the public Denise Barton, Nikohl Vandel, Laura Ceballos, Clinton Clad- Johnson, Monica Ramos, Esteban Ramos, Liliana Ramos, Manuel Bravo,Marcus Tappan, Alyssa Cornejo, Eduardo Martinez, Jazmine Nieto, Marcos Santana, Aouro Santos, Ian Glover, Maria Loya, Ruben Pacheco, Martin Salinas, Silvia Salinas, Laura Wilson, Jessie Morales, Dhruva Aliman, Ronald Frost, Denise Neal, Cheryl Rich, Adina Forman, and Diana M spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to hear a late submitted speaker card. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Council/Authority Members Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor /Chair Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor /Chair O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to funding of the Pico Youth & Family Center and use of the Council contingency funds. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor O'Connor, to approve the budget as recommended with the council discretionary contingency funds for the Pico Youth and Family Center for $190,000, the Hospitality Training Academy for $92,688, the Safe Routes to Schools for $67,771, adding to the Council workplan to include a review of trees on private property, review of multi modal parking downtown, low income resident parking, and review of situations with properties that have been subject to the Ellis Act. 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 13 June 24, 2014 Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to adopt a Resolution of the City Council, Housing Authority and Parking Authority of the City of Santa Monica adopting the second year of the Fiscal Year 2013 -15 Biennial Budget and adopting the first year and approving the second year of the Fiscal Year 2014 -16 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget at Attachment Al, as amended by Attachment B 1. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Council/Authority Members McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez, Mayor /Chair Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor /Chair O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, for the City Council, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority to approve certain changes to the FY 2013 -14 Revised Budget, as listed in Attachment B2. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Council /Authority Members Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor /Chair Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor /Chair O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, to adopt to a Resolution of the City of Santa Monica revising portions of the City's schedule of various permit and user fees in the Planning and Community Development, Public Works, Police, Fire, Records and Election Services, Finance, Community and Cultural Services, and Library departments (Attachment D1). 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 Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, to adopt a Resolution of the City of Santa Monica setting forth the administrative citation schedule of fines for certain violations of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, setting civil penalties for parking violations and for the late payment of penalties, and setting fines for Police and Fire Department responses to excessive false fire alarms (Attachment D3). The motion was approved by the following vote: 14 June 24, 2014 AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to motion to adopt a Resolution of the City of Santa Monica establishing new classifications and adopting salary rates for various positions detailed in Attachment El, and approve the position and classification changes detailed in Attachment E2; and adopt a Resolution of the City of Santa Monica establishing the Gann appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2014 -15 (Attachment F). 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 Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, to approve the Proposed FY 2014 -15 Human Services Grants Program (HSGP), incorporating the proposed Fiscal Year 2014 -15 funding levels (Attachment GI); and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 -15 Organizational Support Program (OSP) Grants for Arts and Culture Nonprofits, incorporating the proposed funding levels (Attachment G2). 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 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau, a California -based company, in an amount not to exceed $377,195 to administer a one -year shuttle program with four additional one -year grants in the amount of $272,000, for a total amount not to exceed $649,195 over a five -year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. 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 15 June 24, 2014 Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to accept Federal Supportive Housing Program (SHP) Renewal Grant funds, now known as Continuum of Care (CoC) funds, from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in the amount of $389,215 for Coordinated Case Management; Federal Supportive Housing Program (SHP) Renewal Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $446,822 for the Serial Inebriate Program; and a grant awarded in the amount of $398,064 from CalRecycle for a program to improve illegal dumping response time and maintain clean alleys. 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 Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, to allocate $190,000 of Council discretionary funds to the Pico Youth and Family Center (PYFC) and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a one -year contract with the PYFC, a California non- profit corporation, for the operation of a drop -in and referral center. 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 Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to allocate $92,688 of Council discretionary funds to Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a one -year contract with HTA, a California non - profit corporation, to provide assessment and employment assistance to 50 program participants. 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 ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor, the special joint meeting with Housing Authority, SPECIAL JOINT MTG. and the Parking Authority was adjourned at 12:09 a.m., and the regular City Council meeting was reconvened, with all members present. COUNCILMEMBER 13 -A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services DISCUSSION ITEMS: Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2016, was presented. 16 June 24, 2014 SOCIAL SERVICES There were no members of the public present for public comment. COMMISSION On order of the Mayor, the item was continued to a later meeting. AB1839 13 -B: Request of Councilmember McKeown that the Council support AB1839 (Gatto), which will establish competitive state tax credit incentives to retain film and television jobs in California, in keeping with the principles of Santa Monica's adopted Creative Capital policy; and authorize City staff to convey our support to our City lobbyist, state legislators, and the Governor, was presented. There were no members of the public present for public comment. Motion by Councilmember McKeown to approve the requested action. Motion to amend by Mayor O'Connor to add to the support that the credits minimally meet New York's credits. The motion was friendly to the maker. 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 OCEAN AVENUE 13 -C: Request of Councilmembers McKeown and Vazquez that the Council direct staff to draft a possible ballot measure requiring that any development along Ocean Avenue exceeding existing zoning shall require approval by the voters of the City of Santa Monica, and return said draft to the Council on July 8th for consideration, was presented. Members of the public Kevin Glick, Avery Auer, and Ellen Brennan spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Melanie Luthern, Taffy Patton, Andrew Hoyer, and Laura Wilson spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Motion by Councilmember McKeown to adopt the requested action. The motion failed for lack of a second. PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Donal O'Sullivan, Denise Barton, Ail Casillas, May Dhun, Tim Martin, and Johnathan Foster commented on various local issues. 17 June 24, 2014 ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:50 a.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Sarah P. Gorman Pam O'Connor City Clerk Mayor 18 June 24, 2014