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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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