m-101414CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 14, 2014
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor O'Connor at 5:36 p.m., on
Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pam O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tern Terry O'Day
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Tony Vazquez
Councilmember Ted Winterer
Also Present: City Manager Rod Gould
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Sarah P. Gorman
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:36 p.m., with all
members present. Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSIONS Member of the public Denise Barton commented closed sessions.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:41p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 7:16 p.m., with all members present, to
report the following:
1 -A: Public Employee Evaluation:
Title of Employee: City Clerk
The City Attorney advised this matter was not heard.
1 -13: 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 with no reportable action
taken.
October 14, 2014
1 -C: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Redden et at. v. City of Santa Monica, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 545 191
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1 -D: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Devermont v. City of Santa Monica,
United States District Court Case No. CV 12 -6772 DDP (MRWx)
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1 -E: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation -
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) -1 case: 713 Ashland Avenue
The City Attorney advised this item is a matter arising from affordable
housing fees not paid by an owner /occupant of a rebuilt single family
house. The City Attorney recommended settlement in the amount of
approximately $24,000 in affordable housing fees, including $14,000 owed
in 2003 plus five percent annual compounded interest, and will pay
appropriate building permit renewal and inspection fees, and will pay
business license fees. In return, the City will waive the requirement that the
owner /occupant reapply for now - expired planning approvals, and will
allow the 2003 building code standards to apply, and will forgo balance on
affordable housing fees.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to approve Settlement No. 9977 (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
ABSENT: None
1 -F: Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation -
Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) —1 case
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The City Attorney advised that this item is a matter arising from the builder
of Downtown market rate housing not providing 15 two bedroom units
offsite affordable to very low income households. The City Attorney
recommended settlement with Prudential in the amount of $5,250,000,
which is $350,000 per unit.
Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, to approve Settlement No. 9978 (CCS), as recommended by the
City Attorney.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis,
Winterer, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1 -G: Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Negotiator: Donna Peter, Director of Human Resources
Bargaining Units: Municipal Employees Association (MEA)
California Teamsters Local 911 (Teamsters)
United Transportation Union (UTU)
Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1 -H: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to the Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Craig R. Miller et al. r. City of Santa
Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 492 621
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1 -I: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Neiv Cingular a Citp of Alameda, et al., Los
Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 462 270
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
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Member of the public Denise Barton commented on various Consent
Calendar items.
Motion by Councilmember Winterert seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day,
to approve the Consent Calendar items 3 -A through 3 -F, 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 Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES 3 -A: The minutes of September 23, 2014 City Council meeting, were
approved.
CHARNOCK WELL 3 -B: Operations, Maintenance, and Management Services (OMMS)
FIELD for the Charnock Well Field — recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute contractual services Agreement No. 9973
(CCS) with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $278,024
to provide operations, maintenance, and management services for the
Charnock Well Field for one year, with two additional one -year renewal
options for $278,024 per year for a total amount not to exceed $834,072
over a three -year period, with funding contingent upon Council budget
approval, was approved.
RESOURCE RECOVERY 3 -C: Professional Service Agreement for Phase II of the Resource
& RECYCLING RATE Recovery & Recycling (RRR) Rate Study — recommendation to authorize
STUDY the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional service Agreement
No. 9974 (CCS) with HF &H Consultants, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000 to conduct Phase II of the RRR rate study, with the cumulative
amount for phases I and 11 not exceeding $115,000, was approved.
SOFTWARE LICENSES 3 -D: Purchase of Microsoft Software Licenses — recommendation to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Professional Services
Agreement No. 9975 (CCS) with Insight Public Sector, for the purchase of
Microsoft software licenses, software license upgrades, and license tracking
services in an amount not to exceed $402,450 for one year, with four
additional one year renewal option(s) in the amount of $1,609,800 on the
same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $2,012,250 over
a five year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget
approval, was approved.
PUBLIC SAFETY 3 -E: Public Safety Software Maintenance and Support Agreement
SOFTWARE Modification — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a first modification to the Software Maintenance and Support
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Agreement #9087 -CCS, in the amount of $693,390 with Public Safety
Systems, Inc., to provide software maintenance and support for the public
safety dispatch, records management and mobile data systems, resulting in
a 10 year amended Software Maintenance and Support Agreement with a
new total amount not to exceed $1,217,945, with future year funding
contingent on Council budget approval, was approved.
MOBILE COMMAND 3 -17: Purchase of a Mobile Command Center for the Police
CENTER Department — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute contractual service Agreement No. 9976 (CCS) with LDV,
Inc., for the purchase of a Mobile Command Center in an amount not to
exceed $657,509, was approved.
ORDINANCES: 7 -A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2468 (CCS)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.56.050 TO ESTABLISH
MINIMUM OCCUPANCY STANDARDS FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS, "was presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ELECTRONIC SMOKING 7 -B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2469 (CCS)
DEVICES entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTERS 4.44 AND 4.45
OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ON SMOKING TO
REGULATE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES SIMILARLY TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS ", was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Winterer,
to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis,
Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING 7 -C: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2470 (CCS)
FEE entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 9.74 TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE
PROGRAM, THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMERCIAL
LINKAGE FEE, AND ESTABLISHING AN ADJUSTMENT AND
WAIVER PROVISION ", was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Winterer,
to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councihnembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: Councilmember McKeown
ABSENT: None
Councilmember McKeown stated that he voted no on this item because that
while he is a very strong advocate of affordable housing, the no vote
reflects the conviction that this fee is being set too low and letting those
who wish to develop commercial buildings in Santa Monica pay less than
their fair share, underfunding the residents' needs for affordable housing,
because the fee was set too low.
PARKS AND 7 -1): Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2471 (CCS)
RECREATION FEE entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 9.75 TO THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
PROGRAM, THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES, AND ESTABLISHING AN ADJUSTMENT AND
WAIVER PROVISION ", was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember McKeown,
to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Winterer, Holbrook, Davis,
Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HOUSING 7 -E: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding
DISCRIMINATION Disability to the List of Classes Protected Against Housing
Discrimination by Local Law, was presented.
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Members of the public Jerry Rubin and Neal Richman spoke generally in
favor of the recommended action.
Members of the public Denise Barton spoke generally in opposition to the
recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, 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 Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EMERGENCY ROOM 7 -17: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Restricting
WAITING AREAS Presence in Hospital Emergency Room Waiting Areas, was presented.
No members of the public spoke on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook,
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 Tem O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC PARKING 7 -G: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance adding Section
SPACES 4.08.810 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code Prohibiting Selling,
Leasing or Reserving for Compensation Public Spaces in the City, was
presented.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin, spoke generally in favor of the
recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Holbrook, Winterer,
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McKeown, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF 8 -A: Float -up discussion of Concept Plans for a proposed
ADMINISTRATIVE Development Agreement at 500 Broadway — recommendation to review
ITEMS: the applicant's Development Agreement proposal for a 7- story, 330,344
500 BROADWAY square foot mixed -use development project consisting of approximately
39,600 square feet of ground floor commercial area, 262 residential units,
and 577 parking spaces within a four -level subterranean parking garage and
provide direction regarding the appropriateness of the site development and
potential community benefits; and direct staff to initiate the Development
Agreement negotiation and review process between the City and DK
Broadway, LLC, was presented.
Members of the public Jason Kerwin, Mohamed Sharif, Natalya
Zernitskaya, Frank Gruber, Brian Derro, Michael Rolonis, Michael
Mastroianni, Jason Bohle, Carl Hansen, Michael Anthony Naddour, Jerry
Rubin, Maegan Pearson, Kathleen Rawson, Lou Moench, Susan McCarty,
Neal Richman, Ryan Holman, Carol Lemlein, Albin Gielicz, Judy Abdo,
Juan Matute, George Minardos, and Zoe Muntaner spoke generally in favor
of the recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to, an
affordable grocery store, open space, parking, curb cuts, local hiring,
affordable housing, availability of late hours for market, importance of a
grocery store, importance of the affordable housing meeting the needs of
the seniors and the disabled, market rate priority for first responders,
project floor area density, arts component, on site vs off site affordable
housing, traffic circulation and one way streets, parking unbundling, bike
showers, traffic electric circulators, and Downtown Specific Plan
compliance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez,
to adopt the staff recommendation. 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
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.
SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION No members of the public spoke on the item.
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On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Sabrina Fields. Ms. Fields was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
ANNUAL 13 -B: Annual Appointments to the following Boards and
APPOINTMENTS Commissions:
Boards /Commission
No.
of Term
Appts.
Ending
Architectural Review Board
2
6/30/2018
Arts Commission
2
6/30/2018
Commission for the Senior
3
6/30/2018
Community
Convention and Visitors Bureau
3
6/30/2018
Disabilities Commission
3
6/30/2018
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
3
6/30/2018
Landmarks Commission
3
6/30/2018
Library Board
2
6/30/2018
Planning Commission
1
6/30/2018
Recreation & Parks Commission
2
6/30/2018
Social Services Commission
2
6/30/2018
No members of the public spoke on the item.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 2 appointments to the
Architectural Review Board.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Margaret Griffin. Ms. Griffin was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Maegan Pearson. Ms. Pearson was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 2 appointments to the Arts
Commission.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Linda Jassim. Ms._Jassim was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Frederick Fiddmont. Mr. Fiddmont
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was appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all
members present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 3 appointments to the
Commission for the Senior Community.
Councilmember Whiterer nominated Paula Fern. Ms.- Fern was appointed
by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Elizabeth Wilson. Ms. Wilson was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Kathryn Keitzman. Ms. Keitzman was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 3 appointments to the
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Raphael Lunetta. Mr. Lunetta was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present. -
Councilmember McKeown nominated Rosemary Regalbuto. Ms.
Regalbuto was appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote,
with all members present.
One appointment was not made.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 3 appointments to the
Disabilities Commission.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Thomas Hill. Mr. Hill was appointed
by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Marielle Kriesel for the position
with the self - identified disability. Ms._Kriesel was appointed by
acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Neil McLean. Mr. McLean was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 3 appointments to the
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
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Councilmember Davis nominated Rob Rader. Mr. Rader was appointed by
acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
Councilmember Davis nominated Johannes Van Tilburg. Nh•. Van Tilburg
was appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all
members present.
Councilmember Davis nominated Juan Matute.
Councilmember McKeown nominated West Hooker.
Mr. Matute was appointed by the following vote:
Matute: Councilmembers Vazquez, Davis, Winterer,
Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
Hooker: Councilmembers Holbrook, McKeown
Councilmember McKeown changed his vote to Juan Matute.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 3 appointments to the
Landmarks Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Margaret Bach to be reappointed,
but in the local historian position. Ms. Bach was appointed by acclamation
with a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Nels Youngboro to the architectural
historian position.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Laura O'Neill to the position.
Ms. O'Neill was appointed to the architectural historian position by the
following vote:
O'Neill: Councilmembers Winterer, Holbrook, Davis, Vazquez,
Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
Youngboro: Councilmember McKeown
Mayor O'Connor nominated Nels Youngboro.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Dolores Sloan.
Ms. Sloan was appointed by the following vote:
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Sloan: Councihnembers McKeown, Holbrook, Winterer, Vazquez
Youngboro: Councilmember Davis, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day,
Mayor O'Connor
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the Library
Board.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Marc Morgenstern. Mr. Morgenstern
was appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all
members present.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Anne Pearson. Ms. Pearson was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the
Planning Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Jennifer Kennedy. Ms. Kennedy
was appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all
members present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 2 appointments to the
Recreation and Parks Commission.
Councilmember Davis nominated Kurt Schwengel. Mr. Schwengel was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated John Smith, Mr. Smith was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for 2 appointments to the
Social Services Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Pedro Fuentes. Mr. Fuentes was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Jacqueline Kalish. Ms. Kalish was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
ARTS COMMISSION 13 -C: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts
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Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2015, was presented.
No members of the public spoke on this item.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Winterer nominated Corin Kahn. Ms. Kahn was appointed
by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
COMMISSION FOR THE 13 -1): Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission
SENIOR COMMUNITY for the Senior Community for a term ending on June 30, 2015, was
presented.
No members of the public spoke on the item.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councitmember Winterer nominated Leigh Blumberg. Ms. Bromberg was
appointed by acclamation with a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
RECREATION AND 13 -E: Recommendation to accept Jenna Linnekens' resignation from
PARKS COMMISSION the Recreation and Parks Commission and authorize the City Clerk to
publish the vacancy, was presented.
No members of the public spoke on the item.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor, to accept the resignation with regrets.
The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
DISABILITIES 13 -F: Recommendation to accept Christopher Knauf s resignation
COMMISSION from the Disabilities Commission and authorize the City Clerk to
publish the vacancy, was presented.
No members of the public spoke on the item.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor to accept the resignation with regrets.
The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
BIG BLUE BUS 13 -G: Request of Mayor Pro Tem O'Day and Councilmember Davis
that staff agendize for a future council meeting a discussion of Big Blue
Bus advertising policy and that staff include in its report for the item
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possible policy modifications that would allow non - profit corporations
to advertise on the Big Blue Bus, was presented.
Members of the public Craig Miller and Zoe Muntaner, spoke generally in
favor of the recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, to
approve the recommendation with direction to staff bring back the item at
the earliest possible meeting.
The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, Robert Navarro, Art Casillas, Zoe
Muntaner (donated time by Joe Dean), Bobby Shriver, and Johnathan
Foster commented on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:25
p.m. in memory of Maynard Ostrow, John M. Bohn and John Sturges.
ATTEST:
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Sarah P. Gorman
City Cleric
APPROVED:
Pam O'Connor
Mayor
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LA WATERKEEPER 13 -G: Request of Mayor Pro Tern O'Day that the city take the LA
Waterkeeper "Dirty Car Pledge" to not wash its cars for 60 days to
help raise awareness about water conservation. This would apply to
city - operated vehicles. Staff would return to council with an
information item updating the city about number of vehicles and
public promotion and announcements.
Members of the public Liz Crosson and Conner Everts spoke generally in
favor of the recommended action.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to
approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by a unanimous
voice vote, with all members present excepting Councilmember Holbrook.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, Jean Boenish, Art Casillas, Zoe
Muntaner (donated time by Dhun May), Johnathan Foster commented on
various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:43
a.m. in memory of Jane Whiting.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Sarah P. Gorman Pam O'Connor
City Clerk Mayor
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