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m-011315CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2015 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor McKeown at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Kevin McKeown Mayor Pro Tern Tony Vazquez (arrived at 5:31 p.m.) Councilmember Gleam Davis Councilmember Sue Himmehich Councilmember Pam O'Connor (arrived at 5:39 p.m.) Councilmember Terry O'Day 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 5:30 p.m., with all members present excepting Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez and Councilmember O'Connor. Councilmember Himmelrich led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONTINUATION OF CALIFORNIA INCLINE Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to ITEM continue item 3 -G to the January 27, 2015 Council meeting at the request of staff. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with all members present excepting Councilmember O'Connor. CLOSED SESSIONS Members of the public Denise Barton commented on closed sessions. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:37 p.m., to consider arrived at 5:31 p. m. closed sessions and returned at 6:53 p.m., with all members present, to report the following: Councilmember O'Connor arrived at 5:39 p.m. Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to combine items 7 -C and item 8 -13. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote with all members present. 1 -A: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Sully- Miller Contracting, Inc., v. City of Santa Monica, Claim Case Number 1210031663 January 13, 2015 The City Attorney advised this matter relates to a dispute between the City and the contractor who performed paving on Lincoln Boulevard. The City Attorney recommended settlement in the amount of $45,000. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to approve Settlement No. 10018 (CCS), as recommended by the City Attorney. AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 -B: Conference with Labor Negotiator. City Negotiator: Donna Peter, Director of Human Resources Bargaining Units: United Transportation Union (UTU) The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1 -C: Conference with Real Property Negotiator Property: 1337/1345 7th St. City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Dir., Housing and Economic Dev. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Owner of Record: 1337 7"' Street LLC The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1 -D: Consideration of Interim City Manager Appointment The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1 -E: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): City of Santa Monica v. United States ofAmerica, et al., United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth District Case Number 14 -55583 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 2 January 13, 2015 1 -F: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Hartley et al. v. Santa Monica City Council, State of California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District Case Number B258 982 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1 -G: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Redden v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 545191 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. I -H: 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. 1 -L• Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Top Gun, Ltd v. Vector -U. S., Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 566 342 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1 -J: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) —ACLU challenge to noise ordinance The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1 -K: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Compliance with Federal Obligation by the City of Santa Monica - Federal Aviation Administration Docket No. 16 -14 -04 3 January 13, 2015 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1 -L: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2): 1 case 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. Member of the public Denise Barton commented on various Consent Calendar items. Per Council's vote previously in the meeting, Item 3 -G was continued to the January 27, 2015 meeting. At the request of Councilmember Himmelrich, Item 3 -I was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember O'Day, Item 3 -L was removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councihmember Winterer, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 3 -G, 3 -I and 3- L, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES 3 -A: The minutes for the December 16, 2014, City Council meeting, were approved. METRO CALL FOR 3 -B: Applications for 2015 Metro Call for Projects Grant Funds PROJECTS recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10853 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 2015 CALL FOR PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUCH GRANTS, IF AWARDED"; and, authorize the City Manager to execute all 4 January 13, 2015 necessary documents to apply for the grants and accept the grants, if awarded, including the commitment to expend required local match obligations in the total maximum amount of $4,426,501, and to include such grant funds and local match obligations in the City's future fiscal year Capital Improvement Program budgets, was approved. LEGAL SERVICES 3 -C: Agreements for Workers' Compensation Legal Defense Services — recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute five -year retainer Agreement Nos. 10018 (CCS) and 10010 (CCS) through 10012 (CCSwith the following law firms for workers' compensation legal defense services: Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain & Claffey; Armstrong and Sigel; Law Offices of Stacey Tokunaga; and, Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes; and, provide the City Manager with the flexibility to allocate work between the law firms based on their expertise in an amount not to exceed $4 million over the five -year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, was approved. SHORELINE CHANGE 3 -1): Execute Professional Services Agreements to Perform Climate MODELING Change Assessments and Shoreline Change Modeling— recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute sole source professional services Agreement No. 10013 (CCS) with ESA, in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for the assessment of impacts from climate change and storm water on area coastlines over a two year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional services Agreement No. 10014 (CCS) with TerraCosta, in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for shoreline change modeling based of area coastlines over a two year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, was approved. MEDICAL SUPPLIES 3 -E: Purchase of Medical Supplies — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to amend Purchase Order No 24035 with Bound Tree Medical, LLC., for the purchase and delivery of Fire Department medical supplies for an additional $80,000 in FY 2014 -15, resulting in a total purchase order amount with Bound Tree Medical, LLC. of $395,250, was approved. PORTABLE SOLAR 3 -F: Award Bid for Emergency Portable Solar Light Towers — LIGHT TOWERS recommendation to award Bid #6 to Solar Servicing Center, Incorporated, to provide emergency portable solar light towers to be used in disaster response and recovery operations; and, authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a purchase order to Solar Servicing Center, Incorporated, to provide eight (8) portable solar light towers at a cost of $22,841.50 per unit in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for FY 2014 -15, was approved. CROSSWALK STRIPING 3 -H: Crosswalk Striping Materials and Installation —recommendation 5 January 13, 2015 to Award Bid 44171 and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 10015 (CCS) with PCI, in an amount not to exceed $280,000 for crosswalk striping services in FY 2014 -15; and, approve a change order to purchase order #367308 in the amount of $22,310 with Flint Trading, Inc., for the purchase of pre - formed thermoplastic materials in FY2014 -15, resulting in a revised purchase order total not to exceed $215,310 over a three -year period, was approved. TRANSIT PASS 3 -J: Big Blue Bus Unlimited Ride Transit Pass Program with the PROGRAM University of California, Los Angeles — recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10016 (CCS) to renew the Big Blue Bus transit pass program (BruinGo!) with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) effective January 1, 2015 for a five -year term through June 30, 2020 at the rates and total payment ceilings noted in the "Negotiated Rates and Total Payment Ceilings" section of staff report, was approved. PROMENADE 3 -K: Award Bid for the Purchase and Full Service Maintenance MAINTENANCE Agreements for Three Tennant M30 Scrubber - Sweepers for Promenade Maintenance — recommendation to award Bid 44170 in the amount of $207,752 and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contractual services Agreement No. 10017 (CCS) with Tennant Company to provide full service maintenance of these vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $114,513 for one year, with two additional one -year renewal options in the amount of $229,026 on the same terms and conditions, for a total amount not to exceed $343,539 over a three -year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, was approved. SANTA MONICA 3 -M: Resolution No. 10855 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF COLLEGE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF SANTA MONICA COLLEGE'S PROPOSAL TO OFFER A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INTERACTION DESIGN ", was approved. CALIFORNIA INCLINE 3 -G: Award Construction Contract for the California Incline Bridge BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Replacement Project — recommendation to: 1) award Bid 4SP2059 and PROJECT authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for the California Incline Bridge Replacement Project to MCM Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,690,211; 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a seventh modification to Professional Services Agreement No. 7148 (CCS) in the amount not to exceed $300,000 with Wallace, Roberts & Todd, for Engineer of Record (technical support) services during the construction of the California Incline Bridge Replacement Project, resulting in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,767,202; 3) authorize any necessary change orders to complete additional work within budget authority; and 4) appropriate 6 January 13, 20 15 budget increases, was continued to the January 27, 2015 Council meeting. BBB MOTOR COACHES 3 -I: Passenger Barrier and Single Flip -Up Seat in BBB Motor Coaches - recommendation to award a purchase order to American Seating Inc., in an amount not to exceed $570,000 for the purchase and delivery of 174 single aisle- facing flip seats and 174 transit bus passenger barriers, was presented. Councilmember Himmelrich advised that she removed Item 3 -I to receive information from staff. Motion by Councilmember Himrnelrich, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None FEASIBILITY STUDY 3 -L: Resolution to Participate in Community Choice Aggregation Feasibility Study — recommendation to approve Resolution No. 10854 Councilmember O'Day was (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA MONICA CITY excused and left Council COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A Chambers at 7 :05 p.m. FEASIBILITY STUDY RELATED TO COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION ", was presented. Councilmember O'Day returned to Council Councilmember O'Day advised that he removed Item 3 -L to recuse himself Chambers at 7:06p. m. from the vote based on his company's involvement in other similar items, although his company is not involved in this item. He stated that he is not required to recuse himself, but is doing so in order to avoid the appearance of conflict. He exited from Council Chambers for the vote. Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to approve the recommended action, reading resolution by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: Councilmember O'Day ORDINANCES: 7 -A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2477 (CCS) SENATE BILL NO. 7 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF January 13, 2015 CHAPTER 7.28 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE ", was presented. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None TENANT HARASSMENT 7 -B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2478 (CCS) entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.56 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND EXTEND PROTECTIONS AGAINST TENANT HARASSMENT ", was presented. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None WATER 7 -C Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance modifying CONSERVATION Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.16 to enhance water conservation regulations, was combined with Item 8 -B. STAFF 8 -A: Commercial Fitness or Athletic Instruction, Classes or Camps ADMINISTRATIVE Permit Program Pilot Year Update and Discussion of Proposed ITEMS: Changes — recommendation that the City Council: Review and comment COMMERCIAL FITNESS on proposed administrative modifications to the Commercial Fitness or Athletic Instruction, Classes or Camps Pilot Permit Program; and adopt a Resolution Establishing Permit Fees and a Use Charge for Commercial Fitness or Athletic Instruction, Classes or Camps., was presented. Members of the public Angela Parker, Raisa Lilling and Mitchell Lachman spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to activating Reed Park, protection of babies in strollers from the sun, and fees. 8 January 13, 2015 Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich, to approve the staff recommendation exempting the fees proposed. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote in favor, with all members present. Staff direction was provided. City Manager Gould presented an alternative staff recommendation for fees; the recommendation would keep rates the same, but instruct staff to return as part of the two year budget with an impact fee for the cost of additional maintenance caused by the fitness trainers in the park and which a change to the beach permit ordinance to capture the circumstance addressed this evening. Motion by Mayor McKeown, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to approved the alternative staff recommendation to keep rates the same, but instruct staff to return as part of the two year budget with an impact fee for the cost of additional maintenance caused by the fitness trainers in the park and address a use charge for the beach water activity permits separately. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None WATER SHORTAGE 8 -B: Water Shortage Response Plan and Implementation — recommendation that the City Council: 1) review and comment on the policies and implementation of the Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP); 2) adopt Resolution No. 10857 (CCS) entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING A WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN AND REAFFIRMING AND RE- DECLARING A STAGE 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE'; 3) set a deadline of December 31, 2016 to achieve a 20% reduction in water use; 4) introduce for first reading the attached ordinance modifying the Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.16, Water Conservation, in order to effectively implement and enforce water conservation requirements (see Item 7 -C); 5) review and comment on proposed changes to the Green Building Ordinance and direct staff to return with an ordinance; and 6) authorize budget changes, was presented. Members of the public Jerry Rubin and Judy Abdo spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. 0 January 13, 2015 Members of the public Denise Barton, Tricia Crane, Stephen Youngerman, Zina Josephs, Christel Andersen, Art Casillas, People of California, Elan Glasser, Kathleen Rawson, Ann Thanawalla, Maya Amans, Andrew Hoyer, and Johnathan Foster spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to conservation, thresholds, and residential issues. Motion by Councihnember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to review and comment on the policies and implementation of the Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) and set a deadline of December 31, 2016 to achieve a 20% reduction in water use. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to adopt by Resolution the Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP), reading resolution by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and reaffirm and re- declare a Stage 2 Water Supply Shortage. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, to introduce for first reading the attached ordinance modifying Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.16, Water Conservation, in order to effectively implement and enforce water conservation requirements. Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis to amend the ordinance to indicate that the flow restrictor was installed and the possibility of a $10,000 civil penalty after exceeding the water usage allowance seven consecutive times. The motion was accepted as friendly by the maker and the seconder. Motion to amend by Councilmember Himmelrich to amend the ordinance to remove language from the ordinance regarding possible imprisomnent. The amendment was friendly to the maker and seconder. 10 January 13, 2015 The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to review and comment on proposed changes to the Green Building Ordinance and direct staff to return with an ordinance. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Winterer, to direct staff to look for ways during the budget process to direct penalty funds to conservation efforts. The motion was approved with a unanimous voice vote, with all members present. Motion by Councilmember Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY STAFFING 8 -C: As- Needed and Contract Staffing Review Report — REVIEW recommendation that the City Council: 1) review and provide direction on the attached As- Needed and Contract Staffing Review report and direct staff regarding prioritization of converting as- needed hours to permanent positions and a phased process to bring contracted services in- house; and, 2) adopt the recommended Policy Guiding Decisions to Hire Contracted or As- Needed Staff for Non - Professional Services, was presented. Members of the public Denise Barton, Marcy Winograd, Calvin Williams, Joshua Buckner, Welezgu Walter, Bill Herrera, Jerry Rubin, Shyolanda Montana, Javier Ybarra, Martha Sellers, Christopher Wohlers, Ali 11 January 13, 2015 COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS: CLEAN BEACHES & OCEAN PARCEL TAX CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Rahnoma- Galindo, Sara Rahnoma- Galindo, Pete Savino, Carlos Rubio (donated time by Aaron Meza), Beth Leder -Pack, Mario Fonda - Bondari, Jim Conn, Zoe Muntaner (donated time by Francisco Corondo), Ira Gottlieb, Marco Hernandez, Ed Moseley, Jorge Mejia spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to qualification of candidates from promotional lists and the civil service process. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to direct staff regarding prioritization of converting as- needed hours to permanent positions and a phased process to bring contracted services in- house, following the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to adopt the Policy Guiding Decisions to Hire Contracted or As- Needed Staff for Non - Professional Services, Attachment D to the report. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, Mayor McKeown NOES: None ABSENT: None 13 -A: Appointment to three annual vacancies on the Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee for terms ending on December 31, 2016. There were no members of the public present to speak on the item. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations. Councilmember Winterer nominated Grace Phillips. Ms. Phillips was voted by acclamation with a unanimous vote in her favor. Councilmember Winterer nominated Benjamin Kay. Mr. Kay was voted by acclamation with a unanimous vote in her favor. I 12 January 13, 2015 Councilmember Winterer nominated Peter Shellenbarger. Ivh•. Shellenbarger was voted by acclamation with a unanimous vote in her favor. URBAN FOREST TASK 13 -B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Urban Forest FORCE Task Force for a term ending on June 30, 2015. There were no members of the public present to speak on the item. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations. Councilmember Winterer nominated Robin Carmichael. Ms. Carmichael was voted by acclamation with a unanimous vote in her favor. ARTS COMMISSION 13 -C: Appointment to one vacancy on the Arts Commission for a full term ending on June 30, 2016. There were no members of the public present to speak on the item. On order of the Mayor, the item was continued to the January 27, 2015 Council meeting. PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Parvaneh Showrai, Denise Barton, Art Casillas, People of California, Zoe Muntaner, and Jonathan Foster (donated time by Hemy Alfred) commented on various local issues. ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. in memory of Barbara Fersted, Richard Bailey Wagnon, Bess Myerson and Raul Flores. ATTEST: APPROVED: Sarah P. Gorman Kevin McKeown City Clerk Mayor 13 January 13, 2015