m072815CI'T'Y OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 28, 2015
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor McKeown at 5:32 p.m., on
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Kevin McKeown
Mayor Pro Tem Tony Vazquez
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Sue Himmelrich
Councilmember Pam O' Connor (arrived at 5:50 p.m.)
Councilmember Ted Winterer
Absent: Councilmember Terry O'Day
Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Cleric Sarah P. Gorman
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:32 p.m., with
Councilmembers O'Connor and O'Day absent. Councilmember
Himmelrich led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
WITHDRAWAL OF Mayor McKeown stated that staff had requested that Item 3-T be pulled
ITEM 3-T from the agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to withdraw this item from the agenda. The motion was
approved by unanimous voice vote with all members present, excepting
Councilmembers O'Connor and O'Day.
CLOSED SESSIONS Members of the public Denise Barton commented on closed sessions.
Councilinember O'Connor On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:35p.m., to consider
arrived at 5:50 p. in. closed sessions and returned at 6:48 p.m., with Councilmember O'Day
absent, to report the following:
1-A: Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Negotiator: Donna C. Peter, Director of Human Resources
Bargaining Units: California Teamsters Local 911 (Teamsters)
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The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1-B: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956(d)(1): City of Santa Monicay. United States ofAmerica, et
aLUSCA — 9t" Circuit Case No. 14-55583 (USDC Case No. CV 13-
8046 -HW)
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1-C: Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation —
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956(d)(1): In the Matter of Compliance With Federal
Obligations By the City of Santa Monica, California, FAA Docket No.
16-14-04
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1-D: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) —1 case: 423-429 Ocean Avenue
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
SPECIAL AGENDA 2-A: Team Marine Commendation for Cigarette Pollution and
ITEMS: Mitigation in Santa Monica, CA, was presented by the Mayor.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings (identified as Donald Trump) spoke
in support of the Commendation.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Denise Barton, People of California, Stephen Li
(donated time by Jorgen Rodriguez), and Christine Lien commented on
various Consent Calendar items.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Item 3-0 was removed from
the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Himmelrich, Item 3-0 was removed from
the Consent Calendar.
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City Clerk Gorman announced that a typographical error had been
corrected in Item 3-S. She stated that under "Significant Negotiated
Changes," the fifth item on page 3 should state "One additional non-
cashable leave day effective January 2016" and not "July."
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 3-G, 3-0, and
3-T, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES; Councilmembers Davis, Himinelrich, Winterer, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
MINUTES 3-A: Approval of minutes for the June 9 and 23, 2015, and July 14,
2015 City Council meetings, were approved.
TRANMISSION AND 3-13: Award Bid for Allison Transmission and Detroit Diesel Engine
DIESEL ENGINE PARTS Parts — recommendation to award Bid 44203 to Valley Power Systems,
Inc., for the purchase and delivery of Allison transmission and Detroit
Diesel engine parts; authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a
purchase order to Valley Power Systems, Inc., for the purchase and
delivery of Allison transmission and Detroit Diesel engine parts in an
amount not to exceed $190,000 for one year, with two additional one-year
renewal options to extend with 4% increase on Allison and 6% increase on
Detroit Diesel, under the same terms and conditions for a total amount not
to exceed $570,000 over a three-year period with future year funding
contingent on Council budget approval, was approved.
BACKGROUND CHECKS 3-C: Resolution Authorizing City to Access Local, State and Federal
Level Criminal Offender Record Information for Purposes of
Employment, Volunteer and Contractor Background Checks —
recomrnendation to adopt Resolution No. 10898 (CCS), entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO
ACCESS LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL SUMMARY
CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT
APPLICANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS", was adopted.
2015 FEDERAL, 3-D: Federal Legislative Agenda -- recommendation that the City
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Council approve the 2015 Federal Legislative Agenda which lists the City's
historic and emerging legislative priorities and associated advocacy
strategies, was approved.
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BI -ANNUAL CITYWIDE 3-E: Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Simon Strategic
RESIDENT SURVEYS Research to conduct Bi -Annual Citywide Resident Satisfaction Surveys
— recommendation that the City Council: Award RFP #16 to Goodwin
Simon Strategic Research, to provide professional services in the field of
public opinion polling/research consulting to conduct the City's Bi -Annual
Citywide Resident Satisfaction Survey; Authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Professional Service Agreement No. 10141 (CCS), in
an amount not to exceed $38,250 for one bi-annual resident survey, with
one -additional renewal option in the amount of $45,150, for a total amount
not to exceed $83,400 to conduct two bi-annual resident surveys over a
four-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget
approval, and authorize budget changes, was approved.
REJECT BUS 3-F: Reject Bid No. 4193 to provide Bus Advertising Installation
ADVERTISING Services for the Big Bine Bus recommendation that that the City
INSTALLATION BID Council: Reject all bids for Bid #4193 (Bus Advertising Installation
Service); Direct staff to reissue a bid in order to obtain the best bidder for
Bus Advertising Installation Service; and, authorize staff to execute interim
contractual service Agreement No. 10142 (CCS) with J. Perez Associates,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $85,680 for six months (July 1, 2015 --
December 31, 2015), was approved.
PIER DECKBOARD 3 -II: Contract Award for Pier Deckboard Replacement and Nail
REPLACEMENT AND Patrol Services --- recommendation to: 1) Award Bid #4194 to Schock
NAIL PATROL Contracting Corporation, for deckboard replacement services; and John S.
SERVICES Meek Company, for nail patrol services at the Santa Monica Pier; and
establish a pre -qualified list comprised of John S. Meek Company and
Schock Contracting Corporation to perform related repairs to the Pier deck
and wooden structure; 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute contractual services agreements No. 10143 (CCS) with John S.
Meek Company in an amount not to exceed $280,000 for three years; and
Agreement No. 10144 (CCS), with Schock Contracting Corporation in an
amount not to exceed $370,000 for three years, with fixture year funding
contingent on Council budget approval. The recommended action is
consistent with the Council -approved Policy for Hiring Contracted or As -
needed Staff for Non-professional Services, was approved.
PLUMBING SUPPLIES 3-1: Bid Award for Plumbing Supplies ---- recommendation to Award
Bid #4198 to Ferguson Enterprises and Hirsch Pipe & Supply, for the
purchase of plumbing supplies; authorize the Purchasing Services Manager
to issue purchase orders for plumbing supplies with Ferguson Enterprises
in the amount not to exceed $175,000 for one year, with two additional
one-year options to extend with a 5% increase each year for a total not to
exceed $551,688 over three years; and Hirsch Pipe & Supply in the
amount not to exceed $75,000 for one year, with two additional one-year
renewal options for a total not to exceed $236,438 over three years, with
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future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, was approved.
CITY YARDS CONCEPT 3-J: Professional Services Agreement for Concept Design and
DESIGN AND Feasibility Analysis for the City Yards Stage I -- recommendation to
FEASIBILITY STUDY Award Bid SP -#2396 to Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, for
concept design, cost estimation services, and feasibility analysis for the
City Yards Stage I; authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
Professional Services Agreement No. 10145 (CCS), in an amount not to
exceed $387,200. This agreement would be the first of three phases in the
design -build delivery method, with the final phases being executed under a
design -build contract and contingent upon future Council approval, and
authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary
modifications to complete the work within budget authority, was approved.
HVAC CONTRACTOR 3-K: Contractual Service Agreement for HVAC Contractor Services
SERVICES recommendation to authorize the City Manager to exercise the first year
renewal option of Bid #4161 for HVAC contractor services and negotiate
and execute a contractual service agreements with two pre -qualified
contractors: West Coast Air Conditioning — Contract No. 10146 (CCS) and
L.E.C. Service Inc. — Contract No. 10147 (CCS), in a cumulative amount
not to exceed $200,000 for one year, with one additional one-year renewal
option in the amount of $200,000, on the same terms and conditions for
West Coast Air Conditioning and with a 3.5% increase for L.E.C. Service
Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $480,000 over a three-year period,
with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval, was
approved.
ELETRICAL VEHICLE 3-L: Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (E VSE) Program Grant —
SUPPLY EQUIPMENT recommendation to authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award in
the amount of $55,000 from the South Coast Air Quality Management
District for the purchase of Level 2 or DC fast charging Electrical Vehicle
Supply Equipment and to accept all grant renewals, and authorize budget
changes, was approved.
PARKING STRUCTURES 3-M: Award Professional Services Agreement for the Parking
ASSESSMENT AND Structure Condition Assessment, Testing, Analysis and Repair Services
REPAIR SERVICES for Parking Structures 2, 4, 5, 9 and 14 — recommendation to Award
RFP# SP2373 to Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc., to conduct
engineering assessment, testing, analysis and repair plan for Parking
Structures 2, 4, 5, 9 and 10; authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Professional Services Agreement No. 10148 (CCS), in an amount
not to exceed $156,000; and, authorize any necessary changes to complete
additional work within contract authority, was approved.
COLORADO 3-N: Professional Services Agreement Modification for Public
ESPLANADE Outreach Services related to the Colorado Esplanade Project —
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recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
Professional Services Agreement #10149 (CCS) in an amount not to exceed
$65,000 with Celtis Ventures LLC, for public outreach services related to
the Colorado Esplanade project, resulting in two-year amended agreement
with a new total amount not to exceed $144,920, was approved.
TRANSPORTATION 3-P: Acceptance of two grants awarded by Caltrans' Active
GRANTS Transportation Program and one grant awarded by Metro's Open
Streets Grant Program recommendation that the City Council: 1)
Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of
$600,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Active Transportation Program for the 4th Street Walking/Biking Upgrades
for Expo, Downtown, and Civic Center, and to accept all grant renewals; 2)
Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of
$450,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Active Transportation Program for the Santa Monica Safe Routes to School
Program, and to accept all grant renewals; 3) Authorize the City Manager
to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $200,000 from the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Open Streets Grants Program for the
Santa Monica Expo Open Streets Project, and accept all grant renewals;
and, authorize budget changes, was approved.
FIRE STATION 3-Q: Modification to Contract for Fire Station Alerting System
ALERTING SYSTEM Maintenance — recommendation Authorize the City Manager to negotiate
MAINTENANCE and execute a third modification to Agreement #9130 in the amount of
$72,180 with Advanced Electronics, Inc., for maintenance and support of
Fire's Zetron Station Alerting System, resulting in an eleven -year amended
agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $317,785, with future
year funding contingent on Council budget approval, and authorize any
changes within contract authority, was approved.
CANCELLATION OF 3-R: Cancellation of August 11 and September 22, 2015 City Council
COUNCIL MEETINGS meetings — recommendation that the City Council vote to cancel the
regular meetings scheduled for August 11, 2015, due to lack of a quorum,
and September 22, 2015, due to the Yom Kippur holiday. Staff also
recommends replacing the September 22 meeting with a special meeting at
5:30 p.m. on September 29, 2015 in City Hall, was approved.
ADOPT 3-S: Adopt Resolution No. 10899 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION
MEMORANDUMS OF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
UNDERSTANDING ACCEPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PUBLIC
ATTORNEY'S UNION, THE PUBLIC ATTORNEY'S LEGAL
SUPPORT STAFF UNION, AND THE SUPERVISORY TEAM
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ASSOCIATED, AND A REVISED EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN AND A
CONFIDENTIAL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES PAY PLAN",
was adopted as amended.
BBB STANDARD AND 3-T: Big Blue Bus Title VI Service Standards and Policies for
POLICIES Conducting Service/Fare Equity Analyses — recommendation to approve
the proposed Big Blue Bus Title VI Standards and Policies, and proposed
update to the previously adopted Big Blue Bus Service, Design,
Performance, and Evaluation Guidelines, was pulled at the request of staff.
FIRE ASSISTANCE TO 3-U: Resolution Authorizing Fire Department Personnel To Be
STATE AND FEDERAL Compensated Portal-to-portal for Providing Local Government Fire
AGENCIES Assistance to the State of California and Federal Fire Agencies —
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10900 (CCS) entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING OVERTIME AND PORTAL-TO-PORTAL
PAY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES RESPONDING AWAY
FROM THEIR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION WHILE ASSIGNED TO
MUTUAL AID EMERGENCY INCIDENTS", was adopted.
HOMELAND SECURITY 3-V: Acceptance of 2014 State Homeland Security Grant Program —
GRANT recommendation to authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award in
the amount of $132,252 from the 2014 State Homeland Security Grant
Program Funds (SHSGP) to purchase equipment that supports regional
homeland security goals, and authorize budget changes, was approved.
SOFTWARE LICENSING 3-W: Modification of Contract for Software Licensing and Software
AND MODIFICATION Modification Services to the NorthStar Billing System —
SERVICES recommendation authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
first modification to agreement #9649 (CCS) in the amount of $88,611 with
Harris Computer Corporation, to provide software licensing and software
modification services for the City's NorthStar billing system, resulting in a
5 year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed
$379,541, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval,
was approved.
ELECTRICAL AND 3-G: Bid Award for Electrical and Street Lighting Supplies
STREET LIGHTING recommendation to: Award Bid #4195 to One Source Distributors and
SUPPLIES Royal Wholesale Electric, for the purchase of electrical and street lighting
supplies; and authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue purchase
orders for electrical and street lighting supplies with One Source
Distributors in an amount not to exceed $225,000 for one year, with two
additional one-year renewal options to extend with 2% to 10% increases
depending on product brand, for a total not to exceed $744,750 over three
years; and Royal Wholesale Electric in an amount not to exceed $125,000
for one year, with two additional one-year renewal options to extend with
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a 2.25% increase each year for a total not to exceed $383,502 over three
years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval,
was presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez advised that he removed the item to obtain
information.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
Davis, to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
4TH STREET 3-0: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for design for
PEDESTRIAN AND BIDE the 0' Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements — recommendation to
IMPROVEMENTS authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Professional Services
Agreement No. 10150 (CCS) in the amount of $25,001 with Selbert
Perkins Design, for design consulting services for the 4th Street Pedestrian
and Bike Improvements and extending the Colorado Esplanade. This will
result in a one-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to
exceed $105,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget
approval, was presented.
Councilmember Hirrunelrich advised that she removed the item to obtain
information.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Vazquez, to approve the staff recormnendation. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
ADMIN. PROCEEDINGS: 6-A: Appeal of Landmarks Commission Decision to Designate the
APPEAL 2002-08 21ST Mid -Century Modern Multi -family Residential Buildings at 2002-08
LANDMARK DECISION 21st Street as Structures of Merit — recommendation that the City
Council deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Landmarks
Commission to designate the subject buildings at 2002-08 215' Street as
Structures of Merit based upon their age and the rarity of their architectural
style and on-site configuration as specified in designation criteria SMMC
9.36.080(b)(1), was presented.
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The City Council made ex parte communication disclosures.
The Council made the following ex parte communication disclosures:
Mayor McKeown disclosed that he received written communications that
were sent to the entire Council, had visited the property in the past but not
after the appeal was filed, and had not had phone calls or in person
meetings about the matter.
Councilmember Himmelrich disclosed that she was on the Planning
Commission when that body referred the item to the Landmarks
Commission. She also disclosed that she has walked the property and
spoken with persons with adjoining properties. She also disclosed that she
had only received written communications on the matter, that were sent to
the entire Council.
Councilmember Davis disclosed that she received the same emails other
Councilmembers received. She also disclosed that she received a request
for an in person meeting but declined the request, so she has not had
individual conversations about the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez disclosed that he drove by the property but did
not meet with persons or walk through the property.
Councilmember O'Conr or disclosed that she read the report and read the
emails.
Councilmember Winterer disclosed that he received the same emails. He
also disclosed that he walked the property when it was the subject of
Landmarks Commission act. He also disclosed that he, along with the rest
of Council, received an addendum to the appeal, and he replied to the
sender to send the item to the Clerk for the public record.
Diane Miller and Robert Chattel spoke on behalf of the appellant.
Members of the public Margaret Bach, Ruthann Lehrer, Leslie Lambert
Hootan Solenlanzadeh, Roger Genser, Jerry Rubin, Peter Tigler, Scott
Kelso, Ellen Breinzan, Genise Schnitman and George George spoke in
favor of the staff recommendation.
Member of the public Wes Alderson spoke in opposition to the staff
recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to adopt the staff recommendation by denying the appeal and upholding the
decision of the Landmarks Commission. The motion was approved by the
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following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: Councilmember O'Connor
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
ORDINANCES: 7-A: Second reading of Ordinance No. 2489 (CCS) entitled, "AN
PUBLIC SAFETY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
DISPATCHERS MONICA TO ALLOW PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND
TRAINING PROGRAM", was presented.
Motion by Councihnember Himmelrich, 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 Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC 7-B: Second reading of Interim Ordinance No. 2490 (CCS) entitled,
PLAN "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE
Councilmember Winterer was NUMBER 2487 (CCS), WHICH ESTABLISHED INTERIM
excused at 8: 38 p. in. DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS PENDING
ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN", was
presented.
_Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
Davis, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers O'Day, Winterer
BIKE, SHARE 7-C: Introduction for first reading of an Ordinance amending the
REGULATIONS Municipal Code to add Chapter 3.20 (Bike Share) to define the system
and regulate use of bike station equipment; amend Chapter 3.05 (Car
Councilmember Winterer Share) to allow off-street car share spaces, and refine provisions of
returned to Council Chapter 3.12 (Traffic Regulations) that regulate parking in front of
Chambers at 8: 40 p. m. commercial driveways under specific circumstances, was presented.
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There were no members of public present to speak on the item.
Motion by Councilmember O'Connor, 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 Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NMS: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
ROOFTOP SOLAR 7-D: Introduction for first reading of an Ordinance setting forth an
ENERGY SYSTEMS expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop
solar energy systems as required by Government Code Section
Mayor Pro Tein Vazquez ivas 65850.5, was presented.
excused at 9: 07 p. m.
Members of the public Johnathan Foster spoke generally in favor of the
recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich seconded by Councilmember
O'Comror, 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 O'Comlor, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9-A: Public Hearing and Approval of the Stormwater Parcel
STORMWATER Reports, and Stormwater Management User Fees and Clean Beaches
REPORTS and Ocean Parcel Taxes for Fiscal Year 2015-16 — recommendation that
the City Council approve the 2015 Stormwater Parcel Reports pursuant to
the California Health and Safety Code, and Stormwater Management User
Fees and Clean Beaches and Ocean Parcel Taxes for Fiscal Year 2015-16,
was presented.
There were no members of public present to speak on the item.
Motion by Councilmember Davis seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Connor,
Mayor McKeown
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez
RESOLUTIONS: 11-A: Establishment of an Audit Subcommittee — recommendation to
ESTABLISH AUDIT Adopt amended Resolution No. 10401 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION
SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING AN AUDIT COMMITTEE", was presented.
Mayor Pro Ten? Vazquez
returned to Council Members of the public Denise Barton and Michael Toney spoke generally
Chan?bers al 9:08 p. in. in favor of the recommended action.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin spoke generally in opposition to the
recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to adopt the attached amended resolution of the City of Santa
Monica establishing an Audit Subcommittee and appointing Mayor Pro
Tem Vazquez and Councilmembers Himmelrich and O'Connor to the
Subcommittee.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Winterer to appoint Councilmembers
Himmelrich and O'Connor to four year terms and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez
to a two year term. The motion to amend was friendly to the maker and
seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Himmelrich, to add the language
"including but not limited to reviewing proposals and making
recommendations to the City Manager" after "Provide oversight of the
periodic review and selection of external and internal auditors..." in the
resolution. The motion to amend was friendly to the maker.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day
COUNCILMEMBER 13-A: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services
DISCUSSION ITEMS: Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2016.
SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMISSION There were no members of public present to speak on the item.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Mayor McKeown, nominated Shawn Landres.
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Mr. Landres was voted by acclamation with unanimous vote in his favor,
with all members present excepting Councilmember O'Day.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA 13-B: Request of Mayor McKeown and Councilmembers Davis and
DISPENSARIES Winterer that Council direct staff to explore how best to allocate
planned medical marijuana dispensary permits to encourage the
greatest community compatibility and benefits, including provisions
adopted in other communities such as but not limited to Berkeley's
requirement that dispensaries provide some free or discounted services
for low-income patients, was presented.
Member of the public Hootan Solemanzadeh spoke generally in favor of
the recommended action.
Members of the public People of California, William Leahy, and Johnathan
Foster spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including allocation of permits
and legal methodologies.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor McKeown, to
approve the presented action. The motion was approved by a unanimous
voice vote, with all members present excepting Councilmember O'Day.
VETERANS 13-C: Request of Mayor McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and
ADMINISTRATION Councilmember Winterer that Council direct staff to schedule a public
CAMPUS hearing to review the draft of the West Los Angeles Veterans
Administration campus Master Land Use Plan, inviting design
consultant HOK and others from the VA planning team to present the
plan and hear comments and suggestions from the Santa Monica
community, was presented.
Member of the public John Sherin and Vince Kane spoke generally in favor
of the proposed action.
Motion by Mayor. McKeown, seconded by. Councilmember Davis, to direct
staff to schedule a public hearing to review the draft of the West Los
Angeles Veterans Administration campus Master Land Use Plan, inviting
design consultant I-IOK and others from the VA planning team to present
the plan and hear comments and suggestions from the Santa Monica
community, City staff, and service providers.
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, seconded by
Councilmember Himmelrich, to discuss the item at a special Council
meeting.
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_Motion to amend the substitute motion by Councilmember _O'Connor, to
hear the item at a regular meeting, at a time broadcast on KCRW.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez withdrew his substitute motion. Seconder
Councilmember Himmelrich agreed to withdrawing the motion.
The main motion was on the floor.
Motion to amend the main motion by Councilmember Davis, for staff to
consider ways to transmit the meeting by webstream, to capture live input
during the event, and have CityTV record the meeting. The motion was
friendly to the maker.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis, to include the Housing
Commission in this discussion. The motion to amend was friendly to the
maker.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with all members
present excepting Councilmember O'Day.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, People of California, Andrea
McFersen, Art Casillas, Johnathan Foster and Brian Hutchings commented
on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:19
p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Sarah P. Gorman Kevin McKeown
City Clerk Mayor
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