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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) July 28, 2015 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. 2 July 28, 2015 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. 3 July 28, 20 t 5 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 4 July 28, 2015 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 — 5 July 28, 2015 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 6 July 28, 2015 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 7 July 28, 2015 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. 8 July 28, 2015 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 9 July 28, 2015 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. 10 July 28, 2015 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 I I July 28, 2015 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. 12 July 28, 2015 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. 13 July 28, 2015 _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: -71 Sarah P. Gorman Kevin McKeown City Clerk Mayor 14 July 28, 2015