m20151110.pdfCITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor McKeown at 5;31 p.m., on
Tuesday, November 10, 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 5:58 p.m.)
Councilmember Terry O'Day (arrived at 5:43 p.m.)
Councilmember Ted Winterer•
Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Sarah P. Gorman
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:31 p.m., with all
members present excepting Councilmembers O'Day and O'Connor. Mayor
Pro Tem Vazquez led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSIONS There was no one present for public comment on closed sessions.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:33 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 6:39 p.m., with all members present, to
report the following:
I.A. Public Employee Evaluation. Title of Employee: City Clerk.
The Mayor advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
I.B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (d)(1): Ries v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior
Court Case Number BC 542 963
The City Attorney advised this matter was not heard.
1.C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (d)(1): Von Detten v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case Number BC
November 10, 2015
535 892
The City Attorney advised this matter was not heard.
I.D. 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. AR13, Inc., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case Number SC 119
923
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
LE. 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.
Motion by Mayor McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich, to
continue Items 8.13 and 13.A to the December 15, 2015 Council meeting.
The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez provided direction that Council will appoint
members that night even if not all Councilmembers are present. Council
agreed to this direction without objection.
CITY MANAGER'S Update from the City Manager regarding City efforts related to the
REPORT 2016 opening of the Expo Light Rail line, was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Brian Hutchings, Robert Beyer, Dave Conrad, Jerry
Rubin, Denise Barton, and People of California commented on various
Consent Calendar items.
City Clerk Gorman announced that item 3-J was presented as amended.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
O'Day, to approve the Consent Calendar including Item 3-J as amended,
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,
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Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CHAIN REACTION 3.A. Appropriate Funds for Chain Reaction Restoration and
Conservation, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the expenditure of up to $275,000 to complete the restoration
project and landscape barrier for Chain Reaction;
2. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and
Budget Actions section of this report.
AIRPORT NOISE 3.B. Award RFP for Airport Noise Management Consulting
MANAGEMENT Services, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP# 45 to Landrum & Brown, an Ohio-based corporation, to
provide acoustical/noise management consulting services for the Santa
Monica Airport;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
contract/professional service Agreement No. 10214 (CCS) with Landrum
& Brown, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for one year, with four
additional one-year renewal options in the amount of $50,000, on the same
terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $250,000 over a five-
year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget
approval.
EXPO BUFFER PARD 3.C. Award Construction Contract for the Expo Buffer Park
Project, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #SP2254 to USS Cal Builders, a California-based company,
for the construction of the Expo Buffer Park Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10215 (CCS) with USS Cal Builders in an amount not to exceed
$6,312,856 (includes additive alternate bid and a 10% contingency).
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change
orders to complete additional work within budget authority.
MEDICAL SERVICES 3.1). Modification to Software Maintenance Agreement for FireMed
RECORDS Pro Emergency Medical Services Records Management System, was
MANAGEMENT approved.
November 10, 2015
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a first modification to contract #8829 in the amount
of $58,229 with Proper LLC, an Arizona -based company, for software
maintenance and support, customizations and upgrades of the FireMed Pro
Emergency Medical Services Records Management System (FireMed Pro)
which extends the contract one-year with two additional one-year renewal
options. This will result in an eight year amended contract with a new total
amount not to exceed $124,593 with future year funding contingent on
Council budget approval.
BEACH CLUB 3.E. Recommendation to approve modifications to the two lease
extensions with the Beach Club, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute two amendments to the Permit for Improvements and
Lease Option Agreements with the Beach Club. This will result in two ten-
year and one six-year options for the two beach parcels, each subject to
Council approval, and receipt of an Option Fee, totaling up to $734,000 for
the three approved option periods.
710 WILSHIRE, 3.F. Set Hearing Date for Appeal 15ENT-0321 of Joint Design
BOULEVARD Review Body 14ARB-173, Denial of Building Design, Colors, Materials,
and Landscape PIans for the Construction of a New 271 -room Hotel
and 15,210 Square Feet of Ground Floor Retail/Restaurant Space at
710 Wilshire Boulevard, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council set a public hearing date of
December 8, 2015 for appeal 15ENT-0321 of Joint Design Review Body
Denial of 14ARB173, denial of Building Design, Colors, Materials, and
Landscape Plans for the Construction of a new 271 -room hotel and 15,210
square feet of ground floor retail/restaurant space at 710 Wilshire
Boulevard.
1415 OCEAN AVENUE 3.G. Statement of Official Action denying Appeal 14-006 and Appeal
14-007 and upholding the Planning Commission's approval of
Conditional Use Permit 13CUP-017 and Parlung Variance 13VAR-01.2
to amend existing alcohol and parking variance permits for the
Georgian Hotel located at 1415 Ocean Avenue, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Statement of
Official Action denying Appeal 14-006 and Appeal 14-007 and upholding
the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit 13CUP-
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017 and Parking Variance 13VAR-012 to amend existing alcohol and
parking variance permits for the Georgian Hotel located at 1415 Ocean
Avenue.
SAFETY TRAINING 3.11. Award Agreement to Provide Commercial/Specialty Vehicle
SERVICES and Safety Training, was approved.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Request for Proposal (RFP) # 47 to Trukspect, Inc., a California-
based company, for safety training services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional
services Agreement No. 10216 (CCS) with Trukspect, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $180,600 over a five year period, with future year funding
contingent on Council budget approval.
CALIFORNIA INCLINE 3.I. California Incline Pedestrian Overcrossing Conceptual Layout
Approval, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the "Alternative 3" proposed conceptual layout as the preferred
design of the California Incline Pedestrian Overcrossing and direct staff to
proceed with the expedited design and construction of the "Alternative 3"
Pedestrian Overcrossing.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification
to contract #10025 with MCM Construction, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $1,900,000 for construction of the "Alternative 3" Pedestrian
Overcrossing. This will result in an amended contract with a new total
amount not to exceed $16,975,306 (includes a 15% contingency).
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change
orders to complete additional work within budget authority.
4. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and
Budget Actions section of this report.
MINUTES 3.J. Approval of minutes for the October 27, 2015 City Council
Meeting, were approved as amended.
MINUTES 3.K. Approval of Amended Minutes for the July 14, 2015 City
Council Meeting, were approved.
ORDINANCES: 7.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2497 (CCS)
REPEAL DUPLICATE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
CODE OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING DUPLICATIVE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 9.73 (TRANSPORTATION IMPACT
FEE PROGRAM), 9.74 (PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE PROGRAM), AND 9.75 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE PROGRAM)," was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council hold the second reading and adopt the
attached Ordinance,
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 Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WATER 7.13. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2498 (CCS)
CONSERVATION entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA UPDATING CHAPTER 8.108 SUBPART A OF
THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
LANDSCAPING, LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND WATER
CONSERVATION," was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council hold the second reading of and adopt
the attached Ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Hitmnelrich, 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 O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmelrich,
Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ELECTION CODE 7.C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2499 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICPAL CODE RELATING TO ELECTIONS," was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council hold the seconding reading of and
adopt the attached Ordinance
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:
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AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmehich,
Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WATER METERS 7.D. Introduction for First Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 7.12.150 Which Requires
Individual Water Meters for Each Residential Unit in New Multi-
family Residential projects; and Adopt Resolution NO. 10923 (CCS)
ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING WATER RATES TO
REDUCE WATER RATES FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME
MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
(1) Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance (attachment A)
amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 7.12.150 which requires
individual water meters for each residential unit in new multi -family
residential projects. The proposed amendment would provide that
individual meters be required for all residential projects with six residential
units or fewer, and require a City master meter and private submeters for all
multi -family residential (MFR) projects with more than six residential
units. In addition, the proposed amendment would remove the existing
exemption for affordable housing projects.
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 10923 (CCS) (attachment B) establishing a
reduced water rate discount for MFR units in 100% affordable housing
projects.
(3) Authorize the budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts
and Budget Actions section of this report.
Members of the public Brian Hutchings, Denise Barton (donated time by
Stanley Epstein), and Art Casillas spoke generally in opposition to the
recommended action.
Council direction was provided by Mayor McKeown as follows: direct staff
to explore local control of third party billing.
Council direction was amended by Mayor McKeown to additionally direct
staff to research whether the ordinance can be used to protect renters from
tenant harassment.
Council agreed to this direction without objection.
Motion by Councihnember Winterer, seconded by Councilmeznber Davis,
to introduce for first reading the attached ordinance (attachment A)
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amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 7.12.150 which requires
individual water meters for each residential unit in new multi -family
residential projects, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Comlor, O'Day, Winterer, IIimmelrich,
Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by_ Councilmember O'Day,
to adopt Resolution No. 10923 (CCS) (attachment B) establishing a
reduced water rate discount for MFR units in 100% affordable housing
projects. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, IIimmelrich, Winterer, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
_Motion by Councilmember IIimmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to authorize the budget changes. 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
TAXICAB FRANCHISE 7.E. Introduction for First Reading of Ordinances Amending
Chapters 6.48, 6.49, and 6.50 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
Modifying Provisions of the Vehicle for Hire Regulations, Taxicab
Franchise Regulations, and Definition of Pedicab; Ordinances
Extending the Taxicab Franchises of Bell Cab, Independent Taxicab
Owners Association, Metro Cab, Taxi! Taxi!, and Yellow Cab; Adopt a
Resolution Establishing Taxicab Franchise Fees, Permit fees, and
Taximeter Rates; and, Direct Staff to Research Options that Would
Consider Changes to the Taxicab Franchise Program that Would
Make Companies More Accountable to Market Forces Rather than
City Regulations, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance amending
Chapters 6.48, 6.49, and 6.50 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
modifying provisions of the vehicle for hire regulations, taxicab franchise
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regulations, and definition of pedicab (Attachment K);
2) Introduce for first reading the attached ordinances modifying and
extending the taxicab franchises of Bell Cab, Independent Taxicab Owners
Association, Metro Cab, Taxi! Taxi!, and Yellow Cab (Attachments L, M,
N, O, P);
3) Adopt attached Resolution No. 10924 (CCS) entitled., "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA SETTING THE TAXICAB FRANCHISE FEES AND
TAXIMETER RATES"; and
4) Direct staff to research options for changes to the taxicab franchise
program that would make companies more accountable to market forces
rather than City regulations.
Members of the public John Berry, Joe Sheppard, John H. Gamble,
Anthony Palanza, David Bates, Joseph DeWolf Sandoval (donated time by
Vadim Kogan), Gayles Shankle, Lamy Brock (donated time by Garnet
Stewart), Evelyn Maggiore, Ruth Boorujy, Gabriel Tamburini (donated
time by Hansung Park), Tom Larmore (donated time by Victor Aparicio,
People of California, Vincent N. Udeoji, Audrey Minosyan, Tom Schreck,
Joseph Hanna, Seifu Mekebib, Matthew Gibbons, Simon Mendoza,
William Rowe (donated time by Ali Nasrollahi), David Krause-Leemon
(donated time by Simon H. Momennasab), Robert Reimer, Leon Slomovic
(donated time by Sesay Jernere), Marco Soto, Ahmed Salem (donated time
by Hossam Salem), Aymara Radwan, Sandy Clair, Ben Yedder Lotfi,
Johnathan Foster, and Kia Tehrany spoke generally in opposition to the
recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including number of cabs to be
assigned, taxi industry, regulation of transportation network companies,
taxi driver wages, and rating metrics.
Motion by Ma, or McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Himmel to
approve the staff recommendation.
Motion to amend by Councilmember O'Day to remove package delivery
prohibitions. The motion was friendly to the maker and seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember O'Day to reduce franchise fees.
The motion to amend by Councilmember O'Day to remove package
delivery prohibitions was friendly to the maker and seconder.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Davis to give staff direction to look
for opportunities to make cabs more visible on the street by expanding cab
stands and accommodating at Expo stops and other transit rich
environments. The motion to amend was friendly to the maker and
seconder.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember O'D4L
to amend by moving alternative two in the staff report regarding the
number of cabs. The amendment was not friendly to the maker.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez clarified that the amendment provides for 300
taxis with flexibility for each taxi company to determine which are full of
part time, but retaining other parts of the main motion, including allowing
taxi companies to take vehicles out of service and uninsured those vehicles,
and to allow companies to make special arrangements for events, such as
the Los Angeles Marathon. Councilmember O'Day agreed with the
clarification.
The amendment by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembefs Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Winterer, Mayor McKeown
Assistant Director of Planning and Comrnunity Development Salvador
Valles read the following numbers of vehicles for each franchise into the
record: Bell Cab 58, ITOA 58, Metro Cab 63, Taxi! Taxi! 63, and Yellow
Cab 58.
Motion by Mayor McKcown, seconded by Councilmember Hirmnelrich, to
introduce for first reading the attached ordinance modifying and extending
the taxicab franchise of Bell Cab, 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 Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich to
introduce for first reading the attached ordinance modifying and extending
the taxicab franchise of the Independent Taxicab Owners Association,
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
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor McKeown seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich to
introduce for first reading the attached ordinance modifying and extending
the taxicab franchise of Metro Cab, 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 Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich, to
introduce for first reading the attached ordinance modifying and extending
the taxicab franchise of Taxi! Taxi!, 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
Motion by Mayor McKeown seconded by Councilmember Himinelrich to
introduce for first reading the attached ordinance modifying and extending
the taxicab franchise of Yellow Cab, 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 Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Deputy City Attorney Yibin Shen read the following changed language for
the Resolution into the record:
"In section I of the Resolution, the annual franchise fee for part-time
vehicles will be struck from the Resolution."
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Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich seconded by Ma or Pro Tem
Vazquez, to adopt attached Resolution No. 10924 (CCS) modifying taxicab
franchise fees, permit fees, and taximeter rates.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Winterer, Himmeirich,
Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, to direct staff to research options for changes to the taxicab
franchise program that would make companies more accountable to market
forces rather than City regulation. The motion was approved by a
unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
Motion by Councilmember Davis seconded by Councilmember Winterer,
to provide staff direction to, upon staff return to Council on the topic, when
evaluating grants of franchises, include performance metrics and consider
providing a local preference.
Motion to amend by Councilmember Winterer to give staff direction to
provide a rider satisfaction survey. The motion was friendly to the maker.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote, with all members
present.
Deputy City Attorney Yibin Shen read into the record that the ordinance
amending Chapters 6.48, 6.49 and 6.50 of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code was changed to eliminate full time equivalency and eliminating the
prohibition of delivery service.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Vazquez, ez, to introduce for first reading the attached ordinance amending
Chapters 6.48, 6.49, and 6.50 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
modifying provisions of the vehicle for hire regulations, taxicab franchise
regulations, and definition of pedicab.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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STAFF 8.A. Selection of Outside Advisor(s), was presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS: Recommended Action
SELECT OUTSIDE Staff recommends that the City Council:
ADVISOR(S) 1. Select one or more outside advisor(s) to conduct an independent review
regarding best practices of California charter cities with a Council-manager
form of government in light of potential issues raised by the Elizabeth Riel
matter and enforcement of the Oaks Initiative
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional
services Agreement No. 10217 (CCS) with the selected outside advisor(s)
at an hourly rate between $225 and $750 to undertake preliminary review
services
3. Direct staff to provide the Council with the outsider advisor's completed
preliminary report and subsequent proposal for additional phases of work
Council discussed an issue that was raised by a member of the public that
questioned whether a person who accepts time donation from another
person is still limited to the 6 minutes allotted per person per meeting. After
the Mayor gave clarification of the Council Rules Section 15(d), which
makes no exception for time donations, Council was in agreement that this
request did not conform to the speaker rules.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to
preparation of scope of services.
Councilmember Himmelrich disclosed on the record that her non-
dependent daughter will be summer clerking in the Jones Day San
Francisco office. The potential advisor is in the Los Angeles office. She,
consulted with the City Attorney, determined there is no conflict. But, as a
best practice, she is disclosing the employment.
Members of the public Mary Marlow, Laurence Eubank, Nancy Coleman,
Diana Gordon (donated time by Nancy Morse), People of California,
Michael Toney, Zina Josephs, Stanley Epstein (donated time by Art
Casillas) spoke generally in favor of the recommended action.
Member of the public Johnathan Foster spoke generally in opposition to the
recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich seconded by Councihnember
Winterer, to select Mr. Hueston as the independent advisor and follow the
staff recommendation.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
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NOES: Councilmember O'Day
ABSENT: None
Councilmember O'Day stated for the record that he voted no because the
proposal is a waste of time and money and will not shed new light or
provide new information.
SANTA MONICA PIER 8.B. Appointment of Seven Members to the Santa Monica Pier
CORPORATION BOARD Corporation Board for Terms Commencing on January 1, 2016, was
continued to the December 15, 2015 Council meeting,
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint seven members to the Pier
Corporation Board, three appointments for four year terms and four
appointments for two year terms, The terms of these appointments would
commence January 1, 2016.
COUNCILMEMBER 13.A. Annual Appointments to the Santa Monica Pier Corporation,
DISCUSSION ITEMS: was continued to the December 15, 2015 Council meeting.
SANTA MONICA PIER
CORPORATION BOARD
SOCIAL SERVICES 13.B. Annual Appointments to the Social Services Commission, was
COMMISSION presented.
Board/Commission No. of Appts. Term Ending
Social Services Commission 3 6/30/2019
Members of the public Shawn Landres and Nancy Coleman spoke
generally in favor of appointments.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Davis nominated Winifred Beth Wechsler for the first
position.
Ms. Weschler• was appointed by acclamation with a unanimous vote in her
favor.
Councilmember Himmelrich nominated Nancy Coleman for the second
position.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Anne Dobson for the second
position.
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Ms. Coleman was appointed to the second position by the following vote:
Coleman: Councilmembers Winterer, Himmelrich, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern
Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
Dobson: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day
Councilmember Winterer nominated Rachel Rosner for the third position.
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Anne Dobson for the third position.
Ms. Dobson was appointed to the third position by the following vote:
Rosner: Councilmembers Himmelrich, Winterer
Dobson: Councimlembers Davis, O'Day, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem
Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
SANTA MONICA U.C. Request of Councilmembers Davis and Winterer that the City
SCIENCE MAGNET Council allocate $7500 of the council discretionary fund to the Santa
Monica Science Magnet, a 501(c)3 parent organization, to Provide
need -based financial assistance to John Adams Middle School students
for the annual Science Magnet trip to Kizugawa, Japan. The request
and additional details regarding the trip are in the attached letter, was
presented.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, Winterer, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor• Pro Tem Vazquez, Mayor McKeown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SANTA MONICA ARTS 13.D. Request of Councilmembers Davis and Winterer that Council
ASSOCIATION allocate $24,000 of discretionary funds to Santa Monica Arts
Association -- Sainohi Orchestras, a 501(c)3. These funds would be
matched by the recipient organization to provide $48,000 of financial
aid to means -tested students for the Orchestra's
2016 tour of Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam. Samohi Principal Eva
Mayoral and her staff have identified 21 of the 85 students
participating in the tour as needing financial assistance, was presented.
Mayor McKeown noted that under both this item and Item 13.0 would
provide fundraising to nonprofit organizations, not the school district
directly.
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Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Winterer,
to approve the recommendation. 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
UTILITY BOXES 13.E. Request of Mayor McKeown and Councilmember Winterer that
Council direct staff to create a process and guidelines for painting or
wrapping utility boxes, to pilot such a program on Ocean Park and
Lincoln Boulevards where the community has expressed interest in
such public art, and to return to Council with the pilot results and
possible plans for a program expansion, was presented.
Motion by Mayor McKeown seconded by Councilmember Ilimmelrich, to
approve the reconnnendation. The motion was approved by a unanimous
voice vote, with all members present.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public John Patrick Jewell, Brian Hutchings, Anastasia
Roark, Denise Barton, People of California, Michael Toney, John London
Art Casillas and Johnathan Foster commented on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:25
a.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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