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0412 mins.pdfCITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 12, 2016 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer at 5:33 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Tony Vazquez (arrived at 5:40 p. w.) Mayor Pro Tem Ted Winterer Councilmember Gleam Davis Councilmember Sue Himmelrich Councilmember Kevin McKeown Councilmember Pam O'Connor Absent: Councilmember Terry O'Day Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie Deputy City Clerk Esterlina Lugo CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council convened at 5:33 p.m., with all members present except Mayor Vazquez and Councilmember O'Day. Councilmember O'Connor 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 Pro Tem, the City Council recessed at 5:36 p.m., to consider closed sessions and returned at 7:03 p.m., with all members present except Councilmember O'Day, to report the following: .Mayor Vazquez arrived at I.A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - 5:40p.m. Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 423-429 Ocean Avenue The City Attorney reported that this is a settlement of litigation whereby the property owner may seek approval for demolition and the Landmarks Commission may determine what will be preserved, subject to Council review. I April 12, 2016 _Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich, to approve Settlement No. 10287 (CCS) as reported by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day I.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Property: 1241 Fifth Street City Negotiators: Andy Agle, Director of Housing and Economic Development Under Negotiation: Terms of Affordability Covenant Owner of Record: Alon Roma, LLC The City Attorney reported that this is a settlement of litigation whereby the owner will satisfy affordable housing obligations for 1211 5t" Street by paying to the City the loss of five affordable units and by allowing the tenants currently occupying affordable units to remain there. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich, to approve Settlement No. 10288 (CCS) as reported by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, Himmelrich, Davis, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day I.C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 563 050 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. I.D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Smith, et al, v. City of Santa Monica, Part 16 Proceeding FAA Docket No. 16-16-2 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 2 April 12, 2016 I.E. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Threatened Part 16 proceeding - Atlantic Aviation The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken, I.F. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case - Part 16 proceedings releasing policy The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. I.G. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Property: 2772 — 2800 Donald Douglass Loop South, Santa Monica, CA City Negotiator: Nelson Hernandez, Senior Advisor to the City Manager Under Negotiation: A Lease Agreement Owner of Record: City of Santa Monica The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. I.H. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): City of Santa Monica v. Justice Aviation, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 16R00754 The City Attorney advised this natter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1.I. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Justice Aviation, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Part 16 Complaint, FAA Docket No. 16-16-07 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. I.J. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Justice Aviation, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica et at., U. S. District Court Case Number 2:16 -CV -2043 3 April 12, 2016 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. LK. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(4)(1): Justice Aviation Inc. et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 603 327 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. PECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 2.A. Proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerics Week, was presented by Mayor Vazquez. 2.11. City Manager's Report: Santa Monica Public Library's Reading- -2 -Go Program, was presented. REPORT ON MEETING Pursuant to State law, Deputy City Clerk Esterlina Lugo announced that COMPENSATION Council will receive $50 for meeting as the Housing Authority. CONSENT CALENDAR: There being a Consent Calendar for the Housing Authority, the Mayor, JOINT MEETING WITH with the consensus of the Councilmembers, convened to a joint meeting THE HOUSING with the Housing Authority at 7:20 p.m., and the two Consent Calendars AUTHORITY were heard concurrently, with Authority/Councilmember O'Day absent. All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by an Authority/Councilmember for discussion. Members of the public Denise Barton and Denise McGranahan commented on various Consent Calendar items. At the request of Authority/Councilmember Himmelrich, items 3-F and 3-T were pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. At the request of Authority/Councilmember McKeown, item 3-K was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Motion by Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, seconded by Authority/Councilmember Davis, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of items 3-F, 3-K, and 3-T, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Authority/Councilmembers O'Connor, Himmelrich, Davis, McKeown, Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, 4 April 12, 2016 Chair/Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Authority/Councilmember O'Day MINUTES 3.A. The minutes of the City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 1, 2016, were approved as submitted. MINUTES 3.B. The minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 22, 2016, were approved as submitted. ELECTRONIC PLAN 3.C. Professional Services Agreement for Electronic Plan Check CHECK Management System, ProjectDox Upgrade, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Professional Services Agreement No. 10279 (CCS) with Avolve Software, an Arizona - based company, for implementation and integration services to upgrade the Electronic Plan Check Management System, ProjectDox. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.080 (d) and is for a total amount not to exceed $158,672, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and 2. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report. COMMUNITY 3.1). Award Contract for Community Sustainability Programs, was SUSTAINABILITY approved. PROGRAMS Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award RFP #63 to Community Partners, a California-based company for the development and outreach of Santa Monica's Community Sustainability Programs; 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10280 (CCS) with Community Partners, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options in the amount of $250,000, on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000 over a five year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. NATURAL GAS 3.E. Bid Award for the Purchase of One Compressed Natural Gas ASPHALT PATCH Asphalt Patch Truck, was approved. TRUCK Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award Bid #4221 to Los Angeles Freightliner, a California-based 5 April 12, 2016 company for the purchase and delivery of one Compressed Natural Gas Asphalt Patch Truck; 2. Authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a purchase order with Los Angeles Freightliner for the purchase and delivery of one Compressed Natural Gas Asphalt Patch Truck in an amount not to exceed $294,164, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. MOU WITH ME'T'RO 3.G. Memorandum of Understanding with Metro for Production and Airing of "Metro Motion," was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into one year Memorandum of Understanding No. 10281 (CCS) to partner with Metro for CityTV production and airing of "Metro Motion", a mobility related series, with an option to renew for one additional year. Shows are produced quarterly at a cost of $7,500 per episode, equating to $30,000 per year. SAFE ROUTES SCHOOL 3.11. Negotiate and Execute Professional Service Agreement for the PROJECT Edison Language Academy Safe Routes to School Project, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award RFP# SP2395 to Alta Planning and Design, a California- based company, to provide engineering design services for the Edison Language Academy State Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Project. 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional services Agreement No. 10282 (CCS) with Alta Planning and Design, a California-based company, in an amount not to exceed $102,914 (includes all optional tasks). LIBRARY 3.1. Resolution No. 10946 (CCS) entitled, "A Resolution Of The City COOPERATIVE Council Of The City Of Santa Monica Authorizing The Library Director To Request Affiliation With And Waiver From Deadlines Of The Southern California Library Cooperative (SCLC) In Order To Be Reinstated As A Full Member Under The California Library Services Act (CLSA), was adopted. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Library Director to request affiliation with and waiver from deadlines of the Southern California Library Cooperative (SCLC) in order to be reinstated as a full member under the California Library Services Act (CLSA). 6 April 12, 2016 RECYCLE BINS/TRASH 3.J. Purchase Order Increase for Big Belly/Smart Belly Dual COMPACTORS Compactors, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council approve a change order to purchase order #24836 OF in the amount of $45,700 with Waxie Sanitary Supply, a California-based company, for purchase and delivery of seven additional Big Belly/Smart Belly dual recycle bins/trash compactors. This would result in a new three-year revised purchase order total not to exceed $391,400. CLEAN BEACHES 3.L. Award of Design Services for Clean Beaches Project, was PROJECT approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award RFP#2356 to Tetra Tech, Inc., a California-based company to provide engineering design sci vices for the Clean Beaches Project; 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional service Agreement No. 10283 (CCS) with Tetra Tech, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $614,556 (including a 10% contingency). BIG BLUE BUS 3.M. Big Blue Bus Fuel and Wash Design Modification, was approved. FUELING SYSTEM Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to professional services agreement No. 10019 (CCS), in the amount of $112,419 (includes a 10% contingency) with RNL Intel -plan, Inc., a Califomia-based company, for design services to expand the Big Blue Bus CNG fueling system. This will result in a three year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $229,701, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. WATER SUPPLIES AND 3.N. Amend Purchase Order for Water Supplies and Repair Parts, REPAIR PARTS was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council approve a change order to purchase order #25333 -OF in the amount of $150,000 with S&J Supply Co, Inc., a California-based company, for the purchase and delivery of water supplies and repair parts for the City's Water Resources Division. This would result in a revised purchase order total not to exceed $947,492, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. 2323 28""' STREET 3.0. Resolution No. 10947 (CCS) entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Santa Monica Accepting And Approving The Final 7 April 12, 2016 Subdivision Map For Tract No. 66834 To Subdivide A Property At 2323 28"' Street", was adopted. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 66834, for an 8 -unit condominium project located at 2323 28"' Street. CLINICAL SUPPORT 3.P. Modification of Contract with Licensed Clinical Social Worker FOR AFFORDABLE to Support Affordable housing Programs, was approved. HOUSING Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No. 10284 (CCS), in an amount not to exceed $60,800, with Ms. Dorothy Berndt, a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to provide clinical support for affordable housing program participants. This will result in a four-year amended contract with a new total amount not to exceed $140,800. TRACT MAP FOR 2913 3.Q. Resolution No. 10948 (CCS) entitled, "A Resolution Of The City 10`r11 STREET Council Of The City Of Santa Monica Accepting And Approving The Final Subdivision Map For Tract No. 72572 To Subdivide A Property At 2913 1011' Street," was adopted.. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 72572. 1-10 SIGN 3.R. Construction Contract for the I-10 Freeway Signs Replacement REPLACEMENT Project, was approved. PROJECT Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award Bid HSP2304 to Peterson -Chase Construction, Inc., a California-based company for the I-10 Freeway Signs Replacement Project. 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 10285 (CCS) with Peterson -Chase Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $597,355 (including a 15% contingency). 3. Award Proposal #SP1982 to Anderson Penna, Inc., a California- based company for construction management services. 4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional services Agreement No. 10286 (CCS) with Anderson Penna, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $97,506 (including a 10% contingency). 5. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within contract authority. April 12, 2016 ELECTRIC VEHICLES 3.S. Bid Award for the Purchase of Twenty -Three Westward Industries GO -4 Electric Vehicles, was withdrawn at the request of staff. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award Bid #4235 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., a California-based company for the purchase and delivery of 23 Westward Industries GO -4 Electric Vehicles; 2. Authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a purchase order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of 23 Westward Industries GO -4 Electric Vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,064,263 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. 2016 LEGISLATIVE 3.F. 2016 Federal and State Legislative Agendas, was presented. AGENDAS Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached 2016 federal and state legislative agendas detailing policy positions which reflect the City's historic legislative priorities, Council -adopted policies, and the City's five strategic goals. Questions were asked of staff relating to discrimination and renting units based on source of income. Staff provided additional information and answered questions of Authority/Councilmembers. Motion by Authority/Councilmernber McKeown, seconded by Authority/Councilmember Davis, to approve item 3-F, including support of health services, including mental health services, equal pay for equal work, religious freedom type of legislation, council's position with regards to Airbnb, responsible banking for medical marijuana, and opposing any discrimination against LBGTQ community in terms of either religious freedom legislation and the bathroom constraint legislation. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Authority/Councilmembers O'Connor, Himmelr•ich, Davis, McKeown, Chair ProTem/Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Chair/Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Authority/Councilmember O'Day 9 April 12, 2016 HOUSING PROGRAMS 3.K. New and Amended Housing Programs: Housing Opportunity Utilizing Subsidy Enhancements (HOUSE), and Revisions to the Affordable Housing Production Program Administrative Guidelines, was presented. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed Housing Opportunities Utilizing Subsidy Enhancements (HOUSE) pilot program parameters outlined in Attaclunent A to expand and sustain opportunities for households with housing vouchers; and 2. Approve the revised Administrative Guidelines to the Affordable Housing Production Program, as redlined in Attachment B. Authority/Councilmember McKeown removed this item from the Consent Calendar to propose an amendment to attachment 3-E of the Affordable Housing Production Program Administrative Guidelines. Motion by Authority/Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, to approve item 3-K with an amendment to attachment 3-E of the Affordable Housing Production Program Administrative Guidelines, under paragraph sixteen, Prohibition Against Discrimination, to include a prohibition against discrimination based on source of income or Section 8 usage. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Authority/Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Connor, Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Chair/Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Authority/Councilmember O'Day SPECIAL JOINT 3.T. Housing Authority Draft Administrative and Annual Plans, was MEETING OF THE CITY presented. COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY Recommended Action HOUSING AUTHORITY 1. Approve the Housing Authority's Draft Fiscal Year 2016-17 PLANS Administrative Plan and Annual Plan provided in Attachments A and B, respectively; and 2. Authorize the submission of the Administrative and Annual Plans to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Authority/Councilmember Himmelrich removed this item from the Consent Calendar to question staff on issues relating to the number of people per bedroom, people in living rooms, and uninhabitable living conditions to get out of the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract. 10 April 12, 2016 Additional questions were asked of staff relating to live-in aides and reasonable accommodations; wait lists for units; deviation from Housing Quality Standards (HQS); clarification on order of selection within tiers; abatement for non-compliance of HQS deficiencies. Staff provided additional information and answered questions of Authority/Councilmembers. Authority/Councilmember McKeown proposed an administrative change to incorporate a provision that allows tenants, that are having difficulty finding another unit because the voucher is not as large as the rent is, to transfer to some other kind of subsidized housing or get preference as somebody who has been E1lised for inclusionary housing or deed restricted non-profit housing. Authority/Councilmember Himinelrich proposed adding, under enforcing owner compliance, actions to be taken if there is a habitability problem. Motion by..... Authorit /Councilmember McKeownseconded b Authority/Councilmember Himmelrich, to approve item 3-T with the proposed amendments, The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Authority/Councilmembers O'Connor, Himmelrich, Davis, McKeown, Chair Pro Tem/Mayor Pro Tem Vljinterer, Chair/Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Authority/Councilmember O'Day ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Chair/Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Housing SPECIAL JOINT Authority was adjourned at 8:02 p.m., and the regular meeting of the City MEETING Council was reconvened, with all members present except Councilmember O'Day. ORDINANCES: 7.A. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending TENANT RELOCATION Chapters 4.36 and 8.100 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code BENEFITS clarifying various aspects of temporary and permanent tenant relocation benefits, was presented. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: I. Introduce for first reading the attached proposed ordinance amending Chapters 4.36 and 8.100 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code clarifying various aspects of the temporary and permanent tenant relocation provisions; and 2. Provide direction on Council's intent for the creation of a new Temporary Relocation Coordinator versus a Housing Crisis First Responder team. 11 April 12, 2016 Questions were asked of staff regarding the twelve month wait period for bootleg units; charter change regarding the $500 penalty; reimbursement to the city by landlord for tenant relocations; comparable housing or per diem selection; tenant relocation outside of city limits; who determines what a comparable unit is; full time Tenant Relocation Coordinator; assistance for after-hours emergencies; comparable units during temporary displacement relating to non-smoking units; option for tenant to review and comment on the Means and Methods Plan and how to appeal if in disagreement; inconsistent language in LAFLA letter; and, qualifications and background for the Tenant Relocation Coordinator position. Members of the public Denise McGranahan and Denise Barton spoke on the recommended action. Motion by Councilmember McKeown seconded by Councilmember Davis to introduce and bold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and amend to remove the 12 months eligibility with bootleg units and treat them like any other unit, provide notification to the tenants of how to comment on the Means and Methods Plan, and change language in sections 4.36.100 (c)(1) and (c)(2) from "if the relocation will be more than 30 days" to "if the relocation is anticipated to be more than 30 days." The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Hirmmelrich, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE 8.A. Review of City Noise Ordinance and Related Enforcement ITEMS Policies and Practices, was presented. NOISE ORDINANCE Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Make no changes to the existing noise ordinance, since existing lai would likely withstand a constitutional challenge and provides enforcemer staff with the tools necessary to enforce noise related violations; 2. Direct staff to compile Administrative Instructions which woul provide further guidance for law enforcement officers in the field. Members of the public Max Diamond, Ellen Brennan (donated time by Catherine Eldridge), and Jonathan Foster, spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Jonah Bresian (donated time by Jackie Fritz Martin), Christina Griffin (donated time by Marco Alcala), Gabriella 12 April 12, 2016 Rosco, Victoria Bost, and Andrew Hoyer spoke generally in opposition to the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to enforcement and the types of training provided to staff for exercising that discretion, enforcement of the noise ordinance when complaints are received from business establishments, and judgement call required of law enforcement when responding to noise complaints. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to direct staff to return with an amendment to the ordinance to include language that non-commercial free speech in a commercial zone, not already covered by specific laws such as those controlling the promenade and pier, that does not violate the noise ordinance at a permanent residence or a hospital or a school, and that occurs between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., shall be presumed to be a legal activity. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Himmelrich, Davis, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez NOES: Councilmember O'Connor ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day MOUNTAIN VIEW S.B. Disposition of Mountain View Mobile Home Park, was MOBILE HOME PARD presented. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve a one-time, temporary lot -line encroachment exemption for eight existing households, which impact eleven existing vacant spaces; and 2. Authorize staff to issue a request for proposals from affordable housing organizations to acquire Mountain View Mobile Home Park and operate the property as affordable housing. Questions were asked of staff regarding lot lines, encroachment, and triggers for re -adjustment of lot lines. Members of the public Catherine Eldridge (time donated by Ellen Brennan), Ken Ward (time donated by Blonde Ward), and Cus McLeod spoke generally on the recommended action. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt the staff recommendation with direction to staff to investigate the possibility of allowing individuals, through the duration of their tenancy, to re -build on the site as long as they use the same footprint. The motion was approved by the following vote: 13 April 12, 2016 AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day COUNCILMEMBER 13.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts DISCUSSION ITEMS: Commission for a term ending on 0613012016, was continued to a fiiture ARTS COMMISSION meeting. Motion by Councilmember McKeown seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, to continue items 13-A and 13-B to a future meeting. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote with all members present, except Councilmember O'Day. ARTS COMMISSION 13.13. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending on 0613012018, was continued to a future meeting. SOCIAL SERVICES 13.C. Recommendation to accept Jacqueline Kalish's resignation COMMISSION from the Social Services Commission and authorize the City Cleric to publish the vacancy, was presented. There was no one present for public comment. _Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Hinunelrich, to accept the resignation with regrets. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote with Councilmember O'Day absent. 18TH STREET ARTS 13.1). Request of Councilmember McKeown that the Council, in CENTER furtherance of adopted policies contained in `Creative Capital,' allocate from the Council's contingency account $30,000 to match and augment funds already being raised by the 18th Street Arts Center, a 501c3 charitable organization serving Santa Monica since 1988, to help create a sustainable business plan for improvements to the existing 18th Street Arts Center campus in Santa Monica, was presented. Members of the public Anuradna Vikram, Malinda Davies, and Jan Williamson commented on the recommendation. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, to approved the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez NOES: None 14 April 12, 2016 ABSENT: Councilmember O'Day. NON-PROFIT PHYSICAL 13.E. Request of Councilmember Davis that staff investigate TRAINING ACTIVITIES strategies including, if necessary, amendments to current ordinances to curtail for-profit physical training activities on streets and sidewalks in the area near the 4th Street steps and on street and sidewalks adjacent to the 4th Street median strip or parkway, was presented. There were no members of the public present. Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor, to approve the recommendation and to direct staff to look into the liability involved in the use of public spaces outside of parks for these types of activities. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote with all members present, except Councilmember O'Day. PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Jacqueline Richardson, Denise Barton, Jerry Veluhakis, Art Casillas, lien Ward, and Jonathan Foster commented on various local issues. ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. in memory of Bill Rosendahl. ATTES APPROV Esterlina Lugo Tony V z Deputy City Clerk Mayor 15 April 12, 2016