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.
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_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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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