m20160628CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
.LUNE 28, 2016
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Vazquez at 5:32 p,m., on
Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Tony Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tear Ted Winterer
CounciImernber Gleam Davis
Councilmember Sue Himnlelrich
Councilmember Terry O'Day (arrived at 5:34 pm)
Absent: Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Cleric Denise Anderson -Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:32 p.m., with all
members present except Councilmembers McKeown and O'Connor.
Councilmember Davis 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 5:34 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 7:02 p.m., with Councilmembers McKeown
and O'Comior absent, to report the following:
I.A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1) - Zouloumian v. City of Santa Monica, City Claim #16-
0414
The City Attorney reported that this case was recovery for damage caused
by a sewer backup, and recommended a settlement in the amount of
$101,627.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to approve Settlement No, 10334 (CCS), in the amount of
$101,627. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Colmor
I.B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Pico Neighborhood Association, Maria Loya and
Advocates for Malibu Public Schools v. City of Santa Monica, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 616 804
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken,
I.C. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) --1 case: 1236 25th Street
The City Attorney reported that a city resident is building a tbree-unit
townhouse, and is requesting an extension to complete the project. The
recommendation is to give an additional 12 months, 180 days plus 6
discretionary extensions of 30 days each, and also that he be subject to a
fine of $2500 for each month beyond the 90t1i day period, and that would be
up to a fine of $22,500 by month 12. The owner and neigbbors have
agreed to this approach.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer,
to approve Settlement No. 10335 (CCS), for a 12 month extension to
complete work at 1236 25"' Street, with restrictions. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Tens Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor
I.D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Mark Smith, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, 14 CFR Part
16, FAA Docket No. 16-16-02
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 549569(d)(2) - 1 case: Shore Hotel's Claim for Damages
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
REPORT ON TRAVEL Mayor Vazquez reported that he attended the Vallejo Conference in
Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Latino Appointed and
Elected Officials, and the Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis.
SPECIAL AGENDA 2.A. City Manager's Report: Santa Monica Institute, was presented.
ITEMS:
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Jerry Rubin, Denise Barton and Shawn Landres
commented on various Consent Calendar items.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Winterer, to approve the Consent Calendar, reading resolutions by title only
and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vat
AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor
REJECT BIDS FOR 3.A. Reject Bids for the Purchase of Two Compressed Natural Gas
NATURAL GAS TRUCKS Irrigation Trucks and One Compressed Natural Gas Service Body
Truck, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Reject all bids for Bid #4241 for the purchase and delivery of two
Compressed Natural Gas Irrigation Trucks and one Compressed
Natural Gas Service Body Truck;
2. Direct staff to reissue a bid in order to obtain the best bidder for the
purchase and delivery of two Compressed Natural Gas Irrigation
Trucks and one Compressed Natural Gas Service Body Truck.
FLEET WASHING 3.B. Award Bid for Fleet Washing Services, was approved.
SERVICES
Recommended Action
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Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4246 to Qualified Mobile, Inc., a California-based
company, for fleet washing services;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement
No. 10325 (CCS) with Qualified Mobile, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $47,432 (including a $5,000 contingency) for one year, with
4 -additional 1 -year renewal option(s), on the same terms and
conditions for a total amount not to exceed $237,160 over a 5 -year
period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget
approval.
FIRE STATION 3 3.C. Agreement Modification No. 5 for Fire Station 3 Seismic
Retrofit Design, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a fifth modification to agreement #9771 (CCS) in the
amount of $36,740 with IDS Group Inc., a California-based company, for
bidding assistance and construction administration for the Fire Station 3
Seismic Retrofit project. This would result in a one-year amended
agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $129,090.
SIDEWALK REPAIRS 3.D. Award Construction Contracts for Citywide Sidewalk Repairs,
was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid# SP2451 to Vido Salnarzieh, Inc., a California-based
company, for implementation of the Citywide Sidewalk Repair
project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10326 (CCS) with Vido Samarzich, hie., in an amount not to exceed
$966,680 (including a 10% contingency);
3. Award RFQ # SP1982 to CivilSource, a California-based company,
for construction management and inspection services for the
Citywide Sidewalk Repair project;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10327 (CCS) with CivilSource, in an amount not to exceed
$241,670 (including a 10% contingency);
5. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary
change orders to complete additional work within contract authority.
CHAIN RE ACTION 3.E. Authorization to Negotiate Contract for Chain Reaction
Restoration and Conservation, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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1. Award RFP# SP2338 to Rosa Lowinger and Associates, a
California-based company for art conservation services for The
Chain Reaction Restoration Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10328 (CCS) with Rosa Lowinger and Associates, in an amount not
to exceed $119,172 (including a 10% contingency).
ELEVATOR SERVICES 3.F. Sole Source Approval for Elevator Services and
Maintenance at the Public Safety Facility and Main Library, was
approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10329 (CCS) with Mitsubishi
Electric US, Inc., a California-based company, for elevator services and
maintenance at the Main Library and the Public Safety Facility. 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 $296,600 (including a 20% contingency) for a five-year period with
future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
CUSTODIAL CLEANING 3.G. Bid Award for the Purchase of Custodial Cleaning Chemicals,
CHEMICALS was approved,
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4249 to Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc., a
Massachusetts-based company, for the purchase of custodial
cleaning chemicals;
2. Authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a purchase
order with Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. for custodial
cleaning chemicals in the amount not to exceed $114,000 (including
a 10% contingency) for one year, with four additional one-year
renewal options per manufacturer's pricing increase or decrease each
year for a total amount not to exceed $607,000, with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
HISTORIC RESOURCES 3.11. First Modification to Professional Services Agreement for
INVENTOR' Historic Resources Inventory Update, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #10087 (CCS) in
the amount of $37,880 with Architectural Resources Group, Incorporated
("ARG"), a California-based company, to provide professional services for
additional community engagement and historical property analysis for the
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City's Historic Resources Inventory update that is currently in progress.
This would result in an amended contract that terminates on December 30,
2018 with a new total aanount not to exceed $254,485, with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
PROVIDE EMERGENCY 3.1. Third Modification to Contract to Provide Emergency
AMBULANCE SERVICES Ambulance and Billing Services, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff' recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a third modification to Contract No. 9438 (CCS) with
Ameri-Care Ambulance, a California-based company, to provide
emergency ambulance and billing services. This will result in a six year
amended contract at no cost to the City.
AUDIT SERVICES 3.J. Audit and Compliance Services for Business License Tax.,
Parking Facility Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP# 74 to MuniServices, LLC, a California based
company, to provide audit and compliance services for Business
License Tax, Parking Facility Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute professional
services Agreement No. 10330 (CCS) with MunlServlces, LLC in
an amount not to exceed $400,000 for five years with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
DIGITAL STRATEGY 3.K. Agreement to Provide a Comprehensive Digital Strategy and
SERVICES Information Architecture Services, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP #76 to Rightpoint Consulting, LLC a Chicago -based
company for Digital Strategy and Information Architecture Services;
and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10331 (CCS) with Rightpoint Consulting LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $275,000 (including a $25,000 contingency) for a one-year
term.
LOCAL WELLBEING 3.L. Fourth modification to agreement with RAND Corporation to
INDEX complete second Local Wellbeing Index including conducting survey
and other data analysis, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
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negotiate and execute a fourth modification to agreement No. 9837(CCS)
in the amount of $175,000 with RAND Corporation, a California-based
company, for the production of the second Local Wellbeing Index,
including survey fielding and data analysis. This will result in a 4 year
amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $915,000, with
future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
COMPLETE STREETS 3.M. Contract for Planning Services related to Complete Street
Network Planning and Implementation, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP# 79 to Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, a
California-based company for complete streets and mobility
planning policy and implementation services;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10332 (CCS) with NelsonlNygaard subconsultant ALTA Planning +
Design, in an amount not to exceed $85,000 (including a $13,000
contingency) for project tasks of the Samohi Safe Routes to School
design adjustments and construction documents; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10333 (CCS) with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, in an
amount not to exceed $390,000 (including a $40,000 contingency)
for project tasks related to complete streets policy, Downtown
Community Plan, protected bikeway strategy, and 17th Street initial
design services.
MINUTES 3.N. Approval of Minutes for the City Council - Regular Meeting -
May 10, 2016 5:30 PM, were approved.
MINUTES 3.0. Approval of Minutes for the City Council - Special Meeting -
May 24, 2016 4:30 PM, were approved.
ORDINANCES: 7.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the
ZONING Zoning Ordinance (Divisions 1-5 of SMMC Article 9) Making Minor
Clarifications regarding applicability of Active Commercial Design
and Active Commercial Use requirements in mixed-use and
commercial districts (SMMC Section 9.11.030), requirements for
enclosed garages in the R-1 zone (SMMC Table 9.07.030),
requirements for front setbacks in the OP3 zone (SMMC Table
9.09.030), and requirements for Maximum First Story Street Wall
Height in the OF zone (SMMC Table 9.14.030), was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading the
attached ordinance amending the City's Zoning Ordinance making minor
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clarifications regarding applicability of Active Commercial Design and
Active Commercial Use requirements in mixed-use and commercial
districts, requirements for enclosed garages in the R-1 zone, requirements
for front setbacks in the OP3 zone, and requirements for Maximum First
Story Street Wall Height in the OF zone.
Members of the public Alan Fringer, Denise Barton, and Michael Toney
commented on the recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Winterer, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor
PURCHASING 7.13. Review and give direction on procurement methods; Repeal
PRACTICES Resolution suspending travel to Arizona; and, Introduce for first
reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 to
reflect current purchasing practices, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Receive the attached report on Santa Monica procurement; and
2) Repeal Resolution No. 10479 (CCS), suspending official travel to
the State of Arizona and developing additional financial sanctions
while the Arizona law SB 1070 remains in effect; and
3) Introduce for first reading an ordinance amending Santa Monica
Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 to reflect proposed changes to current
purchasing practices; and
4) Give staff direction to pilot or implement new methods of
procurement, including reverse auctions, broad problem statements
and partnerships, and an eMarketplace site, to increase purchasing
power, vendor participation and innovation.
Questions were asked and answered of staff regarding: repealing the
Arizona travel and limiting purchases; how to get departments to buy into
the new way of purchasing products that may not necessarily ineel internal
specifications; question about the disadvantage enterprise program and
veterans, are there any standards and regulations set; and, are there any
network or outreach to smaller, minority businesses.
Member of the public Johnathan Foster spoke on the recommended action.
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Motion by Mayor -..Pro Tem Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to Repeal Resolution No. 10479 (CCS), suspending official
travel to the State of Arizona and developing additional financial sanctions
while the Arizona law SB 1070 remains in effect. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to introduce for first reading an ordinance amending Santa
Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 to reflect proposed changes to
current purchasing practices, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Connor
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to give staff direction to pilot or implement new methods of procurement,
including reverse auctions, broad problem statements and partnerships, and
an eMarketplace site, to increase purchasing power, vendor participation
and innovation, and to look for ways for minority businesses and veterans
to bring them into the marketplace, and, to provide an interim report to
Council in 6 months.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote by all members, with
Councilmembers McKeown and O'Connor absent.
STAFF S.A. Consideration of a proposal by Santa Monica College for a
ADMINISTRATIVE potential November 2016 bond measure that would include funding for
ITEMS: joint projects between the College and the City of Santa Monica, was
BOND MEASURE FOR presented.
SANTA MONICA
COLLEGE Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council consider supporting Santa Monica
College's proposal for a potential bond measure on the November 2016
ballot that would include partial funding for the expansion of Memorial
Park, adopt a motion in support of the bond, and direct staff to work in
partnership with College representatives to define terms of the bond and
associated future legal agreements between the City and the College.
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Members of the public Linda Sullivan, Denny Zane, Dr. Kathryn Jeffrey,
Dr. Louis Jaffe, Don Girard, spoke generally in favor of the recommended
action.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Zina Josephs, and Michael Toney
spoke generally in opposition on the recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Davis seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer,
to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote, with Councilmembers McKeown and O'Connor absent.
REVENUE BALLOT S.B. Potential Revenue and Advisory Measures for November 2016
MEASURE Ballot, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council review and comment on potential
revenue and advisory measures for the November 2016 ballot related to
increased local funds, affordable housing, and other community priorities,
and direct staff to prepare ballot measure language based on the Council's
direction.
Questions of staff included the types of housing options and if there was
any distinction between what would be acceptable uses for the funds such
as affordable housing versus displacement, homeless housing, teachers or
emergency workers.
Members of the public Richard Hilton, Denise Barton, Denny Zane, Shawn
Landers, Andria McFersen, Michael Soloff, Ron Goldman, Laurie
Lieberman, and Ralph Mechur spoke on the recommended action.
Motion b. Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro _Tem Winterer,
to direct staff to prepare a .5 percent sales tax (Transaction Use Tax) for the
November ballot, that they work with the Santa Monica Malibu Unified
School District (SMMUSD) to create a partnership that would presumably
devote 50 percent of the revenue and develop an Advisory Measure to ask
the community whether or not they would like to devote 50 percent of the
revenues to affordable housing, and 50 percent to SMMUSD. Also, that the
Affordable Housing goals include: acquisition and rehabilitation; housing
for people who currently work within Santa Monica, including educators,
emergency workers, and first responders; provide rental assistance to
people who are currently housed, but are stressed in their housing
situations; look for opportunities to develop housing for people who are
currently homeless; and, be able to include new affordable housing.
Councilmember Himmelrich, proposed a friendly amendment to include
the 80% or less of the average market index, and any new construction
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would be 100% affordable housing. The amendment was considered
friendly by the maker. The seconder suggested making the language less
restrictive, and the maker suggest to continue with the city's current
programs, and/or restore programs that were loss with Redevelopment
funds. The direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers O'Connor, McKeown
DADS INITIATIVE 8.C. Potential Amendments to City Charter Article XXII (the ®ales
CHARTER AMENDMENT Initiative) for November 2016 Election, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, receive
public comment, and approve the proposed language amending Article
XXII of the City Charter (the Oaks Initiative), was presented.
The City Attorney presented the proposed changes that were agreed upon at
the last Council meeting. These changes included the following: 1) Put
before voters the definition of who is a Public Official; 2) Extend the
prohibition so that it would apply outside the city; 3) Make clear that the
Civil remedies are not exclusive by adding language that says "one or
more" of these remedies; and, 4) Clarify the enforcement obligations of the
City Attorney's Office. There were two additional things Council
discussed changing: S) Extend the prohibition to the entity receiving the
public benefit; and, 6) Exemption for certain non-profit Directors.
The City Attorney also presented potential reach back language as
suggested by members of the public for Council consideration.
Questions were asked and answered of staff about the reach back provision:
if similar language to Pasadena's law was used, how would it apply in
general; would this apply to development agreements; how would the
change to the volunteer language exempting certain non-profit positions
apply, and how would this apply to controlled political committees; and,
how would this affect and impact those who apply for bids, contracts, and
permits.
Members of the public Johnathan Foster, Zoe Muntaner, Elizabeth Van
Denburgh, Carmen Balber, Mary Marlow (time donated by Mark Dreher),
and Shawn Landres spoke on the recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
trouble with the look back provision being suggested, and changing the
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
ANNUAL
APPOINTMENTS
Civil Action portion of the law to reduce the penalty section, add knowing
and willful requirement, adding language that was suggested by the
Consumer Watchdog group, as well as create a time limit for when funds
need to be refunded, on demand.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to add the knowing and willful language to 2206 above the Penalties, both
Civil and Criminal. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
with Councilmembers McKeown and O'Connor absent.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Hirnrnelrich, to add suggested language for volunteer compensation
requiring a 1099. The City Attorney recommended adding this requirement
to the Guidelines.
Also, clarification in 2202(b)(2), the suggested language should be: who is
a trustee, director, partner, or officer of that entity or of an entity which
hones or controls the applicant, and then take the language off the end of
2202(b), where it was placed previously. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers O'Connor and McKeown
absent.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Hirnmelrich, to duplicate the Pasadena language or a variation thereof, with
a limited reach back provision that only applies to contracts, lease, or land
sale, and it also applies to the applicant/recipient of the benefit. The motion
was ruranimously approved by voice vote with Councilmembers McKeown
and O'Connor absent.
Direction given to staff to consider the systems, notification, and tracking
systems that will be needed to gather information, and notify those affected
by the new requirements. The direction was approved by a consensus of
Council.
13.A. Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions, were
continued to the August 9, 2016 Council meeting.
ZERO CARBON 2030 13.B. Request of Councilmembers O'Day, Davis and Mayor Pro Tem
FLEET PLAN Winterer that the Council establish a Big Blue Bus Zero Carbon 2030
Fleet Plan, direct staff to provide an analysis outlining the steps that
the City would undertake to plan, implement, and track progress
toward zero carbon emissions for Big Blue Bus operations, and
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional
Services Agreement with a qualified consultant to assist BBB staff in
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conducting the analysis. The analysis will include the opportunities
and challenges of operating electric vehicles in an urban transportation
environment, electric vehicle range, vehicle cost, Big Blue Bus facility
infrastructure cost, industry best practice, sources of electricity and
carbon offsets, and evaluating potential funding opportunities to fund
the project, including the use of the proceeds from the sale of the
4th/Colorado terminus site to Metro, for achieving this goal by 2030.
Staff will report back to Council in a study session within 6-9 months,
was presented.
Members of the public Andric MCFersen and Brian Hutchings spoke on the
recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich seconded by Councilinember
Davis, to approve the recommendation. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers O'Connor and McKeown
absent.
CHARTER AMENDMENT 13.C. Request of Mayor Vazquez and Councilmember Himmelrich
that staff return with proposals for a ballot measure that could provide
a "voter -approval as a requirement before large-scale development"
charter amendment that would protect and be acceptable to the
broadest base of our residents, was presented.
Members of the public Daniel Wezeott, Elaine GG, and Denny Zane spoke
on the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Himnmielrich, to approve the recommendation.
The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Johtiathan Foster, Art Casillas, Paul Scott, Gerry
Park, Michael Toney, Dhun May, Brian Hutchings, Andria McFersen, and
Anthony Dennis commented on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 1.2:32
a.m.
ATTEST:
Denise Anderson -Warren
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Ton Vazquez
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Mayor
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