m20160809.pdfCITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 2016
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Vazquez at 5:48 p.m., on
Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Tony Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Ted Winterer
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Sue Himmelrich
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Pam O'Connor
Councilmember Terry O'Day
Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutric
City Clerk Denise Anderson -Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:49 p.m., with all
members present. Councilmember O'Day 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 5:5lp.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 6:52 p.m., with all members present, 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) - Strisovsky v. City Of Santa Monica, et A., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case Number BC 522 187
The City Attorney advised this is a case involving an accident between a
motorcycle officer and a vehicle on the 405 freeway. The recommendation
was a settlement in the amount of $130,000.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to approve Settlement No. 10350 (CCS), in the amount of $130,000. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
August 9, 2016
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I.B. 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, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 628 862
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
I.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 1337/1345 7th ,St.
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Dir., Housing & Economic Dev.
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
Owner of Record: 1337 7th Street LLC
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
I.D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 549569(d)(2) -1 case
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
I.E. Conference with Legal Counsel --Existing Litigation --Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code
Section 549569 (d)(1): City of Eureka v. The Superior Court of
Humboldt County, Case Number 3-V140252 (request for
Amicus support).
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
SPECIAL AGENDA 2.A. Commendation: Santa Monica Little League 2016 Minors
ITEMS: Division Champions, was presented.
2.8. City Manager's Report: Update on Programming and Services
at Virginia Avenue Park, was presented.
2.C. California Energy Commission Resolution to the City of Santa
Monica for Greater Energy Efficiency, was accepted by the Mayor.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Member of the public Denise Barton commented on various Consent
Calendar items.
At the request of Mayor Vazquez Item 3-E was removed from the Consent
Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 3-E, reading
resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES 3.A. Minutes for the City Council - Regular and Special Joint
Meeting - Jun 14, 2016 5:30 PM, were approved.
MINUTES 3.B. Minutes for the City Council -Regular Meeting -Jun 28, 2016
5:30 PM, were approved.
WATER MAIN 3.C. Annual Water Main Replacement Project, was approved.
REPLACEMENT
PROJECT Recommended Action
Staff reconnnends that the City Council:
I . Award Bid YSP2383 to Colich & Sons L.P., a California-based
company, for the Annual Water Main Replacement and Pavement
Rehabilitation Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10346 (CCS) with Colich & Sons L.P., in an amount not to exceed
$1,720,904 (including a 15% contingency);
3. Award RFQ 4 1982 to Berg and Associates Inc., a California-based
company, for construction management and inspection services for
the Annual Water Main Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation
Project;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Professional
Services Agreement No. 10347 (CCS) with Berg and Associates
Inc., a California-based company, in an amount not to exceed
$176,461 (including a 10% contingency); and,
5. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary
change orders to complete additional work within budget authority.
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STREET LIGHT 3.D. On -Bill Financed Light Emitting Diode (LED) Street Light
CONVERSION PROJECT Conversion Project, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into On -Bill Financing
Agreement No. 10348 (CCS) with Southern California Edison
(SCE) and to execute all necessary documents to accept the On -
Bill Financing loan and rebates;
2. Award Bid #SP2372 to Siemens Industry, Inc., a Delaware -based
company, for the replacement of existing High Pressure Sodium
(HPS) street light luminaires with Light Emitting Diode (LED)
street light luminaires;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10349 (CCS) with Siemens Industry, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $589,206 (including a 15% contingency); and,
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary
change orders to complete additional work within contract
authority.
AIRPORT BUILDING 3.F. Contract for Airport Building Roof Replacement, was approved.
ROOF REPLACEMENT
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFQ#51509-OR to Best Contracting Services, Inc., a
California-based company, for providing roof replacement services
at the Santa Monica Airport;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No.
10351 (CCS) with Best Contracting Sci vices, Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $515,680 (including a 10% contingency); and,
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary
change orders to complete the additional work within budget
authority.
AIRPORT PARK 3.G. Environmental Consulting Services Agreement for the Airport
EXPANSION PROJECT Park Expansion Project, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Request for Proposals (RFP# 11062015) to AMSC
Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., a California -based company for
environmental consulting services for the Airport Park Expansion
Project; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement
No. 10352 (CCS) with AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
for a total amount not to exceed $257,933 (including a 10%
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contingency).
POSITION 3.11. Adoption of Resolution No. 10982 (CCS) entitled "A
CLASSIFICATIONS AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
SALARY RATES MONICA ESTABLISHING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND
ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR DESIGN AND HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PLANNER, GIS ANALYST, LEAD FORENSIC
SPECIALIST, SCADA SYSTEMS ANALYST, SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST -LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINEE, ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE,
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN, CROSSING GUARD, FACILITIES
ATTENDANT, JUNIOR LIFEGUARD, LABORER TRAINEE,
LIBRARY PAGE, POLICE CADET, STUDENT WORKER, VIDEO
INTERN, VIDEO STUDENT INTERN, VIDEO TECHNICIAN 1,
MOTOR COACH OPERATOR TRAINEE, RECYCLING ASSISTANT,
AND TRADES INTERN," was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
establishing new position classifications and adopting salary rates for those
listed positions.
NEAR -ZERO EMISSION 3.1. Purchase and Install Near -Zero Emissions Engines and In -
ENGINES Frame Overhaul Services, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4247 to Cummins Pacific Corporation, a California-
based company, for the installation of new near -zero emission
engines on existing Big Blue Bus motor coaches, and for the
overhaul of existing CNG engines on BBB motor coaches and on
Fire Department apparatus; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement
No. 10353 (CCS) with Cummins Pacific Corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $1,314,475 (including a 10% contingency) for one
year, with four additional one-year option years with a 3% annual
increase, for a total amount not to exceed $7,029,055 over a five-
year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget
approval.
URBAN AREA SECURITY 3.1 Acceptance of Second Amendment to Urban Area Security
INITIATIVE Initiative (UASI) 2014 Agreement, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second amendment
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to the 2014 UASI grant in the amount of $433,909 for a total amount of
$3,739,959.
250 SANTA MONICA 3.E. 250 Santa Monica Pier Change of Concept, was presented.
PIER
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a lease modification with Romana Pier LLC., to change the
concept and trade name of its operation at 250 Santa Monica Pier.
Mayor Vazquez pulled this item out of concern of there being two Mexican
restaurants on the Pier instead of more variety, and if the owner was not
successful as an Italian restaurant, how do they plan to be successful as a
second restaurant.
Questions were asked and answered of staff about if this had gone to the
Pier Board for input; if direction can be given to require vegetarian meal
options be included to the menu; how will fast casual dining affect the
workforce; is it possible to modify the labor peace agreements; because the
city receives a percentage of the gross, and how much will that be affected
by the closing and tenant improvement project.
Motion by Mayor Vazquez, seconded by Councilmember Himmelrich, to
send it back to staff to come up with other options, as opposed to what is
being recommended.
A friendly amendment by Councilmember McKeown, to have this brought
back in a couple weeks with clarification, was considered friendly by the
maker and seconder.
Direction was given to staff, that when the item comes back, to include the
recommendations made by Council regarding the kinds of uses, restaurants
and diversity in food choices they want to see on the Pier; and a little more
information about the concept, and what fast -casual menu looks like.
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote to have this item
come back to Council at the August 23, 2016 meeting.
ADMIN. PROCEEDINGS: 6.A. Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve
1248 5TH STREET Development Review Permit and Variance (15ENT0138) to allow the
construction of a new three-story, 32 feet in height, 14,490 square -foot
addition to the former United States Post Office building as part of an
adaptive reuse project converting the existing Landmark building to
creative office space. A parking variance is also requested to reduce
the required number of on-site parking spaces to be provided from 48
spaces to 25 spaces, was presented.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Development Review
Permit and Parking Variance (15ENT-0138) in association with the
adaptive reuse and floor area expansion of the former US Post Office
building, located at 1248 5«' Street, as creative office space based on the
findings and subject to the conditions described as an attachment to this
report.
Members of the public Emily McCarron, John Berley, Jennifer Suthard,
Marcy Ross, Christina Dunlap, Spencer Hunt, Tyler Chou, Jim Grill,
Terence Young, Ashley Nendick, Rayne B. Horn, Carl Hanson, Carol
Lemlein, Adrian Scott Fine, Margaret Bach, Jeremy Stutes, Nina Fresco,
Bruce Cameron, and, Brian Derro, spoke in favor of denying the appeal,
and uphold the Planning Commission's decision.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Michael Feinstein (time donated by
Reid Norton), and Brian Derro spoke in opposition of the recommended
action.
Questions were asked including: what would the next steps be in the
landmarks process; transportation incentive; sidewalk widths with regards
to the fence; what is required in that specific zoning district; does Council
have the authority to address the fence issue tonight; reduction of parking
and new parking spaces; how and when did the fence go from being not
appropriate to appropriate, and why is that process not available for
transparency; other ground floor office use for this building; reasons the
transportation district management (TDM), and, explanation of the
development review process.
Appellant Jennifer Kennedy comtnented primarily on the inappropriateness
of the 5 foot fence, and the parking restrictions, reduces walkability
because the sidewalk width is being reduced, and how there is a lapse in the
code which allows projects to be separated this way.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
request the Applicant to voluntarily reduce the height of the fence down to
42" in height, if it is necessary to approve the 23 extra offsite parking, how
the 5 -foot fence works with the landscaping; and that this is a good
adaptive reuse project for this historic building.
Motion by CounciImember O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to deny the appeal, and uphold the Planning Commission decision, say that
the 23 offsite parking spaces are not required in the project, and give
direction to review the landscape issues as it relates to the fence, and that
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Council wants the greatest amount of visibility, and that the landscaping
does not obscure any visual access to the building.
Councilmember O'Day made a friendly amendment, to remove the parking
on the north/cast side of the building, and to remove the wall, and extend
the fence, as a Conditional Use/Variance. The motion was considered
friendly by the maker and seconder.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by
Councilmember McKeown, to continue this item to the August 23`d
meeting, including responses to Councilmembers O'Connor and O'Day's
amendments.
Councilmember McKeown withdrew his second on the substitute motion,
and the floor returned to the main motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer proposed a friendly amendment to add the
Planning Commission recommendations on design to forward to the
Landmarks Commission when they review the Certificate of
Appropriateness for the addition. The motion was considered friendly by
the maker and seconder of the motion.
The main motion with amendments was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
O'Comlor, to direct staff to work with the applicant on the good faith offer
that was made in cooperation and hope that they can come up with
something that achieves a happy ending. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote.
ORDINANCES: 7.A. Ordinance Setting the FY 2016-17 Tac Rate for the 2012
LIBRARY BONDS Library General Obligation Refunding Bonds, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2526 (CCS)
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA SETTING THE 2016117 TAX RATE FOR THE
LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS".
There were no members of the public present on this item.
August 9, 2016
Questions were asked and answered of staff if this is a reduction in the tax
rate.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to introduce and 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, Himmelrich, Davis,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF
8.A. Lobbyist Registration Program Regulations and Establishment
ADMINISTRATIVE
of Registration Fees, was presented.
ITEMS:
LOBBYIST
Recommended Action
REGISTRATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
PROGRAM
1. Authorize implementation of the lobbyist regulations as promulgated
by the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 4.85 of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10983 (CCS) entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEES".
Questions were asked and answered from staff regarding the effective date,
and if possible, having a preregistration period begin prior to the September
19, 2016 date; and, if there is a place on the registration form for the
lobbyist business to list the employees who will be lobbying.
Members of the public Paula Larmore and Mary Marlow, spoke on the
recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to
whether or not a member of the public Iobbying at a public meeting needs
to register as a lobbyist; clarify the question about which employees are
covered by the law; and, adding administrative regulations at a later time.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to adopt the staff recommendation, with amendments to the
registration form.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, made a friendly amendment to include the City
Attorney's suggestion to include language in the regulations providing
clarification of which employees (Public Officials) are covered by the law.
The motion was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.
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The motion, with amendments -was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: 10.A. Request from Santa Monica Rent Control Board to Conduct a
SANTA MONICA RENT Study to Determine Which Factors, if any, Contribute to an Owner's
CONTROL BOARD Decision to Withdraw Controlled Units from the Rental Market, was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review and comment on the Santa Monica Rent Control Board's
request to study factors contributing to owners deciding to withdraw
controlled units from the rental market, and direct staff to proceed
with conducting such a study;
2. Allocate $80,000 of Council discretionary funds to conduct the study
recommended by the Rent Control Board; and
3. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and
Budget Actions section of this report.
Members of the public Nicole Phillis and Denise Barton.
Questions were asked of staff including what is the best way to go about
this, and if this could be performed by a consultant in conjunction with the
Rent Control Board and Housing Commission; are there any regulatory
policies that have been implemented to encourage the removal of existing
rent controlled housing stock from the market, and, are there things that can
be done to discourage it.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by C.ouncilmember
Himmelrich, to adopt the staff recommendation, and include asking staff to
not only identify the factors, but to suggest some remedies to help control
the amount of Ellising going on in the community. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMEMBER 13.A. Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions, were
DISCUSSION ITEMS: presented.
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ANNUAL Board/Commission
No. of
Term Ending
APPOINTMENTS
Appts.
Airport Commission
1
6/30/2020
Architectural Review Board
2
6/30/2020
Arts Commission
d
6/30/2020
Building and Fire -Life Safety
4
6/30/2020
Commission
Commission for the Senior
2
6/30/2020
Community
Commission on the Status of
2
6/30/2020
Women
Disabilities Commission
3
6/30/2020
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
3
6/30/2020
Housing Commission
1
6/30/2020
Landmarks Commission
2
6/30/2020
Library Board
1
6/30/2020
Personnel Board
1
6/30/2021
Planning Commission
2
6/30/2020
Recreation and Parks Commission
3
6/30/2020
Social Services Commission
2
6/30/2020
Questions were asked and answered about members not being in
compliance with the Ethics rules, excessive absences, and wondered if
Council was going to set any guidelines on dealing with these people.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
to hear Items 13-B, 13-C and 13�-D with Item 13-A. The motion was
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unanimously approved by voice vote.
Members of the public Joni Byun and Derek Devermont spoke regarding
appointments.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for the
Airport Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Lael Rubin for reappointment. Ms.
Rubin was appointed by acclamation to the Airport Commission, with a
unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations on the
Architectural Review Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Craig Hamilton for reappointment.
Mr. Hamilton was appointed by acclamation to the Architectural Review
Board, with a unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
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Councilmember Himmelrich nominated Joshua Rosen
Councilmember McKeown nominated Barbara Kaplan
Councilmember O'Connor recused herself from this vote because she has a
professional relationship with Ms. Kaplan.
Councilmember O'Connor
was excused at 11: 55 pm Ms. Kaplan was appointed by acclamation to the Architectural Review
Board by the following vote:
Kaplan: Councilmembers O'Day, Davis, McKeown, Mayor Vazquez
Rosen: Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Councilmember Himmelrich
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer and Councilmember Himmelrich changed their
Councilinember O'Connor vote to Kaplan, making it unanimous, with Councilmember O'Connor
returned at 11: 57 pni absent.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations to the Arts
Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Mike Myers to be reappointed for a
third term to the Arts Commission. Mr. Myers was appointed by
acclamation to the Arts Commission, with a unanimous vote in favor, with
all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Roger Censer for reappointment to
the Arts Commission. Mr. Censer was appointed by acclamation to the Arts
Commission, with a unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
Councilmember Davis nominated Laurie Yehia
Councilmember McKeown nominated Paula Colman
Councilmember Himmelrich nominated Michael Baroff
Laurie Yehia was appointed by acclamation to the Arts Cormnission by the
following vote:
Yehia: Councilmember O'Connor, O'Day, Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
Goldman: Councilmember McKeown.
Councilmember McKeown changed his vote to Ms. Yehia, making it
unanimous, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Paula Goldman
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Summer Vaughn
Councilmember Himmelrich nominated Michael Baroff
Michael Baroff was appointed by acclamation to the Arts Commission by
the following vote:
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Goldman: Councilmember McKeown
Vaughn: Mayor Pro Tem Winterer
Baroff: Councilmembers Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day, O'Connor
Mayor Vazquez
Councilmember McKeown and Mayor Pro Tem Winterer changed their
vote to Mr. Baroff, making it unanimous, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations to the Building and Fire -Life
Safety Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Charles Muttilo for reappointment
for a third term. Mr. Muttilo was appointed by acclamation, with a
unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated reappointment for James Bagnell,
Stuart Tom, and appointment for Charles Whitaker. Mr. Bagnell, Tom, and
Whitaker were appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous vote in favor,
with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Commission on the
Senior Community.
Councilmember Davis nominated Barbara Browning for reappointment.
Ms. Browning was appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous vote in
favor, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Willa Wells. There being no other
nominations, Ms. Wells was appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous
vote in favor, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Commission on the
Status of Women.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Nicole Phillis and Nancy
Pierandozzi for reappointment. Ms. Phillis and Pierandozzi were appointed
by acclamation, with a unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Disability
Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated June Hagen and Nanci Ellis for
reappointment. Ms. Hagen and Ellis were appointed by acclamation, with a
unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Christy Hobart for appointment.
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There being no other nominations, Ms. Hobart was appointed by
acclamation, with a unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Downtown Santa
Monica, Inc.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Patricia Hoffman for reappointment
of a third term. Ms. Hoffman was appointed by acclamation, with a
unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Bruria Finkel and Barry Snell for
reappointment. Ms. Finkel and Mr. Snell were appointed by acclamation,
with a unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Housing Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem. Winterer nominated Loren Block for reappointment. Ms.
Block was appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous vote in favor, with
all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Landmarks
Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Ruth Shari for reappointment for a
third term. Ms. Shari was appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous vote
in favor, with all members present.
On order of the Council, the second vacancy for the Landmarks
commission was continued to a future date.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Library Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Lucien Plauzoles
Councilmember Davis nominated Zuzana Landres
Mr. Plauzoles was appointed by acclamation to the Library Board by the
following vote:
Plauzoles: Councilmembers Himmelrich, McKeown,
Mayor Pro Tern Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
Landres: Councihnembers O'Connor, O'Day, Davis
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Personnel Board.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Marcia Zimmer for reappointment.
Ms. Zimmer was appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous vote in
favor, with all members present.
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The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Planning
Commission.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Richard McKiznlon for
reappointment. Mr. McKinnon was appointed by acclamation, with a
unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
Councilmember Davis nominated Leslie Lambert
Councilmember McKeown nominated Laurence Eubank
Leslie Lambert was appointed by acclamation to the Planning Commission
by the following vote:
Lambert: Councilmembers Davis, O'Day, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer
Eubanks: Councilmembers McKeown, Hinunelrich, Mayor Vazquez
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the Recreation and Parks
Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Alan Toy for reappointment. Mr. Toy
was appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous vote in favor, with all
members present.
Councilmember Davis nominated Deborah Cohen for a third term.. Ms.
Cohen was appointed by acclamation, with a unanimous vote in favor, with
all members present.
_Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Maryanne LaGuardia
Councilmember O'Connor nominated Libby Bradley
Maryanne LaGuardia was appointed by acclamation to the Recreation and
Parks Commission by the following vote:
LaGuardia: Councilmembers McKcown, Davis, Himmelrich, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Teen Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
Bradley: Councilmember O'Connor
Councilmember O'Connor changed her vote to LaGuardia, making it
unanimous, with all members present.
Mayor opened the floor nominations for appointment for the Social
Services Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Shawn Landres and Anita Prentice for
reappointment. Mr. Landres and Ms. Prentice were appointed by
acclamation, with a unanimous vote in favor, with all members present.
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ARTS COMMISSION
13.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts
Commission for a term ending on 0613012018, was presented with Item
13-A.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Summer Vaughn
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer nominated Phil Brock
Phil Brock was appointed by the following vote to a term ending June 30,
2018:
Vauglm: Councilmembers O'Connor, O'Day, McKeown
Brock: Councilmembers Himmelrich, Davis,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
COMMISSION ON THE 13.C. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission
STATUS OF WOMEN on the Status of Women for a term ending on 06/30/2018, was presented
with Item 13-A.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Jodi Byun
Councilmember Himmelrich nominated Marcia Ferreira
Ms. Byun was appointed by acclamation by the following vote to a term
ending June 30, 2018:
Byun: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
Ferreira: Councilmembers Himmelrich, O'Day
Councilmembers Himmelrich and O'Day changed their votes to Byun,
making it unanimous, with all members present.
ARCHITECTURAL 13.D. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Architectural
REVIEW BOARD Review Board for a term ending on 0613012017, was presented with Item
13-A.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember McKeown nominated Joshua Rosen for the tern ending
June 30, 2017.
Mr. Rosen was appointed by acclamation to the Architectural Review
Board, with a unanimous voice vote favor, with Councilmember O'Connor
absent.
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LEAGUE OF 13.E. Designation of voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of
CALIFORNIA CITIES California Cities Annual Conference and Business Meeting, to be held
October 5 through October 7, 2016, in Long Beach, California, was
presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown seconded by Ma or Pro Tem
Winterer, to designate Councilmember Himmelrich as the voting delegate,
and Councilmember O'Connor as the alternate. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
SISTER CITIES 13.F. Request of Councilmember McKeown that the City Council
PROGRAM authorize the City Manager and staff, working with the Santa Monica
Sister Cities Association, to begin negotiations with the City of Galway,
Ireland, for educational, cultural, and other exchanges under our
Sister City program, was presented.
Member of the public Denise Barton commented on the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Winterer, to approve the recommendation. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with all members present.
CITY TRAVEL FUNDS 13.G. Request of Councilmember McKeown that the City Council
authorize use of his own Council travel funds to attend the
Railvolution conference, October 9 through 12 in San Francisco, was
presented.
Member of the public Denise Barton commented on the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
O'Connor, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Davis, Himmehich, O'Day,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Teen Winterer, Mayor Vazquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COUNTY TRAFFIC 13.H. Request of Mayor Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, and
IMPROVEMENT PLAN Councilmember McKeown that Council support Metro's Los Angeles
County Traffic Improvement Plan, and adopt a resolution
recommending voter approval in the November 8, 2016, election of a
half -cent sales tax to fund transportation improvements in Los Angeles
County, including accelerated rail system expansion to build on Santa
Monica's Expo connectivity, other traffic relief, increased local return
for Santa Monica mobility projects, and additional benefits, was
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presented,
Member of the public Jonathan Foster commented on the recommended
action.
Motion by Mayor Vazquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winterer, to
approve the recommended action. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Richard M. Villarino, Art Casillas, Dhun May,
Gerry Peck, and Jonathan Foster commented on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:40
a.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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