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m20170613.pdfCITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 13, 2017 A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Winterer at 5:31 p.m., on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ted Winterer Mayor Pro Tem Gleam Davis Councilmember Sue Himmelrich Councilmember Kevin McKeown Councilmember Terry O'Day (arrived at 5:35 p.m.) Councilmember Tony Vazquez Absent: Councilmember Pam O'Connor Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole Interim Assistant City Attorney Alan Seltzer City Cleric Denise Anderson -Warren CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:31 p.m., with all members present except Councilmembers O'Connor and O'Day. Councilmember Himmelrich led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSIONS There was no one present for public comment on closed sessions. Councilmember O'Day On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:33 p.m., to consider arrived at 5:35 p.m. closed sessions and returned at 7:06 p.m., with Councilmember O'Connor absent, to report the following: LA. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Cruz v. Alvord, et at., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 600 248 The Interim Assistant City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. LB. Conference with Labor Negotiator -City Negotiator: Donna C. Peter, Director of Human Resources and Liebert, Cassidy and Whitmore Legal Counsel -Bargaining Units: Administrative Team Associates (ATA), California Teamsters Local 911 (Teamsters), 1 June 13, 2017 Management Team Associates (MTA), Public Attorneys Union (PAU), Supervisory Team Associates (STA), Municiapl Employees Assoc (MEA), Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF (Local 1109), Fire Executive Mgmt Assoc (FEMA), Police Officer Assoc (POA), SMART -TD The Interim Assistant City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1.C. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.(9)(1): Mancilla, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 585 155 The Interim Assistant City Attorney reported this matter was an injury case and recommended a Settlement in the amount of $45,000. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve Settlement Agreement No. 10476 (CCS), in the amount of $45,000. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Himmelrich, Vazquez, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Winterer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor I.D. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): McQueen v. City of Santa Monica, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 618 128 The Interim Assistant City Attorney reported this was a wrongful termination/discrimination case at the Swim Center and recommended a Settlement Agreement in the amount of $52,500. Motion by Councilmember O'Day, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez, to approve Settlement Agreement No. 10477 (CCS), in the amount of $52,500. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers McKeown, Vazquez, Himmehich, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Winterer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor I.E. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Harder Facility v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 565 270 June 13, 2017 The Interim Assistant City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1.F. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Avilez v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 489 178 The Interim Assistant City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1.G. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Guerrero/City of Santa Monica v. Cote, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC 572 824 The Interim Assistant City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. 1.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. United States of America, United States District Court Case Number CV 13-08046 The Interim Assistant City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. I.I. 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 Interim Assistant City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken. REPORT ON COUNCIL Councilmember Vazquez reported that he traveled to the ICA TRAVEL (Independent Cities Association) Conference in Carlsbad, CA, as the representative for the City of Santa Monica. Items discussed included a presentation by our City Manager on Budgets & Finances Projecting into the Future. SPECIAL AGENDA 2.A. Santa Monica Little League Minors Division Champions, was ITEMS: presented by the Mayor. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by 3 June 13, 2017 a Councilmember for discussion. Members of the public Denise Barton and D. Charney commented on various Consent Calendar items. At the request of Councilmember Himmelrich, Item 3-Q was removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Councilmember McKeown seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 3Q, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Vazquez, Himmelrich, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Winterer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor UTILITY 3.A. Construction Contract for Santa Monica Utility UNDERGROUNDING Undergrounding and Excavation, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: I. Award RFB#UUC1006 to High Light Electric, Inc., a California based company for Utility Undergrounding and Excavation construction services related to the City's fiber optic network; 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute construction Contract No. 10463 (CCS) with High Light Electric, Inc., for two years in an amount not to exceed $1,850,000 (including contingency) to provide utility undergrounding, excavation, and construction services for extension of the Santa Monica CityNet Digital Inclusion Pilot program. CROSSWALK RE- 3.13. Award Contract for Crosswalk Re -striping Services, was STRIPING SERVICES approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award Bid 44260 to Chrisp Company, a California-based company, for removal and restriping of City pedestrian crosswalks; 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10464 (CCS) with Chrisp Company, in an amount not to exceed $170,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options in the amount of $95,000, on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $550,000 over a five- year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. 4 June 13, 2017 TRAVEL DEMAND 3.C. Professional Services Agreement for Update of the City of FORECASTING MODEL Santa Monica Travel Demand Forecasting Model (TDFM) and Implementation of S13743, was approved. Recommended Action Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute sole -source professional services Agreement No. 10465 (CCS) with Fehr and Peers, California-based company, in an amount not to exceed $280,500, to update the Travel Demand Forecasting Model and provide transportation consulting services for revised CEQA transportation analysis in accordance with Senate Bill 743. This recommendation is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.080(d). BBB FACILITIES 3.D. BBB Facilities HVAC Maintenance and Repair, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award Bid #4266 to ACCO Engineered Systems, a California- based company, for the maintenance and repair of the HVAC systems at existing Big Blue Bus facilities. 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10466 (CCS) with ACCO Engineered Systems, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options to extend on the same terns and conditions with a 3% annual increase, for a total amount not to exceed $424,731 over a five-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. PARKING GARAGES 3.E. Award Construction Contract for Repairs to Parking Garages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award Bid #SP2373 to Slater Waterproofing, Inc., a California- based company for the Repairs to Parking Garages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 Project; 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 10467 (CCS) with Slater Waterproofing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,273,260 (including a 10% contingency); 3. Award RFP #SP1982 to Psomas Inc., a Colorado -based company for construction management and inspection services for the Repairs to Parking Garages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 Project; 4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10468 (CCS) with Psomas Inc., a Colorado -based company, in 5 June 13, 2017 PRODUCTION VEHICLE an amount not to exceed $330,000 (including a 10% contingency); 5. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within contract authority. 3.F. Video Production Truck and Equipment, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award RFP #103 to IPTV International, Inc. dba TV Pro Gear, a California-based company), for purchase of a video production vehicle with installation of new infrastructure and production equipment; 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10469 (CCS) with TV Pro Gear, in an amount not to exceed $625,471, including a $43,173 contingency, for one year. GEOTECHNICAL 3.G. Professional Services Agreement with Cotton, Shires & REVIEW SERVICES Associates, Inc. and Professional Services Agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Award RFP #107 to the following two firms: a) Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc., a California-based company, to provide geotechnical review services; and b) Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants, a California-based company, to provide geotechnical review services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate professional services Agreement Nos. 10470 (CCS) and 10471 (CCS) with: a) Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $105,000 for three years with two one-year renewal options in the amount of $35,000, on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $175,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and b) Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants in an amount not to exceed $105,000 for three years with two one-year renewal options in the amount of $35,000, on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $175,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. SANTA MONICA PIER 3.11. Updates to the Santa Monica Pier Leasing Guidelines, was LEASING approved. 6 June 13, 2017 Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council amend the Santa Monica Pier Leasing Guidelines to delegate tenant selection and approval of general lease terms to the Santa Monica Pier Corporation and to delete reference to the City's former policy on business with Arizona -based firms. NORTH BEACH 3.I. CEQA Negative Declaration Resolution No. 11045 (CCS) PLAYGROUND entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE CEQA INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE NORTH BEACH PLAYGROUND PROJECT", was adopted. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution for the Initial Study and Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the North Beach Playground Project (Attachment A), in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines. The IS/ND determined the project would not have a significant impact on the environment. MOBILE PHONE 3.1 Bid Award for the Purchase of 345 Mobile Phone Tablets, was TABLETS approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council 1. Award Bid# 4273 to Lehr Auto Electric, Inc., a California based company for the purchase and delivery of up to 345 rugged mobile phone tablets 2. Authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order with Lehr Auto Electric, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of up to 345 rugged mobile phone tablets in an amount not to exceed $727,481 1657 OCEAN AVENUE 3.K. Amended and Restated Lease Agreement for 1657 Ocean Avenue, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Jay's Tavern, Inc., a California-based corporation, doing business as Chez Jay, to amend the existing lease agreement #7640 (RAS) to reflect additional leased premises at 1657 Ocean Avenue to include an outdoor dining area, as well as to increase to the base monthly rent to $2,125 and to establish a five-year lease term. TEMPORARY STAFFING 3.L. Contract Modification for Temporary Staffing in Building and 7 June 13, 2017 Safety Division, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 10472 (CCS) in the amount of $370,000 with JAS Pacific, a California-based company, for temporary staffing services. This will result in a three-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $450,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. MEDICAL SERVICES 3.M. Second Modification of Contract for Administration of Professional Medical Services, was approved. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to agreement #10090 in the amount of $55,000 with Barry W. Leeder, Inc. dba Collections Plus, a California based company, for professional medical services. This will result in a five year amended agreement with a total amount not to exceed $205,847 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. MINUTES 3.N. Minutes of the April 18, 2017 City Council, were approved. MINUTES 3.0. Minutes of the April 25, 2017 City Council Minutes, were approved. MINUTES 3.P. Minutes of the April 29, 2017 City Council Minutes, were approved. EXECUTIVE 3.R. The Hawkins Company and Ralph Andersen & Associates PSA RECRUITMENT Modification, was approved. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and executer 1. Agreement number 10473 (CCS) in the amount of $105,500 with The Hawkins Company, a California-based company, for executive recruitment services. This will result in a 2 year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $140,000. 2. Agreement number 10474 (CCS) in the amount of $78,000 with Ralph Andersen and Associates, a California-based company, for executive recruitment services. This will result in a 2 year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $110,000. 1530 2ND STREET 3.Q. Statement of Official Action Denying Appeal 17ENT-0016 of the Planning Commission's Approval of Conditional Use Permit 8 June 13, 2017 16ENT-0128 for the Property Located at 1530 2nd Street, pulled at request of staff. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Statement of Official Action denying Appeal 17ENT-0016 and upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit 16ENT-0128 for a Type -47 alcohol license for a restaurant at 1530 2"d Street. This item was pulled by Councilmember Himmelrich because she believes that the permits issued for this entire building, specifically the Certificate of Occupancy, was issued in error. A recent ruling in the Superior Court, determined that the Shore Hotel has no Coastal Development permit, which was a prerequisite to the hotel receiving a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Santa Monica. Therefore she will be voting No on this item. Motion by Councilmember O'Day, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve the Statement of Official Action. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers O'Day, Vazquez, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Winterer NOES: Councilmember Himmelrich ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor ORDINANCES: 7.A. Home -Sharing and Accessory Dwelling Units, was presented. HOME SHARING Recommended Action Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.20 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Vacation Rentals and a Clarification of the Definition of Vacation Rental. Member of the public Darlene Vogel spoke on the recommendation. Motion by Councilmember McKeown seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, 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 O'Day, Himmelrich, Vazquez, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Winterer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE 8.A. Bergamot Station Arts Center, was presented June 13, 2017 ITEMS: BERGAMOT STATION Recommended Action ARTS CENTER Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Provide conceptual direction regarding a preliminary plan for revitalization of the City -owned Bergamot Station Arts Center (Arts Center); 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate an extension of exclusive negotiating Agreement No. 9967 (CCS) with the Worthe Group for a period of three years, with two, one-year options; 3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute interim, master ground Lease No. 10475 (CCS) with the Worthe Group, for a period of three years, with two, one-year options, pursuant to: (a) the terms included in the staff report, including that existing tenants would face lease rate increases no greater than the consumer price index during the interim period, in order to ensure stability while future plans are developed, and (b) development of an arts center management plan in collaboration with the Arts Commission, as further discussed in the staff report. Questions asked and answered by staff included the following: since the Museum is going to be a major part of the plan, shouldn't we start trying to engage potential Museum tenants, so that they can provide input in how that shell should be constructed; wouldn't it be important that we try and give non -profits some concrete feedback as soon as possible, so they could go out and begin fundraising; who is really looking for a Museum, the developer or the City; asked for examples of other areas where developers have built an art community; is it possible to make one of the buildings a live/work space as opposed to an office building, and the timing to change the zoning, and, the transit funding and loans associated with the property. Members of the public Mike Myers, Lia Skidmore, Charles Duncombe, Diana Gordon (time donated by Nancy Morse), Michael Masucei, Joe Silva, Danielle Wilson, Daryl Forman, Cathie Gentile, Gabriella Rosco, William Turner, Michael Zakian, Jerry Rubin, Yossi Govin, Lois Lambert, Out Bleicher , Richard Cohn, Laurie Yehis, Bruria Finkel, Joan Robey, Laurence Eubank, Kim Sidonak, Bruce Baltin, Jeff Worthe (time donated by Janna Boelke), Carl Hansen, Barbara Counter, George Minardos, Corin Kahn, Oscar de la Torre, Maria Loya, Gina de Baca, and, Roger Genser, spoke generally in favor of the recommended action. Members of the public Juan Matute, Denise Barton, Dr. Anna Rogers, D. Charney, Dr. Daniel Galaruba, Jeff Gordon (time donated by Brad Miller), Andrea Curl, Steven Stajieh, Joanne Jaffe, Adele Scheele, Richard Levine, Edward Goldman, Laurel Ann Bogen, Robert Berman (time donated by Danai Katsufrakis), Bruce Barnes (time donated by Rose Shoshanna), Ann Isolde, Burt Goldstein, Craig Knull, Adaline Fagen, Ralph Fagen, William Sheehy, Valerie Griffin, Phil Brock, ,Patricia Kennedy, Phil to June 13, 2017 Tarley, Theresa Luisotti, Maria Guerrero, Michelle Page, Ana Thanawalla, Elaine Schulman, Tricia Crane, Susan Moss, Gay Summer Rick, and, Ellen Brennan, expressed concerns or generally spoke in opposition of the recommended action. Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to: the fact that this is public land and this area needs to be free for everyone to access; it is important that everyone have a place to go that is art space that they can spend time appreciating and enjoying art; the proposed hotel should not be a luxury hotel, but more affordable; support the arts; how important it is to have art there for the sake of having and enjoying art, create an opportunity for local artist to come in, and non -profits to be able to have access to this space; the Gallery Plan doesn't generate the revenue necessary to reinvest into the space; and, reinvisioning the art space for all current and future uses, specifically looking at the Art Box idea. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to approve the staff recommendation with the 120 room hotel, with the direction to explore reduction or removal of the market rate office space, and with the understanding that design of the museum space shall be done with input from the as yet to be determined occupant of that museum space. Councilmember Himmelrich proposed a friendly amendment to support the plan with a hotel without specifying exactly how many rooms, or what exactly it will be. The motion was not considered friendly by the maker. Mayor Winterer, proposed a friendly amendment to move in a timely manner in seeking museum tenants, considering the art box idea as ways to remove or replace the office space. The motion was considered friendly by the maker and seconder. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember O'Day, to approve the staff recommendation with the 120 room hotel, with the adjustments to take another look at the creative office space, and that the future tenant should be involved in the design of museum space. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Vazquez, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Winterer NOES: Councilmember Himmelrich ABSENT: Councilmember O'Connor Councilmember Himmelrich stated the reason she voted no was that the specification that the hotel be 120 room hotel, that there should be flexibility in that, and she really disagrees with the decision to set the number of rooms and the size of the hotel tonight. 11 June 13, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a special joint MEETING meeting with the Housing Authority at 10:55 p.m. with Councilmembers Councilmember McKeown McKeown and O'Connor absent, was excused at 10:55 p. in. REPORT ON MEETING Pursuant to State law, City Clerk Denise Anderson -Warren announced that COMPENSATION Council will receive $50 for meeting as the Housing Authority and -no compensation for meeting as the Redevelopment Successor Agency. PENSION LIABILITY 8.11. Payment Towards Unfunded Pension Liability, was presented. Commissioner/Councilmember McKeown returned at 10:58 Recommended Action p.m. 1) Staff recommends that the City Council and Housing Authority approve budget actions necessary for a $45 million payment to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) towards the City's unfunded pension liability, as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report. 2) Staff recommends that the City Council approve a $519,669 General Fund payment to Ca1PERS on behalf of the Rent Control Fund, and authorize the City Manager to advance a $519,669 General Fund loan to the Rent Control Fund and negotiate with the Rent Control Board on proposed repayment terms starting in FY 2017/18. Member of the public Denise Barton, spoke on the recommended action. Motion by Commissioner/Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Commissioner/Councilmember O'Day, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner/Councilmembers Vazquez, Himmelrich, O'Day, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem/Chair Pro Tem Davis, Chair/Mayor Winterer NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner/Councilmember O'Connor ADJOURNMENT OF On order of the Mayor/Chair, the special joint meeting with the Housing SPECIAL JOINT Authority was adjourned at 11:01 p.m. and the regular City Council MEETING meeting was reconvened, with Councilmember O'Connor absent. COUNCILMEMBER 13,A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Audit DISCUSSION ITEMS: Subcommittee for a term ending on 06/30/2019, was presented. AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE 12 June 13, 2017 There were no members of the public present for public comment. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations. Councilmember McKeown nominated Elizabeth Van Denburg. Mayor Pro Tem Davis nominated Greg Morena. Elizabeth Van Denburg was appointed by the following vote: Van Denburg: Councilmembers McKeown, Vazquez, Himmelrich, Mayor Winterer Morena: Councilmember O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem Davis Ms. Elizabeth Van Denburg was appointed to a term ending June 30, 2019, for the Audit Subcommittee, with Councilmember O'Connor absent. COMMISSION FOR THE 13.13. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Commission SENIOR COMMUNITY for the Senior Community for a term ending June 30, 2018, was presented. There were no members of the public present for public comment. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations. Councilmember Himmelrich nominated Meghan Kelley. There being no other nominations, Meghan Kelley was appointed by acclamation to the Commission for the Senior Community for a term ending June 30, 2018, with Councilmember O'Connor absent. SOCIAL SERVICES 13.C. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social COMMISSION Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 2020, was presented. There were no members of the public present for public comment. On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations. Councilmember Himmelrich nominated Brian Stedge-Stoud. Mayor Pro Tem Davis nominated Jennifer Cowan. Jennifer Cowan was appointed by the following vote: Stedge-Stroud: Councilmembers Vazquez, Himmelrich Cowan: Councilmembers McKeown, O'Day, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Mayor Winterer 13 June 13, 2017 Ms. Jennifer Cowan was appointed to a term ending June 30, 2020, for the Social Services Commission, with Councilmember O'Connor absent. PARIS CLIMATE 13.D. Request of Councilmember McKeown that, in response to the ACCORDS Trump withdrawal from the Paris Climate accords, abandoning international agreement to take necessary actions to save our planet, that the Council reaffirm our commitment to the Paris goals, intensify our sustainability efforts in defiance of the Trump decision, and work with California leadership to continue creating the 21st Century clean energy economy, was presented. Members of the public Michael Toney, spoke generally on the recommended action. Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with Councilmember O'Connor absent. BUILDING & LIFE — 13.E. Recommendation to accept Stuart Tom's resignation from the SAFETY COMMISSION Building & Life - Safety Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy, was presented. There were no members of the public present to comment on this item. Motion by Mayor Winterer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to accept the resignation with regret. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with Councilmember O'Connor absent. PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public David Price, Denise Barton, Art Casillas, Andria McFerson, and Dhun May commented on various local issues. On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:23 p.m. in memory of Nigel Grainge. ATTEST: Denise Anderson -Warren City Clerk APPROVED: Ted Winterer Mayor 14 June 13, 2017