m20190514.pdf1 May 14, 2019
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 14, 2019
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Davis at 5:30 p.m., on
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Gleam Davis
Mayor Pro Tem Terry O’Day
Councilmember Sue Himmelrich
Councilmember Ana M. Jara
Councilmember Kevin McKeown
Councilmember Greg Morena
Absent: Councilmember Ted Winterer
Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole
City Attorney Lane Dilg
Deputy City Clerk Esterlina Lugo
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:30 p.m., with all
members present except Councilmember Winterer. Deputy City Clerk
Esterlina Lugo 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 5:33 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 7:30 p.m., with Councilmember Winterer
absent, to report the following:
1.A. Conference with Labor Negotiator: Government Code Section
54957.6. Agency Designated Representatives: Lori Gentles, Chief
People Officer-HR and Human Resources Manager Shawn Weiske,
Bargaining Unit: Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees (CSMCE)
The City Attorney advised this matter was not heard.
1.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): American Zurich Insurance Company/Enrique Quintero
v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case Nos. BC
681393/BC691939
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The 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(d)(1): Sima Lerner v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Superior Court, Case No. BC 676664
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1.D. Conference with real property negotiator (Govt. Code section
54956.8):
Property: 4 parcels seaward of the 1921 Mean High Tide
L i n e a n d a d j a c e n t to 850 Palisades Beach Road
City negotiator: Karen Ginsberg and Judith Meister
Negotiating parties: City and Jonathan Club
Under negotiation: Lease price and terms
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1.E. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation -
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): land use litigation claim: 1443 18th Street,
Administrative Approval (“AA”) Application # 18ENT-0077
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation -
Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): land use litigation claims:
1) 1323 5th Street, Administrative Approval (“AA”)
Application# 18ENT-0283, Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(“VTTM”) #82575 with Application #s 19PWMISC-0016,
19ENT-0089
2) 1338 5th Street, AA Application# 19ENT-0041, VTTM #82579
with Application #s 19PWMISC-0019, 19ENT-0087
3) 1415 5th Street, AA Application# 19ENT-0042, VTTM #82580
with Application #s 19PWMISC-0020, 19ENT-0086
4) 1437 5th Street, AA Application# 19ENT-0039, VTTM #82578
with Application #s 19PWMISC-0018, 19ENT-0084
5) 1437 6th Street, AA Application# 19ENT-0040, VTTM #82577
with Application #s 19PWMISC-0017, 19ENT-0088
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6) 1557 7th Street, AA Application# 19ENT-0206, VTTM #82576
with Application #s 19PWMISC-0021, 19ENT-0090
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS:
2.A. Proclamation: National Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2019),
was presented by the Mayor.
2.B. Proclamation declaring May 2019 as Bike Month in the City of
Santa Monica, was presented by the Mayor.
2.C. City Manager's Report: GoSaMo City and Employer
Achievements, was presented.
REPORT ON COUNCIL
TRAVEL
Councilmember McKeown reported that he traveled to the Southern
California Association of Governments meeting in Palm Desert acting as the
Council delegate.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a
Councilmember for discussion.
Members of the public Denise Barton and David Morris commented on
various Consent Calendar items.
Councilmember Morena recused himself from Item 3.B. due to having a
family business on the Pier.
Councilmember Jara recused herself from Item 3.H. due to being employed
by Santa Monica College.
At the request of Councilmember Morena, Items 3.A., 3.B., and 3.F. were
removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember Jara,
Item 3.H. was removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request o f
Councilmember Himmelrich, Item 3.K. was removed from the Consent
Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O’Day,
to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 3.A., 3.B., 3.F., 3.H., and
3-K, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, McKeown, Himmelrich, Morena,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Winterer
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CITY HALL
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
3.C. First Contract Modification with Gilman Builders, Inc. for the
City Hall Third Floor Building System Improvement Project, was
approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #10758 (CCS) in the
amount of $280,000 with Gilman Builders, Inc., a California-based
company, for design-build services for the City Hall Third Floor Building
System Improvement Project for the Public Works Department. This will
result in a one-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to
exceed $1,944,769 with future year funding contingent on City Council
budget approval.
HOMELESS
MANAGEMENT
3.D. Award RFP for Consulting Services for the City's Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS), was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Award RFP #214 to Pathways Community Network, dba Pathways
MISI, a Georgia-based company, for Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS) administration and technical support for
the Community and Cultural Services Department;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10840 (CCS) with Pathways MISI, in an amount not to exceed
$85,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options
in the amount of $85,000, on the same terms and conditions, for a total
amount not to exceed $425,000 over a five-year period, with future
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
TRUCK PURCHASES 3.E. Award Bid to Southbay Truck Center, LLC for up to Four Cab-
Over-Engine (COE) 4-Yard CNG Dump Trucks, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4360 to Southbay Truck Center, LLC, a California-
based company, for the purchase and delivery of three 4-yard cab-
over-engine (COE) compressed natural gas (CNG) dump trucks for
the Public Works Department;
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with
Southbay Truck Center, LLC, for the purchase and delivery of three
4-yard COE, CNG dump trucks in the amount not to exceed
$411,461, with future year funding contingent on Council budget
approval; and
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue any necessary change
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orders to the purchase order in an amount not to exceed $136,112 for
the purchase of one additional vehicle within 12 months after receipt
of the purchase order, at the same price terms and conditions. This
would result in a revised purchase order total not to exceed $547,573,
with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT
STAFFING
3.G. Award Request for Proposal for Traffic Management Center
Staffing during each Go With the Flow activation, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP #222 to Iteris, Inc., a California-based company, for
Traffic Management Center Staffing for the Planning & Community
Development Department;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10842 (CCS) with Iteris, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $191,000
for two years, with two additional two-year renewal options in the
amount of $400,000, on the same terms and conditions for a total
amount not to exceed $591,000 over a six-year period, with future
year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
610 CALIFORNIA
AVENUE
3.I. Approval of Statement of Official Action Designating 610
California Avenue as a Structure of Merit, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Statement of Official
Action for 18ENT-0316, designating 610 California Avenue as a Structure
of Merit.
BUS SERVICES 3.J. Award Bid to Star-Dust Tours, Inc. to Provide B u s
Transportation Services, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4385 to Star-Dust Tours, Inc. (dba The Bus), a
California- based company, for the purchase of bus transportation
services for the Community and Cultural Services Department.
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with
Star-Dust Tours, Inc. for bus services in the amount not to exceed
$84,600 for one year, with three additional one-year renewal options
to extend on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to
exceed $338,400, with future year funding contingent on Council
budget approval.
MINUTES 3.L. Minutes of March 26, 2019 City Council - Regular Meeting, were
approved.
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MINUTES 3.M. Minutes of April 9, 2019 City Council - Regular Meeting, were
approved.
COASTAL CLEANUP
DAY
Councilmember Morena
excused at 7:58 p.m.
3.B. Award Agreement No. 10839 (CCS) with Heal the Bay for Santa
Monica Pier Aquarium Educational Consulting Services and
Administering the Coastal Cleanup Day Activities, and Adopt Parking
Resolution No. 11169 (CCS) entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO OFFER PARKING AT NO COST AT ITS
CITY OWNED BEACH PARKING LOTS TO STUDENT GROUPS AND
VOLUNTEERS OF COASTAL CLEANUP DAYS 2019-2028 SPECIFIC
TO HOURS OF PROGRAMMING,” was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10839 (CCS) with Heal the Bay, a California-based non-profit
organization, for Santa Monica Pier Aquarium educational
consulting services and programming for students at public and
private schools located in Santa Monica and to administer the annual
Coastal Cleanup Education Day and Coastal Cleanup Day activities
for the Public Works Department. 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 $150,000,
over a five-year period.
2. Adopt attached Resolution No. 11169 (CCS) allowing school buses,
staff, and volunteers to park at city-owned beach parking lots at no
cost, corresponding to the day and time duration of the Coastal
Cleanup Education Day and Coastal Cleanup Day.
Councilmember Morena recused himself from Item 3.B. due to having a
family business on the Pier.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Winterer, Morena
PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS
3.H. Award Request for Proposal for Pico Boulevard/Santa Monica
College Pedestrian Improvement Project, was presented.
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Councilmember Morena
returned at 7:59 p.m.
Councilmember Jara
excused at 7:59 p.m.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP# 211 to KOA Corporation, a California-based company,
to provide design services for the Pico Boulevard/Santa Monica
College Pedestrian Improvement project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No.
10843 (CCS) with KOA, in an amount not to exceed $271,000
(including a 15% contingency).
Councilmember Jara recused herself from Item 3.H. due to being employed
by Santa Monica College.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O’Day,
to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Himmelrich, Morena,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Winterer, Jara
HILL & DALE
LEARNING CENTER
Councilmember Jara
returned at 8:00 p.m.
3.A. Lease Agreement with Hill & Dale Family Learning Center for
the use of the former Clover Park Fire Station located at 2801 25th
Street, Santa Monica, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Lease No. 10838 (CCS) with Hill & Dale Family
Learning Center (Hill & Dale) at 2801 25th Street (the former Clover Park
Fire Station) for continued use as a child care center in Santa Monica for a
term of five years for $1/year with no escalation.
Councilmember Morena advised that he pulled the item to ask staff about the
process by which it is determined something goes through an RFP process
or if an amendment is granted.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion ensued on topics including, but
not limited to, the RFP process across departments, funding, subsidies, lease
terms, reporting, and outreach efforts to underserved communities.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Mayor Davis, to
approve the recommended action with direction to include in the annual
reporting requirements the number of City of Santa Monica City Employees
that are served. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Jara,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Winterer
GROWING PLACE
CHILDCARE CENTER
3.F. Lease Agreement with the Growing Place for the use of Marine
Park, located at 1406 Marine Street, Santa Monica for continued use as
a childcare center, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Lease No. 10841 (CCS) with the Growing Place
Marine Park (the Growing Place) at 1406 Marine Street for continued use as
a childcare center in Santa Monica for a term of five years for $1/year with
no escalation.
Councilmember Morena advised that he pulled the item to ask staff about the
process by which it is determined something goes through and RFP process
or if an amendment is granted.
Council asked questions of staff. Discussion ensued on topics including, but
not limited to, the RFP process, funding, subsidies, infant care, lease terms,
reporting, and outreach efforts to underserved communities.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
Morena, to approve the recommended action and to give direction to staff to
look into whether there should be a minimum percentage requirement of all
revenues to be used as subsidies for families in need; to include in the annual
reporting requirements the number of City of Santa Monica City Employees
that are served; and to require a true outreach plan directed at low income
communities.
Councilmember Morena proposed a friendly amendment to remove the
requirement of subsidy from the motion, deal with subsidy issues on the grant
side and require the lease to include outreach and reporting requirements.
The motion was considered friendly by the maker.
The motion with amendments was restated by Mayor Davis, to approve the
recommended action including additional reporting requirements with
regard to City of Santa Monica employees and to have the Growing Place
explicitly describe its outreach plan.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, McKeown, Himmelrich, Morena,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Winterer
TOTAL WORKPLACE 3.K. Request First Modification of Contract with Experience
Engineering for continued services related to the Total Workplace
project, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a first modification to agreement #10686 in the amount of
$178,940 with Experience Engineering for change management, process re-
engineering and staff engagement and training services related to the Total
Workplace project. This will result in a 2-year amended agreement with a
new total amount not to exceed $528,940, with future year funding
contingent on Council budget approval.
Councilmember Himmelrich advised that she pulled this item to ask staff
why the contract amount continues to increase.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember Jara,
to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Jara,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Winterer
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEEDINGS:
1122 CALIFORNIA
AVENUE
6.A. Appeal of Landmark Designation 17ENT-0211 for sycamore
tree(s) located at 1122 California Avenue, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council grant Appeal 18ENT-140 and deny
designation of the sycamore tree(s) at 1122 California Avenue as a City
Landmark.
Ex-Parti Communication
Councilmember Morena visited the site on May 11, 2019 at 3:30 P.M.
Councilmember Himmelrich visited the site on five occasions. After the
original Landmarking of the tree, spoke with Landmarks’ Commissioner
Barry Rosenbaum regarding the tree. Also, read several correspondences
received from people she knew and didn’t know.
Mayor Davis visited the site on May 12, 2019 at 2:30 P.M.
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Councilmember McKeown visited the site on several occasions. Read
several email communications received from the public. Engaged i n a
conversation on May 14, 2019 with Frances Engler from UNITE Here
regarding the preservation of native tree species.
The applicant John C. Smith spoke in opposition of the appeal.
Ken Kutcher represented the appellants Iradj and Lesley Shahriary and spoke
in support of the appeal.
Members of the public Rocco Shahriary, Leilee Sariri, Noah Nonaili, Pablo
Rogers, Micah Lynch, Kasra Sariri, Maggie Burtoft, Arthur Bernier,
Elisabeth Kenneally, Sean Akhavi, Damian Akhavi, Valerie Segil, Clifford
Segil, Kevin Williams, Ziba Shahriary, Nan Whitfield, Eddie Deering,
Gordon Ewing, Jennifer Rodes, Dee Sapiri, Jamie Akhavi, Gary Nuell,
Robert Aguayo, Valerie Griffin, Randi Hauge (time donated by David
Quick), Maxine Hockley, Robin Miller, Eric Clark, Joel Farkas, Julia
Rodriguez (translator Jennifer Rhodes), Ben Hellwarth, Michael
Hagermann, David Akhavi, Nevsha Mavaddat, Sonia Perez, Lou Voiler, and
Samuel Culbert spoke in favor of the appeal.
Dolores Sloan (Landmarks Commissioner), Rachel Georgiou, Elizabeth
Lerer, Joe Faris, Zina Josephs, Jerry Rubin, Andrew Hoyer, Mindy
Beardsley, Cy Carlberg, Hal Levin, Richard Harmel, Ann Cheslaw, Margaret
Bach, Harris Gabel, Betzi Richardson, Linda Piera-Avila (time donated by
Lisa Taylor), Maxwell Cornish, Diane Miller, Mario Fonda-Bonardi, Susan
Suntree, Danielle Wilson, Kathy Knight, Maryanne La Guardia (time
donated by Debra Narvaez), Anna Rogers, Candace Narvaez, Emily
Forscher spoke in opposition of the appeal.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: is there a maintenance
requirement for the parcel the tree is located on and what would it be; how
close is the tree to the eastern property line; can the property owner on the
eastern side do what they please with the parts of the tree that extends into
their property past the fifteen feet radius; what encumbrance is put on the
eastside property owner due to the fifteen feet radius; cost of the
maintenance; will property value increase or decrease because to the
landmark designation; timeline of the landmarking of the tree and if the
current property owners owned the property prior to the process; what are
the Mills Act benefits for a landmarked tree and would the property owner
be entitled to it; timeline for an appeal and can it be continued or is there a
deadline; can a stipulation be requested of the property owner that the tree
be retained and protected for a specified period of time separate from the
landmark designation; do the roots of the tree extend under the house; are
the roots landmarked; what happens if the roots extend past the fifteen feet
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radius; how does the landmarking affect the ability of Southern California
Edison to trim trees that interfere with the electrical lines; standards for de
novo review and what information/evidence can be considered at this
hearing; if denied, can the property owner return and say they are not
required to preserve the tree under the terms of a new tree ordinance; how is
maintenance required on existing landmarked trees; if property owner does
not keep up the maintenance, what would the implications be on the owner;
who selects and pays for the arborist to provide maintenance; and, would the
arborist have insurance and indemnification requirments.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to
continuing the appeal to allow for the city to craft a tree ordinance; would
the property owner agree to the continuance in order to make further
decisions regarding a tree ordinance; time needed to craft a tree ordinance
and shifting city priorities in order to do so; can they make a deal to agree to
a fourteen month deed restriction on the tree instead of making a decision
based on the facts and findings; what is the process to get a deed restriction
prepared and recorded and how long would it take; property owners
willingness to put a deed restriction stipulating that the tree would not be
harmed for a period of no less than two years; continuing hearing for a deed
restriction; if a comprehensive ordinance for trees on private property is
passed, will it reverse the landmarking decision of the tree; and, is burden on
the property owner something to be weighed/considered.
Appellant offered a deed restriction to protect the tree for a period of fourteen
months if the City Council vote to uphold the appeal at this meeting.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, seconded by Councilmember McKeown,
to adopt the staff recommendation to uphold the appeal and deny the
designation of the sycamore tree(s) at 1122 California Avenue as a City
Landmark. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Jara,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich
ABSENT: Councilmember Winterer
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Jara, to
direct staff to explore options for ways to protect trees on private property in
keeping with the various discussions that have been had tonight and in other
times. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with
Councilmember Winterer absent.
Motion by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to direct
staff to negotiate with the property owners to enter into a two-year deed
restriction that will protect the tree during the time the city explores options.
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The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with Councilmember
Winterer absent.
ORDINANCES:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
7.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance amending the
text of the Zoning Ordinance related to Single-Room Occupancy
Housing citywide. The proposed ordinance would prohibit Single-Room
Occupancy Housing citywide unless proposed as a 100% Affordable
Housing Project as defined by SMMC Section 9.52.0050 or certain
specialized housing uses such as emergency shelters, transitional
housing, and supportive housing, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Council introduce for first reading an ordinance
amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit Single-Room
Occupancy Housing citywide unless proposed as a 100% Affordable
Housing Project as defined by SMMC Section 9.52.0050 or certain
specialized housing uses such as emergency shelters, transitional housing,
and supportive housing, in order to implement housing goals and policies set
forth in the 2010 Land Use and Circulation Element and 2017 Downtown
Community Plan.
Questions asked and answered of staff included unifying definitions, terms
of Single-Room Occupany and lease requirements put forth by the Planning
Commission, and timeline for when council will see a revised ordinance.
Members of the public Justin Marre, Denise Barton, Mario Fonda-Bonardi
(Planning Commissioner), and Neill Brower commented on recommended
action.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, 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 Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Jara,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Winterer
STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:
RECYCLING CENTER
8.A. Update on Recycling Center and Approval of Contract with
Allan Company for Recyclable Materials Processing Services, continued
to the May 28th council meeting as a 5-Item.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Consider the Addendum with the Final City Yards Master Plan
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Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2017111053),
which analyzes environmental impacts of minor modifications to the
City Yards Master Plan, and adopt the resolution approving the
Addendum;
2.Approve the minor modifications to the City Yards Master Plan
analyzed in the Addendum;
3.Award RFP# 216 to Cedarwood-Young, Inc. dba Allan Company, a
California-based company for recyclable materials processing
services for the Public Works Department; and
4.Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Cedarwood-Young, Inc. dba Allan Company, in an amount not
to exceed $10,200,000 (including a 20% contingency) for seven
years, with three additional one-year renewal options in the
combined amount of $6,090,000, on the same terms and conditions,
for a total amount not to exceed $16,290,000 over a ten-year period,
with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
SANTA MONICA
LIBRARY BOARD
13.A. Recommendation to accept Marc Morgenstern's resignation
from the Santa Monica Library Board and authorize the City Clerk to
publish the vacancy, was presented.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Mayor Davis, to accept
the resignation with regret.
The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with Councilmember
Winterer absent.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
13.B. Recommendation to accept Amy Anderson's resignation from
the Planning Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the
vacancy, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, to accept the
resignation with regret.
The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with Councilmember
Winterer absent.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton and David Morris commented on
various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 1:17 a.m.
AP P R O V E D : ATTEST:
Esterlina Lugo
Deputy City Clerk
Gleam Davis
Mayor
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