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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Davis at 5:30 p.m., on
Tuesday, November 12, 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 (arrived at 5:32 p.m.)
Councilmember Ted Winterer
Also Present: City Manager Rick Cole
City Attorney Lane Dilg
City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE
Councilmember Morena
arrived at 5:32 p.m.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:30 p.m., with all
members present except Councilmember Morena. City Manager Rick Cole
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 5:32 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 6:54 p.m., with all members present, to
report the following:
1.A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property: 1328 Second Street, Santa Monica, California
City Negotiator: Andy Agle, Director of Housing and Economic
Development, and Barbara Collins, Housing
M g r .
Under Negotiation: Interest in Real Property, including terms of
disposition
Parties: Step Up on Second, LP, and Step Up on Second
S treet, Inc.
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
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Councilmember Himmelrich
was excused at 6:40 p.m.
Councilmember Himmelrich
returned at 6:49 p.m.
Councilmember Morena was
excused at 5:33 p.m.
Councilmember Morena
returned at 6:01 p.m.
1.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Litigation
has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Homeaway.com, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica, Central
District of California, Case No. 16-cv-06641-ODW(AFM); Airbnb, Inc.
v. City of Santa Monica, Central District of California, Case No. 16-cv-
06645-ODW(AFM); Homeaway.com, Inc. & Airbnb, Inc. v. City of
Santa Monica, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Case Nos. 18-55367, 18-
55805, 18-55806.
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): Labowitz et al. v. Bird Rides, Inc., et al., U.S.
District Court CV 18-9329-MWF
The City Attorney advised this matter was not heard.
1.D. Conference with real property negotiator (Govt. Code Section
54956.8):
Property: 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California
City negotiators: Andy Agle, Housing and Economic Development
Director; and Jason Harris, Economic Development Manager
Negotiating party: SMP Park Holdings, LLC, subtenant of EPR
Parks, LLC, doing business as Pacific Park.
Under negotiation: Lease terms
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
taken.
1.E. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 1855 Main
Street, Santa Monica, California City negotiator: Andy Agle, Director
of Housing and Economic Development & Jason Harris, Economic
Development Manager Owner of Record: City of Santa Monica Under
negotiation: RFP Outcome
The City Attorney advised this matter was not heard.
1.F. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 380 Santa
Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California City negotiator: Andy Agle,
Director of Housing and Economic Development & Jason Harris,
Economic Development Manager Owner of Record: City of Santa
Monica Under negotiation: Lease Modification
The City Attorney advised this item was a duplicate of Item 1.D.
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1.G. 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 dispute arose after the City erroneously
issued an Administrative Approval for a housing project on the parcel
located at 1443 18th Street, which was designated as Low-Density Housing
under the LUCE but zoned MUBL pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance. The
final settlement agreement includes a reduced-density project with 11 units
(2 2-bdrm and 8 studios) and modifications related to massing, setbacks,
architectural design and landscaping to improve neighborhood
compatibility. The agreement also includes payment by the developer of
all applicable City impact fees, including the City’s affordable housing fee,
as well as an agreement for one “price-restricted unit,” for which the tenant
will have no more than 180% AMI and the initial rent will be set at market
rates but annual adjustments during the term of a tenancy will be limited to
CPI adjustments. The agreement also includes restrictions on use of the
units for corporate housing or lodging and a provision confirming that any
future project will be subject to the applicable development standards for
the parcel in effect at the time. The City Attorney’s Office recommended
the Council approve the settlement agreement.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember
Morena, to approve Settlement Agreement No. 10976 (CCS) with payment
and terms. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, Winterer, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Morena, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REPORT ON COUNCIL
TRAVEL
There was nothing to report on Council travel.
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 Councilmember Himmelrich, Item 3.I was removed from
the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Morena, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 3.I., reading
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resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Winterer,
Jara, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STREETLIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
3.A. Adoption of Resolution No. 11213 (CCS) entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE VOTES IN FAVOR OF
FORMATION OF A STREETLIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ON
9TH STREET BETWEEN MARGUERITA AVENUE AND ALTA
AVENUE, FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF STREET
LIGHTING”, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Accept the attached certified results as tabulated by the City Clerk
for the proposed streetlight assessment district on 9th Street
between Marguerita Avenue and Alta Avenue, in conformance with
Proposition 218, authorized by State law under the Municipal
Improvement Act of 1911;
2. Approve the formation of an assessment district based upon the
results of the election, in conformance with Proposition 218; and
3. Adopt the resolution to assess property owners for the costs of
streetlight improvements, and issue payment plans for unpaid
assessments in conformance with Proposition 218.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING
3.B. Award Request for Proposal and enter into Agreement No.
10967 (CCS) with Advanced Problem Solving, LLC for the Los
Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Regional Training Group (LAAFCA RTG)
Training Delivery Model, was approved.
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP# 210 to Advanced Problem Solving, LLC a California-
based company for video and curriculum development services for
the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Regional Training Group
(LAAFCA RTG);
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Advanced Problem Solving, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$1,800,000 for three years, with two-additional one-year renewal
options in the amount of $1,200,000, on the same terms and
conditions for a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000 over a five-
year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget
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approval and contingent upon the Fire Department securing the
associated grant funding.
VEHICLE COMPONENTS
AND SERVICES
3.C. Authorization to award Bid to Byron Woodley Tire, Inc. for
Passenger and Light-Duty Vehicle Tires and Tubes, and Emergency
Roadside Assistance Services, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Procurement
Manager to issue purchase orders with Byron Woodley Tire, Inc., a
California-based company, for the purchase and delivery of various
passenger and light-duty vehicle tires and tubes, and emergency roadside
assistance services for the Public Works and Big Blue Bus departments.
This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive
bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c), and is for a total amount
not to exceed $260,000 over two years, until November 27, 2021, with
future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL
3.D. Award Contract and enter into Agreement No. 10968 (CCS)
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Design Services for Safe
Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements at Six Schools
Project, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.,
a Canada-based company, to provide transportation planning and
engineering design services in an amount not to exceed $470,000 for the
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements at Six Schools
Project.
ON-CALL SERVICES 3.E. Re-establish Shortlist of Pre-Qualified Consultants and Award
Contract Nos. 10969 (CCS) through 10973 (CCS) for On-Call
Transportation Planning and Engineering Design Services, was
approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Re-establish the pre-qualified list for transportation planning and
engineering design services as part of RFQs #183 and #233 to
consist of Toole Design Group, LLC (a Georgia-based company);
Fehr & Peers (a California-based company); KOA Corporation (a
California-based company); Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (a
Canada-based company); Michael Baker International (a
Pennsylvania-based company); and Alta Planning + Design (a
California-based company) for locally funded projects.
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2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement
Nos. 10969 (CCS) through 10973 (CCS) with Toole Design Group,
LLC; Fehr & Peers; KOA Corporation; Stantec Consulting
Services, Inc.; and Michael Baker International in amounts not to
exceed $1,000,000 each over a five-year period. These are as-
needed agreements and funding would be identified for associated
projects and tasks.
BUS ADVERTISING 3.F. Award Request for Proposal and enter into Agreement No.
10974 (CCS) with Vector Media to Sell and Display Advertising on Big
Blue Bus and Culver City Buses, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP# 229 to Vector Media, a New York based company, for
sales, administration and the installation and maintenance of
advertising on Big Blue Bus and City of Culver City buses;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Vector Media for two years, with three one-year renewal
options, with a guaranteed minimum of $3 million dollars revenue
in year one, and $3.125 million in year two.
RENEWABLE FUEL 3.G. Authorization to award Purchase Orders with California Fuels
and Lubricants for the Purchase and Delivery of Renewable Diesel
Fuel, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Procurement
Manager to issue purchase orders with AAA Oil, Inc., dba California Fuels
and Lubricants, a California-based company, for the purchase and delivery
of renewable diesel fuel. This recommended award is made as an exception
to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.080(b), as
competitive bidding has already occurred, and is for a total amount not to
exceed $1,043,570 over a three-and-a-half-year period, with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
REAL ESTATE
ADVISORY SERVICES
3.H. Modifications to Professional Services Agreements for Real
Estate and Economic Advisory Services, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute:
1. A third modification to Professional Services Agreement # 9539
(CCS) with Keyser Marston Associates to increase the
compensation by $200,000 and to extend the term by five additional
one-year options for services related to the Fourth Street and
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Arizona project, Bergamot Station Arts Center project, and
affordable housing projects. The proposed modification would
result in a 14-year amended agreement with a new total not to
exceed $480,000, with future-year funding contingent on Council
budget approval; and,
2. A fourth modification to Professional Services Agreement # 9543
(CCS) with Allan D. Kotin & Associates to increase compensation
by $40,000 and to extend the term by three additional one-year
options for services related to the Santa Monica Pier, Beach, and
Civic Auditorium. The proposed modification would result in an
11-year amended agreement with a new total not to exceed
$340,000, with future-year funding contingent on Council budget
approval; and,
3. A reimbursement Agreement No. 10975 (CCS) with SM Park
Holdings, LLC, doing business as Pacific Park, or designee, related
to the City’s expenses in evaluating proposed changes to the
subtenant’s interest on the Pier.
WATER TREATMENT
MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES
3.J. Authorization of Change Order to Purchase Order with
Harrington Industrial Plastics for Water Treatment Maintenance
Supplies, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Procurement
Manager to issue a change order to purchase order #22000823 in the
amount of $100,000 with Harrington Industrial Plastics, a California-based
company, for the purchase of water treatment maintenance supplies for the
Public Works Department. This would result in a revised total not to
exceed $340,000.
RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS
PROCESSING
3.K. Authorization of third Contract Modification with Southern
California Disposal for Recyclable Materials Processing, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third
modification to contractual services agreement #9011 (CCS) in the
amount of $360,000 with Southern California Disposal Company, a
California-based company, for recyclable materials transferring
services for the Public Works Department. This will result in a 17-
year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed
$37,260,000, with future year funding contingent on Council
budget approval.
2. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and
Budget Actions section of this report.
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FINANCIAL
FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
3.I. Senate Bill 2 Budget Grant Authorization and First
Modification of Agreement for Financial Feasibility Analysis, was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the
amount of $310,000 from the California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) SB2 Building Homes and
Jobs Act for housing production related planning studies and
implementation activities, and to accept all grant renewals.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
accept the grant and all grant renewals.
3. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and
Budget Action section of this report.
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first
modification to agreement #10830 (CCS) in the amount of
$179,000 with HR&A Advisors, Inc, a California based company,
for expanded financial feasibility analysis and physical modeling of
potential changes to development standards and project
requirements. This will result in an amended agreement with a new
total amount not to exceed $329,000, with future year funding
contingent on Council budget approval.
Councilmember Himmelrich pulled this item to ask staff to describe their
plans for the public engagement platform, how they planned to provide
robust public outreach, and how long do they envision this process will
take. Questions were also asked and answered about methodology and
timing of the grant, and how the city plans to reach the affordable housing
goals.
Motion by Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded by Councilmember Jara,
to approve the recommended action, with the understanding that staff will
be attuned to Prop R and all of the other things in developing the numbers.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, Winterer, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Morena, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES:
ZONING
7.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2624 (CCS)
entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE CITY’S ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE
R1 (SINGLE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT”, was presented.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Morena, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Winterer,
Jara, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THIRD STREET
PROMENADE
7.B. Introduction and Adoption of an Urgency Interim Zoning
Ordinance No. 2625 (CCS) entitled “AN URGENCY INTERIM
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA EXTENDING URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE
NUMBERS 2594 (CCS) AND 2600 (CCS) CREATING USE
CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD AND
RESTAURANT, LIMITED-SERVICE AND TAKE-OUT FOR THE BC
(THIRD STREET PROMENADE) DISTRICT AND PROHIBITING
RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD IN ESTABLISHMENTS WITH
FRONTAGE ON THE THIRD STREET
PROMENADE”, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and adopt an urgency
Interim Zoning Ordinance extending Urgency Interim Zoning Ordinances
2594 (CCS) and 2600 (CCS) prohibiting fast food restaurants on the Third
Street Promenade.
Member of the public Jerry Rubin spoke to the recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to introduce and adopt the ordinance on first reading, reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, Winterer, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Morena, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HISTORIC RESOURCES 7.C. Introduction and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning
Ordinance No. 2626 (CCS) entitled “AN EMERGENCY INTERIM
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING EMERGENCY INTERIM
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ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 2592 AND 2599 (CCS) REVISING
THE DEMOLITION PERMIT REVIEW PROCESS RELATING TO THE
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES”, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and adopt an emergency
Interim Zoning Ordinance extending interim regulations for the demolition
permit review process relating to the preservation of historic resources
(Attachment A).
There were no members of the public present.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Morena, to introduce and adopt the ordinance on first reading, reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, Winterer, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Morena, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SHARED MOBILITY
PILOT PROGRAM
7.D. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to extend the
term of the Shared Mobility Pilot Program, was presented with Item
8.A.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading the
proposed ordinance, amending Section 3.21.090 of the Santa Monica
Municipal Code to extend the term of the Shared Mobility Device Pilot
Program from December 30, 2019 to May 17, 2020.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to introduce for first reading the ordinance on first reading,
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, Winterer, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Morena, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:
SHARED MOBILITY
8.A. Review and Comment of the Santa Monica Shared Micro-
mobility Pilot Program Evaluation and Next Steps, was presented with
Item 7.D.
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PILOT PROGRAM Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council review and comment on the Shared
Mobility Pilot Program and options for next steps, and direct staff to
proceed with a second pilot program with intensified structure that
facilitates greater customer reliability and affordability, and more
effectively achieves safety and public outcomes, in an effort to encourage
broader use of active transportation and public transit, and ultimately long-
term mode shift.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: elaborate on the data
sharing conflict in the City of Los Angeles and why we don’t have those
problems here, and are our requirements different; why are there only 25
percent of the devices available at any time, wouldn’t the companies want
to have more out there during peak time; how has the geofencing been
working in other areas of the city; is there any understanding of the impact
of the cost that the additional regulations will have on the system; how
would the funds received through fees be used going forward; what is the
cost to cancel the Breeze bike contract if the decision was made earlier than
next year; are the numbers accurate that there is a .08% drop off rate in the
designated drop locations; is the city looking at requiring scooters to be
returned in locked locations and what is the downside to that; would
limiting the number of operators reduce the amount of work for staff and if
so, how does that work; how much does the city subsidize transportation
management; how much is understood about the viability of the operating
companies; is there a CapEx improvement plan in the system; is there any
evidence that an increase in price has decreased corporate ridership; are
there any incentives that can be given to encourage ridership in certain
areas in the city; what is the speed limit on the scooters; was there any
survey on whether accidents happen above a certain speed; are there any
devices that have adaptability for accessibility; is there a way to actively
prevent devices from blocking the walkway on the street; is it correct that
the breeze bikes are beginning to suffer from equipment breakdown; if the
public bike system was reimagined, has there been any thought as to how
that could be subsidized either through sponsorship or take the dollars from
someplace else; how many drop zones are there in the streets; and, how
may yearly riders are using the Breeze bike system.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Jerry Rubin, Kalani Whittington,
Nancy Coleman, Tim Alborg (time donated by Jason Islas), Catherine
Lerer, Elizabeth Lerer, Richard T. Jesswein, Laurene Von Klan, Kent
Strumpell, Tim Harter (time donated by Morgan Roth), Cynthia Rose, and
Karla Owunwanna spoke to the recommended action.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
should look at a different pilot program model that allows greater
flexibility; regulations should be strengthened (equity in price and
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deployment, safety on the streets and roads, reliability of the devices, a
required marking on each device in order to report violations) encourage
fewer operators, have a more progressive penalty structure, look for ways
to re-imagine the Breeze bike program or another public transportation
option, possibly with a private-partnership; emphasize sustainable options
for the devices, not allow surge-pricing; all operators should be required to
show maps of the city with bike lanes; require apps that only allow modes
of transportation that don’t include cars; have some sort of terms to avoid
an abrupt withdrawal from the market; important to improve after-ride
parking (consider lock parking, docking stations, etc.); have a data driven
process and get the drop zones off the sidewalk and place them in the
street; provide education and create incentives for riders to have a better
understanding of the regulations; concerned about the city’s liability, so do
whatever is necessary to reduce the city’s liability, specifically safety on
the streets (tether to a lesser speed); create a way to keep track of the
complaints filed with the operator; all chargers should be solar; the number
of operators should be tied to the cost to run the program (the program fees
and regulations should pay for the cost to the city); as part of the equity, go
into all of the neighborhoods and provide lessons, as well as with visitors;
need to balance tethering devices and not limit the flexibility of using them;
when reimagining the program, consider new technologies out there;
consider local preference for vendors; and, maybe when re-imaging Breeze
consider marketing to a certain demographic.
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember Jara, to
direct staff to proceed with a second pilot program with intensified
structure that facilitates greater customer reliability and affordability, and
more effectively achieves safety and public outcomes. Specifically,
regarding sidewalk riding and safety, the deployment of these vehicles so
that they do not disrupt the sidewalks and other parts of the public right-of-
way for pedestrians and people with disabilities. The other priority would
be equity and return with a new reimagined Pilot 2.0. This also includes
potentially reducing the number of operators and reimagining the Breeze
bikes.
Councilmember Morena proposed a friendly amendment to add on the fees
structure that it be divided up between fees and CapEx. The motion was
not accepted by the maker to be included but clarified.
Mayor ProTem O’Day proposed a friendly motion to expand and add more
drop off locations in the streets. The motion was considered friendly by the
maker and seconder.
Mayor Davis clarified that even though the number of operators may
decrease that doesn’t mean there will be a decrease in the number of
devices.
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The City Attorney requested some flexibility and to think about the device
numbers going up and down based on incentives that the Council
requested.
The motion with amendments was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Winterer,
Jara, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ZERO WASTE PLAN 8.B. Adoption of Zero Waste Plan Update and Strategic Direction
for Recycling Services, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the 2019 Zero Waste Plan Update.
2. Receive staff analysis of curbside recyclable materials processing
options and provide direction.
3. Receive staff analysis of community recycling options and provide
direction.
Member of the public Armond Abramian, spoke generally in favor of the
recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: are there recycling bins in
all commercial and multi-unit buildings; is there any change that during the
request for proposals (RFP) vendors could get extra points for zero
emission vehicles; what would enforcement look like; is the city planning
on adding a compose bin to increase the amount of organics; if there is an
increase in people, does that mean there will also be an increase in waste;
are there any incentives for people to want to separate out their organics;
why haven’t the bins been deployed out to commercial properties; do we
have to wait until 2021 to create and enforce a comprehensive zero waste
ordinance; why is the term zero waste being used when it’s not actually
zero waste; is the right metric being used on this plan; what happened
between now and July that the 40,000 sq. ft. space is no longer available at
the city yards space; when the RFP is released, can Santa Monica add
requirements that are important to the city; does the engine need to run on
the waste truck while it recycles; if the offsite option is chosen, how will
the transfer happen; how much does it cost to transfer waste; how were the
600 plus residents that were given compost bins chosen; how would an
investigation of rodents be combatted; how is technology used to be more
efficient when picking up waste; how do we deal with the sticky plastics; if
our waste is reduced, does that decrease the employee cost as well; and,
how does a resident file a complaint.
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Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
there may be impact litigation opportunities in this category in the
Consumer litigation division, and it would be helpful to look at it as part of
this plan; tap into local resources at the high schools and college to see
what types of resources or inventions they have created; and consider the
opportunity to use the street closure at Frederick as a potential for space.
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember
Winterer, to approve the recommended action, with direction to staff to
work with State Senator Ben Allen on extended producer responsibility and
see what we can help happen in the State of California.
Councilmember Winterer, proposed a friendly amendment to offer extra
points in the RFP if they have low emission vehicles. The motion was
considered friendly by the maker.
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day proposed a friendly amendment to add staff
direction to work with advocacy organizations working at the state level in
addition to our direct representative offices. The amendment was
considered friendly to the maker and seconder. For the City Attorney’s
Office, to consider potential impact litigation opportunities in this category
in the Consumer litigation division, as it would be helpful to look at it as
part of this plan.
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day proposed direction for education and outreach, for
staff to work on engaging community-based organizations to get this work
done. The motion was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day provided direction to have the communications
team look at how this is being marketing and making sure to get good data.
The motion to approve the recommended action, with direction to staff was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Winterer,
Jara, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REPORT ON MEETING
COMPENSATION
Pursuant to State law, City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren announced that
Council will receive $50 compensation for meeting as the Housing
Authority, $50 compensation for meeting as the Parking Authority, and no
compensation for meeting as the Redevelopment Successor Agency and the
Public Financing Authority.
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SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a special joint
meeting with the Housing Authority, Parking Authority, Redevelopment
Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority at 11:53 p.m., with all
members present.
MINUTES 8.C. Approval of minutes for Housing Authority, Redevelopment
Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority meetings, were
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the:
1. Housing Authority approve the minutes of the November 27, 2018
and June 25, 2019 meetings;
2. Redevelopment Successor Agency approve the minutes of the
November 27, 2018 and February 26, 2019 meetings; and
3. Public Financing Authority approve the minutes of the November
27, 2018 meeting.
There were no members of the public present.
Motion by Commissioner/Authority Member McKeown, seconded by
Commissioner/Authority Member Himmelrich, to adopt the staff
recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners/Authority/Councilmembers Morena,
Himmelrich, McKeown, Winterer, Jara
Vice Chair/Chair Pro Tem O’Day, Chair Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
YEAR-END BUDGET 8.D. FY 2018-19 Year-End Budget Changes; and FY 2019-20
Budget, Position and Compensation Changes, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council, Housing Authority and Parking
Authority:
1. Approve changes to the FY 2018-19 Revised Budget as detailed in
Attachment A;
2. Approve changes to the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget and FY 2020-
21 Budget Plan as detailed in Attachment B.
Staff also recommends that the City Council:
1. Review the City’s year-end financial status;
2. Approve proposed measures to mitigate new financial challenges,
including a one-year suspension of the Expenditure Control
Program and a new capital program strategy;
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3. Adopt Resolution No. 11214 (CCS) entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING
SALARY RATES FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES, CITY ENGINEER, CHIEF OPERATIONS
OFFICER-AIRPORT DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY JUSTICE
LEGAL FELLOW, HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER,
LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER, AND LEGAL
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR”; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 11215 (CCS) entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SUPPORTING THE SANTA MONICA POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SECURITY AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO THE BIG BLUE BUS FOR A
19-MONTH PILOT PROGRAM”.
Member of the public Denise Barton spoke on the recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included the Judicial Fellow and if
all of the computer replacement budget has been moved to each
department.
Motion by Commission/Authority/Councilmember McKeown, seconded by
Commission/Authority/Councilmember Winterer, to approve changes t o
the FY 2018-19 Revised Budget. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners/Authority/Councilmembers Jara, Winterer,
McKeown, Himmelrich, Morena,
Mayor/Chair Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor/Chair Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Commission/Authority/Councilmember Himmelrich, seconded
by Commission/Authority/Councilmember Jara, to approve changes to the
FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget and FY 2020-21 Budget Plan. The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners/Authority/Councilmembers Morena,
Himmelrich, McKeown, Winterer, Jara,
Mayor/Chair Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor/Chair Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
McKeown, to approve proposed measures to mitigate new financial
challenges, including a one-year suspension of the Expenditure Control
Program and a new capital program strategy. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, Winterer, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Morena, Mayor Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Councilmember
Himmelrich, to adopt a resolution establishing new classifications and
salary rates. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Morena, Himmelrich, McKeown, Winterer,
Jara, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, MayorDavis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Jara,
to adopt a resolution supporting the Santa Monica Police Department to
provide transit security and law enforcement services to the Big Blue Bus
for a 19-month pilot program. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jara, Winterer, McKeown, Himmelrich,
Morena, Mayor Pro Tem O’Day, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Chair/Mayor, the special joint meeting with the Housing
Authority, Parking Authority, Redevelopment Successor Agency and
Public Financing Authority was adjourned at 12:24 a.m., and the regular
meeting of the City Council was reconvened, with all members present.
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
ZONING
13.A. Request of Councilmembers McKeown and Winterer that the
Council direct staff to begin the appropriate text amendment process
to modify our new R-1 parcel coverage zoning ordinance, Municipal
Code section 9.07.030, so as to allow for remodel/additions of all
existing homes a parcel coverage of no more than 55%, defined as the
sum of ground floor parcel coverage and second story parcel coverage,
with existing limitations on sub-standard lots, was presented.
There were no members of the public present.
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Motion by Councilmember Winterer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O’Day,
to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved
by voice vote, with all members present.
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Denise Barton, Jennifer Ribeiro, and Korie Schmidt
commented on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 12:33 a.m.
ATTEST: A P P R O V E D :
Denise Anderson-Warren Gleam Davis
City Clerk Mayor
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