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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 26, 2021
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Himmelrich at 5:31 p.m.,
on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361 signed by, Governor
Gavin Newsome at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Sue Himmelrich
Mayor Pro Tem Kristin McCowan
Councilmember Phil Brock
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Lana Negrete
Councilmember Oscar de la Torre
Councilmember Christine Parra
Also Present: City Manager David White
Interim City Attorney Joseph Lawrence
City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:31 p.m., with all
members present. Councilmember Davis led the assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSIONS
There was no one present for public comment on closed sessions.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:33 p.m., to consider
closed sessions and returned at 6:32 p.m., with all members present, to
report the following:
1.A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation –
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Gov. Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Unfair Practice Charge, Santa Monica Police Officers
Association v. City of Santa Monica, Public Employment Relations
Board, Case No. LA-CE-1535-M.
The Interim City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable
action taken.
1.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation –
Litigation has been Initiated Formally Pursuant to Gov. Code Section
54956.9 (d) (1): James Tatum Jr. v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Superior Court, Case No. 19STCV34362
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The Interim City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable
action taken.
SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS:
2.A. Proclamation: National Code Enforcement Month, was
presented.
2.B. City Manager's Report, was presented.
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 Davis, Item 3.B. was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Parra, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 3.B, reading resolutions by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MILLS ACT CONTRACTS 3.A. Adoption of Resolution Nos. 11372 (CCS) through 11377 (CCS)
APPROVING HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
NOS. 11217 (CCS) THROUGH 11222 (CCS) (MILLS ACT
CONTRACTS) BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE
PROPERTY OWNERS OF CITY-DESIGNATED HISTORIC
RESOURCES LOCATED AT 124 HART AVENUE, 2508 4TH STREET,
2524 4TH STREET, 2525 4TH STREET, 317 OCEAN PARK
BOULEVARD, AND 1415 OCEAN AVENUE, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolutions
authorizing the City Manager to execute Historic Property Preservation
Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) between the City of Santa Monica and
the property owners of City-designated historic resources located at 2508
4th Street, 2524 4th Street, 2525 4th Street, 124 Hart Avenue, 317-319
Ocean Park Boulevard and 2528 4th Street, and 1415 Ocean Avenue.
TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
3.C. Approval of Agreement Modification with Carahsoft
Technology Corporation for Service Now Contract Extension, was
approved.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #10549 in the
amount of $965,769 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for
technology service management services for the Information Services
Department. Staff also recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a 5-year amended agreement for a
total contract term of 10 years with Carahsoft Technology Corporation and
a contract authority amount not to exceed $5,738,259.
MINUTES 3.D. Minutes for the City Council - Regular Meeting - October 12,
2021, were approved.
AB 361 3.B. Adoption of Resolution No. 11378 (CCS) entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA MAKING FINDINGS AS REQUIRED BY AB 361
TO PERMIT COUNCIL AND CITY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
TASK FORCE MEETINGS TO CONTINUE TO BE CONDUCTED BY
TELECONFERENCE WHILE THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY
REMAINS IN PLACE”, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution making the findings
required by AB 361 to continue teleconference meetings of the City
Council and City Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces after October 30,
2021.
Councilmember Davis pulled this item to ask questions of staff including:
how does this interact with our current resolution that allows
teleconferencing that allows the public to call in for public comment; does
this apply to all Brown Act boards and commissions, or does this only
apply to City Council; will all bodies be able to start receiving live call-in
public comment; and, do we have any idea how many more months we
have before returning to in-person meetings.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
adopt the recommended action. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem Mc Cowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION:
GAS MONITORING
4.A. Study Session on the City's Gas Monitoring System for the
Former Landfill Site, was presented.
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SYSTEM
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a study session to review
and comment on the current condition of the existing non-active landfill
and its gas control and treatment system.
Members of the public Denise Barton and Maria Loya spoke to the
recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: Is this the only park in the
City of Santa Monica that sits on a landfill; are there other landfills in the
city; should there be a concern that other toxic gases are being released as
well; do we know if methane has leaked into water and should there be a
concern; should there be concern about cross contamination with water;
why is it that the gas levels increase after rain; should there be any concern
that new water piping needs to be monitored; if an individual tried to set a
fire in the area, should there be a concern about a large fire; are there other
gases being released, and are they being monitored; what other chemicals
are found in the landfill, and are those considered toxic; has the gas capping
height changed; to what extent would signage make an impact on how
members of the community feel about safety; are there any safety concerns
that residents should be concerned about near this landfill; are there
concerns about benzine gases and is it being monitored; when performing
quarterly sampling, is it done at different times of the year; since there is no
monitoring at Mountain View Park anymore, how would we know if
methane levels are higher than 5%; since there was a shooting range on the
property, was there any abatement done on the property for lead; is the new
wells behind the baseball field being placed underground or on top of the
surface; has there been a look at the ground cover, as it’s constantly
shifting; would it be prudent to look at tearing out the ground cover,
remove old chemicals, access grants to completely replace the ground to
create a more safe and stable park area; can we or do we need to do other
samples for what might be beneath the earth, and are there other ways to
safely test and monitor; is Gandara Park safe for people to use; is Mountain
View Park safe for people to live; if there were occasional methane
increase levels, that doesn’t mean that people will get sick, but that there is
an increase in greenhouse gases, which are dangerous for the environment;
is it true that fires are not allowed at any park; have there been any
instances of fires at Gandara or Mountain View due to the presence of
methane; is the old shooting range on the city yards property, not in
Gandara Park; is there any reason to believe that the ground is filled with
hazardous gases or materials in Gandara Park; what does the high readings
in TP2A and TP2B presented as public comment by Pico Neighborhood
Association mean; and, there was a lot of clay mining underneath where
Bergamot is currently located, what does that mean to the stability of large
buildings being built in that area, and does that pose any environmental
issues.
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Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
concern that there’s a park with children playing on top of a landfill; makes
sense to place signage for education and information about the history of
the landfill and the considerable amount of testing that occurs; it’s a good
opportunity to educate the youth about greenhouse gases through signage
that show impactful differences; because gas levels can increase over time;
concern about increased levels being on the perimeter of Mountain View
Park, but that there is no testing happening at that site; concern about gun
shells and lead still being in the ground; and, having health risk
assessments and spot checking at Mountain View Park should be
performed occasionally to provide a sense of safety for the residents.
Motion by Councilmember Parra, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
direct staff to come back at a future meeting with recommendations
including educational signage, spot checking and health risk assessments at
Mountain View Park, and overall use of the park. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES:
SEWER CAPPING
7.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending
SMMC 7.04.610 for Sewer Capping, was presented
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading the
attached ordinance to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section
7.04.610 for sewer capping required for construction and demolition
projects.
Staff stated for the record that there was an update to the ordinance
amending language under 7.04.610 (a), (b), and the addition of section (c).
There was no public comment on this item.
Questions asked and answered of staff included, if there are fees associated
with getting a permit to cap it, and typically how much does it cost for the
landowner to cap it.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof, as amended.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECYCLING
7.B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Comply
with Senate Bill 1383 Mandate on Recycling of Organic Materials, was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading the attached
new Mandatory Recycling Ordinance, SMMC 5.46, that would require all
Santa Monica properties to recycle organic materials to comply with the
State of California’s new organics recycling mandate, Senate Bill 1383.
Member of the public Cris McLeod spoke to the recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: can the green bins be a
lighter color green; has there been any thought about having smaller
containers in multi-unit buildings; are there any additional charges to have
these green containers; is there any thought about having alternate locations
for residents to deposit their organics if the multi-units don’t have the
containers yet; are there organizations out there who will pick up food and
distribute to non-profit organizations; if food has gone past 30% rot, is
there a new process for picking up organics; are there any potential grants
for smaller containers for people who live in apartments to use; what is the
discount rate for small organic containers if a resident bought it from our
Resource Recycle Recovery (RRR) division; for the purpose of the green
bins, has the two to four units always been considered multi-family; how
many multi-units currently aren’t using the green bins; has there been any
feedback from the larger grocery stores whether they think January 2022 is
too soon or if they feel they can meet the deadline; how can we do a better
job of helping people with what they need to do and understand how to use
each container in the right way; has there been any consideration to
providing a smaller indoor system for multi-family properties, and then
they could distribute to the appropriate bin; can some of the education be
printed on the containers instead of just printing on flyers; what is the
education plan for this, and what does it look like, since the program rolls
out January 1, 2022; can you get an additional green bin for no additional
cost; is there concern about more vermin with the addition of food in the
public right of way and lids being left open; what actions are being taken to
reach directly the residents that does not include an owner or property
management; how do we get this message out to the residents who actually
live in the multi-property units; what’s being done in the public area to get
food waste deposited in the organic bins, and are bins being provided; do
we need more funding than we have today in order for this to be a
successful program; is there going to be an increase in cost to the residents;
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Councilmember Negrete was
excused at 10:10 p.m.
and, is it accurate that if the residents don’t start separating their organics
into the green bins, then they will start seeing an increase in the cost for
using the black bins.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
maybe partnering with the school and college districts and other
community partners to roll this out; staff needs to do whatever they need to
do to get in front of this with the residents, not deal with the property
owners, property managers or homeowner associations in order for this to
be successful; a good way to be successful is to do a big campaign in the
schools; and, maybe delay purchasing extra green bins now while the cost
is up, and wait it out and order later when the cost is down.
Motion by Mayor Himmelrich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, 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 de la Torre, Brock, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened to a special
joint meeting with the Housing Authority and Parking Authority at 10:13
p.m., with all members present, except Authority/Councilmember Negrete.
REPORT ON MEETING
COMPENSATION
Pursuant to State law, City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren announced that
Council will receive $50 in compensation for meeting as the Housing
Authority and $50 for meeting as the Parking Authority.
STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:
BUDGET
Councilmember Negrete
returned at 10:15 p.m.
8.A. Fiscal Year 2020-21 Year-End Budget, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council, Housing Authority and Parking
Authority:
1. Approve changes to the FY 2020-21 Revised Budget as detailed in
Attachment A;
2. Approve changes to the FY 2021-23 Adopted Budget, as detailed in
Attachment B.
Staff also recommends that the City Council:
1. Review the City’s year-end financial status;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11379 (CCS) entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS, REVISING
EXISTING CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS, REVISING
JOB TITLES, AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR
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ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COORDINATOR, FIELD
INSPECTOR I, FIELD INSPECTOR II, PROCESS ENGINEER,
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGER, SENIOR WATER
PRODUCTION AND TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR,
SENIOR WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION SPECIALIST,
UNDERGROUND UTILITY SAFETY COORDINATOR,
WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS WORKER I, WASTEWATER
COLLECTIONS WORKER II, WASTEWATER CREW LEADER,
WASTEWATER SUPERVISOR, WATER CREW LEADER,
WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR, WATER
MAINTENANCE WORKER I, WATER MAINTENANCE
WORKER II, WATER PRODUCTION AND TREATMENT
ADMINISTRATOR, WATER PRODUCTION AND
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I, WATER PRODUCTION
AND TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II, WATER
PRODUCTION AND TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR,
WATER QUALITY ANALYST I, WATER QUALITY ANALYST
II, WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION PROGRAM
COORDINATOR, WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION
SPECIALIST, WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST, WATER
RESOURCES TECHNICIAN, WATER UTILITY WORKER I,
WATER UTILITY WORKER II, AND WATER/WASTEWATER
ADMINISTRATOR”;
3. Approve the position and classification changes (Attachment D);
4. Adopt Resolution No. 11380 (CCS) entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REVISING THE CITY'S MASTER USER FEE SCHEDULE TO
ESTABLISH AND REVISE CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES IN
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENTS; DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; FIRE AND PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTS”; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 11381 (CCS) entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REVISING CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT CARD CONVENIENCE
FEES FOR UTILITY PAYMENTS”.
Member of the public Denise Barton, Jonathan Foster and Olga Zurawska,
spoke to the recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: what projects are being
considered when you talk about Social Justice; is it correct that racial
justice is not determined by one group; how is the distribution of funds
determined and how is the pie split up for social justice funding; can we
give free parking to residents on the beach, if they already have a parking
permit, would that be possible; how do we make the city safer, and where’s
the money for public safety; on the Landmark fee, is there a way that the
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fee can be paid by the party who is asking for the landmark consideration;
are the convenience fees on credit cards able to be waived if the person has
a hardship; is there any talk about blue boxes on the beaches as part of the
safer Santa Monica; any consideration to have a P.A. system on the Pier;
where are we with repayment for rent abatement for tenants on city
property; what specific grants are we expecting under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) plan; will we be able to access future monies for
infrastructure as well; if we were to receive additional funding between
now and February, how will that money be used; what is the update on the
$400K fund on the Department of Health Services (DHS) van; where can
people find out more about the rent abatement extensions; how do the
housing vouchers work, and how many are there comparing this year to last
year; and what is causing the increase other than the new 20 units for
Veterans Supportive Housing; and, where can the public find the details of
the Housing Authority reserved funds and what laws control these funds.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to: use
one-time funds towards public safety in order to prepare for the increase of
visitors for upcoming large events in the city; one-time fund for sanitation
street cleaning in front of businesses; repair the blue phone boxes on beach;
activate the Sub-Station on the beach; and use any funds for boots on the
ground.
Motion by Chair/Mayor Himmelrich, seconded by Chair/Mayor Pro Tem
McCowan, to approve changes to the FY 2020-21 Revised Budget as
detailed in Attachment A. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Authority/Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis,
Parra, Chair/Mayor Pro Tem McCowan,
Chair/Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Chair/Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Chair/Mayor
Himmelrich, approve changes to the FY 2021-23 Adopted Budget, as
detailed in Attachment B. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Authority/Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock,
de la Torre, Chair/Mayor Pro Tem McCowan,
Chair/Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Himmelrich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, to
adopt a Resolution No. 11379 (CCS) establishing new classifications and
adopting salary rates for various listed positions (Attachment C); and
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approve the position and classification changes (Attachment D). The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Mayor Himmelrich, to
adopt Resolution No. 11380 (CCS) revising the City’s master fee schedule
to establish and revise certain user fees and charges (Attachment E). The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: Councilmember de la Torre
ABSENT: None
Councilmember de la Torre stated for the record his no vote was because he
wants to make sure that we have a robust discussion on how we might
decrease our parking fees for those residents who have already paid for
parking permits that want to access the beach.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Mayor Himmelrich, to
adopt Resolution No. 11381 (CCS) changing the fee charged for credit card
and debit card transactions for utility payments (Attachment F). The motion
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to
direct staff to examine the budget in its current state to search for $1
million that can be used for upgrades to public safety and cleanliness in the
community. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES 8.B. Minutes for Housing and Parking Authority meetings, were
presented.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the:
1. Housing Authority approve the minutes of the June 22, 2021
meeting; and
2. Parking Authority approve the minutes of the June 22, 2021
meeting.
The Clerk stated for the record a correction to the Special meeting minutes
to remove Councilmember Negrete’s name from attendance, because she
was not appointed until the June 29, 2021 meeting.
There was no public comment on this item.
Motion by Chair/Mayor Himmelrich, seconded by
Authority/Councilmember Davis, to approve the staff recommendation, as
amended. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Authority/Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis,
Parra, Chair/Mayor Pro Tem McCowan,
Chair/Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT OF
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Chair/Mayor the special joint meeting with the
Housing Authority and Parking Authority adjourned at 11:37 p.m., and the
regular meeting of the City Council reconvened with all members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
REVENUE
OBLIGATIONS
9.A. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 11382 (CCS)
entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY
COUNCIL APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS REVENUE
OBLIGATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEW ROADS SCHOOL
AND/OR A RELATED ENTITY IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $25,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR
REFINANCING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING
OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO”, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity
Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of California Enterprise
Development Authority Revenue Obligations (the “Obligations”) in
an amount not-to-exceed $25,000,000 for the benefit of New Roads
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Councilmember Negrete was
excused at 11:40 p.m.
School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or a related
or successor entity (the “Borrower”)
Councilmember Negrete recused herself from this item to avoid a conflict
of interest based on income received from the applicant.
There was no public comment on this item.
Questions asked and answered of staff included, will this affect our ability
to obtain or access bonds, and do we do this for other schools in the past,
and does that give them a better rate.
Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to
adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Brock, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Negrete
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
LIBRARY BOARD
Councilmember Negrete
returned at 11:42 p.m.
13.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Santa Monica
Library Board for a term ending on 6/30/2022, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Davis nominated Dr. Sidonie Smith.
Mayor Himelrich nominated Laurel Schmidt.
Dr. Sidonie Cheryl Smith was appointed to the Library Board for a term
ending 6/30/2022 by the following vote:
Schmidt: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Parra
Dr Smith: Councilmembers Negrete, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem McCowan,
Mayor Himmelrich
SB 8 13.B. Request of Mayor Himmelrich and Councilmember Davis that
Council direct staff to take necessary steps to have the City join in the
amicus brief to be filed by the Public Rights Project and the City of
Austin, Texas, and joined by a large number of local governments
across the country, to support the United States in its challenge to
Texas’s 6-week abortion ban (SB 8), in United States v. Texas, et al.,
United States Supreme Court, Case No. 21-588, and any related and
similar matters that may be joined with it, was presented.
Members of the public John Alle and Jonathan Foster, spoke to the
recommended action.
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Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember de la
Torre, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra,
Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC INPUT: Members of the public Teresa Morasco, Denise Barton, John Alle, Olga
Zurawska, Jonathan Foster commented on various local issues.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 12:06 a.m. in
memory of Anne Redstone.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Denise Anderson-Warren Sue Himmelrich
City Clerk Mayor
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