CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005

 

 

MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M.

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

 

1.  CONSENT CALENDAR:  (All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.)

 

1-A:     Approval of minutes of the June 28 July 12, 2005, City Council meetings.

 

            JUNE 28, 2005, MINUTES              JULY 12, 2005, MINUTES

 

1-B:     Purchase of furniture for Main Library - recommendation to award purchase orders, in the amount of $692,612.92 to Teknion LLC, Herman Miller Workplace Resource, and ICF Group, to furnish workstations, seating and tables for the Main Library.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     Purchase of Motorola Radio Equipment - recommendation to award purchase    order, in the amount of $215,115.02, to Motorola for radio communications equipment for the Fire Department, and appropriate funds, as proposed.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Soil remediation at proposed Santa Monica Airport Park site -     recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Waste Management, Inc., in the amount of $220,536, for contaminated soils remediation at the park project site.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Resolution authorizing the City to participate in the Safe Haven Program for Children, and ratifying Fire Stations as Safe Surrender sites.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Civic Auditorium waiver of rental and parking fees - recommendation to waive rental and parking fees for the Santa Monica High School Parent Teacher Student Association College Fair scheduled for October 18, 2005 and October 3, 2006.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Santa Monica Pier structural rehabilitation and repair project - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with John S. Meek Company, in the amount of $973,980, for Phase II of the structural rehabilitation and repair of the Pier.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Conference with Labor Negotiator.

            City Negotiator:      Karen Bancroft, Director of Human Resources

            Bargaining Units:   Administrative Team Association (ATA)         

                                                Executive Pay Plan           

                                                Public Attorney’s Legal Support Staff Union (PALSSU).

                                                Management Team Associates (MTA)

                                                Municipal Employees Association (MEA)

                                                Public Attorneys Union (PAU)

                                                Santa Monica Police Officers Assn. (POA)

                                                United Transportation Union (UTU)

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Stewart, Case No. SC 067 033.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  City of Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd, P.C., Case No. BS 315 186.

 

2-D:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  Russell Barnard v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. BC 281 367.

 

2-E:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  Linda Reinbold v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 079 089.

 

2-F:     Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):  one case, including one dispute related to real property located at 1522 6th Street.

 

2-G:     Consultation with Police Chief:  Matters Posing A Threat To Public Facilities.

 

 

6:45 P.M.  RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:

 


7.  ORDINANCES:  (No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)

 

7-A:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Section 4.68.160 of the Municipal Code to establish a new 5/10K race route, eliminate an existing race route, and modify the permitted race time, frequency, and lane configuration parameters.  (Introduced July 26, 2005.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Second reading and adoption of interim ordinance extending provisions of Interim Ordinance No. 2159 (CCS) to allow administrative approval of the number and type of driveways required for parking structures with over 40 spaces in multi-family, commercial and industrial districts.  (Introduced July 26, 2005.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adopting the 2005 edition of the California Energy Code and local amendments to the California Building, Energy and Plumbing Codes related to fire sprinklers in existing buildings, additional energy conservation measures and the use of non water-using urinals as plumbing fixtures; adds new regulations related to abrasive blasting and operator qualifications; extends time to obtain building permits; provides priority plan checking for LEED certified Green Buildings; changes requirements for residential building records; and transfers inspection responsibility for sewer capping to the Building Officer.  (Introduced July 26, 2005.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-D:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending non-substantive provisions of Sections 9.36.120 and 9.36.180 of the Landmarks Ordinance to eliminate actual or potential ambiguities in the ordinance and to serve the interests of clarity and brevity.  (Introduced July 26, 2005.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-E:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Section 9.04.18.040 of the Municipal Code to allow existing commercial and industrial uses with valid conditional use permits without expiration dates to remain, subject to a renewed Conditional Use Permit.  (Continued from July 26, 2005.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-F:     Introduction and first reading of an interim ordinance extending and adjusting the modifications to fence, wall and hedge s           tandards, including changes to the hedge definition, allowable hedge heights, defined front yard area, front yard ornamental      structures, front yard safety guardrails, and terraced walls; grandparenting existing nonconforming hedges, fences, and walls,            and establishing administrative and discretionary height modification procedures.

 

            STAFF REPORT


8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Discussion of changes to California’s density bonus law and direction to staff to prepare an ordinance to comply with State law - recommendation that Council discuss recent changes to California's density bonus law, provide direction on how best to align local objectives and policies regarding affordable housing with State law, and direct staff to prepare an ordinance to comply with State law.  (Continued from July 26, 2005.)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Wastewater Enterprise Revenue Bonds - recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Enterprise            Revenue Bonds (Hyperion Project), 2005 Series A, approving the execution and delivery of an indenture, Escrow Agreement, bond         purchase agreement and the preparation of an official statement. 

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-C:     Recommendation to direct staff to prepare an ordinance restricting the distribution of commercial product samples and         promotional materials on public property to the Santa Monica Pier and the Bayside District.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-D:     Discussion of concept plan for development agreement related to 1327-1337 Ocean Avenue - recommendation that Council discuss       proposed and appropriateness of development agreement for redevelopment of the site and provide direction regarding the potential public            benefits and negotiating points that should be addressed.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

12.  WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

 

12-A:   Request of Linda Rider to discuss the matter of day laborers at the 11th Street and Colorado intersection and to request that a “no loitering” zone be established.  (Continued from July 26, 2005.)

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Request of Councilmember Shriver to advance consideration of a planned discussion of Code Compliance activity so that a timely determination can be made regarding whether the three authorized currently vacant Code Compliance positions are necessary and could finance other community priorities.  (Continued from July 26, 2005.)


13-B:   Annual and special vacancy appointments to the following boards and commissions:  (Continued from July 26, 2005.)

 

Commission for the Senior Community

            Special

            Emeritus

 

1

1

 

Term ending 06/30/07

Term ending 06/30/07

Social Services Commission

1

Term ending 06/30/09

 

13-C:  Appointment to one special vacancy on the Building and Safety Commission  for a term ending June 30, 2008.  (Continued from July 26, 2005.)

 

13-D:  Appointment to one special vacancy on the Bayside District Corporation for a term ending June 30, 2007.  (Continued from July 26, 2005.)

 

13-E:   Appointment to one special vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending June 30, 2007.

 

13-F:   Request of Mayor O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tem Katz to appoint an ad hoc subcommittee to oversee recruitment of candidates for the position of City Manager and to direct staff to engage an executive search firm.

 

14.  PUBLIC INPUT:  (Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City.  Please note that State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.)

 

ADJOURNMENT.

 

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