City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
SUE HIMMELRICH
MAYOR
LANA NEGRETE CHRISTINE PARRA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
GLEAM DAVIS PHIL BROCK
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
KRISTIN MCCOWAN OSCAR DE LA TORRE
MAYOR PRO TEM COUNCILMEMBER
DAVID WHITE
CITY MANAGER
DOUGLAS SLOAN
CITY ATTORNEY
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
CITY CLERK
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• Treat everyone courteously; • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; • Listen to others respectfully • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; • Exercise self-control • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
Meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11427(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. Written public comment submitted before 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be available for online viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments. (2) Oral public comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. Remarks from the public are limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes and a minimum of one minute per item. Except for the author of the request, public comment on 12-items are limited to 1 minute. Except on Public Input, speakers appearing at the meeting in person, may donate 2 minutes to another person present in-person at the meeting, who may speak for a total of 4 minutes on that item.
Both the donor of time and the designated speaker must register at the Speaker Kiosk in person together.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item; under some circumstances, Council may change the maximum to 1 minute per agenda item.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City).
2. Public Comment for Closed Session, Special
Agenda, and Consent Calendar Items Only
(Commendations and Proclamations presented).
3. Closed Session.
4. Special Agenda Items (City Manager’s Report,
Presentations, etc.).
5. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. Public comment shall be heard prior
to City Council discussion).
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (other than
Reports of Commission and Officers).
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
WAYS TO PROVIDE REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT:
Written public comment can be submitted via email to [email protected].
Written comments received prior to 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be available online. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. PUBLIC INPUT
(Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. PUBLIC INPUT (CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS, CONSENT
CALENDAR ONLY)
3. CLOSED SESSIONS
No items
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
4.A. Proclamation: October 2022 as Filipino-American History Month The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
4.B. City Manager Report
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.)
5.A. Approval of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. FY2022-23 Budget and Work Plan Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and Work Plan;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Eleventh Modification of the Maintenance Services Agreement to extend the term of the Maintenance Services Agreement (Contract No. 9626) for an additional oneyear period;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. for Fourth Court Alley improvements, in an amount not to exceed $110,000, over a three-year term;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amended License Agreement to allow Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) to install and operate a temporary ice-skating rink and ancillary activities consistent with DTSM’s roles and responsibilities under the Services Agreement with four additional, one-year renewal options with an expiration date of 2026; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and extend the Ocean Avenue Pilot License Agreement to allow DTSM to provide pedestrian-oriented services and amenities within a portion of the approximately 4,000 square feet of pedestrian right-of-way along the eastern side of Ocean Avenue, between Colorado Avenue and the northwest entrance of Tongva Park, for an initial term of one year with four, one-year renewal options.
5.B. Adoption of a Resolution Making Findings Regarding AB361 Teleconference Meetings
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 through November 10, 2022.
5.C. Award Bid and Enter into Agreement with Vigilant Solutions, LLC.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4423, in part, to Vigilant Solutions, LLC., a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., to expand the ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) capabilities of the Santa Monica Police Department and to provide enhanced critical infrastructure protection to the area of the Santa Monica Pier and Downtown area.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Vigilant Solutions, LLC., a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the ALPR expansion project in an amount not to exceed $291,432. This sum includes City of Santa Monica Generated: 11/7/2022 6:24 PM Page 5 the purchase of ALPR cameras and all equipment and 3 years of service, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
3. Award Bid #4423, in part, to Fortel Traffic to expand the ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) capabilities of the Santa Monica Police Department and to provide enhanced critical infrastructure protection to the area of the Santa Monica Pier and Downtown area.
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase order with Fortel Traffic for the purchase of four digital message board trailers and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $79,600.
5.D. Award RFP 311 to Digital EMS for Electronic Patient Care Reporting for the Fire Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award the contract for RFP 311 to Digital EMS Solutions Incorporated for an electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR) system for use by the Fire Department
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Digital EMS for a total amount not to exceed $250,000 and for a five-year term, with future years funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.E. Award RFP for Enterprise Procurement Lifecycle Management Solution Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP PRJ0011599 to OpenGov, Inc. for an enterprise Procurement Lifecycle Management Solution (PLMS) for the Finance Department;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for annual subscription costs related to OpenGov’s enterprise PLMS, which includes solicitation builder and online bidding capabilities, in an amount not to exceed $392,805 (including a 10% contingency of approximately $35,700) for five years with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to agreement #4473 in the amount of $17,600 with OpenGov, Inc. to continue to use and pay the subscription costs for their solicitation builder and online bidding system through December 2022, while the new agreement associated with award of RFP PRJ0011599 is finalized.
5.F. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jul 26, 2022 5:30 PM
5.G. City Council - Special Meeting - Aug 3, 2022 6:00 PM - New Item Received 10/20/2022
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
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8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
10.A. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending the Santa Monica Municipal Code by adding chapter 8.38 entitled Zero Emission Building Code and amend Santa Monica Municipal Code section 8.08.040 to allow the Building and Fire Life Safety Commission to hear appeals related to the Zero Emission Building Code
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
10.B. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance adopting local amendments to the 2022 California Green Buildings Standards Code to support increased access to electric vehicle charging
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
10.C. Introduction and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to Extend Interim Zoning Regulations Extended and Amended by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2704 (CCS) Authorizing Temporary Use of Private Outdoor Space; Temporary Permitted Uses for Emergency Shelters, Public Safety Facilities, and Drive-Through Facilities for Covid-19 Testing and Vaccination Purposes; and Flexibility in Issuance of Temporary Use Permits and Alcoholic Beverage Sales
City of Santa Monica Generated: 11/7/2022 6:24 PM Page 7 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance extending interim zoning regulations established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2674 (CCS) and extended and amended by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinances 2678 and 2704 (CCS) authorizing temporary outdoor use of private outdoor space; temporary permitted uses for emergency shelters, public safety facilities, and drive-through facilities for COVID-19 testing and vaccination purposes; flexibility in issuance of temporary use permits and alcoholic beverage sales; and zoning changes necessary for continued emergency response and economic recovery.
10.D. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance to Amend the Text of the City's Ordinance Related to Economic Recovery in (1) the City's Downtown, Mixed Use and Commercial, Employment, Oceanfront, and Public and Semi-Public Districts, Excluding the Area Including and Immediately Adjacent to the Third Street Promenade; and (2) the Area Including and Immediately Adjacent to the Third Street Promenade
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading an ordinance related to economic recovery efforts in:
1. City’s Downtown, Mixed-Use and Commercial, Employment, Oceanfront and Public and Semi-Public Districts, excluding the Third Street Promenade and the area immediately adjacent thereto; and
2. The area including the Third Street Promenade and immediately adjacent thereto, bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the south, 4th Street to the east, and Wilshire Boulevard to the north.
10.E. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Approving the 2022 Building Code Update and Adoption of Resolution Making Findings of Local Climatic, Geological and Topographical Conditions to Adopt Local Amendments to the CA Building Standards Code
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution making findings of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, as required by California Health & Safety Code, to adopt local amendments to the California Building Standards Code.
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code, and Santa Monica local amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code, excluding the 2022 California Green Building Code.
3. Instruct staff to file the adopted resolution and ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission following the second reading of the ordinance, but at least 30 days before the effective date of the Codes.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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11.A. Adoption of Resolution Amending the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element to the City’s General Plan and Approval of Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review, approve, and adopt the Addendum to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 20212269242021); and
2. Adopt a Resolution adopting an Amended 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element of the City’s General Plan.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Approval of 2022 Report on Water Quality and Public Health Goals Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing, receive public comments, and approve the attached 2022 City of Santa Monica Water Quality Report Relative to the Public Health Goals.
2. Adopt the determination that the City’s 2022 Water Quality Report Relative to the Public Health Goals is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061 (b) and pursuant to categorical exemption under Section 15308.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
14.A. Adoption of Resolution Declaring Surplus Properties Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Declare the City-owned properties located at 1855 Main Street (APN 4290- 013-901), 1636 5th Street (APNs 4290-011-903, 4290-011-904, 4290-011- 905) and Expo Line Parking Lot (APN 4290-011-909) as “surplus land” within the meaning of the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”);
2. Adopt a Resolution declaring the City-owned properties at 1855 Main Street (APN 4290-013-901) (“Civic Auditorium”), 1636 5th Street (APNs 4290-011- 903, 4290-011-904, 4290-011-905) (“Apple Building”) and Expo Line Parking Lot (APN 4290-011-909) as surplus lands, if required; and authorize the City Manager or designee to take implementing actions necessary to comply with the SLA; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to initiate lease negotiations for the City’s existing commercial buildings without complying with the noticing procedures under the SLA if the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determines that the SLA does not apply to proposed leasing of existing non-residential buildings without demolition.
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15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending on 06/30/2025
16.B. Request by Councilmember De la Torre that: 1) The City Attorney commit to actively monitor City Council meetings for City Council adherence to Robert's Rules of Order as required by Res 11360 and intervene as often as necessary to ensure that adherence, in order to facilitate effective, efficient, and fair City Council meetings; 2) The City Manager or City Attorney arrange for all Councilmembers to receive a crash course of training in Robert's Rules of Order by a professional parliamentarian within 30 days, in a public forum that is broadcast live by video and remains available for future viewing, so everyone—including the public and current and future city officials—can learn from it. - Revised Title 10/7/2022
16.C. Request of Councilmember De la Torre that the City Council authorize use of his travel funds to attend the Sister Cities International US-Mexico Mayors’ Community Summit from October 11-13 2022 in San Diego, CA and Tijuana, Mexico - New Item Received 10/20/2022
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 2 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online.
City Hall and the Council Chamber are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917-6626 at least 3 days prior to the scheduled meeting.
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Santa Monica Blue Bus Lines #2, #3, #5, #9 and the EXPO Line serve City Hall. Parking is available on Main Street, on Olympic Drive, and in the Civic Center Parking Structure (validation free).