City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
GLEAM DAVIS
MAYOR
PHIL BROCK LANA NEGRETE
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
CHRISTINE PARRA CAROLINE TOROSIS
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
JESSE ZWICK OSCAR DE LA TORRE
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
DAVID WHITE
CITY MANAGER
DOUGLAS SLOAN
CITY ATTORNEY
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• 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].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
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.)
2. PUBLIC INPUT (AGENDA ITEMS UNDER CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS, CONSENT CALENDAR ONLY)
3. CLOSED SESSIONS
3.A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Biden v. Nebraska, U.S. Supreme Court docket no. 22A444.
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
4.A. City Manager's Report: COVID-19 Emergency Order
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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. Adoption of Resolution making AB 361 Findings Regarding Teleconference Meetings
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City 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.
5.B. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Execute Related Grant Agreements, and Receive and File Short Range Transit Plan
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-25 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to: (a) apply for and execute grant agreements and execute related certifications and assurances with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Metro, and other Federal, State, Regional or Local agencies; and (b) enter into agreements for transit funds for the pass-through of funds and agreements for planning, programming, and implementing transit services and capital projects during FY 2022-23 through FY 2024-25.
3. Staff recommends the Council adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
5.C. Award Bid and Enter into Construction Contract with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for Pier Below Deck Fire Sprinkler Replacement Project - Phase 2 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #SP2676 to Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for construction services for the Pier Below Deck Fire Sprinkler Replacement Project – Phase 2 for the Public Works Department;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,086,140 (including a 20% contingency);
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within contract authority; and
4. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
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5.D. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation and Supplements
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Santa Monica and the Supplements to that Order.
5.E. Accept Proposal and Enter into Agreement with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation for the AIDS/LifeCycle 2023 Finish Line Festival Recommended Actions
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15323 (Class 23 Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation for use of the 4 South Beach Parking Lot from June 9-10, 2023 for the “AIDS/LifeCycle 2023 Finish Line Event”.
5.F. Adoption of Resolution of the Santa Monica City Council Establishing the 2023 City Council Meeting Calendar
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution establishing the 2023 Council regular meeting calendar.
5.G. City Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 23, 2022 5:30 PM - New Item Received 1/06/2023
5.H. City Council - Special Meeting - Aug 24, 2022 6:00 PM - New Item Received 1/06/2023
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
8.A. Adoption of a Resolution Amending Council Rules of Order and Procedure and Review of the Public Input Pilot - Public Hearing was Held & Closed on 12/13/2022.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/9/2023 12:07 PM Page 6 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Provide direction to staff to either continue the public input pilot as is, return to the previous method for public input; or adopt a new method based on modifications from the aforementioned options; and,
2. Adopt the attached proposed resolution amending the City Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure.
8.B. Adoption of a Resolution Amending and Restating the Audit Subcommittee Rules of Conduct to Clarify the Timing of the Election of the Audit Subcommittee Chair and Vice-Chair - New Item Received 1/06/2023 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Amending and Restating Audit Subcommittee Rules of Conduct to Clarify the Timing of the Election of the Audit Subcommittee Chair and Vice-Chair (Attachment A).
8.C. Appointment to three unscheduled vacancies on the multiple Commissions.
Continued from October 25th and November 15, 2022 - New Item Received 1/06/2023
Board/Commission Number of
Appointment
s
Term End
Date
Requirements
Airport Commission 1 6/30/2024 Santa Monica Resident
Disabilities Commission 1 6/30/2025 Santa Monica Resident Personnel Board 1 6/30/2023 Santa Monica Resident
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 Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 4.85.010 and 4.85.015 Related to Lobbying Activity and Participation of Lobbyists on City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
10.B. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance to award a franchise to BIG Outdoor for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a digital wayfinding and out-of-home advertising kiosk network for a 20-year term, per the terms and conditions stated in the ordinance
City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/9/2023 12:07 PM Page 7 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
10.C. Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to Extend Interim Zoning Regulations Allow Certain 100% Affordable Housing Projects to Request Waivers or Reductions of Development Standards Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that no subsequent environmental review is required pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15162 based on a determination that the proposed project was analyzed as part of the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) [SCH No. 20212269242021] that was certified by Council on October 12, 2021 with an Addendum to the EIR approved on October 11, 2022.
2. Introduce and adopt an emergency interim zoning ordinance to extend interim zoning regulations adopted by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 2732 (CCS) to allow qualifying 100% affordable housing projects that receive unlimited density and up to three stories or 33 feet in additional height under State Density Bonus Law to request additional waivers or reductions of development standards.
10.D. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Modifying Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.44.020 to Enhance Enforcement of Prohibitions of Smoking in Multi-Unit Common Areas and Near Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading the proposed Ordinance to the City’s Smoking Ordinance, Section 4.44.020(a) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code (“SMMC”), to prohibit smoking in multi-unit residential common areas, and the public right-of-way areas around multi-unit residential buildings.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
No items
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
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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 Arts Commission for a term ending on 6/30/2025. - New Item Received 1/06/2023
16.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a term ending on 6/30/2023. - New Item Received 1/06/2023
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).