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
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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
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11494(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 15-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, MARCH 21, 2023
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
HOW TO PROVIDE WRITTEN 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 – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Thomas Metzger v. City of Santa Monica; LASC Case No. 21STCV36815 - New Item Received 3/17/2023
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): City of Santa Monica, et al. v. 1238 10th Street, LLC., et al.; LASC Case No. 21SMCV01585 - New Item Received 3/17/2023
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): NMS 1539, LLC., et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/30/2023 8:08 AM Page 4 Central District of California Case No. 2:20-cv-11318-FLA(JPRx) - New Item Received 3/17/2023
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Government Code section 65589.5(d): WS Communities v. City of Santa Monica - New Item Received 3/17/2023
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
4.A. Proclamation: Red Cross Month
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
4.B. City Manager's Report
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
5.A. Accept Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $141,118.62 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals.
4. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report.
5.B. Approval of First Modification to Contract #11059, Any Line Any Time Pass Program for Santa Monica College
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to Contract #11059, the “Any Line, Any Time” unlimited ride transit program agreement with Santa Monica College (SMC), to extend the term of the agreement by one year through June 30, 2024, and to receive compensation City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/30/2023 8:08 AM Page 5 in the amount of $1,129,000 from SMC for the remaining two contract years ending June 30, 2024.
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
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. Housing Element Implementation - Revised Staff Report. 3/17/23 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed amendments to the LUCE, DCP, BAP, and Zoning Ordinance, LUCE designation map, and Zoning Districting Map, LUCE designation map, and Zoning Districting Map were analyzed as part of the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addendum, and no further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Adopt a finding that the proposed extension of the Urgency Interim Zoning Ordinance are categorically exempt from the provisions of the CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Implementation Guidelines (common sense exemption);
3. Adopt Resolution Amending the Text of the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan for Consistency with the Goals, Policies and Programs set forth in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element; (Requires 5 votes to pass)
4. Adopt Resolution Amending the Text of the Bergamot Area Plan for Consistency with the Goals, Policies and Programs set forth in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element;
5. Adopt Resolution Amending the Text of the Downtown Community Plan for Consistency with the Goals, Policies and Program set forth in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element; (Requires 5 votes to pass)
6. Introduce for First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance for Consistency with the Goals, Policies, and Programs set forth in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element; for Consistency with Updates to State Law Related to Housing Production and Minimum Parking City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/30/2023 8:08 AM Page 6 Requirements; and to Make Minor Changes, Clarifications and Corrections Including Modifications to Parcel Coverage Limitations for Existing Structures in the R1 (Single-Unit) District and Modifications to the Standards for Accessory Structures;
7. Adopt Resolution Amending the General Plan Land Use Map for Consistent Designation of Identified Parcels;
8. Introduction for First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Official Districting Map for Consistent Designation of Identified Parcels;
9. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Official Districting Map for Properties Located at 1811 Warwick and 1808 34th Avenue; and
10.Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to extend interim regulations established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2633 (CCS) and amended and extended by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Numbers 2645, 2692, and 2699 (CCS) to increase thresholds for review of one hundred percent affordable housing projects and certain Tier 2 housing projects subject to the Housing Accountability Act by Administrative Approval.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
No items
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Request of Mayor Davis that Council direct the City Manager and/or City Attorney to return with an amendment to the Council Rules Resolution, Rule 6(s) Councilmember Discussion Items to clarify that 16 items are to provide Policy direction only, and that staff can assist in the development of language for a 16 item, but that no resolutions or ordinances should be developed or drafted until a majority of Council gives direction to the City Manager and/or the City Attorney. The exception would be resolutions for advocacy. - New Item Received 3/17/2023
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16.B. Statistics demonstrate that automobiles are the leading cause of death for children aged 5-14 in LA County and Santa Monica has adopted a Vision Zero plan to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. To this end, the following is a request of Councilmembers Zwick and Torosis that the City Council direct the City Manager to report back in 60 days on the cost and timeline for the implementation of a pilot program augmenting the city's Vision Zero plan with safety-enhancing signal improvements at select intersections, including:
1. Banning Right on Red at all “scramble” intersections in DTSM, and other select intersections where data indicates it would improve safety.
2. Reprogramming traffic signals to operate on "pedestrian recall" and utilize a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) at 10 priority intersections as determined by data from Santa Monica’s high-injury network, as well as data on frequency of pedestrian use. - New Item Received 3/17/2023
16.C. Request of Councilmembers Zwick, Torosis, and de la Torre that the Council direct the City Manager to ensure that staff engage in meaningful consultation with persons authorized to vend pursuant to SMMC sections 6.36.030(f) and (g) regarding implementation of and proposed changes to sidewalk vending policies in the City. Specifically, staff are to arrange for such consultation in a culturally competent and linguistically appropriate manner to achieve meaningful engagement and input when substantive changes to vending policies are being considered that address time, place, and manner regulations or alterations to permitting or enforcement policies and practices.
Such consultation should include, but not be limited to, in-person meetings, notices and solicitation of feedback via e-mail and/or mail, and production of outreach materials to be distributed by staff in the field. This consultation should include advance written notice to all permitted vendors with at least a 20-day period of public comment following the solicitation of vendor input prior to making substantive changes to Sidewalk Vending Administrative Regulations or placing proposed changes on the Council agenda. Staff shall ensure that engagement is conducted in English and Spanish through bilingual written materials and presence of a Spanish language interpreter at vendor engagement meetings and Council meetings when vending policies are being considered. City staff is further directed to engage in ongoing dialogue with its permitted sidewalk vending community regarding several items of importance—including vending cart compliance, enforcement practices, enhanced signage, expanded opportunities and zones for permissible vending, and methods of allocating designated spaces to vend— to ensure a thriving and inclusive Santa Monica for all. - New Item Received 3/17/2023
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) City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/30/2023 8:08 AM Page 8 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 to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council 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).