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
Regular 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.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].
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, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 Labor Negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6.
City Negotiator: Mayor
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
3.B. Conference with Real Estate Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: Santa Monica Place Parking Structure 7, Downtown Santa Monica California; City Negotiator: Melissa Spagnuolo, Community Partnership Manager; Owner of Record: City of Santa Monica; Persons to be negotiated with: Julia Ladd, Jon Stoeckly, Macerich; Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Billboard License on Parking Structure - New Item Received. 9/07/2023
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3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Pico Neighborhood Association and Maria Loya v. City of Santa Monica, LASC Case No. BC 616804; California Supreme Court Case No.
S263972 - New Item Received. 9/07/2023
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
4.A. Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month
4.B. Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month
4.C. Commendation: Eda Suh and Gary Rhoades
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
4.D. City Manager's Report - 1) Low-Income E-Bike Voucher Program and 2) Update on Public Safety
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. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. for Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator Services 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; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. (Nationwide) for deferred compensation plan administrator services for a period of five years with two additional one-year renewal options. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (b).
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5.B. City Council - Regular and Special Joint Meeting - Jun 27, 2023 5:30 PM
5.C. City Council - Special Meeting - Jul 25, 2023 5:35 PM
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
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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. 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.)
10.A. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 to Regulate Retail Firearm Sales, Establish Additional Firearm Owner Responsibilities, Restrict Weapon Usage on CityOwned Property and Other Locations, Establish a Voluntary Commitment Program, and Ban Non-Serialized Firearms in the City
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
10.B. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 3.29 to Prohibit the Open Carry of Knives, Daggers, and Swords in Public Areas
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
10.C. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Text of the Santa Monica Municipal Code Creating Article 13, Neighborhood Preservation, and Chapter 13.02, Property Maintenance, and Chapter 13.04, Vacant Properties and Moving Language Found in Chapter 8.96, Abatement of Nuisances, to New Chapter 13.06, Abatement of Nuisances, and Retitling Chapter 8.96 to Reserved
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
10.D. Introduction and Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.22.090 to Extend the Second Shared Mobility Device Pilot Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
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2. Introduce and adopt an urgency ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 3.22.090 to extend the term of the Second Shared Mobility Device Pilot Program from September 30, 2023, to a date thirty calendar days after execution of the contract(s) under SMMC Section
3.23 for permanent shared mobility services.
10.E. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.49 on Taxicabs to Transition from Taxicab Franchises to Taxicab Permits - Attachments Added. 9/07/23 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Introduce for first reading changes to the attached ordinance, SMMC 6.49, Taxicabs, that transition the City from a taxicab franchise program to a permitbased program.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Adoption of a Resolution Amending Council Rules of Order and Procedure 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. Permanently adopt the public input pilot, previously extended to December 31, 2023, in order to efficiently implement hybrid public input model approved by Council in the 2023-25 biennial budget; and,
3. Adopt the attached proposed resolution amending the City Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure and repealing Resolution No. 11517 (CCS).
11.B. Approval of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. and Gen-Land, LLC
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. and Gen-Land, LLC, for the development of affordable and market housing on the assemblage site which includes City-owned parcels located adjacent to Expo Terminus Station.
2. 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.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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. Appointment to two seats on the Human Services Commission for terms both ending on 6/30/2026.
16.B. Appointment to one L.A. West Vector Control District seat for a term ending on 6/30/2026.
16.C. Request of Councilmember Brock and Councilmember Parra that the City of Santa Monica oppose SB 423 and direct the City Manager to have the City’s State lobbyist take all action necessary to advocate on the City’s behalf. - New Item Received. 9/07/2023
16.D. Request of Councilmember Brock and Mayor Pro Tem Negrete to give direction to the City Attorney and City Manager to: (1) draft and return with Municipal Code amendments that would limit noise affecting City residents between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.; (2) request that the City’s state lobbyist continue to advocate and pursue state legislation to enable the City to use soundactivated devices to enforce vehicle noise limits; (3) evaluate the ability to enforce California Vehicle Code 27150 and 27151 and (4) evaluate the costs and ability to deploy sound-activated devices to enforce noise limits on the Promenade. - New Item Received. 9/07/2023
16.E. Request of Councilmember Zwick, Councilmember Torosis, and Mayor Davis that the City Manager study and prioritize timely and effective solutions to prevent dangerous motor vehicle incursions into Santa Monica’s protected and unprotected bike lanes. Specifically, the City Manager should consider enhanced enforcement by parking and traffic officers, photo enforcement to the extent allowable by law, a targeted curb management evaluation and space reallocation to reduce double parking in bike lanes, and the deployment of quick-build infrastructure to protect bike lanes and reorient parking on streets in the City’s existing and planned protected bikeway network whenever feasible. - New Item Received. 9/07/2023
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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 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).