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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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, OCTOBER 24, 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.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. PUBLIC INPUT (AGENDA ITEMS UNDER CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS, CONSENT CALENDAR ONLY)
No public input is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.
3. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
3.A. League of California Cities Presentation: Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
3.B. Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month
3.C. City Manager's Report
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
4.A. Conference with Real Estate Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 1431 Second Street, Santa Monica, California (Parking City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/25/2023 10:10 AM Page 4 Structure 6) (APN 4291-016-902); City Negotiators: Jennifer Taylor, Economic Development Manager, and David Martin, Community Development Director; Owner of Record: City of Santa Monica; Persons to be negotiated with: Gerry Cottle, Founder, Rooftop Cinema Club; Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease - New Item Received. 10/19/2023
4.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Supervisory Team Associates v. City of Santa Monica, Public Employment Relations Board, Case No. LA-CE-1608-M [report out only] - New Item Received. 10/19/2023
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
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. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
5.A. Approval of Second Modification of Big Blue Bus (BBB) Lease Contract with Bear Communications, Inc. for Hollywood Hills Radio Site 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 second modification of agreement #10857 in the amount of $126,000 with Bear Communications, Inc., a California corporation, for the extension of an antenna site lease for the Santa Monica Department of Transportation (SMDOT). This will result in a 23- year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $633,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.B. Approval to add Da-Jiang Innovations Mavic 3 Enterprise and Da-Jiang Innovations Avata UAV to the City's List of Military Equipment City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/25/2023 10:10 AM Page 5 Recommended Action
Staff recommends:
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. Approval of adding a Da-Jiang Innovations (“DJI”) Mavic 3 Enterprise Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (“UAV”), herein referred to as DJI Mavic 3, and a DJI Avata UAV, herein referred to as DJI Avata, to the City’s current inventory of existing UAV’s.
5.C. Award Agreement to Procore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Management Software
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the 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 an agreement with Procore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Management software to manage the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program construction projects. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Sections 2.24.250(b) and is for a total amount not to exceed $300,000 over three years with two, one-year renewal options with future year funding contingent on council budget approval.
5.D. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Application for Grant Funds from the The U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation FY 2024 WaterSMART Drought Response Program for the Santa Monica Groundwater Well SM-4 Replacement Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 – Replacement/Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the application for grant funds in the amount of up to $2,375,000 from the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation for the SM-4 Groundwater Well Replacement Project in the Public Works Department.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for the grant, accept the grant, if awarded, and accept all grant renewals, if awarded.
5.E. Authorization to Accept Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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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. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant awarded in the amount of $6,125,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program in the Police Department.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grants and all grant renewals.
4. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report.
5.F. Approval of Third Modification of Contract 10880 with Grace Environmental for Instrumentation Services for Water and Wastewater Facilities Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #10880 in the amount of $380,000 with Grace Environmental for instrumentation services for the Public Works Department. This would remain a five-year agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,005,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.G. Adoption of a Resolution approving Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15308 and 15331 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) between the City of Santa Monica and the owners of City-designated historic resources located at 3014 4th Street.
5.H. Award Purchase Order with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Liquid Hydrofluorosilicic Acid
City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/25/2023 10:10 AM Page 7 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Award Bid #4464 to Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for the purchase of liquid hydrofluorosilicic acid for the Public Works Department.
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for liquid hydrofluorosilicic acid for a total amount not to exceed $350,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.I. Approval of Urban Area Security Initiative 2020 Additional Grant Acceptance and Approve Third Contract Modification with Advanced Problem Solving Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept an additional award in the amount of $62,000 from the 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for homeland security projects in the Fire Department, and to approve all associated grant renewals.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant, grant modifications, and all associated grant renewals.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to Contractual Services Agreement #10967, in an amount not to exceed $62,000 with Advanced Problem Solving, LLC, (“APS”) for video and curriculum development services for the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Regional Training Group (LAAFCA RTG) for the Fire Department on the same terms and conditions. This will result in a five-year amended agreement with a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,932,000, with future year funding contingent on council budget approval.
4. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15322 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
5. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report.
5.J. Adoption of a Resolution Updating the List of Persons Authorized to Conduct Transactions With the State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution updating the positions/persons authorized to conduct transactions with the State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) on behalf of the City; and
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.
5.K. Adoption of a Resolution Revising Executive Pay Plan (EPP) to Provide for Relocation Allowance Benefit - New Item Received. 10/19/2023 City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/25/2023 10:10 AM Page 8 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to revise the Executive Pay Plan (EPP) to provide for a relocation allowance benefit.
2. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15324 (Class 24 Regulations of Working Conditions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
5.L. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jul 25, 2023 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 10/19/2023
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
8.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Replacing Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.04.800 (Access and Street Improvements) in its Entirety - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of exemptions pursuant to Section 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 21080.25 of CEQA.
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance replacing the codified text of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.04.800 in its entirety to clarify the City’s public right of way requirements for new development.
8.B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.110 and 2.24.220(g)(Master Services Agreements) - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Introduce for first reading a proposed ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 2.24.110 and 2.24.220(g) related to Master Services Agreements.
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8.C. Introduction and First Reading of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to: (1) Replace the Term “Medical Marijuana Dispensary” with “Medicinal Cannabis Retailer”; (2) Remove Certain Requirements for Medicinal Cannabis Retailers for Consistency with State Law; and (3) Permit Medicinal Cannabis Retailers To Deliver, Cultivate, and Sell Adult-Use Cannabis or Adult-Use Cannabis Products to Persons 21 Years of Age and Over - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Introduce for first reading an Interim Zoning Ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance to replace the term “Medical Marijuana Dispensary” with “Medicinal Cannabis Retailer”, to remove certain requirements for Medicinal Cannabis Retailers for consistency with State law, and to permit Medicinal Cannabis Retailers to deliver, cultivate, and sell adult-use cannabis or adult-use cannabis products to persons 21 Years of Age and Over.
3. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending Section 6.203.010 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to allow medicinal cannabis retailers with medicinal cannabis permits issued before October 10, 2023, to deliver, cultivate, and sell adult-use cannabis and adult-use cannabis products to persons 21 years of age and over, subject to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.185.
8.D. Introduction and First Reading of Water and Wastewater Capacity Study Ordinances - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) and Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code 7.12.180 to require water capacity studies for new developments.
3. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code 7.04 to require wastewater capacity studies for new developments.
8.E. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending on 6/30/2025 (Continued from 10/10/2023). - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
8.F. Recommendation to accept Cinzia Paganuzzi's resignation from the Disabilities Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy (Continued from 10/10/2023). - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
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8.G. Request of Mayor Davis and Councilmembers Torosis and Zwick that the City Council support the Justice for Renters Act. The California Secretary of State has verified that the Justice for Renters Act has qualified for the November 2024 state ballot. The Justice for Renters Action is an initiative which will expand local control over rent laws by replacing The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Costa Hawkins prohibits rent control on single-family homes, condominiums and rental units that were built after 1995. The Justice for Renters Act removes this ban on rent control in California, giving local communities the right to stabilize rents and make apartments more affordable for low-income and middle-income renters. Repealing Costa Hawkins will help local government address one of the root causes of homelessness-- skyrocketing rents and unaffordable housing. Mayor Davis and Councilmembers Torosis and Zwick also request that the City Manager issue a press release indicating the City Council’s support for the proposed ballot initiative and send a letter of support from the City to the Governor, Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Rick Zbur, and to the proponents of the Justice For Renters Act. - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
8.H. Request of Councilmember Torosis, Mayor Davis and Councilmember Zwick that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of the tenants of Barrington Plaza as they fight mass eviction, and direct staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to the Barrington Plaza tenants' association, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, the Los Angeles City Councilmember that represents the tenants of Barrington Plaza, and to Douglas Emmett Inc. headquartered in Santa Monica, and other parties as deemed appropriate. - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
8.I. Request of Councilmember Zwick, Councilmember Torosis and Mayor Davis that the City of Santa Monica support AB 1033 (Ting) and, upon the governor’s signature, draft a local ordinance to allow the separate conveyance of the primary dwelling unit and ADU or ADUs as condominiums. - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
8.J. Request of Councilmember Brock that the City Attorney and City Manager consider developing and evaluate the impacts of an ordinance prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and/or installation of engineered countertops in Santa Monica. The fabrication of engineered countertops releases silica dust, and inhalation of silica dust can cause silicosis, a serious and deadly disease. On June 6, 2023, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted a motion instructing the Director of Public Health to report on options to ban the sale, fabrication, and installation of silica fabricated stone in Los Angeles County.
In addition, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has indicated that they will develop workplace standards for workers who handle engineered stone. Prior to developing a local ordinance, the City Attorney and City Manager are being asked to consider the findings of the Los Angeles County Director of Public health and standards developed by Cal/OSHA to determine its feasibility. - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
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8.K. Request of Councilmember Zwick that the Council authorize use of his travel funds to cover the registration fees and travel expenses associated with attending the YIMBYtown Annual Conference to be held February 26-28, 2024 in Austin, TX. - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
8.L. Appointments to two unscheduled vacancies on the Housing Commission for terms ending on 6/30/2024 and 6/30/2026 (Continued from 10/10/2023). - Continued from the October 10, 2023 meeting.
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. Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance to Clean Up Errors and Restore Previously Approved Regulations for Masonry Wall Building Permit Thresholds and to Extend Building Permit Expiration Dates 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. Introduce and adopt an emergency ordinance amending Article 8 of the Municipal Code to clean up errors and restore previously approved regulations that were inadvertently omitted by subsequent ordinance approvals.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Year-End Budget Review
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve changes to the FY 2022-23 Revised Budget, as described in this report;
2. Approve changes to the FY 2023-24 Revised Budget and FY 2024-25 Approved Budget, as described in this report;
3. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Santa Monica establishing new classifications and adopting salary rates for various listed positions (Attachment A);
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Santa Monica establishing new classifications and adopting salary rates for listed positions in the City Attorney’s Office (Attachment B);
5. Approve the position and classification changes (Attachment C); City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/25/2023 10:10 AM Page 12
6. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica revising the City’s master fee schedule to establish new and revise certain user fees and charges (Attachment D); and
7. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $90,000 from the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) for implementation of English as a Second Language Services (ESL) and to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals;
8. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $514,145 from the U.S. Department of Justice under the 2023 Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2023 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program to support the Services, Treatment & Empowerment Program (STEP), and to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals;
9. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Exodus Recovery for the STEP for the City Attorney’s Office. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Sections 2.24.250 (i) and 2.24.240 (a) and is for a term of 4 years at a total amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
10.Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute funding agreements with developers and existing businesses to provide funding to support coordination of large-scale development projects;
11.Authorize staff to amend the City’s Fiscal Policies to add the plan to replenish funding leveraged to pay for legal settlements and COVID-related losses, as described in Attachment E; and
12.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
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
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16.A. Request by Mayor Davis to amend Rule 9(b) of the Council Rules of Procedure concerning Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to delete the sentence:
“This provision shall not be subject to a suspension of the Council Rules, and shall be implemented until duly repealed or amended by the Council,” to read as follows: (b) Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. As required by Charter section 604, the Mayor shall be selected by the Council. The procedure for selection shall be as follows: Beginning in December 2022, the Council shall select the longest continuously serving Councilmember, whether initially elected or appointed, to serve as Mayor for a 1 year term.
Each subsequent December the next longest continuously serving Councilmember shall be selected as Mayor for a 1 year term, then rotating each December to select the Mayor in order of the next longest serving Councilmember. If two or more Councilmembers were elected at the same election, the Councilmember receiving the higher number of votes shall be considered as having served longer for purposes of this provision. If two or more Councilmembers were initially appointed to serve at the same time, then when they each may first become eligible to be selected as Mayor, a coin flip shall decide who shall be considered as having served longer for purposes of this provision. The Mayor Pro Tempore may be selected by simple majority vote without regard to this provision. (This sentence will be deleted: "This provision shall not be subject to a suspension of the Council Rules, and shall be implemented until duly repealed or amended by the Council.")
16.B. Request by Councilmember Torosis to amend Rule 28 of the Council Rules of Procedure to provide time limit after 11 p.m., to read as follows: RULE 28.
ADJOURNMENT No new item, other than Public Input, shall be considered after 11:00 p.m. unless consideration is approved by a two-thirds vote of the Councilmembers present. (New Language Added: For all items commencing after 11:00 p.m., Councilmembers’ comments shall be limited to 1 minute each, and speaking no more than 2 times per item; questions are permitted, but the Presiding Officer shall closely monitor to ensure they are only questions, not statements of opinion; staff presentations shall be limited to 15 minutes, unless the Council by majority vote allows a longer presentation.) - Item Pulled by Requestor. 10/19/2023
16.C. Request of Mayor Pro Tem Negrete and Councilmembers Brock and de la Torre to allocate $15,000 of Council discretionary funds for the Samohi Symphony Orchestra for their upcoming tour in Germany. The funds will support families in need of financial assistance for travel expenses. - New Item Received. 10/19/2023
16.D. Request of Mayor Pro Tem Negrete and Councilmembers Brock and de la Torre to allocate $5,000 for the Lincoln Middle School band, orchestra, and choir for their upcoming performance in San Francisco. Funds will be used to support families in need of financial assistance for travel expenses. - New Item Received. 10/19/2023
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/25/2023 10:10 AM Page 14 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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