City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
PHIL BROCK
MAYOR
GLEAM DAVIS 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
NIKIMA NEWSOME
INTERIM CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
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.11547(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 by 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.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.
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. Special Agenda Items (City Manager’s Report,
Presentations, etc.).
4. Closed Session.
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 AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024
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
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official.
Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.
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)
3. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
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3.A. City Manager Report: 1. SMPD 2023 Annual Crime Report Update; and, 2.
Assembly Bill 1287 (Attachment A-Summary and FAQ on AB 1287)
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
4.A. Public employee performance evaluation - Gov. Code §54957(b): City Attorney; conference with labor negotiator - Gov. Code §54957.6: City negotiator: Mayor; unrepresented employee: City Attorney
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. Award Contract to SPX Genfare for Farebox and Data System Upgrade and Software Maintenance Support
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 or designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with SPX Genfare for cloud-hosted maintenance and support for a five-year term, an upgrade to software version 4.0, and activation of the QR code readers so they can be used to scan mobile or paper tickets in the Genfare fare boxes currently installed on the Department of Transportation’s fleet of transit buses. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (b) and is for a total amount not to exceed $353,087 (which includes a 5% contingency).
5.B. Authorization of Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group for Replacement of Transit Maintenance Shop Trucks
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two Ford F-350 trucks for the Department of Transportation. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (c), and is for a total amount not to exceed $297,613 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
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5.C. Approval of Agreement with Los Angeles Fire Department for Automatic Mutual Aid
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 an agreement with the City of Los Angeles Fire Department for automatic mutual aid for the Santa Monica Fire Department.
5.D. Approval of Modification of Concession Agreement for Back on the Beach Café
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the modification is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a First Modification of Concession Agreement #11238 (CCS) to allow for full alcohol service at Back on the Beach Café subject to Concessionaire’s procurement of local and state regulatory approvals.
5.E. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Article 11 Elections Code
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.12.900 on Overnight Parking Permits for Oversized Vehicles
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the City’s Tenant Protection Laws and Discussion of Potential Resolution for Charter Amendments for Additional Tenant Protections
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance. . SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
. ROLL CALL OF THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
5.H. Annual Investment Policy Update
City of Santa Monica Generated: 2/14/2024 2:02 PM Page 6 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. Review and approve the City’s revised Investment Policy.
3. Extend the delegation of investment authority to the Director of Finance, as City Treasurer, from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.
Staff also recommends that the Redevelopment Successor Agency Governing Board:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exception) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Review and approve the City Investment Policy for Redevelopment Successor Agency Investments.
3. Extend investment authority to the Treasurer of the Redevelopment Successor Agency, from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.
5.I. Approval of Minutes for Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Successor Agency approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023 meeting.
. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
5.J. City Council - Regular and Special Joint Meeting - Dec 12, 2023 5:30 PM
5.K. City Council - Special Meeting - Dec 19, 2023 4:30 PM
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. 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.)
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10.A. Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Extending Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2772 (CCS) Authorizing the Establishment by Resolution, of Objective Design Standards for Qualifying Housing Projects that Elect to Use the Streamlined, Ministerial Approval Process Established by Senate Bill 35.
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. Introduction and adoption of an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance extending Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2772(CCS) authorizing Council to establish, by Resolution, objective design standards for housing projects that qualify for the streamlined, ministerial approval process established by SB 35 housing projects.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Approval of the Reframe: City Hall Mural Project Phase I Report Recommendations
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review and accept the report’s community recommendations presented by Meztli Projects (Attachment A)
2. Direct City Staff to begin the implementation phase of the Reframe: City Hall Mural project, starting with planning for the 9 recommendations included in the report.
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 of Councilmember Davis and Councilmember de la Torre that the Council approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica opposing the Governor’s proposed cut of $33.2 Million from the $35 Million budget for the Market Match Program and urging the Governor to maintain all safety net programs including the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP), in the 2024/25 state budget.
16.B. Request of Councilmember Zwick and Mayor Brock that the City Manager and City Attorney review the City’s laws and regulations regarding the abatement of public nuisances, and propose revisions that include additional definitions of what constitutes a public nuisance, including but not limited to frequent response and/or Calls for Service from SMPD to a real property or its adjacent area that are meaningfully and substantially disproportionate to the average number for a property of a similar size and character.
16.C. Request of Councilmember Davis and Councilmember Torosis that the City Council authorize use of travel funds to cover the costs (registration fees and travel expenses) of participating in the Vienna Social Housing Field Study program from April 14, 2024 - April 20, 2024. Vienna is considered one of the most livable and most importantly, affordable cities in the world and cities committed to creating housing opportunities for all are participating in this program.
16.D. Request of Councilmember de la Torre and Councilmember Zwick that that the City Council direct the City Manager to create an economic support program to ensure that the Bergamot Station Arts Center is thriving and continues to be a leading arts and cultural hub. In developing this financial incentive program for Bergamot, the City Manager is being asked to consider alternatives such as, but not limited to, investing in tenant improvements to create smaller spaces that are more affordable in an effort to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants, allocating additional City funding to help reduce property management fees that are currently borne by the tenants, helping tenants access technical assistance to support business operations, and, to the extent resources allow, consider limited economic supports based on demonstrated need for tenants that receive technical assistance to support and sustain business operations.
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 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on City of Santa Monica Generated: 2/14/2024 2:02 PM Page 9 an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $250 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers 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.
Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.
Santa Monica Blue Bus Lines #1, #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).