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].
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
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250, SANTA
MONICA, CA 90401, AND 601 E 6TH STREET,
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:35 PM
The Santa Monica City Council Meeting will be held at 5:35 P.M., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California 90401 and at a teleconference site located at the Hyatt House Tempe Hotel, 601 E. 6 th Street, Tempe,
Arizona 85281 where one of the Councilmembers will be present and will participate via teleconference.
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
(This is a special City Council meeting. Public comment is restricted to only items listed on the agenda.)
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.
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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.) . Public Input on Non-Agenda Items will be permitted at this meeting.
1.A. Written Comments
2. PUBLIC INPUT (AGENDA ITEMS UNDER CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS, CONSENT CALENDAR ONLY)
3. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
3.A. 2024 City Clerk Week Proclamation
3.B. Proclamation: Bike Month
3.C. Commendation: Bob's Market
3.D. City Manager Report - 1) 30th Anniversary of Sustainable City Plan and 2) Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water and General Update from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
4.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
Byron Merlos, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 21STCV07334
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. Present Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Year Ended June 30, 2023
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Auditors’ Letter to Council, and the Independent Auditors’ Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/24/2024 1:47 PM Page 5 with Government Auditing Standards for the City’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023; and
2. Adopt a finding of no significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
5.B. Award a Contract for Aging and Disability Strategic Planning Consulting Services to Elizabeth Anderson Consulting
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. Award RFP #400 to Elizabeth Anderson Consulting for consulting services in connection with establishing a citywide aging and disability strategic plan for the Housing and Human Services Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Elizabeth Anderson Consulting in an amount not to exceed $155,000 for two years with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.C. Award a Contract to Moss Adams, LLP for Human Services Grants Program Monitoring 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;
2. Award RFP # 402 to Moss Adams, LLP, for ongoing compliance monitoring services for the Housing and Human Services Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Moss Adams, LLP, for two years, with two additional one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $400,000 over a four year period, with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.D. Approval of the Proposed FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan Allocating Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME) Entitlement Grant Funds 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. Approve the Proposed 2024-25 Annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Action Plan (Attachment A).
3. Authorize the City Manager to submit all documents required to receive the City’s annual CDBG and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/24/2024 1:47 PM Page 6 entitlement grant funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
5.E. Approval of First Modification of Agreement #11250 with Steer for Rideshare Program Administration and Outreach
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 agreement #11250 in the amount of $96,200 with Steer, Inc. for rideshare program administration and outreach for the Department of Transportation, resulting in a three-year amended agreement (with two one-year optional extensions) with a new total amount not to exceed $1,497,698.48, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
3. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.F. Award Bid 4475 to California Waters Development, Inc. to Provide Water Feature and Pond Maintenance Citywide
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 #4475 to California Waters Development, Inc. for the repair and maintenance of water features for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with California Waters Development, Inc. for $1,285,596, plus a contingency of $186,429, for a two-year term, with three one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $1,472,025 over the five year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.G. Approval to Accept U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block 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. Accept a grant awarded in the amount of $157,730 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to fund an income-qualified electric bicycle (e-bike) voucher program in the Public Works Department, and to accept all grant renewals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals; and
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4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.H. Award Bid and Enter into Agreement with Flock Safety for Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras and Award Bid and Enter into Agreement with Constant Technologies for SMART Center Room Build-Out 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;
2. Award RFP #394 to Flock Safety for the installation, leasing, maintenance, and support for 54 ALPR cameras for the Police Department;
3. Award RFP #393 to Constant Technologies for the design, installation, and integration of video displays and workspace consoles for the Santa Monica Analytical Real Time Center (SMART Center) for the Police Department;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Flock Safety, for the leasing of 54 ALPR cameras in an amount not to exceed $494,100. This sum includes installation, maintenance, and support through December 31, 2026, with future year funding contingent on Council Budget approval; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Constant Technologies, in an amount not to exceed $649,401 (including a $59,000 contingency) for a term of three years, with future year funding contingent on Council Budget approval.
5.I. Adoption of a Resolution that Amends Resolution No. 10325 (CCS) in order to Clarify the Authorization to Levy and Place the Main Street Business Area Festoon Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning Assessments on the L.A. County Property Tax Rolls Each Year
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. Adopt a Resolution to amend Section 6 and Section 8 of Resolution No. 10325 (CCS) in order to clarify that Council authorized the levy and placement of the Main Street Business Area Festoon Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning assessments on the Los Angeles County property tax rolls to be done annually and not just for FY 2008-2009.
5.J. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Climate Grant Applications by City Manager or Designee
City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/24/2024 1:47 PM Page 8 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. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit applications for grants and other incentive programs that support projects, programs, or objectives identified in the Council-adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
8.A. Cannabis Social Equity Study Session
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review and discuss the presentation on cannabis social equity programs from other cities;
2. Provide direction on two potential policy options for approach to a cannabis social equity program within the City of Santa Monica which will determine the expansiveness of a social equity program and timeline by which staff returns with an ordinance; and
3. Discuss options and provide direction to staff on locational restrictions for the adult-use cannabis ordinance.
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 First Reading of Low-Carbon Concrete Policy Ordinance and Adoption of Local Amendments Findings Resolution
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/24/2024 1:47 PM Page 9
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance that adopts the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code including the 2022 intervening code updates, and supports decreasing emissions from concrete;
3. Adopt the attached resolution that provides findings of local climatic, geological, topographical, and environmental conditions as required to adopt Santa Monica local amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code;
4. Direct the City Manager to file the adopted resolution and ordinance amending the Green Building Standards Code with the California Building Standards Commission following the second reading of the ordinance.
10.B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Text of the City's Zoning Ordinance to Update Provisions Related to State Density Bonus Law for Consistency with Recent Amendments to State law Adopted by AB 1287 and Making Other Minor Changes, Corrections, and Clarifications 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 for First Reading of an Ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance to update provisions related to the implementation of State Density Bonus Law for consistency with recent amendments to State Law adopted by AB 1287 and make other minor changes, corrections, and clarifications.
3. Provide direction regarding the Planning Commission’s recommendation regarding a potential local density bonus program for projects that provide offsite affordable housing.
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
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16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Recommendation to rescind the appointment of Courtney Lauretano to the Housing Authority Board for failure to attend meetings since appointment; and, authorization for the City Clerk to publish vacancy.
16.B. Request by Mayor Brock to direct the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to return with an amendment to the Council Rules to provide that Council 16 items may be handled like consent items, with the Council voting on them as one item, except for Council appointments to boards, commissions, and other bodies, and except for certain items that may be pulled for discussion at the Council meeting.
16.C. Request of Councilmember de la Torre that the City Council allocate $5000 from its discretionary funds to the Association of Mexican American Educators in support of the Samohi Latino Graduation, organized by student group Legado Latino. These funds will assist in covering event expenses such as stoles, medals, diplomas, food and drinks, and entertainment. This event offers students a chance to celebrate their accomplishments and showcase their vibrant cultural heritage to the local community.
16.D. Request of Councilmember de la Torre that the City Council authorize use of existing travel funds to cover the costs (registration and travel expenses) of participating in the NALEO 41st Annual Conference, taking place June 18-20, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. This annual conference provides an opportunity for Latino leaders from all across the country to network, exchange perspectives, and foster solutions around the most pressing policy issues affecting our communities today.
16.E. Request of Vice Mayor Negrete and Councilmember Parra that the City Council: 1) allocate up to $4681.72 from the Council Discretionary funds to cover costs associated with the rental of sound systems, a small stage, chairs, and related expenses for the Memorial Day event the Elks Lodge and American Legion Post are hosting at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica on May 27, 2024 to honor and pay tribute to those who have bravely fought to protect our nation, and 2) direct the City Manager to promote the event on the City’s social media platforms.
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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/24/2024 1:47 PM Page 11 meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on 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.
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