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.11585(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 MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250, SANTA
MONICA, CA 90401, AND 29 POWDER RIDGE
RD, CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM (PST)
AND AT A TELECONFERENCE SITE AT 6:30 P.M. (MDT)
The Santa Monica City Council Meeting will be held at 5:30 P.M. (Pacific Standard Time), on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California 90401 and at 6:30 P.M. (Mountain Daylight Time) at a teleconference site located at 29 Powder Ridge Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81224 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
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.) City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 4
1.A. Written Comments
2. PUBLIC INPUT (AGENDA ITEMS UNDER CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS, CONSENT CALENDAR ONLY)
3. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
No items
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
4.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
City of Santa Monica v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-2022-01261243
4.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
Cheyenne Robinson, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 21STCV22392
4.C. Conference with legal counsel - potential litigation regarding public nuisance, Government Code 54956.9(d)(4), City of Santa Monica and People of the State of California v. Pavilions Motel, Inc., Saeed Farzam and Goharshad Farzam
4.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
Pico Neighborhood Association and Maria Loya v. City of Santa Monica, L.A.S.C. Case No. BC 616804; Second District Court of Appeal Case No.
B295935
4.E. Conference with real estate negotiator, Gov. Code §54956.8: Santa Monica Beach, 1550 Parking Lot (venue for L.A. Olympics 2028 beach volleyball); City Negotiators: Susan Cline, Assistant City Manager and Melissa Spagnuolo, Community Partnerships Manager; Venue Negotiators: Vic Nol, Director, Venue Cities Relations, Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028; under negotiation: price and terms of payment
4.F. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
John U.N.B. Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 23STCV12746
4.G. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
Hector Orozco v. John Doe: Does 1-2; LASC Case No. 23SMCV03120
4.H. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
John Doe 1, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 23STCV15009
4.I. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
John Doe (A.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC Case No. 23SMCV0606
4.J. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
John JPC Doe v. Doe City, et al.; LASC Case No. 23STCV22020 City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 5
4.K. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
John AD Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 23STCV26548
4.L. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
John CW Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 23STCV29623
4.M. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
John Doe 15, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 24STCV07647
4.N. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
Jane Doe 1, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 24STCV06207 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 Construction Contract for Olympic Boulevard and 26th Street Project Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 and 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 21080.25 of CEQA;
2. Award Bid #SP2662 to Hardy & Harper, Inc., a California-based company, for the construction of the Olympic Boulevard and 26th Street Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,248,500 (including a 10% contingency); and
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within contract authority.
5.B. Award Agreement to Woodard and Curran for Engineering Design Services for the Moss Avenue Pump Station and Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility Rehabilitation Project
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 6 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement/Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines;
2. Award RFP #388 to Woodard and Curran for design services for the Moss Avenue Pump Station and Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility Rehabilitation Project for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Woodard and Curran, in an amount not to exceed $1,525,401 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.C. Award of Agreement to Michael Baker International to conduct the Santa Monica Blvd Safety Enhancement Study supported by a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15252 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award RFP # 389 to Michael Baker International to provide transportation planning and traffic engineering services for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Enhancement Study for the Department of Transportation.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Michael Baker International in an amount not to exceed $590,000 (including an 11.6% contingency) for two years, with an additional one-year no-cost renewal option on the same terms and conditions, for a total amount not to exceed $590,000 over a three-year period. Any additional future year funding would be contingent on Council budget approval.
5.D. Approval of Modification for Contract Extension and Additional Funding for Parking Data Analytics Management Services with ParkHub Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #10806 (CCS) in the amount of $486,948 with ParkHub, for parking data analytics management services for the Department of Transportation. This will result in a seven-year agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,705,948, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.E. Award Construction Contract for The Groundwater Recharge Well SM-11i and Monitoring Wells MWi-2 & MWi-3 Drilling and Equipping Project City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 7 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the groundwater recharge wells were analyzed in the adopted Olympic Arcadia Treatment Plant Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse No. 2020070129), and a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15302,15303 and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #2678-C to Environmental Construction, Inc.to provide construction services to the Groundwater Recharge Well SM-11i and Monitoring Wells MWi-2 & MWi-3 Drilling and Equipping Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Environmental Construction Inc., in an amount not to exceed $7,477,314 (including a 15% contingency);
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within contract authority; and
5. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.F. Award Professional Services Contract to NBS Government Finance Group, dba NBS to Analyze the Existing Water/Wastewater Rate Structure and Establish a New Five-Year Rate Structure for Potable Water, Recycled Water, and Wastewater Commodity Charges; Fire Line Rates; and Capital Facility Fee for Calendar Years 2025 to 2029
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP #391 to NBS Government Finance Group, dba NBS to analyze the existing water/wastewater rate structure and establish a new five-year rate structure for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater commodity charges; fire line rates; and a capital facility fee for calendar years 2025 to 2029 for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with NBS Government Finance Group, dba NBS in the amount not to exceed $420,000 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.G. Adoption of a Resolution for the 2024 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 8 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption pursuant to Section 10652 of the California Water Code; and
2. Receive public comment and approve the attached resolution adopting the 2024 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report.
5.H. Award Contracts to Browning Ferris Industries, Inc., Waste Management of California, and County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County for Backup Landfill Facility Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 and 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Browning Ferris Industries, Inc., dba Sunshine Canyon Landfill to provide backup landfill services for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (g) and is for a total amount not to exceed $2,277,521 (including a 20% contingency) for 10 years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Waste Management of California – Simi Valley Landfill to provide backup landfill services for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (g) and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,824,264 (including a 20% contingency) for 10 years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts – Puente Hills Material Recycling Facility to provide backup landfill services for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (g) and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,175,856 (including a 20% contingency) for 1.5 years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.I. Award Construction Contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. for Pedestrian Improvements at Six Schools Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 21080.25 of CEQA;
2. Award Bid #SP2649 to Environmental Construction, Inc., for the construction of the Safe Routes to Schools: Pedestrian Improvements at Six Schools Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 9 Environmental Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $ 3,545,430 (including a 10% contingency);
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within contract authority; and
5. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.J. Approval of Big Blue Bus Renewal of Any Line, Any Time 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 an agreement to renew the “Any Line, Any Time” unlimited ride transit program with Santa Monica College (SMC), effective July 1, 2024, for a two-year term through June 30, 2026. SMC will reimburse Big Blue Bus for transit services in the amount of $1,258,000 over the two-year term.
5.K. Award Contract to Reign Industries, Inc. as Primary and Leed Electric, Inc. as Secondary to Provide Electrical Contractor Services at Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that 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 #4476 to Reign Industries Inc. as the primary vendor to provide electrical contractor services at water and wastewater treatment facilities; and to Leed Electric, Inc. as the secondary vendor to provide electrical contractor services at water and wastewater treatment facilities for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Reign Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options in the amount of $1,200,000 on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 over a five-year period with future funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Leed Electric, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $160,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options in the amount of $640,000 for a total amount not to exceed $800,000 over a five-year period with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.L. Award Contract to Global Power Group, Inc. as Primary and Bay City Electric Works as Secondary to Provide Emergency Generator Maintenance & Repair at Water & Wastewater Facilities
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 10 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #4478 to Global Power Group, Inc. as the primary vendor to provide emergency generator maintenance and repair services at water and wastewater treatment facilities; and to Bay City Electric Works as the secondary vendor to provide emergency generator maintenance and repair services at water and wastewater treatment facilities for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Global Power Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $350,000 over a five year period, with future funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Bay City Electric Works in an amount not to exceed $250,000 over a five year period, with the same price, terms and conditions in renewal years two through four, with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.M. Approval of Modification to Contract #10571 with Active Net to Extend the Contract Term and Price
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Section15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a fifth modification to extend the term and contract price of agreement #10517 (CSD) for one year in the amount of $54,366, with a one year option to renew for $52,388, with Active Network Inc. to provide a cloud-based hosted recreation-management software system for the Recreation and Arts Department, Housing and Human Services Department, and Department of Transportation. This will result in a 14-year amended agreement with a total not to exceed amount of $645,579 with future-year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.N. Approval of Sixth Modification with West Coast Care Foundation for Homeless Outreach Services
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 11 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that 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 a sixth modification to Contract No. 10684 (CCS) in the amount of $150,000 with West Coast Care Foundation for homeless outreach services. This will result in a seven-year amended contract with a new total not to exceed $1,450,000.
5.O. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Article 8 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, Repeal Outdated Local Amendments, and Adopt a 2022 Local Amendment Relating to Concrete Requirements for Newly Constructed Buildings
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.P. Second Reading and Adoption 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 adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.Q. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Rules of Order and Procedure for the Conduct of City Council Meetings and Repealing Resolution Number 11547 (CCS)
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. Pursuant to a Council approved 16 Item, consider amendments to the Council Rules to allow 16 items, with exceptions, to be treated like the Consent Calendar with one vote for all items. Additional changes are proposed to provide clarity and document procedures for Councilmembers requesting 16 items and closed session items.
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 12 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. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Section 3.75 to the Municipal Code to Prohibit Harassment of Bicyclists and Provide for a Private Right of Action for Violations
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15321 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance adding Section 3.75 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to prohibit harassment of bicyclists and provide a private right of action for violations.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Annual Interdepartmental Update on Addressing Homelessness Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive the 2024 Annual Interdepartmental Update on Addressing Homelessness.
2. Adopt the attached Proclamation declaring a local emergency on Homelessness through 05/31/2025 (Attachment A), unless repealed or extended by Council, due to the ongoing crisis of homelessness as evidenced by the 2023 increase in the Point-In-Time Count.
3. 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
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 13 No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice and the Environment for a term ending on June 30, 2024.
16.B. Appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2025.
16.C. Request of Mayor Brock that the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager return with an amendment to the City Council Rules to limit the time period for general public input (e.g., 20 minutes), and to continue any remaining general public input to the end of the meeting.
16.D. Request of Councilmembers Zwick, Torosis, and Davis that the City Council adopt the attached resolution supporting the resumption of a negotiated bilateral ceasefire in Gaza and reiterating the City’s condemnation of all antisemitism, anti-Arab racism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hate and incitement to violence.
16.E. Request of Councilmember Zwick, Councilmember Torosis, and Councilmember Davis that the City Council direct the City Manager to prioritize measures to reduce vehicle speeding and mitigate crashes on Neilson Way in order to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers on the corridor; specifically, the City Manager is directed to prepare cost estimates and identify potential funding sources and tradeoffs for adding the installation of speed cushions along Neilson Way as a project for consideration as part of the upcoming biennial Capital Improvement Program budget process. This would result in Neilson Way being prioritized as the next phase of the ongoing partnership among the Department of Transportation, Santa Monica Fire Department, and Public Works Department to re-initiate deployment of speed humps/bumps and other speed calming measures that do not impact emergency response times, as resources and staff capacity allow.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2024 2:13 PM Page 14
16.F. Request of Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmember Parra, and Councilmember de la Torre that the City Manager include language in contracts between the City of Santa Monica and Venice Family Clinic and CLARE|Matrix pursuant to the Fiscal Year 24/25 Human Services Grant Program (HSGP) that states:
“Agency will not use HSGP funds provided under this contract or renewals of this contract for the purpose of syringe distribution/exchange at or around parks and public open spaces.” On April 9, 2024, the City Council adopted a resolution that was transmitted to Los Angeles County indicating that harm reduction is an important tool to connect individuals to healthcare, behavioral health, and substance abuse resources but objects to the County of Los Angeles Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau’s (County) distribution of clean needles and other drug paraphernalia in parks or near schools. To this end, Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmember Parra, and Councilmember de la Torre are requesting that the City Manager incorporate additional language into the City’s contracts with Venice Family Clinic and CLARE|Matrix to reflect City Council policy direction.
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 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.
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