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
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• 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;
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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, JUNE 11, 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: 6/12/2024 12:26 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
3.A. Proclamation: Men's Health Month
3.B. Proclamation: Juneteenth
3.C. Commendation: Visionary Leaders in Action Coalition
3.D. Commendation: Rip City Skates
3.E. City Manager Report
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
4.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
Santos Dolores Amaya De Vides v. Santa Monica; LASC Case No. 23STCV09774 - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
4.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1):
Scott Harber v. Santa Monica; LASC Case No. 22STCV02016 - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
4.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Christina Choi, et al. v. Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 22STCV21608 [report out only] - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
4.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Robinson, Cheyenne, et al. v. Santa Monica, et al., LASC Case No. 21STCV2239 [report out only] - New Item Received. 6/07/2024 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. Authorization of Purchase Orders with One Source Distributors and Turtle ALA, LLC for General Lighting and Electrical Supplies
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/12/2024 12:26 PM Page 5 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 SP2711 to One Source Distributors, as the primary vendor, and Turtle ALA, LLC., as the secondary vendor for the purchase and delivery of general lighting and electrical supplies for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a Purchase Order with One Source Distributors for General Lighting & Electrical Supplies in the amount not to exceed $1,080,000 (for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options to extend at increases between 12% to 15%) for a total amount not to exceed $5,400,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a Purchase Order with Turtle ALA, LLC. for General Lighting & Electrical Supplies in the amount not to exceed $545,000 (for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options to extend at increases of 5%) for a total amount not to exceed $2,725,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.B. Award Bid with Commercial Aquatic Services for Pool Repair and Maintenance 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 #4482 to Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc for the repair and maintenance of City pools and treated splash pads for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Commercial Aquatic Services in an amount not to exceed $649,400, plus a contingency of $157,116, for a two-year term, with three one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $806,516 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.C. Approval to Accept FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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 accept a grant awarded in an amount of $135,000 from the Department of Homeland Security for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the City Manager’s Office, and to accept all grant renewals.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals.
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4. Adopt the attached resolution with the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Program.
5. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Action section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.D. Award Purchase Order with American Moving Parts, LLC for Transit Bus and Fire Department Brake Parts
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption (Class 1 Existing Facilities) pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #4488 to American Moving Parts LLC for the purchase of brake components for transit buses and heavy-duty fire apparatus for the Transportation and Fire Departments;
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with American Moving Parts, LLC for the purchase of transit bus and heavy-duty fire apparatus brake parts in the amount not to exceed $169,096 for one year, with five additional one-year renewal options to extend on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $1,177,097, which includes a 10% contingency, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.E. Approve Modification to Award with GreenWealth Energy Solutions for Electric Vehicle Charging Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 (Replacement/Reconstruction), and Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Approve a modification to contract award #372 to increase the number of electric vehicle chargers and locations with GreenWealth Energy Solutions, Inc., with no change in contract authority or term.
5.F. Approval of Second Contract Modification with WaySine, LLC for Real-Time Arrival Sign Cellular Service
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302(Replacement and Reconstruction) and 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 to agreement #10757 (CCS) in an amount not to exceed $165,600 with WaySine, L.L.C., for parts and continued cellular service for existing real-time signs at Big Blue Bus stops and shelters for the Department of City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/12/2024 12:26 PM Page 7 Transportation. This will result in a 7-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $977,725 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.G. Accept UASI 2023 Grant and Approve 3rd Modification with Advanced Problem Solving, LLC
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $250,000 from the 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for homeland security projects in the Fire Department;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,433,607 from the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for homeland security projects in the Fire and Police Departments;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grants and any subsequent grant modifications;
4. 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. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement no. 10967 in the amount of $850,000 with Advanced Problem Solving, LLC (APS), a California-based company, to coordinate and host the grant-funded Regional Training Delivery Model for the Fire Department. This will result in a five-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $5,782,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
6. Authorize a budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.H. Approval of Agreement with Nth Generation Computing, Inc. for Cohesity Data Protection
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Nth Generation Computing, Inc. for data protection hardware, software, and services for the Information Services Department. 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 $1,140,041.00, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
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.I. Approval of Cancellation of Regular City Council Meeting for August 13, 2024 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council vote to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, due to a lack of a quorum.
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5.J. City Council - Special Meeting - Jun 1, 2024 9:00 AM
5.K. City Council - Special Meeting - May 14, 2024 4:30 PM - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
7.A. Housing Element Phase 2 Implementation Study Session Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive the presentation on, discuss, and provide direction regarding proposed concepts for 6th Cycle Housing Element Phase 2 Implementation Programs.
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
8.A. Appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2025. (Continued from 5/14/2024).
8.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Human Services Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026. (Continued from 5/28/2024)
8.C. Recommendation to rescind the appointment of Jeff Bush to the Commission of Sustainability, Environmental Justice and the Environment; and, appoint to that unscheduled vacancy for a term ending on June 30, 2024. (Continued from 5/28/2024) - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
8.D. Request of Mayor Brock that the City Manager and City Attorney develop policies that regulate tree removal as a result of new development including exploring replacement requirements as part of the development or on public property to protect and preserve the City’s tree canopy. In developing this policy, the City Manager is being asked to consider requiring three replacement trees for every tree removed. (Continued from 5/28/2024) - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
8.E. Request of Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember de la Torre that the City Manager and City Attorney evaluate the attached request from Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and return to City Council with recommendations to reduce the per square foot monthly fees associated with the use of sidewalks for outdoor dining on the Third Street Promenade to support the City’s economic recovery. In addition, the City Manager and City Attorney are also being asked to evaluate and return to City Council with recommendations for incentives such as waiving fees for a period of time to spur outdoor dining on sidewalks on the Third Street Promenade. (Continued from 5/28/2024) - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
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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 Interim Zoning Ordinance to Remove the Minor Use Permit, Location, and Facility Requirements for Massage Establishments from the City’s Personal Service Use Standards for Specific Uses and Activities
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 and adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance to remove the Minor Use Permit, location, and facility requirements for massage establishments from the Personal Service use standards for specific uses and activities contained in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.230.
10.B. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.53 to Align the City’s Transportation Demand Management Ordinance with South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (AQMD) Rule 2202 and Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Related Memorandum of Understanding with AQMD
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.53 (Transportation Demand Management) to align with the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Rule 2202 regulations; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the related Memorandum of Understanding with the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
10.C. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance that Supports Electric Vehicle Charging Access by Adopting Local Amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce for first reading the attached Ordinance that adopts local amendments under SMMC Chapter 8.102 to the 2022 California Green Buildings Standards Code to support increased access to electric vehicle charging;
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; and
4. Direct the City Manager to file the adopted Resolution and Ordinance amending the California Green Building Standards Code with the California Building Standards Commission.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Adoption of Resolutions related to the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council adopt:
1. A resolution calling for a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024; and
2. A resolution requesting that the Municipal Election be consolidated with the Los Angeles (LA) County Statewide General Election and request services from the LA County Registrar-Recorder for the General Municipal Election; and
3 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. Appointment to two unscheduled vacancies on the Housing Authority Board for both terms ending on June 30, 2026. - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
16.B. Request of Councilmember Davis that the City Council approve City sponsorship of Main Street Business Improvement Association’s two Open Street events -- the Summer Soulstice on July 13, 2024 and Day of the Dog on September 7, 2024. City Fees related to the two Open Street events include, but are not limited to, the application, administrative, neighbor notification, temporary traffic control, temporary no parking, public safety and zero waste plan fees associated in an amount up to $16,000.00 of waived fees for both events. - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
16.C. Request of Councilmembers Davis, Torosis, and Zwick that the City Council:
1. Direct the City Attorney to return with a proposal to ensure the City’s ethics rules apply to Councilmembers; 2. Direct the City Attorney to return with a proposal to initiate an investigation into recent leaks of confidential information disclosed in Closed Session; and 3. Direct the City Attorney to return with one or more proposals to impose penalties on Councilmembers and staff who inappropriately leak confidential information out of Closed Session. - New Item Received. 6/07/2024
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.
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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City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/12/2024 12:26 PM Page 12 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).