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
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. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
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,
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 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. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
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.) . 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. Proclamation: Sustainable September
3.B. Proclamation: Lloyd C. Allen Day
3.C. Commendation: Kevin McNulty, Meals on Wheels West
3.D. City Manager Report
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
4.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Stanford Neighbors Against City Overreach v. City; LASC Case No. 24STCP02065
4.B. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) potential case: 205 Washington Ave. (Sovereign Hotel)
4.C. Conference with legal counsel - pending litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Santa Monica and People of the State of California v. Pavilions Motel, Inc., Saeed Farzam, and Goharshad Farzam; LASC Case No. 24SMCV02305
4.D. Conference with legal counsel - consider sending amicus letter - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): Apartment Association of Los Angeles County, Inc., v. City of Los Angeles, et al.; LASC Case No. B336071
4.E. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8: properties: 2019 - 2219 5th Street; owner of record: Ocean Park Villas, L.P; City negotiators:
Heather Averick, Director of Housing and Human Services, and Natalie Verlinich, Housing Manager; owner negotiators: Angel Herrera and Mark Wagner; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for sale or option
4.F. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8: properties: 1217 Euclid Street, 1211-1217 Fourteenth Street and 1146 Sixteenth Street; owner of record/lessor: City of Santa Monica; developer/lessee: Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (HCHC); City negotiators: Heather Averick, Director of Housing and Human Services, and Natalie Verlinich, Housing Manager; developer negotiators: Sarah Letts, Executive Director; under negotiation:
price and terms of payment for ground lease
4.G. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Santos Dolores Amaya De Vides v. City of Santa Monica, et al.; LASC Case No. 23STCV09774 [report out only]
4.H. Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8: properties: 1402 Wilshire Boulevard; Owner of record: Glen D. Jackson Trust; City Negotiators:
Heather Averick, Director of Housing and Human Services, and Natalie Verlinich, Housing Manager; Owner Negotiators: Art Flores, Senior Vice President for CBRE; Subject of Negotiation: price and terms of payment for purchase of the property.
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
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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 the Virginia Avenue Park Commercial Kitchen and Thelma Terry Center Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement/Reconstruction), of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2644 to SMA Builders, Inc. for the Virginia Avenue Park Commercial Kitchen and Thelma Terry Center Improvements Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with SMA Builders Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,534,500 (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 Request for Proposal and enter into Agreement with SWA Group for Design Services for the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Project 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 #SP2509 to SWA Group for professional design services for the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Project;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with SWA Group in an amount not to exceed $4,405,000 (including a 15% contingency) for two years with a one-year renewal option; and
4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.C. Award Contract to Token Transit, Inc. for Big Blue Bus Mobile Ticketing Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award RFP# 405 to Token Transit, Inc. for mobile ticketing services for the Department of Transportation.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Token Transit, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $113,500 for one year, with 4 additional one-year renewal options in the amount of $559,961, on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $673,461 over a fiveyear period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.D. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant Funds for State Affordable Housing Funding Opportunity
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 the attached resolution authorizing the application for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 from the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for the 2024 round of Local Housing Trust Fund Program Matching Grant Funding (Attachment A) for the Housing and Human Services Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for the grant, accept the grant, if awarded, and accept all grant renewals, if awarded.
5.E. Approval of Fourth Modification to Agreement #10071 (CCS) with Vector Airport Systems for Operation of the City’s Landing Fee Program at the Santa Monica Airport
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. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a fourth modification to agreement #10071 (CCS) with Vector Airport Systems (Vector) to adjust the terms of the commission-based compensation for landing fee collection services and to extend the contract term through December 31, 2028. This would result in an amended 8.5-year agreement with a new total not to exceed amount of $2,114,546, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.F. Approve Purchase Order with ChargePoint, Inc. for Battery Electric Bus Charger Warranty
City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/29/2024 4:51 PM Page 7 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 and a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with ChargePoint, Inc. for the purchase of extended warranties for the Department of Transportation. 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 $300,300, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.G. Approval of Fourth Modification to Agreement with JP Morgan Chase for Lease of 1333 Fourth Street
Recommended Action
Staff recommendation that the City Council authorize:
1. City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Fourth Modification to the lease agreement with JP Morgan Chase for the City-owned property at 1333 Fourth Street to extend the term for two-years from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028; and,
2. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
5.H. Approval of First Contract Modification with Sweeping Corp of America (SCA) of CA, LLC for Protected Bike Lane Sweeping
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #4974 in an amount not to exceed $361,400 with Sweeping Corp of America (SCA) of CA, LLC for protected bike lane cleaning and sweeping services for the Public Works Department. This will extend the contract for an additional two years, resulting in a four-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $589,400, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.I. Authorize Proposed Assignment, Certain Lease Amendments, and Waiver of Certain Pier Leasing Guidelines for Leasehold Located at 256 Santa Monica Pier
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer the leasehold for the Rusty’s Surf Ranch restaurant located on 256 Santa Monica Pier and amend the lease consistent with the terms and conditions that are negotiated by the parties; and
3. Waive certain Pier Leasing Guidelines that apply to leases on the Pier.
5.J. Approval of Second Modification to Agreement with Olympos Construction Inc. for 2800 Airport Avenue Renovation Project
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. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to agreement #11449 (CCS) in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (including contingency) with Olympos Construction Inc. (Olympos) for costs associated with additional scope related to the building at 2800 Airport Ave for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $7,558,350 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within contract authority.
5.K. Approval to Authorize City Manager to Execute and Negotiate Lease Agreements with Bergamot Station Arts Center Tenants
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and a finding no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and negotiate a 41-month lease agreement with Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) through 2027; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and negotiate lease agreements with Bergamot Station Arts Center (Bergamot) tenants for up to 36 months (through 2027).
5.L. Approval of Purchase of Video Storage System for the Police Department's Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/29/2024 4:51 PM Page 9 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 Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Convergint Technologies LLC. for a video storage system for the Police Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.25(c) and is for the total amount not to exceed $762,045 (including a $69,277 contingency).
5.M. Approval of First Modifications to Agreements with Bayview Construction, Inc., Olympos Painting, Inc., and RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for As-Needed General Contractor Services
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. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #11352 in an amount not to exceed $1,666,667 with Bayview Construction, Inc., for citywide as-needed general contracting services as required by Public Works. This will result in an additional amount not to exceed $666,667 for two years, and an additional amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for one additional three-year renewal option for a new total amount not to exceed $2,516,667 over a 5-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #11353 in an amount not to exceed $1,666,667 with Olympos Painting, Inc., for citywide as-needed general contracting services as required by Public Works. This will result in an additional amount not to exceed $666,667 for two years, and an additional amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for one additional three-year renewal option for a new total amount not to exceed $3,541,667 over a 5-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #11354 in an amount not to exceed $1,666,667 with RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. (RAMCO Inc.) for citywide as-needed general contracting services as required by Public Works. This will result in an additional amount not to exceed $666,667 for two years, and an additional amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for one additional three-year renewal option for a new total amount not to exceed $3,916,667 over a 5-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.N. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 3.23 and Amending SMMC Chapter 3.22 to Establish a Permanent Shared Mobility Device Program
Recommended Action
City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/29/2024 4:51 PM Page 10 Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.O. Award Sole Source Purchase Order to vCloud Technologies, Inc. for Proofpoint's Email Security Solution
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 Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with vCloud Tech Inc. for Proofpoint’s Email Security Solution for the Information Services Department in an amount not to exceed $52,046 for an initial five-month term, with two (2) additional one-year renewal options to extend on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $316,957 (including a $28,815 contingency) with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. This recommended authorization is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c).
5.P. Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Amend the Municipal Code to Increase the Maximum Allowed Height of Fences, Walls, and Hedges in the Front Setbacks of R2, R3, and R4 Zoning Districts and to Address the Rules for Measuring the Heights of Fences, Walls, and Hedges Located on Top of Retaining Walls
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 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to amend the Municipal Code to increase the maximum allowed height of fences, walls, and hedges in the front setbacks of R2, R3, and R4 zoning districts and to address the rules for measuring the heights of fences, walls, and hedges located on top of retaining walls.
5.Q. Approval of First Modification to License Agreement with Cirque du Soleil 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. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to the License Agreement No.11517 between the City and Cirque du Soleil to provide a rent credit and extend hours of amplified sound for the evening of October 24, 2024.
5.R. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 11, 2024 5:30 PM
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6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
7.A. Santa Monica Beach Dune Restoration Phase 3
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Provide direction on project elements such as community outreach/engagement, project scale, placement, and other necessary project elements;
2. Review and comment on the high-level plans set forth for the expansion of Santa Monica’s beach dune network; and
3. Provide direction on the creation of a specific plan related to the SaMo3 project, beach dune master plan or sea level rise mitigation plan.
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.)
10.A. Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance to Extend Building Permit and Construction Timelines and to Extend Timelines for Landmark Entitlements
City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/29/2024 4:51 PM Page 12 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. Introduce and adopt an emergency ordinance amending (1) Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Sections 8.08.060 and 8.08.070 to increase building permit expirations for all projects, allow longer expiration timelines for building permit applications for 100% affordable housing projects, provide an increased number of extensions that can be granted by the Building Official, and allow all projects more time to complete construction; and (2) SMMC Sections 9.56.170 and 9.56.250 to align expirations and extensions of landmark entitlements with common procedures applied to other entitlements.
10.B. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code section 3.12.490 to establish speed limits for certain City streets pursuant to the California Vehicle Code
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 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 an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code (“SMMC”) section 3.12.490 to establish speed limits for certain City streets pursuant to the California Vehicle Code (“CVC”).
10.C. Introduction for First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.32.290 to Prohibit Acceptance of Gratuities by Public Officials Recommended Action
Staff recommends that 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; and
2. Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading an Ordinance to add Section 2.32.290 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code prohibiting the acceptance of gratuities by public officials.
10.D. Introduction for first reading an Ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code section 4.08.095 - Prohibition against camping in public places.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council consider:
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.
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2. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code section 4.08.095 - Prohibition against camping in public places.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Adoption of Resolution and Approval of Release of Request for Proposals for City-Owned Sites Designated for Affordable Housing Development in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element and Declaration of Sites as "Exempt Surplus Land" in Accordance with the Surplus Land Act
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Declare two City-owned properties located at 1333 4th Street (APNs 4291- 011-909 and 4291-011-910) and 1324 5th Street (APNs 4291-011-900, 4291- 011-901, 4291-011-902, 4291-011-903, 4291-011-904, 4291-011-905 and 4291-011-908) as “exempt surplus land” as defined in Government Code 54221(f), adopt a resolution declaring the 4th/5th and Arizona as exempt surplus, authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to take implementing actions necessary to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Government Code sections 54220 et. seq.); and authorize the release of Request for Proposals for ground leasing and development of 4th/5th and Arizona by June 30, 2025.
2. Declare City-owned properties located at Bergamot Station Arts Center located at 2500 Olympic (APNs 4268-013-919 and 4268-014-900) as “exempt surplus land” as defined in Government Code 54221(f), adopt a resolution declaring the Bergamot Station Arts Center as exempt surplus, authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to take implementing actions necessary to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Government Code sections 54220 et. seq.); and authorize the release of Request for Proposals for ground leasing and development of the Bergamot Station Arts Center by June 30, 2027.
3. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15312 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, a finding of no possibility of significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), and a finding that the development of affordable housing on City-owned property was previously analyzed in the 6 th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
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15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Recommendation to accept Ashley Oelsen's resignation from the Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
16.B. Request of Vice Mayor Negrete and Councilmember Davis that the City Council support and endorse the Santa Monica Schools Repair/Improvement Bond Measure QS.
16.C. Request of Councilmember Davis that the City waive all applicable fees for the Veterans’ Day celebration on the Pier on November 11. The celebration will have numerous dignitaries and include a demonstration by the West Point Drill Team.
16.D. Designation of a board member to the Independent Cities Association (ICA) for a term ending December 31, 2024.
16.E. A request by Mayor Brock requesting the City Council direct the City Manager to send a letter to LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Santa Monica's representatives on the Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors, expressing the City’s strong support for LA Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor project to include a direct, on-campus station at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), along with a seamless connection to the Metro Purple/D Line Westwood Village station. Additionally, the request includes joining the Sepulveda Transit Corridor for All (STCAll) coalition—a grassroots group advocating for an accessible and equitable Sepulveda Transit Corridor that connects the Westside region and the San Fernando Valley with a direct station at UCLA and a seamless link to the Purple/D Line at Westwood Village—and authorizing the use of the City’s logo on the coalition’s website.
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16.F. Request of Councilmember de la Torre, Vice Mayor Negrete and Mayor Brock that the City Council direct the City Attorney and City Manager to draft language of proposed resolutions for consideration by the League of California Cities (CalCities), Independent Cities Association (ICA), and Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) asking the State Legislature and Governor to change laws to provide for local control over the dissemination of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in local communities; and direct the City Manager to assist each of the Council’s appointed representatives to CalCities, ICA, and WSCCOG in submitting the draft resolutions to each of the above mentioned organizations for consideration of adoption. On two occasions, the City Council has taken action to demand that the County cease the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in its parks and away from schools. As part of previous Council actions, the City also demanded that the County relocate the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia to an indoors location. Attached is the Resolution adopted by City Council on April 9, 2024 and a letter adopted by the City Council that was transmitted to the County.
16.G. Request of Councilmember de la Torre that the City Attorney and City Manager eliminate the distribution by the County or any County-affiliated, non Countyaffiliated, third party, and/or independent private entity, of all drug paraphernalia and equipment, including but not limited to any and all drugs, opioids, needles, syringes, glass pipes, straws, rolling paper, miniature spoons, etc., in our parks, other City-owned spaces and anywhere closer than 1,000 feet away from any school, other educational facility, church, senior center or senior living facility, YMCA/YWCA, or Boys and Girls Clubs. The only exception would be Narcan, which can help revive someone who is unresponsive. The terms of this item shall take effect immediately upon passage.
16.H. Request of Vice Mayor Negrete and Councilmember Parra that the City Council, as part of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, approve City sponsorship of American Cancer Society Making Strides of Santa Monica Walk Against Breast Cancer Presented by O Positiv Health taking place October, 27, 2024 on the Santa Monica Pier by directing the City Manager to waive the City’s portion of fees for use of the Pier. City fees related to the Making Strides of Santa Monica Breast Cancer Walk include, the application, administrative, neighborhood notification, business license, parking, and zero waste plan fees associated with the use of the Pier in an amount up to $16,000 in waived fees.
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16.I. Request of Vice Mayor Negrete, Mayor Brock, and Councilmember Parra that the City Council, as part of National Seafood Month, approve City sponsorship of the OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival taking place October, 13, 2024 on the Santa Monica Pier by directing the City Manager to waive the City’s portion of fees for use of the Pier for Spin PR Group, the Santa Monicabased PR, Marketing and Events agency producing the event. City fees related to the OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival include the application, administrative, neighborhood notification, business license, parking, and zero waste plan fees associated with the use of the Pier in an amount up to $16,000 in waived fees.
16.J. Request of Vice Mayor Lana Negrete, Councilmember Oscar de la Torre and Councilmember Christine Parra that after hearing community feedback, direct the City Manager to explore Hollywood Community Housing Corporation revising its proposed housing projects on surface parking lots (1217 Euclid Street, 1211-1217 Fourteenth Street, and 1146 Sixteenth Street) owned by the City to replace all proposed permanent supportive housing units with senior affordable housing. The City Manager is also being asked to return to City Council with an evaluation of the impacts of replacing the permanent supportive housing units with senior affordable housing within 45 days.
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/29/2024 4:51 PM Page 17 Santa Monica Blue Bus Lines #1, #2, #3, #5, #9 and the EXPO Line serve City Hall.
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