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
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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. 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, SEPTEMBER 24, 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. Commendation: Solidarity Restaurant - New Item Received 9/24/2024
3.B. Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month
3.C. Proclamation: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
3.D. Recognition of Outgoing Boards & Commission Members
3.E. City Manager Report
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
No items
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
5.A. Award Contract to Hayden Al, Inc. for Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Award a contract for automated bus lane enforcement services for the Department of Transportation to Hayden AI, Inc. pursuant to the exception to the competitive bidding process in Section 2.24.250 (c) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Hayden AI, Inc. for automated bus lane enforcement services for the Department of Transportation. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,508,904 over five years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.B. Award Contracts to SG Creative, LLC, Katz and Associates, Inc. and Randle Communications for On-Call Public Affairs & Communication Support for Water Resources Division
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/25/2024 3:21 PM Page 5 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP #392 to SG Creative, LLC, Katz & Associates, Inc., and Randle Communications for On-Call Public Affairs & Communications Support for the Water Resources Division;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with SG Creative, LLC, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Katz & Associates, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $500,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Randle Communications, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.C. Approve Construction Contract for Santa Monica Airport Paving Improvements Project
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;
2. Award Bid #SP2716 to Sully Miller Contracting Co., for the construction of the Airport Paving Improvements Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Sully Miller Contracting Co., in an amount not to exceed $ 2,106,066 (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.D. Award and Establish Shortlist of Pre-Qualified Consultants and Contracts for On-Call Transportation Planning and Engineering Design Services Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Award and establish the pre-qualified list for transportation planning and engineering design services as part of RFQ #406 to consist of Fehr & Peers, Iteris, Inc., Kimley-Horn, KOA Corporation, Michael Baker International, Stantec, Toole Design Group, LLC, and Willdan Engineering.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements for transportation planning and engineering design services with Fehr & Peers, Kimley-Horn, KOA Corporation, Michael Baker International, and Toole City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/25/2024 3:21 PM Page 6 Design Group, in amounts not to exceed $1,000,000 each for a three (3) year term, with two one-year renewal options.
5.E. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Application for Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation FY 2025 WaterSMART Drought Response Program for the Santa Monica Groundwater Well SM-4 Replacement Project
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 the amount of up to $3,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation for the SM-4 Groundwater Well Replacement Project for the Public Works 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.F. Adoption of a Resolution to Support the Los Angeles County Water Plan 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. Adopt a Resolution to support the Los Angeles County Water Plan.
5.G. Adoption of Salary Resolution for the Re-establishment of a Job Classification Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15601(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Santa Monica to re-establish the previously abolished job classification of Business and Revenue Operations Manager.
5.H. Approval of License Agreement with the Regent Hotel for Use of a Portion of Ocean Avenue
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/25/2024 3:21 PM Page 7 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
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with the Regent Hotel to use a portion of Ocean Avenue on October 24, 2024, for the grand opening event.
5.I. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the City’s Hotel Worker Protection Ordinances
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.J. Second Reading and Adoption of 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 adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.K. Second Reading and Adoption of Local Amendment Ordinance to the 2022 California Energy Code for Energy Performance Approach Reach Code for New Construction
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.L. Second Reading and Adoption 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 the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.M. City Council - Regular and Special Joint Meeting - Feb 27, 2024 5:30 PM
5.N. City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 10, 2024 5:30 PM
5.O. City Council - Special Meeting - Sep 10, 2024 5:35 PM
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
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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 First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.32.291 Prohibiting Providing and Acceptance of Gifts by Councilmembers
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. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance to add Section 2.32.291 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code prohibiting offering and acceptance of gifts by Councilmembers.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
No items
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolutions for Amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan, Bergamot Area Plan, Downtown Community Plan; and Introduction for First Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Text of the Zoning Ordinance for Phase 2 Implementation of the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/25/2024 3:21 PM Page 9 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed amendments to the LUCE, BAP, DCP, and Zoning Ordinance were analyzed as part of the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addendum, and no further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is required;
2. Adopt Resolution Amending the Text of the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan for Consistency with the Goals, Policies, and Programs Set Forth in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, and Making Other Minor Changes, Corrections and Clarifications;
3. Adopt Resolution Amending the Text of the Bergamot Area Plan to Repeal Chapter 5, Development Standards and Land Use Regulations, for Integration of Those Provisions into the Zoning Ordinance;
4. Adopt Resolution Amending the Text of the Downtown Community Plan for consistency with the Goals, Policies, and Programs set forth in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and Making Other Minor Changes, Corrections and Clarifications; and
5. Introduce for First Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance for Consistency with the Goals, Policies, and Programs Set forth in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element; to Allow for the Separate Conveyances of Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with AB 1033; Incorporate Interim Zoning Regulations Authorizing the Establishment of Objective Design Standards for Housing Projects that Qualify for the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Established by SB35; Integrate Development Standards and Land Use Regulations for the Bergamot Area Plan, with Amendments for Consistency with the Goals, Policies and Programs Set Forth in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, Updates to Development Standards for Non-Housing Projects, and Other Minor Amendments for Consistency with the Zoning Ordinance; for Consistency with Recent Updates to State Housing Law; and Making Other Minor Changes, Corrections, and Clarifications.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
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16.A. Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council endorse Measure A on the November 2024 ballot. Measure A is a countywide measure to repeal and replace the Measure H ¼ cent sales tax that expires in 2027, replacing it with a ½ cent sales tax, which is expected to raise approximately $1,076,076,359.00 annually until voters decide to end it, with new audits and oversight. The funds from Measure A will require accountability and results, create affordable housing, support home ownership, provide rental assistance, increase mental health and addiction treatment, reduce and prevent homelessness and provide services for children, families, veterans, domestic violence survivors, seniors, and disabled people experiencing homelessness. - New Attachment Added. 9/24/2024
16.B. Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council discuss Measure G which will be on the November 2024 ballot. Measure G is a proposed County charter amendment which would amend the LA County Charter to create an elected County Executive, create an independent Ethics Commission to increase restrictions on lobbying and investigate misconduct, establish a nonpartisan Legislative Analyst to review proposed County policies, increase the Board of Supervisors from five to nine elected members; require County departments to present annual budgets in public meetings; using existing funding sources with no additional taxes to implement, as detailed in the charter amendment ordinance. This item is being brought to the City Council by Councilmember de la Torre as the City’s voting delegate at the Westside Cities Council of Governments. At its August 8, 2024 board meeting, the WSCCOG received a presentation on Measure G and direction was given to WSCCOG members to seek direction from their respective governing bodies and return prepared to discuss and possibly vote to take a position on Measure G at the WSCCOG’s next board meeting which is scheduled for October 10, 2024. Councilmember de la Torre is asking for the City Council to discuss this item so he can best represent the City during the WSCCOG Board discussion in October. ( Attachment includes Measure G presentation and text of the Motion adopted by the LA County Board of Supervisors.) - New Attachment Added. 9/24/2024
16.C. Request by Vice-Mayor Lana Negrete and Councilmember Christine Parra that the City Council allocate up to $2,500 from the Council Discretionary Fund to pay for programming at the Roll @ Santa Monica through its scheduled closure on October 14, 2024. - New Item Received 9/24/2024
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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/25/2024 3:21 PM Page 11 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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