1 October 8, 2024
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Brock at 5:32 p.m., on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Phil Brock
Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Oscar de la Torre
Councilmember Christine Parra
Councilmember Caroline Torosis (Arrived at 5:37 p.m.)
Councilmember Jesse Zwick
Also Present: City Manager David White
City Attorney Douglas Sloan
City Clerk Nikima S. Newsome
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:32 p.m., with all members present except Councilmember Torosis. Councilmember Zwick led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
GENERAL PUBLIC
INPUT:
(Councilmember Torosis
arrived at 5:37 p.m.)
Members of the public Speaker: Adam Magdaleno, Jerry Rubin, Wade Kelley, and Johnathan Foster commented on various local issues.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR
CLOSED SESSION,
SPECIAL AGENDA
No members of the public commented on Closed Session items.
No members of the public commented on Special Agenda items.
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ITEMS AND CONSENT
CALENDAR ONLY:
Members of the public Peter Borresen and Marc Verville commented on Consent Calendar items.
PROCLAMATIONS/
COMMENDATIONS/
SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS
3.A. City Manager Report, was presented.
CLOSED SESSIONS
(Councilmember de la Torre
recused at 5:56 p.m.)
(Councilmember de la Torre
returned at 7:31 p.m.)
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:56 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and returned at 7:31 p.m., with all members present, to report the following:
4.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): John U.N.B. Doe v. City, LASC 23STCV12746; Hector Orozco v. John Doe: Does 1-2, LASC 23SMCV03120; John Doe 1 v.
City, LASC 23STCV15009; John Doe (A.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, LASC 23SMCV06066; John JPC Doe v. Doe City, LASC 23STCV22020; John AD Doe v. City, LASC 23STCV26548; John CW Doe v. City, LASC 23STCV29623; John Doe 15 v. City, LASC 24STCV07647; John GA Doe v. Doe City, LASC 24STCV06484; John ULW Doe v. City, LASC 24STCV06768; Joseph Garcia v.
SMPAL, LASC 24SMCV01368; John Doe 18 v. City, LASC
24STCV08239; John RR Doe v. City, LASC 24STCV09398; John Doe 33 v. Roe 1, LASC 24STCV15580; John Doe 48 v. City, LASC 24STCV15420; John Doe 49 v. Roe 1, LASC 24STCV19296; Jane EB Doe v. City, LASC 24STCV24146; Jane DD Doe v. City, LASC 24SMCV04421; Jane Doe 1 v. City, LASC 24STCV06207
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
4.B. 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
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
REPORT ON COUNCIL
TRAVEL
There was nothing to report on Council travel.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.
At the request of Mayor Brock, Item 5.C. was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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Motion by Mayor Brock, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 5.C., reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Torosis, Davis, Parra, Zwick Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Mayor Brock
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ANNUAL FIRE
INSPECTION REPORT
5.A. Annual Fire Inspection Report per SB1205, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11619 (CCS) acknowledging receipt of a report on the status of state mandated annual fire inspections in the City of Santa Monica pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4; and
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.
STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE
5.B. Award Contract No. 11631 (CCS) for Inspection and
Maintenance of City’s Stormwater Infrastructure, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15308 (Actions for Protection of the City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/3/2024 5:07 PM Page
5Environment), of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP# SP2708 to United Storm Water, Inc., a California-based company, to provide inspection and maintenance services for the City’s stormwater infrastructure;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 11631 (CCS) with United Storm Water, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $2,626,457 (including a 10% contingency) for five (5) years, with one renewal option of up to two (2) years in the amount of $1,164,203(including 10% contingency) for a total amount not to exceed $3,790,660 over a 7 year period, with the future year funding contingent on council budget approval.
ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE PLANNING
SYSTEM
5.D. Approval of First Modification to Tyler Technologies Agreement for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, was approved.
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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 agreement No. 10062 (CCS) in the amount of $1,851,000 (including a $10,000 contingency) with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Tyler Tech.), to provide maintenance and support for Tyler’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system for the Finance Department. This will result in a 5-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $6,211,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
SURPLUS PROPERTIES 5.E. Adoption of Resolution No. 11622 (CCS) Declaring Surplus Properties, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11622 (CCS) declaring the seven City-owned parcels at Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 4290-011-906 (“Apple Building”); 4290-011-903, 4290-011-904, 4290-011-905 (“Parking Lot 29”); and, APN 4290-011-901, 4290-011-902, 4290-011-909 (“Expo Lot”) as surplus lands to comply with the Surplus Land Act.
2. 2. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15312 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and a finding of no possibility of significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
LIFECYCLE 2025 FINISH
LINE FESTIVAL
5.F. Accept Proposal and Enter into Agreement No. 11632 (CCS) with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation for the AIDS/LifeCycle 2025 Finish Line Festival, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15323 (Class 23 Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute License Agreement No. 11632 (CCS) with the San Francisco AIDS
Foundation for use of the 4 South Beach Parking Lot from June 7-8, 2025 for the “AIDS/LifeCycle 2025 Finish Line Event.”
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CANCELLATION November 12 and 26 and Amending 2024 Council Meeting Resolution, was approved and adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council vote to cancel the regular meetings scheduled for November 12 and November 26, 2024, due to a lack of a quorum, and adopt attached Resolution No. 11623 (CCS) amending the 2024 Council regular meeting calendar.
6 TH CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT
5.H. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2792 (CCS) 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, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
MINUTES 5.I. Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 19, 2023, were approved.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PRODUCTION
PROGRAM
5.C. Adoption of Affordable Housing Production Program Fee Resolutions, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt attached Resolution No. 11620 (CCS) increasing the Affordable Housing Unit Base Fee by 6.1 percent for new marketrate apartments and condominiums (Attachment A).
2. Adopt attached Resolution No. 11621 (CCS) increasing the Affordable Housing Unit Development Cost by 6.1 percent (Attachment B).
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
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Questions asked and answered of staff included: why are condo fees and apartment fees not equal; could they or should they be equalized; are the annual adjustments calculated around inflation and costs of construction, thus impacting feasibility; what is the nexus between market rate and affordable housing; and was a higher annual fee adjustment or is the highest it can be raised based on current policy.
Motion by Councilmember Torosis, seconded by Mayor Brock, to approve the staff recommendation and give direction to staff to provide the underlying information to Council to determine if this item should be brought back for consideration. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Zwick, Parra, Davis, Torosis, de la Torre, Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Mayor Brock
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC INPUT ON
REMAINING AGENDA
ITEMS:
Members of the public David Newberg, Gigi Droesch, Rob Bailis, Susan Jain, Adam Smith, Jan Williamson, Alex Brown, Zoe Muntaner, Priscilla Cheng, John C. Smith and Austin Cyr commented on Item 7.A.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Zoe Muntaner, Dustin Shahan, Paula Cizek, Caro Vilain, and Phoebe Garfinkel commented on Item 7.B.
Members of the public Johnathan Foster, Adam Smith, and Caro Vilain commented on Item 16.B.
Member of the public Johnathan Foster commented on Item 16.F.
STUDY SESSION:
2028 OLYMPICS
(Councilmember de la Torre
excused at 9:55 p.m.)
(Councilmember de la Torre
returned at 9:59 p.m.)
7.A. Study Session on the City of Santa Monica's Proposed Games Agreement with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15272 (Olympic Games) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Hold a study session on the Games Agreement and options and alternatives to host beach volleyball for the LA28 Olympics, weighing the potential benefits of direct involvement against the potential long-term financial and legal risks to the City;
3. Receive public comment; and
4. Provide direction to staff on how to proceed.
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that have changed over time concerning impacts to the Pier; if the City approves the first agreement what negotiation power would the City have regarding the other terms; what would happen if the City moves forward with the first agreement and then determine they do not want to proceed; would the reimbursement be for both the venue and the games footprint; what opportunities exist if the City does not proceed with hosting; who would be responsible for monitoring access to the Pier; would the City have some obligation to the businesses should the Pier need to be closed; would businesses outside the vicinity of the Pier be prohibited from hosting events; would the beach parking lots be impacted; is there any agreement to begin marketing Olympic merchandise prior to the Olympics; do we know anything about the relationship between Paris and Versailles during the Olympic planning process; are federal subsidies anticipated; any conversations about cultural events related to the Olympics; is there a guarantee that sales tax revenue will come back to the City; is it possible that LA28 will engage in public conversation or answer questions from Council; has the City ever entered into an agreement in which they stood to lose money; is it clear that the Pier will be shutdown; would enhanced safety for the Pier come out of the City’s budget; has LA28 shared their plans for community benefits regionally; have ADA accommodations been discussed; will the City be responsible for providing additional enhancements to ensure locations are ADA compliant; is there a plan for a mobility infrastructure and is that in the financial analysis; has increased maintenance for parks been accounted for; is there a timeline for reimbursement; will costs require payment prior or in 2028; what is the monthly revenue for beach north parking lot 1; how can the City ensure that businesses on the Pier can remain operational during the games; and will breakdancing or skateboarding be planned.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to impacts on Pier operations; impacts on residents in the surrounding area; available community benefits or lack thereof; financial impacts to the City; Homeland Security concerns; various uncertainties and unknowns still to be addressed in the agreement(s); transparency in the negotiations; engaging with the business community; finding ways to generate income; working with LA28 to negotiate tailored needs of the City that will leave a legacy for the City.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND
ADRESSING
HOMELESSNESS
(Mayor Brock excused at
10:18 p.m.)
(Mayor Pro Tem Negrete
7.B. Budget Study Session on Enhancing Public Safety and Addressing Homelessness, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
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excused at 10:20 p.m.)
(Mayor Brock retuned at
10:25 p.m.)
(Mayor Pro Tem Negrete
retuned at 10:27 p.m.)
(Councilmember Torosis
excused at 11:39 p.m.)
(Councilmember Torosis
returned at 11:42 p.m.)
2. Provide direction on making investments to enhance public safety and address homelessness in connection with Measures K and PSK on the November 2024 ballot.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: is there a set number of officers required to respond to calls; is there a legal agreement; what happens if that level is not met; how would the requested police staff be used; what is the impact of the drone program; how many officers are operating drones at this time; how would the requested therapeutic van be used; why was the downtown area selected for the proposed outreach team when there is already a lot of engagement in that area during the early hours; how does issuing citations to an unhoused person serve a purpose; what types of citations are issued; why wouldn’t the fire department start with the Community Response Unit (CRU) and work up to the Advanced Provider Unit (APU); what happened with the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) and why did the CRU pilot end; is the funding for SaMo Bridge coming from Prop 47; is there a partnership between the APU and the therapeutic van; would the downtown outreach team be used in other areas if services are not needed downtown; when is it anticipated that the police department will be staffed at 232 officers; how are officers assigned to special units/teams managed; should the traffic services unit be increased due to the number of vehicular incidents that are occurring in the City; what has made it possible for the police department to be more proactive in their engagement in the community; what’s happening with the reporting/records management in the police department and being able to provide that data to the public; what’s the difference between the APU and the therapeutic transport van; what is necessary to staff the APU; what would the schedule be; when will the funding for the therapeutic transport van run out; will the downtown outreach van address relieve the police department to handle higher level calls; how will the special investigations unit be staffed; will new staff be hired or will staff be diverted from other assignments; what happens when events cascade in the City under the current staffing level of the police department; what is the data relating to the therapeutic transport van since it has been implemented in February; how many of the traffic deaths that have occurred in the past two years involved someone who was unhoused; how is the therapeutic van funded; can more funds be provided by the County to keep it funded; is the expectation that the City can continue to keep it funded; is there any data relating to STEP Court; does the City provide for resources for reunification of unhoused people who choose to return to their homes/family; do uniformed officers have to control the drones; would it be more beneficial to hire contractors to operate the drones; why can’t funding from the advisory measure be used for more motorcycle officers; wasn’t there a short term CRU in the past that did not work; what is the current disposition for SAMOSHEL; and how many beds are available at SAMOSHEL on any given day.
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Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to the constraints on various departments; hiring process and practices for the police department; effectiveness of the special teams created by the police department; violent crimes that have been occurring throughout the City as of late; the need and desire for residents to have more officers patrolling the streets; ways to increase police department capacity by diverting certain calls other teams equipped to handle them; success of the therapeutic van in the City as opposed to other cities; and selecting scenarios from the presented options that will make the best impact for the City.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, seconded by Mayor Brock, to give direction to staff to proceed with implementation of the visibility option (scenario 1) of the staff report, including the Special Investigations Unit, Drone Program Expansion, Security Monitoring Solution, and revising the Downtown Outreach funding to one outreach team only and adding one Lead Dispatcher and one Police Officer to the HLP Team, and rolling out the CRU until the APU can be established. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, de la Torre,
Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Mayor Brock
NOES: Councilmembers Zwick, Davis, Torosis
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Davis explained her no vote stating that the motion simply adds an additional police officer to a list of already unfillable police officer positions and increasing positions isn’t the most efficient way to address the issues facing the streets of the City, while expansion of the therapeutic transport van would make more of an impact.
CONTINUE MEETING
PAST 11:00 P.M.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Torosis, to continue past 11:00 p.m. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Torosis, Davis, Parra, Zwick,
Mayor Pro Tem Negrete
NOES: Councilmember de la Torre and Mayor Brock
ABSENT: None
STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:
DEVELOPMENT AND
DISPOSITION
AGREEMENT
11.A. Approve Deal Terms and Authorize Development and
Disposition Agreement (DDA) and Ground Lease for 1318 4th Street, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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(Mayor Pro Tem Negrete
excused at 1:54 a.m.)
(Mayor Pro Tem Negrete
retuned at 1:59 a.m.)
(Councilmember Davis
excused at 2:33 a.m.)
(Councilmember Davis
retuned at 2:33 a.m.)
(Councilmember Torosis
excused at 2:36 a.m.)
(Councilmember Torosis
retuned at 2:40 a.m.)
1. Adopt a finding that the actions to approve the Ground Lease and DDA for the Project (as described in the staff recommendation, below) are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15182 and a finding that the Project has been previously analyzed in the Downtown Community Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2013091056) and the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2020100575).
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Ground Lease with a ninety-nine (99) year term and a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA), with EAH Inc for development and operation of affordable and permanent supportive housing on City-owned property located at 1318 4th Street (the “Project”).
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a grant in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to be used for pre-development costs for the Project, as negotiated in the DDA.
4. Adopt a finding that the actions to approve the Ground Lease and DDA for the Project (as described in the staff recommendation, below) are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15182 and a finding that the Project has been previously analyzed in the Downtown Community Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2013091056) and the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2020100575).
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to make a Housing Trust Fund loan to EAH, Inc. in an amount consistent with the Housing Trust Fund Guidelines loan limits.
Questions asked and answered of staff included how will the allocated funds to the People Concern be used; how will the project remain financially viable despite the funding gap and ensure that the funding gap won’t increase; what was the community feedback received; will there be two levels of underground funding; who will provide security after the first year; are residents required to sober; could the City require testing; could a resident be held accountable for a crime committed off premise; what is the background check process; what crimes would make someone ineligible for housing; does The Laurel operate under the same rules as this development will; is it known as to what is in the harm reduction kits provided by The Laurel; is there local preference for those who live and or work in the City; are domestic abuse victims given priority; why is this project expensive and is there a way to control the cost; why is this project going to take so much time to build; could this property be sold and built in another location; is there still a plan for a grocery store to be included; and what is the language in the agreement for The Laurel concerning security.
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for supportive housing; sober housing model; below market wait list and priority; statistics for drug use; and security concerns.
Motion by Councilmember Zwick, seconded by Councilmember Torosis, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Zwick, Parra, Davis, Torosis, de la Torre, Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Mayor Brock
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS
12.A. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 11624 (CCS) Approving the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) to Issue Revenue Bonds for the Benefit of 1634 20th Street, LP, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
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; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11624 (CCS) approving the issuance of California Municipal Finance Authority bonds in an amount not-toexceed $45,000,000 for the benefit of 1634 20th Street LP or a related or successor entity for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 1634 20th Street, Santa Monica.
Member of the public Harvey Edder, spoke to the recommended action.
Motion by Councilmember Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Torosis, Davis, Parra, Zwick, Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Mayor Brock
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONTINUE REMAINING
AGENDA ITEMS
Motion by Mayor Brock, seconded by Councilmember Torosis, to continue the remaining agenda items to the October 22, 2024, Council meeting. The Docusign Envelope ID: CC8DBE4F-953D-4247-AB90-AE759F3F6762 12 October 8, 2024
motion was approved unanimously by voice vote with all Councilmembers present.
RESOLUTIONS:
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS
14.A. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Council Rules of Procedure Regarding Councilmember Discussion Items (16 items), was continued to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt the resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure regarding Councilmember Discussion Items (16 items); and
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
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
CLEAN BEACHES &
OCEAN PARCEL TAX
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
16.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2025, was continued to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
PROPOSITION 36 16.B. Request by Mayor Phil Brock, Vice-Mayor Lana Negrete, and Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council endorse Proposition 36 on the November 2024 statewide ballot. Proposition 36 makes several key changes related to punishments for theft and drug crimes. First, it increases punishment for some of these crimes. Second, it creates a new treatment-focused court process for some drug possession crimes. Third, it requires courts to warn people convicted of selling or providing illegal drugs to others they can be charged with murder if they keep doing so and someone dies. (Attachments include the full text of the ballot measure and an analysis by the Legislative Analyst’s Office-The CA Legislature’s Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor), was continued to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
PROHIBITION OF GIFTS
TO COUNCILMEMBERS
16.C. Request by Councilmember Davis to direct the City Attorney to prepare and return at the next meeting with an ordinance that would prohibit gifts to Councilmembers, using definitions of gifts and exceptions in the California Political Reform Act, and adding an exception for entry and meals when attending events in an official City capacity, was continued to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS
16.D. Request of Mayor Brock that the City Attorney and City Manager begin the process to amend the Zoning Ordinance to increase the maximum square footage of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) from 1,000 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft, which is allowable pursuant to state Docusign Envelope ID: CC8DBE4F-953D-4247-AB90-AE759F3F6762 13 October 8, 2024
law, was continued to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting. 4 TH ANNUAL WESTSIDE
UNITY CLASSIC CAR
SHOW
16.E. Request by Councilmember Christine Parra and Vice Mayor Lana Negrete that the City Council consider providing additional support for the 4th Annual Westside Unity Classic Car Show presented by Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) that took place on the pier on September 14, 2024 by directing the City Manager to retroactively waive the City’s portion of fees for use of the pier parking lot for PYFC. Waived City fees related to the Westside Unity Classic Car Show include the parking lot buy-out fee in an amount up to $11,880, was continued to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
SB 969 16.F. Request of Councilmembers Davis and Zwick that the City Attorney and City Manager review and analyze SB 969, which recently was signed by Governor Newsom, and with due speed take all necessary steps and draft all necessary ordinances and policies that would allow the establishment of an entertainment zone (as that term is defined in SB 969) on the Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica, was continued to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 2:56 a.m. in memory of Ray Carriere.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Nikima S. Newsome Phil Brock
City Clerk Mayor
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