CITY OF
SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items will be
considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for
discussion.)
1-A: Approval
of Statement of Official Action taken on appeal of the Landmarks Commission's
denial of Certificate of Appropriateness for reconstruction of brick work at a
designated City Landmark at 2402 4th Street, Unit 4.
2.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
2-A: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing
Litigation: Erik Korjus v. City of Santa Monica,
Case No. SC 092 425.
2-B: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Abraham Supino
v. City Of
2-C: Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Erik Korjus
v. City of
2-D: Conference
with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: In the Matter of Compliance with
Federal Obligations by the City of
2-E: Anticipated
Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
6. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:
6-A: Appeals
of Landmarks Commission denial of Landmark Applications for the ficus trees located on the east and west sides of 2nd and
4th Streets - recommendation to deny appeals and uphold the Landmark
Commission's decision to deny Landmark designation applications based on the
findings set forth by the Landmarks Commission.
8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
8-A: Mid-Year
2007-08 Budget - recommendation to appropriate proposed budget changes and
adjust revenue budgets; adopt resolution establishing classification and salary
rates; approve the position and classification changes proposed; and hold a
public hearing and approve a second amendment to the FY 2007-08 CDBG and HOME
program One-Year Action Plan. (Continued from February 12, 2008.)
8-B: Five
Year financial forecast, budget priorities, and discussion of community
priorities for FY 2008-09 budget development - recommendation to receive
the five-year forecast as background for development of the FY 2008-09 budget;
receive public comment on budget priorities; and give direction to staff on
Community Priorities to guide the development of the FY 2008-09 budget and FY
200910 budget plan. (Continued from
February 12, 2008.)
8-C: Proposed
ban on distribution of free plastic bags for commercial establishments -
recommendation to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance banning the
free distribution to customers of single use plastic carryout bags at stores
within the city; and provide staff with direction on a proposal to require
retailers to charge a fee on single use paper bags in addition to the ban on
plastic bags.
13.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13-A: Appointment to one
unscheduled vacancy on the Pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for
a term ending November 10, 2009. (Continued
from February 12, 2008)
13-B: Appointment to one
unscheduled vacancy on the Architectural Review Board for a term ending June
30, 2009. (Continued from February
12, 2008)
13-C: Request of
Councilmember Genser that the Council direct the City
Attorney to return with a draft ordinance for Council consideration that would
(1) lower the threshold to 35% of the owners of properties to be assessed to
initiate a ballot measure on the formation of a Property Based Assessment
District, and (2) allow a Property Based Assessment District to be established
for a term of 30-years. (Continued from
February 12, 2008.)
(This is a special City
Council meeting. Public comment is
permitted only on items listed on the agenda.
No other matters will be considered.)
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the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item
on this agenda will be made available at the City Clerk's Counter located at
City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, during normal business hours.
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but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments
prior to the meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk,
ADJOURNMENT.
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