Consent calendar – Among matters not requiring extensive discussion, Council:

• Approved the minutes of May 21, 22, 27 and June 10 and 17.
• Approved an amendment in the amount of $237,000 for a new total of $337,000 with GMMB for additional services related to the anti-panhandling campaign.
• Authorized an agreement with Del Richardson & Associates in the amount of $86,500 for preparation of a tenant impact report and relocation plan related to the closure of the Village Trailer Park at 2930 Colorado.
• Awarded a bid to AFV in the amount of $775,000 for refurbishment of transit coach gas tanks.
• Authorized an amendment in the amount of $4,665 for a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants to provide financial analysis and development of wastewater rates.
• Accepted a $273,800 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.
• Authorized lease agreements for 3011 Airport Avenue with Justice Aviation and 3159 Donald Douglas Loop with Santa Monica Avaiation.
• Cancelled the August 12 and 26 Council meetings.
• Authorized a 10 year lease with Guntram & Liane Ossa Trust for 4,700 square feet at 1654 19^th Street for CityTV

After a brief discussion, Council authorized an agreement with IJM Enterprises in an amount of $50,000 for cinema planning and development consultant and approved an extension in the amount not to exceed $97,865 with L.A. Cha Maintenance Company for custodial services at the Public Safety Facility through November.

Closed Session – Council authorized a settlement in the amount of $31,101.63 for a claim and a settlement with an employee allowing the wearing of a turban during work hours as long as it is worn consistently.

Homeless Update - Staff provided an update on status of housing people from the service registry – 27 of 130 most vulnerable people off the street, seven in permanent housing.

Flora Gill Krisiloff from County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky's office provided an update on County efforts to house homeless. Providing funding for supportive services related to housing from the service registry covering 70 individuals from the service registry into housing.

Representatives from the Veteran’s Administration provided updates on:

• The roll VA is playing in housing and servicing most vulnerable veterans;
• The implementation of over 840 Section 8 housing vouchers for homeless; and
• Progress on using three buildings on the Veterans campus for therapeutic housing for veterans, specifically a phased approach to bringing buildings online, the approach to entering into an Enhanced Sharing Agreement. The process could lead to a contract for one of the buildings (Building 209) by January 2009.

Council also adopted a Resolution advocating that the Veterans Administration expedite the use of three buildings on the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Campus for Long Term Therapeutic Housing for Homeless Veterans.

Façade improvements and attendant parking program for Parking Structures 7 and 8 – Council adopted findings of benefit, waived competitive bidding, authorized an agreement with Macerich and authorized a cooperative agreement with Council. The Redevelopment Agency, approved the schematic design, adopted findings of benefit, authorized a cooperative agreement, approved the use of the Lemon Scented Gum Tree and approved an application for reimbursement.

Administrative Office Space Strategies and Use of Civic Center Parking Structure – Council endorsed the short and long term strategies and directed staff to pursue the development of office space in the Civic Center Parking Structure.

Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) Strategy Framework – Council continued its discussion of the Strategy Framework topics related to transportation including:  Streets, Walking Bicycle Network, Auto Network, Managing Congestion and Trip Reduction Strategies, and Parking.

Resolutions approving new water and wastewater rates – Council heard public comment pursuant to Proposition 218 requirements and continued discussion to tomorrow night.

Property Based Assessment District (PBAD) in the Downtown – Council held a public hearing and received comment regarding the formation of a Property Based Assessment District in downtown Santa Monica. Council discussion was continued.

Other Matters – Council continued appointments to various Boards and Commissions and a request of Mayor Herb Katz to become a member of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.

July 9, 2008

Resolutions approving new water and wastewater rates – Council adopted resolutions establishing revised water and wastewater rates, approve low-income provisions for water and wastewater rates, with a revision to only include low income subsidies for water tiers 1-3.

Property Based Assessment District (PBAD) in the Downtown – Council briefly discussed the PBAD and received additional information on how the assessment rate for non-profits was calculated. Council requested additional information related to non-profit organizations within the area. Further discussion was continued to July 22.

Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) Strategy Framework – Council discussion focused on LUCE Strategy Framework topics related to the Downtown, Civic Center, Healthcare, Beach and Oceanfront, Montana Avenue, Main Street, Bergamot Transit Village, Mixed Use Creative, Memorial Park Activity Center, Industrial Conservation and Santa Monica Airport and Business Park. A second discussion focused on the City’s neighborhoods.  

Other Matters – Council continued appointments to Board and commissions as well as a request to become a member of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.  

ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING - The meeting was adjourned at 10:28.  The next meeting of the Santa Monica City Council is a special meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the wheelchair-accessible Council Chamber at City Hall.   Council meetings are aired live on CityTV Channel 16 and on the Netcast on the city's website and, for regularly scheduled meetings, from 8 p.m. to midnight on KCRW 89.9 FM.  

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