CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2005
A regular meeting of the
Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Katz at 5:50
p.m., on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pam O=Connor (arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
Mayor
Pro Tem Herb Katz
Councilmember
Richard Bloom
Councilmember
Ken Genser
Councilmember
Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember
Kevin McKeown
Councilmember
Bobby Shriver (arrived at 6:06 p.m.)
Also Present: City
Manager Susan McCarthy
City
Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City
Clerk Maria M. Stewart
CONVENE/PLEDGE
On order of the Mayor Pro
Tem, the City Council convened at 5:50 p.m., with Councilmember Shriver and
Mayor O=Connor absent.
Assistant City Manager Gordon Anderson led the assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Member of the public Joey
Fullmer discussed various items. Members
of the public Joe Natoli and Ken Polhill spoke in support of Item 1-L.
At the request of Councilmember
Genser Items 1-H and 1-L were removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilmember McKeown, Item
1-G was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember
Bloom, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve Consent Calendar items except Items 1-G and 1-L, reading
resolutions by title only, and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember
Shriver, Mayor O=Connor
MINUTES
1-A: The minutes of the May 10 and May 17, 2005, City Council
meetings were approved, as submitted.
BBB ENGINES
1-B: Overhaul of Big Blue Bus engines B recommendation to award Bid No. 2882, in the
estimated amount of $216,500, to Harbor Diesel and Equipment, to provide
overhaul of diesel and natural gas engines for the Big Blue Bus, was approved.
FIRE EQUIPMENT
1-C: Fire Department Pumpers B recommendation to award a purchase order to KME Fire
Apparatus, in the amount of $725,653.58, to furnish and deliver two pumpers for
the Fire Department, was approved.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
1-D: Landscape maintenance services B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute five-year Contract No. 8479 (CCS) with TruGreen Landcare,
in the amount of $1,044,143 for FY 2005-2006, to provide landscape maintenance
services at parks, streetscapes and various public locations within the City,
was approved.
LIBRARY MURAL SERIES
1-E: Stanton MacDonald Wright Mural Series B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 8478 (CCS), in the amount of $267,708, with
ConservArt Associates for the conservation and installation of the mural series
at the new Main Library, was approved.
1415 16th
STREET
1-F: Final Tract Map No. 53583 for 1415 16th Street
B recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the
Final Tract Map for a 6-unit condominium project.
On order of the Mayor, and
at the request of applicant, this matter was withdrawn from consideration.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
1-I: Traffic signal modifications B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 8481 (CCS) with KDC Inc., dba Dynalectric,
in the amount of $312,208, for traffic signal modification at Ocean Park
Boulevard and 23rd Street, and Ocean Park Boulevard and Cloverfield
Boulevard, was approved.
GROUNDWATER SERVICES
1-J: Groundwater modeling consulting services B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 8482 (CCS) with GeoTrans, Inc., in the
amount of $1,571,076, to provide ground water consulting services to the City
and the Charnock Engineering Committee, was approved.
SUSTAINABLE WORKS PROGRAM
1-K: Fiscal management of Sustainable Works Programs B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 8483
(CCS) with Community Partners, for an approximate fee amount of $29,490, for
the fiscal management and administration of $215,600 in grant funds for the
Sustainable Works Residential and Business Programs, was approved.
PROMENADE VENDING CARTS
(Mayor O=Connor arrived at 6:05 p.m.) (Councilmember Shriver arrived at 6:06 p.m.)
1-G: Vending Cart Program at Promenade B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Agreement No. 8480 (CCS) with Provenzano Resources, Inc.,
under the proposed terms, for operation of the Third Street Promenade Vending
Cart Program, was presented.
Councilmember McKeown
advised he removed this matter from the Consent Calendar to ask questions about
other aspects of the Vending Cart Program.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Motion by Councilmember
Mckeown, seconded by Mayor O=Connor, to
approve recommendation. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown,
Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Councilmember
Genser was excused at 6:07 p.m.)
LEASE OF SPACE - 2121
CLOVERFIELD
1-H: Lease of space at 2121 Cloverfield B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 6622 (CCS) with 2121
Cloverfield Boulevard Associates, LLC to lease office space at the location for
the City=s Housing and Redevelopment Agency office, was
presented.
Councilmember Genser advised
he removed this matter from the Consent Calendar because he has a conflict of
interest with this item, and requested to be excused.
Motion by Mayor O=Connor, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve recommendation. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, Holbrook,
McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember
Genser
(Councilmember
Genser returned at 6:08 p.m.)
REGIONAL FIRE DISPATCH
1-L: Fire Department Regional Fire Dispatch B recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Contract No. 8484 (CCS) with the City of Los Angeles for
Fire Department Regional Fire Dispatch and maintenance services to improve
services to the community and enhance Firefighter safety, was presented.
Councilmember Genser advised
he removed this item from the Consent Calendar to express his concern about the
City=s existing employees who are currently providing fire
dispatch services, and expecting that they be treated fairly and made whole in
their individual situations, to obtain
replacement positions or other remedies that are fair, including eliminating
probation in their new positions, maintaining seniority, etc., and to minimize
any adverse impact
Motion by Councilmember
Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
to approve recommendation, and directing staff to consider the comments made by
Councilmember Genser. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor
O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On order of the Mayor, the
City Council recessed to a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency at 6:23
p.m., with all members present.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
3100 NEILSON WAY
1-M Possible renegotiation of option to purchase improvements
located at 3100 Neilson Way B recommendation that Council and the Agency authorize
staff to explore the possible renegotiation of the existing option that allows
the City or the Redevelopment Agency in the year 2018 to purchase the
improvements located at 3100 Neilson Way, was presented.
There was no one present for
public comment.
Motion by Councilmember
Bloom, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve recommendation. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor
O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT
MEETING
On order of the Mayor, the
special joint meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m., and the regular City Council
meeting was reconvened.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
On order of the Mayor, the
City Council recessed to discuss closed sessions and reconvened at 7:48 p.m.,
with all members present. The report on
closed sessions was made at the end of the meeting.
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
4-A: Mayor O=Connor recognized the achievements of the City=s Little League Champions, and on behalf of the City
Council conveyed their appreciation to the players, the coaches, and the
parents.
ORDINANCES:
ELECTRICAL CODE
7-A: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance
No. 2157 (CCS) entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE CODE TO ADOPT THE 2004 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE,@ was presented.
Motion by Councilmember
Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was unanimously
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor
O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
EXEMPTIONS
7-B: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2158 (CCS)
entitled: AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
SECTION 6.04.025 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
EXEMPTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES,@ was presented.
Motion by Councilmember
McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz, to adopt ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was unanimously
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor
O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PARKING STRUCTURE
DRIVEWAYS
7-C: Introduction and first reading of an interim ordinance
allowing administrative approval of the number and type of driveways required
for parking structures with over 40 parking spaces in multi-family, commercial,
and industrial districts in the city, was presented.
Members of the public Joan
Ling and Gwynne Pugh spoke generally in support of the proposed ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Katz, seconded by Councilmember Genser,
to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance, reading by title only and
waiving further reading thereof. The
motion was unanimously approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor
O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SUNSET PARK/NORTH OF
WILSHIRE
7-D: Introduction and first reading of an interim ordinance
extending and adjusting the modifications to the development standards for
parcels in the R-1 Districts located in the Sunset Park and North of
Wilshire neighborhoods, was presented.
Member of the public Tom
Cleys made various suggestions regarding the proposed ordinance. Robert Carson Later spoke on behalf of his
project and made suggestions regarding eaves and setbacks. Peter Schechter
discussed various areas of the proposed ordinance and provided suggestions.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Katz seconded by Councilmember Shriver,
to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance, amended to have a
one-foot overhang in a lot that is 40-foot and proportion it up to the 18
inches, and to not have the project go to Architectural Review Board (ARB), but
instead be handled by staff.
Substitute motion by
Councilmember McKeown, seconded by Councilmember Genser, to introduce
and hold first reading of the ordinance, amended to have a one-foot overhang in
a lot that is 40-foot and proportion it up to the 18 inches, and retaining ARB
review. The motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown,
Genser
NOES: Councilmembers
Holbrook, Shriver, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
ABSENT: None
Discussion ensued on the
original motion. Mayor Pro Tem Katz
clarified his motion relative to deleting review by ARB and provide public
notice as follows: project to go to Urban
designer who makes decision; notification to be put on property that there=s a pending project and will be noticed to the public
within 300 feet by mail; with comments to be submitted to Urban Designer, and
staff to work out the concept.
The main motion was approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bloom, McKeown,
Holbrook, Shriver, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember
Katz, seconded by Councilmember Shriver, to direct staff to return with a comparison of the proposed ordinance
with an ordinance having no ARB review, but instead be potentially reviewed by
the City=s Urban Designer and staff, to speed up and simplify
projects, and still work without losing public input. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shriver, Holbrook,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
NOES: Councilmembers
Genser, Bloom
ABSENT: None
STAFF ITEMS:
EMPLOYEE PARKING PROGRAM
8-A: Consideration of on-street permit parking program for
employees of businesses adjacent to preferential parking zones B recommendation that Council consider public comment
and direct staff to prepare an implementation ordinance to allow an on-street
business employee permit parking program on a trial basis in parking zones along
Montana Avenue, Pico Boulevard, and Ocean Park Boulevard Commercial Corridors,
was presented.
The following members of the
public spoke in support of the proposal: John Lindahl, Michael Grunning, Selwyn
Yosslovitz, Susan Stone, Jane Walker, Susan McDonough, Paul Collins, Joan
Druxman-Jones, and Ryan Fiegal.
The following members of the
public spoke in opposition to the proposal: Chuck Allord, Christian Boyce, Zina
Josephs, Britta Slinger, Mark Armour, Emalee Hodgin, Lorraine Sanchez, F. Isom,
Colin Maduzia, and Mel Ross.
The following members of the
public spoke to various aspects of the proposal and made suggestions: Paul Gringer, Joe Natoli, Laurie Snyder, Tom
Cleys, Jerry Rubin, and Susan Hartley.
Motion by Councilmember
McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz, to direct staff to investigate
and return with a program with the following points: that it apply only to more
or less vacant blocks and still leave spaces for residents; to start with a
daytime permit, for weekdays; to be a pilot program of no more than one year;
that permits issued be specific to employee and car; that there is to be
extensive public notice for next draft of the program; and that there be a
consideration of a fee on employee permit.
Request of Mayor O=Connor that proposal leave some flexibility for
permit to be specific to employee and car.
The request was accepted as friendly by Councilmember McKeown, directing
staff to advise as to how the program can be administered to achieve
accountability.
The motion was approved, as
amended, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, Shriver,
Holbrook, McKeown, Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
Mayor
O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EUCLID PARK DESIGN
8-B: Recommendation that Council approve the concept design for
the Euclid Park Project, was presented.
The following members of the
public spoke to various aspects of the proposal, expressed safety concerns with
the location of the proposed park, and suggested a community garden instead of
a park:
Justin Lee Gagnon, Angela
Fee, Randy Lanim, Bernadette Scully, Veronica McNeal Middleton, Verdie McNeal,
Phill Morrell, Teri Ford, Jason Ford, Adam Swendrake, Estela Rocha, Jule Lamm,
Jack Ford, Eric Aliman, Joan Montgomery, Will Montgomery, Brett Lamm, Lindsay
Berkovitz, Arthur Harris, and Mel Ross.
Motion by Councilmember
McKeown, seconded by Mayor O=Connor, to
approve staff recommendation.
Substitute motion by
Councilmember Shriver, seconded by Councilmember Holbrook, to approve recommendation, amended to include
fencing around the park, an earlier closure and increased police patrol,
especially at the beginning. The
substitute motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, Shriver
NOES: Councilmembers
Bloom, McKeown, Genser, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
ABSENT: None
Motion to amend by
Councilmember McKeown, to acknowledge
the concerns voiced by members of the public and direction to staff to closely
monitor the usage patterns and give advance warnings of concerns of the usage
that might present any threat to people nearby, such that Council can make an
informed decision about having a fence.
The amendment was accepted as friendly.
The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Genser, McKeown,
Bloom, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
NOES: Councilmembers
Shriver, Holbrook
ABSENT: None
WATER, SOLID WASTE,
WASTEWATER RATES
8-C: Discussion and direction to staff regarding modification of
Water and Solid Waste rates for adoption with the FY 2005/06 budget and plans
for Wastewater rate modification in FY 2006/07, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, this
matter was continued to June 21, 2005.
HOMELESS VETERANS
On order of the Mayor, Items
13-H and 13-I to be heard out of order.
13-H: Request of Councilmember Shriver to direct City staff to work
expeditiously with homeless agencies currently providing service at the West
Los Angeles Veteran=s Administration along with the West Side COG cities
to develop a proposed concept plan for long term therapeutic supportive housing
for homeless veterans on the north campus of the VA in West Los Angeles, was presented.
Member of the public Joe
Natoli expressed various concerns.
Motion by Councilmember
Genser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz,
to approve request. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
HEAL THE BAY
13-I: Request of Mayor O'Connor and Councilmember Bloom that the
Council allocate $25,000 of remaining Council discretionary funds to Heal the
Bay on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, was presented.
Member of the public Mark
Gold spoke in support and appreciation of the request.
Motion by Councilmember
Bloom, seconded by Mayor O=Connor, to
approve request. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
(Councilmembers Shriver and Bloom were excused at
11:55 p.m.)
SMC BUNDY CAMPUS
8-D: Santa Monica College Bundy Campus and associated access and
impact issues B recommendation to authorize staff to enter into
a one-time interim pedestrian access
Agreement No. 8485 (CCS) with Santa Monica College (SMC) to facilitate the 2005
summer session and approve associated pedestrian safety improvements on Airport
property to be funded by SMC, was presented.
Members of the public Betsy
Hiteshew, Irene Zivi, Dennis Zane, Don Girard, and Edith Spain spoke in support
of the recommendation.
Members of the public Eric
Gabster, Lorraine Sanchez, Zina Josephs, Emmalie Hodgin, Susan Harley, and Ofer
Grossman spoke in opposition to the recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember
Genser, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to approve recommendation provided it is a temporary project, and
clarifying that no long-term easement or right is being created. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with Councilmembers Shriver and Bloom absent.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
SCHEDULE AMENDMENT
10-A: Request of the Planning Commission that Council amend the
schedule for the Land Use Element, Circulation Element, and Zoning Ordinance
update to allow more time for public, Planning Commission and City Council
review.
On order of the Mayor, this
matter was continued to June 21, 2005.
13-J: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Katz to amend the schedule for the
Land Use Element, Circulation Element, and Zoning Ordinance update to allow
more time for public review.
On order of the Mayor, this
matter was continued to June 21, 2005.
RESOLUTIONS:
PARKING ZONE TT
11-A: Resolution No. 10041 (CCS) entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MODIFYING
PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE TT TO REDUCE HOURS FOR RESTRICTIONS ON 24TH
AND 25TH STREETS BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON AVENUES, AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION 9344 (CCS),@ was presented.
There was no one present for
public comment.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Katz, seconded by Councilmember McKeown, to adopt resolution, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook,
Genser, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers
Shriver, Bloom
COUNCIL ITEMS:
APPOINTMENTS
13-A: Special vacancy
appointments to the following boards and commissions:
Commission for the Senior
Community - one vacancy for a term
ending June 30, 2005.
On order of the Mayor, this
matter was continued to June 28, 2005.
Commission on the Status
of Women - one vacancy for a term
ending June 30, 2008.
On order of the Mayor, this
matter was continued to June 28, 2005.
Pier Restoration
Corporation B one vacancy for a term ending November 8, 2005.
On order of the Mayor, the
floor was opened for nominations.
Councilmember Genser
nominated Brenda Katz. There being no
other nominations, Ms. Katz was appointed by acclamation, with Councilmembers
Shriver and Bloom absent.
13-B: Appointment to one special vacancy on the Convention &
Visitors Bureau for a term ending June 30, 2006.
On order of the Mayor, this
matter was continued to June 28, 2005.
VACATION OF SEAT
13-C: Recommendation to vacate seat on the Building and Safety
Commission and authorization for the City Clerk to publish the vacancy, was
presented.
Motion by Councilmember
Holbrook, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz, to declare seat vacant and approve recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with Councilmembers Shriver and Bloom absent.
AB 352
13-D: Request of Councilmember Bloom that Council support AB352
(Koretz) Firearm Microstamping, and SB357 (Dunn), Hand Gun Ammunition
Serialization Policy.@
On order of the Mayor, and
at the request of Councilmember Bloom, this matter was withdrawn.
LIGHT RAIL
13-E: Request of Mayor O=Connor to appoint an alternate to the Exposition
Light Rail Construction Authority, to which she is the principal Santa
Monica appointee, was presented.
Motion by Mayor O=Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz, to appoint
Councilmember Shriver as an
alternate. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote, with Councilmembers Shriver and Bloom absent.
COUNCIL LIAISON
13-F: Request of Mayor O=Connor to designate a Board and Commission liaison
from the City Council to the Commission on the Status of Women, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, Mayor
O=Connor and Mayor Pro Tem Katz were appointed as the
new liaisons to the Commission.
RESIGNATION
13-G: Acceptance of Ruth Elwell=s letter of resignation from the Bayside District
Corporation, and authorization for City Clerk to publish vacancy, was presented.
Motion by Mayor O=Connor, seconded by Councilmember Katz, to accept resignation with regrets. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote, with Councilmembers Shriver and Bloom absent.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Members of the public Joe
Natoli, Pro Se, Joe Beau Lee, Anita Phillips, Stephen Rumph, Will McGrouther,
B.A. Gray, and Sally Nichols discussed various issues..
CLOSED SESSIONS:
On order of the Mayor, the
City Council recessed at 12:52 a.m., to discuss closed sessions and reconvened
at 1:10 a.m., with Councilmembers Shriver and Bloom absent to report the
following:
2-A: Public Employee Evaluation.
Title of Employee: City Manager
ACTION: Not heard.
2-B: Public Employee Evaluation.
Title
of Employee: City Clerk
ACTION: Not heard.
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel
B Existing Litigation:
First National Bank v. Baird Company, et al., Case No. 02 CV 610.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-D: Conference with Legal Counsel
B Existing Litigation:
Aljean Harmetz v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. SC 081 725.
Motion by Mayor O=Connor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz, to approve settlement in the amount of
$115,000. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Genser, Holbrook,
McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers
Shriver, Bloom
2-E: Conference with Legal Counsel
B Existing Litigation:
City of Santa Monica v. Stewart, Case No. SC 067 033.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-F: Conference with Legal Counsel
B Existing Litigation:
City of Santa Monica v. Baron & Budd, PC, Case No. BS 315
186.
ACTION: Heard.
No reportable action taken.
2-G: Conference with Legal Counsel
B Existing Litigation:
Edward Bell v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. CV 02-09313.
Motion by Councilmember
McKeown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Katz, to approve settlement in the amount of $135,000, and a mutual
agreement that facts in this case won=t be used against either party in the future. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers McKeown, Holbrook,
Genser, Mayor Pro Tem Katz, Mayor O=Connor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers
Bloom, Shriver
2-H: Conference with Legal Counsel B Anticipated Litigation. Anticipate significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Four potential cases including one related to real property located at
1522 6th Street.
ACTION: Not heard.
2-I: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 402 Colorado
Boulevard
City Negotiators: Jeff Mathieu
Under Negotiation: Interest
in Real Property
Owner of Record: Sears Roebuck & Company
ACTION: Heard.
No reportable action taken.
2-J: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 430 Colorado
Boulevard
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under Negotiation: Interest
in Real Property
Owner of Record: Associated International Marketing
ACTION: Heard.
No reportable action taken.
2-K: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 1632 5th
Street
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under Negotiation: Interest
in Real Property
Owner of Record: Jandy, LLC
ACTION: Heard.
No reportable action taken.
2-L: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 1640 5th
Street
City Negotiator: Jeff Mathieu
Under Negotiation: Interest
in Real Property
Owner of Record: Martin H. Waldman Trust
ACTION: Heard.
No reportable action taken.
2-M: Conference with real property negotiator:
Property: 3100
Neilson Way
City Negotiator: Jeff
Mathieu
Under Negotiation: Interest in Real Property
Owner of Record: Neilson
Villa, a Limited Partnership
ACTION: Heard.
No reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
On order of the Mayor, the
City Council meeting was adjourned at 1:14 a.m., in memory of Officer Ricardo
Crocker, a 10-year veteran of the Santa Monica Police Department, Mrs.
Bernadine Edmunds, Wally Breisch, Max Ganezer, and Adonis Harris.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria
M. Stewart Pam
O=Connor
City
Clerk Mayor