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