CITY OF SANTA MONICA

                     CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

                       OCTOBER 10, 1995

A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Rosenstein at 6:36 P.M., on Tuesday, October 10,
1995, in the Council Chambers.

Roll Call:    Present:  Mayor Paul Rosenstein
                   Mayor Pro Tempore Asha Greenberg
                   Councilmember Judy Abdo
                   Councilmember Ken Genser
                   Councilmember Ruth Ebner
                   Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
                   Councilmember Pamela O'Connor

         Also Present:  City Manager John Jalili
                   City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
                   City Clerk Maria M. Stewart

Councilmember Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Craig Perkins, Director of Environmental and Public Works,
announced that Santa Monica citizens have an opportunity to
reduce the amount of waste they generate by purchasing and
utilizing reusable canvas bags being sold by the Department of
Environmental and Public Works, Room 113, at cost, $5 and $6,
depending on the size.

6.  CONSENT CALENDAR:  Presented was the Consent Calendar,
whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the calendar for discussion.  Member of the
public Joy Fullmer discussed items on the Consent Calendar. 
Councilmember Holbrook requested that Item No. 6-H be pulled
from the Consent Calendar.

Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to approve the Consent
Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 6-H, reading
resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further
reading thereof.  Second by Councilmember Ebner.  The motion
was approved by the following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
                              Holbrook, Ebner, O'Connor, Abdo,
                              Mayor Rosenstein
              Negative:      None

6-A:  MINUTES APPROVAL:  The City Council minutes of September
26, 1995, were approved as submitted.

6-B:  CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY:  Resolution
No. 8942(CCS) entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY," was adopted.
       Staff Report

6-C:  FILING FEE/AFFIDAVITS OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS: 
Resolution No. 8943(CCS) entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A FILING FEE
FOR AFFIDAVITS OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS," was adopted.
       Staff Report

6-D:  REVISION OF FEES/DUPLICATION OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS: 
Resolution No. 8944(CCS) entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING FEES FOR THE
DUPLICATION OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS," was adopted.
       Staff Report

6-E:  FORMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
OF CONCRETE GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS/RESURFACING STREETS/IMPROVING
ALLEYS:  The formation of an assessment district for
construction and repairing of concrete gutters and sidewalks,
for resurfacing streets, improving alleys and for completing
the appurtenant work was approved and Resolution No. 8945(CCS)
entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 12, 1995, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE
GUTTERS, ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, STREET RESURFACING, SIDEWALKS,
DRIVEWAYS AND CURB REPAIRS, AND THE REMOVAL OF DAMAGED PAVEMENT
IN PARKWAY AREAS AND APPURTENANT WORK, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
FY 1995-96 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM AS SHOWN ON CITY DRAWING
NO. 6180, IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," was adopted, as
amended.
       Staff Report

6-F:  CONFIRM ASSESSMENT COSTS/ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS:  Resolution
No. 8946(CCS) entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER
12, 1995 TO HEAR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION
OF ASSESSMENT COSTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 4TH COURT BETWEEN
COLORADO AVENUE AND BROADWAY, AND 9TH COURT FROM OLYMPIC
BOULEVARD TO 476' NORTH OF OLYMPIC BOULEVARD IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM," was adopted, as
amended.
       Staff Report

6-G:  APPOINTMENT OF LINDA WADE/TASK FORCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: 
Linda Wade was appointed as a new member to the City's Task
Force on the Environment.
       Staff Report

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

6-H:  AWARD OF BID/POLICE SEDANS:  Councilmembers asked
questions of staff.  Mayor Rosenstein moved to award Bid #2546
to Downtown Ford in the amount of $119,936.70 for six new 1995
or 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Police Sedans for the Police
Department, as the lowest and most responsible bidder.  Second
by Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg.  The motion was approved by the
following vote:
       Staff Report

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
                              Ebner, O'Connor, Abdo, Mayor
                              Rosenstein
              Negative:      Councilmember Holbrook

7-A:  APPEAL/TEXT AMENDMENT/HOURS OF OPERATION/DRIVE-UP
WINDOWS:  Discussion was held.  Presented was Appeal 95-011 of
Planning Commission technical denial of proposed zoning Text
Amendment to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section
9.04.14.090 to restrict the hours of operation of drive-up
windows in restaurants located adjacent to residentially-zoned
property to 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M., effective May 1, 1998; and,
an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa
Monica Municipal Code Section 9.04.14.090 regarding hours of
operation for drive-in, drive-through, fast food and take-out
restaurants.  Councilmembers asked questions of staff.  Members
of the public Susan Henderson, Phyllis Duncan, Kelly Olsen,
Zoran Segina, Don Brandt, Giok Brandt, Leon Ferder, Judy
Silverman, and Jennifer Silverman spoke in support of the
appeal and proposed ordinance.  Member of the public Joy
Fullmer expressed her concerns.  Councilmember Genser moved to
hear late speakers.  Second by Councilmember O'Connor.  The
motion was unanimously approved.  Members of the public Allison
Velkes, Maryanne Solomon, Ron Velkes, and Albert Winn spoke in
support of the appeal and proposed ordinance.  Member of the
public Matt Fragner, representing McDonald's, spoke in
opposition to the appeal and proposed ordinance. 
Councilmembers asked questions of staff.  
       Staff Report

Councilmember Genser moved to uphold Appeal 95-011 and
introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled:  "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.04.14.090 REGARDING DRIVE-IN,
DRIVE-THROUGH, FAST FOOD AND TAKE-OUT RESTAURANTS," in
accordance with findings, reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof.  Second by Mayor Rosenstein. 
Discussion was held.  Councilmember Ebner moved to amend the
motion to make it very clear that it is the intent of the
ordinance only to close the drive-through portion and not the
restaurant itself.  The motion was accepted as friendly. 
Discussion was held.  The motion was approved by the following
vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor,
                              Ebner, Holbrook, Greenberg,
                              Genser, Mayor Rosenstein
              Negative:      None

Mayor Rosenstein moved to ask staff to return with advice,
recommendations, or options on the issues of 1) whether
technical denials can be handled in another manner, such as an
automatic appeal or some other procedure; and 2) the role of
Councilmembers in the hearing process whenever they are making
the appeal.  Second by Councilmember Abdo.  Councilmembers
asked questions of staff.  Councilmember O'Connor moved to
amend the motion to include the role of a Planning Commissioner
in appealing a decision, and to dissiminate the report to
appropriate commission members in order to educate them on this
issue.  The motion was accepted as friendly.  Discussion was
held.  The motion was unanimously approved.

8-A:  TENANT HARASSMENT:  Presented was an ordinance for second
reading and adoption adding Chapter 4.56 to the Santa Monica
Municipal Code regarding tenant harassment, as amended. 
Councilmember Abdo moved to adopt on second reading Ordinance
No. 1817(CCS) entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 4.56 TO THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENANT HARASSMENT," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof.  Second by
Councilmember Genser.  The motion was approved by the following
vote:
       Staff Report

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Genser, O'Connor,
                              Abdo, Mayor Rosenstein
              Abstain:       Councilmembers Greenberg,
                              Holbrook, Ebner

Mayor Rosenstein moved to ask staff to return in three months
with an analysis of how this ordinance is working and to raise
any issues or concerns.  Second by Councilmember Holbrook.  The
motion was unanimously approved.

8-B:  DEFINITIONS/NIGHTCLUB/RESTAURANT:  Presented was an
ordinance for second reading and adoption amending Santa Monica
Municipal Code Section 9.04.02.030, regarding Zoning Ordinance
definitions of nightclub and restaurant, introduced August 8,
1995; OR, emergency interim ordinance for introduction and
adoption amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section
9.04.02.030, regarding Zoning Ordinance definitions of
nightclub and restaurant AND direction to the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to specify
additional grounds upon which an entertainment permit may be
revoked.  Councilmembers asked questions of staff. 
Councilmember Genser moved to hear late speakers.  Second by
Councilmember O'Connor.  The motion was unanimously approved. 
Member of the public Maryanne Solomon expressed the opinion
that a restaurant that desires to have live music that is
amplified should be required to obtain a CUP.  Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.  Councilmembers
asked questions of staff.  
       Staff Report

Councilmember Genser moved to adopt the emergency ordinance. 
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg.  Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg moved to amend the motion to allow for a waiver of
fees for eighteen months to allow staff to work with existing
businesses to obtain a Conditional Use Permit, if one is
necessary, and be in compliance.  The motion was accepted as
friendly.  The motion was approved by the following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor,
                              Ebner, Holbrook, Greenberg,
                              Genser, Mayor Rosenstein
              Negative:      None

By virtue of the above action, Ordinance No. 1818(CCS)
entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS OF NIGHTCLUB AND
RESTAURANT ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN
EMERGENCY," was adopted, amended to include language to the end
of the definition of restaurant, "...providing that a
Conditional Use Permit for that nightclub has been obtained as
of April 10, 1997, and that such fees for the Conditional Use
Permit shall be waived through that period of time.

Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to direct the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to specify
additional grounds upon which an entertainment permit may be
revoked.  Second by Councilmember Ebner.  The motion was
unanimously approved.

At 8:20 P.M., Council adjourned for a short recess.  At 8:46
P.M., Council reconvened with all members present except
Councilmember Holbrook, who returned at 8:50 P.M.

8-C:  GAME ARCADES/ALCOHOL AND FOOD SERVING ESTABLISHMENTS: 
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
extending the interim ordinance prohibiting game arcades and
establishing limitations on the number of alcohol and food
serving establishments in specified portions of the C3 and C3C
districts and amending the ordinance to remove an existing
exemption.  Councilmembers asked questions of staff.  Mayor
Rosenstein opened the meeting to public comment.  Member of the
public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.  Members of the
public Shalem Schwolm, Joseph Romano, and Janet Morris spoke in
support of allowing the restaurant project at 1201-1221 3rd
Street Promenade to go forward.  Member of the public Ron Cano
spoke in support of the staff recommendation to continue the
interim ordinance as it pertains to maintaining the limitation
on game arcades, restaurants, and alcohol permits until such
time as the Specific Plan is adopted.  Mayor Rosenstein closed
the meeting for public comment.  Councilmembers asked questions
of staff.  Discussion was held.  
       Staff Report

Councilmember Genser moved to introduce the ordinance for first
reading, amended to not remove the existing exemption and
allowing said exemption to continue for one year; and with the
intent to discuss this issue again when the Specific Plan
ordinance is brought to Council for approval.  Second by
Councilmember Abdo.  The motion was approved by the following
vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
                              Holbrook, Ebner, O'Connor, Abdo,
                              Mayor Rosenstein
              Negative:      None

By virtue of the above action, an ordinance entitled:  "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PROHIBITING GAME ARCADES AND ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THE
NUMBER OF ALCOHOL AND FOOD SERVING ESTABLISHMENTS IN SPECIFIED
PORTIONS OF THE C3 AND C3C DISTRICTS ON AN INTERIM BASIS," was
introduced for first reading, as amended, reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof.

8-D:  ESTABLISHMENT OF DOMESTIC PARTNER REGISTRY:  Presented
was an ordinance for introduction and first reading adding
Chapter 4.60 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish a
domestic partner registry; AND an ordinance for introduction
and first reading amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter
4.40 to delete procedural provisions relating to domestic
partnership; to clarify that Chapter 4.40 does not establish
landlord-tenant relationships; to add a provision regarding
landlord notification; and, to amend the provision on
subterfuge.  
       Staff Report

Mayor Rosenstein opened the meeting for public comment.  Member
of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.  Member of
the public Chris Harding spoke in support of the ordinance and
expressed concern that affidavits be filed timely and landlords
receive a copy of the affidavit no later than the time an
eviction lawsuit is filed.  Mayor Rosenstein closed the meeting
for public comment.  Councilmembers asked questions of staff. 
Discussion was held.  

Councilmember Abdo moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 4.60 TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRY,"
reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. 
Second by Councilmember Genser.  The motion was approved by the
following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor,
                              Ebner, Holbrook, Greenberg,
                              Genser, Mayor Rosenstein
              Negative:      None

Councilmember Genser moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 4.40.020 AND 4.40.040 TO DELETE PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS
RELATING TO DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP; TO CLARIFY THAT CHAPTER 4.40
DOES NOT ESTABLISH LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONSHIPS, TO ADD A
PROVISION REGARDING LANDLORD NOTIFICATION, AND TO AMEND THE
PROVISION ON SUBTERFUGE," and page 10 subsection (d) to be
modified to provide that in order to receive eviction
protection, the affidavit must have been filed with the City
Clerk prior to the serving of the three-day notice and filed
with the landlord prior to the filing of an unlawful detainer
action, reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof.  Second by Councilmember Abdo.  Discussion was held. 
The motion was approved by the following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor,
                              Ebner, Holbrook, Greenberg,
                              Genser, Mayor Rosenstein
         Negative: None

8-E:  EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY ACT:  Presented was an ordinance for
introduction and first reading amending Ordinance No. 1796(CCS)
amending and reenacting the provisions of the Earthquake
Recovery Act.  Councilmembers asked questions of staff. 
Members of the public Norman Galper and Chris Harding spoke in
support of extending the deadline imposed by the Earthquake
Recovery Act.  Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her
concerns.  Member of the public Suzy Rabuchin spoke in support
of the action. 

Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to introduce for first
reading an ordinance entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING AND REENACTING THE
EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY ACT," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof.  Second by Councilmember Genser.  The
motion was approved by the following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Genser, Greenberg,
                              Holbrook, Ebner, O'Connor, Abdo,
                              Mayor Rosenstein
              Negative:      None

8-F:  SPEED LIMITS/BROADWAY AND NEILSON WAY:  Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Santa
Monica Municipal Code Section 3.12.490 to establish posted
speed limits on Broadway and Neilson Way.  Councilmembers asked
questions of staff.  Mayor Rosenstein opened the meeting for
public comment.  There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Rosenstein closed the meeting for public comment.  
       Staff Report

Councilmember Holbrook moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 3.12.490 TO ESTABLISH POSTED SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS
CITY STREET SEGMENTS," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof.  Second by Councilmember Ebner.  The
motion was approved by the following vote:

Council vote: Affirmative:   Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor,
                              Ebner, Holbrook, Greenberg,
                              Genser, Mayor Rosenstein
         Negative: None

9-A:  CLOSED SESSION:  Held at end of meeting.

13-A:  MADELEINE DAWN-WARNER/TIDE:  Madeleine Dawn-Warner
addressed the City Council regarding continuation of the "Tide"
shuttle.  Councilmembers asked questions of Ms. Dawn-Warner and
of staff.  Member of the public Susan Henderson spoke in
support of the continuation of the "Tide" shuttle.  Member of
the public Mike Feinstein spoke in support of the continuation
and expansion of the "Tide" shuttle.  Discussion was held. 
City Manager John Jalili advised that staff will return to
Council in November with information regarding the feasibility 
of continuing the program and information on funding. 
Councilmembers requested that staff return to the Council as
soon as possible as the holiday shopping season begins in
November.

14-A:  APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  Member of the
public James Donaldson urged that the appointment to the
Airport Commission be someone who is affected by the problems
at the airport.  Discussion was held.

Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Airport Commission.  Councilmember Abdo
nominated Jule Lamm.  There being no further nominations,
nominations were closed.  Mayor Rosenstein moved to reappoint
Jule Lamm by acclamation to an unexpired term ending June 30,
1996.  The motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved.

Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
further nominations to the Airport Commission.  Councilmember
Abdo nominated Eileen Hecht.  Councilmember O'Connor nominated
David Kaplan.  Councilmember Ebner nominated Cynthia Holbrook. 
Discussion was held.  At the request of Councilmember Holbrook,
Councilmember Ebner withdrew her nomination of Cynthia
Holbrook.  Councilmember Ebner nominated Martin Sosin.  There
being no further nominations, nominations were closed. 
Discussion was held. On a call for the vote, Eileen Hecht was
appointed to the Airport Commission for a full term ending June
30, 1999.  

Mayor Rosenstein moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M.  Second by Councilmember
Ebner.  The motion was unanimously approved.

Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
further nominations to the Airport Commission.  Councilmember
Ebner nominated Martin Sosin.  Councilmember O'Connor nominated
David Kaplan.  There being no further nominations, nominations
were closed.  Discussion was held.  On a call for the vote,
David Kaplan was appointed to the Airport Commission for a full
term ending June 30, 1999.

Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Architectural Review Board.  Mayor Pro
Tempore Greenberg nominated Rick Abelson.  Councilmember Genser
nominated Jane Filler.  There being no further nominations,
nominations were closed.  Discussion was held.  On a call for
the vote, Rick Abelson was appointed to the Architectural
Review Board for a full term ending June 30, 1999.

Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Library Board.  Councilmember Holbrook
nominated Sherrill Kushner.  Councilmember Genser moved to
appoint Sherrill Kushner by acclamation to the Library Board
for a full term ending June 30, 1999.  The motion was duly
seconded and unanimously approved.

Mayor Rosenstein announced that the floor would consider
nominations to the Recreation & Parks Commission.  Discussion
was held.  Councilmember Genser nominated Susan Henderson. 
Mayor Rosenstein nominated Kathy Fjermedal.  Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg nominated Neil Carrey.  Councilmember Holbrook
nominated Beth Kaplan.  There being no further nominations,
nominations were closed.  On a call for the vote, no one
received a majority.  Councilmember Holbrook changed his vote
to Neil Carrey, which resulted in a tie and no nominee with a
majority.  The appointment to the Recreation & Parks Commission
was continued to the meeting of October 17, 1995.

The appointment to the Bayside District Corporation was
continued to the meeting of October 17, 1995.

14-B:  ESTABLISHMENT OF SUB-COMMITTEE/RESOLUTION OF
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING PROBLEMS:  Presented was the request of
Councilmembers to consider the establishment of a City Council
sub-committee to make recommendations to the Council to resolve
neighborhood parking problems.  Discussion was held. 
Councilmembers Holbrook and O'Connor were appointed as a sub-committee (not a standing committee) which will meet and return
with recommendations.

14-C:  TEENAGE SMOKING:  Presented was the request of Mayor
Rosenstein to adopt a resolution in favor of efforts to curb
teenage smoking.  Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg moved to join
with the City of Los Angeles in supporting President Clinton's
efforts to curb teenage smoking.  Second by Councilmember
Ebner.  The motion was unanimously approved.

14-D:  LETTER OF RESIGNATION/FRANK J. GRUBER/HOUSING
COMMISSION:  Mayor Rosenstein moved to accept the letter of
resignation from Frank J. Gruber from the Housing Commission
and authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Vacancy. 
Second by Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg.  The motion was
unanimously approved.

14-E:  CALIFORNIA LOW-EMISSION AND ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE
PROGRAM:  Presented was the request of Mayor Rosenstein to
discuss adoption of a resolution in support of the California
Low-Emission and Zero-Emission Vehicle Program requirements. 
Mayor Rosenstein moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution
in support of the California Low-Emission and Zero-Emission
Vehicle Program requirements.  Second by Councilmember Ebner. 
The motion was unanimously approved.

15:  PUBLIC INPUT:  Member of the public Dan Ehrler invited
Councilmembers and staff to attend and participate in the
Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon on November 6th.  Member
of the public James Donaldson discussed general issues of
concern.

9-A:  CLOSED SESSION:  At 11:31 P.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel:

Existing litigation:

1.  Bailey v. City of Santa Monica, Case No. 95-5080RAP, U.S.
     Central District Court.

There was no action taken on this matter.

At 12:15 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present.

ADJOURNMENT:  At 12:15 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to
October 17, 1995, at 6:30 P.M.

ATTEST:                      APPROVED:



Maria M. Stewart                  Paul Rosenstein
City Clerk                        Mayor