CITY OF SANTA MONICA

                      CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

                        NOVEMBER 28, 1995

A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to
order by Mayor Rosenstein at 6:35 P.M., on Tuesday, November 28,
1995, in the Council Chambers.

Roll Call:Present:    Mayor Paul Rosenstein
                      Councilmember Judy Abdo
                      Councilmember Ken Genser (arrived at 6:37
                      P.M.)
                      Councilmember Ruth Ebner
                      Councilmember Robert T. Holbrook
                      Councilmember Pamela O'Connor

           Absent:    Mayor Pro Tempore Asha Greenberg

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

Councilmember Ebner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Alle-
giance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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.  Members of
the public Louisa Benson, Glenn Craig, Joy Fullmer, Carol
Richards, Barker Khorasanee, Yuki Kidokoro, Anders Hasselblad,
Valerie Fowler, Kim Mizrahi, David Wolfberg, Richard Bloom,
Jane Dempsey, Kathy Knight, Virginia Ernst, and Jim Donaldson
discussed items on the Consent Calendar.  Councilmember Genser
asked that Items 6-L and 6-M be taken off the Consent Calendar. 
Councilmember Abdo moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with
the exception of Item Nos. 6-L and 6-M, reading resolutions and
ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof. 
Second by Councilmember Holbrook.  The motion was approved by
the following vote:

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

6-A:  MINUTES APPROVAL:  The City Council minutes of November
7, 1995, were approved as submitted.

6-B:  PROHIBITION OF HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS/BUSINESS LICENSES/
SALE, TRANSFER, OR LEASE OF FIREARMS OR MUNITIONS/RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT:  Ordinance No. 1831(CCS) entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA PROHIBITING HOME
OCCUPATION PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES FOR THE SALE,
TRANSFER, OR LEASE OF FIREARMS OR MUNITIONS IN ANY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE REVOCATION OF EXISTING PERMITS, AND
ESTABLISHING A CONDITIONAL USE AND POLICE PERMIT SYSTEM," was
adopted.
       Staff Report

6-C:  CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE):  Resolution No. 8965(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-D:  AWARD OF BID/VIDEO-INSPECT SEWER MAINS:  Bid No. 2547 was
awarded to PSSI, Inc. in the amount of $44,635.25 to provide
labor and equipment to video-inspect sewer mains for the
Wastewater Division, Environmental and Public Works Management
Department.
       Staff Report

6-E:  AWARD OF BID/TREE TRIMMING:  Bid No. 2549 was awarded to
West Coast Arborists at specified unit prices to provide
trimming of miscellaneous trees for the Parks and Sports
Division, Community and Cultural Services Department.
       Staff Report

6-F:  AWARD OF BID/ONE-TON CAB AND CHASSIS:  Bid No. 2550 was
awarded to Maurice Sopp and Son in the amount of $30,870.73 for
a one-ton cab and chassis for the Traffic Operations Division,
Planning and Community Development Department.
       Staff Report

6-G:  CANCEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/DECEMBER 26, 1995:  The
recommendation to cancel the regular City Council meeting of
December 26, 1995, due to the holidays was approved.
       Staff Report

6-H:  AUTOMATED HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL COMPUTER SYSTEM: 
Authorization to the City Manager to negotiate and execute
Contract No. 7174(CCS) with Peoplesoft, Inc. in the amount of
$285,000 for an automated human resources and payroll computer
system was approved.
       Staff Report

6-I:  AWARD OF BID/PASSENGER VAN/CARGO VANS:  Bid No. 2548 was
awarded to Downey Auto Center in the amount of $19,948.93 and
to Claude Short Dodge in the amount of $60,728.25 to furnish
and deliver a passenger van and three cargo vans.
       Staff Report

6-J:  CONTRACT/ASSESSMENT/GENERAL CONDITION OF 65 CITY
FACILITIES:  Contract No. 7175(CCS) was approved with High-Point Rendel for an amount not to exceed $90,000 to prepare an
assessment of the general condition of 65 City facilities in
order to plan for future maintenance, repair, refurbishment and
restoration.
       Staff Report

6-K: MODIFICATION/PROGRAM GUIDELINES/CONDOMINIUM
COMPONENT/TORCA SHARED APPRECIATION LOAN PROGRAM:  The
recommendation for approval of modification to the Program
Guidelines for the condominium component of the Tenant
Ownership Rights Charter Amendment (TORCA) Shared Appreciation
Loan Program and authorization for the City Manager to
establish a set aside of 25% of the funds currently available
under the program ($677,190) from available TORCA conversion
tax revenue for borrowers who resided in their unit at the time
of Planning Commission approval of a Tenant Participation
Conversion, or City Council approval where applicable was
approved.
       Staff Report

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

6-L:  PROHIBITION OF PURCHASE OF COMMODITIES/BURMA:  Discussion
was held.  Councilmember Genser moved to adopt Resolution No.
8966(CCS) entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A POLICY PROHIBITING THE CITY
FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR PERSONAL SERVICES WITH THOSE
WHO DO BUSINESS IN BURMA (MYANMAR) AND TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE
OF COMMODITIES PRODUCED IN BURMA OR PROVIDED BY THOSE WHO DO
BUSINESS IN BURMA AND/OR WITH THE MILITARY GOVERNMENT OF
BURMA," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof, amended that the City Manager notify Council in those
instances where the City Manager has exercised an exception to
the resolution because he has determined that the special
characteristics of the particular service or commodity offered
by the person are necessary for the efficient operation of the
City or the health, safety, or welfare of the public and no
comparable product is available, or the comparable product is
not available without substantial financial loss to the City. 
Second by Councilmember Abdo.  Discussion was held.  The motion
was approved by the following vote:
       Staff Report

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

6-M: COMMENT LETTER/LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL/PLAYA VISTA
ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT:  Councilmember
Ebner excused herself at 7:24 p.m. from deliberations on this
item due to a possible conflict of interest.  Discussion was
held.  
       Staff Report

Councilmember Genser moved to authorize staff to prepare a
comment letter to Los Angeles City Council on the proposed
Playa Vista Entertainment, Media and Technology District
Project in response to issues raised in a November 21, 1995
letter from Friends of Sunset Park requesting that the City of
Los Angeles not approve the project until a properly noticed
Environmental Impact Report has been completed to fully analyze
the impacts of the project, especially regarding aspects of jet
and helicopter traffic at Santa Monica Airport.  Second by
Councilmember O'Connor.  The motion was approved by the
following vote:

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

8-A: PERMITTED USES/NW OVERLAY DISTRICT/TERMINATION OF
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES:  Presented was an ordinance
for second reading and adoption amending Santa Monica Municipal
Code Section 9.04.08.56.020 regarding permitted uses in the NW
overlay district, and amending Section 9.04.18.040 regarding
termination of nonconforming buildings and uses.  Councilmember
Holbrook moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1832(CCS) entitled:  "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 9.04.08.56.020 REGARDING
PERMITTED USES IN THE NW OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND AMENDING SECTION
9.04.18.040 REGARDING TERMINATION OF NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS
AND USES," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof.  Second by Councilmember Abdo.  The motion was
approved by the following vote:
       Staff Report

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

Councilmember Ebner returned to the dias at 7:28 P.M.

8-B:  AMENDMENT/ZONING ORDINANCE/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Presented was an ordinance for introduction and first reading
amending various provisions of the Zoning Ordinance related to
general requirements, LMSD, NW overlay, R2B and BR overlay
property development standards, antenna regulations, service
station standards, and variances, and adding a provision
regarding regulatory incentives for the production of lower
income and senior housing.  Council asked questions of staff. 
Mayor Rosenstein declared the public hearing open.  Member of
the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.  Mayor
Rosenstein closed the public hearing.  Discussion was held.  
       Staff Report

Councilmember Abdo moved to introduce for first reading an
ordinance entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATED TO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, LMSD, NW OVERLAY,
R2B, AND BR OVERLAY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ANTENNA
REGULATIONS, SERVICE STATION STANDARDS, AND VARIANCES, AND
ADDING A PROVISION REGARDING REGULATORY INCENTIVES FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF LOWER INCOME AND SENIOR HOUSING," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof.  Second by
Councilmember Genser.  


Mayor Rosenstein moved to amend the motion to remove the
stepback on the Light Manufacturing Studio District (LMSD) and
remand same to the Planning Commission for further review. 
Second by Councilmember Ebner.  Discussion was held.  

Mayor Rosenstein withdrew his amendment.  Mayor Rosenstein
moved to amend the motion to approve staff recommendation as
proposed, and to remand the issue of the stepback on the LMSD
to the Planning Commission for further review.  The motion was
accepted as friendly.  The motion was approved by the following
vote:

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

8-C:  UNIFORM CODES:  Presented was the staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution making findings of local
climatic, geological and topographical conditions in order to
adopt local amendments to the Uniform Code; and, an ordinance
for introduction and first reading adopting the 1994 Uniform
Technical Codes and adopting the Santa Monica amendments to the
1994 Uniform Technical Codes including new standards for the
inspection and repair of steel frame buildings, building permit
terms, and technical amendments.  Council asked questions of
staff.  Mayor Rosenstein declared the public hearing open. 
Member of the public Joy Fullmer expressed her concerns.  Mayor
Rosenstein closed the public hearing.  
       Staff Report

Councilmember Ebner excused herself from the dias at 7:54 P.M.  

Councilmember Abdo moved to adopt Resolution No. 8967(CCS)
entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING LOCAL CLIMATIC,
GEOLOGICAL AND TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 17958.5 AND 17958.7," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof; and introduce for
first reading an ordinance entitled:  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
TECHNICAL CODES AND ADOPTING THE SANTA MONICA AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNIFORM TECHNICAL CODES," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof.  Second by Councilmember O'Connor. 
Discussion was held.  The motion was approved by the following
vote:

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

8-D:  TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS/WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES/WATER
CONSERVATION PLUMBING STANDARDS/LATE PAYMENT FEE/PAST DUE
UTILITY BILLS/HYDRANT FLOW TEST FEE:  Presented was an
ordinance for introduction and first reading amending various
sections of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to make technical
adjustments and 7.18.040 and adding Sections 7.12.111,
7.12.112, and 7.12.070 relating to water and wastewater
services and water conservation plumbing standards and to
establish authority for a late payment fee for past due utility
bills and a hydrant flow test fee.  Mayor Rosenstein declared
the public hearing open.  Member of the public Joy Fullmer
expressed her concerns.  Mayor Rosenstein closed the public
hearing.  
       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
SECTIONS 7.04.460, 7.04.480, 7.04.500, 7.04.510, 7.04.520,
7.04.600, 7.12.010, 7.12.060, 7.12.090, 7.12.110, 7.12.130,
7.12.140, 7.12.160, 7.12.190, 7.12.200, 7.12.230, 7.12.240,
7.12.250, 7.12.260, 7.12.280, 7.12.290, 7.12.310, 7.12.330,
7.12.340, 7.12.350, 7.12.360, 7.12.370 AND 7.18.040 AND ADDING
SECTIONS 7.12.111, 7.12.112 AND 7.12.070 TO THE SANTA MONICA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES AND
WATER CONSERVATION PLUMBING STANDARDS," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof.  Second by Councilmember
Abdo.  The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

Councilmember Ebner returned to the dias at 7:59 P.M.  

Members of the City Council recessed at 8:00 P.M. and
reconvened at 8:21 P.M. with all members present except Mayor
Pro Tempore Greenberg.

9-A:  OFF-LEASH PARK:  Presented was the staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution to eliminate Marine Park
as an off-leash site and to establish temporary off-leash sites
at Palisades Park and Stewart Street Park, and recommending
direction to staff to pursue Exposition Right-of-Way and
Airport sites to determine feasibility for off-leash
developments.  Council asked questions of staff.  Member of the
public Karen Brooks spoke in support of the new Marine Park
site, the Propeller Park site, and the larger end of the north
end of Palisades Park.  Members of the public Sophie Goldstein,
Audrey Siegel, Pat Spivak, Debra Matyas, and Eileen Tunick
spoke in opposition to the closure of Marine Park as an off-leash site.  Member of the public Margarete Hirt and B. Fenn
spoke in support of the elimination of Marine Park as an off-leash site. 
       Staff Report

Members of the public Howard Israel and Charles Janosik spoke
in support of retaining the current off-leash sites as well as
approving the proposed Propeller Park site.  Members of the
public Tori Hartman, Karla Tamburrelli, Michael Peters, Matt
Federgreen, Lori Freehling, and Alice Fellows spoke in support
of the off-leash area in Joslyn Park.  Members of the public
Miamon Miller, Martha Adams, Steven Porter, Julie Boston, and
Bob Locker spoke in support of the off-leash area in Joslyn
Park and in support of Propeller Park as an off-leash site. 
Members of the public Jim Kelley and Quinn Kelley spoke in
support of the creation of a dedicated, off-leash site in a
non-residential neighborhood.  Members of the public Ken Ward,
George Heaton, Peter Lovely, and Bob Smith spoke in opposition
to the use of Stewart Park as an off-leash site.  

Members of the public Nora Hamill and Pauline Bohannon
discussed the value of off-leash dog parks.  Member of the
public Mark Spivak spoke in support of Propeller Park as an
off-leash site.  Members of the public Daniel Cytron and Jim
Donaldson spoke in opposition to Propeller Park as an off-leash
site.  Member of the public Sean Butler spoke in support of
allowing dogs to use all of the parks while other people are
using them.  Member of the public Mary Howard spoke in support
of extended hours at Joslyn Park and the use of Propeller Park
and Dog Groomers Park as off-leash sites.  Members of the
public Jon Cunningham, Kim Brightman, and Lisa Gehman spoke in
support of the expansion of the dog park program.  

Mayor Rosenstein moved to hear late speakers.  Second by
Councilmember O'Connor.  The motion was approved,
Councilmembers Ebner and Holbrook opposed, Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg absent.  Member of the public Jule Lamm spoke in
opposition to Propellor Park as an off-leash site; however,
suggested that the program be expanded to the beach area. 
Members of the public Carole Woolley and Garet O'Keefe spoke in
support of the expansion of the dog park program.  Discussion
was held.  

Councilmember Genser moved, as a temporary measure, to continue
this item for a short time in order to allow staff to determine
answers to technical questions, ask staff to explore, on a
temporary basis, the north end of Palisades Park, Dog Groomer
Park, and the area between the baseball field and the sidewalk
in the middle of the east/west access of Marine Park; explore,
for the very short term, the possibility of opening the pre-existing Marine Park area; to approve the two recommended
temporary sites, in addition to Joslyn Park; and, for long term
solution to accept the City Manager's suggestion to direct
staff to identify all possible sites, submit the information to
the interested groups and to the City Council for review, and
then to hold a public meeting where Council can take action. 
Second by Councilmember Abdo.  Discussion was held.  
Mayor Rosenstein moved to amend the motion that this item
return for Council deliberation at the meeting of December 12,
1995, with the understanding that the public comment portion is
closed, and the goal at that meeting would be to adopt some
temporary solutions; the City Manager's plan be put in writing,
including timelines, so that Council can adopt a plan of action
with reasonable and achievable deadlines at that meeting; and,
review appropriate hours for Joslyn Park.  The motion was
accepted as friendly.  The motion was approved by the following
vote:

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

9-B:  OWNER OBLIGATION/TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS/RETROFITTING: 
The recommendation to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance clarifying the issue of owner obligation to pay the
cost of temporary accommodations to tenants displaced as a
result of owner compliance with retrofitting obligations
imposed by the potentially hazardous structures ordinance
[Ordinance No. 1748(CCS)] will be considered at the meeting of
December 12, 1995.
       Staff Report


12-A:  WRITTEN ARGUMENTS/SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION/MARCH 26,
1996:  Discussion was held.  Councilmember Abdo moved to adopt
Resolution No. 8968(CCS) entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS
MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING MEASURES TO BE
PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1996," with Councilmembers Abdo, Ebner,
Holbrook, and Mayor Rosenstein providing arguments with regard
to the Gann override and Councilmembers Abdo, Ebner, O'Connor,
and Mayor Rosenstein providing arguments with regard to the
TORCA override, reading by title only and waiving further
reading thereof.  Second by Councilmember Holbrook.  The motion
was unanimously approved, Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg absent.
       Staff Report

12-B:  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SANTA MONICA FIREFIGHTERS:  
Councilmember Holbrook moved to adopt Resolution No. 8969 (CCS)
entitled:  "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
MODIFICATION TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANTA
MONICA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1109 IAFF."  Second by Mayor
Rosenstein.  The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

14-A:  APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  The appointments
of members to Boards and Commissions was continued to the
meeting of December 12, 1995.

14-B:  LETTER OF RESIGNATION/RICHARD CASALE/PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION:  Councilmember Genser moved to accept with regrets
the resignation of Richard Casale of the Pier Restoration
Corporation and authorize the City Clerk to publish a Notice of
Vacancy.  Second by Councilmember Holbrook.  The motion was
unanimously approved, Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg absent.

14-C:  HOUSING LOAN POLICIES/MERL PROGRAM:  The request of
Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg to discuss whether present housing
loan policies are providing for the maximum number of
affordable housing units to low and moderate income households
and discussion of the MERL Program, its progress to date and
the length of time it is taking to process loans was continued
to the meeting of December 12, 1995.

13-A:  COSTA-HAWKINS RENTAL HOUSING ACT:  Councilmember Genser
and Mayor Rosenstein excused themselves from deliberations on
this item due to a possible conflict of interest. 
Councilmember Abdo presided as Chair of the meeting.  

Councilmember Abdo moved to extend the meeting to its
conclusion.  Second by Councilmember Ebner.  The motion was
unanimously approved, Councilmember Genser, Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg, and Mayor Rosenstein absent.  

Presented were the requests of Christopher M. Harding (on
behalf of Mr. Neil Peters), Daniel Bleiberg, Daniel S. Levitan,
Meyer Denn, Pat Cramer, Rosario Perry, Paul C. DeSantis and
Steven F. Engel to address Council regarding the application of
the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (AB 1164) to TORCA
condominium units.  Council asked questions of staff.  

Council adjourned for a recess at 11:25 P.M. and reconvened at
11:30 P.M. with Councilmember Genser, Mayor Pro Tempore
Greenberg, and Mayor Rosenstein absent.

13-A:  COSTA-HAWKINS RENTAL HOUSING ACT (RESUMED):  Members of
the public Kevin Sharkey, Michele MacLeod, Melinda Cotton, Doug
Kirks, Liz Kane, Joseph Duda, Claudette Doran, Lars Gellersen,
Janet Dunlap, Carl Lambert, Keith Berlin, Vibeke Spang, Morton
Farina, David Kessler, Ken Downing and Pauline Bohannon spoke
in support of the application of the Costa-Hawkins Rental
Housing Act to TORCA condominium units.  

Councilmember Abdo moved to direct the City Attorney to analyze
this issue further and take into consideration comments made
and material written since the last information item was
prepared and report back to Council at the meeting of December
12, 1995.  Second by Councilmember O'Connor.  Discussion was
held.  The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

15:  PUBLIC INPUT:  There were no speakers for public input.

9-C:  CLOSED SESSION:  At 12:15 A.M., Council adjourned to
Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel:

Existing Litigation:

1.   Santa Monica Housing Council, et al. v. City of Santa
     Monica, LASC Case No. SS 5191.

2.   Santa Monica Housing Council, et al. v. Superior Court,
     USCA B074862 (LASC SC 16169).

Anticipated Litigation:

1.   One case.

Conference with Labor Negotiator:

1.   City Negotiator:  Karen Bancroft, Personnel Director
          Bargaining Unit:    Santa Monica Firefighters Local
                              1109 (SMFFA)
                         Santa Monica Police Officers
Association (SMPOA)

At 1:03 A.M., Council reconvened with all members present
except Mayor Pro Tempore Greenberg.

ADJOURNMENT:  At 1:04 A.M., the meeting was adjourned to Closed
Session on December 5, 1995, at 8:00 P.M.

ATTEST:                       APPROVED:



Maria M. Stewart                   Paul Rosenstein
City Clerk                         Mayor