CITY OF SANTA MONICA
                      CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

                          JULY 22, 1997


A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor O'Connor at 6:45 p.m., on Tuesday, July 22,
1997, in the Council Chambers.

Roll Call:     Present:    Mayor Pamela O'Connor
                           Mayor Pro Tem Robert T. Holbrook 
                           Councilmember Michael Feinstein
                           Councilmember Ken Genser
                           Councilmember Paul Rosenstein

               Absent:     Councilmember Ruth Ebner
                           Councilmember Asha Greenberg

               Also Present:       City Manager John Jalili
                           Asst. City Attorney Joseph Lawrence
                           City Clerk Maria M. Stewart


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

4-A: PROCLAMATION/AUGUST 5, 1997/13TH NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Mayor
O'Connor presented a proclamation declaring August 5, 1997, as
the 13th National Night Out, sponsored by the National
Association of Town Watch.

6.   CONSENT CALENDAR:  The Consent Calendar was presented,
whereby all items are considered and approved in one motion
unless removed from the calendar for discussion.

Members of the public Joey Fullmer, Mark Olson, Pat Etienne,
Ronn Pickard, Reed Royalty, and Kevin McKeown addressed items
on the Consent Calendar.

Councilmember Feinstein removed Item No. 6-AA from the Consent
Calendar.


Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception
of Item No. 6-AA, reading resolutions and ordinances by title
only and waiving further reading thereof.  The motion was
approved by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein, 
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL:  The City Council minutes of the
meetings of June 2, June 3, June 4,  and June 24, 1997, were
approved as amended.

6-B:  CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE):  Resolution No. 9164(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: APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS/LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS/SANTA MONICA BAY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM/
STORM DRAIN OUTFALL RETROFIT AND CATCH BASIN INSERT DEVICES/
WASH WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEM: Resolution No. 9165(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1996 PROP A SANTA
MONICA BAY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR TWO PILOT PROGRAMS:
(1) STORM DRAIN RETROFIT AND CATCH BASIN INSERT DEVICES; AND
(2) PRESSURE WASHING RECLAMATION SYSTEM," was adopted.
       Staff Report

6-D: CANCELLATION OF AUGUST 26, 1997, CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Cancellation of the City Council meeting of August 26, 1997,
was approved.
       Staff Report

6-E: SPLIT BID/MISCELLANEOUS GLASS FOR BUS WINDOWS: Bid No.
2640 was split between Curved Glass Distributors, Inc., for
items 1 through 4, and Universal Coach Parts, Inc., for items 5
through 7, at specified unit prices, to furnish and deliver
miscellaneous glass for bus windows for the Transportation
Department.
       Staff Report

6-F: AWARD OF BID/AIR, OIL, AND FUEL FILTERS: Bid No. 2641 was
awarded to Universal Coach Parts, Inc., at specified unit
prices, to furnish and deliver air, oil, and fuel filters for
the Transportation Department.
       Staff Report



6-G: AWARD OF BID/REPAIR DAMAGED TRANSIT COACHES: Bid No. 2642
was awarded to Smith & Hartford Custom Coach, at specified unit
prices, to provide labor to repair damaged transit coaches for
the Transportation Department.
       Staff Report

6-H: AWARD OF BID/DEBRIS HAULING SERVICES: Bid No. 2644 was
awarded to Saied Trucking Company, at specified unit prices, to
provide debris hauling services for the Water Division,
Environmental and Public Works Management Department.
       Staff Report

6-I: AWARD OF BID/TRANSIT MIX: Bid No. 2645 was awarded to
Catalina Pacific Concrete, at specified unit prices, to furnish
and deliver transit mix, Portland cement class 520-C-2500 for
the Street Maintenance Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
       Staff Report

6-J: AWARD OF BID/BRAKE SERVICE AND SUPPLIES/PASSENGER
CARS/LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCKS: Bid No. 2647 was awarded to
Associated Truck Brake Supply, at specified percentage
discounts and hourly labor rate, to provide brake service and
supplies for passenger cars and light and heavy trucks for the
Fleet Management Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
       Staff Report

6-K: AWARD OF BID/PUMP AND WATER WELL REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
SERVICES: Bid No. 2648 was awarded to General Pump Company and
Beylick Drilling Inc., at specified unit prices, to provide
pump and water well repair and maintenance services for the
Water Division, Environmental and Public Works Management
Department.
       Staff Report

6-L: AWARD OF BID/REMANUFACTURED ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS: Bid No.
2649 was awarded to S & J Chevrolet, Inc., at specified unit
prices, to provide remanufactured Allison transmissions for the
Transportation Department.
       Staff Report

6-M: AWARD OF BID/DECTILE IRON BELL AND SPIGOT PIPE CLASS
50/TYTON JOINT FOR REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS, FIRE
HYDRANTS, AND FIRE LINES: Bid No. 2651 was awarded to Pacific
States Cast Iron Pipe Company, at specified unit prices, to
furnish and deliver ductile iron bell and spigot pipe class 50,
tyton joint for repair/installation of water mains, fire
hydrants, and fire lines.
       Staff Report

6-N: AWARD OF BID/ASPHALT/CONCRETE PREMIUM DIAMOND BLADES: Bid
No. 2653 was awarded to MK Diamond Products Inc., at specified
unit prices, to furnish and deliver asphalt/concrete premium
diamond blades for repair and maintenance of asphalt and
concrete by various City departments.
       Staff Report

6-O: AWARD OF BID/REPAIR OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT/CONVERSIONS OF
POLICE VEHICLES: Bid No. 2654 was awarded to Pursuit, at
specified unit prices, to provide repair of emergency equipment
and conversions of police vehicles for the Police Department.
       Staff Report

6-P: AWARD OF BID/LABOR TO REPAIR AND SERVICE BUS AIR
CONDITIONERS:  Bid No. 2658 was awarded to Cynedyne Inc., at
specified unit prices, to provide labor to repair and service
bus air conditioners for the Transportation Department.
       Staff Report

6-Q: AWARD OF BID/BUS DETAILING SERVICES: Bid No. 2657 was
awarded to Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery Company, at specified
unit prices, to provide bus detailing services for the
Transportation Department.
       Staff Report

6-R: AWARD OF BID/REFURBISH AND/OR REPAINT REFUSE BINS: Bid No.
2661 was awarded to P & W Bin Repair, at specified unit prices,
to repair, refurbish and/or repaint 2-cubic yard refuse bins
for the Solid Waste Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department.
       Staff Report

6-S: PURCHASE ORDER/TRANSFER OF REFUSE: The City Manager was
authorized to negotiate and execute a purchase order with
Southern California Disposal, at specified unit prices, to
provide transfer of refuse to a landfill site for the Solid
Waste Division, Environmental and Public Works Management
Department.
       Staff Report

6-T: PURCHASE ORDERS/PURCHASE OF BUS PARTS: Resolution No.
9166(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUS PARTS," was
adopted.
       Staff Report

6-U: PURCHASE ORDER/REBUILT DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE PARTS/ALLISON
TRANSMISSION PARTS: The recommendation to negotiate and execute
a purchase order with Valley Detroit Diesel Allison Inc., as
sole source, was approved to purchase rebuilt Detroit Diesel
engine parts and Allison transmission parts for city buses, for
the Transportation Department.
       Staff Report

6-V: FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 24589/SUBDIVISION/3301-3303
EXPOSITION BOULEVARD: Resolution No. 9167(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO.
24589 TO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY AT 3301-3303 EXPOSITION BOULEVARD,"
was adopted.
       Staff Report

6-W: FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 52024/SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT/CONDOMINIUMS/1217 YALE STREET: Resolution No.
9168(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL NO. 52024 TO SUBDIVIDE A PROPERTY AT
1217 YALE STREET," was adopted and Contract No. 6714(CCS) was
approved.
       Staff Report

6-X: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/BACK-UP PLAN CHECK
SERVICES: Contract No. 6715(CCS) was approved with Willdan
Associates, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for the
provision of back-up plan check services required by the
Building and Safety Division.
       Staff Report

6-Y: CHANGE IN ROUTE/U.S. CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE: Resolution
No. 9169(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PARADE ON
SEPTEMBER 20, 1997, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL CITY
PARADE ROUTE," was adopted, and the request to have spectator
chairs placed upon the route was denied.
       Staff Report

6-Z: EXTENSION OF LEASE TERM/NORTHRIDGE EARTHQUAKE SEWER MAIN
REPAIRS OFFICE/1530 LINCOLN BOULEVARD: Extension of Contract
No. 6400(CCS) was approved to extend the lease term for the
Northridge Earthquake Sewer Main Repairs Office at 1530 Lincoln
Boulevard.
       Staff Report

6-BB: AWARD OF CONTRACT/CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS/
20TH STREET AND OLYMPIC BOULEVARD: Contract No. 6716(CCS) was
awarded to  
E & M Constructors Company, in an amount not to exceed $86,000,
for construction of street improvements at the northeast corner
of 20th Street and Olympic Boulevard.
       Staff Report

6-CC: ESTABLISHMENT OF POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN: Resolution
No. 9171(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO
ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN FOR PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES (PEHP) PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(9) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE," was adopted and Contract No. 6717(CCS) was
executed with the Public Employees Benefits Services
Corporation for administration of the plan for the City.
       Staff Report

6-DD: PRE-TAX PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLAN/SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES/
CALPERS: Resolution No. 9172(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
414(h)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE," was adopted, thereby
establishing a pre-tax payroll deduction plan for service
credit purchases with the California Public Employees
Retirement System.
       Staff Report

6-EE: AWARD OF BID/DESKTOP COMPUTERS/ACCESSORIES/COMPUTER
SERVERS/INTEGRATED LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE: Bid 
No. 2637 was awarded to Data Impressions, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $190,326.97, to furnish and deliver 123 desktop
computers/accessories; Bid No. 2636 was awarded to Hewlett-
Packard, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $68,955.53, to
furnish and deliver two computer servers; and Contract No.
6718(CCS) was executed with the Sirsi Corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $259,565.75, to furnish and deliver integrated
library automation system software to replace the existing
library automation system, including budget increases set forth
in the staff report.
       Staff Report

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

6-AA: OPPOSITION/ASSEMBLY BILL 1614/LOCAL TAX ON TELE-
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Councilmember Feinstein asked for, and
staff provided additional information of the effects of AB 1614
and the purpose for staff's recommendation.
       Staff Report

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to adopt Resolution No. 9170(CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 1614 AS CURRENTLY DRAFTED AND
RECOMMENDING VARIOUS CHANGES," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof.  The motion was approved by the
following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein, 
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

7-A: APPEAL 97-001/CUP 96-023/FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR
SEATING/CONVENIENCE STORE/SELF-SERVICE GAS STATION/1410 PICO
BOULEVARD: Presented was Appeal 97-001 of Planning Commission
approval of Conditional Use Permit 96-023 to allow the addition
of a fast-food restaurant with outdoor seating and a
convenience store to an existing self-service gas station
located at 1410 Pico Boulevard, relative to the existing 14th
Street driveway.  Applicant/Appellant: Texaco Refining and
Marketing, Inc.
       Staff Report

On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.

Member of the public Patrick Fiedler, representing the
applicant/appellant, spoke in support of the appeal and the
staff recommendation.

Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed her concerns.

Member of the public Clarence-Jon Heisler spoke in opposition
to the staff recommendation.

Member of the public Patrick Fiedler presented a rebuttal.

There being no further speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.


Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning
Commission decision.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, accepted as friendly, to
amend the motion to maximize planter landscaping.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to amend
the motion to ask the Architectural Review Board to pay
particular attention to the screening requirements as written
in the Municipal Code.

The motion failed by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem
               Holbrook
     Noes:     Councilmember Rosenstein, Mayor O'Connor
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

For parliamentary reasons, Councilmember Rosenstein changed his
vote from "no" to "aye."

Mayor O'Connor changed her vote from "no" to "aye." 
Councilmember Rosenstein rescinded his change of vote. 
Discussion ensued as to the effects of changing votes and the
current status of the motion.  The Clerk was asked to take a
roll call on the motion one more time.

The motion failed by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem
               Holbrook
     Noes:     Councilmember Rosenstein, Mayor O'Connor
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook requested to change his "aye" vote to a
"no" vote for the following final vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Genser, Feinstein
     Noes:     Councilmember Rosenstein, Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Discussion ensued as to the effect of the failed motion on the
status of the project.  Assistant City Attorney Joseph Lawrence
advised that as a result of the above failed motion, the
Planning Commission decisions stand.




8-A: ORDINANCE/CURFEWS: Motion by Councilmember Genser,
seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to adopt Ordinance No.
1881(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 4.08.370 RELATING TO CURFEWS," on second reading by
title only, waiving further reading thereof.  The motion was
approved by the following vote:
       Staff Report

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Rosenstein, Genser, Feinstein,
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

9-A: PARKING RATIO/PHASE I/WATER GARDEN DEVELOPMENT: The
recommendation that City Council elect to permit a parking
ratio of 2.9 spaces per 1000 square feet of floor area for
Phase I of the Water Garden Development, per Section 3(b)(5)(b)
of the Development Agreement between J. H. Snyder Company II
and the City of Santa Monica will be considered at the meeting
of September 23, 1997.

9-B: ESTABLISHMENT/WORKING GROUP/415 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY:
Presented was the staff report recommending the endorsement of
the establishment of a Working Group to facilitate the public
planning process to develop a recommendation for site
development of 415 Pacific Coast Highway, to select two
Councilmembers to serve on the Working Group, and to authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Moule
& Polyzoides, in an amount not to exceed $80,605, for planning
services.
       Staff Report

On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.

Members of the public Joey Fullmer and Brian Hutchings
expressed their concerns.

Member of the public Dennis Zane spoke in support of the
proposed working group.

There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.

Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to endorse the establishment of a Working Group to
facilitate the public planning process to develop a
recommendation for site use of 415 Pacific Coast Highway and
select two Councilmembers to serve; and direct the Planning
Commission, Architectural Review Board, Landmarks Commission,
and Recreation and Parks Commission to each select a
representative from its members to serve.




The motion was approved by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Rosenstein, Genser, Feinstein,
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein,
to appoint Councilmember Genser and Councilmember Feinstein to
serve on the Working Group.  The motion was approved by the
following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Genser, Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem
               Holbrook, 
               Mayor O'Connor
     Abstain:  Councilmember Rosenstein
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve Contract No. 6719(CCS)  with Moule &
Polyzoides for planning services, in an amount not to exceed
$80,605.  The motion was approved by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Rosenstein, Genser, Feinstein,
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 9:23 p.m.

Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m., with Councilmembers Greenberg
and Ebner absent.

10-A: DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN PLAN: Presented was a public
hearing to receive public input, approve in concept the
Downtown Urban Design Plan, authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a contract with C. T. & F., Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $473,643, for the implementation of the
first phase of the plan, and direct staff to prepare design and
construction drawings for Phase II improvements.
       Staff Report

On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.

Members of the public Frank Gruber, Dan Ehrler, Kathleen
Rawson, and Herb Katz spoke in support of the Downtown Urban
Design Plan.


Member of the public Elizabeth Noguez spoke in opposition to
the proposed median based on public safety and accessibility
issues and encouraged energy and effort to be directed to the
east side of Ocean Avenue.

Member of the public Janina Krupa expressed concern with
increased traffic and urged beautification of the entire City.

Member of the public Kevin McKeown urged Council to monitor
traffic issues.

Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Mayor O'Connor,
to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m.  The motion was
approved by voice vote. 

Member of the public Alec Man expressed concern with the
environmental impact of the proposed plan.

Members of the public Ken Ward, Dennis Zane, and John Baron
spoke in support of the Downtown Urban Design Plan.

There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook, to approve in concept the Downtown Urban Design Plan. 
The motion was approved by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein,
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook, to approve Contract No. 6720(CCS) with C. T. & F.,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $473,643, plus a 20%
contingency.  The motion was approved by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Rosenstein, Genser, Feinstein,
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook, to direct staff to prepare design and construction
drawings for Phase II improvements.  The motion was approved by
the following vote:


     Ayes:     Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein,
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to direct staff to continue to work with the
steering committee and the business community (both the Bayside
District Corporation and Chamber of Commerce) to identify and
refine various public partnership models for financing.  The
motion was approved by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein,
               Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg and Ebner

Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook excused himself from the meeting at
11:50 p.m.

14-A: HEALTH INSURANCE/NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT CENTER: Presented
was the request of Councilmember Rosenstein to approve
extending health insurance coverage for the Neighborhood
Support Center staff through September 30, 1997.
       Staff Report

Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to extend health insurance coverage for the
Neighborhood Support Center staff through September 30, 1997.  
The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote,
Councilmembers Ebner and Greenberg, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook
absent.

15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Brian Hutchings
expressed his concerns on various issues.

Member of the public Emzy Veazy III discussed various economic
models.

16: CLOSED SESSION: At 11:55 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed
Session.

At 12:32 a.m., on order of the Mayor, the City Council
reconvened with Councilmembers Greenberg, Ebner, and Mayor Pro
Tem Holbrook absent.

16-A: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Ring Trading Corp. v. City of Santa
     Monica, Case No. BC172044.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-B: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Miriam Zhito v. City of Santa Monica,
     Case No. SC045124.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-C: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Cindy Luff v. City of Santa Monica,
     Case No. SC041742.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-D: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: City of Santa Monica v. Doreena's,
     Case No. LAMC 95 V 0317.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-E: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Doreena's v. City of Santa Monica,
     Case No. SS 006 976.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-F: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:  

     Existing Litigation: Orozco v. City of Santa Monica, Case
     No. BC 147885.

     Motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Feinstein, to
     approve settlement in the amount of $115,000.  The motion
     was approved by the following vote:

     Ayes:     Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Rosenstein,
               Mayor O'Connor
     Noes:     None
     Absent:   Councilmembers Greenberg, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem
     Holbrook

16-G: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Marc Miskey v. City of Santa Monica,
     Case No. CV 97-4325.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.


16-H: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Charmont Partners v. City Council, et
     al., Case No. SS 007397.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-I: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Wil-Fourth Partnership v. City
     Council, et al., Case No. BS 045 458.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-J: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Anticipated Litigation - Number of cases: One.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-K: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Charmont Partners v. City Council, et
     al., Case No. SS 007397.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

16-L: CLOSED SESSION/CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

     Existing Litigation: Wil-Fourth Partnership v. City
     Council, et al., Case No. BS 045 458.

     ACTION:   Heard.  No action taken.

ADJOURNMENT:  At 12:33 a.m., on order of the Mayor, the meeting
was adjourned to August 12, 1997, at 6:30 p.m.

ATTEST:                                      APPROVED:



Maria M. Stewart                             Pamela O'Connor
City Clerk                                   Mayor