CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 11, 1997
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor O'Connor at 6:39 p.m., on Tuesday, November
11, 1997, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pamela O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tem Robert T. Holbrook
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria M. Stewart
PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook led the assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
5-A: RECONSIDERATION/DECISION/APPEAL 97-001/CUP 96-023/FAST
FOOD RESTAURANT/OUTDOOR SEATING/ CONVENIENCE STORE/1410 PICO
BOULEVARD: Presented was the request of Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook
and Councilmember Rosenstein to reconsider the July 22, 1997,
Council decision regarding 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.
Member of the public Clarence-Jon Heisler spoke in opposition
to the reconsideration. Member of the public Joey Fullmer
expressed her concerns.
Motion by Councilmember Rosenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Holbrook, to reconsider the July 22, 1997, Council decision on
the appeal on the Texaco project and schedule a public hearing
where this issue can be discussed. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook
Noes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor O'Connor
Absent: None
5-B: AUTOMATIC VOTING SYSTEM/CITY COUNCIL MOTIONS: Presented
was the request of Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook to direct staff to
purchase and install, in Council Chambers, an automatic voting
system(s) for counting the votes and displaying the results of
City Council motions, which can identify the order of the
Councilmembers wishing to speak, and which is equipped with a
countdown timer for individual Councilmembers. In addition, to
direct staff to develop a system or display to notify members
of the public arriving to the meeting which item on the agenda
is being considered. Any other ideas or suggestions for
streamlining and simplifying Council's parliamentary procedures
will be considered.
Member of the public Joey Fullmer expressed her concerns.
City Clerk Stewart advised she is in the process of researching
different possibilities and described two systems which would
address the issues discussed.
The following suggestions were made by Councilmembers:
- A monitor showing the item being deliberated
- A coffee/tea bar for the public installed in the hallway.
- An indicator of when speaker chits will be accepted for a
certain item.
- Retention of voice vote.
- Pop-up screen in front of Councilmembers which can show video
simulations.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to direct staff to return with a recommendation,
including ideas expressed this evening, relating to the
purchase and installation, in Council Chambers, of an automatic
voting system(s) for counting the votes and displaying the
results of City Council motions, which can identify the order
of the Councilmembers wishing to speak, and which is equipped
with a countdown timer for individual Councilmembers; direct
staff to develop a system or display to notify members of the
public arriving to the meeting which item on the agenda is
being considered; hold a public hearing relating to this issue.
Motion by Councilmember Genser, accepted as friendly, to modify
the motion to request a study session with a presentation on
the redesign plan for the Council Chambers, including options
for hospitality issues, and schedule a public hearing for a
later meeting, at which time Council action would be taken.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by
Councilmember Rosenstein, to direct staff to return with a
presentation on the redesign plan for the Council Chambers,
providing available options based on questions and suggestions
posed. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: None
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 Brian Hutchings, Joey Fullmer, Valerie
Freshwater, and Jodi Rothman addressed items on the Consent
Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Ebner, Item 6-J was removed
from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to approve the Consent Calendar, including revised Item
No. 6-A, with the exception of Item No. 6-J, reading
resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further
reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Greenberg,
Rosenstein, Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor
O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: None
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: The City Council minutes of the
meeting of October 7, 1997, were approved as submitted, and the
meeting of October 14, 1997, were approved as revised.
6-B: CONTINUING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (JANUARY 1994
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE): Resolution No. 9213(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: ORDINANCE/RENAMING LINCOLN PARK/CHRISTINE EMERSON REED
PARK: Ordinance No. 1890(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RENAMING LINCOLN PARK
CHRISTINE EMERSON REED PARK AND AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 4.08.091, 4.08.180 AND 4.55.020 TO REFLECT THE
NAME CHANGE," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-D: WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S BLUE RIBBON AWARD PARADE:
Resolution No. 9214(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF
A PARADE ON NOVEMBER 14, 1997, ON A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE
OFFICIAL CITY PARADE ROUTE," was adopted.
6-E: AWARD OF BID/CARTS/REFUSE CARTS: Bid No. 2664 was awarded
to Schaefer Systems International, Inc., for an amount not to
exceed $29,638.85, to furnish and deliver three hundred
seventy-five 95-gallon carts and two hundred and fifty 68-
gallon refuse carts for the Solid Waste Division, Environmental
and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-F: AWARD OF BID/VIBRATORY COMPACTOR: Bid No. 2665 was
awarded to Ingersol Rand Company, in an amount not to exceed
$32,150.25, to furnish and deliver one 2-drum vibratory
compactor for the Street Maintenance Division, Environmental
and Public Works Management Department.
Staff Report
6-G: PROPANE-POWERED SWEEPER: Approval was given to purchase
one propane-powered sweeper for Pier Maintenance, under the
provisions of Bid No. 2630, from R.J. Lison Company, for an
amount not to exceed $28,649.44.
Staff Report
6-H: CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK/ MAINTENANCE
SERVICES/SANTA MONICA PIER: An amendment to Contract No.
6556(CCS), for an annual amount not to exceed $58,000, was
approved, thereby allowing a change in specifications and scope
of work for maintenance services at the Santa Monica Pier by
Come Land Maintenance.
Staff Report
6-I: BUS PARTS: The competitive bidding requirement was waived
and the City Manager was authorized to negotiate and execute a
sole source purchase order with New Flyer Parts for Original
Equipment Manufactured, for an estimated annual amount not to
exceed $50,000, to furnish and deliver bus parts for the New
Flyer Buses in the Transportation Department.
Staff Report
6-K: CONTRACT AMENDMENT/TIME AND LABOR MODULE: An amendment to
Contract No. 7174(CCS) was approved with PeopleSoft, Inc., for
an amount not to exceed $79,000, for the "Time and Labor"
module of the human resources and payroll computer system.
Staff Report
6-L: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT/DESIGN/PICO-CLOVERFIELD
PROJECT: AN EXPANSION OF VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK: Contract No.
6830(CCS) was approved with Takata Associates, in an amount not
to exceed $310,000, for the design of the Pico/Cloverfield
Project: An Expansion of Virginia Avenue Park.
Staff Report
6-M: RESOLUTION/WAIVER OF FEES/100% DEED-RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING/NON-PROFIT DEVELOPERS: Resolution No. 9215(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA WAIVING SOLDIER BEAM, SOIL NAIL AND TIE BACK
PERMIT FEES FOR 100% DEED RESTRICTED NON-PROFIT AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECTS," was adopted.
Staff Report
6-J: CONTRACTS/COMMUNITY EVENTS MANAGEMENT PLAN/CIRCULATION
ELEMENT: Councilmember Ebner asked a question regarding the
scope of work and timelines relating to the contracts.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to approve two contracts with Patricia Smith, ASLA:
Contract No. 6828(CCS), in an amount not to exceed $27,225, for
the preparation of a Community Events Management Plan,
including a contingency of $2,475 (10%), and Contract No.
6829(CCS), in an amount not to exceed $27,640, including a
contingency of $3,000 (12%) for Phase II of the Circulation
Element. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Staff Report
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
7-A: APPEAL 97-016/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT 97-001/
CONSTRUCTION/APARTMENT BUILDING/ARBORETUM: Presented was Appeal
97-016 of Planning Commission Approval of Development Review
Permit 97-001 to allow the construction of a new 285,492 square
foot, seven-story 351-unit apartment building with 9,500 square
feet of ground floor retail space, and seven levels of at-grade
and above-grade parking, including rooftop parking, at the site
known as The Arboretum; and an ordinance for introduction and
first reading approving a third amendment to The Arboretum
Development Agreement.
Applicant/Appellant: Lincoln Property Company.
Staff Report
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened.
Ken Kutcher, representing the applicant/appellant, Lincoln
Property Company, stated his belief that this is a de novo
hearing meaning that all aspects of the project are before
Council this evening. He noted that two issues of the appeal
have been resolved with staff. He spoke in support of
introduction of the ordinance approving a third amendment to
The Arboretum Development Agreement and in opposition to the
imposition of a Consumer Price Index adjustment.
Member of the public Frank Smerke spoke in opposition to the
appeal and suggested a new environmental impact study be
prepared.
Ken Kutcher presented a rebuttal. On order of the Mayor the
public hearing was closed.
16-D: EMERGENCY CLOSED SESSION ITEM Motion by Councilmember
Rosenstein, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to add a closed
session to the meeting relating to a second case of anticipated
litigation, noting that the need to take action occurred after
posting of the agenda; to continue this item to later in the
meeting and discuss the in-lieu fee issue in closed session
during the Council break, and to return after the break to
deliberate and take action on the item. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
14-G: EMERGENCY ITEM FOR TRAVEL FUNDS Motion by
Councilmember Genser, seconded by Councilmember Feinstein, to
add an emergency "14" item to the agenda to approve travel
funds for Councilmember Feinstein to attend a meeting presented
by Progressive Asset Management regarding socially responsible
investing and the City's investment policies, on Saturday,
November 22, 1997, noting that the information relating to this
issue was received this afternoon which did not allow adequate
time to regularly agendize the matter. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 8:58 p.m.,
and reconvened at 9:43 p.m., with all members present.
7-A: APPEAL 97-016/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT 97-001/
CONSTRUCTION/APARTMENT BUILDING/ARBORETUM (Resumed):
Staff Report
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to introduce for first reading an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND TRANSACTION FINANCIAL
CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, THREE COAST LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, STEVEN H. SWIRE,
FREDERICK A. FUCHS, AND BARBARA M. FUCHS," reading by title
only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ebner, Rosenstein, Greenberg, Genser,
Feinstein, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the
Planning Commission, modifying Condition No. 8 to add the
following language: "Meters to calculate and monitor water
consumption for individual dwellings may be privately
installed, monitored, and billed by the applicant if: a) prior
to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy a deed restriction,
in a form acceptable to the Department of Environmental and
Public Works Management, and with the consent of the City
Attorney's office, is recorded against the property to require
the project owner to monitor water consumption of individual
units for the life of the project; and, b) periodic audits of
the metering system shall be provided to the City inspectors to
ensure that the meters are functioning properly. The applicant
will be responsible for paying the City's water meter
installation fees on any City-installed water meters." The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Greenberg, Rosenstein,
Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: Councilmember Genser
Absent: None
10-A: PUBLIC HEARING/ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/REPAIR CONCRETE
CURBS/DRIVEWAYS/SIDEWALKS/RESURFACE STREETS, ETC., AND
APPURTENANT WORK: Presented was a public hearing to
hear protests, to receive ballots from affected
property owners regarding the formation of an
Assessment District for the repairing of concrete
curbs, driveways, and sidewalks, for resurfacing
streets, for restoring parkways, for constructing
concrete gutters, for reconstructing alleys, and for
completing the appurtenant work at various commercial,
industrial and residential locations; recommendation
to direct the City Clerk to tabulate ballots and
report results to Council on November 25, 1997; and,
recommendation to direct staff to present recommended
actions to Council on November 25, 1997, based on the
certified results of the assessment balloting.
Staff Report
Councilmember Genser declared a potential conflict of interest
and recused himself from deliberations on this item.
On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was opened. There
being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Feinstein, to direct the City Clerk to tabulate
ballots and report results to Council at the meeting
of November 25, 1997, and present recommended actions
to Council based on the certified results of the
assessment balloting. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Greenberg, Rosenstein,
Ebner, Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Genser
13-A: CHRISTOPHER HARDING/INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM:
Christopher Harding, of Lawrence & Harding, addressed Council
on the City's Inclusionary Housing Program and requested
Council to adopt an interim ordinance to bring the Program into
compliance with Costa-Hawkins.
Members of the public Carolann Sudderth and Cordula Ohman spoke
in opposition to adoption of the proposed interim ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to direct staff to prepare an interim ordinance placing
the City in compliance with the Costa-Hawkins Act.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Genser, seconded by Mayor
O'Connor, to schedule a discussion before Council of various
options related to this issue which might be useful in
addressing the problems with the City's current law that are
argued by the proponents in this matter. The substitute motion
failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor O'Connor
Noes: Councilmembers Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook
Absent: None
The main motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Greenberg, Rosenstein, Ebner,
Mayor Pro Tem Holbrook
Noes: Councilmembers Feinstein, Genser, Mayor O'Connor
Absent: None
Councilmember Genser requested that the record reflect that he
believes the Council is acting capriciously and without
significant information on a matter of grave importance to many
people who live in this community.
Councilmember Greenberg raised a point of personal privilege
and advised that her decision was not capricious but was the
correct, legal decision to make, and she took exception to the
fact that it is being characterized as capricious.
Councilmember Genser raised a point of personal privilege and
said that as a renter in this community he takes great
exception to the vote of the majority of this Council.
Councilmember Ebner raised a point of personal privilege and
objected to the characterization of her vote as capricious; she
thought about this issue long and hard and believes it to be in
the best interest of the community.
Mayor O'Connor requested that the record reflect that she voted
against the motion because she feels it does not look at the
full range of available options for housing opportunities for
individuals who live in Santa Monica because it is so narrowly
defined.
Councilmember Feinstein requested that the record reflect that
he voted in opposition to the motion because he believes that
Council has unnecessarily exposed residents to the risk of
displacement when alternative paths of complying with the law
were available.
13-B: JOHN JURENKA - DOG OWNERS ORDINANCE: Mr. Jurenka
requested that the City Council review the current dog
ordinance for possible changes such as limiting the number of
dogs in a household and requiring a dog-run in the owner's
property. Mr. Jurenka also discussed enforcement of leash
laws.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings spoke in support of no
restrictions on dogs in the City.
Motion by Councilmember Feinstein, seconded by Councilmember
Genser, to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. The motion was
approved by voice vote.
Motion by Councilmember Genser to ask staff to return with an
information item relating to the City's enforcement practices
and providing an analysis as to whether or not the City has the
appropriate number of enforcement personnel.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, accepted as friendly, to
amend the motion to direct staff to research the law related to
the number of animals that are permitted in one particular
residential unit.
The motion, as amended, was seconded by Mayor O'Connor. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
On order of the Mayor, at 11:01, the City Council recessed to a
special Council meeting, and reconvened there after at 11:03
p.m., with all members present
14-A: RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Presented was the request to rescind the appointment made on
September 9, 1997, to the Architectural Review Board due to the
appointee moving out of the State.
Motion by Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember
Ebner, to rescind with regrets the appointment of Gretchen Coss
to the Architectural Review Board due to her relocation to the
Chicago area. The motion was unanimously approved by voice
vote.
14-B: APPOINTMENTS/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
The appointment to the Airport Commission was continued to the
meeting of December 9, 1997.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Architectural Review
Board.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Paul Novacek. Councilmember
Feinstein nominated Susan Papadakis. There being no other
nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the vote,
Paul Novacek was appointed to the Architectural Review Board
for a term ending June 30, 2001.
Councilmember Feinstein nominated Susan Papadakis.
Councilmember Greenberg nominated Matt Kanny. There being no
other nominations, nominations were closed. On a call for the
vote, Matt Kanny was appointed to the Architectural Review
Board for a term ending June 30, 2001.
The appointment to the Building & Safety Commission was
continued to a future date.
Mayor O'Connor announced that the floor would consider
nominations for two vacancies on the Housing Commission.
Councilmember Genser nominated Parvis Bakhtiar. There being no
further nominations the vote was called and Parvis Bakhtiar was
reappointed to the Housing Commission for a term ending June
30, 1999.
One appointment to the Housing Commission was continued to the
meeting of December 9, 1997.
The appointment to the Los Angeles County West Vector Control
was continued to the meeting of December 9, 1997.
14-C: APPOINTMENT/SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION: The appointment
to one unscheduled vacancy on the Social Services Commission
for a term ending June 30, 1998, was continued to the meeting
of December 9, 1997.
14-D: APPOINTMENTS/ANNUAL VACANCIES/PIER RESTORATION
CORPORATION: The appointments to annual vacancies on the Pier
Restoration Corporation for two terms expiring November 8,
1999, and for three terms expiring November 6, 2000, were
continued to the meeting of December 9, 1997.
14-E: APPOINTMENT/LANDMARKS COMMISSION: The appointment to one
unscheduled vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term
ending June 30, 1998, was continued to the meeting of December
9, 1997.
14-F: RESIGNATION/MARY ROSE/AIRPORT COMMISSION: Motion by
Councilmember Greenberg, seconded by Councilmember Ebner, to
accept with regrets the resignation of Mary Rose from the
Airport Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish for
an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30, 1998. Motion
approved by voice vote will all members present.
14-G: EMERGENCY ITEM/TRAVEL FUNDS/PROGRESSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE: Presented was the request of Councilmember
Feinstein to approve travel funds to attend the Progressive
Asset Management Conference on November 22, 1997.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilmember Rosenstein,
to approve travel funds to attend the Progressive Asset
Management Conference on November 22, 1997. The motion was
approved by voice vote, Councilmembers Greenberg and Rosenstein
opposed, Councilmember Ebner abstaining.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: Member of the public Art Casillas reported
on crime statistics for the City.
Member of the public Brian Hutchings expressed his concerns on
various issues.
16: CLOSED SESSIONS
16-A: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
City of Santa Monica v. Atlantic Richfield Corporation, et al.,
Case No. BC 121317.
ACTION: Heard. No public action taken.
16-B: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
City of Santa Monica v. Mobil Oil Corporation, Case No. 778141.
ACTION: Heard. No public action taken.
16-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
One case.
ACTION: Heard. No public action taken.
16-D: EMERGENCY ITEM/Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation: One case.
ACTION: Heard. No public action taken.
ADJOURNMENT. On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting
was adjourned at 1:58 p.m..
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Pamela O'Connor
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 11, 1997
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called
to order by Mayor O'Connor at 11:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November
11, 1997, in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pamela O'Connor
Mayor Pro Tem Robert Holbrook
Councilmember Ruth Ebner
Councilmember Michael Feinstein
Councilmember Ken Genser
Councilmember Asha Greenberg
Councilmember Paul Rosenstein
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie
City Clerk Maria Stewart
At 11:01 p.m., Mayor O'Connor convened this Special City
Council meeting.
14-H: JOINT MEETING/SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT: Presented was the request of Mayor O'Connor to
discuss the possibility of holding a joint meeting with the
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in early 1998.
Motion by Councilmember Ebner, seconded by Councilmember
Greenberg, to hold a joint meeting with the Santa Monica-Malibu
Unified School District in early 1998. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT: At 11:03 p.m., on order of the Mayor, the Special
City Council Meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria M. Stewart Pamela O'Connor
City Clerk Mayor