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M-4/12/1988 (2) 247 CITY OF SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 12, 1988 A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by Mayor Conn at 7:46 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, 1988, in the Council Chambers. Mayor Conn led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America. Roll Call: Present: Mayor James P. Conn Mayor Pro Tempore Herbert Katz councilmember David B. Finkel Councilmember Alan S. Katz (entered at 8:05 p.m.) councilmember Christine E. Reed councilmember Dennis Zane Absent: councilmember William Jennings Also Present: City Manager John Jalil! City Attorney Robert M. Myers Acting City Clerk Donna R. Betancourt CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the evening (see Item 11-0). 4-A: EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH: Mayor Conn read a proclamation declaring April as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Santa Monica. 4-B: SERVICE RECOGNITION: Mayor Conn presented a plaque on behalf of the City council to Christopher Johnson in recognition of his past services on the Landmarks Commission. 4-C: BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: The City Clerk announced that applications are invited to fill vacancies on the Landmarks commission and the Housing Commission. CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING A special joint meeting of the city Council and the Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairperson Conn. Roll Call: Present: Chairperson James P. Conn Chairperson Pro Tempore Herbert Katz Agency Member David B. Finkel Agency Member Christine Reed Agency Member Dennis Zane Absent: Agency Member Alan S. Katz Agency Member William H. Jennings 1 April 12, 1988 I I 248 Also Present: Executive Director John Jalili Agency Attorney Robert M. Myers Acting Agency Secretary Donna R. Betancourt RA-I: MINUTES APPROVAL: The Redevelopment Agency minutes of February 23, 1988, were presented for approval. Agency Member Reed moved to approve the Redevelopment Agency minutes as presented. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved, Agency Members Jennings and A. Katz absent. CC/RA-2: M. H. GOLDEN CO./KEN EDWARDS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES: Presented was a staff report recommending award of a contract to M. H. Golden Company in the amount of $3,973,300 for construction of the Ken Edwards Center for Community Services at l527 4th street. Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the City Council, thereby (1) awarding Contract No. 5091(CCS) to M. H. Golden in the amount of $3,973,300 for the construction of the Ken Edwards Center at 1527 Fourth street~ (2) authorizing the City Engineer to negotiate and issue any Change Orders as necessary wi thin funds available to complete the work in conformance with Administrative Instructions and the conditions of the contract; (3) approving the various technical account changes outlined in the Budget/Financial Impact section of the staff report dated April 12, 1988; and (4) approving the appropriation of $413,818 from General Fund reserves to Account #01-720-262-00-920. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Councilmemhers Jennings and A. Katz Agency Member Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, thereby increasing appropriations at Account #18-200-263-129-746 in the amount of $108,000 and at Account #18-200-263-128-746 in the amount of $292,000 to enable the payment of the loan from the Redevelopment Agency. Second by Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agency vote: Unanimously approved 5-0 Absent: Agency Members Jennings and A. Katz ADJOURNMENT: At 7:57 p.m., the Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned. CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING A special joint meeting of the city council and the Housing Authority was called to order by Chairperson Conn at 7:58 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Chairperson James P. Conn Chairperson Pro Tempore Herbert Katz Authority Member David B. Finkel 2 April 12, 1988 249 Authority Member Alan S. Katz (entered at 8:05) Authority Member Christine E. Reed Authority Member Dennis Zane Absent: Authority Member William Jennings Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jalili Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers Assistant City Clerk Donna R. Betancourt CC/HA-1: SECTION 8 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: Presented was a recommendation to approve in concept a plan to assume administration of the Section 8 Program, authorize a loan of $125,843 to the Housing Authority, and direct staff to proceed wi th necessary staff recruitment. Member of the public Joy Fullmer and Housing Commissioners Joyce Budzeleski and Suzanne Mitchell spoke in support of the staff recommendation. (Authority Member A. Katz entered at 8: 05 p. m.) . Authority Member Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the Housing Authority, thereby (1) approving the direct administration of the Section 8 Program and the termination of the Agreement for the Assignment of Services with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles; (2) appropriating $20,000 in loan proceeds from the city of Santa Monica to the Housing Authority for the program consultant to account 12-200-264-000-506; (3) directing staff to recruit and select a Section 8 Program consultant and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $20,000; and (4) directing staff to finalize job descriptions for the positions detailed in the staff report dated April 12, 1988, and commence the recruitment process for the Housing Assistance Coordinator position. The motion was duly seconded and approved by the following vote: Authority vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Authority Member Jennings Councilmember Reed moved to approve the staff recommendation on behalf of the City Council, thereby authorizing a loan of $125,843 to the Housing Authority for the initial costs of Section 8 Housing Assistance PaYments Program administration under the terms and conditions as set forth in the staff report dated April 12, 1988. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings ADJOURNMENT: adjourned. At 8:08 p.m., the Housing Authority meeting was CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED 3 April 12, 1988 I I 250 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. Councilmember Finkel moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-A, 6-B, 6-D, and 6-L, reading ordinances and resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 6-C: PLANNING, ZONING, LAND USE FEES: Ordinance No. 1437(CCS) entitled: flAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING CHAPTER 2A TO ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO INCREASE PLANNING, ZONING, AND LAND USE FEES BY RESOLUTION" was adopted, having been introduced March 15, 1988. 6-E: TENANT-PARTICIPATING CONVERSION/8l8 20TH STREET: Resolution No. 7594 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45166" was adopted, thereby approving Final Map 45166 for a Tenant-Participating Conversion of 6 units at 818 20th Street. 6-F: TENANT-PARTICIPATING CONVERSION/1227 BERKELEY: Resolution No. 7595(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 45696" was adopted, thereby approving Final Map 45696 for a Tenant-Participating Conversion of 6 units at l227 Berkeley street. 6-G: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Resolution No. 7596 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-88-1l0)" was adopted, thereby setting a public hearing for May 10, 1988, on the assessment of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs on various streets. 6-H: UTILITY EASEMENT/100 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD: Resolution No. 7597 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND RECORDATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES AT 100 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA" was adopted, thereby authorizing acceptance and recordation of an easement for water line purposes at 100 Ocean Park Boulevard. 6-I: EASEMENT/MARINE PARK: Resolution No. 7598 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN MARINE PARK" was adopted, thereby authorizing City Manager to execute a Grant of 4 April 12, 1988 251 Easement to Southern California Edison Company for the installation and maintenance of underground electrical facilities in Marine Park. 6-J: FAIR HOUSING MONTH: Resolution No. 7599(CCS) entitled: 'IA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS 'FAIR HOUSING MONTH' FOR THE YEAR OF 1988" was adopted, thereby proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month and April 20, 1988, as Fair Housing Day at City Hall. 6-K: IMPROVEMENTS/JOSLYN PARK: Contract No. 5092 (CCS) was awarded to Hared Construction and Painting Company in the amount of $68,205 to construct various improvements at Joslyn Park, and the City Engineer was authorized to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work in conformance with the Administrative Instructions. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: Presented for approval were the City council minutes of March 5, March 8, and March 29, 1988. Councilmember Zane moved to defer approval of the minutes of March 5 and 8, 1988, to the April 19 meeting (the continued special meeting for consideration of the Zoning Ordinance) and to approve the March 29 minutes as written. Second by Councilmember Reed. Mayor Conn moved an amendment that this meeting be continued to April 19 for consideration of the March 5 and March 8 minutes, and that the March 29 minutes be approved as written. The amendment was accepted by the maker and second. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 6-B: VEHICLE PARKING ON FRONT LAWNS: Presented was the matter of the second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Municipal Code Section 3385 prOhibiting parking of vehicles on front yards, introduced March 8, 1988. Discussion was held. Mayor Conn moved to direct the City Attorney to change the ordinance to prohibit parking of vehicles in front yards and to allow ticketing for that reason only in the R1 areas of the city. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion failed by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Zane, Mayor Conn Negative: Councilmembers A. Katz, H. Katz, Reed Absent: Councilmember Jennings Councilmember Reed moved to adopt Ordinance No. l436(CCS) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3385 TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT PARKING OF VEHICLES ON FRONT YARDS, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: 5 April l2, 1988 I I 252 Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers A. Katz, H. Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Zane Absent: councilmember Jennings 6-0: CONDOMINIUM/427 CALIFORNIA AVENUE: Presented was the matter of a resolution approving Final Parcel Map 18222 for a condominium at 427 California Avenue. Mayor Conn noted the correction that the staff report should read a 3-unit condominium and moved to adopt Resolution No. 7593(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 18222, II thereby approving Final Parcel Map 18222 for a 3 unit condominium at 427 California Avenue. Second by councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: councilmember Jennings 6-L: CITYWIDE TRAFFIC STUDY: Presented was the matter of the recommendation to authorize the city Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Crain & Associates to conduct a Citywide traffic study. Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 5093 (CCS) with Crain & Associates in an amount not to exceed $210,000. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 7-A: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/CURBS: Presented was a staff report and public hearing on the assessments of costs to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways and curbs (SR-88-108). The public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Reed moved to note the absence of any protests and adopt Resolution No. 7600 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REGARDING REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-88-108), " reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 7-B: VACATION/PORTION OF DEWEY STREET: Presented was a staff report and public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Dewey Street located between 4th Court and 5th Street. Discussion was 6 April l2, 1988 253 held. The public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember A. Katz moved to note the absence of any protests and adopt Resolution No. 760l(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF DEWEY STREET BETWEEN FOURTH COURT AND FIFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: councilmember Jennings 8-A: FALSE ALARM FEES: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Municipal Code section 3964 to increase false alarm fees. Discussion was held. The public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 3964 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE FALSE ALARM FEES," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers A. Katz, H. Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Zane Absent: Councilmember Jennings 8-B: GENERAL SERVICES FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN CHECK FEE: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Municipal Code section 7163 to establish a General services Field Inspection and Plan Check Fee by resolution. Discussion was held. The public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTION 7163 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A GENERAL SERVICES FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN CHECK I FEE BY RESOLUTION, II reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, including in the motion direction to change Section 7l63(b) from IIprior to acceptance..." to IIprior to acceptance or concurrent with filing for other permits...,1I leaving the wording to the Ci ty Attorney. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The maker and second amended the motion to incorporate the city Attorney's suggestion that the change be effected by adding a new sentence reading, liThe filing of plans pursuant to this Section may he concurrent with other plans filed with the City.1I The motion was approved by the following vote: 7 April 12, 1988 I 254 council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: councilmember Jennings 8-C: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION FEES: Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and first reading amending Municipal Code sections 4313 and 4314 regarding construction and demolition fees. The public hearing was declared opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SECTIONS 4313 AND 4314 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE CERTAIN FEES,1t reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: councilmember Jennings 11-A: VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATOR/RUNWAY 3: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the city Manager to execute a lease with the Federal Aviation Administration for installation of a Visual Approach Slope Indicator on Runway 3 at the Airport. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to adopt Resolution 7602 (CCS) entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE NO. DTFAOB-8B-L-12l46 (# 5094 CCS) WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO PERMIT INST~T~~TION OF A VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATOR (VASI) ON RUNWAY 3 AT SANTA MONICA AIRPORT," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, approving Contract No. 5094 (CCS) . Second by Councilmember Reed. Councilmember Reed noted for the record that the lease expires in 2008. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 11-B: PICO KENTER STORM DRAIN/FINAL EIR: Presented was a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution certifying the pica Kenter storm Improvement Program Final Environmental Impact Report. Member of the public wayne Hall expressed concern that the EIR was not comprehensive enough and on the effects of the toxies on students at the high school; Joy Fullmer expressed support but was concerned that the work should proceed faster; Don Lewin Nelson expressed support and suggested possible mitigation measures and a more effective education program. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 7603 (CCS) entitled: t1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE PICO-KENTER STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM," reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, thereby certifying that the Final Environmental Impact Report has been prepared in 8 April 12, 1988 255 compliance with state and City CEQA guidelines, that there is sufficient data to support a finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that the City Council has considered the contents of the environmental analysis. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 11-C: REPLACEMENT HOUSING/l6l6 AND 1642 OCEAN: Presented was a staff report recommending authorization of the development of a Replacement Housing Plan to replace 28 rental housing units at l616 and l642 Ocean Avenue, secure a removal permit from the Rent Control Board, and designate 1-l5 Bay street as the site for replacement housing. Discussion was held. Member of the public Joy Fullmer spoke in favor of the project and suggested that the building at 1616 Ocean Avenue be moved to save costs and that the rents be raised. Councilmember Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation, thereby (1) approving in concept the replacement of the twenty-eight rental units at 1616 and 1642 Ocean Avenue, and authorize staff to develop a Replacement Housing Plan for the units; (2) designating the City-owned property at l-lS Bay street as the site for the replacement housing; (3) authorizing staff to apply to the Rent Control Board for a removal permit for the rental units at 1616 and 1642 Ocean Avenue; and (4) directing the City Attorney's Office to work with Community and Economic Development staff to resolve remaining legal issues involved with the Replacement Housing Project, including in the motion direction to staff to advise council of the possibility of whether either or both buildings are able to be moved to another location. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz. At the request of CouncilmeEber Reed, the maker and second amended the motion to include authorization for the City Manager to pursue discussion with the pritikin Center and all other nearby and affected neighbors in reviewing alternatives for the replacement housing. With the consent of the second, the maker included in the motion direction to staff to be cognizant of the concerns regarding the gas tax fund with respect to this project (the obligation to purchase the real property from the gasoline tax fund). Discussion was held. The motion, as amended, was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Unanimously approved 6-0 Absent: Councilmember Jennings 11-D: CLOSED SESSION: Held later in the evening. l3-A: CITY CHARTER ENFORCEMENT: Presented was the request of John Jurenka to discuss enforcement of the city Charter. John Jurenka questioned who is responsible for the enforcement of the City Charter, particularly with regard to Section IB05(b) regarding utility tax increases. No action was taken. 9 April 12, 1988 I I 256 14-A: SMOKING/AA MEETINGS: Presented was the request of Mayor Conn to discuss smoking at AA meetings at Memorial Park. Mayor Conn opened discussion. The item was continued to later in the evening to allow staff to research the provision of the relevant ordinances (see continuation after Item 14-0). 14-B: DEVELOPMENT POLICY: Presented was the request of Councilmember Zane to discuss new ideas in development pol icy. Councilmember Zane opened discussion. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to direct staff to evaluate the proposal presented to council by Councilmember Zane and hold an early Council meeting on April 26, 1988, for the purpose of discussing the concept. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 14-C: STATE ASSISTANCE/RENT CONTROLLED CITIES: Presented was the request of Councilmember Finkel to discuss opposition to AB 4429 which prohibits state agencies from making assistance available to cities or counties with rent control measures. councilmember Finkel opened discussion and moved to request that the Council go on record as being opposed to AB 4429 and instruct the Mayor to write a letter to the appropriate members of the committee hearing the matter, setting forth the essence of Council's opposition to the bill. Second by Councilmember Zane. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Jennings absent. 14-D: INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE: The request of Councilmember A. Katz to discuss new directions to staff concerning the Interim Zoning Ordinance was withdrawn by Councilmember A. Katz. l4-A: SMOKING/AA MEETINGS (continued): Upon advisement by the city Attorney that under the smoking ordinance, smoking would not be permitted in the meeting room at Memorial Park, Mayor Conn indicated his intention to let the ordinance stand as is. No action was taken. 11-D: CLOSED SESSION: Presented was a request for Closed Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters and threatened litigation, pending litigation, and litigation to be commenced by the City. At 9:55 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed session to consider the fOllowing cases: Burke & Golden v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior court Case No. WEC 077 521; C. Moore v. City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C 444 384; and Tiffany v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Superior Court Case No. WEC 080 963. At 10: 02 p.m., Council reconvened with four members present, councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz, and Zane absent. Councilmember Finkel moved to approve settlements in the following cases: Burke & Golden, $100,000; C. Moore, $100,000; and Tiffany, a binding arbitration award of $36,074.67. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Finkel, A. Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn 10 April l2, 1988 257 Absent: Councilmembers Jennings, H. Katz, Zane ADJOURNMENT: At 10: 05 P . m., the meeting was adj ourned to 6: 00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 1988, to consider the minutes of March 5 and March 8, 1988, from Item 6A. ATTEST: ~.~ttu~ -,--- .-J DONNA R. BETANCOURT Acting City Clerk --.. 11 April 12, 1988 I