Santa Monica
City Council
Agenda Item Q
Q. Approval of Agreement for Service as Interim City Attorney – Heidi von Tongeln\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15601(b)\n(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines;\n2.\nAppoint Heidi von Tongeln as Interim City Attorney commencing September 9,\n2025; and,\n3.\nAuthorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute an employment agreement with\nMs. von Tongeln for her service as Interim City Attorney.\na. Interim City Attorney Employment Agreement Von Tongeln 083025