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Santa Monica City Council Member and Former Mayor Herb Katz Dead

Posted By Matt Mason On January 7, 2009 @ 3:31 pm In Announcements, Breaking News, Obituaries, People, Politics, Profiles, West Side | Comments Disabled

Sad news is rippling through Santa Monica today, as residents hear that City Council member, former Mayor, architect, and popular local figure Herb Katz ^[1] has died after a long illness. Herb was involved in public service in Santa Monica for decades, serving twice as Mayor Pro Tempore, once as Mayor, and twice as a member of the Santa Monica City Council, a post he held until his death. He was also the president of RTK Architects ^[2], which was responsible for numerous projects around the Los Angeles area, including Playa Vista Studios, Granada Hills Elementary School, and various office buildings, car dealerships, and retail establishments. He never let illness slow him down.

Herb could just as likely be seen at Santa Monica’s Joslyn Park with his dogs as at a public event. I have fond memories of spending the day with him in June 2007 at the Eames Case Study House ^[3] in Pacific Palisades, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Charles Eames.

I don’t know any details yet about a memorial service, but I know the outpouring will be huge for this beloved man. Condolences to his wife Brenda and to his family.

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[1] Herb Katz: http://www.smgov.net/departments/council/

[2] RTK Architects: http://www.rtkarchitects.com/p/princ.php

[3] Eames Case Study House: http://www.eamesfoundation.org/history.html

[4] Mayor Goes Back in Time With City Council: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/02/20/mayor-goes-back-in-time-with-city-council/

[5] Santa Monica Yuppie Scum Death Battle Overflows onto New York Times Front Page: http://la.metblogs.com/2008/11/25/santa-monica-yuppie-scum-death-battle-overflows-onto-new-york-times-front-page/

[6] LA City Council Mulls More Smoking Restrictions: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/01/08/la-city-council-mulls-more-smoking-restrictions/

[7] Is Santa Monica part of Los Angeles?: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/04/27/is-santa-monica-part-of-los-angeles/

[8] LA City Council Settles May Day Melee Lawsuits for Cool $12.85m: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/02/04/la-city-council-settles-may-day-melee-lawsuits-for-cool-1285m/

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