3.16.120 Operating a Parking Meter $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00
3.16.240 O/T Meter Parking - Past Time Limits $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00
3.16.241 O/T Lot Parking - Past Time Limit $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00
3.16.242 Parking without charging at public electric vehicle charging station
$50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00
3.16.250 Expired Meter $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00
3.16.260 Parking Beyond Meter Space $45.50 $12.50 $58.00 $58.00 Code
Section Description Penalty
Amount
Current
State Fees
Total
Penalty
Late Payment
Penalty Amount
5200 Failure to Display Both Plates1 $25.00 See footnote #1 $25.00 $25.00 Exhibit 3 - Schedule of Civil Penalties for Parking
Violations and for Late Payments
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS
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Section Description City Penalty
Amount
Current
State Fees
Total
Penalty
Late Payment
Penalty Amount
5201 Positioning of Plates1 $25.00 See footnote #1 $25.00 $25.00 5204 No Current License Plate Tab1 $25.00 See footnote #1 $25.00 $25.00 21113A Illegally Parked on State Property $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 21211B Parked in Bike Lane $80.50 $12.50 $93.00 $93.00
22500a Parked in Any Intersection $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500b Parked in Any Crosswalk $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500c Parked in Any Safety Zone $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500d Parked Within 15 feet of Fire Station $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500e Parked in Front of Private/Public Driveway $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500f Parked on Sidewalk (except electric carts) $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500g Parked near Excavation Causing Hazard $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500h Double Parking $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00
22500i Parked in Bus Zone $280.50 $12.50 $293.00 $29.00 22500k Parked on Any Bridge $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22500I Stopping/Blocking Disabled Access Ramp $350.50 $12.50 $363.00 $36.00 22500M Bus Lane $280.50 $12.50 $293.00 $29.00
22500.1 Parked in Fire Lane $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22502 Curb Parking $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00
22502a Parked Within 18" of Curb $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22507.8a Parked in Handicapped Space w/o ID $350.50 $12.50 $363.00 $36.00 22507.8b Blocking Disabled parking $350.50 $12.50 $363.00 $36.00 22507.8c Parked on/in Handicapped Access Area $350.50 $12.50 $363.00 $36.00 22509 Parked on Hill w/o Securing Vehicle $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22514 Parked within 15 Feet of Fire Hydrant $55.50 $12.50 $68.00 $68.00 22515a Vehicle w.o Driver, Engine Running $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22515b Setting Brake/Lock Wheels on Highway $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22516 Vehicle Locked w/o Means to Escape $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22520 Parked on Freeway - Non-Emergency $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22520.5a Vending on or Near Freeways $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22521 Parked Less than 7.5 Feet from RR Track $50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00 22522 Parked Less than 3 Feet from Sidewalk Ramp $350.50 $12.50 $363.00 $36.00 22523a,b Abandon Vehicle on Highway $130.50 $12.50 $143.00 $143.00 22526a Gridlock - In Intersection $80.50 $12.50 $93.00 $93.00 22526b Gridlock - During Turn $80.50 $12.50 $93.00 $93.00 Code
Section Description Penalty Amount
Current
State Fees
Total
Penalty
Late Payment
Penalty Amount
Violation of Any Other Law Regulating the Parking or
Standing of Vehicles
$50.50 $12.50 $63.00 $63.00
UNLISTED PROVISIONS OF THE LAW
1 The $25.00 penalty fee amount includes the $12.50 State Fee. If the violations are corrected within the period of time provided by the California Vehicle Code, the civil penalty shall be reduced to $10.00, and the State fee assessed shall be $5.00.
Parking Fines E3 - 2
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Police
Second and Third responses within the same fiscal year $164.86 each Fourth and subsequent responses within the same fiscal year $247.28 each Fire
False Alarm Response: Third and subsequent responses at the same location within the same calendar year.
323.52 each
Exhibit 4 - False Alarm Fine Schedule
Fines
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Fines to be assessed per item, per day.
Overdue Interlibrary Loan Material $1.00
Overdue Technology Device, In-House (maximum $5.00) 1.00 (per hour) Overdue Technology Device, Off-Site Loan (maximum $50.00) $5.00 (per day) Processing for Lost or Damaged Items $10.00
(per item plus cost
of item)
Collection Agency Referral $10.00
Exhibit 5 - Library Fine Schedule
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Code Code Section Code Description Action Existing Fine Amount
New Fine
Amount Justification
SMMC 8.96.030 Responsibility for Maintenance-Public Nuisances Deleted $1000 $1,000 Code section repealed
SMMC 13.02.040 Responsibility for maintenance - Public Nuisances - 1st Violation New $500 New code section
SMMC 13.02.040 Responsibility for maintenance - 2nd Violation New $1,000 New code section SMMC 13.02.040 Responsibility for maintenance - 3rd Violation New $2,000 New code section SMMC 13.02.050 Violations Generally - 1st Violation New $500 New code section SMMC 13.02.050 Violations Generally - 2nd Violation New $1,000 New code section SMMC 13.02.050 Violations Generally - 3rd Violation New $2,000 New code section SMMC 13.02.060 Specific Violations - 1st Violation New $500 New code section SMMC 13.02.060 Specific Violations - 2nd Violation New $1,000 New code section SMMC 13.02.060 Specific Violations - 3rd Violation New $2,000 New code section SMMC 13.02.090 Environmental Testing, Remediation, and Reporting - 1st Violation New $500 New code section
SMMC 13.02.090 Environmental Testing, Remediation, and Reporting - 2nd Violation New $1,000 New code section
SMMC 13.02.090 Environmental Testing, Remediation, and Reporting - 3rd Violation New $2,000 New code section
SMMC 13.04.040 General Vacant Property Standards - 1st Violation New $1,000 New code section SMMC 13.04.040 General Vacant Property Standards - 2nd Violation New $2,000 New code section SMMC 13.04.040 General Vacant Property Standards - 3rd Violation New $5,000 New code section SMMC 13.06.030 Responsibility for maintenance - Public Nuisances - 1st Violation New $1,000 New code section
SMMC 13.06.030 Responsibility for maintenance - Public Nuisances - 2nd Violation New $2,000 New code section
SMMC 13.06.030 Responsibility for maintenance - Public Nuisances - 3rd Violation New $5,000 New code section
SMMC 13.06.050 Public nuisances - 1st Violation New $1,000 New code section SMMC 13.06.050 Public nuisances - 2nd Violation New $2,000 New code section SMMC 13.06.050 Public nuisances - 3rd Violation New $5,000 New code section
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 14.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Erica Cuyugan, City Librarian, Library Services Department Subject: Adoption of Resolution to Establish a City of Santa Monica Poet Laureate Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Adopt a Resolution establishing a City of Santa Monica Poet Laureate program and the program’s terms and conditions.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take implementing actions necessary to administer the Poet Laureate program.
Summary
On November 29, 2022, the City Council unanimously supported that the City Manager develop and return with recommendations for a Poet Laureate program for the City of Santa Monica. The program and recommendations were developed in collaboration with the Library Board and Arts Commission. The attached Resolution establishes a City of Santa Monica Poet Laureate program, including the program’s terms and conditions, and authorizes the Santa Monica Public Library to take implementing actions necessary to administer it.
Discussion
At the behest of Council, staff proceeded to investigate establishing a Poet Laureate program. Given that one of the City of Santa Monica’s areas of strategic focus is advancing equity and inclusion, and that knowledge of poetic traditions allows us to
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know more about our own culture and can serve as a passport to the cultures of others, it was determined that such a program would serve to celebrate the spirit and the special qualities of Santa Monica, specifically highlighting the city through the literary arts, and create a new body of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of our city. Staff believe this program would serve not only to enhance the presence and appreciation of poetry and the literary arts in Santa Monica but provide educational opportunities for our community members and students and inspire an emerging generation of literary artists and poets.
Selection and Review Process
Persons interested in serving as the City of Santa Monica Poet Laureate may nominate themselves by completing an online application and submitting it by a designated deadline. The Director of the Library would be responsible for recommending a Poet Laureate for a two-year term to the City Council for approval every two years. The Poet Laureate would be appointed at the discretion of the City Council and serve at the will of the City Council.
Public Engagement
The purpose of the roles and responsibilities the Poet Laureate would take on, would be specifically to share the love of poetry with community through participation in citysponsored events, poetry readings and/or workshops, and other civic holidays and cultural events. Deliverables would include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Create an annual original poem celebrating Santa Monica; • Contribute to Santa Monica Public Library’s National Poetry Month programming; and
• Organize multiple poetry-related readings/workshops to be presented at various City-sponsored events, to be pre-approved by the Santa Monica Public Library and the City Manager’s Office staff.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
11/29/22 Request of Councilmembers Negrete, Parra, and Brock that
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the City Manager develop and return to City Council with recommendations for a Poet Laureate program for the City of Santa Monica.
Environmental Review
The Poet Laureate program is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines which states that CEQA does not apply, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The Poet Laureate program is an administrative program that would be operated by the Santa Monica Public Library.
Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed agreement would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the recommended action. Ongoing operating funds to support the Poet Laureate program are included in the Library’s FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
Prepared By: Rachel Foyt, Senior Administrative Analyst Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Creating a Poet Laureate Program
B. Past Council Action 11-29-2022 Staff Report (Web Link)
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1 City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA CREATING A POET LAUREATE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica supports the celebration of the spirit and special qualities of Santa Monica, specifically highlighting the City through the literary arts and creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of our City; and WHEREAS, the City endorses arts education to be a more integral part of the community’s rich arts and cultural scene, and to play a more active role in the development of art and cultural programs that will educate both our residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, poetry tells the history of human feeling and can sustain the emotional memory of a community; and
WHEREAS, knowledge of poetic traditions allow us to know more about our own culture and can serve as a passport to the cultures of others; and WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a City of Santa Monica Poet Laureate program and develop terms and conditions for the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Establishment and Purpose.
The City of Santa Monica hereby creates a City of Santa Monica Poet Laureate program. The purpose of the Poet Laureate program is to encourage appreciation and create
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Packet Pg. 478 Attachment: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Creating a Poet Laureate Program (5947 : Adoption of Resolution 2 opportunities for dissemination of poetry in the City, promote the appreciation and knowledge of poetry among City residents and visitors, and act as a spoke person for the growing number of poets and writers in the City.
SECTION 2. Selection of the Poet Laureate.
(a) Persons interested in serving as the City’s Poet Laureate may nominate themselves by completing an online application that may be submitted in person to the Santa Monica Public Library (“Library”) or through the Library’s website. Nominees may not be a City of Santa Monica employee or official.
(b) The City Council of the City of Santa Monica hereby authorizes the Director of the Library to recommend a Poet Laureate for the City Council’s appointment every two years in January, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.
(c) The Poet Laureate will be appointed at the discretion, and serve at the will, of the City Council.
(d) The Library shall establish specific criteria for the appointment of the Poet Laureate based on qualifications. The qualifications of the Poet Laureate will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Only poets eighteen years of age and older with a significant connection to the City will be considered. Such connections may be that the poet lives or works in the City, has volunteered on a regular basis for
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2. Excellence as evidenced by submitted poetry samples.
3. Excellence in their profession as evidenced by a history of publications in journals and books, awards, honors, fellowships, and/or recognition.
4. Advancement of poetry as demonstrated by a history of activity in the literary community through teachings, publications, and/or public presentations.
5. The poet’s proposed public engagement projects and ability to conduct these projects.
6. The broader reputation of the poet and poet’s work locally, regionally, and nationally.
SECTION 3. Term.
The appointed Poet Laureate shall serve a term of two years. If the Poet Laureate is unable to complete a full term, the Library shall accept applications for a replacement.
The replacement Poet Laureate will complete the remaining portion of the two-year term, and, if approved by Council, may serve another term. An appointed Poet Laureate who does not fulfill the terms of their appointment may be removed by the Library Director.
SECTION 4. Administration of Program; Funding.
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Packet Pg. 480 Attachment: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Creating a Poet Laureate Program (5947 : Adoption of Resolution 4 (a) The administration of the position of Poet Laureate shall be under the direction of the Library.
(b) The City may provide a Five Thousand Dollar ($5,000) honorarium for each year of the two-year term of service to reimburse out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Poet Laureate. This is not intended to create an expectation of funding beyond what may be approved through the City’s annual budget, at the discretion of City Council.
SECTION 5. Roles and Responsibilities of the Poet Laureate. (a) The honorary position of Poet Laureate is voluntary in nature and such honorary position shall not be considered as being an employee, or an elected official of the City, and as such cannot legally bind or obligate the City in transactions with others and individual shall not receive any monetary compensation from the City.
(b) The roles and responsibilities of the Poet Laureate include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Carry activities that engage the public in poetry or literary arts.
2. Share the love of poetry with community through participation in City sponsored events, poetry readings, workshops, civic holidays, or cultural events.
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Packet Pg. 481 Attachment: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Creating a Poet Laureate Program (5947 : Adoption of Resolution 5 3. Create an annual original poem celebrating the City, which will be featured on the City website, Library website, and shared via other means.
4. Organize at least one yearly poetry-related panel
discussion/reading/writing workshop or program as part of the Library’s National Poetry Month programming in April.
5. Present two annual writing workshops or poetry reading/slams which would be presented at a Santa Monica Public School, the Library, or City sponsored event such as Santa Monica Pride LGBTQ+ Events, Arts & Literacy Festival, YALLWEST, Greens Festival, Women's History Month, Banned Books Week, Disabilities Awareness Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, or any of the numerous other events that take place in the City each year. These programs, and their timeframes, will need to be pre-approved and coordinated by the Library.
(c) Any original poem specifically designated as a City Poet Laureate Work (“Work”) is intended to represent the City’s Poet Laureate program. Poems identified as a Work are encouraged to be inspired by the history, culture, architecture, archeology, streetscape, environment, or people of the City. (d) By participating as the designated City’s Poet Laureate, the Poet Laureate will grant the City a non-exclusive license to, among other things, use, publicly display, publish, reproduce, adapt, or compile, in various media
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Packet Pg. 482 Attachment: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Creating a Poet Laureate Program (5947 : Adoption of Resolution 6 formats, any poem identified as a City Poet Laureate Work. The City shall not have exclusive use of a Work nor own the copyright of a Work; however, the Poet Laureate, on their behalf and on behalf of their successors, will specifically authorize the City to use their Work without fee or other compensation due to the Poet Laureate or successor of the copyright. (e) The Library may reject any work that is submitted by the Poet Laureate to the City, if the Library determines, in its sole discretion, that the work is unsuitable as a City work or does not meet the program’s purpose. (f) If selected, the Poet Laureate agrees to execute a License Agreement for the Works, comply with City policies and procedures, and comply with the terms and conditions of the City’s Poet Laureate program. (g) The Library may change the Poet Laureate’s roles and responsibilities listed above as the City’s needs change.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Douglas Sloan, City Attorney
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.A
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending on 6/30/2025.
Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Disabilities.08.22.23.List
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Disabilities Commission
Name Application Date
Suleman B. Adeyemi 07/27/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 1
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.B
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Recommendation to rescind the appointment of Kate Evarts to the Housing Commission for failure to attend Commission Meetings; and, Authorization for the City Clerk to Publish Vacancy.
Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.C
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Recommendation to accept Josh Hamilton's resignation from the Housing Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Resignation Letter
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Josh Hamilton
Santa Monica, CA 90402
August 3, 2023
Noe Mendoza
Staff Assistant III
City of Santa Monica
Dear Noe:
Please accept this Letter of Resignation from the Housing Commission. It has been a pleasure serving alongside you on the Housing Commission, and I look forward to maintaining my work with the City through the Planning Commission.
Regards,
Josh Hamilton
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.D
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Recommendation to accept Debra Senopole's resignation from the Disabilities Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. D.Senopole.Resignation
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From: Debra Senopole <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:43 PM
To: Noe Mendoza <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Biennial AB 1234 Ethics Training
EXTERNAL
Hi Noe,
I am going to withdraw from the disabilities commission. I did attend a housing commission meeting and think that is where I could really help. And unfortunately I do have knee replacement surgery in September and will not be able to attend any meetings for a few months.
Sincerely,
Debra Senopole
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.E
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Negrete to direct the City Manager to waive any facility fees and allow the use of the Council Chambers for a public hearing hosted by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), tentatively scheduled for October 19, 2023 between 9 am- 5 pm. The meeting will be open to the public and will provide valuable information regarding affordable housing tax credits.
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.F
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Negrete and Councilmembers Parra and Brock that, to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month festivities, Council direct the City Manager to (1) waive fees associated with the partial use of the parking lot on the Santa Monica Pier to support the 3rd Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show scheduled for September 9, 2023, presented by the Pico Youth and Family Center; and (2) allocate up to $7,000 of Council discretionary funds to reimburse the Pico Youth and Family Center for documented expenditures to support sound & stage, entertainment, and promotional materials for this event that will be free and open to the public.
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Discretionary Funds as of 8.16.23
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Council Discretionary Funds
As of August 16, 2023
Sources (All Available Funds are start of FY 2023-24):
Amount
Unspent and uncommitted funds from prior year $ 29,769.72 FY 2023-24 - New Appropriation 125,150.00
Total unspent funds and new appropriation $ 154,919.72
Uses (Programmed Discretionary Funds):
Description Amount Programmed Date
Santa Monica Pony League to repair scoreboard at Los Amigos Park $ (5,000.00) Rollover programmed from prior year Ocean Park Association for Annual 4th of July Parade (15,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023-24, 6/27/23 Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Support (29,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023-24, 6/27/23 Total Programmed $ (49,000.00)
Unprogrammed Balance Available $ 105,919.72
8/16/2023
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.G
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Councilmember de la Torre to allocate $2000 of Council discretionary funds to host a delegation of municipal and business leaders from Sister City Mazatlán, Mexico on September 6, 2023. Topics will focus on exchanges of successful experiences in municipal affairs, strengthening ties between the two cities, and discussing business opportunities. Funds will be used for food, transportation and related expenses.
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Discretionary Funds as of 8.16.23
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Council Discretionary Funds
As of August 16, 2023
Sources (All Available Funds are start of FY 2023-24):
Amount
Unspent and uncommitted funds from prior year $ 29,769.72 FY 2023-24 - New Appropriation 125,150.00
Total unspent funds and new appropriation $ 154,919.72
Uses (Programmed Discretionary Funds):
Description Amount Programmed Date
Santa Monica Pony League to repair scoreboard at Los Amigos Park $ (5,000.00) Rollover programmed from prior year Ocean Park Association for Annual 4th of July Parade (15,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023-24, 6/27/23 Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Support (29,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023-24, 6/27/23 Total Programmed $ (49,000.00)
Unprogrammed Balance Available $ 105,919.72
8/16/2023
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Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.H
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Councilmember Torosis, Mayor Davis, and Councilmember Zwick to allocate $9000 of Council discretionary funds to the Westside Coalition in support of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration to be held on January 15, 2024. This celebration will mark the 39th anniversary of the event and will embrace the theme “Stop the Hate, Start the Healing”. The program will be free and open to the public.
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Discretionary Funds as of 8.16.23
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Council Discretionary Funds
As of August 16, 2023
Sources (All Available Funds are start of FY 2023-24):
Amount
Unspent and uncommitted funds from prior year $ 29,769.72 FY 2023-24 - New Appropriation 125,150.00
Total unspent funds and new appropriation $ 154,919.72
Uses (Programmed Discretionary Funds):
Description Amount Programmed Date
Santa Monica Pony League to repair scoreboard at Los Amigos Park $ (5,000.00) Rollover programmed from prior year Ocean Park Association for Annual 4th of July Parade (15,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023-24, 6/27/23 Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Support (29,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023-24, 6/27/23 Total Programmed $ (49,000.00)
Unprogrammed Balance Available $ 105,919.72
8/16/2023
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Packet Pg. 497 Attachment: Discretionary Funds as of 8.16.23 (5958 : Council discretionary funds to support annual MLK Celebration) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.I
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Councilmember Torosis, Councilmember Zwick, and Mayor Davis directing the City Manager and City Attorney to implement and develop recommendations for programs and ordinances to protect the 70 percent of Santa Monicans who are renters amidst record evictions.
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. 16 Item Re Protecting Santa Monica's vulnerable renters_FINAL
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Request of Councilmember Torosis, Councilmember Zwick, and Mayor Davis directing the City Manager and City Attorney to implement and develop recommendations for programs and ordinances to protect the 70 percent of Santa Monicans who are renters amidst record evictions.
The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented economic challenges that exacerbated already high housing costs and put greater financial pressure on tenants in Santa Monica. During the COVID-19 lockdown in May of 2020, when the City of Santa Monica and County of Los Angeles had enacted eviction protections for those financially harmed by the virus, 278 unlawful detainers, or eviction cases, were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to the Strategic Alliance for a Just Economy.
However, by June of 2023, 4,480 eviction cases had been filed in LA Superior Court, amounting to the highest monthly total in 6 years. And in Santa Monica, tenants who fell behind on rent payments during July 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 are beginning to have that unpaid rent become due. This amidst a once-in-a-generation entertainment industry strike leaving those in the region’s largest sector unable to work and small businesses unable to generate revenue as the industry has ground to a halt. This, coupled with rising housing costs and stagnant wages, calls for swift action to protect our most vulnerable tenants.
Tenant protections are a homeless prevention strategy. The University of California, San Francisco recently conducted the largest study of homelessness in California since the 1990s, which determined that vital homelessness intervention is preventing individuals from becoming unhoused in the first place.1 Yet, California spends twice as much supporting homeowners through subsidies such as the mortgage interest deduction than providing subsidies for affordable housing, and while 97% of support for homeowners is permanent (meaning ongoing sources of funding), only 17% of renter resources are permanent.2
High rents in our region give landlords a monetary incentive to evict. In an attempt to mitigate the eviction crisis that has been exacerbated by the pandemic, the Los Angeles City Council enacted common sense eviction protections in January of 2023 to prevent additional tenants from falling into homelessness. These protections include barring eviction for small rental debts and requiring landlords to cover relocation costs for extreme rent increases that cause displacement.3 Ensuring tenants are protected from 1 UCSF 2023 (https://homelessness.ucsf.edu/our-impact/our-studies/california-statewide-study-people-experiencinghomelessness) 2 California Housing Partnership 2023
3 City of Los Angeles, An ordinance amending Section 151.09 of Article 1, Chapter XV, and Section 165.03 of Article 5, Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code in furtherance of the public interest to avoid forfeiture, limit displacement and homelessness, and restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material as specified, An ordinance adding Section 165.09 to Article 5, Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to require payment of
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Packet Pg. 499 Attachment: 16 Item Re Protecting Santa Monica's vulnerable renters_FINAL (5959 : Protection for vulnerable renters) eviction for being a few dollars short of rent and preventing displacement due to severe rent increases are important steps to preventing homelessness in our city.
In Los Angeles County, 90 percent of tenants facing unlawful detainers do not have legal representation, while 90 percent of landlords do. Without legal representation, tenants almost always lose their case.4 Alternatively, Right to Counsel prevents evictions and mitigates the discriminatory impact they have on marginalized communities. According to the Center for American Progress, tenants with legal representation are forcibly displaced from their residencies in 5% of cases, compared to 78% of tenants without counsel.5 As a result of this unequal power dynamic, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion just last month to establish a Right to Counsel ordinance and universal access to legal representation.
Similarly codifying a Right to Counsel for Santa Monicans facing eviction will help to even the power imbalance in our current system, improving case outcomes for tenants with an attorney and helping renters remain housed.
Enacting tenant protections is vital for mitigating the housing and homelessness crisis, but these protections must be accompanied with enforcement. Currently, owners are required to file eviction notices on rent controlled units with the Rent Control Board and for all units with the City Attorney's Office. However, this is not being centrally tracked.
Rent increases are tracked on more than 27,500 rent controlled units, but not on noncontrolled units, which includes most units built after 1979. Both the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have created rent registries, or online portals where property owners register their units and provide rental unit information.6 Rent registries increase transparency and improve accountability for rental units, allowing the city to access real time data to monitor trends in Santa Monica’s housing market and create data-informed solutions to address the local emergency on homelessness.
Therefore, the City Attorney and City Manager are being asked to, within 60 days, draft an ordinance to present to Council concerning adopting additional residential renter protections, including but not limited to:
a) limiting evictions for non-payment of rent less than the amount of one month’s rent;
b) requiring relocation assistance for rent increases that exceed the lesser of (1) the Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers, plus five percent, or (2) ten percent;
specified relocation assistance to certain tenants when the tenant elects to relinquish their rental unit due to inability to pay rent increases as specified.
4 The Right to Counsel Coalition 2019
5 Center for American Progress, October 2019. “A Right to Counsel is a Right to a Fighting Chance.” 6 Los Angeles Housing Department Rent Registry https://housing.lacity.org/rental-property-owners/rent-registry;
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Packet Pg. 500 Attachment: 16 Item Re Protecting Santa Monica's vulnerable renters_FINAL (5959 : Protection for vulnerable renters) c) a requirement that any “buyout” agreement payment reached between landlord and tenant be at least the minimum relocation required under City law for a no fault eviction; and
d) requiring that buyout agreements reached between landlord and tenant must be registered with the City of Santa Monica and the lack of a registration shall amount to an affirmative defense in any unlawful detainer proceeding.
Further, the City Manager is being asked to, within 120 days, report back to Council with recommendations for a tenant’s right to counsel ordinance including:
a) resources needed and recommendations for a phased in implementation for a right to counsel ordinance for all Santa Monica renters in unlawful detainer proceedings; and
b) an estimate of the funding required to provide flexible financial assistance to eligible renters facing rent increases or eviction for non-payment of rent in an effort to provide rapid problem-solving assistance to vulnerable renters to keep them housed.
Finally, the City Manager is being asked to return to the Council in 150 days with recommendations for a database of all rental units in the City as a vital safety net for renters to streamline inspections, enforce the City’s short term rental ordinance, measure emerging trends around displacement, and maintain an open line of communication with both tenants and landlords.
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Packet Pg. 501 Attachment: 16 Item Re Protecting Santa Monica's vulnerable renters_FINAL (5959 : Protection for vulnerable renters) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, and Councilmember Brock directs the City Manager and City Attorney to investigate and analyze the process employed by the LA County Department of Public Health leading to its syringe exchange program in Santa Monica in light of the August 14, 2023 California appellate court decision of Grant Park Neighborhood Association Advocates v. Department of Public Health, Santa Cruz County, Third Appellate District, holding the California Department of Public Health is required to engage in a fully interactive process with affected local jurisdictions prior to implementing a syringe exchange program, then return with information and take all necessary action consistent with ensuring the legally required process is followed. On September 13, 2022, the City Council unanimously authorized sending a letter seeking the assistance of Los Angeles County in immediately moving the Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program to a service rich environment (preferably indoors) where individuals in need of substance abuse, mental health, and other services can coordinate and work directly with service providers. Subsequently, Los Angeles County transitioned to operating the Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program via mobile vans that operates for a cumulative three hours per week.
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Mayor County Letter 9.15.22
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1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 • (310) 458-8201 • [email protected] santamonica.gov • @cityofsantamonica • @santamonicacity September 14, 2022
Sent Via Email
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Board Executive Office, Room 383
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dear Board Chair Mitchell and Honorable Members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, The City of Santa Monica has an established track record of deploying a comprehensive and collaborative approach to addressing homelessness. More specifically, Santa Monica has implemented a Four Pillar Strategy to address homelessness and prevent residents from becoming unhoused. Immediate and consistent engagement combined with services, treatment, and housing is core to our local strategy. The following outlines our Four Pillar Strategy:
1. Prevent housed Santa Monicans from becoming homeless and increase the supply of affordable housing;
2. Address the behavioral health needs of vulnerable residents;
3. Maintain equitable access to safe, fun, and healthy open spaces; and
4. Strengthen regional capacity to address homelessness.
Over the years, implementing this strategy has resulted in the production of affordable housing, deployment of multi-disciplinary outreach teams, and the provision of rental assistance and legal services to tenants who are at risk of eviction. In addition, new innovations have been implemented or are forthcoming. Examples include:
• Our Fire Department’s Community Response Unit, which provides an alternative response to 9-1-1 calls for service to better address the needs of vulnerable populations; and
• A partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health to bring forward a Therapeutic Transport Van staffed with behavioral health professionals and people with lived experiences who offer supportive resources for non-violent mental health-related calls for service. The City has committed $400,000 to this initiative.
Clearly, the City of Santa Monica is committed to addressing the issue of homelessness in a wholistic and compassionate manner.
In alignment with our Four Pillar Strategy outlined above, Pillar 3 reflects the City’s desire to maintain equitable access to safe, fun, and healthy spaces. Because roughly 70% of Santa Monicans are renters, our community relies on the City’s parks and open spaces as they do not have access to private open space. This includes families with young children, as well as seniors. It has come to our attention that the Venice Family Clinic under the purview of the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse and Prevention and Control Division is providing clean needles to individuals in our parks and open spaces through the Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program. We understand our limited regulatory authority, however, rather than implement this program in our parks and open spaces, we seek your assistance in immediately moving this program to a service rich environment (preferably indoors) where individuals in need of substance abuse, mental health, and other services can coordinate and work directly with service providers. We have been apprised that our staff has been involved in constructive conversations with the County and we want to make sure you are aware of this partnership and collaboration. As a next step, our staff will be asking the County for a formal proposal and it is our aspiration that, at a minimum, what materializes is a pilot project in which the County places
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Packet Pg. 503 Attachment: Mayor County Letter 9.15.22 (5961 : Syringe Exchange Program) 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 • (310) 458-8201 • [email protected] santamonica.gov • @cityofsantamonica • @santamonicacity restrictions on the time, place, and manner in which the Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program is administered that aligns with the City’s strategy to address homelessness.
Over the years, the City has developed strong partnerships with the County. We desire to build on this foundation to pursue new approaches to provide the services that are needed for those struggling with substance abuse. Your support is appreciated as our staff continues to work with the County.
Sincerely,
Sue Himmelrich
Mayor
Cc: David White, City Manager
Doug Sloan, City Attorney
Gary Tsai, Division Director, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Supervisor Candidate, Senator Bob Hertzberg
Supervisor Candidate, City Councilmember Lindsey Horvath
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Packet Pg. 504 Attachment: Mayor County Letter 9.15.22 (5961 : Syringe Exchange Program) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.K
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Councilmembers Brock, de la Torre and Parra request that the City Manager and City Attorney explain the following: (1) the relationship between AHPP and the ability to be eligible for State Density Bonus and (2) whether AHPP requirements are consistent with income requirements under State Density Bonus law. Also, the City Manager and City Attorney are being asked to discuss the compounding effects of the AHPP and State Density Bonus on building height and density. On April 11, 2023 (Agenda item 10-b), the City Council voted to amend the Zoning Ordinance to ensure consistency with State law and the City’s certified Housing Element that included an updated Affordable Housing Production Program (AHPP).
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: August 22, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.L
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Councilmembers Brock, Parra, and de la Torre, in the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion, that the City Council desires to provide for the participation of not less than one homeless individual or formerly homeless individual on the Santa Monica Housing Authority Board (SMHAB), and that the City Council hereby appoints the candidate recommended by the Housing Commission, Ms. Courtney Lauretano, to the SMHAB as of today's date, to serve until the formal establishment of the rules pertaining to the selection of the proposed Client Advisory Board representation on the SMHAB is completed.
Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
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