City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
PHIL BROCK
MAYOR
GLEAM DAVIS LANA NEGRETE
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
CHRISTINE PARRA CAROLINE TOROSIS
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
JESSE ZWICK OSCAR DE LA TORRE
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
DAVID WHITE
CITY MANAGER
DOUGLAS SLOAN
CITY ATTORNEY
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
CITY CLERK
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11547(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. Written public comment submitted before 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be available for online viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments. (2) Oral public comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. Remarks from the public are limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes and a minimum of one minute per item. Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute. Except on Public Input, speakers appearing at the meeting in person, may donate 2 minutes to another person present in-person at the meeting, who may speak for a total of 4 minutes on that item.
Both the donor of time and the designated speaker must register at the Speaker Kiosk in person together.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item; under some circumstances, Council may change the maximum to 1 minute per agenda item.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City).
2. Public Comment for Closed Session, Special
Agenda, and Consent Calendar Items Only
(Commendations and Proclamations presented).
3. Closed Session.
4. Special Agenda Items (City Manager’s Report,
Presentations, etc.).
5. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. Public comment shall be heard prior
to City Council discussion).
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (other than
Reports of Commission and Officers).
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR MEETING
.CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250, SANTA
MONICA, CA AND, AV. ADOLFO LOPEZ
MATEO SUR 830, CHAPALITA, MEXICO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM (PST)
AND AT A TELECONFERENCE SITE AT 7:30 P.M. (CST)
The Santa Monica City Council Meeting will be held at 5:30 P.M. (Pacific Standard Time), on Tuesday December 19, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401 and at 7:30 P.M. (Central Standard Time) at a teleconference site located at Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara, Av. Adolfo López Mateos Sur 830, Chapalita, 44500, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where one of the Councilmembers will be present and will participate by telephone.
HOW TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT:
Written public comment can be submitted via email to [email protected].
Written comments received prior to 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be available online. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. PUBLIC INPUT
(Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. PUBLIC INPUT (AGENDA ITEMS UNDER CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS, CONSENT CALENDAR ONLY)
3. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
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3.A. Recognition of Outgoing Board & Commission Members
3.B. City Manager Report
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
No items
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
5.A. Approval of Sixth Contract Modification with Carahsoft/Granicus for Electronic Agenda Management Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a sixth modification to Agreement 9784 (CCS) in the amount of $35,754 with Carahsoft/Granicus for an agenda management software system for the Records and Election Services Department. This will result in a 12-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $243,500, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
2. 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.
5.B. Authorization to Execute Agreements with Altec Industries, National Auto Fleet Group, and Folsom Lake Ford to Purchase City Vehicles Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Altec Industries for the purchase of 5 vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,488,984, including a 10% contingency, over a fiveyear period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of 217 vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/21/2023 3:03 PM Page 5 exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $19,850,627, including a 10% contingency, over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Folsom Lake Ford for the purchase of 53 vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $4,013,246, including a 10% contingency, over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.C. Award Bid and Issue a Purchase Order to HASA, Inc. for Pool Chemicals and Supplies
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
2. Award Bid #4470 to HASA, Inc., for the purchase of pool chemicals for the Public Works Department.
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with HASA, Inc. for pool chemicals in an amount not to exceed $168,598 (for one year, with four additional one-year renewal option(s) to extend on the same terms and conditions) for a total amount not to exceed $1,029,305 over a five-year period which includes an annual escalator not to exceed 10%, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.D. Award Request for Proposal to Pcubed Associates Consulting Engineers for Design Services for the Farmers Market Vehicle Barriers Installation Project Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 21080.25 of CEQA.
2. Award RFP# SP2697 to Pcubed Associates Consulting Engineers to provide engineering design services, develop construction documents, and provide engineering support during the construction of the Farmers Market Vehicle Barriers Installation Project for the Public Works Department.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pcubed Associates Consulting Engineers in an amount not to exceed $155,250 (including $20,250 contingency).
5.E. Approval of Fifth Modification to A. G. Coast, Inc. Contract for Security Services on the Pier
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
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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. Award RFP #384 to A. G. Coast, Inc. dba California Panther Security for security services on the Santa Monica Pier for the Community Development Department.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a fifth modification to agreement# 11259 in an amount of $3,102,470 with A.G. Coast, Inc. dba California Panther Security for the Community Development Department.
This will result in a five- year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $3,102,470, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.F. Approval of Second Modification to Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for Vehicle Leasing Services Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to Master Equity Lease agreement #4631 in the amount of $600,000 with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. to provide vehicle leasing services for the Police Department. This will result in a nine-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,638,120, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.G. Approval of Lease Renewal with Snap Inc. for Property Use and Approval of Agreement Modifications with CRG and with Aeroplex for Commercial Real Estate Broker Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease extension with Snap, Inc. dba (“Snap”) for general office and administrative uses and storage of personal property. Located at 2772-2800 Donald Douglas Loop North (“DDLN”) and 3000 31st Street.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to professional services agreement 11419 (CCS) in the amount of $2,259,094 with Corporate Realty Group (“CRG”) for commercial real estate broker services associated with these negotiations. This would result in a 5-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $3,423,897 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to professional services agreement 11381 (CCS) in the amount of $211,144 with Aeroplex Group Partners for commercial real estate broker services City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/21/2023 3:03 PM Page 7 associated with these negotiations. This would result in a 5-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,617,236 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.H. Award Request for Proposal and Enter into Agreement for State and Federal Advocacy Services and Grant Writing Services
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. Award RFP# 376 to Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL) for state lobbying services and to Elizabeth Anderson Consulting for state grant application and acquisition services for the City of Santa Monica;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL) for state lobbying services, in an amount not to exceed $320,360 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Elizabeth Anderson Consulting (EAC) for state grant application and acquisition services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
5. Award RFP# 378 to The Ferguson Group, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based company for federal representative and legislative advocacy services and grant application and acquisition services for the City of Santa Monica; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Ferguson Group, LLC (TFG) for federal representative and legislative advocacy services and grant application and acquisition services, in an amount not to exceed $452,139 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.I. Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order for Xylem Flygt Pumps for the Moss Avenue Pump Station
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a change order to purchase order #22300940 in the amount of $30,000 with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc for the purchase of two (2) Flygt pumps for the Public Works Department.
This would result in a revised purchase order total not to exceed $330,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.J. Authorization to Issue Purchase Orders to Zoll Medical for the Purchase, Maintenance, and Repairs of Cardiac Monitor Defibrillators City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/21/2023 3:03 PM Page 8 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. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Zoll Corporation for an extended 5-year warranty for servicing, maintenance, and repairs of 17 cardiac monitor defibrillators for the Fire Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(b) and is for a total amount not to exceed $161,058 over a five-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Zoll Corporation for two additional Monitor Defibrillators for the Fire Department.
This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(b) for a total amount not to exceed $176,400 and is contingent on additional grant funding.
5.K. Authorization to Issue Purchase Order to Lion Equipment for Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment
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. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with All Star Fire Equipment Inc., for firefighting personal protective equipment for the Fire Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (c). The cost for year one is $205,301, with two additional one-year renewal options in the amount of $155,850 for year 2 and $171,435 for year 3, on the same terms and conditions for a total not to exceed $532,586 over a three-year period.
5.L. Adoption of Resolution Adopting Salary Rates for City Manager and Police Chief and Approval of Modification to Employment Agreement with David White for service as City Manager
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that this action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), or, in the alternative, a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15324 (Regulations of Working Conditions) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Adopt a resolution of the City of Santa Monica adjusting the salary rates for City Manager and Police Chief (Attachment A).
3. Approve modification to employment agreement with David White for service as City Manager, and authorize the Mayor to sign the modification to employment agreement on behalf of the City (Attachment B).
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5.M. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Salary Rates for Custodian II, Director of Records and Election Services (City Clerk) and Maintenance Assistant, and Establishing a New Classification and a Adopting Salary Rate for Principal Design and Planning Manager
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that this action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), or, in the alternative, a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15324 (Regulations of Working Conditions) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution adopting salary rates for Custodian II, Director of Records and Elections Services (City Clerk) and Maintenance Assistant and establishing a new classification and adopting salary rates for Principal Design and Planning Manager.
5.N. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting Tentative Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Side Letter of Agreement with the Coalition of Santa Monica Employees (Coalition)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15324 (Class 24 Regulations of Working Conditions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt the proposed Resolution (Attachment A) accepting the tentative agreement and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Side Letter of Agreement with the Coalition of Santa Monica Employee (Coalition).
5.O. Second Reading and Adoption of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Extending Interim Zoning Regulations Adopted by Interim Zoning Ordinance 2764 (CCS) Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Replace the Term “Medical Marijuana Dispensary” with “Medicinal Cannabis Retailer”, to Remove Certain Requirements for Medicinal Cannabis Retailers for Consistency with State law, and to Permit Medicinal Cannabis Retailers to Sell Adult-Use Cannabis or Adult-Use Cannabis Products to Persons 21 Years of Age and Over Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.P. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 4.85.020 Related to Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.Q. City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 24, 2023 5:30 PM - New Item Received 12/14/2023
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6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
10.A. Introduction and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Authorizing Establishment, By Resolution, of Objective Design Standards for Qualifying Housing Projects that Elect to Use the Streamlined, Ministerial Approval Process Established by Senate Bill 35 and Adoption of Resolution Establishing Objective Design Standards for Qualifying Housing Projects that Elect to Use the Streamlined, Ministerial Approval Process Established by Senate Bill 35
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. Introduce and adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning ordinance authorizing Council to establish, by Resolution, objective design standards for housing projects that qualify for the streamlined, ministerial approval process established by SB 35 housing projects; and
3. Adopt Resolution establishing objective design standards for housing projects that qualify for the streamlined, ministerial approval process established by SB 35.
10.B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code
4.68.160 Athletic Events
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to amend Chapter 4.68 of the Municipal Code to add one additional 5K, one additional 10K race route, and to adjust the start time for races to begin at 7a.m.; and City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/21/2023 3:03 PM Page 11
2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (minor alterations to land)
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Award Request for Proposal and Enter into Agreement with Sasaki Associates, Inc. for Community Outreach Process, Visioning Services and Concept Design for the Airport Conversion Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Award RFP #SP2641 – Airport Conversion RFP to Sasaki Associates, Inc. for a community outreach process, visioning services, and a concept design (collectively, “the Process”), related to the future planning of the Airport land in anticipation of Airport closure, for the Public Works Department.
3. Provide direction and approve the scope of services for the Sasaki contract related to the RFP #SP2641, including the community outreach work.
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Sasaki Associates, Inc. for a community outreach process, visioning services, and concept design, in an amount not to exceed $2,070,000.00 (including a 12% contingency) for 21 months, as described in this report, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5. Approve the position and classification changes necessary to dedicate a project lead for the Airport Conversion project as described in the “Funding and Staffing Recommendations” section of this report.
6. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
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16.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2025. - New Item Received 12/14/2023
16.B. Request by Mayor Brock for Council to approve providing the Mayor Pro Tempore the working title of “Vice Mayor” for ceremonial purposes. - New Item Received 12/14/2023
16.C. Request of Mayor Brock that the City Manager and City Attorney evaluate and return with an ordinance and program to allow banners to be placed on City light poles supporting arts and culture of Santa Monica. The program should be designed as government speech, and allow for nonprofit submissions to promote arts and culture, pursuant to a program approved by the Council.
Program guidelines and details will be set forth in a resolution, with clear guidelines on the expressive action, such as government support and promotion of community-based artistic and cultural events and causes that serve civic and public interest. Council will adopt submissions by resolution, stating they reflect the views of the Council. The City will maintain control and discretion over the selections and control installation. Staff will provide estimates of costs to the City for installation and program administration. - New Item Received 12/14/2023
16.D. Request of Councilmember Zwick, Councilmember Davis, and Councilmember Torosis that the City Manager and City Attorney evaluate the potential to place a General Tax with an Advisory Measure on the November 2024 ballot to increase the parking facility tax to reduce traffic congestion and the risk of traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Santa Monica, while preserving free 90- minute parking in the downtown lots. Specifically, the City Manager is being asked to evaluate the potential resources that can be generated by increasing the parking facility tax and the use of resources to restore the Safe Routes to School program and fund safety-enhancing street infrastructure to protect children, elderly and disabled residents, hire additional school crossing guards and traffic enforcement officers, and address deferred maintenance needs of the City’s downtown parking structures. The City Manager and City Attorney are also being asked to enter into discussions with the California Coastal Commission and assess the impacts of a proposed increase in the parking facility tax on parking rates in the Coastal Zone. - New Item Received 12/14/2023
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 2 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/21/2023 3:03 PM Page 13 meeting and posted online.
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