Santa Monica City Council
April 23, 2024

Santa Monica uses the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and
human health, and benefit the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future
generations.
30th Anniversary of the Sustainable City Plan
Celebrating 30 years of service to people & the planet. Planning for the next 30 History
Sustainable City
Plan adopted in
1994
3 4
5 Santa Monica becomes 1st city to
purchase 100% renewable energy
7 8
9 City adopts 15 x 15 Plan
(15% reduction by 2015)
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13 Zero Waste Strategic Operations Plan
(2030 target)
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17 Published Sustainable City Plan
performance report
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21 Road Ahead
•Water Self-Sufficiency
•Zero Waste
•Carbon Neutrality
22 Road Ahead
4/28 - NextGen Climate Summit
5/1 - Sustainable Quality Awards
5/15 - Sustainable Student
Poster Contest
Community Response
“Your leadership and dedication to
sustainability have played a pivotal role in
shaping our city into the vibrant and
environmentally conscious community it is
today.”
“I am filled with pride to be part of a city that
prioritizes sustainability and embraces
innovation to create a better future for
generations to come.”