agenda-report Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council, which stands united against hate, racism, religious intolerance, Islamophobia, and antisemitism, consider 1) directing the City Manager to discuss with the Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) the use of the 1991 Hate Crime letter as a tool to create awareness and educate young people on the impact of hate crimes; and 2) allocate $2,500 from Council Discretionary Funds to sponsor the '2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism: Directing Change from City Hall' conference, hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), a project of the Combat Antisemitism Foundation, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The event, chaired by Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman, will take place in Beverly Hills from December 11 to 13, 2024, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The summit will unite leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across the United States and Canada in a collective effort to combat antisemitism and promote a society of tolerance and respect. Antisemitism is an urgent and growing threat that endangers not only Jewish communities but also the fundamental values of our diverse and democratic society. City mayors and city council members have a unique ability to proactively confront Jew-hatred at the local level, where it is most acutely felt. More information contact the 2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism at https://mayors.combatantisemitism.org/summit (register to attend, donations/sponsorship, schedule of events) and the US Conference of Mayors website (hosting organization) at https://www.usmayors.org/programs/mayors-and-business-leaders-center-for-compassionate-and-equitable-cities/combating-antisemitism/ New Item Received. 9/17/2026
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- agenda-report Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council, which stands united against hate, racism, religious intolerance, Islamophobia, and antisemitism, consider 1) directing the City Manager to discuss with the Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) the use of the 1991 Hate Crime letter as a tool to create awareness and educate young people on the impact of hate crimes; and 2) allocate $2,500 from Council Discretionary Funds to sponsor the '2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism: Directing Change from City Hall' conference, hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), a project of the Combat Antisemitism Foundation, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The event, chaired by Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman, will take place in Beverly Hills from December 11 to 13, 2024, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The summit will unite leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across the United States and Canada in a collective effort to combat antisemitism and promote a society of tolerance and respect. Antisemitism is an urgent and growing threat that endangers not only Jewish communities but also the fundamental values of our diverse and democratic society. City mayors and city council members have a unique ability to proactively confront Jew-hatred at the local level, where it is most acutely felt. More information contact the 2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism at https://mayors.combatantisemitism.org/summit (register to attend, donations/sponsorship, schedule of events) and the US Conference of Mayors website (hosting organization) at https://www.usmayors.org/programs/mayors-and-business-leaders-center-for-compassionate-and-equitable-cities/combating-antisemitism/ New Item Received. 9/17/2026
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City Council Meeting: October 22, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.B
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council, which stands united against hate, racism, religious intolerance, Islamophobia, and antisemitism, consider 1) directing the City Manager to discuss with the Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) the use of the 1991 Hate Crime letter as a tool to create awareness and educate young people on the impact of hate crimes; and 2) allocate $2,500 from Council Discretionary Funds to sponsor the '2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism: Directing Change from City Hall' conference, hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), a project of the Combat Antisemitism Foundation, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
The event, chaired by Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman, will take place in Beverly Hills from December 11 to 13, 2024, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The summit will unite leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across the United States and Canada in a collective effort to combat antisemitism and promote a society of tolerance and respect. Antisemitism is an urgent and growing threat that endangers not only Jewish communities but also the fundamental values of our diverse and democratic society. City mayors and city council members have a unique ability to proactively confront Jew-hatred at the local level, where it is most acutely felt. More information contact the 2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism at
https://mayors.combatantisemitism.org/summit (register to attend, donations/sponsorship, schedule of events) and the US Conference of Mayors website (hosting organization) at
https://www.usmayors.org/programs/mayors-and-business-leaders-center-forcompassionate-and-equitable-cities/combating-antisemitism/ 2 of 2
Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Discretionary Funds as of 10.16.24
B. 1991 Hate Letter-SAMOHII
C. 2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism
D. US Conference of Mayors website (hosting organization) E. Written Comments