Regular meeting
Santa Monica City Council
October 22, 2024
- Date
- October 22, 2024
- Time
- 5:30 PM
- Location
- City Hall Council Chambers 1685 Main Street, Room 250, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Documents
- 104
Documents
- Agenda
- Agenda packet
- Annotated agenda
- Minutes
- 1132-36 Princeton Levine
- 1132-36 Princeton Oaks
- 1138-42 Princeton Levine Disclosure signed
- 1138-42 Princeton Oaks Disclosure signed
- 1401 PBR Levine
- 1401 PBR Oaks
- 1991 Hate Letter-SAMOHII
- 19ENT-0353 (3223 Donald Douglas Loop ) Appeal Application (1)
- 2024 Mills Act Financial Analysis
- 24ENT-0066 (518 Adelaide Dr) attachment A
- 24ENT-0090 (1132 Princeton) attachment C
- 24ENT-0092 (1138 Princeton St) attachment D
- 24ENT-0156 (1401 Palisades Beach Road) attachment B
- 518 Adelaide Levine
- 518 Adelaide Oaks
- A-Proposed Resolution
- agenda-report Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Council Rules of Procedure Regarding Councilmember Discussion Items (16 items) - CONTINUED FROM 10/08/24
- agenda-report Adoption of a Resolution Applying to Councilmembers Laws Applicable to City Employees and Council Appointees
- agenda-report Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Receipt of State of California Proposition 47 Grant Funds and Authorization of City Manager to Execute All Necessary Associated Documents New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- agenda-report Adoption of Resolutions Approving Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts)
- agenda-report Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: -CONTINUED FROM 7/09/24 New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- agenda-report Appeal of Landmark Commission Decision to Designate the Compass Rose Located North of and Adjacent to Runway 3 at Santa Monica Airport as a City Landmark
- agenda-report Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2025. -CONTINUED FROM 10/8/24 New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- agenda-report Approval of Implementation of Phase 2 of the Digital Wayfinding and Out-of-Home Advertising Kiosk Program
- agenda-report Award American Water Chemicals, Inc. a Purchase Order for Water Treatment Antiscalants and Cleaning Chemicals
- agenda-report Award Purchase Order to Allied Network Solutions, Inc. for Adobe Software Subscription Licenses
- agenda-report Award Purchase Orders for Sweeper and Electric Rear Loader
- agenda-report City Manager Report
- agenda-report Commendation: Cirque du Soleil
- agenda-report Commendation: Stephanie Inouye, Trevor Nichols & Jeff Jarow
- agenda-report Commendation: Ye Olde King's Head
- agenda-report Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8: properties: 1030 Olympic Blvd and 1713 11th Street; owner of record: BB LAND Company; City Negotiators: Heather Averick, Director of Housing and Human Services, and Natalie Verlinich, Housing Manager; owner negotiators: Diane Cabo, Broker for Seller; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for sale or option New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- agenda-report In response to concerns raised by residents regarding privacy and safety, request by Councilmember Parra and Mayor Brock to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to begin the process of amending the Zoning Ordinance to increase heights in the front yard setback in R2, R3, and R4 zone districts, with particular consideration for the appropriateness of 60 inches in height, with 50% transparency for walls and fences above 42 inches in height within the context of crime prevention principles; address measurements that may include retaining walls; and suspend enforcement and pending applications until the ordinance becomes effective in R2, R3, and R4 for those that would comply with that standard. Given the considerable amount of work that has been performed to date on this issue, the City Attorney and City Manager are being asked to return to City Council with a recommendation in 90 days or as soon as possible thereafter. The City Attorney and City Manager are further directed to immediately initiate community engagement on this matter to be included in the recommendation to City Council. New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- agenda-report Introduction and First Reading of an Interim Zoning Ordinance to Promote Economic Recovery by Increasing Flexibility and Streamlined Approvals in the Downtown and Establishing a Pilot Program for Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses in the Office Campus District and Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance Amending the Sign Code to Increase Flexibility for Signage in the Bayside Conservation District and the Third Street Promenade Area
- agenda-report Request by Councilmember Christine Parra and Vice Mayor Lana Negrete that the City Council consider providing additional support for the 4th Annual Westside Unity Classic Car Show presented by Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) that took place on the pier on September 14, 2024 by directing the City Manager to retroactively waive the City’s portion of fees for use of the pier parking lot for PYFC. Waived City fees related to the Westside Unity Classic Car Show include the parking lot buy-out fee in an amount up to $11,880. - CONTINUED FROM 10/08/24
- agenda-report Request by Councilmember Davis to direct the City Attorney to prepare and return at the next meeting with an ordinance that would prohibit gifts to Councilmembers, using definitions of gifts and exceptions in the California Political Reform Act, and adding an exception for entry and meals when attending events in an official City capacity. - CONTINUED FROM 10/08/24
- agenda-report Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council consider allocating $10,000 from the Council Discretionary funds to the Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) in support of the Santa Monica High School student group Legado Latino. This funding will provide scholarships and support culturally relevant programming that promotes academic excellence while honoring and celebrating the students’ vibrant cultural heritage. New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- 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
- agenda-report Request by Councilmember Parra and Mayor Brock to direct the City Attorney and City Manager to return to Council at the next meeting with a resolution to adopt a policy that height regulations for fences, walls, and hedges are the lowest code enforcement priority. Habitability and keeping people housed should be the priorities for enforcement. New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- agenda-report Request by Mayor Phil Brock, Vice-Mayor Lana Negrete, and Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council endorse Proposition 36 on the November 2024 statewide ballot. Proposition 36 makes several key changes related to punishments for theft and drug crimes. First, it increases punishment for some of these crimes. Second, it creates a new treatment-focused court process for some drug possession crimes. Third, it requires courts to warn people convicted of selling or providing illegal drugs to others they can be charged with murder if they keep doing so and someone dies. (Attachments include the full text of the ballot measure and an analysis by the Legislative Analyst’s Office-The CA Legislature’s Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor) - CONTINUED FROM 10/08/24
- agenda-report Request of Councilmembers Davis and Zwick that the City Attorney and City Manager review and analyze SB 969, which recently was signed by Governor Newsom, and with due speed take all necessary steps and draft all necessary ordinances and policies that would allow the establishment of an entertainment zone (as that term is defined in SB 969) on the Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. - CONTINUED FROM 10/08/24
- agenda-report Request of Mayor Brock that the City Attorney and City Manager begin the process to amend the Zoning Ordinance to increase the maximum square footage of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) from 1,000 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft, which is allowable pursuant to state law. - CONTINUED FROM 10/08/24
- agenda-report Request of Mayor Brock that the City Manager return to the City Council with the resources needed, tradeoffs and budget reallocations necessary to address the City’s growing backlog of damaged street and pedestrian pathway lights. The current backlog consists of approximately 270 street and pedestrian pathway lights. The City Manager is being asked to return to the City Council as soon as possible as this is a matter of public safety. New Item Received. 9/17/2026
- agenda-report Written Comments
- Airport Commission's Recommendation to Council 2 20191211
- Applicant List
- Applicant List
- B-Combined Program Proposal_Prop 47
- California Participating Addendum 7-17-70-40-05
- California-2023-SB969-Enrolled
- CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets 10.22.24 Revised Attachment. 8/05/2026
- CDD-Ord_Sign Amendments (Promenade) 10.22.24
- Chattel Levine Act Disclosure Form 20240215
- City Council STOA 19ENT-0213 (3223 Donald Douglas Loop) Compass Rose
- Compass Rose Correspondence
- Compass Rose Landmark Assesment Report September 2019 Final
- Design-Build GMP EX06-Performance_Parameters
- Discretionary Funds as of 10.16.24
- Discretionary Funds as of 10.16.24
- FY 24-25 Levine Act (American Water Chemicals)
- FY 24-25 Oaks Initiative (American Water Chemicals)
- Landmark Application 3223 Donald Douglas Loop
- Landmark Application 3223 Donald Douglas Loop additional materials
- Landmarks Commission 9/19/2019 Minutes Signed
- Landsmarks Commission 9/19/2019 Compass Rose Staff Report
- Levine Act - LA Truck Centers
- Levine Act - Municipal Maintenance Equipment - MME
- Levine Act Disclosure Form
- Master Agreement AR2472 Coversheet
- Memorandum re Ethics Commission
- Oaks Form - LA Truck Centers
- Oaks Form - Municipal Maintenance Equipment - MME
- OAKS INITIATIVE FORM
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Prop 36 - LAO Analysis
- prop36-text-proposed-laws
- Proposed Resolution
- Reso-Council Rules
- Resolution Mills Act Contract 1132 Princeton
- Resolution Mills Act Contract 1138 Princeton
- Resolution Mills Act Contract 1401 Palisades Beach Road
- Resolution Mills Act Contract 518 Adelaide Drive
- Sourcewell 060920 - Battle Motors
- Sourcewell 093021
- Staff Report April 25, 2023
- State of Utah Bid CH16012 Coversheet
- STOA 19ENT-0213 (3223 Donald Douglas Loop) Compass Rose
- Utah Master Agreement AR2472_Participating_Addendum_1
- Written Comment
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
- Written Comments
On the agenda
- 3.A.Commendation: Stephanie Inouye, Trevor Nichols & Jeff Jarow,
- 3.B.Commendation: Ye Olde King's Head, was presented.
- 3.C.Commendation: Cirque du Soleil, was presented.
- 3.D.City Manager Report, was presented.
- 4.A.Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §
- 4.B.Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code §
- 4.C.Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8:
- 5.B.Award American Water Chemicals, Inc. a Purchase Order for
- 5.C.Award Purchase Order to Allied Network Solutions, Inc. for
- 5.D.Award Purchase Orders for Sweeper and Electric Rear Loader,
- 5.E.Approval of Implementation of Phase 2 of the Digital Wayfinding
- 8.A.Adoption of Resolution No. 11630 (CCS) Amending the Council
- 8.B.Request by Mayor Phil Brock, Vice-Mayor Lana Negrete, and
- 8.C.Request by Councilmember Davis to direct the City Attorney to
- 8.D.Request of Mayor Brock that the City Attorney and City
- 8.E.Request by Councilmember Christine Parra and Vice Mayor
- 8.F.Request of Councilmembers Davis and Zwick that the City
- 8.G.Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
- 8.H.Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Clean Beaches
- 10.A.Introduction and First Reading of an Interim Zoning Ordinance
- 14.A.Adoption of Resolution No. 11631 (CCS) Applying to
- 16.A.Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City
- 16.C.Request of Mayor Brock that the City Manager return to the City
- 16.D.In response to concerns raised by residents regarding privacy
- 16.E.Request by Councilmember Parra and Mayor Brock to direct the