City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
LANA NEGRETE
MAYOR
ELLIS RASKIN CAROLINE TOROSIS
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DAN HALL BARRY SNELL
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
JESSE ZWICK NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
DAVID WHITE
CITY MANAGER
DOUGLAS SLOAN
CITY ATTORNEY
NIKIMA NEWSOME
CITY CLERK
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• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11630(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 by 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.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
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. Special Agenda Items (City Manager’s Report,
Presentations, etc.).
4. Closed Session.
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,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
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
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.
The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.
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)
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3. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
3.A. Proclamation: Black History Month
3.B. City Manager Report
4. CLOSED SESSIONS
4.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Stanford Neighbors Against City Overreach v. City, et al; LASC # 24STCP02065
4.B. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property - 1855 Main Street (Civic Auditorium) (APN 4290-013-901); City negotiators: Jennifer Taylor, Economic Development Manager, and Nia Tang, Economic Development Administrator; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; parties to be negotiated with: Tim Sexton, Revitalization Partner Group, LLC; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for lease
4.C. Public employee appointment - Gov. Code § 54957(b): consider public employee appointment; title: City Manager/Interim City Manager; Gov. Code § 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator; City negotiator: Mayor/Personnel Director; unrepresented employee: City Manager/Interim City Manager
4.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Rebecca de la Cruz v. City; LASC # 20STCV01487 [report out only]
4.E. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Maria Gonzalez v. City, et al; LASC # 23SMCV01759 [report out only]
4.F. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - Government Code Section 54957(b): Consider the evaluation of performance of a public employee. Title: City Clerk 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 the City of Santa Monica Legislative Platforms for the 2025-2026 Federal and State Legislative Sessions
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached 2025-26 Federal and State Legislative Platform Drafts; and
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2. Adopt a finding that the action above does not constitute a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
5.B. Approval of Annual Reporting of Development Impact Fees and Adoption of Resolution Making Five-Year Findings as to the Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee and Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee 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. Review and accept the FY 2023-24 Annual Reporting of Development Impact Fees per the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code 66000-66025) and the FY 2023-24 Child Care Linkage Fee Report per SMMC Chapter 9.65; and
3. Approve and adopt the proposed resolution (Attachment B) making the necessary five-year findings for the Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee and the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee.
5.C. Award Request for Proposal to Community Arts Resources (CARS) to Manage Arts Program at Santa Monica Airport
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that 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 #143 to Community Arts Resources (CARS), a Los Angelesbased company, to manage the arts program at the Santa Monica Airport for the Recreation and Arts Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with CARS, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year (including a $50,000 contingency) (for one year, with four additional one-year renewal option(s) in the amount of $250,000 on the same terms and conditions) for a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000 over a 5-year period with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.D. Award Construction Contract to Doty Bros. Equipment Company for Pier Electrical Utility Relocation
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and find that the project was previously analyzed in the certified Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project Recirculated Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment in accordance with CEQA; and City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/29/2025 11:36 AM Page 6
2. Award Bid #SP2741 to Doty Bros. Equipment Company for construction services for the Pier Electrical Utility Relocation Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Doty Bros. Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $1,526,929 (including a 10% contingency).
5.E. Award Proposal and Enter into Agreement with Illuminating SOL Therapy Inc. for LEAD Program Master of Social Work Consultation Services Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the agreement is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Award RFP# 412 to Illuminating SOL Therapy Inc. for Master of Social Work Consultation Services for the LEAD Program for the Police Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Illuminating SOL Therapy Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.F. Approval of Second Modification to the Agreement with Safeguard US Inc. for Fall Protection Services
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) Guideline; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to agreement #11149 in the amount of $1,524,350 (including a 15% contingency) with Safeguard US, Inc. to provide fall protection infrastructure in response to the findings of a fall hazard locations report conducted as part of the City’s Risk Management program. This will result in a five-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $3,455,307 for Phase III, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.G. Approval of Seventh Modification with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. to Provide Additional Scope of Work to the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the modification to the agreement is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a seventh modification to agreement #9910 (CCS) in the amount not to exceed $53,700 (including a 10% contingency) with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. for additional environmental consulting services related to the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Project. This will result in an amended City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/29/2025 11:36 AM Page 7 agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $202,700, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.H. Award Contract to Western States Converters and Transmissions, Inc. for Transit Bus Allison Transmission Repairs
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 #4492 to Western States Converters & Transmissions, Inc. to provide parts and repairs for transit bus Allison transmission systems for the Department of Transportation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Western States Converters & Transmissions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $902,500 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5.I. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Tract Map No. 80306 for a 21-Unit Condominium Mixed-Use Project at 1448 7th Street
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council take following actions:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption (Approval of Final Subdivision Map) pursuant to Section 15268 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 80306.
5.J. Approval of purchase agreement to purchase thirty-five (35) cemetery plots back from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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 City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement with the Independent Order of Oddfellows, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 for the purchase of thirty-five (35) cemetery burial plots; and
3. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
5.K. Approval of Purchase Order to Lombiq Technologies Ltd. for Emergency Website Development Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the 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. Acknowledge the Procurement Manager’s authority to approve and issue a one-time emergency purchase order with Lombiq Technologies Ltd. for emergency website development services for the Information Services Department. This purchase order was approved as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.250(i) and was for a total amount not to exceed $6,625.
5.L. Second Reading and Adoption of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Amending Interim Zoning Regulations Established by Interim Zoning Ordinance 2764 (CCS) and Extended by Interim Zoning Ordinance 2770 (CCS) to Extend the Operating Hours for the City’s Existing Cannabis Retailers Consistent with State Law
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
5.M. City Council - Regular Meeting - May 14, 2024 5:30 PM
5.N. City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 10, 2024 5:30 PM
5.O. City Council - Special Meeting - Dec 23, 2024 8:30 AM
5.P. City Council - Special Meeting - Jan 10, 2025 2:30 PM
5.Q. City Council - Special Meeting - Jan 21, 2025 5:30 PM
5.R. City Council - Regular and Special Meeting - Dec 17, 2024 5:30 PM
5.S. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Policy Regarding Acceptance of Gifts by Councilmembers
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution adopting a policy regarding acceptance of gifts by Councilmembers.
5.T. Approval of Agreement for Service as Interim City Manager – Elaine Polachek Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15601(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve the two agreements with Elaine Polachek for her services as Interim City Manager; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements on behalf of the City.
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
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7. STUDY SESSION
7.A. Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project (SMACP) Guiding Principles Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the finding that the recommended actions herein do not constitute a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15262, and 15306, and file a notice of exemption pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15062;
2. Hold a study session to review and comment on the five Guiding Principles for vetting and evaluating the feasibility of features, amenities, programs, technical performance requirements, financial strategies, phasing, and planning scenarios related to the closure of the Airport and alternative landuse scenarios post-closure (collectively, “the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project, or the Project”);
3. Consider the commencement of feasibility analysis for three planning scenarios for the Airport Conversion Project (“Phase 3”), based on the draft Guiding Principles; and
4. Provide direction to staff on how to proceed with respect to Phase 3.
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
8.A. Appointments to Vacant Seats on the Audit Subcommittee (CONTINUED FROM 12/17/2024)
8.B. Designate a Councilmember as a Governing Board Representative to the Westside Cities Council of Governments (COG) and designate an Alternate Governing Board Representative. The Joint Powers Authority and By-laws require each City Council to designate one of its Councilmembers as a Governing Board Representative and one Councilmember as an Alternate Governing Board Representative. (CONTINUED FROM 12/17/2024)
8.C. Designation of City's voting delegate and alternate to Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 60th Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly Business Meeting from May 1-2, 2025 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA (CONTINUED FROM 12/17/2024)
8.D. Designation of a Councilmember to the Independent Cities Association (CONTINUED FROM 12/17/2024)
8.E. Designation of voting delegate and alternate(s) for the CalCities Annual Conference and Expo, to be held October 8 -10, 2025, in Long Beach, California. (CONTINUED FROM 12/17/2024)
8.F. Appointment to three unscheduled vacancies on the Disabilities Commission for two seat terms ending on June 30, 2025 and one on June 30, 2026. (CONTINUED FROM 1/23/2024 and 3/19/2024)
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8.G. Appointment to one seat on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for a partial-term ending on 6/30/2025. (CONTINUED FROM 5/24/2023)
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 first reading of an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36 to establish provisions for the issuance of prohibition orders for the Santa Monica Department of Transportation pursuant to Sections 99171 and 99172 of the Public Utilities Code.
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 for first reading an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36 to establish provisions for the issuance of prohibition orders, and to create a prohibition order advisory committee to the Santa Monica Department of Transportation, pursuant to recent amendments to State Law adopted by SB 1417.
10.B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 2.32.020 Concerning Use of the City Seal and Other City Symbols Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending Section 2.32.020 concerning the use of the City Seal and other City symbols.
10.C. (THE ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF TO FEBRUARY 11, 2025) -- Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Extending Interim Zoning Regulations Established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2796 (CCS) Exempting City Projects From Temporary Use Permit Requirements During a Declared Local or State of Emergency
Recommended Actions
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
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2. Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to Extend Interim Zoning Regulations Established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance 2796 (CCS) Exempting Projects on City-Owned Property and that Use City Funds From Temporary Use Permit Requirements During a Declared Local or State of Emergency
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
No items
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. (THE ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF TO FEBRUARY 11, 2025) -- Adoption of Amended Safety Element of City’s General Plan; Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances to Require Environmental Site Assessments for Multiple-Unit Dwellings in Nonresidential Zoning Districts and to Designate City Hall East as an Essential Facility for Consistency with the Amended Safety Element
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) and a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt Resolution to Adopt an Amended Safety Element of the City’s General Plan;
3. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending the Text of Section
9.31.195 of the Zoning Ordinance for Consistency with the Amended Safety Element; and
4. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending the Text of Section
8.12.040 of the Building Code for Consistency with the Amended Safety Element.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
14.A. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Council Rules of Procedure Recommended Action
Adopt the attached resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure pursuant to Council direction.
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
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16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Human Services Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2027.
16.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
16.C. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2027.
16.D. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
16.E. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Santa Monica Pier Corporation for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
16.F. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Santa Monica Travel and Tourism, Inc. for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
16.G. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2025.
16.H. Recommendation to accept Greg Morena's resignation from the Recreation and Parks Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.
16.I. Designation of voting delegate and alternate for the Los Angeles County Division of CalCities.
16.J. Request of Councilmembers Hall and Snell for Council to direct the City Attorney to return with an ordinance codifying resident representation for Council appointees to the governing boards of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., Santa Monica Travel and Tourism, Inc., and the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, Inc.
16.K. Request of Councilmembers Hall, Snell, and Mayor Pro Tempore Torosis for Council to direct the City Attorney to return with an ordinance that amends Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.08.095 prohibiting certain comfort items for unhoused individuals.
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16.L. Request of Councilmembers Zwick and Hall that the City Council direct the City Manager to work with the Chief of Police to prioritize the deterrence of dangerous driving within Santa Monica that poses an immediate threat to the safety of residents. Specifically, the department shall 1) prioritize a greater number of high-visibility enforcement operations against dangerous driving, 2) provide data reporting to City Council and the public on an ongoing quarterly basis detailing the monthly total number of Traffic/Vehicle Stops and enforcement actions, including subtotals for each moving violation, as well as a comprehensive breakdown of data and trends in city traffic enforcement from 2019 through 2024 as part of the department’s annual report to City Council, and 3) develop a proposal as part of the 25/26 budget process to restore the department’s traffic enforcement capabilities and outcomes to pre2020 levels.
16.M. Request of Councilmember Hall and Mayor Pro Tempore Torosis, that, in order to accurately capture lessons learned during the City’s response to the Palisades Fire and to better prepare for the next natural disaster or emergency crisis, the Council direct the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk’s Offices to conduct an After Action Review across all City Departments and to return to Council no later than 12 months from now with a public report, improvement action items, and implementation plan.
16.N. Request of Councilmembers Zwick, Zernitskaya, and Hall that, in conjunction with necessary updates arising out of SB 450, and in order to facilitate diverse housing choices in the City’s highest opportunity areas, the City Council directs the City Manager and the City Attorney to return with an ordinance to amend the City’s regulations governing ministerial approval for certain lot splits and duplexes on parcels zoned for single-unit residential by: (1) removing the owner-occupancy requirement for lot splits and duplexes and clarifying that vacant or demolished parcels, as well as lots with approved demolition permits, are eligible for lot splits and duplexes, (2) allowing one roof deck per unit, and (3) ensuring that no standard within this ordinance or the underlying zoning district shall preclude the construction of 2 units, not including ADUs, of at least 1200 square feet each. One year after implementation, city staff shall return with a report on any impacts of the ordinance, as amended, including data on net new housing units permitted, effects on displacement (if any), concentration of ownership, and other pertinent information to evaluate its success in affirmatively furthering fair housing and creating more affordable “missing middle” homes.
ADJOURNMENT
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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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/29/2025 11:36 AM Page 14 [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
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