Agenda packet — Santa Monica City Council, March 25, 2025 (part 3 of 4)

Coastal Subbasin
In its 2013 Memorandum, RCS assigned at a value of 4,225 AFY for the Coastal subbasin, which was largely based on prior KJC studies. Recently-generated pumping test data from a new City well in this subbasin (Airport Well No. 1), an updated, preliminary sustainable yield value ranging from 1,160 AFY to 1,450 AFY is estimated, and these values are based on a total

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of three City wells, each pumping at a rate of 300 gpm, and at operational bases of 80% to 100% in the future. However, there are only limited available data on changes in SWLs from prior production wells or groundwater monitoring wells within the Coastal subbasin. Thus, a more refined estimate for the current sustainable yield of this subbasin is not possible until such data for long-term changes in SWLs can be documented and reconciled with groundwater extraction records. Pending such data, the current estimated sustainable yields may change to a higher or lower value, based on the future impact of pumping of the wells on local SWLs over time.

Crestal Subbasin
The previous sustainable yield value of 2,000 AFY was chiefly defined in a City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report dated April 1991 which assigned a range of values of 1,000 and 3,000 AFY for the sustainable yield of this subbasin. In RCS, (March 27, 2013), the midpoint of that range (i.e. 2,000 AFY) was selected as the preliminary sustainable yield value for this subbasin. This current (updated) study herein has not been able to arrive at a range of values, because of the lack of available data. Until additional data are obtained for the Crestal Subbasin, the previous value of 2,000 AFY may be valid. As noted elsewhere herein, it is probable that LACC may extract ±450 AFY of groundwater by its own private onsite, irrigation-supply water wells in this subbasin.

FUTURE PLANNED WITHDRAWALS AND INJECTION
City staff plans to increase the production of groundwater from the Charnock and Olympic subbasins, through the construction of additional water-supply wells, and also plans to increase the volume of groundwater in storage using at least one new injection well. In the Charnock subbasin, the plan is to add (utilize) an additional well, through the City’s acquisition of third party-owned Charnock Wellfield Well No. 10, located 900 ft southwest of the City’s Charnock wellfield. The City plans to pump this well at a rate of approximately 900 gpm in the future.

In the Olympic subbasin, the City plans to replace existing Santa Monica Well No. 3 and pump the new replacement well (SM-9) at a rate of 600 gpm. In addition, if pumping of the newlyconstructed SM-8 is added to this (at a continuous rate of 600 gpm), then the total pumpage from these two wells would be 1,200 gpm. Furthermore, the City is also planning to construct an aquifer recharge well designed to inject up to 1,120 AFY of highly treated water from the

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City’s SWIP project. When completed, this well will help sustain the long-term yield of this subbasin.

EVALUATION OF RAINFALL RECHARGE TO THE SANTA MONICA BASIN ICF (May 2018) utilized a 2016 USGS report to estimate the amount of underflow and other recharge entering the SMGB from various sources, including adjacent mountain front areas.

The ICF-estimated average potential recharge to the SMGB ranged from 12,131 to 12,722 AFY.

A significant portion of this volume was underflow in the subsurface from higher elevations (mountain fronts) and from excess irrigation on residential properties. Assuming a conservative estimate of 8% of this recharge would be able to deep percolate into the SMGB, where it would tend to increase subbasin water levels, the range of sustainable yield for the SMGB could be on the order of 11,800 to 14,725 AFY. Table 7, “Potential Lower and Upper Sustainable Yield Values, Santa Monica Subbasins,” shows the sustainable yield values for each of the subbasins, including the ICF recharge factors. The City is conducting a supplemental DiNSAR study to further assess this recharge potential from ICF.

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CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Average subbasin withdrawals by known pumpers (i.e., the City, local golf courses and other third parties) over the 30-year baseline period analyzed for this updated report, based on average annual withdrawals over that baseline period are:
o Arcadia subbasin: 1,010 AFY
o Charnock subbasin: 6,290 AFY
o Olympic subbasin: 1,860 AFY
A separate calculation for the Coastal subbasin was performed and is based on future planned withdrawals from new City wells to be constructed within the subbasin. These planned withdrawals are preliminarily estimated to be 1,450 AFY. However, the effect of these planned withdrawals on the change in storage in this subbasin will need to be evaluated later.

Based on available water level and groundwater withdrawal data, the results of this current study show that the sustainable yields of the portions of the three subbasins of the SMGB that are currently subject to City pumping and for which requisite data are available, are as follows:
870 to 920 AFY for the Arcadia subbasin; 6,410 to 8,080 AFY for the Charnock subbasin; 2,360 to 3,145 AFY for the Olympic subbasin; and 1,160 to 1,450 AFY for the Coastal subbasin (preliminarily based on recent pumping tests of a new well in this subbasin). The total sustainable yield from the four subbasins were calculated to be 10,800 to 13,595 AFY. If a portion of the recharge to the SMGB estimated by others (ICF, 2018) is utilized, then the sustainable yield could conceivably be as great as 11,800 to 14,725 for the SMGB. The Crestal subbasin has not been included in this estimate because of the lack of available data to quantify the sustainable yield in this subbasin.

Even though it has been shown (above) that up to 13,595 to 14,725 AFY could conceivably be an upper limit for the sustainable yield, the potential impact on water levels and water quality are temporal and require monitoring. Thus, the City must be diligent in obtaining reliable data on SWLs, total annual groundwater extractions, and groundwater quality in the four subbasins and in determining changes in storage, in order to preclude lower water levels that could ultimately result, for example, in the intrusion of seawater into the SMGB.

It should be noted here that increased production from the City’s Charnock wellfield was made possible by the recovery of water levels into the area during the non-pumping period from 1996

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through 2010. While there may be additional groundwater in storage throughout the SMGB, such as that identified in the USGS and ICF reports that would allow for some greater amount of groundwater withdrawals from the various subbasins, it may only be for short periods of time.

Such pumping, if conducted over too long of a period, could also lead to other conditions, such as: a need to lower pump depth settings in existing wells; upwelling of poorer quality groundwater from deeper earth materials; and the creation of cascading water conditions when the wells are being pumped. The City must continue to be diligent about is ongoing program to monitor and record SWLs (and total pumped groundwater withdrawals) for each of its wells in the Arcadia, Charnock, Coastal and Olympic subbasins to update and refine the estimates of sustainable yield.

Through the establishment of a network of both production wells and groundwater monitoring wells and the ongoing, regular recording, monitoring and evaluation of resultant and reliable data regarding SWLs and water quality [especially total dissolved solids (TDS) and chloride (Cl) concentrations], then any changes indicating sea water intrusion can be determined, and the pumping of the wells can be adjusted to reverse possible increases in TDS and Cl concentrations. As such, the sustainable yields calculated in this current study will be further refined over time.

RCS, as stated previously, recommends an operational pumping basis for active wells of ±80% (i.e., actively using a well for 18 to 19 hours each day), instead of a 100% operational basis wherein a well is never shut down. Such 100% continuous pumping (or injection) will tend to create downwell problems and will not allow for routine operation and maintenance procedures.

Future groundwater withdrawals from the three active subbasins, within the limitations presented by the estimated sustainable yields reported herein, indicate that the City’s approach of investigating the water supply potential of the Coastal subbasin, and the pursuit of indirect potable reuse from its planned Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP), are both prudent and necessary for the City to help achieve its long-term objective of independence from imported water. It is recommended that the City continue its heretofore successful water conservation programs, and to expedite the assessment of the Coastal subbasin. Identification of viable groundwater reserves in the Coastal subbasin will help alleviate the current heavy reliance on the three other subbasins which currently provide groundwater supply to the City.

These Coastal subbasin groundwater reserves could also facilitate the implementation of

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adaptive pumping measures, where individual wells or wellfields could be periodically rested to allow for natural recharge.

Another key component to drought resiliency and water sustainability is the treatment and reuse of non-conventional resources such as dry weather and storm-water runoff, brackish/saline groundwater and municipal wastewater. The City is in the process of completing construction of its Clean Beaches Project which will install a below grade 1.6 million-gallon storm-water harvest tank north of the Santa Monica Pier. This innovative project will capture runoff from the Pier Drainage Area for treatment at the City’s Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility (SMURRF). When runoff is scarce it will harvest brackish ground water from a gallery of horizontal sub drains built beneath the tank. It is estimated that when complete this project will help generate approximately 560 AFY of new water for immediate non-potable reuse and, when properly permitted, it could likely be used for indirect potable reuse via aquifer recharge.

The SWIP is comprised of three integrated elements that once constructed will produce approximately 1,100 AFY of new water from dry and wet weather runoff and municipal wastewater. Water generated by the SWIP will be utilized primarily for aquifer recharge. The SWIP is currently scheduled for completion in 2020. The City should expand the distributed water strategy (i.e. stand alone, small scale) demonstrated by the Clean Beaches Project, SMURRF and the SWIP to increase conjunctive reuse of all water resources, and especially non-conventional resources, available to the City. As additional water resources are identified, and the necessary infrastructure constructed, the use of imported water will continue to be reduced.

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REFERENCES REVIEWED
Bredehoeft, J.D., Papadopulos, S.S., and Cooper, H.H., 1982, Groundwater: The Water Budget Myth, in Scientific Basis of Water-Resources Management, Studies in Geophysics, Washington D.C. National Academy Press. Pp. 51-57.

California Department of Water Resources (DWR), February 2017. Sustainable Groundwater Management Web Site at: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/definitions.cfm _____, December 22, 2016, California’s Groundwater, Working Toward Sustainability. Bulletin 118 Interim Update 2016. 44 pp.
_____, April 15, 2015, California’s Groundwater, Update 2013, A Compilation of Enhanced Content for California Water Plan. Arranged in Multiple Sections. _____, October 2003; California’s Groundwater. Bulletin No. 118-Update to 1975 version. _____, February 2004; California’s Groundwater, Coastal Plain of Los Angeles Groundwater Basin, Santa Monica Basin. Bulletin No. 118 Online Update. _____, March 9, 2015, Sustainable Groundwater Management Program Draft Strategic Plan. 31 pp.
_____, June 1961, Planned Utilization of the Ground Water Basins of the Coastal Plain of Los Angeles County - Appendix A, Ground Water Geology. Bulletin No. 104. 181 pp. _____, October 1965, Water Well Standards, Central Hollywood, Santa Monica Basins, Los Angeles County, Bulletin No. 74-4. 62 pp.
_____, September 1975, California’s Ground Water. Bulletin No. 118. 135 pp.

City of Santa Monica, August 23, 1991, Untitled Single Page Internal File Memo.

Farvolden, R.N., 1967, Methods of Study of the Ground-Water Budget in North America.

General Assembly of Bern. pp 108-125.

ICF Corporation, May 25, 2018, Final Draft: Evaluation of Recharge and its Effect on Sustainable Yield in the Santa Monica Basin. 12 pp.

Earth Consultants International, 2017, Map generated using LIDAR topography.

Interagency Watershed Mapping Committee, October 1999, California Watersheds. Version 22.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, April 1991, Development of the Santa Monica and Hollywood Groundwater Basins as a Water Supply Source for the City of Los Angeles. 26 pp.

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, June 1992; Santa Monica Groundwater Management Plan, Charnock and Coastal Sub-Basins, Final Report; for the City of Santa Monica Komex H2O Science, Inc, August 10, 2001, Estimates of Safe Yield for the Charnock SubBasin. 6 pp.

Meinzer, O.E., 1923, Outline of Groundwater Hydrology, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 494. 71 pp,

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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, September 2007, Groundwater Assessment Study. Report No. 1308, Chapter IV. Pgs. 5-1 to 5-12.

Report of Referee, July 1962, The City of Los Angeles, plaintiff, vs. The City of San Fernando et al, defendants. Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Los Angeles Case No. 650079. Referee; State Water Rights Board. Two Volumes.

Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, March 27, 2013, Review and Evaluation of Historic Perennial Yield Values, Santa Monica Groundwater Basin, Los Angeles County. 8 pp. _____, February 2013, Conceptual Groundwater Basin Model and Assessment of Available Groundwater Supplies, Santa Monica Groundwater Basin. 119 pp. 14 plates. _____, December 1986, Hydrogeologic Investigation, Perennial Yield and Artificial Recharge Potential of the Alluvial Sediments in the Santa Clarita River Valley of Los Angeles County, California. Report prepared for Upper Santa Clara Water Committee. 120 pp. 14 Plates.

Todd, D.K. 1059. Ground Water Hydrology. 535 pp.

USGS, 1999, Sustainability of Ground-Water Resources. Circular 1186 79 pp.

USGS, 2016, Estimating Spatially and Temporally Varying Recharge and Runoff from Precipitation and Urban Irrigation in the Los Angeles Basin, California. Scientific Investigations Report 2016-5068. 192 pp.

US Bureau of the Census, 2010, Summary Population and Housing Characteristics 2010.

Census of Population and Housing. Chps. 1-6.

US Bureau of the Census 1992, 1990 Census of Population General Population Characteristics California Section 1 of 3. U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration.

Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD), March 2017, Regional Groundwater Monitoring Report, Water Year 2016-2017, Central and West Coast Basins, Los Angeles County, California.

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Miraloma Avenue
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Modified from DWR Bulletin 104 (1961)
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Accumulated Departure of Rainfall (%)
Calendar Year
“Hydrologic Baseline Period”
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Northern California (707) 963-3914
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HYDROGRAPHS
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Santa Monica Well No. 5 SWL Measurements
Accumulated Departure of Rainfall - Culver City Gage

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HYDROGRAPHS
Accumulated Departure of Rainfall
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Northern California (707) 963-3914
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OLYMPIC WELLFIELD/SUBBASIN

HYDROGRAPHS
Accumulated Departure of Rainfall
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Santa Monica Well No. 4 SWL Measurements
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Accumulated Rainfall Departure - Culver City Gage
Depth to Water Level (ft brp)

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KEY WELL HYDROGRAPH
SANTA MONICA WELL NO. 5

ARCADIA SUBBASIN, TOTAL CHANGE IN STORAGE
Depth to Water Level (ft brp)
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Note: Reference Point = 378.08 ft above msl
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ft bgs
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KEY WELL HYDROGRAPH
CHARNOCK WELL NO. 16 & NO. 20

CHARNOCK SUBBASIN, TOTAL CHANGE IN STORAGE
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KEY WELL HYDROGRAPH
SANTA MONICA WELL NO. 7

OLYMPIC SUBBASIN, TOTAL CHANGE IN STORAGE
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recovery measurement
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30-year Baseline Peiod
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Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
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ATER
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Olympic Subbasin
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Olympic Subbasin
Olympic Subbasin
Olympic Subbasin
Olympic Subbasin
Olympic Subbasin
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Santa Monica City Boundary
Name and approximate Boundary of Groundwater Basin
(as defined by DWR Bulletin 118 Update 2003)
14051 Burbank Blvd., Ste. 300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Phone: (818) 506-0418 Fax: (818) 506-1343
Consulting Groundwater Geologists
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Figure 12
Usable Areas of
Groundwater
Storage Subunits
Date:

June 2018
Projection: Custom Projection
Author: LAB/JA
Project No:
462-LASOC
Filename:  Figure 12
Watershed Boundary for Santa Monica Bay Region,
arrows show general direction of surface water runoff
(as defined by The California Interagency Watershed Map of 1999, updated 2004)
Surface Water Outflows Along Streams
and Creeks from Watershed Region
Approximated Fault Zones
Note: Faults and subbasins within Santa Monica Groundwater Basin not shown hereon.

Approximate Usable Storage Subunit Boundary
10 1
Miles

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APPENDIX 2
TABLES

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SUMMARY OF WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA

FOR HISTORIC AND EXISTING CITY WELLS USED IN THIS STUDY Well
No.

State
Well No.

State Well
Completion
Report No.
(E-log Date)
Date
Constructed
Method
of
Drilling
Pilot Hole
Depth
(ft)
Casing Type
& Depth
(ft)
Casing
Diameter
(in)
Borehole
Diameter
(in)
Sanitary
Seal
Depth
(ft)
Perforation
Intervals
(ft)
Type of
Perforations
Slot Opening
of
Perforations
(in)
Type of
Gravel
Pack
Current
Status
Santa Monica No. 1 1S/15W-31E1 31208 4/1966 Cable Tool 283 Steel, 250 14 14 None I5I-250 Moss hydraulic louvers

0.158
(5/32") None Active
Santa Monica No. 5
(AKA La Mesa Well) 2S/15W-30P1 093782(E-log dated 6/1/80) 6/1980 ReverseCirculation 290 Steel, 255 14 30 50 145-235 louvers 0.094(3/32") minus 3/8" Observation Well Santa Monica No. 6 1S/15W-32E2 093781
(E-log dated 6/11/80) 6/1980 ReverseCirculation 160 Steel, 140 20 30 50 80-120 louvers 0.094(3/32") 3/8" Destroyed in 1980s Arcadia No. 2 1S/15W-32A2 2535F 4/1940 Cable
Tool 250 Steel250 16 to 14 16 none
38-52
162-210
Moss hydraulic
knife cut

0.75 (3/4") none
Destroyed
1962 or 1967?
Arcadia No. 4 1S/15W-32A5 90447 8/1964 Cable
Tool 235
Original: Steel to 235
Casing Liner: Low Carbon Steel to
225
14 Liner: 12 14 none
85-218
Liner: 110-215
Moss hydraulic
louvers
Liner: wirewrapped screen

0.125
(1/8")
Liner: 0.090
None
Active; Casing liner added in
2000
Arcadia No. 5 1S/15W-32A6
294163
E-log performed but
not found
3/1989 Mud
Rotary 250
Original: Steel, 250
Casing Liner: Low Carbon Steel to
238
16 Liner: 12 30 120 122-222Liner: 110-235
louvers
Liner: wirewrapped screen

0.094
(3/32")
Liner: 0.090
#5
Active; Casing liner added in
2000 (?)
Charnock No. 13 11C17 31233 9/1966 Direct
Rotary 423
Original: Steel to 410
Casing Liner: 304L Stainless Steel
to 200 ft
16 Liner: 14
No
Data 49 200-390Liner: 197-388
louvers
Liner: wirewrapped screen

0.125
(1/8)
Liner: 0.040
ND
Active; casing liner added in
1991
Charnock No. 16 11C19 093780 7/1980 Reverse
Circulation 430 Steel, 410 20 30 190 220-390 louvers 0.094(3/32) 3/8"
minus
active
Charnock No. 18 11C22 229720 5/1984 Reverse
Circulation 480 Steel, 480 18 30 100 240-455 wire-wrappedscreen

0.050 Monterey
6X12 & 8X16
active
Charnock No. 19 11C21 294165 11/1988 Reverse
Circulation 550 Steel, 510 18 30 150 200-450 louvers 0.094(3/32) #5 LG active Charnock No. 20 11C23(?) e0160867 9/2012 Reverse
Circulation 450 304 Stainless Steel, 405 16 26 150 242-295315-385 louvers 0.065 Tacna 6x20 active Santa Monica No. 3 2S/15W-4C2 50813
(E-log dated 9/16/69) 10/1969 ReverseCirculation 570
Original: Steel to 550
Casing Liner: 316L Stainless Steel
to 498
16 Liner
14 to 297
12 to 498
28 50
210-270, 300-380
410-430, 490-530
Liner: 207-498
louvers
Liner: wirewrapped screen

0.125
(1/8")
Liner: 0.040
minus 3/8"
Active; Casing liner added in
2014
Santa Monica No. 4 2S/15W-4A1 093785
(E-log dated 12/6/81) 12/1981 ReverseCirculation 560 Steel, 560 20 32 200(?) 200-410470-540 louvers 0.094(3/32") #4 & #5 Active Santa Monica No. 7 1S/15W-30P1 21833
(E-log dated 8/28/82) 11/1982 ReverseCirculation 530 Steel, 564 16 28 100 200-544 louvers 0.094(3/32") #5 Destroyed 4/2018
(formerly located 100 ft east of
new well SM-8
Santa Monica No. 8 N/A N/A
(Elog dated 11/7/2017) 4/2018 ReverseCirculation 600 Type 304L Stainless Steel480 14 28 to 21024 to 490 150 210-265
295-325
335-345
360-460
Ful-flo
louvers 0.060 6 X 20
Inactive
(awaiting equipping)
Salt Water No. 1 2S/15W-7Q1 40854 11/1967 Reverse Circulation 140 304 Stainless Steel 120 12 24 20 60-120 louvers 0.125(1/8") ND Inactive
Salt Water No. 2 2S/15W-7Q2(?) 50802
E-log performed but not available. 5/1969 Reverse Circulation 186 304 Stainless Steel (?)120 12(?) ND 20 20-120 louvers 0.125(1/8") ND Abandoned Marine Park Well 2S/15W-9N9 E-log performed but not available 4/1970 Mud Rotary 180 Steel (?), 156 4 ND ND 125-135 ND ND ND Observation Well Colorado Yard/Memorial Park
Groundwater Monitoring Well N/A N/AE-Log dated 10/10/2017 11/2017 ReverseCirculation 607 Schedule 80 PVC 6 16 60 85-245 slottedscreen

0.032 8 X 16 Observation Well
City Hall Well No. 1 N/A N/A
(E-log dated 9/24/16) 11/2016 MudRotary
652
backfilled to 180' with

10.3-sack cement
PVC 6 16¼ 50 60-90
120-160
slotted
screen

0.030 8 X 16, 50'-100'
16 X 30,110'-180'
Inactive
(awaiting equipping)
Airport Well N/A N/A
(E-log dated 10/6/17) 4/2018 ReverseCirculation 600 Type 304L Stainless Steel610 14 28 to 19024 to 622 139 190-245
440-490
505-530
560-590
wire-wrapped
screen

0.035 10 X 30
Inactive
(awaiting equipping)
Notes: ND = No data
N/A = data available (not listed) on log
Arcadia Subbasin
Olympic Subbasin
Coastal Subbasin
Charnock Subbasin
*Prior to construction of Well No. 2 in 1940, there were a total of nine wells constructed at the Arcadia plant dating back to 1903 and records for these wells are sparse.

Updated Preliminary Study of the
Sustainable Yield of the Groundwater Subbasins
Within the Santa Monica Basin
RCS Job No. 462-LASOC
June 2018

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GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION FROM CITY WELLS AND OTHER WELLS
(1988 THROUGH 2017)
ARCADIA(1) OLYMPIC
CITY
WELLS
CITY
WELLS

GOLDEN STATE

WATER COMPANY TOTAL CITY
WELLS
1988 372 8,111 570 8,681 387 9,441
1989 357 6,363 570 6,933 457 7,747
1990 389 4,132 570 4,702 469 5,560
1991 417 4,728 570 5,298 387 6,101
1992 396 6,486 570 7,056 981 8,432
1993 390 6,153 570 6,723 2,867 9,979
1994 419 5,906 570 6,476 3,126 10,020
1995 542 6,322 570 6,892 3,176 10,609
1996 370 2,284 570 2,854 3,044 6,267
1997 0 0 0 0 2,820 2,820
1998 0 0 0 0 2,642 2,642
1999 0 0 0 0 2,937 2,937
2000 0 0 0 0 2,912 2,912
2001 387 0 0 0 2,809 3,196
2002 467 0 0 0 1,824 2,291
2003 455 0 0 0 593 1,047
2004 137 0 0 0 385 522
2005 395 0 0 0 1,495 1,890
2006 387 0 0 0 1,365 1,752
2007 374 0 0 0 1,619 1,993
2008 360 0 0 0 1,663 2,023
2009 340 0 0 0 1,722 2,062
2010 290 593 0 593 2,436 3,320
2011 447 5,168 0 5,168 2,317 7,932
2012 450 5,277 0 5,277 2,636 8,363
2013 434 7,824 0 7,824 1,609 9,867
2014 714 8,377 0 8,377 1,591 10,682
2015 620 8,114 0 8,114 1,961 10,695
2016 698 8,311 0 8,311 1,992 11,001
2017 708 7,585 0 7,585 1,720 10,013
TOTAL PRODUCTION (Per Subbasin) 11,310 101,730 5,130 106,860 55,940 174,120 TOTAL AVERAGE PRODUCTION (AFY)* 440 1,860 8,590**
TOTAL ESTIMATED (AF)* 9,300
TOTAL AVERAGE (AFY) 310
TOTAL ESTIMATED (AF)* 7,800
TOTAL AVERAGE (AFY) 260

AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION/EXTRACTIONS
(AFY)* 1,010 1,860 5,800
(over all 30 years)
NOTES:

NA = Not applicable
CHARNOCK(2)
TOTAL

PRODUCTION
(Extractions
Per Year)
6,290
** This number respresents the average for only those years in which the wells were pumping.

TOTAL ESTIMATED GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION BY SUBBASIN
(in AF)

SUBBASIN
YEAR

1. 2001 groundwater production from Arcadia Wellfield could instead be 353 AF, per email to RCS from Ms. Myriam Cardenas formerly of the City of Santa Monica, 1/7/2013

3. City has had no wells in the Coastal or Crestal subbasins of the SMGB; it is known that LACC does have active irrigation-supply wells in the Coastal subbasin. * Numbers rounded to nearest 10. For the Arcadia and Charnock subbasins, the average does not count those years for which no pumping was conducted (i.e., zero extraction years).

RIVIERA GOLF COURSE (TOTAL AF)

BRENTWOOD GOLF COURSE (TOTAL AF)
6,290

2. Based on preliminary data submitted by third party well ownder, an average value of 570 AFY was calculated for that water company's extractions until its wells were removed from service at end of 1996.

Updated Preliminary Study of the
Sustainable Yield of the Groundwater Subbasins
Within the Santa Monica Basin
RCS Job No. 462‐LASOC
June 2018

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PRELIMINARY CALCULATIONS OF CHANGE IN GROUNDWATER IN STORAGE

DURING BASELINE PERIOD FOR THE

ARCADIA, CHARNOCK AND OLYMPIC GROUNDWATER SUBBASINS
Usable Surface Area of Subbasin (mi2)
Estimated Range of Specific Yield of Sediments 8% to 12% Static Water Level at Beginning of Baseline Period (ft bgs) Static Water Level at End of Baseline Period (ft bgs)
Change in Static Water Level for Baseline Period (ft)
Change in Groundwater in Storage in Subunit (AF)* -2,700 to -4,100 Average Annual Change in Storage (AFY) -90 to -140
Usable Surface Area of Subbasin (mi2)
Estimated Specific Yield of Sediments 12% to 18%
Static Water Level at Beginning of Baseline Period (ft bgs) Static Water Level at End of Baseline Period (ft bgs)
Change in Static Water Level for Baseline Period (ft)
Change in Groundwater in Storage in Subunit (AF)* 3,400 to 5,100 Average Annual Change in Storage (AFY) 120 to 180
Usable Surface Area of Subbasin (mi2)
Estimated Specific Yield of Sediments 10% to 15%
Static Water Level at Beginning of Baseline Period (ft bgs) Static Water Level at End of Baseline Period (ft bgs)
Change in Static Water Level for Baseline Period (ft)
Change in Groundwater in Storage in Subunit (AF)* -5,900 to -8,800 Average Annual Change in Storage (AFY) -200 to -300
TOTAL CHANGE IN STORAGE IN THE THREE SUBUNITS (in AF)*: -5,200 to -7,800 TOTAL AVERAGE CHANGE IN STORAGE IN THE THREE SUBUNITS (in AF)*: -170 to -260 *Numbers rounded to nearest 10 AF

3.1 ARCADIA GROUNDWATER STORAGE SUBUNIT - KEY WELL HYDROGRAPH SANTA MONICA WELL NO. 5 (FIGURE 11A)

6.6 130
138
-8

CHARNOCK GROUNDWATER STORAGE SUBUNIT - KEY WELL HYDROGRAPH CHARNOCK WELL NO. 16 (FIGURE 11B)

3.7 158
146
12 OLYMPIC GROUNDWATER STORAGE SUBUNIT - KEY WELL HYDROGRAPH SANTA MONICA WELL NO. 7 (FIGURE 11C)
118
148
-30
Note: See text section Titled "Subunit/Subbasin Changes in Groundwater in Storage Calculations," for explanation and derivation of parameters and values.

The resulting change in storage values in each of the three columns on the right side of the table result from using the "estimated range of specific yields of sediments" for each subunit.

Updated Preliminary Study of the
Sustainable Yield of the Groundwater Subbasins
Within the Santa Monica Basin
RCS Job No. 462-LASOC
May 2018

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UPDATED, PRELIMINARY CALCULATIONS OF SUSTAINABLE YIELD

THREE SANTA MONICA SUBBASINS

SUBBASIN

AVERAGE ANNUAL

EXTRACTIONS
DURING

BASELINE PERIOD
(AFY)*
Arcadia -90 to -140 1,010 870 to 920
Charnock 120 to 180 6,290 6,410 to 6,470
Olympic -200 to -300 1,860 1,560 to 1,660
TOTALS*: -170 to -260 9,160 8,840 to 9,050
Note:

AVERAGE

ANNUAL CHANGE

IN STORAGE
DURING

BASELINE PERIOD
(ΔS in AFY)

UPDATED

RANGE OF

SUSTAINABLE
YIELD
(AFY)*
City has no wells in Crestal or Coastal subbasins and, thus, these subbasins are not considered herein.
*Numbers rounded to nearest 10 AF
Updated Preliiminary Study of the
Sustainable Yield of the Groundwater Subbasins
Within the Santa Monica Basin
RCS Job No. 462-LASOC
June 2018

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COMPARISON OF CALCULATED SUSTAINABLE YIELD VALUES

SANTA MONICA SUBBASINS
SMGB

SUBBASIN

STUDIES
(AFY)
Arcadia(1) 870 to 920 2,000 (2, 3)
Charnock 6,410 to 6,470 4,420 to 7,500(4)
and 8,200(5)
Olympic 1,560 to 1,660 3,275(3)
Coastal(6) 1,160 to 1,450 4,225(3)
TOTALS: 10,000 to 10,500 13,920 to 17,700
Crestal 2,000(7)
TBD = To Be Determined.

CURRENT
(UPDATED)
STUDY
(AFY)
Notes/Sources of the numbers:

TBD
7) This is the midpoint value of the LADWP (1991) assigned value of 1,000 to 3,000 AFY 2) City (August 23, 1991)
1) The number derived for the Arcadia subbasin is for all wells pumping in this subbasin and does not necessarily reflect what is available to the City for future pumpage 3) RCS March 27, 2013
4) From KJC, June 1992, for the combined Arcadia, Olympic & Charnock subbasins. 5) From Komex, 2001; this Komex value was accepted by RCS in its March 2013 Memorandum. 6) This value estimated based on testing of Airport Well No. 1 in April 2018 Updated Preliminary Study of the
Sustainable Yield of the Groundwater Subbasins
Within the Santa Monica Basin
RCS Job No. 462-LASOC
June 2018

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POTENTIAL SUSTAINABLE YIELD VALUES

SANTA MONICA SUBBASINS

GROUNDWATER

SUBBASIN

STUDIES
(AFY)
Arcadia(1) 870 to 920 870 to 920 2,000 (2, 3)
Charnock 6,410 to 8,080 6,410 to 8080(6) 4,420 to 7,500(4) and 8,200(5)
Olympic 1,560 to 1,660 800 to 1,000 2,360 to 3145(6) 3,275(3) Coastal(7) 1,160 to 1,450 1,160 to 1,450 4,225(3)
TOTALS: 10,000 to 12,110 10,800 to 13,595 13,920 to 17,700 Crestal 2,000(8)

CURRENT
(UPDATED)
STUDY
(AFY)
8) This is the midpoint value of the LADWP (1991) assigned value of 1,000 to 3,000 AFY TBD
Notes/Sources of the numbers:
1) The number derived for the Arcadia subbasin is for all wells pumping in this subbasin and does not necessarily reflect what is available to the City for future pumpage 2) City (August 23, 1991)
3) RCS March 27, 2013

ARTIFICIAL

RECHARGE
(AFY)
TBD
NA
TBD

TOTAL POTENTIAL

SUSTAINABLE YIELD
(AFY)
NA
4) From KJC, June 1992, for the combined Arcadia, Olympic & Charnock subbasins. 5) From Komex, 2001; this Komex value was accepted by RCS in its March 2013 Memorandum.

NA
7) This value estimated based on testing of Airport Well No. 1 in April 2018 6) This value was adjusted in accordance with previous estimates.

Updated Preliminary Study of the
Sustainable Yield of the Groundwater Subbasins
Within the Santa Monica Basin
RCS Job No. 462-LASOC
June 2018

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POTENTIAL LOWER AND UPPER

SUSTAINABLE YIELD VALUES

SANTA MONICA SUBBASINS

GROUNDWATER

SUBBASIN
LOWER
LIMIT
(AFY)
UPPER
LIMIT
(AFY)

PREVIOUS
STUDIES(1)
(AFY)
Arcadia 870 920 2,000
Charnock(2) 6,410 8,080 4,420 to 8,200
Olympic(3) 2,360 3,145 3,275
Coastal(6) 1,160 1,450 4,225
Crestal NA NA 2,000
Subtotals: 10,800 13,595 15,920 to 19,700
ICF Recharge Factor: 1,000 1,130 NA
TOTALS: 11,800 14,725 15,920 to 19,700
2) Upper Limit based on potential pumping from GSWC Charnock Well No. 10 and Komex Analysis (see Komex, 2001, pg. 85 2nd paragraph, see Appendix 3) 3) Based on Well No. 3 Replacement and SWIP injection on this subbasin.

Notes/Sources of the numbers:
1) See Table 6 for explanation of these previous values.

Updated Preliminary Study of the
Sustainable Yield of the Groundwater Subbasins
Within the Santa Monica Basin
RCS Job No. 462-LASOC
May 2018

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APPENDIX 3
ICF MAY 25, 2018 MEMORANDUM

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To: Tom Watson, PG, City of Santa Monica
From: Gary Clendenin, PG, ICF
Norm Colby, PG, CHg, CGC Environmental, Inc.

Date: May 25, 2018
Re: Evaluation of Recharge and its Effect on Sustainable Yield in the Santa Monic Basin Introduction
The City of Santa Monica (City) has been a leader among California cities in sustainably managing its available water resources. Sustainable management involves the practice of balancing water demands with water supply. The City has set an objective of eliminating its reliance on environmentally costly imported water by 2020. To achieve and maintain this goal the City’s strategy for adaptive management must consider the vagaries of climate change, population growth, and future development. Recognizing these challenges, the City has engaged in forward thinking conservation policies and programs to reduce demand and enhance its water treatment technology to develop more potable water out of its current supply. The City has also conducted several studies over the past several years to more precisely quantify the amount of water in the Santa Monica Basin (SMB) that can be pumped sustainably. To estimate that volume it is imperative to know how much water is entering the basin as recharge (inflow).

The purpose of this memorandum is to evaluate the amount of water that may be added to the SMB resulting from direct recharge and mountain-front recharge and ultimately to assess the effect this recharge may have on previously calculated sustainable yield estimates. This remainder of this memorandum includes a background, analysis of available data, and findings and conclusions.

Background
The City supplies potable water to approximately 93,000 residents covering an area of 8.3 square miles. In 2011, the Santa Monica City Council adopted a goal of water self-sufficiency by eliminating reliance on imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) by 2020. The City currently imports approximately 30% of its total annual demand from the MWD.

In 2014, the City retained Kennedy/Jenks Consultants (KJ) to develop an integrated Sustainable Water Master Plan (SWMP). The SWMP combined relevant components of existing plans with an evaluation of a broad range of water supply and demand management options to assist the City in

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Sustainable yield is generally defined as the rate at which groundwater can be pumped perennially under specified operating conditions without causing an undesired result. Sustainable yield is typically is expressed in units of acre-feet (AF) which are equivalent to approximately 326,000 gallons.

Historically, the City has funded several studies to evaluate sustainable yield, including a recent study1 to update previous investigations. Sustainable yield can be estimated using a variety of methods, with the most common method being a water-balance approach. This method compares the amount of water that recharges into a basin (inflow) from a wide range of sources (natural and anthropgenic) with the amount of water leaving the basin (outflow) from losses caused by pumping, evapotranspiration, basin outflow etc. to estimate sustainable yield. The purpose of this study is to assess the range of potential recharge to the SMB in order to assist the City with developing strategies for adaptive management of its groundwater resources and facilitate future updates of the SMB sustainable yield analysis.

The SMB is subdivided into five subbasins: Arcadia, Charnock, Olympic, Coastal, and Crestal; it has an areal extent of approximately 50 square miles. Portions of several municipal jurisdictions lie within the boundaries of the SMB, including the cities of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Los Angeles, and the County of Los Angeles. The City currently produces its groundwater supply from the Arcadia, Olympic and Charnock subbasins. In early 2018, the City completed a new supply well at a location at the Santa Monica Airport, within the Coastal subbasin. It is expected that this well (Airport #1) will be placed into production by 2020. Additionally, there are future plans to drill up to two additional supply wells in the Coastal subbasin. The SMB is non-adjudicated (no assigned water rights); however, the City is currently the only entity withdrawing water for municipal delivery.

For fiscal year 2016-2017 the City pumped a total of approximately 10,190 AF of local groundwater. 1 Draft Preliminary Study of the Sustainable Yield of the Santa Monica Groundwater Basins, Richard C.

Slade and Associates, July 2017

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To develop refined estimates of sustainable yield it is imperative to understand the volume of water entering the SMB via recharge. Several studies were reviewed and considered while conducting the recharge analysis that is discussed in the following section. The sources include:
• Baseline Study to Evaluate the Value of Using Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR) to Monitor Land Elevation Changes Related to Groundwater Extractions and Recharge for the Santa Monica Basin, Earth Consultants International, September 15, 2017.
• A 2017 map prepared by Earth Consultants International (ECI) which was generated by LiDAR topography and computer- based Triangular Irregular Network Surface (TINS) analysis showing a “flattened” surface area of a portion of the Santa Mountains that provides recharge to the Santa Monica Basin.
• A 2018 ECI supplemental Differential Interferometer Synthetic Aperature Radar (DInSAR) study of the basin that measured minute changes in seasonal basin surface topography due to basin recharge and outflow.
• Estimating Spatially and Temporally Varying Recharge and Runoff from Precipitation and Urban Irrigation in the Los Angeles Basin, California, Scientific Investigations Report 2016– 5068, U.S. Geological Survey, Joseph A. Hevesi and Tyler D. Johnson, 2016.

Estimating Recharge from Unpaved Areas and Public Open Space Recharge occurs in the SMB from infiltration of precipitation, surface water runoff and urbanrelated sources such as irrigation, storm drains and non-revenue water. Non-revenue water is water that leaks from distribution pipelines and meters and is “lost” before it reaches the customer. The accepted industry standard for non-revenue water is approximately 2-5% of the total water volume placed into distribution. The volume placed into the distribution network is referred to as “demand”. In fiscal year 2016- 2017 the demand volume for the City was approximately 11,273 acre-feet (AF). This demand was met by a combination of of imported water and local groundwater.

Sources of natural recharge are commonly known as spatially-distributed direct recharge. This type of recharge is in addition to recharge that occurs at the northern margins of the SMB from surface-water drainages, also known as mountain-front recharge. Within the SMB boundaries, direct recharge from precipitation, mountain front runoff and irrigation occurs primarily in areas that are pervious and unpaved, where water can directly infiltrate the underlying soil. Surface water recharge from urban runoff is limited in the SMB because most of the larger streams and

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To better quantify recharge in the Los Angeles Basin (which includes the SMB), the USGS developed a computer model that simulates the amount of water that contributes to recharge from precipitation, runoff and urban irrigation (USGS, 2016). The model also included all the surface water drainages bordering the SMB that potentially contribute recharge. The USGS model incorporated a new method for estimating recharge from residential and commercial landscape irrigation based on land use and the percentage of pervious land area. The computer model incorporated climate data from over 200 monitoring sites, including monthly precipitation and maximum and minimum air temperatures. It also included data for land use type, land cover, soil, vegetation and surficial geology. The model was calibrated to available stream flow records.

Based on their research and the model results, the USGS concluded that urban irrigation is an important component of overall spatially distributed recharge in the Los Angeles Basin (including the SMB), contributing an average of 56 percent of the total recharge within the study area. The USGS study noted that the amount of urban irrigation applied to landscaping across the entire area of the Los Angeles basin can be large, exceeding natural rainfall in some places.

Studies have shown that more than 50 percent of the water used in a typical household is applied as irrigation (USGS, 2016). Ideally, most of the water applied for irrigation would be used by plants, but over-watering is very common because it is difficult for the average home owner or business to estimate and adjust for the exact seasonal water demand. Therefore, some of the irrigation water contributes to recharge and some becomes runoff. Urban irrigation can also increase recharge from natural precipitation because of the wet antecedent soil conditions caused by the irrigation. In the City there are polices to prevent runoff of irrigation and these are strictly enforced.

The USGS model also estimated the amount of recharge as a function of unpaved area (pervious areas) and percentage of plant-canopy cover (vegetation density). Impervious surfaces (e.g. roadways, rooftops, parking lots) were estimated using the 2001 National Land Cover Data (NLCD) which has a grid resolution of 30 meters. The average imperviousness for the Los Angeles Basin area writ large was 33.7 percent. In the SMB, the percentage of impervious area ranged from approximately 1 to 10 percent in the northern areas and in public open spaces, to almost 100 percent in the more densely developed areas of Santa Monica and Culver City (USGS, 2016). The model incorporated general soil type, soil thickness, land

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The USGS estimated annual average direct recharge of 35 mm/year (1.4 inches/year) in the Los Angeles Basin study area, which includes the SMB. (USGS, 2016). This represents about 10 percent of the annual precipitation rate and about 7 percent of the total combined inflow from precipitation, surface-water inflow and urban irrigation. In low-lying urbanized areas, relatively high recharge rates of more than 50 mm/year (approximately 2 inches/year) were estimated in heavily irrigated areas with frequent inflows from upstream impervious areas. However, this volume was found to vary significantly depending on the amount of unpaved and open area.

For most low-lying urbanized areas, the USGS estimated very low recharge (less than 1 mm/year). In the SMB, simulated recharge ranged from 20 – 50 mm/year in areas adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains and in some areas of Santa Monica and Culver City, presumably based on identified public open spaces and the potential for irrigated residential areas (USGS, 2016). The model also indicated that a relatively large portion of the SMB has negligible recharge because of dense development, with little or no pervious areas.

Estimating Recharge from Mountain Front Areas
Groundwater recharge entering the SMB from the canyons and streams flowing from the Santa Monica Mountains, which border the basin to the north-northwest, is commonly referred to as mountain-front recharge. Mountain-front recharge enters the SMB as lateral inflow of groundwater directly into the subsurface (underflow) originating from surface-water drainages in the Santa Monica Mountains. Unlike stream channels in the urbanized areas of the SMB, which are mostly concrete-lined which can reduce the amount of inflow, the natural stream channels in the Santa Monica Mountains allow runoff from precipitation to percolate directly into the underlying sediments and ultimately recharge groundwater. This groundwater then flows downgradient into and across the SMB.

The 2016 USGS recharge model incorporated mountain-front recharge in estimates of total recharge for the SMB and other basins in the Los Angeles region. The USGS recharge estimates for mountain-front recharge accounted for precipitation, air temperature, soil type and thickness, root zone thickness, slope angle, slope aspect, vegetation type and degree of imperviousness. The modeling indicated that mountain-front recharge contributes, on average, approximately half as much water as direct recharge in the Los Angeles Basin. However, in the SMB, mountain-front recharge forms a significant percentage of total recharge. The Santa Monica Mountains had the highest 5-year average recharge for almost all the water years simulated in the USGS model. The average potential mountain front recharge to the SMB from

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At the request of the City, Earth Consultants International (ECI), recently completed an analysis of surface area in the watershed that drains to the SMB. ECI calculated the total surface area of the watershed in three dimensions vs. a standard two-dimensional approach to account for the steep slope angles in the Santa Monica Mountains. ECI’s analysis, which used triangular irregular network surface (TINS) methods with a LiDAR dataset from 2006, indicated an increase in surface area of approximately 12 percent when accounting for three-dimensional topography. This higher surface area would generally correlate to greater recharge since there is a larger surface area for water infiltration. This is in agreement with and seemingly validates the relatively high percentage of recharge entering the SMB as mountain-front recharge calculated by the USGS.

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A review of the individual stacked interferometer images utilized for this study from the period January 1, 2015 through November 27, 2016 identified a potential mechanism for recharging the groundwater aquifers in the SMB that does not appear to have been previously identified in the geologic literature.

In 2018 the City engaged ECI to conduct a supplemental DInSAR study focused on this potential recharge phenomenon. Preliminary data from this new study strongly indicates that under certain conditions a seasonal positive flux in regional topography centered on ancient erosional pathways, such as abandoned river beds carved by the LA River, can be observed as illustrated in the figure below. ECI believes that these events of topographic inflation may be caused by recharge underflow into the SMB from nearby mountain front areas that lay outside the boundaries of the SMB. The data show an area in the northeast corner of the basin that seems to exhibit a positive topographic deflection caused by the transmission of groundwater in shallow sediments that originate to the east of the Crestal subbasin in the Hollywood Basin, and possibly extending down gradient to the Pacific Ocean. In the figure below blue colors indicate a positive deflection (inflation) of topography above a measured baseline. Green colors are more or less neutral, with yellow and warmer colors being representative of negative deflections (deflation) from the baseline. This innovative information will be utilized in planned SMB groundwater modeling work to be conducted in consultation between the City and the USGS.

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According to the USGS recharge model, the average mountain-front recharge to the Hollywood Basin was estimated to be 2,862 AF per year, with 100-year maximum and minimum recharge estimates of 11,163 and 227 AF per year, respectively. Based on length of the mountain-front boundary identified in the ECI study noted above, we estimate that approximately 25-35 percent of this mountain-front recharge may be directed toward the SMB as underflow. This would represent an average inflow of approximately 715 – 1000 AFY, with 100-year maximum and minimum recharge estimates of approximately 2,791 and 57 AFY, respectively. This recharge volume could potentially increase the overall average mountain-front water budget for the SMB.

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Climate change has the potential to impact recharge in the SMB by affecting temperature and precipitation rates in the region. Increased temperature could affect evapotranspiration rates, while variations in precipitation (increases or decreases) would affect direct recharge. Urban irrigation, which has been shown to be a significant source of direct recharge, would likely be affected by climate change. A future decrease in recharge from precipitation may be offset by an increase in urban irrigation unless abated by City conservation programs. Mountain-front recharge, which is directly correlated to precipitation rates, would be most likely to be unaffected by climate change for the immediate future as most climate general circulation models forecast approximately the same volume of annual precipitation for the Santa Monica area for the next several decades. One change in the precipitation cycle that is anticipated through 2030 is a shift towards a majority of the annual precipitation in the SMB occurring later in the October to April wet season, and it being associated with fewer, but more intense storms. Any decrease in mountain-front recharge could significantly affect the rate of groundwater recharge in the SMB and argues for and supports the City’s recent shift toward the innovative treatment and reuse of non-conventional resources such as municipal waste water and brackish groundwater. To assess the effects of climate change on its water resources, the City is in the process of engaging a team of recognized climate change experts to develop a suite of possible climate change scenarios that will be utilized to conduct biennial simulated climate change stress-tests on the City’s sustainable yield analysis, conservation programs and planned water-related capital improvement projects.

Findings and Conclusions
The amount of water entering the SMB as direct recharge and mountain-front recharge, as described in the prior sections, constitute a significant portion of overall recharge entering the basin. The 2016 USGS recharge study quantified these recharge components along with other recharge inputs and outputs. The total average potential recharge for the SMB was estimated from the USGS recharge model, as well as the maximum and minimum recharge for the basin over the 100-year modeling period. These values are summarized in the following table.

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Inflows Outflows
Potential
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Surface
Water
Urban
Irrigation Runoff ET
Direct
Recharge
Surface
Water
Change
in
Storage
Potential
MountainFront
Recharge
Total
Potential
Recharge
Average 119,692 35,501 6,405 14,568 12,582 34,382 3,259 18,978 -154 7,953 11,212 Max 127,004 83,859 -- 14,601 30,288 43,948 15,501 30,288 14,374 26,404 41,913 Min 109,566 7,775 -- 14,601 2,546 23,843 259 2,546 -9,599 462 1,167 All values reported in acre-feet per year
The inflow and outflow estimates shown above indicate that a substantial portion of average annual recharge to the SMB results from mountain front recharge, with direct recharge representing a smaller overall contribution. The 100-year average of total potential recharge in the SMB is 11,212 AFY, with maximum and minimum recharge values of 41,913 AY and 1,167 AFY, respectively. The addition of an average volume of recharge from non-revenue water ranging from 204 AFY to 510 AFY (representing approximately 2-5 % of average water demand) may increase the range of average total potential recharge to between 11,416 AFY and 11, 722 AFY.

When the estimated underflow from areas identified by the preliminary DInSAR study are included, the 100-year average potential recharge for the SMB is approximately 12,131 to 12,722 AFY, with 100-year maximum and minimum recharge values of 44,704 to 1,224 AF/Y, respectively.

The City is in the process of permitting a new well for aquifer recharge as art of its Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP). When operational, this well will be capable of artificially recharging the City’s aquifers with approximately another 1,000 AFY of highly treated water derived from non-conventional resources such as stormwater, brackish groundwater and municipal waste water, thereby increasing the total range of recharge to between approximately 13,131 AFY to 13,722 AFY. In addition, the City is engaging ECI to conduct a supplemental TINS analysis of the additional mountain front area that is thought to be contributing to recharge from outside the SMB. Results from this analysis are expected to increase the estimated range of potential recharge from this area.

Long-term the City is exploring new conservation programs to reduce demand and innovative projects for the expanded treatment and reuse of non-conventional water resources such as brackish/saline groundwater. When integrated with the recently completed Clean Beaches

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Lastly, it should be noted that this recharge estimate does not account for underflow to or from adjacent groundwater basins (other than the noted potential underflow from the Hollywood Basin into the Santa Monica Basin), nor does it consider the effects of groundwater extraction from pumping wells. However, it provides a valuable preliminary estimate of potential recharge in the SMB that is useful for the evaluation and estimation of sustainable yield. We understand that the City intends to revisit and update its recharge and sustainable yield estimates utilizing a water balance method that is consistent with hydrogeologic modeling concepts every two years going forward. This practice will help ensure the City meets and maintains its objectives of water resiliency and self-sufficiency.

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APPENDIX B

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Sustainable Water Master Plan
Water Treatment Enhancement Projects

PROJECT DESCRIPTION PRELIMINARY

ESTIMATE

SCHEDULED

COMPLETION
Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis
(CCRO)
New reverse osmosis technologies are available to
recover more potable water from the treatment
process. A pilot test of the CCRO technology will be
conducted. If successful, this project would install a
3-MGD CCRO at the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant.
$17.6M 2023
Arcadia Water Treatment Plant
Expansion
Focused modifications at the Arcadia Water
Treatment Plant could provide increased treatment
capacity to approximately 12 MGD. If feasible and
effective, the treatment system modifications would
be completed by 2023. This project goes hand in
hand with the CCRO project above. $12.4M 2023
Ultraviolet (UV), Advanced
Oxidation, and Granular
Activated Carbon
Additional Olympic Wellfield contamination
treatment upgrades due to increased pumping and
new state regulatory requirements. $15.5M 2023
Total: $45.5M

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Well Projects • 2018 - 2023
SMURRF • 2019-2020
SWIP • 2019-2022
• 2018 - 2023
*Arcadia WTP Expansion
& CCRO
• 2023-2025 Additional Wells
Contingency
• Ongoing Conservation
Water Self-Sufficiency
Project Schedule
* Assumes approval from Council to proceed with design/build by 10/01/18. Self-Sufficiency Reached

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ATTACHMENT B
City Council Staff Report – Sustainable Water Master Plan Update and Pathway to Water Self-Sufficiency
(Water Resources Division, November 2018)

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Report
City Council Meeting: November 27, 2018
Agenda Item: 8.C
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Susan Cline, Director, Public Works, Water Resources Subject: Sustainable Water Master Plan Update and Pathway to Water SelfSufficiency Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Provide staff with direction to proceed with water self-sufficiency components.

2. Provide staff with direction regarding funding recommendations to achieve water self-sufficiency.

3. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report.

4. Direct staff to return for a public hearing on January 8, 2019, to consider implementation of 9% water rate increase previously approved by Council on February 24, 2015 to go into effect on March 1, 2019.

Executive Summary
The City of Santa Monica (City) has historically provided water service to residential and business customers allowing for bold efforts in securing resiliency and self-sufficiency for the community. Given the statewide challenges surrounding a safe and reliable water supply in recent years, Council directed staff to develop a water self-sufficiency plan with the goal of meeting 100% of Santa Monica’s water demand using local water sources by 2020. On October 28, 2014, Council adopted the Sustainable Water Master Plan (SWMP), which outlines a strategy to achieve the City’s water self-sufficiency goal (Attachment A). Staff initiated a comprehensive update of the SWMP in 2017 to incorporate new information regarding local groundwater resources and to integrate new water conservation programs and alternative water supply opportunities. On January 9, 2018, staff reported to Council that further analysis was needed to assess whether the City could meet its water self-sufficiency goal by 2020 (Attachment B). The further analyses have been completed and confirm that achieving water self-sufficiency that can be maintained into the future is practical and cost effective, but the projected

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date of reaching that goal would be 2023. The delay from the original date is due to new state drinking water requirements implemented in 2018, permitting requirements for alternative water supply projects, and results of recently completed feasibility studies which resulted in longer timelines for project completion relative to previous estimates.

The benefits of becoming water self-sufficient when compared to the alternative of continuing to meet a portion of local water demand using imported water include: longterm cost benefits for water ratepayers, establishment of a diverse, sustainable and drought resilient local water supply, and reduction of the City’s water supply energy footprint. It should be noted that in the updated plan proposed by staff, water selfsufficiency equates to approximately 99% locally sourced water, with 1% of the City’s water supply still being purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) to maintain the imported water connection for emergency purposes.

The updated proposal to meet water self-sufficiency presented in this staff report includes an optimized water conservation program together with local water supply projects, an updated implementation timeline, and recommended funding toward achieving water self-sufficiency for the City. Following Council direction and approval, the final components will be included in an updated SWMP that will guide City efforts toward achieving the goal through 2023. To achieve self-sufficiency by 2023, staff is proposing to replace imported water purchases with a comprehensive plan consisting of:
 Component 1 - continuing and increasing water conservation efforts to permanently reduce water demand,
 Component 2 - developing sustainable and drought resilient alternative water supplies, and
 Component 3 - expanding local groundwater production within sustainable yield limits.

The anticipated cost to implement the components required to meet the self-sufficiency goal is approximately $38 million to increase local water supplies, which includes capacity expansion of the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant (WTP), implementation of

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production efficiency enhancements, as well as acquiring an additional groundwater well to enhance resiliency. The $38 million would be funded primarily through the issuance of a water revenue bond and a contribution from the Wastewater Fund ($3.25 million) to the Water Fund to fund the various projects outlined in this staff report, with the debt service on the bonds incorporated into water rates in an upcoming rate study.

An additional $64 million from existing water-contamination settlement funds would be used for restoring the Olympic Sub-basin, which would allow additional water production from that sub-basin to support achievement of water self-sufficiency. The proposed water self-sufficiency plan and staff recommendations are based on recently completed studies (e.g., confirmation of sustainable yield analysis, evaluation of new drinking water regulations on the Olympic Sub-basin restoration, and feasibility studies to assess new technologies that increase production efficiency at the Arcadia WTP) in which multiple scenarios were evaluated for cost, benefits and effectiveness.

Lastly, staff will return to Council on January 8, 2019, for a public hearing and to recommend a full implementation of the 9% water rate adjustment (within the previously adopted Council authorization) for calendar year 2019 and effective on water bills issued on or about March 1, 2019. The recommended water rate adjustment would ensure a fiscally sustainable comprehensive program for safe, clean, reliable water supply to our community. It would also help offset increased construction costs to keep up with the City’s 100-year water main replacement program and fund preliminary design efforts on the various components required to achieve water self-sufficiency as contemplated in the 2014 rate study.

Background
On January 25, 2011, City Council directed staff to develop a water self-sufficiency plan with the goal of meeting 100% of Santa Monica’s water demand using local water sources by 2020. On October 28, 2014, Council adopted the SWMP which outlines a comprehensive plan to achieve water self-sufficiency. The SWMP involves a combination of water demand reduction strategies through various water conservation and efficiency programs designed to permanently reduce residential and commercial

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water use, along with increased water supply from 1) alternative water sources such as captured rainwater and treated wastewater; 2) increased efficiency of the City’s water treatment systems; and 3) additional pumping from existing groundwater wells and new wells in the local groundwater basin. Implementation of the SWMP has been proceeding since 2014, with updates provided during Council’s annual consideration of water rate adjustments. The most recent update was provided on January 9, 2018.

Between 2014 and 2018, other elements of the SWMP progressed, including completion of a preliminary Sustainable Yield Analysis (SYA) of the Santa Monica groundwater basin and finalizing plans for the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP) to support further analysis and refinement of alternatives to reduce reliance on imported water supply and meet the City’s self-sufficiency goal. Staff initiated a comprehensive update of the SWMP in 2017 to incorporate new information regarding local groundwater resources, regulatory updates, and to integrate new water conservation programs and alternate water supply opportunities.

On January 9, 2018, staff reported to Council that further analysis was needed to assess whether the City could meet its water self-sufficiency goal by 2020. Additional work completed since January 2018 included analysis to validate preliminary SYA estimates of the local groundwater basin, drilling of exploratory water wells in the Coastal sub-basin to evaluate potential new local water production, technical studies to evaluate the cost and viability of increasing the production efficiency of the City’s Arcadia WTP, evaluating the impact of new drinking water regulations (e.g., maximum contaminant level [MCL] for 1,2,3 TCP) on groundwater extraction from the Olympic Sub-basin, and evaluating the cost and viability of additional water conservation programs as requested by the Task Force on the Environment. A timeline summarizing key events related to the development of the SWMP from 2011 is provided in Figure 1.

Staff currently anticipates that the City would achieve water self-sufficiency in 2023 based on the plan outlined in this report. In addition to the proposed plan to achieve water self-sufficiency, a Five-Year Rate Study (2020-2024) is also currently underway and will consider potential rate impacts of water self-sufficiency projects. Results of the Five Year Rate Study will be presented to Council in the first half of 2019.

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January 25, 2011
City Council directed
staff to develop water
self-sufficiency plan
(100% on local water
supplies)
Council adopts Sustainable
Water Master Plan (Oct ’14)
Plan outlines the City’s strategy to
achieve water self-sufficiency
Olympic Treatment Pilot Project
Initiated (Sept ’14)
Evaluate treatment technologies to
restore pumping capacity at Olympic
Sub Basin
SWMP Update
(Nov ‘18)
Staff to present
strategy to meet
City’s water selfsufficiency goal
Conservation Plan
Implemented (2015)
Increased conservation
efforts saw a ~20% reduction
in gallon per capita per day
(gpcd) water consumption
SWMP Update
(Jan ‘18)
Staff reported to City
Council that additional
analysis was needed to
determine if selfsufficiency goal could
be met by 2020
New Contaminant at
Olympic Sub Basin
(May ‘18)
New drinking water
regulations required
additional analysis of
Olympic Sub Basin
treatment strategy
Water SelfSufficiency
Achieved (2023)
Figure 1: Self-Sufficiency Timeline
Discussion
Goals and Benefits of Water Self-Sufficiency
The proposed plan to meet the City’s self-sufficiency goal involves a combination of demand reduction through various water conservation and efficiency programs and the addition of local water supplies which will also provide the following benefits:
 Long-term cost benefits to ratepayers by maximizing local water resources  Provide a more sustainable and drought-resilient water supply through a diversified water supply portfolio
 Reduce the City’s water supply energy footprint through conservation and locally sourced water supplies
With imported water purchase costs from MWD expected to increase annually from 3 to 7 percent over the next 10 years, the primary focus of the updated SWMP was to develop water self-sufficiency scenarios that are both sustainable and economical compared to the continued purchase of imported water from MWD. Development of

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cost-effective local, sustainable, and drought resilient water supplies will provide Santa Monica water ratepayers with cost benefits over the long-term and provide the City with greater cost certainty on water rates compared to the continued purchase of imported water from MWD.

Providing a sustainable and drought-resilient water supply through a diversified water supply portfolio eliminates the City’s reliance on the purchase of imported water from MWD and maintains reliable production during routine maintenance and unforeseen downtimes of treatment equipment.

Lastly, maximizing local water resources instead of purchasing imported water from MWD also has long-term environmental benefits for the community in terms of reduced energy use and the associated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, which support Council’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The addition of alternative water supplies, expansion of local groundwater supplies, and increased conservation will result in a 25-30% reduction of total energy footprint from the City’s water supply compared to continued purchase of imported water from MWD.

Marching Toward Water Self-Sufficiency
The City’s water supply portfolio has progressively transformed since 2011, with the community making significant strides toward water self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on the purchase of imported water to supplement local water resources as indicated in Figure 2. In 2011, after completion of the Charnock Wellfield Restoration Project, the City was able to meet approximately 51 percent (~6,700 acre-feet per year [AFY]) of its water supply demand through local groundwater resources and reduce the purchase of water from MWD, which is imported from Northern California and the Colorado River, to approximately 48% (~6,400 AFY).

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Figure 2: Overview of City’s Water Supply Portfolio from 2011 through 2017 In 2015, the City and its residents responded to severe drought conditions throughout California with conservation efforts that resulted in a decrease in the City’s total water demand of 14,300 AFY in 2014 by about 17% (-2,500 AFY) to approximately 11,800 AFY by 2017. Santa Monica’s population grew by about 1.6% from 92,321 to 93,834 over the same period. Conservation efforts resulted in a decrease in average annual water consumption, measured in gallons per capita per day (GPCD), from 140 GPCD to approximately 110 GPCD as indicated in Figure 3 and continues today even after the governor declared an end to the drought.

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Figure 3: Historical Population Growth versus Per Capita Water Consumption From 2015 through 2017, the City was meeting approximately 50-56% of its water supply demand through local water sources (7,400-8,200 AFY) and 26-29% through water conservation (approximately 2,500 AFY), with the amount of imported water purchased from MWD dropping to approximately 26-29% (3,700-4,100 AFY). In 2017, local groundwater supply temporarily decreased due to an extended shutdown (approximately six months) of one well in the Charnock sub-basin for maintenance and repair. The loss of a single well from the Charnock Sub-basin over the six-month period and loss of approximately 800 AFY of groundwater production highlighted the need to increase resiliency of the local water supply to maintain reliable production as the City continues its march toward water self-sufficiency.

Refined SWMP Pathway to Achieve Water Self-Sufficiency
Additional analyses of various elements of the SWMP, as outlined at the January 9, 2018 City Council meeting, have been completed, and based on those analyses staff now estimates that water self-sufficiency can be achieved by 2023. To achieve selfsufficiency by 2023, staff is proposing to replace the purchase of imported water from MWD (approximately 50% of the total water supply demand when self-sufficiency efforts were initiated in 2011) with a comprehensive plan consisting of: 1) Component 1 - continuing and increasing water conservation efforts to permanently reduce water demand, 2) Component 2 - developing sustainable and drought resilient alternative

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water supplies, and 3) Component 3 - expanding local groundwater production within sustainable yield limits.

The delay in achieving the City’s self-sufficiency goal from 2020 to 2023 is due to several factors, including new regulations established by the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) that required further analysis to determine the level of treatment required for the Olympic Sub-basin, the project timeline and permitting schedule for the SWIP project to recharge local groundwater aquifers with purified water, and the need to confirm and refine preliminary SYA estimates with additional data to establish an accurate estimate of the sustainable yield for the Santa Monica Groundwater Basin.

The remainder of this staff report is organized as follows to provide detailed descriptions of each component of the updated SWMP and its contribution/benefits toward the City’s self-sufficiency goal:
 Proposed Plan to Achieve Water Self-Sufficiency
 SWMP Project Cost and Implementation Schedule
 Funding Recommendations
Proposed Plan to Achieve Water Self-Sufficiency
A comprehensive plan was developed through the SWMP and comprises three components that provide a path for the City to achieve water self-sufficiency by 2023.

The contribution of each proposed component to eliminate reliance on imported water supply by 2023 is summarized in Figure 4 along with the percent contribution toward replacing imported water purchases. In total, the three components: 1) conservation, 2) alternative water supplies - production efficiency, recycled water, and purified water for recharge, and 3) new local groundwater will contribute approximately 8,057 AFY toward the City’s total water supply and reduce imported water purchase to only 170 AFY. A brief description of each of the recommended components is provided below.

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New Local Groundwater,
2,100 AFY, 25%
Imported
Water (MWD),
170 AFY, 2%
Alternative Water Supply -
Purified Water (Recharge),
1,100 AFY
Alternative Water Supply -
Alternative Water Supply Recycled Water , 560 AFY
- Production Efficiency,
1,200 AFY
Conservation, 3,097 AFY, 38%
PROPOSED STRATEGIES TO REPLACE IMPORTED WATER SUPPLY (2023) New Local Groundwater Imported Water (MWD)
Alternative Water Supply - Purified Water (Recharge) Alternative Water Supply - Recycled Water Alternative Water Supply - Production Efficiency Conservation Alternative Water Supply,
2,860 AFY, 35%
Figure 4: Summary of Proposed Components to Replace Imported Water Supply by 2023 Component 1 - Conservation (38% Reduction in Imported Water Purchases) In 2014, Council authorized the significant expansion of staffing and funding to augment the City’s water conservation efforts to address the state-wide drought and help the City meet its self-sufficiency goal. This contributed to a water demand reduction of approximately 20% over the past three years (2015-2017), which equates to saving approximately 2,500 AFY. Continued implementation of the existing conservation programs with the addition of supplemental conservation efforts is expected to continue this trend of water demand reduction through 2040, with the staff recommended Optimal conservation plan which is described below. Continuation of existing, and implementation of proposed, conservation programs are essential for the City to eliminate reliance on imported water from MWD. The recommended Optimal conservation plan will contribute approximately 3,100 AFY to the City’s water supply portfolio in 2023 and reduce imported water purchases by roughly 38%.

Staff modeled three conservation plans (Optimal, Enhanced, and 90 GPCD), which are presented in gallons per capita per day by 2025 and abbreviated as GPCD. The Optimal Conservation Plan can be completed using existing budgeted resources and would reduce the City’s total water demand by approximately 20%, even after factoring in demand increases associated with expected population growth through 2025.

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Increasing conservation efforts from the Optimal to the Enhanced Plan would cost an additional $7.2 million in total program cost, on top of the budget already allocated for the Optimal Conservation Plan, but with a marginal increase in water conserved (approximately 2% additional reduction in GPCD with the Enhanced Plan). The enhanced conservation plan would still require approximately 3,500 to 3,700 AFY of water that would need to be met through the purchase of imported water or from the development of additional local water resources. With marginal gains from increased conservation efforts compared to the additional implementation cost required, staff is recommending continuing with the optimal conservation plan, which costs approximately $708/AF of water saved.

A third, aggressive conservation plan was also studied following a request by the Task Force on the Environment to evaluate the cost and feasibility of reducing city-wide water demand to 90 GPCD by 2025. The assessment of the 90 GPCD Plan conducted by staff concluded that reducing overall water demand to 90 GPCD would be extremely costly and may not be feasible for implementation. The overall cost to implement this plan would exceed $56.6 million, with $40 million of the cost incurred over the first five years. In addition to the significant cost premium, this scenario would likely require additional staffing and would be very challenging to achieve by 2025.

Staff met with industry experts to review and receive input on the City staff modeling of proposed conservation programs. A panel of outside experts supported both the optimal and enhanced conservation plans and the proposed programs that comprise them. A summary of the conservation scenarios evaluated is provided in Table 1.

Table 1: Summary of Conservation Scenarios Considered
Description1 Conclusion Cost
Optimal,
108 GPCD
 Best Conservation option
 Does not achieve self-sufficiency
goal by itself but supports demand
reduction.

Within current operating budget
$708/AF (over 30 years) 2
Enhanced,
106 GPCD
 Feasible but expensive compared to
Optimal Plan. Requires 1.5 new
staff for 10 years
$7.2 million increase in program
costs compared to Optimal
(2018-2023)

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 Does not achieve self-sufficiency
goal
 Not worth the incremental cost for a
2GPCD reduction.
137% increase in budgeted costs
(2018-2013)
$1,078/AF (over 30 years) 2
Aggressive,
90 GPCD
 Potentially feasible but very
expensive, requires 2.5+ new staff
for 10 years
 Does not achieve self-sufficiency
goal
$40.8M over the first five years;
$58.6 M 2019-2040,
800% increase in costs (2018-
2023) compared to Optimal
Scenario
~$1,280/AF (over 30 years)2
1GPCD based on water conservation efforts achieved as of 2025 2Excluding ongoing conservation staffing cost.

Due to conservation efforts since 2015, the City’s current water demand measured in gallons per capita per day (GPCD) is approximately 110 GPCD. Staff also conducted a theoretical exercise to determine what would be required for the City to become water self-sufficient solely through conservation efforts (assuming no imported water and no additional local water production). Results of that exercise indicated that the total per capita water demand would need to be reduced to 64 GPCD. Staff consulted water conservation experts, analyzed conservation efforts in other cities and evaluated various local conservation scenarios and determined that attempting to achieve the selfsufficiency goal through conservation alone (i.e. achieving 64 GPCD in Santa Monica) is neither financially feasible nor realistic within the time horizon.

However, the community should be commended on the conservation efforts already taken to reduce water demand and decrease imported water purchased from MWD.

Santa Monica is - and can be - a model for a new ethic of resource self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability. The Council’s recent adoption of the 100% renewable default rate for community electric supply represents this ethos of “living within our means.” Conservation will continue to play a critical role in the City’s march toward water self-sufficiency by continuing to reduce overall water demand in the face of continued population growth from new housing and demand from the commercial and institutional sectors of our local economy.

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Based on the modeling described above, staff recommends pursuing the Optimal conservation plan, which continues the successful conservation programs initiated over the past three years and increases water conservation in untapped areas such as:
 Funding of retrofits in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District facilities and landscapes
 Commercial sector fixture retrofits and enhanced rebates  Coin-operated laundry machine retrofits
 Increase in Water Neutrality offsets and direct installs  Rebates for new technologies including gray and black water systems  Enhanced water conservation education and enforcement  Additional sustainable landscape conversions
 Outreach to assist customers on how to properly adjust their irrigation timers  New marketing and outreach campaign focusing on instilling permanent conservation behaviors consistent with the state’s forthcoming framework for “Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life”
 Incorporating limited-term employees as part of the permanent water conservation team to ensure new state requirements and regulations are met, as well as maintaining programs at an effective level
In developing the water conservation plan to reach and maintain self-sufficiency, the City evaluated the potential for further water efficiency and conservation in all customer sectors. This included an assessment of the current level of water fixtures in the city, as well as identifying where the greatest opportunity for reducing water consumption existed. Based on this analysis, a program plan was developed to reach the City’s longterm objectives via existing and new conservation programs.

Table 2 shows the projects planned over the next five years including the number of activities for each program such as number of rebates, consultations and direct installation of water efficient fixtures to replace inefficient fixtures in existing buildings

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throughout the city. The projected number of activities is based on historical participation, available market of opportunity, and strategic community engagement campaigns to increase programs over multi-year periods. The table also includes the estimated water savings and total costs from 2018 through 2023 when water selfsufficiency is expected to be reached.

Table 2: Summary of Optimal Water Conservation Programs and Results Measure Customer Class Total Activities
2018-2023
Total Water Savings (AF)
2018-2023
Rebates, Single Family
(i.e. clothes washers, landscape, soil sensors, toilets, irrigation) Single Family 4,660 286 Water Use Consultations, Single Family Single Family 720 58 Graywater System Incentive Single Family 60 1
Direct Installs, Single Family
(i.e. 0.80 gpf toilets, water neutrality) Single Family 0 0 Direct Installs, Multi-Family
(0.80 gpf and 1.06 or less gpf toilets) Multi-Family 3,750 124 Rebates, Multi-Family
(i.e. high-efficiency clothes washers, landscape, toilets) Multi-Family 1,475 94 Water Use Consultations, Multi-Family Multi-Family 750 90 School Education Program Institutional 2,090 14
Direct Installs, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (i.e. 0.80 gpf and 0.125 gpf toilets and urinals, water neutrality) Institutional 537 9 Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Weather Based Irrigation Controller Incentive Institutional 22 21
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Landscape
Incentive Institutional 9 8
Rebates, Commercial & Institutional
(i.e. ice machines, toilets, urinals, toilets, irrigation) Commercial & Institutional 1,792 260 Direct Installs, Commercial & Institutional
(i.e. toilets and urinals) Commercial & Institutional 3,280 517 Water Use Consultations, Commercial & Institutional Commercial & Institutional 300 45 Performance Pays Commercial & Institutional 4 9
Soil Moisture Sensor Rebates Multi-Family, Commercial & Institutional 75 7
Water Saving Devices - Faucet Aerators All 9,240 328
Water Saving Devices - Showerheads All 4,200 160
Community Outreach & Education All 16 1
Pilot Projects All 2 2
Total 32,982 2,034
The financial summary of the Optimal Conservation Plan is provided in Table 3.

Table 3: Financial Summary of Optimal Water Conservation Plan Average Water Savings (AFY)
610
Cost of Savings per Unit Volume ($/AF)

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$708
Modeling of the water conservation plan was purposefully conservative and only includes expected water demand reductions directly related to City efforts. Therefore, the projected demand reductions do not include the potential savings from efficiency improvements in California State Plumbing Codes known as “passive conservation.” Passive water conservation is achievable through non-City sponsored programs, such as maximizing current plumbing code enforcement, landscape ordinances, natural fixture replacement rates, as well as future local and state regulations and codes. This includes the impact and enforcement of the legislation, California SB 407, requiring noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any single-family residential and multi-family residential, and commercial properties to be replaced by the property owner with waterconserving plumbing fixtures.

Through the currently established programs, proposed new programs, and passive conservation, it is estimated that the City can reach 99 GPCD by 2025 and 96 GPCD by 2030. These efforts would result in an estimated additional annual savings between 680 acre-feet (AF) per year by 2025 and as much as 1,000 AF per year in 2030. The City allocates funding for conservation within the water fund annual operating budget; no additional funding would be required to implement the Optimal Conservation Plan. Staff will return during the Five-Year Rate Study to present long-term staffing options for the recommended Optimal Conservation Program.

Component 2 - Alternative Water Supplies (35% Reduction in Imported Water Purchases)
To further diversify the City’s water supply portfolio and increase overall resilience, three alternative water supply projects are proposed and collectively offset imported water purchases from MWD by 35 percent (see Figure 4). These projects include:
 Increase recycled water production through the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP), upgrading the existing Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling

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Facility (SMURRF) and constructing a new Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) that provides a drought resilient, local water supply. The increase in recycled water production from SMURRF would offset imported water purchases from MWD by approximately 4% (approximately 560 AFY).
 Recharge local groundwater aquifers in the Olympic Sub-basin to maintain sustainable yield pumping levels with purified water from the SWIP’s AWPF. The purified water from the AWPF would offset imported water purchases from MWD by approximately 7% (approximately 1,100 AFY).
 Upgrade the City’s Arcadia Water Treatment Plant (WTP) with new technology to increase overall production. Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) would be added to the Arcadia WTP to treat the Reverse Osmosis concentrate waste stream, which is currently discharged to the sewer system, and increase the overall treatment efficiency at the Arcadia WTP to approximately 90 percent, or greater. The addition of CCRO at the Arcadia WTP would offset imported water purchases from MWD by approximately 8% (approximately 1,200 AFY).

The SWIP project is a major component of the alternative water supply for the City as it will provide a sustainable and drought resilient water supply by providing purified water to recharge local groundwater aquifers. In return, the aquifer recharge that will be provided by the SWIP will allow the City to maximize groundwater pumping, within sustainable yield limits, from the Olympic Sub-basin.

Component 3 - New Local Groundwater Production (25% Reduction in Imported Water Purchases)
To offset the remaining imported water purchased from MWD, local groundwater production would need to be increased to reduce imported water purchases from MWD by 25% and resiliency measures implemented to maintain reliable production.

Staff developed and analyzed seven scenarios to expand the City’s groundwater production and carefully vetted each scenario internally and with outside industry experts. The seven scenarios were compared based on project feasibility, capital, and operation cost, and are summarized in Attachment C. All scenarios evaluated assume

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that the Optimal Conservation Plan is implemented. Of the seven scenarios evaluated, Scenario 1 - Expansion of Arcadia WTP with Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) combined with a Separate Olympic Sub-basin Pipeline and Treatment at the Arcadia WTP site is recommended. Scenario 1 combined with the Optimal Conservation Plan is the most cost-effective solution to achieve self-sufficiency and maximize local water resources. Scenario 1 includes the following elements:
 Expansion of the Arcadia WTP, including CCRO technology (as discussed under component 2 - alternative water supplies), to increase treatment capacity and accommodate future 2040 water demands.
 Acquisition of a new groundwater well to enhance resiliency.  Olympic Sub-basin Restoration:
o A new pipeline separating Olympic Sub-basin water, conveying it independently to the Arcadia WTP, thus requiring a smaller treatment facility at the Arcadia WTP to remove contaminants in the Olympic Sub-basin.
o Separate contamination treatment facility at the Arcadia WTP for the Olympic basin.

Expansion at Arcadia WTP
To support development of alternative water supplies and restoration of the Olympic Sub-basin, treatment capacity expansion and plant upgrades are required at the Arcadia WTP to support an overall increase in water production and enhance resiliency to achieve water self-sufficiency. The Arcadia WTP is currently capable of treating up to approximately 11,300 AFY (10 million gallons per day [mgd]) and produce 9,900 AFY (8.9 mgd) of treated water (approximately 82% recovery or efficiency). The proposed expansion and addition of new technologies to increase production efficiency at the Arcadia WTP will increase its treatment capacity to approximately 14,700 AFY (13 mgd) and produce 13,400 AFY (12 mgd) of treated water (approximately 92% recovery or efficiency). The proposed improvements for expanding production capacity at the Arcadia WTP and enhancing water supply resiliency include:

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 Acquire an additional groundwater well to enhance resiliency and maintain production during routine maintenance or unforeseen downtimes of groundwater wells, while aggressively pumping within the sustainable yield.  Install new CCRO to increase overall plant efficiency to 90 percent or greater (as discussed previously under component 2 - alternative water supplies).  Expand capacity (e.g., pumps, blowers, cartridge filters, etc.) of the Arcadia WTP to accommodate increased groundwater production and new technologies (e.g., CCRO described in Component 2).

Olympic Sub-basin Restoration
The Olympic Sub-basin plays a key role in achieving the City’s water self-sufficiency goal as it could provide up to 3,200 AFY of groundwater and is also the location where purified water from the SWIP will be recharged to sustain this pumping rate. However, the Olympic Sub-basin contains several contaminants that would require additional treatment to meet drinking water standards. The key contaminants in the Olympic Subbasin include: 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP), 1,4-Dioxane, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE). Drinking water regulations, or maximum contaminant levels (MCL), have been in place for TCE and PCE prior to January 2018, and regulations for 1,2,3- TCP were established after January 2018 which required further treatment analysis. 1,4-Dioxane is currently on the State of California’s drinking water Notification Level (NL) list, which is a health-based advisory level and not an MCL. It is anticipated that the NL of 1 microgram per liter (g/L) or part per billion (ppb) for 1,4-Dioxane will likely become an MCL in the near future (within next 5 years).

Further analysis of treatment options for the Olympic Sub-basin was required due to a recently established drinking water regulation that established a MCL for 1,2,3 TCP at 5 parts per trillion (ppt), and additional data on 1,4 Dioxane was available to refine the treatment analysis to determine if the current 1 ppb NL (anticipated future MCL) could be met once full production of the Olympic Sub-basin is restored. The Olympic Subbasin treatment analysis was performed by an outside consultant, Black & Veatch. Key findings of the treatment analysis are listed below:

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 1,2,3-TCP was only detected at one well, SM-4, and the MCL of 5 ppt could be met through blending with other wells at full production capacity.  1,4-Dioxane is present in all three wells (two existing and one future) and could limit groundwater production from the Olympic Sub-basin to 845 AFY or approximately 25% of the basin’s total sustainable yield.
 Other contaminants, TCE and PCE, do not impact groundwater production from the Olympic Sub-basin as they would be removed through existing treatment processes at the Arcadia WTP.

To maximize groundwater production from the Olympic Sub-basin and comply with regulation on the key contaminants of concern, the following improvements are recommended:
 Increase groundwater pumping from existing wells (SM-3 and SM-4), complete equipping and permitting of one recently installed new well (SM-8) and install a replacement well (SM-9) to increase local production from this sub-basin to ~3,200 AFY within sustainable yield levels. Please note that purified water from the SWIP will be used to recharge the Olympic Sub-basin that helps maintain the sustainable yield levels by supplementing naturally available groundwater within the sub-basin.

Design and procurement efforts are currently underway, and the well projects were previously approved by Council in the FY 19-20 Capital Improvement Budget.  Construct a new pipeline to separate Olympic Sub-basin groundwater from Charnock wellfield groundwater for separate treatment at the Arcadia WTP, primarily to target removal of 1,4 Dioxane. This reduces the amount of water needing treatment since only the Olympic Sub-basin flows (3,200 AFY) contain 1,4 Dioxane.

If the flows are not separated, 14,700 AFY (Olympic + Charnock) would need to be treated.
 Construct a new contamination treatment facility for only the Olympic Sub-basin flows to remove 1,4 Dioxane, 1,2,3-TCP, TCE, and PCE at the Arcadia WTP site.

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process and granular activated carbon. With the new contamination treatment facility and increased production efficiency (90-92% recovery) at the Arcadia WTP, approximately 2,900 AFY of treated water will be produced from the 3,200 AFY extracted from the Olympic Sub-basin. The new contamination treatment facility will provide high-quality drinking water that meets current and future regulatory standards.

Sustainable Yield Update
The sustainable yield from the Santa Monica Groundwater Basin is a critical component to ensure overall groundwater production is within sustainable limits of the basin and could support the proposed projects described above on an ongoing basis. A preliminary Sustainable Yield Analysis, (SYA), prepared by Richard C. Slade & Associates (Slade) in 2017, was presented to Council in January 2018. Since then, additional work was performed to refine and update the SYA. Additional work included the Coastal Sub-basin Exploratory Boring Program and a digital elevation mapping study that analyzed the potential recharge from the nearby mountain front. The updated report contains findings from this recently completed work as well as 2017 data regarding rainfall, geology, static water levels in key wells, and groundwater withdrawals from active City wells and other known private well owners (Attachment D). The updated SYA estimate from Slade’s analysis for the Santa Monica Basin is between 11,800 and 14,725 AFY.

To substantiate the assessment conducted by Slade, City staff contracted with consultants from ICF to perform a separate estimate of the sustainable yield using a water-balance approach. This method compares the amount of water that recharges into a basin (inflow) from a wide range of sources (natural and anthropogenic), with the amount of water leaving the basin (outflow) from losses caused by pumping, evapotranspiration, basin outflow, etc. ICF’s assessment also considered findings from both the digital elevation mapping and Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Study (DInSAR) studies, presented to Council in January 2018. Based on ICF’s water-balance approach, average sustainable yield was estimated to be between

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11,416 AFY to 13,722 AFY. The similarity of the sustainable yield estimates developed by Slade and ICF using different modeling methods provide a strong level of confidence that the City can use local groundwater resources in an ongoing manner into the future without negatively impacting the basin or creating overdraft conditions.

It should be noted that the estimates developed by Slade and ICF are conservative and do not include a sustainable yield estimate for the Crestal Sub-basin. In addition, all estimates of sustainable yield are transitory due to myriad associated climatic and hydrogeologic factors that are constantly in flux. The State legislature enacted the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code sections 10720 et seq.)("SGMA"), which became effective on January 1, 2015. A portion of the 50-square mile Santa Monica Basin that underlies Santa Monica has been designated by the Department of Water Resources as a "medium-priority" groundwater basin. Any groundwater basin designated as medium-priority must be managed under a groundwater sustainability plan (“GSP”) adopted by a local groundwater sustainability agency and approved by the Department, by January 31, 2022. In light of SGMA, further analysis will be required to determine if future demand will exceed what could be sustainably pumped from the basin. If it is determined that the City’s plans to extract more groundwater is not supported in the approved draft of the GSP, then the City may be precluded from withdrawing groundwater in excess of the then-projected sustainable yield and the City would need to continue purchasing imported water from MWD to meet its potable water demand. The potential limitations on future groundwater withdrawals from the City’s active sub-basins indicate that the City’s approach of pursuing nonconventional resources, indirect potable reuse via aquifer recharge, additional water supply wells in the Coastal sub-basin, replacement of underperforming wells, increasing treatment efficiency at the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant, and continuing conservation efforts are necessary for the City to achieve and sustain its long-term objective of independence from imported water. Future updates of the SYA and numerical models will further refine the sustainable yield for the basin. Going forward, the City is planning to update the SYA approximately every two to three years. Future updates will include additional findings from work being conducted jointly with the US Geological Survey (USGS) and an ongoing climate stress test evaluation by the Rand Corporation. The

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City plans to produce groundwater within the upper limit of the estimated sustainable yield, while taking into consideration two irrigation pumpers in the Arcadia Sub-basin and one in the Crestal in addition to one diminutive residential irrigation well.

Summary of Proposed Plan to Achieve Water Self-Sufficiency The three components proposed in the SWMP will help the City achieve water selfsufficiency by 2023 and eliminate the City’s reliance on imported water purchases from the MWD. The projected makeup of the City’s water supply portfolio is summarized in Figure 5, and contribution from each component to the City’s total water supply is provided in Table 4. The location for each of the three components is provided in Figure 6, and the synergy and inter-relationship between each component is illustrated in Figure 7. Achieving water self-sufficiency through a diversified water supply portfolio also provides the City with greater cost control over water rates as compared to the continued purchase of imported water from the MWD. As noted previously, approximately 1 percent of the water supply would continue to be made up of imported water purchased from the MWD as periodic circulation is required to maintain the supply line as an emergency backup for the City.

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New Local
Groundwater
13%
Imported Water
(MWD)
1% Alternative Water
Supply - Purified
Water (Recharge)
Alternative
Water Supply -
Recycled Water
Alternative Water Supply -
Production Efficiency
Conservation
20%
Local Groundwater
47%
WATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY 2023
New Local Groundwater Imported Water (MWD)
Alternative Water Supply - Purified Water (Recharge) Alternative Water Supply - Recycled Water Alternative Water Supply - Production Efficiency Conservation Local Groundwater
Alternative
Water Supply
19%
Figure 5: A Sustainable and Drought Resilient Water Supply Portfolio Achieved through Self Sufficiency

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Table 4: Summary of Water Supply Contribution from Each Self-Sufficiency Component Water Self Sufficiency Component Estimated
Water Supply
Contribution
by 2023 (AFY)
%
Reduction
in Imported
Water
Estimated
$/AFY
Component 1 - Conservation
Optimal Conservation Plan 3,100 38% $708
Component 2 – Alternative Water Supplies
Recycled Water from SMURRF 560 7% $4201
Purified Water from SWIP to
Recharge Olympic Sub-basin
1,100 13% $1,0171
Increase Production Efficiency at
Arcadia WTP
1,200 15% $1,0711
Component 3 – New Local Groundwater Production
Arcadia WTP Expansion and
Resiliency Enhancement2
N/A N/A $7051
Olympic Sub-basin Restoration 2,100 26% N/A3
Subtotal 8,060 99%
Existing Water Resources
Existing Local Groundwater
(2023 projected costs)
7,330 $1,100
Imported Water from MWD
(to maintain for emergency use, 2023
projected costs)
170 $1,248
Subtotal 7,500

TOTAL WATER
RESOURCES (2023)
15,560
1Estimated year 1 cost when project is complete and includes savings from avoided imported water purchase cost
2Aracadia WTP upgrades to accommodate increase in production efficiency and Olympic Sub-basin Restoration
3Olympic Sub-basin Restoration will be paid for through settlement funds

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• Recharge with SWIP
• Production Efficiency and Capacity
Expansion at Arcadia WTP
• Separate Olympic Pipeline +
New Treatment
• CBI Tank
• SWIP
Well Acquisition to
Enhance Resiliency
Figure 6: Project Locations of Proposed SWMP Component Toward Self-Sufficiency

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Figure 7: Synergy between Proposed Water Supply Components to Achieve Self-Sufficiency SWMP Cost Summary and Implementation Schedule
A cost summary for the proposed SWMP components to achieve self-sufficiency by 2023 is provided in Table 5. The funding required to complete the capital projects increasing local water supplies and enhance water supply resiliency is $38 million. A Five-Year Rate Study (2020-2024) is currently underway and will present funding solutions to cover these costs. It is projected that the components of the proposed SWMP may be funded primarily through the issuance of water revenue bonds (approximately $34.75 million), with the debt service on the bonds incorporated into water rates, and from a contribution from the Wastewater Fund (approximately $3.25 million). Staff will return to Council in spring 2019 for a rate study session. An additional $64 million from existing water-contamination settlement funds would be used for restoring the Olympic Sub-basin, which would allow additional water production from

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that sub-basin to support water self-sufficiency. The Olympic Sub-basin restoration cost includes an approximate, one-time $20 million capital expenditure for treatment systems and 30 years of ongoing operation and maintenance for an additional $20 million. Based on current modeling projections by ICF, over 80% of the Olympic Sub-basin will be remediated within the first 30 years; however, the Sub-basin may not be completely restored. Thus, the remaining balance in the settlement fund ($24 million) should be reserved to address any contamination that may still be present after 30 years or any new regulations that may impact use of the Olympic Sub-basin. A more detailed discussion on recommended budget appropriations is provided below.

Table 5: SWMP Cost Summary for Proposed Components to Achieve Self-Sufficiency Unfunded Projects Additional Cost
Arcadia WTP: Expand Capacity and Production Efficiency
Enhancement
$30M
Additional Well and Improvements: Increase Resiliency and Ground Water Production
$8M
Olympic Sub-basin Restoration, Capital Improvements and 30 years of Operations and Maintenance
$40M
Olympic Sub-basin Restoration Reliability Reserve $24M
Total: $102M
Implementing the SWMP and reaching water self-sufficiency by 2023 entails numerous capital projects that are interrelated. An overview of the proposed implementation schedule is provided in Figure 8. Several well projects (SM-8, SM-9 and injection well) were approved by Council on July 11, 2017 and on June 12, 2018 and are on track to be completed by 2021 (Attachments E and F, respectively). A portion of the projects are in the City of Los Angeles and require installation of pipelines. Construction and permitting of pipelines in the City of Los Angeles will take time and was considered in the schedule. The design, construction, and permitting of improvements at the Arcadia WTP, including efficiency upgrades, are expected to be completed in 2023 if procurement starts in December 2018. A schedule contingency of approximately six months has been included to account for unforeseen conditions or new regulations that could impact the plan implementation.

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Figure 8: Proposed Implementation Schedule to Achieve Self-Sufficiency by 2023 Alternatives to Water Self-Sufficiency
The proposed SWMP components summarized above are a considerable investment towards the City’s future resiliency and achieving water self-sufficiency by 2023. In consideration of the capital investment and impacts to water rates, staff has also evaluated potential alternatives to reduce capital expenditures to potentially provide relief to potential water rate increases (to be confirmed in the Five-Year Rate Study for 2020-2024). A summary of potential alternatives that may reduce upfront capital investment compared to the proposed water self-sufficiency plan is provided in Table 6.

The capital cost summarized in Table 6 for each alternative is the capital cost that needs to be funded and does not include the $64 million in settlement funds that will be used for the Olympic Sub-basin restoration. For all alternatives, it is assumed that the Olympic Sub-basin restoration will be implemented. A brief description on which component is implemented and its associated capital cost to be funded is provided.

Staff also considered delaying self-sufficiency goal to beyond 2023 and delaying capital expenditures to ease rate increase over the next five years. However, delaying implementation may result in increasing overall project cost due to inflation and negate

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any potential up front capital savings. The alternatives summarized in Table 6 only consider reduction in upfront capital cost and do not include projected increase of imported water purchase from MWD (estimated to be at 5% annual increase), which will ultimately be more expensive than locally produced water.

Table 6: Summary of Alternatives Considered for Self-Sufficiency Alt. No. Alternatives
Description
Capital
Cost3
Locally Sourced
Water +
Conservation
Imported
Water
Purchase
from MWD
Staff
Recommended
Plan
99% water selfsufficiency1 Component
1 - Conservation
Component 2 -
Alternative Water
Supplies Component 3 -
New Local Groundwater
$38M 11,730 AFY
(Existing Arcadia
WTP + Olympic)
3,100 AFY
(Conservation)
560 AFY
(Recycled
Water)2
170 AFY
1 87% water selfsufficiency1 Implement
only SWIP and Olympic
Sub-Basin Restoration.

Acquire new well to
enhance resiliency at
Arcadia WTP. No
expansion and
production efficiency
enhancements at Arcadia
WTP
$8M 9,900 AFY
(Existing Arcadia
WTP + Olympic)
3,100 AFY
(Conservation)
560 AFY
(Recycled
Water)2
2,000 AFY
2 90% water selfsufficiency1 Implement
SWIP, Olympic
restoration, and
expansion at Arcadia
WTP. No production
efficiency enhancements
at Arcadia WTP. Results
in loss and negative
impact to treatment
resiliency.
$21M 10,500 AFY
(Existing Arcadia
WTP + Olympic)
3,100 AFY
(Conservation)
560 AFY
(Recycled
Water)2
1,400 AFY
3 94% water selfsufficiency1 Implement
SWIP, Olympic
Restoration, expansion
$30M 10,900 AFY
(Arcadia WTP +
Olympic) 3,100
AFY
1,000 AFY

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and production efficiency
upgrades at Arcadia
WTP. Do not acquire a
new well to enhance
resiliency.
(Conservation)
560 AFY
(Recycled
Water)2
1Percentages are based on year 2023 projected demand. 2560AFY of recycled water to be available in 2023, but actual usage of full capacity may not be until 2040. 3Excluding Olympic Sub-Basin restoration cost, which is funded through settlement funds and SWIP capital costs as it is already funded through a low interest loan from the State of California.

The alternatives evaluated by staff are simply presented as scenarios to reduce capital expenditures over the next five years but does not provide a complete solution to achieve the City’s water self-sufficiency goal.

Funding Recommendations to Achieve Water Self-Sufficiency A financial analysis for the plan outlined in this report to achieve water self-sufficiency was conducted by staff. The financial analysis includes comparing the future cost of imported water to the projected cost of locally produced water over a 30-year period.

This analysis excluded the Olympic Sub-basin restoration costs, as the recommended funding source would be from groundwater settlement funds received by the City from outside sources to cover the costs for remediating the contaminants in that sub-basin. In summary, locally produced water from the recommended SWMP components outlined in this report is projected to cost between $400/AFY to $1,100/AFY, which is less than the expected cost to purchase imported water from the MWD at $1248/AFY in 2023.

Please refer to Table 5, presented previously, for a detailed breakdown on the cost per acre-foot for each local water supply component. A comparison of the projected cost differential between the purchase of imported water from the MWD and production of locally produced water is provided in Table 7. With locally produced water cheaper than imported water costs, the components outlined in the SWMP to achieve water selfsufficiency by 2023 are a positive investment toward the future of the City. Ratepayers will benefit from the implementation of these projects, thus keeping local water costs low compared to the ongoing cost increases for imported water. Not only does the proposed SWMP provide a sustainable and drought resilient water supply for the City, it would also benefit the ratepayers with greater control over future water rates compared with

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imported water rates that are projected to increase at a higher rate and are outside the City’s control.

Table 7: Future Estimated Imported Water Cost (increased at 5%) Compared to Projected Locally Produced Water Cost. Assuming Efficiency (CCRO) technology is installed and 2,800AFY is produced.

As noted previously, staff recommends a combination of bonding and use of settlement funds to fund the capital projects supporting water self-sufficiency and the Olympic Subbasin restoration.

Water Revenue Bond: A rate study is currently being conducted through October 2019 to set water and wastewater rates for calendar years 2020 to 2024. The rate study will address options to support the costs of this plan. A possible funding solution, to be confirmed in the rate study, is the issuing of a 30-year water revenue bond totaling approximately $34.75 million to increase local water supplies and enhance resiliency as outlined in the SWMP. The remaining $3.25 million would be contributed from the Wastewater Fund due to joint property use. The $34.75 million in bonds would cover new well acquisition, treatment capacity expansion and implementation of new

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technologies to enhance production efficiency at the Arcadia WTP, and other supporting infrastructure upgrades. The Water Fund would need to cover an annual payment of approximately $2.2 million over the next 30 years to fund the projects outlined in the SWMP. Assuming a bond is issued, Figure 9 illustrates projected annual savings from avoiding imported water purchases and estimated annual bond repayments. In year 2036, where the two lines cross, the City will start saving money for rate payers on an annual basis. This analysis assumes imported water cost from MWD will increase at an annual rate of 5%. The total money borrowed is estimated to be offset by cumulative savings in the year 2048.

Figure 9: City’s Projected Annual Savings due to Local Water Production in lieu of Import Water Purchases, compared to the Payments (debt service) for a 30 Year Bond.

Settlement Funds Usage - The current balance of Gillette/Boeing funds available to program is $64.1 million. This balance includes $11.1 million transferred and currently

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available in the Water Fund as authorized by Council on January 9, 2018 and $53.0 million in the General Fund. Staff recommends transferring $53.0 million from the General Fund to the Water Fund to be used to restore the Olympic Sub-basin.

Additionally, to satisfy the settlement agreement, Boeing still owes the City three payments totaling $11.0 million. Staff recommends depositing these funds directly into the Water Fund.

Approximately $20 million would be used to construct a new treatment facility to remove the contaminants currently present in the sub-basin and $20 million would be reserved for operation and maintenance costs of the treatment facility related to restoration of the Olympic Sub-basin over a 30-year period. Due to uncertainty with the Olympic Subbasin restoration after 30 years, staff recommends setting aside the remaining $24 million of Gillette/Boeing funds as a reliability reserve. The remaining $11.0 million that has been previously transferred to the Water Fund, is currently being used for groundwater modeling, monitoring, and reporting in support of Olympic Sub-basin remediation.

With the proposed injection of advanced purified water from the SWIP into the Olympic Sub-basin, staff will revisit this timeframe and report back to Council in the future once recharge operation begins.

Grants - Staff will identify and apply for state and/or federal grants to help offset the $38 million capital investment and return to Council in early 2019 with resolutions required for grant applications if available for the proposed projects. Staff has engaged a grant consultant to assist in the process. Grants being considered are:
 MWD, Local Resources Program
 California Department of Water Resources, Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1).

Previously Authorized Water Rate Increase

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On February 24, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 10867 (CCS) to authorize water rate increases over a five-year period, beginning March 1, 2015.

The five-year water increase schedule was adopted after Council’s consideration of a rate study conducted by Kennedy Jenks Consultants. Resolution Number 10867 (CCS) also contained a provision, giving Council flexibility to approve a suspension of each annual increase, in whole or part, beginning with the 9% scheduled increase for January 1, 2016. This resolution was adopted without a majority protest, following a noticed public hearing in accordance with Proposition 218. Since adoption of this resolution, Council has partially suspended the full increases authorized for 2016-2018, and instead approved 5% increases for each of those years due to:
 Actual water sales revenues exceeded expectations during 2015 to 2017.  Actual operating and capital expenditures lower than expected. Resulting savings were applied to conservation programs, water main replacements and partially suspending planned 9% annual rate increases to more modest 5% increases.

State of the Water Fund and Forthcoming 2019 Rate Adjustment Justification Staff will return to Council on January 8, 2019 for a public hearing and to obtain authorization for the full 9% water rate increase previously approved by Council on February 24, 2015 for calendar year 2019. If approved this would result in a monthly increase of $4.33 to average single-family customer. This is the final year of a five-year rate adjustment cycle approved via resolution as mentioned above.

A summary of rate increases from 2015 is provided in Table 8.

Table 8: Rate Increase History
Calendar
Year
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Effective Date March 1,
2015
January
1, 2016
January 1,
2017
January 1,
2018
January 1,
2019
Maximum
Authorized
Increase
9% 9% 9% 9% 9%

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Actual
Increase*
9% 5% 5% 5% 9%**
Date Actual
Increase
Authorized
February
24, 2015
February
23, 2016
November 22,
2016
January 9,
2018
**public
hearing on
January 8,
2019
The full implementation of the 9% previously authorized adjustment would be sufficient to allow the City to:

A) Deliver potable water to Santa Monica customers reliably, safely and sustainably in compliance with federal and state regulations.

B) Fund operating and capital budgets that are necessary to implement the City's self-sufficiency goals to encourage water conservation and sustainability, as contemplated in the City's 2014 water rate analysis.

C) Continue to implement infrastructure improvements associated with replacing aging existing infrastructure facilities comprised of water mainlines that are approaching the end of their useful lives.

The 9% rate increase would provide sufficient funding to complete the following capital projects as contemplated in the City's 2014 water rate analysis and to continue progress toward the City’s water self-sufficiency goal:

1. Additional capacity improvements, which include Preliminary Design for the Arcadia Treatment Capacity Expansion and Enhancement Project - $3.18 million in FY 2018-19. As noted in the prior section, the design would upgrade pumps, blowers, cartridge filters, and other equipment at the treatment plant to accommodate increased groundwater production and new technologies. The design would also incorporate a new process (CCRO) to increase overall plant efficiency to 90% or greater (as discussed previously under component 2 - alternative water supplies.

2. New Groundwater Resiliency Well - $6,825,000 in FY 2018-19 for acquisition of a new groundwater well to enhance resiliency. Also limit future exposure to imported water.

3. Water Main Replacement Cost Escalation - an increase of $2,000,000 starting in FY 19-20. The rate increase is necessary to fund the sharp increase observed in

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water main replacement construction costs. Water main contract awards in 2017 and 2018 have returned bids of $600 to $700 per linear foot in the current highcost construction environment. These costs have increased from a prior $400 per linear foot estimate. The budget was established at $4 million per year. However, staff is now estimating a need of $6 million per year to implement the recommended 100-year water main replacement cycle (2 miles replaced per year for the City’s 205-mile water main system. Maintaining a $4 million per year budget would only yield replacement of 1.1 to 1.25 miles of pipeline per year, thus increasing the replacement cycle from 100 years to approximately 160 to 190 years. Staff recommends staying on a 100-year replacement cycle to maintain operational reliably.
 Council approval of the full 9% rate increase would also help fund the following ongoing operational expenditures:
1) Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California - $5 million per year from FY 2020-21 to FY 2022-23 (additional $8.7 million) to ensure sufficient funding for imported water deliveries prior to achieving water self-sufficiency. 2) City Yards Master Plan - Required contribution from the Water Fund for upgrades to City Yards - $4 million modeled, actual costs to be determined.

As noted above, staff will return to Council on January 8, 2019 with a recommendation that Council adopt the full 9% rate increase for calendar year 2019 as previously authorized in 2015. The staff report will include a detailed justification for the 9% rate increase as well as a 10-year fund forecast, cost comparison with other water agencies and an analysis of impacts to ratepayers.

Funding Summary
Table 9 provides a summary of funding recommendations to implement the SWMP. As noted above, staff also recommends that Council approve funding for three Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, which would commence in FY 2018-19:

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 Arcadia Capacity Expansion and Enhancement Project, Preliminary Design ($3,180,000)
 New Groundwater Resiliency Well ($6,825,000)
 Olympic Wellfield Restoration Design ($1,800,000).

Table 9: Funding Summary
Settlement
Funds
Available for
current
remediation
and O&M for
next 30 years
Settlement
Funds
Available for
Future Reserve
(Olympic subbasin
Restoration)
Water
Bond
Amount
(pending
ongoing rate
study)
Est. Annual
Bond Payment
(30 yrs):
$40 million $24 million $34.75 million $2.2 million
Task Force on the Environment and Water Advisory Committee Actions Findings of the Sustainable Yield Analysis, Sustainable Water Master Plan Update and proposed projects, cost and schedules were presented to the Task Force on the Environment on March 19, June 18, and October 15 and to the Task Force on the Environment Water Subcommittee on November 19, 2018. Similar updates were presented to the Water Advisory Committee on March 5, May 7, June 4, September 5 and November 5, 2018.

Rate Adjustment recommendations were presented to the Water Advisory Committee on November 5, 2018 and at a Task Force on the Environment Water Subcommittee on November 19, 2018. The Water Subcommittee strongly supports the Sustainable Water Master Plan Update and staff’s recommendations.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Approval of the recommended action requires the following:

1. Appropriations to the FY 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program in the Water Fund:

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Account Number Amount
C5007740.689000 - Arcadia Capacity Expansion and
Enhancement Project, Preliminary Design
$3,180,000
C5007750.689000 - Olympic Wellfield Restoration Design $1,800,000 C5007760.689000 - New Groundwater Resiliency Well $3,575,000 Total $8,555,000

2. An appropriation to the FY 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program in the Wastewater Fund
C5107760.689000 - New Groundwater Resiliency Well, Property Joint Use.
$3,250,000
Total $3,250,000

3. $53 million cash transfer of Gillette/Boeing settlement funds from the General Fund to the Water Fund and the corresponding release of the remaining fund balance in General Fund account 1.380237. The cash will be recorded in an interest earning restricted cash account in the Water Fund, Olympic Wellfield Remediation account 50.102442.

4. Transfer of two remediation capital projects, appropriated in previous fiscal years and funded with Gillette/Boeing funds, from the General Fund to the Water Fund to consolidate all budgeted Olympic restoration projects in the Water Fund.

General Fund Account Number Proposed Water Fund
Account
Amount
C019045.589000 Olympic Sub-basin
Remediation
C5005880.689000 $1,909,732
C019067.589000 Olympic Sub-basin Well
Hydrology
C5006050.689000 $1,946,407

5. The following budget items related to Gillette/Boeing water mediation settlement funds were previously taken by Council:

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Packet Pg. 586 Attachment: 2018 Sustainable Water Master Plan (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 mins)) 39 of 40
 On January 9, 2018, Council authorized staff to make an $11,100,000 transfer of Gillette/Boeing settlement funds from the General Fund to the Water Fund for ongoing and future remediation costs associated with polluted groundwater in the Olympic Wellfield (Attachment B). Staff transferred these funds to account 25695.570080 in FY 2017-18.
 On June 12, 2018, Council approved a FY 2018-19 transfer of $2,300,000 of Gillette/Boeing water mediation settlement funds from the General Fund to the Water Fund (Attachment F). This transfer was to fund the projects for the Olympic Wellfield remediation appropriated in the FY 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program.

Account Number Amount
C5007460.689410 City / USGS Monitoring Well & Numerical Flow Model
$1,800,000
C5007260.689410 Redrill Santa Monica Well #3 $500,000
Total $2,300,000

6. Future Gillette/Boeing settlement funds are to be deposited in the Water Fund, and a corresponding receivable shall be established. The liability associated with current and future pollution remediation utilizing Gillette/Boeing funds will be recorded in the Water Fund.

Prepared By: Alex Nazarchuk, Interim Water Resources Manager Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. October 28, 2014 Staff Report (Web Link)
B. January 9, 2018 Staff Report
C. Summary of Water Self-Sufficiency Scenarios to Expand Groundwater Production

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Packet Pg. 587 Attachment: 2018 Sustainable Water Master Plan (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 mins)) 40 of 40
D. Updated Preliminary Sustainable Yield Analysis
E. July 11, 2017 Staff Report (Web Link)
F. June 12, 2018 Staff Report (Web Link)

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Packet Pg. 588 Attachment: 2018 Sustainable Water Master Plan (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 mins))

APPENDIX

E- WATER AND WASTEWATER FUND CIP PROJECTS
Water Fund Capital Improvement Program
Project Description Frequency Five-Year Total FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 2028/29 FY 2029/30 Annual Street/Parking Lot Paving Routine $ 1,250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Valve Study/Replacement Routine $ 750,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Annual Water Main Replacement Routine $ 44,400,000 $7,500,000 $ 8,800,000 $ 9,000,000 $9,550,000 $ 9,550,000 City Forces - Annual Water Main Replacement Routine $ 1,783,901 $ 322,841 $ 338,983 $ 355,933 $ 373,729 $ 392,415 Non-Potable Water Main Replacement Routine $ 11,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,500,000 $2,500,000 $ 2,500,000 Arcadia Water Treatment Plant - Membrane Replacement Routine $ 3,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 Reservoir Improvements - Riviera One Time - Resiliency $ 8,600,000 $3,000,000 $ 5,600,000 CIty/USGS Numerical Flow Model and Monitoring Well One Time $ 2,400,000 $ 400,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 800,000 Construction Management Software Routine $ 60,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Arcadia WTP Plant Fending Upgrade One Time $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Electrical Upgrades at Arcadia WTP and Charnock Treatment Plant One Time $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Greensand Filter Scaffolding One Time $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Groundwater Recharge Well SM-12i/Recycled Water Booster One Time $ 5,600,000 $2,200,000 $ 3,400,000 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation Routine $ 850,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Routine $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Water Tenant Improvements at City Yards (Storage Facility) One Time $ 750,000 $ 750,000 Fleet Vehicle Replacement Program Routine $ 3,406,528 $ 652,700 $ 655,050 $ 665,750 $ 699,038 $ 733,990 Telecommunication Services Routine $ 329,326 $ 61,282 $ 63,116 $ 65,005 $ 68,255 $ 71,668 Computer Equipment Replacement Program Routine $ 457,670 $ 80,474 $ 86,169 $ 92,316 $ 96,932 $ 101,779 Groundwater Well Improvements One Time - Resiliency $ 10,700,000 $ 700,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 5,500,000 Arcadia WTP Operations Center and Water Quality Lab Replacement One Time - Resiliency $ 18,800,000 $ 800,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $7,000,000 Salt and Nutrient Management Plan One Time $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Total - Planned Water Fund CIP Projects $ 118,187,425 $ 23,077,297 $ 25,703,318 $ 27,539,004 $ 22,402,954 $ 19,464,852 Groundwater Remediation - Settlement Funds
Olympic Sub-Basin Remediation - Monitoring and Modeling Routine $ 3,500,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 Olympic AWTF Remediation - Treatment Cost Routine $ 4,863,325 $ 917,633 $ 935,985 $ 954,705 $ 1,002,440 $ 1,052,562 Total - Planned Remediation CIP Projects $ 8,363,325 $ 1,617,633 $ 1,635,985 $ 1,654,705 $ 1,702,440 $ 1,752,562 Water Fund CIP Projects - Pending Outside Funding/Financing Reservoir Improvements
Riviera Reservoir One Time - Resiliency $ 12,010,159 $12,010,159 Mt Olivette Reservoir One Time - Resiliency $ 20,999,443 $ 20,999,443 San Vincente Reservoir One Time - Resiliency $ 25,858,861 $ 25,858,861 Arcadia Reservoir One Time - Resiliency $ 9,758,084 $ 9,758,084 Arcadia WTP Operations Center and Water Quality Laboratory One Time $ 10,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 Water Supply Resiliency - Recycled Water Storage/DPR One Time - Resiliency $ 18,000,000 $2,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 10,000,000 Total - Planned CIP Projects Pending Outside Funding/Financing $ 96,626,547 $ 14,010,159 $ 11,000,000 $ 45,757,527 $ - $ 25,858,861

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Packet Pg. 589 Attachment: Water and Wastewater Fund Planned CIP List [Revision 3] (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 mins)) Water Fund Capital Improvement Program
Project Description Frequency Five-Year Total FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 2028/29 FY 2029/30 Hyperion Capital Payment Routine $ 19,210,455 $ 3,582,157 $ 3,689,622 $ 3,914,320 $ 3,914,320 $ 4,110,036 Annual Street/Parking Lot Paving Routine $ 1,250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Annual Wastewater Main Replacement Routine $ 22,710,455 $ 6,082,157 $ 4,689,622 $ 3,914,320 $ 3,914,320 $ 4,110,036 Moss Avenue Pump Station Improvements One Time -
Resiliency
$ 5,460,000 $ 3,960,000 $ 1,500,000
SMURRF Upgrades One Time $ 1,256,000 $ 1,256,000
Fleet Vehicle Replacement Program Routine $ 2,029,849 $ 383,000 $ 406,200 $ 406,205 $ 407,046 $ 427,398 Telecommunications Services Routine $ 106,092 $ 19,903 $ 20,499 $ 21,113 $ 21,745 $ 22,832 Computer Equipment Replacement Program Routine $ 76,705 $ 12,359 $ 14,468 $ 15,559 $ 16,741 $ 17,578 City Yards Improvements One Time $ 800,000 $ 800,000
SWIP Maintenance Routine $ 3,500,000 $ 500,000 $ 750,000 $ 750,000 $ 1,500,000 Pump Replacement for MAPS One Time $ 250,000 $ 250,000
Total - Planned Wastewater Fund CIP Projects $ 56,649,557 $ 16,595,576 $ 9,570,411 $ 9,271,517 $ 10,774,172 $ 10,437,881

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Packet Pg. 590 Attachment: Water and Wastewater Fund Planned CIP List [Revision 3] (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 mins)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Peter Altschuler <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:37 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Dan Hall; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Caroline Torosis; Natalya Zernitskaya; Jesse Zwick
Subject: Proposed new water rates

EXTERNAL
There’s a water problem. In California, there’s always been a water problem. Yet it’s one that the City could have helped mitigate… if it had taken a stand against State mandates for new housing.

Every new resident adds to the demand for water. By the time all the required units are built, Santa Monica could have between 10 and 30 thousand new people who need water for drinking, bathing, watering their plants and, maybe, washing their cars.

Yet no provision was made in any of the State’s housing laws to assist with infrastructure costs, such as waste water treatment, or to recognize the impact of new residents on the limited water and power supplies. Santa Monica, which had to contend with zoning revisions when its first proposal was rejected, seems to have lost sight of the greater impact — the cost of supporting all those new residents.

There is no evidence that an effort was made, with or without the involvement of the state assemblyman and senator who represent the City’s citizens, to convince the State to provide financial assistance to the cities being compelled to add more housing. The laws certainly provided assistance to developers, offering endless variances that defeated the stated objective to provide affordable housing.

So the current realization that Santa Monica is facing a water problem is evidence of either willful myopia or Panglossian misperception.

Asking property owners — the ones who have cut back on usage consistently during requests from the City and State during the height of the drought — to absorb what is, essentially, a tax is an indictment of the City’s lack of foresight, planning and, in its dealings with Sacramento, fortitude.

If the impositions on water infrastructure are now so pronounced, the costs should be borne by the developers who’ve added so significantly to the demand for water, not as a penalty imposed on long-term residents for “doing the right thing” by reducing their consumption.

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Packet Pg. 591 Attachment: Written Comments (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 mins)) Item 7A. Five-Year
Water and Wastewater
Rate Study
3/25/2025
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Packet Pg. 592 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Five-Year Water and Wastewater Rate Study
Santa Monica
Water &
Wastewater
Services
Investing in a
Sustainable
and Climate
Resilient
Community
Water and
Wastewater
Rate Study
Council
Input
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Packet Pg. 593 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Providing Safe, Sustainable Water Supply to the Community 93,000+ Residents
2,700+ Commercial Customers
Drinking Water and
Fire Protection
Groundwater (local)
Surface Water (MWD)
Sewer Collection and
Recycled Water
9 Million Gallons
High Quality Drinking Water Daily
14 Million Gallons
Wastewater Captured and Delivered for Treatment
Up to 1.5 Million Gallons
Recycled Water Per Day
4 Water Storage Reservoirs
Totaling 40 Million Gallons
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Packet Pg. 594 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Factors Impacting Water and Wastewater Funds
Covid-19 Pandemic
• Decline in Water Use from Commercial
Sector and Multi-Family Residential
• Transfer of Unrestricted Settlement
Funds to General Fund = $40 million
Climate Instability
• Severe Drought (2021-2023),
Followed by Extreme Wet Winter
• Now Shifting to Dry Winter
(2024/2025) and Likely Drought
Conditions
Market Volatility
• Increasing general inflation (4-9%) and
water industry inflation (5-16%) rates
• Driving up material, construction, and
treatment costs
Decreasing Revenue to
Cover Fixed Costs
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Packet Pg. 595 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Market Volatility

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16.00%

18.00%
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

CPI (CA)
CCCI
HWI
Avg CPI = 1.9%
Avg CCCI = 2.8%
Avg HWI = 4.2%
Avg CPI = 5.0%
Avg CCCI = 8.6%
Avg HWI = 10.4%
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Packet Pg. 596 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Declining Revenue Impacts Operations
24% 23% 22% 13% 10% 8%
Capital
Improvement
Projects
Labor Operations Local Water
Production
Environmental
Programs
Imported
Water
Approximately
70% of Operation
Costs are Fixed
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Packet Pg. 597 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Fund Revenue Forecast vs. Actuals
• Net Revenue Shortfall of $26.8M in the
Past Five Years (FY20/21 – FY24/25)
• Revenue Shortfall was Offset
Through Grants ($10M) and Water
Revenue Bond ($78M) to Fund Water
Self-Sufficiency Projects
• Deferred ~$15M (50% of the
Budget Over 5 years) in Water Main
Replacement Projects
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
$45
$50
$55
$60
FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Revenue (in $ Millions)
Revenue Forecast Actuals
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Packet Pg. 598 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Wastewater Fund Revenue Forecast vs. Actuals
• Net Revenue Shortfall of $16.3M in the
Past Five Years (FY20/21 – FY24/25)
• Revenue Shortfall was Offset
Through Grants ($15.3M) and State
Revolving Fund Loan ($55M) to Fund
Water Self-Sufficiency Projects as
Well as Deferring Wastewater Main
Replacement Projects
• FY22/23 Revenues Met Target Due
to $4M Principal Forgiveness From
the State Revolving Fund Loan
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Revenue (in $ Millions)
Budget Forecast Actuals
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Packet Pg. 599 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Invested in Water Supply Sustainability and Resiliency
Award Winning
Sustainable Water
Infrastructure Project
(Produces up to 1,500 AFY
of Purified Water or 10% of
the City’s Water Supply)
Production Efficiency
Enhancement
@ Arcadia WTP
(Increases Overall Efficiency
from 80 to 90%, Adding up to
1,200 AFY of Drinking Water)
Olympic
Well Field
Restoration
(Restores 3,200 AFY of
Local Groundwater)
Advanced
Metering
Infrastructure
(Save up to 5% of the
City’s Water Supply by
Reducing Water Leaks)
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Packet Pg. 600 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Goals of FY 25/26 – FY 29/30 Five-Year Water
and Wastewater Rate Study
• Investing in our Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
• Maintain High-Quality and Reliable Water and Wastewater Services • Investing in Reliability and Resiliency
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Packet Pg. 601 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 What Happens If Rates Are NOT Adjusted?
$.0 Mil
$10.0 Mil
$20.0 Mil
$30.0 Mil
$40.0 Mil
$50.0 Mil
$60.0 Mil
$70.0 Mil
$80.0 Mil
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Cash Funded Capital Expenses
Debt Service
O&M Expenses
Revenues under Existing Rates
• Revenues could only sustain
operation costs
• Reducing or eliminating
routine CIP budget would
increase operation cost (e.g.,
increase service outages
resulting in purchasing more
imported water)
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Packet Pg. 602 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Proposed Wastewater Rate Adjustment
• Proposed Five-Year Rate Increase of 7%, 7%, 7%, 6%, and 6% • Keep Pace with Inflation for Day-to-day Operations
• Maintain Routine CIP Projects to Prevent Costly Service Interruptions • Rehabilitate Key Infrastructure:
• Moss Avenue Pump Station (100% Reimbursed by City of Los Angeles) • Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility (50% Cost Share with City of Los Angeles) Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 603 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 WATER FUND – INVESTING IN RESILIENCY
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Packet Pg. 604 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 City of Santa Monica’s Water Distribution System
• The City’s Reservoirs Total
Approx. 40 Million Gallons
• The Reservoirs Ensure Sufficient
Supply and Pressure is Available
to Meet Peak Hours and Max
Day Water Demands
• Provides Over 24 Hours of Fire
Fighting Supply
• City’s Reservoirs Range From
60-70 Years Old to 100 Years Old
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Packet Pg. 605 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Reservoir Rehabilitation
Key Safety Element Goals:
• Seismically Resilient
• Resilient Water Storage
• Peak Load Water Supply
• Emergency Water
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Packet Pg. 606 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Reservoir Rehabilitation • Seismic/Structural Upgrades • Electrical System Upgrades • Hydraulic and Water Quality Improvements • Security and Reliability Improvements Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 607 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Rate Adjustment Options
Water Rate
Options
Fund Routine
Operations
Rehabilitate Reservoirs and
Replace Water Ops Center
Capital Improvement Program
All Projects Funded With Efficiencies
1   
2  
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Packet Pg. 608 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Rate Option • Maintain 100% Funding Routine CIP Projects and Replace Aging Infrastructure
• Keep Pace with Inflation for Day-to-Day Operations
• Rehabilitate Reservoirs and Replace Water Operations
Center/Water Quality Lab • Emergency Preparedness • Resilient Water Storage • Reliable Operations and Water Delivery • Ability to Meet Peak Water Demands in the City • Proposed Five-Year Rate Increase of 20%, 16%, 9%, 9%, and 6% • Increases in Year 1 and 2 are to Replenish Reserves and Raise Matching Funds to Rehabilitate Reservoirs 1 Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 609 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Rate Option
Financing Strategy to Rehabilitate Reservoirs and
Replace Water Operations Center/Water Quality Lab 1
$64M
$33M
$33M
$130M Program: • Rehabilitate Reservoirs • Replace Water Operations Center/Water
Quality
• Enhance Water Resiliency • Completed over
10 years

US EPA WIFIA LOAN
Federal Grants for
Water Resiliency
Cash Contribution/
Matching from City’s
Water Fund
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Packet Pg. 610 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Rate Option
Financing Strategy to Rehabilitate Reservoirs and Replace Water Operations Center/Water Quality Lab
1 $64M
$33M
$33M
$130M Program:
• Rehabilitate
Reservoirs
• Replace Water
Operations
Center/Water
Quality
• Enhance Water
Resiliency
• Completed over
10 years

US EPA WIFIA LOAN
Federal Grants for
Water Resiliency
Cash Contribution/
Matching from City’s
Water Fund
If Unsuccessful with Outside Funding Assistance:
• Raised $33M to Rehabilitate Riviera
Reservoir in the Rate Cycle
• Sufficient Revenue to Replace one
Reservoir per 5-year Rate Cycle
• Need to defer replacement of water
operations center and WQ lab
• Completed in ~20 years
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Packet Pg. 611 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Rate Option – Rate Structure Update
Tier
Proposed
Bi-Monthly
(FY25/26)
Capacity Fee $50.06
(20% Fee)
$ 37.25
(15% Fee)
Tier 1 0-10 HCF $67.80
($6.78/HCF)
$73.5
($7.35/HCF)
Tier 2 11-18 HCF $63.12
($7.89/HCF)
$67.76
($8.47/HCF)
Tier 3 19+ HCF $49.44
($12.36/HCF)
$51.72
($12.93/HCF)
Avg Water Bill $230.42 $230.23
• Increase in Fixed Capacity Fee to 20% and
Help Stabilize Cost Recovery for Fixed
Operation Costs
• Majority of the Customers Will Not See a
Difference on Their Bills
• For single-Family Homes, Customers Using
<8 HCF bi-Monthly May See a Noticeable
Difference (~$10).
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Packet Pg. 612 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Comparison of Water Commodity Prices
Municipal Drinking Water
$0.008/gallon (Current Tier 1)
$0.009/gallon (New Tier 1 FY25/26)
Water Fill Stations/Stores
$0.40 - $1.00/gallon
Bottled/Can Water
$1.00 - $10.00/gallon
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Packet Pg. 613 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Rate Option • Maintain 75% Funding of Routine CIP Projects and Replace Aging Infrastructure • Reduce annual water main replacement budget • Defer expansion of recycled water system • Keep Pace with Inflation for Day-to-day
Operations
• Proposed Five-Year Rate Increase of
11%, 9%, 7%, 6%, and 5%
• Risk of System Failure by Deferring Reservoir
Rehabilitation and Replacement of Water
Operations Center/Water Quality Lab 2
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Packet Pg. 614 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Water Rate Option • Risk of Deferring Reservoir Rehabilitation and Replace Water Operations
Center/Water Quality Lab • Increase Failure of Reservoirs Due to Age or Seismic Event • Inability to Provide Sufficient Water Supplies in Emergencies (e.g., Wildfires) • Inability to Provide Reliable Water Delivery to Meet Peak Day Demands • May Lose Entire Local Water Supply and Monitoring Capabilities • Risk of Non-Compliance with Regulatory Requirements 2 Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 615 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Comparison of Water Rate Options
Current
Bi-Monthly Bill
FY24/25
Proposed Rate
Adjustments
(Bi-Monthly Bill)
FY 25/26
Water Rate Option 1 20%
Single Family Residential $ 190 $ 230
Multi Family Residential $ 406 $ 505
Commercial $ 698 $ 884
Water Rate Option 2 11%
Single Family Residential $ 190 $ 211
Multi Family Residential $ 406 $ 450
Commercial $ 698 $ 813
Water Rate Option
• Financial Plan in Place to Rehabilitate Reservoirs
• Maintain Reliable and Resilient Water Storage and Distribution Water Rate Option
• Defer Reservoir Rehabilitation to the Future
and Risk Potential Failure in a Seismic Event
• Average Difference Over Option 1:
• SFR = $6.00/month
• MFR = $1.90/unit/month
• Commercial = $24/month
1 2
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Packet Pg. 616 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Comparison of Water Bills (Single Family Residential)
$115 $123
$167
$186 $190 $189
$211
$268
$308
$372
$229
$-
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
Torrance El Segundo Glendale Burbank Santa
Monica
Long Beach Pasadena Culver City LADWP Beverly
Hills
Typical Bi-monthly Water Bill
Current Rates Proposed 7/1/2025
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Packet Pg. 617 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6828 : Water/Wastewater Rate Study Session (60 Comparison of Water Bills (Multi Family Residential)
$266 $267
$318 $322 $340
$406
$506
$592
$644 $650
$505
$-
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
Torrance El Segundo Glendale Burbank Long Beach Santa
Monica
Pasadena Beverly
Hills
Culver City LADWP
Typical Bi-monthly Water Bill
Current Rates Proposed 7/1/25
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Report
City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Arminé Chaparyan, Director, Administration
Subject: Introduction and First Reading of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Amending Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.61 Signs to Promote Economic Recovery by Increasing Land Use Flexibility in the City's Downtown and by Making Minor Changes to Signage in the Bayside Conservation District and Third Street Promenade Area
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities, 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15311 (Accessory Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. Introduction for first reading of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Amending Interim Zoning Regulations Established to Promote Economic Recovery by Increasing Land Use Flexibility in the City’s Downtown Area and Establishing a Pilot Program to Allow for Exclusively Commercial Outdoor Uses in the Office Campus District to Allow Additional Flexibility Related to Community Assembly Uses in the Bayside Conservation District.

3. Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.61: Signs to Make Minor Changes for Signage in the Bayside Conservation District and Third Street Promenade Area to Promote Economic Recovery.

Summary
On July 25, 2023, Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2754 (CCS) (“IZO 2754”), establishing interim zoning regulations promoting economic recovery in the City’s Downtown, including the Third Street Promenade Area and Santa Monica Place, and also included minor clerical amendments further supporting economic recovery. On September 26, 2023, the Council introduced for first reading Interim Zoning Ordinance

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Number 2761 (CCS) (“IZO 2761”), which was adopted on October 10, 2023, extending and amending the interim zoning regulations established by IZO 2754 through November 22, 2028.

The interim zoning regulations support a variety of potential commercial uses within the Downtown. These changes focused on enabling certain outdoor rooftop commercial uses on Public Parking Structures owned by the City, greater flexibility for restaurants providing entertainment, and provided a streamlined review for alcohol permits.

On October 22, 2024, the Council introduced Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2794 (CCS) (“IZO 2794”), which adopted on November 11, 2024, amending the interim zoning regulations to further promote economic recovery efforts within the Downtown and Third Street Promenade area, simplifying the review process for new businesses.

Amendments were focused on streamlining the review process for uses within the Third Street Promenade area by eliminating Conditional Use Permit and Minor Use Permit requirements, and expanding the streamlining of alcohol permits for a variety of different commercial uses. On October 22, the Council also introduced and adopted Ordinance Number 2793 (CCS), an emergency ordinance amending the Sign Code by relaxing limitations to encourage the use of creative signs and to enhance overall business promotion on the Promenade.

These amendments were critical in providing greater certainty and predictability for property owners and their existing tenants, along with prospective businesses considering locations within the Promenade area. Additionally, consistent with the City’s Outdoor Space Program efforts, the IZO included a pilot program limited to the Office Campus District that would allow exclusively outdoor uses such as open-air markets to locate on private property, subject to meeting certain conditions.

Consistent with the Council’s continued support of local businesses and to promote economic recovery efforts within the Downtown area, staff proposes a minor change resulting in additional land use flexibility that would encourage the reuse and occupancy of existing buildings:

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• Community Assembly Uses within the area of the Third Street Promenade o Provide greater flexibility for Community Assembly uses within the BC Districts by exempting such uses from additional requirements specific to the use as established in SMMC Section 9.31.100.

Additionally, in response to feedback and concerns raised by some property owners on the Third Street Promenade, subsequent to the adopted Sign Code changes in October 2024, staff proposes a minor amendment that would simplify and make consistent the allowable animated/digital sign area for all buildings facing the Promenade:
• 9.61.200(F) Bayside Conservation District: Animated/Digital Signs: Simplify the allowable sign area by establishing a single consistent standard that would apply to any building (one story or two-stories or greater) resulting in greater consistency in animated/digital signs throughout the Promenade.

The proposed IZO would amend the current interim land use regulations and would maintain the current expiration date of November 22, 2028, although the Council could make any of the interim zoning regulations permanent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Sign Code amendment would be effective immediately upon adoption.

Discussion
The subject amendments reflect the City’s ongoing evaluation and simplification of zoning requirements that provide greater flexibility and streamlined review for new potential businesses to utilize existing buildings and tenant spaces within the Downtown and Third Street Promenade area. Below is a summary of the proposed amendments.

Zoning Ordinance text reflecting such amendments is provided in the attachments in redline (strikeout/underline) form.

Eliminate Additional Regulations Specific to Community Assembly Uses Located within the Bayside Conservation (BC) Districts

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In efforts to provide greater flexibility in re-tenanting vacant buildings and tenant spaces in BC Districts, the proposed amendment would exempt applicants from meeting supplemental requirements specific to community assembly uses currently established in the Zoning Code, which can impact the ability for such uses to locate on parcels less than 7,500 square feet, incur additional improvement costs to the site, and restrict operating hours. These additional requirements are summarized as follows:
• Minimum parcel size on which such uses can be established (site qualification);
• Buffering distances from residential uses;
• Landscaping;
• Surface parking area screening;
• Permitted hours of operations between 7am-10pm;
As defined in SMMC 9. 51.030(A)(5), community assembly uses include facilities for public or private meetings including community centers, banquet centers, religious assembly facilities, civic auditoriums, union halls, meeting halls for clubs and other membership organizations.

The subject change would apply to properties along Second Street, Third Street Promenade, and Fourth Street between Wilshire Boulevard to the north and Broadway to the south as indicated in Figure 1 below.

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Figure 1: Broadway Commercial (BC) Districts: 2nd Street, Promenade, Fourth Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway
Currently, community assembly uses are permitted by-right within the subject area. The proposed change would remove the supplemental requirements described above, allowing community assembly uses to be permitted in buildings located on any sized parcel, and eliminate buffering distances to residential uses, landscaping requirements, and operating hour restrictions. Staff does not have any concerns with eliminating these additional requirements within this area due to its proximity to the Promenade where the greatest mix of uses with the highest day and night activity is encouraged. Relief from these standards would help support private organizations with greater opportunities in finding permanent meeting space within the centralized area of the Downtown. The proposed change would further encourage a balanced mix of commercial and semipublic uses, consistent with the goals and policies of the Downtown Community Plan (DCP). For these reasons, staff recommends approval of this proposed amendment.

Third Street Promenade: Revise Allowable Animated/Digital Sign Area In efforts to provide consistency in the allowable animated/digital sign area for each building facing the Promenade, staff recommends simplifying the allowable sign area by

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establishing a single consistent standard that would apply to any building (one story or two-stories or greater). Currently, there are two animated/digital sign area standards based on single-story and two-story or greater buildings:
• For one-story buildings: maximum allowable sign area and placement shall be the area above the storefront up to the roof line and for the width of the tenant space.
• For buildings of two-stories or greater, maximum allowable sign area shall be the area above the storefront up to the sill level of the second floor and for the width of the tenant space. The sign may be placed anywhere on the building façade so long as the maximum allowable sign area is not exceeded.

The proposed changes are as follows:
• For all buildings: maximum allowable sign area shall be the area above the storefront up to 5’-0” in height, and for the width of the tenant space. The sign may be placed anywhere on the building façade so long as the sign does not project above the roofline and the maximum allowable sign area is not exceeded.

The proposed change would provide greater consistency in the allowable amount of animated/digital signage and would provide greater clarity in applying the standard since building facades facing the Promenade vary in overall design.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
May 12, 2020 Council adopted two Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinances establishing interim zoning regulations to support the
economic recovery of local businesses impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic.

November 10, 2020 Extended Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinances for both Citywide and Promenade, extended through December 31,
2022.

April 13, 2021 (“IZO
2667”), September 28,
2021 (“IZO 2682”), and
January 25, 2022 (“IZO
2690”)
Subsequent amendments to the “Promenade” IZO.

October 11, 2022 and Council adopted Ordinance 2726 (CCS) approving Zoning

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Meeting Date Description
October 25, 2022 Ordinance amendments for the Third Street Promenade Area
January 24, 2023 Council held a discussion requesting that the City develop strategies to revitalize the Third Street Promenade.

July 25, 2023 Council adopted Promenade Interim Zoning Ordinance 2754 to Promote Economic Recovery in the City’s Downtown
area, including the Third Street Promenade Area and Santa Monica Place, and Provide Other Minor and Clerical
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Related to Economic
Recovery.

September 26, 2023 Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance 2761 extending Interim Zoning Ordinance 2754 promoting economic
recovery in the City’s Downtown area, including the Third Street Promenade Area and Santa Monica Place, and
providing other minor clerical amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to economic recovery.

October 22, 2024 Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance 2794 amending Interim Zoning Ordinance 2761 promoting economic
recovery by increasing land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown Area, establishing a pilot program to allow
exclusively commercial outdoor uses in the office campus district, and providing other minor and clerical amendments.

Council amended Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter

9.61: Signs to increase flexibility for signage in the Bayside Conservation District and Third Street Promenade Area, and make other minor changes to promote economic recovery,
public safety and welfare.

Environmental Analysis
The proposed amendments to interim zoning regulations previously established as described above are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303, and 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines provides (Class 1 Existing Facilities) exemption for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Projects that fall into this class of exemption include alterations to existing streets, sidewalks, gutter, bicycle facilities, and other similar facilities and

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additions of safety or health protection during for use in conjunction with existing facilities. The proposed amendments would allow for flexibility in land uses for the Downtown and associated alterations to existing commercial buildings to accommodate the proposed changes in land uses in the Downtown. No expansion of the existing land uses is proposed. Therefore, the proposed amendments qualify under the Class 1 exemption.

Section 15303 of CEQA Guidelines provides (Class 3 New Construction or Conversion) exemption for the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only prior modifications are made to the exterior. The amendments would provide for new minor construction to accommodate the proposed changes in land uses in the Downtown. The amendment to signage allowed pursuant to the ordinance would be accessory structures to the commercial uses on the Third Street Promenade Therefore, the proposed amendments qualify under the Class 3 exemption.

Section 15311 of CEQA Guidelines provides (Class 3 Accessory Structures) exemptions for the construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial facilities. The amendment to revise animated sign standards in the area bound by 2nd Ct, 3rd Ct, Broadway, and Wilshire Blvd. Therefore, the proposed amendments qualify under the Class 11 exemption.

In addition, none of the exceptions specified in Section 15300.2 of CEQA Guidelines would apply that would preclude the use of these CEQA exemptions:
• The project site is not located in a sensitive environment – The project site is located in the urbanized Downtown district of Santa Monica. The project area is entire developed surrounded by commercial and residential buildings and does not contain any natural or sensitive habitats. The likelihood of the presence of any sensitive or special status species is extremely remote. No vegetation, including sensitive or riparian vegetation, would be affected by the proposed amendments.

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• The project will not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances – The proposed amendments would provide for new minor construction to accommodate the proposed changes in land uses in the Downtown and would not create a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The proposed sign amendment would revise allowable sign area for the installation of new animated signage. Such signage is not unusual for shopping centers and commercial areas and are common in high activity urban areas in the Los Angeles region, particularly within downtowns, shopping districts, and commercial corridors (e.g., Westfield Century City, Downtown Los Angeles, West Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard). Under the ordinance, new animated signage must still comply with the following:

1. Limitation of 0.2 foot candles above ambient lighting at the property line;

2. Maximum brightness levels of 300 candelas per square meter at nighttime and 7,500 candelas per square meter at daytime.

3. The minimum requirements in the California Energy Code for Lighting Zones 1–4; Lighting Zones (LZs) are defined by the CEC, with LZ1 applying to areas of low ambient lighting and LZ4 applying to areas of high ambient lighting.

Within each Lighting Zone, there is a different limit on light trespass. All urban areas are designated LZ3 as default under the California Energy Code.

Based on the existing conditions in the Downtown (dense urban environment with nighttime retail and entertainment), the City has used the LZ3 standards as the basis for the lighting standards for the proposed Ordinance.

4. Ability to be dimmable.

5. Project sign luminance contrast shall be less than 30 to 1 contrast ratio.

Contrast exceeding 30 to 1 are usually deemed uncomfortable; 10 to 1 are clearly visible; and less than 3 to 1 appear to be equal.

The above standards would ensure that light pollution and glare impacts are minimized in an effort to maintain dark skies and to ensure that new digital signage reduce the amount of backlight, uplight, and glare that could adversely affect nearby residential use properties on or near the Promenade and Santa Monica Place. Therefore, lighting and

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glare impacts from the digital signs would not create a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
• The project would not damage scenic resources - There are no scenic resources or scenic highways on the Third Street Promenade and within Santa Monica Place. Thus, the amendments would not have impacts on scenic resources. • The project is not located on a hazardous waste site - The following hazardous material databases were checked in October 2024 for known hazardous materials contamination at SMP pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5:
o Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (“DTSC”) Envirostor database for hazardous waste and substances sites;1
o State Water Board’s Geotracker Database for cleanup program sites, land disposal sites, leaking underground storage tank sites, military sites, permitted UST sites, oil and gas monitoring sites, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System sites2
o State Water Board’s list of solid waste disposal sites with waste constituents above hazardous waste levels;3
o California Environmental Protection Agency’s Lists of active Cease and Desist Orders (“CDO”), Cleanup and Abatement Orders (“CAO”), Contaminated Solid Waste Disposal Sites.4
The Promenade is not listed on any hazardous material sites lists compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Therefore, no impacts related to hazardous waste site listing pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 would occur. 1 Department of Toxic Substances Control, Envirostor Database. Website:
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search?basic=True; accessed November 8, 2023. 2 State Water Board Geotracker Database. Website: http://www.geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov; accessed November 8, 2023.
3 State Water Board Sites Identified with Waste Constituents above Hazardous Waste Levels Outside the Waste Management Unit, online at https://calepa.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2016/10/SiteCleanup-CorteseListCurrentList.pdf; accessed November 8, 2023 4 CalEPA’s List of Active CDO and CAO sites, website: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/, accessed November 8, 2023.

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• The project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource – The Promenade is not listed as a City’s designated Landmark. Therefore, the proposed amendments would not result in an adverse effect on a historic resource.

Based on the above analysis, the amendments are categorically exempt per Sections 15301, 15303, and 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of recommended action. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future.

Prepared By: Steve Mizokami, Principal Planner
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25
B. CDD-Ord_sign amd 032525
C. Written Comments
D. PowerPoint Presentation

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1 City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA MONICA AMENDING REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC RECOVERY BY INCREASING FLEXIBILITY IN THE CITY’S

DOWNTOWN AREA, ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW

EXCLUSIVELY OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL USES IN THE OFFICE CAMPUS

DISTRICT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY RELATED TO COMMUNITY

ASSEMBLY USES IN THE BAYSIDE CONSERVATION (BC) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, on July 6, 2010, the City Council adopted the Land Use and Circulation Element of the City’s General Plan (“LUCE”), which designates the proposed general distribution, location, and extent of land uses within the City; and WHEREAS, on July 25, 2017, the City Council of the City of Santa Monica (“City Council”) adopted the Downtown Community Plan (“DCP”) which sets forth the City’s vision of Downtown as a high quality, mixed-use district offering opportunities as a major public space framed by a mix of retail, restaurants, and services that form unique experiences enjoyable to both residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the Bayside Conservation (BC) District, extending from 4th Court to the west side of 2nd Street and the south side of Wilshire Boulevard to the east side of Broadway, is located within the DCP and is considered the pedestrian and economic heart of the City; and
WHEREAS, the DCP contemplates that the BC District will continue as a lively mix of pedestrian-oriented uses with dynamic activity day and night and promote a 17 hour/7 day active district, with land use regulations that support a diversity of entertainment and

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WHEREAS, the DCP supports activities that enrich the Promenade, located within the BC District, including street performances and events that enliven the street and provide memorable experiences for visitors, while also seeking to expand cultural opportunities, including live music venues and upgraded state-of-the art cinemas; and WHEREAS, the DCP acknowledges that the Promenade is an essential component of the Downtown’s economic sustainability and emphasizes the importance of reevaluating and refreshing the Promenade so that it remains attractive and exciting to residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln Transition (LT) District, consisting of parcels along Lincoln Boulevard within the DCP area, is envisioned as a transition to become a Downtown gateway while respecting the lower-scale residential neighborhood to the east; and WHEREAS, the DCP encourages the evolution of the LT District as the eastern gateway to the Downtown, with pedestrian realm and open-space standards to guide new investment in making Lincoln Boulevard a more walkable street, including promoting ground floor uses that active the street and serve the local community; and WHEREAS, the Wilshire Transition (WT) District consists of properties on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard between the east side of 2nd Street and west side of 7th Street, is located within the DCP and hosts a multitude of different building types and heights with both large Class-A office developments and smaller two- and three-story structures that house a mixture of small neighborhood serving retail and dining; and

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Packet Pg. 639 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 3 WHEREAS, the DCP contemplates that the WT District will continue to support smaller local serving uses that provide easily accessible goods and services to the surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, DCP Goal LU3 contemplates that the Downtown will continue to be the economic center for the City, providing a diverse and flexible mix of uses that can meet future resident, business, and visitor demand; and WHEREAS, the Office Campus (OC) District designation is applied to limited areas of the City, located outside the Downtown, that are currently developed with substantial office campus uses; and
WHEREAS, the OC District is intended to provide for office and similar uses which require large expanses of floor area on large parcels, as well as a diversity of housing types; and
WHEREAS, development intensity within the OC District is intended to provide for office uses and other uses within a campus-like environment that will be compatible with abutting residential neighborhoods, especially in terms of scale and building mass; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services (“Director of Emergency Services”), proclaimed the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability of mutual aid and effectuate the City’s response to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), and this local emergency was restated on March 14, 2020, through a revised declaration of local emergency to ensure compliance with all digital signature requirements (the “Executive Order”); and

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Packet Pg. 640 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 4 WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Executive Order, requiring the closure of a wide range of businesses including bars, nightclubs, on-premises restaurant service, movie theatres, live performance venues, gyms, fitness centers, spas, hair salons, massage parlors, and nail salons; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all residents of the State of California to heed directives issued by the State Health Officer on the same date instructing all Californians to stay home except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order, the Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19, amending and superseding its earlier March 16, 2020 Order, closing all nonessential businesses, and limiting gatherings to 9 people or less; and WHEREAS, after March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, on multiple occasions, amended and modified its Health Officer Order, recognizing the issues posed by community transmission of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, and, in response, maintaining public health measures that have, at differing times, included strict limitations on public gatherings, required closures of certain businesses, and strict limitations and protocols for the operations of businesses permitted to remain open; and WHEREAS, as of March 31, 2023, the local, state, and federal COVID-19 emergency declarations have concluded; and

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Packet Pg. 641 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 5 WHEREAS, although the emergency orders have been lifted, the economic impacts of the COVID-19 closures of, and limitations on, businesses have been and continue to be devastating to the local Santa Monica economy; and the Downtown area is continuing to experience economic uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, as the commercial and economic landscape evolves, Downtown’s economic recovery and competitive advantage will depend on its ability to deliver on a diverse range of unique dining, retail, and entertainment uses; and WHEREAS, as restaurant and entertainment environments across the region and county continue to evolve, there is a need to adjust allowed uses and dining and entertainment options to enable economic recovery and provide increased flexibility to minimize vacancies on the Third Street Promenade and the Downtown areas; and WHEREAS, the City has an important governmental interest in maintaining a thriving business community and protecting the health, safety, and economic welfare of its citizens and businesses; and
WHEREAS, vacancy rates, in addition to economic impacts that threaten the health, safety, and economic welfare of its citizens and businesses, may lead to public safety impacts, including, but not limited to, increased calls for emergency services, and WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, City Council adopted an Ordinance amending the text of the City’s Zoning Ordinance related to economic recovery in commercial districts Citywide and in the area including and immediately adjacent to the Third Street Promenade; and
WHEREAS, these zoning changes codified Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinances approved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and focused on relaxing barriers that

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Packet Pg. 642 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 6 had been shown to create unnecessarily difficult processes for simple changes of use, inhibiting the establishing of common neighborhood-servicing uses; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2023, City Council held a discussion session requesting that the City develop strategies to revitalize the Third Street Promenade that included, but were not limited to, establishing an arts and entertainment district in the 1200 block of the Third Street Promenade, expanding outdoor dining opportunities, promoting available space and development opportunities, Zoning Ordinance amendments to expand allowable uses, and opportunities to partner with Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. on street performances; and
WHEREAS, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the City began discussions on the concept and feasibility of utilizing the top levels of City-owned parking structures in the Downtown area for new uses, including a rooftop cinema, but such discussions ceased due to the pandemic commencing in March 2020; and
WHEREAS, as a part of the City’s economic recovery measures post-COVID-19, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., City staff, and a potential rooftop cinema operator have reengaged discussions on the concept; and
WHEREAS, these public parking structures are the most appropriate locations to allow for certain uses, including the proposed rooftop cinema, due to their locations, structural capacity, and size; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2023, as part of the City’s economic recovery efforts, and in response to regulations that were adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 2741 (CCS) (“Ordinance 2741”), adding Section

9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property, to the Zoning Ordinance, which

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Packet Pg. 643 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 7 allowed eligible businesses to use available private property to expand onsite commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2023, when Council introduced Ordinance 2741 for first reading, Council directed staff to further explore the consideration of allowing other utilizations for underutilized privately owned lots that are not connected other brick and mortar businesses; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2023, due to the continued economic uncertainty arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the high vacancy rate along the Promenade in the Downtown area, the City Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2754 (CCS) (“IZO 2754”), which adopted interim zoning regulations to: (1) provide greater flexibility for restaurants that provide entertainment within the Third Street Promenade Area District; (2) expand Alcohol Exemption (AE) permits to additional uses to further streamline the review of alcohol permits while also correcting and refining existing AE permit condition; (3) enable the Director of Planning to consider commercial uses that are not clearly defined in the Zoning Code; (4) extend terms for Temporary Use Permits; and (5) allow outdoor rooftop commercial uses on public parking structures owned by the City (the “interim zoning regulations”); and
WHEREAS, IZO 2754 became effective September 22, 2023 and was set to expire on November 22, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, the City Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2761 (CCS) (“IZO 2761”), extending the interim zoning regulations for the full 60 months in accordance with SMMC 9.46.090(C), to November 22, 2028; and

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Packet Pg. 644 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 8 WHEREAS, IZO 2761 further amended the interim zoning regulations to make certain minor changes, corrections and clarifications to correct terms and further clarify certain Alcohol Exemption operational standards; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 2792 (CCS) (“Ordinance 2792”) to implement the City’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, which included amendments to the residential use classifications within the City’s Downtown Districts; and
WHEREAS, as the City continues to support local businesses during this next phase of economic recovery following the pandemic, and to evaluate the 1200 block of the Promenade as a potential arts/entertainment district as well as the results of the land use changes included in the Interim Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the interim zoning regulations support a variety of potential commercial uses within Downtown; and
WHEREAS, allowing eligible businesses the flexibility to engage in new uses will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City; and WHEREAS, since the adoption of the interim zoning regulations, the City has received additional inquiries from prospective businesses considering available tenant spaces within the Downtown area, including increased flexibility and streamlining for retenanting spaces and expanding streamlined approvals for alcohol service in the BC District, and streamlining approvals for larger restaurants in the WT and LT Districts; and WHEREAS, removing discretionary approval requirements for uses except those uses which typically result in impacts to surrounding uses, streamlines the re-tenanting process within the BC District; and

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Packet Pg. 645 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 9 WHEREAS, the City has recently received inquiries related to the establishment of additional forms of entertainment in the BC District, including bar arcades, and removing restrictions associated with traditional gaming arcades within the BC District will increase opportunities or entertainment in the City’s commercial core; and WHEREAS, existing conditions for parcels in the WT District differ from conditions in the LT District in that parcels along Wilshire tend to be on sites that are built out or have ground floor tenant spaces integrated into a new or existing building, creating a natural buffer between the ground floor tenant space facing Wilshire and the residential uses to the north; and
WHEREAS, parcels along Lincoln Boulevard generally contain standalone buildings with some surface parking and residential uses are across an alley, which increases the possibility of impacts on adjacent residential uses from restaurant back-ofhouse operations in addition to potential noise and traffic impacts from customers, except that the west side of the LT District does not have immediate proximity to adjacent residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, in light of existing conditions, it is appropriate to eliminate the conditional use permit requirement for larger restaurants in the WT District and the west side of the LT District; and
WHEREAS, providing more flexibility in re-tenanting vacant spaces and expanding streamlined approval for alcohol service to the entire Bayside Conservation (BC) District, and providing simplified approvals for larger restaurants in the WT and LT Districts, will provide greater certainty and predictability for property owners and their existing tenants, along with prospective businesses considering locations with these areas; and

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Packet Pg. 646 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 10 WHEREAS, since Council gave direction to staff to explore exclusively outdoor commercial uses in private property, the City has received inquiries with respect to conducting open air market activities; and
WHEREAS, the City’s zoning ordinance requires that uses occur primarily indoors, and allowing exclusively outdoor uses that are not associated with the primary business on a property requires further study due to the potential for impacts on adjacent sensitive uses; and
WHEREAS, conducting a pilot program to allow exclusively outdoor commercial uses on private property in the OC District, subject to regulations designed to reduce the impact of these temporary events on residential districts, will allow the City to study these uses for potential expansion to other areas of the City; and WHEREAS, on November 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2794 (CCS) to amend the interim zoning regulations to: 1) maximize flexibility for Downtown uses, including relaxation of limitations on nonresidential land uses, including removing discretionary approval requirements for land uses and restrictions on game arcades in the Third Street Promenade Area and simplifying review for larger-sized restaurants in the LT and WT Districts; 2) expand eligibility for Alcohol Exemptions previously established for the Third Street Promenade Area to the BC District as a whole; and 3) establish a pilot program for exclusively outdoor commercial uses on private property in the OC District; and
WHEREAS, the City has continued its ongoing evaluation and simplification of zoning requirements that provide greater flexibility and streamlined review for new

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Packet Pg. 647 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 11 potential businesses to utilize existing buildings and tenant spaces within the Downtown and Third Street Promenade area; and
WHEREAS, community assembly uses, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(5), includes uses such facilities for public or private meetings, such as community centers, banquet center, religious assembly facilities, civic auditoriums, union halls, and meeting halls for clubs and other membership organizations; and
WHEREAS, community assembly uses are subject to several specific standards as set forth in 9.31.100, including, but not limited to, minimum parcel size, distance requirements from residential uses, landscaping, surface parking area screening, and limitation on permitted hours of operations from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and WHEREAS, exempting community assembly uses located in the Bayside Conservation (BC) Districts will provide greater flexibility in re-tenanting vacant buildings and tenant spaces, support private organizations with greater opportunities in finding permanent meeting space within the centralized area of the Downtown, and further encourage a balanced mix of commercial and semi-public uses, consistent with the goals and policies of the DCP; and
WHEREAS, the proposed exemption for community assembly uses within the Bayside Conservation (BC) Districts is appropriate due to the proximity to the Third Stret Promenade, where the greatest mix of uses with the highest day and night activity is encouraged; and

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Packet Pg. 648 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 12 WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend the interim zoning regulations to exempt community assembly uses located in the Bayside Conservation (BC) Districts from the requirements set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.100; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and general welfare exists due to the devastating impact the COVID-19-mandated closures and limitations have had on the local economy, including, but not limited to, the high vacancy rate in the Third Street Promenade Area, and that the approval of additional use permits, variances, building permits or any other applicable entitlement for use which is required in order to comply with the current regulations would result in a threat to public health, safety, and welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Interim Zoning Regulations (changes below reflect amendments to interim zoning regulations set forth in Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2794 (CCS) and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance adopted by Ordinance 2792. (A) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.04.080 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Determining Floor Area shall apply:

9.04.080 Determining Floor Area
A. Excluded from Floor Area. Floor area does not include:

1. Stairways and stairwells;

2. Elevators, elevator equipment rooms, and elevator shafts;

3. Ramps to a subterranean or semi-subterranean parking structure or ramps between floors of a parking structure provided the ramp does not accommodate parking;

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Packet Pg. 649 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 13 4. Loading spaces and docks used exclusively for loading and unloading as required by Section 9.28.080;

5. Unenclosed decks, balconies, porches, and platforms not used for commercial or restaurant activity;

6. In the Third Street Promenade Area, unenclosed rooftop areas used for commercial or restaurant activity (“unenclosed rooftop areas”), subject to the following specific standards:
a. Unenclosed rooftop areas shall be surrounded by a barrier not to exceed 42 inches in height with an allowable transparent barrier not to exceed 42 inches in height. The barrier shall be permanently affixed to the rooftop; b. Unenclosed rooftop areas, including barrier, shall be set back a minimum five feet from the edges of the building;
c. Portable restrooms, storage sheds, or other similar temporary structures shall not be permitted on the rooftop;
d. Rooftop features such as sunshades, trellises, or canopies shall not exceed 10 feet in height with a maximum aggregate coverage of 50% of the unenclosed rooftop area;
e. Unenclosed rooftop areas shall not be accessible to the public outside of their normal business operating hours.

7. Covered and uncovered courtyards, arcades, atria, paseos, walkways, and corridors located at or near the street level and are accessible to the general public provided they are not used as sales, display, storage, service, or production areas;

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Packet Pg. 650 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 14 8. Parking areas located below finished grade or finished floor of habitable space where the vertical distance between finished grade and finished floor is 5 feet or less;

9. Semi-subterranean parking areas that meet the following criteria:
a. The parking area is located below finished grade along a minimum of one street frontage,
b. The portions of the parking area located above finished grade are a result of the site’s slope and cannot feasibly be fully subterranean due to geological or physical site constraints, and
c. The facades of any of the visible portions of the parking area located above finished grade are appropriately treated and landscaped;

10. Mechanical equipment rooms, electrical rooms, telecommunication equipment rooms, and similar space located below grade

11. Enclosures constructed pursuant to Section 9.31.060, Automobile Repair, Major and Minor, for outdoor hoists in existence on the adoption of Ordinance Number 1452 (CCS);

12. Attics;

13. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units established in accordance with Section 9.31.025;

14. Commercial outdoor space permitted pursuant to SMMC 9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property, and SMMC 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks, shall be excluded from floor area.

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Packet Pg. 651 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 15 15. In the Third Street Promenade Area, any unenclosed rooftop parking areas on City-Owned Parking Structures as set forth in Section 9.10.050(a). (B) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.04.090 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Determining Floor Area Ratio shall apply:

9.04.090 Determining Floor Area Ratio
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the ratio of the floor area, excluding the areas described below, of all principal and accessory buildings on a site to the site area. To calculate FAR, floor area is divided by site area, and typically expressed as a decimal. For example, if the floor area of all buildings on a site totals 20,000 square feet, and the site area is 10,000 square feet, the FAR is expressed as 2.0. For parcels containing one or more zoning designations, only that portion zoned for commercial or industrial use shall be used as parcel area when calculating floor area ratio.

A. Floor Area Ratio Exclusions

1. Floor area devoted to basements;

2. Unenclosed decks, balconies, porches, outdoor dining areas permitted pursuant to Section 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks, provided the dining areas have not more than a 42-inch high barrier surrounding the dining area and is visible from the public right-of-way, and other open spaces, and outdoor space permitted pursuant to Section 9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property.

3. In the Third Street Promenade Area, any unenclosed rooftop parking areas on City-Owned Parking Structures that are converted to outdoor rooftop commercial use in accordance with SMMC 9.10.050(a).

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Packet Pg. 652 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 16 (C) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.10.040 to the contrary, the following land use regulations shall apply in the Downtown Districts:

9.10.040 Land Use Regulation
Table 9.10.040 prescribes the land use regulations for Downtown Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations below. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review.
“P” designates permitted uses. Uses not listed in Table 9.10.040 may be permitted upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, uses permitted in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses. “L(#)” designates limited uses, which are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations listed at the end of the table.
“MUP” designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit. Uses not listed in Table 9.10.040 may be permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, a use that requires an MUP in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses.
“CUP” designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Uses not listed in Table 9.10.040 may be permitted after review

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Packet Pg. 653 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 17 and approval of a Conditional Use Permit upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, a use that requires a CUP in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses. “—” designates uses that are not permitted.

Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51 (“Use Classifications”) of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code (“Zoning Ordinance”). Use classifications and sub-classifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible when they are determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary and customarily associated with and appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to, the principal uses and which are consistent and not more disruptive than Permitted uses. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other Sections of this Ordinance.

TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use Classification LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third
Street
Promenade
Area) TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Residential Uses
Residential Dwelling Types
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Section 9.31.025
Accessory
Dwelling Units
and Junior
Accessory
Dwelling Units
Junior Accessory Dwelling
Unit P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Section 9.31.025
Accessory
Dwelling Units
and Junior
Accessory
Dwelling Units
Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Section 9.31.195,
Multiple-Unit
Dwelling Projects
Senior Citizen MultipleUnit Dwelling P P L(1) L(1) P P PSection 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit

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BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third
Street
Promenade
Area) TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Dwelling Projects
Housing Types for Specific Needs
Congregate Housing P
MUP,
L(3) L(1) L(1) MUP MUP MUP
Section 9.31.110,
Congregate
Housing
Elderly and Long-Term Care P L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) Emergency Shelters L(6)/CUP L(6)/
CUP CUP/L(1) L(1), L(6)/CUP
L(6)/C
UP
L(6)/
CUP
L(6)/
CUP
Section 9.31.130,
Emergency
Shelters
Family Day Care See sub-classifications below.

Large L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Section 9.31.140,
Family Day Care,
Large
Small L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Group Residential MUP MUP,
L(3) L(1) L(1) MUP MUP MUP Section 9.31.155, Group Residential Senior Group Residential P L(3) L(1) L(1) P P P
Section 9.31.155,
Group Residential
Low Barrier Navigation
Centers P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Section 9.31.175,
Low Barrier
Navigation
Centers
Residential Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Residential Care, General P L(3) L(1) L(1) P L(1) L(1) Section 9.31.270, Residential Care
Facilities
Residential Care, Limited P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Residential Care, Senior P L(9) L(1) L(1) P L(9) L(9)
Hospice, General P L(3) L(1) L(1) P L(1) L(1) Section 9.31.270, Residential Care
Facilities Hospice, Limited P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Single-Room Occupancy
Housing L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Section 9.31.330,
Single Room
Occupancy
Structures
Supportive Housing P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Transitional Housing P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Adult Day Care L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Child Care and Early
Education Facilities P P P P P P P
Section 9.31.120,
Child Care and
Early Education
Facilities
Colleges and Trade Schools,
Public or Private CUP L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Community Assembly L(7)/CUP CUP L(25) P CUP L(1) L(7)/
CUP
Section 9.31.100,
Community
Assembly, except
that Community
Assembly uses
located within BC
(Third Street
Promenade Area)
and BC
(Excluding Third
Street Promenade

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BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third
Street
Promenade
Area) TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Area) shall be
exempt.

Community Gardens P P L(25) P P P P
Cultural Facilities P P P P P P P
Hospitals and Clinics P P P P P - P
Park and Recreation Facilities,
Public P P P P P P P
Public Safety Facilities P P P P P P P
Schools, Public or Private CUP L(3) L(1) P P - CUP
Social Service Centers P P - P P P P
Section 9.31.350,
Social Service
Centers
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and
Services See sub-classifications below.

Grooming and Pet Stores L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP P P
L(5)/
CUP
L(5)/
CUP
L(5)/
CUP
No more than 10
dogs or cats can
be kept overnight
Pet Day Care Services MUP MUP - MUP MUP MUP MUP
Veterinary Services MUP MUP - MUP MUP - MUP
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Service See sub-classifications below.

Alternative Fuels and
Recharging Facilities
CUP/
L(19)
CUP/
L(19) - -
CUP/
L(19) - -
Automobile Rental L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) Section 9.31.050,
Automobile
Rental
Automobile Storage Use - - - - - - -
Section 9.31.070
Automobile/Vehi
cle Sales,
Leasing, and
Storage
New Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
L(8),
L(5)/CUP
L(8),
L(5)/CUP
L(8) L(8) L(8),
L(5)/C
UP
- -
Additions 7,500 sq ft or
less to Automobile/
Vehicle Sales and
Leasing buildings
existing as of 7/06/2010
L(20)/
MUP
- - - - - -
Additions larger than
7,500 sq ft to
Automobile/Vehicle Sales
and Leasing buildings
existing as of 7/06/2010
L(20)/
CUP
- - - - - -
Automobile/Vehicle Repair,
Major
L(19) - - - - - - Section 9.31.060,
Automobile/Vehi
cle Repair, Major
and Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Minor
L(19) - - - - - -
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing
L(19) - - - - - - Section 9.31.080,
Automobile/Vehi
cle Washing
Service Station L(19) L(19) - - L(19) - - Section 9.31.320, Service Stations
Towing and Impound - - - - - - -
Banks and Financial
Institutions
See sub-classifications below.

Banks and Credit Unions L(4)/CUP L(3),
L(5)/CUP
P P L(4)/
CUP
L(4)/
CUP
L(4)/
CUP
Check Cashing Businesses - - - - - - -

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BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third
Street
Promenade
Area) TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Business Services L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP P P L(5)/
CUP
L(5)/
CUP
L(5)/
CUP
Commercial Entertainment and
Recreation See sub-classifications below.

Cinemas & Theaters, up to
99 seats
- CUP L(24) P P - -
Cinemas & Theaters, more
than 99 seats
- - L(24) P CUP - -
Convention and Conference
Centers

CUP CUP P P CUP CUP CUP
Large-Scale Facility L(21)/
CUP
L(21)/
CUP
L(25) P L(21)/
CUP
L(21)/
CUP
-
Small-Scale Facility L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP L(25) P L(5)/C
UP
L(5)/
CUP
L(5)/
CUP
Section 9.31.340
Small Scale
Facility
Fortunetelling P P P P P P P
Eating and Drinking
Establishments See sub-classifications below.

Bars/Nightclubs/Lounges CUP CUP L(26) L(26) CUP CUP - Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Restaurants, Full-Service,
Limited Service & Take-Out
(2,500 sq ft and smaller,
including Outdoor Dining
and Seating)
P P P P P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section 9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited Service,
and Take-Out
Only
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining
and Seating
Section 9.31.290,
Restaurants with
Entertainment
Restaurants, Full-Service,
Limited Service & Take-Out
(2,501 – 5,000 sq ft,
including Outdoor Dining
and Seating)

P P P P P P P
Restaurants, Full-Service,
Limited Service & Take-Out
(greater than 5,000 sq ft,
including Outdoor Dining
and Seating)
L(28)/CU
P

P P P P P CUP
Food Hall (up to 175 seats) CUP CUP P P CUP CUP CUP
Equipment Rental - - - - L(5)/C
UP
- -
Food and Beverage Sales See sub-classifications below.

Convenience Market CUP L(5)/CUP P P L(5)/C
UP
L(5)/
CUP
- Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Farmer’s Market CUP P P P P P P
General Market L(12)/
CUP
L(12)/
CUP
P P L(12)/
CUP
L(12)/
CUP
L(12)
/ CUP
Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales Liquor Stores CUP CUP L(26) L(26) CUP CUP - Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries CUP - - - - - -
Instructional Services L(5)/CUP L(3),
L(5)/CUP
P P L(5)/C
UP
L(1),
L(5)/
CUP
L(1),
L(5)/
CUP
Live-Work L(13) L(3)(13) L(1)(13) L(13) L(13) L(1)(1
3)
L(13) Section 9.31.170,
Live-Work Units
Lodging See sub-classifications below.

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BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third
Street
Promenade
Area) TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Bed and Breakfast MUP MUP P P MUP MUP MUP Section 9.31.090, Bed and
Breakfasts
Hotels and Motels CUP CUP P P CUP CUP CUP,
L(19)
Maintenance and Repair
Services
L(5)/CUP - - - - - -
Nurseries and Garden Centers L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP - P L(5)/C UP
- L(5)/
CUP
Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales
Offices See sub-classifications below.

Business and Professional L(14)/
CUP
L(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1) L(1) L(3),
L(5)/C
UP
L(1) L(1)
Creative L(14)/
CUP
L(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1) L(1) L(3),
L(5)/C
UP
L(1) L(1)
Medical and Dental L(14)/
CUP
L(3),
L(5)/CUP
P P L(3),
L(5)/C
UP
L(1) L(1)
Walk-In Clientele L(14)/
CUP
L(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1) L(1) L(3),
L(5)/C
UP
L(5)/
CUP
L(5)/
CUP
Outdoor Newsstands MUP MUP P P MUP MUP MUP Section 9.31.210, Outdoor
Newsstands
Parking, Public or Private CUP CUP - CUP CUP,
L(11)
- CUP
Personal Services See sub-classifications below.

General Personal Services L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP P P L(5)/C
UP
- L(5)/
CUP
Section 9.31.230,
Personal Service
Physical Training L(17),
L(5)/CUP
L(17),
L(5)/CUP
L(17) L(17) L(17),
L(5)/C
UP
L(17),
L(5)/
CUP
L(17),
L(5)/
CUP
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P Section 9.31.230,
Personal Service
Retail Sales See sub-classifications below.

Building Materials Sales
and Services

P - - - - - -
Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales
General Retail Sales, SmallScaleL(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP P P L(5)/ CUP
L(5)/
CUP
L(5)/
CUP
General Retail Sales,
Medium-Scale

CUP CUP P P CUP - CUP
General Retail Sales, LargeScale- - - - - - -
Medicinal Cannabis
Retailers
CUP - - - - - - Section 9.31.185,
Medicinal
Cannabis
Retailers
Pawn Shops - - - - - - -
Swap Meets - - - - - - -
Industrial Uses
Artist’s Studio P P L(2) L(1) P P P
Commercial Kitchens - - - CUP - -
Industry, Limited - - L(2),
L(23)
- - - -

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Packet Pg. 658 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 22 TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Use Classification LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third
Street
Promenade
Area) TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Media Production See sub-classifications below.

Support Facilities L(14)/
CUP
L(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1) L(1) L(3),
L(5)/C
UP
L(1) L(1)
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Bus/Rail Passenger Stations P P P P P - P
City Bike Share Facility P P P P P P P
Communication Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Antennas and Transmission
Towers
- - - - - - -
Equipment within Buildings - - - - - - -
Light Fleet-Based Services - - - - MUP - -
Utilities, Major L(18) - - - - - -
Utilities, Minor P P P P P P P
Specific Limitations:
(1) Limited to upper floors, and on the ground floor where the entire tenant space shall be located at least 25 feet from the front property line, except for residential units shall be limited to upper floors only. (2) A minimum depth of 25 feet from the front parcel line adjacent to a street for the entire ground-floor street frontage shall be designed to accommodate interactive uses. For purposes of this limitation, interactive uses shall be commercial uses with an interactive element, including, but not limited to, retail sales, exhibitions, displays, demonstrations, or instruction. (3) Between 4th and 7th Court, permitted in mid-block parcels on the ground floor and upper floors. On all other parcels, permitted anywhere on the ground floor if the space has street frontage and was occupied by office on, or is vacant but was occupied by office in the 12 months preceding, the date this Ordinance is effective; otherwise, permitted on upper floors and on the ground floor where the entire tenant space including the primary entry is located at least 50 feet from the front property line. (4) Permitted except no ground floor tenant space shall exceed 20 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without a Conditional Use Permit.
(5) Permitted if within buildings existing as of the date the ordinance codified in this Chapter is effective. Permitted in new buildings, except:
(a) No individual ground floor tenant space shall occupy more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceed 50 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without a Conditional Use Permit. (b) Ground floor tenant spaces in the Santa Monica Place are not subject to size limitations. (6) Limited to shelters containing less than 55 beds; Conditional Use Permit required for emergency shelters with 55 or more beds. (7) Any community assembly facility abutting a residential district shall require approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (8) Limited to automobile/vehicle dealer showrooms only which must display one alternative fuel automobile/vehicle if such an automobile/vehicle is available in the dealer’s fleet, and limited to six showrooms in the Third Street Promenade Area. (9) Facilities for 6 or fewer residents are permitted by right. Facilities for more than 6 residents shall be subject to L(1) if located in the OT and WT zoning districts and L(3) if located in the NV zoning district. (10) Permitted as an ancillary use to support a primary use. (11) Limited to public parking facilities only.
(12) General markets greater than 15,000 square feet require approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (13) If the commercial use requires a MUP or CUP, an application shall be required in accordance with SMMC, Chapter 9.41. Even if the commercial use would otherwise be permitted, no such use shall be approved where, given the design or proposed design of the livework unit, there would be the potential for adverse health impacts from the proposed use on the people residing in the unit. An example of a potential health impact is the potential for food contamination from users that generate airborne particulates in a unit with an unenclosed kitchen.
(14) All new construction requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit or permitted if within buildings existing as of the date the ordinance codified in this Chapter is effective, except:
(a) New additions of 50% or more additional square footage to an existing building at any one time, or incrementally, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Chapter, requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (b) No ground floor, street-fronting, non-office or non-media production support facility use, non-medical or non-dental office use tenant space shall be changed into an individual office use or a media production support facility use, or individual medical or dental office use occupying more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceeding 50 linear feet of street frontage without the

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Packet Pg. 659 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 23 TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Use Classification LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third
Street
Promenade
Area) TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(15) Limited to the ground floor with frontage along 2nd Court and 3rd Court alleys or to upper floors. (16) Limited to public parking facilities only.
(17) Youth-serving personal services, physical training requires review and approval of passenger loading and drop-off plan by the Director.
(18) Limited to electric distribution substations.
(19) Limited to legally established existing uses as of the date this Specific Plan is effective. (20) Auto dealerships existing as of July 6, 2010 are considered permitted uses. Expansions to existing dealerships conforming to the urban auto dealership format standards in Section 9.31.070, Automobile/Vehicle Sales, Leasing and Storage are permitted. Expansions to existing dealerships of 7,500 square feet or less that do not conform to the urban auto dealership format standards shall require an MUP. Expansions to existing dealerships larger than 7,500 square feet that do not conform to the urban auto dealership formal standards shall require a CUP.
(21) Except in Santa Monica Place, no individual Fitness Center tenant space shall exceed 100 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(22) Restaurant, Limited-Service and Take-Out establishments with frontage on the Third Street Promenade and the following characteristics shall be prohibited:
(a) More than 150 locations nationwide at the time that the application for the establishment is deemed complete by the City; and (b) Characteristics, including but not limited to, orders placed at a walk-up window, counter, or machine; payment prior to food consumption; and food served with disposable, one-time, or limited-use wrapping, containers, or utensils. (23) Excludes commercial laundries and dry cleaning plants, monument works, medicinal cannabis, and medicinal cannabis products. (24) Permitted use. Additionally, outdoor cinemas/theaters are permitted, limited only to City-owned property or the rooftops on Cityowned parking structures. (25) Permitted use. Additionally, any outdoor use shall be limited only to City-owned property or the rooftops on City-owned parking structures.
(26) Permitted, subject to obtaining an Alcohol Exemption pursuant to SMMC 9.31.040(D)(2). If no Alcohol Exemption is obtained, a Conditional Use Permit is required.
(27) Restaurants up to 7,500 sf and located at least 75 feet of a residential use in a residential district are permitted. All other restaurants shall require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(28) Permitted if located on the west side of Lincoln Boulevard. Restaurants located on the east side of Lincoln Boulevard shall require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(D) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code to the contrary, the following regulations set forth in Section 9.10.050 related to Outdoor Rooftop Uses on City-Owned Parking Structures shall apply:

9.10.050 Outdoor Rooftop Commercial Uses on City-Owned Parking Structures Any proposed conversion of parking area to accommodate an outdoor rooftop commercial use on the top-level of an existing City-Owned parking structure within the Third Street Promenade Area shall be subject to the following:

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Packet Pg. 660 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 24 A. Excluded as Floor Area and from Floor Area Ratio. Any unenclosed rooftop parking areas on City-Owned Parking Structures that are converted to and utilized as outdoor rooftop commercial space as permitted in the district, including any new enclosed structures supportive of such permitted uses erected within the converted parking area including but not limited to, temporary or permanent restroom facilities, concession stands, and storage structures, shall be excluded from floor area and floor area ratio requirements.

B. Allowable Height Projections. Maximum height projections as measured from the finished parking surface level, including any deck-leveling surfaces as required, shall be allowed as set forth in Section 9.21.060(A).

C. Applicability Certain Land Use and Zoning Related Provisions.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Chapters 9.65, Child Care Linkage Program,

9.66, Transportation Impact Fee Program, 9.67, Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee Program, and 9.68, Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee Program, for purposes of determining applicability, conversion of rooftop parking area on Cityowned parking structures to outdoor rooftop commercial use shall not be considered a “Project” and shall not be subject to associated impact fees. (E) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.060 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Height Projections shall apply:

9.21.060 Height Projections
No structure shall project above the height limits established in this Article except as specified in this Section.

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Packet Pg. 661 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 25 A. Building-Mounted and Attached Structures. Table 9.21.060 establishes the maximum permitted projection(s) above the height limit of a building and into the daylight plane for structures that are typically mounted or attached to a building. These projections are by right, with no discretionary permit required. Table 9.21.060 also establishes limitations in the horizontal coverage of permitted projections. Some allowances apply in all Zoning Districts while others are limited to specified Zoning Districts. In the Single-Unit Residential (R1) District, allowed height projections into the minimum side stepback areas above 23 feet shall be permitted. None of these projections shall permit occupiable space above the height limit. The total aggregate coverage of projections shall not exceed 30% of a roof’s area. This limitation shall not apply to solar energy systems (see Section

9.21.150).

TABLE 9.21.060: ALLOWED PROJECTIONS ABOVE HEIGHT LIMITS AND DAYLIGHT PLANE Structure
Maximum Aggregate
Coverage of Building’s Roof
Area (%); Other Locational
Restrictions
Maximum
Vertical
Projection (ft.)
Above the Height
Limit*
Projections Allowed in All Zoning Districts:

Skylights No limit 1 ft.

Skylights on flat roofs 30%; May not be located
within 5 ft. of any edge of
the roof
5 ft.

Chimneys, vent stacks 5% 5 ft.

Windscoops 5% 5 ft.

Solar energy systems located on a rooftop See Section 9.21.150 See Section

9.21.150
Antennas
One standard television receive-only nonparabolic
antenna and one vertical whip
Antenna
10%; May not be located
between the building and
any
street-facing parcel line
25 ft.

Other antennas See Chapter 9.32, Telecommunications Facilities TABLE 9.21.060: ALLOWED PROJECTIONS ABOVE HEIGHT LIMITS AND DAYLIGHT PLANE

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Packet Pg. 662 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 26 Structure
Maximum Aggregate
Coverage of Building’s Roof
Area (%); Other Locational
Restrictions
Maximum
Vertical
Projection (ft.)
Above the Height
Limit*
Parapets, fire escapes, catwalks, and open guard rails
required by law As required by law As required by
law
Projections Allowed in All Districts Except R1 and OP-1 Districts:

Non-occupiable features such as steeples, spires, towers, domes, and cupolas 10% 10 ft.

Rooftop features for outdoor living areas, such as
sunshade, open railings, trellises, and landscaping 25% 10 ft.

Elevator shafts 15% 18 ft.* above
the roofline
Stairwells 25% 14 ft.* above
the roofline
Mechanical rooms and enclosures 25% 12 ft.* above
the roofline
Ventilating fans, water tanks, cooling towers, or other equipment required to operate and maintain a building,
along with screening of such equipment
required by Section 9.21.140, Screening
Total area enclosed by all
screening may not exceed
30% of roof area
12 ft.

Projections Allowed for Outdoor Rooftop Commercial Uses on City-Owned Parking Structures Located in the Third Street Promenade Area:

Outdoor cinema and theater screens. None 25 ft. above the finished parking
surface level,
including deckleveling surfaces as
required.

Concession stands, restroom facilities, storage
structures, shade structures, or similar structures
associated with rooftop cinemas/theaters,
None 15 ft. above the
finished parking
surface level,
including deckleveling surfaces as
required.

Structures associated with rooftop community
assembly, community gardens, and small/large-scale
commercial entertainment and recreation facilities
None 15 ft. above the
finished parking
surface level,
including deckleveling surfaces as
required.
(F) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.28.040 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Calculating Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces shall apply:

9.28.040 Calculating Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces

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Packet Pg. 663 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 27 A. Rules for Calculating Required Spaces. The following rules shall be followed for calculating the amount of off-street parking and loading spaces.

1. Rounding. Fractional space requirements totaling 0.5 or above shall be rounded up to the next whole space after calculating the total number of required spaces.

Rounding up shall not apply to loading spaces; however, a minimum of one space shall be provided.

2. Residential Uses. For purposes of calculating off-street parking requirements for dwelling units, all private living spaces including, but not limited to, dens, studios, family rooms, studies and lofts shall be considered as “bedrooms” except that a maximum of one such room per unit shall not count as a bedroom if it is less than 100 square feet in area. Kitchens, bathrooms, and one living room per unit shall not be considered bedrooms. Semiprivate rooms shall not count as bedrooms if they have no doors and a minimum 7-foot opening to adjacent living space. A loft or mezzanine shall not count as a bedroom if the maximum width of the loft or mezzanine is less than 7 feet.

3. Non-residential Uses. Unless otherwise specified, the floor areas used to calculate the number of off-street parking and loading spaces required for non-residential uses shall include:
a. All floor area located above or below grade devoted to office, retail, service, or other activities and uses, storage areas, restrooms, lounges, lobbies, kitchens, and interior hallways and corridors, unless exempted by this Chapter; and

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Packet Pg. 664 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 28 b. All outdoor areas that will accommodate a permanent activity that will generate a demand for parking facilities in addition to that which is provided for principal activities and uses within the building or structure.

4. Multiple Uses. When two or more principal uses are located on the same parcel, the estimated parking demand shall be the sum of the estimated demand of the various individual uses computed separately, in accordance with this Section, unless shared parking is approved pursuant to Section 9.28.180.

5. Exclusions. Floor area devoted to the following shall not be included when determining required parking and loading spaces:
a. Automobile parking;
b. Loading areas;
c. Driveways, drive aisles, ramps;
d. Bicycle parking;
e. Showers or locker areas not associated with a physical training, personal service or instructional service; and
f. Outdoor dining areas and other outdoor space permitted pursuant to Section 9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property, and Section

9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks.

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Packet Pg. 665 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 29 (G) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.040 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Alcoholic Beverage Sales shall apply:

9.31.040 Alcoholic Beverage Sales
A. Purpose.

1. To limit the potential for community problems such as public drunkenness, drunk driving, traffic accidents, violent crime, noise, and nuisance from an overabundance or overconcentration of the availability of alcohol and its consumption. To regulate traditional alcohol outlets, including bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and supermarkets, as well as new types of alcohol outlets, to ensure that public health, safety, and welfare are not threatened.

2. To establish control measures that will permit the City to review and approve new alcohol outlets on a case-by-case basis and to condition that approval based on the specific type of alcohol outlet, neighborhood location, and potential problems involved.

B. Conditional Use Permit Required. No person shall dispense for sale or other consideration, alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits, for on-site or off-site consumption without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit unless the proposed use has received an Alcohol Exemption Zoning Conformance Permit in accordance with subsection D or is otherwise determined to be exempt after a Zoning Conformance Review in accordance with subsection E.

C. Findings for Approval of Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission, or the City Council on appeal, may approve the dispensing, for sale or other consideration, alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits for on-site or off-site consumption only if, in addition to the required findings for Conditional Use

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Packet Pg. 666 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 30 Permits contained in Section 9.41.060, Required Findings (for a Conditional Use Permit), all of the following findings can be made in an affirmative manner:

1. The proposed alcohol sales will not adversely affect the welfare of neighborhood residents in a significant manner;

2. The proposed alcohol sales will not contribute to an undue concentration of alcohol outlets in the area;

3. The proposed alcohol sales will not detrimentally affect nearby neighborhoods, considering the distance of the alcohol outlet to residential buildings, churches, schools, hospitals, playgrounds, parks, and other existing alcohol outlets; and

4. The sale of alcohol will not increase traffic congestion or generate a demand for parking that will adversely affect surrounding businesses and residents.

D. Alcohol Exemption Zoning Conformance Permit.

1. Citywide Excluding the Bayside Conservation (BC) District, Santa Monica Place, and Santa Monica Pier. Except as provided in paragraphs 2 and 3, below, limited and full-service restaurants that offer alcoholic beverages incidental to meal service that are located citywide, excluding the Bayside Conservation (BC) District and the area bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the north, 4th Street to the east, and Colorado to the south, shall be exempt from the provisions of the Conditional Use Permit requirement of subsection B of this Section if such a permit is approved in writing by the Director and if the applicant agrees in writing to comply with all of the following criteria and conditions:

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Packet Pg. 667 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 31 a. If a counter service area is provided, food service shall be available at all hours the counter is open for patrons, and the counter area shall not function as a separate bar area;
b. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted;
c. Customers shall be permitted to order meals at all times and at all locations where alcohol is being served. The establishment shall serve food to patrons during all hours the establishment is open for customers; d. The premises shall maintain a kitchen or food-serving area in which a variety of food is prepared on the premises;
e. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises’ California Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) license;
f. No video or other amusement games shall be permitted on the premises;
g. Entertainment may only be permitted in the manner set forth in Section 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment;
h. The primary use of any outdoor dining area shall be for seated meal service. Patrons who are standing in the outdoor seating area shall not be served; i. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator shall control noisy patrons leaving the restaurant;

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Packet Pg. 668 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 32 j. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. with complete closure and all employees vacated from the building by 1:00 a.m. All alcoholic beverages must be removed from the outdoor dining area no later than 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. No after-hours operation is permitted;
k. Liquor bottle service shall be prohibited. Wine and beer bottle service shall not be available to patrons unless full meal service is provided concurrent with the bottle service. For purposes of this paragraph, “bottle service” means the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer. All food items shall be available from the premises’ full service menu;
l. No organized queuing of patrons at the entry or checking of identification to control entry into and within the establishment shall be permitted.

There shall not be any age limitation imposed restricting access to any portion of the restaurant;
m. The premises shall not organize or participate in organized “pubcrawl” events where participants or customers pre-purchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the restaurant; n. Establishments with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code;

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Packet Pg. 669 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 33 o. Prior to occupancy, a security plan shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues;
p. Prior to occupancy, the operator shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol-awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABCsponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the employee shall attend the alcohol awareness training within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments; q. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the State ABC;
r. Prior to occupancy, the operator shall submit a plan describing the establishment’s designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the establishment’s patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform

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Packet Pg. 670 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 34 patrons of the program, such as offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages;
s. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to please not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood;
t. Employees of the establishment shall walk a 100-foot radius from the facility at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons; and u. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division. Project development shall be consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director;
v. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section.

2. Bayside Conservation (BC) District and Santa Monica Place.

Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, above, in the Bayside Conservation (BC) District and the area bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the north, 4th Street to the east, and Colorado to the south, the following uses that offer alcoholic beverages incidental to the primary use, including bars/nightclubs/lounges that primarily serve alcoholic beverages, shall be exempt from the provisions of the Conditional Use Permit requirement of subsection B of this Section if such a permit is approved in writing by the

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Packet Pg. 671 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 35 Director and if the applicant agrees in writing to comply with all of the following criteria and conditions established for each use:
a. Restaurants (Full-Service and Limited Service and Take Out) and Food Halls
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. From 8:00 a.m. until at least 10:00 p.m., food service shall be available at all times when alcohol is being served.
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises’ California Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) license.
iv. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted. v. Entertainment may only be permitted in the manner set forth in Section 9.31.290(D), Restaurants with Entertainment; vi. Except as may be permitted by a Temporary Use Permit issued in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.44, Temporary Use Permits, alcohol shall not be served in any disposable containers such as disposable plastic or paper cups.
vii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.

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Packet Pg. 672 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 36 viii. Premises with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
ix. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
x. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcoholawareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises

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Packet Pg. 673 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 37 shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments.
xi. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
xii. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises’ designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises’ patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
xiii. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. xiv. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xv. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director.

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Packet Pg. 674 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 38 xvi. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. b. Bars/Nightclubs/Lounges
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises’ California Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) license.
iii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted. iv. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
v. Premises with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
vi. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.

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Packet Pg. 675 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 39 vii. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcoholawareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments.
viii. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
ix. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises’ designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises’ patrons. The plan shall specify how

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Packet Pg. 676 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 40 the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
x. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. xi. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xii. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xiii. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. c. Convenience Markets and Liquor Stores
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage sales shall be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
ii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.

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Packet Pg. 677 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 41 iii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
iv. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
v. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
vi. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
vii. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. viii. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. d. Cultural Facilities and Instructional Services

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Packet Pg. 678 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 42 i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. Service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the primary use.
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises’ California Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) license.
iv. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted. v. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
vi. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
vii. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcoholawareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program

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Packet Pg. 679 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 43 within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments.
viii. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
ix. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
x. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director.

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Packet Pg. 680 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 44 xi. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. e. Outdoor Rooftop Commercial Uses: Cinemas, Community
Assembly, Small/Large-Scale Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Facilities i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
iii. Premises with amplified sound or music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
iv. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
v. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcoholawareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and

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Packet Pg. 681 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 45 inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments.
vi. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
vii. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises’ designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises’ patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.

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Packet Pg. 682 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 46 viii. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. ix. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
x. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xi. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. f. Commercial Entertainment and Recreation: Small-Scale Facilities and Large-Scale Facilities
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. Service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the primary use.
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises’ California Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) license.

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Packet Pg. 683 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 47 iv. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted. v. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
vi. Premises with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
vii. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
viii. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcoholawareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90

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Packet Pg. 684 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 48 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments.
ix. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
x. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises’ designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises’ patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
xi. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. xii. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.

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Packet Pg. 685 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 49 xiii. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xiv. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. g. Retail Sales: General Retail Sales, Small-Scale and Medium-Scale i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption and or on-site tasting shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. ii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
iii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
iv. Premises with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. v. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.

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Packet Pg. 686 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 50 vi. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol-awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation.

The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABCsponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. vii. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
viii.Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises’ designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises’ patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator

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Packet Pg. 687 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 51 will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free nonalcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages. ix. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood.
x. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons. xi. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division. Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director.
xii. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section.

3. Santa Monica Pier. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, above, limited and full service restaurants, bars/nightclubs/lounges, food halls, and small and medium scale general retail sales on the Santa Monica Pier shall be exempt from the provisions of the Conditional Use Permit requirement of subsection B of this Section if such a permit is approved in writing by the Director and if the applicant agrees in writing to comply with all of the following criteria and conditions:
a. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.

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Packet Pg. 688 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 52 b. From 8:00 a.m. until at least 10:00 p.m., food service shall be available at all times when alcohol is being served.
c. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises’ California Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) license.
d. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
e. Except as may be permitted by a Temporary Use Permit issued in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.44, Temporary Use Permits, alcohol shall not be served in any disposable containers such as disposable plastic or paper cups.
f. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
g. Liquor bottle service shall be prohibited. Wine and beer bottle service shall not be available to patrons unless food service is provided concurrent with the bottle service. For purposes of this paragraph, “bottle service” means the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, or other items used for the mixing of drinks, which patrons are able to then use to make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer.

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Packet Pg. 689 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 53 h. The premises shall not organize or participate in organized “pubcrawl” events where participants or customers pre-purchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the premises.
i. Premises with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. j. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
k. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol-awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management’s policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall

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Packet Pg. 690 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 54 be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments.
l. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
m. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises’ designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises’ patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free nonalcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages. n. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood.
o. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons. p. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division. Project development shall be consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director.

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Packet Pg. 691 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 55 q. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section.

4. With respect to the Director’s decision for Alcohol Exemption Zoning Conformance Permits for restaurants with over 50 seats and subject to subsection D(1) above, within 2 business days from the date when the determination has been made concerning the application and posted on the City’s website, the Director shall transmit a notice of determination that summarizes the determination and provides a website link to the Statement of Official Action to the applicant at the address shown on the application and to all property owners and residential and commercial tenants within a radius of 750 feet from the exterior boundaries of the property involved in the application.

E. Zoning Conformance Review.

1. When an existing alcohol outlet without a Conditional Use Permit changes ownership or undergoes an interior remodel, it shall be subject to Zoning Conformance review in accordance with the following:
a. Except as provided in paragraph b, below, an existing alcohol outlet that was lawfully established and is nonconforming solely due to the lack of an approved Conditional Use Permit is exempt from the requirements of this Section if the licensed premises have remained in continuous operation without substantial change in mode or character of operation. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit shall be required for a change in the licensed classification. The operation of an existing nonconforming alcohol outlet shall be considered lapsed

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Packet Pg. 692 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 56 and a Conditional Use Permit shall be required where operations have been discontinued for a period of over one year.
i. The one-year period to determine that a nonconforming alcohol outlet has been abandoned shall commence when the use ceases and any one of the following occurs:
(1) The business license lapses;
(2) The site is vacated;
(3) The lease is terminated;
(4) Utilities are terminated; or
(5) A conforming use that meets the applicable
requirements of this Article is lawfully established in the space previously occupied by the nonconforming alcohol outlet. ii. Once the one-year period has commenced under subsection (E)(1)(a)(i) that period shall only be terminated if the nonconforming alcohol outlet is fully licensed, permitted, and operational for 60 continuous days.

Operational shall mean that the nonconforming alcohol outlet is open for business to the public and provides services typically associated with the nonconforming alcohol outlet during the hours and days that are customary for that nonconforming alcohol outlet.
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Packet Pg. 693 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 57 before the use resumes, the one-year period under subsection (E)(1)(a)(i) shall relate back and commence with the cessation of use. iv. Any existing premises where operations have been
discontinued for these time periods shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit prior to resuming business whether or not a Conditional Use Permit was obtained in the past for the premises. v. A substantial change in mode or character of operation shall include, but is not limited to, a change in operational hours that extends past 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday, a 5% increase in the floor area of the premises, a 10% increase in the shelf area used for the display of alcoholic beverages, queuing outside the establishment, age requirements for entry, checking identification at the door, implementing a cover charge, offering bottle service, or a 5% increase in the number of seats in any restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages, but in no case shall the increase exceed any established seating limitation in the underlying zoning district. (1) “Bottle service” shall mean the service of any
full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer, of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer.
(2) “Cover charge” shall mean requiring payment
of customers before they may enter the establishment.

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Packet Pg. 694 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 58 b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph a, above, when an existing alcohol outlet (i) located within the Bayside Conservation (BC) District and (ii) without a Conditional Use Permit changes ownership or undergoes an interior remodel, it shall be subject to Zoning Conformance review to confirm consistency with current operations, except that an existing alcohol outlet that was lawfully established and is nonconforming solely due to the lack of an approved Conditional Use Permit shall not be subject to a zoning conformance review if the licensed premises have remained in continuous operation without substantial change in mode or character of operation. As used in this paragraph, a substantial change in mode or character of operation shall include, but is not limited to: a 5% increase in the floor area of the premises; a 10% increase in the shelf area used for the display of alcoholic beverages; implementing a cover charge, that is, requiring payment from customers before they may enter the premises; or a 5% increase in the number of seats in any restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages, but in no case shall the increase exceed any established seating limitation in the underlying zoning district.

2. When an existing alcohol outlet with a Conditional Use Permit changes ownership or undergoes an interior remodel, it shall be subject to Zoning Conformance review to ensure compliance with the existing CUP.

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Packet Pg. 695 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 59 (H) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.290 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Restaurants with Entertainment shall apply:

9.31.290 Restaurants with Entertainment
A. Except as provided in subsection B, below, restaurants may provide entertainment including but not limited to music, DJs, song, dance, stand-up comedy, and poetry readings for the patrons’ enjoyment if they meet the following standards.

1. There is sit down meal service provided at all times while the entertainment is taking place.

2. There is no permanent or temporary dance floor or dance area for patrons.

3. There is no cover charge or minimum drink purchase requirement.

4. The entertainment is provided only in the dining areas.

5. No more than three television screens including video projectors or similar audio/visual devices shall be utilized on the premises. None of these televisions or projection surfaces shall exceed 60 inches measured diagonally. No billiard/pool tables, video games, bowling, darts, and other similar entertainment activities may be provided.

6. Liquor bottle service shall be prohibited. Wine and beer bottle service shall not be available to patrons unless full meal service is provided concurrent with the bottle service. All food items shall be available from the full service menu. Bottle service shall mean the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer.

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Packet Pg. 696 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 60 7. No organized queuing of patrons at the entry or checking of identification to control entry into and within the establishment shall be permitted. There shall not be any age limitation imposed restricting access to any portion of the restaurant.

8. The establishment shall not organize or participate in organized “pub-crawl” events where participants or customers pre-purchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the restaurant.

9. Establishments with amplified music shall comply with Section 4.12.140.

B. Third Street Promenade Area and Santa Monica Place. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, restaurants located in the Third Street Promenade Area and the area bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the north, 4th Street to the east, and Colorado to the south, may provide entertainment including but not limited to music, DJs, song, dance, stand-up comedy, and poetry readings for the patrons’ enjoyment if they meet the following standards.

1. There is sit down meal service provided at all times while the entertainment is taking place.

2. The entertainment is provided indoors only within the dining areas.

3. Dancing shall be ancillary to the primary restaurant use and temporary dance areas may be provided within portion(s) of the dining area provided that seating for sit down meal service is available for patrons at all times while dancing is taking place.

4. There is no cover charge or minimum drink purchase requirement.

5. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.

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Packet Pg. 697 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 61 C. A restaurant with entertainment beyond the scope of the limitations set forth in subsections A or B above, as applicable, shall also be considered a Bar/Nightclub/Lounge as defined in Chapter 9.51, and such entertainment use shall be prohibited unless a separate Conditional Use Permit for that use has been obtained. (I) Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.199.5, Pilot Program for Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property in the Office Campus District, shall be added and read in its entirety as follows:

9.31.199.5 Pilot Program for Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property in the Office Campus District
A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this Section is to initiate a pilot program that permits commercial uses that occur predominantly on outdoor spaces, such as outdoor antique markets, night markets, and similar multi-vendor open-air ventures in the Office Campus (OC) District while ensuring that they do not result in an adverse impact on adjacent land uses, with emphasis on any surrounding residential uses. The requirements of this Section are not applicable to outdoor sales conducted in conjunction with an existing retail business. See Section 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display and Sales.

B. Definitions. The definitions in Section 9.52.020 apply to the terms and phrases in this Section, unless otherwise specified herein. In addition, the following terms and phrases have the following meanings when used in this Section:

1. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use. A commercial uses that occurs predominantly outdoors. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may be operated by businesses that do not meet the definition of Eligible Business for purposes of Sectoin

9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property.

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Packet Pg. 698 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 62 C. Limitation on Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses shall be designed, located, and operated in accordance with the requirements of this Section. No Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use may operate within the City without first obtaining a Zoning Conformance Review Permit in accordance with Chapter 9.38.

D. Location; Minimum Distance from Residential Districts.

1. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may be permitted on surface parking lots in the Office Campus (OC) District. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses are not required to be associated with the primary use of the parcel on which they are located.

2. The perimeter of the Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential district.

E. Minimum Parcel Size. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may be conducted on parcels of 30,000 square feet or greater.

F. Duration of Use. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may only operate four times per month for no more than five consecutive days. Setup and cleanup may occur for up to two consecutive days prior to and after the market operations.

G. Food Sales. Food sales may be provided, including from food trucks, subject to compliance with all applicable law, including, but not limited to, City and County regulations. The requirements of Section 9.31.190, Mobile Food Truck Off-Street Venue, shall not apply to Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses complying with the provisions of this Section.

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Packet Pg. 699 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 63 H. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation shall not exceed 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day of the event. Setup shall begin no earlier than 5 a.m. and all cleanup shall be concluded no later than 12 midnight.

I. Amplified Sound. No amplified sound, including, but not limited to, music or a public address system, shall be audible beyond the boundaries of the parcel on which the Outdoor Commercial Use is being conducted.

J. Parking and Circulation. A parking, loading, and circulation plan shall be approved by the Mobility Division through the Zoning Conformance Review process to ensure that events do not adversely impact vehicular traffic, safety, public right-of-way, or transit services.

K. Sanitary Facilities. A minimum of two portable sanitary facilities (including at least one ADA accessible stall) shall be located onsite and remain open for public use throughout the duration of the event. Additional sanitary facilities shall be provided in compliance with the current Building and Plumbing Codes, if applicable.

L. Security. Private security shall be provided during all hours that the event is open to the public.

M. Solid Waste and Litter. Refuse and recycling containers shall be provided for the proper disposal of litter. There shall be personnel assigned to clean up litter throughout the duration of the event.

1. A refuse and recycling plan shall be prepared for review by the City’s Resource Recovery and Recycling Division through the Zoning Conformance Review process if the Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use meets any of the following:
a. More than 1,000 attendees are anticipated;

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Packet Pg. 700 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 64 b. If more than 2,500 attendees are anticipated; or
c. If food or beverages will be served.

N. Licensing. Each vendor shall be properly licensed, including, but not limited to, licenses required by the City and/or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, as applicable.

O. Building Permits and/or Fire Department Permits. Any proposed temporary stand, platforms, fences, canopies, tents and other similar miscellaneous structures requiring a building permit, or special building permit for a limited period of time, shall obtain such required permit in accordance with the Building Code. Fire Department permits or review and approval by the Fire Department may also be required for tents, canopies, open flames, candles, and or cooking, and such permits or review shall also be obtained in accordance with all applicable law.
(J) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.340 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Small Scale Facility (Commercial Entertainment and Recreation), Game Arcades shall apply:

SMMC 9.31.340 Small Scale Facility (Commercial Entertainment and Recreation), Game Arcades.

The noise and loitering commonly associated with game arcades tend to decrease compatibility with adjacent and surrounding uses. In order to mitigate the impacts of hits use on other land uses, specific location limitations, development standards, and provisions shall be imposed on arcades and video machines. The following performance standards shall apply to game arcades.

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Packet Pg. 701 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 65 A. Applicability.

1. Except as provided in subsection 2, below, arcades shall be permitted only in the OF District with approval of a Minor Use Permit and only in the following 2 locations:
on the Santa Monica Pier and fronting on the Promenade. A Minor Use Permit shall also be required for existing arcades at such time as those arcades apply for City permits for expansion or remodeling or any other development requiring a permit from the City or within one year of the date of adoption of this Ordinance.

2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in subsection 1, above, the provisions of this Section 9.31.340 shall not apply to game arcades located in the Bayside Conservation (BC) District.

B. Number of Machines. Four or fewer arcade or game machines shall be permitted in any commercial business. More than four arcade or game machines for any commercial business constitutes an arcade which shall be subject to the standards and provisions of this Section.

C. Noise Attenuation Requirements.

1. Any arcade building or tenant space shall be constructed to achieve a minimum sound transmission class (STC) sound rating of 50 between the arcade and any adjacent use that shares a common wall or floor-ceiling assembly.

2. All arcades shall comply with the City’s noise ordinance, Chapter 4.12.

D. Maximum Number of Machines. The number of arcade or game machines shall not exceed one machine per each 30 square feet of floor area.

E. Adult Supervision/Surveillance. All arcade and game machines and all areas of the business shall be readily observed at all times by an adult supervisor of the arcade

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Packet Pg. 702 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 66 either by direct observation from a raised dais or through a video camera monitoring system approved by the Santa Monica Police Department with cameras positioned so that the supervisor can observe all areas of the arcade simultaneously on a multi-screen monitor. If a video camera monitoring system is utilized, it shall be installed so that the monitoring supervisor is visible from the main arcade area and a sign shall be displayed at all entries to the arcade informing patrons that a video monitoring system is in use. In addition to the required supervision from a raised dais or video camera monitoring system, an adult supervisor shall be present in the main arcade area at all times that the arcade is open. If the number of arcade and game machines exceeds forty, there shall be 2 such adult supervisors present in the main arcade area.

F. Lighting. The arcade shall be fully and adequately lighted for easy observation of all areas of the premises.

G. Bicycle Racks. A bicycle storage rack or racks accommodating a minimum of four bicycles shall be maintained adjacent to the arcade building and off the public sidewalk to adequately accommodate bicycles utilized by arcade patrons. (K) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.370 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Temporary Uses and Seasonal Sales shall apply:

SMMC 9.31.370 Temporary Uses and Seasonal Sales
A. This Section establishes standards and requirements for certain uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and that will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur. Temporary uses shall require approval of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 with the following exceptions:

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Packet Pg. 703 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 67 1. Seasonal sales of holiday-related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins and similar items that have a duration of not more than 45 consecutive calendar days and are conducted in conjunction with an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license or conducted by a school or place of worship;

2. Temporary carnivals, fairs, and festivals with a duration of not more than 3 days when conducted by a school or place of worship on land owned by the school or place of worship;

3. Art displays under the sponsorship of any recognized art organization or accredited school on any parking lot in any commercial or industrial district provided that the art display is on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday when the place or places of business, which have control of the parking lot are not open for business on the day the art display is to occur;

4. Trailers that provide residences for security personnel associated with any approved construction site;

5. Construction offices where approved construction projects are being diligently completed;

6. Yard sales limited to 2 per calendar year, for each dwelling unit, for a maximum of 2 days each;

7. Events which occur in theaters, meeting halls, or other permanent public assembly facilities;

8. Private social gatherings in private residences.

B. Temporary Uses Requiring a Temporary Use Permit. Temporary uses may be permitted with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.44,

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Packet Pg. 704 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 68 Temporary Use Permits, subject to compliance with the standards. Additional or more stringent requirements may be established through the Temporary Use Permit process in order to prevent the use from becoming a nuisance with regard to the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole.

1. Stand-Alone Seasonal Sales. Seasonal sales of holiday related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, and similar items conducted for a period not to exceed 45 consecutive calendar days.

2. Temporary Outdoor Sales. Temporary outdoor sales conducted by an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license, including, but not limited to, grand opening events, sidewalk sales, and other special sales events subject to the following standards:
a. Temporary outdoor sales shall be conducted by an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license for the same site. b. Outdoor display and sales areas must be located on a paved or concrete area on the same parcel as the structure(s) containing the business with which the temporary sale is associated.
c. Location of the displayed merchandise must not disrupt the normal circulation of the site, nor encroach upon driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas, or obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
d. Number of Events. No more than 4 events shall be allowed on any 1 site within any 12-month period, except sidewalk sales located on the public rightof-way shall be limited to 2 events for periods not exceeding 3 consecutive days

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Packet Pg. 705 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 69 each within any 12-month period. Business Improvement Districts and Areas shall be exempt from the limitations on number of events.

3. Special Events. Other short-term special events, outdoor sales, art sales, and displays that do not exceed 3 consecutive days, may be permitted in accordance with the following standards:
a. Location. Events are limited to nonresidential districts. b. Number of Events. No more than 4 events shall be allowed on any 1 site within any 12-month period.
c. Recreational Special Events. Short-term recreational special events shall be part of an existing Commercial Recreation or Personal Service use located on the same site.
d. Carnivals, Fairs, and Festival Events. Carnivals, fairs, and festival events are also subject to the following standards:
i. Location. Events are limited to areas within commercial or employment districts, or on land owned by a school or place of worship. ii. Time Limit. When located adjacent to a Residential District, the hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Packet Pg. 706 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 70 b. Fairs, festivals, and concerts, when not held within premises designed to accommodate such events, such as auditoriums, stadiums, or other public assembly facilities;
c. Off-site contractors’ construction yards;
d. Similar temporary uses or other temporary uses supportive of economic recovery, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses.
e. The Zoning Administrator may approve a single extension of a Temporary Use Permit under this subsection for an additional 180 days, subject to any additional operational conditions as deemed necessary, and subject to a finding that the operation of the approved temporary use at the location and within the time period specified operated in a manner that did not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

Any proposed extension exceeding 180 days not meeting the requirements of this subsection be shall be subject to Minor Use Permit approval pursuant to Subsection C below.

C. Temporary Uses Requiring a Minor Use Permit. Other special events, temporary uses, outdoor sales, and displays not specifically limited under this Section that exceed 180 consecutive calendar days shall require the approval of a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.41, Minor Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits.

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Packet Pg. 707 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 71 (L) Notwithstanding any provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.44.060 to the contrary, the following regulations related to Temporary Uses Requiring a Minor Use Permit shall apply:

SMMC 9.44.060 Temporary Uses Requiring a Minor Use Permit Other special events, temporary uses, outdoor sales, and displays not specifically limited under Section 9.31.370 that exceed 180 consecutive calendar days shall require the approval of a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.41, Minor Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits
SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or any appendix thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Interim Zoning Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Interim Zoning Ordinance.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Interim Zoning Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Interim Zoning Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Interim Zoning Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Interim Zoning Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Interim Zoning Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once

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Packet Pg. 708 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 72 in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Interim Zoning Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be of no further force or effect as of November 22, 2028.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Douglas Sloan, City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 709 Attachment: CDD-Ord- Promenade IZO Amendment + Outdoor Markets (Community Assembly) 03.25.25 (6944 : Amendments to Downtown 1 City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.61:

SIGNS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES FOR SIGNAGE IN THE BAYSIDE

CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND THIRD STREET PROMENADE AREA TO

PROMOTE ECONOMIC RECOVERY
WHEREAS, the City’s Sign Code was originally adopted in 1985 and as detailed in the administrative record and in Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section

9.61.020, advances a variety of purposes and interests, including, but not limited to, protecting the health, safety, property, and welfare of the public; providing a neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance of the community; improving the effectiveness of signs; providing for safe construction, location, erection, and maintenance of signs; preventing the proliferation of signs and sign clutter, and minimizing adverse visual safety factors to travelers of public streets and sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the City Council adopted the Downtown Community Plan, which sets forth a vision for the continued vitality of the Third Street Promenade as a major public space framed by a mix of retail, restaurant, and services that form unique experiences enjoyable to both residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the Third Street Promenade is unique in both its function and layout with the sidewalk and roadway open to pedestrians and with co-planar façades that make business visibility challenging to pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, allowing animated signs that face only the interior of the Promenade increases business visibility and enhances overall business promotion on the

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Packet Pg. 710 Attachment: CDD-Ord_sign amd 032525 [Revision 2] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 2 Promenade, while maintaining the City’s substantial interest in traffic and pedestrian safety and in aesthetics by limiting their applicability; and WHEREAS, in October 2024 the City amended Chapter 9.61 to permit in the Third Street Promenade increased static signage by right, as well as certain animated signs, to increase business visibility and foster economic sustainability and continued vitality of the Third Street Promenade; and
WHEREAS, the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn have devastated many of the City’s revenue streams, including sales tax, transient occupancy tax, parking revenue, and business license revenue; and WHEREAS, adopting business-friendly policies including encouraging the use of creative signs are critical in providing greater certainty to property owners and their existing tenants, along with prospective businesses considering locating within the Promenade area; and
WHEREAS, in response to feedback from property owners, the City desires to make further minor changes to Chapter 9.61 to simplify and make consistent the allowable animated and digital sign area for buildings facing the Promenade; and WHEREAS, in revising Chapter 9.61, the City Council has been mindful of legal principles relating to regulating signs and does not intend to suppress or infringe upon any expressive activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States and California Constitutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 9.61.200 of Chapter 9.61: Signs, is amended as follows:

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Packet Pg. 711 Attachment: CDD-Ord_sign amd 032525 [Revision 2] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 3 9.61.200 Bayside Conservation District.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Chapter, all non-prohibited signs approved by the Review Body shall be permitted in some limited areas of the Bayside Conservation District on the following terms:

A. There shall be no limit on the maximum total sign area of permitted signs for signs that face the Third Street Promenade and signs on mid-block buildings with frontage on the Third Street Promenade that wrap an upper-level building corner.

B. Signs that cover windows that service an occupied tenant space shall be required to have 50% visual transparency. Areas of glazing above 15 feet on single story buildings are exempt from this requirement.

C. Temporary signs shall be allowed in conformance with SMMC 9.61.160(E).

D. Projecting Signs that face the Third Street Promenade must be placed at least ten feet above the sidewalk,and may not project more than 42 inches from the building façade. Three-dimensional signs are Projecting Signs and sign area shall not exceed 10 square feet. Sign area for three-dimensional signs shall be measured as viewed from the Third Street Promenade elevation.

E. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Chapter, the following prohibited signs are allowed in the Bayside Conservation (Third Street Promenade Area) District:

1. Subject to Section 9.61.200(F), below, animated signs, including but not limited to digital display signs composed of a sign face, building face, and/or any building or structural component that displays still images, scrolling images, moving images, or flashing images, including video and animation, through the use of grid lights, cathode ray projections, light emitting diode displays, plasma screens, liquid crystal displays, fiber

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Packet Pg. 712 Attachment: CDD-Ord_sign amd 032525 [Revision 2] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 4 optics, or other electronic media or technology that is either independent of or attached to, integrated into, or projected onto a building or structural component, and that may be changed remotely through electronic means.

2. On façades facing the Third Street Promenade, supergraphic signs consisting of an image projected onto a wall or printed on vinyl, mesh, or other material with or without written text, supported and attached to a wall by an adhesive and/or by using stranded cable and eye-bolts and/or other materials or methods.

3. For establishments with frontage on the Third Street Promenade, Portable signs not of the type prohibited by subsections (1) through (7) and (9) through (12) of Section 9.61.180(A). The sign shall be removed when the business is closed.

4. For establishments with frontage on the Third Street Promenade, Upper Level signs are allowed on façades facing the Third Street Promenade, so long as they are not of the type prohibited by subsections (1) through (9) and (11) through (12) of Section 9.61.180(A).

F. Animated signs permitted pursuant to this Section are allowed on the following conditions:

1. Sign must be located only on a façade facing the Third Street Promenade.

2. Maximum allowable sign area shall be the area above the storefront up to 5’0” in height for the width of the tenant space. The sign may be placed anywhere on the building façade so long as the sign does not project above the roofline and the maximum allowable sign area is not exceeded.

2. For one-story buildings: maximum allowable sign area and placement shall be the area above the storefront up to the roof line and for the width of the tenant space.

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Packet Pg. 713 Attachment: CDD-Ord_sign amd 032525 [Revision 2] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 5 3. For buildings of two-stories or greater, maximum allowable sign area shall be the area above the storefront up to the sill level of the second floor and for the width of the tenant space. The sign may be placed anywhere on the building façade so long as the maximum allowable sign area is not exceeded.
4 3. Signs may not cover windows.
5 4. Sign lighting shall not be of an intensity or brightness that will create a nuisance for properties in direct line of sight to the sign. Illumination is limited to 0.3 foot candles above ambient lighting at the property line, and a maximum brightness of 300 candelas per square meter at night (from sunset to sunrise), and 5,000 candelas per square meter during the day (sunrise to sunset).
6 5. Signs must be dimmable.
7 6. The sign luminance contrast ratio shall not exceed 30:1. 8 7. The City may require a sign illumination plan in accordance with any adopted administrative regulations pursuant to this section as part of the application process to demonstrate compliance with all applicable standards. 9 8. Animated sign faces shall operate only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., and shall be turned off between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 10 9. Signs are not eligible for a sign adjustment under Section 9.61.130.

G. The City Manager shall have authority to adopt administrative regulations governing the specifications of signs permitted by this Section, including but not limited to regulations on brightness, refresh rate, and approval of a sign illumination plan including illumination testing protocols.

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Packet Pg. 714 Attachment: CDD-Ord_sign amd 032525 [Revision 2] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 6 H. Nothing this Section would supersede the façade alteration requirements set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.55.

SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. Pursuant to Sections 615 and 619 of the City Charter, for reasons stated in the above recitals, the City Council declares this ordinance to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health, and safety, with the result that this ordinance shall be introduced and adopted at the same meeting, shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Douglas Sloan, City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 715 Attachment: CDD-Ord_sign amd 032525 [Revision 2] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 1 David Yakobson
From: Salim Adaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:04 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: councilmtgitems; Armine Chaparyan; Jing Yeo; Steve Mizokami Subject: 12-A Downtown IZO to Allow Flexibility for Community Assembly Use – SUPPORT Attachments: WCCC letter to city.docx

EXTERNAL
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 716 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing on behalf of the nonprofit Westside Community and Cultural Center in support of City Staff’s recommendation to provide more flexibility to establish Community Assembly uses in the Downtown Bayside Conservation district. This change will allow our Muslim worshipers to begin to use the vacant building we purchased on Fourth Street in Downtown Santa Monica earlier this year.

We bought the property so that we can finally have a permanent location to host prayer services and programming for our faith community. Since 2012, we have been meeting at First United Methodist Church for Friday night prayer services. We are grateful to the Church for allowing us to share their facilities for the past decade, but we are restricted to use of the Church once per week during limited hours and subject to cancellation when the Church has conflicting events. We are very much looking forward to finally having a building of our own in Santa Monica.

When we were looking for properties, we were looking for a location in one of Santa Monica’s commercial areas that is already improved with an existing building, does not require extensive tenant improvements, and is vacant or only had short-term tenancies. After looking at many properties, we finally found one on Fourth Street that has an existing building in relatively good condition and is vacant (last occupied by a yoga studio). The property is also on a block of Fourth Street that has historically been the location of numerous houses of worship, including Unity by the Sea (1245 Fourth Street), now St. Peter & St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church, and St. Augustine by the Sea Episcopal Church (1227 Fourth Street). We feel that it is a perfect location for our use.

We confirmed that Community Assembly use, which includes religious institutions, is a permitted use on the property; however, we were surprised to eventually find out that the City’s Code has additional limitations for this use including a minimum parcel size of 7,500 square feet and limits on the hours that we can utilize the building. Under the current Code, it would require an expensive application, a long discretionary review process and public hearings for us to use the existing building consistent with our hours of worship and faith-based ceremonies. This seems prejudicial to protections of freedom of religion when we learned that by comparison the Code allows many other uses without these additional limitations including: performing arts centers for theater, music, dance, and events, billiard parlors, card rooms, game arcades, dance halls, small tennis club facilities, poolrooms, amusement arcades, gyms/exercise clubs, yoga and martial arts studios.

The proposed Code amendments will remedy this dichotomy.

Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 717 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) The property we purchased does not quite meet the 7,500 square foot minimum parcel size applicable only to Community Assembly uses. This minor shortfall is the result of a slight lot line adjustment for the property that occurred in the 1930s. We don’t see any compelling interest in imposing a minimum lot size limitation for houses of worship at this location. Further, consistent with the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), the new ordinance will level the playing field for houses of worship to equalize hours of operation for faith-based activities with the other uses already allowed by right in this same zone.

We appreciate City Staff recommending a solution to eliminate these problematic limitations applicable to Community Assembly use in Downtown’s Bayside Conservation District and respectfully ask that you adopt Staff’s recommendation tonight.

Sincerely,
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 718 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 1 David Yakobson
From: Salim Adaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:55 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: Armine Chaparyan; Jing Yeo; Steve Mizokami; councilmtgitems Subject: 12-A Downtown IZO to Allow Flexibility for Community Assembly Use – SUPPORT

EXTERNAL
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am wriƟng on behalf of the nonprofit Westside Community and Cultural Center in support of City Staff’s recommendaƟon to provide more flexibility to establish Community Assembly uses in the Downtown Bayside ConservaƟon district. This change will allow our Muslim worshipers to begin to use the vacant building we purchased on Fourth Street in Downtown Santa Monica earlier this year.

We bought the property so that we can finally have a permanent locaƟon to host prayer services and programming for our faith community. Since 2012, we have been meeƟng at First United Methodist Church for Friday night prayer services. We are grateful to the Church for allowing us to share their faciliƟes for the past decade, but we are restricted to use of the Church once per week during limited hours and subject to cancellaƟon when the Church has conflicƟng events. We are very much looking forward to finally having a building of our own in Santa Monica.

When we were looking for properƟes, we were looking for a locaƟon in one of Santa Monica’s commercial areas that is already improved with an exisƟng building, does not require extensive tenant improvements, and is vacant or only had short-term tenancies. AŌer looking at many properƟes, we finally found one on Fourth Street that has an exisƟng building in relaƟvely good condiƟon and is vacant (last occupied by a yoga studio).

The property is also on a block of Fourth Street that has historically been the locaƟon of numerous houses of worship, including Unity by the Sea (1245 Fourth Street), now St. Peter & St. Paul CopƟc Orthodox Church, and St. AugusƟne by the Sea Episcopal Church (1227 Fourth Street). We feel that it is a perfect locaƟon for our use.

We confirmed that Community Assembly use, which includes religious insƟtuƟons, is a permiƩed use on the property; however, we were surprised to eventually find out that the City’s Code has addiƟonal limitaƟons for this use including a minimum parcel size of 7,500 square feet and limits on the hours that we can uƟlize the building. Under the current Code, it would require an expensive applicaƟon, a long discreƟonary review process and public hearings for us to use the exisƟng building consistent with our hours of worship and faithbased ceremonies. This seems prejudicial to protecƟons of freedom of religion when we learned that by comparison the Code allows many other uses without these addiƟonal limitaƟons including: performing arts centers for theater, music, dance, and events, billiard parlors, card rooms, game arcades, dance halls, small tennis club faciliƟes, poolrooms, amusement arcades, gyms/exercise clubs, yoga and marƟal arts studios. The proposed Code amendments will remedy this dichotomy.

Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 719 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 2 The property we purchased does not quite meet the 7,500 square foot minimum parcel size applicable only to Community Assembly uses. This minor shorƞall is the result of a slight lot line adjustment for the property that occurred in the 1930s. We don’t see any compelling interest in imposing a minimum lot size limitaƟon for houses of worship at this locaƟon. Further, consistent with the federal Religious Land Use and InsƟtuƟonalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), the new ordinance will level the playing field for houses of worship to equalize hours of operaƟon for faith-based acƟviƟes with the other uses already allowed by right in this same zone.

We appreciate City Staff recommending a soluƟon to eliminate these problemaƟc limitaƟons applicable to Community Assembly use in Downtown’s Bayside ConservaƟon District and respecƞully ask that you adopt Staff’s recommendaƟon tonight.

Sincerely,
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 720 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 1 David Yakobson
From: Maz Shauk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:32 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: councilmtgitems; Armine Chaparyan; Jing Yeo; Steve Mizokami Subject: 12-A Downtown IZO to Remove Barriers to Community Assembly Use – SUPPORT

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and Councilmembers,
I have been a resident of Santa Monica for 40 years and am writing in support of StaƯ’s recommendation to eliminate regulations on Community Assembly uses in the Downtown Bayside Conservation District. This change will allow our nonprofit religious organization , the Westside Community and Cultural center, to establish a much needed independent gathering space for it’s religious community. As in other such Centers in Southern California we hope to have after school and Sunday school activities for the youth in our community as well establishing sports teams and activities to develop a positive and teamwork appreciation for not just our community but the community we live in, our neighbors.

Other such Centers host school trips to introduce the youth of all neighboring communities to understanding and appreciating alternative faiths and cultures. This is very important in our diversified and culturally rich society.

I am sure the Center will contribute to the economy of Downtown Santa Monica. Just last week one of our community members hosted a fundraiser for a nonprofit that builds schools in poor areas of the world for under privileged boys and girls. Over 150 people attended at the Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club.

After years of meeting in a rented hall at the 11 Street First United Methodist Church We are looking forward to frequenting the New Westside Community and Cultural Center.

Thank you for taking the time to tread my e-mail.
regards
Masood Shauk
M: 310-866-6039
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 721 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) 1 David Yakobson
From: Alex Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 4:33 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Barry Snell
Cc: Judy Kruger (Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce); Paula Larmore Subject: Letters of Support: Upcoming City Council Agenda Items 16.G & 12.A Attachments: Downtown IZO Community Assembly LOS March 24, 2025.pdf; Building Limits LOS March 24, 2025.pdf

EXTERNAL
Hello Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
Please see attached - Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce's Letters of Support for items 12.A and 16.G on March 25th's City Council meeting.

Respectfully,
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 722 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) March 24, 2025
City Council
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
RE: Agenda Item 12.A, Downtown IZO to Remove Barriers to Community Assembly Uses in the Bayside Conservation District - Support
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
On behalf of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, we write to support City Staff’s recommendation to remove barriers to opening Community Assembly Uses in Downtown’s Bayside Conservation District.

The Chamber supports the City’s ongoing evaluation and
simplification of zoning requirements to provide greater flexibility and streamlined review. Eliminating the special regulations applicable to Community Assembly uses, such as minimum parcel size and permitted hours (which do not apply to others permitted uses), facilitates the occupancy vacant buildings and tenant spaces and removes unnecessary cost and time to opening these uses. These changes will help bring more activity and vibrancy to the Downtown.

The Chamber respectfully requests the City Council adopt the Interim Ordinance to eliminate Community Assembly specific regulations within the Bayside Conservation District as recommended by City Staff.

Respectfully,
Board Executives
Chair
Charlie LopezQuintana
ETC Hotels
Past Chair
Younes Atallah
Regent Santa Monica
Beach
Treasurer
Celia Fisher
Beach Moms
Vice-Chair
Dustin Peterson
Fairmont Miramar
Hotel & Bungalows
Vice-Chair
Dr. Kathryn Jeffery
Santa Monica College
Vice-Chair
Vee Gomez
Beach Yoga SoCal
Vice-Chair
Greg Morena
The Albright
Board Members
Dom Bei
SM Firefighters
Rudy Flores
SM Police Officers
Paula Larmore
Harding, Larmore,
Kutcher & Kozal LLP
Michael Altchule
UCLA Health
Board Continued
Eddie Guerboian
Jeweler
Neil Carrey
Attorney
Jeremy Rawitch
RAND
Elnie Vannatim
Cedars Sinai
Addie VanGessel
Tavern on Main
Gina Gribow
EKA Public Affairs
Jessica Rincon
Le Merigot Hotel
Florence Granteral
Fall
Neuehouse
Stephanie Eglin
Macerich
Lilit Avagyan
US Bank
Melissa Cohen
Boston Properties
Jenn Verma
Lionsgate
Ben Marcus
UP Partners
Elias Garcia
Kaiser Permanente
Yvette Sims
Hair by Yvette
Cheree
Judy Kruger
President & CEO
Charlie Lopez-Quintana
Chair of the Board of Directors
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 723 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance and to Santa Mo) Economic Recovery IZO
& Signage Amendment
Downtown / Promenade
City Council
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 724 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Promenade IZO Extension
Background | Continued Support in Economic Recovery for Businesses July 25, 2023 | Promenade IZO Adopted by Council
 Greater Flexibility for Restaurants to provide Entertainment  Expanded Uses that can obtain Alcohol Exemptions
 Allows Certain Rooftop Outdoor Uses on City Parking Structures October 22, 2024 | Promenade IZO Amended by Council
 Simplified Land Use Review: Removed Discretionary CUPs, MUPs for Promenade Area  Relaxed Sign Code Limitations to Encourage Creative Signs / Business Promotion  Pilot Program for Open-Air Markets
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
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March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 725 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Community Assembly Use

1. Allows greater flexibility for Community Assembly Uses within Third Street Promenade, 2nd Street, 4th Street
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
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Packet Pg. 726 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Community Assembly Use
 Subject BC Districts: Currently Permitted By-Right
 Types of Community Assembly Use:
- Public/Private Meeting Halls (membership org)
- Religious Facilities
- Banquet Centers
 Change Eliminates Additional Requirements for this Use:
- Minimum Parcel Size
- Buffering Distances from Residential Uses
- Permitted Hour Limitations of 7am-10pm
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 727 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Revise Allowable Animated/Digital Signs

1. Establish a single sign area standard for both 1 & 2-story buildings

2. Currently, 2 Methods for Determining Maximum Sign Area:
- One-Story: Above Storefront Up to Roofline for Width of Space - Two-Story: Above Storefront Up to Sill Level of 2nd Floor - Location: Anywhere on Front Building Facade

3. Proposed Change: Applies to either 1 & 2-Story Buildings - Area Above Storefront up to 5’-0” Height, for Width of Space - Location: Anywhere on Building Facade
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
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Packet Pg. 728 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Allowable Size/Sign Area • Determined by façade area above storefront
• 5’-0” in Height
• Width of Tenant Space Placement • Sign could be placed anywhere on the façade.
• Cannot cover any windows or
project above roofline
Animated/ Digital Display Signs
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
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Packet Pg. 729 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Animated
/Digital Display Signs
Allowable Size/Sign Area • Determined by façade area above storefront
• 5’-0” in Height
• Width of Tenant Space Placement • Sign could be placed anywhere on the façade.
• Cannot cover any windows or
project above roofline
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
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March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 730 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Amendments
 Community Assembly Change:
- Relief provides greater opportunities for organizations to find permanent meeting space within the centralized area of the Downtown.
 Sign Changes:
- Consistency in Allowable Animated/Digital Sign Area
- Clarity in Determining Sign Area: Standardizes Methodology - Helps Equalizes Amount of Sign Area for Each Property Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
March 25, 2025

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Packet Pg. 731 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning Recommendation | Amend IZO & Sign Code

1. Adopt CEQA finding that IZO Amendments are Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303, 15311

2. Introduce for first reading Amending Economic Recovery IZO & Sign Code to promote economic recovery in the City’s
Downtown Area, by increasing land use flexibility and making minor Sign Code changes.

Item 12-A
March 25, 2025
Item 12-A
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Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6944 : Amendments to Downtown Interim Zoning City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025
Agenda Item: 12.B
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Introduction and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Extending Interim Zoning Regulations 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 exemption pursuant to 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to Extend Interim Zoning Regulations Exempting Projects on City-Owned Property and that Use City Funds From Temporary Use Permit Requirements During a Declared Local or State of Emergency.

Summary
On December 17, 2024, the City Council Adopted Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance 2796 (CCS) (EIZO 2796) exempting projects on City-owned property or that utilize City funds from Temporary Use Permit requirements during a declared or local state of emergency. (Attachment A.)
Although EIZO 2796 is of general applicability, it was adopted by the City Council in conjunction with actions taken to implement the SaMo Bridge project, a diversion program utilizing a no-barrier 24/7 respite hub to address unmet behavioral health, substance abuse, and housing needs of justice-involved adults in the Santa Monica

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community. The interim zoning regulations adopted by EIZO 2796 allowed a flexibility in the location of the respite hub.

EIZO 2796 became effective upon adoption, and, pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.090(C), was effective for 60 days, unless extended by the City Council. Staff now recommends that the City Council introduce and adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to extend the interim zoning regulations established by EIZO 2796 until June 30, 2028, in order to ensure SaMo Bridge may operate in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance throughout the term of its operations.

Discussion
Santa Monica has a long-standing comprehensive, coordinated, and interdisciplinary approach to addressing homelessness. These efforts are advanced by non-profit partners; Federal, State, and County governments; and City departments working together to address and prevent homelessness and its impact on the broader community who live, play, and/or work in Santa Monica.

As part of this coordinated effort, on June 5, 2024, the City Attorney’s Office (CAO), submitted an application for Proposition 47 grant funding in an amount equal to $7,926,172 for SaMo Bridge, a diversion program that addresses the behavioral health, substance use, and housing needs of justice-involved adults in the Santa Monica community.

On October 3, 2024, the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) awarded full grant funding to the City of Santa Monica. On October 22, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11629 (CCS) authorizing the City Manager to submit the application to BSCC, accept the grant, execute the grant agreement, and execute other necessary documents. Per the terms of the grant, SaMo Bridge is required to be operational no later than April 2025 and provide services through the end of March 2028.

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At SaMo Bridge’s respite hub, individuals can address basic needs and enroll in 90-day care coordination plans to secure housing and treatment services. SaMo Bridge participants will access the respite hub for a limited time as their Case Manager creates a care plan that may include temporary housing, treatment services, or reunification with family. The CAO’s Criminal Unit will dismiss citations and cases for SaMo Bridge participants who complete their 90-day care plans.

On December 17, 2024, Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements with four vendors participating in implementation of SaMo Bridge, and provided Council with next steps for implementation. As reported at the December 17, 2024 meeting, and since that time, the CAO has continued to work with City Department partners towards implementation and commenced the grant-required community outreach process.

Anticipated SaMo Bridge Site
As reported on December 17, 2024, to select the SaMo Bridge respite hub site, staff from the CAO and SMPD assessed 14 properties and facilitated a discussion with 5 City Departments to identify the most feasible location for SaMo Bridge operations. Crossdepartment leadership reached consensus that the cement patio area adjacent to the entrance of the Civic Center Auditorium East Wing was the best location to site SaMo Bridge during the grant period.

However, after several community engagement meetings, and in response to feedback received, staff has determined that the parking lot on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Main Street should serve as the location for the respite hub. Due to the temporary nature of the 3-year grant period and the fact that the Civic property is under consideration for future development that is unlikely to break ground before 3 years, staff continues to believe that the Civic Center appears to be the most viable candidate to host SaMo Bridge operations.

Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance

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On December 17, 2024, in conjunction with its consideration of implementation of the SaMo Bridge project, and to ensure placement and use of the trailers as a respite hub is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, the City Council introduced and adopted Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance 2796 (CCS) (EIZO 2796) to exempt temporary uses on City-owned property or that utilize City funds during a declared local or state of emergency.

On March 11, 2025, the Council adopted the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (2025 Proclamation), extending the homelessness state of emergency through December 31, 2026. The 2025 Proclamation will maintain the momentum and achieve the objectives of the Homelessness Strategic Plan, which Council also adopted on March 11th, and also makes clear that the Director of the Community Development Department, or designee, has authority to approve temporary uses located on City property or utilizing City funds that support people who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness or to address local impacts of homelessness. The Proclamation and the interim zoning regulations adopted by EIZO 2796 allow for flexibility in location of the SaMo Bridge respite hub should the need for alternate locations arise.

Staff now recommends that the City Council introduce and adopt the attached Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to extend the interim zoning regulations established by IZO 2796 through June 30, 2028, to ensure SaMo Bridge may operate in a manner consistent with the Zoning Ordinance throughout the term of the Prop 47 Grant.

EIZO 2796 became effective upon adoption, and, pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.090(C), was effective for 60 days, unless extended by the City Council. The Council did not consider an extension within 60 days of adoption in order to ensure a complete community outreach process for SaMo Bridge, particularly the proposed location of the respite hub. As a result, the proposed effective date of the Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance is February 15, 2025 (60 days from the adoption of IZO 2796 on December 17, 2024).

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Grant Implementation Next Steps
BSCC Prop 47 grant funding requires SaMo Bridge open for client services by April 2025 and provide services through the end of March 2028. To prepare the program to open in April, the CAO continues to coordinate with various City departments towards implementation and has commenced the community engagement process, as described below.

BSCC-Required Community Engagement
The CAO has commenced its ongoing collaboration with the community on SaMo Bridge through two different methods.
(1) Per the Prop 47 grant funding requirements, the CAO has established a Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee which includes representatives from multiple city departments, city contracted social service partners and community stakeholders with expertise in human services and criminal justice reform. Committee members have been instrumental in Identifying and prioritizing the most pressing needs to be addressed (including target population, target area, etc.); identifying the strategies, programs, and/or services to be implemented to address those needs; developing the SaMo Bridge project; and will support the ongoing implementation. At the most recent Local Advisory Committee meeting on January 15, 2025, several additional organizations were identified and have agreed to participate, including a representative from the Growing Place, Ocean Park Neighborhood Association, and the Field Sports Advisory Council.
(2) Also per the grant requirements, the CAO will host regular community meetings to gather ongoing feedback and share non-confidential updates from the Proposition 47 Local Advisory Committee, with the first taking place on January 22, 2025 at the Human Services Commission. The CAO will use the Human Services Commission going forward to serve as quarterly updates to the community. The CAO also learned from the Local Advisory meeting that hosting specific community meetings would be critical to gaining support. Over the last month, the CAO has held meetings with the Recreations and Park commissions, Growing Place, Field Sports Advisory

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Council, Ocean Park Neighborhood association, DTSM, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Environmental Review
On December 17, 2024, the Council adopted a finding that the operation of the SaMo Bridge program would have no possibility of significant effect on the environment, and therefore, is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The grant funding provides administrative services to participants, and therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the extension of the interim zoning regulations would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment. The Council further adopted a finding that operation of the SaMo Bridge program within small, temporary leased trailers would be exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA guidelines. There have been no changes in the program or the physical environment in the vicinity of the trailers since December 17, 2024.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the recommended action.

Prepared By: Heidi Von Tongeln, Deputy City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Ordinance 2796

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B. CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord
C. Written Comments

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1 City Council Meeting: December 17, 2024 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER 2796 CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN EMERGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXEMPTING CITY PROJECTS DURING A

DECLARED LOCAL OR STATE OF EMERGENCY FROM TEMPORARY USE

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.370 establishes standards and requirements for certain temporary uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and that will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.31.370 limits types of eligible temporary uses and places additional regulations on duration and location of temporary uses; and WHEREAS, subject to certain enumerated exceptions, temporary uses are required to obtain a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.44; and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.16 provides for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of the City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations, and affected private persons; and WHEREAS, in the event of a declared local or state of emergency, the requirement to obtain a temporary use permit and the restrictions on temporary uses may impede the City’s ability to establish uses reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by the declared emergency; and Docusign Envelope ID: 20045EED-5E7A-42B2-89C8-A5B672C1E4BF

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Packet Pg. 740 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 2 WHEREAS, on February 14, 2023, the City adopted a Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (the Homelessness Emergency Proclamation) due to the homelessness crisis in the region, which continues to grow, leading to deplorable living conditions and illness and deaths of unhoused and unsheltered persons in the region; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the City extended the 2023 Proclamation due to the ongoing homelessness crisis in the region, until May 31, 2024, which was extended again on May 14, 2024, until May 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Attorney’s Office, submitted an application to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for Proposition 47 grant funding in an amount equal to $7,926,172 for SaMo Bridge, a diversion program that addresses the behavioral health, substance use, and housing needs of justice-involved adults in the Santa Monica community, which was awarded by BSCC on October 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11629 (CCS) authorizing the City Manager to submit the application for the Prop 47 Grant, accept the grant, execute the grant agreement, and execute other necessary documents; and
WHEREAS, SaMo Bridge will create a no-barrier 24/7 respite hub where SMPD can divert individuals so that they may address basic needs and enroll in 90- day care coordination plans to secure housing and treatment services; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Homelessness Emergency Proclamation, the City Council desires to exempt SaMo Bridge and other uses located on City-owned Docusign Envelope ID: 20045EED-5E7A-42B2-89C8-A5B672C1E4BF

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Packet Pg. 741 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 3 property or that utilize City funds that are related to the protection of life and property as affected by the declared emergency from TUP requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and general welfare exists as a result of declared state of homelessness emergency; that approval of additional subdivisions, use permits, variances, building permits, or any other applicable entitlement in accordance with current zoning regulations would impede the City’s ability to allow for uses related to health and safety that are supportive of the City’s emergency response to the homelessness crisis; and that as a result this emergency interim zoning ordinance is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.370 shall hereby read as follows:

9.31.370 Temporary Uses and Seasonal Sales.

A. This Section establishes standards and requirements for certain uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and that will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur. Temporary uses shall require approval of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 with the following exceptions:

1. Seasonal sales of holiday-related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins and similar items that have a duration of not more than 45 consecutive calendar days and are conducted in conjunction with an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license or conducted by a school or place of worship; Docusign Envelope ID: 20045EED-5E7A-42B2-89C8-A5B672C1E4BF

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Packet Pg. 742 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 4 2. Temporary carnivals, fairs, and festivals with a duration of not more than 3 days when conducted by a school or place of worship on land owned by the school or place of worship;

4. Trailers that provide residences for security personnel associated with any approved construction site;

5. Construction offices where approved construction projects are being diligently completed;

6. Yard sales limited to 2 per calendar year, for each dwelling unit, for a maximum of 2 days each;

7. Events which occur in theaters, meeting halls, or other permanent public assembly facilities;

8. Private social gatherings in private residences; and.

9. During a declared local emergency or state of emergency, any temporary use located on City property or utilizing City funds that is reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by the declared emergency.

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Packet Pg. 743 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 5 stringent requirements may be established through the Temporary Use Permit process in order to prevent the use from becoming a nuisance with regard to the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole.

1. Stand-Alone Seasonal Sales. Seasonal sales of holiday related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, and similar items conducted for a period not to exceed 45 consecutive calendar days.

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Packet Pg. 744 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 6 each within any 12-month period. Business Improvement Districts and Areas shall be exempt from the limitations on number of events.

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Packet Pg. 745 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 7 b. Fairs, festivals, and concerts, when not held within premises designed to accommodate such events, such as auditoriums, stadiums, or other public assembly facilities;
c. Off-site contractors' construction yards;
d. Similar temporary uses or other temporary uses supportive of economic recovery, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses;
e. The Zoning Administrator may approve a single extension of a Temporary Use Permit under this subsection for an additional 180 days, subject to any additional operational conditions as deemed necessary, and subject to a finding that the operation of the approved temporary use at the location and within the time period specified operated in a manner that did not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

Any proposed extension exceeding 180 days not meeting the requirements of this subsection shall be subject to Minor Use Permit approval pursuant to Subsection C below.

SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or any appendix thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance, to Docusign Envelope ID: 20045EED-5E7A-42B2-89C8-A5B672C1E4BF

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Packet Pg. 746 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 8 the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. Pursuant to Sections 615 and 619 of the City Charter, and Section 9.46.090 of the Municipal Code, for the reasons stated in the recitals above, the staff report dated December , the staff report accompanying this ordinance, oral and written testimony received by the City Council, and City Council discussion, the City Council declares this ordinance to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health, and safety, with the result that this ordinance shall be introduced and adopted at the same meeting and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

Docusign Envelope ID: 20045EED-5E7A-42B2-89C8-A5B672C1E4BF

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Packet Pg. 747 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 9 SECTION 5. This Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance shall be of no further force 60 days from its effective date, unless it is otherwise extended pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.090(C).

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
Docusign Envelope ID: 20045EED-5E7A-42B2-89C8-A5B672C1E4BF

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Packet Pg. 748 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) Approved and adopted this 17th day of December, 2024.
_____________________________
Lana Negrete, Mayor
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss.

City of Santa Monica )
I, Nikima S. Newsome, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2796 (CCS) had its introduction and adoption at the Santa Monica City Council meeting held on December 17, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Raskin, Hall, Zwick,
Mayor Pro Tem Torosis, Mayor Negrete
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Snell
ATTEST:
_____________________________________ _________________ Nikima S. Newsome, City Clerk Date
A summary of Ordinance No. 2796 (CCS) was duly published pursuant to California Government Code Section 40806.

Docusign Envelope ID: 20045EED-5E7A-42B2-89C8-A5B672C1E4BF 12/22/2024

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Packet Pg. 749 Attachment: Ordinance 2796 (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 1 City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER_________(CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN EMERGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS

EXEMPTING PROJECTS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND THAT USE CITY

FUNDS FROM TEMPORARY USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS DURING A

DECLARED LOCAL OR STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.370 establishes standards and requirements for certain temporary uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and that will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.31.370 limits types of eligible temporary uses and places additional regulations on duration and location of temporary uses; and WHEREAS, subject to certain enumerated exceptions, temporary uses are required to obtain a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.44; and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.16 provides for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of the City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations, and affected private persons; and WHEREAS, in the event of a declared local or state of emergency, the requirement to obtain a temporary use permit and the restrictions on temporary uses may impede the City’s ability to establish uses reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by the declared emergency; and

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Packet Pg. 750 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 2 WHEREAS, on February 14, 2023, the City adopted a Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (the Homelessness Emergency Proclamation) due to the homelessness crisis in the region, which continues to grow, leading to deplorable living conditions and illness and deaths of unhoused and unsheltered persons in the region; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the City extended the 2023 Proclamation due to the ongoing homelessness crisis in the region, until May 31, 2024, which was extended again on May 14, 2024, until May 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Attorney’s Office, submitted an application to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for Proposition 47 grant funding in an amount equal to $7,926,172 for SaMo Bridge, a diversion program that addresses the behavioral health, substance use, and housing needs of justice-involved adults in the Santa Monica community, which was awarded by BSCC on October 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11629 (CCS) authorizing the City Manager to submit the application for the Prop 47 Grant, accept the grant, execute the grant agreement, and execute other necessary documents; and
WHEREAS, SaMo Bridge will create a no-barrier 24/7 respite hub where SMPD can divert individuals so that they may address basic needs and enroll in 90- day care coordination plans to secure housing and treatment services; and WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, in furtherance of the Homelessness Emergency Proclamation, the City Council introduced and adopted Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2796 (CCS) (EIZO 2796), to exempt SaMo Bridge

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Packet Pg. 751 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 3 and other uses located on City-owned property or that utilize City funds that are related to the protection of life and property as affected by the declared emergency from TUP requirements; and
WHEREAS, EIZO 2796 became effective upon adoption, and, pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.090(C), was effective for 60 days, unless extended by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council did not consider an extension within 60 days in order to ensure a complete community outreach process for SaMo Bridge, particularly the proposed location of the respite hub; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to extend the interim zoning regulations established by EIZO 2796 to, among other things, support the City’s emergency response to the homelessness crisis, including, but not limited to, ensuring that SaMo Bridge may operate in a manner consistent with the Zoning Ordinance throughout the term of the Prop 47 Grant; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and general welfare continues to exist as a result of declared state of homelessness emergency; that approval of additional subdivisions, use permits, variances, building permits, or any other applicable entitlement in accordance with current zoning regulations would impede the City’s ability to allow for uses related to health and safety that are supportive of the City’s emergency response to the homelessness crisis; and that as a result this emergency interim zoning ordinance is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

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Packet Pg. 752 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.370 shall hereby read as follows:

9.31.370 Temporary Uses and Seasonal Sales.

2. Temporary carnivals, fairs, and festivals with a duration of not more than 3 days when conducted by a school or place of worship on land owned by the school or place of worship;

4. Trailers that provide residences for security personnel associated with any approved construction site;

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Packet Pg. 753 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 5 5. Construction offices where approved construction projects are being diligently completed;

6. Yard sales limited to 2 per calendar year, for each dwelling unit, for a maximum of 2 days each;

7. Events which occur in theaters, meeting halls, or other permanent public assembly facilities;

8. Private social gatherings in private residences; and.

B. Temporary Uses Requiring a Temporary Use Permit. Temporary uses may be permitted with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.44, Temporary Use Permits, subject to compliance with the standards. Additional or more stringent requirements may be established through the Temporary Use Permit process in order to prevent the use from becoming a nuisance with regard to the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole.

1. Stand-Alone Seasonal Sales. Seasonal sales of holiday related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, and similar items conducted for a period not to exceed 45 consecutive calendar days.

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Packet Pg. 754 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 6 a. Temporary outdoor sales shall be conducted by an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license for the same site. b. Outdoor display and sales areas must be located on a paved or concrete area on the same parcel as the structure(s) containing the business with which the temporary sale is associated.
c. Location of the displayed merchandise must not disrupt the normal circulation of the site, nor encroach upon driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas, or obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
d. Number of Events. No more than 4 events shall be allowed on any 1 site within any 12-month period, except sidewalk sales located on the public rightof-way shall be limited to 2 events for periods not exceeding 3 consecutive days each within any 12-month period. Business Improvement Districts and Areas shall be exempt from the limitations on number of events.

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Packet Pg. 755 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 7 d. Carnivals, Fairs, and Festival Events. Carnivals, fairs, and festival events are also subject to the following standards:
i. Location. Events are limited to areas within commercial or employment districts, or on land owned by a school or place of worship. ii. Time Limit. When located adjacent to a Residential District, the hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4. Other Temporary Uses. The following temporary uses may also be permitted subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit when conducted for a period not to exceed 180 consecutive calendar days:
a. Circuses and carnivals subject to compliance with Article 6 of the Municipal Code;
b. Fairs, festivals, and concerts, when not held within premises designed to accommodate such events, such as auditoriums, stadiums, or other public assembly facilities;
c. Off-site contractors' construction yards;
d. Similar temporary uses or other temporary uses supportive of economic recovery, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses;
e. The Zoning Administrator may approve a single extension of a Temporary Use Permit under this subsection for an additional 180 days, subject to any additional operational conditions as deemed necessary, and subject to a finding that the operation of the approved temporary use at the location and within the time period specified operated in a manner that did not jeopardize, endanger,

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Packet Pg. 756 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 8 or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

Any proposed extension exceeding 180 days not meeting the requirements of this subsection shall be subject to Minor Use Permit approval pursuant to Subsection C below.

SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or any appendix thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance.

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Packet Pg. 757 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 9 Sections 615 and 619 of the City Charter, and Section 9.46.090 of the Municipal Code, for the reasons stated in the recitals above, the staff report dated December , the staff report accompanying this ordinance, oral and written testimony received by the City Council, and City Council discussion, the City Council declares this ordinance to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health, and safety, with the result that this ordinance shall be introduced and adopted at the same meeting and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption, and its effective date shall be February 15, 2025.

SECTION 5. This Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance shall be of no further force or effect as of June 30, 2028, unless it is otherwise extended pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.090(C).

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Douglas Sloan, City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 758 Attachment: CDD-City Temporary Emergency Uses IZO Ext-Ord (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 1 David Yakobson
From: Mike Terranova <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: Elaine Polachek; Julie Baczewski
Subject: Written Public Comment - Item 12-B March 25 2025 City Council Meeting Attachments: Screenshot 2025-03-25 at 10.34.57 AM.png; Screenshot 2025-03-25 at 10.36.23 AM.png; Screenshot 2025-03-25 at 10.35.06 AM.png; Screenshot 2025-03-25 at 10.36.16 AM.png; Screenshot 2025-03-25 at 10.33.54 AM.png

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete, Pro Tem Torosis, and Councilmembers:

I am the parent of a child attending Growing Place / Early Childhood Lab School at 1802 4th St. I write to express my frustration and disappointment with how the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office handled the process leading to your requested approval of Item 12-B in today’s meeting - namely, the Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) extending the previous IZO that exempts city projects from normal temporary use permit requirements (generally limited to 180 days) and as it related to SaMo Bridge situated at the Civic Auditorium.

1. A Flawed Process Led by the SM CAO
CAO staff demonstrated a startling lack of transparency and thoroughness throughout this effort. A project that impacts the community’s use of public land should not be passed in the dark but that's what transpired on December 17 at the last regular City Council meeting of 2024. Families at the ECLS preschool adjacent to the Civic Center Auditorium were given no notice of the CAOs plan until after Council had already taken action. During the limited “community outreach” with both Growing Place and the Human Services Commission in January, our questions were answered only with fragmented information or vague “legal” references, rather than clear, detailed justifications for why SaMo Bridge was placed next to the ECLS. A public records request turned up almost completely redacted emails hidden behind asserted attorney-client privilege (examples below), as well as glaring omissions: no communications with SCE regarding technical feasibility to utilize the parking area near Pico/Main (mentioned in the HSCC meeting) versus the east patio, and no Teams chat logs produced which were requested in the PRA's electronic communications record request, despite emails produced referencing such chats. This response was unworthy of a municipal government tasked with serving the public good.

2. Dismissing Available Options and Funding
Rather than pursuing state funding to rehabilitate or replace mold-ridden Clover Park prefabricated trailers used during our last local emergency (COVID) or considering more appropriate locations (while balancing the 50% human services funding component to the grant), the City Attorney’s Office pushed forward with an IZO that bypasses the Civic Center Specific Plan’s protections. This was done in haste - apparently to activate a site for Prop 47 funds by April 2025. At the January HSC meeting, GP parents Item 12-B
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Packet Pg. 759 Attachment: Written Comments (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 2 were told the Pico/Main lot was not feasible due to a supposed lack of SCE power distribution. Yet a public records request revealed no correspondence with SCE, and the staff report for tonight’s meeting merely implies that the Civic Center east patio was picked because using the Pico/Main lot could interfere with any rehabilitation of the Civic Auditorium in the next three years. City staff, like most residents, probably assume the Auditorium will remain neglected for years to come, as it has for the past decade.

3. Contradictions with Established Ordinances
Current municipal code (SMMC 4.08.094) closes the Civic Center grounds nightly from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM to prevent nuisances. Yet the City Attorney’s Office is circumventing its own ordinance by sanctioning 24/7 operation of new trailers there - a de facto Social Service Center (defined in SMMC

9.31.350) which is zoning use entirely absent from the Civic Center Specific Plan. Social Service Centers are also limited to 8AM - 8PM and by ordinance should not adversely impact surrounding parcels and neighborhoods. Misclassifying this as a "Temporary Use" (per SMMC 9.31.370) is typically limited to 180 days or less - not three years. Typically, when an IZO is enacted, a study period follows to evaluate whether and what permanent zoning changes should occur. No such study appears to be happening in this case. The CAO is the same office that once used its powers to abate a public nuisance and stop a McDonald’s from operating 24/7 in the coastal boundary zone in 2018. It is unacceptable for the City Attorney’s Office to selectively ignore its own codes and regulations whenever it finds them inconvenient.

4. Impacts on the Growing Place Community
By authorizing around-the-clock operations directly next to a preschool, the City Attorney’s Office has placed our children and families in an uncomfortable and uncertain position. We already navigate dayto-day interactions with at-risk individuals in a busy area and the children have early exposure to this on community walks to Hotchkiss, Jocelyn, and Tongva parks. These new steps by the City raise serious doubts about whether officials intend to follow the same permitting and land-use regulations they impose on everyone else. While both the school and parents agree that relocating SaMo Bridge to the parking lot at Main/Pico is best, the process that produced the east patio plan was riddled with inconsistencies and remains opaque - despite repeated earlier public records requests.

5. A Call for Professionalism and Accountability
I urge the City Council to demand higher standards from the City Attorney’s Office and staff:
• Enforce a More Rigorous Legal Review
Require the City Attorney’s Office to adopt a collaborative process, supported by thorough public documentation of alternatives, relevant municipal code sections, and potential effects on existing uses - including a preschool.
• Hire or Consult Professional Grant Writers
The scramble to secure and allocate state funds, without well-structured proposals, underscores the need for experienced grant writers. Juggling multiple responsibilities, staff cannot be expected to confidently manage Prop 47 "Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act" funds totaling $8 million. • Insist on Transparency and Community Engagement
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Packet Pg. 760 Attachment: Written Comments (7003 : Temporary Emergency Use IZO Extension) 3 Going forward, the Council should require staff to disclose all options, trade-offs, and location evaluations before any vote on zoning exemptions for “temporary uses.” It remains unclear how a “temporary” use can exceed 180 days when all examples of temporary use permits in the city municipal code are less than 180 days in duration. I expect the City to respect its own ordinances, existing land-use plans, and fundamental obligations to the community—especially our youngest members.

6. Our City Can and Must Do Better
Santa Monica prides itself on thoughtful policy and civic engagement, yet this closed-door approach betrays those values. Families, along with all residents, deserve straightforward governance that takes public safety, public land integrity, and financial stewardship seriously. By instructing the City Attorney’s Office and City Manager to meet a higher standard of professionalism, you can ensure such haphazard processes do not repeat. Attached are heavily redacted documents from a public records request that illustrate just how opaque the City’s decision-making was regarding SaMo Bridge at the Civic Center.

Thank you for your time. Please restore our confidence by demanding better accountability and transparency from those who serve the public.

Sincerely,
Mike Terranova
A Growing Place Parent and Santa Monica Resident
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Packet Pg. 766 Attachment: Written Comments (7003 : Temporary City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025
Agenda Item: 16.A
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2028. (CONTINUED FROM 3/11/2025)
Prepared By: David Yakobson, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Applicant List
B. Written Comments

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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Recreation and Parks Commission
Name Application Date
Arreola, Larry M. 06/07/2024
Campbell, Daniel 01/21/2025
Dorf, Mitch 01/23/2025
Kolhoff, Nikki 06/18/2024
Makker, Sonam 03/04/2025
Melick, Karen 02/28/2025
Mirhashemi, Jaleh A. 01/18/2024
Stephens, Julie N. 01/21/2025
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 8

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Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: Applicant List (6994 : 16.A. Appointment to one seat on the Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Dannie Charney <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Ellis Raskin; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Natalya Zernitskaya; Caroline Torosis; Clerk Mailbox; Barry Snell; Council Mailbox
Subject: Item 16 A Parks -

EXTERNAL
Please appoint Phil Brock to this post..

I know you have personal issues with him - that is obvious but he cares more and knows more
about parks than all of you put together..
if you care about this City and wants what is best
then rise above your petty political bs
and put him back on this commission - by special appointment - be big - do something decent ..whether he has applied or not - appoint him.

Danielle Charney
Item 16-A
March 11, 2025
Item 16-A
March 11, 2025

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Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: Written Comments (6994 : 16.A. Appointment to one seat on the Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 11:31 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Barry Snell; Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: City Council 3/11/25 item 16-A -- Recreation & Parks Commission appointment

EXTERNAL
March 10, 2025
To: Mayor Negrete and City Council members
From: Zina Josephs
RE: Agenda item 16-A -- Appointment to the Recreation & Parks Commission I urge you to appoint Karen Melick to the Recreation & Parks Commission.

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