City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
LANA NEGRETE
MAYOR
ELLIS RASKIN CAROLINE TOROSIS
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DAN HALL BARRY SNELL
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
JESSE ZWICK NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
ELAINE POLACHEK
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
DOUGLAS SLOAN
CITY ATTORNEY
NIKIMA NEWSOME
CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11649(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. Except on Public Input, speakers may donate 2 minutes to another person who may speak for a total of 4 minutes on that item. Both the donor of time and the designated speaker must register and appear at the podium together. - Telephone (Pilot Program): Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item; under some circumstances, Council may change the maximum to 1 minute per agenda item. Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City).
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Special Agenda Items, Consent
Calendar and Closed Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. Public comment shall be heard prior
to City Council discussion).
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (other than
Reports of Commission and Officers).
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
NEW PILOT PROGRAM: HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE Persons wishing to address the City Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting.
Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.
The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCEDURAL
MOTIONS
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1. PUBLIC INPUT
(Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
2.A. 2025 City Clerk Week Proclamation
2.B. Proclamation: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2.C. Proclamation: National Water Safety Month
3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS, CONSENT
CALENDAR, CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
4.A. Authorize Fourth Modification of Agreement with Southern California Disposal Company for Collection Materials Transfer Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 and 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a fourth modification to agreement #9011 in the amount of $4,178,757 (including a 20% contingency) with Southern California Disposal Company for solid waste transferring services for the Public Works Department. This will result in the same 15-year term agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $41,438,757, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.B. Award Purchase Order for Xylem Flygt Pumps for the Moss Avenue Pump Station
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Flygt pumps for the City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/23/2025 10:09 AM Page 5 Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(b) and is for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.
4.C. Award Bid to Carbon Activated Corporation to Provide Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Media for the Water Resources Division
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #4497 to Carbon Activated Corporation to provide Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) media along with haul-away and reactivation services for spent media for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Carbon Activated Corporation in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.D. Award Bid and Purchase Orders to JCI Jones Chemicals Inc. and Univar Solutions USA for the Purchase of Sodium Bisulfite
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #4496 to JCI Jones Chemicals Inc as the primary vendor for the purchase of Sodium Bisulfite for the Charnock Well Field Water Treatment Plant (Charnock) and Univar Solutions USA as the secondary vendor for the purchase of Sodium Bisulfite for Charnock;
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc for the purchase of Sodium Bisulfite in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options at the same price, terms, and conditions, for a total not to exceed $300,000 over five years with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Univar Solutions USA for the purchase of Sodium Bisulfite in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options to extend at an increase of 10%, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000 over five years with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.E. Approval of Agreement with Trapeze Software Group for Asset Management System Maintenance
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant environmental effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
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2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Trapeze Software Group for software services for the Department of Transportation. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (b) and is for a total amount not to exceed $776,968 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Parcel Map No. 84472 for the Subdivision of 2122 Navy Street
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption (Approval of Final Subdivision Map) pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving Final Parcel Map No. 84472.
4.G. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to Add Three City Commissions as Designated Positions Required to File Statements of Economic Interest
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Adopt the Resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
4.H. Second Reading and Adoption of An Ordinance Amending the Text of The Santa Monica Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 13.06, Abatement of Nuisances, to Add New Classes of Violations Which May Be Deemed Public Nuisances, and Amend Chapter 1.09. Administrative Citations, Adding a New Definition of Responsible Party, Making Clear the Requirements for Certain Steps to be Taken to Align With Government Code 53069.4, Defining Required Service Procedures for Administrative Citations, and Providing New Incentives for Violators to Bring Correctable Violations Into Compliance Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.I. Award Bid SP2699 and Construction Contract to Excel Paving Company and RFP SP2699-CM and Construction Management Contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for the FY 2024-25 Annual Paving Project Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2699 to PALP Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for the FY 2024-25 Annual Paving Project for the Public Works Department; City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/23/2025 10:09 AM Page 7
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with PALP Inc., dba Excel Paving Company, in an amount not to exceed $10,289,865 (including a $1,342,155 contingency);
4. Award Request for Proposals (RFP) #SP2699-CM to Transtech Engineers, Inc. to provide construction management and observation services for the FY 2024-25 Annual Paving Project for the Public Works Department; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Transtech Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $463,750.
4.J. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Municipal Code Section 2.32.300 Requiring Residency for DTSM, Pier Corp, and SMTT Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Introduce for first reading an ordinance adding Section 2.32.300 to the SMMC requiring resident representation for Council appointees to non-profits; and
2. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
4.K. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.
4.L. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Regional Fires Emergency Proclamation and Supplements - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
Recommended Action
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). 15268 (Ministerial Projects), and 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Santa Monica and the Supplements to that Order.
4.M. Approval of City Council Minutes - New Item Received. 4/17/2025 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes for the following:
1. March 25, 2025, City Council meeting; and
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2. April 8, 2025, City Council meeting.
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Jane Doe 1, et al. v. City, et al; LASC # 24STCV06207 - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Murcia v. City, et al.; USDC # 22-cv-05253-FLA-MAR - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Victoria Lobanov v. City; LASC # 22SMCV02779 [report out only] - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
5.D. Public employee appointment - Gov. Code § 54957(b): consider public employee appointment; title: City Manager; Gov. Code § 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator; City negotiator: Mayor/Personnel Director; unrepresented employee: City Manager - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
5.E. Conference with labor negotiator – Gov. Code § 54957.6: agency designated representatives: Interim City Manager Elaine Polachek, Human Resources Director Dana Brown, and Human Resources Manager Sarah Rebensdorf; bargaining units: Administrative Team Associates (ATA), AFSCME Local 4819- Management Team Association (MTA), California Teamsters Local 911 (IBT), Municipal Employees Association (MEA), Public Attorney’s Legal Support Staff Union (PALSSU), Public Attorney’s Union (PAU), Santa Monica Fire Executive Management Association (FEMA), Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 (LOCAL 1109), Police Officers Association (POA), Supervisory Team Association (STA) and SMART TD - International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division, Local 1785 (SMART TD) - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
The following is the order of business for items to be heard no earlier than 7:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
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8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
10.A. Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance Adding Chapter 6.43 and Amending Section 4.08.200 Relating to the Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone Pilot Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Ordinance Adding Chapter 6.43 and Amending Section 4.08.200 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code Relating to the Entertainment Zone Pilot Program to Promote Economic Recovery.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
No items
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
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16.A. Appointments to five seats on the Transit Security Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2027. - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
16.B. Request of Councilmember Raskin that the City Council consider City sponsorship of The Janes Mile, a community running event celebrating women's fitness, scheduled for Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Santa Monica, by waiving up to $5,000 in event-related City fees. With over 300 participants expected, the event will promote health, support local businesses, and benefit wildfire recovery efforts. - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
16.C. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council approve City sponsorship of Pali Strong – Healing, Hope, and Community by the Sea taking place on May 6, 2025 on the Santa Monica Pier by directing the City Manager to waive the City’s portion of fees for use of the Pier. Related city fees include application, administrative, neighborhood notification, business license, fire, parking, and zero waste plan fees associated with the use of the Pier in an amount up to $16,000 in waived fees. - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
16.D. Request of Councilmember Zernitskaya and Councilmember Zwick that the City Council take a “Support if Amended” position on AB 306 (Shultz) which would impose a six-year moratorium, from June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2031, on the adoption or modification of state and local building standards affecting residential units, with limited exceptions. As noted in the letter from the City of West Hollywood (attached), the City of Santa Monica would request that the bill be amended such that only new residential units would be impacted by the bill. Additionally, the City would request an amendment to clarify that cities and counties may relax local building code standards such that they revert to the state standard, and that state and local governments can adopt the state 2025 code and allow work to begin on the 2031 state building codes before June 1, 2031 in order to proceed with the normal code adoption process for the 2031 code. The City Council directs the City Manager to prepare and send a letter expressing the City’s Support if Amended position that articulates Council’s amendment request and sends the letter to the bill author, Senator Allen and Assemblymember Zbur. - New Item Received. 4/17/2025
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/23/2025 10:09 AM Page 11 City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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